Time for a change part 43
Hello again. Thanks for understanding the slow updates. I got a one (the highest grade) on my tuba solo. =)
Lizzie- Theres a difference between obsession and liking a story a lot. Liking is ok, but obsession is better ;).
You should be proud. I think you're the only person who can say that they have an entire page of reviews that are only
yours in my fic. A couple other people like twins come close. But you were the only one to make it all the way
kayk-It was actually supposed to be over by now. So i have no clue. I'm writing on borrowed time I guess.
SJ da Griffin- A while ago you asked if I knew any other abused characters. Yes I do. Miroku. The poor monk gets abused in
about every fic I've read (including mine). It the series, I've only seen Sango slap him like once or twice and he doesn't
constantly grope, its just more fun to write him like that.
I OWN INUYASHA! MWAAHHAAHH! Well.. I do until I wake up ;).
The next morning.
Myouga hmmed a tune as he hopped down the well traveled road. 'Almost there.' he thought happily. He had been gone for quiet
a while and was eager to see his friends again, as well as drink their blood. He heard footsteps aproaching from behind. Myouga
turned to see Inuyasha and Kagome approaching him. That by itself wasn't much, however the fact that Inuyasha had the big yellow
bag in one arm and the other around Kagome possessivly was though. Myouga watched the approaching couple. Once they were closer Myouga
could smell the faint scent of Inuyasha's blood on Kagome. (If anyone could smell the mark it would be the bloodexpert :P).
Myouga put two and two together and realized what that meant. He felt a mixture of pride and happiness, as well as a bit of
relief that Inuyasha had finally settled down.
Coming to his senses, Myouga called out. "Lord Inu-" at that moment Inuyasha's foot came down on the poor demon flea. Inuyasha
paused and looked around his ears twitching. Kagome looked at him confused why they had stoped. "Did you hear something?"
Inuyasha asked Kagome. Kagome shook her head and Inuyasha shrugged. The couple continued their journey towards Kaede's hut leaving
a very flat Myouga behind. "Why me?" the flea asked noone in particular.
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Inuyasha dropped the bag and released Kagome as they sat down in front of Kaede's hut. Miroku, who was sitting next to Sango
again, gave them a welcoming smile. "Good morning. Have you had breakfast?" he inquired. Inuyasha and Kagome shook their
heads. "Kaede's fixing breakfast today and its just about ready." Miroku's smile turned perverted. "I'm sure there's enough
for you two as you were to busy." Kagome blushed and Inuyasha was about to bop him one when Kaede came out carrying some bowls
and a big pot. "Good morning you two." Kaede said putting the pot down with a sigh. Kagome returned the greeting and Inuyasha
feh'd. Kaede turned around. "Shippo bring out two more bowls!" She called. An ok was heard from inside and Shippo came out a
few seconds later carrying the bowls.
"Goodmorning Shippo." Kagome said cheerfully. Shippo beamed. "Goodmorning Kagome." he said as he handed the bowls to the elderly
miko. Kaede filled the bowls and passed them out before getting herself some food. "So this is your last day freeloading off
of me eh Inuyasha? Its about time too, you've nearly driven me deaf with all your shouting." Kaede said with a chuckle. Inuyasha
simple ignored her and wolfed down his bowl. Kaede proved she could eat pretty fast for an old woman as she finished next. "I'll
be off now. Take the pot back inside when your done." Kaede said before heading off to her miko duties. Miroku finished and
set down his bowl. "Tell me Inuyasha. What did you think of Kagome's 'school'?" he asked. Inuyasha smirked.
"Its a waste of time." he replied. Kagome looked at him. "What! School is not a waste of time!" she shouted. Inuyasha keh'd.
"It takes forever. They make it too easy and it takes a lot of time. It could easily be only a few hours long." Kagome glared
at him. "School is not easy." she argued. Inuyasha leaned back. "Maybe not for you. But thats becuase your not smart." he teased
with a even bigger smirk on his face. Kagome glared at him and wanted to retort 'And you are?' but unfortunately, he WAS. Except
for history he had an A in every class. If he wanted to he could have gotten into A class. He seemed to simply absorb information.
"The only reason you did better in school than me is because your head is completely empty so theres lots of room." Kagome shot
back. Inuyasha rolled over onto his stomache. "I don't think you should go to school anymore. You're too stupid." Inuyasha of
course was just teasing her. Kagome was undoubtedly the smartest person he knew, but he really needed to learn not to cross her.
Kagome said nothing and walked over to her bag, which was near Sango's side. (Miroku was on the other side of her fighting the
urge not to grope.) Inuyasha watched warily as she started to dig through it diligently. After digging for a while Kagome gave
an ah-ha and pulled out what she was looking for, a pair of nail clippers. Inuyasha's eyes widened in horror at the sight of
the dreaded nail clippers and he jumped to his feet and ran like hell away from Kagome clutching his ears.
With a battle cry, Kagome gave chase. Sango and Miroku watched with interest as Kagome chased the poor hanyou around Edo. "What
do you suppose those things Lady Kagome was carrying were? Some sort of torture device?" Miroku asked. Sango shrugged and got
up. "Maybe she has another in her bag." Sango suggested as she bent over to look. Miroku turned from watching Kagome chase Inuyasha
and regretted it. Right in front of his face was Sango's rear end. There was no way in the world Miroku who had already been
straining just sitting next to her could resist such an opportunity. Sighing, Miroku let his hand reach up and give Sango a
good rub. Sango stood straight up in surprise. That surprise turned to anger. 'How could I have thought he had changed?' she
thought as she turned around, grabbing her boomerang in the process.
Sango looked at Miroku before she boomeranged him. He was looking at the ground and seemed a little sad. But that didn't save
him from the beating of his life. Shippo sighed and looked at Kirara who was also watching. "Grown ups are so weird." Shippo
grumbled. Kirara mewled her agreement.
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A few minutes later we come back to see Inuyasha laying on his stomache in a tree overlooking Kaede's hut with a grumpy frown
on his face.. On his back, Kagome is giving his ears a good rub down as an apology for nearly cleaving them off his head. It
took all his willpower not to start growling in pleasure and keep the pout on his face. He didn't want to ruin his image after
all. Sango and Miroku, however, are a different story. Sango had taken a position as far away from Miroku as possible and refused
to talk or look at him. After trying several times to get her to speak to him, Miroku had finally given up for the moment and
was meditating under the tree Inuyasha and Kagome were in. "Do you forgive me now?" Kagome asked. Inuyasha just keh'd. He didn't
want her to stop after all. Sighing in frustration Kagome gave his ears a tug. "Come on stop pouting." Before he could respond
Inuyasha felt something biting him on the face.
Inuyasha slapped the pest and pulled his hand away to see a very flat Myouga. After a few seconds Myouga reverted to his non
flat state. "Lord Inuyasha! Congratulations! This old Myouga is so happy for you!" Inuyasha keh'd and set the flea down in front
of him before he moved Kagome off his back and picked her up then jumped out of the tree right next to Miroku who didn't even
flinch. Myouga hoped down on Inuyasha's shoulder as he set her down. "Have you heard of any shards Myouga?" Inuyasha asked
Myouga nodded. "Indeed there is supposedly a demon only a day or two away from here that has one." Inuyasha nodded. "Lucky to
find one so close." he said as he went over and picked up Kagome's bag. "Oi Sango, Miroku lets get going." he called as always
oblivious. Kagome, however, was not so oblivious to the tension in the air. Kagome looked at her friend with concern, but Sango
flashed her a reassuring smile as she picked up her boomerang and straightened her clothes. Kagome sighed and decided she'd
talk to her later as she followed Inuyasha. Miroku got up as well and put the pots and bowls back in Kaede's hut before following
as well.
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The days travel was an uneventful one, save for the oppressing silence. The only ones who talked were Kagome and Shippo, the
others would respond, but noone else tried to start coversation. Even when they stopped for lunch little conversation had been
made. During the day, their order of travel had changed from their usual. Usually Inuyasha stayed ahead of the group, but
today it was Miroku farthest in front followed at a distance by Miroku. Inuyasha, Kagome, Shippo, and Kirara all followed in
the rear. Sango still refused to talk to Miroku and the tension was getting on Kagome's nerves. Sure Sango had given Miroku
the silent treatment before, but she had never done it for so long before.
Kagome sighed. "Inuyasha why don't you go talk to Miroku and see what's wrong? I'll go talk to Sango." Kagome suggested. "Why
do I have to talk to the lech?!" Inuyasha protested. Kagome gave him a look. "Would you rather have a girl talk with Sango?"
she replied. "Fine I'll talk to him." Inuyasha grumbled as he leapt into the trees. "You stay back here." Kagome told Shippo,
Myouga, and Kirara before jogging to catch up with Sango.
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"Oi monk." Inuyasha called giving Miroku a bop on the head as he landed beside him. "What did you do this time?" Miroku rubbed
his head and gave Inuyasha a dry look. "If this your way of making me feel better its not working." Inuyasha keh'd. "So what
did you do?" he prodded. Miroku sighed and gave Sango a glance. "Want to know what I think?" he asked. Inuyasha nodded and
leaned a little closer. "I think I made her like me." Miroku said softly as he quickened his pace leaving a confused hanyou
behind.
Farther back, Kagome just caught up with Sango. "Hey Sango." Kagome said in her cheerful way. "Hello Kagome." Sango said giving
her friend a smile. Kagome saw no reason to beat around the bush. "Why are you so mad at Miroku?" she asked. Sango sighed and
looked down. 'I should have known it was that obvious.' she thought. "I'm not as mad at him as I am at myself." Sango said.
Kagome blinked in confusion. "I thought... I thought that he had changed." Sango said softly still looking at her feet. "I
should have known better." Kagome looked over at Miroku who was once again walking alone. "What do you mean you thought he
changed?" she asked.
"He.." Sango decided not to tell Kagome about Miroku's confrontation with her double. "He was being less perverted." she said
finally. "He didn't even try to grope me when he sat next to me. I thought he acutally might have wanted a real relationship
with me instead of just feeling me up when he got the chance." Kagome nodded in understanding. "So what happened?" "When I bent
down to look in your bag he groped me." Kagome gave her friend a big smile. "Then theres hope yet." she said cheerfully. Sango
blinked and looked at Kagome. "What do you mean?" Kagome leaned closer. "I think Miroku DOES want a real relationship. Thats
why he didn't try and grope you. I think he couldn't help himself when you bent over right in front of him." Sango thought
about it for a minute. "But what if your wrong?" she asked. Kagome shrugged. "The worst that could happen is that he gropes you
again. Just don't give him any really good opportunities. And besides, even if he does grope you a couple times just whack him
like you usually do and don't let it get in your way."
Sango kept silent as she considered it. "Come on give him another chance. Inuyasha isn't perfect either." Kagome encouraged.
Sango gave Kagome a small smile. "I'll think about it." she said. Kagome sighed and nodded. It wasn't exactly what she had been
hoping for, but it was a start. She had a feeling Sango would come around. It was pretty obvious she had a crush on the lecherous
monk. Kagome walked together for a while chit chatting about various things. Soon Inuyasha called for everyone to stop when
he found a suitable clearing to camp as there were no houses around for Miroku to con a meal and room out of. Sango voluteered
to cook. (Miroku sure does get out of his bet a lot doesn't he? For those who don't remember he betted Sango and lost and he was
supposed to cook for a whole month) Miroku sat about ten feet away watching Sango as she dug out some food from Kagome's bag.
Inuyasha, Shippo, and Kagome sat together as Kagome and Shippo played a game and Inuyasha watched with a bored expression.
Sango glanced at Miroku out of the corner of her eye. 'I suppose now is as good as ever.' she decided. With out looking Sango
called out. "Miroku would you please go gather some firewood?" Miroku looked very suprised that she had talked to him and before
long a big grin formed on his face as he stood up. "I would be delighted to Lady Sango." he said as he walked off looking like
a man who had gotten a second chance at life, and in a way, he had.
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"Hey Kagome do you know any magic?" (He was referring to REAL magic btw) Shippo asked as they finished their game of rock
paper scissors. Kagome thought about it. 'Its kinda silly but maybe he'd like it.' she thought as she got dug out a coin from
he bag. 'Sota used to love this trick.' she thought as she showed Shippo the coin. "Now watch." she instructed. Inuyasha watched
with his hands in his sleeves. He tried to look bored and uninterested but he was curious. Shippo watched the coin intently.
Kagome put it in the palm of her hand before waving her other hand over it. When her hand had passed over it was gone. Shippo's
eyes widened in amazement and Inuyasha watched a little more intently. Reaching up to Shippo's ear she plucked the coin out
and showed it to him. Shippo was awestruck. "HOW DID YOU DO THAT KAGOME THAT"S INCREDIBLE!" he cried grabbing the coin. Kagome
giggled at the fact that Shippo didn't seem to realize how amazing his own magic was compared to a little slight of hand. Still
clutching the coin Shippo turned to Inuyasha.
"Wasn't that great!" Shippo cried. Inuyasha, who had dropped his bored look and had been staring in more than a little surprise,
shook it off and returned to his bored look. He keh'd and looked away. "Who cares about a stupid thing like that?"
Shippo wasn't deflated in the least by the hanyou's response as he turned back to Kagome. "How'd you do that?" he asked
excitedly. Kagome gave him a smile. "Its magic." she said remembering all the times Sota had pestered her about it. Taking
her words litterally Shippo tried to use his own magical powers to make the coin disapear. When Shippo was fully distracted
Inuyasha wrapped his arm around Kagome and pulled her closer. Kagomehappily snuggled against him. "Oi Kagome." he whispered.
Kagome snuggled deeper into him. "Hm?" "How'd you do that?"
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Dinner had been fairly peaceful for the most part and it seemed like Sango had forgiven Miroku finally. Kagome sighed as she
snuggled into her sleeping bag. It was very lonely without Inuyasha she reflected. Inuyasha had just came and kissed her goodnight
before jumping into the nearest tree. Kagome understood perfectly why he was up there instead of laying with her. When he was
up in a tree he could hear, smell, and see farther than he could. He could also get the drop on any would be attackers. He was
doing it to protect her and the others. If it had been just her she would have asked him to come lay with her, but it would be
selfish to put her friends lives in danger so she accepted it the way it was. However that didn't make it any less lonely.
Thats that. Expect another Sango/Miroku chapter soon. It'll probably be the last large fluff part they get in my story. Well
any way review!!! :)
Hello again. Thanks for understanding the slow updates. I got a one (the highest grade) on my tuba solo. =)
Lizzie- Theres a difference between obsession and liking a story a lot. Liking is ok, but obsession is better ;).
You should be proud. I think you're the only person who can say that they have an entire page of reviews that are only
yours in my fic. A couple other people like twins come close. But you were the only one to make it all the way
kayk-It was actually supposed to be over by now. So i have no clue. I'm writing on borrowed time I guess.
SJ da Griffin- A while ago you asked if I knew any other abused characters. Yes I do. Miroku. The poor monk gets abused in
about every fic I've read (including mine). It the series, I've only seen Sango slap him like once or twice and he doesn't
constantly grope, its just more fun to write him like that.
I OWN INUYASHA! MWAAHHAAHH! Well.. I do until I wake up ;).
The next morning.
Myouga hmmed a tune as he hopped down the well traveled road. 'Almost there.' he thought happily. He had been gone for quiet
a while and was eager to see his friends again, as well as drink their blood. He heard footsteps aproaching from behind. Myouga
turned to see Inuyasha and Kagome approaching him. That by itself wasn't much, however the fact that Inuyasha had the big yellow
bag in one arm and the other around Kagome possessivly was though. Myouga watched the approaching couple. Once they were closer Myouga
could smell the faint scent of Inuyasha's blood on Kagome. (If anyone could smell the mark it would be the bloodexpert :P).
Myouga put two and two together and realized what that meant. He felt a mixture of pride and happiness, as well as a bit of
relief that Inuyasha had finally settled down.
Coming to his senses, Myouga called out. "Lord Inu-" at that moment Inuyasha's foot came down on the poor demon flea. Inuyasha
paused and looked around his ears twitching. Kagome looked at him confused why they had stoped. "Did you hear something?"
Inuyasha asked Kagome. Kagome shook her head and Inuyasha shrugged. The couple continued their journey towards Kaede's hut leaving
a very flat Myouga behind. "Why me?" the flea asked noone in particular.
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Inuyasha dropped the bag and released Kagome as they sat down in front of Kaede's hut. Miroku, who was sitting next to Sango
again, gave them a welcoming smile. "Good morning. Have you had breakfast?" he inquired. Inuyasha and Kagome shook their
heads. "Kaede's fixing breakfast today and its just about ready." Miroku's smile turned perverted. "I'm sure there's enough
for you two as you were to busy." Kagome blushed and Inuyasha was about to bop him one when Kaede came out carrying some bowls
and a big pot. "Good morning you two." Kaede said putting the pot down with a sigh. Kagome returned the greeting and Inuyasha
feh'd. Kaede turned around. "Shippo bring out two more bowls!" She called. An ok was heard from inside and Shippo came out a
few seconds later carrying the bowls.
"Goodmorning Shippo." Kagome said cheerfully. Shippo beamed. "Goodmorning Kagome." he said as he handed the bowls to the elderly
miko. Kaede filled the bowls and passed them out before getting herself some food. "So this is your last day freeloading off
of me eh Inuyasha? Its about time too, you've nearly driven me deaf with all your shouting." Kaede said with a chuckle. Inuyasha
simple ignored her and wolfed down his bowl. Kaede proved she could eat pretty fast for an old woman as she finished next. "I'll
be off now. Take the pot back inside when your done." Kaede said before heading off to her miko duties. Miroku finished and
set down his bowl. "Tell me Inuyasha. What did you think of Kagome's 'school'?" he asked. Inuyasha smirked.
"Its a waste of time." he replied. Kagome looked at him. "What! School is not a waste of time!" she shouted. Inuyasha keh'd.
"It takes forever. They make it too easy and it takes a lot of time. It could easily be only a few hours long." Kagome glared
at him. "School is not easy." she argued. Inuyasha leaned back. "Maybe not for you. But thats becuase your not smart." he teased
with a even bigger smirk on his face. Kagome glared at him and wanted to retort 'And you are?' but unfortunately, he WAS. Except
for history he had an A in every class. If he wanted to he could have gotten into A class. He seemed to simply absorb information.
"The only reason you did better in school than me is because your head is completely empty so theres lots of room." Kagome shot
back. Inuyasha rolled over onto his stomache. "I don't think you should go to school anymore. You're too stupid." Inuyasha of
course was just teasing her. Kagome was undoubtedly the smartest person he knew, but he really needed to learn not to cross her.
Kagome said nothing and walked over to her bag, which was near Sango's side. (Miroku was on the other side of her fighting the
urge not to grope.) Inuyasha watched warily as she started to dig through it diligently. After digging for a while Kagome gave
an ah-ha and pulled out what she was looking for, a pair of nail clippers. Inuyasha's eyes widened in horror at the sight of
the dreaded nail clippers and he jumped to his feet and ran like hell away from Kagome clutching his ears.
With a battle cry, Kagome gave chase. Sango and Miroku watched with interest as Kagome chased the poor hanyou around Edo. "What
do you suppose those things Lady Kagome was carrying were? Some sort of torture device?" Miroku asked. Sango shrugged and got
up. "Maybe she has another in her bag." Sango suggested as she bent over to look. Miroku turned from watching Kagome chase Inuyasha
and regretted it. Right in front of his face was Sango's rear end. There was no way in the world Miroku who had already been
straining just sitting next to her could resist such an opportunity. Sighing, Miroku let his hand reach up and give Sango a
good rub. Sango stood straight up in surprise. That surprise turned to anger. 'How could I have thought he had changed?' she
thought as she turned around, grabbing her boomerang in the process.
Sango looked at Miroku before she boomeranged him. He was looking at the ground and seemed a little sad. But that didn't save
him from the beating of his life. Shippo sighed and looked at Kirara who was also watching. "Grown ups are so weird." Shippo
grumbled. Kirara mewled her agreement.
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A few minutes later we come back to see Inuyasha laying on his stomache in a tree overlooking Kaede's hut with a grumpy frown
on his face.. On his back, Kagome is giving his ears a good rub down as an apology for nearly cleaving them off his head. It
took all his willpower not to start growling in pleasure and keep the pout on his face. He didn't want to ruin his image after
all. Sango and Miroku, however, are a different story. Sango had taken a position as far away from Miroku as possible and refused
to talk or look at him. After trying several times to get her to speak to him, Miroku had finally given up for the moment and
was meditating under the tree Inuyasha and Kagome were in. "Do you forgive me now?" Kagome asked. Inuyasha just keh'd. He didn't
want her to stop after all. Sighing in frustration Kagome gave his ears a tug. "Come on stop pouting." Before he could respond
Inuyasha felt something biting him on the face.
Inuyasha slapped the pest and pulled his hand away to see a very flat Myouga. After a few seconds Myouga reverted to his non
flat state. "Lord Inuyasha! Congratulations! This old Myouga is so happy for you!" Inuyasha keh'd and set the flea down in front
of him before he moved Kagome off his back and picked her up then jumped out of the tree right next to Miroku who didn't even
flinch. Myouga hoped down on Inuyasha's shoulder as he set her down. "Have you heard of any shards Myouga?" Inuyasha asked
Myouga nodded. "Indeed there is supposedly a demon only a day or two away from here that has one." Inuyasha nodded. "Lucky to
find one so close." he said as he went over and picked up Kagome's bag. "Oi Sango, Miroku lets get going." he called as always
oblivious. Kagome, however, was not so oblivious to the tension in the air. Kagome looked at her friend with concern, but Sango
flashed her a reassuring smile as she picked up her boomerang and straightened her clothes. Kagome sighed and decided she'd
talk to her later as she followed Inuyasha. Miroku got up as well and put the pots and bowls back in Kaede's hut before following
as well.
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The days travel was an uneventful one, save for the oppressing silence. The only ones who talked were Kagome and Shippo, the
others would respond, but noone else tried to start coversation. Even when they stopped for lunch little conversation had been
made. During the day, their order of travel had changed from their usual. Usually Inuyasha stayed ahead of the group, but
today it was Miroku farthest in front followed at a distance by Miroku. Inuyasha, Kagome, Shippo, and Kirara all followed in
the rear. Sango still refused to talk to Miroku and the tension was getting on Kagome's nerves. Sure Sango had given Miroku
the silent treatment before, but she had never done it for so long before.
Kagome sighed. "Inuyasha why don't you go talk to Miroku and see what's wrong? I'll go talk to Sango." Kagome suggested. "Why
do I have to talk to the lech?!" Inuyasha protested. Kagome gave him a look. "Would you rather have a girl talk with Sango?"
she replied. "Fine I'll talk to him." Inuyasha grumbled as he leapt into the trees. "You stay back here." Kagome told Shippo,
Myouga, and Kirara before jogging to catch up with Sango.
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"Oi monk." Inuyasha called giving Miroku a bop on the head as he landed beside him. "What did you do this time?" Miroku rubbed
his head and gave Inuyasha a dry look. "If this your way of making me feel better its not working." Inuyasha keh'd. "So what
did you do?" he prodded. Miroku sighed and gave Sango a glance. "Want to know what I think?" he asked. Inuyasha nodded and
leaned a little closer. "I think I made her like me." Miroku said softly as he quickened his pace leaving a confused hanyou
behind.
Farther back, Kagome just caught up with Sango. "Hey Sango." Kagome said in her cheerful way. "Hello Kagome." Sango said giving
her friend a smile. Kagome saw no reason to beat around the bush. "Why are you so mad at Miroku?" she asked. Sango sighed and
looked down. 'I should have known it was that obvious.' she thought. "I'm not as mad at him as I am at myself." Sango said.
Kagome blinked in confusion. "I thought... I thought that he had changed." Sango said softly still looking at her feet. "I
should have known better." Kagome looked over at Miroku who was once again walking alone. "What do you mean you thought he
changed?" she asked.
"He.." Sango decided not to tell Kagome about Miroku's confrontation with her double. "He was being less perverted." she said
finally. "He didn't even try to grope me when he sat next to me. I thought he acutally might have wanted a real relationship
with me instead of just feeling me up when he got the chance." Kagome nodded in understanding. "So what happened?" "When I bent
down to look in your bag he groped me." Kagome gave her friend a big smile. "Then theres hope yet." she said cheerfully. Sango
blinked and looked at Kagome. "What do you mean?" Kagome leaned closer. "I think Miroku DOES want a real relationship. Thats
why he didn't try and grope you. I think he couldn't help himself when you bent over right in front of him." Sango thought
about it for a minute. "But what if your wrong?" she asked. Kagome shrugged. "The worst that could happen is that he gropes you
again. Just don't give him any really good opportunities. And besides, even if he does grope you a couple times just whack him
like you usually do and don't let it get in your way."
Sango kept silent as she considered it. "Come on give him another chance. Inuyasha isn't perfect either." Kagome encouraged.
Sango gave Kagome a small smile. "I'll think about it." she said. Kagome sighed and nodded. It wasn't exactly what she had been
hoping for, but it was a start. She had a feeling Sango would come around. It was pretty obvious she had a crush on the lecherous
monk. Kagome walked together for a while chit chatting about various things. Soon Inuyasha called for everyone to stop when
he found a suitable clearing to camp as there were no houses around for Miroku to con a meal and room out of. Sango voluteered
to cook. (Miroku sure does get out of his bet a lot doesn't he? For those who don't remember he betted Sango and lost and he was
supposed to cook for a whole month) Miroku sat about ten feet away watching Sango as she dug out some food from Kagome's bag.
Inuyasha, Shippo, and Kagome sat together as Kagome and Shippo played a game and Inuyasha watched with a bored expression.
Sango glanced at Miroku out of the corner of her eye. 'I suppose now is as good as ever.' she decided. With out looking Sango
called out. "Miroku would you please go gather some firewood?" Miroku looked very suprised that she had talked to him and before
long a big grin formed on his face as he stood up. "I would be delighted to Lady Sango." he said as he walked off looking like
a man who had gotten a second chance at life, and in a way, he had.
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"Hey Kagome do you know any magic?" (He was referring to REAL magic btw) Shippo asked as they finished their game of rock
paper scissors. Kagome thought about it. 'Its kinda silly but maybe he'd like it.' she thought as she got dug out a coin from
he bag. 'Sota used to love this trick.' she thought as she showed Shippo the coin. "Now watch." she instructed. Inuyasha watched
with his hands in his sleeves. He tried to look bored and uninterested but he was curious. Shippo watched the coin intently.
Kagome put it in the palm of her hand before waving her other hand over it. When her hand had passed over it was gone. Shippo's
eyes widened in amazement and Inuyasha watched a little more intently. Reaching up to Shippo's ear she plucked the coin out
and showed it to him. Shippo was awestruck. "HOW DID YOU DO THAT KAGOME THAT"S INCREDIBLE!" he cried grabbing the coin. Kagome
giggled at the fact that Shippo didn't seem to realize how amazing his own magic was compared to a little slight of hand. Still
clutching the coin Shippo turned to Inuyasha.
"Wasn't that great!" Shippo cried. Inuyasha, who had dropped his bored look and had been staring in more than a little surprise,
shook it off and returned to his bored look. He keh'd and looked away. "Who cares about a stupid thing like that?"
Shippo wasn't deflated in the least by the hanyou's response as he turned back to Kagome. "How'd you do that?" he asked
excitedly. Kagome gave him a smile. "Its magic." she said remembering all the times Sota had pestered her about it. Taking
her words litterally Shippo tried to use his own magical powers to make the coin disapear. When Shippo was fully distracted
Inuyasha wrapped his arm around Kagome and pulled her closer. Kagomehappily snuggled against him. "Oi Kagome." he whispered.
Kagome snuggled deeper into him. "Hm?" "How'd you do that?"
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Dinner had been fairly peaceful for the most part and it seemed like Sango had forgiven Miroku finally. Kagome sighed as she
snuggled into her sleeping bag. It was very lonely without Inuyasha she reflected. Inuyasha had just came and kissed her goodnight
before jumping into the nearest tree. Kagome understood perfectly why he was up there instead of laying with her. When he was
up in a tree he could hear, smell, and see farther than he could. He could also get the drop on any would be attackers. He was
doing it to protect her and the others. If it had been just her she would have asked him to come lay with her, but it would be
selfish to put her friends lives in danger so she accepted it the way it was. However that didn't make it any less lonely.
Thats that. Expect another Sango/Miroku chapter soon. It'll probably be the last large fluff part they get in my story. Well
any way review!!! :)