Demons Kiss

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“Speech”

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Secrets

Sango awoke to the sound of the wind through the tree that the hut was under, its swinging branches casting dancing shadows across her face through the window. She breathed a sigh of contentment as she still felt Inuyashas hand on her waist; her body enveloped by his. Sango could feel Inuyashas hot breath on her neck sending shivers down her spine and pooled in her lower stomach; alien warmth that ever so slowly increased with every breath. Sango was unaware that she was panting; her breaths timed a second after his. She was unknowingly rubbing her legs together, trying to alleviate the now hot feeling in her lower stomach. She knew she needed to move, to get away and stop these foreign feelings but she was hesitant to do so. As much as she was wary of them she also enjoyed them; these newfound feelings. In the end her uncertainty won and gently removing Inuyashas hand from her waist, got up. Or at least she tried to. A sudden pain in her head stopped her from standing but rather set her in a kneeling position; her hands clutching her temples.

(Ouch!) She thought. (Why does my head hurt so much? Oh yeah the sake. I thought I only had a little though. *Urp* Ugh, maybe not.)

Trying to take her mind off the pain she looked around the room for something to focus on. (Nothing but bloody bandages and herbs.) She thought disappointedly. Eventually her gaze fell upon the sleeping form of Inuyasha. Sango sat there and studied him. His head was lying on his right arm while his left hand that had until recently been holding her lay limp on the ground. His face held a tranquil look, a slight smile on his lips. Sango couldn’t help but entertain the thought of this being his true self and the grumpy, easily agitated Inuyasha was merely a mask, a charade that he put on. Unknowingly she found herself drawn to his two fuzzy ears atop his head and she felt compelled to touch and fondle them. Slowly reaching over she put the two furry triangles between her index fingers and thumbs and gently rubbed them. She giggled softly at the immediate response; Inuyasha crooning at the soft touch and him nuzzling her leg.

(So the mighty Inuyasha does have a weakness.)

Devoting a few more minutes to rubbing Inuyashas ears, Sango again attempted to stand up now that the hangover effects had lessened. With noticeable success she slowly stood slightly off balance but soon stood firm. After she stretched for a moment she walked over to the window and leaned her elbows on the windowsill and gazed at the spectacular view. Little did she know that Inuyasha was enjoying a spectacular view of his own.


Ever since Sango had begun to rub his ears he has snapped awake but managed to keep his eyelids closed so it still looked like he was asleep. In truth he was aware of Sango and her exploration of his ears and enjoyed every minute of it. Now he was watching her as she looked out the window; the sunlight streaming down upon her; giving her a divine visage, a goddess of serene beauty.

Inuyasha mentally sighed (A goddess indeed, one that is far beyond my reach. I wonder why though, I haven’t noticed her like this before. Is it because she opened up to me? Or is it because of something else? Perhaps the Demons Kiss? *sigh* I don’t know. Whatever it is it’s no use fretting about it. I’ll simply enjoy what I see here and now. After all, you never know how long this will last.)

“Hey Sango!”

(Not long I guess.) He thought getting up.

“Hello Shippo. How are you doing?”

“I’m great! We just got done gathering herbs and Kaede is bringing some delicious food! I can’t wait to eat.”

“Well you shall have to wait a little while longer Shippo. I first need to see to Inuyashas and Sangos wounds to make sure they are healing properly.” Kaede said walking into the hut.

“Aw nuts.” Pouted Shippo.

“If you wish to hasten the lunch preparation why don’t you go help Miroku gather kindling for-”

Before Kaede finished her sentence Shippo shot out the doorway and raced towards the woods, leaving a laughing Kaede, Sango and Inuyasha behind.

“I swear, his appetite is almost as bad as yours Inuyasha. Before we know it he’ll have eaten the village out of house and home. Well, let’s get started.”

“Kaede why don’t you do Sango first. I need to go and talk to Miroku about something.”

Leaving the hut behind him, Inuyasha went of in search o f his quarry. It did not take him long to find Miroku his scent was easily picked up. Approaching him Inuyasha motioned him to follow with which Miroku wordlessly replied with a nod of his head. Once they were out of sight and earshot of Shippo, Inuyasha proceeded to ask Miroku his questions.

“So Inuyasha, what do you need?”

“Do you remember last night when you barged in on Sango?”

“Huh? Oh yes. She’s not still mad at me is she?”

“No, not really. More importantly do you remember the jug of sake you meant to share with her last night?”

“Uh, yeah.”

Inuyasha broke off his interrogation and lunged at Miroku’s throat, pinning him to the trunk of a tree with his right hand around his throat and clutching his right hand with his left.

“Inuyasha what-”

“We had some last night and I tasted something different in it. It was drugged.” He growled.

Miroku paled at hearing this. “You sick bastard! What were you going to do eh? Get her drunk and drugged enough for you to have your way with her?!”

“Inuyasha I didn’t know-”

“DO NOT LIE TO ME!!! I know when you are lying, I can smell it!” Inuyasha said his eyes flashing red.

“So why?” he snarled. “Why did you drug the sake? Were you tired of her constantly refusing your advances? Tired of her putting you down?”

Miroku said nothing but averted his eyes. That was answer enough for Inuyasha.

“YOU LITTLE FUCKER! I should send you to hell here and now. But I’m not. If you try and pull any shit like this again,” Inuyashas voice became more guttural as he brought his face an inch from Miroku’s. “I will rend the flesh from your bones and not the hole in your hand,” he said painfully squeezing Miroku’s right wrist. “or your god will stop me. Understand?”

Miroku nodded his head vigorously since he lost the ability to talk because of Inuyashas hand squeezing his throat. Inuyasha released his grip and Miroku tumbled to the ground, coughing.

“Good. Now get out of my sight.”

Stumbling to his feet Miroku fled, leaving Inuyasha behind struggling to control his anger. Taking a deep breath Inuyasha willed his anger down intent on keeping his cool. Once he had managed to harness his anger, Inuyasha returned to the hut to have his wounds examined.

“Well Inuyasha, it seems you are healing rather well. The infection seems to have disappeared some and your wounds are not as deep as before, but do not think that it means you can go and resume your search for the jewel shards. You still need to rest.”

“Yeah I know, I know, I’m not stupid.”

“Stupid you are not but headstrong and persistent you are and those combined can be just as lethal.”

Inuyasha merely grumbled as Kaede finished re-bandaging his wounds. After finishing a delicious meal, Inuyasha and Sango asked what had been happening the past few days.

“Not much really. Shippo has been helping me around the village doing chores and Miroku has been helping the villagers with the crops and visiting the local temple.”

“Speaking of Miroku” said Sango curiously. “I haven’t seen him around at all. Do you know where he might have gone?”

(Probably left to go change his undergarments.) Inuyasha thought wickedly as he remembered the terrified look on Miroku’s face.

“He is probably at the local temple praying.” Replied Kaede.

“Well then I guess I- wait. Do you hear that?”

Everyone went silent, straining their hearing to find what sounded out of place in the woods. Eventually the all heard it. A low rumble off in the distance and growing closer every second. Even though they were not fully healed; both Sango and Inuyasha rushed out of the hut ready for battle if need be. In the distance a large cloud of dirt was coming at them. Bracing themselves the cloud approached and stopped a few feet in front of them. The dirt slowly dissipated revealing a…three…eyed…ox?

“Master Inuyasha!” Yelled Myoga leaping from the oxes head and onto Inuyasha neck. He then proceeded to suck his blood with gusto. When Inuyasha tried to swat the cowardly flea he merely leapt away and onto Sango’s neck and continued his bloodsucking there. For a moment he paused surprised by something and in that moment Sango squashed him.

“Hello Myoga.” Said Inuyasha.

“Master Inuyasha, Is it true? Did you break your father’s sword?”

“Grrr I didn’t break it! That damned demon goshinki did!”

“So it is true then! Mater Inuyasha You must go to Totosai’s and get it repaired immediately!”

“Idiot! Don’t think that I don’t know that! I haven’t healed enough to travel yet so I can’t get it fixed now.”

“I thought that might be the case, so that’s why I brought Totosai’s ox. He will bring you to Totosai.”

“Fine then. Let me gather Tetsuiga and I’ll leave. Sango could you tell everyone when they get back?”

“Uh, sure.”

“Before you go Inuyasha, I must speak to you about something.” Myoga said jumping up on Inuyashas shoulder. “We’ll talk as you get Tetsuiga.”

Walking behind the hut Inuyasha went down to the forest line and walked up to a tree with a large hollow hole in it. Reaching inside Inuyasha retrieved the shattered pieces of his treasured sword. Breaking the eerie silence, Myoga asked a question.

“Does she know?”

“… no, she doesn’t. She was unconscious and close to death when I performed the Demons Kiss. I did it to save her life.”

“You should have let her die, Inuyasha. It would have been easier on her.”

“I wouldn’t have done it Myoga. I won’t let a friend die if it there’s something I can do to help.”

“Don’t you get it? By giving her the demons kiss you have sealed her fate and yours as well.”

“I don’t care Myoga. I will kill anyone who comes after me or Sango.”

“Do you know that she is gaining some of your abilities?”

“No. I had suspected but I wasn’t really sure.”

“She is. Your demonic blood is starting to take over; sharpening her senses and increasing her strength and stamina. This will only draw more attention to you both and bring forth stronger demons to kill you both. Also do you remember what I do you about the demons kiss?”

“Sure I do. You said that it was frowned upon by other demons and can grant the person who received it the recovery rate of that demon.”

“I also said that if it were to be performed between a man and woman that it would bind them together. It’s what the humans call marriage.”

“……Oh.”

“You have to fix this Inuyasha. Do what ever it takes to fix this or your both dead.”
Ending their conversation on that note, Inuyasha walked back up past the hut and got on the oxes back.

“I should be back later tonight. Hopefully Totosai won’t make a big deal of me breaking Tetsuiga and I’ll be back in time for supper.”

“Good luck Inuyasha.” Said Sango.

Giving her a little wave Inuyasha then slapped the oxes rear and they rocketed to Totosai’s.


Well I guess it’s obvious I can’t maintain two stories at once. Sorry for the lack of updating, I got too involved in the “feelings” storyline. I shall try and even out my stories updating from now on. Thanks for your patience and I hope this chapter was to your liking.