AN: ^_^ Oh yeah, I don't own Inuyasha *sigh* BUT I DO OWN an Inuyasha notebook with pictures from the second movie, fresh in the mail today *giggles happily*

Thank you everyone for being so patient with me, I had a hard time with this chapter, mostly trying to keep things in character. This is the "last chapter", and then an epilogue. And yes, I am going to write a sequel. I might not get it posted till after the summer, cause I will be internet- less from June-Aug, but we'll see what happens before then. I will leave you with a few short songfic stories before I go, and I do have to finish Cry.

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Colleen(): I like Ame, it sounds pretty, thanks for the input. I don't know if I'll use it, I did find a site with a huge list of names and prefix/suffix for names, so I might make up something original that fits the story.

kawaii monkey hanyou : Here's the info on the game. It's part Mario style (you wander around a map to different activities) and I swear, the designers did the Street Fighter arcade game, cause its just like it. The only difference is, you play the whole map with one character, then you move onto another character, and do the map again, collecting shards and such. After you beat Naraku with each character, an new character becomes available to use, and the map and opposition changes. I really love it!! The only downside is you have to play Kagura at some point, and it's very hard to want to win and not want to kick Inuyasha's butt to do it. ^_^ all in all, I give the game two thumbs up!!!

*************************************************************** It wasn't until after the sun had passed the middle of the sky, that they emerged from the forest, both looking quite content.

Miroku gave them a knowing smirk and Kagome glanced at him casually. Inuyasha simply wrapped an arm protectively around her waist, and gave Miroku a calm, but almost cold look. Something he must have picked up from his brother.

Miroku held up his hands innocently," Hey I have my own woman now, I have no intention of taking yours."

Kagome laughed cheerfully and was surprised by the blur of brown that launched itself at her legs.

"Kagome-oneesan!" Rin squealed and looked up at Inuyasha, giggling. "Rin did good, Uncle Inuyasha? Rin didn't tell Kagome!"

Kagome stared at Rin, "You mean, you knew?"

Rin nodded, "Hai, but Inuyasha-sama told Rin it was a big surprise, and I couldn't tell you."

Kagome stared at the little girl and then glared at Inuyasha. He looked nervous under her stare, and looked away. "Well, I had to make an entrance, and it was a surprise, and you didn't seem to unhappy about it." He smirked and glanced at her from the corner of his eye. Miroku snickered behind his hand, and Rin looked confused.

Kagome calmly took the little girl's hand and continued walking towards the hut.

"Sit!"

"What?" Inuyasha managed to squawk as he fell firmly to the earth. "Damnit Kagome," came his muffled reply from the earth.

"Actually brother, I'm rather surprised she didn't' do that last night," came a cool voice as Sesshoumaru stepped out of Kaede's hut. Wait a minute?! Out of Kaede's hut? Kaede followed behind him, a soft smile on her lips.

"I am most certainly glad to see you are back to yourself, and have everything under control again," Kaede said. "Sesshoumaru was most gracious to explain everything to us after your hasty departure last evening."

Sesshoumaru motioned to Rin, "Come Rin," he glanced over at Inuyasha. "I trust I'll be seeing you again brother," he said, in his usual unemotional voice.

"Hai," replied Inuyasha, "Arigato." Sesshoumaru glanced at the two of them, and headed back towards the forest, Rin waving back at them and dancing contently at Sesshomaru's heels.

Sango emerged, carrying a bowl of rice, "Oh Kagome, I trust you enjoyed the night's festivities," she said with a gleam in her eye.

"Sango!" Kagome explained, blushing fiercely, "I think Miroku has rubbed off on you, well, in more ways than one." Sango coughed softly and turned her head, but not before her face turned an interesting shade of red. Miroku wrapped an arm around her waist and smiled. "Careful Kagome-sama, or else Buddha may hear and inflict you as well."

Inuyasha had finally risen from the ground, when he was certain he wasn't going to be returned there at any near point and wrapped his arms around Kagome's waist, his head resting over her shoulder comfortably. 'At least she' can't sit me while I'm holding on to her, ' he thought and as if she heard it, she whispered, "Don't worry, you're safe. For now." He laughed nervously, and his ears flickered at Miroku's comment.

Inflicted? He glanced at the couple and sniffle slightly, and his eyes widened. "Miroku, how'd you finally find some poor woman to bear your child?!" Kagome laughed faintly and even Sango joined in. Miroku smiled softly, like he often did before, "Oh, I don't believe Sango had any objections, as I'm sure that neither of you had any either, given the content look on your faces and the length of time you were gone."

Inuyasha opened his mouth to say something, and froze, his voice caught in his throat. Instead he just growled annoyed. Kagome gently lifted a finger and closed his mouth with a click, "Easy, anata, don't let the lecherous monk get to you." She purred very very faintly, so only he could hear it, or rather feel it, since he was so close and he relaxed. He thought of Miroku's warning, and a warm sensation filled his skin. Kagome, and pups, their pups. Little ones running around. Kagome turned her head slightly and looked at him, feeling the sensation flow through her as well.

"Pleasant thoughts?" she whispered and he nodded, pulling her tighter against him. No, no pups right now, he would have been able to sense that, but perhaps soon, if she was willing as well.

Souta and Shippou came running down the path, obviously from the river, with their hair still wet. Souta saw his sister and came running, hugging Kagome.

"I'm glad to see you're alright, oneesan," he said happily and she hugged him back. "Hai, Souta, I am just fine." She replied softly, touched that her brother was so worried about her. Souta released her from the hug and stared at Inuyasha for a moment. Kagome felt a little embarrassed by fact that for a moment, she thought that Souta might actually know what had passed that night. He was only 11, and shouldn't know about such things. Inuyasha stared at the youth for a moment, and Kagome felt something pass between them, something that didn't include her. Inuyasha simply nodded his head, and Souta turned on his heel, heading into the hut.

Kagome kept looking between them, "Um, what did I just miss?" she asked softly. Sango quickly stepped to her side, and took her hand. "Come Kagome, let's go bathe. There's much you probably want to talk to us about, and much that they," she glanced at the men, "have to talk about." She waited a moment for Inuyasha to, very reluctantly,' release her, with a gentle nip on her shoulder. She smiled and Kaede headed towards the lake with them, her arm full of clothing for them to change into. Kagome cast a glance at Inuyasha, as she was lead away, already feeling the ache of being separated from him. Her stubborn will slapped some sense into her, 'Get a hold of yourself, you're only going to bathe, you'll be back with him within an hour.'

But it hurt so badly, like she wasn't whole, that something was missing. Was it always going to be like this, she would feel so horribly detached from herself if he wasn't around? Her free hand traveled up to her neck, gently touching the mark there. It calmed her a little, and a little of her separation anxiety died away. True, he was gone from her sight, but he was still with her, and it gave her courage. They were a part of each other now, and nothing, not time nor distance would ever be able to change that fact.

They reached the river, quickly getting in and Kagome closed her eyes, resting it back against the shoreline as she let the cool water wash over her. She hadn't even realized how hot it was till she was submerged in the river. She sighed contently and let all the muscles relax. Sango and Kaede watched her a moment before Sango asked, "Kagome, are you alright?"

Kagome opened one eye to her friend, "Of course, I am," she said smiling. Sango nodded, "I mean."

"What Sango wishes to say, is are you in any discomfort?" Kaede interrupted. Kagome blushed, firstly because she understood the meaning, but more importantly because Kaede understood. Kaede was like a grandmother to her, and it was rather strange to be admitting to certain activities in front of your grandmother.

"Um, no. Not any more," she blushed again, "It's a little strange, I feel as if I should feel different, but I really don't, at least not," she paused a moment, "not physically."

Kaede nodded, "Your senses are heightened I imagine, and you feel the distance between you and Inuyasha,?" she asked.

Kagome stared at her, "Yes, how." this time Sango interrupted. "It's common with youkai mating, with humans or other youkai, that there is this strong initial bond at first. Though I haven't known anything about hanyou mating, I assume that the youkai aspect of their blood overrides the human. As you know, you've already been marked as his, so other youkai will know not to touch you." Kagome's hand drifted up to her shoulder and she smiled softly.

Kaede nodded solemnly, "I sensed the peace with in you as well. It seems this is far more than an ordinary pairing. It seems that your souls have brought a balance to each other that wasn't there before. You achieved this center, if only temporarily, through the lake, but I suspected that there was more to it. Your souls are two pieces of a puzzle, and only after the puzzle was completed, did the picture become clear."

Kagome remained speechless. It did answer some of the newer questions that were brought to her attention, and she closed her eyes. She knew that things would be different now, but how much more different where they going to get.

Meanwhile, back at the hut, Inuyasha, Miroku, Shippou, Souta, and Myouga sat around the cold fire pit in the center of the hut, all of them looking silent and solemn. Souta most of all, his legs crossed before him, and his arms folded over his chest. It gave him a look that made him seem much older than his years. Shippou's head went between him and Inuyasha, and back to Souta again. Miroku did the same, and Myouga simply adopted his thinking pose. Everyone was waiting for someone to make the first move.

Sesshoumaru had informed everyone of a very old family tradition, that when someone from their family took a mate, they had to humble themselves before the leading male of the mates family. And it was up to him as to what had to be done, to prove his worthiness to the rest of the family. Souta had protested, stating that his jiisan was really the head of the family, but Myouga noted that Souta was a male of adult standing, at least in the eyes of this era, and he was the only member of Kagome's family present for this. So Souta agreed to take on this duty. But he had no idea what to ask. What would be acceptable for tradition to be upheld, that part wasn't explained to him.

'It's not like I can just ask him if he promises to take good care of oneesan for the rest of her life, I already know he'll do that, and Sesshoumaru did say it was a task of some sort. But I don't know what to ask him to do, what would jiisan ask? What would Mama ask? Wait, better not think of that, ' he shook his head slightly. 'What would I ask, what do I want for my sister? I mean, she's already happy, I can tell that. I haven't seen her look so happy in my whole life. She's going to be the miko here, but she's going to come back and visit. Mama would say that she needs to be taken care of, hmmm. I wonder if this isn't too big of a thing to ask.'

Souta took a deep breath and lifted his head. Inuyasha was watching him with unreadable eyes, sitting in much the same position, though for Inuyasha he always sat like that when he was deep in thought. Frankly, he was just as perplexed as Souta was. He didn't know what the boy would ask, and he was a little worried. He didn't have much, he barely had the clothing on his back. How could he possibly prove himself worthy of Kagome. He didn't have the title of his father, that of course went to Sesshoumaru, and would only pass to him if his brother never took a mate of his own, and died. Of course, the likelihood of that happening wasn't likely. Sesshoumaru was almost equal in standing to their father, power, influence and prestige wise.

"Inuyasha," spoke Souta carefully, "I've reached my decision. It was difficult, because while I am not the only male of our family, I am the only one here. I had to think about what the other members of our family would wish for my sister and this is my decision. You will have the blessing of the Higurashi family if, and only if, you can provide my sister with a home that befits her, and any children she may have. Something that allows and benefits her new life as a miko, as well as her old life of our time. Do this, and you will have our blessing."

Inuyasha nodded solemnly, "I accept this challenge," he said softly and stood, walking out of hut, a thoughtful look on his face. Miroku and Shippou looked at Souta, "Very good, young Souta. Thoughtful and challenging, it will be an honorable task for Inuyasha-sama," chirped Myouga. "But what exactly does it mean, to benefit her old life?"

Souta smiled, "Oh, just means it has to be close enough to the well so that Mama will get all the visits she would want, without having to go too far. Knowing Mama, she will be sending Kagome back with a LOT of stuff, and I don't think that you guys want to have to carry it all back to the other side of the village."

Miroku smiled, "Very thoughtful Souta, for everyone." He laughed and so did the rest of the group. Souta smiled, yes, his sister was very very wise to stay here. He only wished that perhaps his mother could see how well she was doing.

Kagome, Kaede and Sango began to return to the village when some loud sounds caught their attention. Kagome felt something pulling her in the direction of the noises, something inside of her telling her to go that way, and that something was Inuyasha. She took off in a run, almost leaving the other women behind. She reached the edge of the forest, fearing another demon attack, and slid to a stop at the sight before her. Sango collided into her, having been running right behind her, and the two of them sprawled in the dirt, much to the amusement of their men, and the children. A large section of the forest was cleared away, trees that had been left standing after her accident were cleanly cut to the ground and a group of the villagers were hacking at some of them with axes. Kagome quickly picked herself up, and brushed the dust off her clothing. Souta dropped the plank he was carrying, and hurried over.

"Onee-san, you weren't supposed to find this yet!" he said laughing and she glanced at him, then the construction.

"Souta?" she said, her voice holding the tone that he had better tell her what was going on.

"It's a house for you and Inu-oniichan" he said cheerfully, "The villagers wanted to help cause they were already planning on building you your own hut, and when they saw Inuyasha cutting down trees, everyone came up to help." Kagome glanced along the site, sure enough almost the entire village was there, women carrying water and lighter objects, men digging the holes for the posting of the house. Inuyasha was carrying a large thick tree trunk on his shoulder with ease, carefully lowering into the ground. Kagome stared at the whole ordeal with amazement. Kaede stepped up to her side, "Hai, the villagers had come to me not too long ago with the idea to work on your own hut." Kagome stared at her, "But this is too much, I can't ask everyone to build me a house."

Shippou came over, carrying two buckets of water from the river balanced neatly on a stick, "It wasn't just because they wanted to build you a house." He explained the whole ordeal between her brother and her mate, and Kagome's cheeks flushed. She knelt before her brother, "So you told Inuyasha that he would have the family's blessing if he built me a house? "

"Hai, I knew Mama would have that idea, and even though jiisan would never admit it, he does like Inuyasha and would go along with the idea if Mama did." He said. Kagome smiled brightly and wrapped her arms around her brother and gave him a tight hug.

"Oi Shippou, Souta, how about some of that water for these poor guys!" called Inuyasha, brushing some of his hair from his face, and wiping his brow. The two boys each quickly grabbed a bucket, and ran towards the villagers. Kagome stood up, the awe still very evident on her face. Sango hugged her friend's shoulders, "See, we may not have all the fancy things that you do, but we take care of our own."

Kagome smiled and nodded, but in all honesty she really wasn't paying attention to what Sango was saying. What she was paying attention to was Inuyasha. He had removed his haori and undershirt to work, and was quite a sight to behold. His tan skin gleamed in the bright sunlight and she watched as the muscles on his back shifted as he picked up another large post, and placed it on his shoulder. His arms were built to that level where it was incredibly attractive, but not overly muscular. His gleaming white hair was pulled back with a piece of twine, showing off his neck and shoulders. He was always nicely muscular, even the first time she saw him, but years of shard chasing and even recent developments had shaped him into something breathtaking. This wasn't a new sight to her, but it still amazed her that this, all of this, was hers now. Kagome felt her breath stop in her throat, as she watched him work. She didn't care that her staring was very noticeable. She placed a hand on a tree still standing to steady herself. After jamming the post down into the newly dug hole, he rose. He turned to face her, and she could see his newly developed abdominal muscles at his slender waist. He looked up and caught her eye. She froze, half embarrassed and half excited as her heart sped up. He saw the look in her eye and smiled, his own eyes blazing that golden brown that made her body tingle. He gave her a knowing smile, and she felt her skin light up. Sango laughed softly and waved a hand in front of her friends face.

"Kagome, no one can get any work done with you staring like that, " she said playfully and that was when Kagome noticed that everyone was watching her now. Her face turned a bright red, especially when Shippou coughed politely and looked away. 'That's right, Inuyasha once told me that youkai can smell emotions, that must mean.' She blushed even redder.

Sango pulled at her arm, "Come on, let's go help the ladies get lunch ready for all these hard workers," she said and almost had to drag her back down to the village. Kagome's eyes never left Inuyasha's which seemed to speak softly, "Later." She felt another thrill run down her back as she reluctantly followed Sango, who seemed to find the whole situation amusing, for she muffled little laughs the whole way down.

There was still plenty left over from the evening's festivities and with the strong heat, the cold foods would be very welcome by the hungry workers. The men poured down the hill like a swarm of locusts, and lived up to their name, devouring the food before them like the hungry insect. Kagome and Sango stood off to the side and watched. Kagome couldn't even see Inuyasha in the mess of laughing, chatting men, and it warmed her heart that he was being accepted among everyone, just the way he was. Miroku made his way out of the group, holding a bowl of rice and some cold meat and leaned back against the hut, eating contently. Sango moved to stand beside him, and Kagome smiled.

"I can't seem to see Inuyasha," she said, glancing through the sea of workers.

Miroku looked up from his rice, a few grains sticking to his chin, "Mmm, Inuyasha didn't come down with the rest of us. He's still working," he said and Kagome glanced at him, "In this heat, and he hasn't eaten yet!" she said worriedly, and quickly made her way through the sea of people, accepting congratulations from everyone, and salutations. She grabbed some of the meat in one of the bowls offered to her, and smiled. She ran back to Kaede's hut, and dug through one of the packs, quickly pulling out one of the instant ramen cups that he loved so much. She ran back to where there was a fire burning in the square, heating water for tea.

"Kagome-sama," greeted Sakura's mother, "Is everything alright?"

"Hai, I was just getting some of this water for Inuyasha. He didn't come down to eat, so I'm going to bring him some food," she said, quickly scooping the water into the container and closing the flap. The older woman laughed softly, "Men can be foolish sometimes, becoming so involved in their work that they forget to eat." Kagome smiled and nodded, and hurried towards the forest, careful not to spill the meal in her hands.

She could feel the air shifting around her as she approached the house, and her senses were filled with the tingling she got whenever there was a youkai present, but this wasn't an ordinary sensation. It was something she was beginning to recognize as Inuyasha's presence. The power of a youkai without the ferocity of it. He had his back to her, and was facing a fallen log.

"Sankontessou," he yelled and ran his claws through it, slicing half of the log into even smooth planks. They fell to the ground with soft thumps and she simply watched the power that he carried just in his hands. Tetseigia lay nearby, and she sat down on another fallen tree, watching him.

The wind shifted slightly, blowing from behind her now, pulling her hair over her shoulders and towards him, and he paused in his work.

"You're getting good, if I can't sense you anymore," he said softly, turning with a smile. She stepped forward, "and you're getting stronger, I can sense your presence, even from a distance." She held out the ramen and watched with pleasure as his face lit up.

"Even mighty Inuyasha needs to eat," she said and watched him proceed to inhale the noodles. She sat down on the remaining half of the log he had just sliced and smiled. The ramen was gone quickly, followed by the meat. He took the water bucket and drank deeply. Kagome simply watched him, until he spoke.

"Thank you Kagome," he said softly and wrapped an arm around her, pulling her close for a gentle kiss to her forehead.

"Of course, besides, it was a bit of a mess down there,' she said, "I'm glad to spend some time with you." She glanced at him from the corner of her eye. He was staring down at the village, with that sad far away look in his eye. She gently took his chin in her hand and turned his face to hers, "What's wrong?"

He looked at her, and seemed not to even see her for a moment, before replying, "I appreciate everyone's help, but this is really my task, for myself and for your family, to prove that I can take care of you. I don't have much in my life Kagome, the armor on my body, the sword at my side, and the power in these hands. I wanted to prove that they were enough to protect you, and give you everything you could need in life." Kagome looked at him, surprised by this admission and she placed her hands in his.

"Baka Inuyasha, even if you were human, with no armor, and no sword, that wouldn't matter. All that matters to me is that we are together, you are everything I could want in this life. I am the happiest woman in the world because I do have everything I need, I have you." She smiled softly. He slowly returned the smile, and she melted into his arms, resting comfortably against his shoulder.

"As for the villagers, I don't know how to ask them to not help. I truly do appreciate what they're doing, I really don't know the first thing about building a sturdy house, and it's the first time I've been accepted by humans, without being given a second glance as something different from any other man. I almost don't want to break that spell." He sighed faintly and she gave his hands a gentle squeeze.

"Inuyasha, I understand your pride, but you didn't ask the villagers for their help, they offered it freely. I don't think this proves you less of a person, perhaps more because you're accepting your help, and it shows that you are a part of this village, just as much as I am." He nodded slightly, and she could tell that he wasn't entirely convinced, but perhaps, just enough. He rose and smiled, "I'll see you after the sun sets, I'm going to try and get as much done as I can before the rest return. I think they might find it a little unnerving to see me slicing trees with my bare hands, just yet." Kagome laughed softly and stood on her tiptoes to deliver a sweet kiss. "Don't overdo too much," she whispered against his lips before pulling away, knowing full well he probably would. He smiled mischievously, and for a moment regained some of that youthfulness that he carried when they were still hunting shards, before so many hard decisions would be made.

'Kami-sama' she prayed softly as she walked the path back down to the village, 'Please let me bring more of those smiles back to his face.'

********************* A few days later**********************

Souta packed the rest of his belongings in one of the packs, carefully placing some very precious cargo inside to keep them safe. Kagome had entrusted him with what looked to be a very long letter for her mother and jiisan, and with the camera that her mother had tucked into one of the packs, a few pictures. Of the village, of Kagome, of Kagome and Inuyasha, of Sango and Miroku, and of course Shippou. The most recent picture was of all of them, standing before the nearly completed frame of the home.

Kagome stood waiting outside the hut as he came out. "Are you ready?" she asked and he nodded. They walked slowly towards the well, only because Kagome knew that her brother didn't wish to leave. He had enjoyed his visit immensely and had become the best of friends with Shippou.

"Don't worry Souta, this isn't goodbye forever, I'm still going to come and visit and of course I will bring Shippou with me," she said softly and he nodded solemnly, "I know."

Kagome sighed sadly, there wasn't anything she could do to make things easier for her brother. She had thought, in a fleeting thought the night before, that she could use the Shikon no Tama's wish to make the well passable for her family to come whenever they wished, but she knew that it wouldn't be a good idea for two reasons. The first being that they could come through and perhaps be attacked if their arrival wasn't known, and their safety guaranteed, and secondly, because it wasn't a true pure wish. Kagome was afraid that by her selfish desire that it might make the well either seal up, or completely open, leaving her unprepared world open for youkai attacks.

They arrived at the well to find everyone waiting for them. Sango gave him a warm hug and a kiss on the cheek, to which he blushed a bright red. Sango of course was kind enough not to laugh, and even Miroku seemed humored. Shippou gave Souta one of his acorns for good luck, and as a memento, and looked just as sad as Souta at the departure. Inuyasha held out his hand and Souta shook it firmly. Then with a serious and threatening look in his eye he said, "You will take care of my sister properly, or you'll have to deal with me!" Inuyasha blinked in surprise and nodded, "You have my word."

Souta nodded his head and turned to Kagome, who took his hand and stood on the edge of the well, pulling her brother up beside her.

"I'll be back before dark, I'm sure that Mama will want a good visit," she said softly, and turned to her brother, wrapping an arm around his waist before jumping them in. Everyone watched them disappear into the darkness, and Shippou carefully wiped at his eye.

"Don't worry Shippou, you'll have a new playmate soon," Sango said gently, pulling the kitsune into her arms. He smiled and nodded, and together they walked towards the village, leaving Inuyasha kneeling beside the well, waiting patiently for Kagome's return.

Kagome in the meantime became a landing pad, again. Souta had landed on her back, again!

"Ugh!" she cried and he laughed, jumping off, "I swear, this well has a sick sense of humor," she hissed and reached for the rope ladder. She took the pack from Souta, so he would have an easier time of getting up and quickly scaled the side of the well. The bright summer light cast streaks of light through the small cracks in the walls of the shrine, as she and her brother pulled themselves from the well, and hurried outside. Kagome's mother stood outside, carefully sweeping the steps and looked up in surprise to see both of her children.

"Mama," Kagome sighed softly and wrapped her arms around her mother tightly. "Kagome, I didn't expect you to be back so soon," she said softly.

"I had to bring Souta back, and I'm the only one who can. Inuyasha can only come over if I'm already here." She explained and handed the pack on her back to her brother to put away.

"Well, come in for some tea dear, I'm sure we have much to talk about." Her mother said, sliding an arm over her shoulder and leading her towards the house.

Kagome was true to her word and returned just as the sun was beginning to set. Inuyasha's ears twitched in response to her arrival and he peered over the wood of the well, as she reached up to grab a hold of a vine to pull herself up. He leaned over and grabbed her hand, causing her to yelp in surprise, and instinctively a bit of power flared through her hand. He hissed and quickly pulled her up and out, rubbing his injured hand.

"Oh Inuyasha, Gomen!" she cried and inspected the damage. Already it was fading from a red mark, to pink. He scoffed, "Don't worry about it, it would take more than a little zap like that to hurt me," he said arrogantly and she laughed.

"I'm glad to hear that," she said softly, and took his hand in hers. It was truly time for her new life to begin. He glanced at her, a little puzzled by the look of pure joy on her face, and then smiled himself, and pulled her in for a breath stealing kiss. Yes, this was defiantly one summer that Kagome would remember for the rest of her days.

AN: Throws her hands up and screams DONE!!!! Well.I do have the epilogue to do, but yes everyone, Summertime is done!! *bows repeatedly* I want to thank all my wonderful reviewers for all their hard work and wonderful patience for putting up with my real life delays!! I hope you will all continue to read more of my stuff!!