Reality's fiction.
By Lar-lar
Here's chapter two! It's gonna get more interesting I promise! :P As always, any comments or criticisms are always welcome, let me know what your all thinking! Thanks!
Disclaimer; I STILL don't own them. Really wish I did, oh, how different my life would be.
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Chapter two;
Everybody change.
Sango lay still in her sleeping bag feigning sleep. After the guys had gotten bored with Kagome's backpack, the group had set off once again on their quest for shards and the ultimate prize, the death of Naraku. They had covered a good few miles before the sun started its' descent to the east and had found a place not far from a cliff top which had the most amazing view. As soon as Kagome had seen it, she had insisted that they rest there for the night. Of course Inuyasha had resisted "We can't stop at every place that looks pretty damn girl! We are on a quest!" To which kagome simply replied "Owasuri!" Which left the hanyou with his face in the dust which was when she explained that it was his idea to bring her back a day early so they would not be behind at all. Inuyasha growled quietly to himself before replying "Suit yourself." And disappearing off somewhere. Sango smiled to herself, Kagome certainly knew how to handle that half demon. By the time Inuyasha had sulked back to the camp, Miroku had built a fire and fetched extra wood to keep it burning through the night, Sango had fetched enough water from a nearby river for them all to drink and cook with and kagome had prepared some food she had bought with her from her own time. Shippou had spent this time asleep along side Sango's own pet Kirara. The sun seemed to have set all to quickly that night and it was not long until everyone was getting into their sleeping bags and resting their heads for the night. So now Sango lay with her eyes only partly shut and not in the least bit tiered. Under normal circumstances she would have gone for a walk but there was always a chance that one of the others would join her and right now she just wanted quiet. She could see everyone from where she lay, Kagome and Shippou were, as she was, by their fire and evenly spaced in their sleeping bags, Inuyasha was in a nearby tree, sleeping but ready incase of a youkai attack as was Miroku only he was leaning against a tree rather than sitting in one, his staff by his side, as always.
"Sango?" He suddenly asked. If she had not have been so surprised by his voice, she probably would have continued feigning sleep, but as it went he had taken her by surprise.
"Hai Houshi-sama?" She replied, wondering just how he knew she was awake. His lips curled slightly to form a smile, as if he had heard her unasked question, but his eyes remained closed.
"Why don't you sleep like the others?" He asked. She sat herself up to get a better view of to whom she was speaking and shrugged.
"Why don't you?" She countered. This time the monk opened his eyes and looked at her.
"The luxury of sleep has eluded me of late." He said quietly. Sango gave him a puzzled look but he dismissed her concern with a wave of his hand. "Nothing for you to worry about, Sango." He finished but she was not convinced. With a loud sigh, she pulled herself out of her sleeping bag and went to join Miroku by his tree. They sat in silence for a while, she watching the clouds pass the stars in the sky and he staring at his hands, neither one of them feeling the need to speak just for the sake of noise before Sango spoke her before unasked question.
"What is it that troubles you Miroku?" He looked at her, surprised that she had used his real name then he sighed, turning his attentions to the stars that her eyes still had not left.
"You would not believe me if I told you." Came his reply. Normally such a reply would annoy Sango but this time she let it go with no more than a simple shrug of the shoulders. Miroku looked back to her wondering why she had not pressed him. 'Could it be she is truly worried for me?' He thought to himself. "I..." He began, hoping his words did not sound as silly out loud as they did in his mind. "I...feel the end is near for us." He said finally. Sango looked at him and frowned, trying to work out what exactly "the end is near for us" really ment. "It means that I feel...something big is coming." "'Something big?'" He smiled as he looked into her confused eyes and simply said "I'll miss you."
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Morning came all too quickly for Sango who had only fallen asleep hours before and then she had been plagued by nightmares. She was used to them by now but the lack of sleep hardly helped in her quest to avenge those of whom she dreamt. She stretched out her arms and felt them hit something soft. Her eyes still closed, she frowned as the something soft spoke.
"Good morning Sango. I trust I made a comfortable pillow?" Sango's eye's sprang open and she jumped up, stumbling backwards noticing too late that her legs were not fully functioning yet. Miroku just smiled, he was feeling generous and decided not to tease her this time. "It's ok Sango, I'm only glad I could assist you in getting some rest." He said, getting up and extending his hand to help her up. Blushing slightly, she excepted the gesture and allowed him to pull her up.
"Gormen nasai, Houshi-sama..." She began but Miroku shook his head and pressed a finger to his lips, urging her to be silent.
"I said it's ok." She nodded, blushing again, but silently thanking Miroku for not going on and on about it. She was just about to thank out loud when she felt something on her rear...
"SUKEBE!" She yelled, turning round and slapping his face, knocking him to the ground. Miroku rubbed the point of impact and smiled best as he could as he watched her storm off muttering under her breath, "Damn Houshi baka! Sukebe! Should no better..." When she as safely out of ear shot, Miroku let out a quiet laugh before dusting himself off and stretching. 'It's a good job she woke up when she did,' he thought, 'my arm was falling asleep.' Still the thought of waking up with Sango by his side, whatever the situation sent shivers down his spine and before he realized what he was doing he was grinning like an idiot. He laughed again and shook his head. 'If only things were different.' He thought.
"Oi Bouzu!" Came Inuyasha's voice from behind him. Miroku rolled his eyes, he was not ready for yet another lecture form the half demon. He put on his best innocent look and turned to greet his friend.
"Hai?"
"Kagome wants to go to some God damn ruin thing, some kinda school project. Damn girl messing up our damn quest!" Miroku listened, wondering why exactly Inuyasha was telling him this? "Will you and Sango go ahead with Shippou? Can't be baby sitting that damn kitsune as well as Kagome." Miroku nodded, not really listening but when Inuyasha asked him to do something there was not usually much choice involved and he did not want a second beating at least so close to the first and for such a trivial thing. 'There are much more fun things to take a beating for.' He thought. Inuyasha nodded back. "We should be able to meet up with in a few days I take it you can keep you hands to yourself until then?" Miroku smiled and nodded again.
"Hai, I think I can just about manage that." Inuyasha nodded again and walked off towards kagome muttering to himself.
"Damn girl should get her priorities sorted out can't be leaving this mission for some damn project." Miroku stood still and watched as inuyasha reached Kagome, he did not seem to be saying anything, just sitting cross- legged with his arms folded as if he was sulking. Even Miroku knew what was coming next.
"OWASURI!" The word echoed all around them and Inuyasha's face smacked into the dirt. 'I'm glad I don't have a rosary like that.' He thought contemplating how much extra time he would spend with his own face in the dirt if Sango got hold of it.
"Doesn't bear thinking about." He said aloud and began walking over to join the others.
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"Oh please can't I come with you Kagome?" Shippou pleaded. "I won't be any trouble." Inuyasha mumbled something, but was silent as soon as Kagome gave him one her glares.
"I already told you Shippou, I didn't bring anymore sweets with me. It's going to be really boring if you come with us, all we are gonna do is take photos and write things down, I know you won't enjoy it. You'll have much more fun with Miroku and Sango-chan." Shippou thought about this for a moment, taking photos and writing things DID seem boring and if he did as he was told, he would have Kirara to play with as well.
"Okay Kagome, I'll go with the Houshi and Sango." Kagome nodded and watched as Shippou ran over to join Miroku as he packed up the last of his things. Kagome smiled 'Mission accomplished.' She thought to herself and then turned to face Sango who was glaring at her friend in an unusual way. Kagome frowned.
"Nani?" She asked. Sango's eyes narrowed.
"I'll give you a hint, Houshi-sama." Kagome could not help thinking that was a very poor hint, but she understood her friends' dilemma and smiled kindly to her.
"You'll be fine Sango-chan." She said in a soothing voice, but could not resist adding. "And besides, Miroku-sama and yourself seemed quite cozy this morning." Sango felt the heat radiating from her cheeks. 'So the others did see that?' She thought, she had been sure that they had not. "Your right Kagome-chan, we will be fine and I know you can manage with Inuyasha." The two girls laughed, there eyes watching him as he paced back and forth like a caged lion muttering to himself but he did not look up.
"I'm sure I can and in a few days we shall meet up again." Sango nodded. She had been disappointed when Kagome had first told her she needed to go off with Inuyasha after only having just come back from her own time but she understood. Many a time she had asked Kagome about her world and told her how much she would like to see it for herself. The way Kagome spoke about her school projects, it sounded like she did not enjoy them but to Sango it was all fascinating.
"Sango?" Miroku called from the edge of a wooded area. "We are ready to leave when you wish." Sango nodded and turned back to Kagome.
"Until then." She said with a smile and headed off towards Miroku. 'It won't be too bad.' She thought to herself. 'I can take care of myself and maybe I won't even have too.' She watched Miroku as she approached, he was talking to Shippou, who was perched on the monks' shoulder, about some type of food kagome had given him. Sango watched his face, he was smiling and talking happily but something was not right. His lilac eyes seemed darker, not in colour, but in brightness. The mischievous sparkle was gone. Sango felt a sudden pang of sorrow for her friend. "I'm here Miroku, shall we go?" Miroku nodded slowly, 'that's twice she's called me by real name in so many days.' He thought. Then he laughed, surprising both Sango and himself. 'I must look really down.'
"Indeed we shall, Sango." He replied. "We shall meet Inuyasha and Kagome at the great lake so we shall follow the river for the next three days or so then wait for them to catch up." He smirked, unable to resist adding; "Then maybe we can have alittle privacy." Sango blushed, which only made her annoyed with herself.
"Houshi-sama, you have a filthy mind." She stated, "Come Kirara." Immediately the small cat demon came to its master, running to keep up with her pace as she stormed off ahead but making sure to catch the side of his head with her hiraikotsu as she passed. She smiled to herself as she heard him mutter;
"Itai!" Followed by Shippou's voice laughing hysterically.
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Inuyasha looked suspiciously at the grin on Kagome's face and the glint in her eyes. He was almost afraid to ask but he could not help himself.
"Nani?" She turned to him and started walking in the direction Miroku had told her the shrine would be found, he followed, catching up in no time. "Nani?" He asked again. Kagome giggled to herself.
"I think I just had a great idea for my story." She replied. Inuyasha was not sure what she ment but he did not want to be put through another 'sit' so he remained silent.
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Author's notes: Yes, yes! It's all falling into place! *Smirks* It's very rare that I know what's gonna happen when I start a fanfic but I have a pretty good idea this time! Once again, PLEASE review! And do you think I should put up a vocab list after every chapter? Laters!
Here's chapter two! It's gonna get more interesting I promise! :P As always, any comments or criticisms are always welcome, let me know what your all thinking! Thanks!
Disclaimer; I STILL don't own them. Really wish I did, oh, how different my life would be.
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Chapter two;
Everybody change.
Sango lay still in her sleeping bag feigning sleep. After the guys had gotten bored with Kagome's backpack, the group had set off once again on their quest for shards and the ultimate prize, the death of Naraku. They had covered a good few miles before the sun started its' descent to the east and had found a place not far from a cliff top which had the most amazing view. As soon as Kagome had seen it, she had insisted that they rest there for the night. Of course Inuyasha had resisted "We can't stop at every place that looks pretty damn girl! We are on a quest!" To which kagome simply replied "Owasuri!" Which left the hanyou with his face in the dust which was when she explained that it was his idea to bring her back a day early so they would not be behind at all. Inuyasha growled quietly to himself before replying "Suit yourself." And disappearing off somewhere. Sango smiled to herself, Kagome certainly knew how to handle that half demon. By the time Inuyasha had sulked back to the camp, Miroku had built a fire and fetched extra wood to keep it burning through the night, Sango had fetched enough water from a nearby river for them all to drink and cook with and kagome had prepared some food she had bought with her from her own time. Shippou had spent this time asleep along side Sango's own pet Kirara. The sun seemed to have set all to quickly that night and it was not long until everyone was getting into their sleeping bags and resting their heads for the night. So now Sango lay with her eyes only partly shut and not in the least bit tiered. Under normal circumstances she would have gone for a walk but there was always a chance that one of the others would join her and right now she just wanted quiet. She could see everyone from where she lay, Kagome and Shippou were, as she was, by their fire and evenly spaced in their sleeping bags, Inuyasha was in a nearby tree, sleeping but ready incase of a youkai attack as was Miroku only he was leaning against a tree rather than sitting in one, his staff by his side, as always.
"Sango?" He suddenly asked. If she had not have been so surprised by his voice, she probably would have continued feigning sleep, but as it went he had taken her by surprise.
"Hai Houshi-sama?" She replied, wondering just how he knew she was awake. His lips curled slightly to form a smile, as if he had heard her unasked question, but his eyes remained closed.
"Why don't you sleep like the others?" He asked. She sat herself up to get a better view of to whom she was speaking and shrugged.
"Why don't you?" She countered. This time the monk opened his eyes and looked at her.
"The luxury of sleep has eluded me of late." He said quietly. Sango gave him a puzzled look but he dismissed her concern with a wave of his hand. "Nothing for you to worry about, Sango." He finished but she was not convinced. With a loud sigh, she pulled herself out of her sleeping bag and went to join Miroku by his tree. They sat in silence for a while, she watching the clouds pass the stars in the sky and he staring at his hands, neither one of them feeling the need to speak just for the sake of noise before Sango spoke her before unasked question.
"What is it that troubles you Miroku?" He looked at her, surprised that she had used his real name then he sighed, turning his attentions to the stars that her eyes still had not left.
"You would not believe me if I told you." Came his reply. Normally such a reply would annoy Sango but this time she let it go with no more than a simple shrug of the shoulders. Miroku looked back to her wondering why she had not pressed him. 'Could it be she is truly worried for me?' He thought to himself. "I..." He began, hoping his words did not sound as silly out loud as they did in his mind. "I...feel the end is near for us." He said finally. Sango looked at him and frowned, trying to work out what exactly "the end is near for us" really ment. "It means that I feel...something big is coming." "'Something big?'" He smiled as he looked into her confused eyes and simply said "I'll miss you."
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Morning came all too quickly for Sango who had only fallen asleep hours before and then she had been plagued by nightmares. She was used to them by now but the lack of sleep hardly helped in her quest to avenge those of whom she dreamt. She stretched out her arms and felt them hit something soft. Her eyes still closed, she frowned as the something soft spoke.
"Good morning Sango. I trust I made a comfortable pillow?" Sango's eye's sprang open and she jumped up, stumbling backwards noticing too late that her legs were not fully functioning yet. Miroku just smiled, he was feeling generous and decided not to tease her this time. "It's ok Sango, I'm only glad I could assist you in getting some rest." He said, getting up and extending his hand to help her up. Blushing slightly, she excepted the gesture and allowed him to pull her up.
"Gormen nasai, Houshi-sama..." She began but Miroku shook his head and pressed a finger to his lips, urging her to be silent.
"I said it's ok." She nodded, blushing again, but silently thanking Miroku for not going on and on about it. She was just about to thank out loud when she felt something on her rear...
"SUKEBE!" She yelled, turning round and slapping his face, knocking him to the ground. Miroku rubbed the point of impact and smiled best as he could as he watched her storm off muttering under her breath, "Damn Houshi baka! Sukebe! Should no better..." When she as safely out of ear shot, Miroku let out a quiet laugh before dusting himself off and stretching. 'It's a good job she woke up when she did,' he thought, 'my arm was falling asleep.' Still the thought of waking up with Sango by his side, whatever the situation sent shivers down his spine and before he realized what he was doing he was grinning like an idiot. He laughed again and shook his head. 'If only things were different.' He thought.
"Oi Bouzu!" Came Inuyasha's voice from behind him. Miroku rolled his eyes, he was not ready for yet another lecture form the half demon. He put on his best innocent look and turned to greet his friend.
"Hai?"
"Kagome wants to go to some God damn ruin thing, some kinda school project. Damn girl messing up our damn quest!" Miroku listened, wondering why exactly Inuyasha was telling him this? "Will you and Sango go ahead with Shippou? Can't be baby sitting that damn kitsune as well as Kagome." Miroku nodded, not really listening but when Inuyasha asked him to do something there was not usually much choice involved and he did not want a second beating at least so close to the first and for such a trivial thing. 'There are much more fun things to take a beating for.' He thought. Inuyasha nodded back. "We should be able to meet up with in a few days I take it you can keep you hands to yourself until then?" Miroku smiled and nodded again.
"Hai, I think I can just about manage that." Inuyasha nodded again and walked off towards kagome muttering to himself.
"Damn girl should get her priorities sorted out can't be leaving this mission for some damn project." Miroku stood still and watched as inuyasha reached Kagome, he did not seem to be saying anything, just sitting cross- legged with his arms folded as if he was sulking. Even Miroku knew what was coming next.
"OWASURI!" The word echoed all around them and Inuyasha's face smacked into the dirt. 'I'm glad I don't have a rosary like that.' He thought contemplating how much extra time he would spend with his own face in the dirt if Sango got hold of it.
"Doesn't bear thinking about." He said aloud and began walking over to join the others.
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"Oh please can't I come with you Kagome?" Shippou pleaded. "I won't be any trouble." Inuyasha mumbled something, but was silent as soon as Kagome gave him one her glares.
"I already told you Shippou, I didn't bring anymore sweets with me. It's going to be really boring if you come with us, all we are gonna do is take photos and write things down, I know you won't enjoy it. You'll have much more fun with Miroku and Sango-chan." Shippou thought about this for a moment, taking photos and writing things DID seem boring and if he did as he was told, he would have Kirara to play with as well.
"Okay Kagome, I'll go with the Houshi and Sango." Kagome nodded and watched as Shippou ran over to join Miroku as he packed up the last of his things. Kagome smiled 'Mission accomplished.' She thought to herself and then turned to face Sango who was glaring at her friend in an unusual way. Kagome frowned.
"Nani?" She asked. Sango's eyes narrowed.
"I'll give you a hint, Houshi-sama." Kagome could not help thinking that was a very poor hint, but she understood her friends' dilemma and smiled kindly to her.
"You'll be fine Sango-chan." She said in a soothing voice, but could not resist adding. "And besides, Miroku-sama and yourself seemed quite cozy this morning." Sango felt the heat radiating from her cheeks. 'So the others did see that?' She thought, she had been sure that they had not. "Your right Kagome-chan, we will be fine and I know you can manage with Inuyasha." The two girls laughed, there eyes watching him as he paced back and forth like a caged lion muttering to himself but he did not look up.
"I'm sure I can and in a few days we shall meet up again." Sango nodded. She had been disappointed when Kagome had first told her she needed to go off with Inuyasha after only having just come back from her own time but she understood. Many a time she had asked Kagome about her world and told her how much she would like to see it for herself. The way Kagome spoke about her school projects, it sounded like she did not enjoy them but to Sango it was all fascinating.
"Sango?" Miroku called from the edge of a wooded area. "We are ready to leave when you wish." Sango nodded and turned back to Kagome.
"Until then." She said with a smile and headed off towards Miroku. 'It won't be too bad.' She thought to herself. 'I can take care of myself and maybe I won't even have too.' She watched Miroku as she approached, he was talking to Shippou, who was perched on the monks' shoulder, about some type of food kagome had given him. Sango watched his face, he was smiling and talking happily but something was not right. His lilac eyes seemed darker, not in colour, but in brightness. The mischievous sparkle was gone. Sango felt a sudden pang of sorrow for her friend. "I'm here Miroku, shall we go?" Miroku nodded slowly, 'that's twice she's called me by real name in so many days.' He thought. Then he laughed, surprising both Sango and himself. 'I must look really down.'
"Indeed we shall, Sango." He replied. "We shall meet Inuyasha and Kagome at the great lake so we shall follow the river for the next three days or so then wait for them to catch up." He smirked, unable to resist adding; "Then maybe we can have alittle privacy." Sango blushed, which only made her annoyed with herself.
"Houshi-sama, you have a filthy mind." She stated, "Come Kirara." Immediately the small cat demon came to its master, running to keep up with her pace as she stormed off ahead but making sure to catch the side of his head with her hiraikotsu as she passed. She smiled to herself as she heard him mutter;
"Itai!" Followed by Shippou's voice laughing hysterically.
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Inuyasha looked suspiciously at the grin on Kagome's face and the glint in her eyes. He was almost afraid to ask but he could not help himself.
"Nani?" She turned to him and started walking in the direction Miroku had told her the shrine would be found, he followed, catching up in no time. "Nani?" He asked again. Kagome giggled to herself.
"I think I just had a great idea for my story." She replied. Inuyasha was not sure what she ment but he did not want to be put through another 'sit' so he remained silent.
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Author's notes: Yes, yes! It's all falling into place! *Smirks* It's very rare that I know what's gonna happen when I start a fanfic but I have a pretty good idea this time! Once again, PLEASE review! And do you think I should put up a vocab list after every chapter? Laters!