Piercing Sorrow

Chapter Two – Lowered Expectations

By: Fairywings817

A/N: Wow! I got more reviews than planned! I love yew guys! Okay—from what I read, I made a good deal of ya'll cry. Sorry about that—and I have bad news. If the introductory chapter made you cry, than this will make you bawl. That chapter wasn't even the really dramatic part, either. –Evil grin- Anyway, thanks for the amazing reviews, and I'm glad I put in enough detail to have ya'll feel like you're there. Now—On to the story!

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She couldn't comprehend all that had happened to her. It felt like a nightmare—something she wasn't about to wake up from any time soon. Something that had plagued her for years, secretly, tricking her into believing that it was reality. But now as she stood in a room of black, her skin freezing as if a small hut had allowed the harsh chill of winter to creep through its cracks, she felt the first wave of fear course through her entire being. Her hair stood on end, as small goose bumps stood up upon her skin.

Where was she? What was going on? What had happened?

All that her mind could recall, was the large force that had sent her flying into a pile of debris, trees and various matter flying towards her. She could hear the disgruntled yells from the others. She could hear the screams and the cries of anguish as they too were overcome by such force. She could hear the silence that followed there after...

And as the cold chill seemed to eat away at her very flesh, she knew she had to escape. Her mind was burdened with various questions that continued to repeat as if they were a broken record themselves.

It was colder, and she felt stiffer... Brown eyes scanned the darkness that she had assumed she'd get adjusted to. The light never came, however was replaced by lowered temperatures. There was no other option but to run blindly through the cold night. Through the freezing temperatures of night oceans... All to get free and find her loved ones that she had convinced herself—were alive.

At least, she hoped so...

Coming to a stand within this cold and dark realm, she tried to look around again, to spot any light at all. But nothing welcomed her. Yet, she knew she couldn't give up. She had to get out of this nightmare. She had to be free.

And off she went, her feet carrying her at a fast pace, not knowing where she was going. She didn't care. Faster and faster her pace became as she grew more desperate for an exit.

But none came.

Breath cutting short, she slowed down her tracks and fell to her knees with an anguished cry. Her fists fell hard on the floor as she let out a small yell, tears forming within her eyes. It was impossible. She couldn't get out. She couldn't escape this madness.

Panicked and worried, she slammed her fists into the floor once more, choking out a sob. But with that quick amount of pressure, she heard a faint crack. And with the crack, it seemed to evolve into more, a thin light showing beneath her. Without further warning, everything seemed to collapse around her, sending her falling into a pit of endless light.

It was only seconds later when she fell deep into ice cold water. Her body seemed to stiffen, and she felt as if she couldn't move one bit. But she had to...

And with the adrenaline running through her veins, and the lack of air within her lungs, she let out one final cry, pushing herself out of the water... and debris that was covering her thin body.

She sucked in a hard breath, eyes opening and spilling out the tears that had been blocked. But that seemed to meet her view was worse than the nightmare she had been in.

Was this the small village of Edo? The village that she had been so accustomed to staying?

It couldn't be. All she saw before her were the numerous fallen trees, and burning cinders. This cold not be her home.

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He stood there, not knowing if he was seeing an illusion or not. Wondering if this was just some cruel trick of the gods above, allowing him to see her soul taken from this earth.

And even if it happened to confirm his thoughts, he wasn't about to just remain there and view them. He had to get to her.

"Sango." He whispered through dry, cracked lips, hands gripping his staff lightly, loosening and tightening as every emotion coursed through his entire being.

"Sango!" Miroku cried out in anguish as he staggered forwards through the debris, not allowing anything to stop him from his goal. He would not let her leave without him. He'd go with her if it meant he could remain with her.

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Sango turned sharply, hearing a voice in the distance. She paused, seeing only the fog, and fallen trees before her. Yet- the voice... it sounded so similar to – his voice.

Hearing the cry, she stumbled throughout the uneven grounds, frantic to confirm her thoughts. Miroku. It had to be him!

"M-Miroku?" She yelled out, jumping over a large rock, and landing on the ground softly, only to trip over a root. She landed on the ground with a painful fall, and she winced hearing commotion in front of her. Looking up painfully, she brightened somewhat, seeing him in front of her.

"Mir-" She was cut off as he dropped to his knees and pulled her form against him. There was no time for blushing, no time for scolding. For once she welcomed it, and the tears formed once more.

"I—I thought I had lost you." He whispered into her hair, which now had seemed to smell of soil.

This brought a whole new wave of tears, and she choked out a small sob. Without any thought, she wrapped her arms around him quickly, burying her face into his chest.

"Don't... Don't leave me again. Please." She cried out, knowing fully she could not last life without him. It took her this long to realize it... She needed him. She needed to feel complete. And he gave her that comfortable feeling, no matter how perverted he usually had been.

"Sango...I could never leave you. Never." He whispered to her, rocking her slightly, trying to comfort her tears. Though, inwardly he knew they'd start up again. He knew when she saw Inuyasha and Kagome, it'd be more emotional than it is now.

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It was hopeless. He wouldn't wake up... It had seemed so long now, and she just had to lie here. Her hand was propped up by her mouth, balled in a tight fist as her tears fall straight down to the soil below her.

"Inuyasha..." She whispered, blinking away a whole new wave of tears... but it didn't work.

His chest continued to rise and drop slowly... And nothing had seemed to change. The blood that stained his shirt had become darker, and it didn't seeming like his wounds were healing.

They couldn't... They exceeded the regular size of his wounds... and too much blood was lost as it was.

"Please... Inuyasha, please wake up. Please say something. Do anything to show you can hear me..." She whispered, eyes glancing briefly to his ears, which no longer looked furry, rather tattered as each strand of fur stuck together – the adhesive being his blood. The drooped lightly, and did not twitch as normal when she spoke. Nothing happened. There was no change at all.

And by this rate, it seemed as if there'd never be a change.

And if there wasn't, there was nothing worth living for. He would be gone, and her heat would be torn painfully in two. A sob came from her mouth, as she pushed her form closer to his, ignoring his blood that stained her shirt. It all seemed as if the story was over. As if time would stop at any passing moment, and she'd wake up.

"Don't...leave me." She whispered, and closed her eyes, taking in a small breath. And only seconds later, her breathing evened out completely.

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All that was among the destruction were two couples...

And one was consumed by the thick passing fog...disappearing into the night.

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A/N: Chapter two is done!! Haha, more Sango/Miroku instead of Inu/Kag this time. REVIEW!