Kagome yawned as she walked back into Kaede's hut, Inuyasha's hand in hers. The sun had come up not too long ago, the village slowly beginning to wake up. After Inuyasha's proposal, they had spent hours in the firefly field, having the private time they both desired. Kagome's hand touched her lips gently, blushing faintly at the memory. They ended up sleeping on the branch of the Goshinboku, Kagome snuggled in Inuyasha's arms, instead of returning to Kaede's hut and waking the others.
"Where have you two been all night?" Miroku said as he sat up, a lecherous grin on his face.
"None of your business monk," Inuyasha replied as he blushed, sitting on the floor.
"That sounds like Inuyasha," Sango yawned as she rubbed her eyes. "Is it morning already?"
"Yes and Inuyasha and Kagome are only just returning," Miroku replied.
"Can I tell them?" Kagome asked, looking at Inuyasha.
"Why not? They'll find out soon enough and if we wait too long they'll be angry," he said as he pulled Kagome into his lap.
"Inuyasha and I are getting married," Kagome said excitedly, a huge smile stretching across her face.
"What!" Sango and Shippo said while Miroku smiled knowingly. Kagome held out her hand, showing them the ring on her finger.
"Congratulations Kagome-chan!" Sango said, hugging her tightly. "I'm so happy for you two."
"Congratulations to you both," Miroku said, clasping their hands. "May your union be blessed with love and many children."
"Not anytime soon," Kagome said quickly as she and Inuyasha blushed deeply.
"Sango, Inuyasha and Kagome have admitted their love for one another, don't you think we should join them?" Miroku said, sitting next to her.
"W-what?" Sango said, her eyes wide.
"Sango, will you bear my children?" he asked, rubbing her butt.
"Miroku you pervert!" Sango yelled as she slapped him. "Will you never learn?"
"Kagome, does this mean Inuyasha is going to be my dad?" Shippo asked from his seat on her lap.
Kagome looked at Inuyasha, unsure of what to tell the little kitsune. Inuyasha nodded, a faint smile on his face. "Yes Shippo, that will make Inuyasha your father."
"Does that mean I have to stop fighting with you?" Shippo asked Inuyasha.
"Keh, it would be weird if we didn't fight runt," Inuyasha replied, rolling his eyes. "Things won't change much kid. Just Kagome and I will have our own home together. You can stay with us too."
"Like a family?"
"Exactly like a family," Inuyasha said, wrapping his arms around Kagome's waist. 'My family.'
The news of Inuyasha and Kagome's upcoming mating quickly spread throughout the village. While most humans would have been completely against a human and demon getting married, everyone in the village seemed truly happy to them. The villagers had seen Inuyasha and Kagome together so much over the years; they knew it was only a matter of time before they got married. Who would be a better partner for the miko who got rid of the Shikon No Tama than the hanyou who helped her gather the pieces?
"I can't wait to see Mom and tell her the good news," Kagome said as they walked toward the well.
"Keh, she'll start asking when she's going to get grandchildren," Inuyasha replied, remembering the countless times he had overheard Mrs. Higurashi say she wanted grandchildren with dog ears. Inuyasha scooped Kagome into his arms and jumped into the well, allowing the blue light to envelope them. Inuyasha came out of the well house, setting Kagome on her feet.
"Mom I'm home!" Kagome yelled as she opened the front door.
"I'm in the kitchen," Mrs. Higurashi replied. "Are you hungry?"
"Yes, but Inuyasha and I have something to tell you first," she said as she walked into the kitchen. Inuyasha sat in his regular seat at the table, watching Kagome glow with happiness.
"Oh really? What do you have to tell me?" Mrs. Higurashi asked.
"Inuyasha and I are getting married!" Kagome squealed, jumping up and down.
"Congratulations! I knew you two would end up together," Mrs. Higurashi said, hugging her daughter. "How did the proposal go Inuyasha?"
"Keh the wench didn't wanna leave the hut so I could show her my surprise. She sat me before I could even take her there," Inuyasha replied, rolling her eyes.
"It's not my fault; you were acting weird all day. How was I supposed to know you were going to propose to me?" Kagome retorted.
"You weren't supposed to know wench; that was the point of it being a secret. Didn't think you'd sit me for it though."
"Wait a minute, Mom, you knew?" Kagome asked in surprise.
"Oh yes I knew all about it. I helped him plan it," she replied with a smile.
Kagome opened her mouth to reply as the front door opened. "Mom, is there anything to eat?" Sota said, walking into the kitchen. "Oh hey Kagome, Inuyasha. I didn't know you guys were coming today."
"Well we didn't know we were coming until today," Kagome replied. "But we had a big surprise."
"Did Inuyasha finally ask you to marry him?" Sota said with a mischievous smile.
"How'd you know?" Kagome asked.
"I figured he would ask you eventually," Sota laughed. "So that's the only thing the surprise could be. It's gonna be so cool having Inuyasha as a big brother; can I take him with me to school one day?"
"No," Inuyasha said, shaking Sota's hand. "From what Kagome says, that place sounds like a torture camp; I aint going."
"Fair enough," Sota said with a shrug. "So when are you getting married?"
Inuyasha and Kagome looked at each other; their planning hadn't gotten that far. "Not sure yet, but as soon as possible," Inuyasha said, taking Kagome's hand in his. His heart jumped as Kagome laced her fingers between his.
"How about next month?" Mrs. Higurashi suggested. "We can have the wedding at the shrine; a month will give us enough time to plan everything. We'll need to get a dress, decorations, a cake, food." Mrs. Higurashi began to make a list of all the things they needed to do, her mind going into wedding mode.
"Is a month good for you?" Kagome asked Inuyasha.
"I'd prefer sooner, but I guess I can wait a month," he replied, smirking. "I waited this long for you."
"You only waited a few weeks for me to finish school."
"But I've had to wait five hundred years for you," he said softly, brushing his thumb against her cheek.
"Mom, Inuyasha and Kagome are being gross," Sota whined as Mrs. Higurashi looked at the happy couple, thoughts of grandchildren floating through her mind.