Chapter 5

( --- Okay, I have my first lemon out of the way; now, it should be easier to write them from here on out. The only PROBLEM is that I can't really decide where to take this story next. I mean, has it already hit it's peak? I don't really see a whole lot more that I can DO, with this one. But I'm a creative guy, I'm sure I'll come up with something. ;-) Thanks to Atropa13, you've really helped me out. :-) Here's chapter five! --- )

(Authors note - No lemon in this chappie, but there is some fluff... ;-) There will be more lemons in the future, don't worry.)

The sun shone brightly through the window of Sango's hut, straight into Inuyasha's eyes. He squinted as he rubbed the sleep from his eyes with his free arm. The other arm was currently in Sango's possession, as she had cuddled up against Inuyasha while laying on it. Not wanting to disturb the goddess lying next to him, Inuyasha closed his eyes yet again. It was morning, but he would wait until Sango was good and ready to wake up. Besides, he enjoyed holding her this closely; he would take full advantage of the opportunity. He inhaled her scent; watched her chest rise and fall with each breath; listened to the little sounds she made in her sleep. Inuyasha loved everything about her, HIS Sango. He just couldn't believe he didn't realize his feelings sooner.

The afternoon rolled around, and the village was alive with the sounds of children playing, people working, and even the chatter of the townsfolk. Sango? She was just opening her eyes. She sleepily looked over at Inuyasha, his eyes wide open and an unusual grin on his face. "Good afternoon, beautiful." He whispered, kissing her on the cheek. Blushing heavily, Sango rested her head on his shoulder and put her arms around him as they sat up. "It's afternoon already? How could you let me sleep so long?" Sango questioned, punching Inuyasha's arm playfully. "Like I was going to wake you up! I loved having you in my arms, and I didn't want it to end early." He replied with a wink. "Don't you worry. I'll be in your arms for the rest of our lives, Inuyasha. You'd better believe it." Sango murmured, squeezing his hand tightly.

After bathing together in a nearby river, Inuyasha and Sango needed to decide what to do next. It was a strange feeling for both of them, having no journeys to embark on, no jewel to piece together, no enemies to destroy. How would they spend their days and nights? Inuyasha had some ideas. ;-) For now, they would have a peaceful picnic. Sango had prepared some food for them, and they would eat under the tree where Inuyasha was once sealed. Who'd of known that Sango could cook? Inuyasha was stunned, while eating the food she had prepared. It was some of the best food he'd ever tasted (he wouldn't admit it to Sango, but NOTHING could compare to Kagome's Ramen). Peace, quiet, and time with his lover; something a battle-hungry Hanyou had never thought he would enjoy.

(--Meanwhile, at Kikyo's final resting place--)

Shrouded in a black cloak and emitting a dark, menacing aura, a mysterious figure stood over Kikyo's grave. It cackled, a female's voice emitting from the being. "Finally, I'll be recognized as the greatest priestess in the world." She whispered, gathering some of Kikyo's remains. The ominous being floated into the air, and headed off towards wherever she came from...With Kikyo's ashes in hand.

The flames of a small fire danced on the cave walls, projecting strange shadows among the lifeless rock. This was where the dark priestess resided, where she would commit her treacherous deed. Kikyo had already been revived once before, by the witch Urasuae. But SHE didn't do the job properly, didn't give Kikyo her soul. Being an incarnation of Naraku, this dark priestess would do things differently. With her specialized powers, she had collected Kikyo's soul before it had passed to the afterlife, and she would reinsert it into the reincarnated Miko's body. Why? Bringing back Kikyo would also bring back the sacred Shikon Jewel that she had taken with her in death. The jewel would make the only living incarnation of Naraku more powerful than even her creator. And having Kikyo back, soul and all, the dark priestess figured that it might be possible to control the Miko and send her against the one enemy she wanted dead - Inuyasha.

After hours of work constructing a body for the Miko, the dark priestess finally put her plan into action. As an ominous flash of lightning blazed across the sky, she gave life to the clay body before her. Kikyo, body and soul intact, opened her eyes slowly. "Wh-where am I?" She mumbled, trying to figure out her surroundings. "I've brought you back to life, Kikyo. I, the great priestess Ketsune, will be the strongest in the world. Thanks to THIS." She said emphatically, swiping at Kikyo's side. Kikyo winced in pain as a gash opened and the sacred jewel flew out. Ketsune immediately swooped down and grabbed the Jewel, before Kikyo even had a chance to react. "You foolish woman. Your aura is similar to that of Naraku..You are an incarnation of his, are you not??" Kikyo spat, holding her side. "Good observation, Kikyo. Yes, I am the final living incarnation of Naraku. But he's gone now, and I'm left as the most powerful in the world. I'm the only priestess left on this earth who is part demon/part priestess. With the shikon jewel in my possession, I'm unstoppable. You, Kikyo, will do as I say, or you will be banished to a fate WORSE than death." The dark priestess said with a laugh, her evil cackle echoing throughout the cave.

(--Back to Inuyasha and Sango--)

Pellets of rain pounded against the roof of Sango's hut, as she sat next to her man. "Inuyasha, what's wrong?" She asked, nibbling on his neck. He had been sitting there quiet for almost an hour, barely uttering a word to his girl. "I just have this strange feeling, that's all." He whispered, looking off into the rain, lost in thought. "Well? I can give you a feeling, but it will be 'pleasurable' more than 'strange'." Sango said mischieviously. Inuyasha snapped out of his thoughts, and looked down at the angel nibbling on his neck. "Reeeeally?" He asked with a grin. "Yes, of course." Sango replied with a smile, as she began to remove his robe.

Sango ravished Inuyasha's body with kisses, taking the role of 'agressor' and surprising the hanyou; not that he didn't ENJOY it, though... ;-) They both fully de-robed, and both Inuyasha and Sango were completely exposed. Still amazed by the sight of her gorgeous body, Inuyasha couldn't help but stare at her. Sango blushed like crazy, but didn't make any effort to cover herself. She grabbed Inuyasha's face and engaged him in a passionate kiss, and they both proceeded with their love-making. They went at it for HOURS, and Sango once again fell asleep in her man's arms, both of them completely satisfied. Inuyasha, possessing more stamina due to his half-demon body, was still awake as Sango passed out. He loved watching her as she slept, watching the picture of perfection dreaming in HIS arms. "I won't leave your side, Sango. I promise, I'm yours now and forever. You're everything to me, and I love you with all my heart." Inuyasha whispered to the sleeping goddess on his shoulder. "I know." She murmured back, a huge grin on her face. A little embarassed that she HEARD his promise, Inuyasha blushed like crazy. Sango just cuddled closer, feeling as if she'd found heaven.

(--- That's all for this chapter...Kikyo is back? An incarnation of Naraku still walks the earth, and now has the Shikon Jewel in her possession? Ooh, trouble seems to be brewing in the air, and Inuyasha and Sango won't be living "peacefully" for much longer...You gotta keep reading to find out what happens next....Please review! :-) ---)