Night Watch: On the Road Again
by Sango-sama
Disclaimer:
I do not own Inu-Yasha.
I only rent Miroku.
I have to claim Yagenei
So nobody will sue.
Spoiler Warnings: Up to and includings Chapters 206-207 in the manga. Much
futher than the anime currently. If you don't mind spoilers, there is a bit
of review so it is not necessary to go out and try to read all the manga first.
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A warm breeze blows, milling through the trees, blowing the leaves to and fro at its command.
Once again, we all find ourselves traipsing the countryside in search of clues to find more
shards.
The trip has been, in so far, surprisingly and uncharacteristically quiet.
Shippou is being his usually cheerful self. Right now, he's licking one of Kagome's candies from
her time and it's coloring his tongue and interesting shade of blue. He's sitting for a minute on
Miroku's shoulder...
Glancing at the Houshi in question, I catch him looking over at me. He grins warmly and blushing,
I force myself to look away.
Inu-Yasha is scouting ahead as he normally does, but he keeps closer to us up in the trees
overhead. A few times, I'm sure I caught him watching Kagome. But I must admit, I am a little
distracted myself.
Kagome seems a little depressed. I'll have to take her aside and talk to her later...besides, I
need someone to talk with about Hou--...I mean, Miroku.
Kirara rests in my arms as I hold her like I would hold a baby. Readjusting my tiring arms, one
hand brushes over my rosary bracelet. Gazing down at it, a glimmer of a smile crosses my face.
I never would have guessed that he could have made it through the night without being a lech.
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*******************************************Flashback*******************************************
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This morning, I woke up next to Miroku.
Or rather, I woke up with my arms around Miroku. His waist, to be exact.
I guess I wasn't awake enough to be aware of where I was, and snuggled closer to him, unthinkingly
weaving an arm around his waist.
The unfamiliar sensation enough to make me awaken, regaining my train of thought, but not enough to
open my eyes.
He was awake and gently unwrapping my arm and placing it at my side.
Not once did he grope.
Or grab.
Or rub.
Or anything else I would have expected.
Instead, his hand gently traces the curve of my face, awakening each nerve at his touch.
I find myself unable to supress a soft sigh and sleepily turn my face towards his hand.
The moment was shortlived as the cracking of twigs signal an intrusion upon the camp.
"What was it?" Miroku asked, standing up to prepare for battle.
"Get everyone up and packed. We're moving out."
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*****************************************Flashback Ends****************************************
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The heat of the mid-day sun was bearing down on all of us.
Inu-Yasha even slowed down his pace and walked alongside Kagome-chan, panting slightly.
The sound of running water is truly a godsend.
Shippou-chan, who was starting to look a little deflated, perks up to ask
"Hey, can we go take a quick swim to cool down?"
We all look expectantly to Inu-Yasha, who looks a little petulant, but then catches the sad pout
on Kagome-chan's face, and relents.
A smile of relief breifly washed over her face. She started to walk away, Shippou weaving
around and between her legs and making small talk about how nice the water will feel.
Following her lead, I set down Kirara and Hiraikotsu next to her pack and walk towards the water
only to be stopped by Inu-Yasha.
"Do you know what is wrong with her?" he demands.
"No....she's just been really quiet since this morning. I figured I could ask her about it when you
guys weren't around....just in case it's something she's embarrassed about."
"Hm."
"Would you like me to tell you?"
"Eh?" Surprise evident on his face.
"If it's something important..."
"Oh...uh...sure," he mumbles turning away. But not before I can catch his blush.
'Does he really think he's fooling anyone? We all know he cares for her.' Smiling, I have to shake
my head in disbelief.
"Oy...Did he do anything last night?"
I blanch and twitch slighhtly. He saw 'that'.
My voice waivering, I answer, "No...he...he didn't."
Turning to walk away a bit, he asks, "do you want me to keep an eye on Miroku?"
Smiling slightly, I shake my head. "No, that's alright...I trust him."
A loud thump shook the forest floor.
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Random Insanity from the author:
1) Wheeee! This chapter is finished!
2) I have figured out where this story is gonna go! Yeah! I intended to have this be a really
short "let's get Sango and Miroku together thing and maybe have some Kagome and Inu-Yasha stuff
in the background," but now...I have ideas... Hopefully I'll be able to include each member of
the cast...except maybe Kanna. That would be a really boring chapter. Future planes include
Sesshoumaru, Kouga, Kagura, Naraku, and my original character Yagenei.
3) This chapter is brought to you by the letter "M" and the number "2".
4) I'm close to completing this "Book" of the Saga. Most likely there will be about two more
chapters.
5) I still like reviews. They compel me to write more and inspired a rather intensive
brainstorming session today. Thanks to all who have reviewed thus far!
A Schnee! Production
by Sango-sama
by Sango-sama
Disclaimer:
I do not own Inu-Yasha.
I only rent Miroku.
I have to claim Yagenei
So nobody will sue.
Spoiler Warnings: Up to and includings Chapters 206-207 in the manga. Much
futher than the anime currently. If you don't mind spoilers, there is a bit
of review so it is not necessary to go out and try to read all the manga first.
************************************************************************************************
A warm breeze blows, milling through the trees, blowing the leaves to and fro at its command.
Once again, we all find ourselves traipsing the countryside in search of clues to find more
shards.
The trip has been, in so far, surprisingly and uncharacteristically quiet.
Shippou is being his usually cheerful self. Right now, he's licking one of Kagome's candies from
her time and it's coloring his tongue and interesting shade of blue. He's sitting for a minute on
Miroku's shoulder...
Glancing at the Houshi in question, I catch him looking over at me. He grins warmly and blushing,
I force myself to look away.
Inu-Yasha is scouting ahead as he normally does, but he keeps closer to us up in the trees
overhead. A few times, I'm sure I caught him watching Kagome. But I must admit, I am a little
distracted myself.
Kagome seems a little depressed. I'll have to take her aside and talk to her later...besides, I
need someone to talk with about Hou--...I mean, Miroku.
Kirara rests in my arms as I hold her like I would hold a baby. Readjusting my tiring arms, one
hand brushes over my rosary bracelet. Gazing down at it, a glimmer of a smile crosses my face.
I never would have guessed that he could have made it through the night without being a lech.
***********************************************************************************************
*******************************************Flashback*******************************************
***********************************************************************************************
This morning, I woke up next to Miroku.
Or rather, I woke up with my arms around Miroku. His waist, to be exact.
I guess I wasn't awake enough to be aware of where I was, and snuggled closer to him, unthinkingly
weaving an arm around his waist.
The unfamiliar sensation enough to make me awaken, regaining my train of thought, but not enough to
open my eyes.
He was awake and gently unwrapping my arm and placing it at my side.
Not once did he grope.
Or grab.
Or rub.
Or anything else I would have expected.
Instead, his hand gently traces the curve of my face, awakening each nerve at his touch.
I find myself unable to supress a soft sigh and sleepily turn my face towards his hand.
The moment was shortlived as the cracking of twigs signal an intrusion upon the camp.
"What was it?" Miroku asked, standing up to prepare for battle.
"Get everyone up and packed. We're moving out."
***********************************************************************************************
*****************************************Flashback Ends****************************************
***********************************************************************************************
The heat of the mid-day sun was bearing down on all of us.
Inu-Yasha even slowed down his pace and walked alongside Kagome-chan, panting slightly.
The sound of running water is truly a godsend.
Shippou-chan, who was starting to look a little deflated, perks up to ask
"Hey, can we go take a quick swim to cool down?"
We all look expectantly to Inu-Yasha, who looks a little petulant, but then catches the sad pout
on Kagome-chan's face, and relents.
A smile of relief breifly washed over her face. She started to walk away, Shippou weaving
around and between her legs and making small talk about how nice the water will feel.
Following her lead, I set down Kirara and Hiraikotsu next to her pack and walk towards the water
only to be stopped by Inu-Yasha.
"Do you know what is wrong with her?" he demands.
"No....she's just been really quiet since this morning. I figured I could ask her about it when you
guys weren't around....just in case it's something she's embarrassed about."
"Hm."
"Would you like me to tell you?"
"Eh?" Surprise evident on his face.
"If it's something important..."
"Oh...uh...sure," he mumbles turning away. But not before I can catch his blush.
'Does he really think he's fooling anyone? We all know he cares for her.' Smiling, I have to shake
my head in disbelief.
"Oy...Did he do anything last night?"
I blanch and twitch slighhtly. He saw 'that'.
My voice waivering, I answer, "No...he...he didn't."
Turning to walk away a bit, he asks, "do you want me to keep an eye on Miroku?"
Smiling slightly, I shake my head. "No, that's alright...I trust him."
A loud thump shook the forest floor.
************************************************************************************************
Random Insanity from the author:
1) Wheeee! This chapter is finished!
2) I have figured out where this story is gonna go! Yeah! I intended to have this be a really
short "let's get Sango and Miroku together thing and maybe have some Kagome and Inu-Yasha stuff
in the background," but now...I have ideas... Hopefully I'll be able to include each member of
the cast...except maybe Kanna. That would be a really boring chapter. Future planes include
Sesshoumaru, Kouga, Kagura, Naraku, and my original character Yagenei.
3) This chapter is brought to you by the letter "M" and the number "2".
4) I'm close to completing this "Book" of the Saga. Most likely there will be about two more
chapters.
5) I still like reviews. They compel me to write more and inspired a rather intensive
brainstorming session today. Thanks to all who have reviewed thus far!
A Schnee! Production
by Sango-sama
