EPILOGUE

He ran out of the hut, his short silver hair flowing behind him. His eyes darted around, searching for the one man he wanted to see. The young boy sniffed, the small nose twitching as it was held high. He turned to the west. His legs were shoulder length apart as he stood there and waited. Sango and Kagome ran out of the hut he was previously in.

"Kin!" Kagome hollered, kneeling at his side. His golden eyes flashed at her, a large smile on his face, before going back to the west. Sango stood behind him looking off in the same direction.

"They're coming home, now," he whispered to the wind. Two forms emerged from the forest. The taller one had a red haori thrown over his shoulder, his long silver hair billowing behind him. Inu Yasha looked at the three awaiting his and Miroku's arrival. The monk wore his traditional robes, his staff jingling his now unclothed hand. Kin couldn't wait any longer before he took off full speed to Inu Yasha.

Kagome and Sango watched as the older man lifted his son in the air. Miroku laughed and looked back to the two girls, picking up his pace to get to them. The three made it to their respective families. Kagome and Inu Yasha were lip locked as Kin stood beside them, making a disgusted face. Sango hugged her husband tightly before letting go and kissing him softly. Kin grunted.

"Gah, do ya have to kiss in front of me? Geeze, all four of you make me sick," he stuck his tongue out and Kagome laughed. He turned to Miroku and Inu Yasha. "Dad, Uncle Miroku, how can you stand them girls? Yuck!" Miroku knelt down beside the five year old and put his hand on his shoulder.

"There are some things about a woman that even you will not mind. Like their-"

BAM! Sango took no time I whapping her love over the head, ending his speech. Inu Yasha picked up the boy and smiled. "When you're older, kid." Kin 'feh'ed at this.

The soft yawn was heard by both hanyou and they both shifted their gaze to the door of Sango and Miroku's hut. A little girl stood in the doorway, her mouth wide and eyes closed. Kin jumped from his father's grasp to her, taking her hand to lead her to her father. She squealed with glee upon seeing Miroku. Kagome crossed her arms and leaned against Inu Yasha's chest.

"I thought he didn't like girls," she whispered. A laugh deep in Inu Yasha's chest rumbled. "He's protecting Rei. Has been since you left. Reminds me of someone..." Kagome said, turning in his arms to kiss him once more. They heard a small 'eww' from the crowd and parted, much to Inu Yasha's dislike causing him to growl slightly.

Kagome and Sango lead the way into the hut, seating themselves around the fairly large front room. Inu Yasha and Miroku sat by their wives while Kin sat beside Rei. Sango was the first to speak.

"Is he coming home soon?" she asked. Both Miroku and Inu Yasha nodded.

"He's got one last place to check out before the kitsune comes back," Inu Yasha answered. "He went to go and see his parents grave site."

Kagome nodded slowly, leaning into her husband. Her gaze flipped from person to person, landing for a short time on her son. Kin's eyes were closed, his five-year-old arm draped around Rei. Her soft breathing blew her hair from her face, which simply fell back. Kagome smiled at the sight.

"G'bye, Kagome, Inu Yasha! See ya, Kin!" Rei waved happily as the family walked away. Sango and Miroku said their goodbyes also before leading the girl back inside.

Kin walked ahead of his parents slightly. He looked over his shoulder, putting his hands into the pockets of a pair of shorts. "When we gonna see Grandma?"

"We can go tomorrow," Kagome answered. A small nod was the recognition she got. Silence fell over the small group and she put her arms around Inu Yasha's waist as they walked. "How'd everything go on you trip to see Sesshomaru?"

"Eh, the damn arrogant bastard, still the same as always."

"But you have to admit, Rin has changed that somewhat," she countered. Inu Yasha huffed. "Anything else?"

He knew what she was getting at. "Kagome, I haven't transformed since you made the wish to make sure I never would again. Hell, woman, I haven't transformed since I killed that bastard Naraku. And will you quit hitting me?!"

"Quit cussing and I would have to," she said, a smile on her face and her arms now crossed around her chest. "You know Kin talks like you, right?" her eyes narrowed as he laughed.

"And what's so bad about that?" Kagome punched him in the arm. "All right, I get it." Inu Yasha put an arm around his wife as they followed his son to their cozy cottage.

As Kagome melted into his embrace, she scowled slightly. "I shoulda just used the jewel to wish I could get you clean up your lingo instead of wishing you to never go youkai," she muttered.

Kin made it into the house first and by the time his parents got inside, he was asleep in his room.

END STORY

Well, that was a kinda crappy ending to a weird sequel. Thanks to all you who have reviewed and helped me through this. You don't know how much I LUV you guys!!

Ramen and Coke for all!! w00t!!

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Until Next Time

Oh yeah, when I finish "Finding Your Heart", [[and if I remember]] I'll post the alternate ending. Hope to see y'all later!