The Pain of Memories : Who's To Blame? The Pain of Memories Who's To Blame?

Sango and Miroku had been sitting in the same place since their little 'fight'. When Kagome ran off, Sango felt extremely guilty. She was set on taking the blame for everything, no matter how much Miroku tried reasuring her it was not her fault. The Taijiya was sure Kagome would never look at her in the same way, while she was still in her infant form, and even if she did, it still wouldn't pass the fact that she had, at one point, been terrified of her.

"Oh, Miroku, What have i done?" she sighed, dropping her head low, tears threatening to fall from her dark eyes.

"My dear Sango, you have done nothing wrong at all. If anything it is my fault. I should learn to keep my hands off of you." he replied, pulling Sango into a comforting embrace "Though i must say it is extremely hard. All those lovely curves just awaiting to be caressed...You have a body of an earth bound godess, and i am one who worships the gods...Yes, lots and lots of lovely curves...Hmmmm" he continued with a very lechorous grin.

"Houshi! Now is not the time for such things!" she hissed, blushing brightly "Kagome is scared of me and i am sure i heard Inuyasha sending me a threatening growl before he left. They must both hate me."

Just the thought of her friends hating her was the final push her tears needed to fall freely. Sango had never been one to show her emotions. She knew that showing emotions at the wrong time could get herself killed, so she learnt to not show them att all. At least not in the presence of others. Miroku stroked her hair and tried calming her sobs. Only when a wave of power washed over his senses did he stop and stand.

"Miroku? sniff Whats the matter?" Sango asked, now standing besides her comrade.

"D-did you feel that?!" he stuttered, eyes wide with shock.

It was such emence, raw and pure power. If any demon were to get even a few yards of that awsome power, Miroku was sure they would be purified instantly. A horrifying scream peirced the air. It was then that it hit him. Kagome. Shooting a worried glance at Sango he then raced to his staff before running off in the directon of the mass purification power. Sango knew that worried look in his eyes only to well. Not taking any chances, she called for Kirara, who came running over with Shippo not far behind, and grabbed her large boomerang, Hirakotsu. On arrival, the four saw Koga on his knee's, his face burried in his hands. Kagome and Inuyasha where no where to be found.

"Koga!" called Miroku.

The Okami Yokai's head shot up, his eyes filled with pain and distress.

"Koga, what happened? Where is Kagome?! And why are you here?" asked Sango.

"I don't know where to start..." he mummbled.

Sango's anger got the better of her again, but she managed to only say what she intended to scream in the wolfs face in her head.

"Well the beggining would be a good start!!"

Miroku couldn't help the smirk that creeped onto his hansome face. He knew just what his beloved Sango wanted to say. Placing his hand on her shoulder she felt all her anger melt away.

"Just how the hell does he do that? I could be so angry at him and all he has to do is smile or touch me, in appropriate places of course, and i can't stay mad at him.."

She broke from her muse when Koga started to talk once again. He told them of the rumours he heard from some villagers and how he raced to see how Kagome was. After a stiffled growl, he then told of how he faught with Inuyasha and how and why Kagome ran off, only he wasn't so kind as to use his name, instead using 'Mutt' and 'Half-breed', finally causing Sango to smack his up-side the head.

"Hey!" he growlled.

"Shut it before i break your neck! You have no idea what you could have done! Kagome could be dead you idiodic wolf!"

Her breath caught in her throat at what she just said. She hadn't thought about what was leaving her mouth untill it was too late. She sank to her knee's and burst out crying. Miroku held her close and whispered calming words in her ear, but nothing was working. She stood suddenly and ran into the forest.

"Sango..."

Sango had to find her. Kagme just had to be alive. The Taijiya wouldn't be able to handle any more loss, especially not Kagome. Her young Miko friend was like her sister. They shared secrets, desires, hopes and fears. Everything.

"Please be okay, Kagome! I can't loose you aswell!!"

Most of the time, Sango was running blind, as her tears fogged her vision. She stopped twice to wipe her eyes and to scan the area for both of her missing companions. When no site of them could be seen, she took off once more. Her desires to find her best friend was the energy boost she needed. The emotional drain the thought of loosing her, was more powerful then powerful blows to her body. Almost worse than the thought of working for Naraku...

"Kagome! Inuyasha! Where are you!?" she called.

No answer was returned. Her worried escalated into pure panic, which was not making finding her friends any easier. Sango ran a couple more feet and pushed her way through a large bush. She skidded (Sorry about spelling!!) to a stop.

"I-inu-yasha?" she stuttered.

There infront of her sat her Hanyou companion. He sat cross legged with a tiny forn cradled in his arms. Only when Sango took a closer look did she recognise just who he was holding. She dropped to her knee's besides Inuyasha and reached out to touch the infant girl's face.

"Kagome..Inuyasha, what...What happened...to her?" she whispered, silent tears rolling down her cheeks.

Kagome had multiple burns along with several new cuts and bruises. Her clothing was charred and covered in scortch marks. It looked as though the poor girl had been roasted alive. forcing herslf so lok away from Kagome, Sango glanced at Inuyasha. His bangs his his eyes but did nothing to hide the tears that had fallen. A small gasp came from the Taijiya. She had never witnessed Inuyasha cry, never though he was capable of doing so. Wrapping her arms around his neck, she pulled him into a hug, careful of the unconcious form he was holding dearly.

"Oh, Inuyasha!" she cried "I'm so sorry, this is all my fault, if i didn't shout and scream at Miroku none of this would have happened!!"

Inuyasha stood quickly, leaving Sango sat on the floor. He began walking back towards the village where Kaede lived. Just before he was out of site, he called over his shoulder.

"It ain't no ones fault but mine. I should have taken care of her better. Come on, i need to get her checked over" with that he carried on walking.

"Inuyasha.." Sango flashed a small smile before running after him.

Back in the clearing, Miroku was trying his best not to pound Koga to daeth, or beter yet suck him up in his Wind Tunnel. He was greatful when he saw Inuyasha and Sango coming through the tree's. His smile vanished when he caught site of Kagome, lying limp in the Hanyou's arms. Koga stood and walked towards the three. Reaching out a hand he brushed some stray hairs from Kagome's face.

"What ever it takes to get her back to normal, i'll do." he said solomly.

Normally, Inuyasha would have taken the chance to say how he could take care of Kagome on his own, that he didn't need help from 'Such a lousey flea-bag' such as Koga. But instead he mearly nodded and carried on his way to the old Miko's hut. While walking, everyone noticed as Inuyasha avoided looking down at the tiny girl. At first they thought it was because he was to focused on getting her to Kaede's but after a few minutes, they kew something was wrong. And they were right. He couldn't bare looking at her, not like this anyway. Yet again he had failed to protect her. He had let her down and broken his promise to her. That promise being that he would protect her from anything and anyone. That he would keep her safe and happy.

"I'm so sorry Kagome. I...I let you down again. I don't know why you...Why you even stay with me sometimes...I swear i'm gonna kill Kauri, undo this curse and slaughter that beast Naraku. I promise."

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