As Kagome ran full speed towards the castle she stopped short, sending Miroku sprawling as she stared at a proclamation.
"She- she's- it can't be.." She whispered as Miroku walked up behind her to see what Kagome was staring at.
'She getting married?' Miroku jaw hit the floor. 'Did she forget me to this day?' He noticed Kagome continue toward the castle almost as if in a trance. Miroku followed soon after. When they finally arrived at the castle walls, bypassing the guards, they began the quick climb. It was relatively easy for them considering they'd done it so many times before, and after slipping on a few rocks that'd dulled over the years, they both pulled themselves into the branches of the large oak outside Sango's window. He looked into the closed doors of Sango balcony. She looked kinda said and was lazily lying across her bed.
"Sango-chaan. Silly princess Sangooo." He called. He expression went from sad to confused as she stepped onto her balcony.
"Roku?" She called.
"Yes silly princess.." was her reply as she watched his figure slid down the tree branch exposing his figure to the moonlight.
Sango let out an excited squeal as she offered her hand to help him across the gap between the tree and the balcony. Once both his feet touched the floor she jumped on him wrapping her arms tightly around his neck. "I missed you so much Roku…" She spoke into his hair breathing in his salty smell.
Kagome slid out of the tree's shadow. "Hey Sango, you forget me now since pervert's here?" She said a smile adorning his now tan features. Kagome quickly jumped the gap as Sango let go of Miroku and attached herself to her. "No you know I missed you too Kags," Sango said as she detached from Kagome's waist.
"We came to visit…" Miroku began.
"and say congrats," Kagome finished bluntly.
"For what?" Sango asked hoping Kagome hadn't found out about her marriage let alone Miroku.
"Your marriage…" Kagome said slightly confused.
"Tell me it's a lie," Miroku begged a hopeful look on his face.
"No.. I'm sorry Roku but my dad he- and Inu we have to- and its for the good of the kingdom," She said quietly her hand hanging.
Miroku's presence darkened considerably.
"Well aren't you happy?" Kagome asked taking a step toward her.
"NO! Inuyasha was like a brother to me. A really obnoxious big brother, I never imagine him as a husband, let alone us having kids," Sango said her voice reflecting all the anger and rage she'd been force to keep bottled in.
"Sorry.. I didn't know," Kagome said placing a hand gingerly on Sango's shoulder.
Sango stood silent, it was taking all her pride, and self-control not to burst into tears.
Miroku walked over to her. He took a hand and lifted her chin so as to see her eyes. His eyes showed all the love he had for her as she stood there on the balcony.
"When's the wedding?" He asked quickly looking away from her.
"About 5 weeks from today.."
"At the church chapel?
"Yes.."
"You don't wanna go through with it?"
Sango shook her head.
"Any way out?"
"Where could I go?"
Kagome quietly butted in. "We'll be leaving around the same time… If Miroku doesn't mind.. You could come with.."
"Of course I don't.." Miroku quickly said sympathetically. His original plans were to have Sango come aboard with him anyhow.
"I'll think about it," Sango said quietly. Then, there was a loud banging at her door.
"The guards, you guys have to hide," Sango said quickly turning to rush into her room. Miroku stopped her.
"It's okay.. We should leave anyways." He said offering her a small smile.
"Trust your heart.. Is it to your people or Miroku?" Kagome said as Miroku climbed down from the oak.
Sango smiled at her before turning away to head back into her room. Sango quietly opened her door with an annoyed look on her face. She looked up at the faces of Yukito and Clow her personal guards.
"Do you have to wake me every night?" She asked in a biting tone.
"Your father needs to be sure the princess doesn't run at anytime during the night." Replied the stern voice of Clow.
"I'm here in this damn castle where I'm held prisoner, what else do you need dammit?" She asked becoming irritated.
"We're only following orders?" Came the shy, quiet voice of Yukito. He was one of the best soldiers in the kingdom but so shy.
"Whatever." Sango replied slamming the door in their faces before climbing into the satin sheets of her bed. She curled into their warmth and fell into deep slumber.
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Sango awoke early with a start. Kagome's words echoed in her head still.
'Who do I love more? My dear Miroku or my people…'
She flopped back in her bed with a sigh. Her hair fanned out around her head, her dark eyes focused upward at the ceiling.
She heard a soft click and light padding across the room. Somewhere in her mind, she knew Kikyo was in the room but she she still jumped at the sound over her voice.
"Milady are you awake? Your father has planned for you and your groom to have a meeting today.." Kikyo said bracing herself for Sango's reaction.
"Now he's arranging our dates too! I'm beginning to wonder if we'll ever get to choose anything about our marriage or relationship now.." Sango said before storming off to the bath.
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HIIIII!
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