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Amehana: Kami God I'm in a tiffy…whatever that is, my mum says it…but I know if I can just do this then I can go on and write my favorite chapters!

So here I go– I'm diving in

Chapter XIV– Losing You

Kagome hummed softly, the sunrays alighting her skin as she idly walked down the outer corridor of the "house".

They considered it theirs now; for the six friends had been living in the surprise that the flea demon Myouga had dropped onto their laps a little over two weeks ago.

In that time they had all pitched in to clean it up, so now it looked as if the building hadn't been lying dormant for over fifty years.

One day Miroku disappeared and came back three days later with four horse-drawn carts full of furniture and other things that he had looted from "exorcising" some very nice places. Either that or he had traded what he stolen from those clueless inns and palaces for it. Probably both.

The monk had this mischievous grin that stayed on his face even as Sango was about to strangle him and give him an earful about morals and taking advantage of people and how he shouldn't be called a priest. But her rage dissolved when she saw the nice stuff he had gotten. It was quite funny to watch them actually, Kagome thought.

They hadn't decided on permanent rooms yet, because their time had been preoccupied with cleaning, decorating, also, Kagome and Sango had decided to plant gardens along the outside walls, and all their new tasks took up time.

Kaede also approved of their new residence.

'She's probably glad we'll stay out of her hut from now on', the demoness thought with a smile as she glanced around her for anyone to talk to, or anything to occupy her time with, as she was alone currently alone. And that was never too rewarding for our optimistic Kagome.

The elder miko, Kaede, who had come by a few days ago, thought it would be good for the team to stay outside the village…for the townspeople got "restless", shall we say, with them around. Partly because over half of them were demons (now) and partly because it made the villagers think a threat was coming.

But Kaede said Kagome had to return to the village sometimes for "Priestess Lessons".

As that thought came into her mind the hanyou sighed. It was a horrible thing to think…but she didn't want to be the priestess of the Shikon No Tama.

She didn't mind protecting the village from the youkai and evil humans that wanted it. And she never thought twice about putting her life on the line for it but…the thought of living only for a jewel that caused evil and hate was very depressing.

But it was her duty and she wouldn't complain about it.

Besides it was kind of cool learning what she could do with the powers she was born with, but sometimes…she could only think that they were Kikyo's powers.

Kagome didn't exactly like or dislike her miko training…but what she knew she did like was learning about her hanyou powers.

She didn't have to wear shoes, ever. She had learned the difference between everyone's scents and auras. She didn't scratch herself (or anyone else for that matter) with her claws anymore. And her fangs weren't foreign to her mouth anymore.

A few things did surprise her now and then, but that was all right.

One very handy thing was that her hanyou powers helped her control her miko powers, paradoxically. After practicing a lot, Kagome was sure that she would be able to draw out her chi and use it as a weapon, which was a big step.

A few days ago Kagome had also learned that she could run so fast that the world around her turned into a mere blur, and things that would be impossible for her to lift as a human were simple as a hanyou.

She loved doing these things…but she knew that she wasn't living up to her potential.

If only Inuyasha would help…

'Inuyasha'

This recent…thing he was doing, hadn't gotten better; in fact it grew worse and worse with every passing day.

The girl just couldn't figure it out!

Kagome barely saw him anymore. He had helped with the house, but disappeared as soon as he could, and the times when she did see him he either ignored her or was mean to her for no freaking reason!

It was bad.

That led to fights, not physically, of course, but verbally. They had had some of their most horrible screaming matches lately.

It was as if… as if he hated her like he used to…as if…as if they just met instead of having spent three years together!

Kagome's eyes filled with pain. Oh gods, she hated fighting with him, she hated every aspect of it from every angle.

Perhaps it was her fighting instincts kicking in. Or perhaps it was her determination to figure this out no matter what it took…but fighting all the time was doing more damage then good, of course.

Regardless, the demoness couldn't shake the feeling that something big was about to happen.

And she didn't know if it was going to be good or bad.

Sango sighed sadly and stopped polishing her Hiraikotsu to stare idly at the building across from her where inside some certain two hanyous were most likely screaming their heads off at each other; catching the attention of a certain monk who was sitting next to her.

"What troubles you, lovely Sango?" Miroku asked in his most polite voice.

"Guess." the demon exterminator said irritably.

"Ah yes, their constant fighting is really starting to piss me off too." the monk said in a underlying tone as he crossed his arms and leaned on one of the many wooden beams that supported the porch nearest the courtyard. He had always had a way with making the worst words sound acceptable.

Sango smiled wryly in agreement.

"Aren't they supposed to be getting closer?" Miroku said nonchalantly.

The huntress looked at him suspiciously. "What are you suggesting?"

"Nothing…" he said with false innocence.

She gave him look. "You were the one who said we shouldn't interfere".

Miroku sighed. "Hai, and I keep to that…unfortunately".

"Are you worried about them?"

He looked at her with suspicion "Are you?"

Sango looked away. Miroku smiled knowingly.

The huntress's brown eyes lowered a little as if she were considering something as she gazed at the building across from her. She continued to stare at the structure as she spoke. "We should leave, Miroku."

He cocked an eyebrow, none too alarmed. "Nani?"

Sango looked back at him, "If we stay I'll kill them both…I'm sure of it."

The houshi glanced away as he thought about her offer. "You mean…just you and me?"

She nodded "And Kirara, Shippo will stay to make sure things don't get worse."

"If that's possible." Miroku muttered.

"I don't know…but its hurting Kagome-chan and maybe if they're all alone for awhile, they'll fix things. Inuyasha's always been prideful, maybe if he had no one to impress, he'll come to his senses or something…"

Miroku gave her a look, "And where did you get that idea?"

The demon exterminator dropped her head in defeat with a sweat drop "I don't know…"

"I think you have a point anyway."

She looked up at him inquisitively and found that he was unconsciously staring at his right hand. He no longer had to keep it covered all the time, nor did he have to wear those prayer beads anymore. All that was left was a light red scar that resembled the markings a ravaging wind left on a dirt road.

"Now that I don't have my Kazaana Wind Tunnel anymore, I'm going to need something else to use as a weapon."

"And what are you suggesting?" Sango asked, obviously interested for reasons even she couldn't explain.

"I suppose I should find a way to raise my spiritual power."

"And how exactly are you going to do that?"

"No idea."

She sweat dropped.

"But…I suppose I could ask my master…"

The huntress shrugged, she had no idea but, hey, it was the best excuse they had.

"Sounds like fun, I would love to go on a journey with you." the monk said, which earned him a death glare from Sango that clearly said, "try anything, and I'll kill you".

Owari Chapter Jūyon

Amehana: erg…bloody short chapter…really makes me angry but…I get 2 write one I've been waiting 2 write 4 a llooooooooooooooooooooooooong time now! giggle it's going to be great!…I hope…

Shippo: what's gonna happen?

Amehana: can't tell, it's a secret!

Inuyasha Gang: sweat drop

Amehana: shut up

I wrote the first part in my notebook, while I usually type on my laptop. You see, I was asleep and my muse attacked me!

Rin: what's a muse?

Amehana: They are the nine goddesses of the arts, and the ones who help me are Erato and Calliope (I think). Yes, I am insane.

"Losing You" can be to Sango and Miroku leaving but they're coming back soon…its more to Inuyasha and Kagome.

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