Hi guys, I'm sorry I took so long to get this out but, school started, friends came home. It was a lot. But its done now and thats all that matters right! Please R&R! For those who reveiwed already THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU! i love hearing your imput! now on with the story.....

When the girls were finally ready, Inuyasha and Miroku had both agreed it was well worth the wait. At this remark Kagome blushed with a 'Thank you!!', and Sango remained completely impassive, though she seemed very self-conscious. Everyone headed out to the festival, though no one talked all that much... other than Inuyasha complaining about how hungry he was.

"I'm hungry! Are we there yet?" asked Inuyasha impatiently.

"Your worse than Shippo, you know that Inuyasha," commented Kagome, now thoroughly annoyed.

"I do not!" shouted Inuyasha, who crossed his arms and walked faster with a "HMFP!" Kagome rolled her eyes and went to catch up with him.

"WOULD YOU STOP STARING AT ME LIKE THAT!!!" exploded Sango, who up until this point had remained extremely quiet. Miroku was taken aback, and didn't have any smooth come backs to Sango's anger. He looked like a fish out of water, moving his mouth, but no sound coming out.

"Well Houshi, where's the smooth talk?" snapped Sango. Miroku still had no reply. Sango, seeing this, just continued walking, not saying another word to him. They continued on their way in complete silence, that is until Miroku finally came up with something to say.

"I'm sorry, its just, you look so beautiful. I didn't want to grope you, because I didn't want you mad at me for the rest of the night, but I couldn't stop myself from at least staring at the beauty that is you," he replied quietly. Sango's features softened for a moment, until she composed herself and whirled around to face him.

"It took you THAT long to come up with something smooth to say? I'm worried Houshi, this isn't like you,"

"What is wrong Sango, you've been so cold to me this evening. What did I do to make you so angry," said Miroku, clearly concerned.

"If I've been so cold, then why don't you go find those other 'friends' of yours that you made today. I'm sure they'd be sweet as sugar," she retorted. Miroku looked stunned, he hadn't realized that those girls had bothered her so much. She had been fine when they pulled their wake-up stunt, but now she was back to being mad. It just didn't make any sense to the puzzled monk.

"I'm sorry Sango, I didn't mean to upset you. I just joined a couple girls for breakfast, they invited me over and I thought it would be rude to say no" he explained.

"Sure.." Sango scoffed.

"I swear, Monk's honor" Sango, looked at him wearily. She went back to being quiet and passive until they got to the town square.

"Aww, it looks like there are no seats, for in a row," said Kagome clearly disappointed.

"Keh, come on Kagome, there's two seats over there" said Inuyasha dragging her over to a spot under a tree.

"Well Sango, where would you like to sit?" questioned Miroku as cheerfully as he could muster.

"I don't care" she replied shortly.

"Um... ok, how about over there, its nice and close to the stage" he suggested. Sango shrugged and followed him.

For the majority of the dinner, Sango gave Miroku the silent treatment, and remained completely cold towards him. The atmosphere at their table was tense and strained, unlike the up-beat cheerful atmosphere that surrounded them. Finally Miroku sighed out of sheer exasperation, and set down his fork with a clatter.

"My dearest Sango, I cannot stand the silence any longer. Please, I beg of you, talk to me again. I miss the sound of your melodic voice, and the beauty of your smile. I hate seeing you so unhappy," he begged quietly.

"WHY should I bother Houshi! Should I waste my breath on you? It doesn't matter what I do or say anyways! You're always going to run after another prettier girl. I mean, I told you that I LOVED you. If that couldn't make you stay with me, than nothing will" she exclaimed, tears brimming in her chocolate brown eyes. Miroku winced at the bitterness in her voice.

"My love, I told you I meant no harm this morning, I asked for your forgiveness. I have apologized many times, there is nothing more I can do or say to get you to forgive me" he said solemnly.

"Its not just today I'm angry about! It's tomorrow, and every day after that! I want you to be with me, just me, but you can't seem to stay. I don't want you to change who you are, and your wandering eyes, and hands, are a part of you. I just wish your eyes would wander to me instead. I've hoped- no prayed- that you would at least stop groping other women!" She cried out in frustration.

"To me there is no more beautiful women than you, you-" Miroku began.

"Don't waste your pretty words on me! I told you how I felt, there is nothing more for me to say. Now I want to go calm down ALONE, I'll come back when I'm ready. Do not follow me, or you won't be able to walk again! Got it?" Sango threatened rushing from the table towards the woods.

Miroku sat at the table completely stunned, his mouth hanging open. He never knew that women could be so confusing! 'You think they're mad at you for one thing, only to find out they're angry about something bigger, and getting your head bitten off when they tell you! Yeeash, what is a monk to do?' he thought once he had snapped back to reality. He had decided it wide to follow Sango's advice and not follow her, at least not yet. 'Now that that's settled, I think I should get my mind off all this and enjoy the

entertainment' he thought settling down to watch the girls on stage.

Sango ran as long as she could and far away from the village as she could. This turned out not to be too far because he sobs were impairing her breathing and he tears blurred her vision quite a bit. Finally, gasping for breath she collapsed on the forest floor. Now that she was away from everyone she let her tears flow freely, running down her cheeks in shimmering streams.

'I just don't know what to do! I know I love Miroku, but I can't change who he is. If he truly does love me than hopefully he will understand how I feel and at least try not to grope other women. Maybe I was too harsh on him. I shouldn't expect a miracle from him. Heh, that's what it would be if he stopped groping women all-together. Maybe I should go back to the festival and apologize for being so mean, and talk with him about everything rationally...after the festival. First I think I'll splash some water on my face to get rid of the redness from crying. No one needs to know I was sobbing uncontrollably, especially over Houshi-sama'

Miroku frowned despite the entertainment. He was just too pre-occupied with his thoughts about Sango to enjoy himself. 'I wonder where she is, I was hoping she'd be back by now..' he pondered. After a while of thinking, Miroku started to worry, and set off into the forest to find his Sango.

Sango splashed the cool water from the stream on her face. Sango sighed, and looked at her reflection in the water. She examined her scarred face, her own eyes, her dark thick hair and how it hung in her eyes, and how she never seemed to look as happy as she felt. Sango began to day-dream, thinking about her picture perfect moment she wanted to someday have with Miroku. Just sitting in the forest like she was now, gazing at a beautiful golden sunset. Miroku would whisper his beautiful words in her ear, holding her close, and- for the big finale- kissing her gently. All the while, he wouldn't grope her once. Sango sighed, she knew that thought would forever remain a fantasy. She then snapped out of her reverie, 'Yuck, I'm getting as hopelessly romantic as Kagome!' she thought in disgust. Suddenly, a noise behind Sango made her jump. Sango whirled around just in time to come face-to-face with a huge spider demon. She felt her stomach simultaneously clench in cold fear, and drop ten feet. Sheer terror swept over the slayer. Sango wanted to run, every molecule in her wanted to get the heck out of there, but her feet stayed planted to the mossy earth. Sango did manage one act, screaming bloody murder.

Miroku wandered aimlessly through the forest, searching for a sign of Sango. Miroku opened his mouth to shout Sango's name, but was cut off by a terrified scream.

"Sango!" he screamed, rushing towards the direction the scream had come from. Miroku ran faster than he had ever run in his life, getting whipped by branches and plants as he dashed across the forest floor. Miroku fell once, but was too worried about the possibility that it was Sango who had screamed, to feel the pain. He silently prayed that he was wrong, and Sango was safe and sound, and someone else had been the owner of that scream. Unfortunately his gut told him he was wrong.

Sango screamed as loud as her lungs would allow, but it was cut short and the spider demon attacked her, spitting and string of thread at her. Sango barely managed to dodge the attack, before being hit again with more binding thread. This time the spider succeeded in keeping its prey in one place. The spider readied itself to attack again, this time with the intent of killing. Just before the spider leaped on to its victim it was intercepted by Miroku's staff. The spider turned quickly, and prepared for another attack.

'Damn this cursed arachnid is faster than I had planned on. I'm turning into Inuyasha, recklessly jumping into situations like this.' thought the heroic monk as he braced himself for another attack. The spider leapt at Miroku, just as he expected, but the spider surprised Miroku by spraying him with venom instead of hitting him. Miroku was too shocked to react quickly, and was covered in highly poisonous venom. Miroku was hit with a thick putrid smell that sickened him. Quickly darkness ebbed at his vision. He tried not to give in to the sweet temptation of sleep, but his struggling was futile. Darkness engulfed Miroku.

"NO!!!" Sango screamed, heartbroken. She did not know how lethal the spider's poison was, but she feared that her Houshi was lost forever. Tears streamed out of her eyes, but she quickly brushed them away.

The spider had seemingly forgotten about the demon exterminator, while wrapping up its prey in a thick silken cocoon. When Sango screamed, it had attracted the attention of the fierce creature once more.

"You KILLED my Miroku! For that you will pay! No stupid bug will destroy the people I love twice! This time I won't be so easy to beat! DIE!" she yelled, her voice over-flowing with a torrent of emotions. Pure hatred seethed from every fiber of Sango's being. Sango rushed the giant spider, whirling her Hiraikotsu dangerously above her head. She judged the spider's plan of movement, and stayed one step ahead of it. She knew that the spider would use it's speed to dodge the Hiraikotsu, so she aimed it just to the left of the spider. If the spider went left, it would get hit, but if it went right, she would be ready with her Kantana and stab it's underbelly before it knew what was happening.

Sango's plan went off nearly without a hitch. The spider had gone to the right. In one swift cat-like movement, Sango rolled under the spider, thrusting her weapon inside the spider. The spider writhed and flung itself onto the ground in agony. Sango, watched the spider carefully. The spider wanted to ensure it wasn't the only one to die tonight, so it tried in one last burst of energy, to impale Sango on one of its enormous pincers. Sango used her fast reflexes, and threw her Hiraikotsu at it. She thanked Kami that she had landed near her weapon after stabbing the beast.

It was finished. The spider was as dead as doornail. Quickly Sango rushed to the cocoon that enveloped Miroku's body.

"Miroku! Miroku! Please say something Miroku!" she screamed as she tore at the silk that kept Sango from Miroku. Finally Sango made her way through the cocoon and could see Miroku's ashen face. A fresh waterfall of tears cascaded down Sango's pink cheeks.

"Miroku! Don't be dead! I'll kill you if you died on me you stupid Houshi!" she yelled, pounding on his chest, choking on her sobs.

"You... can't .. die... Not yet... Not ever!" she wept. Sango rested her head on Miroku's muscular chest, and continued sobbing. Finally Sango's tears stopped, but only because there were no more left for her to cry.

"Why did you have to save me you stupid Houshi! I could have taken care of myself!" she shouted at his pale form. "Who am I kidding? I know if it weren't for him, I would be dead right now... Arigatou, thank you so much Miroku, you baka hentai.

"Your welcome, my beautiful princess..." called a weak voice. Sango jumped, not expecting a response from a corpse.

"MIROKU!!! I THOUGHT YOU WERE DEAD!!! Kami! Don't DO that!" shouted Sango over-joyed. Rejoicing, she embraced the monk, weeping again, this time out of happiness.

"Why are you crying? I thought you would be happy I'm alive" he asked weakly.

"I AM happy! I'm crying because I am happy!" she said in-between sniffles.

"I'm so glad you are OK" Miroku said, smiling up at Sango.

"We should get you to the village, you need medical care!" exclaimed Sango, surveying Miroku's many wounds.

"I don't think I can move. And you can't carry me. Not that you aren't strong, but you are injured too, and you should stop the bleeding of your wounds and rest before you do anything" said Miroku in a worried tone.

Sango cleaned and dressed Miroku's wounds, as well as her own, as well as she could. She gathered twigs and branches for a fire, and managed somehow, to catch two fish.

"You are amazing, did you know that?" said Miroku in awe.

"It isn't much, really. Kagome could have done better one your wounds, and she cooks better than I do," she replied modestly, blushing slightly.

"It is much, especially after all you've gone through. Now you should rest. I can finish with cooking dinner, I am feeling better, the poison is wearing off, really" Miroku suggested.

"No, you are hurt, you stay put mister!" demanded Sango. Gently Miroku pulled Sango onto his lap.

"You need rest, and I need rest, so lets 'rest' together" Miroku whispered, sending shivers up and down Sango's spine.

"You're a hentai under any circumstances aren't you Houshi?" chastised Sango. Miroku did his best innocent act.

"What are you talking about Lady Sango. I simply meant we should both sit here and enjoy the fire. Any hentai thoughts you got out of that were of your own creation" he teased. Sango blushed a deep pink. Feeling the burning in her cheeks, she turned away. Miroku pulled her closer, tilting her head towards his. Sango searched his deep captivating eyes for an explanation, but she already knew what he was doing. Miroku stared straight back into Sango's chocolate brown orbs. Slowly he inched closer to her. Sango was surprised at how relaxed she was, she thought she would be freaking out, at least mentally. She was completely calm and serene. Miroku kissed her gently, slowly pulling away, he searched her face for a reaction. Sango smiled at him.

"I want you to know something, Sango" he stated seriously.

"What is it, Miroku?" she asked curiously.

"There is no other woman for me. I love you more than words can do justice. My eyes and hands wander, yes I know that. But my heart will never stray. I want you to know that I love you, and I want you to be mine, and only mine. No other girl will take your place as long as I live," Miroku stared into Sango's eyes, and took in all her delicate features. He kneeled down on one knee, and toyed with a flower, making it into a small wreath.

"Sango, never leave my side. Please, do me the honor of marrying me. I want you to fight with me, love me, and be with me, as long as we live, and ever after" Miroku had never felt more scared in his life. A single tear traveled slowly down Sango's perfect cheek.

"Of course I will Miroku!" She exclaimed, embracing him tightly. Miroku slipped the delicate flower-ring onto Sango's slender finger.

"I love you, Miroku. I can't wait to spend the rest of my life with you" she whispered in his ear. Miroku pulled Sango onto his lap once more.

"Wow" Sango gasped, "Look at the stars! They're so beautiful!" she said in awe.

"Not nearly as beautiful as you, my dear" replied Miroku swiftly. Sango glared at him.

"Just because we're engaged doesn't mean I am going to buy your cheap lines" she said coolly. Miroku winced.

"Uh, of course not. I'm sorry, love" he replied.

"We should head back to town, its very late" Sango pointed out.

"Alright, I guess we should make sure Kagome didn't kill Inuyasha, either by 'sitting' him to his own grave over another fight, or just putting him in some hazardous situation" laughed Miroku. Sango laughed too.

"But before we go, could I have the honor of dancing with you?" asked Miroku, bowing, and offering her his hand.

"Why yes, yes you may," Sango giggled.

Silently, the two gracefully glided across the forest floor to the quiet music that floated softly through the trees. Miroku sang softly along with the music in Sango's ear.

"This is better than any dream I have ever had. Thank you for the most amazing night of my life." Sango whispered softly, planting a kiss on Miroku's cheek.

"Thank you for being the most amazing woman in my life" replied Miroku, returning her kiss with one of his own.

Fireflies danced in the moonlight, and stars glimmered over head. In that moment, both of them knew, they had everything they had ever wanted, right there with next to them.

Um I hope that was good enough... Please reveiw! And tell me if i should put another chapter in for Kagome and Inuyasha or just leave it. Either way thanks for reading, now REVEIW :)