Whoohoo! MY play is finally over! I can finally relax. Today was my last performance, and boy did I ever go out with a bang. Wanna hear what happened? Well, the whole play proceeded as normal (As normal as that play can proceed) Than at the last five minutes of the play something happens. Really, it was the people who built the set who's at fault. The play takes place in Willum's apartment (Me) and at the end I go to the closet and open it up to get my jacket. Well upon opening it, I see the costume that Rick (The annoying nerd in the play that I made leave) left behind. I pick up the monster costume and I hurl it out of my apartment's window. Well, the problem lies here. Behind the window is a wall that we painted trees on for scenery. I had NO idea that it wasn't screwed on. The costume hit's the wall, the wall goes tumbling down. (Oops.) I froze on the spot while the audience is laughing.

I try remembering what my next line is but I couldn't figure it out. I turn to the audience and I say "Yea... That wasn't suppose to happen." The audience laughed, I laughed, than we proceeded with the play once I managed to remember what my line was. Needless to say, it was a very interesting performance.

Well, enough of that. I think I'll just begin this chapter now. And thank you everyone who has reviewed!

Teach Me To Fight

It was a long time before Inuyasha came back to the world of consciousness. At first, everything seemed in place, everything was normal. It was only when he saw his silky black locks glistening in the afternoon sunlight filtering through the window that he knew something is, in fact, different.

For a long while, Inuyasha didn't move, he just laid where he is, starring at his black strands. He had gone through with his wish? Yesterday seems like a blur to him from the point of the demon attack to the point of his wish. His body was pumping so much adrenaline when he raced towards the cot.

Holding his hand out, Inuyasha stared at the clawless hand, seemingly mesmerized by it. The claws that he had killed countless enemies with, are gone. It's as if the blood on his hands had been cleansed. Of course he knows this isn't actually true.

Instead of the normal scowl on Inuyasha's face, he wears a small smile. He's human. He's not a Hanyou anymore. He's no longer a dirty half-breed, an outcast to everyone and everything. He'll finally fit somewhere. No one will try to ignore him fro his appearance. Villagers won't fear him, or try to chase him out of their village.

Sitting up, Inuyasha's gaze immediately lands on his trusty Tetsusaiga, his father's sword. Frowning a bit at it's rusty fragile appearance, Inuyasha realizes that he'll never be able to use it again, nor will he ever be able to charge into battle like a complete fool. After all, he's human now, which means he can be hurt easier. He'll have to learn how to fight in a new way, rather than the way he used to.

Inuyasha knew the disadvantages he'll have as a human before he made he wish. He had thought of many things that would happen if he chose to become demon or human. True, becoming a full fledge demon would give him more physical strength, but unlike what most people might think, Inuyasha found out a way around the strength of demons. Or rather, he was shown it. He won't waste time in learning how to do it either. All he needs to do is get up and ask to be taught.

"Sango... Sango... Sango!"

Sango blinks her eyes open. She responds to the calls with a groan as she sits up from her spot on the bank of the river. She quickly figured out that she had fallen asleep and it was some time in the afternoon. Sango ignores the kinks and sores in her neck from sleeping on the ground and turns her gaze towards the one who called her. "Yes, Miroku?"

The monk kneels down before feeling her forehead with the back of his hand, concern written across his face, "Are you ill Sango? You look a bit pale."

"I'm fine." Sango replies, knocking his hand away a little more forcibly than she intended. "What is it you want?" She asks as she stands herself up on her feet, feeling her back cracking in the process.

Miroku had evidently heard it also, because he gave a wince when it happened. "I wish to speak to you about something." Miroku replies, his voice a bit lower when he speaks.

Sango's breath catches in her throat. 'What do I say?' She doesn't want to hurt him, but she doesn't want to go through with the marriage right now either. She just isn't ready. She can't just move on right away. "M-Miroku." Sango begins, finding hard to voice her sentence out. "I'm sorry. I just.."

Miroku shakes his head, holding his hand up to stop Sango from speaking. "Yes, I know. I understand. You're not ready yet. That's not what I came to speak to you about."

Sango let's out a relieved breath, happy that Miroku understands what she was saying. "Oh, alright. What is it you wish to speak to me about?" She asks.

"I regret to tell you, but I'll be leaving soon."

"Leaving?" Sango repeats confused.

The monk nods his head, "Yes. I wish to go back to my village awhile." He scratches the back of his head and laughs a little embarrassedly, "See, I never actually told anyone I was leaving. I just got up and left. And well, I wish to tell them that I'm alright."

"Oh..." Sango replies. What else can she say? She can't help feel a little upset that he'll be leaving her, but she guesses he does need to see his family and friends that he left behind again.

"I was wondering... or rather hoping." Miroku continues, "That you would accompany me to my village." Miroku's brows raise in hope as he waits for her reply.

Sango bites her bottom lip in thought. 'Leave? He wants me to come with him? But what about the Kohaku? I can't just leave him behind. Who will visit him if I'm not around? I don't want to just leave him behind. But what about Miroku? He... he wishes for me to come. I can't just say no.'

Sango finds herself in a bind. If she says yes, she'll be leaving Kohaku. If she says no, she'll be hurting Miroku. She doesn't want to do either. It all comes down to which one is more important to her.

Sango casts her gaze to the ground as she chews on her bottom lip, amazed that she hasn't drown blood yet. Evidently the monk seemed to be more understanding than she gave him credit for, because he seems to understand what exactly is going through her mind at the moment, "Maybe it would be best if you stayed here." He spoke, causing the slayer to look up. Miroku grabs bother of her hand in his own, "But don't worry about me, my lady. I shall return. My only wish is that you wait for me."

Sango's cheeks turn pink as she bows her head, feeling a little embarrassed, "Miroku, I..."

"So here you guys are." The two break apart and turn to Inuyasha as he walks over towards them. The newly transformed Inuyasha turns towards Miroku and grins amusedly, "I see you just don't learn not to harass Sango."

Miroku just grins, "And I see you still know how to ruin a moment." Miroku observes Inuyasha up and down, "Well... As much as I'd love to stay and listen to your explanation, I must bid you farewell Inuyasha."

"What the hell are you talking about?" Inuyasha raises an eyebrow at the monk.

"I'm returning home for a while. I have some explaining to do back home. I was going to leave in a few days but..." Miroku looks back at Sango for a moment before turning back to the man in front of him. Shrugging his shoulders, Miroku continues, "The sooner I leave, the sooner I get back, right?"

Inuyasha scratches his head, feeling both dazed and confused. 'Miroku's leaving?' He didn't think everyone would break up so quickly. He thought that they would stick together at least a little longer.

"And do give Lady Kagome my regards when she gets back and explain to her why I needed to leave." Miroku informs them.

Inuyasha gives a short silent nod, knowing that there was no reason to make that promise. After a few moments of speaking, Miroku left them to head towards Keada's Village to give his farewell to the others.

Sango and Inuyasha stand in awkward silence, not at all feeling comfortable at the moment. Each found something different to entertain themselves. For the taijiya, it's the river. For the once hanyou, it's the ground that he stands on. Neither one of them knew what to say after hearing that one of their friends is leaving.

Every now and then, Sango would briefly glance up at Inuyasha, taking in his human form. She had never seen in in the daylight, of course, no one had either considering the only time he was human was on the night of the new moon. It was strange. She had seen Inuyasha in his human form before. But right now, under the sun, it felt like it was her first time. His whole 'self' seemed different. He no longer held such an intimidating appearance with his demon traits gone. His face isn't creased in that trademark scowl of his.

And for the first time ever, Sango felt like she could actually tell what he's feeling. For instance, she could tell that he felt uncertain, hesitating to speak just like she is. He's either too caught up with the fact that Miroku is leaving, or he's unsure how everyone thinks about his decision. Sango has a hunch that it's the second choice.

"So... you're awake." Sango finally breaks the silence. Inuyasha just nods, keeping his gaze to anywhere but on her. "So you made your wish." Inuyasha nods his head again, this time casting a sideways glance at Sango before reverting his gaze. Sango let's out an annoyed sigh, "Inuyasha, why are you refusing to look at me?" It was annoying her, really. He's beginning to confuse her again.

"I want you to teach me." Inuyasha replies suddenly.

Sango blinks, confused more than ever before, "Teach you? Teach you what?" Sango asks, her voice sounding as equally confused as what she's feeling.

"To fight, what else?" Inuyasha replies.

"But you know how to fight."

Inuyasha frowns a bit at her answer, "No... I know how to fight like demon. If I were to fight like that now. I'd only get myself killed." Inuyasha finally looks straight at Sango, his gaze locking with her own, "I need to learn how to fight like a human. What better person to teach me than a demon exterminator?"

"Um..." Sango bites her bottom lip in thought. 'He does have a point there. He can't exactly fight like that anymore. Charging blindly into battle isn't only careless, but dangerous. Although there isn't really a threat of demons anymore. The Shikon No Tama is gone... but than again there's always a threat of a demon attack.' Glancing back towards Inuyasha, Sango voiced the question that was in her head since last night, "Inuyasha, what made you decide to become a human?"

Inuyasha looked a bit embarrassed by the question, he managed to cover it up well enough though , "You." He answered quietly.

The taijiya heard him though, causing her to become just as embarrassed and confused , "Me? What did I do?" Sango asks.

Inuyasha crosses his arms, his gaze falling to the ground, "When.. I watched you kill that demon last night." Inuyasha starts, "I realized that humans aren't as weak as I originally thought. You, Miroku, and Kagome, had all fought demons along side me. You all killed demons just like I did, and fought the bastard Naraku just like I had. I just never realized a human could hold their own against a demon until last night."

"Oh..."

"I guess I felt I didn't need to worry not being able to protect other, er, myself now that I realized I'll still be able to kill any demons stupid enough to attack me." Inuyasha let's out a long breath, it was the hardest thing that he had ever admitted. To accept that humans can be just as strong as a demon.

"I see." Sango can't find anything else to say after hearing that.

"So, are you going to teach me or not?" Inuyasha asks, his usual gruff voice back.

Sango shrugs her shoulders, "I guess I can try. I've never actually trained anyone." Sango crosses her arms over her chest, a half smile crossing her lips, "So I guess this makes me your sensei." Sango suddenly becomes serious, "Don't expect me to go easy on you Inuyasha."

Inuyasha snorts, "Feh! Nothing you throw at me will be too much for me." He replies confidently.

"I don't know, you are human now." Sango replies amusedly.

"So you'll teach me how to fight like a taijiya?"

Sango shrugs her shoulders, "I don't think I have a choice in the matter." Sango isn't exactly sure if she can teach him how to fight like her, or fight in general. She's never taught someone before. She figures it can't be that hard. She'll just do what her father did to train her. And even if she does fail to help Inuyasha learn how to fight, at least it will give her something to take her mind off of some things for a while.

Inuyasha smirks upon hearing her answer. Even if Sango refused him, he could have always taught himself to fight differently some other way. But this way, not only will Sango help him, but he'll be able to keep a close eye on her to make sure she doesn't break down. Who knows, he might have some fun with this too.

When the times look tough

And you feel like just giving up

Forget about everything else you see

Just come look for me

I'll be there for you

Pick you up when you feel blue

I'm here for all your scares

I'll be the one to chase away the nightmares

Remember that when you are crying

And you just feel like dying

When there's nothing left for you to do

I'll be there to hold you

Well, y'all! Sadly enough, that's the end of this chapter. I know, I know. It's a bit short. But I just got to end it here. So yeah. Leave a review! Reviews make the world go round!