Disclaimer: Inuyasha and everything about him is owned by Ms. Rumiko Takahashi and company.

Warnings: None really. A few kisses here and there and some fluff.

Author's Rant: Well guys, it's been a long time coming but this officially marks the end of Undercover Romance. ^_^

Chapter 22: New Beginnings

Years Later…

Things around the D.I.A. department couldn't be better since the death of the notorious criminal Naraku's execution. Some were saddened at not being able to see the bastard's body fried until he bled from his eyes. However just knowing that the villain was really gone was enough to ease away that thought.

As for the officers involved in the capture, all of them couldn't be happier as they are now. Promotions were offered to the detectives and strong men and women who'd all been involved and survived the entire ordeal of Naraku's reign. Sadly for those who couldn't be here today, a beautiful memorial was held in their favor as every single police officer saluted their fallen comrades. A morning celebration was held for them involving the wonderfully written speeches of Yoko Kazo and InuTaisho, offering their regrets, wishes and hopeful welfares of the families who'd lost a father, mother, brother, sister, uncle, aunt, cousin, lover, or a simply friend.

There was never a way to comfort those who'd lost a loved one in the dishonorable fashion. But what little the city could do for the families they did without hesitation. Large lump sums were given to the fallen officer's families as a token of the city's appreciation of their loved ones serving their cities bravely and without question.

A large marvel stone craving was given in remembrance of the fallen heroes in the same memorial grounds where one such officer's body remained.

Kagura Tojo.

A proud man stood tall in front of her polished tombstone, placing a bouquet of her favorite roses in her silver and blue flower crystal vase. The picture of her beautiful smile and mischievous red eyes smiling up at him brought the old feelings of regret, anger, hope, and happiness. Finding out Kagura's dark past should've made Sesshomaru enraged but he couldn't find it in himself to be upset with her. Regardless of the circumstances, he stilled loved her.

There will never be another like her who could take the place of peace and happiness in his heart like she did. For now and forever he would consider these feelings as the old love that will never come to be. Still if things had been different…

A sized hand reached over and laced clawed digits in his fingers.

Sesshomaru smiled at the newest spark of romance gazing up at him with the fiercest fire radiating in eyes that shun the purest of gold. Inuyasha. His beloved little brother and now wedded mate was the new foundation he'd use to create the new love he'd once lost. The love he'd once had for Kagura would always remain the same but his love for this angelic creature standing beside him would always come first.

Kagura no longer held first place in his heart any longer. That title was now the official label of one Inuyasha Toshiba.

"You ok?"

Sesshomaru kept his eyes on the marvel stone. "Yes."

That was good enough to have Inuyasha lay his head on Sesshomaru's shoulder. A moment later he felt a soft pressure nudge the top of his head as Sesshomaru's cheek settled on top of his right ear. He knew his brother would always share a soft spot for Kagura but he was fine with that. The woman had been special. One thing Inuyasha was grateful for was that Kagura was the one who taught Sesshomaru how to love another and now that emotion was easily pasted for the next romance in line for the proud demon.

Kissing the plush softness on his head, Sesshomaru tightened his grip on Inuyasha's hand. "Come on."

Inuyasha cast one final look of respect to the smiling woman's face and silently vowed to protect and love Sesshomaru with all that was in him. He was sure it was something she would've wanted.

With that done, the two lovers wrapped a cozy arm around the other and walked off.

A little ways off was another man standing over a smaller tombstone where the face of a tiny red haired wolf demon sat with bright green eyes and plump cheeks giggling with glee. Koga sighed placing the single purple and white decorated Ayame Blossom down in the vase of many other flowers.

He was so proud to say he'd gotten over blaming himself for Ayame's death and felt grateful he was able to know the small child. She had been as precious to him as if she were his own pup. For now, he'd continue to visit her grave each and every third Friday just to tell her about all the things that have changed since she decided to go off to heaven. He knew she was smiling down at him now, giggling with her pretty tanned face.

Someone approached and hugged him from behind with a small head lying against his back.

Hiei. His beloved mate, whose name was officially Hiei Jagansin-Wolfe, had been the perfect rock to lead his support on.

"You'll be fine."

"I know."

Koga turned around in the circle of his husband's embrace and kissed his forehead. "Come on. We might as well head out."

Hiei nodded, grabbing the wolf demon's hand. Together the two walked off to go and join the other couple waiting for them at the car.

The funny thing about today? It felt as if everyone was able to bury away all the negativity and hurtful regrets of yesterday.

Koga and Sesshomaru cast one final look at the smiling pictures of their favorite women and smiled. It was over. They could finally move on….

And now they could think about the promises of tomorrow.


A couple of weeks after the grave site visits everyone at the department was given a week off to enjoy the entertaining game taking place at the Trinity Baseball Field located in the dead heart of the city.

"WHOOP THAT'S MY BOY!" Cheered a proud father whooping and hollering like an insane caveman. "COME ON MIROME! YOU CAN DO IT!"

Kagome blushed as onlookers stared at her roaring husband, causing such an unnecessary fuss at a peanut's game for five year olds. "Miroku could you please stop that screaming? You're embarrassing us."

Miroku sat back down and kissed his lovely wife's face. "Come, come my dear. I'm only enjoying the festives just like everyone else."

"But everyone else is doing it quietly." She argued softly casting apologetic smiles at the annoyed on lookers.

Miroku nuzzled his nose in his wife's neck and whispered, "That's because their children aren't playing nearly as well as my son."

Oh boy she gave up. There was ever a point in arguing with the morons of the world. If some crazed Father came out of nowhere and knocked a tooth from his mouth, she'd happily allow it. Since earning the reward money, Kagome had opened up her restaurant and named it in honor of her departed adoptive sister and mother. Kasame's Home Cooking. The crowds came slow at first but with the help of her sweet husband, who somehow managed to get a ring on her finger, business was going great and it quickly flourished around the city as one of the best family friendly environments.

Sitting next to the proud couple was another happy pair each holding a small baby girl in his arms. Koga and Hiei had long since adopted two small little demon children as their own a few weeks ago. They'd wait a long time for the paperwork to finally come through for them to be approved as a stable pair and now their patience was rewarded.

In Hiei's arms was a tiny auqa haired, red eyed Koorime demon named Yukina. Her eyes were just as red as a blood ruby just like her father. She was a precious little gift so loving and full of life. The moment she was picked up by Hiei or Koga she'd happily plant squishy kisses on their faces and wrap her tiny arms around their necks. The little sweetheart was their warm, fun loving ice princess.

In Koga's loving embrace was another small hanyou demon they adopted who'd been born a year after they discovered Yukina. The plan had only been to adopt one small child but when they saw Shiori's little round brown face, short silver hair and big violet eyes their hearts melted and soon Yukina was granted a baby sister. "See the pretty ball Shiori? See the pretty ball?" Koga waved her tiny fat arms in the air making it seem she was catching the ball every time it was hit. The tiny girl was having a blast as her daddy waved her chucky arms all over.

Yukina seeing her sister's amusement giggled and clapped her hands laughing for no particular reason.

"I'd appreciate it if you didn't talk to our daughter like she lacked common sense." Hiei commented rocking little Yukina on his shoulder.

Koga rolled his eyes. "She's a baby Hiei. What the hell would she know about common sense?"

"A lot more than her daunting father I'm sure."

Yes that's his firecracker for ya. Always having something smart to say. Koga chuckled, looping an arm around his mate's waist, drawing him closer to his side. "I love you too babe." He kissed the bridge of Hiei's nose.

Said demon blushed but snuggled into the embrace as he said in the most adoring way, "You fool."


Standing by the fence watching the tiny children play around was a face admiring all of the adorable children pretending to play around in the dirt, or playing peek-a-boo instead of listening to their coaches give orders to run to second base or to run after the ball.

Cute kids.

Suddenly he was grabbed from behind and a kiss was planted on the side of his neck. "So this is where you've been hiding."

"I just needed a minute to collect myself first."

Sesshomaru knew what that meant. "Have you been to your appointment yet?"

Inuyasha braced his hands on the ones cupped at his stomach. "Yea, he says everything's good to go."

"And," A kiss here, a kiss there. "Will you be ready when the time comes?"

Inuyasha watched the happy couples sitting in the benchers cheering on their children or playing with a baby in their arms and smiled. "Yea…I'm ready."

Feeling the tension leave his mate's body, Sesshomaru kissed one fluffy ear and eased Inuyasha from the fence so they could make their departure.

Inuyasha curiously looked around wondering where another couple had disappeared too. "Hey where are the old man and Kazo?"

Sesshomaru tuned his nose up thinking of the two idiots. Did he want to tell his mate the truth or make up some fairytale lie? No, better tell the honest truth. "I caught them near the snack stands sucking the other's mouth as if it were going out of fashion." Honestly. You'd think that two demons their age would learn to be more discreet when it came to making out in public. Kazo didn't even care for the children who'd witness such a disrespectful display in public.

When he'd went over to buy a bag of popcorn, he'd found Kazo back's pressed to the corner of the wall moaning as Taisho viciously attacked the side of his neck. Taisho didn't give a rat's ass who saw him lavishing the fox demon's neck or that his hands were busy squeezing the yummy goodness out of his ass. The horny old fools. The sight was so ridiculous he'd lost all desires for something to eat and left, before the meal from this morning decided to return full force.

It seems the phase 'absence makes the heart grow fonder 'wasn't just a sentence after all.

"Well I just lost my appetite." Inuyasha swallowed at the rising bile in his throat. The idea of his father still getting it on at his age was a pretty nasty thought. Ewww gross.

They made it to the car and hopped inside. With one final longing glance outside the car window, Inuyasha sighed thinking of the precious moments of those beautiful smiles playing, giggling and having a blast.

Sesshomaru caught the wanting stare and asked in a monotone voice, "Are you sure you're ready? If not, we can wait. There's no rush."

Inuyasha thought it over and considered the stakes. Sure he was still young but hell so was Hiei and he married Koga with two baby girls to take care of. There was nothing to think over. He knew what he wanted and now he wanted to take it. "Yea, I'm ready.


Northern Territory

The plane ride trip to the northern region had been a nerve racking one, for the hanyou officer. The flight itself wasn't what made him so uneasy. It was what awaited him after the plane landed that made his stomach flip flop all over. What would happen when they first landed? Will everything work out ok? Will everything be prepared when they arrived? So many scary questions and he'd only get his answers later.

"Be strong Inuyasha."

"I'm trying. I'm just a little nervous."

"Don't be."

"But what if—"

"We'll deal with the 'what ifs' when the time comes." Sesshomaru cut off smoothly.

Easy for him to say. He wasn't the one having butterflies choke his gut for fun. Inuyasha was a shaking wreck. The trembling flutter only increased once they'd arrived in their destination as the plane touched down in the Northern Territories. The two gathered their small overnight bags and left the plane in a semi walk/run. Well Sesshomaru walked. Inuyasha powered walked out of the airport and straight to the rental car waiting for them in the promised parking spot.

"Come on Sesshomaru!" He yelled before ducking his head in the car. Now that they were on land, he was becoming anxious and excited.

Sesshomaru took his time walking to the car and dumped his and Inuyasha's bags in the truck, since the hanyou accidently dropped his bag while running. A small smile crept on the dog demon's face as he eased into the car and buckled his seatbelt. He tried his best to resist the chuckle in his throat as Inuyasha was shifty continuously in his seat. "Patience Inuyasha. We'll get there."

"But I want to hurry. I'm dying to see them."

"As much as I am, I'm sure. But we can only get there as fast as this car allows." He pushed the key in the ignition, crank up the silver impala and pulled out of the parking lot.

Inuyasha settled back in his seat nervously picking at every little thing in reach. When nothing could grab his attention long enough, he decided to play with his fingers. Sesshomaru reached over for one of the trembling hands and brought it to his lips. "You're nervous." He stated as if discussing the weather.

"No shit."

"And why are you worried?" He kissed the hand again to calm the trembling.

Which worked as the hanyou relaxed into his seat. "I'm just thinking that's all." Actually he was wondering if he could do this thing right once they started. He'd never done this before so how would he know if he did something right or wrong? He didn't want to mess up anything that could cause an eternal mistake.

"I'm as anxious as you are."

Inuyasha doubted that. "I can't tell." The guy had the best poker face in history.

"I may not express it the way you do but I am just as excited for this opportunity." True it wasn't the approach he would've gone with at first but after some deep consideration, his mind quickly change. He was just as antsy as his loving husband to meet them but he was too proud to reveal it. This was something he'd always wanted to share with his beloved spouse. For some time they'd discussed the ups and downs of what they were about to do, but eventually the pros outweighed the cons of the life changing decision. Now here they were driving down the winding road to a small building they'd seen on the website.

After a two hour long ride, they'd finally arrive to their location. The once overly excited hanyou was now a big ball of stress as he gazed outside at the two story building. Sesshomaru was also hesitate to step out of the car as well. But what was the point of coming all this way if they were only going to study the building right? They were interested in what was inside.

The sooner they got this over with the sooner they could be whole. "Let's go." Sesshomaru lead the way, steeping out of the vehicle first followed by a shaky legged Inuyasha.

Hand in hand the two men walked down the yellow and blue bricked path toward the bright red building shaped in the form of an old school building with a big gold bell at the top bellow. Sesshomaru knocked on the white and yellow flowed door.

A moment later a small elderly would with twinkling blue eyes answered. "Ah Mr. and Mr. Toshiba you've finally made it." She opened the door wider for the two young men to step inside. "We weren't expecting you two until tomorrow." She inquired as she lead them down the hallway.

"We would've kept the promised date, but my mate wouldn't hear of it."

The old woman threw a smile over her shoulder at the quiet, frowning hanyou shifting from one foot to the other impatiently. Yes she could see why they couldn't wait. The younger one was practically doing the potty dance.

"Well it doesn't matter. The settlement was complete last week and now all you have to do is take them home."

Perfect, Sesshomaru thought as he looked down his nervous mate. "Almost time."

Inuyasha gulped as the woman lead them toward a small secluded room down the hall. "Here we are my good men. They're in here." She beamed quietly turning the door knob and letting the two men inside.

Taking a very deep breath to settle his nerves, Inuyasha squeezed Sesshomaru's hand and walked in first.

The room was a small squared play center with toys scattered all around on a carpet decorated with shapes of circles, triangles and pretty moons. The walls were painted a cozy yellow with white curtains framing the windows and baby books lined along the selves. Toy cars, trucks, wagons, action figures and a few teddy bears were all positioned in a messy pile near a corner.

But Inuyasha barely took note of any of the inanimate objects in the room because his eyes were trained on the middle of the room where two small bodies were quietly playing together with giant plushies bigger than they were. God they were more beautiful than he'd imagined. The pictures shipped to them a year ago didn't do these sweet little angels justice.

It surprised him more as his feet gained a mind of their own and lead him over toward the tiny toddlers playing and gurgle incoherent words to the other that only a child could understand. Sesshomaru came in next with his eyes just as transfixed on the tiny bodies entertaining themselves on the floor.

How long they stood there studying the adorable bundles, they didn't know. Nor did they know who made the first move to approach the tiny babes as they settled down behind them.

The nervousness resurfaced in Inuyasha's mind as he said a soft, "Hey." That quickly drew the attention of a pair of round red eyes and big navy blue eyes. Both were so beautiful with their long braided hair and wide set eyes full of mischief and innocence.

The two little boys blinked innocently at the two newcomers, not out of fear but of curiosity. The smallest one with one dark black hair, blue eyes and plump tanned cheeks blinked between them and tilted his head to the side. The only one with long brown hair was a bit bigger than his adopted brother and frowned his bright red eyes at the two and protectively inched closer to the smaller one.

Sesshomaru chuckled, knowing that this demon toddler was going to be a trouble maker.

Inuyasha returned the frown and nearly burst into laughter at the red eyed babe. The little demon was absolutely awe struck to see someone frown just as viciously as he could. "Hey what's your name?" he asked the older one, already knowing the answer.

The three year old demon boy scowled and stuck his tongue out before giggling playfully. How cute, Inuyasha thought with a crunched up face. Yea this was definitely going to be the problem child. So he decided to try the two year old human. "Hey little guy. What are you playing with?"

The little human boy blinked at the white haired man and looked up to see on the top of his head, two doggy ears twitching from side to side. The moment he saw those furry apendages he cheered and clapped his hands pointing up saying, "Puppy, puppy!" Over and over again.

The three year old saw what the other was talking about and pointed his finger gasping in childlike shock. "Oh Oh Oh doggie, doggie!"

Oh boy. Inuyasha slapped a hand over his face. Sesshomaru shook his head enjoying the sweet interaction between the three.

Suddenly the two year old pushed himself up on his hands and stood up to clumsily walk over to the one he dubbed Puppy. " Pwetty Puppy." The blue eye babe said sweetly raising his hands up to Inuyasha to be picked up.

Inuyasha nodded and picked up the little bundle in his arms and walked off with him in tow. The other child looked up at Sesshomaru and frowned sticking his tongue out and held his arms up as well to be picked up. Sesshomaru returned the hardened scowl once again shocking the little babe that this man too, could frown just as evilly as he could. "Meanie. Mean man." He said poking Sesshomaru's stripped cheek. For some reason the maroon strips fascinated the tiny babe and he repeated rubbed his stubby fingers over them much to Sesshomaru's patience. Yes yes he was going to be the troubling one, he thought nuzzling the boy's hand, earning a surprised giggle.

The married couple carried out the small boys to the elderly woman as she cast her final farewells and signed the last of the adoption paperwork needed. The children's belongings were already packed and ready for departure.

"Well I wish you both the best and I hope you'll enjoy your new sons."

"We will ma'am. And thanks for taking care of these little guys for us."

"No problem. Just make sure they grow up to be honorable men."

"We will." Sesshomaru could bet his life on that one. Him and Inuyasha would do their best to raise these two boys to be fine young men when they grew up.


When the Inu brothers arrived home, Sesshomaru unlocked the door and opened it quietly as Inuyasha tip toed in carrying two sleeping tiny tots in each arm. "They're probably going to sleep for the next day." He whispered as he carried them down to the guest room labeled 'Hiten and Bankotsu Toshiba' in bright yellow, blue and red letters.

Sesshomaru opened the room to the once one bedded quest room that now sported a set of twin beds. One with swords and stars littering the comforter for Bankotsu to sleep in and the other designed with bright black clouds and colorful lightning bolts for their eldest son Hiten. It was Inuyasha's idea to give these designs based on the boy's personalities that he picked up off of based on their pictures or heritage. Bankotsu was from a family of well know swords men but they were all killed during a raid. Hiten's kind were wiped out completely by a terrible plague in his country which left him being the only survivor. They remember reading that when the boys met one another they were instantly joined at the hip and that if one was adopted, you had to take the other as well.

Sesshomaru watched as his beloved mate tucked in each tiny babe and rubbed their heads gently brushing their hair to the side.

He'd only played with them for a few hours and already he was in love with each little boy. He couldn't expect them to call him Daddy just yet but when that day came his heart would soar as high as any bird. But for now Puppy Man and Doggy Face would have to do until they learned more nouns.

Sesshomaru would have to settle with Meanie or Mean Man for now too until Father or Papa became a part of their limited vocabulary.

Inuyasha stepped back from between the beddings until he stood in front of his mate, who wrapped his long arms around his mid-section. "You do realize this will be hard work?"

"Yes and changing diapers."

"Messy sounds."

"Clinging pots and pans."

"Potty accidents."

"Colorful wall doodles."

"Difficult bath times."

"Story telling."

"Nightmares."

"Sloopy kisses."

"School Years."

"Teenage years."

"Smart mouths."

"Punishments."

Damn that's a whole lot to deal with. Inuyasha turned in his arms. "Think we can do it?"

Sesshomaru pressed their mouths together for a quick kiss. "Of course." With him by his side they were sure to handle the complicated times, playful times and peaceful moments together. No one ever said raising a family was going to be a picnic.

The kissing became slightly heavy and deepened more as hands traveled over different parts and—Oops wait. Inuyasha broke the kiss. "Does that mean we're going to have to be quiet?"

Sesshomaru's gaze darkened as he pulled his loving brother toward the bedroom. "Yes…but we'll lock the door."

Inuyasha wasn't so sure locking the door was going to save their children from hearing those loud passionate cries.

As they were walked into the room, Sesshomaru's shirt was already undone as he licked his lips suggestively at his young mate.

Inuyasha bounced his eyebrows and undid the tie around his neck and tossed it in a dark corner. His shirt soon followed after, leaving his chest on full view. He walked up and gingerly pressed his lips to the man of his dreams living up the wonderful fantasy he'd been waiting on all day.

As the two began to worship each other's bodies, a tiny new picture in a golden locket peered at the pair with a happily smiling hanyou being embraced by his loving elder brother, who in turn, had an adoring smile in his eyes meant forever and always for his beautiful mate, Inuyasha.

^_^ THE END ^_^


Thanks everyone for reading the tale Undercover Romance until the very end. I cannot begin to describe how happy I am that you've stuck it out with me until the story finished. To all who have read, reviewed, favored, alerted, or simply read the story I am truly honored you found this story worthy of your time to read. And to those who will read the story after it's completion I thank you as well.

Until next time you lovely readers I'll be getting some rest until the next story. I hope to see your names again soon in the next tale. *Kisses* ^_^