InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ Together Forever ❯ Simply Because ( Chapter 28 )

Chapter Twenty-eight: Simply because…..

It was Miroku who woke first the morning after, yawning and blinking blurry eyes furiously to clear his vision. He turned to his right, rubbing at his eyes with his fisted hands, much like a child, and peered around him. With one last yawn he looked around again, alert as he felt the prick of power upon his skin and he noticed the pink tinted glow the enveloped part of the forest around them. He stood, moving towards the tree Inuyasha slept in. "Inuyasha! Get up! UP, NOW!" he hissed, careful not to wake anyone but the hanyou. "What now Miroku?" Inuyasha asked, stretching, giving the houshi an annoyed glare. "Look around you baka!" the pink glow caught Inuyasha's attention and he cast a somewhat worried look down to his friend. "It's Kagome, isn't it?" Inuyasha nodded, and then jumped down from his perch. He couldn't deny it. The power belonged to Kagome without a doubt. It was the color her purified arrows took when she fought.

Miroku's calm façade seemed to slip slightly and his face became taunt with uneasiness. "Inuyasha, her power never showed up like this before." Miroku's deep voice almost caught in his throat and a tremor threatened to make itself know in his hands, but he held both back with a force of will. Inuyasha was silent, watching the sleeping form of Kagome. `Kagome.'

Kagome stirred, hearing Inuyasha's voice but noticing that it echoed as though it was within her mind. "Inuyasha?" she whispered, sitting up as Inuyasha moved towards her while Miroku went to get out food. "What're you two doing up?" she asked, now wide awake, searching her mates eyes. The pink glow had disappeared when she had awoken and Inuyasha found himself marveling at her power. "Nothing, come, it's time to wake the others." Kagome nodded and rose after taking his hand. Once up she moved to wake Sango, then Ares, and lastly Shippo. When all were fully awake they all ate a breakfast of warm tea with herbs and the fruit Ares had bought along with some bread.

"I heard a rumor about two jewel shards in the village yesterday." Ares mentioned offhandedly. "AND YOU'RE JUST NOW TELLING US!?" "Calm down Inuyasha." Kagome admonished. "Miroku, Sango; why don't you take Kirara and go to the next village, I heard a small youkai is headed that way with a shard and the rest of us can meet you at the village after that where we can head out after the next shard." "Why not all of us?" Sango asked, casting Miroku a small glance. "Well the town after that needs some youkai taken care of and I figured Inuyasha, Kagome, and I can cover that." "It's fine with me." Miroku said and to everyone's surprise Sango nodded her head. "Very well, we'll take the first shard." Sango said, sipping at her tea.

"See you later!" Sango called, waving to Kagome and the others as Miroku patiently waited for her with Kirara on his shoulder. When they entered the village they were surprised to find both youkai and human co-existing in peace. It was strange, even more so since they were in the territory that belonged to no one; each lord left a small bit of land in between their lands and there people were left to live under the law of the strongest lord. When this was agreed on Inutaisho, Inuyasha and Sesshoumaru's father, was the strongest lord and neither of his children were yet born; or for that matter even thought of. So in "tradition" since Sesshoumaru was the strongest lord, he had kept his father's laws over these lands.

"May I help you?" asked a middle aged woman, who surprisingly the two humans realized, was a kitsune youkai. "They're here to see me Mitsuki-san." Said a bell like voice which rang with softness in each word. A young neko youkai, with short blonde hair and a dark blue streak down the right side, came into view behind the other youkai and smiled softly at them. "You're Sango and Miroku, right," a meow from Kirara made her smile, "ah, and Kirara, correct?" Sango nodded mutely, watching the girl with growing interest. "Who are you exactly?" Miroku asked, and to Sango's surprise and silent delight, without looking at her with his usual hentai expression.

"Lia, the youkai, at your service." She replied with a small bow. The suns brilliant glow played upon her golden hair, making it luminous, and upon her blue yukata and white obi, making them seem too bright for human eyes. "We're here for-" "The Shikon shard," Lia finished for Sango, "I know; please follow me." with that she turned on her heel, motioning for them to follow quickly, and made her way towards the heart of the village.

Miroku was suddenly aware of the looks a few men, both youkai and human, cast towards Sango. A growl, much like a dogs, or youkai more like, rose in his throat and he squashed the urge to pummel the men and sweep Sango into his arms. Kirara, he noticed, seemed content to walk beside Lia with an easiness born of knowing someone enough to trust them not to turn and attack. It struck him as odd but he figured if Kirara trusted her so should he. When they reached the center of the village she led them into a larger hut, which although not to appealing on the outside was cozy and welcoming on the inside. They sat, even accepting tea and a few snacks; sweet cakes, dried fruits, bread, bits of dried meat, and rice balls, were just a few things offered to them.

"The jewel shard will be here by dawn." It was Lia who first broke the silence, her eyes carefully watching the two then leaving their look of acceptance at her information to watch Kirara a moment before giving her a plate of dried meat and a bowl of sweetened milk to pacify her growling stomach. "You can sense the shards?" Sango asked. "Heavens no, I was tracking the youkai with the shard and found out his plans, it was easy enough." She didn't take her eyes off her cup of still steaming tea. "How did you do it though?" She eyed Miroku wearily. Letting out a small sigh she closed her eyes, and they watched in slight awe, as her face became thinner, her eyes smaller, lips to thin stern lines, and her eye brows and hair turned midnight black. "I am a shape shifter." She answered in a lighter voice, then within the blink of an eye she was once again herself.

"Like Naraku……yet, you're not evil." Miroku nearly shrank back, youkai bitches were rather touchy, he found as he was confronted with a deep blue glare. "I will ask you not to speak of him near me, since I happen to hold a great deal of hatred towards him." Miroku nodded at Lia who in turn stood. "Come, I'll show you to your room." "Room?" Sango echoed with a slightly high voice. "Yes, I can only offer you one room I'm afraid. I will be patrolling the lands around here tonight so you're on your own. Feel free to help yourself to the food and drink. There is a bath in that room," she said pointing down the hall as she led them to their room, "and this is your room." She opened the door to a good sized room furnished with a low table, mats, and two futons in the corner waiting to be placed out for use, and a pillow in the corner that Kirara instantly ran over to and curled upon it with a content mewl.

Sango hummed a small tune Kagome had taught her as she made a small dinner for herself and Miroku. Kirara had run off and wouldn't probably be back until later; after all she was a youkai and could take care of herself, so Sango didn't worry. Miroku smiled when Sango came back into their room and set dinner on the table, still humming with a small smile upon her face. As they ate, Miroku noticed Sango's eyes would ever-so-often wonder his way, then gaze away almost instantly, and he smirked slightly as he ate. "I'll get the dishes." Miroku said, taking the tray and dirty dishes from Sango, and then heading into the kitchen area, where a surprised Sango found him washing them in a small bucket of warm water. She smiled at that, seeing his small grin as he washed, his serious expression fading into a more content one. With one last glance she headed back to the room and changed into a sleeping yukata Lia had left for her.

She was laying down, back turned towards Miroku's bed when he came in, and she was shocked to hear the soft "thump" of his robes hitting the floor and the rustling of cloth as he put on his own sleeping yukata. HE JUST CHANGED WITH ME IN HERE! Sango though franticly, feeling the heat of her scarlet blush scald her face.

Miroku stopped, hearing a gasp and felt him self grow hot in the face. "S-sango?" he stuttered, trying to see if she was awake. He saw her tense, it was dark even with the lit candles, but he saw it. "Gomen, I…I d-didn't…..f-f-forgive me, I-" "It's ok, you didn't mean to, right?" Sango asked, cutting him off, finding her own voice to be slightly shaky, but perhaps it was due to the warmth that touched her body, but why that warmth was there, she didn't know. Miroku nodded and managed a firm, "Hai." She sat up, turning to face him, not bothering to hide her blush. "Then it's ok." His eyes met hers and she felt the heat grow warmer, and she noted with well concealed panic that she grew warm near her sex.

"Can I talk with you?" She nodded instantly, giving the houshi's hands a glare as he sat down next to her then a warm, yet small, smile to the now serious houshi. "Are you afraid?" he asked, watching the shadows dance upon the walls. "What of?" she asked, watching the way he clasped his hands around his knees and pulled them up to his chest, laying his head on them wearily; much like an innocent child. "Everything." He whispered, turning his deep amethyst eyes toward her, and she took notice at how he didn't try to hide his emotions, he let them show through his eyes; fear, worry, happiness, sorrow, regret, pain; and so much more, some she didn't even know. Those soulful eyes widened in surprise when Sango leaned against him; hell, she surprised herself! Yet when he wrapped his arms around her and leaned back against the wall, pulling her with him, she didn't mind at all. She felt warm, safe, content, and almost…….loved. She pushed the thought aside but it kept coming back, and she realized that he was watching her, his eyes gentle and calming, and she was surprised when she felt the gentle touch of lips upon hers and saw his amethyst eyes watching her, half closed with something she couldn't identify.

Her lips tingled with warmth when he pulled back, still watching her. "Why?" it was the first to come to her mind and it slipped out before she could stop it. A small smile played at the corner of his lips. "You didn't hit me." he said; dodging her probing question. She was silent for a moment. "Why would I?" His smile broadened. "You usually do, don't you?" "You've never kissed me before." "But you kissed me once; why?" She was silent and she cursed him silently for the blush that rose once again to her face. He lifted her chin, locking eyes with her, and then once again kissed her lips.

She was amazed at the gentleness of his lips, but nearly yelped when she felt his tongue against her lips. However when her lips parted slightly he slipped his tongue inside, leaving nothing in her mouth untouched. He pulled back, hiding his grin at the way she panted for air, and how her eyes were a hazy chocolate now. How cute she was when she touched her lips with her fingertips, blushing madly, and then glaring up at him but that glare soon turned into a small smile; god she was beautiful.

"Why?" she asked again, placing her small yet strong hand against his cheek, after he had kissed her once more. "You won't believe me." "Miroku……" He was startled by that; rarely did she use his name. He pushed her down onto her back gently and wasn't surprised to feel her hands pressed against his chest. She trembled slightly and he frowned. "I won't hurt you."

Heat rippled though Sango's body when he laid himself half on her. She knew what this position was when used between lovers and the mere thought made her tremble. She had never thought to feel the weight of a man over her body and she had always thought she wouldn't like it yet with Miroku the one over her she felt more heat within her, to close for her sex for comfort. "I'm not……" she whispered to him, tracing his frown with her fingertips. He kissed them, and she blushed again. Damned blush, it won't go away! She thought disgustedly. "Why, Miroku?" she asked again. She shivered when more heat ran through her body as he leaned down to whisper in her ear, his hot breath like a gentle caress. "Simply because; I love you, my dear Sango."

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Special Thanks: Thanks soooo much to: Orb, Meru, KagomeReborn and everyone else who has reviewed, and a HUGE Special Thanks to: My muse and good friend KagomeReborn. She's the one making me update!

Note: I will state this now; The Suaru in the fic isn't me, I just like the name!

Kinjya belongs to my friend Koga, Anna to my friend Anna-chan, and Lia and Sae to AngelofDaimonds so ask them if you wanna use them. Suaru, Rath, Ares, Kenji, and others that will come in later belong to me or one of my friends; I'll let you know, so ask before using them!

Question for the reviewers: Ok, I'm thinking that after this fic is done I might do a fic of how Sesshoumaru and Suaru got together, sound good? Anyone want something like that? Let me know in a review or email to Suaru_chan@yahoo.com , thanks! Also, if anyone would like to chat about anything or ask me something directly feel free to IM SuaruChan or ElvenMiko, I'll be more than happy to speak with you!

Answers and replies: Orb: I'm trying, ty! ~ Meru: Riiiight…*nods and scoots away more* ~ KagomeReborn: *grumbles* I dunno…..

Me: Yay, another chap!

KagomeReborn: *smirks*

Me: O.O *holds up sign: HELP ME!*

*~* Translations*~* Koi - Love (Koibito - Lover) ::: Koishii - Beloved ::: Oniisan - Big brother ::: Miko - Priestess ::: Youkai - demon ::: Kitsune - fox ::: Ai shiteru - I love you :: Kami - God ::: Nani - what ::: Gomen - Sorry ::: Arigato - Thank you ::: Kawaii - cute ::: Kowaii- Scary ::: Nee- chan: Big sister::: Taijiya - youkai exterminator ::: Houshi - priest/monk ::: hentai - pervert :: ako - my child ::: domo - thanks ::: Kaze no Kizu - wound of the wind (I think) :: Sore wa himitsu desu - It's a secret ::: Reisho - Thunder :: Kage - shadow :: Shinju - pearl :: Sango - Coral :: Kohaku - Amber :: Hoshi - Star :: Inu - dog :: Inuyasha - dog demon/daemon :: Sesshoumaru - (the) killing perfection :: Iie - no :: Imouto - little sister :: Shizu kani - shut up :: Ichi - one :: Demo - but ~ (That's all for now)