Darkprincess- Aww shucks, that's an awful lot of compliments! I don't think I'm all that good! But you sure know how to boost a writer's morale! Keep writing in!
Miroku's Priestess- 'Insane level' of Houshi-sama? LOL. You ARE a crazy Miroku fan aren't you? The sakura petal is symbolic. The way it's lost from Sango's hand, just dropped accidentally, is kind of like the way she dropped her secret to Inuyasha. Um.Kind of like that anyway.
The thing about the cliffhanger is a good idea. Maybe I should use it.
Moonsiren06- Well, I guess you like the Inuyasha/Kagome pairing the way I like the Miroku/Sango pairing. They were the couple I first fell in love with. And even though I like Inuyasha/Sango loads more, I can't stop liking MirSan as well. Thanks for the review!
Lord of Swords and Waffles- 'Come' is getting interesting! I swear…they do make him sound a bit jerky don't they? Sometimes that gets irritating. So I made him a little more clued in on things like love.
Ladie shinomori- Okay! Will try to tone down level of Houshi-sama. I will TRY. Can't promise anything though. But I don't think THIS chapter has too much of him. It's all- as you asked for- in Inuyasha's perspective.
10 days without her. Ahhh…bliss. Keep writing!
Miko-of-Jades- I will finish it, even if I have to come back in October and do it. So don't worry about that! And by rushed, I mean the sequence. It is a bit rushed. But if that's fine with you guys…it's fine with me!
Raven Cactaur- YAY! Another newly converted Miroku fan! Welcome to our community! I am so happy that I recruited a new member! Am I jumping a little far here?
M-X- Inuyasha does not exactly have feelings for her yet. At least not consciously. It is a bit rushed, but well…there are reasons for that. Sango cried because now there is no turning back. Now Inuyasha knows. She has totally betrayed Kagome, because I don't think Kagome has actually told Inuyasha how she feels. So Sango did it before her. So that might be equal to trying to steal him in Kagome's eyes. She cried cause she's afraid she's betrayed her best friend, though I think Miroku is more like her best friend now.
Wave Singer- Why don't you put up your story again? Is it an InuSan? If it were, then I would DEFINITELY read it. If it's about Sango I will read it (though probably not as fast as I would read InuSan!). And everyone can write, they just have to find it within themselves. So go ahead, write another story!
Tinemelk, Onyxlight, youkosangohiei, icygirl2- THANK YOU ALL! Please keep writing!
Hem hem. To continue….
Black. Pitch black. The darkness was so thick that even his eyes failed to see anything, even a hazy outline; that is, if there was anything out there to see. He raised a hand to his face, he could that clearly enough. But everything else was black. Just him surrounded by solid shadow.
I'm surprised to find you here.
He jerked his head around, searching for the owner of the voice. Who are you?
A figure suddenly solidified in front of him. He grunted in surprise when he saw who it was. Kikyou? What the heck is she doing here? Come to think of it, where is 'here'?
Kikyou smiled, and suddenly, the landscape changed. They were standing beside the river where they had talked so often. The river where Inuyasha had finally realized that what he felt for Kikyou was love.
Inuyasha.
Kikyou was standing in front of him; she was close enough to touch. Her eyes were gentle, full of the love they used to hold, before Naraku had come into their lives. So unlike the hate they always held now. Hate for him.
Kikyou. He put out his hands, and after a moment's hesitation, she placed her own in his. He drew her close, holding her in a fierce embrace. But something…was not right. What?
Inuyasha…Kikyou had closed her eyes. She appeared to be asleep. He smiled, but a part of him was yelling that this was not that way things were supposed to be.
Inuyasha…
Kikyou sighed, and looked up at him. Inuyasha…
Why can't things be this way in the real world?
Inuyasha smoothed her hair, and kissed her forehead. Because this is not how things are meant to be, Kikyou.
She sighed once more, and then, all of a sudden, she disappeared. One moment she was in his arms, the next moment, he was holding nothing. Along with her, the surroundings had vanished. He was back in the pitch black.
Kikyou! Come back! Nothing happened. Kikyou!
Kikyou, Kikyou, Kikyou! Is that all you can think of Inuyasha?
Kagome's hands were balled into fists, and her eyes were brimming with tears. What about me? Is there no room in your heart for me?
Kagome? What are you doing here?
Kagome raised one hand to wipe away a tear, then smiled weakly at the hanyou. I've come to see you Inuyasha.
See me? But…you're in your era! At home! How did…?
Kagome placed a finger on her lips, and again, the surroundings changed. They were standing by the Bone Eater's Well. The place where he had first hugged her. The place where he had first realized how much she meant to him.
My exams are almost over Inuyasha.
That's umm…great?
Kagome frowned. Why the hesitation?
He turned away from her. I don't know…That part of him was yelling again. Something was not right. But I want it to be right! He thought. I feel so content when I'm with her! Again that little voice nagged. Content? You are anything but content with her! Who is she? Kikyou reincarnated, that's who! You darned fool! Whenever you see her you'll be plagued with memories! Memories of Kikyou! You can't live happily with that!
Inuyasha?
He turned back at the sound of her voice. What is it Kagome?
Who do you love?
The question took him by surprise. Love? I don't know. Why? He knew why. But he wanted to hear her say it. At the same time, he didn't want to. What the hell was wrong with him?
Because Inuyasha, I love you.
He blinked at how direct her answer had been. Before he could do anything else, Kagome had wrapped her arms around him and rested her head on his chest. Tears were flowing down her perfect face. Do you love me?
Yes. He answered. No! That stupid voice had started off again. Something is wrong! This is not right! This is not…
Why can't things be this way in the real world?
He thought he had heard that question before, but from another person. Where had he heard it? Why couldn't he remember? Someone much like Kagome…
He smoothed her hair and kissed her forehead. Because this is not how things are meant to be Kagome. Something was familiar about that line too.
Kagome disappeared, along with the Bone Eater's Well and the forest. He was stranded in the darkness once more.
Kagome! Come back! Kagome! Nothing happened.
Hello Inuyasha.
Gritting his teeth, Inuyasha spun around to face the new entry. It was Miroku, wearing his calm smile as usual.
What are you doing here monk?
Miroku's smile widened. I've come to ask you a question.
What question? He was getting sick of questions. He was getting sick of that voice in his head. He wanted to wake up!
Will you walk with me Inuyasha?
WHAT?
Miroku nodded. I must show you something. Walk with me.
Inuyasha crossed his arms, and shook his head. Not until you tell me what it is you want to show me.
I want to show you yourself.
The monk's eyes held a curious look- commanding, excited, fearful and tranquil, all at the same time. Inuyasha didn't think it was possible to look like that.
Show me myself? What the heck is that supposed to mean? I don't want any lectures on meditation or religion if that's what you're aiming for.
Shaking his head, Miroku laughed. Nothing like that. I promise you.
Fine then. Grumpily, he followed the monk. Between one step and the next, he was standing in front of a small house, out in a clearing. The stars were shining brightly above. He didn't recognize the place.
Miroku had disappeared. But unlike with the other two, the place hadn't disappeared. He just stood alone.
The door of the house opened to reveal Sango standing there, dressed in her usual traveling kimono. But for some reason, she appeared different. More…beautiful.
Inuyasha! Smiling, she ran to him. She gave him a brief hug before stepping back and looking into his face. I've missed you, my dear mate.
It was as though there were two Inuyashas now. The real one resided in the dream one's head. The little voice had apparently taken over. Now the real Inuyasha was reduced to that voice.
He watched in amazement as the dream Inuyasha lowered his head and kissed Sango passionately. He could feel her lips on his. But…he was not controlling his body. I've missed you too Sango.
WHAT THE HECK IS GOING ON? MIROKU? WHERE ARE YOU? Of course, his body paid no attention. He was just a little voice after all.
Dream Inuyasha continued to kiss her, until Sango pushed him away gently, laughing. The real Inuyasha couldn't help but regret that. Her lips had felt so…good.
I can see you missed me a lot Inu-chan.
Yes, I did. He put his hands on her waist and pulled her towards him. He kissed her lightly on the cheek. How have you been?
Fine, Inuyasha. As fine as it is possible to be without you. She smiled. Her eyes lit up, shining, vying with the stars above her. But now you're back. Don't go away again Inu-chan. It doesn't feel right without you.
Real Inuyasha watched, stunned, as dream Inuyasha pulled her even more tightly against himself. I won't leave you again Sango.
Sango smiled again, and closed her eyes.
What happened next was the most bizarre thing real Inuyasha had ever seen, or felt. A tear dropped from his body's eyes, onto her hair. Why can't things be this way in the real world Sango?
Sango looked up. She reached up and smoothened his hair, then brushed his lips with a kiss. Because you won't let things be this way Inu-chan. You won't let them be.
Inuyasha opened his eyes, and stared up at the stars. They shone down brightly, twinkling, winking in and out of view. He sighed and shifted himself on the branch he was lying on. Five days since his 'talk' with Sango, five days since he had seen her. And now this- this dream. It was just…weird. What had suddenly happened to him in the last part? Why had that little voice taken over, reducing him to a little voice? Did a part of him feel anything besides friendship for Sango?
Because you won't let things be this way Inu-chan. You won't let them be.
Sango, you've turned my world upside down. Why must this happen?
Because you won't let things be this way Inu-chan. You won't let them be.
Crap ending to the chapter. Couldn't think of a better one though.
I know this chapter's a bit confusing, especially the whole little voice, losing control part. The little voice with Kikyou and Kagome, that tells Inuyasha that this is not how things are supposed to be, it takes over him in the scene with Sango. HE is reduced to a little voice in the little voice's head. The little voice becomes dream Inuyasha. Understand? Well, if you don't (and you probably won't considering just how clear my explanation is) feel free to email me.
Rushed? I know. But I must wrap up!
Oh, and you probably noticed that Inu-chan was WAY OOC in the part with Sango. That was intentional. That was the only way to shock Inuyasha.
I'm not making sense at all here! Eugh!
Any suggestions? I need help sorting things out myself! This must be because of that darned school.
Reviews please! They would calm me down!
Thanks!