A/N Ok, Ok, OK there is your LAST chapter for this story! I got a lot of
reviews that asked me to write an epilogue. Sorry I didn't update earlier
but I didn't know what to put in this chapter and I was busy with my other
story called "Thanks to the kidnaper.." READ IT! I'm really proud of it but
I didn't get a lot of reviews for it. Am I that bad? I really don't get it.
What do you people want from me? This story is way worse than my TTTK one
but I got more reviews for this one and not the other one! I'm really
confused now!
Declaimer: Me, do not own Inuyasha!
Ch. 3 Epilogue
It's been 3 years since Inuyasha's 'death'. Kagome still wasn't over it. She kept blaming herself for it over and over again. They didn't seal the well and Kagome still came to visit once in a while. Miroku, Sango, and Shippo tried to get Kagome to forget Inuyasha and move on but failed. The young miko kept the rosary and always carried it around with her.
Miroku and Sango were married had a little 2 year old daughter named Lena. Since Kagome had finished college (barely) they asked her to be their babysitter because they were gone a lot, to fight demons. Miroku wasn't really a lot of help when it came to fighting without his 'hole' although he used his monk abilities to make barriers and point out where the demon was and stuff like that. Kagome would help them sometimes but that was really rare since Inuyasha's 'death'.
Once they even asked Sesshomarru for help, to bring Inuyasha back to life that is. The answer was NO! It was because Sess hated his brother AND because he couldn't do it even if he wanted to. Inuyasha isn't alive but he isn't dead either. You can say that he is just taking a VERY LONG nap. Kaede says that his body is alive you can even see him breathing but his soul... His soul is trapped somewhere so that it won't be able to come back to its body nor go to peace.
When Kikyou meant hell she didn't meant the hell that you go to after you die, she meant the kind of hell that you feel. You're stuck in the middle and you can't go either way. Can't come back to live and you can't go to peace. All you do is fly/walk around the living like a ghost. You see your friends suffer and you can't do anything. You try to comfort them when they are sad and you know that's all your fault but they can't see you, feel you, hear you or even smell you. That is REAL hell!
Yep, that's how Inuyasha spend the last 3 years of his 'so called life'. He knew everything that his friends especially Kagome. He himself, the all mightly Inuyasha, almost cry because of all the pain Kagome went throw, knowing that it was him that caused it. Why did he had to be so stubborn and stupid? Why did KAGOME fell for a jerk like him? Why didn't she just move on? Why didn't he just die, really die?
'I have to many questions that'll never be answered. ' he thought to himself. He tried to cheer himself up by remembering all the good times he had with Kagome and the others. 'I wonder if I'll ever will be able to apologise to her, to hug her tight and never let her go? STUPID! I ask myself more unanswered questions. I guess I'll be stuck like this forever, alone. Even after Kagome dies she'll be put to rest and so will Miroku, Sango, and Shippo. And it's all because of that bitch Kikyou!' his thoughts trailed of as he watched Kaede walk into the hut that, Kagome and Lena were in. (Sango and Miroku were out killing demons again)
Kaede came in and sat down right across Kagome. Silence filled the room for a minute or two before Kagome broke it.
"I wish Inuyasha was here right now." Kagome started out of nowhere, she just wanted to talk to someone, about Inuyasha, who won't interrupt her and tell her to stop and move on like Sango did. She knew Kaede would listen to her and then probably give her a good advice or something.
"I was wondering what would of happened if he was alive right now. Would have made up and had kids and lived happily ever after or would it be the opposite?" Kagome said as she put the sleeping baby in her little bed.
Kaede looked thoughtful for a moment before talking, "You would have probably made up, child. And it's just what I wanted to talk to you about"
"Huh?"
"I know how much ye miss Inuyasha , Kagome. And I found a way for you and him to be together only the others might not like it." Kaede said sadly
Kagome's head shoot up immediately, excitement sparkling in her eyes. "What is it, Kaede? I'll do anything to be with him again just tell me what to do!"
"We will have to find a special flower called Kolokolchic but Sango, Shippo and Miroku are doing it right now. The flower will attract Inuyasha's soul. It will also let Inuyasha go (or 'rest in peace') so that he won't be stuck in the middle again"
"That's great! But how do Sango and Miroku know? Why can't Inuyasha come back to his body? What'll happen to me? Why didn't you tell me that earlier? How is the flower gonna attract Inuyasha? I'm still a little confused about how this suppose to bring us together!" Kagome said all of this really fast and almost on one breath so she was breathing heavily. It was hard not to interrupt Kaede and there were so many questions in her mind now. "I told them about this a week ago when you were in your time. They made up the whole thing about killing a demon and went to look for the flower. The flower has a specific light to it that we, humans, can't see but the souls can. That's what attracts them. Kolokolchic also has a very powerful spell on it that can be used once and that's how Inuyasha is going to be free. And yes, I'm sure of all of that. I didn't tell you that earlier because the flower only blooms once in 5 years, which is today. It wouldn't make any sense if I told you that and didn't have the most important ingredient.
Inuyasha cannot come back to his body because of Kikyou's spell. The spell is so strong that even Kolokolchic isn't able to break it but it can let him go free. You Kagome will have to...t-to d-d-die. That's why the others don't like it but it all depends on you, child. Are you willing to give up your life for Inuyasha?"
Kagome stared at the floor for a second before letting out a long sign and starting to talk but before she could say anything Miroku, Sango , Shippo, and Kilala walked into the room.
Sango and Shippo run to Kagome and hugged her tightly while Miroku went to check on his baby girl and give Kaede the flower.
"Have you told her yet, lady Kaede?" Sango asked after letting go of her best friend.
Kaede nodded in a 'yes' and then looked Kgome straight in the eyes, "She was about to tell me her answer.
But again, Kagome who didn't even say anything was iterated by a little fox kitsune.
"No Kagome! Say no! You have your whole life to do it you don't have to sacrifice it all! Inuyasha waited 3 years he can wait another 10! Please Kagome, don't leave!" He sobbed and buried his face in her shoulder and got his little arms around her. Even though he matured a little over years his size has barely changed.
Kagome hugged him back but even he won't change her decision.
"Since Inuyasha's death I have been miserable. I cried every night and blamed myself for everything that happened. I even thought about suicide but because of you guys I didn't do anything stupid." A single tear slid down her face and on the kitsunes head, "I've finished school and college and even tried to go on a couple of dates. After a while I got enough courage in my self , with your help, and told Kouga how I really felt about him. Yes, he did try to get me by force but Kilala protected me that time. "More tears run down Kagome's face while she petted the cat demon, who purred in answer.
"A lot of demons tried to get rid of Inuyasha's body permanently but you all protected the grave and later out a strong barrier around it. And later told me how to break it. It was you who told me to come back to my time, find Inuyasha's grave and burry Tetsysaiga there so the demons in this time won't steal it (the barrier wasn't strong enough to protect Tetsaiga). It didn't work for Inuyasha like that because his body wasn't able to go through the well anymore. Damn Kikyou! You tried to make my life as good as it could get and you did a good job but there was still one thing missing from it...Love. Nobody could give it to me but Inuyasha. I would never be truly happy in life if I didn't have that. That is why, I decided to accept your offer, Kaede. I'm gonna do it."
Shippo started crying again and started begging her to stay again. Sango was also crying. She slowly walked to Kagome and hugged her tightly. After a while they broke the hug to look at each other and sango smiled through tears as she whispered to her dear friend, "I knew that you were gonna say, yes, Kagome. I have to admit I don't like it but at least you'll be happy. And no matter what, we will meet again."
Kagome smiled and whipped of the tears. "When can we start, Kaede?'
"Whenever you want child. But I'm guessing you would want to go say goodbye to your family first."
The 20-year-old girl shook her head and gave another weak smile to everyone in the room, "No, I won't be able to take it if I had to go and tell my family all of it. So, please can we start now? "
"Of course, follow me." Kaede said and smiled at a girl.
Kaede led them to her hut and started preparing everything for the ritual while Kagome said her goodbyes to everyone including Kilala and Lena.
It was Shippo's turn and when she came to him he started sobbing uncontrollably and hugged Kagome REALY tight.
"It's Ok Shippo. Don't be sad and please stop crying." Kagome said as she got the fox in her arms and tried to comfort him.
"I'll always be watching you and I'll always be here," she put her right hand on his heart, "In your heart. Just be strong and promise me that you'll take good care of everybody , especially yourself. I just need you to do me a little favor, Shippo, OK?"
The boy tried to be string but tears were running down his cheek like two little rivers.
"Anything, Kagome. What do you want me to do?"
"Well, after the ritual cut my finger and get a little blood on your hand. That will let you go through the well. Once you're there find Sota, Mr. higurashi or Mrs. Higurashi. Tell them all who you are and about the ritual and my reason for not telling them, OK? You do remember my reason, don't you. Shippo remember that someday we will meet again." After repeating Sango's words Kagome walked to Kaede.
"Yeah, I remember everything, Kagome. And I'll be strong, just for you. And I'll do anything you've asked me to and I promise that I'll take care of everything." Sniff.
It took Kagome a while to mentally let go of every thing in this world, with that she took the potion from Kaede, that'll separate her soul from her body, and drunk it all up in a second.
She felt dizzy and everything around her was turning black. The last thing she heard was her friends screaming for her.
She opened her eyes and quickly stood up after remembering what happened to her. She looked around and saw everybody clutching HER body, crying and screaming for her. It was like watching herself die from the third point of view.
But suddenly she felt a strong warm hand on her shoulder. She span around only to find...
"INUYASHA!" Kagome screamed as she run to him an hugged him tightly crying into his shoulder.
Inuyasha hugged her back just as tightly. He buried his face in her hair and took a deep breath of her smell. (Sounds stupid doesn't it? But hey English isn't my best subject!)
"Kagome I know everything that happened to you since I ...died. I know about the whole plan. Why did you do it Kagome, why? Why did you give up all your life for...m-me?"
Kagome stopped sobbing and looked up, deep into his eyes. Inuyasha did the same and both were lost in each other orbs.
"Because I-I- I love you Inuyasha. Always did and always will." She said simply.
"Kagome... I'm sorry for everything I did, for being a jerk, for being over protective and so damn jealous. But gods, Kagome, I love you and I was afraid that I'll lose you. I'm sorry." Inuyasha answered and looked down at the floor as guilt washed over him.
But suddenly Kagome leaned closer to him kissed him on the lips. He was surprised at first but then responded to it and even deepened it. While that the Kolokolchic fell from Inuyasha's hiaori and gave out a little spark before vanishing. This was kind of a signal to Kaede that Kagome indeed found Inuyasha and that both of them were happy together. She of course later told everybody about it.
Inuyasha and Kagome were to busy to notice that they were transported in to 'heaven. They broke of the kiss and looked around. It was almost exactly like Federal Era. It had beautiful mountains that surrounded the whole area. There was also a waterfall and a calm clean lake. The grass was fresh and bright green color and so was the air (expect for the green part) t But the best part about this place was that here was no one there who could harm them in any way. In fact, they were the only people there except for birds and animals.
"It's beautiful isn't it, Inuyasha?" Kagome mumbled in his chest.
"Yeah, it is. And look, there is a perfect little hut right in front of the lake, just for us!"
"It's perfect here! I never imagined paradise like this! I always thought it should be on clouds and all that!" Kagome wanted to say something else but was stopped by Inuyasha's lips that fiercely crusher on hers and that drove her crazy.
"Lets go," Inuyasha whispered against her lips, "We both have a lot of explaining to do."
"Ok, but I want to ask you a question first." Kagome said in a low voice and turned her head away from his eyes.
"What is it?" A crawled hand brought Kagome's head up again so she was forced to look at him.
"Why did Kikyou do this to you? I mean she wanted to take you to hell WITH her and no just let you be stuck in the middle. Besides I thought you had a choice?!"
Inuyasha leted Kagome go and hugged her again and gave her a tender kiss. "That's what I thought , Kagome, but I guess Kikyou is just one of these people who enjoy other's people sufferings."
THE END!
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A/N Well do you like it? It took me a whole day to write this! In a couple of days I'm gonna post a little page that will answer ALL your reviews in, so feel free to ask any questions you want that, of course, INVOLVE one of my stories or just email me! Thanks to everybody who reviewed for ch2! Read my othrer story called 'Thanks to the kidnaper..." You'll love it!
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Declaimer: Me, do not own Inuyasha!
Ch. 3 Epilogue
It's been 3 years since Inuyasha's 'death'. Kagome still wasn't over it. She kept blaming herself for it over and over again. They didn't seal the well and Kagome still came to visit once in a while. Miroku, Sango, and Shippo tried to get Kagome to forget Inuyasha and move on but failed. The young miko kept the rosary and always carried it around with her.
Miroku and Sango were married had a little 2 year old daughter named Lena. Since Kagome had finished college (barely) they asked her to be their babysitter because they were gone a lot, to fight demons. Miroku wasn't really a lot of help when it came to fighting without his 'hole' although he used his monk abilities to make barriers and point out where the demon was and stuff like that. Kagome would help them sometimes but that was really rare since Inuyasha's 'death'.
Once they even asked Sesshomarru for help, to bring Inuyasha back to life that is. The answer was NO! It was because Sess hated his brother AND because he couldn't do it even if he wanted to. Inuyasha isn't alive but he isn't dead either. You can say that he is just taking a VERY LONG nap. Kaede says that his body is alive you can even see him breathing but his soul... His soul is trapped somewhere so that it won't be able to come back to its body nor go to peace.
When Kikyou meant hell she didn't meant the hell that you go to after you die, she meant the kind of hell that you feel. You're stuck in the middle and you can't go either way. Can't come back to live and you can't go to peace. All you do is fly/walk around the living like a ghost. You see your friends suffer and you can't do anything. You try to comfort them when they are sad and you know that's all your fault but they can't see you, feel you, hear you or even smell you. That is REAL hell!
Yep, that's how Inuyasha spend the last 3 years of his 'so called life'. He knew everything that his friends especially Kagome. He himself, the all mightly Inuyasha, almost cry because of all the pain Kagome went throw, knowing that it was him that caused it. Why did he had to be so stubborn and stupid? Why did KAGOME fell for a jerk like him? Why didn't she just move on? Why didn't he just die, really die?
'I have to many questions that'll never be answered. ' he thought to himself. He tried to cheer himself up by remembering all the good times he had with Kagome and the others. 'I wonder if I'll ever will be able to apologise to her, to hug her tight and never let her go? STUPID! I ask myself more unanswered questions. I guess I'll be stuck like this forever, alone. Even after Kagome dies she'll be put to rest and so will Miroku, Sango, and Shippo. And it's all because of that bitch Kikyou!' his thoughts trailed of as he watched Kaede walk into the hut that, Kagome and Lena were in. (Sango and Miroku were out killing demons again)
Kaede came in and sat down right across Kagome. Silence filled the room for a minute or two before Kagome broke it.
"I wish Inuyasha was here right now." Kagome started out of nowhere, she just wanted to talk to someone, about Inuyasha, who won't interrupt her and tell her to stop and move on like Sango did. She knew Kaede would listen to her and then probably give her a good advice or something.
"I was wondering what would of happened if he was alive right now. Would have made up and had kids and lived happily ever after or would it be the opposite?" Kagome said as she put the sleeping baby in her little bed.
Kaede looked thoughtful for a moment before talking, "You would have probably made up, child. And it's just what I wanted to talk to you about"
"Huh?"
"I know how much ye miss Inuyasha , Kagome. And I found a way for you and him to be together only the others might not like it." Kaede said sadly
Kagome's head shoot up immediately, excitement sparkling in her eyes. "What is it, Kaede? I'll do anything to be with him again just tell me what to do!"
"We will have to find a special flower called Kolokolchic but Sango, Shippo and Miroku are doing it right now. The flower will attract Inuyasha's soul. It will also let Inuyasha go (or 'rest in peace') so that he won't be stuck in the middle again"
"That's great! But how do Sango and Miroku know? Why can't Inuyasha come back to his body? What'll happen to me? Why didn't you tell me that earlier? How is the flower gonna attract Inuyasha? I'm still a little confused about how this suppose to bring us together!" Kagome said all of this really fast and almost on one breath so she was breathing heavily. It was hard not to interrupt Kaede and there were so many questions in her mind now. "I told them about this a week ago when you were in your time. They made up the whole thing about killing a demon and went to look for the flower. The flower has a specific light to it that we, humans, can't see but the souls can. That's what attracts them. Kolokolchic also has a very powerful spell on it that can be used once and that's how Inuyasha is going to be free. And yes, I'm sure of all of that. I didn't tell you that earlier because the flower only blooms once in 5 years, which is today. It wouldn't make any sense if I told you that and didn't have the most important ingredient.
Inuyasha cannot come back to his body because of Kikyou's spell. The spell is so strong that even Kolokolchic isn't able to break it but it can let him go free. You Kagome will have to...t-to d-d-die. That's why the others don't like it but it all depends on you, child. Are you willing to give up your life for Inuyasha?"
Kagome stared at the floor for a second before letting out a long sign and starting to talk but before she could say anything Miroku, Sango , Shippo, and Kilala walked into the room.
Sango and Shippo run to Kagome and hugged her tightly while Miroku went to check on his baby girl and give Kaede the flower.
"Have you told her yet, lady Kaede?" Sango asked after letting go of her best friend.
Kaede nodded in a 'yes' and then looked Kgome straight in the eyes, "She was about to tell me her answer.
But again, Kagome who didn't even say anything was iterated by a little fox kitsune.
"No Kagome! Say no! You have your whole life to do it you don't have to sacrifice it all! Inuyasha waited 3 years he can wait another 10! Please Kagome, don't leave!" He sobbed and buried his face in her shoulder and got his little arms around her. Even though he matured a little over years his size has barely changed.
Kagome hugged him back but even he won't change her decision.
"Since Inuyasha's death I have been miserable. I cried every night and blamed myself for everything that happened. I even thought about suicide but because of you guys I didn't do anything stupid." A single tear slid down her face and on the kitsunes head, "I've finished school and college and even tried to go on a couple of dates. After a while I got enough courage in my self , with your help, and told Kouga how I really felt about him. Yes, he did try to get me by force but Kilala protected me that time. "More tears run down Kagome's face while she petted the cat demon, who purred in answer.
"A lot of demons tried to get rid of Inuyasha's body permanently but you all protected the grave and later out a strong barrier around it. And later told me how to break it. It was you who told me to come back to my time, find Inuyasha's grave and burry Tetsysaiga there so the demons in this time won't steal it (the barrier wasn't strong enough to protect Tetsaiga). It didn't work for Inuyasha like that because his body wasn't able to go through the well anymore. Damn Kikyou! You tried to make my life as good as it could get and you did a good job but there was still one thing missing from it...Love. Nobody could give it to me but Inuyasha. I would never be truly happy in life if I didn't have that. That is why, I decided to accept your offer, Kaede. I'm gonna do it."
Shippo started crying again and started begging her to stay again. Sango was also crying. She slowly walked to Kagome and hugged her tightly. After a while they broke the hug to look at each other and sango smiled through tears as she whispered to her dear friend, "I knew that you were gonna say, yes, Kagome. I have to admit I don't like it but at least you'll be happy. And no matter what, we will meet again."
Kagome smiled and whipped of the tears. "When can we start, Kaede?'
"Whenever you want child. But I'm guessing you would want to go say goodbye to your family first."
The 20-year-old girl shook her head and gave another weak smile to everyone in the room, "No, I won't be able to take it if I had to go and tell my family all of it. So, please can we start now? "
"Of course, follow me." Kaede said and smiled at a girl.
Kaede led them to her hut and started preparing everything for the ritual while Kagome said her goodbyes to everyone including Kilala and Lena.
It was Shippo's turn and when she came to him he started sobbing uncontrollably and hugged Kagome REALY tight.
"It's Ok Shippo. Don't be sad and please stop crying." Kagome said as she got the fox in her arms and tried to comfort him.
"I'll always be watching you and I'll always be here," she put her right hand on his heart, "In your heart. Just be strong and promise me that you'll take good care of everybody , especially yourself. I just need you to do me a little favor, Shippo, OK?"
The boy tried to be string but tears were running down his cheek like two little rivers.
"Anything, Kagome. What do you want me to do?"
"Well, after the ritual cut my finger and get a little blood on your hand. That will let you go through the well. Once you're there find Sota, Mr. higurashi or Mrs. Higurashi. Tell them all who you are and about the ritual and my reason for not telling them, OK? You do remember my reason, don't you. Shippo remember that someday we will meet again." After repeating Sango's words Kagome walked to Kaede.
"Yeah, I remember everything, Kagome. And I'll be strong, just for you. And I'll do anything you've asked me to and I promise that I'll take care of everything." Sniff.
It took Kagome a while to mentally let go of every thing in this world, with that she took the potion from Kaede, that'll separate her soul from her body, and drunk it all up in a second.
She felt dizzy and everything around her was turning black. The last thing she heard was her friends screaming for her.
She opened her eyes and quickly stood up after remembering what happened to her. She looked around and saw everybody clutching HER body, crying and screaming for her. It was like watching herself die from the third point of view.
But suddenly she felt a strong warm hand on her shoulder. She span around only to find...
"INUYASHA!" Kagome screamed as she run to him an hugged him tightly crying into his shoulder.
Inuyasha hugged her back just as tightly. He buried his face in her hair and took a deep breath of her smell. (Sounds stupid doesn't it? But hey English isn't my best subject!)
"Kagome I know everything that happened to you since I ...died. I know about the whole plan. Why did you do it Kagome, why? Why did you give up all your life for...m-me?"
Kagome stopped sobbing and looked up, deep into his eyes. Inuyasha did the same and both were lost in each other orbs.
"Because I-I- I love you Inuyasha. Always did and always will." She said simply.
"Kagome... I'm sorry for everything I did, for being a jerk, for being over protective and so damn jealous. But gods, Kagome, I love you and I was afraid that I'll lose you. I'm sorry." Inuyasha answered and looked down at the floor as guilt washed over him.
But suddenly Kagome leaned closer to him kissed him on the lips. He was surprised at first but then responded to it and even deepened it. While that the Kolokolchic fell from Inuyasha's hiaori and gave out a little spark before vanishing. This was kind of a signal to Kaede that Kagome indeed found Inuyasha and that both of them were happy together. She of course later told everybody about it.
Inuyasha and Kagome were to busy to notice that they were transported in to 'heaven. They broke of the kiss and looked around. It was almost exactly like Federal Era. It had beautiful mountains that surrounded the whole area. There was also a waterfall and a calm clean lake. The grass was fresh and bright green color and so was the air (expect for the green part) t But the best part about this place was that here was no one there who could harm them in any way. In fact, they were the only people there except for birds and animals.
"It's beautiful isn't it, Inuyasha?" Kagome mumbled in his chest.
"Yeah, it is. And look, there is a perfect little hut right in front of the lake, just for us!"
"It's perfect here! I never imagined paradise like this! I always thought it should be on clouds and all that!" Kagome wanted to say something else but was stopped by Inuyasha's lips that fiercely crusher on hers and that drove her crazy.
"Lets go," Inuyasha whispered against her lips, "We both have a lot of explaining to do."
"Ok, but I want to ask you a question first." Kagome said in a low voice and turned her head away from his eyes.
"What is it?" A crawled hand brought Kagome's head up again so she was forced to look at him.
"Why did Kikyou do this to you? I mean she wanted to take you to hell WITH her and no just let you be stuck in the middle. Besides I thought you had a choice?!"
Inuyasha leted Kagome go and hugged her again and gave her a tender kiss. "That's what I thought , Kagome, but I guess Kikyou is just one of these people who enjoy other's people sufferings."
THE END!
VERY IMPORTANT! PLEASE READ!
A/N Well do you like it? It took me a whole day to write this! In a couple of days I'm gonna post a little page that will answer ALL your reviews in, so feel free to ask any questions you want that, of course, INVOLVE one of my stories or just email me! Thanks to everybody who reviewed for ch2! Read my othrer story called 'Thanks to the kidnaper..." You'll love it!
This is my new record! 6 PAGES!
REVIW AND REVIW!