Disclaimer: I don't own Inuyasha or any of the other characters (but it would be awesome if I did). That privilege goes to the ever so talented Rumiko Takahashi.

A/N: This chapter is more about Sango, Miroku, and Shippo's POV. I realize that I didn't put much focus on them so I thought I'd try. They are part of the story too I suppose. Well, enjoy.

A Power like Mine

Chapter Ten

A few minutes after their friend ran off Miroku peeked outside to check if Inuyasha was at all visible. Unable to see any sign of him, Miroku went outside only to be stopped by the giant boomerang that hit his head, and knocked him to the ground. "Sango, why did you do that? If I don't hurry, I'll never find Inuyasha and Kagome."

"Exactly. I think you should leave Kagome alone for now" she said taking her Hiraikotsu off of the monk's head. He stood up and grabbed both of Sango's hands in his.

"If I don't follow, then I won't be able to find out what's wrong with Lady Kagome. I'm sure you've noticed how quiet she has been lately. I merely want to help her."

Sango looked at him with a face that clearly told him that she didn't believe a word he said. Miroku sighed. "Ok. So I want to see if anything will happen between Inuyasha and Kagome. But you must admit," he added slyly, "you're curious too."

Sango blushed. She was always curious when it came to those two. And in the end she always agreed to follow Miroku and Shippo. "Fine you can follow them, but I'm coming with you. And not because I want to know what's going on, but because I don't trust you."

Miroku leaped to her side and placed his hands on her shoulder. "Thank you Sango. Now let us be on our way before we lose track of both of them" he exclaimed as one of his hands reached lower and lower until they reached their destination.

SMACK!

"Keep you're hands to yourself for once, Monk!" she yelled at Miroku, who now had red handprint on his cheek.

"If you two are done messing around," said Shippo as he pounced passed them with Kirara, "we need to find Kagome and Inuyasha or we really will lose track them." Shippo and Kirara ran towards the woods, following the scents of their friends. Miroku and Sango stood for a moment, and then rushed after the two demons.

When they reached Inuyasha and Kagome, Sango and Miroku's jaws dropped. Shippo and Kirara merely looked in with curiosity. "What are they talking about?" Shippo asked. Inuyasha and Kagome were holding each other very closely. They had to listen carefully, but the four could hear that Inuyasha and Kagome were talking about Kikyo and it was clear that something is going on between the pair. The moment that Kagome kissed Inuyasha, Sango was about to let out a gasp before Miroku put a hand to her mouth. Shippo blushed. When Inuyasha held Kagome in his arms, Miroku whispered to the others that they had better leave before Inuyasha and Kagome find them out. Quietly they made back to the headman's house.

They all sat around a fire and tried to calculate what they had just seen. Kagome and Inuyasha? Why didn't they say anything?

"Miroku, why do you think Inuyasha and Kagome kept this a secret from us" asked Sango. Shippo looked up, waiting for an answer as well.

"Perhaps they didn't want to complicate things more than they already are."

"What do mean?" piped up Shippo. "Things aren't complicated. It not like we'd make fun of them."

"I don't think we're the problem. I think the problem has to with Naraku. And Kikyo."

Sango bent her and looked at the fire crackle. "You're probably right. Naraku might try to use their relationship against them. And then there's Kikyo."

Miroku looked up at the others. "Of course, it seems Inuyasha doesn't wish to be with Kikyo anymore. It seems he's finally realized his feelings for Kagome. The question is whether Kikyo will stand for that or not."

Sango nodded her agreement. Shippo didn't exactly understand the situation. All he knew was that dimwitted Inuyasha has finally come to his senses and chosen Kagome.

Before anyone could say anything more, Inuyasha and Kagome walked through the door. Everyone looked up at them.

"What are you all staring at?" Inuyasha asked them.

"Nothing!" they all said at once.

Kagome went to her pack to take out her sleeping bag as Inuyasha went to sit against the wall a few feet from her, like always.

'We shouldn't bother them about it' thought Sango.

'It is their secret. They'll tell us when their ready' thought Miroku.

Shippo leapt up to Kagome as she got settled for bed. "Hey Kagome, what were you and Inuyasha doing out by the lake? You were hugging each other an awful lot." Sango and Miroku leaped to Shippo and attempted to cover his mouth to keep him from saying too much. Inuyasha choked and Kagome jumped up with wide eyes.

"What do mean Shippo!"

Shippo freed himself from the others grips and turned to Kagome. "Well we saw you two kis—OUCH!" he yelled rubbing the throbbing bump on his head. Inuyasha stood over him. He now turned from Shippo and glared at the other two.

"So you were spying on us, were you?" he growled.

Miroku backed away waving his hands in innocence. "No, of course we didn't! We were just…wa-walking and we…uh…heard you're voices and…well you were talking pretty loud and we…couldn't help over hearing a few…things!" He finally sighed with a look a defeat and bowed his head. "Yes, we were spying on you."

"Miroku!" yelled Sango.

"They'd find out eventually"

Inuyasha and Kagome looked at one another. This was not how they wanted their friends to find out. They were supposed to find out when they were ready. Kagome sighed and sat back down next to Shippo. "It's alright. We were going to tell you eventually, we just didn't know if it was the right time."

Everyone was quiet. Sango spoke first. "So…how long have you two been together?"

"Just a few days." Surprised, everyone turned to look at Inuyasha, who was sitting with his back against the wall. No one thought he would be willing to give information about this sort of thing.

"What about Kikyo?" asked Miroku.

"What about her?"

"Well…we were talking and wondering what she'll think."

"She'll just have to deal with it, wont she? I'm not changing my mind." Inuyasha said.

Kagome beamed at him. "If difficulties arise, we'll deal with them, right Inuyasha?"

"Feh"

"I'm guessing that means 'yes'."

After their discussion, they all said their good night's and went to sleep. They didn't know it, but they were going to have a very long day tomorrow.


Author's Note: Alright, I tried to add a little comedy in their. If you didn't like it then that's too bad because that's the best I can do. Please read and review, flames are welcome, blah, blah, blah. This is getting old. But I still appreciate reviews. Thank you.