AN: hey guys! This is the last chapter!! I will try my best to make it really long, to make everyone happy!! I hope you all enjoyed the story, and I hope you will read many of my other ones yet to come!! I will get to the replies at the end of the story, just so you don't have to wait to read it, okay?? Wells, get reading!! Oh! I changed my name again!!! Lol, thanks guys!!

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DISCLAIMER: I do not own Inuyasha, although that would be pretty cool. The song is MINE!!!!!!

Chapter Twenty Three-Happy Endings

The sky gleamed brightly as the sun rose up over the trees. Birds chirped silently amongst themselves, and squirrels ran around to collect nuts for their winter feast. The air seemed quiet, still, yet peaceful. The forest was strangely calm and quiet, nothing stirred.

Sango held onto Miroku tightly, her grip tightening on his chest. He held her close to him, and rubbed the back of her head, smoothing her hair. Koga watched silently, no words came from his lips, for he did not know what to say. Shippo sat with the children, trying to keep their cries quiet.

Inuyasha sat over Kagome, his eyes closed tightly, and in his hands was the jewel. The jewel they had tried to find was finally within his grasp. Using the power of the jewel to become a demon was the farthest thought in his mind. All he could think of was Kagome, and how her life was resting in his hands.

Kagome's eyes remained shut, the little Kagome fell into a sleep from her fussing, and Sota lay unconscious. Everyone watched, and waited for someone to move, for someone to speak. There was nothing but complete, utter silence.

(Kagome's Dream)

Kagome was running, her breathing was forced and heavy. Her heart twisted and ached, but she continued to run no matter how hard her legs screamed at her. Sango's daughter ran by her side, along with Sota. They were all running toward a bright light. They were in a tunnel, complete darkness around them except for the light ahead of them. They ran to that light, trying to get free from what held them back. With each step they took, they did not get closer.

Kagome felt her mind race, and she kept hearing Inuyasha. She could hear him speak to her as she ran. She stopped running, the others stopping beside her. She forced her mind to look; look beyond the light to find what was there. She could see more darkness behind the light, and a never-ending world of nothing. She couldn't let herself get caught in there, not even Sota or Little Kagome.

She then saw something in the darkness around her. She saw Shippo trying to keep Miroku and Sango's little boys quiet. She saw Sango holding onto Miroku with all of her strength; Koga remaining calm, although the look on his face proved he was having trouble staying that way. And the last thing she saw brought tears to stream down her face.

Inuyasha was sitting over her limb body, holding tightly onto the jewel, his claws ripping into his own hands. His eyes were closed so tightly, and his body shivered. He couldn't stand it any longer, he began to shed tears furiously. He did not care who was there, who saw him shed those tears, he was just afraid of loosing the one thing he thought was dear.

Kagome.

Kagome wanted to cry out to him, tell him that she would see him soon, but no words formed in her throat. She was standing in darkness, no way out, and no was in. She began to feel weak, her life passing before her eyes. Every moment she saw Inuyasha, she grew closer to the ground under her.

A pink light formed around each of them, the darkness vanishing in their eyes. Kagome's tears dried, and hope filled in her heart. She felt herself regaining breath, regaining the life she thought she had lost. She smiled, wishing she could just tell Inuyasha that she was returning to him.

(Real Life)

Inuyasha's tears were brought to silence as Sango screamed. He opened his eyes, seeing Sota open his own, and Little Kagome open hers and not make a fuss. Inuyasha's heart felt like bursting open. Kagome groaned quietly, her eyes slowly opening. Inuyasha wasted no time, he was on top of her, kissing her face, her neck, her hair, in an instant. His arms were wrapped around her tightly, afraid to let her go. Sango and Miroku held onto their daughter tightly, and Sota watched as Inuyasha embraced Kagome, giving a warm smile.

"Oh Kagome," Inuyasha breathed in her hair. "I thought you would leave me forever..."

Kagome smiled, tears falling from her eyes and onto his clothes. "Inuyasha... I love you... I love you so much!"

Inuyasha embraced her tighter, "I love you, too! I love you so much, Kagome! I will never let you go again!"

Kagome smiled, and brought her lips together with his, forcing herself into him. He kissed back, wishing that time could stand still and they would never be apart. There was nothing as special as the woman he was holding, as the love he had for her. She was his whole world, and if she had died, his life would never make it.

Koga stood up, giving everyone a warm smile. Shippo stood as well, seeing the look on Koga's face. He was pained of the love Kagome and Inuyasha shared, but he was more glad than he had ever been before that she was happy, and alive. With a quiet sigh, Koga turned and walked away, leaving the happy families return to embracing and a joyful reunion. Shippo looked at Kagome one last time, and then quickly followed behind.

Kagome sat up, getting some air, and Inuyasha stepped out of her way. She screamed at the sight of Sota sitting in front of her, and pulled him into a tight embrace.

Sota began to laugh, "gosh, sis, I thought you'd never get off of Inuyasha!"

Kagome laughed, and kissed her little brother on the cheek. "Oh Sota, I'm just so glad that you are safe!"

Sota nodded, "you too, sis. I was so worried."

The entire group gave tearful embraces to one another, and their hearts lifted with joy. The birds began to sing louder, and the forest grew louder with joy as well. Everything seemed right with the world, and there was no sad face.

(A Few Months Later)

Kagome smiled, the crowd in front of her screaming and cheering loudly for her and her band. She took a big bow, and the band began to play their final song for the concert. It was the slow song she had written for Inuyasha, who was standing out at the window, smiling down upon her.

When I run when I hide when my eyes start to cry

You are near you are here you are drying my tears

You never leave me and I never have to ask why

But if you go I'll remember you when I cry

I'm alone I am scared I've got nowhere to go

You are coming you are running to tell me that you love me so

You come to me and hold me oh so tight

You whisper to me and tell me it's all right

When I run when I hide when my eyes start to cry

You are near you are here you are drying my tears

You never leave me and I never have to ask why

But if you go I'll remember you when I cry

Now I'm in your arms trying to hold back my tears

But you say it's okay I have nothing to fear

I look at your face see your smile and I say I love you

Your smile grows and you tell me you love me too

When I run when I hide when my eyes start to cry

You are near you are here you are drying my tears

Now we will be together forever and I'll never ask why

But if you go I'll remember you when I cry.

The crowd cheered loudly, and Kagome smiled, taking another bow. She looked up at the window, and blew a kiss up to Inuyasha, who was clapping along with everyone.

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Inuyasha met with Kagome outside after the concert, and together they walked back to Kagome's house. They had to meet with the others, it was a special day for them. When they arrived in the feudal era, Sango, Miroku and their children were already waiting for them. They were all carrying flowers, and dark clothes, as a tribute that Kagome taught them. Koga and Shippo came not too long afterwards, looking clean and carrying their own bouquets of flowers.

They walked up to the hut that they have visited so many times over the years, and placed the flowers in front of the gray stone that lay in the ground in front of the hut. The inscription on the rock said:

"Here lies Kaede. A wonderful woman, with powerful words of wisdom. R. I. P."

Kagome smiled gently as she placed the flowers on the grave for their dear friend. She stepped back, Inuyasha putting his arm around her. She looked up at him, placing her hand on his chest, a ring on her finger. Sango and Miroku stood together, their children behaving kind, and quiet, showing their parents that they could behave. Koga and Shippo stood tall, and strong.

The group all stood together, and they stayed that way for a long time.

(Over the Years)

Sango and Miroku are expecting another child in eight months. Atio is now ten, growing up strong, and planning on being a "respectful" monk like his father. Fumo is nine, and is becoming a demon slayer, trying to regain his family's honor back for his mother. Little Kagome is eight, and is helping her families as much as she can.

Koga has found another woman, just like Kagome, and they have two cubs. A girl, Mika, and a boy, Inuyasha. Koga found the demon that was in his pack as a spy, and killed him. Shippo is still in the wolf tribe, and has been improving his skills in fighting. He can almost defeat Koga single handedly. He has a girl he likes to call his, but she prefers to wait for him until he is older, and can defeat Koga alone.

Kagome and Inuyasha are married, and are expecting their first child, a daughter to be named Kaede. They live in Kagome's time, but visit the feudal era often to see their friends. Inuyasha is trying his best to cope with the new time. He has a job working with Kagome's band, which has sold its third platinum album of the year.

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