Sango went outside of the hut that she and the others were staying in. It was night and there was a forest a few miles away. There weren't many stars that were not covered by the clouds. She had her eyes closed but when she opened them, she saw Naraku and Kohaku about ten feet away. Sango gasped. Naraku smiled evily, took Kohaku's weapon, and sliced off his head. Sango knelt down and her eyes grew wider, tears forming in them.
"Nooo!" She screamed. She jerked up from a pile of straw and her eyes were wide. Inuyasha and the others were still asleep. She quietly stood up and went outside, she looked around but there was no one there. Tears fell down her face and she fell on her knees. Miroku came out by her.
"Sango, what's wrong?" He asked.
"It's... Kohaku. He's..." She couldn't finish. Miroku knelt beside her and took her in his arms.
"It's okay. I will make sure that Naraku is killed," he said.
"No! I don't... want you to die!" Sango cried, clutching his robe tightly. Miroku smiled.
"I'll be fine," he said.
"No... Kohaku will be killed by Naraku. I don't... want you to get hurt anymore," Sango said, still sobbing. Miroku pulled back gently, but then leaned in until their lips touched. Sango's eyes widened, but then closed. Miroku pulled back.
"I'll be fine. I want to see you happy," he said, smiling. Sango started to breathe heavily as the image came back to her.
"Nooo!" She cried. Miroku put his right hand on her cheek.
"Sango, look in my eyes. Don't look at anything else," he said seriously. Sango winced but then opened her eyes. "Kohaku will be fine. I promise," Miroku said, tears forming in his eyes. He smiled as Sango lay her head on his shoulder.
Sango fell asleep in Miroku's arms and he carried her back in the hut, since it was still in the middle of the night.
The next morning Sango woke up last. She saw Kagome packing her bag. She turned her head to Sango and smiled. Sango could barely smile back, because she remembered the dream that she had the night before. Miroku looked sadly at her. Inuyasha and Shippou were confused.
"Why are you two so sad?" Inuyasha asked. Kagome glared at him.
"We're fine, right Miroku?" Sango asked, smiling. He smiled slightly.
"Sure," he replied. Shippou blinked. Miroku went outside and so did Sango. Kagome and Inuyasha looked at eachother.
"I... want to thank you for last night. It really helped being able to talk to someone," Sango said, blushing. Miroku took her hand.
"Anytime," he replied. Kagome came out and Sango and Miroku quickly turned around. They were both blushing. Kagome smiled.
"We're going to eat now," she said.
"Okay, be right there," Sango said, turning around. Kagome went back inside and Sango shortly followed. Miroku sighed as he went back inside too.
Later that day Kagome was outside on the hill right outside the hut. She took a deep breath. Clouds covered the sun and turned dark. Inuyasha came out by her.
"Hey, is something wrong? You didn't eat much," he said. Kagome smiled.
"I'm fine! Really, you don't have to worry," she said.
"Who said I was worried?" Inuyasha asked, Kagome laughed. Rain started to fall. Kagome spread her arms and closed her eyes. Inuyasha blushed. "Kagome... are you still... going to come here after the jewel shards are collected?" Inuyasha asked, still blushing.
"Of course. It's not like every girl in my time can cross over to the feudal era. Besides... I like it here when demons aren't attacking us all of the time," Kagome replied. Inuyasha smiled, he then closed his eyes, his hair was shining from being wet.
"Kagome..." Inuyasha took her arm and pulled her close. Kagome blushed. "I... I love you," he said.
"Wha... this has to be a dream!" Kagome gasped.
"It's not, we're wide awake. I realized that Kikyou is gone, I can't help her unless I die. I wouldn't want to make you or the others sad," Inuyasha said, tightening his grip on Kagome.
"Something has to be wrong. You just said that you weren't worried about me before, so why now are you..." she stopped as Inuyasha let go and leaned forward. Kagome backed up but Inuyasha's lips touched her's, she closed her eyes, the rain was still hitting the both of them. Inuyasha pulled back.
"We should... get back inside before you get a cold," Inuyasha said, blushing, walking towards the hut.
Meanwhile, Miroku was standing in front of the hut, letting the rain hit him. Sango came out with a straw hat and gave it to him and smiled. He smiled at her and put it on. He then looked into the mist and rain and frowned.
"Is something wrong?" Sango asked.
"I've just been thinking about Naraku and where he is. I wish I knew so that we can save Kohaku and find all the jewel shards," he replied. Sango took his arm and leaned her head on his shoulder. Inuyasha walked up to them and they jumped to the side. Inuyasha leaned back.
"What's your problem?" He asked. Sango blushed. Kagome came up to them.
"Leave them alone, Inuyasha. They seemed really jumpy this morning too," Kagome said, smiling. Now Miroku was blushing. Shippou came out of the hut and yawned, Kilala was next to him.
"What's going on?" He asked. Inuyasha was still confused. Suddenly the sky turned pitch black and the mist grew thicker. The wind blew the rain in everyone's faces and they had to sheild their eyes with their arms. Inuyasha got in front of Kagome and Miroku in front of Sango. Naraku appeared in the mist along with Kohaku. Sango gasped.
"Kohaku!" She cried. Naraku laughed.
"This is where you two part!" Naraku said evily. The jewel shard flew out of Kohaku's shoulder and into Naraku's hand. Sango fell on her knees and tears formed in her eyes as Kohaku fell on the ground.
"Damn you, Naraku!" Miroku cried and ran at him. Naraku put up a barrier around himself. Miroku hit the barrier and lightning flew over him. He screamed as blood flew from his side and right shoulder.
"No! Miroku!" Kagome cried. Inuyasha drew his sword.
"Let me handle this!" Sango cried. She had an evil glare in her eyes as she stood up, legs wobbling. She drew her sword and charged at Naraku, screaming.
"Sango!" Inuyasha cried. Sango came close to Naraku before being thrust back by a wind, emitted from Naraku's hand.
"We will meet again," he said, laughing evily and disappearing. Kagome helped Miroku up and he slowly opened his eyes to see Sango, holding Kohaku in her arms, and crying.
"Damn it!" Sango cried.
"I'm so sorry, Sango. I said I would kill Naraku, but I couldn't," Miroku said, walking slowly over to her, using his staff.
"It's not your fault... it was because I wasn't strong enough," she said.
"Damn Naraku, damn him for making people suffer..." Inuyasha said, hugging Kagome, who was crying.
Later on Sango finally stopped crying and Miroku dug a grave for Kohaku. Sango laid flowers on his grave and slowly walked off. Miroku followed her after getting his wounds treated.
"Sango, it wasn't because of you. Naraku is the one to blame. We'll defeat him eventually," Miroku said, sadly. Sango turned and fell into his arms, tears starting to fall again.
"I don't want anything to happen to you... I love you," Sango sobbed.
"Don't worry. Naraku will be killed before anything like that happens. So try and cheer up," he replied. Sango nodded and cried for a bit more. The next few days were dedicated to training for Naraku's death.
The End
Lina: Yes, this is the last chapter, since the first one was long. There will be another fic after this though, with Sesshy and Koga in it! Hehe. So keep waiting!
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