A/N: Hi there! So this is story is my continuation for the anime. I wish it didn't end, hopefully Rumiko Takahashi makes a continuation or something because it is NEEDED! So I hope you guys enjoy, and please review :)

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Two Hearts

It has been three years since the defeat of Naraku. Life back in the feudal era had gone back to normal. Miroku and Sango had gotten married and started a family, they had two twin daughters and Sango was expecting another one very soon. Rin had been living with Kaede to get a taste of life without demons, but she would have the choice to accompany Sesshomaru when she was older. Sesshomaru often visited the village often bringing gifts for Rin. Kohaku not wanting to intrude on his sister's full house often goes to other villages to help exterminate demons. Shippo leaves occasionally to train to become a high-ranking fox demon.

In the village, Shippo and Rin were walking back to their hut with Kaede, carrying fish that they would cook up for dinner.

"I wonder where Inuyasha is…" Kaede said to no one in particular.

"He's probably at the well, hoping Kagome will come back," Shippo said sympathetically. He had missed Kagome so much, and seeing Inuyasha go off to the well at least two times a day made him feel bad for the hanyou.

It had been a shocker to everyone when Inuyasha came back by himself after he rescued Kagome by entering his meidou zangetsuha himself, and since then Inuyasha religiously goes to the well.

"Inuyasha-sama seems really sad without her," Rin commented as she started a fire.

"Ai, but Inuyasha has hope that he will see her again and so we must not lose hope as well!" Kaede said, skewing the fish while Shippo placed them over the fire.

"Miroku, how do you think Kagome's doing?" Sango asked her husband as they were laying on their mats, their children sleeping soundly beside them.

"I pray that she's doing well, though I do miss her company," Miroku said while stroking her huge stomach.

"Do you think she'll come back?" She murmured.

"Yes," He replied, "Now get some sleep, you've had a long day my love,"

He kissed her on the forehead and Sango shifted around to find a comfortable position and fell asleep right away.

Miroku got up and exited their hut; and started to walk to a small hill that faced the river, his sandals lightly scraping the ground below him. Sure enough Inuyasha was there sitting amidst the fireflies, his tessaiga in front him while he stared up at the night sky.

"Can't sleep?" Miroku spoke softly as he approached his silver haired friend. He noticed Inuyasha's dog ears twitch at the sound of his voice and his form tensed, and then immediately relaxed as he realized it was Miroku.

"Heh, what about you? What are you doing out here?" Inuyasha retorted, still looking at the stars.

"Wondering what you might be up to," Miroku said and sat down beside Inuyasha. There was a comfortable silence between them, the river flowed softly and the sound of the water sounded almost like a lullaby to Inuyasha.

"I've been thinking a lot about Kagome," Inuyasha finally said, breaking the silence between them. Miroku kept quiet knowing that Inuyasha would continue.

"I know its been three years, and I've come to realize that maybe I should give up on her…maybe this is fate's way of telling me that we aren't destined to be together,"

Miroku looked over, "Inuyasha, you have to believe. I know it's not easy but I'm sure Kagome is fighting for you on the other side of the well."

"You think?"

"Absolutely. Kagome's a fighter and she probably was as shocked as you were to find herself alone just as you came back by yourself…"

"Yeah…"

"I wonder what Inuyasha's doing right now," Kagome whispered to herself, she was in her room her elbows perched on her open window, staring into the night sky. She was going to graduate high school tomorrow, but instead of feeling excited she felt sad and alone. She wanted to be by Inuyasha's side like she had been while they defeated Naraku. She touched her lips remember how his lips felt against hers, she recalled how happy she was when she saw Inuyasha break through the darkness and how he rushed to her side.

It took a couple of weeks to get used to her own time again, she always left her window open hoping that Inuyasha would show up one day, perched on her window sill gazing at her while she slept. 'Perhaps he's moved on…' She thought sadly and a tear slid down her cheek. She wiped it off just as a soft knock was heard from her bedroom door.

"Kagome?" Her mom's voice was on the other side of the door.

"Come in!" She said in the happiest voice she could muster. Her mother opened the door revealing her in a tan long sleeved shirt with an olive green pencil skirt and a white apron tied around her waist.

"Are you nervous for tomorrow?" Her mom asked as she sat down on her bed. Kagome turned around to face her and leaned against the window.

"Sort of, but that's to be expected right? She asked and smiled sadly. She made her way to her mother's side who put her arms around her.

"You still think about him don't you?" Kagome's mom asked softly as she ran her fingers through her daughter's long dark ebony hair. Kagome sucked in a breath and tried to fight back tears that were threatening to fall out.

"I do…"She managed to get out but it was barely audible. Her breath caught in her throat and she started to cry, "I've grown to love him so much!"

"My dear, remember to pray to the Gods. If I were you I'd spend some time near the sacred tree, perhaps you'll feel connected to him again somehow,"

"Thanks mom," Kagome said and hugged her, her mom wiped a couple of tears off her cheeks and kissed her on the forehead.

"Don't give up okay Kagome?" She said and smiled.

"Dinner will be ready in five minutes, why don't you wash up and come down when you're ready," Kagome nodded and her mom shut the door. She got up and headed to the bathroom, she took a warm bath and changed into her comfiest pants and shirt and quickly dried her hair and headed downstairs. Her mother had made all their favorites.

"It's a good luck dinner Kagome!" Her mother said as they sat down together.

"It's time to eat!" They chorused and dug in. It was their usual dinner topics: school, work, the shrine and anything that happened during their day. Half an hour later, Kagome was stuffed and excused herself from the table.

"Goodnight Kagome!" Her mother and grandfather said.

"Goodnight sis!" Her younger brother Souta called out after her. Kagome smiled at them and raced up to her room and got ready for bed. She had a big day tomorrow and didn't want to be tired. Her window was open and as if the wind was carrying Inuyasha's voice as he whispered her name.

"Inuyasha…" She said to herself before falling asleep.

"INUYASHA!"

Inuyasha bolted up from the floor, and wielded his sword.

"What the hell do you want Miroku?" He asked, his eyes blazing.

"Sango's water broke!" Miroku said in a panicked voice

"So what?"

"She needs you to get Kaede!" Miroku exclaimed.

"Why me? Go get her yourself!" Inuyasha spat back.

"I need to stay with Sango!" Miroku replied and rush out the opening on the house.

"Feh," was the only remark that escaped from Inuyasha's lips. He leaped from house to house and landed in front of Kaede's hut. He moved aside the curtains and found Shippo and Rin fast asleep, but no sign of Kaede. He stared at Shippo's face, debating whether to wake him up and ask him where she was.

"Inuyasha what are ye doing here?" Kaede's voice boomed behind him. Rin and Shippo stirred in their sleep.

"Sango's water broke! Miroku sent me to get you," Inuyasha informed her. Kaede grabbed a basket and loaded it with cotton cloths and medicinal herbs.

"Let's go!" She told him and they headed off to Sango and Miroku's home. They entered inside and found Sango on the floor and Miroku watching over her.

"How is she?" Kaede asked him. Miroku looked up and smiled, "She's okay, her contractions are starting and she says that the pain varies,"

"That's normal," Kaede said and kneeled down beside her.

"Kaede! You're here!" Sango said sounding relieved.

"Aye, I'm here and I'll stay the rest of the night. Miroku why don't take the children and go to my house? That way they won't be disturbed and you can explain to Rin and Shippo when they wake up,"

"Excellent idea!" Miroku exclaimed, he gathered up the twins in his arms while Inuyasha grabbed their floor mats. Miroku kneeled down and kissed Sango briefly on the lips and Sango kissed the still sleeping twins on the forehead.

"Another little one will be joining you two soon!" She said happily.

"Good luck Sango!" Inuyasha called out to her before heading out with Miroku. As they walked to Kaede's hut, Inuyasha noticed that Miroku was struggling with the children. 'They must be a lot to handle' he thought.

"Hey, you need a hand?" Inuyasha asked.

Miroku looked over to him, "You don't mind?"

"Nah, hand over one of the monsters," Inuyasha told him. Miroku handed over Harumi to him; Inuyasha gingerly took her into his arms. Harumi and Kaya always played with Inuyasha when he was around; they liked to play with his ears and were always curious. He looked down at Harumi, who was wearing her green kimono and was sleeping soundly in his arms. Whenever he looked at her, he was instantly reminded of Sango, both of them reminded him so much of their mother. Inuyasha then furrowed his brow. He wondered what it would be like if he had a child with Kagome, would their child look like him or her? He frowned. He missed her so much. They reached Kaede's hut and Inuyasha handed Harumi back to Miroku while he set up their floor mats. Miroku put the twins down and covered them with a blanket.

"How bout we get some shut eye before dawn?" Miroku suggested.

"Sounds great, I'll see you later," Inuyasha said and headed out back to his home. Miroku lay down with his children and quickly fell asleep.

The sun had just started to come over the horizon, the sunlight greeting the sleepy modern day Japan. Kagome was still in bed, dreaming of the feudal era. There was a light knock on her door and her mother poked her head in the room.

"Kagome! Wake up, graduation is in two hours!" Her mom said.

Kagome stirred in her sleep, and opened her eyes. She sat and her mom smiled at her, she smiled back.

"Breakfast is ready, so hurry down before it gets cold!"

"Okay!" Kagome replied. She slid into her slippers and headed to the bathroom, she brushed her teeth, fixed her hair and headed downstairs. Omelets, bacon and pancakes were on the table. Her grandfather and Souta were already eating their stack of pancakes.

"Good morning sis!" Souta greeted her as she sat down beside him.

"Morning!" She replied and started to eat.

"Are you excited?" Grandpa asked.

"Yeah sort of, I finished high school! Who wouldn't be excited?"

"I can't wait to see my granddaughter on stage accepting her diploma!" Her grandpa said happily.

"We're all very much excited!"

After breakfast they all started to get ready, Kagome had put on her uniform and decided to wear a little bit of make up since it was a special occasion. She applied mascara on her lashes and it made her eyes bigger and her brown eyes more noticeable. She put on a little bit of lip-gloss just so there was color on her lips. She took a look at herself in the mirror once more before heading back downstairs.

"You look lovely dear," Her mother complimented her as they headed out the door. They reached the school thirty minutes early and Kagome went off to where the graduates were supposed to gather and her family went to find their seats. She headed upstairs to her classroom and spotted her friends Eri, Yuka and Ayumi.

"Kagome! You're here! Come; let's take a picture," Eri said. She asked one of their classmates to take a picture, and then their teacher opened the sliding door to their class.

"Alright everyone! Let's start getting you all into order, we have fifteen minutes before the ceremony!" He told them. Everyone started to bustle about and Kagome followed suit, trying to find her place.

It was almost noon when Inuyasha woke up; he stretched his muscles and headed outside. He wondered if Sango had given birth yet and headed to house's direction. As he approached he heard Kaede's voice.

"Just a bit longer Sango,"

'Guess she hasn't yet,' He thought and dashed off to Kaede's hut. The smell of fish was coming from inside and walked in.

"Inuyasha-sama!" Rin exclaimed, smiling at him. He sat down beside her.

"Where is everyone?" He inquired.

"Shippo went to get and Miroku-san took the twins for a walk while waiting for lunch to cook,"

"Alright," Inuyasha said and sprawled out on the floor. Rin had finished putting all the fish over the fire and was now watching over them to make sure they didn't burn. Inuyasha heard Miroku's laughter along with Harumi and Kaya's voices and soon the two girls rushed into the house and immediately ran to Inuyasha and gave him a huge hug.

"Oji Inuyasha!" They squealed.

Inuyasha smirked, "How are my little monsters?

"Gooooood!" They replied and sat down on his lap. Inuyasha was used to them calling him Oji, meaning uncle it made him feel important. He was extremely uncomfortable with them the first time they started playing with him but he soon got accustomed to them.

"I'm back!" Shippo said as he entered holding firewood. He made his way across the hut and placed the firewood in a pile in the corner.

"I also gathered up some fruit on the way back," Miroku said and untied a piece of cloth unveiling delicious looking peaches and apples.

"The fish is almost ready!" Rin said happily. They all waited for another fifteen minutes, talking casually and Inuyasha letting the twins play with his ears and Shippo let them "exterminate" him which involved lots of running around, Shippo eventually gave up and they piled themselves onto him.

"Alright you two, that's enough! Let's eat," Miroku told them and the two of them settled in between Inuyasha and Miroku. Miroku had given them pieces of fish and sliced chunks of fruit for them, even though they were now two years old he was still cautious.

"Inuyasha, as we were walking around we saw an old man who claimed that there was a demon residing in one of their rooms inside their castle"

Inuyasha ripped off a piece of fish with his mouth, "And?"

"They asked me to come and vanquish it,"

"And I suppose you need me to come along to destroy the demon,"

"Great! Glad we're on the same page!"

Inuyasha grunted, shrugged and then continued to eat. Half an hour later Inuyasha and Miroku got ready to head off to the castle.

"You two be good, don't give Shippo-kun and Rin-chan a hard time!" Miroku told his daughters.

"Miroku-san! You're going to miss the birth of your child!" Rin cried out.

"It's okay, we need to help the villagers first! But we'll head over there as soon as we're done!"

Rin nodded, "Hai!"

"We're off! We'll be back later!"

Kagome had just returned home from the ceremony, it was almost 1:30 in the afternoon. There were lots of goodbye hugs and tears but they were finally done high school! Kagome walked toward the sacred tree and sat on the bench underneath it, suddenly, she felt better like the tree sensed her feelings and was trying to calm her down. She smiled, her mom was right! She felt connected to the feudal era just by sitting there.

She wasn't sure how long she sat there for but then Souta had called her to come inside. Her mom had cooked up a feast, and Kagome had felt tears of happiness threatening to spill but they didn't. As they ate together, they presented Kagome with a present; it was an old heart-shaped locket.

"It's been passed down for generations," Her mom told her. Kagome instantly remembered when she had given Inuyasha a locket that had their pictures in and it and smiled.

"Arigato okasan! I'll cherish it forever!"

"There are spaces to put a picture of you and the person you care about the most in this world," Her grandfather told her.

"The person you care for the most in this world…" Kagome echoed.

"Inuyasha!" Miroku called out to him, Miroku had put sacred sutras on a door and the demon came outside and headed towards Inuyasha who effortlessly cut it down with the tessaiga.

"Thank you good monk and half demon," The villagers bowed in gratitude.

"Now…for your payment," Miroku said and a devilish smile appeared on his lips.

Fifteen minutes later, they were heading back to their village. Inuyasha was carrying three barrels of rice, while Miroku carried two sacs of vegetables.

"Damn, isn't this too much for payment?" Inuyasha asked.

"We have to feed our families and help others in our village!" Miroku defended.

"Yeah, I guess…hey shouldn't your baby be born by now?"

"I would think so!" Miroku exclaimed, "Let's hurry back!"

The two companions broke out into a sprint.

A newborn baby's cry was heard, Kaede washed the baby with water and Rin swaddled the tiny baby in soft linen.

"Congratulations Sango-chan! It's a boy!" Rin exclaimed. Sango looked down at her sons face, it reminded her of Miroku.

"I'm going to name you Ichiro"

Shippo's voice was heard as he ran towards the hut, "Is the baby born yet?"

"Hai! Shippo-san! Sango-chan named him Ichiro!" Rin said, they all gathered around Sango.

"You can already tell that he resembles Miroku!" Shippo sat as he sat down, "Are they back yet?"

"They should be back soon!" Kaede told him. Footsteps were heard coming fast to the hut and Inuyasha and Miroku were there, their faces glistening from sweat.

"Did you guys race here or something?" Sango joked, her voice weak.

"Of course Sango! Miroku here was too excited," Inuyasha said. The two of them made their way towards Sango; Inuyasha looked at the boy's sleeping face and quickly hugged Sango.

"Your first boy!" Inuyasha said and gave Miroku a pat on the back. Sango handed their son to Miroku, and he kissed him on the forehead.

"What did you name him?"

"Ichiro"

"Meaning first born son," Miroku said and smiled at his wife. She smiled back at him.

"Sango, sleep! You've had a long day, we'll wake you up when dinner's ready," Kaede told her.

"Yeah…we have plenty of food," Inuyasha nodded towards their pile of they left at the opening of the house.

"Miroku's way of payment?" Sango teased. Everyone laughed.

"Why yes my love, now go to sleep…you must be exhausted!" Miroku said to her, he kissed her on the lips and placed Ichiro beside her, and everyone left quietly.

"I'll be back in a bit," Inuyasha said quickly and headed towards the forest, he quickened his place when he wasn't in the vicinity of the village. He ran through the forest and then slowed down when he reached a clearing. He spotted the bone eater's well and sat down, his back against it.

"I miss you Kagome. Sango had her third child today! It's a boy, she named him Ichiro"

He always did this, talk to the well, hoping that his voice would reach Kagome somehow.

"Please come back soon…I'll always be waiting," He said and got up; he went into the forest to the sacred tree where it all started. He had detested Kagome at first, but over time they became good friends and eventually fell in love with each other. He touched the tree and started to head back. The sun was setting; the sky was painted with pinks, purples, orange and red. The fields were covered with green vegetation, everything looked so serene.

"Oji!" a voice called out. Inuyasha looked forward and saw Harumi and Kaya running towards him. He bent down as they ran into his arms. He picked them up and continued walking.

"Where you come from?" Kaya asked him. Inuyasha laughed at her cute attempt.

"The forest," Inuyasha told her. She didn't reply, but snuggled closer to him. 'Kagome would never see this coming…me dealing with children' Inuyasha thought and he released a short little laugh.

"Pretty sky!" Harumi said and tugged on Inuyasha's silver hair to get his attention. He nodded in response. They reached Kaede's hut where bowls of steamed rice and veggies were placed and everyone was already there.

"Ah, Inuyasha were waiting for you," Kaede said. Inuyasha looked around sheepishly, "Sorry, I had to do something. At least the monsters found me!"

Inuyasha sat down and everyone started to eat. Sango was in a corner with her back to everyone; breast feeding Ichiro. A couple of minutes later, she burped him and placed him in bed where he fell asleep.

A couple of cups of saké later, everyone had retreated back to their respective homes and headed to bed.

"Goodnight!" Kagome said to her family before heading upstairs. They had finished dinner and she was exhausted from her long day. She changed into her pajamas and crawled into bed, falling asleep as soon as her head touched the pillow.

Tomorrow will be a new day…filled with new adventures.

So there's the fist chapter! Next chapter is when the real adventure starts :)

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