Lazarus Heart: Found in the mist
Episode 9
The next day, Sango announces, �Kiri has asked me to come with him; he�s going climbing.� Inuyasha asks, �If it�s safe to climb, how come it ain�t safe to go?� Sango says, �The ascent begins right behind the shrine. From there, it�s straight up till we clear the mist. To go on would mean traversing dangerous ledges and ravines. He assures me this is safe, and that isn�t.� Miroku says, �There are other dangers than merely falling.� �Here he goes again!� Inuyasha says. �Monk, if he tries actin� like you do, Sango can give �im one a your slaps. Besides, Kirara�ll be there.� Sango, who is in her battle gear, looks to her partner. Kirara is curled up by the fire; Sango calls, �Kirara, come on.� Kirara doesn�t move. Sango repeats her call; the cat sits up and begins grooming herself. Sango walks to her and kneels. Kirara looks up at Sango with a manner which Sango has come to think of as a smile. Kohaku says, �I think she wants you to go without her.� Sango stands up, somewhat embarrassed. Miroku says, �You could take Shippo.� The foxling says, �Leave me outta this.� Taking a deep breath, Miroku says, �Sango, if it makes you more comfortable, I will accompany you.� Blushing, Sango says, �You don�t have to do that; but thank you.� The monk says, �No really, it�s no imposition.� Inuyasha jumps to his feet, crosses the room, and *thumps* Miroku on the head. Sango says, �Um�we�re going. I�m leaving the Hiraikotsu here; but I�m taking my sword; just in case.�