Chapter 34: The End Is Only The Beginning
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Author's Note: Thank you guys for being so patient with me. I am sorry but I didn't feel like updating. I felt I needed a break so I put this chapter off until I felt I could give it my full attention. I'm sorry. I just didn't feel like typing or writing. Finally I just forced myself to sit down and get on with it. So here it finally is after… too long! And I just want to let you guys know that this is the LAST and FINAL chapter.
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The day had finally arrived. Up until now Inuyasha had been fine about this human wedding thing, but now that it was actually happening… the hanyou was nothing but a bunch of nerves. He didn't know why, only that he was. His only consolation was in a few hours it would all be over and things could go back to normal. He and Kagome all could go back to everyday living and back to his home time….if he lived through this whole escaped, that is.
The guests had arrived on time and were seated, waiting for the ceremony to begin. Many of them had complained at the late and suddenness of the ceremony, not bothering to hide their unhappiness. But nonetheless they came, not wanting to miss it despite their complaints.
Inuyasha's nervousness grew as he stood before these people. Most of them he had never met before and he felt their gazes scrutinizing him, looking him up and down. It was all an unsettling experience he hoped to never experience again. He felt like they were all staring through his soul trying to see what kind of man he was, if he was good enough for their Kagome.
Finally the music started and there was Kagome, looking radiant as ever, walking towards him. He smiled as Gramps, his arm linked in Kagome's led her down the isle. In that one moment all his nervousness seemed to suddenly evaporate. Him, Inuyasha? Nervous? No way!
(A/N: Not going to go into detail. You all know what happens at a wedding.)
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They were now pronounced husband in wife in human terms. The reception was held immediately after the ceremony. Kagome didn't see much of Inuyasha after that as she tried to entertain the guests and catch up on things missed. There was a lot of dancing and other little things Inuyasha found odd. Like when Kagome threw those flowers over her shoulder and the women behind went scrambling to be the one to catch them. He thought they were going to kill each other!
Another thing he found odd, but not altogether unpleasant, was when he had to remove this garter from Kagome's leg. Nope. That wasn't too bad at all. In fact, he rather enjoyed it, if the grin on his face wasn't any indication. Not long after that Kagome had been called off to attend to something or other. When he finally saw her again she was talking with Hojo. This can't be a good thing. What is that brat doing here anyway?
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It was as she was mingling with friends and family that she found Hojo. She was so startled to see him that the second their eyes met from across the room, halted in place. Kagome never expected him to come after what had happened. She had only sent him an invitation out of common courtesy, never expecting him to come. Later she asked Takashi what exactly Inuyasha had said to Hojo and as she suspected Inuyasha had been a little rude. Although, a little rude was putting it nicely. Regaining her composure she walked towards him intending to be as cordial as she could.
"Hey." She said. "How are you?"
"I'm doing pretty well." The boy said halfheartedly. "Nice party." 'Nice party? How lame is that?'
"Yeah. It's not too bad." Kagome smiled weakly.
The two remained silent for a few moments unsure of what to say. 'Say something you idiot!' Hojo thought. 'Anything to break this awkward silence!'
"So you really love him, huh?" Hojo nearly choked on his own saliva. Why in the world has he said that? Kagome nodded. "I guess it was stupid of me to even try to get you to like me. You never did, did you?" Again he questioned his sanity. Duh! Of course she loved him! Why else would she marry him!
Kagome wished she could have said yes, wished she had ever had any kind of feelings for him, but that would be lying. And she couldn't do that to Hojo, not after all she had put him through. He was such a nice guy. She felt she owed it to him to tell him the truth. He's such a great guy, she never deserved his affections.
"No. I'm sorry to say I never did. But don't get me wrong, Hojo. You're a really great person. Maybe if Inuyasha hadn't come first… we could've…. Had something… I'm really sorry about all this…" She said feebly. "But I know whoever you end up with will be lucky to have you. You're a really great guy Hojo."
"Thanks." Hojo genuinely smiled. "Coming from you, that means a lot to me."
"You're welcome. I'll talk to you later, okay? I've still got a few things I have to do." Kagome rolled her eyes at an attempt at humor. "I gotta play the part good hostess!"
"Ha ha. Yeah. Definitely. I'll see you later." Kagome turned and was startled to see Inuyasha right behind her. Why does he always have to sneak up on her like that? Is he trying to give her a heart attack? 'Cuz it sure seemed like it.
"That was nice of you." Inuyasha said mockingly.
"After what you did I thought I owed him a real apology and explanation." Kagome found herself smiling.
"You always were a kind one. I never expected him to come though." Inuyasha looked over Kagome's shoulder to the human boy. He was talking with Eri and laughing at something she had said. It looked as if he was beginning to forget about Kagome. Good thing too. Inuyasha didn't know what he would do to Hojo if he still pawned over his Kagome. "The kid's got guts, I'll give him that."
"I bet he would feel honored to hear you say that." Kagome said her words dripping with sarcasm. She scrunched up her face unprettily as she realized something. "Ya know, it's been a while since I last saw Tessa and Takashi. Do you know where they could have wandered off to?"
"They left." Inuyasha said simply.
"What do you mean 'they left'?" Her ears had to be deceiving her. Inuyasha did not just say what she thought he said, right?
"Well, Takashi wanted to see explore this 'new world'. He practically begged Tessa to show him all he could see. You should have seen it! So, after the ceremony they hightailed it outta here. Something tells me Tessa was using this as an excuse to give her parents some time to 'cool off,' as you would say."
"But where did they go?" Kagome asked, slightly saddened her cousin abandoned her without as much as a good bye.
"It was kind of a spur of the moment thing. She told me to tell you she's sorry for leaving you like this and she'll come back as soon as she can. It was just something she felt she had to do."
"That makes me feel so much better." Kagome said in mock sarcasm.
"It's okay. They'll come back. It's not like she left forever." Inuyasha pulled her into a warm embrace.
"Yeah. I know. She was cramping my style anyway." Kagome giggled.
Inuyasha rolled his eyes before saying, "I don't think I'll ever understand half the things you say."
She pulled back slightly and looked up at him. "Yeah, well, I bet you'll understand this: Let's get out of here and go back home. This party has just about died anyway."
"Finally something I've been longing to hear for some time now."
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Needless to say, Mrs. Higurashi did not let the two leave that easily. She made both Inuyasha and Kagome help clean up after the party and stay at least until morning. She told them they should get some rest before heading back. Kagome was grateful to her mother, but was really looking forward to returning to Feudal Japan. She missed her friends. It had been some time since she had been able to just sit and chat with them normally. A lot had happened that Kagome needed to share.
So when morning finally began to peek over the horizon, Kagome quickly readied to leave. She gave her family quick goodbyes and with Inuyasha made their way 500 years back in time.
The pair slowly made their way back to Kaede's hut, taking their time to enjoy the scenery that in 500 years would be gone. Finally the hut came into view when Inuyasha stopped suddenly.
"What is it?" Kagome asked.
He gave the air one quick sniff as if to check to make sure what he smelled was correct. Sure his nose wasn't deceiving him he said, "Sesshomaru."
(ahhhhhhhh… fluffy-sama… I love you… well, after Inuyasha of course!)
"What?" Kagome's eyes widened as they quickened their pace to see what was going on. Inside the hut, was indeed Sesshomaru but no one seemed harmed. They find the elder youkai sitting regally as far away as he can from the human's in the small enclosure. Emotion seemed nonexistent as his gaze flickered from that of the young girl sitting beside him to that of his hanyou brother in the entryway.
"Sesshomaru, what are you doing here?" Inuyasha demanded none too nicely. Just because they defeated Naraku together didn't mean they were friends.
"Keep calm, little brother. I intend you no harm. I just came to see if this feeling I was having is true." His brother said not bothering to hide his distaste for the humans he was 'forced' to associate with.
"And that was….?" Inuyasha was getting impatient.
"Again I say, calm down, Inuyasha!" Sesshomaru said not raising his voice but in a tone that demanded adherence. Sesshomaru's golden gaze flitted towards Kagome, ignoring Inuyasha's question as he self answered his own question. He suddenly rose to his feet.
"Come Rin. Jaken." He said once standing to his full height. Without so much as a glance he pushes past his brother, stopping right in the entryway, "Has either of you heard from Kagura?" His voice held no emotion and for a moment no one said anything. Did he just ask about Kagura?
"No. Not since that Naraku's death." Kagome answered wondering why he wanted to know.
Then like a gust of wind he was gone. Or it would have been like that had it not been for the young human girl, Rin, and Jaken that ran after him, urging him to slow down.
"Well, that was awkward." Sango said.
"What was he doing here?" Kagome wondered aloud, not expecting an answer.
"He just came, said he had business to take care of and asked where his brother was and when he would return." Miroku answered. "He didn't look to happy to see us and when we told him we had no idea when Inuyasha would return he sat himself down, leaving us with this feeling he didn't want to be disturbed…" Miroku trailed off.
"I wonder why he wanted to know about Kagura." Shippo mused. Now that Sesshomaru was gone he readily took his place in Kagome's lap.
"Feh. Who cares why!" Inuyasha snapped. "He probably has a hidden agenda that requires he find her." He sat down in his usual manner, arms crossed, eyes closed, but ears twitching, listening.
"So, Kagome don't you have something to tell us?" Sango pushed, trying to not be too obvious but failing miserably.
"Actually yes. I have a lot to tell you guys." Kagome smiled at Inuyasha who shrugged before looking away. "Well…"
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It was hours later before Kagome had finished telling her friends what they had missed over the past few days. And in that time an endless abundance of questions were thrown at Kagome. She felt like they would never end. And Inuyasha wasn't much help, doing his best to stay out of it. He did such a good job he ended up falling asleep through the whole thing!
The friends were especially taken with the news that Kagome was pregnant. Sango seemed the most happy. She practically tackled Kagome in her excitement. But Shippo was a close second. He ran around the room shouting, "I'm going to be a big brother," repeatedly before Inuyasha socked him hard on the head to shut him up, which in turn caused him to be sat by Kagome.
But after a while everyone seemed to calm down. Only then were Kagome and Sango able to leave for the hot springs. As Kagome slowly lowered herself into the steaming warmth, it was then that she realized how much she missed the naturally hot waters. Sure a hot bath is convenient and all but there's something different about a hot spring.
"This is soooooooooooo nice." Kagome sighed. She began to feel her body relax in the clear depths of the water.
"Yes…. So spill. How did you actually tell Inuyasha?" Sango wanted to know. Now that they were alone Sango could actually ask what she wanted to.
Grinning all the while Kagome began her tale. She told Sango her Inuyasha's reaction to the news, which caused both girls to laugh. Sango then wanted to know about the wedding ceremony, which Kagome only readily informed her all the exciting details.
"But Inuyasha and I were really anxious when it was all over." Kagome admitted. "I really missed you guys. So when are you and Miroku getting married? Have you guys talked at all about his?"
"We have. We decided we will be married at my home village once we rebuild it. Kohaku has already taken some villagers from here back with him to survey the damage and possibly begin rebuilding. Miroku and I were to meet him as soon as we could." Sango said taking great measures to avoid eye contact with Kagome.
"Now that Inuyasha and I have returned you can finally leave. That's what prevented you from returning sooner." Kagome stated. "Sango, I'm so happy for you. You deserve this."
"Thank you Kagome, for understanding. I just couldn't leave without saying a proper good bye. I don't know when we will see each other again." Sango said finally able to look Kagome in the eyes again.
"We'll see each other soon. I'll visit you often, you can be sure of that." Kagome chuckled. "Come on. We should be heading back. We've been gone for some time now and I don't need Inuyasha getting worried."
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The next day Sango and Miroku set off with a tearful good bye, mostly on Kagome's part. Morning sickness had finally set in and Kagome was more moody than ever. Sango found it amusing, Inuyasha found it unsettling. He was at a loss as to what he should do.
When they finally did leave, Kagome decided it was time she and Inuyasha began building a hut of their own. She knew they couldn't lodge with Kaede forever. She needed her space as much as they needed theirs. So that afternoon Kagome forced Inuyasha to begin gathering materials and then set off to gathering villagers to help with the work.
In just one week the large hut was finished, no easy feat. Inuyasha stared up at his work with pride. He had no idea building something could have this kind of effect on someone.
"It's finished." he told Kagome, his grin teaming with pride and accomplishment.
"It's lovely." Kagome smiled, her eyes tearing up.
"Kagome!" God, he hated it when she cried. "Why are you crying now?" He said trying not to sound upset. Lately, that was beginning to get harder and harder. She was always crying or getting angry over something and when he got angry back it always ended with her crying. Boy, would he be glad when this was all over.
"I don't know! I'm just so happy!" She sniffled and desperately tried to wipe away her tears. "This is our home!"
Inuyasha comforted until she stopped crying. Only, then did they leave to gather what few belongings they had at Kaede to move into their new home. Shippo would be living with them as well until he was old enough to fend for himself. Kagome happily took on the role of being his mother, teaching the young Kitsune and caring for him as best she could.
Finally, six months later…. Kagome went into labor and gave birth to a beautiful baby boy.
His name was Ichiro.
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Sango and Miroku
It had been a few weeks since leaving Kagome and Inuyasha. The village was really coming together. The huts were almost completed. Only a few still were in the process of being built and Sango and Kohaku had already started training future demon exterminators. Things were looking pretty bright. Everything Sango had set out to do was finally coming together. Her father would be so proud.
Sango sighed contentedly as she watched Kohaku demonstrate the correct way to throw a sickle. Slowly a smile graced her face. Despite what he had been through since Naraku ruined their lives he seemed to be one the younger villagers really looked up to and admired. Kohaku really seemed to be moving forward and forgetting about that terrible chapter of his life. He had a bright future ahead of him and even had some of the ladies competing for his heart.
"Sango," Miroku's soft voice broke through her thoughts, "one of the villagers needs to see you. Can you come outside for a second?"
"Sure." She said. Before leaving Sango allowed herself one last look out the window at her brother. He was smiling as he helped a young girl with her weapon.
Yes, this was how it should be.
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A couple weeks after Ichiro's birth there came a visit from someone neither Inuyasha nor Kagome expected. Kagome sat outside the hut with her baby cradled in her arms, enjoying the afternoon sun. Inuyasha positioned himself on the roof of the hut, the perfect place to watch over them.
Inuyasha growled in disgust as an unpleasant sent wafted up to his nose, followed by a pair of whirlwinds just coming across the horizon. They stopped just before Kagome and Inuyasha. Their winds slowly cleared revealing none other than our favorite ookami, Kouga, along with his mate, Ayame.
Inuyasha wasted no time in leaping from the roof, placing himself between Kagome and the wolf.
"Mutt face! How ya been?" Kouga said giving Inuyasha a rough pat on the back. "It's been so long! How's life treating ya? Things with Kagome going pretty good I assume?"
"Shut up stupid wolf!" Inuyasha said with resentment. What did this mangy wolf want? Did he come here just to rile him up? Didn't he understand Kagome was no longer his any more? Hello! He had Ayame! Apparently our little hanyou still has some hostility towards Mr. Kouga.
"Inuyasha!" Kagome scolded. "Be nice!" She then turned her attentions toward Kouga and Ayame. "Nice to see you again Kouga-kun! You too Ayame-chan! Not that I don't appreciate it, but what brings you here all of a sudden?"
"I was just checking in …" He said way too nonchalantly.
"Kouga! Don't lie!" Ayame frowned halfheartedly and stepped forward. "We heard the news." She said motioning toward the baby in Kagome's arms. "And thought we would have our pups meet!" She gently uncovered the bundle in her arms. It was then that Kagome noticed she was holding something as well. She mentally scolded herself for missing it before.
Ayame sat down beside Kagome and smiled. "He's so cute! What's his name?"
"Ichiro. And yours?" Kagome leaned forward to get a better look at the baby. She noticed he resembled Kouga quite a bit but already showed signs of having red hair like his mother.
"Takuto." Ayame said with pride. The child in her arms cooed and gurgled before giggling.
"Awwww! He's so adorable! I hope they become friends!" Kagome said reaching over to gently caressing Katsuo's cheek.
"No way will he become friends with a wolf!" Inuyasha said cockily crossing his arms.
"Why not Inu-baka?" Kouga asked his eyes narrowing threateningly.
"They can't be trusted!"
"Inuyasha?" Kagome spoke sweetly.
"Y-yes?" The hanyou knew what was coming next.
"Osuwari!" The dog demon plummeted to the ground with a thud.
Kouga grinned wickedly. "As much as I love to see Inu-baka over here face plant, I have to admit it does look like it really hurts." He nudged the hanyou with his foot. "I'm just glad Ayame can't do that to me. Heaven knows she'd abuse the privilege every chance she got."
Kagome chuckled. "Ayame? No way!"
"Oh yes! You can't imagine how many times I would have liked to sit him for chasing after you!"
By this time Inuyasha had recovered from his most recent meeting with the dirt. "Kagome sure abuses the privilege…." He mumbled before sitting beside Kagome. Just in case.
"Wanna hold him?" Kagome asked Kouga. She held out her arms with the small child in them.
"Sure." Carefully Kouga took the small pup from Kagome and cradled it in his arms.
Inuyasha didn't object (for fear of being sat) but he never took his steely gaze off Kouga.
"Well, you can definitely tell who the father is." Kouga commented. He started down at the hanyou in his arms. The baby gazed back with the same intensity, showing no fear for the demon holding him. Ichiro had the same eyes of his father, that was certain. He had the same golden gaze. Ichiro gurgled before growling lowly at the wolf.
Kagome and Ayame could barely suppress a laugh as Kouga handed the pup to his father.
"Oh yeah. He's definitely your son."
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Fast forward four years into the future! (Yeah I know I'm kinda rushing things a bit... I'm sorry….)
"Mama!" Ichiro's voice rang through the air. "Mama!" The pain in his shriek sends daggers through his mother's heart. She knows what has happened and soon finds herself unconsciously blaming herself for not protecting him from it. "Mama!" He cried for the third time, closer.
Spinning on a dime, the raven haired woman instantly dropped the laundry basket she is carries and spins to catch her son in her arms. "Ichiro, my sweet boy, what happened?" She whispers into his silver locks.
He sniffles trying to be strong like his father, but fails miserably. He looks into his mother's eyes and is comforted to see tears in her eyes as well. "I was playing with the village kids. We were having so much fun, Mama. But then their parents came and started yelling at me! They called me such mean names and told me I was to never play with their children again! Mama, it hurt so much! Am I really a horrible beast? Am I really a monster? What did I do wrong, Mama? Was I bad? And mama? What's a hanyou?" Ichiro sniffles as he looks deep into his mother's chocolate orbs, searching for something hidden there.
His golden eyes…. So much like his father's its uncanny.
"Shh, my little Ichiro." She sooths rocking him back and forth as she sits in the cool grass. "Everything is going to be alright." Gently, she runs her fingers through his hair, ruffling his white, satin locks. His beautiful white hair, a gift from none other than his father. When she is finally able to speak again him her voice is soft, barely above a whisper.
"You did nothing wrong my sweet boy. Nothing." He sighs deeply and his tears finally begin to lessen. "And I never want you to ever think yourself lower than anyone else. You are not a horrid beast, you are not a freak, and you are definitely not a monster! You are my loving son that is just different from others. But that does not mean you are lower than them. You are just as good, if not better than they. And I hope to see the day when you are not treated so." She whispers into his hair. "You are my special boy whom I love so much."
In an effort to sooth him and make him feel better she sings him his lullaby. Ichiro closes his eyes as he listens to his mother's melody and finally begins to relax.
Kagome wipes a stray tear from her son's cheek. He leans into her touch and sighs. Finally the song ends. She hugs him warmly one more time before setting him on his feet.
"Are you better now?" She asks tenderly, scratching one of his cute little ears.
He nods and sniffles one last time.
"Good. Now please go find your father for me and tell him Mommy needs help carrying this heavy laundry basket." Kagome said climbing to her feet with much difficulty. She begins to feel a small, but still painful ache begin to form in her back. She should know better by now to be carrying such heavy things in her condition. Something tells her she was in for a scolding when Inuyasha finds out. What else is new?
"Yes Mama." The four year old nodded and turned to leave just as his mother's soft voice stops him.
"And Ichiro?" He turns to face her, question forming in his eyes. "Just remember I will always be here for you. No matter what. I love you."
The young boy smiled before racing off after the fresh scent of his father.
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Fast forward 3 more years. Eerie music plays
A deafening crack startles Kanna from her thoughts. She sits herself up straight, her blank eyes searching for the source of the sound. Something to her left catches her eye. She turns to see the mirror she has protected for the past seven or eight years broken and in hundreds of shards. This could only mean one thing.
Thinking quickly she collects the pieces and calls her sister. "Kagura! Kagura!"
"Yes, Kanna?" The wind demon appears almost suddenly, succeeding in startling her sister. Since being free from Naraku the emotionless girl was slowly beginning to feel emotions. What would happen if he were to return? Would this small step towards the future be taken away?
In response Kanna held up the broken pieces of her once whole mirror. Kagura gasped, not believing what her eyes were telling her.
"What does this mean? Is he….?" For the first time in a long time Kagura's heart beat quickens and the memories of her former master come flooding back. Memories of pain and torture, memories of forced confinement, memories of a life she has no intention of returning to.
"I don't know, but we have to inform Kagome and Inuyasha." Kanna says her eyes fearful.
Kagura nods and with the flick of her wrist a feather appears. Like old times, both climb on and once they are settled it takes off high into the air. Minutes later they arrive at the home of Inuyasha and Kagome. Below them they see the hanyou's two children playing.
The second they land the youngest greets them.
"Hi Aunty Kanna! Hi Aunty Kagura!" A young girl calls excitedly waving her arms and jumping up and down.
"Hello Minako! My, have you gotten big!" Kagura chirps, barely managing a weak smile. "How old are you now?" If the child noticed Kagura's lack of enthusiasm, she didn't seem to care.
"3!" She says holding up three fingers, proudly. "And Ichiro is 7!"
"Wow! You two sure have grown since I last saw you!" Kagura pats Minako's head. "Do you know where your Mommy and Daddy are?"
Minako nods. "Yep! They are inside the hut!" She points to a hut just on the edge of the forest.
"Thank you! Now you two play nice! Aunty Kanna and I need to speak with your Mom and Dad!"
Kagura and Kanna leave the children and enter the hut, leaving them both curious and confused. And that's never a good thing……
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The dark gray mist swirled around the lone figure. He had been trapped here for some time and was looking forward to his freedom. Far too long he had been without the common pleasures of the outside world.
'Now is the time. Now is the moment of my escape! Idiots thought they could imprison me in here forever! They thought wrong! How sorry they will be to learn of my escape.' He cackled evilly. 'You would think my enemies would have known better. Tsk. Tsk. I created this mirror! I did! Baka's! In their hurry to destroy me they failed to see this one flaw, their downfall! I cannot be destroyed by something I created! And for once I am thankful for their stupidity. I can finally exact my vengeance!' He thought. 'Now I shall be free! Now it my moment!'
With a burst of energy, he spent so long acquiring; he burst out of his prison, shattering it into millions of tiny pieces.
'Kukukukuku!' He cackled. 'I can't wait to see the look of horror and disbelief on their faces when I kill them all! But for now I must buy my time, replenish my strength and then work out a plan. Then those baka's will be sorry! I will not go easy on them! For trying to kill me I will destroy what they love most!'
For a moment he allowed himself to take in the warmth of the sun…. and the feel of its rays beating down on him. He took a deep breath, breathing in fresh clean air instead of the hot death ridden air he had been forced to endure while trapped in Kanna's mirror. This time he would not be so reckless. This time he would enjoy his second or third rather, chance at life.
Naraku was free.
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Yeah. I know this chapter sucked. Can you say: bunch of crap? I don't care. I'm rewriting this story anyway. I hoped you liked it somewhat anyways, and I'm sorry for taking so long to update. I had a lot of things I wanted to put into this chapter. I was going to make it into two chapters but that would only take longer and I really, really wanted to end it. I'm sure you're all wondering, what about Sango and Miroku? And Sesshomaru? And Kouga and Ayame? Yeah, me too. But to find out, you'll just have to read the sequel! Mwahahahaha!
Also, I don't really like the name of Kouga's song. So if you have any ideas that would help me a lot. And also with Akemi's name. I don't like it and rather than keep you waiting I just chose random names. THAN Ks!
You know, I have been thinking. (Which doesn't happen often, let me just say.) If Rumiko Takahashi were to have Inuyasha and Kikyou get together at the end, there may well be quite a few disappointed readers. I don't know how or why this came to me, but it just did. I know there are some people that hate that idea and think Kagome should either die or Inuyasha should be with Kikyou, and I'm sorry to those of you. But seriously people. If she were to end it with Inuyasha and Kikyou, I think we may have a large group of rioters, me being the leader. I just thought I should point that out. Don't know why.
Another thing I noticed after searching online for pictures of Inuyasha's dad is that Mr. Inu has really bushy eyebrows. Seriously. That guy would need a lawn mower to cut them things. But hey, they must work for him since he was able to find love in a beautiful princess and thus create the sexay beast, Inuyasha. And where would we be without him? NO WHERE, I TELL YOU! But it's also not that easy to find pictures or Mr. Inu, as I so love to call him. That dude likes to hide. I'm sad that he died though. It would have been so cool for the series if he were alive. Sigh… Maybe he will make another one of his ghostly appearances towards the end of the Manga. I was at Walden Books the other day and saw the 25th one was out! So being the loser I am, I came back later and bought it.
So this is the last chapter. It's done with. Over. Finished. Ended. Completed. But, there will be a sequel. You can count on that. I already have it started, in fact. I'm just going to wait a bit to post it though. So be patient and keep your eyes open for it. Thank you to all you loyal reviewers. I love you!
Love,
Clouds of the Sky