Chapter 28 The End

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Author's Note: This is the last and final chapter! Yay! I worked so hard to complete this story. Yay me! Lol. I hope you guys liked this story. I know I could have done better. I guess you could say I lost interest. Maybe one day I'll go back and redo it. But I'm not sure though. Thanks to those of you who stood by me.

This chapter is pretty short. Sorry guys! Last chapter usually aren't really all that long anyways, are they? Okay… maybe some are but this one isn't! I know I have had some long last chapters to one of my stories…

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The next few days for Kagome were painful. Who could have known changing from human to hanyou would have caused so much pain? Kagome surely didn't. Midoriko could have warned her about this! But no! She had to leave out this one HUGE detail. Maybe the famous priestess wasn't so good after all…

Her friends were kind enough to give her some space during this time, and for that Kagome was grateful. What she didn't know what that they weren't staying away from her to give her some time; they were staying away because they were afraid of her.

But whatever the reason, Kagome was allowed her alone time. Except for when it came to Inuyasha, who adamantly refused to leave no matter how much Kagome protested. He definitely had some new war scars that would never go away… But nothing to life threatening… thank you Kagome…

The two days came and went and Kagome was back on her feet ready to show the world her new look. She wasn't sure how they would take it and she didn't really care. She knew how people were. Often afraid of what they didn't understand.

Surprisingly, things went pretty well. Most people weren't bothered by the new Kagome. Save for Hojo. The day she came to visit to thank him for the small (okay, minimal) part he played in defeating Naraku, he slammed the door in her face and told her to leave. Kagome just shrugged and went on her merry way. Her way of thinking was at least she wouldn't have to worry about him any more.

(Author's note: OMG! I have to know this! Is their really anyone out there that is for Kagome/Hojo? If there any of you that know of someone like this or a story written with Kagome/Hojo let me know! I haven't found one yet and I've always been curious about this. Thank you! Not that I'm for Kagome/Hojo… After reading my stories you should know this by now…)

Her mother and brother were a bit startled but in the end warmed up to her new look. Kaede was the only odd ball. She loved the new Kagome. The old miko couldn't keep her aged hands off Kagome's new little doggie ears.

"I can't help it Kagome! They are just so cute!" She said in response to Kagome's complaints.

And as for the Kitsune and Neko demon rescued from Naraku, they became new additions to Kaede's extended family, with the promise that should anything happen to Kaede that Kagome would take them in. Which as you should already know was no big deal since Kagome loved Shippo to death and Sango really loved that Neko demon.

Kagome even went to visit Kikyou, who was still weak in the hospital. Kikyou was a little wary of Kagome at first, but once she realized Kagome's intention was not to hurt her she relaxed. Kagome thanked Kikyou for saving her life but Kikyou snidely replied with, "Don't expect me to do anything like that again though, Higurashi. Once I get out of this hospital we're back to being rivals. Got that?" Kikyou had waggled a pale, but well manicured finger at Kagome.

"I got it." Kagome smiled. Kikyou momentarily returned the smile but then was back to her old self.

"Now leave me alone. I don't want people thinking I actually like you."

Taking that as her queue Kagome left the hospital with everything she wanted. Not friendship, but an understanding. She and Kikyou would never be friends, but now they understood where the other girl was coming from. You wouldn't see them being… nice with one another, but respectively civil, if you know what I mean.

And now that the Jewel was taken care of and Naraku defeated the three girls could focus on what they wanted to do in life: A career in Singing.

Promptly after Kagome was out and about their career began. They were signed with the best record label in the business: Takahashi record label.

(Author's note: What? I couldn't think of anything better. So sue me. I don't care.)

Within the year the girls had recorded their first album and were a highly recognized band. What was their bands name? Oh, I didn't tell you? I'm sorry. They are called: The Shikon Jewels. How original right?

(A/N: Again, What? It's a cool band name…)

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"Where are they?" Kouga asked to no on in particular. Whoever said Inuyasha was the impatient one was seriously mistaken. This wolf youkai could barely sit still! He hadn't stopped pacing for at least an hour.

"I'm sure they'll be here soon." Miroku said ever the optimistic one out of these three guys.

"That's what you said thirty minutes ago! And they're over an hour late!" Kouga continued to rant as he paced the sidewalk outside the home he shared with the hanyou and human.

Miroku threw up his hands in defeat, giving up all hope of calming the restless wolf demon.

"Can you blame me?" Kouga continued. "I haven't seen Ayame in 6 months!"

"Will you just can it wolf-butt!" This time Inuyasha got in on it. "You're pacing is driving me insane! We're both in the same boat as you and you don't see either of us complaining nearly as much as you, do you?"

"Listen here, mutt! I don't need you telling me what to do!" Kouga spun around turning on the hanyou.

Miroku sighed. A fight right now would not be good. Yet, here it was happing right in front of him. If the girls didn't get here soon…

"Guys! Stop!" Miroku shouted over the excessive yelling. "Here they are!"

And sure enough the guys looked up to see Kagome's black convertible turn the corner and pull into the drive.

"Hey guys! How ya been?" Kagome asked as casually as she could muster. Already she was grinning from ear to ear. When was the last time she had seen Inuyasha? It had to be at least 6 months. Probably more. Yeah, they kept in touch through phone and email but it wasn't the same as talking to someone in person.

"Finally! You're late!" Kouga was already pulling Ayame out of the car and kissing her passionately.

Kagome and Sango eyed the wolf youkai quizzically. Sheesh! Talk about uptight! They giggled.

"Kagome, I missed you!" Inuyasha informed Kagome as she exited her car and into his open arms.

"I missed you too!" She whispered in his ear, before kissing him, the likes never before seen.

The kiss ended in time for Kagome to see Sango and Ayame doing the same with their sexay boy cough…boyfriends, I mean.

"You guys ready?" Sango asked.

"Yep! Now that we're back in Tokyo it's time to Par-tay!" Ayame cheered waving her hands in the air. "Let's get out of here!"

"I agree!" Miroku said equally as eager to party the night away.

"Well then! What are we waiting for?" Kagome exclaimed, jumping into her car. Inuyasha smirked and followed after her, taking the passenger seat. When it came to partying Kagome was never one to turn down a night of fun.

Sango jumped in Miroku's car and Ayame climbed into Kouga's. There was a little more friendly reuniting before the three couples headed off.

"Next stop, Fluffy's and Rin's!" Kagome squealed as she burned rubber out of the driveway.

Inuyasha watched the wind blow Kagome's hair. She looked so happy and carefree. Almost unconsciously his hand reached into his pocket to locate a small black box. Tonight was the night. Inuyasha already had everything planned out. They would spend a few hours with their friends and then he would pull her away for some alone time. Maybe there'd be a romantic dinner or a walk along the beach.

And that's when he'll ask her the question. He had already discussed it with Kouga and Miroku. Both guys were planning to do the same thing to Ayame and Sango, just not tonight.

Everything in the end had worked out. Naraku had been defeated, Kikyou had been put in her place, Hojo was too afraid of Kagome to even think of perusing her romantically anymore, and the girls had finally accomplished their dream.

The End

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I don't have to tell you what Inuyasha's going to ask her, right? You all can assume that part, right? So this is the end. The last and final chapter. I'm so excited! Everything is finally all wrapped up! What really surprised me was how long this story actually when on. I never expected to have 28 chapters. I was hoping to end it before that. But alas, my plan failed!

Just in case someone asks---I don't think anyone will, but just in case, there will not be a sequel. I'm not planning on making one. This story is over and done with. You can decide how they went on with their lives from here. I'm through. I'm not saying their never will be one but their most likely won't. I don't have any interest to make a sequel so don't count on it.

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