Hey Guys! Short chapter this week. Hope you enjoy, but first, I must rant about something.

I was just watching a news report on women being kidnapped and sold. It really freaked me out and I wanted to comment on our story. Yes, we had Sarah and Azurine kidnapped and sold to a brothel, but they came out alright. In reality, these things are happening to women and they don't have a knight in shining armour to come and save them. Just a word of caution, be safe. Take these things seriously. It could happen to you.

Thank you.

Disclaimer: ChibiBean does not own nor claim rights to InuYasha or any of its characters nor do we own the lyrics by Relient K. Thank you.

Raika
"Let it all out, get it all out, rip it out, remove it.
Don't be alarmed when the wound begins to bleed." –Relient K

Azurine yawned, slipping her cloak over her shoulders. Miroku came up behind her, kissing the top of her head.

"I saw Sadie and Yukito together last night." He grinned at her. "I guess he really is my reincarnation."

"What? But…she's barely fifteen! Yukito is eighteen, almost nineteen!"

"You were sixteen when we met and I was just about twenty."

"Doesn't count," Azurine mumbled.

It had been three weeks since Azurine, Sadie, and Serena had come back from the council. Sadie and Serena lived together on the edge of town. They got a house quickly built thanks to Serena's powers. Koga had become a daily visitor and, much to InuYasha's enjoyment, had spent less time following Kagome. Serena was his main target, now, always looking for a chance to catch her off guard. The only time he didn't attack was at night. He may have wanted to beat her, but he had honor. He wouldn't attack her in her sleep. Still no luck.

Sadie and Yukito had gotten together and had obviously become very close.

Azurine sighed, knowing it was useless to dissuade them. You can't just tell someone not to fall in love. She looked at Miroku as proof.

She sighed again and sank into Miroku's waiting arms. "You've changed," she said. "You're older…terse…solemn."

He buried his face in her hair. "I don't understand you. How do you mean?"

"You're not as wild or perverted as when I first met you. It's…" She pondered the word, "odd."

"I've got you. What do I need anyone else for?"

"That would be comforting if it didn't come from you. Now, it's scary."

She could feel Miroku shake as he chuckled into her hair. "Is that bad?" he asked. "I just figure it's time to get serious." He smiled. "After all, I'm going to be a daddy." He seemed to sparkle with joy.

Azurine bopped him on the head as she turned to him. "Are you sure you're mature enough to be a father?" she asked, standing on tip-toes to kiss him.

"I suppose. After all, you let me father your children," he grinned.

"I was drunk!" she cried.

"So? We've done it lots of times since then!" the monk argued nonchalantly.

"Miroku!" she whined.

Sarah waddled in just then. "What's this I hear? You two have been mighty busy!"

"Aargh!" Azurine cried, hiding her face in her hands. "Have you come to torment me?" she asked, her voice muffled.

"Actually, I was just curious if we were going to the future. I'm starting to run low on medicine, again," Sarah explained.

Azurine nodded. "Yeah. Oh, by the way,Serena'scomming over which meansKoga is too. He's going to try to hit her again…idiot." Azurine muttered randomly about the wolf demon and his idiocy.

"Yes. We will leave this afternoon. We will stay at 'hotel' and wear 'jeans'," Miroku answered, sounding out the two words in butchered English.

Sarah giggled. "He's too cute."

"Lucky me," Azurine replied unenthusiastically.

Miroku hugged her by the shoulders. "You are, Azurine. Nobody could love you like me." He smiled.

Azurine shook her head. "Go get ready, you."

He sighed and went into the other room.

"Sarah?" Azurine said in English, lest Miroku overhear her. "Can I confide in you?" She looked upset.

Sarah nodded concernedly. "Of course. You know you needn't ask."

"I think I was a tad unfaithful to Miroku while I was away those three years."

"What happened?"

"Well…I met this guy in our time. He was a cat demon. His name was Raika…and…he saved me from Cain whenever he found me, several times. He was sweet and handsome and kind and we…fell in love."

Sarah looked oddly at her. "Go on. Then what?"

"Well…he and I were engaged. Rai took over leadership of the old pack he, his mother, and sister had lived with. But then one night, Cain came back. He threatened Rai's life and said I had to leave. I had no choice but to obey. I…I made him cry."

Sarah shook her head sadly, thinking.

"I…I mean, I love being here with Miroku. For Pete's sake, he's my husband. But I still miss Raika so terribly. He was my best friend. I could confide anything in him."

"You've got a broken heart," Sarah said wisely.

Azurine nodded. She sank down next to her friend, nearly in tears.

"Oh, the hormonal imbalances," Sarah mused.

"Huh?"

"Well, pregnancy causes stuff like this all of the time. When I was pregnant with 'Kito, you see, I kept remembering my crush on Yukito."

"Oh, well…"

"And with this baby, about a month before you returned, I even developed a crush on your husband." Sarah beamed at her.

Azurine pushed her and Sarah yelled, "Hey! No hitting the pregnant woman!"

"I can't wait 'til you have this kid. Then, there'll be no excuse."

"I know. Listen, when those crushes came, it really bothered Yuto. Think about what you'll put Miroku through if he sees you like this. Anyway, I have a few good reasons why you shouldn't let this bother you: A. You weren't married to Miroku yet. B. You thought he was with Sango. C. You didn't think you'd ever return. D. You can't choose love; it chooses you. Shall I go on?" She smiled knowingly at Azurine.

Azurine shook her head and sat up straighter. After a moment of composing herself, she looked around for Miroku and sighed. "He probably tried to stick both legs in one hole."

"Knowing him? Definitely."

Miroku reappeared, yet again, too hot for his own good. Azurine blushed as he bent down and kissed her. Still in English, she said to Sarah, "I so forgive you for your crush on him. How could you not?"

"Did I do it right?" Miroku asked.

"Perfect." Azurine grinned, turning back to him with a smile.

Chapter End

Thanks for reading. I want to know why Sarah always has to waddle. What, just because she's pregnant means she can't walk normally? GAH! Sure, make Sarah waddle all ove the place. Sorry, I was laughing about that today.

Bean:Chibi had it come to my attention how crazily young Sadie was. I role play her as a teenager so i was like, "Oh...yeah...forgot." I forget a lot.
pout Chibi is leaving me this year for colloge! So sad.

Chibi: And now for your enjoyment, another blooper!

Title: I'm too sexy.

Miroku reappeared, yet again, too hot for his own good.

Suddenly, the lights went out and a spotlight focused on Miroku and I'm Too Sexy began to play while Miroku danced around and sang along. Azurine stared, openmouthed, eyebrows practically disappearing while Sarah laughed hysterically.

He suddenly stops, all of the music stops, and the lighting returns to normal. "Did I do it right?"