Girl Talk

Outside Kagome didn't say a word but started searching the ground for any vegetables. She knew Sango would bring it up on her own, since her eyes had sought Kagome's all morning. "Look there's sweet potatoes!"

Now that they were alone, Sango wasn't sure how to bring it up. She watched as Kagome got enough potatoes for everyone and then just blurted it out – "We did it! We made love!" Sango covered her mouth and looked surprised.

Kagome laughed and went to hug Sango. She pulled back and looked into Sango's eyes, "Was it wonderful?" Sango's red cheeks gave Kagome her answer. "I'm happy for you two. Finally Miroku's all yours."

Sango looked shocked then pleased, "Well I guess he is. All mine and let me tell you all of him is well – wow! I can't believe I said that!" Sango couldn't believe how changed she was after one night.

"Now you'll have me checking him out!" Kagome teased. "Really Sango, there's nothing like being with the man you love."

"So you and Inuyasha have…?" Sango had never had the nerve to ask before but she'd often wondered what they did when the left to be alone.

It was Kagome's turn to blush and she looked down at her hands and shook the dirt off. "Actually we've never gone all the way. Close, very close but no. It just hasn't been the right time for either of us."

Sango was shocked but then she understood. She'd wanted Miroku for a long time and only last night was the right time to take that next step. "Yes, the time was right for us and the two of you will find the right time as well." Sango smiled. "Here we are the two of us in love, I never thought about this before. I mean, falling in love, especially after all that's happened with Naraku."

Kagome shook her head, smiling. "I know. One day I fall through a well and travel back in time, meet a half-demon, fight evil demons and somehow end up falling in love with Inuyasha. Even when it seems the sky is falling, something good comes out of it, huh?" The two girls shared a smile. "Come on, let's finish up and get back to our men."

"Sure, I'm already missing him." Sango wondered how long it would take before this all stopped seeming surreal and more natural. Well she'd just take as it came and enjoy the hell out of it.

Sesshomaru heard it all. So the four of them were in love? It figured his brother would fall for a human since he was half-human, what demon female would have him? Thinking of demon females, Sesshomaru's mind brought up Motoko, his mate. One of those rare smiles appeared on his face – his mate. He wondered how long it would be before they were together again. Sesshomaru knew she would be concerned for Rin, maybe not as he did but she did care. It was her love for him that allowed her to accept the human child.

One demon female and one human female, he cared deeply for them both. Sesshomaru found himself feeling things he never thought would happen at least not before he'd attained more power. Their father, his and Inuyasha's had been powerful, more powerful than any other demon he'd ever come across and he wanted that power for himself and so, he suspected, did Inuyasha.

Inuyasha seemed to grow more powerful each time they fought and so did the Tetsusagia. That sword increased Inuyasha's power greatly – the sword that should have been his. A flash of anger coursed through Sesshomaru as he lounged against a huge tree surrounded by high grasses. Taking a deep breath, he let it pass, Sesshomaru still wanted the Tetsusagia but he had ceased chasing after Inuyasha for it. His brother needed it to live – it's what their father wanted. If Inuyasha lost that sword, his demon nature would take over and end his life completely in a way that was totally unworthy of a dog demon and even Sesshomaru didn't want to see that.

"Lord Sesshomaru! Hello-o, oh Lord Sesshomaru!" Jaken had been searching for him for almost an hour. He wanted to spend some time with his master, Rin was getting the sympathy and…and affection and Jaken wanted at least to have Sesshomaru to himself for a while.

"Jaken, quiet you fool. Even the humans know to be quiet and stay out of sight." The words were said in a low tone but even the birds in the trees trembled at the feelings they gave off.

"S-sorry mi lord." Jaken clapped a hand over his mouth and looked around. "May I join you?" His voice whispered.

"If you can keep your tongue still." Amber eyes coolly looked upon Jaken then turning his face upwards, Sesshomaru closed his eyes and cleared his mind but his senses were alert for any sign of Danzaemon.