Disclaimer: I do not own Inuyasha, or any of the characters that go with it… LOL. But I LOVE THE SHOW!
The flames flickered steadily, dancing about in a wild motion. They made her face glow a bright red, than shade to a tan orange as her eyes glazed over. Lost in thought, Sango didn't hear the sounds that approached her, or the eyes that searched for her. She was alone. She felt incomplete.
"Miroku…"
The word slipped out unconsciously, in a faint-monotone whisper.
"Mew!"
The soft, high-pitched whimper snapped her to reality, and she looked down at her feline companion.
"Hello Kirara. Are you hungry?"
Kirara mewed a simple reply, and Sango slipped her a piece of the fish she had. She sighed.
"Now what Kirara?"
"I was going to ask you the same question."
She snapped around, brown eyes narrowing. Who was that?
"Inuyasha!"
The hanyou stood in front of her, face defiant, but golden eyes full of worry.
"Sango." He acknowledged, walking over to her.
Sango quickly looked away; her heart pounded in her chest. She knew he would come. She knew…
"You've wasted your time coming." Sango muttered, patting the small Kirara.
Inuyasha didn't reply, but took a seat across from Sango. He wished Kagome was there, she'd better handle this situation, but he was faster, and Miroku needed her just as bad as Sango.
"You should go back Inuyasha."
He snorted.
"And return to that blubbering idiot? Keh."
Sango's eyes fixed unwaveringly on the half-breed, then turned back to Kirara.
"Blubbering?" she questioned softly.
"Yes." Inuyasha replied gently, grasping his Tessaiga. He smelled Sesshomaru.
Sango didn't notice, but continued to stroke Kirara.
"Look Inuyasha, I don't care how much you beg, I'm not going."
Inuyasha rolled his eyes.
"Do you think I care? I'm not here to beg you."
Sango turned to face him.
"Then what are you here for?"
Inuyasha rose to his feet and walked over to Sango.
"To tell you how stupid you're acting."
Sango rose to her feet, and stepped in front of Inuyasha.
"Stupid? You call caring stupid!" she cried, balling her fists.
Inuyasha stayed calm as he replied, "No, but I think the way you're overreacting is stupid."
Sango's head bent low in anger, but she bit at her tongue. No one understood how betrayed she felt. No one could comprehend her anger. Especially not Inuyasha…
She jumped onto Kirara's back, and tried to take off, but Inuyasha had ended up right next to her again.
"Look Sango, I don't care if you come back or not, but you can't leave without knowing how much you're hurting Miroku."
Sango paused.
"Look, I know Miroku's an idiot, and the most lecherous, lying monk in the world. But he's not stupid enough to go behind the woman he loves. He cares about you. More than you're letting on, and it's not helping that you're running away from the situation... I thought you were supposed to be this strong demon slayer… If so, then stop being a baby and jump in and solve your problem."
It was the wisest Inuyasha had sounded. Ever.
"Inuyasha…"
Inuyasha glanced down at her.
"Sango?"
Sango sighed, holding back tears.
"Go away." She finally whispered, "LEAVE ME ALONE!"
Kirara dashed off into the sky, and Inuyasha went flying backwards. Sango didn't look back, but kept going. She didn't want to go back. Didn't want to feel this pain. She felt like she could die at this very moment.
Inuyasha landed on his feet, a curse escaping his lips.
"Just like a human." He snarled, and then straightened his robes.
It didn't matter, he could smell Sesshomaru linger all over her, and he didn't know how much longer he could tolerate his brother's foul stench anyway. He just wanted to know what he was doing with her.
Everyone was fast asleep, and only Sesshomaru was awake, back resting against a tree. He was wide-awake, so awake he could hear a sound overhead. He looked up in time to see a creature fly above the treetops. He sniffed the air.
"It's that Sango woman." He realized, standing to his feet. "What is she doing away from the group?"
He bounded into the air again, following the cat, but being careful not to stray too far from Rin. Finally, he was close enough to land on the cat. Kirara growled, and Sango looked back in surprise.
"Don't you know it's dangerous out here for a human?" Sesshomaru-sama questioned, adding, "Nevertheless a female human."
Sango rolled her eyes.
"I'm a Taijiya. I can take care of myself."
Sesshomaru snorted. He admired this woman's confidence, even in the face of her doom.
"Don't be so sure woman." He snarled, pulling out Tokijin. "I could have your head clean off before you even touch that boomerang of yours."
Sango swallowed slightly, then pulled at Kirara's fur. Sesshomaru caught the motion and jumped into the air right as Kirara dipped low to the ground. Sango grabbed her Hiraikotsu, and positioned herself correctly on Kirara.
"Now!" Sango cried and Kirara did a full turn, heading straight for the falling Sesshomaru.
Sango raised her gigantic weapon, anger giving her strength she never knew she had.
"HIRAIKOTSU!"
Sesshomaru watched the boomerang fly towards him, but it didn't faze him. He simply raised his two fingers to his chest, than lashed them out, flying past the boomerang's aim.
Sango watched as a flash of green light dashed toward her. She ducked, the whip of light barely missing her. Sesshomaru pulled it back in just as Hiraikotsu returned to Sango. Sesshomaru landed on the nearest tree branch, then dashed out into the night, Tokijin in hand. And just as he reached Sango, she had yanked out her katana as well.
Both paused.
Sesshomaru raised an eyebrow and looked down. A blade pointed at his throat. Sango glanced down to see that that youkai's sword was pointed at her as well.
They both lowered their weapons.
"Maybe you can handle yourself human. But next time I won't play games with you."
Sango stared blankly at him. That was a game?
Sesshomaru sheathed his sword, and took a seat next to her.
"So human. Why are you here?"
Sango sighed. She wasn't sure she should tell him, but for some reason, she did. Anything to relieve the pressure she felt on her heart.
"Lord Sesshomaru?" Rin whimpered, searching for his masculine shape. But he was nowhere to be seen.
Rin sat up sleepily, rubbing at her eyes. He couldn't have left her could he?
"Rin." She heard a monotone voice call out. She looked behind her to see the 6ft inuyokai in his magnificent splendor.
"Lord Sesshomaru…" she whispered happily.
"Rin, there's someone I want you to meet."
Rin raised her eyebrow questionably, and brown eyes narrowing. What did he mean?
And out, from behind Sesshomaru, stepped a short, dark-haired woman, dressed in a red, pink, and green kimono.
Rin gasped and Sango smiled.
"Hi Rin." She whispered.
Alright... That's it for now. All I can write… I have NO idea where this is going, so the end will surprise me just as much as it might you… Keh. W/e… Anywayz, hope you enjoyed it. I don't know when I'll update, b/c I've been busy…But I'll try and make it soon… But I have other fanfics I have to update as well. LOL. Ya… I'm gonna be busy… Thx to reviews from: Anariel, lindagirl, DeAtHmAvEn, psychosybil, Hikari, sakuryn, arandomreader, animeaddict99, Xx.Aranthi.xX, Helltanz98, sftbllcowgirl, and eli. Arigatou all! Remember, R&R so I'll update faster, and make it better!