who would have guessed

A/N: hey people, so I just realized that I had forgotten… okay well not forgotten neglected to write a disclaimer in all of my previous chapters so here it is “ I don’t own anything except my ideas”…..well now that that is over with I just wanted to say I hope everyone is enjoying the story thus far, oh and I took the advise and replaced “he” and “she” with their names where it was appropriate I hope it makes things a bit easier to follow.

Chapter Four


Preparation
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It had been about a week since everyone was injured during the attack in, or rather by the forest, and just as Kagome had predicted things had definitely changed.
Everyone was tense around each other except of course Shippo. Sango and Inu-yasha were awkward and could be found casting longing glances at each other when they thought no one was looking and Miroku, he had become so distance, and Kagome was positive that he was intentionally ignoring her more than anyone else, and to be honest she was sick of it.

Miroku sighed despondently as he snuck a glance at one of his traveling companions. She seemed deep in thought and he couldn’t help but notice that she seemed somewhat distraught. Since the battle the week before he had been avoiding her, justifying his actions by telling himself that if he avoided Kagome it would stop the feelings and dreams he had been being tormented with, but deep down he knew that all of his efforts would be futile.

Shaking his head he looked back at the center of his thoughts and knew he had to do something soon, it wasn’t fair, to her or him for that matter, that he was avoiding her, it seemed to just make the group dynamic even tenser then it had already become.


Kagome sighed to herself as she watched her friends continue to pussyfoot around each other and to say the least she was fed up. Sinking deeper into her thoughts Kagome began to plan, she knew from personal experience that Inu-yasha wouldn’t make the first move and she’d known Sango long enough to be sure that with out a little bit of a push the slayer wouldn’t do anything either.

Spreading her senses she located a hot spring that was near by which would be as good excuse to stop and made her move. Taking a deep breath Kagome said the one word that she knew would both bring the group to a hold but also rile Inu-yasha, which would be crucial for her plan to work.


“Inu ‘Sit’….. everyone is still recovering and there is a spring near by so we are stopping here, and before you say anything just ‘Sit’ and think about it for a moment.”

Satisfied by the heavy thumps and loud profanity that signaled Inu-yasha’s condition she smiled at the rest of her companions and walked off to a clearing that was near by to set up camp.


To say that Miroku was confused by Kagome’s odd behavior would be an understatement, he really couldn’t remember a time when she had been so abrupt or sat their hanyou friend with out being provoked. Even more disturbing was the smile she sent them before continuing on her way, something told him that she was up to something and he was determined to find out what it was.


Kagome was ecstatic, everyone was confused, Inu-yasha was pissed and she now had a chance to take it to the next step. Finishing the set up she waited for everyone to settle in all the while ignoring the odd look form Sango and glare form Inu-yasha. So when everyone was seated and dinner had been prepared Kagome launched in to the next part of her plan,

“Miroku, I know you’re still injured but I was wondering if we could resume my training, if nothing else maybe we could meditate for a bit.”

Miroku looked up at the sound of Kagome’s voice and readily agreed to her request if nothing else he would be able to figure out what she was up to, and though he wouldn’t admit it the major reason for following her was so he could be alone with her, if only for a little while.


When Kagome was far enough away from camp that she was sure that no unwanted ears could hear her, she stopped and motioned Miroku to sit.

“Look Miroku, I know you’re smart and I know you don’t really believe that we came all the way out here just to meditate.”

Waiting a moment she saw him nod in the affirmative she plowed forward. “First I need to know your feelings towards Sango”

Miroku’s eyes widened as she asked about the slayer, what ever he had expected that definitely wasn’t it. Though in the back of his mind he heaved a sigh of relief because he was afraid that she would confront him about having kept his distance from her.

“Well as you know for a long time I thought I held feelings for her, however I have recently come to the realization that all I feel for her is the close bond of friendship, and in reality I was just using her as an outlet for… other pent up feelings.”

She knew she shouldn’t have but Kagome couldn’t help but feel an extreme sense of relief and almost giddiness at his confession, but she quickly shoved those feelings aside and continued on with explaining her plan to get their two friends together.

Miroku had to give it to her, when she put her mind to it Kagome could be a very devious person. He plan was genius, set up a situation where Sango and Inu-yasha would be put into a compromising situation add a little danger and you had a perfect formula for forcing their hand. To say the least Miroku readily agreed to help.

Kagome had to make sure she kept the grin off of her face when they re-entered camp about an hour later, the time they were gone was spent refining her plan and mapping out their next move. Now all she had to do was get Shippo’s cooperation and everything would be set.

Not all that surprising to the Miko the young Kit agreed to her plan as fast if not faster then Miroku had. She almost laughed at his enthusiasm and couldn’t help but feel her heart warm when he went on to say that he would do anything for his momma.
Kagome had known for quite some time that Shippo saw her that way but this had been the first time he had said it, and had to stop herself from crying when he stuttered and tried to apologize for saying it.

Looking at him with love in her eyes Kagome gathered the kit to her and hushed him.

“Shhhh Shippo I don’t mind really, in fact I’d be honored if you called me your mother, because I’ve thought of you as my son since you first joined the group.”

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After all of the preparations were in place Kagome, Miroku and Shippo began to implement their plan.


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A/N: not as long as I had hoped but it’s getting there, my next chapter is when all the fun begins. Oh and before I forget, tell me what you think so far, good or bad, I can take it.

~Dark