Hey guys! Here it is the Epilogue to Band Wars! Here is where all answers to all your questions will be known! ^_^ Thank you guys so much for all the support and for all the awesome comments to this story! I really enjoyed writing it so much and had a lot of fun with it. ^_^

Epilogue

6 months later

"Okay Kagome one more push." The doctor said. Inuyasha was holding Kagome's hand, as she pushed one last time Kagome squeezed his hand tightly. Inuyasha's eyes widened as he heard his pup cry. Kagome was panting with exhaustion. Inuyasha dabbed her forehead with a cold wet washcloth. He smiled as she gave him a weak and tired smile.

"Congratulations Takahashi's, it's a girl." Inuyasha and Kagome looked up at the doctor with a smile as she brought their pup to Kagome after they cleaned her. Once the pup was in Kagome's arms, she had a good look at her daughter's features. She had beautiful silver hair and black puppy ears. Her eyes where chocolate brown with a hint of amber gold, and she had little tiny fangs and claws.

"She's so beautiful." Kagome said with a smile. The little pup twitched her nose as she opened her eyes. She saw her mother and father with brilliant golden brown eyes and gave her a smile. The pup cooed as she reached up to her mother and father. Inuyasha chuckled as Kagome gave him their daughter.

"My beautiful baby girl." Inuyasha smiled as he petted his daughter's head gently. His daughter looked up at him and made a grab for one of his forelocks. This surprised him, but he couldn't help but chuckle.

"Now, now, no tugging sweetheart." He told his pup gently. The pup gave a cute little pout and released his hair. Kagome giggled.

"She's smart for a newborn. I've never seen such brilliance coming from a newborn before." Kagome said. Inuyasha looked up at his beautiful wife and mate with a smile.

"Well she is a hanyou after all. They learn things pretty fast, but you still have to teach them." Inuyasha explained. Kagome nodded and gave a yawn. Inuyasha smiled and leaned over to kiss her lips softly. Kagome whimpered a little from his sudden retreat. Inuyasha chuckled.

"Rest my Kagome, you deserve it. I'll take care of Setsuko." He told his mate. Kagome smiled and closed her eyes.

"I love you Inuyasha." She told him before drifting off into the land of dreams. Inuyasha smiled.

"I love you too Kagome." He told her as he watched her drift off to sleep. He looked down at his precious daughter who fell asleep in his arms. He smiled at his daughter and turned his head towards the window. 'It's hard to believe that we all started our separate lives.' Inuyasha thought to himself.

Back on December 25th, Christmas Day

Inuyasha and Kagome headed back to the mansion to find that all their friends were there. Kagome smiled with excitement.

"Come on!" She said as she started running ahead of him.

"Kagome be careful!" Inuyasha called out in concern. Once she reached the door she took the handle and opened up the door.

"Merry Christmas everyone!" She called out as she entered the mansion.

"KAGOME!" All three girls ran up to her and gave her a big hug. Inuyasha shut the door behind him as he watched the scene with a big grin.

"Let us see it!" Sango said with excitement. Kagome tilted her head as an act of confusion.

"Don't look at us like that Kagome, you know what we are talking about." Ayame said with a smirk and a hand on her hip.

"Please Kagome, let us see it." Rin said with pleading eyes. Kagome chuckled as she rose her hand to let them see the beautiful emerald engagement ring on her left ring finger. All the girls squealed with such excitement.

"Oh my gosh! That is just gorgeous!" Sango exclaimed with excitement.

"We have got to start planning for your wedding!" Ayame said clapping her hands together. Kagome and Inuyasha blushed.

"I have a few ideas." Rin said with a smile. Kagome chuckled.

"Come on guys, this is Christmas Day. Let's enjoy today first before we start doing anything." Kagome said with a smile. Inuyasha placed a hand on her shoulder with a nod. With that, they all went into the living room to return with the others.

"Congratulations Kagome." Miroku said as she entered the room.

"Yes, congratulations Kagome." Koga said with a smile. Kagome nodded her thanks with a slight blush. As they all sat in the living room, a thought had dawned on Kagome. She turned her head towards Rin.

"Hey Rin, are you going to tell us now what was so important?" Kagome asked. Soon, everyone's eyes were on Rin and Sesshomaru. Rin was blushing and twiddling her thumbs nervously.

"Well... I... um..." Rin stuttered. She looked up to her loving mate for some help. Sesshomaru chuckled and wrapped an arm around her waist. He looked up to the group with a smile.

"Rin and I are going to have a pup." Sesshomaru confessed. All eyes went wide except for Inuyasha's who knew.

"Oh my gosh Rin! That is so exciting!" Kagome said excitedly as she clapped her hands together.

"Congrats Rin!" Sango said as she hugged her.

"Okay Koga now it's our turn." Ayame said with a wink. Koga started choking on his coke that he was drinking. Everyone started laughing as Koga's face was ten shades of red.

"Ayame!" Koga shouted in embarrassment.

After all the excitement of good news, everyone enjoyed the rest of their Christmas Day.

2 months later

"Oh wow! Kagome you look so beautiful!" Sango said as she entered the bride's room. Ayame and Rin joined after Sango and gasped with awe.

"Kagome, you look gorgeous!" Rin said with a smile.

"You'll have Inuyasha weak kneed before you know it." Ayame said with a wink and a smirk. Kagome smiled with a blush.

"Thank you guys." She told them.

"Kagome? Are you ready?" Kikyo asked once she entered the room. Kagome smiled and nodded.

"You look so beautiful Kagome." Kikyo exclaimed with a smile.

"Thank you, Kikyo. I'm still wondering how you three got out of prison." Kagome gave an apologetic look for bringing it up. Kikyo chuckled, simply shaking her head.

"You can thank your mate for that. He bailed us out." Kikyo said. The girl's eyes went wide.

"He told us that he would pay for our bail if we kept our act together. Meaning behave." Kikyo giggled. Kagome chuckled.

"I'm glad to have my best friend back." Kagome said as she hugged Kikyo. Kikyo smiled as she dabbed Kagome's eyes gently.

"Come on now girl, you don't want to ruin your pretty face." Kikyo said. Kagome smiled as her eyes got dried from tears.

Meanwhile

Inuyasha was waiting by the podium with his brother Sesshomaru, and his two friends Koga and Miroku. Miroku looked at Inuyasha with a smile.

"You look nervous Inuyasha." Miroku said. Inuyasha looked at Miroku with a small smile.

"She's already my mate Miroku. I'm just thinking about what she'll look like once I see her. I haven't seen her for a few days because of this and because Ayame said it would be worth it." Inuyasha explained. Miroku and Koga nodded.

"It'll definitely be worth it Inuyasha. The moment Kagome comes into view, you'll find yourself be heart struck." Koga said with a wink. Inuyasha looked at Koga with a cocked eyebrow.

"You mean you saw her?" Inuyasha asked with jealousy in his tone. Koga shook his head.

"No. I just know this kind of stuff because of Ayame." He explained. Inuyasha relaxed and chuckled.

Everyone got into position once the music started. Ayame, Rin and Sango were walking down the isle with their bouquets. Ayame had a short white dress that was a one strap and jewels in the mid-waist. She wore silver low heeled shoes that criss-crossed her ankles. Around her neck was a sapphire necklace in the shape of a heart that Koga had gotten her. Her hair was up into a high ponytail with ringlets and her iris in her hair. Rin was wearing a short orange strapless dress that had a black sash around the waist that was tied into a bow. Her silver hair was in a half ponytail, smooth and straight down her back with a cherry blossom in her hair. She had on white low heeled shoes that each had diamond jewels at the toes. Around her neck she wore a diamond necklace that Sesshomaru had gotten for her. Sango wore a short light pink dress that criss-crossed at the back and jewels on the breasts. She wore silver glittery low heeled shoes that strapped around her ankles. Her hair was in a low ponytail with a rose in her hair. Around her neck was a ruby necklace in the shape of a rose that Miroku had gotten her.

When the music shifted everyone turned their heads as they watched Kagome come into view. Inuyasha's eyes widened and felt his heart stop for a moment as he laid eyes on his beautiful mate. Kagome's long white wedding dress showed her curves but flowed down to her feet. There were jewels in the mid-waist of her dress, and the line of the dress had beautiful designs at the bottom. The neckline was lace along with the straps of her dress, and she even had laced gloves that covered her arms up to the elbows. Her beautiful silver hair was tied up into a bun with a red circular clip, she had some of the hair pulled through the clip to let them hang down into a curl. She had small diamond beads on the right side of her hair. The veil hung from her hair and outlined her face. She was absolutely stunning! Inuyasha watched her with a loving smile.

Kikyo was beside Kagome wearing a short red strapped dress that criss-crossed at the back and jewels on the breasts. She wore black low heeled shoes with jewels on each shoe. Her hair was in a low ponytail, tied with a red ribbon. She smiled as she walked Kagome down the isle, towards Inuyasha. As they reached the podium, Inuyasha held out his hand to Kagome with a smile. Kagome blushed taking Inuyasha's hand as she took in his features. Inuyasha was in a tux, with a silver silky vest. His hair was down this time, covering his back.

"You look so beautiful Kagome." Inuyasha whispered. Kagome smiled.

"Was it worth the wait?" She whispered back with a smirk and a wink. Inuyasha chuckled.

"So worth it." He told her. The priest began to speak.

"Friends, and family, we are here gathered today in order to join these two in holy matrimony. If there is a reason why these two shall not be wed, then speak now or forever hold your peace." Everyone was silent. Kagome and Inuyasha smiled.

"Very well. We shall proceed with the wedding vows. Have you written your own?" He asked them. Inuyasha and Kagome nodded. The priest nodded as well.

"Then please proceed." He told them. Inuyasha took Kagome's hands and held them tightly. He looked into her beautiful amber golden eyes and began to speak.

"Kagome not only are you my best friend, but my one true love. I feel like I can be the person that I want to be when I'm with you. I can't possibly imagine life without you. You are the light in my life. You showed me compassion, love, and friendship. Without you, I wouldn't be the man here standing in front of you today." Inuyasha began to say. Kagome felt tears fall from her eyes as she smiled. Inuyasha took the ring for Kagome and spoke again.

"And so with this ring, I give you my heart. I promise from this day forward, you shall not walk alone. May my heart be your shelter, and my arms be your home. Whatever life may bring, I will love you and care for you always and forever." He told her as he slipped the ring onto her left ring finger. The crowd awed at his words. Sango, Ayame, Rin, and Kikyo had tears in their eyes and smiling faces. Kagome felt the tears roll down her cheeks. His words were beautiful and heartfelt. She took a deep breath and began her vows.

"Inuyasha, you were the first friend that actually cared for me. You were always there for me whenever I needed you the most. If it weren't for you, I probably wouldn't be standing here in front of you today. I can't express enough how grateful I am to you for giving me a life I never thought I would have. You mean the whole world to me Inuyasha, you became the light in my life." Kagome told him. Inuyasha smiled softly with tears in his eyes. He truly loved this woman. Kagome took the ring for Inuyasha and spoke again.

"Today and always, beyond tomorrow, I need you beside me, always as my best friend, lover and forever soul mate. So with this ring, I give you all that I am. I love you with every beat of my heart and care for you more than words can say. I am yours always and forever." She told him as she slipped the ring onto his left ring finger. Everyone awed again. The priest smiled.

"I pronounce you husband and wife. You may kiss the bride." He said. Inuyasha cupped Kagome's cheek in his hand and leaned down pressing his lips against hers. The crowd cheered for the happy newlyweds.

Later on

"Now it is time for our newlyweds to take the dancefloor." Miroku announced with a smile. Inuyasha smiled as he nodded at Miroku. Miroku smiled and nodded back. Inuyasha turned to Kagome and held out his hand.

"Dance with me Kagome." He said with a soft smile. Kagome blushed as she took his hand to follow him.

'This I Promise You' by 'N Sync

Inuyasha and Kagome began to dance together as the song begun. Inuyasha sung along with the lyrics as they danced.

When the visions around you

Bring tears to your eyes

When all that's around you

They spun around slowly and did side steps after their turns.

Are secrets and lies

I'll be your strength

I'll give you hope

Inuyasha caressed Kagome's cheek softly with a smile.

Keeping your faith when it's gone

The one you should call

Was standing here all along

Inuyasha lead Kagome to the right side of him, then pulled her back into a warm embrace.

And I will take you in my arms

And hold you right where you belong

Till the day my life is through

This I promise you

This I promise you

I've loved you forever

In life times before

And I promise you never

Will you hurt anymore

He dipped her and looked into her golden amber eyes with his promising amber gold eyes.

I give you my word

I give you my heart

He slowly brought her back up to him and they slowly spun around.

This is a battle we've won

And with this vow

Forever has now begun

Just close your eyes

Each loving day

Inuyasha placed Kagome's hand onto his heart as he did the same to her with a loving smile.

I know this feeling won't go away

Till the day my life is through

This I promise you

This I promise you

Over and over I fall

When I hear you call

Without you in my life baby

I just wouldn't be living at all

Inuyasha would twirl Kagome gently here and there, dipping her in his arms. He brought her back up to him with a smile.

And I will take (I will take you in my arms)

And hold you right where you belong (Right where you belong)

They danced in each others arms, feeling the love and warmth coming off from one another.

Till the day my life is through

This I promise you baby

Kagome smiled as she pressed her head against his chest and closed her eyes.

Just close your eyes

Each loving day

I know this feeling won't go away

She looked up at him with love and passion in her eyes.

Every word I say is true

This I promise you

Inuyasha smiled as he caressed Kagome's cheek with love in his eyes.

Every word I say is true

This I promise you

Ooo I promise you

He leans down to her lips and presses his against hers with so much love and passion. This was the start of their new lives together.

5 years later.

"Mama! Papa!" A little pup at the age of five with long silver hair and black puppy ears came into the living room where her parents sat. Her parents were reminiscing about the past as they were looking through a photo album.

"Hello Setsuko." Kagome smiled as she looked up from the photo album. Setsuko smiled and bowed to her parents. A low chuckle from Kagome's mate was heard.

"What has my precious little girl so excited?" Inuyasha asked his daughter. Setsuko smiled and jumped up on to the couch in between her parents.

"Aunt Rin and Uncle Sesshy are coming over! Even Aunt Sango and Uncle Miroku! I can't wait to see everyone!" Setsuko said with excitement. Kagome and Inuyasha chuckled. Kagome began to get up along with her daughter.

"Well then, I guess it's time to get you dressed now shall we." Kagome said as she took her daughter's hand.

"Hai!" Setsuko said as she followed her mother upstairs. Inuyasha chuckled as he watched his two girls go up the stairs. His ears flickered to the sounds of car doors closing. He smiled and rose from the couch and went to open the door.

"Uncle Inu!" Three little girls and two boys ran up to their uncle to give him a hug. Inuyasha chuckled as he embraced the young pups. Two girls and one boy belonged to Sango and Miroku. The two girls were Sai and Saiyo and the boy was Daisuke. Sango and Miroku had Sai and Saiyo one year after the competition, so they were four years old. The little boy Daisuke was born a year after, so he was only three.

The other pups belonged to Sesshomaru and Rin. Their son Taku was born the same year as Setsuko, so he was five. He looked just like his father with long silver hair that was put up into a ponytail, elf like ears, amber gold eyes, a crescent moon in the middle of the forehead, and two magenta like stripes on his cheeks. Their daughter Mei was born a year after Taku. She looked more like her mother with silver shoulder length hair with a hint of light blue. She had golden amber eyes, elf like ears, a crescent moon in the middle of her forehead and two magenta like stripes on her cheeks.

"Well hello guys. How are my nieces and nephews?" Inuyasha smiled. The children looked up at their uncle with smiles on their faces.

"We've been doing great Uncle Inu. Can we play with Setsuko?" Sai and Saiyo asked. Inuyasha chuckled.

"Now, now kids. Let's all get inside first." Miroku said with a smile.

"Hai!" All the pups said as they all went inside the house. Inuyasha stood up and greeted Miroku with a hand on his shoulder.

"How have you guys been?" He asked. Miroku and Sango smiled as everyone went inside, shutting the door behind them.

"We've been doing great. The kids have been keeping us on our toes. Sango and I have became music teachers. Sango is teaching college students at the Academy. I'm teaching students in high school." Miroku explained.

"We may not do as much as we use to, but music is and always will be in our hearts. I wasn't going to completely give it up." Sango said with a smile. Inuyasha nodded in agreement. His ears twitched as he heard the upstairs door close. He looked up to where the stairs were and saw Kagome come down with their daughter dressed into a purple haori with fireflies on it. It had a pink obi that was tied into a bow in the back. Her silver hair was up into a high ponytail, tied with a purple glittered ribbon.

"Daddy!" Setsuko ran up to her father and gave him a hug. Inuyasha picked up his daughter with a smile.

"You look beautiful Setsuko." Inuyasha complemented. Setsuko giggled as she rubbed her nose against her father's. Inuyasha chuckled.

"Setsuko, you look absolutely stunning." Sango said. Setsuko turned her head and smiled.

"Aunt Sango, Uncle Miroku, Aunt Rin, Uncle Sesshy!" She hopped down from her father and went to give everyone a hug.

"Hello Setsuko." Rin said as she and Sesshomaru embraced her.

"How have you been Setsuko?" Sango asked as se and Miroku embraced her afterwards. Setsuko smiled.

"I'm doing quite well. I love my classes, especially my music class." She told them. Everyone chuckled.

"I have a feeling that you will have another musician in the family Inuyasha." Miroku said with a wink. Inuyasha simply shrugged with a grin.

"Tell them what you want to become Setsuko." Inuyasha said. Setsuko smiled.

"I want to be like mommy and daddy! I want to become a musician too! I love music!" She told them. Everyone chuckled. Oh the irony of their children. All the kids wanted to become musicians. What can they say when their kids were born into a family of musicians.

"Setsuko!" Sai and Saiyo called out. Setsuko looked in the living room and smiled. She ran up to her friends.

"Sai, Saiyo, Daisuke, Taku, Mei!" The children gathered around and hugged each other.

"Let's go play in the backyard." Setsuko said. Everyone smiled and followed her outside.

"Don't get into trouble you guys." Inuyasha said.

"We won't daddy!" Setsuko called out as they all went into the backyard.

Inuyasha's ears twitched as he heard another car door shut. He smiled as he opened the front door to let Koga and Ayame in along with their pups Kentaro and Syria. Kentaro was five and Syria was three.

"Yo Inuyasha!" Koga waved his hand as he walked up to the house. Inuyasha smiled and stepped aside for Koga and Ayame to enter.

"What's up Koga? How have you guys been?" Inuyasha asked as he shut the door.

"We are doing pretty well for ourselves. Ayame is a doctor at the Shikon Medical Center and I became a private investigator." Koga said with a wink. Inuyasha rolled his eyes.

"I bet you just worry the hell out of your mate Koga." Inuyasha crossed his arms. Koga had a nervous smile with a hand rubbing the back of his head.

"Oh he does. I get scared out of my mind when he's out there chasing people that can possibly kill him." Ayame said with a growl. Koga took a step back a little.

"I always come back to you don't I?" Koga asked. Ayame gave a small smile and sighed.

"Yes you do." Ayame nuzzled Koga.

Inuyasha walked up to his brother Sesshomaru, wandering if he was alright.

"Brother? Is something wrong?" Inuyasha asked Sesshomaru. His brother simply shook his head.

"No, I just worry about my family. I've always been keeping a watchful eye on them, just in case." Sesshomaru explained. Inuyasha nodded with understanding.

"I know what you mean. I'm always afraid of losing Kagome or Setsuko or even both in that matter. No matter where we go, I always keep a watchful eye on them, making sure nothing happens to them. They are my whole world, my reason for living. I wouldn't forgive myself if something were to happen to them." Inuyasha explained. Sesshomaru nodded as he watched Rin and Kagome talk and laugh with each other.

"Rin, Taku, and Mei mean the whole world to me. If I were to lose any of them, or all of them, my life would be meaningless. I've become a better man and better taiyokai thanks to them. I've become stronger all to protect them." Sesshomaru said. Inuyasha smiled as he watched Kagome.

Soon, the kids came back inside and went into the living room with the others. Sesshomaru and Inuyasha smiled as they watched their pups play together and with everyone around them. Everyone laughed, watching the children. Inuyasha walked next to Kagome and wrapped his arm around her waist with a smile. Sesshomaru, Koga, and Miroku did the same thing with their mates.

"Daddy?" Setsuko came up to her mother and father. Kagome frowned when she saw a sad look on her daughter.

"What's the matter sweetheart?" Kagome asked. Setsuko looked at her mother and father.

"Mommy, Daddy? We'll always stay together right?" She asked them. Inuyasha chuckled as he picked up his daughter with a smile. Kagome smiled at her daughter as well.

"No matter how big you get, you will always be our baby girl. We'll always be together." Inuyasha told his daughter as he kissed the top of her head. Setsuko smiled as she nuzzled against her father's chest.

"I'm glad." She told them. Inuyasha and Kagome smiled at their daughter, then back to their friends and knew that this was the life that they had always wanted. A life filled with love, joy, and friendship. They were happy with their lives and continue to grow closer to each other with each day that passes by.

Well, that's the end to our story of Band Wars. Thank you guys so much for all of your support for this story, I really appreciate each and every one of you guys. I hope you will enjoy more stories that I will create in the future. ^_^ Again, thank you guys so much! So until the next new adventure, Ciao for now. ^_^