The Beautiful Sunset
Miroku tried to keep Sango in the hut but he couldn't stop her. "Please, Sango, you're not strong enough. You should be resting. Put your weapon down and get back in so you can sleep."
"I want to get some exercise. I need to get some fresh air. If I stay in that stuffy room, I won't be able to stay in shape."
"Wait, you could hurt yourself. You just got bandaged up."
"A little walk won't hurt me."
"At least give me your weapon. It's too heavy for you right now. I'm surprised you can even carry it on your back."
"You're about to find out what else I can do with it if you don't stop pestering me." Miroku knew it was no good. He would never get her to stay inside or put down her weapon. The only thing he would accomplish by telling her to rest was get a giant lump on his head. So instead of beating himself up about it, he joined her in the pleasure walk. "You need to relax, Miroku. I'm going to be fine. If I couldn't handle it, I wouldn't do it. Just enjoy the scenery."
Meanwhile, someone in a hood ran to a hut. He rummaged through some books and finally found what he was looking for, a shard of the Shikon Jewel. He admired it. "I will make those two suffer." He kissed the jewel and put it in his coat. He closed the door and ran off laughing.
Miroku and Sango were sitting on the side of a hill watching the sunset. Miroku looked over at Sango and saw her bright smile. He never saw her smile like that. The only time he could recall was when she saw her younger brother Kohaku free from Naraku's hold on him. He thought to himself. 'She has a beautiful smile! She must be thinking of Kohaku. One day we'll help him.'Suddenly, Sango turned over to Miroku. Sango asked, "Miroku, why are you starring at me? Is there something on my face?"
Miroku laughed. "No, I was just daydreaming. Wait! That came out wrong. I was just admiring your smile. No, that's not what I meant either. I…" Sango started to laugh at him. "What's so funny?"
"I know what you meant, you big goof. Don't worry. I'm not going to hit you, at least not now." Miroku thought about this. 'Why does that scare me?'Sango started to move towards Miroku. At first, he was nervous. But soon he started to move towards her as they closed their eyes. Right before their lips touched, a noise came from the base of the hill. "What was that?"
"I can sense a demon nearby. Let's go." Sango followed close behind Miroku. When they got to the bottom, they took full alert. "Show yourself," yelled Miroku and instantly, the familiar baboon covered demon approached.
"Are you having fun on your little vacation? Please excuse me for interrupting," laughed Naraku.