AN: Well, since I'm updating early, I'm not going to be able to list everyone individually ^-^;; Gomen! So I'll make it up to ya'll with some Sango x Miroku fluff and some Kagome x Kouga. ^-^
I asked this once before in a previous chapter, but I'm gonna ask again. Does anyone know a site that gives a summary of the two Inuyasha movies (love across time and something with castles??? Sorry, not too sure about the names ^-^;;) And what's the Inuyasha special with Sango on the front cover with a bow and arrow??? O.o That ones got me really curious ^-^
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Kagome held her breath, slightly startled by the hanyou's request. Could she really allow him to follow them? Even after he attacked her? Part of her said, it wasn't intentional, forgive him. But the other part argued. He chose Kikyo, he hurt you because he doesn't love you.
"Bastard, what makes you think Kagome wants you to come with us? You almost killed her. You fucking bastard, you almost killed her!" Kouga lost control of his temper, his eyes flashing dangerously. Kagome snapped out of her thoughts when she saw Kouga charge, teeth bared and claws extended.
"Damme! Kouga-kun! Inuyasha!" She was about to run forward when a hand clamped firmly on her shoulder.
"Sango-chan?"
"Do you remember what happened last time? You're not well enough to move around a lot. Besides, Inuyasha might lose control again." The taijiya scolded, not removing her hand. Kagome nodded slowly, then turned back towards the two men.
"Kouga-kun! Onegai!"
Maybe it was because he could hear her voice waver, on the brink of tears, or maybe he just didn't want her hurt, but for whatever reason, Kouga stopped, hands dropping to his sides.
Unfortunately, Inuyasha did not stop. Kagome gasped, eyes wide, before she was able to scream.
"OSUWARI!"
A loud crash followed, and Inuyasha was face first in the ground. Kagome breathed a sigh of relief and hurried over to Kouga, who stood over the fallen Inuyasha.
"Kouga-kun, arigatou." She smiled, relieved he had heard her. Kouga smiled and nodded before looking down at the hanyou.
"I only did it for you, Kagome."
Kagome blushed and nodded before slowly sinking down next to Inuyasha, who had yet to move. Kouga stayed at her side, ready to defend if he tried anything funny. Inuyasha slowly looked up. His eyes were still gold. He looked up at Kagome, face drawn carefully blank.
"…Gomen, Inuyasha. But you weren't stopping." Kagome stood as he did, watching as he brushed the dirt off his clothes. He nodded silently, not once lashing out. Kagome nodded slowly, making up her mind.
"You can come with us…as long as you don't fight with Kouga-kun."
"K-Kagome!" Kouga stared at the girl in shock. She had almost lost her life, and here she was putting herself at risk again! Who knew what that bastard might try and do. The thought of Inuyasha traveling anywhere near Kagome made him uneasy.
"Daijoubu, Kouga-kun. You're here to protect me, ne?" Kagome smiled and patted his arm. Kouga nodded slowly, a blush tainting his cheeks. A glance at Inuyasha told him that the dog was not happy in the least. He smirked triumphantly and wrapped an arm around Kagome's shoulders. Inuyasha growled.
"Maa, maa. We need to get going. Kagome-sama, are we going to the wolf youkai den?" Miroku broke the tension between the group. Kagome nodded and moved behind Kouga to get on his back. She winced, and Inuyasha cursed silently, knowing he was the cause of that pain.
"Kagome, I can carry you." He muttered, watching her wrap her arms around Kouga's neck. Kagome hesitated for a split second, but Inuyasha saw it, saw her fear.
"Iie, daijoubu. I'll just go with Kouga-kun." She smiled apologetically in his direction. Inuyasha said nothing as he followed Kirara, who had started forward, Kouga and Kagome trailing behind.
"Ne, what's wrong with Inuyasha, Sango?" Shippou asked innocently from his position on Kirara's head.
"Nothing, Shippou." She whispered before urging Kirara to go a little faster because Kouga was about to pass them. Shippou shrugged and nodded, taking to watching the passing scenery instead.
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"Minna, can we stop here for the night? I'm kind of tired." Kagome yawned as if to emphasize her point. It was getting late, and her stomach hurt. Not to mention that being carried was not exactly all the comfortable. Not that she didn't like the feel of Kouga underneath her or anything…Wait, what was she thinking!?
"We'll stop here. Kagome, you need to rest, you're still not completely healed." Kouga stopped in a clearing surrounded by trees. Kagome squeaked when he put her down and she toppled forward. He instantly reached out and grabbed her, causing a low growl from someone else in the group.
"Gomen, legs are asleep." She giggled as she pushed herself up. Kouga nodded and helped her sink to the ground. Sango was having problems getting off Kirara, seeing as Miroku thought it was funny to keep his arms around her waist.
"Houshi-sama!" Sango pushed against his staff, but he only pulled it closer to her stomach like a lap bar on a ride.
"I'm warning you." She hissed, looking over her shoulder to glare back at him. He grinned. Sango sighed before elbowing him in the stomach. Hard.
"S-Sango!" He wheezed as he let go, clutching at his stomach. Sango smirked and slid off Kirara before slowly nodding towards the cat. Shippou saw this as a warning and jumped off. Miroku, on the other hand, didn't.
"Mew!" Kirara purred before changing back into her smaller form and letting Miroku fall to the ground. The houshi moaned from his spot near her feet.
"Sango, I didn't do anything!" He whined, pouting. Sango rolled her eyes and walked towards her friend, slipping down on the ground.
"Houshi-sama, why don't you and Inuyasha go search for some fire wood." Sango waved him off. Miroku frowned, a hand over his stomach, before motioning for Inuyasha to follow him. Inuyasha obliged, although not happily.
"Kouga, do you know how much longer it is to get to your den?" Sango asked, turning to look at Kouga. He looked thoughtful for a moment before nodding.
"We should get there by tomorrow afternoon."
"Good." Sango didn't know how much longer Kagome could keep traveling without taking breaks. At least Kouga actually let them stop. Unlike a certain hanyou who had pushed them all until they couldn't walk anymore. Kouga sat down next to Kagome, a little close Sango thought, as they waited for Miroku and Inuyasha to return.
It wasn't long before Inuyasha and Miroku came back, both cradling an armful of dried twigs and branches. Inuyasha scowled at Kagome and Kouga as he threw the sticks in a careless pile on the ground.
Maybe it was because his robes were too long, or maybe it was the branch in front of him, but for whatever reason, Miroku tripped. Pieces of tree went flying everywhere, followed by a loud crash and a few twigs snapping. Kagome winced and looked away. When she looked back however, it was a very interesting scene.
Miroku had dropped all of his sticks and was now laying sprawled across Sango. The young taijiya was blushing furiously, too shocked to attempt to move the houshi's head from her shoulder. Kagome snickered, and Sango shot her a look that said both, "shut up" and "what the hell do I do?"
Kagome just shrugged and hid her laughter, watching with great interest as Sango pushed at Miroku's shoulders.
"H-houshi-sama….Get up."
"Itai…" He mumbled, nuzzling her neck. Sango gasped, frightened by the fact that she didn't want to push him away. She quickly brushed away the thought and slapped him across the face. Miroku started, sitting up.
"Hentai!"
"Houshi desu." He corrected, rubbing his sore cheek. Sango glared angrily at him before backing up a safe distance.
"Ne, Kagome, can we start a fire? I'm cold!" Shippou shivered, unknowingly breaking the tense silence. Kagome nodded, taking her eyes away from the grumping taijiya and moping houshi.
"Hai."
With a little help from Shippou, Kouga, and even Inuyasha (she had insisted she was not disabled, but they wouldn't listen), there was a small campfire burning brightly. Shippou sighed, content, and curled into a ball, falling asleep next to Kirara.
Kagome was about to doze off when she noticed a certain tense couple sitting across the fire from one another. That's when her idea struck. Kagome, immediately awakened, decided to announce it to the group.
"I want to play a quick game before we sleep."
"A game?" Kouga raised an eyebrow curiously. Kagome nodded, looking directly at Sango as she spoke.
"Hai. A game called truth or dare."
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After Kagome had explained the rules and Sango had tried to escape from playing, the group was taking turns around the campfire playing this fascinating new game. Inuyasha had opted not to play, taking to sitting in a tree directly above. Kagome didn't object, since the game was meant to get back at Sango for a certain event earlier that day. Sango had seemed to sense this and tried everything she could to get out of playing.
"Ano, Kagome-chan, I think I want to take a bath…"
"Nice try, Sango. We took one this morning.." Kagome said dryly, highly amused with Sango's attempts to escape. Sango frowned but sat back, out of excuses. Satisfied, Kagome smiled.
"My turn! Sango, truth or dare?" Kagome smiled coyly as she saw her friend's eyes widen in shock. Sango knew this was a set up. Kagome had explained the rules very clearly, and she couldn't help but notice how Kagome was eyeing her. If she said truth, Kagome would ask her something about Miroku, and she certainly did not want to say anything while the man was sitting right next to her.
But if she went with dare, what would Kagome make her do? A bead of sweat trickled down the side of her face. She had to pick carefully, but the way Kagome was looking at her was unnerving.
"Umm…Dare?"
"Dare?" Kagome's grin widened considerably and Sango panicked, waving her hands in front of her.
"W-was that the wrong thing to say? I meant truth!"
"Nuh uh, too late, Sango."
Sango cursed as she watched Kagome purse her lips in thought. It only took a minute before Kagome's smile widened to the point that Sango thought it must hurt.
"Sango-chan…"
"H-hai?"
"I dare you…to kiss Miroku-sama."
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AN: Gonna be evil! Gonna be evil! ^-^ I couldn't help but put in truth or dare! It was perfect! So, what do you think Sango's reaction will be? ^-~ I think I might write a short Sango x Miroku fic involving a game of truth or dare….oooo! I GOT it! I'm going to have a whole nice Sango x Miroku short story collection. ::squeals:: It's PERFECT! What will they all be about? You'll find out soon enough! (I told you I was a little Sango x Miroku obsessed ^-^;;)
~Neoshipper~