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Epilogue:
"This, Folk, is unbelievable," the man said over the loudspeaker as he gazed down on the track. "Inuyasha Takahashi had taken the Gold for Japan!"
The crowd roared as the hanyou crossed the finish line, a proud smirk on his lips. He had won the medal for the Olympics. He had won for Japan.
He had won for Kagome.
The people ushered him to the placing steps, each step marked with its respective number. They placed him on the one labeled 1 before leaving to fetch the other people who placed.
Inuyasha smiled victoriously as he stared at all the people who were there cheering for Japan, cheering for him.
And then he spotted her.
Nestled on the front row of the crowd, Kagome sat there staring out at him, a proud smile playing on her lips. She waved when she saw that he was staring at her. He waved back off handedly, the people returning and distracting him for a moment.
He had taken the scholarship five years ago. He had participated in the track program as promised and had been selected to enter the Olympics the year of his graduation. Kagome had gone to the nursing program there, specializing in demon health practice.
She had been there when he had been asked to run and she had been ecstatic for him. The day after, he had taken her on a celebratory dinner. It was a fancy restraunt and as the munched happily on the bread, the waiter brought out a bottle of champaigne, handing it to Kagome. She had started to dismiss the man and tell him we hadn't ordered it when her gaze had fallen on the ribbon placed expertly around the bottle.
She reached out and touched the ring gingerly before looking at Inuyasha, unshed tears brimming in her eyes.
"I-Inuyasha?" She had said as he dropped down onto one knee and peeled the ring off of the ribbon.
"Kagome," he had started, trying to make it perfect and not stumble over his own words. "These five years of my life have been a dream come true. You're my inspiration, my strength, you're the thing that keeps me running." He had paused to swallow. "I love you, Kagome Higurashi. So would you do me the honor of becoming my wife?"
She had covered her mouth with her hands, tears streaming slowly down her cheeks.
"Yes!" she had said. Inuyasha had smiled ecstatically and stood, slipping the ring onto her finger as the entire restraunt clapped happily.
They had been married a week after, Kagome determined to be married to Inuyasha as soon as possible. But, hey, he wasn't complaining.
Inuyasha came out of his reverie as the other people who placed went to stand on the block. They each smiled respectively at him before facing forward into the crowd.
"In third placing for Australia," the man spoke, the voice echoing over the stadium. "Lee Conway!" He paused as the crowd roared and clapped. "In second, placing for America, Connor Seabrook!" Again, a pause filled with clapping and cheers. "And lastly in first, placing for Japan…"
"Inuyasha Takahashi!"
The crowd roared, everyone standing to clap. Inuyasha smiled and bowed in a semi-joking manner. People came and placed the olive branches around her neck and handed them all their respective trophy's.
Inuyasha and the other runners made their way for the room inside the stadium where they would wait. Inuyasha wasn't surprised to see Kagome running towards him happily. She jumped into his arms and he wrapped one around her waist, swinging her in a circle before setting her back down.
"I'm so proud of you!" She said, placing a quick kiss on his lips.
"Keh, it was nothing."
She swatted him lightly on the arm.
"Well, at least we're both winners," she said, hugging him.
"What do you mean?"
"Well, you get your gold, and I have my silver." She explained.
"But Connor got the silver," he started. She smiled.
"No," she said, taking a piece of silver hair between her fingers and twisting it. "You're my silver trophy."
"So I'm only second best, eh?" he said jokingly.
"Never. Silver is way better than gold," she said, smiling. "It's sexier, too."
"I think I like Silver," he said, laughing.
They hugged and made their way to watch the last few events for that day. After they were done, they made their way to Inuyasha's car. He set the trophy and rosary in the back seat and turned to look at Kagome. Revving the engine, he asked, "Where to?"
"How about we go out to eat, celebrate the win?" she suggested. Inuyasha nodded and pulled the gear stick back into reverse before backing out of the parking lot.
They drove for a few minutes, heading towards their favorite restraunt. Inuyasha noticed that Kagome seemed a bit off, but he decided to ask when he didn't need to focus on driving.
They pulled into the parking lot of Shikon Cuisine and he let the engine die.
"Ready?"
She nodded and they both climbed out of the car and made their way for the door. They smiled at the hostess and asked for their table of two. The woman with the black bobbed hair smiled and lead them to their table. After setting the menus down, she gave another smile and left.
"Inuyasha?" Kagome started. He looked over his menu at her, an eyebrow raised.
"Uh-huh?"
"There's something I need to tell you," she started. When his nose remained in the menu she cleared her throat. "Something important."
He set the menu down and looked at her.
"OK, what is it?"
"I'm p-"
"Are you two ready for drinks?" The blonde waitress said, coming up with a notepad, pen poised.
"Yea," Inuyasha said. "I'll take a coke."
The girl nodded and wrote down his order before looking at Kagome. "And for you?"
"A tea, please."
"Alrighty then, I'll have those out in a sec." And with that, she walked off. Kagome sighed dejectedly, crossing her arms on the table.
"So, as you were saying?" Inuyasha said, prompting her to continue.
"Ah, yes. Well, I just wanted to tell you that you're going to be a Da-"
"Here are your drinks," the waitress said with a smile as she set the beverage down on the table. Kagome nodded, slightly annoyed at being interrupted for a second time.
"Thanks," the couple replied before the lady scurried off.
"What were you gonna say?" Inuyasha asked, sticking the straw in his mouth and taking a quick sip.
"I was saying the I took a test the other day and-"
"Did you pass?" He asked. Kagome smiled half-heartedly.
"Yes, I got an A+" she said. Why couldn't he see what kind of test it was she had meant?
"Well congrats! I'm proud of you!" Inuyasha said, dense as ever to what kind of test it was.
"Well, you see Inuyasha it wasn't that kind of test," Kagome began, holding her cup in between her hands, the cold condensation freezing her fingers.
A confused look crossed his face as he fished for the straw again for his lips. "What kind of test then?"
"It was a pre-"
"Whose ready to order?" The lady said, back with her note pad. Kagome growled inaudibly.
"Uh, yea, I'd like a burger," Inuyasha said, handing the menu over to the lady. She nodded, tucking the menu under her arm before writing his order.
"And you, miss?"
"I'd like an order of cheese fries."
"Ok, all set. It'll be out in a moment."
Kagome sucked air through her teeth before looking at Inuyasha, ready to try this for a fourth time.
"Continue," Inuyasha prompted.
"Inuyasha. What I've been trying to say is-"
"Are you all doing okay?" A passing waiter asked. Kagome stood from her seat and growled at the man. He retracted in shock and fear. Kagome turned to look down at her amazed hanyou.
"Kagome, are you okay?"
"Inuyasha, you're going to be a dad!" Kagome screamed, the whole restraunt hearing the announcement.
Inuyasha's mouth hung open, the straw falling from his lips.
"A what?"
"A dad! I'm pregnant!"
"Holy Shit!"
"That wasn't the answer I was hoping for…"
Kagome sat back down and dusted off her lap before looking at the stunned waiter and the newly arrived waitress who stood with their plates in her hands and her eyes wide. She recovered quicker than the waiter.
She sat the plates down on the table and smiled at Kagome.
"Congratulations!" She praised. Kagome smiled and nodded her thanks, the waiter and waitress slowly leaving their table.
Kagome turned to face Inuyasha, who was running his fingers through his hair.
"I-Inuyasha, I'm sorry, maybe I should've waited til later to tell you, I-… Inuyasha?"
The hanyou in question was laughing, his hands on his face. Kagome was slightly scared.
"Inuyasha?"
"You're pregnant," he stated again. Kagome nodded.
Inuyasha smiled happily and took both of Kagome's hands in his.
"I'm gonna be a dad!"
Alright my people. There is the last chapter. I hope you all enjoyed!