The Labarynth

NC-17 Content in this chapter.



Chapter Two



InuYasha's feet patted along the soil beneath him as he dashed off for Mount Hakurei. He knew that more than likely, this was a trap of some description. But if it wasn't, and he could obtain the eight shards...The benefit far outweighed the risk. It wasn't like he could get attacked by Naraku. Quickly, he found his way to the woman, whom was waiting for her.

"InuYasha. I'll open a hole the barrier. The entrance is not far from here, around that bend. It's the only way in or out. I can't enter the barrier with you, but once you're through, I don't have to let it down to let you out. The Labarynth has many different paths, and only one true one. Don't break the walls to get through, the whole place will collapse on you. Naraku set it up like that. I could not find any map, so you're on your own. I set a torch at the entrance for you, I suggest you use it. It's unlit, and there's no light inside. Good luck. I won't stall you anymore." The woman placed her hand by the barrier, peeling a rather large hole for InuYasha to step through. Within seconds, he dashed inside.

"WHAT! That could take DAYS!"

"It may. If you have a keen sense of direction and mazes, you could be done in a few hours."

"If you're lying to me, Kagura, your head is MINE." he barked, then dashed off once again to locate the entrance.

"...Foolish mutt." she sneered, after he slid into the Labarynth.



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Kagome sighed helplessly as she relaxed back into the hot waters around her. She'd finally managed to steal enough time away from the others long enough to slip into a nearby hot spring. She'd needed to bathe and relax, but the heat had been no solace to her innermost worries. She should have made InuYasha stay, or at least made him take Kirara, no matter what Kagura said. Maybe she should have gone with him, if it weren't so dangerous. Even the two days he'd been gone felt like too long, especially so close to the full moon, which would arrive the next night. Even if he'd get in and out just fine, Miroku was now left with the temporary duty of calling the shots and protecting them. She knew Sango can and would help too, but the two of them couldn't fight off the caliber of demon that InuYasha could. What if Kagura came back to attack them? What if a demon showed up with a good set of shards? What if- Kagome cut herself off. There was no use panicking, nor being overly worried about everything. She'd drive herself insane that way.

She slipped her head under the surface for a moment, dampening her hair. As she surfaced, a familiar form appeared at the side. Sango.

"What's wrong, Sango?" she asked, noticing the girl's concerned face. "I just didn't want you to be alone. I thought I'd come join you. Something doesn't feel right." Sango replied, beginning to remove her clothing.

"I know what you mean," Kagome responded, placing her arms on the edge of the hot spring. "This whole thing has an air of evil to it. Kagura has got to be up to something."

"But, what can we do? None of us can penetrate that barrier." Kagome frowned. Sango was right.

"I guess all we CAN do is wait..."

"I wish we didn't let him go, Kagome." Sango slid into the hot spring, the wonderful hot waters soaking across her feminine form.

"You and me both. But, there was no stopping him. Eight shards..."

"...The benefit would far outweigh the risk."



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Miroku stared at the fire he'd built, with a steely determination. He knew the girls were off bathing, likely naked, and soaking in that clear water, those slender bodies relaxing in the heat. No, he wouldn't think like that. He couldn't. Maybe one little peek? But, he couldn't just leave Shippo and Kirara - could he? Not even to sneak a glance? No. Absolutely not. He as responsible until InuYasha got back - but what if they were in danger? He wouldn't know about it. Maybe he should just check on them. Yeah, that's what he'd do.

"Kirara, watch Shippo for a moment. I think I heard a demon out there." Kirara rolled her eyes. She knew better. But, she would look forward to the sound of slapping, and a couple insults. Miroku slid soundlessly towards them. He was, after all, making sure no demons were out there, so he had to be quiet. Right? He knelt carefully beside the bushes not far from the girls. He could almost make out a breast down there. Maybe it was demon? He had to look closer to make sure. He pushed his head a little farther inside the bush. There they were. Sango was across the Hot tub, facing him. Her breasts were just at water level, the line bobbing up and down on her nipples, almost like a tongue. Like his tongue. Kagome had her back to him - but that was okay. He was just making sure they were safe - right? His eyes drifted lower, under the water's surface. Sango had her legs stretched out, sitting with her legs drifted apart. Miroku's arm slipped absentmindedly back through his sleeve. He had a perfect view of Sango's body. All the better to make sure they're okay, right? His hand slipped around his already stiffened length. Sango was so beautiful, especially without clothes on. His palm began to glide along the shaft within his hand as he watched the water play with Sango's nipples. Minutes flew by as he was entranced by the motion. It could easily be a water demon. Or his tongue, if she were alone. Miroku bit back a moan as his actions sped on his length. Sango had reached up to slowly scratch an itch on her left breast, but of course, it looked like she was feeling herself, from Miroku's mind. The girls were talking in-depth about something, but whatever it was, it distracted them from noticing him - all the more reason he needed to watch over them. A line of sweat dripped off his brow as he stared at Sango. That water must be hot, for he felt warm from there. Soon, his hand was sliding speedily along the shaft in his hand. He wouldn't last long now. His thumb reached up to spread around the clear liquid at his tip, and the added bit of moisture and lack of friction sent him over the edge. He spilled himself into his free hand, not wanting a stain on his robe. As soon as he recovered from his climax, he silently stepped away, confident the women were safe. Of course, before he made it back to the camp, he'd washed his hand off in a little stream.



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Sango giggled. "He thinks I didn't see him."

"Who?" Kagome questioned, glancing about.

"Miroku."

"That creep was watching us?!?"

"Well, he was behind you, so I guess he was watching ME. I'll have to whack the lecher later." Sango giggled once again.

"You're not mad? He probably jacked off you know, Sango!"

"I know. He almost always comes to watch me. I get mad when he feels me up around other people, though."

"You mean, you LET him do that?"

"Yeah. As long as I don't see him doing it, it's harmless, right?" Kagome wasn't so sure about that. When they first met, Sango would have been angry and mortified. She'd probably try to castrate him. But now she was letting him? Maybe there was more to Sango's blushing and slapping than she thought. Could Sango feel for Miroku what he obviously felt for her? Maybe she should play matchmaker.



"Sango, why don't you go catch him and talk to him?"

"Why would I do that?"

"Well, if he thinks that you're not okay with him doing that and he's doing it anyways, maybe you should ask him why he's doing it." Sango held a look of realization on her face.

"Yeah, maybe I should...I never thought about it like that." Quickly, Sango lept out of the hot spring, and after she pulled on her clothes, she dashed off after the Monk.



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"I knew what you were doing, Miroku." Sango spoke out. The monk turned on his feet, a falsely confused expression on his face.

"Whatever do you mean, Sango?"

"I knew you were watching me. I knew what you were up to." Miroku stopped, not really daring to do anything. He could almost feel the slap coming. "If you know I don't like it when you touch me, why would you think it's okay to come watch me and do that to yourself?" Miroku sighed. Caught in the act. It wasn't the first time he'd done it; but maybe she knew that too.

"Because I'm a lecher?" he offered, pathetically. What other reason could he give?

"Miroku, I know how you feel about me. But, honestly. Why were you doing that?"

"There's nothing I can tell you, Sango. Nothing that you don't already know. I won't blame you if you leave; I won't blame you if you never speak to me again. I suppose you're my weakness. My feelings for you is no excuse, and you're right. I should not have taken that action." He turned, and stepped back towards the camp. Sango trailed behind him, however at a distance.



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Kagome pulled herself out of the hot tub a few minutes later. As she dressed herself, her intentions had changed. She'd been thinking about InuYasha again, and had thought of an idea. The trigger, however, was the odd appearance of a shadow in the trees. Quckly, she dashed off after it. "SESSHOUMARU!" she called out, determined to catch the demon.



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Oooooh, what is Kagome going to do with Seshhie? R & R please!