Sango eased the snoring Shippo off her lap and onto a mat.

Miroku's eyes were half-closed, and he was half-asleep.

Kaede slowly stirred the coals in the fire.

"...Kaede?"

"Yes, child?"

"Kagome..is she really going to die?"

Kaede sighed. "I..I think so."

Sango muffleled a cry, stood, and walked out.

Miroku stared after her.

Kaede sighed. "Go get her."

Miroku nodded and hurried out.

Sango stood off, crying silently.

He walked up to her.

"Why are you crying?"

She jumped, surprised at his voice.

She didn't turn around, but answered.

"It's not fair, why does everyone I love have to die?"

Miroku was taken back.

"Wh..what?"

She snapped at him. "Don't act as if you don't know."

Sango gulped and turned, but kept her head down.

"Sorry..it's just that.."

"Yes?"

"Naraku destroyed my village, killed my father, Kouga, Ayame, Kohaku-"

"Kohaku's not gone." He said gently.

"He might as well be! The shard is what's keeping him alive, and if we want to complete the Shikon Jewel we have to get the shard!"

Miroku gazed at her sorrowfully.

Sango pressed on. "And now..he's killed Kagome."

Miroku held her.Pulling her to his body, he gently stroked her hair.

Sango let it out.

She screamed into his chest, muffling her cries.She hit his chest, yelling.

Miroku stood quietly, letting her.

Finally, Sango broke down, sobbing, heaving into his chest, his robes becoming stained with tears.

She coughed, and looked at him.

"It's just...It was my father, my friends, Kohaku, Kouga, Ayame, Kagome, and soon, you'll-"

She pulled away, blushing.

But Miroku had already heard.

He gently took her chin, tilting her head to meet his gaze.

"Sango..I don't deserve you."

She sputtered. "Wh-what!"

He sighed. "It's true. Before long, my wind tunnel will grow larger and kill me. Why should I hurt you with my death?"

He glanced at her, chuckling."You're amazing, Sango. You're beautiful, strong, determined..and I ignore you, praying on other young women. I guess..I'm afraid you'll reject me."

Sango's heart raced."R-reject you from what?"

"The fact that I love you."

Sango blushed so deep she thought she might faint.

When she didn't respond, Miroku smiled at her, and turned away.

"Miroku, wait."

She ran up to him.

"I..I love you too."

He laughed and held her.

They kissed, and for a moment, everything seemed okay.

But it wasn't.

Sunlight streamed into Kagome's bedroom.

Her mother opened her door.

"Kagome? Kagome? What's wrong with you?"

Her mother fled to her bedside, grasping her daughters shoulders, desperatley trying to wake her.

And that she did.

Kagome stirred and moaned. She looked at her mom, tired.

"Oh, Kagome, you gave me quite a scare! When did you get home?"

Kagome rubbed her head. "Uh..last night. I felt sick, so I came home."

Her mother stared at her. "Well..okay. Listen, I'm about to run to the store. Do you want anything?"

Uh, no thanks, I better get some rest."

She kissed her daughters forehead."All, right dear. Grampa took Souta to his soccer game, they'll be back soon."

After she left, Kagome flopped down on the bed. It was Saturday,and her clock said ten a.m.

What happened?..I remember..so why am I home?

Kagome gasped as she relized what happened last night.

But.but where's Inuyasha?

The truth was, the hanyou was sitting outside, on a tree branch in front of her room.

His mouth hung open, he felt himself become dizzy.

Thank God..

Inuyasha jumped into her room.

Their eyes met, and it was only a moment before Inuyasha had her in his arms.

She cried from happiness, he embraced her.

"I..I remember."

He kissed her.

"I know."

ha. i didn't kill kagome :D

one more chapter to go :). yaa i wanted to finish it off at 30 chapters...wow. 30 CHAPTERS. lol.i love miroku and sango couplings,not as much as i love inuyasha and kagome, anyways :D

speaking of pairings...wat do u think about this sesshxrin story i'm thinking about wrtiting:

In a twist of events, Sesshomaru is pinned to a tree by Kikyo. Not for 50 years, but for 10. When he is released, (by Rin, no less) not only has she aged, but he's falling for her!

yaa...bad summary. but ya. REVIEW and tell me what you think about the story!