"Do you regret what happened between us?"

Kikyou looked to where she heard the question. Inuyasha had his arms wrapped around her. But this time they were fully dressed. And the reality of what happened, finally set in. Kikyou placed her hand over his cheek. Then she leaned forward and kissed him.

"No, I don't regret what happened. You didn't allow me the chance to tell you. So I will tell you know, Inuyasha I love you too. Very much."

He wrapped his arms around her more. He continued their kiss, and stopped again. When he felt a very familiar presence. He slowly let her go, and took out his sword.

"Stay behind me Kikyou. Sesshomaru is near by."

Just as he said Sesshomaru was walking by. He glanced at Inuyasha, and noticed Kikyou with him. It was obvious what happened here.

"Inuyasha, you again."

"Yea, I see your back to finish that fight."

When Sesshomaru didn't draw his sword. Inuyasha couldn't help but wonder. By now they would be fighting. Yet Sesshomaru was just standing there. It was as if he wasn't here to fight him. Inuyasha really found this hard to believe. What could be that important.

"Finally given up huh?"

Inuyasha was immediately silenced when he saw someone. Not just any regular person. Sango was now standing besides Sesshomaru. Not long ago, she wanted to kill him. Right now it didn't seem like they were going to fight. It seemed far from that.

"Kikyou, what are you doing out here." Sango ran over to her friend.

Inuyasha looked at his brother. Sesshomaru glanced at him, and then back to Sango. Inuyasha walked over to Sango, wondering why they were really together. Wasn't she aware that he hated humans. That she shouldn't be anywhere near him.

"Hey, Sango what did he do to you?"

"Nothing Inuyasha I'm fine."

He really didn't believe this. But decided to say nothing for awhile. Sesshomaru turned his attention elsewhere. There were other things on his mind right now. He looked at Sango, and motioned for her to come over to him. She could see that he had to talk to her.

"Sango." he started.

"Whats wrong, you seem distracted."

"There is something I have to take care off. I need to go, you understand don't you."

Sango placed her arms around him. She almost didn't want this to be real. Why did he have to leave like this. Especially when she needed him the most. He picked a really bad time to leave her. Sesshomaru placed his arms around her. Inuyasha just looked on in confusion.

"Kikyou? What the hell are they doing? Shouldn't they be killing each other?" he wondered.

"Sango loves him, I know its hard to believe. It seems right for them to be together. And, if Sango is happy. Then I' am of course happy for her too."

Inuyasha couldn't figure out which was weirder. Sesshomaru in love with a human. Or the fact that he was in love with Sango. The very person he would argue with constantly. Then again, maybe it was a perfect match. Either way, maybe now Sesshomaru would leave him alone.

"Kikyou, thats not how people in love act. They act like this."

Inuyasha leaned over placing his arms around her waist. He flashed her a smile, and then kissed her. She placed her arms around his neck. Deepening the already intense kiss. She loved being able to be with him like this. Moments like these had to be treasured.

"Yes you're right Inuyasha. I only wish this could last longer."

He let her go for a moment. He really didn't know what to make of this. He was somewhat confused by her comments. But decided to wait until later, before he asked her again. Now they had turned their attention to the other couple. Both curious on what was going on.

"So, you're leaving." Sango whispered.

"I'll be back as soon as I can. Don't think I don't love you, because I do. I promise you, that I will come back to you. And we will be together again."

"Alright Sesshomaru I trust you."

He gave her one final kiss. Making this one count for something. Since he would be gone for some time. And he wouldn't see her again for awhile. Being with her like this was perfect. He wanted her to have some good memories. She shouldn't worry about him while he was away.

"You promise me that you will be careful."

"I'll be fine. I know how to take care of myself." she spoke proudly.

Sesshomaru was well aware of that. He watched Sango many times in battle. There was no doubt in his mind, about her strength. In truth Sesshomaru had a lot of enemies. She was in danger now, because she was his mate. And when he returned she would be Lady of the Western lands.

"When I return, I want you to come back with me to the Western Lands. I understand, that you need time to think about it. I will give you as much time as you need. Sango."

"When will you be back?"

"Two, three months the most."

Sango hugged him one last time. Fearing that it might be the last time, that she would be able to do this. Sango knew that she didn't want him to go. But, if it was something he had to do. Then who was she to stop him. Besides she had a life of her own. Although she would miss him terribly.

"You just come back to me alright."

"That I can promise you, this is only a temporary goodbye Sango."

She nodded and then watched as he walked away. A part of her wanted to go after him. Convince him to stay, if only for a little while longer. She just turned around and walked away. She really needed to be alone right now.

"Sango, do you want to talk about it?" Kikyou offered.

"No, thank you Kikyou. I just need to be alone for awhile, I'll see you back at the village."

Kikyou understood but she couldn't help but worry. Sango was her best friend, she didn't want to see her miserable. She would try and talk to Sango later. Maybe she could help her friend somehow.

"I guess she really does love him." Inuyasha mentioned.

"Yes, I can understand how she must feel. Inuyasha, Stay with me tonight in the village. Seeing what just happened, maybe me realize something. Time is precious, and I want to spend mine with you."

"Yea, but what about the people in the village. They don't exactly, want me hanging around."

She reached for his hand, and he took hers. She really didn't care what the villagers had to say. Inuyasha and Sango, were the most important people to her. Their opinions were all that mattered. There was no real reason, why they needed to be separated. Only seeing each other every now and then. And things had changed now. Given what happened some hours ago.

"I don't care what they think. And neither should you."

Inuyasha nodded and walked with Kikyou. He knew deep down that she was right. It shouldn't really matter anymore. Things were changing for them. And it was better to be with Kikyou, than without her. He held on to her hand tighter. Thankful that they could be together now. They had lost a lot of time when they were children. Now, it was time to make up for it.

"We'll be together always I promise Kikyou."