To Love an Enemy

Chapter 19 - Reunion

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"KOHAKU!" Sango yelled and ran to her brother's cell where she knelt and put her hands through the bars to clasp his. "Kohaku it is you!" Letting her tears fall freely, she put her other hand through the bars to run her fingers through his hair and to touch his face to make sure that it really was him and not a dream.

"Sango!" her brother moaned. "What are you doing here? This is no place for you."

"I know but I don't care, I had to come. Without you there live wasn't worth living! How are you, are you okay?" she asked anxiously.

"I'm fine, but Sango, you shouldn't have come, you are in so much danger here! I'm fine, but you, are you alright!" Kohaku said concerned.

"Here," Miroku said softly reaching out to unlock the door to Kohaku's cell. As soon as the door was open Sango flung herself at her brother sobbing.

"I missed you so much, I could bear to live there any longer if you didn't!" she sobbed clutching the brother she thought she had lost forever. She clung to him terrified that if she let go he would fade into nothing.

Miroku's heart broke when he saw Sango fling herself at the Larovellian prince. This was no friend, he could tell from the way she was crying and the way she clutched him. He had never seen her face light up as radiantly as it did when she had recognized him. As much as he wished it not to be true, he realized that Sango loved the prince and it was clear that he cared deeply about her.

"But does he love her the way I do?" he thought miserably clenching his jaw and closing his eyes in pain. Taking a deep breathe he forced himself to stay, and in doing so face the truth. Sango could never have loved him. What a fool he had been for thinking it! All the evidence was here, right in front of him, Sango loved the Larovellian prince and had come here to rescue him, that was why they had found her wandering on her own. Miroku opened his eyes painfully and saw the prince Kohaku put his arms comfortingly around Sango's loves shoulders and rest his cheek on her head making soft sound to comfort the only woman Miroku had ever loved. His heart breaking even more Miroku turned away, this was almost more than he could bear. But he would stay here, because Sango obviously loved this man, and as much as he wished he could leave the two alone, he couldn't because it would mean that he would have to take Sango with him, and it was obvious how much she cared about the prince. He would bear the pain of his breaking heart so she could be with the one she loved, for a little longer.

Looking over the prince Miroku could she why she might love him, he was handsome enough even if a bit younger looking than her. His reputation was that of a good man and though he doubted it made any difference to Sango he was heir to the Larovellian throne.

When Sango's tears had dried and she had been reassured that Kohaku would never leave her again, she sat up letting go of her beloved brother. It had been so hard to live without the only person who cared about her in her family, he father cared so little and her older brothers never bothered to "waste their time" being around her. Kohaku had been the only one who accepted her for what she was. Hearing Miroku clear his throat Sango turned around, as he said, "Sango I'm sorry to take you away, but we have to go. The sun will be up soon………….." he paused waiting for her response. Slowly, painfully Sango stood up letting go of her brother's hand.

"I'll be back Kohaku," Sango whispered. "

Clutching his sister's hand before she went Kohaku said, "go with my love, Sango, I'll always be with you in here," he said putting his hand over his heart.

Sango nodded smiling, her eyes glistening with tears of happiness. Miroku couldn't stop the spasm of pain that crossed his face at that word; the boy had said "love". Glancing at Sango he was glad she hadn't seen his reaction, slowly he walked over and shut the door of Kohaku's cell and walked back up the stairway. Sensing Sango following him, he sighed glad that he wouldn't have to drag her away. He didn't think he could bear being the one to force her to leave.

They walked in silence until they reached Sango's room where Miroku opened the door for her. He was about to walk away, when Sango said her voice choked with emotion, "thank you Miroku. You have no idea of how much that meant to me."

Miroku looked over his shoulder, and Sango was surprised to see them filled with pain. Turning his head back he said, "you're welcome, good evening Sango." Then he walked away calmly not looking back. When he disappeared around the corner and out of view Sango closed her door feeling very confused.

"Was it just me," she thought, "or was Miroku upset?"

OOOO hope you liked that chapter! Interesting ne? Sango loves Kohaku like a brother, but Miroku thinks she lovey loves him! Ooo I tell you its going to be interesting, very VERY interesting, so stay tuned next chapter will be out shortly. Love you to all my fans, and to those that haven't reviewed PLEASE do so right now! No need to wait for the end. Thanks and bu-bye for now.