In the time that passed, most were surprised when Bella became impregnated by Edward. As the news passed among the wolves, the group split as some wanted to protect Bella and the unborn, while the others though they should die. Jacob was first to leave, followed by Seth, who looked up to Jacob. Kagome was next to leave, as she stilled cared for the Cullens and Bella. Leah and Serori followed, not wanting to be split from Kagome. Embry and Quil were last to part from Sam's pack and join Jacobs.

Jacob and Seth moved in with Serori and Leah, while Kagome and Miroku moved to the Cullen's. Once Bella's daughter, Renesmee, was born, Sam and his pack had to stop hunting down the Cullen family, as Jacob had imprinted on the child. Once things started to calm down once more, Sesshoumaru hired the Cullens and Jacob's pack, except Seth, Kagome, Bella, and Renesmee; the first two still being in school, the third being unable, and the last being too young.

Nearly a year after Kagome graduated and began working for her brother, Miroku asked Kagome to be his mate, which she happily agreed. During the wedding, the bride's maids and Groom's men were Alice and Shippo, Bella and Ginta, and Rosalie and Sesshoumaru. The flower girl being Renesmee, who walked with Jacob, who carried the rings. At the reception, Shippo was first to speak, being careful of his words as Shiori, Souta, and Sofu were there.

"I've known Kagome for a very long time, though we had several years apart, we were still family. I still remember the first day I met Kagome, and Miroku, but those are stories for another day, today is the day I get to see them be joined. I say these words with every one as my witnesses... Kagome, Miroku. As I say you are my family, I also pledge that as long as I live, I will protect you and your family." Kagome smiled as tears formed at the corners of her eyes, knowing that he could never break the promise he just gave them.

Alice stood as Shippo sat, glancing at Jasper as he nodded gently, "I've known you for a short time compared to how long you knew Shippo, but I would also like to say that you are worth protecting, as will your family."

Kagome hugged Alice happily, surprised when Sesshoumaru stood, "it would seem you have enough protecting you, but I must agree, you are worth protecting. You are a strong person and even as my pathetic brother said otherwise, you still stayed strong. Protecting all that was worth protecting. You even protected this Sesshoumaru, even after I had tried killing you. I give you my blessing." The ones that truelly knew Sesshoumaru bit back a gasp as he bowed at the waist toward the couple before sitting once more.

Every one celebrated when Kagome announced that she was pregnant, three months after their wedding. Withing 8 months, Kagome gave birth to twin boys that Miroku agreed to name Inuyasha and Kouga.

As time passed, Kagome watched as the humans and Shifters around her grew older, except Jacob and herself, while Bella had become a Vampire. The large group stayed connected over the many years, through work and their many celebrations.

FIN