Author's Note: I still didn't figure out the entire plot of this fanfic yet…
Summary: When a fight with Naraku goes wrong, Sango and Miroku find themselves stuck with little, kid versions of everyone! Now, it's up to them to find the cure, avoid Naraku, and protect the children. Did I mention that they have to turn the kids back to normal by a month's time, or they stay like that forever?
DISCLAIMER: If I owned Inuyasha, the seas would all dry up and the poor fishes would die.
WARNINGS: Not for Kikyo fans.
Chapter Four: Going to See Kaede
The events were too fast for Miroku to comprehend. One moment he was talking, and flirting, with two young, beautiful women, then he was nose first into the dirt, with an increasing pain in his head.
"My dearest Sango, was that really necessary?" he asked as he rubbed his aching head.
"NECESSARY? You deserved that one, for sure!"
Miroku smiled, slightly. His beautiful Sango was even more beautiful when she was angry.
"WHAT ARE YOU SMILING ABOUT, PERVERT?" Sango glared at him. He never failed to tick her off at the worst of times.
Fortunately for Miroku, Kagome managed to distract Sango for the time being. Holding up a very pretty white flower she found, she looked at the demon exterminator with happy eyes. Sango's expression softened.
"Thank you, Kagome," she said as she gently took the plant from the little girl. Kagome smiled, showing newly developing teeth.
Miroku watched from a distance and couldn't help but feel a little jealous. Kagome pleased Sango so easily, while he was rarely shown such a soft expression on her face.
'Well, I guess that is my fault…' he flinched, remembering all the times Sango had hit him for groping her, or flirting with other women. Feeling something soft pressing into his leg, he looked down.
Inuyasha stared at the two girls with a forlorn look on his face. His head was pushed into Miroku's knee.
"So, my friend, I see I'm not the only one jealous, now am I?" Miroku chuckled, knowing the little Inuyasha didn't understand him.
"Humph!" Inuyasha pouted. Miroku just laughed.
"Don't worry, my friend, I know just how you feel," Miroku stared at the woman and girl a little longer, than turned his eyes to the setting sun, "It has been a very long day."
20 Minutes Later
"Inuyasha, will you just eat it!" Sango cried, thoroughly exasperated, "I promise that it won't kill you!"
Inuyasha glared at the food that was in front of him, "NO!"
"JUST EAT IT!"
"NO!"
"EAT!"
"NO!"
"EAT!"
"NO!"
"Peas?" Kagome chipped in, mispronouncing the word.
Sango sighed and repeated what Kagome meant, "Please, Inuyasha?"
The dog-eared boy looked at her suspiciously, then at Kagome. "…No…"
Kagome's eyes turned sad, "Peas?"
"…No…" Inuyasha didn't look that sure any more.
The little girl's eyes welled up with tears and she repeated, quietly, "Peas?"
"…"
Kagome hung her head and slowly walked away. Inuyasha followed her with his eyes.
Sango sighed, "Gee, thanks, Inuyasha, now you hurt Kagome's feelings." She walked after the young priestess.
Inuyasha just watched as Sango tried to comfort Kagome. With a little hesitation, he went into the forest.
With Sango and Kagome
"Kagome, I'm sure he didn't mean to hurt your feelings," Sango pleaded with Kagome.
'Or at least, he better not…'
The girl stared at the ground in a dejected manner. Sango sighed.
"I'll just leave you alone for now…"
With Inuyasha
'I hope I got the right one…'
With Kagome
'He doesn't like me at all…'
Her vision was suddenly blocked by something fragrant. Looking closer, she saw it was the same kind of flower she had given to Sango. The pretty, delicate petals were shining with dew, reflecting the moonlight. Kagome's gaze traveled from the flower to the person handing it to her.
Inuyasha was scowling. "Humph," he grumbled.
Kagome stared for a moment. 'He…he…doesn't hate me…'
She smiled at him, brightly, and took the flower, putting it into her hair. A tingle of pink spread across both of the little children's faces.
Inuyasha grumbled, quietly, "Sorry." Kagome smiled and forgave him.
With Sango and Miroku
"That was so sweet!" Sango exclaimed, watching the couple.
"You know-"
"Pervert, I'm only going to say this once, don't ruin the moment," the demon slayer growled. Miroku gulped and wisely stayed silent.
After a while, all was silent in their little camp. The children had all fallen into a deep sleep, exhausted after a long day of fun.
"Peace and quiet," Sango sighed and relaxed. She looked up and watched the night sky. The bright, angelic, pinpricks of light stretched out against the black, velvet background.
'So beautiful…'
Suddenly, she saw a flash streaking across the heavens. 'A shooting star! I'd better make a wish…I wish…that everyone was turned back to normal, so that I don't have to baby sit them all day…'
"Did you make a wish, Sango?"
A voice startled her out of her thoughts. Turning, she saw Miroku, staring at her. A light blush dusted her cheeks, but she answered, "Of course I did. Who wouldn't when they are put in my predicament?"
Miroku smiled at her. "I'm glad you made a wish. I made one, too." After a pause, he continued, "People say that if you make a wish upon a star at the same time as another person, you'll fall in love with them."
Sango's blush deepened. Spinning around to call him a pervert and slap him, she saw the serious look on his face and decided it was too good of a moment to waste. Sighing and leaning against the monk's shoulder, she asked, "Do you think we can fix them? Or will they stay like this forever?"
Stiffening, then relaxing, Miroku answered, "I don't know. But, we could bring the kids to Kaede and see if she knows anything about this curse."
"Well, this situation couldn't get any worse. We could give it a try," Sango paused, then asked, "Houshi-sama? What did you wish for?" She turned her head a little to look at him.
Smiling at her, a gentle look in his eye, he answered, "I wished that my one, true love would love me back."
Sango blinked, then smiled back. "I think she already does."
Author's Note: I think this was the longest chapter I have ever written…If you want to kill me because a.) I took too long to update or b.) this chapter sucked, I would appreciate it if you would kill me before Friday, I have a major test then. Read and review, please!
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