Disclaimer: I do not own Inu-Yasha

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One moment Inu-Yasha was standing there smiling like a maniac the next he disappeared... Not like their attention was on Inu-Yasha, for it no longer was; Miroku had been standing there, unprepared for the attack Inu-Yasha executed.... His body had been thrown across the clearing they were in and smashed violently into a tree.

"MIROKU!!!" Sango looked at his wounds; the horrid cut he had received was shining with a pinkish glow.... 'Wha? Why would it be doing that?" After the shock of the moment, and the lack of danger, Sango with Kagome's help, put Miroku on Kirara. When he was secure, Sango also climbed on. Kirara sped towards the village as fast as she could taking care not to harm Miroku further.

Kagome and Shippou were left there to walk back alone with their thoughts....

"Kagome?"

"Yes Shippou?" Kagome answered in an almost exasperated voice.... The emotional roller coaster she had been on lately was overwhelming... Inu- Yasha was back, trying to kill her, and her friends, his reincarnation in the future.... SO MANY QUESTIONS....

"Do you think Miroku will be ok?"

"I don't know, Shippou... But I really hope so...." With that she turned and felt a tingling sensation run down her senses... 'How can that be? I almost feels like a... No it couldn't be could it?! How come I didn't feel it before?!'

"Shippou!" She exclaimed suddenly, causing the kitsune to jump. "What happened to the rest of the shards five years ago? Were they all found?" 'Of course I have one... but other then that.....' He stood there in thought for a while. "Um, yeah I think they were.... why?" Pause "Kagome?"

By now she was searching around the bushes. "AH HA!" She exclaimed

"A piece of the Shikon Jewel? But I thought...." The now very confused Shippou stated.

Cutting him off, "I think I know what is going on here.... Come on Shippou; let's go back to the village!"

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"What do I owe this visit, Lord Sesshoumaru?"

"Naraku, I, Sesshoumaru Lord of the Western lands have come to question the reasons for the...game... you are playing with my half-breed brother. Us dog-Youkai are not to be trifled with. Do not get me wrong, I am in no means attached to the disgrace, but he is family, and such an issue as this would put a bad tone to our name," he stated with bitter coldness.

"Ah, I see the problem, but you do not have to question me about any of this, for he does this not by my control, but by his own compelling beliefs! If you have someone to charge, I suggest you address him."

Not fully convinced that Naraku was telling the truth, Sesshoumaru glared, "Did you not die by my half brothers hand, not but 5 years ago?"

"But of course." He replied with a smirk

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"KAGOME!!!! WAIT UP!" Shippou called out... though he was a demon, he could not keep up with the compelled miko...

When Kagome reached the village, she ran straight to Kaede's hut... The image that she found surprised her.... Miroku was lying on top of Sango.... Kissing her.... Among other things.... (AHEM O_O) Now she didn't think this natural, considering he was just about DEAD just moments ago...

*Flashback*

Sango rushed into the hut, tears threatening to spill.... "Kaede! Miroku is hurt....!"

Kaede came out and examined the injured monk.... "Hmm" she said after inspecting the wound, "as I thought... this was not given by any normal weapon..."

"What do you mean?" Sango questioned.

"The sword that hath scathed the monk, was one not meant to kill...." she added to herself 'I fear the use of a Shikon shard was also in use.' "Who were ye attacked by?"

Gravely, she answered, "Inu-Yasha..."

"Hmm... so it seems he has returned (not meaning Inu!)... I will meditate on this..." She said to herself, thinking.... Kaede said to Sango, "The wound will heal by it self, so do not worry over it. Ye need your rest, stay by his side." With that she left the small room...

Sango turned when she heard Miroku groan... "What? What is it? Do you need something?"

Miroku winced and mumbled something, causing Sango to get closer, trying to hear.... (bad choice lol) She visibly stiffened as she felt something rubbing her backside.

"PERVERT!" She yelled slapping his hand away, but she really couldn't force herself to stay mad at him.... Miroku, with that goofy smile plastered on his face..... "I was worried..." She stated seriously, "when Inu-Yasha attacked... and you were..."

His hand went up to her mouth to silence her. Miroku held her cheek gently, with that he leaned up and kissed her on her lips... Sango surprised him by deepening it.... (SANGO! Lol)

*End of Flashback*

Kagome had walked in on them a few minutes after that... um... touching moment. (lol)

*cough cough* she cleared her throat to let them know of her presence.

Sango looked up with a DEEP blush.....

"Uh... Hi Kagome!" Miroku stated with a smile, peering out from under Sango... who was now quickly getting up...

"Um... Maybe I should just... bye!" Kagome said, leaving.

"Kagome wait... I'm coming too" Sango ran after her.

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Authors note: I'm sorry... I really am at a loss right now in how to continue this! Grrrrrr.... Anyway! Please R&R!!!!! I would really like to know ANYONES view on my story.... It would help a lot.... Byes