Jeez, it's been forever guys. I know interests change and it'll suck if you guys are no longer into this story. I had a change of heart for this one after re-reading it and looking at the reviews. Whether I get more or not, I'm going to finish this. I actually really like how this story was coming out and I must admit I did leave a shit ton of questions looming in the air.

I also was thinking about revising this story but I think it's perfect. We start off with a bunch of high schoolers, which I was at the time and my writing was at that level as well, to mature adults, which I am now and my writing is more at a college level. The transition works well so I feel the changes are unnecessary.

I'd like to thank all my readers, especially those that didn't give up on me.. Enjoy.

I ran my hand through my hair, a sigh escaping my lips as my eyes looked out of my window taking in the view of Ashiya. I had personally wrote a letter back to Kikyo stating that I was going to the wedding. A week later I received a reply with the details of her dream dress and an extra invitation for Videl. My head rested upon the glass and I let out another little sigh, so many thoughts were clouding my mind. I haven't seen them in years and knowing Kikyo and Ayame they invited everyone from high school. There was a lot of unsettled business and unanswered questions left behind and I wanted to keep it all behind me. Leave it to an event this big for everything to unveil itself.

I clenched my fist and pushed off the window, heading back to my drawing board to finish the dress design. She wanted it to be a surprise so I needed it to be perfect; I had to make sure every detail was properly drawn in so when the time came to bring it to life nothing would be missing. A small knock echoed throughout the studio and I looked up, calling out a quiet "come in" before returning to the drawing. The sound of footsteps drew closer and soon enough strong hands rested upon my shoulders. A small smile formed upon my lips as I leaned back into the touch.

"How long are you going to keep yourself couped up in here, Sango? It's been two weeks since you started this project and you haven't stopped since." The deep baritone voice reached my ears and I slowly put my pencil down, taking a last quick glance at the drawing before turning away to look up at my intruder. His deep grey eyes stared back at me with a hint of humor dancing within them.

"I'm sorry, Tamotsu. I haven't realized how much time I've been spending away from home. I hope it's not too lonely there." I let out a small laugh and stood, making his hands drop down from my shoulders to my arms.

I placed a small kiss upon his lips before pulling back to get a good look at him. I knew right away he had just gotten back from a quick workout at the gym. His skin still glistened with sweat and his usual spiked hair was now a black mat on his head. His gym clothes were a bit wrinkled from his exercise but he still looked stunning; the way his shirt hugged his torso and showed off the well tone stomach will make any girl swoon on the spot.

A light chuckle escaped his lips, making me break my contact with his lean body. I looked up to his face and a smile had instantly spread across my face when I saw his. It was then that I realized how long I've been away from home and how much I miss spending time with him.

"Unfortunately, it is. Kioko can only entertain me for so long..."

I let out a laugh at the mention of our beloved pet. Kioko is a very happy and hyper dog, that is why we named her that. She was the reason that Tamotsu and I are together this very day as a matter of fact.

The loud chattering and laughter among the models sent waves of satisfaction running through me as I knew everything went according to plan. Today was the day that I released my clothing line after years of hard work. After a long few months of getting models together, booking a place, sending the word out, and a lot of other difficult tasks, my line was seen by celebrities and designers from all over the country. My success was booming in such a short time and I couldn't be any happier.

I grabbed my coat and umbrella from one of the many hangers lined against the wall and slipped it on, placing the umbrella in between my legs. Once I did the buttons up on my coat, I pulled my hair out from underneath and began my short walk to the exit, heels clicking loudly upon the floor. I waved goodbye to the models and wished them a safe trip home before opening the back door and exiting the venue.

A slight drizzle greeted me on the way out, threatening for a down pour later into the evening. I let out a slight sigh knowing that I had a bit of a walk before I made it to my car. Through out all the hectic planning I had forgotten to reserve myself a parking spot within the venue lot. The thought returned the smile to my lips as I walked down the alleyway to the now quiet streets. This was completely worth it.

As I turned onto the sidewalk, I bumped into a solid chest making me stumble back. I prepared myself for a hard fall but soon realized that my arm was being held, stopping me from falling onto the wet concrete.

"Sumimasen, I didn't hear you coming." A deep voice said to me as I straightened myself out.

"It's fine, I should have been paying more attention." With an apologetic smile I looked up at the man and almost faltered. He was definitely one of the most handsome men I've seen in a long time. He had the most amazing grey eyes and such sharp facial features it would have put any of the male models I've seen to shame. He seemed to have such a laid back look to him with his posture and his short black spiked hair, but with the suit he was wearing, you can tell he definitely worked in high places.

A smile graced his lips and he picked my umbrella up from the ground, holding it over my head. I grabbed it slowly and thanked him. He held out his hand to me soon after.

"Yukimura Tamotsu." I placed my hand into his larger one and gave a firm shake, letting out a slight laugh as I saw his eyes widen at the strength behind the shake.

"Taijiya Sango."

He nodded his head while releasing my hand, "What a strong and beautiful name. Suits you well." He winked, making a light blush appear on my face. I went to give my thanks and bid my farewell when the sound of a whining pup caught our attention. We turned to the direction of the sound and sure enough, a little ways passed the alley I had exited, a small Shiba Inu made it's way out from behind a small flowerbed. With the way it limped, one could tell the poor puppy was injured.

My hand flew to my mouth as a small gasp escaped my lips. Yukimura swiftly brushed passed me to reach the pup, gingerly picking it up and examining it. He looked up to me and I knew right away that we needed to find help for the poor animal. I looked around and noticed how late it actually was and the rain was starting to pick up.

"I don't know any vets that would be open at this time!" I told him with slight panic in my tone. I felt for the pup and I would be heart broken if there was nothing we could do to help it.

His brows furrowed and he quickly pulled off the jacket of his suit to cover the pup from the now heavy rain. I quickly walked towards them to give them the protection of my umbrella while Yukimura pulled a cell phone out from his pocket. "I think I may know someone."

After a brief call, he lead me to his car which was a lot closer to mine. He opened the passenger door with his free hand and placed the injured pup onto my lap. A few moments later and we took off to go get the puppy the care it needed. When we arrived to the small house, a woman ran out and grabbed the puppy from my arms, ushering us to come inside and out of the rain.

At least an hour passed of small talk between us when the woman and a man that we didn't see earlier came from the back room where the puppy was brought. She told us that the pup would be fine and shouldn't walk too much for it will only make the injury worse. The man then went back into the room and carried the puppy out who was now sporting a cast on it's little leg. I looked over at Yukimura who had his hand behind his head and a sad look over his features.

"My landlord doesn't allow pets in the building." He said with a slight shrug. I walked over to the man and gently grabbed the pup. "I'll take care of her."

Yukimura shot me a smile, thanked the woman and man, who we quickly found out to be her brother, and escorted me back to the car. I gave him the direction of my own car and after a short ride we arrived. I gathered the pup in my arms and went to open the door before I was stopped by Yukimura beginning to speak.

"I really hope this isn't too much to ask, but..." I turned to look at him as he paused. His grey eyes looked out into the dark sky then to the pup in my arms. "Would I be able to come visit her? I feel terrible that I can't watch over her and to be honest, I got attached pretty quickly." He let out a light chuckle while shaking his head. I smiled at him and gave him my number. We said our goodbyes and I went home with my new friend.

Two days later Yukimura came by with treats and toys, making it a little ritual to stop by once a week. Not only did his relationship with the pup grow, we started to grow closer as well and eventually became what we are now.

I wrapped my arms around his neck while he wrapped his around my waist. "I'm sorry. This is just such an important piece. My friend is depending on me, I don't want to let her down."

He leaned down and placed a gentle kiss on my head. "I know, I just miss you is all." I rested my head onto his chest and breathed in his scent, sighing in content as he held me tighter. "Should I expect you for dinner tonight?"

I pulled back from his chest and turned to my drawing board. A little break wouldn't hurt after a few more touches. Looking back into his eyes I smiled and nodded my head, reaching up to kiss him. "I'm going to finish this up, fax it, and head home."

Smiling back he bent down to kiss me lovingly and caress my face. "I'll see you later then." He kissed me one last time before leaving me to my duties.

After a while of being bent over, I sat up and stretched my arms above my head, rolling my shoulders in the process. I twisted around in my seat, feeling satisfied when I heard little pops. I looked over at the finished product and smiled before glancing over at the clock, seeing that two hours had passed since Tamotsu had passed by I decided to shoot him a text.

'Hey, just finished up. Going to fax it off then head straight home. I should be there around 7:30. Love you!'

I grabbed the drawing off the board and rushed over to the fax machine, sending a copy to one of my tailors before sending another one telling them what time I will meet them tomorrow so we can begin. Looking around the little desk where the fax machine was, I grabbed a pen and wrote a little note on the page before sending another copy to Kikyo. When I was sure it went through, I cleaned up my area and made sure everything was off before grabbing my belongings and shutting down.

Finally a well deserve break..

Some where in Tokyo...

"Can you believe this shit? How dare they kill her off, she was the best character on this stupid show."

I rolled my eyes, I could have sworn that just last week he was calling me pathetic for even watching this. A dial tone and a loud beep from the fax machine interrupted my thoughts and I got up from the couch to go see what came through.

"I swear Inu, you're getting more into this show than I ever was."

As I walked towards the machine I saw a familiar number come across the glowing screen and smiled. Carefully, I grabbed the freshly printed paper and tears immediately started to form.

"Oh my God." I quietly gasped as my hand came up to my lips. Inuyasha was quickly by my side to see what was wrong and I immediately pulled away from him. I laughed at his confusion and shook my head.

"It's my wedding dress sketch, Sango just sent it. You can't see it yet. She even left a little note." I giggled as I read it quietly, when I looked up I saw Inuyasha's eyes now filled with curiosity.

"Sango... It's been years, I'm still shocked she even agreed to do this. I'm shocked she even agreed to come." He shook his head in disbelief and walked back to the couch. I burned holes into his back and walked towards him, stopping him by standing in front of him.

"Of course she's going to come Inuyasha, she knows how important this is to us all. She's not some heartless bitch, she's our friend. So what she left, she had some personal issues she had to deal with. We all did. At the end of the day, we're all we've got left and she realizes that." At this point my chest was pounding, this wedding was getting me more anxious than it should. In all honesty I was more nervous of the reunion of the whole group than the actual wedding itself.

I felt a warm hand on my shoulder and looked up and Inu, his eyes held concern. He caressed my cheek and sat on the couch pulling me with him. I curled up into him and took deep breaths as he rubbed circles on my back, relaxing my muscles instantly.

"Can I at least know what the note said?"

I laughed at his curiosity and pulled myself up from the couch, once again walking towards the machine. I picked up the paper and read the note out loud.

"'I have a lot of angry customers because of you, princess. I hope you like the design, every detail is one that you would mention in your day dreams of one day getting married.. Remember those? I figured you deserved a once in a lifetime dress for a once in a lifetime event. Knowing Inuyasha, this will definitely be the only marriage you ever have. I can't wait to see you guys again! Send me a letter or shoot me a call as soon as you can for I am going straight into making the dress tomorrow. Love ya!'"

As I finished up I heard Inuyasha's light chuckling before the fax machine started up again. I looked at the number and furrowed my eyebrows in confusion when I didn't recognize the number. "Is it Sango again?"

I waited and stared as the paper finished printing. Once it did and I saw who the letter was from my mouth had dropped a little. Picking up the note, I slowly walked over to the couch, skimming through it over and over again. I looked up into Inu's face and saw him looking at me with expectancy. Shaking my head I handed him the note.

"It's Bankotsu..."

Wow, this definitely could have been a lot longer but I just wanted to post something up to let you guys know I'm back. I'm so, so, so, sorry about the back and forth shit that I've been doing with this story. Let me know what you guys think of this chapter. I should be getting to Bankotsu in the next chapter and the week of the wedding shall unleash all of the untold answers to the questions that have been lingering in the air. Thank you for those that haven't given up!

Also if you don't understand where I'm heading with this, listen to the song 'A Day Late' by Anberlin. This whole story will be based around that.