Here is the final chapter of Tomodomoni! It is longer then the other chapters in this story. I would love to say thanks to all the reviews, but I have had none...so instead I will say...Enjoy the chapter.

10 years later...

"Mommy...daddy...I caught sissy kissing Rinku!" yelled a little boy as he entered the dining room.

His hair was similar to his fathers. It stood up on end, almost 2 inches. A whiteish-blue star burst contrasted the deep blue coloration of his hair. Red eyes streaked with pale blue glittered with happiness as he met the eyes of his mother. She looked young, though she was over 1000 years old. Her hair was a very pale blonde, almost white, white being her natural hair color. Her own eyes, a sparkling cerulean, met her sons.

"Now, what was that, Hono-kun?" asked his mother, kneeling in front of him.

"I was walking in the garden and hard giggling, so I went to see who it was. When I came upon the bench, I saw Rinku and Koka talking. They were flirting!" he stressed, raising his eyebrows up and down, causing his mother to laugh. "Well, anyway, he was all like 'You look so cute when you laugh.'. She blushed and said thanks rather timidly. Then, he took her hand, squeezed it slightly, then kissed her lips very softly. She liked it because when he pulled away, with a smile too, she leaned against him, giggling like mad."

"Aww...I wish I could have seen it." she pouted, crossing her arms.

"Mommy! Aren't you mad?"

"Of course not. I have known Rinku since he was 10, that was about 18 years ago. There is quite a span in age, but I know they both care for each other very much. It kind of reminds me of your father and me during my time as Yomi's adviser, before your daddy became king."

She got a dreamy look on her face and Hono rolled his eyes at that. His mother and father were very much in love. They had told about all the hardships they endured before he was born. They didn't tell him everything, but enough to suffice his curiosity for the time being. Smirking evilly, he poked his mom's side causing her to jump. She was rather ticklish. With a grin on her face, she grabbed her son, scooped him up into her arms, and began poking his sides.

He was like his father in more than one way. Hono learned that his dad was ticklish at a young age. When he was two, he came into his mother and father's room one afternoon to find his dad sleeping in one of the chairs. Walking up to him, Hono poked him and his dad jumped. Knowing now that his dad was sensitive to poking, he jumped on him and began prodding at his sides. They share quite a few father-son moments everyday, despite his father being the king of Makai. Said king entered the dining hall to find his wife and son in a poking fight. He smirked at this.

"Having fun, you two?" he asked as he strode over to them.

"Of course, Hiei. Always have time to play with my favorite little boy." She said, ruffling her son's hair.

"Zyrin, no matter how old you get, you will always be a child at heart." Hiei replied, kissing his wife on the cheek.

"Are you complaining?" Zyrin inquired.

"Never."

Hono watched his mother and father closely. They had gone through so much and, yet, their bond was tighter then ever. Koka has told him of all their parent's issues from before he was born. He knew that she was not his blood sister, but he loved her as if she was. They were very close to one another, despite the fact that he was nine and she was 17. He remembered about what he witnessed in the garden and pulled at his father's ever familiar black pants.

"Daddy?"

"Yes, Hono?" His father bent over.

"Rinku kissed sissy in the garden."

"Really?"

"Yes. He said she looked cute when she smiled, then he kissed her. She looked very happy. Do you think she loves him and he her?"

"I do not discourage it and believe that they will be good together. They bonded after Chuu's death, and over the past 10 years have remained close friends. He might be 28 and she 17, but I know they care. To inform you..." he stood up and faced his wife. "I have been approached by several lords across the kingdom who wish for their sons to wed Nekokani. I need to talk to both of you later tonight about it."

"Perfectly alright with me. I am going into Ningenkai today to go visit Yukina-chan and Kazuma-kun. My goodness, their kids are restless. The last time I was there, Chi and Kinton were having an old-fashioned fist brawl in the living room of the temple. I swear, they definitely have their fathers energy and stamina. I am just happy that the baby, Ryuu, has his mother's calmness. I told Yukina, the last time I was there, to keep it under control in the bedroom. Any more kids and I will go crazy. Those three are enough!" she said ecstatically, throwing out her arms, causing Hiei and Hono to laugh.

"What? You do not want anymore kids?" Hiei poked at his wife, wrapping his arms around her. "Isn't it a little late to be thinking that?"

Hono's eyes went wide as he looked up at his parents. Zyrin was smiling while shaking her head.

"I wanted to tell them at dinner, but you go and spoil the surprise in front of your son. Knowing him he will..." she looked at where her son stood, but found him gone. "...go tell everyone."

Hono ran down the main hall and out to the garden on the side of the castle. There he found Kurama and Botan sitting next to a rose bush, their daughter, Kami, only a year younger then him, sitting and playing with a fox kit.

"Mommy is pregnant!" he said happily, jumping in front of Botan.

The ferry girl smiled at him. Kurama was throughly surprised. His friends have indeed changed over the years. He remembered when Hiei hated everyone that came within a 5 foot radius of him. Now, he is...making babies with his wife. He chuckled to himself and placed a hand on Hono's shoulder.

"Calm down. Go find your sister and tell her."

Hono nodded feverishly and jumped up, taking off to the other side of the garden. Kami picked up the kit and ran after him, calling for him to slow down. Hono did stop, waited for her catch up, and continued to where his sister was with Rinku. Said couple were nestled together under a sakura tree, talking admirably about the future, both implying that they will be couple mentioned.

"Koka!" Hono called as he jumped on his sister.

"Gah! Goddess, Hono. Give me heart attack, why don't ya?" She playfully pushed her brother off of her and straightened her ankle-length skirt. "Now what is it?"

"Mommy is going to have a baby!"

Koka went slack-jawed with Rinku before laughing. She pulled her brother into a hug.

"Today is indeed a great day!" She exclaimed.

"Why?"

She blushed and gazed timidly at Rinku. He wrapped his arms around the two and squeezed. They all laughed and stood up, heading back to the castle.

"Yukina-chan! Where in Enma-sama's name are you?" Zyrin called into the temple as she entered the front door.

She heard a rustle to her right and braced herself as two children leapt out of the living room, grabbing her wrists, bring her into the room they came from. She smiled down at the children. Kinton, the boy, had his father's orange hair, to him chin, with mild teal streaks in it. The eyes were those of his mother. Chi, his twin sister, had the same eyes and hair as her brother, but wore it up in pigtails. Yukina sat on the futon with her third child, Ryuu, in her arms. He had his mother's hair with little orange streaks in it and blue eyes. Zyrin walked over to the Koormie and bent over, giving her a hug.

"How are you?" she asked Yukina as she sat beside her.

"I am fine. Yusuke and Keiko are stopping by with Samu-kun and Kazuma will be getting off work soon. I am so happy he got the job at the college. He teaches Japanese Mythology, with a speciality in the legend of Reikai and Makai. Kind of fitting, no?"

"Absolutely true. When Keiko, Yusuke,and their son get here, how about we all go back to the castle?"

"Sounds wonderful."

The children began cheering. They always loved going to their uncle's castle. Their favorite hobby there was running around and causing mayhem.

Yomi, Mukuro, Shura, and Midori, the daughter Mukuro was pregnant with during the war, entered the castle, meeting Kori and Touya in the hallway. Kori was heavy with child and Touya kept his arm around her waist. They had all been invited to dinner. Koenma popped into the room with Ayame on his arm. He had the courage to ask her out years before and she agreed. They are a happy couple and Enma-sama is happy. He will have heirs. All the couples entered the dining hall. Yukina sat with Keiko and Botan, their children running about the room with Hono. Zyrin was seated with Hiei, talking about something they couldn't hear. Yusuke and Kazuma were locked in an epic...arm-wrestling contest and Kurama was the referee. It felt just like old times, with quite a few additions, namely the children. They sat at the table as well, later joined by Koka and Rinku. Jin flew into the room just as dinner was served. They all ate in silence. This was a yearly ritual. It was exactly 10 years before. They ate dinner together and remembered the death of the soldiers and their friends. This year was different, however. Towards the end, as everyone finished up their desserts, Zyrin stood up.

"I have an announcement to make. I know how my son is..." she shot a look at Hono who grinned widely at her. "Which means that some of you know, but some do not. Well, Makai...is going to have a new heir...more so, another one."

The others clapped for her, but she raised a hand to silence them.

"Also, Makai's current heiress, Nekokani, has become engaged. I must say that I am rather happy with her choice and have nothing against it. I am sure none of you will as well." she turned her gaze to Koka and the others did as well. They saw her holding hands with Rinku. Claps sounded in the room. "The wedding is currently in the planning process, but they wish for it to be in Fall, when the sakura blossoms fall from the trees creating a beautiful spray of pink 'snow'. Naturally, all of you are invited when the time arises. Now, let us head to the living room and enjoy the rest of the evening."

They all rose from their seats and headed to the living room, an air of happiness lingering close.

"Zyrin, no. Don't you even leave me like this. Don't leave us." Hiei cried as he held his wife's frail body against him.

She lay on her bed, tears clouding her vision. Koka held her new little brother Raizen, named in honor of her uncle, to her as Hono leaned against her, tears falling all about him. Hiei sat upon the bed he shared with Zyrin. Her body was skinny and her aura was fading. The two times when she had resurrected someone, Hiei and Mukuro, had taken life energy out of her. She had told this to Hiei shortly after Raizen was born. He was furious at this, but his love for her held him in line. She had given most of her remaining life energy to her children and husband in the form of pendants.

"Zyrin..." Hiei whispered into her ear.

"Hiei...shush. Children, please come here." They followed their mothers orders and sat upon the bed beside her. "I love you all very much, you know that. My life has been wonderful with you in it, but I know what lies ahead of me now. Our lives together have only begun, but remember, that I will always be close." she told them, placing her hand on the pendant around Hiei's neck. "I will never be too far away. I am sorry."

"Mommy..." Hono started crying again.

"Honey, please, do not cry. I knew this would happen and when. I never said anything to protect you. I did not what the hindrance on you at such a young age. Take care of your baby brother, alright? Keep an eye on Koka."

"I will Mommy, I promise."

She met the eyes of each of her children, planting a kiss on each of their foreheads. With 'I love you' and 'I'll miss you, mommy', the three children went into the hall where all their family and friends waited. Hiei watched his children go and faced his wife. She had a smile on her face and a far away look.

"You know, I remember when we first met. You had just returned from a patrol and entered Mukuro's castle. She, Yomi, and myself were taking when you came into the dining room. I saw the look you had on your face, a mix of wonder, curiosity, and a little bit of affection. You were always so good at hiding yourself, but I could read you like a book and knew you from cover to cover, throughly. We have been through a lot, have we not?" she looked into his eyes. "We have a wonderful family, and I will miss it very much."

"Please, we'll find a way to help you."

"I am sorry, Hiei. Remember how Raizen, my brother, never ate humans after he was rescued by one? I followed a similar path, no human meat. Our children will not be like that, thankfully. With that and giving away quite a bit of life energy, it wore down on me. I guess giving birth to two children kind of pushed it along."

"Baby, it's okay, really." He pulled her to his chest tighter. "I love you, so much. I...don't want to let go."

"I had to let go many times. It hurts, but things always turn out alright. I lost both my parents, a few friends, my brother, Mukuro, and you. It hurts, but I recovered. All it takes is time and love. Love heals all wounds, whether inside or out. I love you, Hiei, more then you will ever know."

He leaned down and kissed her, she smiled against his lips. As they parted, she took her last breath. A lone tear rolled down her face as her spirit faded away. Hiei held her to him tightly...and wept.


Hiei bolted up in bed and held a hand to his head. That memory never left him. He had lost the woman that he loved with all of his heart. No one would be able to fill that space she left. He heard a small whimper and rose from his bed, walking into the conjoined room. Raizen, the child that Zyrin had before passing away, began to stir in his sleep and blinked open his eyes. Hiei looked into familiar blue eyes rimmed in red. His son looked so very much like his mother, white hair to match. He picked Raizen up from his crib and walked over to the window. The large yellow moon smiled down at him as he gazed out at his kingdom. A figure, of sorts, shimmered beside him, their hand resting on the child's head. The head leaned upwards and gave Hiei a small kiss on the lips before disappearing from view. A sad smile came to Hiei's face and a lone tear rolled down his cheek. Hono came up behind him, later joined by Koka. They stood beside their father.

"Children...let me tell you a story...about a woman named Inazuma and how she saved the three worlds from imminent danger..."

They turned away from the window and left the room, the moonlight following them out. The figure reappeared by window, a smile on her face. She looked beside her where another figure appeared. He stood two heads taller then her. His white hair and blue eyes matched her own. With a last look at the door, the two faded from view, two gems of silver and blue in their stead.

The End

My original intentions was to kill her during the war, but the her being raped by Takanashi thing kind of hit me as I was writing that chapter and it stuck. I also had in mind another way of killing Takanashi but I liked the way it turned out. The other way I will save for my other story for the antagonist in it...which I still have no idea who or what it is yet. The preview I promised will be cancelled for the soul fact that I have already started writing the first chapter...don't know when it will be posted though.

Hope you all liked the chapter, as well as the series...so with these words...the Inazuma/Zyrin series is officially over...I bid you all a farewell until my next story.

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