Chapter 26: Call the man alright. Epilogue.

Miroku paced up and down the changing room, his hand on his chin and the other on his hip. The game was about to start in around 10 minutes, and the introductions were going to start in five. Miroku sat on a bench in the changing rooms, one leg bouncing up and down quickly, his hands rubbing his face as he gave a heavy sigh. He didn't know how they were going to win tonight, Inuyasha was their top player, he was their captain, his captain. Sure the team could possibly win, but with Inuyasha their chances were much higher and more secure. Miroku sighed again as he rubbed his face harder. "Damnit Inuyasha!" Miroku hissed. Why did he have to leave? why. He knew Inuyasha since they started Fukuoka high, they have been friends ever since including Koga. However after finally thinking and hoping that Inuyasha had come to his senses after meeting Kagome, he had to fuck of to America. Miroku was sad, he didn't like losing his friend, and after today he realised that even though the decision was not a wise one in his head, if Inuyasha was content and big headed to want to go to America, he would support his friend through and through, just as they had promised. Miroku sighed sadly, he missed his mate, his friend, he only hoped that tonight the Lynx's won, if anything for Inuyasha to feel proud that the team he adored for almost four years did not go to waste.

Miroku didn't have any more time to ponder, as the whistle of the referee sounded waving his arm indicating or the team to exit "You guys show first! Follow me please." Miroku sighed and saw Koga stand in front of the group, he hissed Koga was the second best player and as he observed him he noticed his eyebrows scrunch up in thought, Miroku stood behind him as third best and remembered what Hojo had said. He immediately chuckled.

Koga heard this, and even though he and Miroku hadn't fully killed their friendship he knew that Miroku was much closer to Inuyasha. "What's so funny?" Koga asked a little to aggressively.

Miroku stopped laughing and quietened after a bit before stuffing his hands in his pockets. "I hope your happy, you know, with the outcome of this year."

Koga growled as he looked forward "What the fuck you insinuating Miroku." Cheers sounded as the announcer was introducing the game.

Miroku instantly glared "You know what I'm insinuating Koga. You dropped Kagome as if she was an object, you broke her heart because she couldn't fulfil your fantasies. Because of this she ended up coming to this school, oh but you should know about that...right, Ko-ga." Miroku stated watching Koga tense and his fists shake.

"I have no idea what you are talking about." Koga said through gritted teeth.

Kikyo was checking her red polished nails, her heels clicking against he floor, a smug look on her face. "Serves her right. Today I'll play with my yashie boo and make sure I heal his wounded heart." Kikyo said sarcastically before she heard voices, she hid behind a wall and noticed it as Koga and her Yashie's friend Miroku.

Miroku narrowed his eyes "I believe you do. I find the drama too much to explain to someone who thinks with his manhood to understand. " Miroku knew he was pushing Koga's buttons as Koga snarled quietly. Miroku carried on however. "I know everything Koga. I know about everything and I have a feeling you do to...don't you."

Kikyo was shocked, what did he mean where was her yashie. Was he not playing, where did he go!

Koga said nothing confirming Miroku's suspicions. "Ah it's too bad, you know with Inuyasha here we could have more chances of winning."

Koga huffed "Not my fault he ran away at the last minute."

Miroku glared for a second before laughing "Right, he must have gotten it from you then."

Koga growled loudly as he turned his head, the announcer almost finishing his introduction.

Kikyo herself growled quietly.

Koga spoke "What is it you want to say Miroku, tell me straight up no more fucking beating around the bush."

Miroku smirked "I've observed you for quite a while now, your lately with Inuyasha's ex, I've also heard quite an interesting story about how exactly such a secret came to life." Koga froze, whilst Miroku carried on smirking "I've noticed that you leave abruptly everyday, every now and then you come back with the smell of the perfume Kikyo used to use during basketball practices. I'm pretty sure Inuyasha was too busy to focus on such a scent that even a human like me can distinguish." Koga said nothing as Miroku said his final words. "You know, in the end no matter what happens destiny is destiny. Maybe Kagome was meant for Inuyasha, and maybe he could make her happy. Stop meddling in other people's lives, you haven't exactly been present much during the drama, but you had chosen your fate, and ganging up to make my best frined, our best friend unhappy is not something a man should do. In the end Kagome was woman enough to forget about you and move on, whilst you were only a small boy cheating his way into getting what he originally threw away."

Kikyo snarled, she never like Miroku, and she woudl not let him brain wash her means of getting her yashi back. Kikyo walked away in anger, she'd have yashie in the end, she always got what she wanted.

The whistle sounded, signalling to Koga to start running. Miroku spoke up as he set his stance "Don't let this distract you, no matter what you did Inuyasha trusts you as second best to win this. Forget your hatred and try to think about winning, not revenge."

Koga pondered Miroku's words as he started running out into the gym once the announcer had finished. Koga didn't pay attention to the public like he usually always did, instead he thought and thought and eventually realised that the announcer had introduced the opposing team.

Miroku looked over to Koga and smirked. 'If Inuyasha can't be here to win this, then I'm sure you can.' Miroku knew that what he said was probably meant to have been said by the mouth of Kagome, however he also knew that no matter who said what, deep down Koga knew it all already, and Miroku only ignited his fear. His cowardliness.

Inuyasha and Kagome were panting as they ran down a street, only two roads away from reaching the school. With Inuyasha's hearing, he could faintly hear the sounds of cheering, and from his sight he could also gradually see white lights exploding from what he supposed was the gym. He turned around and smiled as he gripped Kagome's hand harder. "Come on Kagome, were almost there."

Kagome smiled and nodded however eventually she felt a stitch in her side and bent down to clutch it as she panted heavily. Inuyasha was instantly worried as he ran to her crouching and cradling her face in his hands. "You okay Kagome?"

Kagome smiled faintly as she gripped her side and stood up "Yeah, its just a stitch...ugh I'm really unhealthy."

Inuyasha chuckled before bending down. Kagome smiled gratefully as she went on his back and basked in the warmth of his hands on her thighs. She buried her nose in his neck and took in the long awaited scent of her Inuyasha. She loved feeling his hands on her once more, she knew it was not the time but she just couldn't believe how Inuyasha had forgiven her. How could he? She was a liar, a fake, she had hurt him more than she could have ever imagined, yet he still got of that plane and ran after her. Kagome smiled as she nuzzled his neck causing a slight purr to rumble from his chest. Kagome closed her eyes as she wrapped her arms tighter aroudn his neck. "Thank you."

Inuyasha turned his head a little as he kept on running. Inuyasha simply squeezed her thigh slightly letting her know he too was thankful.

"It seems ladies and gentlemen that the captain of the Lynx's Inuyasha Takahashi is not present!" Many people from he crowd booed and other awwed whilst other screamed in anger. Miroku had hid head held down he couldn't believe it. He had to just suck it up, there was no point dwelling in it if nothing was going to change. Miroku just prayed that somehow they could win, they had to. For his best friend's sake and for the team they had to.

There was no excuses.

"Okay well as the rules go it seems that the second in hand has to stand in the middle, so representing Koga Wolfe from the Lynx's and Tomoyo Kioshi from the Falcons! Please take your stances!."

Miroku saw Koga walk in the middle, his stance not as confident as in the other games. Miroku saw the captain from the falcons walk up and his eyes widened as he saw him. He was tall, just as tall as Inuyasha, his body was built, and his face was contorted in slight anger and determination. Miroku inspected the rest of the team and saw that they were mainly all the same in height and in built. Miroku held his breath as he heard the referee talk about the rules and guidelines.

Kikyo was leaning against the bleachers she couldn't' see her yashie, was he really not here!

Miroku let out his breath to calm his racing heart before suddenly the ball was in the air, the whistle was heard and Miroku took one deep breath as the game began.

"Kagome I can see it!" Inuyasha said excitedly.

Kagome looked onwards and grinned, she could see the school building, the gym light up, and could hear people cheering. She felt that happiness radiate throughout her body as it used to, the school she had lived in for nearly a year. She grinned and whispered in her boyfriends ear "Inu, put me down please."

Inuyaha gave her a confused look. Kagome smiled "I'm feeling better Inu. You need to get there quick and I don't want to slow you down. I will run there but they need you."

Inuyasha cupped her face before placing a chaste kiss on her lips, he then brought her into a hug and smirked "You better cheer for me shorty."

Kagome felt her tears sting as she heard him call her that nickname that belonged to her other self. She simply nodded and tightened her hold "I always will." They broke apart as Inuyasha ran forward to the gym doors. Kagome grinned and let her tear slip. "I know you'll win Inuyasha."

Miroku was panting, they were losing by two points. He cursed as he saw Koga lose the ball to a member of the Falcons. If Inuyasha was here he wouldn't allow any-bod to take the ball, heck THEY would have been ahead! Miroku ran to grab the ball but as he did another player got in front of him and grabbed the ball. Miroku cursed and ran to cover another player near the goal. He saw the ball nearing the opposing teams basket and wished that somebody would manage to grab the ball before it got any further, fearing he might not be able to block it. He then saw Koga run for the ball but was yet again blocked by another player, soon the ball passed to the player Miroku was covering and as they both jumped to grab the ball Miroku's arm was slightly shorter and therefore failed as the other player threw it in the basket.

"AND THAT IS ONE EXTRA POINT FOR THE FALCONS."

Miroku cursed as he saw the opposing team cheering loudly. 25-28 this was not good. However before the referee could blow the whistle Miroku saw the gym doors fly open and a body fly in as he landed in the middle of the court. Mioku's eyes widened as he saw...Inuyasha.

Inuyasha smirked as he looked around "Not without me you don't blow the whistle ref."

Kikyo grinned as she saw Inuyasha. "Yashie-baby!"

Koga, Miroku and everybody else were quiet. The announcer stuttered slightly and soon a group of girls cheered as they stood up from the stand on the Lynx's behalf, followed by a few others until one whole side cheered and shouted loudly. Sango, Jaykotsu and Hojo were also cheering as they knew exactly why he had come back. They turned to the entrance to see a panting and grinning Kagome.

Sango cheered as she hugged Kohaku on the other side of her "She did it! She did it!" Kohaku smiled as he patted Sango's back. Jaykotsu cheered as did Hojo and soon enough they found themselves in their own embrace, before they blushed madly and separated as quick as they joined.

Inuyasha smirked as he looked at Koga, his smirk diminishing "I hope you did good when I was gone."

Koga said nothing other than stare. Inuyasha then turned to the ref "Time out, am I still eligible to play."

The referee sighed as he shook his head "I'm sorry but you were late, you have to swap with someone if you so desire, but I don't know who would let you boy."

Inuyasha cursed but then heard Koga's voice "I'll swap."

Inuyasha and Miroku who were nearby heard and were shocked. The referee nodded and spoke "Okay then Koga Wolfe swaps with Inuyasha Takahashi. Mr. Takahashi please put on your uniform and we shall start in precisely ten minutes."

Inuyasha looked at Koga for a second longer before nodding and running to his coach who ordered him to the changing rooms. Miroku was shocked and turned to Koga walked out of the court and sat by the bench. Miroku followed and sat down next to him, none of them saying a word. However Miroku broke the ice first as he inclined his head to the court "Why did you want to swap Koga."

Koga interlinked his hands before leaning his forehead on them, his elbows supported by his knees before letting out a loud sigh. "I understand now." Miroku was shocked but just listened. "I understand, that what I had done was wrong, I regretted it once I realised that Kagome might have moved on. I regretted feeling anger and the need for revenge, I regretted teaming with Kikyo and I regretted hurting people for my own gain. Inuyasha deserves all this and more, and even though he doesn't see me as a friend any more, I will still support him, I will do now what I should have done before."

Miroku smiled as he placed a hand on his shoulder. Koga looked up, Miroku spoke "We'll win."

Koga gave a small smile and nodded "Inuyasha is the greatest after all." Miroku laughed and punched Koga lightly on the shoulder.

"Damn right he is."

Kagome ran to the bleachers and when she did she squinted her eyes before she landed on Sango, Jaykotsu, Hojo and Kohaku. She ran up and squeezed between many people before grabbing a hold of Sango's outstretched hand. Kagome was swooped in a tight hug with Sango. "Oh Kagome you did it! I told you it would work out. You'll have to tell me everything about it! Why did he change his mind?"

Kagome smiled and looked at everyone "The game will begin soon guys, I'll explain everything later promise."

Soon Inuyasha was in the middle of the court, his eyes staring into the other player's. He looked at the board and saw that it was 25-28. That just wouldn't do. He smirked and cracked his knuckled before looking at the referee "Ready."

The referee nodded and placed the whistle between his lips before raising the ball in the air slightly, and soon the ball was in the air and the game began once more, the second half starting up.

The announcer spoke as soon as the game started and Kagome looked to see Inuyasha grabe the ball. "And the game begins with Inuyasha catching the ball, he is running towards the right and- OH look at that pass!"

Inuyasha smirked as he passed it to Miroku who in turn passed it to another player, and once Inuyash reached the goal he caught the ball and jumped scoring one paint. "AND GOAL, 26-28! It seems that with the Lynx's number one player, the tables have turned!"

Inuyasha smiled as he cheered. He grabbed the ball once more from the centre and passed it to players who in turn passed it to various others, and soon Inuyasha had the ball in his grasp scoring yet another point. The game carried on and Inuyasha cursed once in a while after losing the ball to the others. He had to win, this was his dream, if he wanted to make a future and prove to his parents he could do this then he would not leave any space for failures. The game carried on for another 15 minutes and soon there was only five minutes left before the championships were over and the winning team were to be rewarded.

Inuyasha was in the centre of the court. He looked at the bleachers and smiled as he saw Kagome standing there, her hands pressed together, her perfect lips in a small smile, she noticed his stare and winked. Inuyasha was going to win this, for his team, for his friends, for himself and for Kagome. He looked and saw Miroku wink at him and when he looked at Koga he could fainlty see him give a small nod before looking at the score board. 50-50. Inuyasha heard the whistle and soon the game began once more.

Inuyasha had managed to score three more points however the falcons had too, they were much tougher than Inuyasha recently presumed but he wouldn't let them win, no matter what he would not lose. He checked the time there was only two more minutes and as he threw the ball to another player, a member from the falcons managed to jump higher than what Inuyasha expected and grabbed the ball before passing it to another player scoring them one goal. Now it was 50-51. He looked around and noticed that the strongest opponent was the captain. He had strong sturdy legs and was fast, his second was a very impressive jumper, and his third was good at dodging. He turned and saw Miroku, he inclined his head towards the third man telling him to watch out. Miroku nodded and got ready. Inuyasha turned to another player and inclined his head to the second man and as he nodded, Inuyasha focused on the last round.

"Well ladies and gentlemen the time has come, who will win! The Lynx's need two more points to overtake the falcons, this is a pretty tight and narrow time for both teams! It could be because the Lynx's top player showed up late for reasons unknown or simply because they have lost their touch. We shall soon find out."

Inuyasha heard the referee blow the whistle and jumped up before smacking the ball. He saw the ball fall near Miroku and quickly noticed that he had caught it but was taken just as quickly from another player. Inuyasha cursed, he would have to do something quick otherwise they would lose. Inuyasha turned to see the other players on his team fair just as badly. Inuyasha stopped suddenly in the middle of the court. He had to study his opponents, he knew the quality of the top three, but if he looked closely he could see that the four in the front of the court were very good at defending the basket, the four on the side of the court near the centre would always give really good throws, and the four in the back were good jumpers to defend any ball he threw that way.

"It seems Takahashi isn't moving, no-body knows why though." The announcer announced confusedly. Kagome noticed this as well and furrowed her eyebrows in confusion.

'What is he up to?'

Inuyasha heard the announcer and realised he spent way to long in analysing his opponents he started running towards the back of the court, what he needed to do was conjure four of his own players to take away the attention of the four protecting their goal and in two distracting the players on the right hand side in the centre. Inuyasha saw Miroku and saw the ball being thrown around near the front of the Falcons basket. Inuyasha quikcly spoke "Miroku, I need four players to distract the attention of the four near our basket, and I need two to distract the players on the right hand side in the centre, then you'll throw the ball at me, the players in the centre won't be able to catch it, and when I get the ball the players around our basket would not be quick enough, I'm going for a three pointer on the furthest line."

Miroku was worried however "You sure, a three pointer is very..."

"Miro hurry up we don't have much time, just trust me." And with that Inuyasha ran near the middle and quickly assembled a few players to follow on with his plan. Miroku went straight into action.

"It seems that the Lynx's have come up with a very clever strategy. Many of the Falcon's are now bared as Miroku steals the ball! Only 40 seconds left of the game! WILL THIS WORK! WE'LL JUST HAVE TO SEE FOLKS!"

Miroku dribbled the ball before bending down and jumping, the ball leaving the tips of his fingers and the object flew to Inuyasha. Inuyasha jumped up as high as he could thanks to his demon genetics. He caught the ball and dribbled near the furthest line his view on the basket, the four players nearby all jailed in by his own players. Suddenly the gym was very quiet, he looked up at the basket and as he did everything felt as if it was slow motion. He heard the announcer screaming 30 seconds, he could hear his own heart thumping and he could feel the adrenaline and freight flow through his veins. He turned his head, his sweat stricken fringe plastered against his forehead. He faced Kagome, the love of his life. He looked at Kagome and saw her gentle smile her hands gripping the front of her shirt, her hair over one shoulder, and the one thing he focused on was her lips, her lips that gently moved and made shapes, spelling out words he so desired. The words he needed.

"I believe in you Inuyasha."

Kikyo saw this and was confused, what was he doing looking at her! He was meant to look at her not that Kagome girl!

Inuyasha quickly heard 10 seconds from the announcer and looked at the ball, hearing his coach screaming at him to throw the ball, he looked up and at 7 seconds bent his knees, his elbows bent and his eyes open, his focus all on the basket and the ball. He gave one jump, the jump that would determine his future. And before he knew it time was up and the ball was nearing the basket, he heard his heart thumping in his chest, his pulse in his ears, his hands clenched tightly. He saw the ball nearing and noticed everybody else following the object, and before he knew it the ball had bounced on the edge of the basket once, twice, until it gently fell...inside. Everyone was quiet as the only sound that could be heard was that of the ball bouncing on the polished floor, until it stopped. Much like his own heart, and much like everybody else's thought's.

The announcer neared his lips to the mic before shouting "THREE POINTS FOR THE LYNX'S. THE LYNX'S WIIIIIIIIIIIIN!"

Suddenly the whole gym erupted in applause and the announcer carried on. "IN THE 2015 CHAMPIONSHIP FINAL, THE WINNERS ARE THE LYNX'S FROM FUKUOKA HIGH!"

Kikyo cheered as she jumped up and down her breasts practically falling out as she ran towards him,

Inuyasha was shocked, he suddenly felt various bodies of his team mates on him and got away from his shocked state as he realised that they had won. They fucking won!

Kagome cheered happily as she ran down the bleachers and quickly ran towards the centre of the court to congratulate her boyfriend.

Inuyasha stood up and felt himself be lifted and as he grinned happily he could hear the gym erupting his name. "Inuyasha! Inuyasha! Inuyasha!" Inuyasha grinned and when he was put down he felt two pair of very bony arms wrap around his chest. He looked down to see dark hair but the smell of her perfume was blocking his air way and he pulled away to see Kikyo. "Kikyo what the hell!"

Kagome reached the middle and saw Inuyasha hold Kikyo at arms length.

Kikyo slammed her foot on the ground "Yashie why pull me away, don't you love me! I'm congratulating you off course what else!"

Inuyasha glared and threw her away "Leave me alone Kikyo, I never loved you and i never will, there is only one girl that has my heart, and its definitely not you." Kagome felt tears in her eyes as she felt pride. Inuyasha smelt Kagome's scent and when he turned he grinned before running towards her. Kagome grinned as she saw her boyfriend run, and suddenly she felt strong arms envelope her in a tight embrace and her feet leave the floor as she was being spun around like crazy.

She laughed as she tightened her arms around Inuyasha's neck "Inu put me down!" she said laughing.

Inuyasha stopped but didn't put her down. Kagome's palms cupped his cheeks and gently rubbed them in a caress, their eyes locked and there heart beating, slowly she bent down and in one quick movement their lips touched. Inuyasha smiled in the kiss as he kissed back, hearing his team members wolf whistle. Inuyasha's lips moved gently over Kagome's, their lips opening and closing in rhythm, their tongues duelling and their head tilting from one side to the other, Kagome's hands tangled in his hair as she deepened the kiss, Inuyasha's arms embracing her even tighter if it was possible. Miroku smirked at his friend and turned to see Koga's sad eyes as he gazed at the duo. Miroku felt slightly bad but knew that Koga had to deal with the fact that he had left her and she had to move on. Miroku walked next to him and spoke "You okay mate?"

Koga sighed and nodded as he gave a small smile "I guess, I have to let go."

Miroku was amazed at his friend's maturity, and knew that Koga had truly moved on. But not much could be said as he heard a high pitched yell, he turned to see Kikyo.

Inuyasha and Kagome separated from their kiss and Inuyasha placed Kagome gently on the ground as Kikyo approached. "What is the meaning of this Yashi baby, didn't you know she was lying to you!"

Inuyasha quickly shut her up not wantign anybody to know about the truth. "Kikyo leave it alone, I do know, but I forgave her." Inuyasha felt Kagome's hand grip his own, and he turned to see her head low. Inuyash aknew Kikyo made her sad by repeating a hurtful memory. Inuyasha growled any-body who hurt his girl hurt him.

Kikyo gasped "How! Why would you!"

"Because I love her Kikyo! She means the world to me, something you will never understand. Now if you say one more word to us I will get really angry."

Kikyo huffed and turned as she walked out not wanting to be further humiliated "You'll regret it Yashie!" Kikyo said before glaring and left.

Inuyasha turned to Kagome and embraced her tightly, he bent to whisper in her ear "Sh Kagome, baby I love you, I love you so much, I know you didn't mean. Come on I won the championships, we won the final and I want to be able to celebrate it with you. So please don't be sad." Inuyasha said caressing and nuzzling her neck and cheek. Kagome chocked on a sob and embraced him back just as tightly not caring about the sweat that glistening of his body. They suddenly heard a cough behidn them and Inuyasha turned and saw his coach hand him the trophy, the gold object carved into one of a basketball on a golden stand placed on a wooden board with the words Fukuoka High engraved into it. Inuyasha outstretched his hand as he kept the other wrapped around Kagome's waist.

Inuyasha smiled and once his hand grasped the trophy, he felt a jolt of pride shoot through his arm and as soon as he had it he raised it in the air, and as he did the whole gym cheered and his team mates went crazy. The announcer clapped also and Inuyasha never felt so happy, so alive. He finally accomplished something, something he wanted with all his hear, with all his being. He turned to Miroku and saw him nod as he smirked. Inuyasha smirked back knowing that if it wasn't for his words, he would be somewhere in a boring hotel, his heart broken and his mind regretting everything he had done. But here he was with his pride and glory in his hand, his team mates proud, his friends cheering and the love of his life by his side.

Inuyasha turned to Kagome to see tears in her eyes. Inuyasha chuckled gently "I hope those are happy tears shorty."

Kagome smiled and sniffed "They're happy tears alright Mr. arrogant." Inuyasha laughed and quickly bent down to kiss his Kagome, his girlfriend, his life.

Soon the whole team were seen hanging out in a bar that night down the street of the school, a bar which Kagome never really noticed before. Kagome was grinning as he turned his head to see Hojo and Jaykotsu holding hands as Jaykotsu whispered in Hojo's ear, causing him to blush, Jaykotsu pecked Hojo's cheek, and Kagome giggled quietly as she saw Hojo blush madly. She suddenly felt two arms around her and felt a kiss on her cheek, the hands of her boyfriend caressing her sides rather promiscuitly. Kagome heard the husky voice of Inuyasha as he spoke. "Why you giggling at shorty?"

Kagome smiled and poitned to the duo on the other side of the pub. "It seems Hojo and Jaylotsu are hitting it off."

Inuyasha looked and smirked, happy for his friend. "Well I don't think it can be as unusual as that duo." Inuyasha said tilting his head to the other side. Kagome turned and her mouth was wide open as were her eyes, she covered her mouth and choked on a laugh. She could clearly see Miroku caressing Sango's but before hearing a loud slap.

"Why my lovely Sango, if I do say so myself your slaps are very harsh. I love that in a woman."

Sango huffed "Don't try it pervert!"

Miroku pouted as he spoke again "But my lovely Sango, don't you see I might not be a photographer but I can picutre you and me together my love."

Sango snorted and grabbed his shirt "You really are pushing it."

Miroku smirked and winked "You know this shirt is made of boyfriend material." Sango ughe'd and walked of, Miroku running behind "But my Sango."

"Leave me alone pervert!"

Kagome and Inuyasha laughed as they heard all this and saw their two best friends run of. Inuyasha kissed Kagome's neck, and his hand gently and slowly trailed down her side before slowly landing on her inner thigh, his hand raising the skirt of her dress slightly. After the match they had both showered and changed and Kagome wore a dress that Sango had insisted she wore, which was a one shoulder black mid thigh length tight dress, with her black heels and hair in a high ponytail. Kagome turned around and saw her boyfriend in a red silk button down shirt, and clad in loose fitting black jeans, showing of his personality and perfections. She ran her hands from his hips up his chest slowly and sensually, Inuyasha's forehead leaned against hers, his breathing hitching as he felt Kagome pull him closer, his own arms wrapping even more around her. Soon however they heard a cough and both turned to see Koga.

Inuyasha instantly turned around and covered Kagome and he groweld sllightly "What do you want Koga?"

Koga sighed and placed on hand in his pocket as the other rubbed the back of his neck. "Listen I know that we've been very hostile lately, and I just wanted to come here and...apologise."

Inuyasha was confused at first as was Kagome and she gently pressed her hand on Inuaysha's shoulder before moving forward a little. Inuyasha didn't want to but knew that she was involved and respected her wish. Koga saw Kagome stare at him and spoke "Listen, that day when I dumped you, I honestly didn't know what I had been thinking. I was a bastard and the reasons I gave you that day hurt you greatly. I never knew how much of a prick I sounded until a few days later. I felt horrible, you were such a great girl but I had 'thought' at that time that I needed better, not realising that you were it." Kagome's eyes widened slightly, but let him carry on "I can see the great lengths I had pushed you that day, and I wanted to just tell you how sorry I am for the amount of hurt and suffering I must have caused you." Koga looked down and took a deep breath.

Kagome simply nodded and gave a small smile "Thank you Koga. That's all I needed, I forgive you. And I honestly hope that one day you can meet that special someone who you can click better with." Inuyasha was shocked to say the least, he was happy that Koga had apologised, and was so proud that Kagome had forgiven him, she was always so caring, so loving and he knew that she was just perfect.

Koga looked up and smiled "Thanks Kagome." Koga looked at Inuyasha and outstretched his hand "Inuyasha, you have been my best friend for years. You are much better suited with Kagome than I ever was and you were twice the man I would ever be. I admire you and have since the day you protected me, I know that you probably don't' think as much of me, but I hope hat soon we can put those differences aside and be what we used to be."

Inuyasha smirked and placed his hand in Koga's "One day man. Enjoy the party."

Koga nodded and smiled before walking of to Miroku as he tried to persuade him to leave Sango alone. Inuyasha grinned and turned to Kagome, his hands gently wrapping around her and pushing against her lower back so she pressed against him. Kagome was shocked but grinned nonetheless. Inuyasha bent down and whispered huskily "Wanna get out of here shorty?"

Kagome grinned and nodded laughing as she felt Inuyasha grip her hand and soon both ran out of the bar and into Inuyasha's car.

Kagome felt her back hit her mattress along with Inuyasha gently falling above her. Her hands were on his shoulders gripping his shirt as she felt his mouth linger on her neck. Kagome moaned once she felt his hands on her hips and gently caressing down her thigh and stopped behind her knees as he raised her legs so she could wrap them around his waist. Kagome happily obliged and moaned once again as she felt his pelvis press against her own. Her hands slid down his arms slowly, feeling his muscles flex as he supported his body above her own. "Inuyasha" She felt his hands grip the bottom of her dress as he pulled the fabric up and around her hips, his lips crashing on hers and his tongue teasing her own in a battle of dominance. He grounded his hips once more and smirked as she moaned in his mouth. His tongue licking her lips sensually as one hand went behind her back to unzip the zipper of her dress, whilst the other lingered on her sides, his mouth working on her pulse point once again.

Once he had the zipper fully undone he sat up along with Kagome and threw the dress on the floor. He smiled seeing she had not tights on, making this even easier than he though, however she did wear sexy red lace underwear that drove him and his demon crazy. He growled as he pushed her back down a little more roughly than before, one hand running from her neck down to her chest, stomach and pressing against her sex. Kagome moaned loudly as he spoke "Gosh Kagome you make me crazy." Kagome moaned some more as she felt his fingers press harder. Soon the sensation was gone as she opened her eyes to see Inuyasha unbuttoning his shirt before throwing it carelessly to the side, the gentle fabric hitting the floor softly. Kaogme bit her bottom lip as she sat up her knees supporting her as she kissed him roughly, her arms wrapping around his neck. Inuyasha leaned back slightly at the force but embraced her tightly as both of their chest pressed against each other. Kagome's hands ran down his back and around his waist to caress up his chest and then from his shoulder back down his arms until she reached his hands.

Inuyasha felt his skin burn with ever caress Kagome had made around his chest and back. Her small gentle hands carried such fire it made his chest hot and his breath shorten, suddenly he felt her lips on his neck and moaned loudly before pushing her down on the bed, making them both bounce as their kiss was hungry, ferocious, dominant. Inuyasha quickly unzipped his trousers, and too them of in one swift movement before pressing his full body against her own, pushing her further into the mattress, his arms around her tightly, his hips grinding against her womanhood. Kagome cried out in pleasure at the intensity of his touches and soon pressed her hands against his chest before pushing him and rolling so she straddled him.

Inuyasha's hands landed on her hips, as his lips kept fighting with hers in a hungry and passionate kiss. Kagome's hands pressed against his chest as she broke the kiss and leaned forward, her once cherry red lips now slightly swollen from the ferocity of their kiss. She bent down and sucked and kiss around his neck as she grounded her hips playfully, causing Inuyasha to thrust slightly wanting so badly to get rid of the friction. One of Kagome's hand reached down to his boxers and playfully stroked the outside of them as she looked into his eyes and bit her bottom lip smirking slightly. Inuyasha saw this but his eyes were half closed as he threw his head back her hand so carefully reaching inside his boxers. He quickly swatted away her hand and turned them around so he was on top.

Kagome was confused but Inuyasha simply bent down and kissed her before whispering in her ear "I want to pleasure you baby, please let me."

Kagome was hesitant, she wanted to make him feel good also but nodded nonetheless nodded once she felt his hand work magic. Soon Inuyasha had taken of her bra, her panties, and once he thought Kagome was ready enough, he bent forward locked his lips with hers as he muttered "Ready?"

Kagome nodded her eyes enraptured with his own, her voice husky "I'm always ready Inuyasha." and that was all the confirmation he needed and soon Kagome felt him inside her. She threw her head back as her legs tightened around him. Inuyasha groaned and started thrusting before picking up the pace at her command. At that moment, Inuyasha and Kagome both felt the exact same spark as they had felt when he took her virginity. Both their bodies were on fire as Inuyasha thrusted into the love of his life, with Kagome openly shouting and moaning his name at every given moment. Inuyasha knew this is what he wanted for the rest of his life. His Kagome was in his arms, he wasn't in some boring hotel room regretting his decision, but in his bed with a beautiful angel writhing and moaning beneath him, her lips open as she moaned his name, and her neck exposed allowing him to bend down and nip dominating her freely. Yes this is what he wanted, to have her scream his name in the bedroom and out of anger, he wanted to argue with her, he wanted to love her, laugh with her, joke with her. And he knew that he had made the best choice of his life when he left that plane.

Kagome also thought the same lines as she slowly opened her eyes slightly to see Inuyasha's ones closed as his teeth were gritted and his moans and breathing were evident and exposed to her. She saw his chest and body flex as he pleasured her over and over. Kagome smiled in happiness and moaned in excitement and pleasure as she knew that Inuyasha was her life, her forever and her always.

Many hours later the couple found themselves on their sides as they both faced each other. Inuyasha had one arm around her waist loosely and the other arm bent to support his head against the pillow. Kagome had both of hers tucked under her chin, there legs interlinked and their forehead touching. Kagome looked into his molten gold iris's and smiled gently as she raised on hand to gently caress one of his cheeks before carefully brushing through his fringe pushing it to one side. Inuyasha did the same and smiled as he closed his eyes but then heard Kagome's voice. "Hey Inu, remember those two favours you owed me?"

Inuyasha opened his eyes and looked at her curiously "Yes."

Kagome smiled and asked "Can I use one of them?"

Inuyasha nodded. Kagome smiled and leaned up so her elbow supported her body as she leaned forward slightly "Can I please rub your ears?"

Inuyasha's eyes widened but then nodded. Kagome giggled as one hand gently touched one of his ears. She smiled happily as she hear him purr happily. "Why I never knew you purred."

Inuyasha groaned and shook his head "We don't purr we growl." Inuyasha lied however felt Kagome scratch in a very soothing place which caused him to purr against all his strength not to.

"Sure sure, whatever you say." Kagome said not believing it one bit. She smiled and laid back down, her hand slightly getting tired. Inuyasha groaned and pouted a little.

"Why did you stop?" He asked innocently.

Kagome smiled "My hand is slightly tired."

Inuyasha reached out and held her tired hand before bringing it up to his lips, his eyes closed as he pressed her hand against his chest. He opened his eyes slowly and saw her own filled with happiness, love yet confusion. "What's on your mind Kagome?"

Kagome bit her bottom lip as she looked away "It's just hard to believe that you really have forgiven me. I had done something horrible yet you took me back. I just feel that...that I don't deserve you. You are so kind, so gentle, so sweet, honest, caring, passionate, protective, your every girls dream..." Kagome grabbed his own hand and took it to press her lips against the soft knuckles of his calloused hand. "...your hands that protect me, that take care of me, that love me, that heal me, I don't deserve this." Kagome placed her hand on his cheek before trailing her finger around his jawline and down his neck, causing Inuyasha to receive goosebumps as he shivered at the gentleness of the touch. "Your strong body, your physique, the body that carries me, that give me so much..." Kagome's hand ran down his naked chest as she admired it "...your body that fought through so many fights and covered me to keep me warm." Kagome finally placed her hand on the left side of his chest. "The heart that loves me unconditionally, the gentle, caring thump that beats wildly when you practice. I don't deserve any of this, I took advantage of those hands, I gave you to much work when you needed to carry me, and I broke your heart." Kagome let a lone tear slip her cheek as she carried on. "I hurt you so much, yet you came back. Why?"

Inuyasha sat up and hovered over Kagome's body slightly, causing the sheets to slip down to rest on their hips, none caring about their exposed chests. Inuyasha cupped her cheeks as his thumbs cleared away the tears. "Don't you ever say that again Kagome. I never want to hear you say such a thing ever again. I came back because I love you Kagome. I love you the same before I knew about you and after. I have never stopped loving you, never stopped wanting and needing you there with me. Those weeks apart killed me inside, I kept listening to our song every night falling asleep hoping, begging to fall asleep where I could see you even in my dreams." Inuyasha ran his hands down her neck and back up "I never forgot about he first night we spent together. The night I realised just how big of a part you were in my life, how much I actually wanted you physically and emotionally." Inuyasha bent down to place his lips softly and gently against her own. Kagome moved her mouth ever so slightly feeling him do the same thing before he moved back. "Your personality, your charisma, your laugh, it all made me feel alive. When I met you I was the Inuyasha I wanted to be, needed to be. You gave me confidence, the spirit to live my life. Yes the truth hurt me, it killed me, but not because you lied or kept it a secret, but because I felt as if I was used, I felt as if those moments were just for humour, that you never loved me."

Kagome was about to speak but felt Inuyasha's finger press against her lips gently "I felt as if you didn't care, that you only used me for revenge. But when I looked back at our memories, I knew that you felt the same way. I was going to leave because I wanted to forget you, because I knew that if I stayed here I would suffer, I would eventually die. But Miroku knocked some sense in me, and when I saw you at the airport when I got of the plane, I knew then that you didn't' use me..." Inuyasha kissed her cheek "...that you didn't forget about me..." her forehead "...that you did care..."her other cheek "...that you loved me..." her nose "...that you truly loved me." Inuyasha pressed his lips against her own and for once both Kaogme and Inuyasha let out a lone tear as they both basked in the words.

They both pulled back and Kagome embraced him tightly burying her face into his shoulder " Inuyasha..."

"Kagome..." Inuyasha said embracing her just as tightly.

"I love you" Kagome said in a whisper as she felt his lips kiss her neck gently.

Inuyasha looked up into her eyes and kissed her chin and jawline before kissing her lips "I love you too shorty. You still have one favour left my lady, what woudl you like to use it for?"

Kagome giggled and spoke "A night to remember" Inuyasha smiled as he whispered.

"As you wish"

Soon both danced a slow dance as they enjoyed a night of slow, passionate reunion.

-9 Years later-

Kagome climbed up the stairs of her two floored house as she called her son's name.

"Kazuki are you dressed, aunt Sango and uncle Miroku are coming over with Mika and Yuka." Kagome said knocking on the door of her five year old son. Today, Jaykotsu, Hojo, Sango, Miroku, her parent's and even Inuyasha's parents were coming over since it was summer and it was decided that they'd cool down at her and Inuyasha's house. She had met Izayoi and found that both women got along beautifully well. She also got along with his father who was much harder to please, however Inuyasha made it abundantly clear that she was the girl he would spend the rest of his life with, and Kagome giggled happily at the thought.

Sango and Miroku started dating a year later after the championships and had the twins Mika and Yuka. She heard from somewhere that Koga had finally met Ayame and they seemed to have hit it of, however even if he hadn't started a family he was still going stead with her. Jaykotsu and Hojo are a couple and both admitted it over half a year later after the championships. No-one heard from Kikyo and Kagome honestly didn't care, all she hoped was that she didn't suffer.

"Coming mummy!" Kagome smiled gently as she waited patiently outside his room. She wanted to help him, but he insisted that he do it himself. He was like his father in so many ways. Soon the door opened and Kagome grinned as she bent down and opened her arms.

"Don't you look handsome sweetie." Kazuki grinned and ran into his mother's arms as he buried his face in her neck. Kagome looked down to see her son. He had silver shoulder length hair like his father, his eyes were amber and he sported the famous puppy ears that Kagome loved so much, along with tiny fangs and claws. He was his father through and through, stubborn, persistent and big headed, but still so adorable, loving and caring. He wore a red shirt with black stripes and a pair of light blue jeans his shoes on with his laces undone. Kagome smiled and placed him on the floor, being careful of her five month old belly. She tied her sons laces and saw him grin.

"Mummy how do you do that?! It's so cool!"

Kagome smiled and gave her son an eskimo kiss. "I'll teach you later okay?"

Kazuki nodded and smiled happily before running downstairs. "Kazuki be careful!" Kagome walked down the stairs and when she did she heard the front door opening and saw her husband there sweating, in his grey sweatpants and red jumper, his hair in a high ponytail and his face slightly red from the exercise. Kagome grinned as she carried on walking down.

Inuyasha looked up and smiled as he saw Kagome, he quickly ran to the bottom of the stairs and when she reached the last one he wrapped her in a gentle embrace as he bent down to give her a kiss. However before he could speak he felt a small body hit his.

"Daddy!"

"Woah! Slow down there son!" Inuyasha said laughing as he hugged his son tightly against his chest.

Kazuki bounced in his arms "All the aunties and the uncles are coming over! And so are grand-mummy and granddaddy!"

Inuyasha sighed and nodded "I know little man, but you look handsome."

Kauzki beamed "I got changed all by myself daddy. Kazuki need to give mummy and baby sister a break just like daddy said!"

Inuyasha placed Kauzki on the floor before ruffling his hair and raising his hand for a high five "And that is exactly what you are meant to do. Good job little man, you made daddy very proud." Kazuki grinned and ran back into the living room to carry on playing.

Once he was gone Inuyasha stood up and kissed Kagome once more before bending down and kissing her stomach gently "Hey there baby girl, have you been good for mummy?" Inuyasha was hoping to feel a kick, but realised that she might have been asleep. He stood back up and rubbed Kagome's back lovingly "You feeling okay? Your not sore or in pain?"

Kagome laughed and shook her head "Oh you worry too much. How was practice, are they improving?" Inuyasha had caught the attention of two famous league coaches during the final match, with his co-ordinance and his strategies, and offered him to practice and hopefully apply to join them. He applied to join the cannons, and soon after four years he won championships, tournaments, once or twice overseas, but after realising Kagome was pregnant, he declined to go over seas as he needed to take care of his girlfriend. He had carried on training and playing but if it was over seas they would replace him with another player. Soon he married Kagome when she was eight months, and when Kazuki was born he had realised just what his priorities were, he was a husband and a knew father, and he wouldn't be like his own. He wanted to spend every day with him, and so told his coach his ambition. He had found it fair and instead promoted him to coach the cannons as the last one was retiring soon, and found him to be the most well respected and suitable candidate. The pay was handsome and very much appealing, Inuyasha accepted and soon became the new coach of the cannons for over a year.

"Yeah they're doing okay, but it was so much easier when the old geezer taught us."

Kaogme frowned "Oh you, when will you stop calling him that."

Inuyasha smirked "Never."

Kagome shook her head a felt Inuyasha embrace her, however she suddenly felt sticky and realised that it was him. "You mr, need a shower."

Inuyasha laughed "No problem shorty."

Kagome grinned and saw him wink before running upstairs to the shower. Two hours later everybody was over at Kagome and Inuyasha's house for the day as they all enjoyed a meal together, basking in the summer outside in the garden with the inflatable pools and hoses. Kagome saw Inuyasha holding one hose whilst Miroku held the other and both were spraying each other along with Kauzki in the middle on his father's side. Kagome laughed as she saw the two mean fall to the ground with Kazuki jumping up and down. Kaogme looked down at her stomach and tapped it gently "You'll have a really big family when you come out baby."

Sango laughed "Look at them, seriously it's like we're all 17 again, I'm telling you they never grow up!" Sango said also carrying around a 4 month pregnant belly.

Kagome nodded "Amen. Where are Mika and Yuka?"

Sango pointed to the pool and Kagome saw the two four year olds splash and play together happily. Kagome ahhe'd and heard Ayuka and Izayoi were sitting in the chairs byt he table with sun hats on enjoying each others company and laughing about grandchildren, whislt Kenji and Inu-Taisho were playing cards with two beers. Kagome smiled, Inuyasha and his father were a little closer now, but still had that friction between them. Inuyasha allowed his father to stop by, because of his mother and Kazuki. He didn't feel right not allowing him to see his grandfather. Sesshomaru only spoke in once in a while, but him and Inuyasha never spoke again and Kagome knew that sadly the two brothers were just too different. But as she looked at her husband she knew that he had moved on with life and was happy.

She turned to Sango "Hey Sango help me tidy up will you?"

Sango nodded, and when they walked into the living room they saw Hojo and Jaykotsu on the sofa in each other's arms and joking around as their faces closed in, but not before the girls cleared their throats. Both boys shot up and soon were running away from Sango as she yelled at them for doing such a thing in front of children. Yep this is all she needed, and at 26 she knew she had plenty more of this to come.

Inuyasha had tucked in Kazuki and kissed his forehead gently turning on the night light "Did you have fun little man?"

Kazuki grinned and nodded "Yes daddy. daddy?"

Inuyasha nodded "Yeah little man?"

Kazuki rolled on his side and looked at his father "I love you and mummy so much" Kazuki said before letting out a littel abby yawn.

Inuyasha smiled gently as he looked at the miniature version of himself. He kissed his son's forehead "We love you too little man. More than you'll ever know."

Once Inuyasha saw Kazuki was asleep he had entered his own master bedroom and when he turned he saw the form of his wife under the sheets, her pregnant belly very evident through the thin linen since it was summer. Inuyasha took of his shirt and got into bed gently not wanting to wake her up. He then grabbed the remote and turned on the radio very quietly as he heard very familiar lyrics sound. Kagome smiled and opened her eyes "Inu, are you not tired of that song?"

Inuyasha shook his head as he embraced her tightly "Never."

I knew I loved you before I met you.
I think I dreamed you into life.
I knew I loved you before I met you.
I have been waiting all my life.

Inuyasha bent down to Kagome's stomach before muttering the words that were once for his wife. "I knew I loved you before I met you baby girl."

Kagome felt a tear fall down her cheek at the words. Inuyasha smiled and kissed her "What I do, I love our baby girl even if I haven't met her yet."

Kagome nodded and smiled "And I love you Mr. arrogant."

Inuyasha smiled "And I love you shorty. Forever."

-Fin-

Well there you go guys :') the story is over. I am so sorry for the late update, but I found out I have more mocks coming up and the first week back from half term tired me out. I honestly wanted to take my time with the last chapter since there was a lot to cover. Never the less It is over, and I hope that you all enjoyed the ride and will review the very last chapter. This story is my most famous one so far with over 500 reviews! ^^ THANK YOU!

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