Tears and Smiles

Epilogue: Our Future

By: Elbereth

Rated PG-13 for mainly fluff now ^.^ warning, may get a little graphic, but I'm not really too good with the love scenes so constructive criticism might be nice!!

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Disclaimer: I don't own Inuyasha ok.......wow I made it!!

Review Responses:

RyoDragon-thanks for the review. you might want to tone down running in insane circles.

MysticalAngel-yeah the bastard is finally dead and so's his brother.

AnImEfReAk8-amazing eh? you were hanging off your seat? wow! glad you like

Tears and Smiles-The story sucked you in? I've read fanfics like that, but I honestly don't believe mine is that good. I know,I know, I need to just stop being a humble ass and accept the fact.

Suki-glad you like it. death by white phosphorous is definitely on my top five list of ways not to die.

Mala Valvah- a terrific author? ok I'm just gonna stop being a humble ass, thanks for the compliment and I'm glad you like my story.

+~*A/N*~+

sniffles The epilogue......I can't believe how quickly I got through this fic. The only reason I've been updating almost daily is all the great reviews.....sniffles all you reviewers are great!! Not one single flame has been sent to me on this fic amazingly enough. I seriously thought that not many people would like it, but maybe that's just my pessimistic, nothing ever goes right, mind talking. Yeah that would be it. Well here's the deal..... Shall I do a sequel or not?? I want to know if I ought to make a sequel to this b/c one of my friends said I should. To forewarn you, if I do a sequel it will be a crossover fic most likely with more OC characters. Review and tell me what you think I ought to do... on with the epilogue sniffles again then starts to cry

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Senior year had come and gone and Kagome's eighteenth birthday approached at a rapid rate. In fact, it was one day till her birthday and Sesshoumaru was nervous about it for one reason. His gift was going to be much different from everyone else's, but it would probably be the most treasured, probably. He was about to pull it out and look at it again when Kagome knocked on the door. "Hai." Sesshoumaru said. Kagome opened the door and closed it behind her. "Ummm.....eh heh.......Jii-chan is trying to give me history lessons again." Sesshoumaru chuckled and patted the spot on the bed beside him. Kagome smiled and sat down, leaning against him with her arms around his chest. He wrapped his arms around her and they sat like that for a little. Sesshoumaru pulled back and looked down into Kagome's eyes. She gazed into his eyes and Sesshoumaru made that slow descent to capture Kagome's lips.

The kiss was deep and passionate, tongues entwining and exploring the other person's mouth. They broke for air, and instantly thought that they needed the other person more than ever at the moment, but were afraid that the other didn't feel the same. Kagome stood up and walked over to the door. "It's strange not being with everyone else still. I enjoy my privacy yes, but it's so much more fun with everyone around, and if I need privacy I can go out somewhere in the woods or something." Sesshoumaru nodded and watched as Kagome rummaged through his CDs. Kagome turned and looked over at Sesshoumaru. "Tomorrow is my eighteenth birthday, ne? I was thinking that after the celebration and stuff we ought to go to Izumo and get your inheritance, then go to Yokohama to get the inheritance form my real mom and dad, and then get the inheritance from Mrs. Higurashi. She said the inheritance was going to me straight after I turned eighteen, so I guess we need to get it out and set up our bank accounts." Sesshoumaru nodded slightly. "So what about Souta?" Kagome smiled. "He gets whichever house I don't choose from the Higurashi inheritance and then the money was split in half. We're both pretty much set for our futures."

Sesshoumaru nodded again and seemed lost in thought for a while. Finally Mrs. Higurashi called for Kagome to help make dinner and Kagome disappeared. Sesshoumaru laid on his bed staring into space until the scent of Kagome and Mrs. Higurashi's cooking reached his nose, then he was down the stairs and at the table as Kagome carried a pot out. Dinner went by uneventfully and soon Kagome was outside with Sesshoumaru on the swing sitting in his lap, his arms around her and her arms crossed over his. His head was on her shoulder and she had laid hers on top of his. They watched as the sun set making the sky turn into brilliant oranges, reds, magenta, and yellows. At the moment the sun had started to set behind the horizon Sesshoumaru caught Kagome's lips once again. They stayed outside until it became full dark and the stars were glittering above them.

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Kagome had strictly forbidden an actual birthday party from happening, so everyone had come over for dinner and sundaes after that, and then anyone who had gifts for her just handed them to her for her to open. Sango had given her a new pair of cargo jeans, Miroku a new Enya cd(A/N Miroku....insightful......shakes head), Inuyasha got her a card with fifty bucks in it, Shippou got her gun ammunition from his uncle's shop along with a Browning Hi Power. Rin got her a very interesting outfit, which Kagome later learned was body armor, but their were two outfits and an extra gun, which Kagome deducted were for Sesshoumaru. Kohaku gave her a tight fitting t-shirt that said 'IT'S OK' underneath that was a skull and cross bones and then underneath that was 'I'm with the band.'

Kagura, Naraku, Bankotsu, and Jakotsu showed up a little later than everyone else, but their gift wasn't just for Kagome, it was for everyone, including Souta. "Our gift to you is this." Jakotsu handed a file to everybody in the room except Mrs. Higurashi and jii-chan. Kagome stared at her file. "Th-this is a document to start our own agency. We even have lists of clients and places to get equipment, etcetera!!" There was a lot of shuffling as everyone looked through their files. "We don't have to go through school or anything. This stuff bypasses all of that and we have gun carrying permits and stuff!"Said a very excited Sango. The documents included places to get computers and other things needed for a personal agency. There was even a name made for it. "Black Starlight Agency?" Questioned Sesshoumaru. Kagura nodded. "I thought of it. I was thinking about everyone here and then I thought about how when we went in on the infiltrate and destroy mission your eyes and Kagome's eyes had turned dead almost, all trace of light blackened. There is always a hint of what looks like starlight in your eyes, so when that disappeared I thought of blackened starlight. Then it hit me. Black Starlight Agency."

Everyone decided the name was fine, but now they had to set up a headquarters. No one wanted it in town because of Yugasagi's supporters who survived finding them, that's when Kagome smiled and looked at everyone. "The house in the woods, ne? We can build it up and make it a real headquarters." Everyone agreed to the idea, partially because they'd all been missing the company and also because they missed the woods. Bankotsu then gave everyone news that surprised them all. "We'll also be joining your agency if you don't mind." Everyone agreed happily when Sesshoumaru cleared his throat. "If I may, I have a gift for Kagome."

Everyone quieted and let Sesshoumaru speak. He pulled a small velvet covered box out of his pocket and knelt in front of Kagome. He opened the box revealing a beautiful silver(A/N I think gold is just too gaudy)ring with a sapphire laying on it flat. There wasn't anything sticking out(A/N dude I have no idea what those things are called that hold the jewels), it was just a silver ring with sapphire inlaid into it in a floral design. "Kagome.......Will you marry me?" Everyone burst into applause and cheers while Kagome stared in awe and shock. "H-hai.......Oh Sesshoumaru it's beautiful, but you didn't need the ring, I'd marry you without it." Sesshoumaru smiled and Kagome slowly leaned down while Sesshoumaru raised up. They met halfway in a small kiss. Everyone burst into applause again and Kagome turned a bright red while Sesshoumaru just smiled. "Sesshou, where'd you get the money for something like this?" Sesshoumaru's smile grew. "I got my inheritance out that week after we killed Yugasagi." Kagome smiled.

"So I only have to get my inheritance out." Sesshoumaru nodded and slowly got up off his knees. By then the hole room had gone into either A) tears or B) shock. Mrs. Higurashi was sobbing while Sango had slow tears rolling down her cheeks. Miroku was simply staring at them, and Inuyasha. Shippou, Rin, Kohaku, and Souta were all just watching with indifference. Kagura, Naraku, Bankotsu, and Jakotsu looked pleased. Jii-chan was going on about how he knew they were a perfect match, had read it in the horoscopes, and everyone just rolled their eyes.

After that everyone slowly disappeared and left Kagome and Sesshoumaru to their own devices. Sesshoumaru smiled and picked Kagome up bridal style. He carried her to her bedroom where they kissed and talked about the wedding until they feel asleep.

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Kagome, Sango, Rin, and Kagura were all laughing and talking about something as they waited for the music to start, signifying the beginning of the wedding. Sango was happy as was Kagura because they'd both gotten proposed to. Kagura, Rin, and Sango were in the silver dresses Kagome had chosen for the bridesmaids. The dresses were strapless with straight skirts hitting the floor. Their bouquets were maid of sakura blossoms and roses, Kagome's favorite mix.

Kagome herself was in a pure white gown with a train and thin straps. Her hair was pulled back into a crown of tight ringlets that cascaded down her back partially. The veil floated around her face like an almost transparent halo. Her makeup was light, very light. She was wearing white eyeshadow and a little lipgloss, but other than that there was nothing.

The music started and they all got up to begin the wedding. The bridesmaids went before Kagome and then it was her turn to walk down the aisle. Bankotsu stood like the proud father even though he was only a friend. He offered her his arm, which she took gladly. They slowly made their way down the aisle as all heads turned and everyone stood to see Kagome. Bankotsu led her down to the altar before releasing her arm with a whisper of good luck. Sesshoumaru stood smiling at Kagome, who shyly smiled back. The ceremony began and moved on in its methodically slow rhythm. It came to the part everyone yearned to hear the most. "Do you Sesshoumaru Abishi take one Kagome Higurashi to be your lawful wedded wife, to have and to hold, through poorer and richer, in sickness and health, till death do you part?"

"I do." Was Sesshoumaru reply without a hint of embarrassment, confusion, or other conflicting emotions. "And do you Kagome Higurashi take one Sesshoumaru Abishi as your lawful wedded husband, to have and to hold, through poorer and richer, in sickness and health, until death do you part?" Kagome smiled. "I do." She said it just as confidently as Sesshoumaru had and both were soon going through the final motions of the ceremony. After the kiss and the reception and the happy couple had gotten back from their honeymoon though, they had to work on their agency headquarters.

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Kagome watched as the construction crew finished up the final work that was being done on the house in the woods. The construction crew had expanded the house and turned it into a two story, but it still just barely held everybody who lived there, but they didn't mind. The main room when you entered had computers and a couple of TVs set up along with the table for plans and files. The upper story had two bathrooms and four bedrooms while the first floor had two more bathrooms added on. Finally the Black Star Agency headquarters were open. She looked to her husband Sesshoumaru and they smiled, kissing lightly. Soon he picked her up bridal style and carried her to the bedroom dubbed theirs.

He set her on the bed lightly and fell to his knees on the floor beside her. He looked at her over the side of the bed and then slowly crawled on, all the while looking like some great predator. Kagome smiled as he crawled over her, and finally stopped with his face inches from hers, the rest of her body pinned by his. He leaned down and kissed her passionately, which made Kagome move underneath him, causing his other member to harden. Somehow during their kiss their shirts ended up on the floor, and now Sesshoumaru was working at Kagome's jeans. Kagome slithered her way out of the heavy denim material and was left laying on the bed in nothing but her undies. Sesshoumaru had seen her like this many times since the wedding, and each time was just as exciting as the last.

Kagome fiddled with the button on Sesshoumaru's jeans and soon he was in the same state she was. Kagome unsnapped her bra and slid out of it with a skill that had been perfected over a course of time. She wiggled her way out of her panties and helped Sesshoumaru slide his boxers off. They kissed again passionately, and their bodies moved as one.

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It was months after the Black Starlight Agency had gone into full swing. Kagome came back to the headquarters with very good news. She walked into the crowded living room and cleared her throat, which caused everyone to look up at her. "Guess what you guys!!" Everyone seemed to give her that 'just get on with it' look and Kagome let out a low breath. "Fine..... I just got back from the doctor's office about my stomach pains and stuff." Everyone seemed to process the information, knowing that Kagome had been having stomach pains and had even been throwing up occasionally in the mornings. Everyone was ready to know what was wrong with her, especially Sesshoumaru. Kagome took a deep breath and smiled brightly. "I'm pregnant!"

Sesshoumaru found himself embracing Kagome, lifting her off her feet and swinging her around, then stopping and setting her down gently. The couple was then swarmed by everyone else congratulating them and chatting excitedly about baby showers and things like that. "So how far along are you Kag?" Sango asked happily. "Four months and we didn't realize it. How did I go four months not knowing I was pregnant?" Everyone seemed to think on it, but no one really knew what to say.

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It was almost five months after the news had come that Kagome was four months pregnant. Everyone was at the shrine visiting Mrs. Higurashi before heading back to HQ after a long day of shopping and getting supplies and meeting new clients who only new Black Starlight Agency's phone number. They were in the living room talking(A/N yes everyone was in there). Kagome had gotten big, her stomach swollen with her unborn child. She was just getting up, with help from Sesshoumaru, when the contractions started. She gasped in pain and gripped Sesshoumaru's hands like they were the last solid thing on earth.

Sesshoumaru looked at Sango and nodded. They'd had their system planned out. Sango pulled out her cell phone and called the hospital, telling them that Kagome Abishi was on her way into the delivery room. The hospital had expected for the entire group to come, so there was no hassle when everyone came through the hospital doors, Kagome in a wheelchair the hospital graciously provided. Sesshoumaru went into the delivery room with Kagome, helping her to just breath. He was put into a smock and all the doctor gear needed to be in a delivery room. As it turned out Kagome had been having contractions for a while, but hadn't told anyone because she thought it was the baby kicking(A/N though how that's possible I wouldn't know because from what I've heard there is a major difference). She went into labor with Sesshoumaru holding her hand.

Sesshoumaru stayed by Kagome's side the entire time, and when the crying of the baby broke out he smiled and Kagome let her hand slip from his in her weariness. One of the nurses brought the baby to Kagome, and Kagome held her child gently, looking every bit like a mother. "It's a girl Mrs. Abishi. A beautiful baby girl." Kagome nodded dumbly as she looked down into her child's eyes. Her daughter had the most beautiful turquoise eyes she'd ever seen. "Hello Kome. I'm your mother." The small child had stopped crying in her mother's arms. The nurse took Kome from Kagome and the child cried out again, but quieted when she was settled in Sesshoumaru's arms, seeming to recognize her mother and father.

THE END

A/N

**sniffles** I can't believe I finished my fic...... I was just as into it you guys were and I'm the author. **sniffles** So should I do a sequel or not. It'll be a Yu Yu Hakusho crossover more or less. I'll probably keep it under Inuyasha because Kagome and Sesshoumaru would be in it. This is all assuming you want me to do a sequel. If not I'll start working on Angel Eyes and Fading Betrayal, Newborn Hope. Please review this final chapter for me. I want to know the final effect it had. Thank you to all my reviewers who have continually reviewed for chapter after chapter. I don't think I'd even be at chapter 5 if it weren't for you all!! **sniffles**

Ja ne

Elbereth