A/N: Sorry for the misleading Disclaimer where I spelt the author of Inu-Yasha incorrectly. And thanx to ShiraHime for giving me the correct spelling.

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Taking Care

Chapter 2 Lost in Thought

Miroku lay on the couch thoughts swarming through his head. She kissed me! Sure it was on the cheek but still…Sango kissed me! But why? Was it just a thank you? Probably, but what if… Ack! Stop thinking what-if this what-if that. I know I love Sango but she doesn't love me. Miroku sighed and tried to clear his head of thoughts, eventually he fell asleep out of pure exhaustion Little did he know in the spare room someone else was lost in thought.

I kissed him, on the cheek but it was a kiss nonetheless. But why did I kiss him? Because you love him. Does he love me? Sango thoughts were making her dizzy. Miroku doesn't love me I'm almost sure of that, however there's always a slim chance. Don't get your hopes up! Sango cautioned herself mentally. Besides why would Miroku love a female demon-exterminator, when he could go out and pick any girl on the street he wanted?

Un fortunately Sango's sleep was punctured by nightmares of Kohaku's death.

Sango's nightmare

Sango was panting, her Hiraikotsu was lying 50 feet away from her. Her sword was drawn and she was engaged in a battle with Kohaku, her brother was fighting at full force and Sango had to try hard not to kill him but also not obtain a blow from him. Well they were fighting Sango asked him questions trying to force him to remember. I'm sorry! Kept flashing through her mind. It was her fault he was here fighting her now. From somewhere in the distance she heard the familiar sound of Tetsusaiga clashing with Kagura wind attacks, everyone was involved in there own battle.

Sango was with Kohaku, Inu-Yasha fighting Kagura; Kagome was shooting purity arrows at the demons surrounding her & Shippo. Kirara had left Sango's side to help Kagome. There was only one person missing. Sango didn't realize that in about 3 minutes Naraku would be gone so she focused on Kohaku.

Having been lost in the other battles Sango wasn't paying enough attention to her own. Kohaku's weapon slashed her across the face. Sango then noticed emotion returning to her brother's eyes. "Sango" he whispered, " I'm doing it again. I'm killing everybody. I want to stop." Then Kohaku's eyes became solid brown again and he continued the fight. He pinned Sango to the ground and drew out his own sword (a/n: does Kohaku have a sword?) pointing it at Sango's throat. He was about to kill her when a voice echoed throughout the grounds.

"KAZANNA!" the voice shouted.

Kohaku was startled by the noise so Sango kicked him out of the way changing the position so that her sword was at Kohaku's throat. "I won't kill you Kohaku, please try to remember." Sango pleaded.

Meanwhile Miroku had unleashed his wind tunnel and Naraku was being drawn in. A scream escaped Naraku as he finally disappeared into the black nothingness; Miroku clutched his right arm in pain as the curse was lifted. He leaned against a tree and took short quick gasps of air.

Everything stopped. Or so it seemed, Kohaku's eyes filled with emotion putting his head in his hands and say "NO! NO!" repeatedly. Sango sheathed her sword he was remembering. Inu-Yasha stood on the spot gazing at the place where Kagura had once stood, there was now only a fan left. Kagome looked around as all of the demons disappeared. Shippo suddenly said "Is it over?"

Everyone nodded and Kohaku slid his sword to point at himself. As the blade slid though his chest Sango screamed "NO!" but it was to late.

End of Nightmare

Sango woke up drenched in a cold sweat. Not that dream again! She thought. Now I'll never get back to sleep.

Kirara came walked over to Sango and nuzzled her master's hand. Tears slid down Sango's face, she knew what it felt like to have memories you wished you didn't. That was what had caused Kohaku to kill himself. Sango continued to cry, she eventually cried herself to sleep with Kirara curled up by her side.

The Next Morning

Kagome woke up to a tugging on her sleeve. It was Shippo. Kagome was expecting Kytami so when Shippo's tail brushed against her face Kagome jumped 3 feet in the air. "Gomen " Shippo apologized. " Inu-Yasha says get up or he's going to drag you out of bed."

Kagome groaned and got up. "Is everyone else up?" she asked

"Everyone except Sango-chan, Miroku told Inu-Yasha to leave her alone. He said he heard her crying last night before he fell asleep. I hope she's okay." Shippo replied.

"She will be," said Kagome shooing Shippo out of her room as she pulled on a light blue kimono with red flowers printed across the hem at the ankle and at the cuffs of the bell sleeves. Kagome entered the kitchen where everyone, except Sango, was eating breakfast. "Mommy!" Kytami shrieked running to hug her mother. Kagome told Shippo to take Kytami outside.

"Is Sango ok?" Kagome asked Miroku

"Hopefully, she still hasn't woken up," He replied, "I would wake her up but…" he trailed off pointing at the bump on his head from yesterday.

"Keh!" was Inu-Yasha response, though his eyes did show that he was concerned.

"I'll wake her up, I want to say goodbye to everyone before I go home." Kagome announced heading off to the spare room.

Kagome shook Sango awake, Sango's was surprised that she had not been up right after Inu-Yasha. "Sango are you ok?" Kagome asked.

"H-hai, I'm fine, I had a nightmare last night and it took me awhile to get to sleep." Sango replied. Kagome nodded and left as Sango changed. She pulled out a spare kimono her regular one was dirty from traveling. She pulled out a bright red one similar to Inu-Yasha's. It stopped just past her ankles. Sango pulled her hair into a high ponytail with bright red elastic. She quickly left the room not wanting to miss Kagome's departure. Everyone else was outside. Sango left through the front door.

Kytami, Shippo and Kirara were chasing each other around a tree. Inu-Yasha was sitting in a tree a little ways away waiting for Kagome. Miroku was found leaning against a tree, eyes half-closed, cross-legged. His Shajuko (Miroku's staff, sp?) was lying across his lap.

Kagome was gathering the last of her stuff and headed towards the group. Miroku immediately stood up and headed over to Sango. Sango smiled at him, her brown eyes sparkling with happiness. It was strange since just last night Sango had been terrified. Kagome made her way to Miroku first she hugged him and said "Goodbye Miroku" then on she went to Sango, a pat on the head for Kirara, then on to Shippo, then finally to Kytami.

"Kytami, Mommy's going to visit Nana and Great-Gramps and Uncle Souta, I'll be back at 2:00 on Saturday afternoon ok?" Kagome explained.

"Hai!" Kytami answered. Everyone waved as Inu-Yasha carried Kagome piggyback style to the bone-eaters well, just as he had done so many times before. When they at last arrived at the well, Inu-Yasha kissed Kagome goodbye and they planned to meet at the same place at 2:00pm on Saturday. Inu-Yasha returned to the rest.

End

Demon-Slayer13: Back already Miroku?

Miroku: nods stares into space

D-S13: Hello? Anyone in there? Waves hand in front of Miroku face

Vocabulary

-chan – used between close friends, can be used by bf/gf.

-sama – used as a respectful term (not to sure about that one got any direct definitions?)

Arigatou – Thank you, thanks

Hiraikotsu – giant boomerang

Hentai – pervert(ed)

Neko – cat

Youkai – demon

Kazanna (sp?) – Wind tunnel or Air Rip

Gomen – Sorry

Hai – yes

Shajuko – Miroku's staff… spelling?

A/N: Well that was a long chapter! Please review! What do you think of my story?