Time for a change part 57
Yes, its late. Sorry everyone. Anyways, I have four VERY IMPORTANT things to make clear to everyone
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(1) KOHAKU IS DEAD!!! He died and his soul went into the cloud of souls, which destroyed Naraku
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(2) NARAKU IS DEAD!!! Its pretty obvious how but see (1) if you don't know
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(3) THERE IS NO INUYASHA CLONE!!! The past two chapters consisted of what was happening at the moment
(Kagome's pov) and what had happened a few days before (Inuyasha's pov)
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(4) THE FIC ISN'T OVER!!! (Obviously) The fic will be over when the title of the chapter is Epilouge
and there is a nice big THE END at the end of the chapter
Just thought I'd make that clear to everyone who was confuzled.
-eX Driver Liz- See author note above
-Shadow Wraith- There was no fake Inuyasha, see above. Kagome and Inuyasha are mates, Inuyasha marked
her as his making them mates even if they haven't done anything. As for the Kazanna, I've had that covered
forever, in fact its one of my three favorite ideas in the entire fic :D.
-Amygurl- This is probably THE chapter for Miroku/Sango.
-whatever.com- See author note above, love the name btw.
-moon neko princess - I warned you guys the last chapters were darker ;), but yes there is some fluff and
humor in this chapter.
-ladykaa28- Yes, this is the last chapter, not counting the epilouge.
-Inuyasha's_Princess - Inuyasha faints, but its assumed he wakes up, finds the shards, and manages to
drag himself back home.
-phantomgamer01- Lol, romance is my strong suit? Thats a first, what does that make my humor? Omnipotent?
;)
-Eikou- Actually now that I think about it I started the fic in December, so its more like 10 months.
-omnitoad- See the authors note above.
-Midoriko-sama- *pouts* SIMPLE concepts and ideas? I think Inuyasha might suddenly get cancer in AT and
Kagome will marry Seshoumaru and Shippo will become a drug addict and a pimp.... Hows that for simple? ;)
-Airen2- Inuyasha made his own way back, we assume that because Kagome was sitting near the house and saw
Inu in the distance.
-osaka_girl- Really? I thought it was one of those any time of day foods, and yes please do send me any
other mistakes.
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-(Boy lots of Review Responses today :D )
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"So he's gone?" Sango asked sadly, feeling tears welling up in her eyes. 'Kohaku...' She had always hoped
that there would be a happy ending to their tale, that somehow they could heal Kohaku and that they'd be a family
again, but that fairy tale hadn't come true. Kohaku had died without the shard powering him, which had made
him nothing more than a zombie under Naraku's will. The group was sitting in a small circle inside Kaede's hut.
In the middle sat the small bottle that was now nearly full of Shikon shards. Their circle consisted, in this
order, of Kagome, Sango, Miroku, Shippo, Kirara, and Inuyasha, who was still heavily bandaged. Much to his annoyance
they had been sealed on with magic and only Kagome, Kaede, or Miroku could remove them, not that he hadn't tried.
Inuyasha nodded grimly.
The tears began to flow from Sango's eyes and Kagome began to open her arms to comfort her in an embrace,
but instead Sango turned to Miroku, who was a bit surprised but nonetheless embraced her gently and ran his cursed
hand through her hair. There was no sobbing, but tears still dampened Miroku's shoulder. Miroku marveled at how
much things could change by ones actions, namely Shippo's, in such a short time period as he and the others,
besides Sango, gazed at the shards. Was it really less than a month ago that he had been getting himself beaten
half to death several times a day by the now seemingly fragile girl in his arms? Suddenly, Kagome glanced up at
Miroku. "Wait a minute... If Naraku is dead doesn't that mean your hand isn't cursed anymore?" she asked.
Sango brightened slighty and wiped her eyes. Finally some good news, atleast Miroku no longer had to worry
about being sucked into the Kazana. She pulled away from their embrace and gave him a sad smile, but a real smile
none the less. "Yes, that is right. You no longer need to wear that glove." Miroku lifted his cursed hand and
looked at it. "Perhaps it would be best to test it outside." he said. Inuyasha snorted. "Are you deaf monk? I told
you Naraku's dead." Miroku nodded in acknowledgement. "But still, I think it would be best not to take any chances"
he replied getting up. The others followed him out of Kaede's hut, including Inuyasha after a bit of grumbling.
Inuyasha and Kagome stood together, possibly leaning on eachother for support or maybe just out of affection,
and Sango and the others stood a few feet behind Miroku, who aimed his hand at a nearby stack of logs.
With a quick yank, Miroku removed the seals and glove. In a flash the hand held (sorry couldn't resist)
black hole reached out from its dormancy pulling everything it could into it. Trees were bent and various debris,
including the logs, was sucked in before Miroku, looking grim, resealed it. The others all had various stunned looks,
though Sango's was by far the worst. She looked as if she was made of glass and could crack at any moment as she
stared blankly forward where the stack of logs was moments ago. Miroku glanced over at Inuyasha, who was also staring
in disbelief. "You are sure he's dead?" Miroku asked, seeming very calm considering his lifes goal was being rendered
pointless. "There wasn't much left of him, but he's dead." Inuyasha replied. Miroku nodded and reentered Kaede's hut,
returning seconds later with his staff. "I'll be back later he said before heading off deeper into the village. Sango
watched him go, her mouth open but no sound coming out. Kagome moved over towards he devastated friend and slid her
arm through hers. "Come back inside Sango, I'll make you some tea. You'll feel better" Kagome said softly. Sango
simply nodded dumbly.
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'Father.'
'My village.'
'Kohaku.'
'Now Miroku,' Sango stared blankly at her now cold tea. Everyone, Naraku was taking everyone away from her.
How? How was it possible that even from his grave he caused her more pain? 'I love him.' The realization came to her
in a flash. True she knew she had deep feelings for the monk, but she was unsure if she had loved him. It was cruel
irony really. Another loved one to be taken away from her and there was nothing she could do. 'But there is.' Part of
her mind reasoned, a part that was quickly growing in favor. She couldn't stop it, but she could spend the time he
had left by his side, whether it be a day or a decade. Sango set her cup down on the floor roughly, causing it to
splatter a bit and making the others look up at her. She ignored them, there wasn't a moment to lose. She would find
Miroku and do what she knew had to be done.
The others didn't try to stop her as she marched out of the hut, they probably wouldn't have been able to
if they tried. It didn't take her long to find a villager who had seen Miroku pass by, though the way she extracted
the information from him wasn't of the nicest sort. The villager, sporting a slightly stretched collar on his clothing
from being lifted off the ground, watched as the youkai exterminator rushed off towards the woods and wondering what
the holy monk had done in a previous life to receive the punishment he was no doubt about to get. Sango found Miroku
wandering the paths of the forest with a large jug of sake in his uncursed hand after several minutes of searching.
Miroku smiled at her, quiet sober, as she approached, her determined appearance starting to melt into one of
nervousness.
"Greetings Sango, I take it you were looking for me?" He asked before taking another swig of sake. Sango
nodded, clenching her fists and taking a deep breath. "Miroku, I will bear your child." she said in a calm and
controled way. Miroku raised an eyebrow and glanced at his jug of sake, wondering if he had injested more alcohol
than he had thought. "Is that so?" he asked glancing at Sango, unsure if she was just a figment of his drunken mind.
"May I ask why?" Sango suddenly turned angry. "Is it so hard for you to understand!? I want to be by your side
while I still can! I want to give you an heir!" Miroku stepped back a bit at the force of her outburst. This was
definately not an illusion. Miroku smirked and moved close to the fuming woman, who looked quiet lovely. "It's
quiet a tempting offer, but I don't intend to leave my children fatherless." he said softly brushing one of his
locks of hair back into place. Sango was a bit taken aback and hurt by his response. "You-you're refusing?" she
asked, feeling as if her heart was being slowly crushed.
Miroku chuckled. "No Sango, I am saying I don't intend to die any time soon." Sango blinked. "W-what?"
Miroku took another swig of sake. "I will tell you something that I have never told anyone else before. It is about
my father." Miroku said sitting down on a nearby rock, motioning for Sango to join him while he sat his staff on the
ground. "My father knew at the end of his time that he wasn't going to defeat Naraku." He continued as Sango sat down
beside him. "He was desperate, so he did the only thing he could think of." Miroku made a cutting motion at the base
of his wrist. Sango's eyes widened. "But it didn't work?" Miroku sighed and shook his head. "No, it didn't. Naraku
appeared later and used his magic to restore his hand, which was not a very pleasant experience, and the curse was
even farther along this time. He died about a week after." Sango cocked her head slightly. "But why are you telling
me this?"
Miroku smirked and took another swig from his bottle. "Naraku isn't alive anymore." he replied. Sango's eyes
widened and she stood up. "You can't! There must be another way than that! Kaede-" "Kaede agrees with me, I talked
to her earlier." Miroku said standing up and interupting her. "Why do you think I am drinking all of this? As soon
as I am senseless she is going to remove my arm, to be sure that it doesn't spread to the rest of my body." Miroku
smiled. "If you'll still have me with only one arm perhaps later we can discuss your offer." Sango blushed slightly
and opened her mouth to respond, but didn't get a chance to as Miroku's mouth intercepted her own, whether his
impulsive behaivor was from alcohol or another source she didn't care at the moment, letting all of her grief
dissapate from the moment's tenderness. The moment was ruined, as usual, by a familiar sensation on her behind.
*Slap* Miroku smirked as he held his reddening face in his hand. "I apologize, I simply wanted something nice
to remember my hand by." Sango looked like she might slap him again, but suddenly broke into laughter, a few tears
falling down her cheeks as she embraced him. "I just want you to know that if something goes wrong and I don't live
that I have loved every moment I have spent with you Sango." Miroku murmered. Sango buried herself into his robes.
"It will work."
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I have decided to end it here instead of continuing with one more scene, the epilouge is going to be short as it is.
I will write and post it on Thursday most likely.
Yes, its late. Sorry everyone. Anyways, I have four VERY IMPORTANT things to make clear to everyone
-
-
(1) KOHAKU IS DEAD!!! He died and his soul went into the cloud of souls, which destroyed Naraku
-
-
(2) NARAKU IS DEAD!!! Its pretty obvious how but see (1) if you don't know
-
-
(3) THERE IS NO INUYASHA CLONE!!! The past two chapters consisted of what was happening at the moment
(Kagome's pov) and what had happened a few days before (Inuyasha's pov)
-
-
(4) THE FIC ISN'T OVER!!! (Obviously) The fic will be over when the title of the chapter is Epilouge
and there is a nice big THE END at the end of the chapter
Just thought I'd make that clear to everyone who was confuzled.
-eX Driver Liz- See author note above
-Shadow Wraith- There was no fake Inuyasha, see above. Kagome and Inuyasha are mates, Inuyasha marked
her as his making them mates even if they haven't done anything. As for the Kazanna, I've had that covered
forever, in fact its one of my three favorite ideas in the entire fic :D.
-Amygurl- This is probably THE chapter for Miroku/Sango.
-whatever.com- See author note above, love the name btw.
-moon neko princess - I warned you guys the last chapters were darker ;), but yes there is some fluff and
humor in this chapter.
-ladykaa28- Yes, this is the last chapter, not counting the epilouge.
-Inuyasha's_Princess - Inuyasha faints, but its assumed he wakes up, finds the shards, and manages to
drag himself back home.
-phantomgamer01- Lol, romance is my strong suit? Thats a first, what does that make my humor? Omnipotent?
;)
-Eikou- Actually now that I think about it I started the fic in December, so its more like 10 months.
-omnitoad- See the authors note above.
-Midoriko-sama- *pouts* SIMPLE concepts and ideas? I think Inuyasha might suddenly get cancer in AT and
Kagome will marry Seshoumaru and Shippo will become a drug addict and a pimp.... Hows that for simple? ;)
-Airen2- Inuyasha made his own way back, we assume that because Kagome was sitting near the house and saw
Inu in the distance.
-osaka_girl- Really? I thought it was one of those any time of day foods, and yes please do send me any
other mistakes.
-
-
-(Boy lots of Review Responses today :D )
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"So he's gone?" Sango asked sadly, feeling tears welling up in her eyes. 'Kohaku...' She had always hoped
that there would be a happy ending to their tale, that somehow they could heal Kohaku and that they'd be a family
again, but that fairy tale hadn't come true. Kohaku had died without the shard powering him, which had made
him nothing more than a zombie under Naraku's will. The group was sitting in a small circle inside Kaede's hut.
In the middle sat the small bottle that was now nearly full of Shikon shards. Their circle consisted, in this
order, of Kagome, Sango, Miroku, Shippo, Kirara, and Inuyasha, who was still heavily bandaged. Much to his annoyance
they had been sealed on with magic and only Kagome, Kaede, or Miroku could remove them, not that he hadn't tried.
Inuyasha nodded grimly.
The tears began to flow from Sango's eyes and Kagome began to open her arms to comfort her in an embrace,
but instead Sango turned to Miroku, who was a bit surprised but nonetheless embraced her gently and ran his cursed
hand through her hair. There was no sobbing, but tears still dampened Miroku's shoulder. Miroku marveled at how
much things could change by ones actions, namely Shippo's, in such a short time period as he and the others,
besides Sango, gazed at the shards. Was it really less than a month ago that he had been getting himself beaten
half to death several times a day by the now seemingly fragile girl in his arms? Suddenly, Kagome glanced up at
Miroku. "Wait a minute... If Naraku is dead doesn't that mean your hand isn't cursed anymore?" she asked.
Sango brightened slighty and wiped her eyes. Finally some good news, atleast Miroku no longer had to worry
about being sucked into the Kazana. She pulled away from their embrace and gave him a sad smile, but a real smile
none the less. "Yes, that is right. You no longer need to wear that glove." Miroku lifted his cursed hand and
looked at it. "Perhaps it would be best to test it outside." he said. Inuyasha snorted. "Are you deaf monk? I told
you Naraku's dead." Miroku nodded in acknowledgement. "But still, I think it would be best not to take any chances"
he replied getting up. The others followed him out of Kaede's hut, including Inuyasha after a bit of grumbling.
Inuyasha and Kagome stood together, possibly leaning on eachother for support or maybe just out of affection,
and Sango and the others stood a few feet behind Miroku, who aimed his hand at a nearby stack of logs.
With a quick yank, Miroku removed the seals and glove. In a flash the hand held (sorry couldn't resist)
black hole reached out from its dormancy pulling everything it could into it. Trees were bent and various debris,
including the logs, was sucked in before Miroku, looking grim, resealed it. The others all had various stunned looks,
though Sango's was by far the worst. She looked as if she was made of glass and could crack at any moment as she
stared blankly forward where the stack of logs was moments ago. Miroku glanced over at Inuyasha, who was also staring
in disbelief. "You are sure he's dead?" Miroku asked, seeming very calm considering his lifes goal was being rendered
pointless. "There wasn't much left of him, but he's dead." Inuyasha replied. Miroku nodded and reentered Kaede's hut,
returning seconds later with his staff. "I'll be back later he said before heading off deeper into the village. Sango
watched him go, her mouth open but no sound coming out. Kagome moved over towards he devastated friend and slid her
arm through hers. "Come back inside Sango, I'll make you some tea. You'll feel better" Kagome said softly. Sango
simply nodded dumbly.
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'Father.'
'My village.'
'Kohaku.'
'Now Miroku,' Sango stared blankly at her now cold tea. Everyone, Naraku was taking everyone away from her.
How? How was it possible that even from his grave he caused her more pain? 'I love him.' The realization came to her
in a flash. True she knew she had deep feelings for the monk, but she was unsure if she had loved him. It was cruel
irony really. Another loved one to be taken away from her and there was nothing she could do. 'But there is.' Part of
her mind reasoned, a part that was quickly growing in favor. She couldn't stop it, but she could spend the time he
had left by his side, whether it be a day or a decade. Sango set her cup down on the floor roughly, causing it to
splatter a bit and making the others look up at her. She ignored them, there wasn't a moment to lose. She would find
Miroku and do what she knew had to be done.
The others didn't try to stop her as she marched out of the hut, they probably wouldn't have been able to
if they tried. It didn't take her long to find a villager who had seen Miroku pass by, though the way she extracted
the information from him wasn't of the nicest sort. The villager, sporting a slightly stretched collar on his clothing
from being lifted off the ground, watched as the youkai exterminator rushed off towards the woods and wondering what
the holy monk had done in a previous life to receive the punishment he was no doubt about to get. Sango found Miroku
wandering the paths of the forest with a large jug of sake in his uncursed hand after several minutes of searching.
Miroku smiled at her, quiet sober, as she approached, her determined appearance starting to melt into one of
nervousness.
"Greetings Sango, I take it you were looking for me?" He asked before taking another swig of sake. Sango
nodded, clenching her fists and taking a deep breath. "Miroku, I will bear your child." she said in a calm and
controled way. Miroku raised an eyebrow and glanced at his jug of sake, wondering if he had injested more alcohol
than he had thought. "Is that so?" he asked glancing at Sango, unsure if she was just a figment of his drunken mind.
"May I ask why?" Sango suddenly turned angry. "Is it so hard for you to understand!? I want to be by your side
while I still can! I want to give you an heir!" Miroku stepped back a bit at the force of her outburst. This was
definately not an illusion. Miroku smirked and moved close to the fuming woman, who looked quiet lovely. "It's
quiet a tempting offer, but I don't intend to leave my children fatherless." he said softly brushing one of his
locks of hair back into place. Sango was a bit taken aback and hurt by his response. "You-you're refusing?" she
asked, feeling as if her heart was being slowly crushed.
Miroku chuckled. "No Sango, I am saying I don't intend to die any time soon." Sango blinked. "W-what?"
Miroku took another swig of sake. "I will tell you something that I have never told anyone else before. It is about
my father." Miroku said sitting down on a nearby rock, motioning for Sango to join him while he sat his staff on the
ground. "My father knew at the end of his time that he wasn't going to defeat Naraku." He continued as Sango sat down
beside him. "He was desperate, so he did the only thing he could think of." Miroku made a cutting motion at the base
of his wrist. Sango's eyes widened. "But it didn't work?" Miroku sighed and shook his head. "No, it didn't. Naraku
appeared later and used his magic to restore his hand, which was not a very pleasant experience, and the curse was
even farther along this time. He died about a week after." Sango cocked her head slightly. "But why are you telling
me this?"
Miroku smirked and took another swig from his bottle. "Naraku isn't alive anymore." he replied. Sango's eyes
widened and she stood up. "You can't! There must be another way than that! Kaede-" "Kaede agrees with me, I talked
to her earlier." Miroku said standing up and interupting her. "Why do you think I am drinking all of this? As soon
as I am senseless she is going to remove my arm, to be sure that it doesn't spread to the rest of my body." Miroku
smiled. "If you'll still have me with only one arm perhaps later we can discuss your offer." Sango blushed slightly
and opened her mouth to respond, but didn't get a chance to as Miroku's mouth intercepted her own, whether his
impulsive behaivor was from alcohol or another source she didn't care at the moment, letting all of her grief
dissapate from the moment's tenderness. The moment was ruined, as usual, by a familiar sensation on her behind.
*Slap* Miroku smirked as he held his reddening face in his hand. "I apologize, I simply wanted something nice
to remember my hand by." Sango looked like she might slap him again, but suddenly broke into laughter, a few tears
falling down her cheeks as she embraced him. "I just want you to know that if something goes wrong and I don't live
that I have loved every moment I have spent with you Sango." Miroku murmered. Sango buried herself into his robes.
"It will work."
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I have decided to end it here instead of continuing with one more scene, the epilouge is going to be short as it is.
I will write and post it on Thursday most likely.