A Daring Move

Rage boiled just under the surface. He hadn't been able to find a trace of Danzaemon. Somehow, the demon had learned to hide his presence. Sesshomaru had checked the surrounding area that he'd traveled with Rin and Jaken but as of yet there was no sign of the demon who sought to get at him through Rin.

Sesshomaru stood soaking wet. Not once had he stopped but had searched constantly on his way back to Rin. He wanted this done so he could return to Rin and let her know that she was no longer in danger but the bastard continued to elude him.

Sesshomaru ran his hand through his wet hair. He looked about him and saw nothing; even the animals had sought some shelter from the rain. He would go to her. He needed to know she really was healing. Danzaemon would have to wait for now. Sesshomaru lifted his face to the rain and let it wash away the frown he'd been carrying since he'd begun his search. Danzaemon would die, it might take a little time, but he would die.

Blinking, Sesshomaru set off on foot – still looking for his enemy and made his way back to Rin. Back to his brother who was protecting Rin in his stead. A short rueful laugh escaped Sesshomaru. Inuyasha, he'd taken help from someone he also considered an enemy. "Bet you're laughing now aren't you Father?" Fur pelt waving behind him, Sesshomaru silently moved through the gray atmosphere.

It was nightfall before they'd found a place to rest. An abandoned temple, far from any people and hidden from sight by the overgrowth of many trees – hopefully they would be safe for a time.

As luck would have it, there was a hot spring within the temple, which pleased everyone after having spent the day traveling in the cool rain. Kagome had quickly taken Rin there, warmed up the child, and cleaned up herself.

"I feel so much better and it looks like it helped you too, huh Rin?"

"Yes." The little girl managed a smile for Kagome. She'd woken and had just finished sharing a light meal with Kagome. "Thank you for taking care of me until my lord returns." Rin had no doubt he would come back for her and it helped that Kagome told her how Sesshomaru had asked that Kagome look after her.

"You're welcome. Try and get some sleep okay? You wanna look your best when he returns don't you?" Kagome smiled as the child nodded and did as she was told. In moments, she was asleep.

They were in the main hall – it was large enough for all of them and it was safer to be together. A fire provided heat and removed the dampness from the air.

"Miroku, you really should get cleaned up." Kagome said as she joined them by the fire.

A wiry grin appeared on his face as he looked down on his mud-spattered clothes. "Yeah, I will. Just had to eat something first. He stood and looked over at Inuyasha. "You alright? Want me to stay and help keep watch?"

Inuyasha looked up at Miroku and couldn't help laughing. "Go – please! You look like a mud frog and you're already starting to smell." He brought a hand up to his nose to hold it closed.

"Ha, ha. In that case, I'm off! Coming Shippo?" Once Shippo had joined him, Miroku picked up a torch and walked the dark halls to the spring. Sango watched him go with a curious look.

"I'm going to take a quick look outside, be right back." Inuyasha bounded up. He didn't want any more surprises this day. Danzaemon should be too hurt to come after them himself but he could always send someone in his place.

Kagome decided to eat a little more. It had been a long day for all of them. Danzaemon had shown up with the morning and totally ruined a perfectly lazy, rainy day. She sighed as she looked over at Kirara and Ah-Un. Both were already asleep and they deserved it after flying all day long. Kagome laughed to herself, Sesshomaru's dragon had attacked them many times and yet here he was now sleeping beside Rin and helping to protect them all. Looking at Sango she saw the other girl was staring off in space.

"What's up Sango?"

Sango jumped and flushed slightly. "Um Kagome," She moved closer her friend. "Wow, this is hard." She said softly. At Kagome's worried look, she spoke up. "Everything's okay but…well it's about Miroku and me."

Kagome let out a relieved sigh. She'd been wanting to talk to Sango for a while now but the time never seemed right. Maybe now she'd find out just how close the two had gotten. During that mess with Kikyo, even though she'd been in a great deal of pain, Kagome had noticed that the two of them seemed closer than ever.

"Miroku wants us to …be together. Man to woman and…well I want it too." Sango blushed deeply and looked at the floor. "While Kikyo was tormenting you and Inuyasha we couldn't help but put ourselves in your place and we both decided we wanted more in our relationship, not to deny ourselves anymore but nothing has happened."

Kagome reached over and took Sango's hand. "Things have been kind of busy with us but Sango – he's alone in the spring right now. We're safe for a little while. I think – I think that if you two are really in love then maybe you should go join him. Be with him and take joy in being together."

Sango looked up at Kagome. "Is that what you and Inuyasha do when you're off alone?"

It was Kagome's turn to blush. "We …yes, we love being together. I find so much peace lying in Inuyasha's arms and so does he. He…rests, when we're together. Inuyasha's always full of energy but this thing with Naraku wears on his soul. When he's with me, he let's that go. He relaxes and focuses on making me happy and I do the same for him.

Sango you have that chance right now to do that for Miroku and for yourself – take it. Love him and let him love you. Take some time and live, instead of worrying about the next fight." Sango stared at Kagome for a long while before reaching out and giving her a quick hug.

"Thanks Kagome. I'm going to see my man!" Sango giggled to hear herself say those words. She was nervous and shaking but she wanted this more than anything in the world – to be with Miroku. Waving, she lit a torch and headed for the spring.

"Shippo, you'd better head back before you drown." Miroku pulled the fox up by the tail - he'd fallen asleep.

"Huh, oh okay." Shippo got out and picked up his clothes. He walked like he was drunk. "'Night Miroku."

"Good night, Shippo." He smiled then relaxed deeper in the water. A hot bath soothed his aches from falling earlier. Miroku could stay here for hours but he supposed he should get back as well and help Inuyasha keep watch. "In a moment." He closed his eyes and nodded off.

Sango came in to see his chin resting on his chest, arms stretched out on either side of him. The position plainly showed what his clothes hid. Firm, muscled shoulders and arms, as well as well-defined pecs. He was a man women wanted but after tonight, he would be all hers.

She felt shy and brazen at the same time as she undressed. Miroku was asleep as she finally stood nude before him. Sango walked to the steps that had been installed and began to descend. "Miroku. Wake up Miroku."

"Hmm, what?" Miroku's head nodded. Sango. Sango's voice. One hand came up to rub his face and when he felt the wet touch, he realized he was still in the spring. Sango had probably come to get him. Blinking he looked up and saw the most amazing sight.

Sango was there nude before him - her high breasts, soft stomach, her thatch of black curls covering her most intimate parts and rounded thighs. Sango smiled at him, reached a hand up to brush back her hair. "Hey." She said softly.

Miroku's mouth had been hanging open, eyes wide taking in the beauty before him. Under the water, he felt his flesh waking up. He no longer felt sleepy.

"Umm, hey Sango." He looked around then behind her. "Are you sure you want to be here now? With me? Is Kagome coming to join you?" He had to be sure before he let himself get too excited.

"Kagome's with Inuyasha, we have the spring to ourselves. I wanted to be…alone with you. We said we'd spend some time alone and now we have it." Sango walked down the steps and towards him as she spoke. Her hair floated out behind her and her nipples played peek-a-boo in the steamy water.

A slow smile appeared on Miroku's face. "Yeah? We won't be interrupted?" Miroku stood up and met her.

"No. I'm here for you, Miroku." Shyly she placed her hands on his naked hips.

"Good because I want you Sango." Miroku's hands framed her face and brought her lips to his. It started soft, just the brushing of her lips against his then he wanted more. His tongue parted her lips and slipped inside. It swept her mouth before tangling with her tongue. The kiss was deep and wet and hot.

This was so much more than they'd shared before. Sango's fingers dug into his sides but that wasn't enough, stepping closer she wrapped her arms around him finally bringing their bodies together. She gasped even though they were still kissing.

Miroku lifted his head, slitted eyes stared down at her as his hands smoothed down her shoulders, her back and finally to the curves his hands loved so much – her ass. Cupping her, relishing the feel he brought her closer and let her feel everything.

Sango's breasts flattened against his chest and lower she felt him, hard and pulsating against her leg and stomach. Her eyes found his and saw the desire in them. Sango wanted to speak but didn't know what to say. Her lips parted and she wet her lips.

Miroku groaned and took her mouth again but this time his hand moved. It left the firm curve and slid around the shapely hip. His left hand brushed lightly over wet curls before combing them aside to touch the silken warmth underneath. Sango jerked at the sudden touch but didn't pull away. After a moment she parted her thighs further to allow greater access.

Sango could barely breathe. Miroku seemed to want to eat her alive with his kisses and the touch of his hand down there was arousing all these sensations. Wanting to share the pleasure, Sango's hands stroked up and down his back and over his tight buns and lower.

"Sango, do you know what you're doing?" Miroku finally let them breathe again and rested his forehead against hers. Her hand had taken a hold of his scrotum. It was torture for her hand was gently, firmly doing exactly what he needed.

She grinned mischievously, "No…not really. Do you like it?" Sango let out a deep, sexy laugh when he just groaned and rubbed his erection harder against her.

Grabbing her hands he pulled them up and away from his body. "Let's take this to firmer ground." His voice had changed. It was husky, tight. Leading her by the hand he took her up the steps. Finding their towels he laid them out, trying to make things a bit more comfortable.

Sango lay back on a towel propped on her elbows and stared at him. Now that he was out of the water she could see all that had been hidden from her. Miroku had what Kagome called a six-pack, though she wasn't sure why it was called that. His groin was covered in dark hair but his sex stood tall and proud waiting to be introduced to her. Sitting up Sango placed her hands on his thighs and slid them slowly up until they reached the base of his erection.

"Damn Sango, how do you know what to do?" Miroku was sure she was innocent but her moves were driving him insane.

"I don't but it feels right." Her hands moved circled and stroked. Sango stared fascinated at Miroku throwing his head back, clenching his fists and he endured her touch. Moving forward a bit she leaned forward and placed a kiss on his erection.

Miroku jerked out of her hands and stepped back panting. His eyes were hard as he stared at her trying to regain control. "You did that on purpose but now it's your turn."

Her eyes widened as he forced her down on her back. Sango had never seen him so fierce – it was thrilling. After giving her a hard, quick kiss, Miroku found the tempting breasts and began tasting the tips as if they were ripe strawberries. Sango arched her back giving him more – all that he could want.

Miroku couldn't get enough but he was close, so close. His hand traveled down her clenching stomach, dragging the holy beads against her skin to the folds he'd only barely explored before. Slipping between them he found her pleasure spot and began stroking it.

"Miroku! Oh! What are you doing to me?" Sango parted her thighs wide and gripped his arms, holding tightly.

"Hmm, do you like it?" Miroku threw the words back at her watching closely as she lost her mind.

"Yessssss!" Sango couldn't control her body. The pleasure was so intense it was almost painful. She screamed his name.

Miroku let it happen with a smile. For a moment he watched as a multitude of expressions crossed her face. This was the woman he loved and now it was time to finally make her his. Shifting he settled between her shaking thighs and placed his erection where it most wanted to be. "Sango? Look at me Sango."

Sango was still riding the wave but managed to do as he asked. The look of love on his face brought tears to her eyes and she placed a hand on his cheek.

"I love you Sango." Miroku thrust forward and sank deep, groaning.

Sango let out a cracked scream but kept eye contact with him. It had hurt but the pain was quickly gone and she felt full – full of Miroku and loved. So loved that she hadn't believed such a feeling was possible. Matching her movements to his, they gave and took all the other had to give.

The torches sputtered as their shadows engaged in the same act of love the two humans were consummating. No words were needed as they finished one act of love and started all over again.

Later they got back in the water and rested. Sango sat in his lap, facing him, head on his chest. "I love you Miroku. I was feeling too much to say it before." She lifted her head to look at him.

Miroku was wearing the most satisfied smile she'd ever seen. "I know." He kissed her. There was no way Sango could have been with him like that, if she didn't love him. He broke off the kiss. "Do you think we'll be missed if we stay here all night?" Miroku was running his hands through her long hair.

"Yes, definitely and I would love to stay here with you all night but we should go help our friends." They'd been there for hours leaving Inuyasha with look-out duty and Kagome looking after Rin.

"Somehow I thought you'd say that." Miroku said, mostly because he was thinking the same thing. "We've got time. We'll find the time to be like this again and we can follow Inuyasha's example, I'll just sleep next to you from now on."

Sango laughed with delight, she couldn't wait to be held in his arms. Wrapping her arms around him she gave him a long kiss. "More later?"

"Of course." They rose and reluctantly left the spring to get dressed.

Inuyasha returned to find Kagome alone. She had her back to him and was brushing her hair and humming. Sometimes he just liked to watch her do simple things like that. "Hey, where's everybody?" He joined her on her sleeping bag and took the brush out of her hands.

"Hmm, that feels wonderful." Kagome felt special when Inuyasha did this for her. She let him brush her hair for a moment before speaking again. "All quite outside?"

"Yeah, seems we're okay for now. How's Rin?" The child was asleep.

"Fine, no fever. Shippo fell out the moment he got back from his bath." Fox demon and Kirara were cuddled close together. Kagome shifted so she could see Inuyasha's face. "Miroku and Sango are taking a bath – together." Kagome laughed softly when Inuyasha's mouth dropped open.

Inuyasha blinked then began to smile and laugh. Kagome had to cover his mouth so he wouldn't wake everyone up. When finally she let him speak, "A few weeks ago he was worried that he'd be an old man with stiff fingers before Sango would let him touch her. Guess he didn't see this coming, oh man." Inuyasha shook his head and pulled Kagome close. "Looks like we won't be the only ones sneaking off for some privacy. Knowing Miroku, they'll be doing it a lot more often than we do." He stared at her a moment before threading a hand through the hair he'd just been brushing and pulled her head back. Inuyasha started at her neck and kissed his way to her lips. It was a soft kiss – intimate. He knew they couldn't take it any further this night but soon. "I'm starting to envy those two right now." Inuyasha said as they broke off the kiss.

"Yeah, met too." Kagome sighed. "Let's get some sleep." Reluctantly she pulled away and made to get inside her sleeping bag. Before she could lie down, Inuyasha grabbed her arm and she turned - muscles tense. Kagome relaxed a little when she saw a silly grin appear on his face and his ears twitch. "What is it?"

Inuyasha grew red in the face and placed one hand against his stomach, to hold in laughter. "Looks like they took it much farther than just bathing! If the screams and yells I just heard are any indication, my friend Miroku just got very lucky!"

Kagome's mouth dropped open. "You can hear them!" She grew red in the face and looked back towards the spring – eyes wide. "Inuyasha, you can't let them know you heard them. It'll embarrass them." She was embarrassed just knowing, knowing for sure that they were back there doing it. Kagome looked to Inuyasha who appeared to be still listening. She slapped a hand against his chest. "Stop it!"

"Can't help it." Inuyasha chuckled. "But they're quiet now – probably resting." He only laughed more when Kagome covered her ears as if she could hear them too. "Okay, okay. I won't bring it up anymore." He pulled one hand away from her ear and leaned close. "But the second we get the chance, I want to see if I can make you scream louder than Sango." Inuyasha's eyes were bright with promised as he took Kagome's lips and silenced any more protests. When they finally came up for air they were both lying down.

Kagome couldn't stay mad at him. "You're so bad. Let's get some sleep and leave those two be."

"If they're quiet, I'll sleep." Inuyasha ducked as she tried to smack him. Still laughing he got off of Kagome and moved to hold her from behind. "This sure has been an interesting few days."

A while later with Kagome sound asleep, Inuyasha heard his friends returning. He listened until he heard Sango lie down before lifting up his head. Miroku was standing waiting as she got comfortable before joining her. Seeing movement he turned and found Inuyasha staring at him with a grin. Inuyasha nodded knowingly and that's when Miroku realized that Inuyasha probably had an idea what they'd been up to and blushed fiercely.

Inuyasha found it hard to hold back his laughter, not wanting Kagome or Sango to hear him. Lifting one hand, he gave Miroku a thumbs up. Miroku had to clear his throat to keep from laughing and returned Inuyasha's gesture. Both men went to sleep with silly grins on their faces.