Disclaimer: I have neither the talent, experience, creativity, imagination, nor the ability to possess anything belonging to the Rumiko Takahashi Empire.

A/N's: It's my intention to focus on certain anime & manga moments for our favorite Mir/San couple. This chapter is my adaptation of episode 25 "Naraku's Insidious Plot". Segments posted under this title are based solely from Miroku's POV. Read, enjoy and please be gentle, this is my first time.

Chapter one: Encounter

"Why not follow your nose, Inuyasha?"

Kagome, Shippo, Inuyasha and I finally located the demon slayers village only to find it had been brutally attacked and destroyed by a horde of demons. The villagers had all been slaughtered; it appeared no one was spared to answer the questions we sought.

Inuyasha and I buried the remains and I said prayer over the victims. It was here that we found Myouga accompanied by a two tailed youkai cat, Kirara. He quickly filled us in on what has occurred and informed us of a cave outside the village that may have a connection to the Shikon Jewel.

We made haste to the limestone cave, but a barrier had been placed at the caves opening and even with Myouga's guidance we were unable to gain entry. Our quest to obtain about the origin of the Shikon no Tama seemed at a dead end. Our last resort was to rely on Inuyasha's delicate senses.

"I can't smell anything from here!" was his frustrated response.

Suddenly we heard a loud crash and we turned in the direction of the sound. Something was rapidly approaching and struck with a force that shred the forest on impact.

Inuyasha moved to protect Kagome. She was holding Kirara whose ears twitched in alert but otherwise appeared unperturbed. Shippo clung tightly to my robes as I tried to identify the source of the commotion.

A large object came hurtling forward; we barley managed to duck as it flew overhead, twirled then rebounded in the direction from where it came.

As the debris from the fallen foliage and slivered wood cleared, we were able to get a look at our assailant. In the clearing ahead stood a lone figure who deftly caught the odd shaped flying disk with ease. The fighter was tall, lean and slightly muscular; indicating years of intense training. A skilled warrior; it was obvious in the fighters ability to control such a weapon. On closer inspection I realized our attacker was a woman. Yes…definitely a woman and I quickly became fascinated.

My gaze traveled from the flat, soft-soled, boot encased feet, moved upwards to a pair of well developed calves to her sculptured thighs. I can't recall, but I may have stopped breathing at this point. My eyes continued their journey to curvaceous hips to a tapered waist. I blinked…attempting to clear my mind of the images causing this cursed hand to twitch in response.

I was well aware of movement and conversation around me but, I had to continue my evaluation of her person. In matters such as these, I'm known to be thorough.

Her breasts were sufficiently endowed that no amount of binding could detract from. The mandarin collar of her form fitting outfit only emphasized that fact. With difficulty, I tore my eyes away to search her face; I was disappointed as it was partially covered by some sort of mask. Her hair was pulled into a high pony-tail which whipped fiercely behind her. My dissatisfaction at not being able to see her face was short-lived as I looked into a pair of magnificent brown eyes. The tumultuous orbs were filled with a determined rage and, unfortunately, leveled directly at us. Her glare was hypnotic and I felt myself drawn to those eyes. I continued to stare but sensed something was wrong; but what?

"Are you Inuyasha?" she spat.

The soft spoken accusation and Myouga's response broke through my reverie. "You must not fight her, Inuyasha!"

The flea vassals request fell on deaf ears. Noticing the fighters resolve and knowing Inuyasha's stubbornness; I knew it was unavoidable. I watched mesmerized as the fighter again prepared to hurl her weapon. Inuyasha unleashed the Tetsaiga from its sheath; the duel began. So…there is another "human" ready and willing to take on Inuyasha in battle. I reluctantly found myself admiring her skills and knowledge of weaponry; not only her physique. Her movements were fluid motion as the name Myouga called her would suggest.

"We've got to do something about her weapon!" Kagome's cry once again brought me out of my musings.

I unraveled the prayer from my hand to open the Kazaana; to aid in the defeat of my "angel of vengeance"…Sango!

A/N's: This effort was really a brain strain. Please keep in mind; if you decide to review

I may know how to dance but I can't do the Tango.

I'd like to dedicate this chapter to Iggy-Essence of Angst for her ideas, POF for the motivation and to Jasmine; who I promised if you made it thru the academy you would see my name in print. I'm proud of you!