Epilogue

Nearly a decade had passed since Sesshomaru was reunited with Kagome. His life felt complete. As expected, they had had so much to work out. But above all, Kagome had been accepted with open arms among the western household. His parents had nearly leaped with joy, his mother shedding tears of joy, something he had never seen her do his entire life.

They finally tied the knot, so to speak, just a year ago. Kagome was his mate. They could spend the rest of their lives together without worrying about a thing such as illnesses. Their love for each other had grown even more over the years, something he didn't think was possible. But every day when he woke up with Kagome in his arms, he learned it was indeed imaginable. He couldn't be any happier.

It was around noon and Sesshomaru walked the path outside the castle gates to where Kagome had told him to meet him. Something about a private picnic with just the two of them, she'd said.

Soon he could see her sitting on a blanket under Haku with a small woven basket resting beside her. She was dressed in a pretty burgundy kimono with white and golden flower patterns. Her hair was left flowing around her, her tail swaying back and forth. She was positively glowing under the rays of the sun. His heart felt full and he couldn't help the smile forming on his lips. She truly was the most beautiful onna he'd ever seen in his life.

When he got closer, she stood to her feet, smiling radiantly. She wrapped her arms around his neck, kissing him lovingly. She pulled back, her cheeks pink.

"What's all this?" he asked, indicating the blanket.

"A gift to you," she responded, holding his hand. "But, before we begin, do you know what today is?"

Sesshomaru lifted a curious brow. "The third day of the week?"

She giggled, a sound that would forever warm his heart. "Hai, but do you know the significance of today?"

Sesshomaru frowned, thinking it over.

"On this day 70 years ago, a little silver-haired inu boy met a little inuhanyou girl, and they became the best of friends."

Sesshomaru grinned. "Hai, and it was a day that changed his life forever."

Kagome nodded eagerly. "Yessss. And now his life is about to take another drastic change."

Sesshomaru tilted his head to the side, confused. "Oh? How so?"

She had a mischievous gleam in her eyes. She squeezed his hand in her own before placing his open palm across her flat belly. Sesshomaru's brows furrowed in confusion. He looked into her eyes, taking in the glow in her cheeks. Suddenly, realization hit him. He gasped, and she giggled.

He lifted her in his arms and spun her around while she squealed with glee.

A father. He was going to be a father. He took back what he said earlier. This was the happiest day of his life.