Sango smiled to herself. She was going to meet Kikyo today. Last week she saw Kikyo, and they decided to meet every Friday night. Or, if they couldn't, they'd leave a note. Sango was smiling more and more; everyone thought she was finally snapping. She lost her love, but she found a true friend. She was determined to look on the bright side, and always scolded herself if she thought negative. So her life was beginning to turn around. She was peaceful now.

But she sighed. The negative thoughts kept coming back, and she missed her village. It was her home for most her life; though she enjoyed travelling, she needed a stable home. She liked Kaede's, but it wasn't her's. Then she reminded herself that hers was destroyed; it was no longer a great home. She wanted to move back anyway.

Sighing, she closed her eyes. It was time to leave. Inuyasha watched her leave, though she didn't know. She thought Inuyasha was asleep. However, Inuyasha decided not to meddle in her business. He could get away with some bruises if he spied on Kagome; with Sango, he wasn't sure he'd live. Plus, he knew people like her and he needed their space.

Sango took a deep breath as she met Kikyo. However, Kikyo was oddly blissful. She skipped to Sango, exclaiming, "I talked to Kaede, and she found a spell that brought me back to life!" Sango's eyes widened. She would love for her friend to be fully alive, but was this possible? "She found all these rare herbs with my help, and now I can quit stealing souls. I'm finally a normal woman, but I still have my Miko powers. She promised not to tell Kaede. Sango, I'm alive!"

Sango was now bouncing on her feet, beaming. She and Kikyo were very close as friends; they told each other everything. Kikyo was now a smiling, caring woman now that she had a good friend. And Sango was happier as well. It was a great thing to see them both smiling. "That's so great, Kikyo!"

Kikyo's smile fell a bit. "Sango, is something wrong?" Her concern for her best friend, almost sister, overrode her happiness.

Sango sighed, "Kikyo, I don't mean to, umm, steal your moment, but I just feel so…homesick. I miss the Slayer's Village. But I can't go back alone. And I can't stand to stay, either."

Kikyo rested her hand on Sango's shoulder. "Sango, I already think of you as a sister. You know I would come with you. But I can tell something is holding you back. Is it…Inuyasha?"

Sango blushed crimson. "M- Maybe."

Kikyo laughed. "Yes, it is him!"

"Aren't you mad? I like the man you liked all those years ago." Sango blinked a few times.

"Oh, no. Looking back on it, I loved him. But that love was left at the grave. We had our chance; we lost it. Some of my soul will forever love him, but most of it thinks of him like a brother or friend. Besides, he is a lot like you, Sango. You may not see it, but I do." Kikyo was smiling the whole time. Sango liked her smile. It wasn't bold; it was soft and sweet, with a bitter edge. But Kikyo always had a bitter edge. Sango liked that about her though.

Sango's blush faded. When Kagome left, she began to think of all the times Inuyasha was there with her. Memories flooded her mind.

(Flashback)

Sango and Inuyasha were training furiously when Inuyasha got too caught up in the moment. She swung her boomerang at him; he deflected it back at her. She gasped. There was no way to avoid it! She just braced herself for the impact as it slammed into her. Pain exploded through her head and arm. She flew backwards before slamming into the ground. She lay completely still; it hurt to move. Soon Inuyasha was at her side. "Sango!" He yelled. "C'mon Sango! Get up! Can you move?"

Sango concentrated and used every bit of energy she had to move her fingers and open her eyes. Inuyasha was above her, looking blurry. "Inu- Inuyasha?"

"SANGO!" She winced at his tone. He quieted down. "I'm sorry, Sango!" Her eyes widened. Did…Did he just apologize?

"I must be dying…if you can say sorry…" She muttered.

He whispered, "I only say sorry to those I care about." Their gazes met as both blushed. After a moment, Inuyasha picked her up and carried her back. What happened back there, Sango thought.

(Next flashback)

Sango and Inuyasha walked through the village. She asked Inuyasha to come with her on a walk. She knew a beautiful place and wanted to show it to him. Surely even he would be in awe at it. As they spoke of Miroku's habits, Inuyasha made a somewhat funny remark and Sango giggled. Then a voice of a villager came to them that stopped them in their tracks. "Those two sure are close!" One said.

A female one answered, "Oh yes! I wonder what happened to that other girl, Kagome or whatever."

"Yes, yes. Maybe the demon likes his girls tough, eh?" This one was male.

The girl giggled. "Maybe so. They are so cute together!" The voices faded as they walked off.

Sango and Inuyasha were both blushing, looking at the ground before their eyes met. They were frozen in place before Inuyasha smirked and Sango started laughing. Inuyasha's face was as red as Sango's.

(Next flashback)

Sango sighed as she saw Inuyasha be slammed into the ground, yet again, by Kagome using the word. Kagome visited to say hello and that she had a major test, so she'd be back late. Kagome was obviously furious from something in the future. Sango sighed, creeping up behind Kagome. "Uh, Kagome?" Kagome turned to her. "I think he learned his lesson…" She trailed off. "I mean, there's a dent in the ground we need to cover up now so kids won't trip and hurt themselves. I think he's hurt enough."

Kagome nodded and ran to the well. Sango rolled her eyes and walked over to Inuyasha; she pulled him up before glaring at the hole in the ground. "I swear, one day she's going to make a kid trip after leaving all these holes from sitting you!"

"Glad to know you care." Inuyasha said sarcastically.

She ruffled his hair. "Of course I care. Now get up and help me fill this in."

(End Flashback)

Kikyo knew Sango was lost in her memories. She wore a cheerful smile as she waited. Sango suddenly began blinking. "Back to the present, eh?" Kikyo asked. Sango nodded. "So… Do you love him?"

Sango nearly fell off the log she was sitting on. Blushing madly, she began stuttering. "Y- You can't j- just ask that!"

"I did, I believe." Kikyo retorted. "So, answer, if you will…"

"Fine. Yeah, I think I may love him… But I don't know if I can take getting hurt again." Sango sighed. Her eyes were dark.

Kikyo hesitated. She couldn't say risks gave rewards, but she wanted to encourage her. She saw the way Inuyasha look at her. It was the way he used to look at Kikyo. So she just comforted Sango, saying, "I think he loves you too. But would you rather know…now? Or live on and forever wonder?" Sango brightened up.

"I'd rather know." She hugged Kikyo. "See you in three days, okay? Meet me here. I'll bring food and other things you need as a human tomorrow. But I'll only be here seconds. We'll talk again in three days." Kikyo nodded as Sango sprinted back to the hut.

She winced as she saw Inuyasha waiting. "Sango, why do you smell like Kikyo?"

Wow. Inuyasha knows now, yippee! And yes, Kikyo is very OCC. But she's happy now. She's human. I may be wrong, but I don't think she needed to eat before she was brought back. I know this goes against stuff, but I don't know Japanese stuff. I'm just an American kid who loves to write. Anyway, pretend the spell existed and now she's a normal human. If they're OCC, I'm sorry. I tried. I'm not perfect, I'm just human. But, if you review, you all get… *drumroll* Sango, Inuyasha, or Sesshomaru dolls! YAY! *cuddles with dolls* I have an unlimited supply. So review now or…well, I can't say never…

Anyway, I like constructive criticism, but no flamers. I don't want "YOU SUCK!1!" I want "I like it, but you can do…blah, blah, blah to make it better."