Pure Insanity
Disclaimer: I don't own the Inuyasha characters. They belong to Rumiko Takahashi
Author notes: Italicized text indicates thoughts/inner monologue. My sister gave me the idea for
this story, so I owe thanks to her!
It was a sunny afternoon, and the Inuyasha gang passed by a shrine. It appeared to be a grave-site. Miroku approached a man who was tending to the site.
"Excuse me, but could you tell me who this shrine commemorates?"
"Oh, certainly. This shrine honors the Priestess Kiyorakasa. She was the purest of maidens and upheld peace in this village. I was privileged to meet her on several occasions. She was so beautiful and kind and had such a healing touch. She constantly spoke of peace and selfless love. Lady Kiyorakasa was truly an amazing priestess, but unfortunately...she was killed by a demon who managed to slip past her. She protected this village using only her spiritual power...never raising a hand in violence. She only believed in using peaceful methods. She attempted to subdue the demon with a purification spell, but it killed her before she could finish. It has remained a mystery to many of us, for her spiritual power was so immense." The man looked down with a sad expression.
Miroku looked thoughtful. "How very tragic." He kneeled beside the grave-site and raised a hand in prayer. Kagome and Sango also said silent prayers. Shippo bowed his head. Inuyasha merely stood there, silently. He thought, I wonder if this demon could have been Naraku?
"What did this demon look like?" Inuyasha asked the man.
"A giant serpent. Together the other men of the village and I managed to kill the demon, but it was too late for Lady Kiyorakasa."
Hm. If this priestess was so powerful, I wonder how the demon was able to overcome her so easily... Kagome thought to herself, but was wrenched from her thoughts when she noticed Miroku approaching a woman who had just arrived, with a very angry Sango, fuming beside her.
"Why hello, miss."
"This is my sister Shijisha" The man stated.
Miroku proceeded to take her hands in his, flash her a smile, and ask her his favorite question. "Miss, would you be interested in bearing my child?" Sango gave an exasperated sigh. The woman gazed at him with a shocked and horrified expression.
"What!"
The man became very angry, as well. "Monk, that behavior is simply not acceptable here! This is a sacred site! You are defiling the memory of Lady Kiyorakasa! You must all leave at once!"
Miroku was shocked at such a response, and he bowed his head.
"My apologies." He said a silent prayer then quickly rushed over to the rest of his wide-eyed group. "Let's be going." An anxious Miroku stated. The others didn't hesitate and moved out.
The group walked onward, Miroku lagging behind the others, appearing deep in thought.
"You know, lecher, you're lucky those two didn't try to kill ya." Inuyasha said.
"Yeah, they sure seemed angry. The girl kinda acted like Sango, except she didn't hit him. Hey, Sango, why didn't you hit him for saying that like you usually do?" Shippo asked.
Sango glanced up, a serious and slightly depressed expression on her face. "I thought maybe they might take care of it for me this time."
Kagome glanced at Sango, who seemed more depressed than usual. "Sango, are you all right?"
"I'm fine, Kagome. Thank you...Miroku's behavior is just getting old, that's all."
Kagome looked at her friend thoughtfully and placed a hand on her shoulder. "I know how frustrating it must be, but I think Miroku might be getting a bit better" She looked hopeful.
Sango thought, Miroku getting better about it? Could he really change? No, don't be so naive, Kagome. It's hopeless. Miroku will always act like this. Why must I feel this way about someone who will only hurt me?
"Hey, Sango. Have you ever considered talking to Miroku about how his behavior bothers you?" Kagome asked.
"He knows it bothers me. I think it's pretty obvious."
"Well, sometimes when a guy likes a girl he tries to get a rise out of her." Kagome said.
"Huh?"
"Well, guys can be pretty immature, and they will do whatever it takes to get the attention of a girl they really like. Maybe Miroku is just trying to get attention from you. If you seriously talked it over with him and told him how you feel about it, maybe he would try and stop. I know he's a lecher, but I'm sure he cares enough to try to be better."
Kagome's words made sense, but still, what was the use...Miroku could never stop being a lecher, even if he did really like her as Kagome suggested.
Sango sighed. "Thank you, Kagome. Maybe I will give that a shot." Sango turned to look at Miroku, who was still lagging behind and walked over to him. "Um, Miroku? Are you still worried about what those people said?"
Miroku looked at her, as if very confused. "Oh, I'm sorry. You were talking to me, I suppose."
"Of course I was talking to you! Don't ignore me!"
"I'm very sorry, but I just don't seem to remember what I'm doing here. And, who are you, miss?"
A very shocked Sango stared at him with a blank expression and wide eyes. The rest of the group, who had turned around to watch upon hearing the argument were also taken aback.
Sango stuttered. "Wh-what are you talking about! Of course, you know me! Don't you play innocent with me!"
Miroku looked utterly confused. He had no idea what he'd done or why he was traveling with this group. He looked down at himself, noticing he was wearing the garb of a monk. He thought, Who are these people? And more importantly, who am I! How did I get here? Well, from the looks of it, I suppose I am a monk. Perhaps if I play the role of the monk I will begin to remember my life...
Sango was becoming very angry, and she grabbed Miroku by the ear. "Now, you listen! If you are playing a trick on me, you'll be sorry!"
"Oww. Please stop doing that. I assure you, it's no trick. I sincerely don't know what I've done to you. I don't think I know you, miss."
Sango was shocked. She let go of his ear, and her expression turned from anger to confusion and sadness. I don't think he's making it up. He would have told the truth by now. Is it possible he has actually lost his memory? What could have happened?
"You really don't know me, do you?" A disheartened Sango inquired, backing up slightly.
"That's what I've been trying to tell you. Can you please tell me who I am?"
End of Chapter
Author note: Please let me know what you think! This is my first Inuyasha fanfic. I hope you enjoy!
Btw, Kiyorakasa means clearness, chastity in Japanese