Luna: IT'S FINALLY OVER! FROZEN IS OFFICALLY FINISHED WITH THIS LAST CHAPTER!
Veron: No sequels. No more chapters. Nothing. This is the end.
Luna: And instead of crying like I did for TSATL. I'm HAPPY it's over with. So now I can get on with other projects.
Veron: YAY!
Luna: So enjoy and I hope you enjoy this last chapter and my other fanfiction to come.
Disclaimer: Roses are Red, Violets are Blue, Luna no own Inuyasha so you no sue! But Luna sue you if you steal this plot!
This story and disclaimer is dedicated to my sweet fellow writer friend: YunaFaerie aka Kagome-Chan. ((hugs))
Chapter 34: Epilogue
Kagome groaned and rolled over in her covers, the sunlight filtering through the blinds. Blinking as she felt her body stop she lifted her head from the embrace of her pillow. Looking down, a deep flush spread across her face as she gazed down at the sleeping Inuyasha beside her.
She smiled softly as the blush faded from her face, her fingers tracing the planes of his face. His ear twitched for a moment but he didn't move otherwise. The bite mark on her shoulder appeared to look more prominent upon her skin now that she had tasted Inuyasha's blood. Kagome wasn't sure if she and meant to or not during the last moments of the battle with Onigumo. Either way, she didn't care.
Everyone was alive and well, even Kanna and Kagura had been brought back from death. Her wish had been so sincere and heartfelt that everyone affected by Onigumo returned. Kohaku was no longer insane and had come to terms with his actions in America and was serving time in Juvenile Hall. The only being who didn't rise from the dead was Naraku. Onigumo had died in that body and in doing so took Naraku with him. Kagome could only hope and pray that Naraku didn't land in the same place Onigumo did.
Kagome sat up, pulling her sheets around her body and stretched, her raven locks falling about her slender shoulders. She blinked as she felt a tug at the cloth that covered her body.
"Inuyasha?"
The said hanyou blearily opened his eyes, an unfocused pair of molten gold that stared into space for a moment before he too sat up. Turning he grinned, wincing slightly at the pain in his abdomen. Kagome's eyes widened in alarm as pressed a gentle hand against his stomach. He never had really recovered, or maybe it was just a memory of what had happened that would linger with him always...either way, he fought it just as he did everything else.
"It still hurts?"
"Feh, it's nothing."
Kagome giggled and tweaked his ears before sliding out of bed. Rummaging around the room among the clothes that were strewn about, she slipped on her pink kimono and tied it gingerly about her waist. Looking over her shoulder, she tilted her head at the boy who continued to stare at her.
"I'm so happy it's over." She whispered, watching the clouds in the sky, her shoulders relaxing in relief. No more worries of Onigumo hurting her. No more having to watch Inuyasha in pain because of her. Even Naraku was in a better place now. Or at least, that's what the young miko told herself.
Inuyasha came up behind her and wrapped his arms about her waist, resting his head on her shoulder. His gold eyes following her gaze to the scene outside beyond the balcony.
"What did you wish for?"
Kagome giggled and tapped his nose as she turned in his embrace. Her stormy eyes alight with mischief and secrecy.
"If I told you it wouldn't come true."
"How do I know it didn't already come true?"
"Silly, that's the mystery."
"Wench..."
Her eyebrow twitched for a moment as she found her pastel sundress and matching sandals in the closet. Running her fingers through her hair, she turned with a false saccharine smile on her face.
"Inuyashaaa."
His eyes widened.
"Osuwari."
Tears of happiness glittered in Kagome's stormy eyes as Sango flashed a tiny diamond ring towards her. Standing, she rushed over to her friend, analyzing the shimmering stone from all angles. Even Kagura had a slight smile on her painted lips, her red eyes glimmering with approval at Sango's contagious excitement.
"So Miroku-Sama proposed?" The feudal miko asked as Rin and Kanna gazed over their sempai's ring.
Sango blushed furiously, suddenly struck with a bout of shyness. She nodded wordlessly, her magenta eyes wide with cheer.
"Finally. I wondered if the stupid man would ever come around."
Kagome turned around and gave a playful scolding smile to the woman behind her.
"Kikyo-Sama..."
"Don't 'Kikyo-Sama' me. You know its true on all accounts." The woman winked at her and Kagome smiled.
Kagura sat upon the couch, and tossed her head back, a false pout on her face.
"So everyone automatically salivates over Sango-Chan's ring and forgets the surprise I mentioned earlier?" She huffed and crossed her arms, glaring at them all.
The other women in the room turned and gazed at her expectantly. Her sleeve slid down for a moment, revealing the milky scar of a pair of fangs as she stood. Her hand pressed against her lower abdomen and gave them a sly look.
The demon-blooded men in the house flinched visibly at the yells of surprise that echoed through the house. It had been nearly a year since the defeat of Onigumo, and many things had occurred in those 12 months.
Koga and Kagura had gotten married, and judging by the cries of happiness, were expecting their first born.
Rin was devastated for days after Kanna had died by her hand. But Kanna assured her once she had returned from the dead, thanks to the Shikon's help, that she harbored no ill feelings towards her. In fact, they were anything but ill. The two young teenagers had been steadily going through their on and off relationship for a few months now.
Sesshomaru had been rather reclusive after remembering his mate's death from five hundred years ago. And every so often would have nightmares over it. Rin revealing her bisexual tendencies didn't help either. To be truthful, reliving that horrific moment had made him accept the curse and actually conquer it. He no longer harbored a pain in his heart for failing Rin's incarnation. On the contrary, he merely remembered what they once had and was perfectly happy at Rin remaining his daughter for the rest of his lives. In fact, there had been rumors running about the large mansion that he was currently courting Inuyasha's ex fiancée'.
Miroku's mental cancer had been removed from his blood and the rest of his descendants. Gathering his courage, he finally revealed to the uptight Sango about his feelings for her. Much to his surprise, she returned them in full and accepted his proposal of marriage. Of course, just because his cancer had been removed didn't mean his "wandering hand" and hentai tendencies were gone.
As far as Inuyasha and I go. We're doing pretty well, now that the whole blood thing is over and done with. And my fears were apparently unfounded. I still remember the life that his incarnation and I briefly shared, but I don't have the same pain in my heart that I used to. I feel guilty now and again that I decided to move on, but I think that he would've wanted me to. He hated to see me sad and that same trait is in Inuyasha too.
But I don't mind, I'm happy and so are all my friends. Even the friends that have yet to be born. I have a life that my mother would approve of and commend me on.
And you know, the day that Inuyasha proposed to me in the Orange orchard this summer? I swear I saw a shimmering image of my Mom, her eyes glimmering with happy tears. She saw my gaze and nodded then disappeared.
I took it as a good sign and said yes.
And I've been happy ever since, not that I've stopped making Inuyasha shaped craters in the floor. But all couples have their spats don't they? It's only natural.
I no longer wish to be sealed. I actually am happy the jewel sealed me.
For if it didn't, I wouldn't have the friends I have now, or the man who's currently yelling at me for paying more attention to my inner monologue then cooking his beloved ramen.
But it's okay.
The jewel that fell from the centipede's stomach that Sango's incarnation and I killed all those years ago. The very jewel that Inuyasha-kun sought after. The jewel that caused me the most physical and emotional harm thanks to Onigumo's lust for it and me. That very same object of power...
Granted my friends and I the most happiness we could ever hope for.
And that is something I have worked for, for centuries. So all I can say to the spirits held inside the gem that disappeared from my mouth on that day. The only words that can fall from my lips that would be appropriate...
Is Thank you.
Thank you for giving Kagura, Kikyo, and Kanna another chance at love.
Thank you for finally healing Sesshomaru's emotional wounds.
Thank you for bringing Kagura and Koga together.
Thank you for giving Rin and Kanna the courage to finally realize their feelings for the other.
Thank you for giving everyone the happiness that they deserved.
Thank-
"Oi Kagome! Your shirt's on fire!" The hanyou ran over to his fiancée and quickly dumped cups of cold water on her flaming garment. The stormy eyes woman blinked at the charred edges of her white shirt. She wiped some sweat from her brow and smiled, her fingers turning off the stove and removing the ramen from the top.
Taking a bite of the noodles, she swallowed and nodded in approval of her cooking. Looking up, she locked her arms about her mate's neck and kissed him deeply, causing him to blink in surprise before looping his arms around her waist.
And causing the hiding bystanders to emit a silent "Awww."
Shikon no Tama,
Thank you for bringing him back to me.
Luna: THE END!
Veron: Wow. What a cute ending ((smiles))
Luna: Really?
Veron: ((looks away and huffs looking flustered))
Luna: Aww....((glomps her))
Veron: ((muffled)) REVIEW AS A PARTING GIFT!
Luna: P.S.! I have opened a deviant art account for Veron's fanart of this story and also my next one...
Veron: " The Forgetful Hime" rated R. The first chapter will be up this Saturday and I hope you all read it! She's been slaving over it...REALLY! She even got a beta this time...
Luna: Yeah So until next time!
V & L: JA NE!
-Note- since the jewel brought everyone affected by Onigumo back, which meant Kikyo as well. Just to clear that up.
And yeah, I did change the point of view for a bit. But you guys can handle that right?
And the deviant art link is on my bio