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Well this is it guys, the final installment of You Don't Know Me. I hope you all enjoy it, leave me a review and I'll be immensely happy for all of time! Adios! !

Epilogue

It had been more than a year since Kagome had left Oak Valley. The memories she left behind no longer hurt and she was sure she was going to be able to move on in her life and forget about every part of her past. Her new partner—who she'd been training since two months after those unforgettable events—was almost ready for his first job. She'd had to replace Sango and Miroku since they both got together and decided to settle down. She'd been using her new recruit strictly as a replacement for Miroku. He was required to do all the same things, the getaway driving and such. She thought he was doing quite well and would be moving up to being her "in-job" partner very soon. She heard the click of the lock on the door she was currently picking. She turned the handle and entered the house. It was silent and pitch black. She closed the door behind her softly making sure not a single sound was made. She took in her surroundings for a moment. She surveyed the open foyer checking for signs of mishap. When she didn't spot a detail out of place she pulled up the memorized blue print in her mind and headed to the right hoping to find a pair of stairs.

She reached out and found the banister quickly. At a turtle's pace she started up the stairs checking each step before putting her entire weight on the boards hoping they wouldn't creak. She'd made it up to the first landing when she heard the distinct sound of a door opening. 'Shit' she silently cursed her luck. The noise had come from behind her and so as a way of hiding she crouched down and peeked out through the banister to see where the movement had come from. Her plan had been perfect. Her tactic had been flawless. She had planned to be over-thorough on every detail of her mission, so as not to screw up. But it seemed as if her tactic was going to end in a complete pell-mell.

Her thoughts were broken by the sound of foot steps proceeding up the stairs behind her. Whoever it was had reached the first landing and now Kagome knew it was too late. She was going to be caught. Turning her back on the shadowy figure only a few yards away she ducked into the darkness that the wall had created. Maybe she could still find her way out. The figure advanced on her at a slow pace and she wondered if whoever it happened to be had seen her and was now cautiously approaching.

Before she could do anything rational to get herself out of her current predicament the person behind her was on top of her. The hand that clapped over her mouth was big and clawed and the hard body that was pressed into her own was familiar. "Shh" a husky voice warned in her ear and she instantly relaxed.

"What are you doing in here?" she scolded as her assailant released her and she turned to look into his amber eyes. "You scared the shit out of me InuYasha!"

His knowing smirk only angered her more but before she could reprimand him further he dropped to one knee and holding her hands in his said something so unexpected that she almost passed out from the sheer beauty of it. "Will you marry me?"

She had to admit it was very original. After all how many wives could say that their husbands had proposed to them while they were in the process of robbing some random rich jerk? That's right, not that many. She had apparently been lost in her thoughts for a longer time than she had thought because he interrupted her asking again, possibly because he hadn't thought she'd heard him the first time. "Kagome, answer me." He finally grew frustrated and a frown lined those perfect features.

"InuYasha, I—I" She wanted so badly to leap for joy and laugh till her sides ached but she found instead that tears had sprung to her eyes. Embarrassed she wiped them away quickly to hide them. "I'd love too." She finally answered.

"You have no idea how long I've wanted to do that." He sighed and pulled her into a giant hug that ended with a deep kiss. He held her close for a long moment and then broke the kiss. She watched as he backed away a little allowing her a small amount of space. He seemed almost embarrassed she thought as she took in his manner of standing leaning slightly away, his face downcast, his hands clasped together. "You should probably get back to work; I'll head to the van and call Miroku to let them know there will be a wedding to attend soon." He beamed up at her from his lower position on the stairs and his happiness seemed to flow over him and to her causing her to smile just as brightly.

"I'll be done soon, and then we can be done forever, if you like." She didn't have to explain that she meant she'd quit the job; he'd been begging her to for all of twelve months now. This would be her last job. She was now excited not for the job but for the rest of her life and the days to come. She would forever be with InuYasha and she couldn't think of a better reason to end the only life she'd ever known.

"I'd like that very much, quickly Kagome, I don't want this life anymore." He didn't wait for her answer just turned and headed back out the door. She watched him go till he was out of sight. She thought for a moment before deciding that she didn't need this last score. InuYasha was more important to her than any job would ever be she realized. It hit her then what this would mean exactly. This was her chance for a happily ever after. She only faltered for a moment longer to take in her surroundings then she raced down the stairs and quietly out the door. She caught up to him at the end of the drive way. She was breathing heavily and found it hard to share with him her explanation. They were in the van a few minutes after and happily telling their two best friends the good news in the few minutes after that. Life would now be as precious to her as the man next to her and would be for a long time to come.

Ok so there is your happy ending that you've been waiting for! I hope you all enjoyed this story. I for one am very happy that it is now complete. It will forever be my pride and joy. Thank you all for reading and here is one last thing before I leave you.

I will be publishing my next story "Without Wax" in one week. It is a romantic comedy, with a bit of suspense and a lot of fun drama. I'll be working up a good summary for it eventually, for now here is a bit of the first chapter to come. Thank you all again for reading! J

Without Wax

Chapter one

It was a brisk early morning when Kagome arrived at work. She was only slightly behind schedule but she knew it would be ok. Kagome walked with a fast pace she'd left her jacket at home in her rush to be gone and was now regretting that fact. Out of habit Kagome glanced behind her and what she saw struck fear into her heart. This wasn't anything new to Kagome, and by the looks of it, it wasn't going away any time soon. It'd been a constant thing in Kagome's life for the past 3 months. She knew the girl who was following her, but didn't want anything to do with her, not that she had a choice. After what had happened between the two of them last summer, Kagome was scared by the girl even approaching her, it was almost like her own little curse. She searched the parking lot around her looking for an escape. Sighting a man nearby, she quickly thought up an idea for escape. She walked to him swiftly with a pure purpose at hand. As she caught up to him she threaded her arm through his and he glanced down at her in confusion.

"Just pretend you know me," Kagome spoke quickly and softly. She didn't know this man but she was hoping that wouldn't matter to him. "I'm being followed and I need your help." Kagome whispered into his ear. He kept walking but lifted his head and looked around a bit. "Don't do that!" He snapped his head around to glare at her.

"Excuse me but I don't think you should be yelling at the person who is saving your butt." His smug comment almost made her walk off in the opposite direction...almost.

"Well, pardon me; I just thought maybe you could help out a girl in need." She pushed her nose into the air, "No matter I think I can handle myself anyway." She made to leave despite her need for help but he grabbed her arm.

"Now now," He tsked pulling her back to him, "there's no need to be to self-assured." He smirked at her appalled look. "Who is it you're running from?"

She didn't answer right away, not wanting to explain to a total stranger, so he went on to guess. "An ex-boy friend?" When she didn't reply or look his way he guessed again. "Or a crazy mother?" He thought for a short moment, then snapping his fingers suggested, "Surely not an ex-husband." He passed the thought by without a second glance, then trying to be funny offered, "Possibly an angry mob?" He looked around again, as if searching for an angry crowd with pitch forks and torches. "Nah, too quiet." he concluded, stuck with no answer from the girl next to him.

"Well aren't you a smart ass?!" It was more of a statement then a question, and Kagome really was not in the mood for his humor.

"Better a smart ass then a dumb ass!" He smiled and they entered the building. "Where too miss?" He asked off-handedly.

"Third floor," She replied looking behind her once more, Kikyo was gone, thank God. She felt like a weight had been lifted from her shoulders. Relief flowed through her and gave her the will to go on. "But I think I can take care of myself now." She moved away from him and shivered at the sudden cold, why was it they always cranked the ac in the spring? It was still much to cold for that.

"Are you sure?" He actually seemed concerned for a moment.

"I think I can handle her." Kagome nodded and was turning to leave when another statement pushed through the chilly air and hit her.

The man turned a shade of red and a perverse look washed over his face, "Surely not an ex-girlfriend?" His voice was low but the lobbyist nearby heard the comment, Kagome could tell by the way she gasped and giggled. Kagome took one step back appalled and then slapped him square across the cheek.

"How dare you!" She pointed her finger accusingly in his face, then turned on her heal and left him there stunned in place. That was how Inu Yasha met the girl of his dreams, but we'll get to that later on.

Kagome rushed up the stairs, angry and embarrassed, she never took the elevator, she was not fond the idea of an enclosed space. Her face was flushed from her anger more than her fast paced climb. When she pushed open the door to her lab room her best friend looked at her in shock.

Well more to come soon and I hope to get this story rolling and done much faster than my previous one!