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~CHAPTER FIVE~

MID SUMMER

It was a beautiful Sunday at the Higurashi family shrine. "It's a great day to go on a picnic you guys." Kagome cheerfully announced in her kitchen as all her friends gathered around the counter that she was preparing food on. "Inuyasha, you should invite Kayuki." Miroku winked at him. Inuyasha slightly blushed, but was interrupted when he was about to answer, "All ready invited her. Oh, and I invited Sesshomaru and Rin as well." Inuyasha burst, "You invited my idiot brother?!!" "I knew you were going to explode. You know Sesshomaru doesn't let his little girl go anywhere without him. Besides, Souta and Shippo are going too. You two should get over that grudge you both have. You're both young adults, but you both act like little boys around each other. Especially you Inuyasha." Kagome waved the knife in her hand at him. He visibly gulped. Giving in, "Ok, ok, I'll try for this one day at least." "Good."

Stupid brother. (Inuyasha)

I'm glad I wasn't on the other end of the knife this time. (Naraku)

What has happened to our Kagome? She's even being nice to Sesshomaru. (Sango)

Kagome is being nice to Sesshomaru. Something must have really changed in Kagome. (Miroku)

"Oh, and I have something special to announce later on during the picnic." Kagome smiled at them. They just stared. "Ok, either help me finish, or get out so I can finish." The guys ran out of the kitchen and joined Shippo and Souta in the living room where they were playing video games. They heard the doorbell and Kagome cheerfully greeting Kayuki. A few seconds later, they also heard Rin happily entering the house. Sesshomaru's smooth voice made all the three guys in the living room tense a bit until Rin came bouncing into the living room and giving everyone in it a hug. Even the surprised boys sitting in front of the T.V. playing video games. Kagome and Kayuki giggled when they watched Rin greet everyone and run into the kitchen to glomp Sango too. Sesshomaru just watched with his familiar stoic mask on, but sat down on the big chair next to the side of the couch Inuyasha was on.

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During the Picnic

The kids were noisily chattering while they ate, birds were singing above, the young adults were casually talking about a handful of topics, and the special announcement had not come yet. "Ok, before we all go off and play, after we're done eating, I would like to say the special announcement." Kagome interrupted, which just made everyone eat a little faster than they were. The kids were oblivious because they were off in their own world. As soon as everyone was done eating, Kagome cleared her throat. They all turned towards her, well, except for Sesshomaru who casually looked her way rather than turn his whole body.

She smiled nervously. "I was going to save this to tell Naraku first when we got another chance to be alone, but I thought this was something all of you should get to hear all together." They leaned in slightly eager to hear what she had to say. It was completely silent. Even Souta, Rin, and Shippo had stopped talking to see what the adults were staring at. "I'm. pregnant." This time, she smiled happily as she turned her head to Naraku. "It's yours." She quietly added. Everyone was gaping, well, except for Sesshomaru who just raised an eyebrow. (he really likes to be different even though he tries to make himself look like he doesn't care) The first to break the silence was Rin, who jumped up and hugged Kagome. "Kagome is going to be a mommy!" She giggled, which made Kagome giggle. "Congratulations." Miroku slapped Naraku on the back that was still gaping at Kagome. "I get to be an auntie!" Sango exclaimed and giggled. Kayuki joined Sango in a little gathering under the tree with Kagome that she had moved to after Rin ran off with the boys to play.

"I always thought my little brother would be the one to do it." Sesshomaru had finally said something throughout the whole picnic! Inuyasha blushed, but then shouted, "Shut up!" "For a while, I thought it would be Inuyasha too, but after the slight separation during the school year, I figured it wouldn't happen." Naraku who was still shocked just stuttered a few words, and sat there staring. "Heh, guess Naraku is still processing what Kagome had said." Inuyasha chuckled. "I'm happy for her." "Wow, Inuyasha, did I just hear correctly? Have you finally grown up?" Miroku teased, but then got bopped on the head. "Feh, I've always been mature. I just never wanted to let you idiots know so I could annoy all of you." Getting up, he walked over to Kagome and hugged her to congratulate her. Miroku followed in suit, while Sesshomaru, well, he's still sitting in the same spot, but watching Rin play. Naraku finally shook off his shocked daze and approached Kagome.

Everyone else had floated away far enough to let them have their personal space, but close enough to hear what was going to be said. Kagome blushed as she looked down at the grass to her left. Naraku pushed her head up gently by her chin and smiled down at her. "I love you Kagome." She smiled relieved. "I love you too Naraku, and I'm so happy that it had happened. I'm a bit surprised that it happened since we were only together that one night like that, but still happy." Naraku gathered her into his arms for a hug and smirked into her hair that he was nuzzling. "I had told you that you were persistent and aggressive. I'd say we only got about 2 hours of sleep that night." Kagome blushed a deep red as he softly chuckled. "I'm happy that it happened too though. I wouldn't want any other woman to have my child." She moved her head to look up at him and smiled. Naraku closed the distance as their lips touched.

Off to the side, Sango sighed happily. "It's just so beautiful." "I agree." Kayuki added. They both sighed at the same time. Inuyasha just smiled to himself as he turned his head to briefly look at his brother who for once in his entire life saw him . smiling?! Inuyasha closed his eyes and opened them again to see the stoic mask back on. I must have imagined it. He turned his gaze back to Kayuki who had just wrapped her arms around his torso, and wrapped his arms around her shoulders. They stood their smiling together.

"Oh, all of you guys are so cute!" Sango exclaimed as Naraku and Kagome stopped kissing and too were just standing together smiling and holding each other. The couples heard her, but didn't show that they had. Miroku had inched an arm around her waist to hold her to his side and she leaned her head on his shoulder. "Why can't I have that kind of romance?" "Oh, but you can." Miroku said who had quickly kissed her on the lips when she turned her head to look at him. During their lip lock though, his hand around her waist had traveled considerably far. "AGHHH!" She hopped away from him yelling, "You just had to ruin the moment you lecher!" *WHAM* An instant signature red hand mark on Miroku's cheek appeared.

Reaching into his pocket, Naraku let go of Kagome and got onto one knee. "I've been carrying this around with me for a long time hoping to find the right moment, and I guess now would be as good as ever." He took a black velvet box out, and opened it, "Kagome, will you marry me?" Her eyes sparkled as he smiled up at her nervously. She threw herself at him. "YES!!" He chuckled when a rain of kisses fell on his face. "Ok, ok, calm down. For the baby's sake." Naraku said sitting up. "Sorry. I'm just so excited!" Kagome continued to smile. Her smile grew bigger when he took her hand and slipped the beautiful ring onto her finger. "All the money Kikyou paid me for the job from before was put into this ring." A big princess cut diamond set in between two heart shaped sapphire side stones, and in the white gold band were little round shaped diamonds following the sapphires.

"Oh, Naraku, it's so beautiful." "Not as beautiful as you."

When the summer had started, everyone went home, and the group of four had an additional of two more, Naraku and Kayuki. They would all hang out and go out on group dates even though Sango would deny it. Inuyasha had met Kayuki at the Spring Festival and they just recently started dating. Miroku and Kagome had decided that they were better friends than a couple after the group had gotten back together. Miroku is pursuing Sango once again, and things have gotten back to normal with a few changes when Naraku and Kayuki came into the picture. All in all, everyone is happy. Even Sesshomaru. (Well, I don't think Kikyou is happy because she got arrested at some point during the dance for assaulting MC Joe . somehow. Apparently it wasn't her first charge, so she had to spend some time in jail. Poor Kikyou, NOT!)

Fin

A/N: yes, yes, I know everyone is really OOC, but it's my fanfic so muahahahaha . don't make me write a yaoi

*male cast members whimper*

*Sango sniggers*

Well, then, good job everyone! *glomps cast, then glomps the readers*

Bye now!