Chapter 23: Deep words part 2

Disclaimer: I know it's been a long time since I updated and I am very sorry! Thank you so much for the reviews they were great as always! And Inuyasha doesn't belong to me unfortunately but maybe one day I will have him.

Miroku looked up at the woman he loved most in the world. Her head was hung low as she looked at the blazing fire. Did she still love him? He just wanted to know that one question that made his heart feel heavy. He noticed that Kagome and Inuyasha had been gone for a while and he was getting worried but Sango was too important right now for him to worry about Kagome and Inuyasha.

"Are ye feeling alright child?" Kaede asked Sango. She had put one of Kagome's thick blankets over her shoulders. She rubbed her old hand on her back in a circular motion.

Sango looked up with red bulgy eyes. The outlines of her eyes were bruised and red from her crying. She simply nodded and returned to gaze at the fire heap.

Miroku swiftly stood up and bowed gently. Kaede's gaze looked up and saw Miroku picking up Shippo in his arms. "Where are ye going?"

He turned around and met Sango's brown eyes. They held such sadness it pained him deeply. He couldn't turn away but had no choice. He ripped his eyes away from hers and looked at Kaede. "I'm heading to bed. I bid you both good night."

Kaede watched his shadow leave and looked back at Sango. "Child your heart still bleeds from the pain Miroku has inflicted upon ye. Yet ye remain silent as a stone but ye weep inside your body. How do ye manage?"

She shrugged blankly. Nothing can take her mind off the monk. He had entered her heart and now he just wouldn't leave her soul. He was staying inside her, eating her soul, and she couldn't handle the pain much longer. "I don't know." She whispered, "I'm not sure I will manage to be around him, it just…" She turned to Kaede; her eyes glimmering with unshed tears. "Hurts too much for me to bear." Her tears finally shed once again.

Kaede wrapped her arms around Sango. The poor child. She remembered how Kikyo was when she found out her love didn't return her feelings. She had cried and cried until she wasn't able to breath any more. The vague memory of Kikyo telling her that she wanted to leave this world since she couldn't be with her loved one.

Sango rested her head on Kaede's shoulder. The old woman always made things better. She knew how to comfort people in their worst moments. She was grateful for this warmth, attention and comfort. It made her feel a little lighter and brought her solace.


Kaede, Miroku, Shippo and Kilala were all asleep. Sango was the only one remaining and would remain until sleep over took her body. She walked around in the cave until she gave up on sleep; it just wouldn't return and it angered her. She came to a stop and looked down at the sleeping body in front of her, Miroku. He had ripped her heart apart and yet she wanted him to tell her that he still loved her deeply and never wanted to let her go.

Sango kneeled down and stared at him blankly. I know this is wrong of me…but if I don't do it now the pain will still be fresh in my mind. Sango leaned lower until her lips met his. Tears were leaking out of her eyes and falling onto his skin. No! NO! Her brain screamed out at her. She pressed her lips harder to his; she felt the warmth of them. Suddenly she felt hands holding her back and caressing her cheek. She pulled back so fast that she fell on her bottom. She stood up and backed away. "M-Miroku…I didn't…I didn't know that…"

He stood up quickly and rushed towards her. He ushered her, grabbed her arm and went outside. Sango yanked her arm out of his grasp. "What do you want Miroku?"

He looked up at the sky and the moon was at its highest peak. It radiated in a silver color and white color shining around them. "Why did you kiss me?"

Sango blushed furiously. She hadn't meant for it to go that far but she wasn't able to resist. His lips were as soft as velvet. She was still in love with him. She knew it deep deep inside her bleeding heart. "I didn't mean to." She whispered. The ground suddenly seemed to fascinate her.

He looked back at her with a gentle smile. A sincere smile. "I don't believe you."

She looked up and saw the glimmer in his eyes. He still loved her; she knew it. But yet she had to know the answer; it was like you knew the answer but yet you had to find out from the persons mouth. "Miroku…"

Miroku walked up to her and put an arm on her shoulder. "Yes…"

She couldn't help the tears that came to her eyes. "Do you still…" She looked down at her hands and fiddled with her fingers.

He took his other hand and slipped it under her chin. He lifted her chin up and looked deep into her eyes. "Sango…I do still love you."

She wasn't shocked but yet she was. She hadn't expected him to love her back but she knew that he still. "Do you really?"

He leaned down and kissed away her wet, hot tears. "I always did. I never stopped…never did."

She put her hand behind his head and caressed his dark hair. "I'm worried about Kagome and Inuyasha."

He pulled her closer to his body, he hadn't felt her pressed her body to his in a long time and now she actually let him touch her. She was still in pain and he could feel it in the way that she reacted at his touch but she didn't pull back. "Do you still love me Sango?"

She froze at his deep words. She couldn't tell him, but she had kissed him. She had felt like she needed him the most. She couldn't go back to him though; he had hurt her too much. Right now she was too worried about Kagome and Inuyasha to answer his question. What was taking them so long? She sighed and rested her head on his shoulder. She hated this man she told herself. What a big fat lie I know but I can't tell him…I just…can't. "I…still love you." NO! NO! NO! NO! NO!


"I love you Inuyasha." Kagome whispered as she kissed his lips lavishly.

Inuyasha kissed her deeply, his tongue tasting the inside of her mouth. She tasted heavenly; he wanted to kiss her forever. They were lying near a lake loving each other just like every other couple. "I love you too…» he murmured against her lips.

After a little tongue battle they parted for a breath of air. "Inu-yasha…" Kagome breathed. She caressed his cheek softly. "Nothing…can ever separate us. Nothing."

Inuyasha took a deep breath. "No nothing ever will. Not even Kouga."

"I wouldn't be so sure about that dog boy!" A voice growled.

Inuyasha and Kagome both stared at each other in shock. They both looked at Kouga who had an evil gleam shimmering in his eyes. "Well I guess you two have finally mated now, am I right dog boy?"

Inuyasha stood up and grabbed hold of Kagome's hand. He turned towards Kouga and growled deeply. "Me and Kagome are mated."

Kagome pulled down her collar and showed him the bite mark. "I'm sorry Kouga…but I can't be your-"

"Yes you can be Kagome! Tell her Inuyasha." Kouga told her. He turned to Inuyasha to give him his cue.

Inuyasha looked at Kagome and grabbed both of her hands. "Inuyasha? I don't understand."

"We have to fight to the death for you. If I win then you stay with me, if I loose then your Kouga's."

"No! No, I won't let anyone fight over me!" She yelled out. She couldn't bear the thought of Inuyasha dead. Nor could she bear the thought of Kouga being dead because of her. This was just too much to take.

"Wield out your sword Inuyasha and prepare to fight." Kouga commanded him.

Kagome looked at Inuyasha with a sad smile. "Inuyasha…"

He looked back at her with a smile. "Don't worry. I won't loose." He planted a kiss on her lips and looked back at Kouga. "You'll be sorry."

Kouga laughed. Kagome was finally going to be his mate. Finally. He separated his legs, the right one forward and the left one backward. "Get ready…" He growled.

Inuyasha took out his Tetsusaiga. "I'm ready."


OK that's it for now. I know its not much but hey what can you say? Miroku and Sango are still not fully well but they're getting there. Their might also be a shocking surprise in the other chapter I'm not sure if I should add it yet. Any ways, R&R.

Ja Matta

Kat.