Chapter 40: Epilogue
Miroku slammed the trunk closed after loading the last of his luggage. He, Sango, Kagome, Inuyasha and Koga had all been accepted to Altay State. He looked to Hojo and shook his friends hand as a goodbye gesture. Hojo and Eri were going to Kyoto University. "We'll see you guys over break, right?" Hojo asked.
"Of course." Miroku promised. "You two have fun all right? Take good care of Eri."
Hojo looked perplexed. "I thought you hated her."
"Nah. Her hearts in the right place, she just needs to adjust her view of things." Miroku corrected him. "Besides, now that you two are together, I guess I'll have to get along with her whether I like it or not." Inuyasha honked the horn of the van he and Miroku were driving to the airport in.
"Yo Miroku! Hurry it up! Our flight won't hesitate to leave without us you know!" Inuyasha shouted.
"We got to split. Peace out bro." Miroku said in farewell, jogging to the van.
"Bye Inuyasha!" Hojo called to his other departing friend.
"Later brother!" Inuyasha replied. The two drove off with a honk, leaving Hojo behind.
Kagome hugged her long-time friend, knowing she wouldn't see her for nine months. "I hope you like KU. Tell Hojo I look forward to seeing you both next summer." Kagome requested.
"No problem." Eri affirmed. She turned to Sango. "I'm sorry I made so much trouble for you and Miroku. But anyone who can still love one another after all that must truly mean to be. Next time I see you I hope I can call you my friend?" Eri said unsurely. She held out her hand. Sango accepted it.
"Have a good time in Kyoto. I'll send you pictures from Russia. Don't wear Hojo out. Miroku and Inuyasha will still want to have a boy's night out this summer." Sango teased with a wink. Eri grinned, relived that Sango was still willing to try and be friendly with her.
"Gotcha." Eri replied. "I can't wait to hear about Moscow!" Kagome and Sango climbed in Sango's car and headed off to the airport.
A/N: Yeah I know it's not a thousand words, but it's not even a real chapter. SO far it looks like I'll be finishing up That Night first. Tell me if you want the sequel sooner!