A/N: Once again Thanx to Lady Sango 7 I have the epilogue up! YAY! She helped me find some of the coolest names. Ok… a couple of things you should now Rin was around nine in my story and she is now fourteen. That makes Kytami 7 It has been 7 years since the IY group defeated Naraku and 5 years since Inu-Yasha and Sesshomaru stopped fighting. Finally! Ok. So you don't get confused I'll give the names of who's children in oldest to youngest. So if you're a new reader and don't see your name in the review responses just scroll down until you see the BOLD letters! Have fun!
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Kagome and Inu-Yasha Children Miroku & Sango's ChildrenKytami (f) (age 7) Takako (f), Taro (m), & Tamiko(f) (age 5)
Gina (f) (age 5) Mitsuko (f) (2 and ½)
Daichi (m) (age 3)
Sango & Kikyou (f) (age 6 months)
Disclaimer: If I owned Inuyasha the whole series would be out in Canada and the first movie in theatres now. So seeing as we only have 52 episodes and no movies I, Demon-slayer13, do not own Inuyasha. P.S. I only stole some weapons…
Sango: All right! Who stole Hiraikotsu? Miroku, if I find out you hid it you shall be dead before you can say 'Damn'!
DS: Um… we wouldn't want Miroku dead I better go stop her.
Dedication: This fic is dedicated to 2 of my favorite reviewers Lady Sango 7 and inhyel. Both who without this would not be a story. Thanx you guys! You rock!
Taking CareEpilogue
7 years after defeating Naraku Sango was still plagued by her brother's death. She rested a hand on her swollen belly and whispered to herself, "If this child is a boy, his name shall be Kohaku,"
"What's that Sango?" her husband Miroku asked as he came in the door with three children trailing behind him. He also carried a toddler in his arms.
Sango smiled and repeated herself louder, "I said that if this child is a boy then his name shall be Kohaku. Do you agree to that?"
Miroku smiled at the thought of naming his fifth child Kohaku, " What if it's a girl?"
Taro his only son and the oldest of the triplets sighed, "I hope not Dad, were already outnumbered… Besides I don't think I could live with four sisters!"
Everyone laughed and Takako & Tamiko shoved their brother and said "HEY! What's wrong with us?"
Both girls had inherited their Mothers strength and temper. Unfortunately Taro took after Miroku. " Nothing, nothing it's just that 5 girls is a lot for one boy to handle!" Taro learned a lot faster than Miroku though. Taro was always apologizing to his sisters almost immediately after he realized he said something wrong.
The toddler in Miroku's arms stretched her arms towards Sango and said "Mama!" Sango sighed and heaved herself from her chair and taking the toddler in her arms.
"Hello Mitsuko!" Sango started talking to her daughter.
"Mama?" Takako and Tamiko asked at then same time.
"Yes girls?" Sang o replied.
"Can Gina-chan come over for dinner tonight if Kagome-chan says it's ok?" Takako asked.
"I heard Rin-chan was there too. Can everyone come over for dinner Mama" Tamiko asked.
"If you two ask Kagome I'm sure they'd love too," Sango replied. Miroku's eyes widened that would mean ten kids, which would mean the whole kitchen and dining room, would be taken up! "Tell Kagome to bring some Ramen!" Sango called after Takako and Tamiko ran out the door-pulling Taro with them.
"Help me!" Taro mouthed to his father who laughed. Miroku walked over to Sango and placed a light kiss on her lips.
"So, Sango how was your day?" Miroku asked casually.
"Probably better than yours, I mean you took the triplets fishing, how many did you catch?" Sango asked.
Miroku shook his head sighing. " Me? None. Although Takako, Tamiko and Taro caught fifteen all together. Takako & Tamiko caught 6 and Taro caught 3. I had to chase Mitsuko everywhere because as soon as I put her down he ran straight towards the river stopping abruptly and sending me flying in!"
Sango started laughing. "I wonder why your hair was wet!" She said pointing at Miroku's hair, which was loose, and sopping wet. Miroku smiled and started chasing Mitsuko who had run away the minute Sango put her down.
"MITSUKO! How many times do I have to tell you, you do not leave the room without Mama or Daddy?" Miroku scolded.
Inu-Yasha came in the door carrying a baby in his arms. "Still having women problems Miroku?" he teased.
Miroku groaned as he caught his daughter. "I guess you guys accepted the invitation." Behind Inu-Yasha there was a young teenage girl. Who was carrying a small boy piggyback style, and holding on to her hand there was a five year old girl who had silver hair and was dressed in a silver kimono he eyes were a pale gray almost silver.
Kytami walked in talking to a now 12-year-old looking redhead. With a tail. Shippo. Yep, the kitsune had done a little growing up.
Kagome ended the trail also carrying a baby. Identical to the one in Inu-Yasha's arms.
Sango came into the hallway and said, "Rin? Is that you?" Sango paused, Rin nodded. "You're so big!' Sango hugged Rin and said "Hi Gina (lil girl), Daichi (lil boy). Hmm… I think we should eat outside…" Sango stated, "There are so many of us."
"I know," Miroku groaned, he hadn't counted on Shippo coming!
"In total, humans, hanyous, and the quarter demon bloodline, there are…" Kytami paused to add it up. "Fifteen."
Miroku groaned again. "Sango, why did you say yes?" Miroku complained.
"Miroku, shut up!" Sango said, "We can have guests over, now someone come help me set up the food. Immediately Inuyasha grabbed the infant from Kagome and said I'll take care of the kids you, Rin, Kytami, and Shippo can go set up the food."
Sango laughed and said "Inuyasha, are you still trying to get out of helping? All right then, you and Miroku can watch the triplets, Mitsuko, Daichi, Gina, and little Sango and Kikyou."
Miroku sighed and said "Inuyasha, do you want to torture me?" Inuyasha smirked and nodded yes. The older kids and Kagome left the room at that moment, the younger kids began running around and screaming and Mitsuko, Kikyou and little Sango started crying.
Miroku picked up Mitsuko and rubbed her back. A trick that he had found out calmed Sango and his daughters, soon Mitsuko wasn't crying but laughing as Daichi reached for up on Inuyasha who was already holding both babies. Miroku easily scooped up Daichi, who was the mirror version of Inuyasha only smaller, and saved Inuyasha In the corner the five year olds had stopped running and the girls, Gina, Takako, and Tamiko, were huddled together whimpering while Taro watched them cautiously. "Dad, I think they're plotting against me… I'm surrounded by girls!" Taro said. It was fairly true the only other guys we're Daichi, Miroku, and Inuyasha.
In the kitchen/ outside
"Kagome, I know we live next door but we don't see each other enough!" Sango joked with her best friend. The IY gang hated splitting up the first time and now that Sango and Miroku were together they couldn't bear to do it again so they moved into Kaede's village. Right next door to Kagome and Inuyasha. Kagome and Sango were together almost everyday and there children were all friends.
Kagome laughed handing a blanket to Rin and some plates and silverware to Kytami and Shippo. They all walked outside with Kagome and Sango carrying the food. Setting the blanket, Rin said to the adults, "Sesshomaru-sama is coming back for me around midnight."
"Rin, Sesshomaru could always stay you know." Sango stated she trusted Sesshomaru knowing that he would not hurt Inuyasha now.
Rin giggled, "Sesshomaru-sama said he would rather devour Jaken then spend a night not fighting with his brother. Jaken-sama did not look like he wanted Sesshomaru-sama to devour him so I figured that was a no."
Everyone else laughed. "Rin, why does Sesshomaru let you come here, if he doesn't like Inu-Yasha? Shippo asked.
Rin sighed, "I'm not sure why Sesshomaru-sama does not like Inu-Yasha-sama but I have a feeling it has something to do with when they were little. As you said Sesshomaru-sama does not like Inu-Yasha-sama but he holds nothing against Kagome-chan or Sango-chan. So he lets me stay under the care of Kagome."
Kytami and Shippo said in unison, "oh…" The three people/kitsune/quarter-demon finished setting up the meal.
Sango was just about to call the other kids inside when she heard one of her daughters scream at Taro, "WHAT DID YOU SAY?"
The next girl who sounded identical to the first, " BOYS ARE NOT STONGER THAN GIRLS!"
Sango and Kagome then heard a third voice, Gina's, join in. Her voice was slightly calmer but her words still held anger, "Have you learned nothing from your mother?"
Kagome smiled at Sango who shook her head.
"He's more like his father everyday," Sango said sadly. "I just hope he doesn't inherit one trait. But we shall find out." Sango walked around the corner to find Tamiko and Takako about to hit their brother. "Takako, Tamiko, please refrain from beating up your brother."
"Yes Mama" they replied.
"Gina, your mother would expect better. Now I know you have Inu-Yasha's temper but you also have your mother's kindness. You girls were wrong to attack Taro; you must never attack a friend. Trust me, I learned from my mistakes." Sango lectured.
"Yes, Sango-chan" Gina replied quietly.
"Now, as for you Taro. Who says boys are stronger than girls?" Sango asked him.
"Inu-Yasha told me, I was just telling them what he told me!" Taro replied putting on his best innocent look. Needless to say it wasn't very convincing. Sango decided to leave it and beat Inu-Yasha up later.
"Taro please tell the other children and Inu-Yasha and Miroku to come out here. Dinners ready. And Taro, Takako, Tamiko you caught just the right amount of fish." Sango said.
Soon everyone was sitting at a spot on the blanket all the food has been cleared away and the kids we're begging for a story. Rin, being the oldest asked, "Sango-chan, Kagome-chan can you tell us about a Jewel Hunting tale? I don't remember much I was a little kid when it was happening and Sesshomaru-sama isn't much of a story teller."
Kagome started a tale and Sango got lost in her own thoughts. She could never believe this is the life she would have. She never did go back to her village but she would train her daughters and son to become demon-slayers. She would never forget her old life but she wasn't going to live in the past. She was happy. And she had only one wish. Sango wished Kohaku could be here enjoying this, and besides she had heard of Rin's encounter with Kohaku and knew Rin liked him. Sango suddenly noticed Kagome's had waving in front of her face.
"Hello? Earth to Sango-chan! Anyone in there?" Kagome asked.
"Gomen, I wasn't paying attention, Kagome-chan. What is it?" Sango quickly asked.
Kagome laughed, "It's alright. I just asked how far along you are?"
Sango thought for a moment, " Six months, I believe, almost seven."
"Oh! Wow! That far already! Have you thought of names?" Kagome gushed.
Sango tried to take in all of what Kagome had said. She failed and replied" I thought of Kohaku for the boy…" she paused, noticing everyone was staring at her. " I haven't thought of any girl names though. Kagome-chan would you like to?"
Kagome smiled, "Can I?"
Miroku nodded and Sango said, "Unless Inu-Yasha wants to."
Everyone looks at Inu-Yasha. "What?" he asks. "I do have a name but no one would like it." 3 pairs of eyes widened. Inu-Yasha groaned. "So do ya want to here it or what?"
Sango recovered first, "I'd love to."
Inu-Yasha rolled his eyes at Miroku and Kagome who were both still wide eyed. "It's my mother's name… (BTW, I have no idea what Inu's mom's name is. So I made it up) Sakura,"
"Oh Inu-Yasha that's my favorite flower," Sango said. "And I'd be honored to name my child after your mother. What do you think Miroku?"
"I think it's perfect,' he replied. Then he quickly scanned the picnic area. "12, 13, 14, wait, 14? Oh no! Mitsuko!" He cried.
Quickly Sango started running around looking for her little girl. Soon everyone was searching.
"MAMA!" a girls voice was heard shouting from above. Sango quickly looked up. What she saw was an amazing sight. Sesshomaru was carrying Mitsuko in his arms.
"Rin, are you ready to leave?" he asked calmly handing Mitsuko to Sango.
"Yes, Sesshomaru-sama, I didn't realize it was so late!" Rin exclaimed receiving a hug from Sango and Kagome. Daichi and Mitsuko started to cry when Rin started to leave.
"Don't worry, Daichi-kun, Mitsi-chan I'll be back soon." Rin promised giving them each a hug. She hugged everyone else and caught Taro before he could escape it. Then she ran up to Sesshomaru she smiled and waved. Slowly the cloud got farther and farther away. "Goodbye!" Rin called.
Sango smiled she couldn't be happier. Ok, that was a lie, she could be happier if her little brother was standing right beside her waving to Rin… then Sango's life would've been perfect.
Nothing was perfect though. Sango may not have had the best past but right now she had a loving family, great friends, and Miroku. Her life may not be perfect but she was happy.
Happy was all she needed to be. She didn't want to be perfect, but she did want to be happy, and she was.
One word described so much. And Sango hoped she would always be able to use that one word. She hoped she would always be…
Happy.
The End
Wow: That was incredibly long. 7 pages. The longest chapter I've ever written. All right this is the end of Taking Care but be sure to read my other stories!
Past Servant of Naraku and My Immortal: The Truth Behind Sango's Feelings.
Coming Soon:
Family Portrait: A one-shot, not my usual San/Mir fic but one centering around Kagome's father. Probably a one-shot. But it might not be.
Also a book of one-shots: After reading through my fics and finding them slightly sad I decided to write something light and funny. Some friends may help with a few of them.
Some must-reads:
Demons Never Cry by Sasha-nyanko
Divided Life by Bao Blossom
All of Lady Sango 7 stories
And What's Up by Rhia of Druma Woods, my partner in crime.
A/N: Well that's all for now! Thanx to all faithful reviewers. So for now I say goodbye.