Chapter 14

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Kagome was very happy for her friend, Sango when Miroku and she announced that they were going to get engaged. Kagome smiled at the very thought of it. She could have imagined they exchanging rings with people cheering. Kagome snuggled up against her sleeping bag. Sango and she will be going to the future to get the rings and how fun that can be. Soon, Kagome felt tired and fell into a deep slumber after that.

The next morning was rather a joyful one. Everyone was feeling very excited as it was Miroku's and Sango's engagement day. Well, except for Inuyasha who thought that it was no big deal? "Here comes the perfect couple," Kaede announced when Miroku and Sango stepped in. Sango blushed deeply. Kagome smiled happily and said, "Come on Sango, we are going to the future to get the things we need."

"No you are not!" A voice protested. Everyone turned to the direction of the protest and it was coming from Inuyasha.

"Do you have a problem with that Inuyasha?" Kagome said, threatening.

"You will be gone for a very long time." Inuyasha complained, "And I have to get you back every time."

Kagome's patience was running out and she managed to say, "Firstly, Sango and I will be back by night fall for it will be her engagement party. Secondly, I do not need you to get me back every time! Anymore objection?" Kagome looked at Inuyasha with hunting eyes. Inuyasha gulped and he could sense that Kagome was restraining an Osuwari! He pouted and sat at a corner.

"Well. We better get going so we can be back by NIGHT FALL." Kagome said to Sango. Sango giggled and bid goodbye to everyone.

The two friends leave the village and walked to the Bone Eater's well. "Kagome. You sure about this?" Sango asked.

"About?" Kagome replied questioningly.

"I still think that I need more time." Sango said, for once she was not sure of herself.

"Sango. You have given Miroku your consent and I am sure he is looking forward to it." Kagome gasped. She wondered what made her friend said those kind of words suddenly.

Sango smiled and said, "Yeah. Maybe I should not back away now. It was not a real marriage after all, right?" Kagome smiled even though she wished that it would be a wedding for both of them but decided against that. An engagement party will be good for now.

The two best friends soon reached the well and Sango trembled. Kagome took her hands and said, "On the count of three, we jump. One, two, three." They jumped into the well. Immediately, a flash of blue luminous light flashed before them. Before they knew it, they landed on solid ground.

"That was fun." Sango said. Kagome laughed and climbed up the ladder, followed closely by Sango. "I got to introduce you to my family." Kagome said as she took Sango's hand and they ran towards the shrine.

"I am home again." Kagome shouted as she entered the house. "Welcome Kagome, you are home so soon. I see that you have brought your friend with you?" Mrs Higurashi greeted politely.

"Mama, this is Sango. Sango, this is my mother." Kagome introduced them.

"So you are the girl who was the taijiya, right?" Mrs Higurashi said. Sango nodded. Kagome then said, "We got to get to the mall to buy some things." Mrs Higurashi then said," What did you need, Kagome?" Kagome then quickly explained about Sango getting engaged to Miroku and how she needs to get a ring for both of them.

"Congratulations Sango!" Mrs Higurashi exclaimed. Sango blushed heavily and managed to say, "Thank you."

"We better get going soon before the mall closes." Mrs Higurashi said. "But we need to fix up an attire for Sango." Kagome looked at Sango's kimono. Hmmm. Something needs to be fixed. She thought. "No problem. I will solve that." Kagome said happily and dragged the confused Sango up to her bedroom.

"Here is my bedroom." Kagome said happily. Sango looked around. The room was nicely furnished and very sweet. "Let's get you a outfit, shall we?" Kagome's voice snapped Sango out from her thoughts.

"Uh- ok." Sango replied. Kagome threw opened her closet doors and ransacked it. After a few moments, Kagome exclaimed, "There! The perfect outfit." Kagome showed her the outfit she chosen for her. It was a pretty V-neck black top and a pair of tight-fitting jeans. "Go on! Try them." Kagome encouraged Sango and showed her the bathroom. After Sango got into the bathroom, Kagome returned to the undignified heap of mess on her bed. Might as well, pick an outfit for myself then. Kagome then chose a pink cashmere sweater with a white skirt. Sango then entered the room, looking stunningly beautiful. Kagome looked with awe and then said, "I knew that I never have bad taste in fashion." Sango smiled weakly. She was not used to these clothes and kept fidgeting. "You look great Sango."

"Girls, are you ready?" yelled Mrs Higurashi from the kitchen. "Yeah." Kagome yelled and led Sango down.

"Wow!" You two look fabulous." Mrs Higurashi complimented the two girls in front of her. "Let's get into the car." Soon, they set off.

Sango fidgeted in the car. "Kagome? What is this thing?" She asked. Mrs Higurashi sniggered and Kagome replied, "This thing is called a car. It is used to transport people around like when you sit on Kirara and she carried you around." Sango nodded as this started to make sense. "So the four circle things are the legs?" Sango asked. Kagome sweat-dropped and replied, "Maybe. Yes." Sango nodded and enjoyed the ride.

They reached the mall in about 10 minutes. "Let's get started on our shopping." Kagome said. They first visited a jewellery shop. "Welcome ladies. How can I offer my help to you?" A salesgirl politely said. "Yes. I would like to purchase a set of engagement rings for this lady here." Mrs Higurashi said. "Ah. Congratulations." The girl said as she ushered them to seats and brought beautiful shining rings. They had lots of choices and were at lost on which to choose. "Sango, theses are beautiful. Take it." Kagome was blabbing on which rings to choose. Finally, Mrs Higurashi said, "Kagome. Let Sango chooses shall we?" Kagome then turned red and said, "Yes." Sango finally settled down on a simple heart shaped diamond ring and chose one for Miroku. Mrs Higurashi complimented at the girl's choice and paid for them.

"Thank you Mrs Higurashi. They must not have been cheap." Sango thanked Mrs Higurashi. Mrs Higurashi laughed and said, "Just treat it as my gift to you." Kagome then said, "Why not we go and grab something to eat? I am starving." They laughed and started their way to the food court. As they were chatting and walking to the food court, they passed by a clothes boutique. On the display was a very long and flowing white dress. It was off-shoulder kind and the sequins on it were arranged very prettily, enhancing the beauty of the dress. Sango stared at the dress. It was very pretty. Something that she did not get to see back in the feudal era. Kagome and Mrs Higurashi stopped in their tracks when they realized that Sango was no longer walking with them. They walked to Sango and saw the dress and Sango was looking dreamily at the dress.

"Earth to Sango." Kagome said loudly as she waved her hand in front of Sango. Sango blinked and apologized for holding them back.

"Now Sango. You have a good taste in that dress. It's pretty." Kagome said. Mrs Higurashi nodded her approval.

"Tell you what Sango. I will buy that dress for you to wear tonight. It will be my gift to you." Kagome said.

"Oh no. It must be expensive." Sango refused Kagome's offer.

"Sango, we are friends and I felt happy for you. So please let me do my part?" Kagome pleaded. Sango then softened and reluctantly agreed. Kagome smiled happily and led Sango in to have a fitting.

They soon found the right size for Sango and hurried her to try it on. "I want to see how she looks like. She will be very pretty." Kagome said excitedly. Sango soon stepped out of fitting cubicle and stunned everyone in the boutique. The dress had really showed off her figure. The sequins sparkled brightly under the spotlights of the shop. "Oh my Sango. You are really very pretty." Kagome gasped. "Yes yes. It like the dress is custom made for you." Mrs Higurashi said. Sango smiled and twirled around to see how she looked like. She had never felt so pampered before. Suddenly, happiness overwhelmed her. "I think I better get changed now." Sango said and slipped into the cubicle.

Kagome then smiled and the lady behind the counter. "I will take that."

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Meanwhile, back to the feudal era. A lot of preparations were going on in Kaede's village as Kaede had announced that to the people. Everyone was feeling very happy and glad that the couple was finally together. Miroku was very nervous and it irritated Inuyasha and Shippo. "Oh stop pacing up and down Miroku. I am getting dizzy." Inuyasha yelled.

"Sorry but I am nervous." Miroku replied.

"She has already given you her word." Shippo said.

"I hope she will not back out." Miroku said nervously.

"I don't think she will." Shippo said followed by the mew from Kirara.

"Are they coming back soon?" Miroku asked.

"For the one hundred and five times, they will be coming back SOON." Inuyasha replied sarcastically.

"Yeah No worries." Miroku said smiling.

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Back to Kagome, Sango and Mrs Higurashi, they were chatting happily while eating the food they ordered.

"I really will like to thank you all for paying all the stuffs I have." Sango said.

"It is ok. We are just happy for you." Mrs Higurashi said.

"The joy of being engaged." Kagome said, sighing.

"Well, Kagome. Your time will come soon with Inuyasha." Sango teased her.

"What!"

"Oh come on Kagome, you know you like him." Mrs Higurashi said.

"Mama!" Kagome hissed.

They laughed and completed their meal. "I think we better get home soon so we can get prepared to go back to the feudal era. If not, Inuyasha will come uninvited again." Kagome said.

They soon got into the car and got back home.

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Sango sat on Kagome's bed, admiring the dress and the rings. She could not believe that her fairytale dream was going to come true. She remembered telling her father when she was young that she would like to wear a pretty kimono and be married to her Prince Charming.

Flashback

"Sango, tell me what is your wish?" Her father said.

"I wish to wear a pretty kimono like what Mother used to wear and be married to my Prince Charming." Replied the very young Sango.

Her father laughed and said, "It will come true someday and I will be there to witness the event."

"Thanks Father!" She hugged her father.

End of Flashback

Sango's tear fell out. Her father was no longer here to witness her engagement. The pretty kimono was replaced by the white dress and Miroku was not exactly the Prince Charming she had in mind when she was young. She missed her father and she sat there sobbing.

Kagome entered the room and saw Sango crying. "Sango. Why are you crying?" Kagome comforted Sango. Sango then relate to Kagome about her little wish and conversation with her father. "I am so sorry Sango. You sure you ok?" Kagome asked. "Yeah. I am fine." Sango replied. "Well, go get a shower and you will feel so much better after that." Kagome said as Sango and she walked to the bathroom. Kagome then walked heavily back to her room, feeling sorry.

Soon, Sango was out and Kagome had finished packing and they were ready to go. Mrs Higurashi then greeted them in the living room, hugged Kagome and passed a bag to Sango and said, "I have found a tiara inside which will complete your dress and a pair of white heels inside. You will look magnificent. All the best dear." Sango eyes swelled up and Kagome quickly led her to the well.

"This is it Sango. Your lifetime happiness is on the other side of the well." Kagome said and Sango nodded. Together they jumped into the well.

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"I should have known that they were late again." Inuyasha said.

Miroku panicked but when he heard footsteps, he said, "There they are."

Kagome and Sango entered the hut. "Wow. Tonight will be a great night." Kagome said. Kagome passed Miroku the rings and quickly bring Sango to aside and helped her.

"You guys better get out." Kagome said.

"Why should I?" As usual Inuyasha tried to challenge Kagome.

"Osu-" Before Kagome could completed her sit command, Inuyasha ran out of the hut. Kagome smiled and helped Sango with her dress.

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The moment has finally arrived. Crowds were gathering outside Kaede's hut, trying to get a glimpse of what was happening inside.

"You are pretty. Sango." Kagome adjusted the tiara properly on Sango's head and smiled. Kirara mewed at her mistress. Sango sure looked stunningly elegant and beautiful.

"I felt out of sorts Kagome." Sango said, she was not used without her taijiya suit and kimono.

"No Sango. You look great!" Kagome said. Sango smiled and they heard clapping sounds outside.

"Well, your fiancé is here so we better get out." Kagome led Sango carefully out.

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Miroku stood before Kaede and was feeling very nervous. Soon, the crowds cheered again and Sango appeared.

Wow! She looked so beautiful, elegant and pretty. Miroku's eyes were glued to Sango. Kagome then pass Sango's hand to Miroku.

"I am passing my friend's happiness to you. Treat her well." Kagome said before leaving.

Miroku and Sango looked at each other and Miroku said, "You are beautiful." Sango smiled and said, "I know."

Kaede then read out the promises and after they said, "I do." And exchanged the rings. Kaede then said, "You may now kiss Sango." Miroku and Sango then had their first innocent kiss.

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While the party had ended, Inuyasha with Kagome were strolling.

"I really felt happy for Miroku and Sango." Kagome smiled, thinking back of the ceremony just now.

"Yeah. They looked happy." Inuyasha said. I wish that it was Kagome and I up there. He thought. Kagome, coincidentally, was having the same thoughts too.

"It's getting late." Kagome said.

"We better get back." Inuyasha replied. They walked back to the hut.

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Kagome took out her diary and wrote about what happened and how happy she was. I wish that Miroku and Sango would found eternal happiness. She closed her book and get into her sleeping bag and slept.