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Author's note~ Alright everyone, here's the final chapter; I know some of you are really exited about this one so I tried to have it up A.S.A.P. I hope people will really enjoy the ending. I can't wait to read the reviews it gets, I'm really curious as to how much people like the ending. Thanks to all my reviewers so far! Now, for the 10th chapter.

Chapter 10

Sango stood up and slung Miroku over her shoulders. 'I need to get him out of here and back to the hut. He has some serious injuries and he might not make it if I don't get him back soon.'

"Hang on Miroku-sama, I'll get you back to the hut safely. Just don't die on me till then." She smiled and took off running. 'I won't stop until I get you there safely Miroku.' Stride by stride Sango began to tire. Her body was being pushed beyond its limits. She slowed down a moment to rest but she pushed herself forward. 'I won't stop, not yet. I'm almost there I can't stop now.'

Sango felt herself falling forward. She hit the ground hard and Miroku hit his head on a rock. "What the hell?" Sango got up and rushed over to Miroku. 'Damn, I missed have tripped over something. I hope Miroku-sama is alright.' Sango rushed over to the fallen monk. She went to pick him up but quickly realized he wasn't alright.

"Oh fuck!" Sango noticed a large gash on Miroku's forhead. "Great! That's just great! That's exactly what you need, more injuries. I swear, I think someone is out to get you." Sango knelt down and examined the gash. 'Damn, it's pretty deep. He needs to get something on it right away.'

Sango tore of a small piece of her sleeve and wrapped it around Miroku's head. 'I guess that's all I can really do for him now until I get him back to the hut.' Sango picked up Miroku and slung him back over her shoulder and went back into a mad dash for the hut. 'It shouldn't be too much longer now. Just hang on a little longer Miroku.'

Sango looked a bit further ahead and could see a large figure come into view. 'That has to be it! Only a little further.' Sango picked up speed and was flying towards the hut. When she got there she burst into the door and caught her breath.

"Sango? What are you doing here?" Kagome rushed over to her friend's side. "What's going on?"

"Ya, aren't you and Miroku supposed to be dead?"

*Angry anime twitch.* "SIT BOY! You insensitive asshole... Sango are you alright?"

"I'm going to be fine, it's Miroku who needs the help right now." Sango bent down and removed the piece of cloth covering Miroku's wound. "Kagome, I need something fresh that I can place over this wound. Do you have anything?"

"No, I don't. I didn't bring my first aid kit with me."

"Damn." Sango tore off another piece of cloth from her sleeve and wrapped it around Miroku's head. "We need to move him and get him into a stable condition before I explain anything."

"Ya sure, don't worry about it. Inuyasha get up and help Sango move Miroku unto the futon."

"Why? Where are you going?"

"To get some herbs to help Miroku, idiot. Now go help her. I'll be back soon."

"Alright, alright." Inuyasha picked up Miroku and roughly dropped down unto the futon. "What the hell happened to him anyway? He's so lifeless you'd think he's dead."

"Inuyasha stop being such an ass for once. Miroku saved your life earlier today and risked his own life to do it. You could show him a little more respect."

"I.I.." Inuyasha hung his head down. 'I guess I' am being an ass. I better just sit down and shut my mouth. I don't want to get into anymore trouble.' "Ya, whatever." Inuyasha sat down next to Shippo and muttered to him silently. "Women are scary."

"No, you're just stupid."

*Anime sweat drop.* "I'm so unloved."

Kagome burst into the door with a huge smile on her face. "Hey, everyone I'm back! I've got some good healing herbs that will really help Miroku- sama."

Kagome walked over to Miroku and sat down. "Do you think we can get him to eat these?"

"I hope so, he really needs them." Sango took the herbs from Kagome and fed them to Miroku. "Please eat them Miroku-sama, they'll make you feel better."

Miroku seemed to understand Sango's words. He softly chewed them and forced them down into his stomach.

"Well, it looks like Miroku-sama is slowly getting a bit better. So, what happened to you guys out there?"

Sango shook her head. "I'm really not too sure. Miroku's wind-tunnel was beginning to devour him. A large dome of light surrounded him and it was drawing everything into it. Then something happened inside of the dome and it stopped taking things in. Then there was like a huge explosion within the dome of light and when the dust cleared I found Miroku-sama lying on the ground lifelessly. It was a miracle that he survived. I don't know what really happened to him for sure. I'll have to ask him when he wakes up."

Inuyasha snorted. "If he wakes up."

"Inuyasha! That's an awful thing to say! Apologize right now!"

"No, she needed to hear it. Let's be realistic Kagome, there's a very slim chance that Miroku is going to walk away from this with his life. Maybe you can't tell but his body is totally beaten up. You know bruised, battered broken. By all standards he shouldn't even be alive now."

"Inuyasha." Kagome looked over at him in dismay.

"It's alright Kagome. I realize Miroku doesn't have a good chance of living, however he's a lot stronger than you think he is. I think he can make it through this."

"Feh, whatever. Just don't get your hopes too high, that's all I'm saying."

Sango gave a small nod.

"We all should get some rest. It's getting late and we're all pretty tired, I think."

"Yes, I suppose I should get some sleep. I just hope Miroku-sama is going to be alright." Sango moved herself closer to Miroku's futon and gradually let sleep take over.

'Poor Sango, she must be worried sick about him. She won't ever leave his side now.' Kagome snuggled up close to Inuyasha and nuzzled her head on his neck. "What will Sango do if Miroku doesn't make it?"

"I'm not really sure Kagome. I certainly hope I'm wrong and Miroku does live. He deserves better than this." Inuyasha turned his head and realized Kagome fell asleep on his shoulder. "Good night Kagome." Inuyasha gave her a soft kiss on her forhead and let sleep fill his eyes.

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Next Day~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Sango let out a long tired yawn as she slowly opened her eyes. She had slept well and was able to rest her tired body. She looked over at Miroku- sama. He was still in a deep state of unconsciousness.

Sango got up and kissed him on the forhead. "Wake up soon houshi-sama."

The door creaked open and Kagome walked in with Inuyasha. "Oh hey you're up Sango-chan! I was wondering how long you were planning on sleeping for." Kagome let off a big smile. "How's Miroku-sama?"

"He looks like he's alright. He just hasn't woken up yet."

"I see, well maybe it would be best if you left him rest for a while. Inuyasha, Shippo, and I can watch him until you come back. It wouldn't be a problem."

"I know but, I really don't want to leave him."

"Nonsense. He'll be just fine, you need to clear your head. Go on, go!" Kagome shooed Sango out the door.

"Alright fine, but come and get me if something happens to Miroku-sama. I'll be down by the hot springs."

"No problem Sango-chan, have fun."

Sango left the hut and slowly walked towards the hot springs. 'Why was Kagome so determined to get me out of the hut. I wonder if something is going on. Or maybe she really was just worried about me. I suppose it doesn't really matter, but I still can't help but wonder. Ah well, It'll be nice to be able to clear my head.'

Kagome turned to Inuyasha and wiped the sweat off her face. "I thought she would never leave."

"Why did she have to leave again Kagome?"

Kagome pouted. "I wanted some alone time with you."

Inuyasha smiled. "That's what you wanted huh."

*Cough.* "I'm still here you know!"

"Shut up Shippo!" Inuyasha grabbed the little kitsune and threw him out the door. "Such an annoyance. Now, where were we?"

Miroku opened his eyes and let out a small scream of pain. "Sango!" He sat up and pulled his arm forward like he was trying to catch something.

"Miroku-sama? Your awake?" Kagome showed a stun face and her face turned a bright shade of red. "This isn't what it looks like."

"Where's Sango? I need to talk to Sango!" Miroku motioned to get up out of bed.

"What in the hell are you doing!? You're too weak to get out of bed. Lay back down right now monk!"

"No, I need to find Sango. I have to talk with her." Miroku took a step forward but immediately fell to his knees. He cringed in pain. "It hurts, Sango I need you." Miroku's knees gave out and he laid on the floor twitching about in pain.

"Inuyasha! What are we going to do?"

"Calm down Kagome and go get Sango, I can take care of Miroku-sama. Go hurry!"

"Right!" Kagome rushed out the door and sprinted towards the springs. 'Hang on Miroku-sama, I'm getting Sango-chan for you.'

Sango sat in the hot springs letting the hot water sooth her. She looked over at some rustling bushes and sighed. "I almost wish it was Miroku behind those bushes peaking at me. I can't get that night of my head. What happened to him? What did he do? I wish I knew, oh Miroku-sama." Sango let out a small cry. "Please don't die, I need you."

"Sango! I'm glad I found you!"

"Kagome?"

"It's Miroku, there's something wrong with him."

Sango rushed out of the springs and quickly threw on her clothes. "What's wrong with him Kagome?"

"It's hard to say, he woke screaming for you. He tried to go and find you but he collapsed and started twitching out in pain."

"I see." Sango bit down hard on her lip. 'I shouldn't have ever left him. Miroku-sama please hang on.'

Miroku let out a small scream of pain. 'God it hurts! Why in the hell does my body ache this way!? I feel like my body is braking down on me. Everything hurts, I can't escape the pain.' "Sango I wish you were here."

"Hang on a little longer Miroku. Kagome went to get Sango. Don't you die on me you stupid monk!" 'Damn, I was right. His body is giving out on him and now everything must just be aching inside him. He's not going to last much longer. Kagome, where are you?'

"We're almost there Sango-chan. Don't worry, I'm sure Miroku-sama is going to be ok."

"Kagome, please don't lie to make me feel better. I know how serious his injuries are, and I know how slim of chance he has to live, however I know he can live through it. Miroku is an amazing man and he wouldn't just give out now."

"I hope your right Sango."

"Inuyasha, I'm not going to make it. My body it feels like it's broken, I can't keep this up. I can't live through, not this time. Tell Sango that I love her and I'm sorry I couldn't live to see her one last time."

"Please Miroku, don't do this to me. Good bye, my friend. Please don't forget me." Miroku showed a small grin and drew in his last breath. "Sango, I love you." His eyes closed and his life flickered away. Miroku had passed on.

Sango and Kagome rushed into the door. Sango saw Miroku and ran to his side. "Is he? Is he?"

Inuyasha put his hand on her shoulder. "I'm so sorry Sango, he's dead. He died just before you guys ran in here. His last words he wanted me to tell you are." Inuyasha's words were cut short by Sango's sobs. "You weren't supposed to die! I should have been with you! I should have been here, you shouldn't have had to die alone."

Kagome and Inuyasha left the hut leaving Sango alone to her love.

"Miroku, I thought after I saw you fight the wind-tunnel that you could live through anything. You're so strong, don't give out now. I know you're dead but you can't really be dead. Your body is broken but you still have your spirit. You're fighting spirit hasn't left you, you aren't totally gone. I know somewhere deep inside you can hear my words." Sango bent down and whispered into his ear. "So please wake up, I'm here waiting for you." She sat up and tears rolled down her face. "Please Miroku-sama wake up!"

Sango's tears hit Miroku's face and rolled off him gently. His eyes twitched for a moment and they slowly opened. Miroku had a smile on his face, he put his hand up and wiped away Sango's tears. "Don't cry for me, I told you before. For you I would live. I'm not going to die on you know. I love you Sango."

"Oh Miroku-sama." Sango bent down and tightly squeezed him in her arms. "I knew you weren't dead, not really."

"I was dead Sango, I felt I had nothing to live for and nothing to look forward to. That is until your love made me a new. Thanks to you I was able to admit to myself how much my life really meant, it's because of you I now have something to live for. Thank you."

"I'm just so happy that you're alive. I can't believe you're still here with me. For a moment I almost thought you were gone forever."

"Sorry, I didn't mean to make you worry like that."

"It's alright, everything is going to be ok now."

"I'm glad you stood by me to the end. I know now how much I mean to you now."

"Of course Miroku-sama, you mean the world to me."

"I feel the same way Sango." Miroku smiled and leaned over and kissed Sango passionately, never wanting to ever let her go.

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~One week Later~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

"Great! Where did Sango and Miroku run off to with each other? We're finally ready to leave this place and they disappear on us!"

"Don't worry about it Inuyasha, they'll be back soon. Just give them some time."

"Feh, whatever."

Miroku and Sango laid on a hillside with each other. It was nightfall and the stars were glimmering in the sky. Everything seemed to be perfect.

"Miroku-sama."

"Yes?"

"I never did get to hear how survived the wind-tunnel. How did you?"

"I just found myself."

"Found yourself?"

"Yes. I finally realized what it was that I wanted in life. I found out who I really was. Before I felt as though I had nothing to live for, no reason for me to keep going on. Then I fell in love with you and for the first time I was terrified at the thought of dying. I know now what I have to live for. I wanted to live, I wanted to stay here with you. Remember, for you I will live?"

"Yes, I remember."

"I meant it. For you I would take any pain and go through any hell just to stay by your side. I love you and I want to forever be with you. I'm not afraid of my wind-tunnel anymore. One day it may try to devour me again but I'm not afraid anymore. I have you now, and that's all that matters. I wont' ever be afraid again as long as I have you."

"That means a lot Miroku-sama. I promise, when we defeat Naraku and your curse is finally lifted you and I can live together and share many happy days with one another. We can live our lives together. You and I, forever."

"That sounds really Sango." Miroku leaned over and kissed Sango holding on to her tightly. I wont ever let you go."

"I never want you to let go."

Miroku showed her a wide smile and held her tightly in his arms. The two of them stayed together wrapped in one another's arms.

"Sango, I guess even sad stories can have a happy ending."

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~The End~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Well, that sadly is the end of the story. I hope that ties up any loose ends that there may have been. It was great writing this story and I really enjoyed it. Thanks to all my reviewers I've had. You're all great! For a final note I just want to say I hope this story taught you something or touched you in a way. I wrote this story with the intention to give a deeper meaning of what it meant to find yourself and find out what's really important in life. There is no true meaning to having self awareness. I viewed it as a personal experience of finding what it is you have to live for and the people who make it all worth while. I hope you enjoyed the story and I can't wait to see your reviews. Now, to my reviewers from the previous chapter.

Inu-shounen~ I know how much you love cliffhangers so naturally I had to leave it where it was. Hope you enjoyed the story. Can't wait to see your reaction to the ending.

Sango-chan~ I'm thinking if the last chapter made you cry, this one might as well. I can't wait to hear what you think of the ending.

Sweat Chaos~ Thanks for the good review, and yes you did smell a happy ending. You have a good nose!

Rissi-Sama~ Yes, I' am a twisted sister! I'm glad you loved the chapter so much. Hope you love this one as well. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

That's all the reviews I got for the 9th chapter. Thanks to all of you who reviewed. I really appreciate it! Also be sure to look out for my next fic I'm working on called My Paper Heart. Any way that's all, and there isn't any more.

Adios Amigos!

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