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Chapter 4: Delicious encounters

Miroku followed Kagome happily, practically trotting in his new found joy of having Sango's lithe body. He was dying to get at the hot springs. He loved the strong sulphuric scent, the steam wafting to circle deliciously around his bare body and the wonderful feeling of the hot water; stretching out all the kinks and sore muscles after a hard day of travelling and fighting in only a matter of time.

Inuyasha sniffed the air without relish. He didn't hate the hot springs, he just didn't exactly like being undressed in front of all those prejudice eyes and he hated having to not shake the access water off without getting a few sniggers from Shippo and comments about dogs from Miroku. He loved water; it was just something that was so much fun to play with.

Suddenly he thought back to what Kagome had tried to tell him. 'Damn it! Why couldn't she finish the sentence?' he thought sulkily. He felt extremely bouncy maybe he'd have a water fight with Miroku and hold Shippo underwater a little while. His eyes narrowed with delight and he gave a very toothy grin.

Sango noticed and inwardly gulped, that was not a good sign. Shippo couldn't care less what anyone though; he bounded along stopping to sniff here and there at passing flowers and to collect acorns for his kitsune magic. Kirara rested on Sango's shoulder mewling what sounded like a comment occasionally. It was surprising that Kirara had known about the change; but luckily no one else noticed a thing.

Kagome sullenly pulled Miroku with her towards the woman's hot springs and his heart leapt with rushing excitement. Sango prayed no one else would be in there and hoped something would distract her houshi from poor Kagome. She—meanwhile—had problems of her own.

Kirara left her shoulder and sat patiently in front of Sango as the poor demon slayer whispered a hurried, "Don't let him get close to Kagome and try to shield her body from him!" Kirara mewed cutely and took off to the rescue of Kagome.

Kagome was just beginning to strip off her clothing when Kirara (full demon form) arrived and blocked her from Miroku's lecherous view. Miroku frowned, the task of seeing a naked Kagome would be harder than he had hoped. He seemed put out fro a moment before he remembered exactly who's body he was in.

That lecherously innocent smile plastered on his face he quickly stripped off Sango's clothes and gazed with joy at his new body. Things would certainly be interesting...

Meanwhile...

Sango got over her embarrassment for a moment, reminding herself that a person had to be clean and relaxed if they wanted to function properly. But then she was naked and blushing so fiery the steam of the springs were evaporating before touching her face. She slipped into the water gratefully while always keeping her head up.

Fortunately for Sango there were no other males in the springs, just Inuyasha and Shippo. She closed her eyes tightly and scrubbed her arms and stomach but avoided going lower than that. Inuyasha jumped in shortly followed by a quiet almost timid Shippo. He was obviously plotting something...

Inuyasha felt full of energy and definitely felt playful; he shoved Shippo deeply into the water and held him there a few moments before letting him go and asking, "Why aren't you with the girls, brat?" Shippo gasped for air and angrily turned to face Inuyasha. "Because Sango asked me not to bathe with them just this once; she said she needed to have a girl talk with Kagome," he retorted angrily.

Sango's mortification turned into a mightily fuelled anger as she heard this. 'Bastard houshi! Thinks he can slip that past me! We'll just see about that...'  Unfortunately the grunt she made caught Inuyasha's attention and held it. He jumped on Sango tackling her into the water and she felt Shippo join in when something furry hit her head.

Dying of utter chagrin she kept her eyes shut while trying to punch Inuyasha off of her. "Damn you!" she cried out twice and finally broke free. She tackled him and pounded relentlessly on his back remembering only after they were both still naked.

She jerked her attention up as Inuyasha growled and tried to kick out at her. She nimbly skipped away—still with Shippo attached firmly to her head—and headed for her bathrobe eagerly. She made it but tripped and fell face first into the rocky ground. She looked up to see a concerned—and very naked—Inuyasha hovering above her. "Oi, stupid bouzu, I think you broke your nose. I can smell the blood from here." Sango groaned and hurriedly wrapped the bathrobe around her pulling Shippo off her with great haste. "Don't worry I'll get it fixed," she answered gruffly.

Inuyasha shrugged and with a Shippo band-aid attached now to his head, went to soak a little longer.

Back to Miroku and Kagome...

Miroku slipped into the water and fought off the urge to grope his own body. Kagome was oblivious to this all and then he spotted her ass. He crept closer to her saying, "Oh Kagome-chan, you seem to have something on you...hold still a second will you?"

Kagome obediently stopped moving and twisted this way and that in search of the invisible 'something' on her body. Kirara blocked Miroku and emitted a piercing growl—Miroku got the point and finished, "Oh never mind, it's gone now..." Kagome just shrugged and went back to bathing and soaking her body. Miroku cursed his luck at the moment. Sango had sent Kirara to baby-sit him, of all the chance in the world...he was with the lovely, long-legged, raven-haired, grey eyed Kagome and she was naked and he had a freakin' body guard!

But then again—what about Sango? She was just as lovely as Kagome if more mature and fuller in certain areas. Could he possibly remain loyal just this once for her? Then he saw Kagome's ass again. Nope, I guess not. He went for it.

He reached out a hand stealthily and then...faltered? Ugh...his stomach really hurt! He'd had cramps before but this was horrendous! He hurriedly bade Kagome a farewell and jumped out of the hot springs and into his clothing.

He rushed to the privy and calmed himself quickly. It was then that Sango heard a scream. She rushed to the outhouse thingy (sorry people I have no idea what the hell it's called) and found Miroku in a state of panic.

"What? What happened?" she asked worriedly. Miroku gazed up at her with a tear-stained face and said sadly, "Sango, you're body is dying..." Sango gasped, "What the hell do you mean?"

Miroku sobbed and answered, "You—this body is—it's bleeding!" Sango started to smile. "Where exactly?" she asked easily. Miroku pointed and Sango began to laugh; hard. Miroku looked up in shock, demanding furiously, "What is so damn funny? Your body is bleeding to death!" He sniffled and added, "And then we might switch back bodies and you really will be dead!"

Sango gasped for enough air to answer him but found none and instead fell to the ground clutching her sides. "Oh—you—you, baka! Didn't you ever—in all your lecherous years—hear about the menstruation process all women go through?" she asked. Miroku gaped and enlightenment and realization glimmered in his now brown eyes.

Sango's violet ones danced with mirth. "Well didn't you?" Miroku stood and snapped harshly, "Of course I have. What do you take me for, a fool?" Sango hid a smile and answered frankly, "Of course, that's exactly what I took you for."

He gave her a sheepish look and explained, "I didn't know what was going on, my stomach hurt, I was getting headaches and then I started to bleed. It was one hell of a nightmare. I think I have a new respect for woman now, not just for their bodies but for their troubles too."

Sango nodded, "Alright, whatever. We should get back to the others before they come searching."

Well...that's the end of chapter 4, but trust me the best is yet to come...er....at least I hope. I need a few more ideas, ne? I hope you enjoyed reading this chapter. Ciao locos! Love, animefreek89!