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Dialog~ "Meep meep meep."
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Author's note~ Wow O.O I absolutely could not believe the turn out I got for the first chapter of my fic. Usually when I put new stories I get about 5-7 reviews and this time I got more than ten. I was just ecstatic and still am. Thanks to everyone who reviewed, it means a lot.
Chapter 2
Sango looked up at the sky and let out a long sigh. A thick haze was gathering and the sky was growing darker. 'It's going to rain,' she thought. "How ironic, it always rains when something bad happens." Sango turned her head from the clouds and peered out from behind the tree. She could her the light sound of metal clinking and footsteps walking over dry leaves. 'Miroku.' He was coming for her after all.
Miroku smiled seeing a small portion of Sango's face sticking out from the behind the tree. 'So that's where you've been hiding, I was beginning to wonder.' Miroku had been out searching for a while now and was having no luck. He was planning on going to the stream to calm his nerves and apologize to her back at the inn, but it seems fate had different plans. He pretended not to notice Sango and continued on his course over to the tree she was behind.
Her heart raced every second Miroku drew closer to her. She worried about what he might say, 'What if he's still mad?' she thought. 'I wouldn't be surprised if he wouldn't just by pass me as if I wasn't here.'
No such luck, Miroku had no intentions of letting Sango slip through his fingers. He'd make up with her even if it was the death of him. He rested quietly down under the opposite side of the tree Sango was sitting under. He didn't want direct contact with her just yet. He was of course, plotting something devious, as always.
Sango could hear him as he sat down behind her; she gulped. "Miroku."
"I wasn't going to come," he said softly. "But after a while I realized how unfair I've been to you." He took a breath and dove in, this was it. "Those words were pent up anger, Sango. I didn't mean anything I said." A smile graced over his lips as the soft pitter-patter of rain hitting the trees was heard. "Except," he took a moment and paused. 'I'll let her hang for a moment, it'll make things more interesting.'
"Except?" Sango's voice was hoarse and worried, it was obvious she was nervous about his answer. Her heart felt like it stopped, time itself felt like it was slowing down as if it would be an eternity before she would hear his answer.
His smile widened further at the way Sango had sounded giving her reaction, he liked knowing she cared so much about what he had to say. "Except, for when I said I had wanted to spend time with you. I honestly did, I wasn't intending the situation would turn out how it did. I never wanted to fight with you. Forgive me, I wasn't being myself." He held his breath hoping she'd accept his answer. He wanted desperately for her not to be angry with him. He loves her after all.
Her voice began cracking at the attempt to form words in her mouth. 'How can he be so sincere after I said those awful things? Why is he apologizing to me?'
"Sango?" Miroku was starting to get a tad worried, she wasn't saying anything and this was supposed to be the part where she forgave him and they kissed and made up. Literally, he hoped.
"Why? Why are you apologizing to me? I was the one who said those awful things. You shouldn't be sorry." It was quite evident how guilty she was feeling, this unfortunately wasn't going well with Miroku's plan.
It was time to resort to plan B and bring out the heavy guns. Miroku scooted over to the other side of the tree, him staying away from her wasn't doing any good. He cupped her face and brought it slowly over to his, she starred deep into his eyes. "Sango," he said gently. "Don't feel bad about any of this. This was all a result of my womanizing. I'm very sorry, so please, don't beat yourself up over this." He looked deeper into her eyes than before, giving her the most sincere look he could muster. His conscience begged to be relieved.
Her whole body felt like a nervous wreck as it fidgeted uncontrollably, she wanted so badly to pin him down and kiss him wildly. She watched as it began to rain harder, not being able to speak she noticed how much cuter he looked with his hair wetted down and water droplets dripping from his face. She could hardly control herself.
Miroku could feel her tension and knew how he could easily relieve it. "You're too cold Sango, let me warm you up." He slowly moved himself closer to her and wrapped his arms securely around her. He could feel her body shivering under him and knew his assumption was right. "Better?" he asked sweetly.
A new warmth washed over her as Miroku held her close to him. Her mind screamed at her to get away, that it was a trick, but her body wouldn't respond. The feeling was too good, being with him in this way without being groped was something she dreamed about. "Miroku? Why are you doing this?"
He played with her answer for a second and instantly knew how to reply. He whispered softly into her ear, "Because you're cold and I wanted to warm you up."
This sent chills running down Sango's spine, Miroku was so very sexy and seductive at times. The way he acted so calmly about everything drove her mad. Unfortunately, she was never able to act on such feelings. "Miroku I- -"
Sango's voice was completely silenced by Miroku's lips pressed over hers. Yes, they were kissing, and yes Sango wasn't dreaming. It was real, Miroku was really kissing her. She'd often wonder what it'd be like to kiss him. It was never anything like this, this feeling was so real, so genuine. So perfect. She never wanted his lips to part.
Miroku too was caught up in the moment, he wanted to kiss her but never planned on it. It seemed his body could only act on his wishes, it was so hard to refuse a woman as beautiful as Sango. Impossible for him. Sadly the moment couldn't last forever, they would eventually have to breath again. His lips departed from hers with a craving for more. It seems they had made up.
Sango struggled for the right words to say to him. What do you say to someone after they just kissed you liked that? Especially when you certainly didn't mind it and wanted to just scream, more damnit! Luckily she didn't need to be the first to speak.
"Aww, how touching that is. Which makes it even more fun to kill the other's love. How are we doing by the way?"
Miroku's eyes widened at the comment, he knew whose sinister voice had spoken those words. He turned from Sango and looked over to the stream where Kagura sat on top a tree branch looking down on them. "Kagura."
She smiled and jumped down from the tree, fan in hand ready to attack the pair. "Sorry to interrupt this touching moment, but I'm afraid I have some business to carry out for Naraku. You understand don't you?"
They both let out silent growls, this wasn't going to end well. Miroku stood up and prepared himself for battle standing over Sango since she didn't have her weapon with her. He was going to protect her at all costs.
She waved her fan over her evil smile and readied her attack. "Oh I knew you would. Thanks for being so understanding. Now just die for me quickly so I can leave you two to rest in peace."
Sango was completely shocked and horrified by the sudden change in events. One moment she was kissing Miroku and the next he was risking his life for her. She wanted to do or say something but all she could do was watch. She was defenseless.
Miroku tightened his grasp over his staff ready to take on whatever Kagura would dish out. He wasn't afraid as long as he could keep Sango from harm.
"It's time, Dragon Dance." Kagura unleashed her wicked wind attack upon Miroku showing him no mercy. He was caught up in a tornado of wind every second wind blades cutting through him like a cheese grater. There was no escape. She laughed wickedly enjoying the pain she was inflicting upon him. She could hear his screams.
Miroku was struggling in the tornado to keep his focus and not black out. Being caught in the eye of the tornado was making him dizzy with the wind moving all around him and being attacked in all directions was confusing his senses. He wasn't able to effectively defend himself from her wind blades. He let out a small scream of pain feeling frustrated and utterly hopeless. With every passing second he could feel what felt like a dagger cutting through him. It was all slowly killing him.
Sango wanted to cover her ears and close her eyes and hope it was all a dream. She couldn't bear to listen to his painful cries, nor look at the tornado that had engulfed him. The situation was growing too much for her. Without her weapon she couldn't anything to help him. She was utterly powerless in the situation. Such feelings of helplessness scared and intimidated her; she too was in her own personal hell.
Things were going all too well from Kagura's point of view. Not only was she killing the houshi but the taiji-ya as well, without even having to lift more than a finger. Yes, things were going smoothly. Soon the job would be finished and she could report back to Naraku.
Miroku continued his endless struggle in the wind tornado. He was no longer able to even stand; the pain was too much for him. His legs gave out and he knelt down in a defensive position no longer able to deflect what blades he could. All he could do now was bare as much as he could till Kagura finished through what she was planning.
"Was that all you're made of houshi? Very well then." She all at once silenced her attack. The tornado dissipated and all that was left was Miroku's body lying motionless on the ground in a puddle of blood, twitching involuntarily at times. He was just a shell of a man.
Sango's body quivered at the sight, it was gruesome. Through all her days of demon slaying she had never once felt as sick as she did now. Her world was crumbling beneath her. "Miroku," she whispered. She ran over to his side and turned him over so she could see his face. His eyes were shut tightly and blood was dribbling out from several small cuts. It was like a lawn mower ran over him. She tenderly stroked his bangs out of his eyes and let out a small sob. "Miroku!"
Thunder cracked loudly in the background as the rain continued to bore down on them in sheets. The sky was crying out. Miroku could feel moisture running down his face and the soft sound of crying. He squinted for a moment seeing Sango holding him. He smiled lightly at the sight. "Sango," he whispered. He winced as he lifted his hand to her face whipping away her tears. "Don't cry."
'Even now, you look so fearless. How Miroku? How can you be so unafraid?' She sniffled and did her best to silence her tears. "Miroku, I- -"
"I love you Sango." Miroku pressed his lips against hers for what he believed may be for the last time. Their lips parted after the brief kiss and Miroku slipped off into unconsciousness.
Sango went weak in the knees as she held Miroku's limp body in her arms. After all they had been through and after all that time of wanting to be with him, to love him, it was all coming to an end. She let out another sob; life was far too cruel. "Miroku. Miroku!"
"Ah, that was so touching. It brings tears to my eyes, really. Sorry to have to do this to you, but I'm going to need to take your monk. Naraku wanted me to bring him to him and I mustn't defy orders. So just hand him over and you wont have to get hurt."
Sango shook her head fiercely; she'd have to be some kind of bitch to give him up now. "Never! I'll never give him to you, you bitch!"
Kagura let out a long sigh. "Typical. People can never do anything the easy way. Fine then." Kagura walked a short distance over to where Sango sat with Miroku's body. Without warning she grabbed her by the hair and threw her to the ground some distance away. "I really didn't want to have to resort to violence, it's your own fault. I'll just be leaving now. Good bye, Sango dear."
Sango quickly recovered from the fall and went to aid Miroku. Unfortunately it was too late. Kagura already had Miroku slung over her shoulders. She let out a long whistle and called for her feather to carry them off. Sango ran to try to intercept but slipped on a tree root and slid into the mud. She watched Kagura fly off with Miroku in her possession. She let out a long hard scream. "MIROKU!" She continued crying his name till her throat choked of her own tears and couldn't utter another sound.
Kagome sat quietly with Inuyasha and Shippou in their room at the inn. They had come back not too long ago after eating dinner and found an empty room. They had no idea where Miroku and Sango could have gone to and it was starting to get late. They all seemed worried, even Inuyasha couldn't give a reasonable explanation as to where they may be.
"Inuyasha, do you think we should go look for them? I'm starting to get worried. They shouldn't have been gone this long. Something might have happened."
Inuyasha nodded silently. Kagome did have a point; it wasn't like Sango to run off like this, Miroku maybe, but never Sango. He knew she could take care of herself but when the pervert was involved there was bound to be trouble. Not to mention she didn't have her weapon with her. Something must have come up. "Yeah, let's go Kago- -"
Inuyasha's eyes widened at the sudden smell of blood. It was Miroku's blood; someone stained in his blood was very close now. His senses on edge he waited patiently.
"Inuyasha?" Kagome stared curiously at the hanyou's sudden arousing behavior. "Is there something wrong?"
His ears tweaked and he nodded back to Kagome. He could hear footsteps getting closer. "Yeah, expect some company real soon."
Kagome smiled brightly at this. "Oh good! It must be Miroku and Sango."
"Maybe, someone is drenched in Miroku's blood however. This doesn't look too good, Kagome."
The door slid open and to everyone's surprise Sango walked in. She was drenched from the rain and covered in blood, not to mention mud was caked all over her face. She looked like she had just been in hell and back. She stared blankly from Inuyasha to Kagome and collapsed to the door. Exhaustion and heartache had taken its toll on her.
"Damnit," Inuyasha seethed. He walked over to Sango and scooped her up and carefully placed her down on the futon. His eyes were glued to her anguished face; he could smell her tears. He had an aching feeling in his gut, if Sango came back alone then where was Miroku. Not to mention what the hell happened to Sango. There were so many unanswered questions. He turned from her and back to Kagome. "Get her cleaned up Kagome, will ya."
Shippou hopped off of Kagome's shoulder and over to the futon Sango was resting on. He peered curiously at her face; even he could tell Sango had been crying. "Poor Sango, I wonder what could have happened to her Kagome."
Kagome began working diligently to clean her friend up. "I'm not very sure Shippou, we'll found out soon enough, I suppose." She looked down at Sango and sighed, all them seemed to be in agony over what happened, and not knowing was driving them all somewhat crazy. She continued cleaning her face and going through her matted hair. It was all she could do at the time being till Sango woke up, and she could get a fresh change of clothes and explain what happened.
"Kagome," Shippou squeaked. "Where's Miroku?"
Kagome winced at the question; she didn't know how to answer him. It was obvious that Miroku wasn't with Sango and with Sango being covered in what Inuyasha said was Miroku's blood things weren't looking good. She put on her best face trying to answer him. "I'm not sure but I know we'll find out soon enough. Don't worry, Shippou."
Shippou nodded and turned his attention over to Kirara who was snuggled up to Sango's face. "Are you worried too, Kirara?" She mewed softly in reply and Shippou seemed to understand. "I guess we're all really worried."
Inuyasha let out a low grunt in the corner. He was getting overly frustrated with the situation. He wanted to shake Sango and ask her what happened. Why was she covered in Miroku's blood and where was he any way? It angered him knowing the only thing he could do was play the waiting game, and he had little patience for such a game.
"Inuyasha," Kagome said in a warning tone. She could already tell what he was thinking and forbid it. There was no way he was going to disturb Sango; he was going to have to wait for his answers like the rest of them. "Be patient, we'll find out more eventually and maybe Miroku will come back. Who knows! We don't know anything at this point. The best thing to do is wait."
"I hate waiting," he grumbled. He continued silently cursing Kagome in the corner while everyone else just sat around and waited. It felt like such a waste waiting around for Sango to wake up to Inuyasha. There was more important business to attend to, like finding Miroku for one. Waiting wasn't helping in his mind, that and he just plain hated it. "Miroku you better be safe you stupid idiot," he said loudly, airing out his frustration.
"Inuyasha, for once just try to control your anger. God help you if you wake Sango up and start bombarding her with questions. If you even think it I'll sit you a million times." Kagome shot him a warning glance, she wasn't happy, which meant bad things for dog boy.
"Kagome," he whined, prying his face from the floor after she had accidentally said sit. "Just calm down. I'm only worried about Miroku is all."
"Miroku," Sango said in a daze. She opened her eyes and looked around the room, glad to be back with her friends. Except, one face still eluded her, Miroku wasn't there. She wasn't sure if he'd ever be there again. "Miroku," she cried. "Miroku!"
Kagome was quick to act on her friend's cries. She swept her up in a friendly hug. "It's okay Sango you're safe now, everything is going to be alright. Don't worry."
Sango took a moment to get her head back together, she quickly remembered the situation she was in. Miroku had been taken away after saving her and she had made it back to the inn where her friends were. Knowing this made her cry harder, she had lost him, she had lost Miroku. She broke from Kagome's grasp and tried to wipe away her tears. "Kagome, Miroku, he's gone. He's not going to come back." She let out another sob. "Miroku."
Inuyasha growled, the things Sango was saying made no sense and he wanted his answers. He walked over to her and grabbed her shoulders, shaking her gently. "Sango, get a hold of yourself. Tell us what happened. All your crying and screaming is getting on my nerves. Now, explain woman."
At this Sango began crying even harder than she had before. Inuyasha said the worst thing at the worst time, he had he uncanny ability at that.
Shippou hit his forehead. "Idiot!"
Kagome sighed, "Inuyasha, sit boy!"
*Thud*
Kagome turned her attention quickly over to Sango. She rested a hand on her sympathetically and did her best to try and calm her. "Sango, can you please tell us what happened. We really want to know, and I'm sorry Inuyasha was so rude." She turned her eyes back to him and glared evilly. "Isn't that right!"
Inuyasha gulped and nodded quickly fearing Kagome's immense wrath. "Yeah, I just want to know what happened, Sango."
Sango took a breath and seemed she wouldn't have another outburst, yet anyway. "Miroku and I had gotten into an argument earlier while you guys were gone. I ran off and he came after me. We wound up in the forest together and continued talking where we left off. Then Kagura showed up and attacked us. Miroku protected me but fell unconscious and was badly hurt. I went over to help him but Kagura attacked me also and left with him. I don't know what she's planning to do with him, but she did mention Naraku wanting him for something and that's all I know." She tried very hard to keep herself from crying again, it was getting harder and harder each time that scene replayed in her head. She couldn't hold it and the tears continued to fall.
"Sango," Kagome spoke lightly. "It'll be okay, we'll get Miroku back." She again hugged her friend tightly knowing how much she needed it right now.
Sango didn't resist her friend's comforting gesture, she needed it. She needed comfort after all that she had been through. However, hugs couldn't help her broken heart. Miroku said he had loved her and risked his life for her and ended up getting taken away. How could she ever face him again if it turned out he was all right? He gave up himself for her, no words describe the kind of devotion and courage that took. She knew now how much he really meant to her, so much it hurt. She was suffering as he was.
Inuyasha had a pained look across his face, seeing Sango in agony over this made him hurt just as much as anyone else. He knew how hard this was going to be on Sango, and on all of them.
Miroku was an important part of the group and a good friend, all of them were suffering in some way. Nobody remained unscathed by this. Naraku seemed to be succeeding in causing them pain, and there was nothing worse than emotional pain. Feelings are cruel that way, they can bring you all the joy in the world and all the sorrow. The only question now was where did they go from here.
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Well, that was the 2nd chapter. A lot has happened already and the feelings are already flying. What did you think of if? I really liked writing it and I hope you enjoyed reading it as well. Thanks to all my reviewers from the first chapter!
Kikyous Revenge~ I don't mind the criticism, it's quite all right. And I'm happy with what I wrote and other people seemed to like it too. Sorry about not reviewing your stories but I personally can't stand Inuyasha/Kag stories. I don't doubt you're a good writer however and I thank you for the review.
Inu-shounen~ Are you starting to pick up on the plot a little bit more now?
Soli-chan~ Wow! Thanks for the compliment it means a lot coming from you. I just have a bunch of story ideas and when I finish one fic I have to bring out another. Otherwise I'll start getting lazy and not put up any more of my fics within a reasonable amount of time. Thanks a lot for the review and I wish you luck with your chapter.
Lar-lar~ Ah, the return of my favorite word, fantastic. I'm glad you're finding things interesting and that you think Miroku and Sango are in good character. It distils some confidence in my writing after my first review. Thanks for that.
Aamalie~ Oddly your review went through twice but that's beyond the point. Thanks for the review and I plan on still updating my stories within a reasonable amount of time. I've really got some ideas for this fic so things are looking good for quick updates. Oh, I loved the 2nd chapter of Splitting Coral and the first of Sweet Tooth. Thanks again for the nice review.
Ultimate Chaos Persona~ Thanks! Glad to know someone likes my story and put it on their favs list. I'm also happy you're loving it so much, it's great to get some new reviewers. As for the chapter being long enough I can so how you would say that, but I usually like to write 8 or more pages for my chapters. In a previous story I had a chapter that was 14 pages long. I don't think I'll write anything that long in this one but I'll definitely still have some lengthy ones. Thanks again for the review.
Fanfictiongeek36~ I hope I didn't keep you waiting too long for this chapter. I tried not to, I had a lot of inspiration over the weekend. I finally saw Inuyasha episode 132 and things seemed to flow well. I'm glad you're liking it so far and thanks for the review.
Doggeh~ YAY! I have a fan I didn't even know about. Yes, as I said before in someone else's review thank you I write one story after another. I don't stop. Also thanks so much for adding me to your favs story list and author list. It means a lot to hear such nice things. Thanks.
Small-buttercup~ Didn't notice that about the rating thanks a lot for telling me. Also I'm glad you're finding this to be a good first chapter and yes, Shippou is annoying. I hope to see another review from ya. Thanks a whole bunch!
Rissi-Sama~ Yes, good moments always have to be ruined. It's a rule. As for Naraku I'm not going to comment anything about that. Thanks for the review however, good to see you still stinking with me. Thanks.
Naanaami~ Well glad you MUST know and now you DO know. I hope you found it satisfying and thanks for the review.
Well, that's all for the kick ass reviewers I got for my first chapter. I hope to have just as good of a turn out for this one. Please review if you can! Thanks!
Expect the next update around sometime around Wednesday, Thursday, or Friday. Should be around then.
Adios for now,
Zero.
Dialog~ "Meep meep meep."
Thoughts~ 'Meep meep meep.'
Author's note~ Wow O.O I absolutely could not believe the turn out I got for the first chapter of my fic. Usually when I put new stories I get about 5-7 reviews and this time I got more than ten. I was just ecstatic and still am. Thanks to everyone who reviewed, it means a lot.
Chapter 2
Sango looked up at the sky and let out a long sigh. A thick haze was gathering and the sky was growing darker. 'It's going to rain,' she thought. "How ironic, it always rains when something bad happens." Sango turned her head from the clouds and peered out from behind the tree. She could her the light sound of metal clinking and footsteps walking over dry leaves. 'Miroku.' He was coming for her after all.
Miroku smiled seeing a small portion of Sango's face sticking out from the behind the tree. 'So that's where you've been hiding, I was beginning to wonder.' Miroku had been out searching for a while now and was having no luck. He was planning on going to the stream to calm his nerves and apologize to her back at the inn, but it seems fate had different plans. He pretended not to notice Sango and continued on his course over to the tree she was behind.
Her heart raced every second Miroku drew closer to her. She worried about what he might say, 'What if he's still mad?' she thought. 'I wouldn't be surprised if he wouldn't just by pass me as if I wasn't here.'
No such luck, Miroku had no intentions of letting Sango slip through his fingers. He'd make up with her even if it was the death of him. He rested quietly down under the opposite side of the tree Sango was sitting under. He didn't want direct contact with her just yet. He was of course, plotting something devious, as always.
Sango could hear him as he sat down behind her; she gulped. "Miroku."
"I wasn't going to come," he said softly. "But after a while I realized how unfair I've been to you." He took a breath and dove in, this was it. "Those words were pent up anger, Sango. I didn't mean anything I said." A smile graced over his lips as the soft pitter-patter of rain hitting the trees was heard. "Except," he took a moment and paused. 'I'll let her hang for a moment, it'll make things more interesting.'
"Except?" Sango's voice was hoarse and worried, it was obvious she was nervous about his answer. Her heart felt like it stopped, time itself felt like it was slowing down as if it would be an eternity before she would hear his answer.
His smile widened further at the way Sango had sounded giving her reaction, he liked knowing she cared so much about what he had to say. "Except, for when I said I had wanted to spend time with you. I honestly did, I wasn't intending the situation would turn out how it did. I never wanted to fight with you. Forgive me, I wasn't being myself." He held his breath hoping she'd accept his answer. He wanted desperately for her not to be angry with him. He loves her after all.
Her voice began cracking at the attempt to form words in her mouth. 'How can he be so sincere after I said those awful things? Why is he apologizing to me?'
"Sango?" Miroku was starting to get a tad worried, she wasn't saying anything and this was supposed to be the part where she forgave him and they kissed and made up. Literally, he hoped.
"Why? Why are you apologizing to me? I was the one who said those awful things. You shouldn't be sorry." It was quite evident how guilty she was feeling, this unfortunately wasn't going well with Miroku's plan.
It was time to resort to plan B and bring out the heavy guns. Miroku scooted over to the other side of the tree, him staying away from her wasn't doing any good. He cupped her face and brought it slowly over to his, she starred deep into his eyes. "Sango," he said gently. "Don't feel bad about any of this. This was all a result of my womanizing. I'm very sorry, so please, don't beat yourself up over this." He looked deeper into her eyes than before, giving her the most sincere look he could muster. His conscience begged to be relieved.
Her whole body felt like a nervous wreck as it fidgeted uncontrollably, she wanted so badly to pin him down and kiss him wildly. She watched as it began to rain harder, not being able to speak she noticed how much cuter he looked with his hair wetted down and water droplets dripping from his face. She could hardly control herself.
Miroku could feel her tension and knew how he could easily relieve it. "You're too cold Sango, let me warm you up." He slowly moved himself closer to her and wrapped his arms securely around her. He could feel her body shivering under him and knew his assumption was right. "Better?" he asked sweetly.
A new warmth washed over her as Miroku held her close to him. Her mind screamed at her to get away, that it was a trick, but her body wouldn't respond. The feeling was too good, being with him in this way without being groped was something she dreamed about. "Miroku? Why are you doing this?"
He played with her answer for a second and instantly knew how to reply. He whispered softly into her ear, "Because you're cold and I wanted to warm you up."
This sent chills running down Sango's spine, Miroku was so very sexy and seductive at times. The way he acted so calmly about everything drove her mad. Unfortunately, she was never able to act on such feelings. "Miroku I- -"
Sango's voice was completely silenced by Miroku's lips pressed over hers. Yes, they were kissing, and yes Sango wasn't dreaming. It was real, Miroku was really kissing her. She'd often wonder what it'd be like to kiss him. It was never anything like this, this feeling was so real, so genuine. So perfect. She never wanted his lips to part.
Miroku too was caught up in the moment, he wanted to kiss her but never planned on it. It seemed his body could only act on his wishes, it was so hard to refuse a woman as beautiful as Sango. Impossible for him. Sadly the moment couldn't last forever, they would eventually have to breath again. His lips departed from hers with a craving for more. It seems they had made up.
Sango struggled for the right words to say to him. What do you say to someone after they just kissed you liked that? Especially when you certainly didn't mind it and wanted to just scream, more damnit! Luckily she didn't need to be the first to speak.
"Aww, how touching that is. Which makes it even more fun to kill the other's love. How are we doing by the way?"
Miroku's eyes widened at the comment, he knew whose sinister voice had spoken those words. He turned from Sango and looked over to the stream where Kagura sat on top a tree branch looking down on them. "Kagura."
She smiled and jumped down from the tree, fan in hand ready to attack the pair. "Sorry to interrupt this touching moment, but I'm afraid I have some business to carry out for Naraku. You understand don't you?"
They both let out silent growls, this wasn't going to end well. Miroku stood up and prepared himself for battle standing over Sango since she didn't have her weapon with her. He was going to protect her at all costs.
She waved her fan over her evil smile and readied her attack. "Oh I knew you would. Thanks for being so understanding. Now just die for me quickly so I can leave you two to rest in peace."
Sango was completely shocked and horrified by the sudden change in events. One moment she was kissing Miroku and the next he was risking his life for her. She wanted to do or say something but all she could do was watch. She was defenseless.
Miroku tightened his grasp over his staff ready to take on whatever Kagura would dish out. He wasn't afraid as long as he could keep Sango from harm.
"It's time, Dragon Dance." Kagura unleashed her wicked wind attack upon Miroku showing him no mercy. He was caught up in a tornado of wind every second wind blades cutting through him like a cheese grater. There was no escape. She laughed wickedly enjoying the pain she was inflicting upon him. She could hear his screams.
Miroku was struggling in the tornado to keep his focus and not black out. Being caught in the eye of the tornado was making him dizzy with the wind moving all around him and being attacked in all directions was confusing his senses. He wasn't able to effectively defend himself from her wind blades. He let out a small scream of pain feeling frustrated and utterly hopeless. With every passing second he could feel what felt like a dagger cutting through him. It was all slowly killing him.
Sango wanted to cover her ears and close her eyes and hope it was all a dream. She couldn't bear to listen to his painful cries, nor look at the tornado that had engulfed him. The situation was growing too much for her. Without her weapon she couldn't anything to help him. She was utterly powerless in the situation. Such feelings of helplessness scared and intimidated her; she too was in her own personal hell.
Things were going all too well from Kagura's point of view. Not only was she killing the houshi but the taiji-ya as well, without even having to lift more than a finger. Yes, things were going smoothly. Soon the job would be finished and she could report back to Naraku.
Miroku continued his endless struggle in the wind tornado. He was no longer able to even stand; the pain was too much for him. His legs gave out and he knelt down in a defensive position no longer able to deflect what blades he could. All he could do now was bare as much as he could till Kagura finished through what she was planning.
"Was that all you're made of houshi? Very well then." She all at once silenced her attack. The tornado dissipated and all that was left was Miroku's body lying motionless on the ground in a puddle of blood, twitching involuntarily at times. He was just a shell of a man.
Sango's body quivered at the sight, it was gruesome. Through all her days of demon slaying she had never once felt as sick as she did now. Her world was crumbling beneath her. "Miroku," she whispered. She ran over to his side and turned him over so she could see his face. His eyes were shut tightly and blood was dribbling out from several small cuts. It was like a lawn mower ran over him. She tenderly stroked his bangs out of his eyes and let out a small sob. "Miroku!"
Thunder cracked loudly in the background as the rain continued to bore down on them in sheets. The sky was crying out. Miroku could feel moisture running down his face and the soft sound of crying. He squinted for a moment seeing Sango holding him. He smiled lightly at the sight. "Sango," he whispered. He winced as he lifted his hand to her face whipping away her tears. "Don't cry."
'Even now, you look so fearless. How Miroku? How can you be so unafraid?' She sniffled and did her best to silence her tears. "Miroku, I- -"
"I love you Sango." Miroku pressed his lips against hers for what he believed may be for the last time. Their lips parted after the brief kiss and Miroku slipped off into unconsciousness.
Sango went weak in the knees as she held Miroku's limp body in her arms. After all they had been through and after all that time of wanting to be with him, to love him, it was all coming to an end. She let out another sob; life was far too cruel. "Miroku. Miroku!"
"Ah, that was so touching. It brings tears to my eyes, really. Sorry to have to do this to you, but I'm going to need to take your monk. Naraku wanted me to bring him to him and I mustn't defy orders. So just hand him over and you wont have to get hurt."
Sango shook her head fiercely; she'd have to be some kind of bitch to give him up now. "Never! I'll never give him to you, you bitch!"
Kagura let out a long sigh. "Typical. People can never do anything the easy way. Fine then." Kagura walked a short distance over to where Sango sat with Miroku's body. Without warning she grabbed her by the hair and threw her to the ground some distance away. "I really didn't want to have to resort to violence, it's your own fault. I'll just be leaving now. Good bye, Sango dear."
Sango quickly recovered from the fall and went to aid Miroku. Unfortunately it was too late. Kagura already had Miroku slung over her shoulders. She let out a long whistle and called for her feather to carry them off. Sango ran to try to intercept but slipped on a tree root and slid into the mud. She watched Kagura fly off with Miroku in her possession. She let out a long hard scream. "MIROKU!" She continued crying his name till her throat choked of her own tears and couldn't utter another sound.
Kagome sat quietly with Inuyasha and Shippou in their room at the inn. They had come back not too long ago after eating dinner and found an empty room. They had no idea where Miroku and Sango could have gone to and it was starting to get late. They all seemed worried, even Inuyasha couldn't give a reasonable explanation as to where they may be.
"Inuyasha, do you think we should go look for them? I'm starting to get worried. They shouldn't have been gone this long. Something might have happened."
Inuyasha nodded silently. Kagome did have a point; it wasn't like Sango to run off like this, Miroku maybe, but never Sango. He knew she could take care of herself but when the pervert was involved there was bound to be trouble. Not to mention she didn't have her weapon with her. Something must have come up. "Yeah, let's go Kago- -"
Inuyasha's eyes widened at the sudden smell of blood. It was Miroku's blood; someone stained in his blood was very close now. His senses on edge he waited patiently.
"Inuyasha?" Kagome stared curiously at the hanyou's sudden arousing behavior. "Is there something wrong?"
His ears tweaked and he nodded back to Kagome. He could hear footsteps getting closer. "Yeah, expect some company real soon."
Kagome smiled brightly at this. "Oh good! It must be Miroku and Sango."
"Maybe, someone is drenched in Miroku's blood however. This doesn't look too good, Kagome."
The door slid open and to everyone's surprise Sango walked in. She was drenched from the rain and covered in blood, not to mention mud was caked all over her face. She looked like she had just been in hell and back. She stared blankly from Inuyasha to Kagome and collapsed to the door. Exhaustion and heartache had taken its toll on her.
"Damnit," Inuyasha seethed. He walked over to Sango and scooped her up and carefully placed her down on the futon. His eyes were glued to her anguished face; he could smell her tears. He had an aching feeling in his gut, if Sango came back alone then where was Miroku. Not to mention what the hell happened to Sango. There were so many unanswered questions. He turned from her and back to Kagome. "Get her cleaned up Kagome, will ya."
Shippou hopped off of Kagome's shoulder and over to the futon Sango was resting on. He peered curiously at her face; even he could tell Sango had been crying. "Poor Sango, I wonder what could have happened to her Kagome."
Kagome began working diligently to clean her friend up. "I'm not very sure Shippou, we'll found out soon enough, I suppose." She looked down at Sango and sighed, all them seemed to be in agony over what happened, and not knowing was driving them all somewhat crazy. She continued cleaning her face and going through her matted hair. It was all she could do at the time being till Sango woke up, and she could get a fresh change of clothes and explain what happened.
"Kagome," Shippou squeaked. "Where's Miroku?"
Kagome winced at the question; she didn't know how to answer him. It was obvious that Miroku wasn't with Sango and with Sango being covered in what Inuyasha said was Miroku's blood things weren't looking good. She put on her best face trying to answer him. "I'm not sure but I know we'll find out soon enough. Don't worry, Shippou."
Shippou nodded and turned his attention over to Kirara who was snuggled up to Sango's face. "Are you worried too, Kirara?" She mewed softly in reply and Shippou seemed to understand. "I guess we're all really worried."
Inuyasha let out a low grunt in the corner. He was getting overly frustrated with the situation. He wanted to shake Sango and ask her what happened. Why was she covered in Miroku's blood and where was he any way? It angered him knowing the only thing he could do was play the waiting game, and he had little patience for such a game.
"Inuyasha," Kagome said in a warning tone. She could already tell what he was thinking and forbid it. There was no way he was going to disturb Sango; he was going to have to wait for his answers like the rest of them. "Be patient, we'll find out more eventually and maybe Miroku will come back. Who knows! We don't know anything at this point. The best thing to do is wait."
"I hate waiting," he grumbled. He continued silently cursing Kagome in the corner while everyone else just sat around and waited. It felt like such a waste waiting around for Sango to wake up to Inuyasha. There was more important business to attend to, like finding Miroku for one. Waiting wasn't helping in his mind, that and he just plain hated it. "Miroku you better be safe you stupid idiot," he said loudly, airing out his frustration.
"Inuyasha, for once just try to control your anger. God help you if you wake Sango up and start bombarding her with questions. If you even think it I'll sit you a million times." Kagome shot him a warning glance, she wasn't happy, which meant bad things for dog boy.
"Kagome," he whined, prying his face from the floor after she had accidentally said sit. "Just calm down. I'm only worried about Miroku is all."
"Miroku," Sango said in a daze. She opened her eyes and looked around the room, glad to be back with her friends. Except, one face still eluded her, Miroku wasn't there. She wasn't sure if he'd ever be there again. "Miroku," she cried. "Miroku!"
Kagome was quick to act on her friend's cries. She swept her up in a friendly hug. "It's okay Sango you're safe now, everything is going to be alright. Don't worry."
Sango took a moment to get her head back together, she quickly remembered the situation she was in. Miroku had been taken away after saving her and she had made it back to the inn where her friends were. Knowing this made her cry harder, she had lost him, she had lost Miroku. She broke from Kagome's grasp and tried to wipe away her tears. "Kagome, Miroku, he's gone. He's not going to come back." She let out another sob. "Miroku."
Inuyasha growled, the things Sango was saying made no sense and he wanted his answers. He walked over to her and grabbed her shoulders, shaking her gently. "Sango, get a hold of yourself. Tell us what happened. All your crying and screaming is getting on my nerves. Now, explain woman."
At this Sango began crying even harder than she had before. Inuyasha said the worst thing at the worst time, he had he uncanny ability at that.
Shippou hit his forehead. "Idiot!"
Kagome sighed, "Inuyasha, sit boy!"
*Thud*
Kagome turned her attention quickly over to Sango. She rested a hand on her sympathetically and did her best to try and calm her. "Sango, can you please tell us what happened. We really want to know, and I'm sorry Inuyasha was so rude." She turned her eyes back to him and glared evilly. "Isn't that right!"
Inuyasha gulped and nodded quickly fearing Kagome's immense wrath. "Yeah, I just want to know what happened, Sango."
Sango took a breath and seemed she wouldn't have another outburst, yet anyway. "Miroku and I had gotten into an argument earlier while you guys were gone. I ran off and he came after me. We wound up in the forest together and continued talking where we left off. Then Kagura showed up and attacked us. Miroku protected me but fell unconscious and was badly hurt. I went over to help him but Kagura attacked me also and left with him. I don't know what she's planning to do with him, but she did mention Naraku wanting him for something and that's all I know." She tried very hard to keep herself from crying again, it was getting harder and harder each time that scene replayed in her head. She couldn't hold it and the tears continued to fall.
"Sango," Kagome spoke lightly. "It'll be okay, we'll get Miroku back." She again hugged her friend tightly knowing how much she needed it right now.
Sango didn't resist her friend's comforting gesture, she needed it. She needed comfort after all that she had been through. However, hugs couldn't help her broken heart. Miroku said he had loved her and risked his life for her and ended up getting taken away. How could she ever face him again if it turned out he was all right? He gave up himself for her, no words describe the kind of devotion and courage that took. She knew now how much he really meant to her, so much it hurt. She was suffering as he was.
Inuyasha had a pained look across his face, seeing Sango in agony over this made him hurt just as much as anyone else. He knew how hard this was going to be on Sango, and on all of them.
Miroku was an important part of the group and a good friend, all of them were suffering in some way. Nobody remained unscathed by this. Naraku seemed to be succeeding in causing them pain, and there was nothing worse than emotional pain. Feelings are cruel that way, they can bring you all the joy in the world and all the sorrow. The only question now was where did they go from here.
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Well, that was the 2nd chapter. A lot has happened already and the feelings are already flying. What did you think of if? I really liked writing it and I hope you enjoyed reading it as well. Thanks to all my reviewers from the first chapter!
Kikyous Revenge~ I don't mind the criticism, it's quite all right. And I'm happy with what I wrote and other people seemed to like it too. Sorry about not reviewing your stories but I personally can't stand Inuyasha/Kag stories. I don't doubt you're a good writer however and I thank you for the review.
Inu-shounen~ Are you starting to pick up on the plot a little bit more now?
Soli-chan~ Wow! Thanks for the compliment it means a lot coming from you. I just have a bunch of story ideas and when I finish one fic I have to bring out another. Otherwise I'll start getting lazy and not put up any more of my fics within a reasonable amount of time. Thanks a lot for the review and I wish you luck with your chapter.
Lar-lar~ Ah, the return of my favorite word, fantastic. I'm glad you're finding things interesting and that you think Miroku and Sango are in good character. It distils some confidence in my writing after my first review. Thanks for that.
Aamalie~ Oddly your review went through twice but that's beyond the point. Thanks for the review and I plan on still updating my stories within a reasonable amount of time. I've really got some ideas for this fic so things are looking good for quick updates. Oh, I loved the 2nd chapter of Splitting Coral and the first of Sweet Tooth. Thanks again for the nice review.
Ultimate Chaos Persona~ Thanks! Glad to know someone likes my story and put it on their favs list. I'm also happy you're loving it so much, it's great to get some new reviewers. As for the chapter being long enough I can so how you would say that, but I usually like to write 8 or more pages for my chapters. In a previous story I had a chapter that was 14 pages long. I don't think I'll write anything that long in this one but I'll definitely still have some lengthy ones. Thanks again for the review.
Fanfictiongeek36~ I hope I didn't keep you waiting too long for this chapter. I tried not to, I had a lot of inspiration over the weekend. I finally saw Inuyasha episode 132 and things seemed to flow well. I'm glad you're liking it so far and thanks for the review.
Doggeh~ YAY! I have a fan I didn't even know about. Yes, as I said before in someone else's review thank you I write one story after another. I don't stop. Also thanks so much for adding me to your favs story list and author list. It means a lot to hear such nice things. Thanks.
Small-buttercup~ Didn't notice that about the rating thanks a lot for telling me. Also I'm glad you're finding this to be a good first chapter and yes, Shippou is annoying. I hope to see another review from ya. Thanks a whole bunch!
Rissi-Sama~ Yes, good moments always have to be ruined. It's a rule. As for Naraku I'm not going to comment anything about that. Thanks for the review however, good to see you still stinking with me. Thanks.
Naanaami~ Well glad you MUST know and now you DO know. I hope you found it satisfying and thanks for the review.
Well, that's all for the kick ass reviewers I got for my first chapter. I hope to have just as good of a turn out for this one. Please review if you can! Thanks!
Expect the next update around sometime around Wednesday, Thursday, or Friday. Should be around then.
Adios for now,
Zero.