Authors Note: Happy to see me? You know you are you cheeky monkey. Sorry if it's a little rushed, but I tried my best. Please enjoy and read and review! Thanks!

----------=Changed points of view [From Miroku to Sango]

Chapter 7 [The Life Without You]

I woke up to a startling flash of light followed by a loud crash. Rain pelted the roof relentlessly even in these late hours of the night. Well, it seemed to be night from my position. Clouds darker than the midnight sky were quickly cloaking the full moon.

There was a small weight on my chest and I looked down to see a girl with long silky black hair lying there. She reminded me of a certain woman whom I happen to love. When did we get close enough to actually share a bed? I nudged her gently before rubbing my hand up and down her bareback.

"Sango, sweetie, wake up."

Her eyes fluttered open and I realized it wasn't her. Even in the dark of the night I could make out solid green eyes rather than Sango's beautiful caramel ones.

"Hmm?"

"You're not Sango," I hesitated. How had I gotten here with this woman? I didn't do this kind of thing! I may grope woman, flirt shamelessly, but I don't sleep with just any person.

"Sango? Who's Sango?!" she yanked away the sheet and wrapped it around herself leaving me stark naked in the cold night, "I heard you were a womanizer! You never really loved me! You only used those sweet lines to get me in bed!"

"That's not-" I couldn't defend myself in this case, I had no idea what I said to her, "Look I'm sorry, but I love a girl by the name of Sango."

"I hate you Miroku! Go to hell!" she threw a few things around the room at me letting me gain a few worthless bumps for all the emotional scars I left on her, "I. Never. Want. To. See. You. Again!"

With those last words she took off even into the storm outside. Man, oh man. What have I done? I settled comfortably back down on my futon, grabbing another discarded blanket beside me. Tomorrow I would find Sango in this world and explain to her what happened. Hopefully she wouldn't get mad. Besides, it's better to be truthful than to keep it hidden.

I awoke with a start and practically rushed just to slip my robes on. Outside of my room, which I found out later to be my own personal hut, was a small pathway that led into the busier parts of the village. To the side of my own home was a bigger hut that had it's own quaint garden surrounding its exterior.

"Miroku! Miroku!" I turned my head left and right, searching for the owner of the small voice," Miroku! Over here!"

It was Kagome, sitting on a rocking chair on the porch of the bigger hut.

"Hello Lady Kagome!" I waved politely before promptly going over to have a more formal hello. "How are you this morning? Oh, who's this little one?!"

"Quit being silly Miroku! You know quite well who this is!" the bundle in her arms cooed quietly while we gushed over it.

I sighed, not really knowing how to drag it out of her, before saying," Well remind me. Old Miroku is losing his memory."

"Too much to drink last night Uncle Miroku? I was practically on the floor laughing when that girl stormed out! What'd you do this time?!"

She completely avoided my question," I called her Sango."

"Sango?! Sango...but...we haven't seen her for five years and we only knew her for a short period of time!" she looked at me incredulously before going back to tending her child.

So Sango never traveled with us to avenge her family? She just left so quickly after she came? I looked to the baby and let my eyes plead with Kagome.

"C'mon...you know you want to remind me. Who wouldn't want to brag about their own child?" Perhaps my assumptions were a little overboard but hopefully I was correct.

"Okay, Uncle Miroku. This is Tsurashi, my daughter. And while I'm at it...I'm twenty years old, I'm married to Inuyasha, and we 'adopted' Shippo. Happy now?"

"Very." She was married to Inuyasha and had his child? When did this happen? Did we defeat Naraku? I looked down at my hand and found it still covered with the glove. I was about to remove the beads to take a gander at my hand when Kagome snatched my fingers away.

"What do you think you're doing? You want to suck up me and my baby?" Kagome had worry written all over her face, "Oh, and about that. Inuyasha says he hasn't found any leads onto the whereabouts of that stinkin' baboon."

"Oh, alright." Speaking of Inuyasha, he came wobbling out of his home, rubbing his eyes and yawning tiredly.

"Hey 'Roku." What a fitting nickname! I waved almost sheepishly while Inu bent over and gave Kagome a sweet tender kiss. I knew this day would finally come, but it wasn't worth it if I didn't have my Sango.

"What are you two planning on doing today?" I asked, hinting at something a little more than necessary.

"None of your beeswax." Inuyasha snapped. Oh yes, that's the same Inuyasha all right," By the way...what was going on last night? That girl left ten minutes after she came!"

"I-don't want to talk about it. Well, then I'll just go into town if you don't mind." They both nodded me off before I was walking along the marketplace in search of anything to buy my time. As I went around another corner something amazing caught my eye. A group of demon exterminators were lounging around in a bright alleyway. One of them looked just like my taiji-ya.

"Sango! Sango!" The girl I had my eye on looked up at me as if I were crazy.

I heard the small murmuring of the pack say things like "Who is that guy?" and "How does he know you?"

"Guys, don't worry, I'll handle this." She stepped even closer into the light and sure enough it was my Sango...but her skin was more scarred and bruised. "Hello, are you in need of services?"

"Huh? Oh! No! No I just wanted to say hi, remember me?"

She looked deep in thought; trying to recall those few moments we probably had together before we split. "Hmmm, I don't think I recognize you..."

"You met me five years ago, we were all out to get revenge on Naraku and--"

"Oh! You're part of Inuyasha and his group! The priest! I remember you now! Yeah...you touched my thighs!"

"I sure did," I laughed nervously while scratching the back of my head," I just wanted to say hi."

"Yeah. Hi. I'll see you around. It's been good seeing you again." she offered me a faint smile and a small wave before returning to the group. Another man slipped his arms around her shoulders...she moved on. Without me.

I'm a stinking drinking monk, just like Moushin, who sleeps with every woman who crosses my path. I have nothing to live for. Why would I ever choose a life like this? It's unbearable. I'm worthless. It's exactly how my life would be without Sango, without the love I share with her.

The local tavern was directly ahead of me now and in a few more steps I made it inside. Everyone smiled at me, welcomed me, and patted me on the back as if I were a regular. This is home.

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My mind had been puzzled, going crazy, even racing. One minute I was with Miroku the next I was at home again with my father and Kohaku. They weren't hurt or in anyway mutilated as if they were brought back from beyond the grave. I could have conversations with them like I always used to when I lived at home. I could show my affection for them like any other sixteen-year-old girl could do for her family. It was almost perfect except it was missing one important element.

Miroku.

"Sister! Sister! Come on! Father wants to talk to you," Kohaku's little voice interrupted my inner thoughts, "He says it's important."

"I'll be there in a moment!" I put down Hiraikotsu and the rag I was using to shine it down on the ground before getting up and dusting myself off. I adjusted my uniform and then went to where my father was drinking some afternoon tea. "Father? You wanted to talk to me?"

"Yes Sango. I do. Is something bothering you?"

"No, father. Why do you ask?" I have a feeling he was catching on to my small depression. I tried not to show it as much as I would have liked but without Miroku I just can't let my mind drift from anything but him. I miss him...uncontrollably...and I want to get out of here...I'm scared.

"It's just...you are so quiet and distant. I thought something was wrong."

"No, everything is fine. I'm fine." I gave him a quick smile before dismissing myself without permission.

"Wait! Sango!" I turned back to face him," Who is this man you pine for? Who is Miroku?"

"Miroku? Well he's the love of my life...but here...it's impossible to have him."

"Then why to you want him? Isn't he only causing you pain?"

"No, this reality is causing me pain, papa. He would never do anything to hurt me," I realize now that that is the absolute complete truth. 

"I don't understand still. I just want you to be happy. I want you to move on."

"I can't. I just can't."

"Well, then wherever this man is I want you to find him and be with him. Okay?"

"I'll try, father, I'll try." I ran out, holding back the tears long enough until I could shed them in peace. He didn't realize that Miroku wasn't here. I hadn't met him so even if I did find him it wouldn't be the same. I miss him, and I want him back so bad.

"Sister? What's wrong?"

"Kohaku! It's nothing," I hastily wiped away all the tears that stained my cheeks," Don't worry about me. I'll be out to make dinner for you soon enough."

"Oh alright. But sister?"

"Yeah?"

"I think he loves you too."

They had no idea what they were saying yet they were trying to comfort me with all their sweet words. I once again burst out sobbing and fell down onto my futon with a plop. Sometimes I think to myself that I can't stand him but now I realize that I can't stand being away from him. Miroku? Where are you? Are you okay?

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After getting completely wasted from my consumption of sake, I wandered the streets, doing what I was told I do best. Flirting, groping, and finding lots of pretty girls. I was ashamed but I was too drunk to even notice. I made the best of what was left of my senses to try to get me out of town but I eventually ended up in a forest somewhere.

My knees gave out and before I knew it I was puking up everything I happened to feed myself that day. This is no way to live, even if it is my life now. I can't stand it. I miss how it was...I miss her.

I cringed as my right hand started acting up again. The pain I had before was nothing compared to now. It felt as if it was tearing me limb from limb without even harming me physically. The pain spread from my fingertips all the way to my shoulder and then began branching out over my whole body. Soon I was numb from the constant torment.

"Aghhhh!!!" I screamed in agony, letting my face contort into so many emotions at the same time.

I was dying! Without Sango we never even had the manpower, more likely the will, to push on and defeat Naraku. I'm going to die without an heir...without my love...without my life. I would never have imagined it like this. As I took my final breaths I breathed, "Sango..." and then everything went black.

Except...I wasn't dead. "Where am I?"

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I took a trip out into the market to put my mind at ease but it only stirred me up. Every man looked at me hungrily, as if they were eating me up with their eyes. I must have been the only virgin in town!

"Hey! Sango!" someone called out to me, I turned and smiled as I recognized was one of my old friends from childhood.

"Oh, hello Zenko!"

"Sango...can I talk to you for a moment?"

"Why, of course!" As long as he took me away from all of those greedy eyes. We didn't walk far before he sighed with frustration and took my hands in his. I blushed despite how much touching I've been involved with in the past few days.

"Sango...I know you're in love with another man, Miroku, but I want to let you know I'm here. And. And. I love you."

"Love me? No! No! No one can love me but Miroku! Keep your hands off me!"

"Sango wait!"

When have I ever listened to those words? I took off faster than a bolt of lightning past the outskirts of town and into a field. I had no idea where I was going I was just letting my feet lead me to my destination. I can't stop, I have to get away.

What am I going to do? Miroku and I don't even belong to each other any more! How can I change that?! How can I make it different!? I love him! I even admit it to myself, I love him!

I tripped over a protruding log before landing in a flash of light and into a world of black.

"Where am I?"

"Sango?" That voice! I'd know it anywhere!

"Miroku! Where are you! I've missed you! Where are you?" I yelled out, scared that I would lose him if I didn't find him soon.

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"Calm down. I've missed you too. I'm right here." I smoothly slipped my arms around her waist and returned a kiss she had given me on my own cheek. It was only fair.

"Miroku!" she turned around quickly and hugged me so tightly I almost lost my breath. Then I heard her start to cry...she was crying for me? She missed me that much?

"Sango...don't cry. I...I..."

"Miroku...Miroku...I love you! I really love you!" Her tear stained face was looking at me, while she jumped up and down almost eagerly.

"Shh, Sango. It's okay, I'm here now." I took her back closer to my chest and stroked her raven hair," I love you too."

"Then kiss me...," she whispered almost seductively.

I took her chin in mine, letting her sniffle a bit before she was ready, and then drew it closer. Her eyes fluttered closed and I had to resist the temptation to do that before I knew where our lips were actually going. The feel of her panting on my skin made my heart race more than it was before. Then I closed the distance and our lips touched.

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It was like Kami made our lips for each other. They fit together just like a lock and a key. His lips were almost velvety soft and I couldn't believe I was missing out on this. Gods how I love this man. We parted, staring into each other's eyes for a few moments.

"You really love me?" I can't believe he just questioned my love.

"It all depends...on if you really love me."

"Well...."

"Just kiss me you big lug." This time his lips moved against mine to deepen the kiss until it was completely passionate. I was about to giggle into his mouth as a bright light surrounded us and finally engulfed us.

I had a feeling we would be back.

Authors Note: Okay, well, I'm going on vacation so...next chapter won't be up until at least Tues. Or Weds.

Thanks to my reviewers:

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