Disclaimer: I didn't own him throughout the whole story, why would I own him in the epilogue? Point set, understood? You all are going to hate me for the setup and ending of this epilogue.... trust me...you will...

~*~Epilogue~*~

Kagome, Sango, Miroku, Shippo, and Kirara walked through the village. They had just returned home from their long and agonizing trip from Sesshomaru's castle in the Western Lands. It had taken them all day to reach the outskirts and by the time they reached the actual village, it was twilight. All the people slept in their huts; not a sound was made besides the pattering of feet against the rocks. Keade's hut was just in view as they went over a hill. Sango and Miroku walked, linked by arm, with Kagome smiling pleasantly beside them. Shippo and Kirara were ahead of them, making sure the coast was clear in the darkness before their companions proceeded. Shippo saw himself as a leader, and he had to keep everyone safe.

"Another foot, no monsters," he said with a smile. He liked this game. Shippo was enjoying himself as he played 'Inu Yasha', arms folded in the sleeves of his kimono. Kagome laughed lightly at the boy's antics.

The moon was high in the sky when the entered Keade's hut. The elder miko was sleeping, so they didn't make much noise as they made their way to bed. Sango allowed Miroku to sleep beside her, with Kirara snuggled on their pillow, and Kagome and Shippo collapsed in exhaustion from the past few days. They had both been worried about the life of their friend. Inu Yasha had died, and was brought back to life. Quite a week for Kagome. She relaxed on her futon.

'He's alive, that's all that matters.' Kagome closed her eyes and smiled. Yes, he was alive and she would not have to worry about him leaving her again. His demonic side is sealed enough to keep it from taking over, but weak enough so that he still has his demonic powers. He knew she loved her and she would never leave him. Kagome blushed a little, thinking back to what had transpired between the two in Inu Yasha's brother's house. 'I can't believe we did that there,' she thought with a little laugh, trying to conceal her embarrassment.

'Soon, Inu Yasha and me will have our own place, here. I want to live here with him. Together, we will finish the Shikon no Tama and purify it. Then, nothing will keep us apart. Naraku would be dead with the completion of the jewel, so he is out. Sango and Miroku will be together and have many babies,' Kagome looked at the two and smiled. 'They are so happy together. I hope Inu Yasha is that happy with me.' She looked around and sat up. Where was that hanyou?

~*~

He had walked around the village until he was positive they were mainly asleep and dead to the world. His sensitive nose had picked up the scent when they had entered the clearing just beyond the village. 'Damn, he's been here. Why the hell would he himself come here?' Inu Yasha started running to the village. Naraku's scent plagued the air around him, but something else did too, something he couldn't put his finger on. So, Inu Yasha went in search for his enemy.

~*~

Kagome looked out the window. She sighed heavily. 'I hope he'll be back soon,' she thought as she lay back down. The schoolgirl curled in her cot and craved the embrace of her lover. If she had only watched the sky a little longer, she would have seen what looked like snakes.

~*~END EPILOGUE~*~

* Runs from angry mob of readers * NO!!! I AM SORRY!! I HAD TO SET IT UP WITHOUT GIVING AWAY TOO MUCH!!! DON'T HATE ME!!

All right, you will be able to kill me once I get this next sentence out. * Says this next part really fast * the sequel wont be out till I have finished 'You'll Think Of Me' and my newest idea!! *Darts out of room and takes a plane to the middle of nowhere with a laptop * whew. They'll never find me. There must be 15 'middle of nowhere' in this country!

JA NE!

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