A/N: Well, this is it. We've finally come to the last chapter. I can't believe it! I'm going to miss this story. I hope all of you have enjoyed it as much as I have. I also want to thank all of you for reading and reviewing and being so patient with me. Without further ado, I bring you the end!

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Satsu became more and more like her mother. She was so adorable and both of her parents spoiled her. Of course, as the first grandchild Kagome and Inuyasha doted on her as well. With every month she grew bigger and cuter. When she was a year old she had a massive birthday party. Even Sesshomaru, Rin, and their son Koichi came. Inuyasha actually got along with his older brother and the event was enjoyable for everyone.

Ryo and Izayoi spent almost every waking minute with each other. They were so in love. They did go and visit Ryo's parents like he promised and he was ready to be the prince of the wolf tribe. Izayoi loved the pack and they looked up to her, which was reassuring to Ryo. He knew he could handle whatever came his way if he had Izayoi by his side.

Another year went by and soon everyone was celebrating Ryo's eighteenth birthday. For most it was a happy and exciting day. For Inuyasha it was also a stark reminder. He only had six months left before Ryo would mate his daughter. The thought sent a sharp pain through his heart, but looking at her standing beside Ryo with love reflecting in her eyes eased the pain. He had had years to get used to the fact, but it still wasn't his favorite thought. He dreaded it even more when Ryo came to talk to him the night before Izayoi's birthday.

"Hello Inuyasha."

The older man nodded at the teen and motioned for him to follow him. They walked until they reached the God Tree. Inuyasha leaned against his past prison with his arms crossed and look at Ryo waiting for him to continue. He had to hold in a chuckle when he saw that the man was trembling ever-so-slightly.

"I wanted to tell you that I've kept my promise."

"So you have. Tomorrow is Izayoi's eighteenth birthday and you haven't mated her."

Ryo glanced at the ground to steel his resolve and then met Inuyasha's eyes once more.

"I plan on mating her tomorrow night."

Inuyasha nodded. Actually hearing Ryo say the words stung a little, but he had been expecting them.

"Does she know of your plan?"

Ryo nodded.

"We talked about it today. We agreed that I would tell you and she would tell Kagome."

Inuyasha sighed. That meant that both his mate and his daughter would be crying about now.

"Is that all?"

Ryo shook his head.

"I know you'll let me have your daughter, but I've never really asked for your blessing. Before I can mate her with good conscience I would like to have it. She means the world to me, and I know she means the same to you. I'll take good care of her and I'll love her even after I die. Please, will you give us your blessing?"

Inuyasha stood up and walked over to the young man and placed his hands on Ryo's shoulders.

"You have it. But you have to swear to take care of our girl."

"I swear."

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The next day there was another big party for Izayoi. The entire village was celebrating the happy day. Inuyasha watched his daughter and realized that she was everything he could have ever dreamed she would be and more. Kagome saw him staring and took his hand.

"We did a good job, didn't we?"

Inuyasha looked down at her and smiled.

"Yeah. We did."

As the sun began to set everyone began to calm down and go home. By the time the last rays were peaking over the horizon everyone had gone inside. Ryo took Izayoi's hand and nodded. Inuyasha and Kagome looked at each other and then at their daughter. The four of them stood up. Aiko and Hotaru didn't need to be told to stay in the hut. They were eleven and knew exactly what this was about. The four adults walked a little ways away form the hut and then stopped. Izayoi walked up to each of her parents and gave them a hug.

When she hugged her father she whispered, "Thank you for teaching me what love means Daddy."

He felt her begin to cry and he gently wiped her tears away as he kissed her forehead.

"Go on." he whispered as he tried to stop his own tears.

Izayoi nodded and took Ryo's hand again. They both walked away into the forest as Inuyasha and Kagome watched.

Kagome looked up at her mate and asked, "Are you okay?"

He looked down at her.

"Yeah. I'll be in in a couple of minutes."

Kagome nodded as she walked back toward her home. Inuyasha walked in the opposite direction of his mate and entered the forest. He kept walking until he reached the clearing that he had made the night Izayoi was born. He sat down in the center and let memories of her childhood envelop him. He remembered her first steps, her first word, the trip he took her on to his parents' graves, the first time her powers flared, how brave she had been when her brothers were born, and so many others. Each memory left a smile on his face. Then he thought about how she would be leaving him. Ryo was needed in the mountains and Izayoi would go with him. He felt a tear slip down his face. He laughed at himself. Back when he and Kagome were young he never would have thought he'd end up being such a sap.

"Look what you've done to me Izayoi." he whispered to the growing darkness around him.

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It was late afternoon the next day when Izayoi and Ryo came back. Inuyasha noticed the change in their scents immediately, and it was a bittersweet reminder that his baby had grown up. Kagome stood up to hug her daughter and newest son. Inuyasha also hugged Izayoi and Ryo. He could tell that Ryo was surprised when he wrapped his arms around the boy, but he hugged back none-the-less.

Within the week Izayoi and Ryo were ready to go back to the mountains. Koga was ready to step down and let his son take over with his new mate at his side. Everyone came to say goodbye and there was a lot of crying women when it was all said and done. Kagome, Izayoi, Sango, Hiruka, and Satsu had tears rolling down their faces while all the men stood there awkwardly. Inuyasha made Izayoi promise to visit at least once every couple of months and she agreed with a laugh. When the two lovers had finally left their absence was felt immediately.

The next week was the hardest week in both Kagome and Inuyasha's lives. Having their first child move away was more difficult than either one thought it would be. It slowly got easier and eventually the days passed as they had before.

Three months after Izayoi left she came back for a visit just as she had promised. Everyone stayed up late into the night talking. There were a lot of questions for her about her new home and she answered all of them with a smile. She stayed for two days and then she had to go back. Four months later Inuyasha, Miroku, and Shippo were sparring with the twins and Kohaku while Kagome, Sango, Hiruka, and Satsu watched. The women noticed Izayoi and Ryo walking towards them and they called the boys over. When the two got closer to everyone they all could see that they held two identical smiles. Inuyasha suddenly got very nervous.

"Everyone, we have an announcement to make." Ryo said.

All the women stood up and walked over to join the men.

"I'm pregnant!" Izayoi exclaimed.

Inuyasha promptly fainted.