Wow, I didn't get the results I was expecting from the poll. And it was almost completely unanimous! I never knew there were so many SessxKag fans out there! Yep, that's what I'm going with! Here are the exact results:
Alternate endings: 1
Sesshomaru: 10
So, here we go! Pity though…if the people had chosen InuYasha, I had the perfect way to scare him half to death…oh well, on with the final chapter!
Disclaimer: I do not own InuYasha, but I own my trademark brick which Sesshomaru is terrified of.
"You're absolutely certain, then?" Mrs. Higurashi asked her daughter. They were standing just outside the shrine, and Kagome was ready to return to the feudal era. It had taken her two long weeks of serious thought and helpful advice from her friends and family to help her sort through her feelings.
"Yes, Mom. Thanks for all the help." They exchanged a quick hug, and Kagome went into the shrine and through the well.
The first one to meet her on the other side was Shippo. He jumped into her arms happily. "Sango told us what happened, Kagome," he said. "Who'd you pick?"
"You'll find out when everyone else does," she replied, a tinge of regret I her voice. No matter what happened, she'd be hurting someone today.
She carried Shippo back to Kaede's village, where the rest of the gang met up with them. "Kagome, you're back!" Sango exclaimed.
"You were gone for such a long time," Miroku said. Kirara mewed in agreement.
"And InuYasha's been sulking the whole time," Shippo put in.
Kagome sighed. She had a feeling something like that would happen. "What about Sesshomaru?"
"He left after you did," Sango said. "No one's seen him."
Just then, InuYasha showed up. His face registered no emotion, and he said nothing, not trusting his voice. "Sesshomaru's not here, then? I'll have to go and find him." Kagome looked at InuYasha. "I'm sorry, but I'm going to stay with Sesshomaru."
No one was prepared for what happened next. They were expecting InuYasha to start back in with his sulking, and wander off without a word. What he actually did shocked everyone.
"I'll take you to him if you want," he said, not a trace of melancholy in his voice.
"You're not upset?" Shippo asked from his new vantage point on Sango's shoulder.
"Keh. Why should I be? I knew she was going to choose Sesshomaru from the start." He turned back to Kagome. "Do you want to go now?"
"Yes." She climbed onto his back and waved goodbye to her friends. After they had gone pretty far, Kagome said, "Thank you, InuYasha, for not being too upset."
"I've had lots of time to think about it," he replied quietly. "If we were meant to be together, I wouldn't have been such an idiot, and caused you so much pain. And besides, Sesshomaru's never loved anyone before. Heh, maybe you'll be a good influence on him."
"Just promise me one thing," Kagome said. "Try not to fight with your brother when we come to visit."
"I can try, but no promises."
They were silent for some time before Kagome spoke again. "I'm sure you'll find the perfect person one day."
"Yeah, maybe. She might even be a half demon like me."
InuYasha didn't linger once they'd reached Sesshomaru's castle. He said goodbye to Kagome and headed back to the village. Sesshomaru, picking up her scent, met her outside. She ran straight to him, embracing him happily. Oh how she'd missed him while she was away. "I'm back!"
"I told you to go back to InuYasha," he said quietly.
Kagome looked up into his golden eyes, smiling. "When have I ever done what you told me to?"
He had to smile at that as he returned her embrace. "Welcome home," he whispered, leaning down to kiss her.
Rin and Jaken watched from the window. Jaken, of course, wasn't happy at all, but Rin was ecstatic. "Kagome's going to stay!" she exclaimed. "Now Lord Sesshomaru won't have to sulk anymore!"
Short, but, the best I can do. Hehe, Sess was sulking like Inu was! People, this was your wish, I hope you liked it! Now I can work on other stories! And, hey! Two updates in one day! Hooray for me! Now, review!
