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A/N: I know, I know! *cringes in fear from the really ticked off fans* I know it's been like three weeks *cough a month cough* but I do have a good excuse! *hears "Yeah right" from the crowd* No, I do, I swear I do! Well, about a month ago I got a new job at a hospital. It is WAY better than my job at Filene's (I mean come on, I'm making almost double at the hospital!) so I tried to quit Filene's. They wouldn't let me go. 0.o' (Didn't know I was so loved, huh?) Anyway, so I said fine, I'll work as holiday help until Christmas. So what do they do, they give me more days and hours as holiday help than when I was first hired. (Go figure) So now I was working at the hospital Wednesdays and the weekends, and I was working at Filene's Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays. Yes that is correct! I was working six days a week and on Fridays, BELIEVE ME I didn't want to do anything else but sleep. But, you have Lei Xang to thank for this chapter because she was kind enough to write me an email asking where I was. That was the kick in the ass I needed so here I am, typing away. ^-^ Please don't kill me for being sooooooooooo late with a new chapter. *sees some fans put down their instruments of torture* hey, remember if you kill me you won't know what happens in the end. *rest of fans grumble but put away their weapons* *wiped sweat of my brow and whispers "Thank God!"*
And now for one problem I saw with the people who were trying to get to my fic on mm.org. Try looking under my author's name Inuyashaluver18, instead of the story name. I don't know why, but when you try looking for the name itself it says there isn't one. *shrugs* but it does work with the author's name. BTW- speaking of that site, I have only gotten 2 or 3 reviews from there. *sobs* no one likes me there! Please go there and review for me. *gets down on knees and begs* Anyway, if you are still having problems email me and I will send the lemon chapter to you in an email. Sorry, but please try the site first, its annoying to copy paste this stuff.
(If I already answered any of these reviews, sorry but I forget who I already replied to, I am such a bad author *mumbles as she walks away, then stops "Shit!" rushed back to finish the chapter with a bright blush* see how easily I get distracted, damn blonde hair (Its always the hair people!)
Allie-chan the Clepto: I am sorry you were sick too. I am so glad you thought that the chapter was funny, hehe I have done that sooo many times that my brain is fried I think (the banging head on table thing) Hehe, I have even done it to the computer screen when I had writer's block, funny thing is, I remember getting a good idea after that. 0.o hmmm must be more to this then I thought.
Captain Ahab: No no no its not the end even if it took me forever to update, it is most definitely not the end, they still have to deal with the school, and maybe Koga. Hmmm *mind wanders yet again* should I include Koga or not? *shakes head* anyway, you asked for some Miroku/ Sango stuff so here ya go. Hope you like it! ^-^
Zuppy70: I am glad you liked it. ^-^ I hope you like this chapter as much as the rest.
Delonweithel: I never really thought so many people would think that that part would be so funny, I only really added it on a whim. Hmmm maybe my whims are good things!
UnderWorldWolf: Wow, that was all in caps! I think you liked it. LOL, I am just kidding. I am glad you liked it though.
Akai Kiniro: I would love to get any ideas you want to send me, and guess what! I am planning to have them get pregnant! I don't know, I am such a sucker for the stories where people have babies or in this case pups. Can you just imagine the cuteness (I say cuteness because kawaiiness sounds (looks) weird) of their pups? *squeals in excitement and bounces in her computer chair, crashes to the ground* hehe, yeah I think you know how cute they will be. Oh and sends you out a online Inuyasha- don't do anything I wouldn't do *winks*
XXStarGazerXx: Hehe, you were soooo right! I was calling myself stupid for not updating sooner. But here I am bumps and all and a chapter *breaks into victory dances* and I am sooo glad I was able to keep your attention. I know what it is like to find a story you just feel like falling asleep on. Sorry about not updating sooner.
Lei Xang: You can't even imagine how funny I found the image of guys singing Doe a Deer in paper skirts *breaks into uncontrollable laughter* anyway, thank you for kicking me in the ass and getting me to write another chapter. I think subconsciously, I was thinking no one really wanted to hear more from me because I hadn't received anything in so long. Am I shameless or what? Now I am begging for reviews. ^_~
MKC4: I am glad you liked it. Keep reading and reviewing please.
FranceGamble: Actually, that's not a bad idea. *starts to scribble with her chewed up pen* hehe, thank you, I was wondering how I should have them tell everyone the truth and now I think I have a pretty good idea as to what should happen. ^-^ You go girl! Go review after this chapter that is! Oh! And yeah I will send you that chapter if you still can't get it. Please try my suggestion from up above. Yes, yes, I know I am lazy.
Yuki-Mora: Clam down and please try my suggestion from above. It should work if not please email me and I will send it to you.
Gansta-Girl: I am glad that you thought it was so funny. Here's an update, I hope you like it. Better late than never I always say. (yes, yes I am just trying to buy my way out of not updating sooner)
Kenshin-gotenks: What I meant by explain it to the school was the battle with Naraku in the school yard. I mean they don't even know demons exist and then BOOM there's a demonic battle at the school. Hehe, yes I am very dramatic, if I wasn't so shy I would have gone into drama in school. Hehe, yes, I thought that Miroku getting hit by four people at the same time would get a few chuckles. *frowns* very few, you're the only one who mentioned it.
Veggies-Pan-Chan: Nope, not the end! I seriously done know if I can end this story, it's like my baby! Hehe, can you imagine someone walking around with their computer calling it their baby? Yes, I am crazy, but not that crazy!
Okay, everyone I think I have answered everyone reviews. I believe this is my longest author's note ever! I mean this is the third page that I am typing on. Oh and everyone if you like this chapter give a huge thank you to Lei Xang who got me to remember that I have this fic. Okay, okay so I didn't forget, but I did write when she emailed me about it. So anyway, enjoy the chapter and remember to review for more. Just kidding, I won't stop writing again, I hope.
Well, here's the chapter!
Chapter 19: Calm Before the Storm
Sango's ears twitched. There were footsteps coming closer and closer to her. Her body tensed, ready to spring on whoever had dared to intrude on her solitude. The footsteps stopped inches away from her and she sprang. Only to come face to face with her mate.
"Miroku! What the hell are you doing? I could have."
Miroku wrapped an arm around Sango's waist and silenced her with a deep kiss. He released her when her body became slack and she started to respond to the kiss. He chuckled a little when she growled at him for stopping.
"Sango, why were you so upset when Kagome remembered the school this morning? I mean it's not like you were there that long."
Sango sat down and sighed. "Miroku, when I was there I was a normal girl. Not someone who has fought demons all her life, or someone the men of the village would whisper about behind her back."
~~~*~~~Flashback~~~*~~~
A young Sango walked down the little street of her village. She was wearing her armor and carried a bloody Hiraktukso (A/N if I misspelled that sorry). She was also wearing a huge smile on her face. A figure stepped into her path and she cried out.
"Papa! I did it! I helped a lot, didn't I?"
Her father kneeled down and hugged his daughter. "Of course you did, sweetheart!"
Sango's nose wrinkled at the endearment but she was so excited about her first kill that she let it pass.
With one last hug, she turned and ran off to clean herself. She had only gone a few steps when she started to hear the whispers.
"Look at her. She thinks she's so much better than all of us." One man said from the crowd.
"Yeah, little bitch. Daddy's little angel gets whatever she wants, now doesn't she?" Another man stated.
"Hmph! If she thinks that by acting like that she's special, she's got another thing coming!" A woman huffed as she passed the stricken Sango.
"Yeah! I mean who would want to marry a dirty girl who can kill demons by herself? No one, that's who!" Her friend added.
No one noticed the small tear run down Sango's cheek at the harsh words of her fellow villagers.
~~~*~~~End Flashback~~~*~~~
Tears ran down Sango's cheeks at the memory. Miroku looked at his mate in despair. She had unknowingly spoken the harsh words aloud as she remembered them. He sat down next to Sango and pulled her into his lap. Her tears started to soak through his clothing. Slowly, her tears abated.
"Why? Why do you love me? How can you?" Sango asked softly from his shoulder.
Miroku smiled and squeezed her tightly. "How can I not love you? You are strong, beautiful, and loving. Don't ever let what those people said about you let you think you are not special. Why, I bet they were just jealous."
"Jealous, why would they."
"Sango, you are a beautiful young woman who was given the freedom to do what she wanted. Every woman I have ever met has wanted that kind of freedom, but they are forced into marriages and work for all their lives for nothing. While you, you learned something you were interested in, and you excelled! That is why the men were jealous. How can they impress their lovers if a young woman can beat them at their own game?"
Sango listened intently. "And. and you're not jealous? I mean, when we weren't both strong hanyous?"
Miroku laughed. "No I wasn't jealous. To tell you the truth I was proud that I knew such a strong woman. You helped all of us at one time or another, in battle and out. So I ask you again, how could I not love you?"
He could feel the tension in Sango's body relaxed and they sat there watching the birds fly overhead, singing in joyous harmony.
~~~*~~~*~~~*~~~
Kagome sat on the window seat in her and Inuyasha's room. She could see Miroku and Sango sitting in the garden talking to one another. She smiled as she watched them. Kagome's ears turned towards the opened door. Soft footsteps walked over to her and arms wrapped around her. She sank into Inuyasha's embrace.
"Inuyasha, you do realize that we have to go back to my time to deal with this right?"
"I know, and I don't mind. I know I always had a problem with you leaving before, but now I know you're coming back."
Kagome turned around and stared into Inuyasha's golden eyes. "Inuyasha, I told you before, I only wanted to stay by your side. I always wanted to be with you, which I guess is one reason I tried so hard to cling to my schooling." Kagome reached up at scratched one ear lightly. She giggled slightly at his purr. "I wanted something to have there that I could go back to when this was over. If I couldn't have you, I would have a good career."
"But you do have me. You always did, even if you didn't know it."
Kagome just hugged her mate tightly and whispered. "I know."
They stood like that for a few moments before Kagome shook her head. "Come on Inuyasha, we better get going. The sooner we get this over with, the sooner we can come home."
They walked hand in hand down the stairs and over to the front door, where they bumped into Miroku and Sango.
"I guess we all had the some idea, huh?" Miroku asked while rubbing his forehead. "Damn, Inuyasha, I knew you were hardheaded but that is a little extreme."
Shippo suddenly walked around the corner. "Hey! You guys weren't thinking about leaving me and Kirara, were you?"
Everyone sweatdropped. "Heh, heh! No, no wouldn't even think of it!" Kagome leaned down and picked up Shippo while Kirara leapt onto Sango's shoulders. With that they turned and left the house, on their way to the well.
A/N: I know, I know! *cringes in fear from the really ticked off fans* I know it's been like three weeks *cough a month cough* but I do have a good excuse! *hears "Yeah right" from the crowd* No, I do, I swear I do! Well, about a month ago I got a new job at a hospital. It is WAY better than my job at Filene's (I mean come on, I'm making almost double at the hospital!) so I tried to quit Filene's. They wouldn't let me go. 0.o' (Didn't know I was so loved, huh?) Anyway, so I said fine, I'll work as holiday help until Christmas. So what do they do, they give me more days and hours as holiday help than when I was first hired. (Go figure) So now I was working at the hospital Wednesdays and the weekends, and I was working at Filene's Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays. Yes that is correct! I was working six days a week and on Fridays, BELIEVE ME I didn't want to do anything else but sleep. But, you have Lei Xang to thank for this chapter because she was kind enough to write me an email asking where I was. That was the kick in the ass I needed so here I am, typing away. ^-^ Please don't kill me for being sooooooooooo late with a new chapter. *sees some fans put down their instruments of torture* hey, remember if you kill me you won't know what happens in the end. *rest of fans grumble but put away their weapons* *wiped sweat of my brow and whispers "Thank God!"*
And now for one problem I saw with the people who were trying to get to my fic on mm.org. Try looking under my author's name Inuyashaluver18, instead of the story name. I don't know why, but when you try looking for the name itself it says there isn't one. *shrugs* but it does work with the author's name. BTW- speaking of that site, I have only gotten 2 or 3 reviews from there. *sobs* no one likes me there! Please go there and review for me. *gets down on knees and begs* Anyway, if you are still having problems email me and I will send the lemon chapter to you in an email. Sorry, but please try the site first, its annoying to copy paste this stuff.
(If I already answered any of these reviews, sorry but I forget who I already replied to, I am such a bad author *mumbles as she walks away, then stops "Shit!" rushed back to finish the chapter with a bright blush* see how easily I get distracted, damn blonde hair (Its always the hair people!)
Allie-chan the Clepto: I am sorry you were sick too. I am so glad you thought that the chapter was funny, hehe I have done that sooo many times that my brain is fried I think (the banging head on table thing) Hehe, I have even done it to the computer screen when I had writer's block, funny thing is, I remember getting a good idea after that. 0.o hmmm must be more to this then I thought.
Captain Ahab: No no no its not the end even if it took me forever to update, it is most definitely not the end, they still have to deal with the school, and maybe Koga. Hmmm *mind wanders yet again* should I include Koga or not? *shakes head* anyway, you asked for some Miroku/ Sango stuff so here ya go. Hope you like it! ^-^
Zuppy70: I am glad you liked it. ^-^ I hope you like this chapter as much as the rest.
Delonweithel: I never really thought so many people would think that that part would be so funny, I only really added it on a whim. Hmmm maybe my whims are good things!
UnderWorldWolf: Wow, that was all in caps! I think you liked it. LOL, I am just kidding. I am glad you liked it though.
Akai Kiniro: I would love to get any ideas you want to send me, and guess what! I am planning to have them get pregnant! I don't know, I am such a sucker for the stories where people have babies or in this case pups. Can you just imagine the cuteness (I say cuteness because kawaiiness sounds (looks) weird) of their pups? *squeals in excitement and bounces in her computer chair, crashes to the ground* hehe, yeah I think you know how cute they will be. Oh and sends you out a online Inuyasha- don't do anything I wouldn't do *winks*
XXStarGazerXx: Hehe, you were soooo right! I was calling myself stupid for not updating sooner. But here I am bumps and all and a chapter *breaks into victory dances* and I am sooo glad I was able to keep your attention. I know what it is like to find a story you just feel like falling asleep on. Sorry about not updating sooner.
Lei Xang: You can't even imagine how funny I found the image of guys singing Doe a Deer in paper skirts *breaks into uncontrollable laughter* anyway, thank you for kicking me in the ass and getting me to write another chapter. I think subconsciously, I was thinking no one really wanted to hear more from me because I hadn't received anything in so long. Am I shameless or what? Now I am begging for reviews. ^_~
MKC4: I am glad you liked it. Keep reading and reviewing please.
FranceGamble: Actually, that's not a bad idea. *starts to scribble with her chewed up pen* hehe, thank you, I was wondering how I should have them tell everyone the truth and now I think I have a pretty good idea as to what should happen. ^-^ You go girl! Go review after this chapter that is! Oh! And yeah I will send you that chapter if you still can't get it. Please try my suggestion from up above. Yes, yes, I know I am lazy.
Yuki-Mora: Clam down and please try my suggestion from above. It should work if not please email me and I will send it to you.
Gansta-Girl: I am glad that you thought it was so funny. Here's an update, I hope you like it. Better late than never I always say. (yes, yes I am just trying to buy my way out of not updating sooner)
Kenshin-gotenks: What I meant by explain it to the school was the battle with Naraku in the school yard. I mean they don't even know demons exist and then BOOM there's a demonic battle at the school. Hehe, yes I am very dramatic, if I wasn't so shy I would have gone into drama in school. Hehe, yes, I thought that Miroku getting hit by four people at the same time would get a few chuckles. *frowns* very few, you're the only one who mentioned it.
Veggies-Pan-Chan: Nope, not the end! I seriously done know if I can end this story, it's like my baby! Hehe, can you imagine someone walking around with their computer calling it their baby? Yes, I am crazy, but not that crazy!
Okay, everyone I think I have answered everyone reviews. I believe this is my longest author's note ever! I mean this is the third page that I am typing on. Oh and everyone if you like this chapter give a huge thank you to Lei Xang who got me to remember that I have this fic. Okay, okay so I didn't forget, but I did write when she emailed me about it. So anyway, enjoy the chapter and remember to review for more. Just kidding, I won't stop writing again, I hope.
Well, here's the chapter!
Chapter 19: Calm Before the Storm
Sango's ears twitched. There were footsteps coming closer and closer to her. Her body tensed, ready to spring on whoever had dared to intrude on her solitude. The footsteps stopped inches away from her and she sprang. Only to come face to face with her mate.
"Miroku! What the hell are you doing? I could have."
Miroku wrapped an arm around Sango's waist and silenced her with a deep kiss. He released her when her body became slack and she started to respond to the kiss. He chuckled a little when she growled at him for stopping.
"Sango, why were you so upset when Kagome remembered the school this morning? I mean it's not like you were there that long."
Sango sat down and sighed. "Miroku, when I was there I was a normal girl. Not someone who has fought demons all her life, or someone the men of the village would whisper about behind her back."
~~~*~~~Flashback~~~*~~~
A young Sango walked down the little street of her village. She was wearing her armor and carried a bloody Hiraktukso (A/N if I misspelled that sorry). She was also wearing a huge smile on her face. A figure stepped into her path and she cried out.
"Papa! I did it! I helped a lot, didn't I?"
Her father kneeled down and hugged his daughter. "Of course you did, sweetheart!"
Sango's nose wrinkled at the endearment but she was so excited about her first kill that she let it pass.
With one last hug, she turned and ran off to clean herself. She had only gone a few steps when she started to hear the whispers.
"Look at her. She thinks she's so much better than all of us." One man said from the crowd.
"Yeah, little bitch. Daddy's little angel gets whatever she wants, now doesn't she?" Another man stated.
"Hmph! If she thinks that by acting like that she's special, she's got another thing coming!" A woman huffed as she passed the stricken Sango.
"Yeah! I mean who would want to marry a dirty girl who can kill demons by herself? No one, that's who!" Her friend added.
No one noticed the small tear run down Sango's cheek at the harsh words of her fellow villagers.
~~~*~~~End Flashback~~~*~~~
Tears ran down Sango's cheeks at the memory. Miroku looked at his mate in despair. She had unknowingly spoken the harsh words aloud as she remembered them. He sat down next to Sango and pulled her into his lap. Her tears started to soak through his clothing. Slowly, her tears abated.
"Why? Why do you love me? How can you?" Sango asked softly from his shoulder.
Miroku smiled and squeezed her tightly. "How can I not love you? You are strong, beautiful, and loving. Don't ever let what those people said about you let you think you are not special. Why, I bet they were just jealous."
"Jealous, why would they."
"Sango, you are a beautiful young woman who was given the freedom to do what she wanted. Every woman I have ever met has wanted that kind of freedom, but they are forced into marriages and work for all their lives for nothing. While you, you learned something you were interested in, and you excelled! That is why the men were jealous. How can they impress their lovers if a young woman can beat them at their own game?"
Sango listened intently. "And. and you're not jealous? I mean, when we weren't both strong hanyous?"
Miroku laughed. "No I wasn't jealous. To tell you the truth I was proud that I knew such a strong woman. You helped all of us at one time or another, in battle and out. So I ask you again, how could I not love you?"
He could feel the tension in Sango's body relaxed and they sat there watching the birds fly overhead, singing in joyous harmony.
~~~*~~~*~~~*~~~
Kagome sat on the window seat in her and Inuyasha's room. She could see Miroku and Sango sitting in the garden talking to one another. She smiled as she watched them. Kagome's ears turned towards the opened door. Soft footsteps walked over to her and arms wrapped around her. She sank into Inuyasha's embrace.
"Inuyasha, you do realize that we have to go back to my time to deal with this right?"
"I know, and I don't mind. I know I always had a problem with you leaving before, but now I know you're coming back."
Kagome turned around and stared into Inuyasha's golden eyes. "Inuyasha, I told you before, I only wanted to stay by your side. I always wanted to be with you, which I guess is one reason I tried so hard to cling to my schooling." Kagome reached up at scratched one ear lightly. She giggled slightly at his purr. "I wanted something to have there that I could go back to when this was over. If I couldn't have you, I would have a good career."
"But you do have me. You always did, even if you didn't know it."
Kagome just hugged her mate tightly and whispered. "I know."
They stood like that for a few moments before Kagome shook her head. "Come on Inuyasha, we better get going. The sooner we get this over with, the sooner we can come home."
They walked hand in hand down the stairs and over to the front door, where they bumped into Miroku and Sango.
"I guess we all had the some idea, huh?" Miroku asked while rubbing his forehead. "Damn, Inuyasha, I knew you were hardheaded but that is a little extreme."
Shippo suddenly walked around the corner. "Hey! You guys weren't thinking about leaving me and Kirara, were you?"
Everyone sweatdropped. "Heh, heh! No, no wouldn't even think of it!" Kagome leaned down and picked up Shippo while Kirara leapt onto Sango's shoulders. With that they turned and left the house, on their way to the well.