Author's note: Well, this is it! The final chapter of New Reincarnation on the Block. If anyone else thinks I should make a sequel to this, please let me know, lol. Thanks again to all the people who helped me out (Jash010 and animeluvr8) and all the people who've reviewed.

Special thanks to Angie for drawing that awesome picture of Kagome and Inuyasha!!

And for some clarification: "Shi-rudo" means shield, the last chapter was the embodiment of Kagome's dreams earlier in the story, and Kagome's life has been extended. Aside from a little extra strength from Inuyasha's demon blood, she's the same. (Personally though, I like the white forelock. )

Thanks again, everyone. Enjoy.

Epilogue: Back to the Future, Part Three

The wind whipped through Kagome's hair as she blew down the highway, sunglasses glinting in the summer light. Her fingers had just stopped tapping against the wheel of her new convertible, a solid gold band circling her left hand's ring finger. Rolling her eyes, she reached over the passenger seat and snagged the collar of a rambunctious golden retriever bent on leaping out of her car.

"Jojo, don't even think about it!"

The one-year-old glanced at her over his shoulder and barked happily, a dimwitted smile on his face. A bright orange jacket stating: "Helper in training" flapped about the dog's lanky frame. Whining, he strained at his collar and barked at a woman on the street.

Kagome smiled. "Jojo, you're supposed to help the elderly, not bark at them!" She laughed when the dog promptly pouted and slumped in his seat. "I think you've been spending too much time with Inuyasha."

Mulling over that thought, she reached down and turned on the radio. After a few minutes of surfing, she came across an old American pop song. She smiled and leaned back, enjoying the music.

Miracles happen…

Miracles happen…

You showed me faith is not blind.

I don't need wings to help me fly.

Miracles happen, Miracles happen.

Inuyasha paused at the sound of the music streaming in through the kitchen. His ears twitched.

"Oh well, no one's home, right? I can listen to whatever the hell I want." Smirking, he left the radio dial where it was and continued drying dishes. His hand moved in sync with the beat of the music, and his head began to bob in time.

Unbeknownst to Kagome, he actually enjoyed housework…which was why he was a complete slob until she left the house. Something about menial work appealed to him, probably because of his life in the feudal era.

His smirk faded as he listened to the music. As the words filled his ears, memories returned to him.

I can't imagine living my life without you now,

Not ever having you around

Without a way out.

(On you I can depend.)

He swallowed hard, remembering that awful moment when he'd nearly lost her. How could he have continued with his life, knowing Kagome wouldn't be in it?

Don't have to look back to realize how far we've come.

There are a million reasons

I'm lookin' up.

I don't want this to end.

Shaking his head, Inuyasha set down the dishes and walked towards the closet. An evil smirk spread across his face.

"There you are!" He began to chuckle. "It's payback time, you little monster!"

He pulled out the vacuum cleaner.

Laughing triumphantly, he turned it on and began to clean the living room floor. Ever since he'd conquered his fear of the machine (He still flushed in embarrassment whenever he thought of his early encounters with it. Kagome had nearly died laughing while he stood perched atop the couch in terror), he took a secret pride in using the damn thing to vacuum every little mess that dared touch the floor.

Turning up the music, he swung the vacuum about and began to sing along.

Nothin'

Nothin' should ever bring you down.

Knowing what goes around will come around.

"Get off my bumper, you creep!!" Kagome honked her horn angrily as some jerk in a black sedan raced by, nearly removing her back bumper as he did so. "I was going the speed limit!"

Jojo barked angrily in agreement. Resting a hand on the dog's head, Kagome glowered as the car raced away…only to be pulled over by a cop.

"Hah! Serves him right." She laughed as she drove past the creep. Pulling off the highway, she entered the little community of suburban houses. She glanced around at the perfect little yards filled with pretty little families surrounding the pretty little white buildings.

"I still say they could use this place for the Twilight Zone," she muttered. Bringing a smile onto her face, she waved at a cheerful neighbor as she passed him and pulled into her driveway. The music came to a dead stop as she cut the engine and stepped out. Moving quickly, she rounded the car and opened the passenger door for Jojo, who'd decided that he had to do his business NOW.

She sighed as she let the dog romp about the tiny yard. "At least he's house trained." Slapping her leg, she beckoned for the dog to follow her inside and glanced at the pristine, gleaming motorcycle resting against the side of the house. She rolled her eyes.

"If only he took as much care of the house as he does that stupid bike!" Chuckling, she opened the front door…

…And froze.

"You showed me faith is not blind, I don't need wiiiiiiiings to help me fly! Miracles happen, once in a while, when you belieeeeeeeeve."

Kagome's eyes widened as she took in the sight of Inuyasha dancing with the vacuum cleaner, twirling it as he sang loudly (and quite well, actually) along with the music. Momentarily inspired, Inuyasha bobbed his head and tossed the vacuum cleaner out for a dip, then brought it back in and kept singing.

"You showed me dreams come to light, that taking a CHANCE on us was right. All things will come, with a little time, when you…be…lieve…" He slowed and came to a dead stop as he finally turned and spotted Kagome. The blood slowly drained out of his face, and he slowly reached to shut the vacuum cleaner off.

A deer-caught-in-the-headlights look on his face, he cleared his throat. "Kagome, wh-what are you doing home early? I thought you were at work."

She struggled valiantly to keep from bursting out with laughter. "I-I was, but I…decided to bring work home with me." Scooting aside, she let Jojo burst through the doorway and run in circles in front of Inuyasha. She bit her lip as he stared blankly down at the dog.

"So, were you…having…fun?"

When he looked up, she lost it. Doubling over, she laughed so hard tears welled up in her eyes. Inuyasha's face turned beet red.

"If you were coming home early, why didn't you call?" He scowled when she simply dropped to the ground and rolled onto her back, still laughing. "Dammit, Kagome, it wasn't that funny!"

"Oh, I beg to differ!" she gasped, wiping tears out of her eyes. Still chuckling, she folded her hands over her stomach and grinned up at him. "I never knew you were so fond of pop music, Inuyasha."

His blush deepened. "Just…shut up!" When she continued to laugh at him, he reached down and snagged her hand, hauling her to her feet. Wrapping an arm about her waist, he pulled her to him.

She laughed breathlessly. "Inuyasha, what are you doing?"

"Dancing." He spun her to the music, a grin crossing his face. "Interesting."

"What?"

"The vacuum cleaner was a better partner."

Kagome laughed and punched him in the chest. "You're a jerk, you know that?"

He just grinned in reply. "I try." Releasing her, he watched as she ruffled through some papers on the kitchen counter. "What are you looking for?"

"The number for that tuxedo place. We need to get you one."

"WHAT??" His happy mood gone, he stormed over to her. "Why the hell do I have to wear a monkey suit??"

She rolled her eyes. "It's not a monkey suit, Inuyasha, and you know very well why." Snagging a worn yellow tennis ball of the counter, she tossed it at his feet.

Scowling, he reached down and swiped up the ball. He clutched it angrily as he walked up to her.

"I still don't know why you're making us go to the damn thing. Let him find someone else!"

Sighing, Kagome wrestled the ball free from his grip and tossed it. "We're going because we're his friends and we should be there. Besides, you're practically his cousin!"

He stomped over to the ball, snatched it up, and stomped back over to her. " 'Cousin' my ass. I'm not related to that wuss."

"Wuss?" She threw the ball again. "That wuss got an award for bravery twice since he's joined the force. He's already been promoted to Homicide, for crying out loud!"

"Big whoop. So he's a good cop." He scowled as he retrieved the ball yet again. "That doesn't mean he's any less of a wuss."

He thought as he returned with the ball. "When's the wedding, anyway?"

"In two months." Kagome looked away, waiting for the explosion.

"In two months?? No way in HELL are we going!" He dropped the ball, storming forward and putting his face in Kagome's. "You have any idea how close that puts us??"

She huffed in frustration. "Inuyasha, we've got four months left. I can go to the wedding!"

"But—"

"I said WE'RE GOING!" The two glared at each other for a long moment before Inuyasha finally feh'd and looked away. Kagome sighed. "I know you're worried about me, but you have to relax!"

Inuyasha was silent for a moment before he gently pulled Kagome into his arms, resting a hand upon her stomach.

"I just don't want you to overdo it." His voice was soft. "I don't want anything to go wrong."

She smiled at him. "Nothing will go wrong." Her eyes glinted. "And besides, Ishiyana was right, wasn't he? If you had stayed a real half-demon, we wouldn't be having a kid, now would we?"

He frowned slightly. "No. But that doesn't mean I owe him."

"Still…" She gave him a peck on the cheek. "It'd be a nice gesture. After all, he came to your championship, didn't he? Not to mention Sango and Miroku's wedding."

Inuyasha snorted. "Yeah, he came to my championship. He got nearly as much publicity as I did because people thought we were related!"

"Still, he was there for you when you won, wasn't he?"

"Yeah, yeah, yeah…" Inuyasha could still see the headlines. "The White-haired Wonder Wins Again!" He chuckled. There were certainly advantages to being a motorcycle racer, especially with the money that came with winning. At times, he wondered why Kagome worked, but she'd bite his head off if he even suggested she stop training her beloved dogs.

Ironic that she was perfect for the job.

Sighing, he gave up. "All right, all right, I'll go to Ishiyana's wedding."

"And wear a tuxedo? You are the best man, after all."

"Yeah, yeah, yeah. I'll wear the damn monkey suit." Moving behind her, he hugged her close and nuzzled her neck. "You might upstage the bride though."

She chuckled. "And you might upstage Ishiyana. Even if you hate them, you look goooooood in a tux!"

He blushed slightly. "Yeah, I know. You've told me." He kissed her neck and tightened his arms about her, resting his chin on her shoulder. The music continued funneling into the room.

This is our moment. You and I are looking up.

Someone is watching over us,

Keeping me close

Closer to you every day.

Nowhere

Nowhere on earth I'd rather be.

No one can take this away from you and me.

Smiling, Kagome took his hand and started leading him out the door. "Come on, let's go get you fitted."

He sighed, automatically transforming into his human form. "At least I won't get mobbed so long as I look like this, huh?"

She smiled. "I think you look good either way." A chuckle escaped her lips. "Even if your fans can't figure out who you are."

He rolled his eyes. "Fans, I can do without." Smiling, he tugged her close and gave her a long kiss. "You, I can't."

She smiled. "So there IS a romantic bone in your body! I knew I'd find it one day!"

"Oh, shut up." He kept his arm nestled firmly about her waist. "I'm driving."

She rolled her eyes. "Figures. Just like a man." She gave him a peck on the cheek. "Even though you're an idiot, I love you, Inuyasha."

"Even though you can't drive, I love you too, Kagome."

"You—!!" She laughed as they went out the door, Jojo yapping at their feet. In the still house, the music continued.

You showed me faith is not blind.

I don't need wings to help me fly.

Miracles happen, once in a while.

When you believe.