The Haunting: The Medium, chapter 5
By Seabreeze
A/N: This chapter ~should~ be relatively short, compared to the other chapters. I'm working on a Kagome/Inuyasha fic put to the framework of a Charmed episode, so check that out when I post it. In more notes, check out RK-128's "the Present", because it's really, really good, and also The Flame's "Never Cause Her Harm", because it is also very good. Yay for advertisement!
Disclaimer: The only thing I own is the phrase "monkey monkey monkey", ok???
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Sango and Kenji walked side by side down the winding trail in the forest. It was the time of year that the trees blossomed, and showers of pink petals rained down on them. They were so far silent, so Sango held out a hand to catch the fallings petals.
"They are beautiful," Kenji said suddenly. Sango looked at him, smiling, and nodded.
"Yes. This was always my favorite time of year." She replied. Kenji sighed.
"Sango," he began, seeming nervous. "You had caught my interest from the first moment I saw you, riding Kirara." He said. Sango blushed and looked away, and he continued. "I wondered what a ronin demon exterminator was doing with a hanyou, monk, and strangely-dressed girl."
"They are my family," Sango said with a smile. "They took me in despite everything. They took me in even when I didn't want in." she said. Kenji laughed.
"I can see that you are all close, especially the hanyou and the girl. At first I was worried that you and the monk may be together. . ." he trailed off, and looked at her questioningly. Inside, Sango choked.
'Houshi-sama? And. . . myself? But. . . how do I answer. . . I don't know myself. I mean, I guess. . . but this is Houshi. So. . .'
"Miroku is a lecher," was the only thing she could come up with. Kenji looked thoughtful.
"Yes, but he cares for you. That is obvious." Dumbstruck, Sango blushed.
"He cares for me as he cares for the others." She managed to get out. Kenji smiled.
"Then I am free to court you?" he asked bluntly. Now Sango's face was afire and she had no idea how to respond.
"I, um. . . I. . ." she fumbled mentally over what to say. Kenji took her hand gently.
"Sango, do not feel pressured. I find pleasure simply in your company."
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Miroku hadn't moved from his "prayer" position since Sango and Kenji had left. It was getting late, and he was worried. He didn't actually think that Kenji would try anything, and even if he did, Sango was quite capable of protecting herself. But something made him feel threatened, and his guard was up high.
Now to meditate on what Shippo had said. The little kitsune had a very good point, and he was glad that he wasn't the only one worried about Sango.
'Sango does not realize that the group- Inuyasha, Kagome, Shippo, Kaede, Kirara, and I- was slowly healing her. We gave her the chance to have a new life, a life where she could remember her family but also grieve for them, and in doing so she would heal. An unspoken, and probably for most of them, unrealized healing place. We were getting her so far, and then we found this demon exterminator's village.
Since coming here, she has regressed greatly. . . she is quieter than usual, and she always has the mood of despair and longing. This place reminds her too much of Kohaku and her father and the others. I just hope she does not trick herself into thinking this is her second chance, because it will destroy her slowly. She cannot stay here for her own well-being, and if she decides to court the lead demon exterminator, she may be tempted to stay permanently.
And lately, she has been distant with me. Almost like she is pushing me away. I know that just by daily interactions with her, I was healing her. I want her to be better, and I know that I can do this. Sango, why are you shoving away all that could save you? We are the keys to your happiness. You cannot stay here with him because you must go with me!'
Miroku sighed angrily and got up to check the window. Shippo looked slyly at him.
"They are coming," he said with a grin. "You were worried, weren't you? I knew she was your woman." He laughed. Miroku looked down at the kitsune.
"Hush, Shippo. You know she is not my woman, and it looks as if Kenji would like her to be his."
"But you will not let her be his woman, right, Miroku?"
'Not if I can help it.'
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A/N: Ooh, watch out, Kenji. Lol. I wanted to thank all my reviewers personally. So, yeah.
Neoen- First reviewer! Thanks for sticking with the story, I'm glad you like it ( Lavender Ana- I can't really answer your question, but if you look at my other stories it should be sort of obvious. . . Phoenix Song- You're probably not reading anymore because none of it makes sense to you, but thanks! Zoes of the world unite! The Flame- It's definitely interesting to write ( I liked your story, as well. Gethmane8- Miroku's jealous, AND in denial! Please stick with this no matter what, k? Echelon- You're my new best friend! I'm glad you like my writing and the story. I can't say enough, but man, you rock! RK-128- Thanks for reading my story and letting me bounce it off of you- I wasn't really sure about that one chapter. I have to agree with you about Kenji. . . * cries * he wasn't supposed to be like that! SAP- I can't comment, but I update every 3 or 4 days or so. Thanks for reading! Kurai- Hey, this is an update! Lol. Thanks for reading and I'm glad you like it. I bet you are getting what I'm aiming at.
By Seabreeze
A/N: This chapter ~should~ be relatively short, compared to the other chapters. I'm working on a Kagome/Inuyasha fic put to the framework of a Charmed episode, so check that out when I post it. In more notes, check out RK-128's "the Present", because it's really, really good, and also The Flame's "Never Cause Her Harm", because it is also very good. Yay for advertisement!
Disclaimer: The only thing I own is the phrase "monkey monkey monkey", ok???
*~*~*
Sango and Kenji walked side by side down the winding trail in the forest. It was the time of year that the trees blossomed, and showers of pink petals rained down on them. They were so far silent, so Sango held out a hand to catch the fallings petals.
"They are beautiful," Kenji said suddenly. Sango looked at him, smiling, and nodded.
"Yes. This was always my favorite time of year." She replied. Kenji sighed.
"Sango," he began, seeming nervous. "You had caught my interest from the first moment I saw you, riding Kirara." He said. Sango blushed and looked away, and he continued. "I wondered what a ronin demon exterminator was doing with a hanyou, monk, and strangely-dressed girl."
"They are my family," Sango said with a smile. "They took me in despite everything. They took me in even when I didn't want in." she said. Kenji laughed.
"I can see that you are all close, especially the hanyou and the girl. At first I was worried that you and the monk may be together. . ." he trailed off, and looked at her questioningly. Inside, Sango choked.
'Houshi-sama? And. . . myself? But. . . how do I answer. . . I don't know myself. I mean, I guess. . . but this is Houshi. So. . .'
"Miroku is a lecher," was the only thing she could come up with. Kenji looked thoughtful.
"Yes, but he cares for you. That is obvious." Dumbstruck, Sango blushed.
"He cares for me as he cares for the others." She managed to get out. Kenji smiled.
"Then I am free to court you?" he asked bluntly. Now Sango's face was afire and she had no idea how to respond.
"I, um. . . I. . ." she fumbled mentally over what to say. Kenji took her hand gently.
"Sango, do not feel pressured. I find pleasure simply in your company."
*~*~*
Miroku hadn't moved from his "prayer" position since Sango and Kenji had left. It was getting late, and he was worried. He didn't actually think that Kenji would try anything, and even if he did, Sango was quite capable of protecting herself. But something made him feel threatened, and his guard was up high.
Now to meditate on what Shippo had said. The little kitsune had a very good point, and he was glad that he wasn't the only one worried about Sango.
'Sango does not realize that the group- Inuyasha, Kagome, Shippo, Kaede, Kirara, and I- was slowly healing her. We gave her the chance to have a new life, a life where she could remember her family but also grieve for them, and in doing so she would heal. An unspoken, and probably for most of them, unrealized healing place. We were getting her so far, and then we found this demon exterminator's village.
Since coming here, she has regressed greatly. . . she is quieter than usual, and she always has the mood of despair and longing. This place reminds her too much of Kohaku and her father and the others. I just hope she does not trick herself into thinking this is her second chance, because it will destroy her slowly. She cannot stay here for her own well-being, and if she decides to court the lead demon exterminator, she may be tempted to stay permanently.
And lately, she has been distant with me. Almost like she is pushing me away. I know that just by daily interactions with her, I was healing her. I want her to be better, and I know that I can do this. Sango, why are you shoving away all that could save you? We are the keys to your happiness. You cannot stay here with him because you must go with me!'
Miroku sighed angrily and got up to check the window. Shippo looked slyly at him.
"They are coming," he said with a grin. "You were worried, weren't you? I knew she was your woman." He laughed. Miroku looked down at the kitsune.
"Hush, Shippo. You know she is not my woman, and it looks as if Kenji would like her to be his."
"But you will not let her be his woman, right, Miroku?"
'Not if I can help it.'
*~*~*
A/N: Ooh, watch out, Kenji. Lol. I wanted to thank all my reviewers personally. So, yeah.
Neoen- First reviewer! Thanks for sticking with the story, I'm glad you like it ( Lavender Ana- I can't really answer your question, but if you look at my other stories it should be sort of obvious. . . Phoenix Song- You're probably not reading anymore because none of it makes sense to you, but thanks! Zoes of the world unite! The Flame- It's definitely interesting to write ( I liked your story, as well. Gethmane8- Miroku's jealous, AND in denial! Please stick with this no matter what, k? Echelon- You're my new best friend! I'm glad you like my writing and the story. I can't say enough, but man, you rock! RK-128- Thanks for reading my story and letting me bounce it off of you- I wasn't really sure about that one chapter. I have to agree with you about Kenji. . . * cries * he wasn't supposed to be like that! SAP- I can't comment, but I update every 3 or 4 days or so. Thanks for reading! Kurai- Hey, this is an update! Lol. Thanks for reading and I'm glad you like it. I bet you are getting what I'm aiming at.