Chapter 13: The Four Winds

It took months for the five friends to recover from battle with Naraku. During that time they went back to Kaede's village being forced to stay inside and rest by Kagome. Sango and Kohaku spent a great deal of time just talking trying to make up for all the time they had lost. Miroku and Sango had also grown much closer and decided to live together once the demon slayer village was rebuilt. Inuyasha and Shin had tried hard during this time to hide their feelings for each other, but it didn't work to well. The two were still in love and would sneak out during some nights to just spend time together under the Sakura trees. One night though Kagome had seen the two and she ran home crying. Inuyasha ran after her and explained everything. It took time, but she eventually accepted that Inuyasha was truly in love with Shinsei. Kagome also decided it was time she stayed in her time, but came to visit every now and then.

Six months after Naraku's defeat everyone was at Kaede's packing their things…

"Why do we have to separate! I don't want everyone to leave!" cried Shippo as was holding onto Miroku's leg trying to keep him from leaving.

"Comeon Shippo! We'll come back and visit Now Let go!" Miroku began to drag his leg with the fox behind him, then, just as he made it out the door he fell on his face.

"Shippo….." Shinsei came over and pulled the little fox away from the monk. "Don't cry Shippo… Everyone is just leaving to go see their families. But you get to stay here with me and Inuyasha." she smile down at the little fox hugging her crying.

"Okay….but Inuyasha's…not allowed to pick on me ….." said Shippo and he jumped into Kagome's arms as she came out of the house.

"Hey Kagome…you not still mad are you?" Shin asked looking saddened that her best friend was once mad at her over a boy.

Kagome stared at her for a few seconds then smiled. "I'm not mad anymore Shin. I understand how you feel. Just between us… I have a date tonight with a boy from my school." said Kagome with a big grin on her face. Both girls began giggling and talking about Shin could go back and visit the present. The two had only recently found out that Shin could pass through the well, which made them hit themselves and say " Why didn't we try this first!".

Sango, Kohaku, and Kilala came outside carrying nothing, but their weapons, the clothes on their backs, and a small basket of food for their trip. "Well…we're ready to go. So I guess this is goodbye…" said Sango who walked over to her friends trying to hold back her tears.

"Not so fast Sango. We all have to be here to saw goodbye. Inuyasha! Miroku!! Come over here!!" yelled Shin. The boys came over and so did Kohaku and a big Kilala. "I may not have been here very long, but I can understand this much. Even though we may be splitting up, we'll all always be the best of friends and always keep in touch." Said Shinsei and she put her hand in the middle of the circle everyone was standing in. Everyone else put their hands on top of hers and after a few minutes of everyone looking around at each other, they all threw their hands up into the air cheering.

After everyone said their goodbyes, they were on their ways. Sango, Kohaku, and Kilala were flying to the demon slayer village in the east. Miroku, who was getting a ride from Hachi, was heading to the north to see Mushin. Kagome was heading on her bike to the well towards the south. And Inuyasha, Shin, and Shippo stayed in the west at Kaede's village.

"Hey guys! Let's give them a goodbye they won't forget!" yelled Shin and Inuyasha and Shippo smiled widely.

As everyone was going their ways an arrow was shot up into the air covered in sacred power and foxfire. Then the Wind Scar was sent up after causing the arrow to explode and turn into fireworks. Everyone turned around and smiled back at the village. Sango and Kohaku threw their weapons covered in Kilala's flames at the fireworks. Miroku threw a sacred sutra at the works and Kagome fired a sacred arrow into the explosion. All of their powers combined caused a magnificent sight to behold. A northern lights spectacular…

"We will meet again… and kick some demon butt…I'm sure of it…" said Shin staring up at the sky

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"I bet your wondering what happened to our hero's huh? Well I'll tell you…

Sango and Miroku were married and had twins, a boy and girl. They now live in the demon slayer village that they completely restored. Many other people have also been coming to the village to learn the arts of demon slaying. Kohaku and Kilala have been teaching them and are now the village's number one slayers.

Kagome is now in college studying to become a doctor. She is also engaged to her friend Hojo and he now knows all about the feudal era and has gone there a few times. Shin also visits the present when Kagome is back at her old home and. Kagome has also become pregnant.

Shippo is still living at Kaede's and was adopted as Shin's little brother. He does sometimes help the people in the village, but is usually found playing with the children.

And what of Inuyasha and Shinsei? Well after a year of living together in Kaede's home they were married. To this day they live near the village in small home built by Inuyasha. They also have a young daughter named Hoshi, who has black hair and black dog ears and tail. Her name means star which fits since on each hand there is a star birthmark. They are very happy and plan to live in that home until the very end."

"Thanks mommy…I love hearing that bedtime story……" said a little voice drifting off to sleep.

"I'm glad you like it sweetie…"

"Night mommy…"

"Goodnight Hoshi…"

THE END

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