I was bored, ok? I had no ideas for Caught in the Rain. I decided to write a epilogue. And it sucks.

Disclaimer: I don't own Inu Yasha.

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Forgiveness

Epilogue

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Inu Yasha's POV

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When I look back on that time, I always mentally kick myself in the ass for taking so long to realize.

I never loved Kikyo.

Not like I love Kagome.

But in the end, I did realize. I came to my senses. I left Kikyo. I went to Kagome.

Kikyo never loved me anyway.

Kagome loves me. She still does, up to today.

'Today' happens to be five years after that incident.

Eventually, Kikyo died, again. How she died is unknown. Whether it was a horrible, painful, agonizing, slow death, I don't know. Whether it was simple, quick, and painless, does not concern me.

Miroku and Sango finally confessed their feelings. And I quote Kagome:

'About time!'

They ended up getting married. Now, they have three children, two boys and two girls. Sango just gave birth to a baby girl three days ago. Kagome keeps saying how cute the baby is, and that she hopes that our baby will be as cute.

Oh. Did I mention Kagome is pregnant?

I'll be a father soon.

I feel giddy whenever that thought comes to mind.

The old hag, Kaede, died. Kagome became the miko of the village.

Yeah, she decided to stay in this era. Well, even if she didn't want to, I'd make her anyway.

Kouga, the bastard, I have no clue what became of him. I only know he's still alive – unfortunately. That wolf just really pisses me off. But, if he's ever stupid enough to cross our path, I can laugh at him.

I got Kagome in the end! Ha!

Naraku was, of course, killed. You'd think that either me or Kagome delivered the final blow, but – nope. It was the runt's fox fire that sent Naraku to the other world. You would never have guessed, huh? By the way, Shippo is now my adoptive son. And Kagome is his adoptive mother. He's excited about having a younger sibling to help take care of and play with.

Something I wasn't expecting was Sesshoumaru falling in love, with that bitch Kagura. Well...alright, she wasn't THAT much of a bitch, since she did help defeat Naraku. Ha, the loser. He had his minions turn their backs on him. So, now Sesshoumaru, Kagura, and that little human girl Rin are a family. Kagura is actually a lot nicer than she was under Naraku's control. She cares for Rin very much, despite the fact that she kidnapped that girl once.

...Ok, so it was an order from Naraku...

Sango's brother Kohaku died. She grieved for months – literally. But, Kagome suggested that Sango and Miroku named their first son Kohaku, in memory of him.

They were willing to agree. Some people would think that it would just be harder to get over, having a constant reminder of him. But, actually, it turned out the other way.

By naming their son Kohaku, Sango actually got better. It didn't hurt as much for her. And I don't know if it's just a coincidence, or fate, but that kid actually looks similar to the deceased Kohaku.

It was actually rather freaky...

So, it's a happy ending.

Of course, if I had never gone back to Kagome, it wouldn't have. If she had never forgiven me, it wouldn't have. If Kikyo had never been rejected and forced away, it would never have.

But these ifs never happened.

I did go back to Kagome, which it why it ended like this. She did forgive me, which is why it ended like this. Kikyo was rejected and forced away, which is why it ended like this.

Happily.

And with a pup coming along, what more can I ask for?

...Well...

I guess it would be ok if I asked Kagome to make me some ramen right now?

Then, I'd have nothing to ask for.

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Ok, that's the final ending.

And the chapter was still, short as ever.

Still short as ever...yup!

It seems as if I've lately been sitting down and eating thirds of entire tubs of ice cream. You know the 2 liter tubs? Yeah. But I can't buy any ice cream, because I'm moving. And when you move, the ice cream would melt. Though, I'd probably finish all the ice cream before I actually move. ^_^;

Well, hope you enjoyed the whole story. Please review.

Ja, Saki