Disclaimer~ I don't own Inuyasha or any related characters.
Dialog~ "Meep meep meep."
Thoughts~ 'Meep meep meep.'
Author's note~ Okay, I thought for a while I wasn't going to get a chance to update when I said I was. I still don't know If I' am or not though. I've been battling a couple of personal issues this week and have not felt like writing, at all, but I didn't want to keep you good people waiting. Thanks so much for continually being patient with me. Really, I appreciate it.
Chapter 8
Kagome desperately rubbed her eyes trying to stay awake and not collapse from pure exhaustion. Not only had the gang woken up early to go search for Sango, but also she hadn't gotten much sleep the night before. She looked like a zombie; her hair messy and uncombed, outfit ruffled and slightly tattered, and bloodshot eyes.
Shippou showed a small face of concern as he listened to Kagome yawn for what seemed like the millionth time today. "Kagome, are you alright? You look awful and don't sound so well."
A strange and eerie laugh resonated from Kagome as she began her explanation. "Let's just say it was a very long night, Shippou."
"Um, okay, Kagome." The kitsune was obviously confused so it wasn't a surprise that a moment later he couldn't help but say, "What?"
This time it was Inuyasha picking up on his question, his ears tweaking. He let out a low growl and did his best to keep his calm. "Shippou, just shut your stupid mouth for once and don't ask any more questions. You're really pissing me off and I don't need Kagome sitting me for throttling you."
'What's with them? Kagome isn't her usual perky self and looks really scary, and Inuyasha is grumpier than usual and has this scary aura about him. They're really scary.'
It appeared Shippou had gotten the message and the three trudged on dully not saying a word to each other, each of them off in there own little world. But of course, silence in this group never lasts.
"Inuyasha, is this what Kagome calls having your 'period?' I mean, you're grumpy, won't say anything, and you've been grumbling to yourself all day."
Kagome stopped dead in her tracks and didn't know whether to roll over laughing or throw up. She decided to sit and watch the carnage unfold; she was too sore and disoriented to do anything else.
Inuyasha, however, knew exactly what he was going to do. "Shippou, you little runt when I get my hands on you, you'll be sorry you ever had a mouth to ask such a stupid question."
"Is that a no?"
"Kill you!" He bared his fangs and clenched a tight fist, ready to exact proper punishment on the over curious youngster. Of course, his plans were dashed at the words, "Sit boy," uttered by Kagome.
His face slammed into the ground and Shippou clung defensively to Kagome. "What did I do?"
"Just don't talk to Inuyasha anymore, Shippou. He had a very strenuous night and needs to relax himself. Okay?"
'I don't understand, but I'll nod and smile and pretend I do.' "Okay, Kagome."
"Good," and for the first time that day Kagome was able to smiling, feeling better than before and more like her old self. "Hey, lunkhead, stop playing in the dirt and lets go. I want to find Sango, it sucks being the only girl again."
"You weren't saying that last night," he muttered, as he stood up and brushed off his clothing.
Her face turned a bright flushed red, either from pure anger or that blushing too much turns your head into a tomato. "What was that, Inuyasha!?"
"I said get your scrawny ass moving, wench! And you too Shippou, you worthless pest. I don't want to keep hanging out there and talking while Sango is out wandering around. If you haven't noticed I need someone who can fight around here."
Kagome gave Inuyasha a glare that could freeze hell over. Not saying anything she walked right past him and kept walking ahead.
'Great, I got her mad at me now. That means she won't. Damnit, that was a smooth one, idiot.' He followed slowly behind her, like a puppy just being scolded. The poor boy was whipped.
The dysfunctional three continued on, unknowing that they were getting closer and closer to finding Sango in the next village.
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"Kenpai! That's so good!" Xen drank down another small saucer of sake. He and Sango had wandered into the village earlier that day, now they were kicking back and drinking a little.
"You better watch it, Xen. You're going to waste all the money we made exterminating that demon earlier." 'That and drunk guys always get horny in the end and do something stupid.'
"Awww, come on, *hiccup*, Sango, enjoy it while it lasts. You deserve it after what we did earlier today. Remember, that nasty demon you and I had to fight?"
Sango's eye began twitching in rage at the subject being brought up. It was pretty clear she didn't want to talk about it, but she responded anyway. "Yes, I do remember, Xen."
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"Sango! Sango, look!" Xen shook Sango vigorously bringing her out of her daze as he waved an exited finger just ahead them towards a small village. "Civilization! We found civilization, Sango! You know what that means, right!?"
"Uh." Sango wasn't following Xen very well and was slightly terrified at his enthusiasm he was showing.
"Sake, Sango! Lots of sake! I'm going to get so wasted, let's go!"
'That didn't sound right. What's that weirdo talking about now?' "What makes you think we have money for sake? I don't have any money, and I'm sure you don't."
"Damnit, you're right. Now how am I going to get any sake?"
"You think about that. I'm going into the village and see if we can stay somewhere and rest for a little while." Leaving the contemplating Xen to his thoughts Sango headed off on her own to the village.
Xen quickly followed behind her the moment he realized she had walked away. "No, wait! I want to go to the village too! I'm sorry, I won't say a word about anything till we get there."
'He can be such a nuisance sometimes, I swear.' "Fine, I don't care. Just stop being such a pain and let's go."
The comment Sango had made didn't mean to be offensive, but Xen seemed to have taken it that way. Not quite bouncing back in his playful manner he stayed silent and detached.
Looking like he had either a lot on his mind or he was very offended Sango decided it was best not to say anything and potentially make things worse. She seemed to be doing that lately.
Constant miscommunication was really hurting the two and neither of them were able to be the bigger person to step up and just say something. That was till, Xen finally spoke up and said, "We're here." Big improvement.
"Oh, alright." 'Damn him, he sounds so down now when he even says something to me. How is it that I'm all of the sudden the bad guy? How does he just guilt trip me like that? It makes me so angry.'
"Sango, if you're done standing there sending off silent fumes we should probably go in. I don't know about you, but I need a rest." Turning his back on her he calmly went on ahead, fully aware of how pissed he was making Sango.
Appearing to give in Sango was amazingly able to handle her anger for a little longer and not tackle Xen and beat him in the head with Hiraikotsu. Maybe it was guilt or she was deafly ill, but she didn't. She just sighed and looked down at Kilala, "Shall we go?"
Her pet mewed lightly in reply and the two trailed behind Xen and entered what appeared to be a deserted village. There was nobody anywhere; if there were people out there they would get the gold medal in hide-and-seek.
Taking notice of this Xen decided to elaborate his brilliant findings. "There's no one here. Shouldn't there be people here, Sango? I think there should be people here."
'Genius.' "Yeah, I noticed, Xen. What do you think could have happened?"
Continuing to use his brilliant mind Xen surveyed the area and took note of the ramshackle homes. "A demon must have attacked and everyone either fled or are hiding in their homes, or what's left of them."
"Another great observation. Why don't we go and check, okay?" She looked over to her right where she expected to see Xen and only got a glimpse of Kilala. 'Now where did that idiot go?' "Xen?"
Unexpectedly Xen came up behind Sango and wrapped his arms around her waist. "I'm right here."
Sango lost her breath in an instant as she felt Xen's warm body pressed up against hers. She struggled to speak but managed to get out a sentence. "X- Xen what are you doing?"
A smile pursed his lips as he lowered his head down to her neck and spoke in a soft reply, "Admiring you."
Within a second of him saying those words Sango's cheeks were engulfed in a sea of red. The only sound she could hear was her heart pounding and Xen's breath lapping over her neck. "What are you talking about? Just a minute ago you were angry with me. Now this. Why?"
Xen abruptly let go of Sango and ran his hand through his hair a moment, taking a breath. "I'm sorry, I lost my head there for a moment. This place, it reminds me so much of my old village. The way it used to be. Deserted."
He paused a moment and took a look back at Sango who was rightfully confused. "Everyone was afraid of me, anytime I came around they all hid or would ignore me. Being here like this opens up old wounds, and I can't help but feel vulnerable and alone. I'm sorry." He hung his head dejectedly as his long hair covered his face, trying to hide his shame.
Xen's confession was not what Sango was expecting and now she too almost felt like crying for him. 'The poor guy, he really is alone in the world. He's just so helpless. More and more there is a growing need inside of me to hold him close and never let him go.' She reached her hand out to touch him but quickly pulled back as his body flinched at the presence of her hand near him.
"Xen?"
He lifted his head back up and his deep sorrowful eyes met hers. It was enough to tear a persons heart out. One could only look so pathetic, which was exactly how Xen felt. "Forgive me, I'm fine now. Just forget I said anything, this situation is just too awkward."
"Are you scared, Xen? Scared that someone glimpsed at the real you and now you're just trying to hide it. Is that what you want?"
It was difficult for Xen to hide the discontent clearly written on his face. Sango definitely had hit a hard spot and now there was no telling how he could react. "Don't lecture me, Sango. I'm not perfect, I've made so many mistakes in life, mistakes I choose to forget. That's my choice, so back off."
'Damn him, he completely avoids everything. He's too untouchable in that way.' She furrowed her eyebrows in frustration but as soon as it appeared it passed. Grinning she approached Xen and intended to make her intentions clear. She was plotting something and things were about to get heated.
Still slightly agitated Xen was on his guard and trying hard to not show his vulnerability. "Whatever you're planning you can just stop now, Sango. We have things to do, let's not waste time playing games."
His plan had a major backfire and Sango was back on the offensive. "Games? If anyone has been playing games it's been you. I just want to finish this." She stood staring straight into his eyes with a fevered look on her face. She looked like she was ready to slap the crap out of the little idiot.
Xen waited for the pain to come and then pass, trying hard not to flinch as he saw her arm rising. However, he wasn't being slapped, rather Sango had wrapped her arm around his neck and gave him a quick but very sensual kiss.
The look on his face afterwards was priceless, the complete shock and obvious wanting was something very satisfying for Sango to see.
His voice quivered as he tried to speak to her, "W-what was that for?"
"I'm surprised at you, Xen. I'd expect more of a thank you from you rather than an explanation. Hmmm?" She couldn't help but grin, admiring her handy work and seeing what she had done to Xen after that kiss.
Xen didn't share in her amusement but was more captivated with Sango and in a swift motion he pulled her back to him and kissed her a little longer and much more passionate than Sango had kissed him. Getting his kiss he became satisfied and let her out of his grasp. His explanation, "I can't let you have all the fun."
At this point Sango wasn't sure whether she should be furious for his little remark or jump on top of him and kiss him feverishly. She was about to pounce on him when she heard something disturbing come from Xen.
"I think I've found the demon who's been causing all the trouble, Sango." He pointed behind her over to a massive slug demon? Yes, the terrifying creature that had scared away all the villagers was nothing more than an overgrown annoyance that most people stepped on unknowingly.
'Damn, just when things were getting good too.' She turned around and almost had a heart attack at what she saw. "That! That is the terrifying monster!? You've got to be kidding me."
He sighed and shrugged in response, repulsed as well. "I guess so, humans are pretty weak, remember."
"No kidding."
"I can tell you're enthused so I'll go and sit down and let you handle this. I know I can leave this in your hands." He didn't wait for a reply from Sango and found a safe spot to sit and watch the action. "Go get'em, Sango!"
'Did I ever agree to this?' She let out a sigh and readied her boomerang from behind her, quick to strike at any second. She thought her opportunity was coming as it slowly lurched towards her but after a few minutes of watching it inch along it became obvious it wasn't going to be a threat. She sighed and with one mighty swing of her weapon the demon was destroyed, but lucky Sango got a nice after spray of demon ooze all over her.
While Sango looked extremely distraught Xen let out a loud long laugh seeing her covered in a green goopy substance. "You should look at yourself, Sango. It's just so funny, I can't believe it did that. Ha ha ha."
"Ha ha ha. Yes, you better laugh it up while you can Xen because I'm going to kill you!" Her temper exploded and she ran over and tackled the idiot to the ground, pinning down his arms so he couldn't move.
Xen was in a rough spot but being the smooth talker he was he was optimistic about his chances of getting out of her death grip. "Sango, what good is it being friends if we can't even joke with each other a little bit? Don't get all upset about this."
"Upset, no no no, I'm not upset, silly."
"You're not?" his voice managed to squeak out.
"No, I'm furious! I'm going to kill you, you little-" As Sango strangled poor Xen to death he flailed his arms in attempt to get her attention.
She finally stopped after a moment after his arms started to hinder her from squeezing his little neck. "Now what is it!?"
"People," was all he managed to choke out before his head slammed back into the ground. She turned around and noticed a small crowd of villagers that had gathered around them.
"Oh my god!" She got up off of Xen quickly and let out an embarrassed laugh as Xen rose back up to his feet.
They all watched as Xen ran his hands smoothly down his neck looking for any damage and Sango stand there nervously fidgeting and cursing silently to herself.
Finally, a villager spoke up and ended the weirdness of the situation. "We can't thank you enough for saving our village. You'll let us treat you to some food and drink, won't you?"
Before Sango had a chance to answer Xen grabbed her wrist and said excitedly, "Sure! We'd love to. Come on Sango, sake!" Xen eagerly followed behind the villager as Sango arguably got dragged along with them.
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Sango looked over at Xen and let out a long sigh, 'So here we are, after all that has happened today I guess I don't blame Xen for drinking, but I felt so close to him after kissing him earlier. What happened to us?' She let out a sigh and turned her attention to Xen who was packing down the sake. "Xen, are you alright? Should you really drink that much?"
*Hiccup* "Probably not, but hey, it was a long day and we need a little celebration.
'Typical.' "Well, no offense, but I don't intend to sit here all day and watch you drink. We do need to find my friends, that should take top priority."
Xen set down his sake and put more of a serious face on, it was quite the peculiar spectacle. One minute he was piss drunk and now he looked like Sgt. Sober. "You don't really mean that, Sango. Actions speak louder than words and earlier today your actions were sending out some good vibes."
A blush quickly resonated over Sango's face at the remembrance of what they had been doing earlier. "Yes, that's true, I guess."
Xen wasn't sure what Sango was trying to say but in his mind she wasn't saying no so that meant he should go for it. "If you really want to find your friends, fine, but you and I should have a little fun before we go back on our search."
There it was, right out in the open and now smeared all over her face. Xen may be drunk but he was a very astute drunk and didn't have any trouble recalling earlier. 'Now what do I do? Should I give in, or what?'
Before she had a change to answer Xen had slinked his way closer to Sango and was nearly sitting on top of her now. "So, do you want to 'continue'?"
A small, "Yes," piped out of her voice.
Xen nodded and seemed to understand she was a bit nervous and could sense her hesitation. Easing her into things he drunkenly traced her lips with his fingers, wanting her to be more at ease. Then went up her jaw line and brushed away a few loose hairs hanging over her face.
Sango's eyes stayed glue to Xen as he traced his fingers back down her face, wanting to feel every inch of her body. For Sango it was more exhilarating than it was soothing, like chocolate, while it's luscious and sweet it's also quite exuberating and you couldn't help but want more.
Seeing that Sango was out of her nervous stage Xen was finally able to proceed with his original intentions. Locking his hands over her waist he laid back and pulled her on top of him, needing more room to do what he was intending.
He started slow at first, merely tracing his tongue around lip and dipping it in out every so often, but Sango was a demanding girl and quickly pushed her tongue up against his demanding more passion and fever to his motions.
Happy to comply with her urges he lunged his tongue in deeper and more forcefully into her mouth. The fiercer his tongue preceded the more he could feel low moans resonating from within her mouth. The sensation of pleasing her was wonderful.
Before any of their greatest fantasies could be fulfilled there was a dull cough coming from the door. It was Inuyasha, standing there proudly like he had found a great treasure. "Well, well, well, we spend all this time looking for you guys and you're just sitting here making out."
Sango immediately recognized the voice and jumped off of Xen as quickly as possible. Not able to say anything in her defense she could only sit there blushing and cursing to herself silently. 'Damnit. Damnit. Damnit.'
Kagome let out a nervous laugh and looked up at Inuyasha, still standing proud and smug. 'What's with him? How can he act like that after what we did? I'll never understand him.'
Shippou, as always, was dazed and confused and had no grasp for the situation. 'What's making out?'
Xen scratching his head, could only ask, "Who are you people?"
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Dialog~ "Meep meep meep."
Thoughts~ 'Meep meep meep.'
Author's note~ Okay, I thought for a while I wasn't going to get a chance to update when I said I was. I still don't know If I' am or not though. I've been battling a couple of personal issues this week and have not felt like writing, at all, but I didn't want to keep you good people waiting. Thanks so much for continually being patient with me. Really, I appreciate it.
Chapter 8
Kagome desperately rubbed her eyes trying to stay awake and not collapse from pure exhaustion. Not only had the gang woken up early to go search for Sango, but also she hadn't gotten much sleep the night before. She looked like a zombie; her hair messy and uncombed, outfit ruffled and slightly tattered, and bloodshot eyes.
Shippou showed a small face of concern as he listened to Kagome yawn for what seemed like the millionth time today. "Kagome, are you alright? You look awful and don't sound so well."
A strange and eerie laugh resonated from Kagome as she began her explanation. "Let's just say it was a very long night, Shippou."
"Um, okay, Kagome." The kitsune was obviously confused so it wasn't a surprise that a moment later he couldn't help but say, "What?"
This time it was Inuyasha picking up on his question, his ears tweaking. He let out a low growl and did his best to keep his calm. "Shippou, just shut your stupid mouth for once and don't ask any more questions. You're really pissing me off and I don't need Kagome sitting me for throttling you."
'What's with them? Kagome isn't her usual perky self and looks really scary, and Inuyasha is grumpier than usual and has this scary aura about him. They're really scary.'
It appeared Shippou had gotten the message and the three trudged on dully not saying a word to each other, each of them off in there own little world. But of course, silence in this group never lasts.
"Inuyasha, is this what Kagome calls having your 'period?' I mean, you're grumpy, won't say anything, and you've been grumbling to yourself all day."
Kagome stopped dead in her tracks and didn't know whether to roll over laughing or throw up. She decided to sit and watch the carnage unfold; she was too sore and disoriented to do anything else.
Inuyasha, however, knew exactly what he was going to do. "Shippou, you little runt when I get my hands on you, you'll be sorry you ever had a mouth to ask such a stupid question."
"Is that a no?"
"Kill you!" He bared his fangs and clenched a tight fist, ready to exact proper punishment on the over curious youngster. Of course, his plans were dashed at the words, "Sit boy," uttered by Kagome.
His face slammed into the ground and Shippou clung defensively to Kagome. "What did I do?"
"Just don't talk to Inuyasha anymore, Shippou. He had a very strenuous night and needs to relax himself. Okay?"
'I don't understand, but I'll nod and smile and pretend I do.' "Okay, Kagome."
"Good," and for the first time that day Kagome was able to smiling, feeling better than before and more like her old self. "Hey, lunkhead, stop playing in the dirt and lets go. I want to find Sango, it sucks being the only girl again."
"You weren't saying that last night," he muttered, as he stood up and brushed off his clothing.
Her face turned a bright flushed red, either from pure anger or that blushing too much turns your head into a tomato. "What was that, Inuyasha!?"
"I said get your scrawny ass moving, wench! And you too Shippou, you worthless pest. I don't want to keep hanging out there and talking while Sango is out wandering around. If you haven't noticed I need someone who can fight around here."
Kagome gave Inuyasha a glare that could freeze hell over. Not saying anything she walked right past him and kept walking ahead.
'Great, I got her mad at me now. That means she won't. Damnit, that was a smooth one, idiot.' He followed slowly behind her, like a puppy just being scolded. The poor boy was whipped.
The dysfunctional three continued on, unknowing that they were getting closer and closer to finding Sango in the next village.
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"Kenpai! That's so good!" Xen drank down another small saucer of sake. He and Sango had wandered into the village earlier that day, now they were kicking back and drinking a little.
"You better watch it, Xen. You're going to waste all the money we made exterminating that demon earlier." 'That and drunk guys always get horny in the end and do something stupid.'
"Awww, come on, *hiccup*, Sango, enjoy it while it lasts. You deserve it after what we did earlier today. Remember, that nasty demon you and I had to fight?"
Sango's eye began twitching in rage at the subject being brought up. It was pretty clear she didn't want to talk about it, but she responded anyway. "Yes, I do remember, Xen."
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"Sango! Sango, look!" Xen shook Sango vigorously bringing her out of her daze as he waved an exited finger just ahead them towards a small village. "Civilization! We found civilization, Sango! You know what that means, right!?"
"Uh." Sango wasn't following Xen very well and was slightly terrified at his enthusiasm he was showing.
"Sake, Sango! Lots of sake! I'm going to get so wasted, let's go!"
'That didn't sound right. What's that weirdo talking about now?' "What makes you think we have money for sake? I don't have any money, and I'm sure you don't."
"Damnit, you're right. Now how am I going to get any sake?"
"You think about that. I'm going into the village and see if we can stay somewhere and rest for a little while." Leaving the contemplating Xen to his thoughts Sango headed off on her own to the village.
Xen quickly followed behind her the moment he realized she had walked away. "No, wait! I want to go to the village too! I'm sorry, I won't say a word about anything till we get there."
'He can be such a nuisance sometimes, I swear.' "Fine, I don't care. Just stop being such a pain and let's go."
The comment Sango had made didn't mean to be offensive, but Xen seemed to have taken it that way. Not quite bouncing back in his playful manner he stayed silent and detached.
Looking like he had either a lot on his mind or he was very offended Sango decided it was best not to say anything and potentially make things worse. She seemed to be doing that lately.
Constant miscommunication was really hurting the two and neither of them were able to be the bigger person to step up and just say something. That was till, Xen finally spoke up and said, "We're here." Big improvement.
"Oh, alright." 'Damn him, he sounds so down now when he even says something to me. How is it that I'm all of the sudden the bad guy? How does he just guilt trip me like that? It makes me so angry.'
"Sango, if you're done standing there sending off silent fumes we should probably go in. I don't know about you, but I need a rest." Turning his back on her he calmly went on ahead, fully aware of how pissed he was making Sango.
Appearing to give in Sango was amazingly able to handle her anger for a little longer and not tackle Xen and beat him in the head with Hiraikotsu. Maybe it was guilt or she was deafly ill, but she didn't. She just sighed and looked down at Kilala, "Shall we go?"
Her pet mewed lightly in reply and the two trailed behind Xen and entered what appeared to be a deserted village. There was nobody anywhere; if there were people out there they would get the gold medal in hide-and-seek.
Taking notice of this Xen decided to elaborate his brilliant findings. "There's no one here. Shouldn't there be people here, Sango? I think there should be people here."
'Genius.' "Yeah, I noticed, Xen. What do you think could have happened?"
Continuing to use his brilliant mind Xen surveyed the area and took note of the ramshackle homes. "A demon must have attacked and everyone either fled or are hiding in their homes, or what's left of them."
"Another great observation. Why don't we go and check, okay?" She looked over to her right where she expected to see Xen and only got a glimpse of Kilala. 'Now where did that idiot go?' "Xen?"
Unexpectedly Xen came up behind Sango and wrapped his arms around her waist. "I'm right here."
Sango lost her breath in an instant as she felt Xen's warm body pressed up against hers. She struggled to speak but managed to get out a sentence. "X- Xen what are you doing?"
A smile pursed his lips as he lowered his head down to her neck and spoke in a soft reply, "Admiring you."
Within a second of him saying those words Sango's cheeks were engulfed in a sea of red. The only sound she could hear was her heart pounding and Xen's breath lapping over her neck. "What are you talking about? Just a minute ago you were angry with me. Now this. Why?"
Xen abruptly let go of Sango and ran his hand through his hair a moment, taking a breath. "I'm sorry, I lost my head there for a moment. This place, it reminds me so much of my old village. The way it used to be. Deserted."
He paused a moment and took a look back at Sango who was rightfully confused. "Everyone was afraid of me, anytime I came around they all hid or would ignore me. Being here like this opens up old wounds, and I can't help but feel vulnerable and alone. I'm sorry." He hung his head dejectedly as his long hair covered his face, trying to hide his shame.
Xen's confession was not what Sango was expecting and now she too almost felt like crying for him. 'The poor guy, he really is alone in the world. He's just so helpless. More and more there is a growing need inside of me to hold him close and never let him go.' She reached her hand out to touch him but quickly pulled back as his body flinched at the presence of her hand near him.
"Xen?"
He lifted his head back up and his deep sorrowful eyes met hers. It was enough to tear a persons heart out. One could only look so pathetic, which was exactly how Xen felt. "Forgive me, I'm fine now. Just forget I said anything, this situation is just too awkward."
"Are you scared, Xen? Scared that someone glimpsed at the real you and now you're just trying to hide it. Is that what you want?"
It was difficult for Xen to hide the discontent clearly written on his face. Sango definitely had hit a hard spot and now there was no telling how he could react. "Don't lecture me, Sango. I'm not perfect, I've made so many mistakes in life, mistakes I choose to forget. That's my choice, so back off."
'Damn him, he completely avoids everything. He's too untouchable in that way.' She furrowed her eyebrows in frustration but as soon as it appeared it passed. Grinning she approached Xen and intended to make her intentions clear. She was plotting something and things were about to get heated.
Still slightly agitated Xen was on his guard and trying hard to not show his vulnerability. "Whatever you're planning you can just stop now, Sango. We have things to do, let's not waste time playing games."
His plan had a major backfire and Sango was back on the offensive. "Games? If anyone has been playing games it's been you. I just want to finish this." She stood staring straight into his eyes with a fevered look on her face. She looked like she was ready to slap the crap out of the little idiot.
Xen waited for the pain to come and then pass, trying hard not to flinch as he saw her arm rising. However, he wasn't being slapped, rather Sango had wrapped her arm around his neck and gave him a quick but very sensual kiss.
The look on his face afterwards was priceless, the complete shock and obvious wanting was something very satisfying for Sango to see.
His voice quivered as he tried to speak to her, "W-what was that for?"
"I'm surprised at you, Xen. I'd expect more of a thank you from you rather than an explanation. Hmmm?" She couldn't help but grin, admiring her handy work and seeing what she had done to Xen after that kiss.
Xen didn't share in her amusement but was more captivated with Sango and in a swift motion he pulled her back to him and kissed her a little longer and much more passionate than Sango had kissed him. Getting his kiss he became satisfied and let her out of his grasp. His explanation, "I can't let you have all the fun."
At this point Sango wasn't sure whether she should be furious for his little remark or jump on top of him and kiss him feverishly. She was about to pounce on him when she heard something disturbing come from Xen.
"I think I've found the demon who's been causing all the trouble, Sango." He pointed behind her over to a massive slug demon? Yes, the terrifying creature that had scared away all the villagers was nothing more than an overgrown annoyance that most people stepped on unknowingly.
'Damn, just when things were getting good too.' She turned around and almost had a heart attack at what she saw. "That! That is the terrifying monster!? You've got to be kidding me."
He sighed and shrugged in response, repulsed as well. "I guess so, humans are pretty weak, remember."
"No kidding."
"I can tell you're enthused so I'll go and sit down and let you handle this. I know I can leave this in your hands." He didn't wait for a reply from Sango and found a safe spot to sit and watch the action. "Go get'em, Sango!"
'Did I ever agree to this?' She let out a sigh and readied her boomerang from behind her, quick to strike at any second. She thought her opportunity was coming as it slowly lurched towards her but after a few minutes of watching it inch along it became obvious it wasn't going to be a threat. She sighed and with one mighty swing of her weapon the demon was destroyed, but lucky Sango got a nice after spray of demon ooze all over her.
While Sango looked extremely distraught Xen let out a loud long laugh seeing her covered in a green goopy substance. "You should look at yourself, Sango. It's just so funny, I can't believe it did that. Ha ha ha."
"Ha ha ha. Yes, you better laugh it up while you can Xen because I'm going to kill you!" Her temper exploded and she ran over and tackled the idiot to the ground, pinning down his arms so he couldn't move.
Xen was in a rough spot but being the smooth talker he was he was optimistic about his chances of getting out of her death grip. "Sango, what good is it being friends if we can't even joke with each other a little bit? Don't get all upset about this."
"Upset, no no no, I'm not upset, silly."
"You're not?" his voice managed to squeak out.
"No, I'm furious! I'm going to kill you, you little-" As Sango strangled poor Xen to death he flailed his arms in attempt to get her attention.
She finally stopped after a moment after his arms started to hinder her from squeezing his little neck. "Now what is it!?"
"People," was all he managed to choke out before his head slammed back into the ground. She turned around and noticed a small crowd of villagers that had gathered around them.
"Oh my god!" She got up off of Xen quickly and let out an embarrassed laugh as Xen rose back up to his feet.
They all watched as Xen ran his hands smoothly down his neck looking for any damage and Sango stand there nervously fidgeting and cursing silently to herself.
Finally, a villager spoke up and ended the weirdness of the situation. "We can't thank you enough for saving our village. You'll let us treat you to some food and drink, won't you?"
Before Sango had a chance to answer Xen grabbed her wrist and said excitedly, "Sure! We'd love to. Come on Sango, sake!" Xen eagerly followed behind the villager as Sango arguably got dragged along with them.
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Sango looked over at Xen and let out a long sigh, 'So here we are, after all that has happened today I guess I don't blame Xen for drinking, but I felt so close to him after kissing him earlier. What happened to us?' She let out a sigh and turned her attention to Xen who was packing down the sake. "Xen, are you alright? Should you really drink that much?"
*Hiccup* "Probably not, but hey, it was a long day and we need a little celebration.
'Typical.' "Well, no offense, but I don't intend to sit here all day and watch you drink. We do need to find my friends, that should take top priority."
Xen set down his sake and put more of a serious face on, it was quite the peculiar spectacle. One minute he was piss drunk and now he looked like Sgt. Sober. "You don't really mean that, Sango. Actions speak louder than words and earlier today your actions were sending out some good vibes."
A blush quickly resonated over Sango's face at the remembrance of what they had been doing earlier. "Yes, that's true, I guess."
Xen wasn't sure what Sango was trying to say but in his mind she wasn't saying no so that meant he should go for it. "If you really want to find your friends, fine, but you and I should have a little fun before we go back on our search."
There it was, right out in the open and now smeared all over her face. Xen may be drunk but he was a very astute drunk and didn't have any trouble recalling earlier. 'Now what do I do? Should I give in, or what?'
Before she had a change to answer Xen had slinked his way closer to Sango and was nearly sitting on top of her now. "So, do you want to 'continue'?"
A small, "Yes," piped out of her voice.
Xen nodded and seemed to understand she was a bit nervous and could sense her hesitation. Easing her into things he drunkenly traced her lips with his fingers, wanting her to be more at ease. Then went up her jaw line and brushed away a few loose hairs hanging over her face.
Sango's eyes stayed glue to Xen as he traced his fingers back down her face, wanting to feel every inch of her body. For Sango it was more exhilarating than it was soothing, like chocolate, while it's luscious and sweet it's also quite exuberating and you couldn't help but want more.
Seeing that Sango was out of her nervous stage Xen was finally able to proceed with his original intentions. Locking his hands over her waist he laid back and pulled her on top of him, needing more room to do what he was intending.
He started slow at first, merely tracing his tongue around lip and dipping it in out every so often, but Sango was a demanding girl and quickly pushed her tongue up against his demanding more passion and fever to his motions.
Happy to comply with her urges he lunged his tongue in deeper and more forcefully into her mouth. The fiercer his tongue preceded the more he could feel low moans resonating from within her mouth. The sensation of pleasing her was wonderful.
Before any of their greatest fantasies could be fulfilled there was a dull cough coming from the door. It was Inuyasha, standing there proudly like he had found a great treasure. "Well, well, well, we spend all this time looking for you guys and you're just sitting here making out."
Sango immediately recognized the voice and jumped off of Xen as quickly as possible. Not able to say anything in her defense she could only sit there blushing and cursing to herself silently. 'Damnit. Damnit. Damnit.'
Kagome let out a nervous laugh and looked up at Inuyasha, still standing proud and smug. 'What's with him? How can he act like that after what we did? I'll never understand him.'
Shippou, as always, was dazed and confused and had no grasp for the situation. 'What's making out?'
Xen scratching his head, could only ask, "Who are you people?"
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What did you guys think? Sorry that this is so horribly late and has so many errors. I just really want to get it up, I apologize again for the waiting and errors. Thanks so much for your patience and support.
Inu-shounen~ Well, you got your wish, enjoy.
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SM Together~ In all honesty I'm not completely sure how long it will be, I'm guessing around 14-17 chapters. I don't usually plan my fics out, sorry. But thanks a lot for the review.
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Expect the next update around next Friday or Saturday. Sorry again for the long update, just lots of hells I had to go through these past two weeks. Thanks for your patience.
Adios for now,
Zero.