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Michiru and Sango's Children Ch. 5

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Parental Grief

InuYasha and company slowly walked torwards Akebi. Because of the horrible news that Michiru and Sango's children were stolen by Naraku, no one really had much to say to each other. All they knew was that they had to get to Akebi Village and check on the people that recently resided in Kaede's Village.

Miroku was doing everything in his power to hold his grief. It wasn't just because his Wind Tunnel had returned, after all Miroku knew Michiru and Kaname's Shikigami powers contained a technique that could harness it to where it would grow at a rate that would made the Earth's orbit around the sun look like Koga in an impatient mood. What he was more concerned with was Sango's feelings. Even though Miroku knew Sango didn't truly love him, it was still heartbreaking for Miroku to see her so unhappy. Especially since she would likely have to relive the nightmare that Naraku gave her for so long through her brother, only now through her own beloved daughters.

InuYasha was angry with himself. When Koga told them that Naraku had returned, he was all giggles thinking this would be a cakewalk considering how easy defeating him the last couple of times was. InuYasha was angry with himself because he had made the mistake of underestimating his opponent. And now that Naraku had Michigo and Sanru, it got him thinking.

"Hey guys," he began breaking the silence. "Naraku mentioned that the reason he was alive was because Michigo and Sanru were brought into the world."

"Yes, that's right." Kagome nodded. "What a horrible thing to do. Use the undying love a man has for a woman as a way to return only to recreate the nightmare that woman lived through for so long."

"Yeah." InuYasha nodded. "But I think there's more to it than that."

"What? But what more could there be to Naraku using Michigo and Sanru against us?" Shippo asked out of curiousity knowing full well Naraku's tricks often came with a catch.

"I don't know Shippo." InuYasha admitted. "I have a theory, but I don't think Michiru and Sango want to know it."

"It's alright InuYasha." Michiru sighed with a heart full of sadness. "I have a feeling your theory is similar to mine."

"InuYasha and Michiru often do think alike considering their bond." Kaname reminded everyone.

"Sometimes I wish that wasn't the case." Michiru sighed again struggling to hold his tears.

"Well what's your theory?" Miroku inquired.

"Naraku's life is linked to Michigo and Sanru," InuYasha reminded them. "So I have a feeling that Narku's death might be liked as well."

"What?" Kagome shrieked catching on to what InuYasha was saying. "But you don't mean?"

"Yes" Michiru nodded sadly. "If we kill Naraku again, there's a chance Michigo and Sanru will die as well. Meaning we'll have to bide our time until we're absolutely sure."

Sango hearing this looked up at her husband and sobbed. She knew that she wanted to kill Naraku as soon as possible, but this bit of information made sense. It got her thinking that if they killed Naraku, her own daughters might die as well. Could she afford to take that chance and make that sacrifice?

"But there is a flaw to Naraku's whole plan," Michiru spoke up.

"Huh?" Sango looked up.

Michiru then drew Shikiga and declared, "He doesn't know about Shikiga's special ability."

Sango looked at her husband with confused emotions. She knew that since Shikiga had the power of Tenseiga, then Michiru could use it's power to revive Michigo and Sanru if worst came to worst which was a sign of relief. But even still, that didn't mean that Sango could handle the pressure of having killed her own children even if for only a brief moment.

"Michiru," she began softly. "I know Shikiga has the ability to bring the dead back to life. But truth be told, I don't want it to have to come to that."

"I know Sango." Michiru softly replied. "But still, it's good to know there's a simple way to thwart Naraku's scheme thanks to InuTaisho letting me inherit this sword."

Sango then flared, "Simple way? You call killing our children a simple way to deal with this situation."

Michiru then held his hands in protest, "No! That's not what I meant! Do you think I want to have to resort to this? I don't want to kill our children either. I'm just saying we have an easy way of reviving them that Naraku doesn't know about."

Sango then got angry. "And if you have to resort to that, could you ever live with yourself with that knowledge?"

"Oh dear," Kagome muttered to her friends. "We recognize that tone."

InuYasha nodded sadly, "Yeah, both Michiru and Sango are both right about this situation, but at the same time can't agree with each other. The recipe for war."

"I'd be sad at myself to be sure, but I'd have to get over it eventually Sango." Michiru piped up offended. "We can't raise our children in a house of grief and regret, meaning you'd have to get over it as well."

Sango then broke what little restraint she had left. "And how would you expect me to do that?" Sango roared. "One day decide to forgive myself for having slayed my children?"

Hearing this, Michiru froze and turned towards Sango with a hurt look on his face. Sango  wondered why Michiru looked at her so sadly then gasped realizing what she just said. A tear fell down Michiru's cheek.

"'Your' children Sango?" Michiru asked sorrowfully. "I case you've forgotten, I'm their father!" Michiru huffed and marched away in anger.

"Michiru wait!" Sango called out but to no avail. "Michiru...I...I'm sorry."

Kagome sniffed, "You're sorry?" she asked disgustedly. "You have no reason to be sorry Sango. I can't believe Michiru would suggest that he'd accept the fact if he killed his own children!"

InuYasha glared. "Hey! He never said he wanted to do it! He just said he'd do it if it accidentally happened that way!"

"That's right!" Kaname spoke up. "My brother will do everything in his power to prevent that Sango I assure you. He only meant he'd use Shikiga's power as a last resort!"

Sango then froze. She then realized that Kaname was right. Michiru did say he didn't want to resort to that. Which Sango knew did hear but didn't pay much attention to considering how mad she was. Now she knew that Michiru planned on using Shikiga's power if their children were accidentally killed not that he would go in, kill their daughters, and revive them like nothing had happened.

"Oh, Michiru." Sango sighed then turned to Kagome. "Kagome, don't make my husband out to be the bad guy. Michiru may have said he'd get over it, but he also said he'd get over it for the sake of our daughters, not his own. I'm going to find him."

Sango then took Kirara and went towards where Michiru had stomped off. A short walk later, she found her husband in a meditative pose. Although he looked peaceful with his eyes closed, Sango could tell he was filled with grief.

"What is it Sango?" Michiru asked sensing she was nearby.

Sango walked over to where Michiru was knelt, knelt down herself, and wrapped her arms around Michiru's frame. Tears ran down her face as she spoke.

"Michiru, my dearest Michiru," she began. "I'm so sorry. I'm sorry I mistook your words,  I'm sorry I talked to you the way I did, and I'm most sorry for forgetting even for a moment that you were a part of this too I guess I was so overcome with sorrow over our daughters, that I forgot that I still had you."

"I know," Michiru murmured. "I'm sorry too. I should've stated that I only planned on using my Shikiga as a last resort, I'm sorry I suggested doing such a thing during a time when you were so fragile and easy to break."

Sango then nodded both happily and sadly, knowing that Michiru understood her feelings about the situation as she did about his.

"Michiru," she began drawing her husband's attention. "Hold me for a little while."

"Of course Sango." Michiru replied wrapping his arms around Sango's frame and squeezing gently. For a moment all the two could do was hold each other happily until Michiru broke the silence.

"Sango," he began. "No matter what happens, I promise you that I'll only use my Shikiga as a last resort if our daughters die after we've killed Naraku. But I promise you I'd never kill our daughters of my own free will."

Sango nodded, "I know Michiru, I know." she replied.

Then the two separated their embrace, looked in each other's eyes, and drew their lips together in a deep, passionate kiss that seemed to last for an eternity. When they broke, Michiru looked at Sango.

"Sango, let's go back to our friends now." he said. "I'm sure they're getting worried."

"Yes." Sango agreed as they got up and walked towards where they left their friends. Sango began thinking of Naraku, and how this news had almost created a massive argument that could've broken the team up. She thought to herself.

"Curse you Naraku! Not only have you taken our children, but you also caused me, my husband, and everyone else to fight each other as well! I swear I will make you pay for this!"

The team then regrouped and headed the rest of the way until they reached Akebi Village. Once there they asked where the residents of Kaede's Village were staying. The patriarch of the village then took the group to a small inn where Kaede and everyone were residing until they were ready to rebuild Kaede's Village. Once there, Kanna saw her parents and slowly walked over to them.

"Mommy and Daddy..." she softly spoke raising her arms in the air asking to be lifted up. Michiru then wrapped his arms around the daughter he still had and very much loved, and lifted her off the ground and hugged her sadly. Sango then got on the other side of Kanna facing her back and wrapped her arms around both her and Michiru. Then Kohaku came in.

"Sister and Brother..." he sniffed.

"Kohaku..." Sango murmured.

Kohaku then burst into tears. "You guys this is all my fault!" he spoke out full of remorse. "If I had kept a better eye on Michigo and Sanru none of this would have..."

"Hush Kohaku!" Michiru softly but firmly answered. "No one is blaming you. It's not your fault."

Kohaku nodded knowing his brother-in-law was known throughout all of Japan for his mercy and understanding as well as his combat skills. Sango then rested her hand on her brother while Kanna teared up and said, "Daddy, you will get my sisters back won't you?"

Michiru looked over at his friends and said, "We all will Kanna. We all will. But for right now, let's relax and get our heads prepared for this difficult journey."

"What?" InuYasha protested. "Your daughters have been kidnapped and you want to rest?"

"Michiru's right InuYasha." Miroku answered. "None of us will do Michigo and Sanru any good if we exhaust ourselves trying to get them back."

InuYasha sighed forcing to concede this point. They all then got a room and consulted with Kaede explaining the situation. After all was said and done, the team decided to turn in and rest and make a plan in the morning.
Done. Sorry if you guys didn't like the middle part, but I figured I was being too lovey-dovey with the first few chapters. Besides, all couples fight from time to time so I figured I might as well get it over with but keep it quick and easy. By the way, when Michiru said "during a time when you were so fragile and easy to break," I actually got that idea from Sango brand plates and flatwear that I read about online.

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