This is it. The abosolute last chapter of "Anything but Paradise!" I can't believe it. I actually finished a story. That was more than one chapter! This is truly a milestone for me, and I have all of you, that's right, all of YOU to thank for it! I want to thank ALL of my readers who have stuck with me since the prologue and everyone who reviewed, I deeply, deeply, deeply appreciate it! I'm sad to see it end, but this is a new beginning for me to work on my two newest stories, "Viva Las Vegas" and my Naruto one, "The Experiment". Please feel free to read them. But once again, thank you all for supporting me and putting up with my tardiness! So here is, the last chapter/epilogue of Anything but Paradise!

Disclaimer: InuYasha or anyone affiliated with him is not mine!

Epilogue: Anything but Paradise

The sun shone brightly, as the sea birds sang and squawked over head in the sky. The waves lightly touched the shore, but roared thunderously out farther into the blue waters. A light ocean breeze blew through the palm trees, with the subtle smell of sea salt.

Kagome sighed as she watched the clouds float freely overhead. She turned her head towards her boyfriend, InuYasha, who was taking an afternoon nap. Beside him, sat Miroku and Sango who were engaged in a small, intimate conversation. Behind them was a large summer villa which had just finished construction under a week ago.

It had been almost two months since they had all experienced the events on the island. Since then, InuYasha had purchased it and built the villa, "because it was a lot quieter there," he said.

Naraku and Kikyo had finally had there trial. With the help of Bankotsu and Jakotsu, enough evidence was brought forward to have them both charged for all of the accounts they were being accused for. Sango's testimony was also helpful in proving Naraku's ties to her brother's and father's murder. "We can all rest peacefully now," she told Kagome. They were both sentenced to a life sentence in jail with no possibility of bail or parole.

Sesshomaru helped InuYasha with getting his company back on its feet again. Kagura's heart surgery went well, and when she recovered, Sesshomaru gave her a job as an account in his own company in New York. Soon all four of them flew home after all the drama with the courts was over.

She looked back up at the sky. InuYasha was right, it was quieter here. It was also very peaceful, and full of lots of good memories. She smiled. She looked back at InuYasha. He was so cute when he was sleeping.

And damn did he look fine!

Kagome laughed to herself. She had never been happier than she was now. Sometimes she had to pinch herself to remind her that it wasn't a dream.

"Having fun?" asked InuYasha's voice. She turned to face him.

"Have a nice nap?" she asked. He yawned, stretching out his well-toned arms.

"Yeah, but I asked you first," he retorted. She smirked.

"Yes, I'm having a wonderful time," she said, putting on an upper-class like voice.

"Glad to here it," he replied. A waiter came around and offered drinks. InuYasha took an island breeze cooler, and Kagome took the same. InuYasha motioned Kagome to come sit next to him on his beach chair, which she complied.

He rubbed her back as she sipped her drink. Miroku and Sango were still in deep conversation.

"What do you think they're talking about?" Kagome asked. InuYasha shrugged.

"Probably wedding stuff. Actually, I had something I wanted to talk to you about," he explained.

"Really? What about?" she asked. She noticed that InuYasha was starting to get a little nervous.

"Well, we've been going out for a while…and I really like you, and you really like me, so I was thinking…"

"Yes…?"

"Maybe we could…you know…"

"What?" Kagome had a feeling in her gut at what he was trying to ask.

"Maybe we could…get married too, you know?"

"InuYasha Takahashi, are you proposing to me?" Kagome asked. Miroku and Sango were now watching in interest. InuYasha was blushing.

"Yeah…I guess so…" he said meekly. Kagome kissed him.

"Yes. I would love to marry you," she said softly. He smiled, and kissed her.

Miroku and Sango smiled, and decided to give them some "alone" time. Miroku took Sango's hand and they ran down to the shore to have a swim. Kagome and InuYasha, who were embracing each other, watched as one tried to splash the other.

"Should we join them?" Kagome asked.

"Sure…but first…Kagome, do you really wanna be with me?" InuYasha asked.

"Yes…you're everything to me. Even if being with you is anything but paradise," she replied. He smiled and they kissed again. Soon they joined Miroku and Sango as they played in the ocean.

THE END!

I hope you enjoyed, and I apologize if the ending seemed a bit cliche. But I finished it, so I don't mind. Feel free to REVIEW!!! And check out my other stories!!!