Authors Note: Sorry for taking quite a bit to release this chapter. I hope you like it! Please read and Review! Oh, by the way, this chapter is set in Sango's point of view. Also, read the author's note at the end for an explanation of what's coming up.
Chapter 2 [The Wedding]
We flashed out of existence in a matter of seconds, Miroku and I. I was completely startled that we had no warning that we would be leaving so soon.
I went into a state of raw panic. I was in a room. Alone. Without Miroku! My mind and my heart could not stop racing. I decided that the witch wanted something with both of us and wouldn't do any to harm either of our well-beings.
This was my opportunity to explore before Houshi-sama showed up and dragged me off.
My eyes twitched. I was reminiscing what went on moments before in that weird cave place. We were embracing each other, lovingly, like we never did before. When I was in Miroku's body his palms were itching me so that somehow I would reach out and touch something. It's harder to resist than I thought. I just had the temptation to reach out and feel his all so luscious-what was I talking about? That was very lecherous of me, and that was my own body I was talking about.
That reminded me to look down. I was in my own body and I let out a sigh of relief. With that taken care of I took the time to look around.
The room was graced with purity and the walls were clad in white. A few chairs with some sort of covering draped over them were scattered around the room. I noticed one thing in particular that took my breath away. I stepped before this piece of furniture with curiosity and what I saw nearly knocked the wind out of me. It was my own reflection but I was not in my normal Feudal Japan clothes.
A white, puffy, not to mention stiff, dress cascaded down my body. At first the cloth was tight around my upper body, but below my torso it billowed out and flowed to the floor. I gasped as I ran my hands down it, over and over. I wondered exactly what this kind of dress was for.
To my surprise three girls rushed in and instantly started gushing. They all reminded me of how Kagome described her friends back home in her own era.
"Hello? Do I know you?"
"Oh Sango! She's still funny on her wedding day, right girls?" One girl that was fiddling with the bottom of my dress chimed in.
"Wedding?"
"Sango?" A second girl with short black hair and a flower tucked behind her ear felt my forehead," What's wrong?"
The first girl stood straight, and all three looked at me, "Oh, probably just jitters. That's all."
"But Houshi-sama? I mean-Mir-Miroku. Where is he?"
"Silly! You can't see him until you walk down that aisle."
The third girl, who was much shorter than the other two, tugged at my gown," Auntie Sango? Mama Kagome says that her and Papa Inuyasha are almost finished getting ready. They say tonight you two-"
"Honestly Kaori," the girl with long hair had shut her up by covering her mouth," Doesn't mommy tell you not to mention that?"
She nodded in agreement. Then it hit me. So wherever I was Kagome and Inuyasha were husband and wife? With a child? How kawaii! For some reason I wasn't allowed to see Houshi-sama until I walked down an aisle in this dress. Weird, but I'll have to honor their customs.
I blush as I realize that all of them are staring at me, and another girl who looks faintly familiar has joined us. Must be Kagome. KAGOME?! She looked absolutely gorgeous! The dress she wore was much less fancy than mine, but still for a formal occasion. A spring green, nicely fitting, dress fell down her thin, yet curvy frame. I was awestruck.
"Kagome! I'm so glad to see you!" I turned around and gathered her up in a friendly hug.
"Sango! I'm so excited for you!" She winked," But don't get nervous-the best is yet to come."
A hue of pink stained my cheeks. Why was everyone hinting that Houshi-sama and I were going to be doing rather marital activities tonight? I don't understand! Everyone was giggling and I finally looked up and laughed nervously. My stomach was churning.
"Kagome...now I know where your daughter gets it from." The girl that had scolded Kaori before playfully hit Kagome across the shoulder.
"Oh, Namika! You know I was only kidding. Or at least Sango does. Right Sango?"
"Right..."
We all were startled when a man stuck his head in the door, "Girls are you ready?"
I didn't know about them but I wasn't ready for whatever we were about to do. Kagome and the group squealed before all replying a "Yes!" for me.
In a small hallway outside the room stood only a few people. People Kagome referred to as "coordinators" gave everyone their bouquets of flowers as needed. Kaori looked so cute and was promptly told she could throw the petals in her basket around in the air. How strange...
Then, I saw it. "Father..."
"Don't look so surprised to see me Sango. After all, I promised to make it to your wedding day."
Kagome leaned over and whispered to me," He cancelled all sorts of business luncheons for you Sango. You're lucky. He was very busy."
Father, busy? He was never busy in the village. Obviously I was in another weird semi-reality created by the witch. She really had fun playing games with my heart, I guess. I decided not to become emotionally attached to anything I was seeing here today. It's not real...and I suppose it will never be.
A faint melody came to my ears and everyone began to exit in pairs. Inuyasha looked rather stunning in his uniform but I would never admit that aloud. Everyone paced slowly down the aisle that I was told I would be walking down earlier. My father nudged me and smiled before looping his arm in mine and we had to walk out.
With all my willpower I tried hard not to blush, and hopefully I succeeded. All of the people who were seated among the long wooden benches had turned around just to get a glimpse of me.
My breath caught in my throat. When I said Inuyasha looked stunning it was nothing like this. If that was stunning then this is... heaven. Miroku...how radiant he looked. It was even harder for me to hold back and run to him right there.
At the end of the long red-carpeted aisle he resided to the side of another man who wore robes that reminded me of his own, except white. He smiled at me and his eyes lit up. I think he was examining me as well.
When I made it to him he took my hands in his. They were so strong, yet so gentle. His fingers were running circles over the top of my skin and I sighed. We gazed into each other's eyes while the man in white started jabbering about something or other. All I could think about was how this would feel to stare into his eyes for eternity. It would make my life complete.
I was brought out of my daydream and so was Miroku when Kagome tapped me and gave me a card. On the top it read "Sango's vows." The only possible explanation for this was that I needed to read it. So I did so.
"Miroku." I blushed. Hard. And I peered up to see his eyes widen. I was just reading what was on the card! "From the day I first met you I knew you were the one I wanted to share my life with. Forever. I don't know what I would have done if you weren't there to keep my fantasies firmly planted on the ground. With you. I love you, and I'm thankful for every blissful moment we get to share."
Did I just say that? To Houshi-sama? I can't believe I just said that!!! For the first time since we had met Miroku was blushing under his long raven bangs. Was he embarrassed to know I felt that way? Was he flattered? Then he began to read off his card that he received from Inuyasha.
"Sango, I need to make a simple promise to you. I will always be with you from this moment until my death, and beyond. And when I'm in heaven looking down on you I'll say 'Earth must be where the angels are because I had one there with me.' I love you Sango, with all my heart. Through thick and thin. I'll always love you."
Did Houshi-sama just say that? To me? I know I'm repeating myself but this is still too good to be true. I don't know if he meant anything by it. Heck, I don't even know if what I said I really sincerely meant.
Later on I was told to repeat after the man, as was Miroku. We exchanged rings...and then...he said it. My heart fluttered.
"I now pronounce you husband and wife. You may kiss the bride."
Darn that man in white. The crowd looked expectantly at us as we moved closer. Once again I felt his warm breath on my lips and I was about to capture his lips in a kiss when...
We stood in an abyss of black. The crowd, Kagome, Inuyasha.... everything was gone. Not to mention our beautiful clothes were replaced with the normal ones, and Miroku and I were torn apart. Of course, this had something to do with the witch. She had another one of her plans.
"That wasn't supposed to happen,
No it was not.
An unnatural kiss,
Was not part of the plot."
So that was it. We needed to kiss. It was simple as day now. I could sweep Houshi-sama off his feet and lavish his lips and we would be gone. But I couldn't...knowing me I would never have the courage. Even more...I couldn't let him have that control on me. With that one kiss he could wield my heart.
Right now...I can't let that happen.
I felt a hand rest lightly on my shoulder and found that Miroku was looking intently at me.
"Don't worry Sango, we'll find a way."
So, the idiot still didn't know? I guess I could keep this a secret…otherwise he might decide that he should take advantage of me. I can't have that happen either. Miroku and I may be meant to be together…but maybe not so soon.
Authors Note: I'm going on vacation on Saturday...for one whole week. We are bringing a laptop though so I can possibly type the next chapter...or maybe more than one. I know my family will be fishing and since I'm not a fishing kind of person I expect to be reading/drawing/writing. A week to relax without friends to hassle me. Ahhhh. I could actually get something done! Anyway, I hope you enjoyed this chapter!
Thanks to my reviewers:
Soli-Yes, Miroku's question seemed to ensue much chaos. Actually I was going to call this fic "When Chaos Ensues." But I wasn't sure if that really made sense. Oh well. "The Lovely Curse" is an oxymoron. That's kind of clever...I guess. Anyway, thank you very much!
Bluefuzzyelf- Miroku crying does seem like a funny prospect. Hmmm.I'm about to crack up myself...okay...I am! Thank you!
BabyPrin-I have many things planned for the couple...as you can see. Hehe. Psst. I'll give you hint on what happens next. The next chapter is title "The Medieval Era." Thank you once again BabyPrin!
Next Chapter: As I stated in BabyPrin's thank you, the next chapter is entitled "The Medieval Era" Stay Tuned!
