Well everyone I know you're probably mad because this chapter took a bit longer. I'm sorry about that but I got a little rushed with college. Yesterday I had an EE test, an Econ quiz, and some hard Calc 3 homework. I spent my weekend on this. Today I have a CSE test and a skiing test (this shouldn't be too hard). On Wednesday I have an take home EE problem from the test due, some very hard homework from another Math class, as well as Physics (lab writes to do and homework, both killer). So as you can see the world is against me right now. I'm also trying to fit in playing FFXI for some fun. Hey I need to relax too. I've even fallen behind on reading fanfics as well.
Well I must say we had our favorite reviewer once again. INUFAN 123 made another great flame review. I'm still just laughing at them, though your spelling did improve. Congrats. So for everyone to see here the review:
listen bitch you need to stop putting dead famous fas 5,0 reviews because you dont have that may i didnt read this story from my ass but you probaly wrote this story from yours i think this is one of the most poorly written fan fics i have ever read and believe me i know about inuyasha lame you could even ask the fanfic writer noki-san who wanted to flame you about the 10 minute frencher but didnt want to hurt youre feelings and what kind of lame-ass name is the spider anyways i have given many pleasant reviews but i guess youre name will never fall under that list you dumbass.
Okay here's my response. I don't know what you mean by fas 5,0 reviews but I know I'm not going to get 5K reviews. If I was I'd be going crazy. Rosefire is an excellent author that deserves all of them. I'm a new writer to IY fanfics, so I didn't expect many reviews for this story. I'm surprised by how many I got. If you can pull either a story or a review out your ass, then please go see a doctor, something is definitely wrong with you. About Noki-san, I address that later to her but even if your telling the truth that she didn't like the kiss then just fine. I know their are parts that some people might not like, hell there are some parts I look back and don't like, but if they like the story as a whole then I have accomplished my goal. As for my Pen-name, it would have been just Spider but that was used already. I got the name from when I was a fan of Spiderman comic books. It used to be spiderfan but over time I shortened it. I like it just that way it is now. You say you've given pleasant reviews, mind giving me the title of the story so I can check it out? And if what Noki-san is saying is true, are any of these pleasant reviews to an Inu/Kag story? Feel free to continue flaming me. I'm getting good laughs and it increases my review count as well. :)
DarkInuyasha - I write both fluff and action/adventure so as to reach a wider audience and in my mind it makes for a better story. There might be people out there that only like fluff and no fighting. So I ask you to please bear with me as I continue the story. I also know I'm not descriptive enough for the fights but that's cause I have a hard time going into detail about that. I had originally only planned 3 fights: IY/Naraku, IY/Inutaisho, and IY/ All Yakuza. I later decided to throw in more fluff and mystery which gave way to more fights.
Inuyasha and Sara - Thanks and I hope you enjoyed the Valentines day dance. I think your grammar is just fine probably better than mine.
Sleepwalking Chicken & HAP - Don't worry about not reviewing for the last few chappies. I get like that too every now and then. Happy Belated B-day to you too. I just wanna say one more thing and this will also be in a review to you when I get around to it: Awesome story with Frogotten Snow. I liked the ending and the little poem/song and the end was great. I really hope to see an epilogue. IY and Kag deserve it, not to mention I want to know what happened to Naraku, you have to have him suffering.
GranolaBar - I'm glad you liked it. I get like that too. Read or like right now writing til all hours of the night not caring about sleep (its almost 4AM). As for you saying you could never come up with something like this. I think you could. Hell I'm surprised I came up with something this long. I believe that this was one of my one-in-a-lifetime stories. Hopefully I can get really good ideas with some others.
Tsukinoko1 - Thanks for the info on Japanese schools. That's surprising about designated walking routes to school. But as for IY cutting through a alleyway, do you really think he'd be a stickler for the rules? lol. I do have one important question to ask: What sort of festivals are held during the fall in Japan (around late September, or October and held in a park). This is important to the next chapter because I just realized that what I was going to use is more a spring festival so my logic is screwed up. So if you know anything it would really help.
Noki-san009 - You don't have to worry about Inufan. I seriously do laugh at the flames so I don't mind them at all. I can't wait to see what I get for this chapter. I'm glad you like my story. As for yours, as I said with school I haven't had much free time but I will look into it. I have read the summary so I do plan on checking out the story. As a final note its good to know that I even have the friend of the flamer on my side. lol. That's so much fun to say out loud. :)
Sango14120 - I could have done Titantic but Field of Dreams came to me first and I liked to comparison. So also in response to your question, Field of Dreams was a real movie. It was just on TBS the other day. Its a good movie with Kevin Costner, Ray Liotta, and James Earl Jones (Luke, I am your father. sorry couldn't resist). Its definitely worth watching. Let me know what you think of it if you get a chance to watch it.
NR - I'd have to look back but I think Inuyasha tried his Ultimate attack against Naraku but it didn't work (according to my story not anime). Also the attack IY used was one I made up not just the Windscar/Kaze no Kizu.
Darkmoon1 - I hope you were able to read the entire chapter. I also can't wait to read you next chapter either. :)
Disclaimer: I may be sleep deprived but I still know I don't own IY, okay?
Chapter 33: An Adventure for Two
Sango's father happily looked out over the village. A little over a month ago, it was in ruins. Now it was back to its former glory if not better. Word was getting around that the Youkai Exterminators were back in business and they were slowly getting more people looking for help. As luck would have it, a person was entering the gates to the city at that moment. Sango's father retreated back into his home where he knew the person would be coming to.
A few minutes later the messenger was showing into his house. "Welcome to our village," Sango's father welcomed the man. "Please make yourself comfortable."
"There is no need," the person said. "I'm just here to deliver a message and then I must be on my way."
"Who is this message from?"
"It is from Lord Kuranosuke Takeda," the messenger said.
"Ah yes, I remember Lord Takeda. We were called to dispatch a demon once before for him. It was a bear youkai," Sango's father said. "And as I recall from hearing my daughter speak, the demon's spirit came back to destroy your castle some more, am I correct?"
"Yes, you are correct, sir, and we are grateful for your help," the man said. "It seems that the bear youkai had a brother who has come destroying out castle. He has told us that he seeks his brother's killers. Our Lord, in good conscious, could not send this demon to your village so he has asked me to come here to seek your help."
"Wait here a second," Sango's father said as he stepped outside and yelled to another one of the exterminators. "Go fetch Sango and Miroku, right away."
A few minutes later, Sango, Miroku, and Midoriko entered the house. "You called for us, father?" Sango asked noticing the visitor.
"You do remember Lord Takeda, don't you?" he asked her.
Sango remembered him very well. It was the same person that last time she was there, he had proposed to him. She noticed the messenger there. "I hope he isn't here to ask me to marry that guy," Sango thought. She quickly erased the thoughts from her head and answered her father, "Yes I remember him," she said with a fake smile.
"Well it seems that he is having trouble from another demon," he told her. "It is the brother of the demon you two have slain. He is attacking the castle out of revenge and seeks his brother's killers. I want you two to go and take care of him. The brother wasn't very hard so I doubt that this one will be very tough either."
"I would like to decline to go, sir," Miroku said.
Sango and her father were shocked to hear this. "Might I inquire as to why? Your holy powers might be of need in this fight?" the father asked as both he and Sango awaited his reply.
"It is a personal matter," Miroku said. "I would request that Miss Midoriko be sent with Sango if holy powers are needed." Part of Miroku could believe what he was saying. "You're getting a chance to be alone with Sango, why are you turning it down?" Miroku thought as he fought with himself. Then he began his weirder but as he thought of it as rational thinking. "If she goes, there is a chance the Lord might propose again to her. If it does happen I do not want to be there. She would need to think clearly and me being there would only interfere with her judgment."
Sango's father wasn't sure what he was going to do but luckily for him the solution spoke up. "I would love to help Sango," Midoriko said, "but I have another job I have to leave for shortly."
"I didn't know," Miroku said. "But if you had a job wouldn't you leave as soon as possible?"
"This demon is a demon that only strikes once a month, on the new moon to be exact. Since that time is still a little bit away, I decided to stay here to help protect the village until a few days before the new moon. If I were to go on this journey I would not be able to return in time."
"What if I were to go in your place?" Miroku asked still trying to find a way out of it.
"I do not think you would be able to handle this demon. It is very tricky and I have dealt with this kind before. It would be best if I would go" Midoriko said shooting down Miroku's hopes.
"Well then it's settled. I hate to force you to do this Miroku, but I would feel much better if I knew you were there to help Sango if she would need the help," Sango's father said.
Miroku knew he was defeated but part of him was happy with his defeat. "I will go," Miroku said bowing.
"Good, if there is nothing else I would like you to leave right away. We must take care of this matter quickly. The messenger will help you on your way," the father said pointing to the messenger. The three of them left right away headed to Lord Takeda's castle. Once they were gone Sango's father turned to Midoriko, "I never knew you had an upcoming job?"
"Neither did I," Midoriko said smiling at him. "Those two just need a little help on their way and I figured I might help out as I can."
"I was told you have a link with them. So you will know how they are doing?" he asked her.
"Yes, I will but it is not them that I worry for," Midoriko said as he looked at her confused. "Inuyasha and Kagome are going through a trying time at this moment. They are the ones I worry for the most."
"What has happened to them?" Sango's father asked getting a bit worried.
"They seem to have angered a large group consisting of many demons. The group, or yakuza as they call themselves, has tried to pick them off with only a few members but Inuyasha has defeated them. I worry for when all the yakuza attacks them full-force."
"That will be very bad. Is there anything we can do to help them?" he asked.
"It would be hard seeing as how they are in the future. Besides at this point they don't need our help, there is a demon from the future that is keeping an eye on them," Midoriko said.
"Who is he?"
"I am not perfectly sure but I have an idea. My only concern is whether he is on their side or not. It is too soon to tell. We will just have to wish them the best."
In the future, Inuyasha and Kagome were just getting out of Inuyasha's most hated class, Ancient Myths and Legends. Kagome ran out of the class quickly so as to talk to a friend quickly before the next class. Inuyasha though took his time walking out. It surprised him that even Mr. Azuma had left class right at the end. "Probably had a meeting," Inuyasha thought as he passed the teacher's desk. As he walked by he noticed the Azuma's daily planner sitting open on top of the desk. "Well if the guy left his planner open he's just letting everyone seeing it. I wonder if we have any pop quiz coming up?" Inuyasha thought. He knew this might be considered cheating but he hated the teacher so to him it evened out. To Inuyasha's surprise there was only one entry into the book. It had an entry for next Saturday. It said '7pm, Tokyo Park – East.' Inuyasha wasn't sure what to make of this but was interrupted from thinking about it.
"Is there something you need?" Inuyasha turned around to see Mr. Azuma at the door. "I came back because I forgot something but I find you here almost late for you next class. Do you need something?"
"No, I was just day dreaming," Inuyasha said as he quickly rushed out of the room.
Tai walked over to his desk and looked to where Inuyasha had been staring. He noticed that Inuyasha had been looking at the planner. "This will make things more interesting," Tai said to no one in particular, "but I doubt you'll piece things together just yet. We'll have to wait until next Saturday to see." With that Tai grabbed a few items and walked back out to his meeting.
When Sango and Miroku arrived at the castle they were greeted by the Lord himself. "Sango, it is good to see you again," the lord told her. "When I sent my messenger, I was expecting help but I didn't expect to be graced by your beauty once again."
Sango was flattered by his compliments but she only wished that it was Miroku that was saying it. Yeah, in the past Miroku had made the comments but she had taken him for just being his perverted self. She wished he would tell her something nice and mean it for a change. She had thought he cared for her when she agreed to come to the village but he hadn't made an more advances as of yet and then when he asked not to go on this mission with her, she really started to feel alone. "Thank you," Sango replied. "You had said that the demon was calling for his brother's killers so that is why Miroku and I are here."
"Yes, I remember both of you. How is your arm?" he asked Miroku.
"It has healed just fine, Lord Takeda," Miroku said politely.
"That is good to hear. Please come inside while we talk some more," Takeda said as he led them inside the castle. "So I see you are missing your other three companions. What has happened to them?"
"We finished the quest we were on and we all went our separate ways," Sango said.
"And what of you monk?" the lord asked. "I don't remember you being a demon slayer."
"I wasn't but I was asked to stay with the slayers so as to use my holy powers to help them in their battles," Miroku replied.
"Yes, that would be helpful," the lord agreed. "So Sango have you given any more thought to my offer?"
Sango was surprised at this. "You mean … your offer to marry you?" Sango stuttered.
"Yes my dear Sango. I have not given up yet," Lord Takeda told her.
Sango didn't know what to say. She didn't want to marry him but she didn't want to hurt his feelings either. She looked to Miroku for help but he was just staring at his tea which they had been served. "I don't think this is the time to discuss this," Sango replied. "We should worry more about the demon that is attacking your castle. Do you know when he will return?"
"Yes, he will return just like he always does. He comes every night demanding the killers. The first night he came he just asked for them but did no damage. Each night following he has done a little more damage," Takeda said. "Last night he destroy one of out storage huts which contains some food we store up for winter. Luckily we still have plenty to last us."
"Okay, tonight is the last night you will have to worry about this demon. We will defeat him tonight," Sango assured him. "Now if you don't mind I think it best if we prepare."
"I am confident that you will succeed. I will have one of my servants show you to your rooms," the lord said as he called a servant and instructed him accordingly. "Are you at all hungry?"
"No, I am fine," Sango said.
"I am good as well but thank you for the offer," Miroku said as he left following the servant.
Later that evening Miroku came to see how Sango was doing. He found her polishing her boomerang, preparing for their job. Sango looked up to watch Miroku walk in the room. She really wanted to tell Miroku how she felt but she was afraid he didn't feel the same way and that she might scare him into leaving her village.
Miroku was feeling just about the same way. He not only feared being tossed out of the village if Sango didn't feel the same but also feared Lord Takeda since he also seemed to hold feelings for Sango. She had never actually turned down the lord's offer, which he thought the meant she was considering it. Rather than speak personally, he felt that he should just talk about their upcoming fight. "Getting ready for tonight?" he asked her as he watched her continue to polish the boomerang.
"Yes, what about you? Are you ready?" She asked him.
He nodded. "I have made sure the ends to my staff are as sharp as I could make them," he told her. Then he took a closer look at her face. "You look tired, Sango."
"I think the walk here took more out of me than I thought," Sango said. "But I will be fine until we finish our mission."
"Nonsense, you need to be well rested," Miroku told her. "We still have a few more hours until nightfall so you go ahead and get some rest. I will wake you when it is time."
Sango realized how tired she was and decided to take Miroku up on his offer. When Miroku noticed that she had agreed with his reasoning, he left the room so as to give her peace to sleep. It didn't take long for Sango to fall into a deep sleep.
Sango awoke in the middle of the night to the sounds of a large roar. She quickly realized that there was a battle going on outside and Miroku hadn't awoken her. Luckily she had fallen asleep in her exterminator outfit so she just picked up her boomerang and rushed outside. She rushed to the sounds of the battle to find Lord Takeda, some soldiers, and many servants watching that battle. When she reached the lord she asked him, "Why wasn't I awoken?"
"The monk said you were resting and not to disturb you, not even for the demon," he told her.
Sango was shocked. Miroku had lied to her in saying that he would wake her. He even made it that no one else would either. She was going to seriously yell at him after this fight. It was then that she looked to the battle. The demon had some wounds but not many. Miroku was losing the fight. He had claw marks on his chest and back. He looked to be losing quite a bit of blood. She watched as Miroku jumped at the huge bear demon only to be swatted away and into a wall by the bear's huge claw.
"No I will avenge my brother by killing you," the demon said as he swung his paw to finish Miroku off.
"This demon thinks that I was his brother's killer and knows nothing of Sango. As long as she is safe, then I have no regrets," Miroku thought as he awaited paw to finish him. He was too beat up to dodge it but the paw never hit. In fact he heard the bear roar in pain. Miroku looked up to see the arm of the bear fall to the ground disconnect from the rest of his body. He also noticed a familiar boomerang swing back towards the group of spectators. It was then that he saw Sango standing in front of them.
"You still have to go through me!" Sango yelled at the demon.
"Why have you interrupted this fight? It does not concern you," the demon said.
"I aided in your brother's death so it does concern me," Sango told him. The demon growled and rushed forward at her. She was a good distance away so she threw Hiraikotsu at him. The demon was able to move to dodge most of the blow. He only got hit in the side but continued towards Sango. She didn't move though. He swung his paw at her but once again it never hit. Hiraikotsu on its return path sliced right through the demon's neck, taking off the demon's head and finishing off the demon once and for all. Hopefully it didn't have any more relatives. After catching the boomerang she threw it to the ground and ran quickly over to Miroku. "Are you crazy? What were you thinking trying to take the demon on by yourself?" Sango asked frantically.
"I thought I could do it. I guess I didn't realize how much I relied on my wind tunnel before," Miroku said. Then he looked even more serious as he gazed right at her. "I tried to take him on by myself cause I didn't want anything to happen to you. He thought I was the only killer so even if I would have lost, he wouldn't have come after you. I didn't want you to get hurt. Neither does Lord Takeda, he wants you to marry him. He wouldn't want you to get injured."
"I don't care what he wants. I don't want to marry him," Sango said truthfully. She didn't notice the crowd around them but even if she had she didn't care at this point. "I was worried about you," Sango was almost crying as she told him. "I love you. I don't want to lose you."
Miroku was surprised at her outburst of feelings. He finally knew how she felt about him so he knew what he should do. "I love you too," he said as he looked directly in to her eyes. "Your not going to lose me. These wounds look worse then they are." Sango barely heard his words. The only thing she noticed was that he had loved her as well. She just grabbed him and pulled his chest against her face as she cried more tears but ones of joy instead. Miroku could feel his chest hurting from her strong hug. He held out as long as he could before the pain started to get to him. He didn't want to ask her to stop so he decided to do it his usual way.
Sango could feel a hand caress her bottom. She instantly stopped crying at this and loosened her hug. Surprisingly she didn't feel like hitting Miroku. Instead she just turned her face towards his, "You know I should hit you for that."
Miroku instantly stopped in shock that he wasn't actually getting hit for it. He came up with a response though, "Did you ever think it was my way of showing my affection for you."
"I always thought it was just you being a pervert," Sango said.
"Not always but sometimes it was a little bit of both," Miroku said with a smile. Sango returned the smile. Both of them felt greatly relieved now that they both knew how the other felt. It would make things between them much easier.
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Okay so as of now the Sango/Miroku relationship is taken care of. Now all I have to do it take care of IY/Kag. But that is coming soon enough. I'm going to make this quick so no referrals today. Sorry. Just one quick question:
Anyone here play FFXI? - Let me know cause I play and I'd love to play along side anyone here.
Last thing before I close up for the night. To make up for this chapter taking so long and the possibility of the next one taking a bit, this chapter was longer but I'm also including the names to the next 3 chapters. This is because they are really important. So be sure to be here for:
Chapter 34: Trust
Chapter 35: Timing is Everything
Chapter 36: Secrets Revealed