Life had finally returned to normal. After weeks of rest Sesshomaru and I were up and feeling better. We still had to make the journey home. I had missed Sesh and Natasha so much and it was nice to have them and the others back. Sesshomaru even was happy to be back with his brother. I knew that we needed to go and we made out goodbyes again.
"Be careful Kiyoko."
"I will Sango. Thank you." I smiled and hugged the demon slayer.
"Miroku…promise me that you will actually behave while I'm gone."
"What? Me?" He was putting on mock shock for me and couldn't help but laugh. "Be safe Kiyoko."
"And you too." I hugged him and then moved on to Shippo.
"I'll miss you Kiyoko." I smiled at the little fox demon and picked him up,
"And I'll miss you Shippo." I snuggled the tiny fox demon before putting him back down on the ground.
Next was Kagome. She gave me a hug,
"Take care and make sure you come and see us again some time."
"Of course! And you guys are always welcome at our home. Right Sesshomaru." Unlike the Naraku carnation he simply nodded his head in agreement. I knew he wouldn't be thrilled about it, but they were my friends and family too. And plus Natasha and Sesh needed to see their uncle Inuyasha and his friends. Jaken would be the one who I'd have to deal with when we went home. I knew he didn't like me but too bad. And I knew he definitely did not like Inuyasha and the others. Again too bad.
Now it was Inuyasha. My sweet pup. I was really going to miss him. It was so nice having both Sesshomaru and Inuyasha with me again. It felt like old times when we were growing up.
I remember lying in an empty field with Sesshomaru and Inuyasha. Sesshomaru on my right and Inuyasha on my left. The sun was setting and it was a mix of orange and purple. You could see the sun setting on one half of the sky and the stars starting to shine on the other. It was beautiful. A very peaceful and calm atmosphere. The grass swayed and we felt the cool breeze pass over us as though we were not there.
Those were the memories that I cherished. That I always kept with me. I smiled at him and gripped him in a tight hug,
"I'm really gonna miss you Kiyoko."
"I shall miss you too Inuyasha. You know that I love you pup. And that you are always welcome to come see us and Ses and Natasha." He smiled at me.
"Can I hold Natasha again?" I smiled and took Natasha off of Icano and placed the small child in Inuyasha's arms. She was defiantly going to be an uncle's girl. She giggled when she saw Inyuasha and pulled slightly on his long silver hair. She laughed and then held out her hand which Inuyasha took in his own. She pulled his hand to her and put her small cheek against it. He smiled and ten looked up at me grinning like and idiot.
"I think she likes you Inuyasha." He was still grinning but reluctantly handed he back. "Like I said you are always welcome at our place." He hugged me again before turning his attention to Sesshomaru.
"See ya around mutt face."
"Half breed." I rolled my eyes. These two were crazy. But I saw the smiled and knew that some of the bad blood had died away.
Sesshomaru and I sat on Icano and I took one more look at my friends and my family. They waved and so did I. I sighed and rested my head on Sesshomaru's chest. Peace. Something my life lacked in. But my peace was short lived when I heard the small cry of Sesh. I let out a sigh. Peace and parenting do not go hand in hand.
Oh well. I liked it. I had a family. Actually it was the family that I had all along. Still… I was happy now. And nothing would be able to take that happiness away from me now.