Like A Fairytale – Part Five: Music Box

The Dinner hall buzzed with chatter and gossip. No one, save Miroku, knew much about the guests or what they were like and Miroku wasn't spilling. One or two servants had seen someone or another walking around, but that wasn't much use now was it?

"What are we waiting for?" Sango wondered out loud, peaking through the crack between the doors.

"We are to be announced." Kikyou frowned, "Anyone born to elephants or oafs would know that."

"Kikyou." Rin hissed, "Hold your tongue and shut up."

So Kikyou, being as mature as she is, resorted to glaring at Sango rather then speaking, engulfing the two in the classic staring contest.

"Sango"

"Not now Miroku."

"But I'm supposed to-"

"Not. Now. Miroku... I'm busy."

Miroku sighed and scratched his head. Walking in front of Kikyou, he poked one of her eyes.

"OW!" She wailed, holding it.

"There, you win. Now Sango-"

"Miroku! What was that for?" Rin asked, biting her lip. She was there to keep the girls in check, not watch one of them get poked in the eye...

"Because."

"Because...?"

"Because Sango's the most beautiful women you've ever laid eyes on??" Kagome burst out.

"Because she's smart?" Rin put in.

"Because she dances divinely."

"How would you-"

"Because she sings like an angel?"

"Now Rin-"

"Because she knows every story?"

"I don't not!"

"Or is it because you've fallen madly in love in such a short amount of time. Ah! Love at first sight!" Both sighed, leaning against one another for support.

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"Yeah, sure, actually, it's because Kikyou's too arrogant, Kagome, you're too hyper, and Rin, you have too many mood swings. Let's go Sango."

"Go? Go where?" She asked, dazed as she walked back to the door with him. Three other men... well.... I guess you could call them men. Two were around Sango and Kagome's age while the other looked closer to Rin's. Kikyou looked her escort once over and shrugged, while Rin seemed to have stars in her eyes. Kagome and whoever her escort was blushed and wouldn't meet each other's gaze. He had the cutest dog ears though, that Sango just couldn't help but want to touch. Kikyou almost sensed her sisters blush and looked back at her. Immediately her eyes narrowed and she glared.

(A/N: You have no idea how corny I feel writing this next part... it's just so stupid -.-; ah well... gotta use it for me to get to the next part.... sorta....)

"Princess Kikyou escorted by the Count Kuranosuke" (A/N: >.> four princes wouldn't work and I didn't want to make him a king... Why not 4? North East West South, Inu and Sess have west, northern is lost, Kag and Kikyou are from the east...that's three...)

"Her lovely Sister, Princess Kagome escorted by Prince Inuyasha!"

'So that's the guy...' Sango thought, watching the two walk out.

"The duchess, Lady Rin escorted by his highness, Prince Sesshoumaru

"Lady Sango, escorted by Prince Miroku" (A/N: And there's the fourth! South!)

Sango's eyes widened and she looked up at the grinning Miroku.

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"A prince?! Kagome he's a prince!" Sang ranted in the hall after dinner.

"So?"

"So! I've been slapping a prince! A prince! He could have me beheaded or something!"

"Sango..." Kagome sighed. "1) You tell Kikyou off all the time and still have your head, and 2) Do you really think he would do that?"

"Well...no."

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"But that's not the point!"

"Girls come on in! We're picking out rooms!" Rin called from the balcony. Kagome and Sango couldn't help but see the tall outline of a man standing pretty close to her.

"Who's that?"

"No idea."

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Sango, Kagome, Rin and Kikyou were accompanied by the four guys on their way upstairs. Darkness had quickly fallen and they had decided that now would be a good time to find a room. Well... Rin and this Sesshoumaru had decided... IT turns out Sesshomaru was the elder brother of Inuyasha and next in line for his throne. He was sent along to keep his brother and distant cousin, Miroku, out of trouble.

"Wow... this place is huge..." Sango said in awe.

"Isn't it?"

The group jumped and turned around, minus Sesshoumaru... he was simply too dignified to do so.

"Naraku... we weren't expecting you until morning." Sesshoumaru said boredly (A/N:... it's a word if I say it is) "Ladies, boys..." (There was a few protests from the guys sides at this) "This is Naraku, the 'owner' of the castle."

"Is he the King?" Rin asked, not liking him much.

"King....." Kikyou thought dreamily. Who knew why... she was a princess, so what would marrying a King do for her?

"No, of course not. Simply the caretaker." Sesshomaru answered, not missing the flash of anger on the man's face.

"I'm the closest thing to a King this kingdom has, I should be-"

"Enough Naraku. I believe you are to give us a tour tomorrow? We will all be ready at noon."

"Of course Sesshoumaru-sama." Naraku said quietly, bowed, and left. Sango got shivers just looking at him. She feel the anger, resentment, and... jealousy?? They flew off him in a cloud so thick she felt as though she would choke on it.

"What was his problem?" Kagome ask once he had left.

"Naraku was a cousin of the late King." Sesshomaru answered simply.

"So?"

"So, the crybaby's upset that he didn't inherit the kingdom after him." Inuyasha scoffed, crossing his arms.

"Why didn't he inherit?" Kikyou asked, almost angrily. She had taken a fancy to his attitude, not to mention his long locks...

"Naraku wouldn't inherit because of the prince and princess." Kuranosuke answered, speaking for almost the first time. He had been looking at Sango most of the evening, much to Miroku's dislike. There was nothing he could do about it anyway, he was supposed to be marrying one of the princesses... damn fate.

"But they haven't been seen in forever!" Kikyou wailed.

"That may be so, but there's no proof that either children are indeed dead. Until that time, no one but them could come to the throne. Sesshomaru said calmly, "Now, it is getting late."

"It is, come on girls." Rin agreed. The guys couldn't tell but Sango and Kagome could. She was trying harder to act more responsible, probably to impress the demon lord. Woo.... could it be puppy love?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?! (A/N: sorry... hyper moment... please continue)

Sango nodded and wander to a room off to the side. Actually, it was a door to a room, which was locked.

"Sango, we're supposed to find a room."

"This is a room Miroku."

"How could you be sure? It looks more like a closet to me."

Sango rolled her eyes, looking around the frame. "Why would you lock a closet?" Fingering the carvings on the door frame, Sango felt a nagging in the back of her mind.

"Hey Miroku?"

"Yes Sango?"

"Lift me up."

...

"...pardon me?"

"Lift me up."

"Why?"

"Just do it..." Sango sighed. Miroku shrugged and place his hands around her waist.

"And Miroku?"

"Yes Sango?"

"If you touch my butt I'll kill you. Prince or not."

"Yes Sango..." He sighed, and lifted her up. Sango groped around the on top of the door, fingering through the dust that had gathered there over the years.

"Got it!"

"Got what?" Miroku asked, trying to move his head so he was able to look up her skirt. Unfortunately (Or fortunately, whoever you're cheering for) it was in his face and he couldn't bend far enough without Sango noticing what he was doing.

"The key of course." Sango smiled when Miroku had placed her back on the ground.

"Sango... how did you know that's where the key was?" Miroku asked as she turned the key in the hole, making her stop.

"... I don't know." She replied, pushing the door, "That's where I would hide it."

Sango walked into the room, followed closely by Miroku.

"Wow..."

The room was huge and was painted a mixture a pale pink and green. There was a fireplace and paintings of cheery blossoms surrounding it. The bed was fit for queen, with a canopy and sheer sheets hanging down from it. Toy, dusty or broken now, lined the walled and covered the dresser. Sitting atop the fireplace was a Katana and a portrait of a little girl and kitten.

"She looks really familiar..." Miroku gasped, but Sango wasn't listening. She was walking around the room, picking up miscellaneous toys and touching music sheets on the dresser. Sitting on the bed, Sango picked up a small music box. Turning the crank, it started playing a sad tune. (A/N: Think beginning of Sango's Theme. I wanted to cry when I first heard it... it was just so sad.)

"Sango? What's wrong?" Miroku asked worriedly when Sango's face turned a bit pale and her eyes glassy.

"Nothing." She said quickly, putting the music box into a dresser drawer and getting up. "Come on, let's go."

"Sango-" Miroku started, following her out of the room.

"I don't want the room so there's no point in staying. I'll find a different one." she said, locking the door behind her. "And Miroku? Don't tell anyone about this. Please?"

"Of course... but why-"

"What are you doing here?" A venomous voice asked from behind them. Turning around, they came face to face with the caretaker.

"Nothing." Sango answered, pushing past him. Just being around that guy gave her the creeps.

"It isn't good to wander alone in the dark."

"Well then, it's a good thing I'm with her." Miroku said, standing a ways in front of Sango. (A/N: awww, so protective... KAWAII!) "Now if you'll excuse us, we need to go find ourselves a room."

Naraku waited until the two had gone to turn to the door. Pushing and pulling on it he cursed.

"Dammit..."

"Is something the matter?" A girl asked, her face hidden behind a fan.

"They got in Kagura... Not even I could fine that key."

"You obviously did not look hard." The girl muttered, "Shall we dispose of her now my lord?"

"No... we may need her."

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ooooooo a plots beginning to develop! *SHOCK!* and I'm really sorry about taking so long to update e.e I don't like typing... it's boring... So I write the chapters and type them over a few days... damn I'm slow. Guess what? I don't like anyone in my homeroom -.- it's not fair! We went to check out the school yesterday and saw our homerooms. Not only that, but I'm in a dif. hall from all my friends. NEUUUUUU! We do have a great library though. (we weren't supposed to go in, but did anyway.) and they have Manga there XD JOY! We went to the mall last night too (Jackie, Caitlin and I). I saw my old friends there and hung out with them. I was told I should get married o.O some guy came up and touched my arm: 'We should get married' he said, and stared at me the entire time he went up the escalator. Then he followed us in Hot Topic... mommy I'm scared. *lol* I told my brother about it and he said that was the worst game he'd ever heard. i asked if he'd ever say it and his reply? "Yeah, if I wanted to get laughed at." XD

It's okay Soli-chan v.v I'm sorry I didn't update sooner. o.O when are you updating your story anyway? More more more! bwuahahaha! Worm... hahaha! XD

lisa (I dun feel like doing the lil hp fan thingy any more x.x) ha! You had to go back to school *dances around throwing flowers* I still have a few days! bwuah! I got back this tues. and have wends. off. Freshmen and Sophmores go on Tues, while Juniors and Seniors go on Wends. then everybody goes back on thurs. NEU! I haven't finished school shopping e.e I don't even have a book bag... I have a pink punk hello kitty shirt though XD I love it! and a Hello Kitty pen! BWAHAHAHAH all hail hot topic. I need the ruby gloom shirt now...