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Chapter Ten

The rest of the week seemed to go by in a blur. Nothing special really happened. It was just sort of a normal week. Before Sango and Kagome knew it, it was once again the weekend, and time for the dance.

About thirty minutes before it was time to arrive found the two girls at Kagome's house getting ready. It didn't take very long for them to get ready since they decided they wouldn't do much. Indeed, the two girls had decided not to go all out for this simple dance. That being true, they only wore the basic things.

When they where completely done, they walked down the stairs to see Kagome's family waiting for them.

"You both look so nice." Commented Kagome's mom after she took a good look at them. Kagome felt herself blush.

"Thank you, mom." Kagome replied. She then looked up at the clock. She was about to speak when Sango beat her to it.

"It looks like we should be going." Sango, who had also looked at the clock, said. Kagome's mom smiled.

"Of course, we will see you when you get back!" She said with a cheerful wave.

"Good luck!" Called Sota as the girls began to leave. They both gave him a reassuring smile as they walked out the door.

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"Why do I have to go to some stupid dance!?" Demanded an angry Inuyasha. Miroku let out a sigh. Must he explain it again?

"Because," Miroku began, exasperation in his voice "It is required. If you don't go, the results wont be good." He explained. Miroku was already dressed and ready to go, but one look at Inuyasha and you could tell he hadn't done anything yet.

"That's stupid! Why should I have to go to some dance!?" Inuyasha said, making his dislike of the idea very obvious. He crossed his arms in stubbornness. Another tired sigh escaped Miroku's lips. He casted his eyes up, as if silently praying to the heavens for patience.

"I already explained that, so just go and get ready." Miroku said, tiredness of the conversation taking over his voice and features. Grumbling, Inuyasha finally agreed and walked to his room to throw something decent looking on.

Inuyasha soon came out. His dislike for having to go showing in his face and clothes. They had obviously just been thrown on without any care.

'I suppose that is the best I am going to get out of him.' Miroku thought to himself as he looked at his friend. "Lets go, then." Miroku said as he began to walk out the door.

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Kagome and Sango soon found themselves outside of where the dance was being held. Music could be heard coming from the building. Even from outside, it was kind of loud. They both entered and where surprised to see that the music wasn't as loud as they had originally thought.

Because it was required, everyone was there. Students, teachers, faculty members, they where all there. It made Kagome realize just how many people where in her school.

Lights shone everywhere, getting into people's eyes and almost blinding them in the process. A DJ was up on a stage playing songs that the students seemed to like, seeing as how everyone seemed to be dancing and having fun. With the large number of students, Kagome found it very hard to find anyone she really recognized.

Not having much else to do, Kagome and Sango fought their way through the crowds of people, trying to get to the walls where some chairs where conveniently placed for people to sit down if they wanted to.

Sitting down, Kagome drew in a deep breath. She had to admit, it had been hard getting through so many people. From the look on Sango's face, Kagome could tell her friend felt the same. Still, Kagome was just happy they had been able to get through without getting separated.

A frustrated sigh from Sango brought Kagome out of her thoughts. She was about to ask what was bothering her, when Kagome spotted the problem. A small frown crossed Kagome's face as she noticed Miroku and Inuyasha making their way towards them, Miroku in the lead. She looked once again at Sango to see that it looked like she seemed to be ignoring the fact that Miroku was coming towards them.

"Hey Miroku, Inuyasha." Kagome said in a friendly tone, nodding to both of them as she spoke their names. She was a little surprised how much her voice seemed to disappear in all the other noise in the room. Surprisingly, they seemed to have heard her, though.

"Hello Kagome. I was wondering if I could speak to Sango." Miroku said, just loud enough for Kagome to hear. As her name was mentioned, Sango visibly stiffened.

"Any why would you want to do that?" Sango asked, deciding to join in the conversation. Her tone was far from friendly, though. That was for certain.

Miroku seemed to ignore that as he spoke again. "If you would follow me, than I could tell you." He said, his voice smooth as he spoke. Sango didn't seem happy with the idea as he said it.

'I guess I have nothing to loose…' Sango thought as she nodded and got up to follow Miroku, who looked suddenly very happy. He gestured for her to follow him and they both walked off to talk.

Kagome watched the conversation interestedly, while Inuyasha looked like he would rather be somewhere else at the moment. When they left, Kagome slumped in her chair, now having no one to really talk to.

Inuyasha looked bored, too, as he watched the two leave. He looked at the spot next to Kagome that was now open and sat down. His expression clearly said that he had been forced to come to this.

"So…" Kagome said, trying to think of something she could say to make conversation. A frown appeared as it seemed she couldn't really think of anything.

"What?" Inuyasha said, his voice annoyed. When he saw that she wasn't going to say anything else, Inuyasha instantly became even more annoyed. "If you are going to say something, than just say it already!" He said in an agitated voice.

"You know, you could easily help in trying to make conversation. Did it ever occur to you that I might not of been able to think of anything to say?" Kagome said, her voice calm, but a little annoyed at the same time. Inuyasha closed his eyes in an effort to stay calm.

"Well, you shouldn't just go saying something and leave a person hanging!" He said, his voice betraying how annoyed he was.

Anger flashed in Kagome's eyes as Inuyasha spoke. "At least I am trying to make an effort! Look at you, all you are doing is trying to annoy me!" She said, her voice loosing most of the calmness it once held. She turned her angry gaze on Inuyasha and he froze for a moment after seeing the look on her face. The shiver the look sent down his spine disappeared in an instant and more anger appeared.

"What did you say?" Inuyasha demanded as he met her gaze with his own. They continued to look at each other for a moment, before they both looked away. Kagome suddenly stood up and began walking away, a dark aura seeming to surround her.

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"What is it?" Sango asked once Miroku had stopped walking. She seemed to be trying to avoid his gaze as she looked everywhere but at him.

"Sango," He started. The tone in his voice surprised her. It was almost like he was pleading with her. From the shock, she looked at him.

"Would you please dance with me just once? At least give me a chance." Miroku said as he looked at her with pleading eyes. Sango looked unsure for a moment as she collected her thoughts.

"Fine." She said after a moment that seemed to last for a while "I will, but only once." She finished. She wasn't surprised to see that happy look that appeared on Miroku's face. She let herself be led onto the dance floor, rather grudgingly. It seemed just as they got onto the dance floor, a slow song started playing. Sango sent a mental glare at the DJ when she realized this.

Before she knew it, they where dancing. Sango had to admit, Miroku was a good dancer. Though, she would never say that out loud. When she looked up at him, all of a sudden she seemed to loose her senses. A big pain appeared in her head, but before she could say anything, she felt something weird happen to her.

As Miroku looked at Sango, he noticed something different seem to happen to her. He watched as her hostile eyes suddenly turned into ones of recognition. As she looked at him, she suddenly seemed confused.

"Miroku, what are you wearing? What happened to your monk robes?" She said as she looked him up and down. Miroku looked confused as she spoke. Just what was happening? Before he could ask her, she let out a gasp as she looked at his right hand. She grabbed it and brought it up to her face with wide eyes.

"What happened to your wind tunnel?" She said, shock in her voice as she inspected his hand. Okay, now Miroku was really confused. Just what was going on? He was about to speak again, but then he noticed the look of recognition in her eyes fade.

"Ow…" Sango said as she held her head "What happened?" She asked, her voice weary as she looked back at Miroku.

"You where saying something about a wind tunnel." Miroku informed, a little concerned that she had hit her head or something.

Sango looked like she was about to reply when the doors to the auditorium burst open to reveal many people on motorcycles, all of them carrying various weapons.

In the middle of the group was a man with black hair. He looked menacing as he looked up. The smile he used would send shivers down anyone's spine. Something about him seemed to make Miroku hate him. He didn't really know what it was, but from the look on Sango's face she seemed to be having the same reaction.

'Naraku.' A voice inside him said. His eyes widened for a moment, but he soon composed himself as the person spoke.

"Now." He said. The figures around him began attacking.

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Well, that's it for that chapter. Sorry for the cliffhanger! A lot of things are about to happen. I will try and get the next chapter up as soon as I can.

Yushia-san