The Switch: Chapter 5

Disclaimer: I don't own Inuyasha.

I hope you guys like this chapter. Warning: It's kind of fluffy, a little. I would have had this up sooner but I rewrote this chapter about 8 times. Thank the snow and ice that closed my school that it's up today.

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In case you forgot: When I say Miroku, I mean Miroku in Inuyasha's body.

When I say Inuyasha, I mean Inuyasha in Miroku's body.

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Sango just glared at Miroku, who had snuck up on her when she had told him she was going to the hot springs. "Inuyasha. Talk."

Miroku gulped. I know that look. It's the glare of death. She's going to kill me. She's going to kill me. And then Kagome's going to kill me. And if I'm not dead by then, Inuyasha will kill me. But if I don't tell Sango, she'll kill me.

For once in his life, Miroku didn't know what to say. I have to think of something quickly. "Ah. Well, you see, umm..." he started hesitantly.

"Is this some kind of joke? You and Miroku have been acting really strange lately." Sango's eyes narrowed.

She looks so cute when she's mad. Now Miroku knew just what to do. He'd been waiting for so long. When he moved towards Sango, he could see the surprise in her eyes. Closing his eyes, he kissed her softly on the lips and pulled away, fleeing back to the campsite.

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Inuyasha opened his eyes when he heard Miroku return. He was resting under a tree after being chased by Shippo's enchanted toy snake. "So you got a good look?" he asked dryly, seeing his friend with a big grin and no handprint on his face.

"No, I-" The slight blush and large smile disappeared from Miroku's face when he realized what he had done. Inuyasha is going to kill me. As scenes from his life ran through his mind, Miroku gulped.

"You what?" Seeing Miroku's now-pale face and wide eyes, Inuyasha grew suspicious.

"Nothing," he replied, hastily climbing a tree so he'd be out of Inuyasha's reach.

"Come on, Inuyasha, what happened?" Shippo asked persistently. It wasn't everyday he saw his one and only half demon friend looking scared.

That's when Sango walked in, with a small smile and a slight blush on her cheeks. As soon as she saw Miroku, her face turned crimson and she wouldn't meet his eyes. She sat down facing away from the two men and began cleaning her weapons, pretending nothing had happened.

Inuyasha skillfully followed Miroku up the tree a few seconds later. "What's going on?" he hissed angrily.

"Remember how the 'thing' said it switched who we liked?" Miroku asked with his eyes closed. He didn't want to look at Inuyasha right now. "I don't think it worked."

"What did you do?" Now Miroku was afraid to look at Inuyasha.

"I'll talk to you about it later," he said, ignoring the questions. Now Inuyasha is mad. And Sango is confused. Shippo will just think its funny. Lucky Kagome, she doesn't have a clue, but I'm sure she'll figure it out.

He heard Inuyasha climbing out of the tree but he didn't let it disrupt his thoughts. Why did you do it, Miroku? Because it was worth it. Shifting to get more comfortable, Miroku heard a loud snap and felt wind blowing past his cheeks. Dazed, he opened his eyes after he hit the ground. Luckily I landed on something soft, he thought as he looked at the black and purple robes underneath him. Maybe I'm not as lucky as I thought.

As he was about to beat Miroku into unconsciousness with his own staff, Inuyasha noticed that the sky was getting dark. "Kagome," he said softly, setting out into the woods to find her.

Glad to have another opportunity to talk to Inuyasha, Sango asked him softly "Did you mean it?" Kagome is going to kill me. And then she's going to sit Inuyasha into a hole so deep we won't be able to see him anymore. But Inuyasha… I never really thought of him that way before.

Miroku simply nodded.

Shippo watched intently. He had no idea what they were talking about but Inuyasha hardly ever spoke with Sango.

"What about Kagome?" she asked quietly. Miroku could see the confusion in her eyes.

Miroku hated lying to his friends, especially Sango. "Well, Lady Sango, I haven't really been feeling like myself lately."

Narrowing her eyes into her infamous death glare, Sango asked "What's that supposed to mean? Is this some kind of joke?"

Why did I do it? Miroku squirmed under Sango's intense look. "No, it's not a joke."

Why is he acting like Miroku? Calling me 'Lady Sango,' what's wrong with him? "Alright, Inuyasha. I'll make you some tea and rice, since it's your favorite food. Then maybe you'll feel better."

"Thanks, Sango."

"But Inuyasha's favorite food is ramen," Shippo squeaked from his spot in the grass.

"Damn," Miroku muttered before laying down in the grass, waiting for Sango to kill him.

"Okay, if you don't want to talk about this, I'll figure it out myself, Inuyasha," Sango said resolutely. Ha! I knew he wasn't himself. Miroku's the one who likes rice. And Inuyasha never drinks tea. I'll figure him out. I hope.

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Looking for Kagome, Inuyasha heard the sound of someone crying. "Kagome?" he asked hesitantly, following the sobs.

"Miroku?"

"Are you alright?" Then he saw Kagome, sitting on a log with tears running down her cheeks. Inuyasha did what he usually did when he saw Kagome crying. He sat next to her and pulled her onto his lap, hugging her against his chest.

"Miroku, I shouldn't be the one telling you this… but I think you should know…" Kagome managed between sobs.

"Shh, it's ok," he said, stroking her silky hair. Why is she crying? Miroku better not have done anything stupid.

Turning to look at Inuyasha, Kagome's tears stopped. Inuyasha was the one who usually comforted her but for some reason, Miroku made her feel safe. Besides, she didn't even want to talk to Inuyasha right now.

"Miroku," she said, her eyes still glistening, "I… I saw Inuyasha… and Sango… they were talking… and… and then… they kissed."

"What!?" I'm going to kill him. Then I will have Kagome sit him to the center of the earth. Then Sango can kill him. Then we can hand him over to Naraku.

"Damn monk," he muttered.

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Oooh, how will Inuyasha get out of this one? And who will kill Miroku first? I hope you liked it, thanks for the idea, ami-gam/the flying kirara. I really appreciated the long review, and don't worry, we'll be seeing more of Inuyasha's 'friends' soon. Everyone: Thanks again for the reviews!