LAST CHAPTER! This has taken me a while but this is the last chapter of Beauty and The Hanyou. So I had better see some reviews! This is the moment you've all been waiting for so here goes nothing.

Chapter Sixteen- Diplomas, Rings, and Diapers

Three Years Later…

"Kagome Higurashi, please come up to the podium to receive your diploma."

So this is what it feels like to graduate from high school. Standing up in a white cap and gown I follow the long path to the podium. Standing by the principal, the head of the school district, and the entire committee of teachers I turn to face the sea of people. In the front row I see my friends. Songo and Miroku holding hands, Ayame and Koga trying to get as close as possible, and now Hojo starring fondly as he had previous years before. I quickly spot my mother as the flash of her camera goes off. Grandpa sitting beside her looking frail but triumphed.

Then there is my adoptive family a little farther down the line; Rin and Sesshomaru. On Rin's lap is a feisty toddler with black hair, golden eyes, pointed ears. A blue crescent moon shape is on his forehead. The mark passed on by his father. The toddlers name is Yukio because Rin spoils him rotten. Sesshomaru and Rin had tied the knot two years ago, and then Rin had given birth. They are such an adorable family.

Finally passing my mother, grandfather, and adoptive family I spot heaven. He's sitting all cloaked in white with our three year old daughter encased in one of his muscular arms. She's beautiful just like him. Black silver tipped hair, silver dog ears, and almond colored eyes.(A mix between us both.) Izayoi is peaking over a thick blue blanket to stare at our adopted one month old son Shippo. He's a little fox demon with auburn hair and emerald eyes. So beautiful and so unique. Inuyasha fell in love the first time he laid his amber honey eyes on him.

Here under a beautiful blue sky my family watches our life begin.

"Kagome, we have decided you will be our motivational speaker. Is there anything you would like to say to your classmates and their families?" The principal asks pushing a microphone into my hands.

"There are thousands of things I'd like to say, but probably never will. But I will say a few things; a few parting words. Stay true to the ones you love. You may think I'm crazy for jumping in the way of an attack; but I don't regret it. I love the man I am with and if it meant I had to die to keep him alive so be it." I say words coming out strong. "I wouldn't change my life now for anything. I have an amazing boyfriend, a beautiful daughter, an adorable son, an outstanding family, and supportive friends. When you come across something that is as good as what I have don't let it slip through your fingers. Take it, grasp it, fight for it, hold it close, and make it your home."

"Thank you, Kagome. Your speech is very touching."

"Thank you, sir."

"Before you collect your diploma we have a question."

"Sure."

"What are your future plans?"

"Inuyasha and I plan to tie the knot in August. After that who knows. I want to watch my children grow up slowly. Savor every moment. I'm going to take life one step at a time."

Finally after taking the rolled up sheet of paper into my hands, the crowd begins to cheer. Taking my place beside my fiancé and children we throw our hats into the air. Let this new life begin.

The End…

This is the end of Beauty and The Hanyou. I hope you liked it! There is going to be a sequel. It'll be called Collide. Please review and keep reading. Thanks soooo much to everyone!