Disclaimer: Rumiko Takahashi is owner of InuYasha and its components. I own this story and created characters.

A/N: I know this is a tragedy but I like to end on a happy note .

Epilogue

"I can't believe he is still down there," InuYasha thought aloud. He leaned against the tree, waiting to begin moving again. Kagome snapped at him.

"Leave him alone. This is something he wanted to do on his own."

InuYasha grunted but said nothing. He could not deny that this was right in Kagome's eyes, but he wanted to finish the search for the jewel shards.

Sango sat quietly. She smiled inside, thinking about the events which occurred recently. Kohaku is no longer a prisoner of Naraku; he is free. With one adventure done, another would begin. She turned her attention to Miroku. She watched him dump dirt into a hole, causing her to frown.

Miroku placed the final shovel load of dirt on the hole. He was dirty from his job, digging dirt and refilling his manmade pit. He was already exhausted from the fight, but he knew this had to be done. Finished, he stuck the shovel deep into the ground. His task almost complete, the monk bowed his head. To the heavens he gave a silent prayer for the deceased buried before him.

"May you find peace in the afterlife Naraku."

He felt the sun shine upon his cheek. A warm smile spread on his face. The sun upon his cheek reminded him of a loving kiss from his sister, her final goodbye.