FD: well here's the epilogue. sorry that it's kind of short. i didn't know what else to put down without dragging it on and on and on and making it the story that never ends. anywho the title was inspired by Who knew by Pink. i was listening to it while making the outline. i needed a good title and this one fit waaayyy better than my first thought. anywho, thanks to all those who have stuck with this story throughout my erratic updating. thanks to all my wonderful reviewers, people who favored and added this story to their alert list. without you guys i'd probably would have stopped after my first bout of my long suffering writer's block. anywho, on to the epilogue. sorry it's short. now go forth and read and review.

"speaking"

'thoughts'

~Flashbacks~

Sesshomaru's Beast

FD: any author notes (A/N) are the voices in my head. basically w/e they think to interject into the stories, that wouldn't quite fit or background info, or commentary or just something that would be funny if a character said it.

Disclaimer: I do not own Inuyasha, the only things I own are the plot and my OC's.

Who Knew?

~2 Years Later~

Sesshomaru stood in the doorway that led to the gardens and watched his Izumi and Kagome play with both Rin and Shippo. Well, Izumi sat and watched due to the fact that she could give birth at any moment. He moved to go sit with her. When he sat down beside her, she turned to him and flashed him a smile.

"Where's Inuyasha?"

"He's probably nursing his wounds."

"You didn't hurt him too bad, did you?"

"No."

"Good. I would hate for them to leave, I love having them here."

"I know."

He looked to her and placed his hand on her stomach and began rubbing.

"Has the pup bothered you lately?"

"A little, so I'm probably going to be giving birth soon."

"Hn."

"I just hope Sango's here to help."

"She and the monk should arrive soon."

"I hope so."

"They'll be here."

Just as he finished speaking, Inuyasha came into the garden with Sango and Miroku following.

"Good, you're here Sango."

"I told you that I'd come for the birth."

"Yes, well, I need you and Kagome to take me to the birthing room; I think the pup is ready to come."

Sesshomaru looked to his mate and saw the pain she was in.

Must help mate.

'I know, but we can't do anything.'

I don't like seeing her in pain.

'Neither do I.'

Sesshomaru watched as Sango and Kagome helped her towards the birthing room. He looked down when he felt a tug on his pant leg and saw Rin.

"Is Izumi going to be alright?"

"Of course Rin, let's go wait outside the room for her."

"Okay."

They walked towards the room and Sesshomaru was grateful that Rin didn't have hearing as good as his; Izumi's screams would make Rin even more scared than she apparently was. They waited a good half hour until Sesshomaru could hear the crying of his pup. 'My pup, I'm a father.' As soon as Sango, Kagome and the midwife stepped out of the room, Sesshomaru ran in and quickly slid the door closed. He made his way to the bed where his mate rested with their pup.

"Sesshomaru, meet your daughter Kirimi."

"My daughter," he whispered as he took in her features; The crimson hair that hid two tiny dog ears, the crescent moon on her forehead, the tiny hands with tiny claws and the golden eyes. "She has your hair."

"Yes and your eyes."

"The perfect mix of us."

"Yes, would you like to hold her?"

"Not now. You should rest."

"Fine, as long as you rest with me."

"Hn," was his reply as he settled next to her.

~FD~

The others in the hallway stared at the door.

"Are they coming out?" Rin asked.

"Izumi will need to stay in there for at least another day," Kagome answered.

"Oh, but then will Lord Sesshomaru come out soon?"

"Probably not kid," Inuyasha answered.

"Well, since they most likely won't be out for awhile, let's go get some food," said Miroku.

They headed toward the dining room, the girls chatting away.

"Sango, when are you headed back to the village?" asked Kagome.

"In a few days."

"Good, it's been ages since we've hung out. You should move to the Shiro. I know you didn't want to, but…."

"I know, but I think us in the village is better."

"Well, alright."

When they arrived at the dining room, they all settled down and ate with pleasant conversations.

~FD~

"Sesshomaru?"

"Yes, Izumi," he replied, looking down to where his mate was finishing feeding Kirimi.

"Would you like to hold her now?"

"Yes."

Izumi passed Kirimi to Sesshomaru and helped him situate her to a comfortable position in his arms. Looking at the two, she smiled at what a pair they made.

"What are you smiling about?" asked Sesshomaru.

"Nothing really, just how lucky I am to have a wonderful mate and child as part of my family."

"Yes, you are, and I'm lucky as well. Who knew, that because of Rin, I'd have a mate and child? I love you so much."

"I love you too," Izumi replied as she gave Sesshomaru a quick kiss and settled next to his side. Both watching their daughter and lost in their own thoughts about how lucky they were.

The End

FD: well there you go. the name Kirimi came from Ouran High School Host Club. awesome anime/manga. if you haven't seen/read, you should. it's an amazing romantic comedy. just to clarify a few things, just in case...Kagome, Inuyasha and Shippo are living at the Shiro, while Sango, Miroku and Kirara opted to live in a village nearby. anywho, you all should check out my other stories. I have a new one in the inner workings of my mind...a crossover b/w Inuyasha and Labyrinth, just needs a title and outlines. anywho, review one last time please.