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---In this chapter, Kagome and Sango are going to be a little off today if you know what I mean. But don't worry, they won't always be like this, myabe only half of the time. It's mainly just a little humor to get the story going.---
Disclaimer: I don't own Inuyasha
Chapter Two: Some Things Never Change
The next morning was certainly a beautiful one. The sun was shinning, there were only a few clouds in the sapphire sky, and the wind seemed to blow just right. Today would be a great day.
"Ow! Sango, please stop hitting me." Miroku said in panic as Sango kept hitting him with her Hiraikotsu as she was chasing him...or at least trying to.
Oh yeah, today would be glamorous.
"Sango, I didn't even do anything this time! Honest!" The monk exclaimed as he dodged his wife's weapon, but only barely. Miroku honestly didn't know what he did to deserve such a punishment as being hit by his own wife...everyday.
Sango just grunted in annoyance and tried to attack him again.
As Sango swung her weapon horizontally, Miroku ducked, "Don't strain yourself Sango darling, remember, you're not in the best shape to be injuring your innocent husband." He reminded her and rolled on the ground, again barley dodging Hiraikotsu.
Sango stopped abruptly and dropped her giant weapon as she fell to her knees, "Oh Miroku you're right! What kind of mother am I? Putting her own child in danger like this?!" She cried in her hands and lowered her head. 'What was I thinking? I'm such an awful mother, and the baby isn't even born yet!'
Miroku felt guilty now, putting his hands out to reach his wife who was still crying on the ground. "It's alright Sango, you didn't do anything to harm it, not at all. I just want to make sure that nothing dreadful happens to you or our baby." He said gently to her as he hugged her tighter.
"Jeez monk, what did you do to her this time?"
Inuyasha and Kagome had just arrived hand in hand and saw that Sango was crying on the ground and Miroku hugging her in comfort. Kagome looked concerned and went to Sango, "What did he do now Sango?" Asked Kagome soothingly to her best friend, sort of pushing Miroku away and he fell on his side in a face fault.
"Why is everyone against me today?" Miroku asked helplessly and lowered his head.
Sango sat up straight, pulled her hair back behind her ears, stood up and hugged Miroku again, "I forgive you."
Miroku was confused by her actions, but nonetheless, hugged her back. When he thought he was finally in the clear, Sango pulled back and slapped him, "Don't ever do it again!"
Miroku whimpered pathetically and nodded as he put a hand on his soar cheek. Gosh, how many times has that cheek been slapped? He lost count now and couldn't care less. But with Sango it was different. When any other girl slapped him, it really hurt. When Sango slapped him though, it really hurt also, but he knew her beautiful slap was full of love.
Miroku smiled at the thought as Sango gently placed her two hands on his face and turned his head to look at her, "You are such an idiot, and I love you." She said helplessly and kissed him. Once they broke apart, Miroku grinned stupidly, "Yes, But I'm YOUR idiot."
As they kissed for a second time Kagome looked away and Inuyasha just rolled his eyes, "Will you two stop it already, we came here to visit, not watch you two slobber all over each other."
Kagome glared at him as Sango and Miroku pulled away and blushed. They mumbled a 'sorry' and just smiled at their guests.
Kagome smiled back, "What have you guys been up to today?" She asked politely.
Mioku was the first to speak, "Oh the usual, Sango chases me and hits me all the time, then she kisses me afterwards." he put an arm around Sango's shoulders and she nodded happily. "No way, you too?" Inuyasha asked in disbelief, pointing a limp finger at Miroku. He thought Kagome was the only "crazy woman" he dealt with. Now he was glad to know that he wasn't alone.
"What's that suppose to mean?!" Kagome asked, cornering him to the wall of Miroku's and Sango's hut.
"N-Nothing!" Inuyasha raised his hands up in defense.
"You bet your ass it's nothing!" She shouted and then turned around to go to Sango. Sango smiled lightly, "Would you like some tea? I just made some."
"Yes, thank you Sango." Replied Kagome as they walked into the hut.
Miroku sighed and smiled as he closed his eyes, "Gosh I lover her so." He said and walked to Inuyasha. The hanyou had removed himself from the wall and crossed his arms over his chest. "What the hell is wrong with them anyway? Just 'cause they got little runts inside 'em, doesn't mean they can boss us around like that." He said to the monk, leaning against the wall casually.
"But that behavior is normal for a pregnant woman Inuyasha. She can chase and hit you one minute, then the next, she could be just crazy in love with you. Their emotions are somewhat unpredictable at this particular time in their lives." Miroku explained matter-of-factly.
"Yeah well, it's just like when they're pms-ing everyday for a week, and now it's for nine damn months." Replied the irritated hanyou.
"Whatever you say Inuyasha." Said Miroku as he led Inuyasha inside the hut to get some tea as well. When they entered the hut, Sango and Kagome were happily sipping their tea. They breathed in a sigh of relief and got some tea themselves, glad to see that the girls were enjoying themselves.
Inuyasha sat next to Kagome and Miroku next to Sango. Kagome was always one to start up conversation first and so she did. "So, where is Shippo? Still helping Kaede pick some herbs?"
Sango looked at her friend and smiled, "Yes, they should be finished soon."
Inuyasha nodded, "It's about time that little brat did something useful."
"Inuyasha! Shippo is a great help toward everyone and you know it!" Kagome practically shouted.
"You just had to get her started, didn't you Inuyasha?" Asked the monk as he closed his eyes and shook his head.
"Quiet Miroku, or do I have to beat you up again?" Said Sango, looking at him with a deadly glare that he was all too familiar with. The monk just smiled at her and tried to avoid her glare until she went back to sipping her tea.
"Man, we need to get out more. I wanna fight some demons already." Said Inuyasha.
"And why is that?" Asked Kagome, looking at him.
"To work off all my frustration." He answered her.
"What frustration? Of what? Being my husband? You're frustrated about being married to me?" She aked him, now about to cry.
"What th hell?! No! I never said that. I just..I just." He tried to say. He didn't understand this at all. All he wanted to do was fight demons. They should be killed by him anyway, just to show them who's boss.
"What? You don't love me anymore?!" She asked and started to whimper.
"Wha- Of course I do! Why are you saying this?" He asked desperately.
Miroku and Sango just watched and tried to hold in their laughter. Kilala mewed as she sat next to her mistress and also watched the scene with curiosity.
Once the couple calmed down, Sango sighed, "Man, we do need to get out more."
They all nodded and continued to drink their tea. Kagome noticed Sango had an arm around her swelling tummy and smiled as she looked down at her own arm wrapped around her stomach. She didn't even notice that she did this and suspected the same with Sango. She guessed it was just a mother-to-be's reaction to protect her baby.
Kagome had always dreamed of this day. The day she would be situated comfortably next to her husband and smiling down at her baby, just waiting to be born. Kagome never expected any of this to take place. She looked back on the old days when she and Inuyasha first met each other, and to the day when that demon centipede pulled her into the well for the very first time.
Even after all these events that have occurred for the past few years, Kagome still believed to some extent that she was just in a fairytale. She believed that she was still in an endless dream. A dream which she never wanted to wake up from ever.