I got a lot of emails asking why Inuyasha still had a good sense of smell. This is because he was a hanyou. He was half demon. Even though he is full human now, his sense of hearing and smell would be greater than that of a normal human's for a short while until his ears and nose adjusted.
Chapter 25
Kagome continued to stare at the new human Inuyasha with her jaw hitting the floor. He... he used the jewel to purify himself... so that I wouldn't be in danger anymore... Kagome threw herself into Inuyasha's arms. Inuyasha smiled.
"Kagome... how are you feeling?" Inuyasha breathed as he held her close to him. Miroku and Sango still couldn't get over the change. Inuyasha decided that they'd all better sit down and hear his story.
Inuyasha began with his trip to the Western lands, and how Sesshoumaru didn't want the jewel for himself. Inuyasha was forced to find another way.
"I realized that no one deserves to hold this jewel. No one deserves to go through the obstacles that we have. I couldn't ask someone to risk their lives just so that we could be happy. So... I got thinking, and I remembered what Kikyo had told me. She said that if the jewel were to be used as a means of purification on a half-demon, then it would be purified and cease to exist." Inuyasha looked over at Kagome and smiled. "It was the only way."
"What about Tetsaiga?" Miroku asked quietly. The sword meant so much to Inuyasha- he couldn't see Inuyasha just throwing it away just to become human. Sure, he loved Kagome, but... he could no longer use the final heirloom of his departed father. Inuyasha smirked.
"What else? Store it in the hut. Maybe hang it on the wall as a reminder. Either way, that thing's useless in battle now." Inuyasha stated the obvious. Truthfully, the last thing Inuyasha cared about at that point was Tetsaiga. Kagome stared into his eyes for a few moments before opening her mouth to ask more questions.
"Inuyasha? Are you sure that this is what you want?" she asked weakly. What's the point of asking this... even if this isn't what he wants... there's no way he can go back. "I mean... I just... I just know how much you dislike being human." Kagome whispered. Inuyasha placed his hands on her shoulders and forced her to look straight at his now violet eyes.
"The only thing in this world that I want, Kagome... the one thing that I would give up everything for... is you. You taught me that human's aren't weak. I can finally accept the human side of me; embrace it. I don't care about being some all-powerful youkai. I just want to be with you." he said as he pulled her close to him. Kagome smiled brightly.
"Thank you, Inuyasha... thank you for everything..." she said as tears began to fall. Inuyasha pulled away from her to get a good look at her face.
"What's wrong? Why are you crying?" Inuyasha exclaimed, afraid that she didn't like him being a human. Kagome laughed.
"I'm crying because i'm so happy! (A/N: Why do people cry when they're happy? I don't get it. I understand if there's been like some huge stress issue resolved and they just let it all go, but i've seen people cry at christmas because they got a new digital camera. I just don't get it.) Inuyasha, i'm just so grateful that you did all of this for me... and I love you." she sighed as she buried her face into the crook of his neck. Inuyasha breathed a sigh of relief. Miroku and Sango decided to leave the two alone for a while.
"Kagome?" Inuyasha looked into her eyes.
"Mm? Yes, Inuyasha?" Kagome asked quietly. Inuyasha cleared his throat.
"I... I don't know much about your era, or about human customs alone... but... I want to learn about them. I've learned a few customs and traits from Kaede... and... I was... I was wondering..." Inuyasha trailed off. Gah! Why can't I just ask her? Kagome smiled.
"Wondering what, Inuyasha?" she prodded. Inuyasha gave in.
"Well... we're both human now... and Kaede taught me about a custom called 'marriage'. I thought maybe we could... you know... marry... and live together." Inuyasha said, his voice shaky. Kagome squeeled with girlish glee.
"YES! YES! YES!" she cried as she bowled Inuyasha over in a large tackle hug. Inuyasha smiled.
"Really?" he asked.
"Of course!" she cried. Inuyasha smiled again. The last time I considered becoming human and marrying someone was with Kikyo... but... but this is the first time i've actually wanted to become human... wanted to marry. I'm really going to have to learn more about human customs and traditions. Somehow I think i'll like being a human. It will keep Kagome safer...
"Kagome?"
"Yeeeesss?" she giggled.
"I love you." he whispered. Kagome smiled sweetly.
"I love you too."
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"Keitaku!(blessing) Suki!(fondness/love) Aibo!(adoration/cherishment) It's time for dinner!" Kagome called. Within 10 seconds the three children were inside the hut and seated at the dinner table.
"What's for dinner tonight, mama?" Keitaku asked. Little Keitaku had black hair like his parents, violet eyes like his father, and was approaching his 9th birthday. Kagome smiled.
"I'm making fish and rice." she replied sweetly.
"Yes! I love fish and rice! It's my favorite meal!" cheered Suki. Suki had black hair as well, but inherited brown eyes from her mother. She was only 7. Kagome giggled.
"Yep! You sure like your fish and rice!" she exclaimed as she poked Suki's arm playfully. Kagome went over to little Aibo, and helped him up on his chair. Aibo was the youngest child at the age of 4. Aibo had the same black hair that was the family's trademark, but had one bright brown eye and one violet one. Kagome loved his eyes, and often told him this. Aibo just loved getting attention from his parents.
"Where's daddy?" Keitaku asked. As if on cue, Inuyasha came in the door of the hut. "Daddy!" he cried as he hopped out of his chair and hugged Inuyasha. Keitaku was by far a daddy's boy. "Daddy! You're home!"
"Yep! I'm home." Inuyasha smiled. He walked over to each of his children and gave them a little kiss on the crown of their head, and then made his way over to Kagome and kissed her hello. Kagome smiled. Even after all this time... I still love him so much... and he still loves me...
"How was the work today?" Kagome asked. Inuyasha, Kagome, Miroku, Sango, Kirara, and Shippou were youkai exterminators until Inuyasha and Kagome's first child was born. Eventually, Miroku and Sango settled down and adopted Shippou, and currently had two children of their own. Miroku became the village monk after Kaede had passed away shortly after Keitaku was born. Sango watched over her children, but she also helped exterminate nearby youkai when needed. Shippou was doing well; he was almost old enough to live on his own, and he was currently building a little hut next to Miroku and Sango's. Kagome became the village priestess, and helped to gather herbs. Inuyasha had begun tending to the fields, but soon found that he was bored out of his miind. So he decided to tend to the fields, exterminate youkai, and set up proper security measures around the perimeter of the village.
They still had their share of sadness. During Kagome's first pregnancy, there were complications that couldn't be helped, and their first child was lost. Inuyasha and Kagome still visited the gravesite regularly. However, shortly after, Kagome was again pregnant. They named the baby boy Keitaku, or blessing. They still mourned the loss of their first and unborn child, but they were able to move on, and they now had three beautiful and healthy children.
"Work was good. Not much to say... tended the fields... killed a bear youkai... the usual." he chided as his usual smirk found its way onto his face. Kagome served dinner and they all sat down to eat and to share their stories of what the day had held for them. Kagome looked around at her family. How did I get so lucky? I guess I owe this all to that jewel. It allowed me to come here; to meet Inuyasha. All of my current happiness is because of Inuyasha. I love him so much... and that won't ever change.
Inuyasha noticed that Kagome was staring at him whilst off in her own thoughts. He smiled. I still can't believe that she chose me. That she said yes to me. That she loved me, loves me, and will love me. My feelings for her won't ever change- not in a million years. I may not get to live as long as a human... but it's worth it. To be safe and by Kagome's side is more than I could ever ask for. I just thank Kami every day that she came into my life. I love her. I love our family that we have. Every time I close my eyes I can't wait to open them and to see Kagome. I've gone so soft after becoming a husband and a father... but I don't care. I just want to love them with all that I am... and I do. I love them more than anything in the world. I love my Kagome with my whole heart and more.
...and that won't ever change.
Well, that's the end of the fic... I think. I don't think there's anything else I can add to it. -sniff-. It's been a great run! HOLD ON THOUGH! IF YOU LIKED THIS STORY, PLEEEEEEEASE DON'T FORGET ABOUT ME! I WILL HAVE A NEW STORY SOON! I LOVE YOU ALL!