Sango,

Betrayer of Heart

Miroku didn't glance at Sango as she neared him, her soft steps just barely audible over wind. She sat down next to him, near the edge of the cliff, dangling her legs over. Not knowing what it was the demon slayer wanted, or planned to do, Miroku continued to fixate his gaze out at the ocean. It was so calm, so beautiful, as if all hope dwelt in it. Miroku's heart began to beat faster as Sango spoke.

"Miroku, I haven't been all that kind to you, have I?"

Miroku then thought back to all the times Sango had struck him for coming on to her. He felt there was nothing with a little flirting. Personally, he thought come on too strong, after all, she still had her clothes.

"I don't know what you mean," he replied simply with a hint of sarcasm. He turned to her, and he could feel his face burn. Sango wasn't wearing anything, and a thin blanket was the only thing that kept her body from being totally exposed.

"Miroku," she said softly, her voice seductive. She began inching her way over to him. Miroku leaned back as Sango drew closer. He began to crawling backwards up the cliff and away from her.

"What is it, Sango?" he asked nervously.

"I am so, so sorry," she said, still moving closer. Miroku was now up against a rock some ten feet away from the cliff edge. "Let me make it up to you."

When he awoke the next morning, Miroku looked over to fin that Sango wasn't lying beside him. sitting up slowly, he went over the previous day's activities in his head, and gave a crafty smile. He knew that she would come around eventually, though why she had this time was beyond him. maybe she had just needed some comforting.

He looked around him for any signs of the young woman, but found that not only she, but the blanket and his clothes were also missing. The voices of his friends drifted over to him as they searched for the monk and the demon slayer. Realizing the current situation, and what must have happened, there was only one thing he could say.

"Shit!"

Sango ignored the glances she received from the wolf demons as she gracefully, but determinedly walked through to the back of the cave. Sitting there, on a bed made up of moss and dead leaves, was the wolf tribe leader, Koga. He was tearing apart a leg of meat, blood, and spittle flying everywhere with small chunks. Those gathered around him climbed over one another in hopes of getting the small amounts of food. Sango's face broke into disgust as she watched them.

He then stopped, and looked up at her, staring into her eyes for a moment, his gaze intent and reproachful. Sango was sure he was about to pounce on her, but then he smiled and got to his feet, throwing the leg of raw meat to the side, in the direction of one of the men around him. The man's face lit up at the joyous sight of food, but then fighting started to occur around them as the other men began pouncing on him.

Koga didn't pay them any mind as he walked out of the cave, followed by a reluctant, perplexed Sango. For a moment, she just stood there, watching the men tumble over and fight one another. It truly had been a hard winter. She stopped at the cave mouth, and watched the leader. He was just standing there; staring down at the water a few feet bellow him, his face blank. But then he turned to her.

"What is it you want, demon slayer?" he demanded.

"I'd like it," she began a little nervously, but then her voice became strong. "If you would kill the half demon, Inuyasha."

"Why?" he snapped sullenly. "Even if I chose to, how? And what would I get out of it? Aren't you a friend of his?" This stung Sango a little, but she remained determined.

"I have managed to gather five shards of the Sacred Jewel," she announced simply, pulling out a piece of folded cloth, revealing them. "If you do this, you can keep the shards, and…" She gave a soft gulp. "You can have me."

"What's the catch? And what if it isn't you I want?" This struck Sango hard, but she quickly recovered, and continues.

"Fine," she said a little haughtily. "You can have Kagome, but I rule your wolf pack beside you as an equal. Deal?" He seemed to give this much thought, and Sango felt as if he would say no and then laugh in her face, but was shocked at his answer.

"Fine. So be it."

The demon slayer knelt down in front of Naraku, head practically touching the ground; but not quite. She refused to lower herself that far. All the same, she was still appalled at the idea of working for the demon. All she really wanted was to save her brother, and perhaps give him back the chance that was taken away from his so unjustly. She had learned that he was in the Underworld, and through the use of Naraku's power to make a copy of the Cursed Jewel; she was able to come here.

"How goes the plan?"

"Well," replied Sango, raising her head slightly.

Even though Naraku's eyes were hidden behind the mask, Sango could still feel the piercing, cold stare as his eyes narrowed. Gulping down her fear, Sango resisted the sudden urge to get up and run, scramble away if that were the case, as fast and as far as she could from the demon. But she didn't, nor did she lower her gaze, but she lowered her body so her chin was an inch from the ground.

"Has Koga destroyed Inuyasha yet?"

"No," replied Sango slowly, but then continued on hurriedly. "I'm sure he will soon. I gave him five pieces of the Sacred Jewel. He has agreed to let me lead his pack alongside him. And now that Yuri has killed Shippo, we can overthrow his father's kingdom. As for Yuri, we know not where she is exactly. We believe she is in the Underworld. Inuyasha now possessors the Cursed Jewel, so they will be going there tomorrow."

"Delay them," Sango jumped in surprise at the sharpness in Naraku's voice. "They must not go just yet."

Sango walked back into camp, but came to an abrupt halt. The group stared at her coldly at her as she slowly walked into the camping area. She stopped, and faced them, trying to look innocent, but then stopped and sighed.

"Where were you?" snapped Inuyasha, rising to his feet angrily. "And where are the missing jewel shards?"

"And my clothes!" Miroku was crouched behind a bush, shivering slightly. He glared at her, but looked away at the look she returned.

:"I-I don't know what you are talking about," she snapped back. "I went to scout the area, and I got lost. I didn't have my bearings right."

"I don't believe you!" bellowed Inuyasha.

"We'll just have to wait and see," said Kaede with a slight nod. The group shifted to watch the elderly priestess in surprise and silent wonder; even Sesshomaru. "For now," she continued. "We have to go to the Underworld after Yuri."

"I don't think we should another day." The group turned their glances to her, but she continued on as if nothing was different. "It is already late. We can leave tomorrow morning.."

"Very well," said Kaede, with a nod.

Sango watched Sesshomaru apprehensively. Sesshomaru was watching her every move. She smiled seductively and walked over to him, adding sway to her steps. It was only them in this clearing of woods.

"What do you want?" he asked flatly, his tone lone and uncaring.

"Why were you watching me?"

"I wasn't."

"You were. Here, help me."

"With what?"

"Do you know how hard it is to get this kimono off?"

FIN