Chapter Five: Now She Knows
Miroku stood as still as the calm before a storm. Never before in his life had he been so scared. His heart beat faster and harder then he ever thought it was able. He was sure that whoever or whatever was out there could clearly hear it. Cold metal was against his neck and blood would be drawn if he moved an inch…or so he thought. It was then that he realized that the person holding him had the knife or sword backwards against his neck. Maybe they meant no harm. The person standing behind him placed their hand over his mouth and slowly walked out the back door. Not the door one would usually use. Making the situation all the more frightening. When they were halfway out of the building they suddenly stopped and Miroku was dropped to the ground. His arm was past throbbing and he longed for Sango's care. He held his arm with his good hand and turned to see none other then Inuyasha staring at him coldly.
"When were you going to tell me Miroku?" Inuyasha folded his arms impatiently and confused Miroku as to if he was dangerous or just angry.
"T-tell you what Inuyasha?" Miroku shakily stood up and walked up to where he was standing.
"Why didn't you tell me someone has been watching us and attacking Sango. You could've gotten my help instead of stupidly injuring yourself." He wasn't talking loud, but his voice did have the tinge of anger that intimidated so many before.
"I apologize Inuyasha I thought I could handle it myself. It was a stupid mistake." He said still clutching your shoulder.
"Yeah you got that right." He stood and sniffed the air.
"So why did you drag me out here? You scared me half to death!"
"Someone was watching us earlier…and has been for a while. I guess you've been sleeping too much to notice. But I know you've seen them before."
"Actually I just heard their voice." Miroku started walking back and Inuyasha tagged behind.
"Don't walk away Miroku we need to fix this!"
"What do you want me to do Inuyasha! I've tried and I've failed! I want to protect her but I just can't!" Inuyasha was shocked. He had never heard Miroku raise his voice to him. He almost seemed like he was going to cry.
"Miroku it's alright. We'll protect her don't you worry. I'll help you, but for now you need to take it easy. You can't help Sango with a wounded shoulder and a broken wrist. We'll get through this and beat the crap out of whatever is doing this. Now come on lets go back and get some rest alright?"
"Okay…" Miroku was very happy to hear the softer side of Inuyasha's voice. It almost seemed fake, but he knew it wasn't.
They both made their way back to the hut where everyone was sleeping soundly, but the person was still monitoring their every move. Miroku tried to go right back to sleep after he snuggled up next to Sango, and Inuyasha decided to stay up and keep watch. It was the least he could do so Miroku could get some rest. As far as anyone knew, the silhouetted figure left about an hour later and Inuyasha could finally get some sleep.
In the middle of the night, Miroku was woken with a start and Inuyasha yelling his name. The moon shone in the sky in an eerie sort of way. Rays eased their ways through the wood panels of the hut. As he heard his name being called he ran outside only to find much had been going on in his slumber.
"Miroku! Miroku! Get out here! A demon is attacking and it's got Sango." If he wasn't awake before, then he certainly was now. As he proceeded closer to the fight, he vaguely heard the roof being torn away from their shelter. Then shrieking could be heard coming from high in the air. So far up, only a spec could be seen flailing in the demon's grasp. The demon was large and buff, and could easily be mistaken for a large bear-like demon.
"What a great time for one of our demon attacks." Kagome noted. She had thought how regretful she was that they had sent Shippou and Kilala home to Kaede. Actually Miroku requested it and she wasn't sure as to why.
"I'm coming Sango!" Miroku started to rush into battle before Inuyasha grabbed his good arm.
"Be patient Miroku I'll handle this one."
"No Inuyasha you have to take me up there, I need to help her." Miroku urged as he grabbed his staff.
"Fine hold on and I'll take you to it."
"Miroku help me! Please!" She seemed so scared. Se had never been captured before and she had no idea as to how Miroku was going to save her in the certain situation they were in. She knew he was strong, but what could he possibly do? Her heart seemed to leap with joy as she noted their plan from below.
Miroku got on Inuyasha's back, and he jumped as high as he could in the demon's direction. Miroku took out one of his ofeuda(KG: sorry someone should tell me how to spell it ^.^) and began to chant something under his breath. Blue electricity built up and though he was having trouble controlling it because of his wrist, his aim was still good enough to land a direct hit. The demon screeched, and dropped Sango as it tried to recover itself. It cried out and swung its large claw-like paw and hit Inuyasha and Miroku directly. Miroku went flying towards the ground and Inuyasha decided to save Sango from her deadly drop. He successfully caught her, but winced as he saw Miroku collide with the ground. He rolled a few times before he stopped motionless.
"Oh kami this is all my fault!" Sango jumped from Inuyasha's grasp and ran to her fallen monk.
"Gee you're welcome." Inuyasha felt a little used but couldn't care less as he began to notice the salty smell of tears building up in Sango's eyes. This was familiar every time Miroku risked his life for her. Though some attempts were more useful than others, the monk meant well.
Meanwhile, Kagome aimed carefully and struck the demon right between its eyes only to see it vanish as if it were never real.
"What the?" Inuyasha stood in place as he watched the demon disappear right before his eyes.
"All that was for nothing." He said to no one inparticular. He snapped out of thought when he Kagome placed a hand on his shoulder.
"We should go get Miroku back. He's gonna need help you know?" Inuyasha agreed and walked over to where Sango was holding her monk's hand. As he got there, Miroku had just began to open his eyes.
"Inuyasha you should have helped him not me." Sango continued to cry softly.
"Sango he's alright. And besides I promised him I'd take of you if he couldn't."
"…" Sango gazed into Inuyasha's eyes after hearing his reasoning. She continued to hold his hand until Inuyasha picked him up and one of the village people offered to take them in until they got another room.
They entered the hut and Inuyasha laid Miroku carefully onto the mat. Sango stayed by his side for hours at a time. Though it wasn't long before Miroku opened his eyes once more.
"Are you okay Miroku?" Sango placed her hand into his.
"I'm quite fine don't you worry Sango. Just a little sore." He sat up in his bed to see his love staring into his deep blue eyes.
"Miroku…what's going on? Why are all these things happening since we came into this town." Her angelic like features seemed to tone down as she waited for an answer.
"Sango…you deserve an explanation." He sat and explained all of his theories to his beloved. She looked in dismay as she listened to everything he had to say. She practically couldn't believe what she was hearing from the one person she trusted.
"I don't believe you!" She backed away. "This can't be the truth! My family would never… they would never…" Her voice calmed as tears came to her eyes.
"Sango it's the truth. How could I lie to you?" Miroku looked at her searching for some kind of forgiveness, as he couldn't understand why she didn't believe him.
"You lie Miroku!" She burst out of the room in tears. Miroku got up to follow after her until Inuyasha walked in after hearing all the commotion.
"Hey what's going on Miroku? Why is Sango so upset?"
"I told her the truth. And now she doesn't trust me."
"Truth? Truth about what?" Inuyasha listened carefully for once to everything Miroku had to say.
"I told her about her family."
"Sir I'm afraid we're been found out." Koto's voice could be heard as he kneeled down before his leader.
"And you let this happen because?" The deep voice boomed, and could be heard echoing throughout the halls.
"I'm sorry sir." He tilted his head down in honor.
"Well don't just sit there! Who was it? Who knows of us? Well? Answer me!"
"I-it was the monk…and the half-demon." Koto stammered in fear as he answered.
"And what are you going to do about it Koto?"
"I will eliminate them sir. You have nothing to fear."
"Good. Now be gone with you! I have work to do that does not require your presence." The dark silhouette could be seen sitting in a throne at the head of the room.
"Yes sir." With that Koto left the room and began to concoct his next plan of attack. It would be soon and he could only wait in anticipation. How he desired Sango. Ever since their childhood he wanted her to be his wife. Now it would finally be possible. Things had been so good for his life when his master promised the girls hand. He only had to follow the directions he was given and finally...finally she should be his. Finally...