Chapter Six: Separate ways!
Kagome awoke with a light headache. It took her a minute to come fully awake and when she opened her eyes, she saw Inuyasha's arm? She shifted slowly to face the Hanyou. He was asleep, and right next to her, he didn't have his shirt on. Kagome was surprised to say the least. She sat up and started to stretch, she glanced down at herself and saw that she was, NAKED!? She froze in shock and saw that Inuyasha was awake and looking at her. She screamed "HENTAI! SIT!" Inuyasha didn't have far to go as Kagome dove under the covers.
Everyone woke up at her scream and groggily glanced around. Seven was the first to realize what had happened. "Easy Kagome" he called to her "nothing bad happened." Kagome was still shaking under her blanket. "Say's you!" she growled back. "Why am I naked?" Seven pushed her bag to her "you don't remember last night?" she grabbed her bags and started digging for her clothes. "If I remembered I." she paused the memories coming back to her, the bath, the Youkai! She gasped and whirled around looking for "Sango, is she." her eyes fell on her friend. Sango was just sitting up; she held the blanket to her chest. "What happened?" she asked Seven threw her clothes to her "Inuyasha saved you two from a pack of Youkai, it was quite impressive." She nodded and keeping the blanket she stood and shuffled into the bushes to dress.
Kagome was still sitting wrapped in her blanket. "Why are we still naked?" she asked. Seven shook his head "Miroku wanted to dress you but Inuyasha thought that you would prefer to dress yourselves." She glared at the Monk who was pretending he hadn't heard the last statement. "Hentai!" Miroku was still ignoring her. She crawled to the edge of the camp. "Inuyasha keep him from peaking!" Inuyasha laughed.
Once the girls were dressed they set about making breakfast. Seven sighed "don't you ever eat anything OTHER than Ramen?" Inuyasha came out of his bowl, noodles hanging from his mouth. "Whaf vld vu kanna u thaf or anem?" Seven stared blankly at him, "come again?" Inuyasha swallowed. "I said what would you wanna have other than Ramen?" Seven stared into the steaming cup. "Well a nice burger would sure hit the spot." Kagome laughed "they've never heard of burgers Seven!" "Poor them, when we get back, my treat!" he slurped up his noodles. "So where to next?" Inuyasha scoffed. "After the Jewel you baka." Seven rolled his eyes, "how could I forget." Sango shook her head. "I don't think the Jewel shards are the most impotent thing right now Inuyasha." The Hanyou stared at her "watta ya mean." She crossed her arms "right now a friend of ours is in great danger, we need to find a cure, NOW!" Inuyasha grumbled. Sango continued, "Seven has a problem with his Dragon Soul, don't look surprised Seven we figured it out." She paused "now if we go to my village we could find some answers."
Inuyasha cut her off "do we all need to go?" Sango glared at him "fine I'll go alone!" Inuyasha grumbled and stalked off. Seven stood "thank you for your concern Sango, but there is no need for you to go alone." She picked up her pack and Hiraikotsu. "Do you think I cant take care of myself?" he shook his hands defensively. "Its not that it's just." "It's ok Seven." Miroku interrupted "I will go with her." He smiled at Sango. She hung her head "why do I have a feeling that I'll be in more danger from him than any Youkai." Kagome laughed "be nice Sango."
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Miroku followed Sango, she hadn't said much since they had left that morning. He frowned she was probably preparing for her return home to her lifeless village. Poor woman, what a tragedy. He quickened his step so he was beside her, she stiffened warily. He quickly took her hand, not looking down. Sango looked at him in surprise; he smiled at her and turned toward the road.
Could he really be changing Sango thought starring at the smiling Monk, he's holding my hand instead of my butt, did he miss? She looked at their hands. No he hadn't missed. She steeped closer to him and squeezed his hand. Maybe this trip wouldn't be that bad after all.
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Inuyasha walked next to Kagome. He had to slow his stride to mach hers but it was worth the slower pace, she smelt wonderful, but he kept the thought to himself. His thought were interrupted by Kagome's voice "no way Seven, why would I want to smoke?" he shrugged, "hey Inuyasha, you want one?" he offered the pack to the Hanyou. Inuyasha smiled, she won't expect this! "Sure thing." He reached out and grabbed a cigarette. Kagome stared at him in surprise. "Inuyasha? You smoke?" he shrugged. "Why not?" Seven handed him a small metal box. "What this" Seven laughed "here." He took the box and pushed on one end, a small flame shot out. "It's a lighter." "Oh" Inuyasha stuck the cigarette in and took a deep breath, and coughed. So much for looking macho. Kagome frowned "serves you right, baka!" Inuyasha glared at seven "I thought you said that I had the hang of these things!" Seven shook his head. "It takes a few start ups to get it but you were better than last night!" Kagome looked from one to the other. "Last night, you mean, MEN!" she stomped away from the two men "what's eating her?" Seven asked. Inuyasha shrugged "we may never know." They laughed.
That night Kagome went to bed early. She hadn't spoken to either Seven or Inuyasha all day. Inuyasha was starting to get worried. "All that from a cigarette?" Seven smiled "women are strange and wonderful beings." Inuyasha stared at Seven confused. "Watta you mean?" Seven sat back against a large rock. "I've seen the way you look at her Inuyasha, you have the hots for Kagome don't you?" Inuyasha stared blankly at Seven "the HOTS? What does that mean?" "You know the hots, you're head over heals, infatuated," he paused seeing Inuyasha's uncomprehending stare. "You LOVE her." Seven emphasized love with a wild arm gesture. Inuyasha turned away to hide his blush. "No way, she's a stupid girl, why would I have any reason to love her." Seven threw a stick at the Hanyou's back. "Don't be stupid, you don need a reason to love someone, it just happens." Inuyasha turned back to Seven. "Prove it." Seven smiled "Miroku and Sango." Inuyasha almost fell over. "WHAT!" "Oh come on don't tell me you haven't seen it." "Seen what?" "Those two. Going after each other." "Are you kidding, every time that monk gets NEAR Sango she smacks him!" "That's not the point." "Oh yeah" "Yeah, quiet down you'll wake Kagome," "Sorry." "Anyway, she sits you every chance she gets and you still like her." "I don't love her." "Whatever, your in denial." "de-what?" "You won't even admit to yourself that you like her." "Shut up." "No chance in hell of that happening." "Oh yeah?" "Just calm down Inuyasha, I'm not trying to tease you." "Sure." "Now I know you like her and you know it, even f you wont admit it to your self, but I have a nice bit of information that might make you happy." "What?" "I thought you didn't care." "Shut up an spill it." "Alright you asked for it, Kagome loves you too."
Inuyasha just stared at Seven. "What did you say?" Seven smiled "that got your attention, that young lady over there is deep in love with you." Inuyasha looked over at the sleeping Kagome. "She, loves me?" he couldn't believe it "why?" Seven shook his head. "Who knows, your rude, arrogant, selfish, a braggart, annoying, you swear, you smoke, you insult her, you seem to care more about a dead girl, you." "hey enough already, so I'm not perfect!" Inuyasha growled. "No your far from it, but that girl has feelings for you, even I can see it." Inuyasha stared at Seven, could he be right, could she really LOVE him? Impossible, or is it? He sighed and stared at the still form of Kagome. "Do you really think so, not that I care or anything." He did his best to sound indifferent. Seven shook his head. "You really are an ass you know that." Inuyasha ignored him "yes she has a thing for you, don't know why, maybe she sees through your silly mask, but its there." Inuyasha was still staring at Kagome. "Well Inuyasha see you tomorrow." Seven rolled off the rock and fell asleep, leaving Inuyasha alone with his thoughts.
Could she actually love me? The line ran through his head, could I be so lucky, hey shut up; you don't care, do you? He jumped over her landing where he could see her face. It was so peaceful, so, beautiful. Damn it what's got into me! He leapt into the treetops settling down for the night. Do I love her? I don't, do I? Damn I'm confused. He thumped his head against the trunk of the tree. What next! Are Sango and Miroku gonna come back mated, they have about as much chance as Kagome and I have. He smiled at the thought of Miroku and Sango together; it struck him as funny. "No chance in hell!" he muttered smiling. "If they get married I'll ask Kagome to marry me." There, he was safe!
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The sun was setting behind Miroku and Sango; they were still a good half a days journey from her home. "So Sango do we keep going or should we stop at a village for the night?" she shrugged "its up to you Miroku." He smiled "good then, that looks suitable!" he pointed to the outline of a village up ahead. Sango smiled "I figured you had something in mind, now watch your manners." "Please Sango, I am a Monk!" "Where have I heard THAT before."
Miroku finished putting the evil wards on the corners of the inn. "There now, all set!" he turned to the inn-keeper. "Now about the rooms, I'll be happy to pay." He reached into his sleeve. The innkeeper shook his head. "No, no, good Monk. I couldn't take from you after such a service to my house." Miroku bowed "very well then, I thank you." The innkeeper smiled. "It is I who should thank you. Your room is this way." He gestured for Miroku to follow. He bent close to Sango, "works every time." She bit her lip to keep from laughing.
In their room the innkeeper had prepared a wonderful meal. Sango at across from Miroku who was acting very kind of late. She wondered what game he was playing at. There was a loud knock at the door. "Come in." Miroku called. The door opened and the innkeeper stepped in. "pardon me good monk." He started glancing at Sango. "But would you two happen to be married?" Sango choked on her rice. Miroku coughed "no we are not." The innkeeper smiled and bowed, "good, good, ah, could I ask you a favor then?" Miroku put down his bowl. "What favor?" the innkeeper clapped his hands and in came a stunning young woman. She as dressed simply but she was very buxom and well rounded. "This is my daughter, good monk." He smiled at Miroku, ignoring Sango completely. "I need a male heir and she expressed interest in you so." he shrugged glancing at his daughter. She was smiling at the Monk. Sango was blushing furiously. "Excuse me" she gasped and darted from the room. "Crap," she cried. "He was so nice today." She sat on the edge of the porch. "But I know him he couldn't resist such a girl." She looked down at herself, "why do I even try, I don't have a chance." "AH- HEM" she turned and saw Miroku standing behind her. "I'm sorry Sango did I scare you?" she blushed and turned away. "No Miroku, I'm ok you go enjoy yourself." She was trying not to cry. He sat next to her and put a hand on her knee. "I told him that I wasn't interested." She gasped. "You what!" Miroku shrugged, "I told him that his daughter was indeed beautiful but I wasn't interested." Sango stared at him in surprise. "You said what." He looked at her closely "are you ok, you seem to have something wrong with your ears." She laughed "of course I'm ok you baka!" she put her hand on his "just surprised." He shook his head. "Come now Sango, after all this time you still think I'm that shallow." She blushed; "well." he sighed "sure I may act like I'm woman crazy, I was for a while, but for almost three years I've had my eye one woman in particular." She looked at the ground. "Who?" she said it in almost a whisper as if afraid of the answer. He leaned closer and whispered in her ear. "You."
She gasped, "you love me?" she asked slowly. His arm wrapped around her waist, pulling her to his side. "I have loved you for a while now Sango, only I've been to afraid to admit it." He swallowed, loudly. "I need you Sango, more than anything else I need you beside me." She lifted her head; tears were in her eyes. "Oh Miroku!" she cried. Then she threw her arms around his neck and pulled him into a kiss.
Kagome awoke with a light headache. It took her a minute to come fully awake and when she opened her eyes, she saw Inuyasha's arm? She shifted slowly to face the Hanyou. He was asleep, and right next to her, he didn't have his shirt on. Kagome was surprised to say the least. She sat up and started to stretch, she glanced down at herself and saw that she was, NAKED!? She froze in shock and saw that Inuyasha was awake and looking at her. She screamed "HENTAI! SIT!" Inuyasha didn't have far to go as Kagome dove under the covers.
Everyone woke up at her scream and groggily glanced around. Seven was the first to realize what had happened. "Easy Kagome" he called to her "nothing bad happened." Kagome was still shaking under her blanket. "Say's you!" she growled back. "Why am I naked?" Seven pushed her bag to her "you don't remember last night?" she grabbed her bags and started digging for her clothes. "If I remembered I." she paused the memories coming back to her, the bath, the Youkai! She gasped and whirled around looking for "Sango, is she." her eyes fell on her friend. Sango was just sitting up; she held the blanket to her chest. "What happened?" she asked Seven threw her clothes to her "Inuyasha saved you two from a pack of Youkai, it was quite impressive." She nodded and keeping the blanket she stood and shuffled into the bushes to dress.
Kagome was still sitting wrapped in her blanket. "Why are we still naked?" she asked. Seven shook his head "Miroku wanted to dress you but Inuyasha thought that you would prefer to dress yourselves." She glared at the Monk who was pretending he hadn't heard the last statement. "Hentai!" Miroku was still ignoring her. She crawled to the edge of the camp. "Inuyasha keep him from peaking!" Inuyasha laughed.
Once the girls were dressed they set about making breakfast. Seven sighed "don't you ever eat anything OTHER than Ramen?" Inuyasha came out of his bowl, noodles hanging from his mouth. "Whaf vld vu kanna u thaf or anem?" Seven stared blankly at him, "come again?" Inuyasha swallowed. "I said what would you wanna have other than Ramen?" Seven stared into the steaming cup. "Well a nice burger would sure hit the spot." Kagome laughed "they've never heard of burgers Seven!" "Poor them, when we get back, my treat!" he slurped up his noodles. "So where to next?" Inuyasha scoffed. "After the Jewel you baka." Seven rolled his eyes, "how could I forget." Sango shook her head. "I don't think the Jewel shards are the most impotent thing right now Inuyasha." The Hanyou stared at her "watta ya mean." She crossed her arms "right now a friend of ours is in great danger, we need to find a cure, NOW!" Inuyasha grumbled. Sango continued, "Seven has a problem with his Dragon Soul, don't look surprised Seven we figured it out." She paused "now if we go to my village we could find some answers."
Inuyasha cut her off "do we all need to go?" Sango glared at him "fine I'll go alone!" Inuyasha grumbled and stalked off. Seven stood "thank you for your concern Sango, but there is no need for you to go alone." She picked up her pack and Hiraikotsu. "Do you think I cant take care of myself?" he shook his hands defensively. "Its not that it's just." "It's ok Seven." Miroku interrupted "I will go with her." He smiled at Sango. She hung her head "why do I have a feeling that I'll be in more danger from him than any Youkai." Kagome laughed "be nice Sango."
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Miroku followed Sango, she hadn't said much since they had left that morning. He frowned she was probably preparing for her return home to her lifeless village. Poor woman, what a tragedy. He quickened his step so he was beside her, she stiffened warily. He quickly took her hand, not looking down. Sango looked at him in surprise; he smiled at her and turned toward the road.
Could he really be changing Sango thought starring at the smiling Monk, he's holding my hand instead of my butt, did he miss? She looked at their hands. No he hadn't missed. She steeped closer to him and squeezed his hand. Maybe this trip wouldn't be that bad after all.
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Inuyasha walked next to Kagome. He had to slow his stride to mach hers but it was worth the slower pace, she smelt wonderful, but he kept the thought to himself. His thought were interrupted by Kagome's voice "no way Seven, why would I want to smoke?" he shrugged, "hey Inuyasha, you want one?" he offered the pack to the Hanyou. Inuyasha smiled, she won't expect this! "Sure thing." He reached out and grabbed a cigarette. Kagome stared at him in surprise. "Inuyasha? You smoke?" he shrugged. "Why not?" Seven handed him a small metal box. "What this" Seven laughed "here." He took the box and pushed on one end, a small flame shot out. "It's a lighter." "Oh" Inuyasha stuck the cigarette in and took a deep breath, and coughed. So much for looking macho. Kagome frowned "serves you right, baka!" Inuyasha glared at seven "I thought you said that I had the hang of these things!" Seven shook his head. "It takes a few start ups to get it but you were better than last night!" Kagome looked from one to the other. "Last night, you mean, MEN!" she stomped away from the two men "what's eating her?" Seven asked. Inuyasha shrugged "we may never know." They laughed.
That night Kagome went to bed early. She hadn't spoken to either Seven or Inuyasha all day. Inuyasha was starting to get worried. "All that from a cigarette?" Seven smiled "women are strange and wonderful beings." Inuyasha stared at Seven confused. "Watta you mean?" Seven sat back against a large rock. "I've seen the way you look at her Inuyasha, you have the hots for Kagome don't you?" Inuyasha stared blankly at Seven "the HOTS? What does that mean?" "You know the hots, you're head over heals, infatuated," he paused seeing Inuyasha's uncomprehending stare. "You LOVE her." Seven emphasized love with a wild arm gesture. Inuyasha turned away to hide his blush. "No way, she's a stupid girl, why would I have any reason to love her." Seven threw a stick at the Hanyou's back. "Don't be stupid, you don need a reason to love someone, it just happens." Inuyasha turned back to Seven. "Prove it." Seven smiled "Miroku and Sango." Inuyasha almost fell over. "WHAT!" "Oh come on don't tell me you haven't seen it." "Seen what?" "Those two. Going after each other." "Are you kidding, every time that monk gets NEAR Sango she smacks him!" "That's not the point." "Oh yeah" "Yeah, quiet down you'll wake Kagome," "Sorry." "Anyway, she sits you every chance she gets and you still like her." "I don't love her." "Whatever, your in denial." "de-what?" "You won't even admit to yourself that you like her." "Shut up." "No chance in hell of that happening." "Oh yeah?" "Just calm down Inuyasha, I'm not trying to tease you." "Sure." "Now I know you like her and you know it, even f you wont admit it to your self, but I have a nice bit of information that might make you happy." "What?" "I thought you didn't care." "Shut up an spill it." "Alright you asked for it, Kagome loves you too."
Inuyasha just stared at Seven. "What did you say?" Seven smiled "that got your attention, that young lady over there is deep in love with you." Inuyasha looked over at the sleeping Kagome. "She, loves me?" he couldn't believe it "why?" Seven shook his head. "Who knows, your rude, arrogant, selfish, a braggart, annoying, you swear, you smoke, you insult her, you seem to care more about a dead girl, you." "hey enough already, so I'm not perfect!" Inuyasha growled. "No your far from it, but that girl has feelings for you, even I can see it." Inuyasha stared at Seven, could he be right, could she really LOVE him? Impossible, or is it? He sighed and stared at the still form of Kagome. "Do you really think so, not that I care or anything." He did his best to sound indifferent. Seven shook his head. "You really are an ass you know that." Inuyasha ignored him "yes she has a thing for you, don't know why, maybe she sees through your silly mask, but its there." Inuyasha was still staring at Kagome. "Well Inuyasha see you tomorrow." Seven rolled off the rock and fell asleep, leaving Inuyasha alone with his thoughts.
Could she actually love me? The line ran through his head, could I be so lucky, hey shut up; you don't care, do you? He jumped over her landing where he could see her face. It was so peaceful, so, beautiful. Damn it what's got into me! He leapt into the treetops settling down for the night. Do I love her? I don't, do I? Damn I'm confused. He thumped his head against the trunk of the tree. What next! Are Sango and Miroku gonna come back mated, they have about as much chance as Kagome and I have. He smiled at the thought of Miroku and Sango together; it struck him as funny. "No chance in hell!" he muttered smiling. "If they get married I'll ask Kagome to marry me." There, he was safe!
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The sun was setting behind Miroku and Sango; they were still a good half a days journey from her home. "So Sango do we keep going or should we stop at a village for the night?" she shrugged "its up to you Miroku." He smiled "good then, that looks suitable!" he pointed to the outline of a village up ahead. Sango smiled "I figured you had something in mind, now watch your manners." "Please Sango, I am a Monk!" "Where have I heard THAT before."
Miroku finished putting the evil wards on the corners of the inn. "There now, all set!" he turned to the inn-keeper. "Now about the rooms, I'll be happy to pay." He reached into his sleeve. The innkeeper shook his head. "No, no, good Monk. I couldn't take from you after such a service to my house." Miroku bowed "very well then, I thank you." The innkeeper smiled. "It is I who should thank you. Your room is this way." He gestured for Miroku to follow. He bent close to Sango, "works every time." She bit her lip to keep from laughing.
In their room the innkeeper had prepared a wonderful meal. Sango at across from Miroku who was acting very kind of late. She wondered what game he was playing at. There was a loud knock at the door. "Come in." Miroku called. The door opened and the innkeeper stepped in. "pardon me good monk." He started glancing at Sango. "But would you two happen to be married?" Sango choked on her rice. Miroku coughed "no we are not." The innkeeper smiled and bowed, "good, good, ah, could I ask you a favor then?" Miroku put down his bowl. "What favor?" the innkeeper clapped his hands and in came a stunning young woman. She as dressed simply but she was very buxom and well rounded. "This is my daughter, good monk." He smiled at Miroku, ignoring Sango completely. "I need a male heir and she expressed interest in you so." he shrugged glancing at his daughter. She was smiling at the Monk. Sango was blushing furiously. "Excuse me" she gasped and darted from the room. "Crap," she cried. "He was so nice today." She sat on the edge of the porch. "But I know him he couldn't resist such a girl." She looked down at herself, "why do I even try, I don't have a chance." "AH- HEM" she turned and saw Miroku standing behind her. "I'm sorry Sango did I scare you?" she blushed and turned away. "No Miroku, I'm ok you go enjoy yourself." She was trying not to cry. He sat next to her and put a hand on her knee. "I told him that I wasn't interested." She gasped. "You what!" Miroku shrugged, "I told him that his daughter was indeed beautiful but I wasn't interested." Sango stared at him in surprise. "You said what." He looked at her closely "are you ok, you seem to have something wrong with your ears." She laughed "of course I'm ok you baka!" she put her hand on his "just surprised." He shook his head. "Come now Sango, after all this time you still think I'm that shallow." She blushed; "well." he sighed "sure I may act like I'm woman crazy, I was for a while, but for almost three years I've had my eye one woman in particular." She looked at the ground. "Who?" she said it in almost a whisper as if afraid of the answer. He leaned closer and whispered in her ear. "You."
She gasped, "you love me?" she asked slowly. His arm wrapped around her waist, pulling her to his side. "I have loved you for a while now Sango, only I've been to afraid to admit it." He swallowed, loudly. "I need you Sango, more than anything else I need you beside me." She lifted her head; tears were in her eyes. "Oh Miroku!" she cried. Then she threw her arms around his neck and pulled him into a kiss.