The End of My World

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Chapter10

Our 'Lights Out' time came all too soon as the teachers called the students on the roof to come inside. Down at the beach, I could clearly hear their bells ringing. The ones that signal the end of an activity.

Miroku gave a sigh before standing up. He dusted himself off and reached out his hand to pull me up. Then we both turned back to the direction of the hotel.

Miroku left me at my floor and after, he went up another flight of stairs to his room. I approached my room, in a daze, and stopped abruptly when a door flew open in front of me.

"Oww…Kagome, what are you doing?" I complained with my hands covering my now abused nose

"Oh, sorry Sango, I didn't see you. I was looking for you but you weren't in here so I was going to go out and look for you. Where have you been anyway?"

"Watching the stars, like everybody else." I replied nonchalantly

"No you weren't. I didn't even see you on the roof. God only knows what I would have done if Inuyasha wasn't there to hold me back! I might have jumped off the roof!"

"Kag, you know you wouldn't. You're afraid of heights. You'd never jump off anything."

"Yeah, I guess. But I was really worried. Where did you go to star gaze? Come to think of it, I didn't catvh Miroku anywhere in the crowd either." Kagome pondered

"I was sat the beach. Miroku was there with me. Any more questions?"

Kagome gave one of her 'I-knew-it' looks. "And what were you two doing alone on the beach?" she smirked

"I told you, star gazing like everyone else."

She frowned. "And nothing happened?"

I shot her a glare and she immediately shut up. I walked into the bathroom to change into my pajamas. I shut the door behind me and leaned on with my back against the door. After I came out, I hopped into bed and fell asleep.

"SANGO! Wake up!"

"K-Kagome?" I asked sleepily through half-closed eyelids. "What's up?"

"Sango!"

"I'm up…I'm up…" I groaned

"Did you forget? Today's the start of our free time! Remember? Ms. Kaede said we have two days with no activities on schedule. We can go to the beach and hang out all we want for the next two days. Don't tell me you forgot."

"Okay, I won't."

I threw a pillow at her and it hit her square in the face. I don't think she realized she was waking me up at three in the morning to tell me about our two day free time. The sun wasn't even up yet!

"Come on, Sango" she complained "At least get ready so we can leave early."

"Kagome, it's 3 am for crying out loud! Let me get some more sleep!" I argued back with my eyes closed. Literally, they just didn't want to open yet…I couldn't force them to…

Kagome pouted a little but then I think she got my point because then she turned away and left me alone for a few more hours.

It didn't take long after I fell asleep that Kagome woke me up again.

"SANGO! Get up!" she barked.

I looked at my clock. Oh great, 5:30…"Fine…" I grumbled as I dragged myself into the bathroom to change.

Kagome and I left our room at six and we both went downstairs for breakfast. I was actually surprised to see Miroku and Inuyasha there all dressed and eating their own meals. Kagome pushed me into a seat and shoved a plate full of food in front of me. When she left to get them, I have no idea.

So, anyway, we finished eating, we all went back to our rooms to pack our stuff for the beach. We agreed to meet at the entrance of the hotel after we get our stuff.

Since I already had my stuff ready, I just had to grab my backpack from our room and wait for everyone else. Kagome, on the other hand, had a few 'adjustments' to her backpack's contents. I saw her stuff a few extra bottles of suntan lotion and an extra towel, three other T-shirts besides the one she was wearing extra skirts and shorts, little shovels and toy pails, and…was that a pineapple?

Finally, she finished packing her 'beach things' and we could finally leave our room. Kagome, who finally realized the time, grabbed my arm and dragged me down the stairs. I was actually pretty amazed at how fast that girl can run, considering the fact that she was also dragging me, my things, and her overly stuffed backpack. We made it downstairs in less than 2 minutes, there has got to be some kind of record for that.

Unfortunately for us, the guys were already waiting when we got there. They always seem to manage to beat us to the meeting place…probably has to do with the fact that they don't have to wait around for Kagome. Not that I mind or anything, I mean, come on, she's my best friend. Now, if only Inuyasha was as understanding…

"You're late, wench. What the hell took you so damn long!"

"We weren't that long. Why can't you be more patient? I don't hear Miroku complaining."

"Well, why can't you be a little bit faster, wench?"

"I was fast. There was just something important that I had to pack and it took longer than expected. And don't call me a wench!"

"Guys, we should just leave before the beach gets too crowded." Miroku suggested, thus breaking their heated argument.

We all walked across the street to the beach. We found a good spot not too far from the shore, well shaded too. The perfect spot really, so we set up our umbrellas and towels. Afterwards, we were all going to play, well, beach sports.

First off, we played the watermelon game. (A/N: I don't know what it's called XP) I had no idea at all as to where they got the watermelons, but I didn't bother to ask.

Kagome went first. We blindfolded her and pushed her away towards the poor, soon-to-be tortured melon. She swung and…miss. Inuyasha went next. He missed too, but then, he ripped his blindfold off and tackled the melon.

"Inuyasha, control yourself. We only have four watermelons. I'd be better if we made them last." Miroku tried to keep Inuyasha from ripping the melon apart any further.

I went next. Yes! I swung to the left and hit the melon. Unfortunately, a little bit of the melon flew off and landed on Miroku's face.

"Oops…sorry…" I apologized

He sighed, then…smiled. "It's alright. It happens. Besides, I wouldn't mind getting hit in the face by a melon if the melon came from you, dear Sango" Miroku gave one of his lopsided grins

This time, I sighed. "Knock it off. Here." I tossed him the bat.

Inuyasha put the blindfold on him and Kagome replaced the watermelon with a new one. He swung, it hit. Now we were down to the last melon. Kagome was the one who hit it and that ended that game.

Kagome chose our next game, or rather, sport. She wanted to race around the island on jet skis. We were all really excited about the idea, well, except for Inuyasha because he didn't know how to jet ski. But it wasn't like we'd let something as small as Inuyasha's issue stop us, no, we went ahead and rented the skis and pretty soon, we managed to teach Inuyasha to ride.

We rode on our skis all around the island. After all, it was a race. To be honest, the island was a lot larger than I expected. It took, like, an hour for all of us to make it back to the starting point. As usual, Kagome dragged in last.

After jet skiing, we tried out windsurfing before lunch. After we ate, the guys went surfing while we took a little break. Afterwards, we went boogie boarding. We all fell off a few times but it was way fun. This time, the guys took a break and Kagome and I played a little bit of volleyball with some of the other girls from our school.

We all played for so long that it started to get late. The sun was going down and Miroku was out flirting with other girls and, strangely, asked random strangers to bear his children. Of course, I smacked him upside the head and dragged him away every time. He also managed to feel me up a few times and I slapped him double the power each time he even dares to try.

He is such a pervert I thought to myself as I dragged him into the hotel lobby after I knocked him out with my last hit on his head.

By now, I was tired. Not only from all the games we played on the beach, but also from dragging an unconscious Miroku across the street. I dropped him on one of the couches in the lobby and left him to Inuyasha's care. Well… Inuyasha doesn't know but he'll get the idea once he and Kagome get back from the beach. Besides, I'm not even allowed to go to their floor. The school made the whole 'no-guys-allowed-on-the-girls-floor-and-vice-versa' rule.

I staggered up the stairs to the girls' floor and stopped at my door. Walking to my bed, I grabbed my pajamas and went into the bathroom. I heard Kagome walk in so I told her I was in the bathroom and that I would be out real quick.

Five minutes later, I emerged from the bathroom, fully dressed in my pajamas and Kagome took her turn in. I climbed in bed and pulled up my sheets. I yelled goodnight to Kagome and closed my eyes.

The next morning started out as it did the day before. I woke up to Kagome's screaming. She yelled at me to get up since this was our last day to enjoy the beach. I took her nonstop shaking seriously and obliged, thinking that if I didn't, she wouldn't stop.

The same things happened. I forced myself to get up, got dressed, met the guys downstairs for breakfast, and went back upstairs to get our stuff. The only twist this time was that Kagome wasn't late and we actually had to wait for Inuyasha.

Without missing a beat, Kagome took this opportunity to get back at Inuyasha. Hence, the start of another argument. Miroku and I managed to pull them apart and get them to the beach in one piece. Which, mind you, was not an easy task.

This time, we played volleyball against the guys. Inuyasha, thinking he could redeem himself if he won, challenged Kagome and me to a game. Miroku reluctantly agreed to be Inuyasha's teammate.

The game had been going on for hours and the score was 6-5. Kagome and I were just one point away from winning. The downside? Both of us were out of breath from playing nonstop against Miroku and Inuyasha. They looked tired too, but they weren't showing much of their fatigue. Inuyasha served the next ball and the game went on. In the end, it was Kagome who hit the winning ball.

Then we realized…we have been playing just one game for two hours now. Both teams tired and out of breath, slowly crept to the safety of our spot on the beach.

The four of us were sprawled out on our blankets taking a rest.

"Great…game…" I panted

"Yeah…sure was" Kagome said in between deep breaths

Miroku and Inuyasha nodded.

After our little break, we split up to do our own thing. Miroku, being his same perverted self, decided to go 'look around' while Inuyasha tried to look for some new thing he could do. Kagome said she was building a sandcastle but it looked like a heap of sand. She argued that it was still in progress. I shrugged and left her to attempt fixing her mountain of sand.

I decided to take a solitary walk along the shoreline. I carried a little pouch with me just in case I find something nice to keep as a souvenir. Walking around aimlessly, I stumbled across a cave. I debated on going in but entered anyway, since I didn't really have anything else to do.

The cave was fairly small. Its inside was rocky with light shining through holes on the roof of the cave. Deeper into the cave, I found many little pools of shallow water with tiny little fishes and shells inside them. There were also shiny rocks, bits of coral, and small weird sea creatures in the other pools. Most of which were probably washed in when the tide comes.

It was really amazing how the light reflected on the surface of the water made the whole place took like it glittered. It shimmered against the light which made it appear more spacious than it actually was.

I picked up a few of the shells and rocks and put them in my bag. I also got some of the pieces of the broken corals and stowed them away. I took one last look before turning back to leave.

I returned in time to join the others for some lunch. I was really excited to tell them about the cave I discovered but decided against it. Not that I wanted to be selfish or anything, it's just that Kagome isn't the type to appreciate these kinds of things. Inuyasha would most likely trash the place, thinking it was some kind of useless hole in the cliff. That's when I realized Miroku seemed to be the only one interested in this kind of thing.

I would tell him, just not now. I mean, with Kags and Inuyasha there, well, let's just say it wouldn't be the right time.

We did a lot of water sports after we ate, which probably wasn't the healthiest thing to do after a meal…Anyway, it was a little late in the afternoon, say 5:00, when I dragged Miroku away from the group.

"Miroku…I want to show you something" I requested shyly

Miroku looked confused for a sec before he followed me. I would show him…show him the cave I found…while the tide hasn't come in yet.

"Where are we going?" he asked.

I didn't answer his question. I just motioned him to follow and he obliged. Fifteen minutes later, we reached the entrance of the cave.

"Inside." I said to him quietly

He looked at me…then he looked inside. He stared at the scene before him and gaped.

"Sango…this is amazing…"

I nodded, "Yeah, I know"

I walked over and stood beside him. We stared a while before we walked deeper into the cave. He took the lead, walking carefully along the dryer parts of the cave and I only followed.

Then, abruptly, he stopped. He turned around and faced me. I was shocked, to say the least, at his sudden movement. Next thing I knew, a pair of warm lips were covered against mine. I tried to pull away but I couldn't.

It didn't last too long, because before I could savor any of it, he pulled away.

"It's beautiful…" he whispered to me.

I smiled. "Yeah, that's what I thought too, that is, when I first found this cave…"

He chuckled softly. "Not the cave…"

Thank Kami-sama the sun was going down and the cave was getting dark. It was enough to hide the blush on my cheeks.

Soon the tide began to come in and we were forced to leave the cave or drown. We both went back to the hotel but after Miroku dropped me off at the lobby, he disappeared off somewhere. I paid no attention to it anymore. Miroku was old enough to do whatever he wants, whenever. I have no right to stop him.

The following day, everyone was forced out of bed early to leave for the port. By now, I was way glad to leave the island. Why? Well it's because despite all the things that happened between me and the man I secretly love, Miroku still managed to ask every woman on the island to bear his children.

Frankly, I'm not entirely sure how he did it, but, he did. How I know? Well, this morning I was looking for the said baka and asked some people if any of them saw him. All their answers were the same.

"That pervert! How the hell would I know! I couldn't care less where he is. Do you even know what he told me the other day! He asked me to bear his children!"

Usually, I stopped listening after that. So anyway, now everyone is gathered on the port and about to board the ship. After unimaginable pushing and shoving, the four of us made it on board.

We made it back home soon enough. Saying a few "good-byes" to Kagome and Inuyasha, Miroku and I started for home. (A/N: Remember peoplz, they live in the same building.)

Reaching into my pocket, I fished out my room keys as Miroku did the same. We both entered our own rooms and said good-bye before shutting the door.

I leaned against my door and sighed heavily. The week had been hectic. I was almost killed a couple of times and Miroku almost took the hit for one of them, finally admit I have feelings for the little perv, even kissed him a couple of times! Whoa, what a week!

Waking up so damn early gave me a headache and thinking so much wasn't helping either. I finally give up all my thoughts and fall into a deep sleep.

"Onee-san, why didn't you help me? He got me now, you know? Now he'll come after you…" a little boy whispered silently. He was facing me, his eyes red from tears.

"K-Kohaku? I-I'm sorry…I didn't know…" I stuttered.

The boy shook his head. "I forgive you…but now…he's coming after you. He's going to finish what he started. He won't stop until he finishes it…"

I just stood there, my arms were limp at my side. I couldn't move my body and it was hard to breathe. I stared at the lonely little figure and he stared back at me. The boy was crying and I could do nothing to help him. I was useless.

Then, out of nowhere, two figures appeared, a man and a woman. They approached the crying child and lifted him up.

"Don't cry now, Kohaku," the woman cooed, "it'll be alright."

"But…Ane-ue" he whispered

"She's not here." the man stated gently

"No…she's there" he said pointing toward me

"There's no one there" they both said. They couldn't see me; only Kohaku could.

"O-Otosan…Okasan…you're…here…" I whispered silently to myself

I watched, helpless, as they carried the child away.

I shot up from bed, sweat and tears ran down my face and mingled together. Kohaku's words lingered in my head.

"He's going to finish what he started and he won't stop until it's done"

What did it mean? Then it hit me.

He was talking about the killer. The man who murdered my brother…is out to get me too.

I laid my head back down on my pillow and closed my eyes. I'm next… I thought to myself. It was now I realized the futile attempts at my life back at the island were all just threats to let me know I was next. It's going to happen, and very soon.

I decided to get out of bed and end my nap early. My dream wouldn't permit me to sleep more anyway. Instead of thinking more about it, I figured I'd do anything to get my mind out of it. After all, I'd rather an unexpected death like everyone else than knowing I'd die soon and get all worked up about it.

I unpacked all the stuff I brought to the island. Afterwards, I had absolutely nothing to do. I paced around my room a bit before deciding to call Kagome up instead. If today would be my last day, I'd like to spend it with my friends.

I invited Kagome to hangout. I told her to bring Inuyasha too. Then I left my apartment and walked four steps to Miroku's door.

Knock. Knock.

"Hi Sango." Miroku opened the door wide for me to come in.

I shook my head 'no.' "Kagome, Inuyasha, and I are gonna hang out. You wanna come?"

"Yeah, sure! Let me just go get my keys."

He walked back inside and a second later, he was out again.

"Okay, let's go"

Right after we met up with Kagome and Inuyasha, we all went to the mall. Inuyasha had a few protests but Kagome managed to shut him up.

All the while we were at the mall, I didn't say a word. Kagome and Inuyasha were engaged in another fight so they were too busy to notice my sudden silence; Miroku, however, was worried about it. It was really obvious by all the looks he gave me that all screamed 'are-you-okay?' It took him a while to say something, though.

"Why do you keep giving me that look?" I finally asked

He seemed surprised at first, but quickly pushed it away. "I'm worried."

"About?" I tilted my head to the side in a playful manner. I was actually well aware of what was bothering him. I just had to lighten the mood.

"Don't joke around. That guy is still out there and you know it." he made a serious look

I just shrugged and continued to follow Kagome into a store.

"Sango…"

The rest of the day, Miroku nor I said a word to each other. As usual, the other two were oblivious to everything.

That night I went home, I was, to say the least, tired. I should have realized that shopping with Kagome would take a lot out of me. And I was pretty sure Inuyasha and Miroku felt the same way.

"Ring. Ring." my cell began to beep.

"Hello?" I spoke into the receiver

"It'll all be over soon…" the feminine voice on the other line whispered lowly

"Hello? Who is this?"

Click.

"Hello!"

She hung up. "Who was that?" I whispered out loud. I felt shivers running up and down my spine.

Finally managing to shrug it off, I crawled into bed. I didn't fall asleep though, I was well awake through the night. After all, who'd be asleep after getting a threat? Well, I think it was a threat…or some kind of sick joke!

Morning was not kind to me as I opened my eyes to the bright rays of the sun. I wobbled a bit as I stood up from my bed.

I sighed, "4 a.m. … what the hell am I doing up so early!"

Sighing once more, I stepped onto the cold tiles of my apartment floor. I found my slippers under my bed, slipped them on, wobbled to the bathroom and took a shower.

"Ring. Ring." my cell went off again.

Groaning, I stepped out of the shower and slipped into a bathrobe. I picked up my cell and flipped it open.

"Hello?" I snapped in an annoyed tone.

"It's almost time…" the same voice from last night's caller rang through the receiver. Then she hung up.

By now, I was in a panic. Now I did the first thing that came into my mind. I speed dialed Miroku's cell and started to pace around waiting for him to answer.

"H-Hello?" his voice sleepy

"Miroku? Can you come over? It's really important!" I blurted out way too fast.

"Sango, what's going on? Are you okay?"

"Just…come over…hurry…" I hung up and dropped down on my bed.

A few minutes later, there was a knock on the door. I quickly opened the door after making sure it was Miroku and not my potential murderer.

"Sango, are you alright? You look a little pale." Miroku was definitely concerned

I shook my head no and sat down on the couch. He sat down beside me.

I hung my head low, my bangs covering my face. Though I couldn't see him, I could feel him staring at me. His piercing eyes were looking at me with great concern.

He was the one who spoke first. "Sango, what's wrong?" his voice was firm yet not demanding

I stayed quiet a little while. I shivered as a tear escaped my eyes and flowed down my cheek.

"I…" I paused, trying to think of how I would tell him. "I got a call last night…"

I lifted my face slightly to see how he would react. Seeing his confused look, I decided to tell him what happened last night and the call this morning.

I began to tell him exactly what happened since we got home from the mall yesterday. After I finished, he looked stunned and speechless. His face read panicked, worried, and afraid, as well as some other emotions I couldn't read.

A/N: And that's chapter 10. Hope you guys like it. It's a little bit longer than my other chappies and sorry if its not that good. Anyway, I'm getting to the end of the story. Just about two or three more left to go. Also, please read my other fic.

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