A/N: Hey Everyone. How'd you like that last cliff hanger? Well here is the new chapter. Hope you all enjoy it.

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"Talking"

'Thinking'

Last Time

A girl with short black hair in a black tube top and really short skirt that looked more like a handkerchief. Her eyes were set on Miroku.

"Hey handsome," She winked.

Miroku really didn't want to dance with her but he thought maybe he would get Sango's attention this way.

"What is your name?" Miroku giving her his famous smirk that would make any girl drool.

"Yura, do you wanna dance?" She bended over a little more to expose her already too exposed breast.

"Sure," Miroku stood up and took Yura's hand and walked to the dance floor.

Sango watched the two dance for awhile. She was getting so mad she didn't realize that she was gripping her glass of water so tight that it shattered in her hands, water all over the table along with the glass from the cup.

"Sango-chan are you okay?" Kagome looked at her hand in worry.

Sango wasn't even paying attention to her hand, she gaze was focused on the dance floor, where Miroku and Yura danced together.

"Just look at those two. Disgusting." Sango sneered.

"Sango-chan will you focus on your hand please, you're bleeding!" Kagome cleaned up the glass from the cup.

"Can you believe him? Look at the way he's dancing with her." Sango emphasized the last word with venom.

"Shut up Miroku," Sango turned around so her back was up against him.

"I didn't even say anything Sango," Miroku's hands held Sango's waist as he continuted to dance.

"Just dance," Sango said with a snap.

The two of them were lost in the beat of the music. Focused only on each other. They both could feel the heat rising in their bodies but that didn't stop them. Miroku then turned Sango around to face him and kissed her. This brought a whole new sensation to Sango that she had never felt before. She was reluctant to return the kiss but soon she gave in and kissed him back with just as much hunger as Miroku. After a few minutes they broke a part for air and just stood there for a moment to take in what just happened.

"Miroku...wha..why?" Sango said still trying to recover from that kiss.

"Sango will you go out with me?" Miroku asked.

"How do I know you won't cheat on me?" Sango asked unsure. She knew she wanted to say yes but she still had her insecurites.

"Those other girls mean nothing to me, they were just to get you jealous and notice me." Miroku answered truthfully.

"I'll have to kill you for that one." Sango smiled.

"So that's a yes?"

"That's a yes," Sango said as she leaned up and kissed Miroku again.

Their hands intertwined and they started to dance again. Both of them feeling happy and complete.

"Sango, Kagome took your keys and ran out of here, any idea why?" Inuyasha asked over the loud music.

"Oh shit!" Sango said and she took Miroku's hand and went back to their table to retrive their things and went out to the parking lot.

"Sango what's going on?" Miroku asked.

"Just get in the car, and drive to Sakura park, Inuyasha you follow us in your car."

"What are you talking about?" Kagome said trying to sound brave but inside she was scared.

"Why don't you come with me and I'll show you," Naraku smirked once again.

His eyes shown lust and evil. Kagome couldn't turn her eyes away from them, she was too afraid. Naraku took hold of Kagome's wrist and started pulling her along. Kagome tried to fight back but he was too strong.

Inuyasha's eyes burned in rage he came out from behind the bushes with Miroku and Sango right behind him. Naraku quickly turned in their direction, then looked back at Kagome.

"You little bitch, you planned this didn't you?" Naraku threw her to the ground and faced his new opponents.

Sango rushed to Kagome as Miroku and Inuyasha faced Naraku.

"I don't know who the fuck you are, but you won't live long enough for me to care," Inuyasha snarled.

Sango unlocked the door and led everyone inside. Inuyasha sat on the couch with Miroku in a chair on his left by the window. Kagome in the arm chair in the corner.

"Miroku I'll get some bandages and rubbing alcohol to clean that cut out," Sango went to the bathroom to get the first aid kit.

When she returned she imediately went to Miroku and started working on his wound. There was an awkward silence, while everyone just comprehended what just happened.

"Kagome care to explain what just happened?" Inuyasha asked and looked at Kagome in the corner. In fact everyone turned to her waiting for her answer.

Chapter 12: The Beginning

Sango had left the room briefly to put the first aid kit away. Kagome had not answered them. She stood with her back to them staring out the window, watching the now pouring rain fall.

"Kagome-chan...I think before you tell them, we should tell you that we all know about Naraku," Sango said softly re-entering the room.

"How do you know about him?" Kagome asked in a whisper.

"They day after you were attacked at school, Inuyasha, Sango and I asked Sesshoumaru to do some research on Naraku. You said his name right before you passed out that day." Miroku answered.

"We know that you never went on vacation in 5th grade, that Naraku kidnapped you and killed your father as well," Sesshoumaru said as he walked in the door.

"What are you doing here Sesshoumaru?" Inuyasha asked.

"I called him, I thought he could help us." Sango answered for Sesshoumaru.

"You all did this behind my back!" Kagome yelled looking at her friends with anger and hurt in her eyes.

"Well you didn't exactly tell us anything!" Inuyasha yelled back.

"Inuyasha, let Kagome talk," Miroku put a hand on Inuyasha's shoulder.

"Kagome-chan go ahead and tell them. We just want to help," Sango said reassuringly.

With a sigh Kagome told them exactly what she told Sango. Trying her best to keep on her best face, but she couldn't stop the tears. She once again pulled out the Shikon No Tama out of her bag and showed everyone.

"This is the Shikon No Tama, this is what Naraku is after. He won't stop until he gets it. Now that he knows that you all know about him he will want to kill you all. That's why I've kept it a secret. This is my problem, it's my job to protect it from him. So please stay out of this, I don't want anything to happen to you guys," Kagome pleaded.

Inuyasha had stayed silent for too long. He slammed his fist into the wall, making everyone turn their attention to him.

"Are you crazy! You think we are just going to let you do this on your own? Do you know what would have happened to you if we didn't follow you tonight? He would have killed you! Not quickly either. That sick bastard probably would have raped you a few times then killed you very slowly and painfully. Is that what you want? I don't care if you are ready to die, THERE IS NO WAY IN HELL I'M LETTING YOU!" Inuyasha yelled before walking out Sango's door.

There was an awkward silence before Sesshoumaru cleared his voice to bring back the attention to the problem at hand.

"Kagome, Naraku already knows that we are now all involved in this situation. So there is no point in doing this on your own since he already knows about us," Miroku spoke up.

"Kagome-chan can't you just let us help you? We're your friends. As what I'm sure Inuyasha meant to say was that we really care about you too and we can't just stand aside knowing that your life is on the line." Sango continued.

"I am willing to lend a hand as well but that means no more secrets Kagome. I want to know everything that happens and what goes on. You are not to go anywhere by yourself. Any word from Naraku I want to know about," Sesshoumaru stated before leaving as well.

"Kagome I know you don't want any of us to get hurt but you will if you don't let us help. We're not taking no for an answer," Miroku said with a smile. He meant it in all seriousness but he was trying to make her feel better.

Kagome gave him a small smile but it didn't last long because all she could think of was what Inuyasha had said to her.

Sango knowing exactly what Kagome was thinking of came up and put an arm around her shoulders and smiled at her.

"Don't worry about Inuyasha, Kagome. He just loves you and just wants to protect you. Awww isn't that so cute," Sango started laughing at how red Kagome had turned.

Kagome picked up one of the couch cusions and hit Sango in the arm, smiling and laughing herself.

"Well, I better get going. It's pretty late." Miroku said turning towards the door.

"Wait Miroku," Sango stoped him.

He turned back to face her, "Yes, Sango?"

"Why don't you stay here tonight. You can sleep on the couch, it's too late to be driving," Sango said blushing the whole time.

"Yeah, Miroku just stay. Just call your grandparents that your staying here since it's late and your too tired to drive. They'll understand," Kagome tried persuading him.

"I don't want to be any trouble," Miroku wasn't sure if Sango was comfortable with him staying there over night.

"It'snot any trouble!" Sango said quickly.

"Okay if you insist." Miroku called his grandparents and they were fine with it.

"I'll go get you a blanket and pillows," Sango said

"No, Sango I'll go get him a blanket and pillows. You two just sit and relax," Kagome smiled and left the room.

There was an awkward silence for a moment. Sango staring at the ground while Miroku looked at Sango very amused by her shyness. He couldn't help but laugh. Sango looked up from the floor and Miroku raising an eyebrow at him.

"What's so funny Miroku?"

"You're really cute when your shy," Miroku smiled at her.

"Let's watch some TV," Sango suggested trying to draw attention away from herself.

"Okay," Miroku sat down on the couch waiting for Sango.

Sango walked by Miroku and was about to sit down next to him before two strong arms wrapped around her waist and pulled her down into Miroku's lap.

"That's better," Miroku sighed and turned on the TV as if nothing happened.

Sango didn't mind this position she just didn't expect it. She wasn't really paying attention to what was on TV. All her attention was on Miroku. Sango had never felt more comfortable with anyone, she snuggled up to Miroku and layed her head in the crook of Miroku's neck let out a sigh and fell asleep. Miroku looked down at the sleeping girl in his arms, he couldn't be happier then he was at that moment.

"Miroku, I finally found the extra pillows and blankets," Kagome said walking about into the room.

"Sango has already fallen asleep," Miroku answered.

"Well, there is no point in moving her, she'll just wake up. I have an idea," Kagome put the pillows on the other end of the couch while she unfolded the blanket and drapped if over both Miroku and Sango.

"I'll just leave the pillows here if you want to try laying down, Good night Miroku," Kagome smiled turned off the lights and left the room.

"Good night Kagome," Miroku answered back.

Miroku shifted into a laying position on his side with Sango laying right up against him, so they could lay on the pillows. Then he pulled the blanket over the both of them. He looked down at Sango and kissed her on the forehead.

"Good night Sango," Miroku whispered before laying his head on the pillow and falling asleep.

Kagome snuck back out quietly careful not to wake the couple. She pulled out a camera and took a quick picture of the two.

"Sorry Sango but this was just too cute to pass up," Kagome whispered to herself and went back into Sango's bedroom and went to bed.

Next Day...

"Kagome give me that camera!" Sango yelled chasing Kagome around her house.

"No way Sango-chan! Don't worry I'll make you a copy!" Kagome laughed.

Miroku looked at the two girls and just shook his head. After Sango had caught Kagome and taken her camera they sat back on the couch with Miroku.

"Hey I better be getting back home. I want to take a shower and change. I'll see you two later," Miroku stood up and walked to the door.

"Bye Miroku!" Kagome called after him.

Sango followed Miroku to the door and walked on the porch with him.

"I had a great time last night, aside from all the drama, and Naraku," Sango smiled.

"Me too," Miroku said and leaned down and kissed Sango quickly on the lips and turned around to go to his car.

"Bye Miroku," Sango as he drove out of her driveway.

When she got back into the house she saw Kagome sitting on the couch hugging a pillow looking really depressed.

"What's wrong Kagome-chan?" Sango asked sitting down next to her.

"I'm worried about Inuyasha. He's not answering his phone to me." Kagome answered.

"Oh don't worry Kagome-chan. I'm sure he's fine, he's just got a lot to think about right now. And if anything I'll knock some sense into him for you okay?" Sango laughed.

Kagome smiled back at her. She loved how her best friend always tried to make her feel better about everything even if she was the one that had caused the problem. Even though Sango's words were comforting she still didn't feel like everthing was going go to be okay. Sango and Kagome decided that they were just going to hang out at home today. They didn't even change out of their pajama's, they wanted some time to themselves to just relax before getting all serious and stressed out over the upcoming situation. Both girls watched countless movies, at tons of ice cream, listened to music, they went online and messed with their friends when pretending to be other people to freak them out. In the late afternoon Kagome decided that it was time to go home, her mom was probably expecting her. Sango had offered to drive her home so she wouldn't walk home all by herself. When they arrived at the shrine the two girls had said their goodbyes and promised to meet in front of the school the next day.

Kagome walked up the shrine steps and noticed something in the Goshinboku. She walked up to the tree and put a hand on the bark and looked up at the branches up above, and there sat Inuyasha who was looking straight back into her eyes.

"Inuyasha..." Kagome whispered.

He just stared down at her, he didn't need to say anything. His eyes answered her. With ease he lept of his branch so he stood next to her. They both stood silent just taking the moment to stare into each other eyes.

"I'm not letting you do this by your self," Inuyasha said calmly breaking the silence.

"I figured as much." Kagome answered.

"Why didn't you ever tell me Kagome? Is it because you didn't feel like you could trust me?" Inuyasha asked.

"No! I trusted you Inuyasha and still do. I just didn't want to drag you into this, you had enough problems with your brother and your mom being sick at the time." Kagome answered.

"Kagome, I care about you and we are in this together. So please from now on and be honest with me," Inuyasha said pulling her into a hug.

"I will," Kagome felt as if a weight was lifted from her shoulders and she hugged Inuyasha back.

'Maybe everything will work out,' Kagome thought happily to herself.

A/N: Sorry for the short chapter, hoped you liked it. Please read and review!