A/N So I'm really excited, because I got snowed in today…which means that there's no excuse for me not busting out the last part to this story….!!! Yay! Hahah…I hope you guys enjoy! It's been a pleasure to write this story and thank you so much to those of you that reviewed!

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"Who exactly are you?"

The question bounced around his mind, no less shocking than the first time it was heard. How would he go about approaching that question? He couldn't just lay it all out there, what if she rejected him? What if she didn't believe him? What if she was afraid of him? So many questions bouncing around, toying with him mind, making his beast whimper in emotional pain, all of them overlaid with that one question. Who exactly are you?

Lord Sesshomaru was not good with words; he had sealed himself and his emotions off for too long to know how to respond to her question. It was not his strength to be able to describe certain things, and this most definitely resided in the category of indescribable. He needed to try though, everything was riding on whether or not he was capable of winning her back. She was still his mate, which he could clearly see from the ancient looking scar upon her neck, and he still needed her, would always need her.

"Miko, you have heard of this Sesshomaru, have you not?" Wincing internally at how cold his voice had come out, he couldn't help but wonder if he was simply digging himself a deeper hole. At her nod, he continued, "Have you not heard of an evil hanyou, Naraku?"

"I-I have heard stories, m'lord. But the hanyou is long since dead. The villagers speak of a group of beings; demon, half-demon, human, and a miko who defeated him. They say that the miko perished in the fight, but not before ridding this world of the evil creature." She stumbled to a halt, not seeing where this had any connection with her. What grated on her nerves the most was that she had adopted the speech of the villagers. When she had been found her mannerisms were so different from those of the people around her that she changed everything about herself to fit in. But when talking to this demon, this Lord, she felt like he knew she didn't normally behave so…regally.

"The miko that you speak of, her name was Kagome." Praying that the girl in front of him saw the connection he could not help but wonder if he was doomed to a life where his mate did not know him, did not know of his true form. The only way she would believe him would be to remember everything herself, but he did not know if such a feat were possible. This whole situation was peculiar and unusual and therefore he had no way to know if he was doing anything right.

"That is the name that you called me by, m'lord." Her eyes widened as shock set in, "You don't mean- there's no way! I can't possibly be that girl. I'm alive!" As much as her logical mind was telling her that this was impossible, that there was no way for this whole scenario to be true, she felt like he was telling her the truth. "How can that be? Who are you?"

There was that question again, the one that he did not know how to answer; the one that she had to feel and remember herself. He noticed that when she had become flustered she spoke as she once had, different from the people of these times and heatedly without the respect she had shown before. He cherished the peculiar trait, for it showed that she was still the same woman that she was, minus a few memories.

She raised her chin defiantly, "I don't believe you! You came here to trick me! I don't know why but I don't like it, not one bit! Who do you think you are?"

"Kagome-"

"STOP calling me that! My name is not Kagome! I don't know who you speak of, but she's not me! What you speak of is impossible; the dead cannot be brought back to life. Once you are dead, you stay dead no matter how much it may be wished otherwise."

His temper was flaring, hearing her raise her voice and deny everything that his heart swore was true proved to be too much for Sesshomaru. Approaching the girl quickly he noted how she took a step back, matching each of his stalking steps with a mirrored retreat. He kept this up until she pressed herself back against a tree, unable to find any means of escape from his dominating presence. She sensed his aura flare seductively at her predicament, but as confused as she was she could not find it in her to be afraid.

"Kagome, I shall call you such because it is your name. You must remember, you must." His voice had taken a desperation that few had ever bared witness too, most of them dead by now. "You must remember Kagome, my Kagome. There is no other way but for you to remember." His presence swirled around her, engulfing her in its potency. Her head was swimming, overwhelmed as his body surrounded hers, pinning her gently to the tree that was more holding her up now than anything else. She looked up into his golden eyes, eyes that looked so familiar, yet the recognition seemed to be coming from a hazy dream where she could not recall exactly what had happened, only that it was important. From the look in this demon's eyes, it was very important that she remember.

"I don't know what you are talking about. I'm sorry but I do-" He never let her finished as his lips descended on hers. He was unable to reign himself in anymore, his beast was desperate for a taste of her after so long apart and by the Kami's she tasted just as she had before death, sweet and spicy. Her body tensed and then relaxed in his hold as he sealed his lips to hers, seeking and delving into her delicious cavern, needing more. Her body responded though her mind was still confused, she wrapped her arms around his neck, tangling her dainty fingers in his silky hair, pulling him closer.

He groaned and pulled away from her mouth, leaving a trail of kisses along her jaw. He moved to her ear tracing the shell with his tongue, teasingly before moving down the arch of her neck. She tilted her head, giving him better access and subtly showing her submission, though she did not know what she was doing. His beast purred in approval, content to know that although her memories escaped her she still knew him, knew who he was. He nipped his way down her neck and let his fang graze across the mark that he had given her so many moons ago.

She stiffened as her powers flared, lighting the clearing in a light pinkish-purple light, illuminating the erotic image of the pair pressed together tightly. He felt her powers tingle along his skin and felt the changes within her as something happened, he could not name what. Her head fell onto his shoulder as if it was too heavy for her to hold up any longer and he panicked, his beast whimpering to help her, though he knew not what to do. Slowly the light dimmed, leaving them panting heavily, unsure of what to do.

Kagome was dazed. One minute she was getting ravished by a handsome demon Lord and the next her powers grew out of control and pictures, of herself and others flashed through her mind. When she though more about it, she realized that she could recall the name of every being in every image; her memories! Those were her memories? They had to be, there was no other explanation for the feeling of rightness to filter through her being after so long of feeling incomplete. She lifted her head and looked up into the eyes of the Youkai Lord, Sesshomaru…her mate.

Well that makes some more sense! Her mind was stilling mulling over what had happened, trying to reason through everything all the while knowing that it was true. No wonder he didn't answer me when I asked him who he was! And here I thought he was just some crazy demon pervert! She gazed into his questioning eyes, and smiled, feeling a surge of warmth at the relief that flickered across his face.

"I never told you, before it all happened, that I love you too, Sesshomaru." She laughed loudly as his face lit up and he grasped her tightly in his arms and twirled in a very un-Sesshomaru like manner. She loved that she could invoke these actions from him, actions that he never would have even dreamt about before her. He set her down once again and proceeded to show her just how much he missed her.

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~Epilogue~

The small breeze travelled across the ground of the shrine, setting the blades of glass fluttering and the leaves of the great tree making the rippling sounds of summer. She enjoyed this time of year the most, it was so free and warm, not to mention it was the same time when her mate had found her once again. Kagome smiled and leaned against the pillar outside the entry of her home, looking over the grounds and at the shrine house that had been the catalyst to where she was now. She traced her hands over her bulging belly, and cooed softly at the being she knew was growing within her. She hoped it was a girl this time, someone she could spoil and protect.

She heard the door click closed softly behind her and she turned, smiling brightly at her mate. He still stood well over 6 feet, monstrous compared to her shorter form that still had not changed over the years. She had learned just after he had found her again that their mating would keep her alive, to stay with him forever until one of them died, and at this point it looked as if the only way that would happen is if one of them were killed. She walked over to him and wrapped her arms around his firm body, making room for the precious cargo that she carried. She smiled wider as he wrapped one arm around her shoulders and placed the other on her stomach, stroking softly.

"Where are Shippo and Rin?" Like the mating between Kagome and her Youkai, Shippo and Rin had fallen for each other, much to the surprise and joy of their surrogate parents. With everyday Rin grew older, closer to the death that Sesshomaru dreaded, but the announcement had filled him with relief as his daughter, as he thought of her now, would never have to leave this world through the old age of her species. "They knew they were supposed to be here at 6. Dinner is in fifteen minutes!"

"Hush, my mate. They have their own little ones to care for now, remember? Give them time, they're adjusting." He smiled down at her, an action that over time had become more frequent when he realized that when he smiled at her, her face would light up in a way that sent a surge of warmth through his being.

It had been years since they had heard from Inuyasha, the last time they had received word he had been travelling through Africa, seeking out others such as himself to integrate into human society without being killed off. But a week ago he had contacted them, stating that he wished to sit down and catch up to which Kagome had planned a massive dinner with her family, much to her mate's chagrin. Through the excitement of seeing her friend again, Kagome still felt the pang of loss about Sango and Miroku, both of which had passed when their mortal time drew to an end. They had married and had many children to which to pass their legacy, children that Kagome had checked up on and taken care of through the years.

It was because of this connection that it came as a huge surprise when suddenly the surname Higurashi had entered into Sango and Miroku's family tree. Kagome's great great grandfather had married one of her friend's descendents, filling Kagome with joy at knowing that she always carried a part of Sango and Miroku with her, knowing that because of them she was here.

Shortly after the deaths of her friends, Kagome had become pregnant with her first pup, Masaki. In the age of demons he was roughly 425 years old but in human standards he looked to be about twenty. She recalled fondly her pup who looked to be a mini-Sesshomaru, much to the delight of her over confident mate. He chose to wear his silver hair shorter and instead of two stripes across his cheeks he only had one. At the time they thought nothing of it, but with time found out that because of her miko powers their pups would always be full-demon instead of hanyou.

Their second child came shortly after the first was born, they named him Ryou. This pup resembled Kagome, from her raven locks to her chocolate eyes and lightly tanned skin. The brothers, although around the same age, were completely different in character, where Masaki was loud and rambunctious; Ryou was quiet and preferred a good book to the sports that Masaki favored. Sesshomaru and Kagome loved their children fiercely, Shippo and Rin included. Although the family had expanded over time they all kept very close together and remained in touch, even after centuries of time together. Masaki and Ryou had yet to mature enough to start seeking a mate, but Rin and Shippo had just birthed their first pup, a granddaughter that Kagome was eager to spoil, Ikumi.

The entire family was eager as Kagome was once again pregnant, her boys and her mate were overjoyed at the news that another member would be joining their large family. Kagome really hoped it was a girl, while she was proud that she could give Sesshomaru strong sons she wished for a little girl to coddle, and sometimes all the testosterone was overwhelming. She smiled up at her mate, eager to continue their family.

He smiled down at her, the gentle look on his face making her heart flutter like a butterfly in her chest, "I love you, mate."

She smiled brightly up at him, "And I you, forever and always."

Sometimes an unexpected twist in reality can be the best thing that has ever happened to you.

~*Fin*~

Okay….so I WAS gonna do a lemon. Was being the key word, but I didn't wanna ruin such a sweet moment with sex. I hope you guys enjoyed this chapter, and this story. ^_^ thank you all for your continued support and encouragement. I'll be lurking around here for quite some time and I'm sure I'll come out with more stories in the future, just give me some time to think of a storyline.

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-yw