InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ Snow White and the Seven 'Dwarfs'...Sort of ❯ Eve of the Fight ( Chapter 52 )

[ Y - Young Adult: Not suitable for readers under 16 ]

AN: Last chapter before the Final Battle!!! Man, I can’t believe Snow White is almost over.
Also the last chapter you can guess that’s going on with Kikyo. And duh she’s coming back to life. Just give me one specific detail. Go back a few chapters. You’ll know it when you see it.

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Disclaimer- I do not own Inuyasha and I do not own Snow White. Only in my dreams am I making money off this.

Kagome

“Kagome! How could you have let my precious Oday pie get a black eye?” Jakotsu demanded as he hovered over Oda like some kind of mother hen. Or maybe a father rooster?

I looked at him innocently, “I don’t know what you’re yelling at me for. Sango was the one who punched him.”

“You could have warned me.” Oda muttered, allowing Jakotsu to hold the cold meat to his eye.

“And besides, Sango’s not here to yell at.” Jakotsu pointed out crossly.

“Then I guess you should wait to whine.” I shot back.

Oda slowly smiled, “Then while we’re waiting, you can keep up your end of the bargain.” he purred.

I glanced back, hoping I could make my escape somehow but one of Oda’s generals grabbed me firmly by the arm and led me to one of the empty wagons. “You’ll do fine.” he reassured me.

That didn’t stop me from frantically looking for Inuyasha, but it appeared as if he was in an...uncomfortable position too when I caught sight of him. (You know, Ayame and Kouga look a bit more cozy together then they ever have. If I survive the next ten minutes I should probably check up on them.)

“Just relax Princess, the men already love you, this will only reinforce it.” Oda said soothingly as he made his way up to me, being followed by Jakotsu.

“Sure, if I don’t sound like a idiot who doesn’t know what she’s doing.” I muttered as they pulled me along. It was times like this I really wished I had paid more attention to Kikyo when she spoke. For such a evil, cold witch, given the chance, Kikyo could inspire almost anyone into fighting for her.

Thank Kami she was dead and couldn’t do that anymore. Though from what I’d heard, Naraku wasn’t so bad at it himself.

I shook my head as the wagon came closer. Even if Oda hadn’t pushed me into this, this would have to be done sooner or later. I just had to focus, concentrate and speak honestly. If I was lucky, maybe the army wouldn’t rip me to shreds.

I ignored the hand Oda held out to help me step up into the wagon, and took one final deep breath as I looked over the crowd of men and women.

While Oda blew some kind of trumpet to get the army’s attention, I resisted the urge to smooth out my hair or check for oatmeal stains on my clothes.

“Attention!” Oda yelled after he was done blowing into his trumpet. “Princess Kagome has something she wishes to say to you.”

I wanted to rush back to my kitchen when they all fell silent and turned eagerly to me. Oh Kami, please don’t let me screw up.

“Good morning.” I called out, hoping everyone in the back could hear me. “I won’t take up too much of your time because I know we have a lot of work to do before tomorrow morning.” I paused, hoping I wouldn’t sound insincere or sarcastic. “I just wanted to thank you all. Thank you for offering your time, skills, courage and lives to my service. Thank you for being brave enough to step forward in order to defeat the tyrant Kikyo has become. Thank you for believing in me. And I promise you, your valor and courage tomorrow will not go unrewarded.” I promised, praying I didn’t sound like a stupid sap. “Once I am Queen I swear on my life that I will right every single one of Kikyo’s wrongs. Every wound she inflicted on our country will be healed, every injustice given justice, and even if I go broke from doing it, every person with be compensated for the loss of property and loved ones. Thanks to all of you, North Japan will one day be an even greater nation then when my father and mother ruled. And not just because of me, but because of you.” I told them, meanwhile yelling at myself for sounding like such a moron. It wouldn’t surprise me if they all turned around and walked out.

There was a small silence before someone started to clap. Then another started to cheer and instantly, I nearly went deaf from all the clapping and screaming sounding out around the camp.

Huh. Guess they liked it after all.

Oda was beaming so hard I allowed him to help me down from the wagon this time. “Well done Princess!” he praised. “These people have never been thanked by the noble class. They’ve always been ordered around and insulted. And even then, it’s never been so eloquent.”

I flushed slightly at the compliment, “Thank you Oda. Is your eye any better?”

“Much better Princess, thank you.”

I nodded and pushed my way through the crowd. Now that some of my royal duty was over with,
I wanted to see what was happening with Inuyasha and Hojo.

One Cowering Inuyasha, a Confused Ayame, a very, very Happy Kouga, and a very, very horny Hojo nearby...

Inuyasha held the tree he was carrying in front of him like a shield as if that would protect him from Hojo’s gaze. His claws dug into the bark and he resisted the urge to grab Ayame and wildly make out with her to prove his sexuality. And not just because Ayame would kick off his head while Kouga emasculated him with a dull spoon either.

This fucking wasn’t fair! Why didn’t Miroku or Sesshomaru ever attract the gay ones? They were just as hot as he was!

...and he did not just think that.

Totally ignoring Inuyasha’s freaked out look, Hojo happily looked through the tree to the hot, sweaty, male chest underneath. And while he was at it, he imagined what was under those pants.

And under that loincloth.

Sweeeet.

Kouga nearly resisted pumping the air and dancing around like a moron when he recognized the
look in Hojo’s eyes. Hojo was gay! Fucking YES!!! Any doubt he had before of Ayame remaining his vanished. Though to be really safe he should find Hojo a guy. Maybe Inuyasha would discover his inner gay to?

Ayame was slightly confused but a little relived to. She had never known Hojo was gay but at least she didn’t have to worry about breaking his heart when she told him about Kouga. And she could finally have one of those gay guy best friend relationship she always wanted! But just to make sure...

“Hojo, I wanted you to be the first to know Kouga and I are going to get mated!” she announced happily, squeezing Kouga’s hand.

“Wooho. Hope you give me a bunch of kids to spoil.” Hojo said absently as he continued to focus his attention on Inuyasha.

Kouga smirked, “I’d hate to disappoint Hojo, lets get started on that now.” he threw Ayame over his shoulder and bounded off into the woods, Ayame giggling.

“What’s up with those two?” Kagome asked as she approached them and Inuyasha’s heart sped up a bit that had nothing to do with the disturbing way Hojo was eyeing his legs.

“They’re getting mated.” Hojo said, “Nice speech.”

“Thanks.” Kagome said, and looked at Inuyasha as if to ask what was wrong with Hojo. “...wait, their getting mated?” she squealed. “Oh, did they say when that happened?”

Inuyasha shook his head, finally finding something to distract himself from Hojo. “Nope.”

Kagome’s face fell, “Drat, I have a pool going for three days ago.”

Inuyasha opened his mouth to reply, (even though he had nothing really to reply with.) When a long line of the slayers marched through and caught his attention.

...ok it wasn’t really them but the monkey they were trailing behind them was strange.

“I want to keep the monkey!”

“No me!”

“Me!”

“Me!”

& #8220;Me!”

“Slayers.” Kagome interrupted, looking startled. “Where have you been all day?”

Sango’s father from the front of the line bowed to her, “We have been off testing Miroku’s worthiness for my daughter Princess Kagome.”

“It was freaking awesome!” one of the younger slayers exclaimed, “We made him run over hot coals, beat up Lord Hojo, fall into a pit with monkeys, get spears shot at him and we even almost killed him!” he boasted.

Hojo lost the scowl at the mention of getting ‘beat up’ and the lusted look was replaced by thoughtfulness. “You did all that? How could you have accomplished so much?”

Sango’s father shrugged carelessly, “This was nothing. You should see what we can do in our normal sizes.” he bragged.

“I believe you might be useful after all. Come, lets talk to Oda and see what he has to say.” Hojo bowed towards Kagome, sized Inuyasha up one last time before pursing his lips at him and walking off with the slayers in tow.

Inuyasha nearly collapsed with relief when Hojo was finally gone.

“It’s not fair.” he groaned. “What is with me?”

Kagome had taken up what Hojo had previously abandoned, looking through Inuyasha’s clothes,

“It’s not your fault they have good taste.” she said absently, paying more attention to his chest then to his words. It wasn’t very surprising Hojo had realized he was gay after looking at
Inuyasha.

They both blinked when they realized what she had said. Inuyasha smirked while a slow blush infused her face.

“You think I’m-“

“You hear that? Someone called my name. Gotta go!” she interrupted quickly and took off before Inuyasha’s grin could get any wider.

She’s totally into me, he thought smugly. Now if only he could figure out a way to tell her he loved her without bringing up panda bears or fried coral...


Naraku

Naraku paced, Yura and Urasue silent as they patiently waited.

“Not much long now my lord.” Urasue said as soothingly as she could, hoping Naraku was to anxious about Kikyo to ask about the slayers.

She knew she left the damn things in her lab. Maybe she could tell Naraku they all died of the flu?

Yura gritted her teeth and hugged the jittery jar closer to her body. Naraku would slice her head
off faster then she could beg for forgiveness if she dropped the jar moments before it was finally needed.

Naraku didn’t bother to glance at any of them, he kept his gaze solely on the wildly dancing flames. Soon now...

Then all of a sudden the flames stopped dead. Without bothering to take anything to protect his hands, Naraku pulled the table the clay figurine rested on out of the fireplace, not noticing his pain or the burned scent filling the air.

Kikyo’s eyes slowly opened and stared straight ahead of her, completely blank. Her formally dark brown eyes were now a glossy black.

“Open the jar Yura.” Urasue ordered.

“What? But you said-“

“Open it.” Urasue snapped.

Without another word Yura unscrewed the lid of the jar and the red haze steamed out. Instead of
scattering in all directions like Urasue had warned her it would, it headed straight for Kikyo’s new body and settled over her chest. It hesitated, before sinking down through the clay to the empty vessel below.

Kikyo jerked up, gasping violently for air.

“Kikyo!” Naraku pulled her into his arms, hugging her tight.

“Did it work?” Kikyo asked, her voice gravely.

Naraku nodded, leaning his head against her hair. “Yes it did, everything is going to go perfectly tomorrow.” he assured her.

Calming down a little now that he had her in his arms, Naraku squinted down at her body. He couldn’t really tell in the dim light but you know, something seemed different about her...

But it hardly mattered. Now that she was back, they could go on to kill that bitch Kagome and all her little friends.


Kagome, Later that night

We had decided that as our possible last night together we would stay in our cottage and have a private, quiet dinner together, just me, the dwarfs, Seven, Oda and Sesshomaru and Inuyasha.

Though so far it hadn’t been very quiet...

“Remember the time Sango got so mad at Miroku she literally punched him through the wall?” Rin asked, wiping tears of laughter from her eyes.

Hiten joined in, “Hell yeah do I remember, it took me nearly a week to repair the hole.”

“Took a lot longer for Miroku’s bones to heal.” Shippo piped up, swiping another piece of fish from Soten’s plate.

“Well he learned his lesson didn’t he?” Sango asked huffily.

Miroku sighed, “Never again will I ask you to fetch my drink.” he promised wearily.

Sango nodded, “Damn right.”

I glanced outside, concerned by the dark night and the two empty places at the table, “How much longer do you think Ayame and Kouga will be? I haven’t seen them all day.” I said worriedly.

Kagura scowled, “They better get back soon so they can tell us who won.”

Bankotsu sighed, “I wished I had gotten in on the action. I owe some people some money.” he said gloomily.

“Hey, maybe after tomorrow you won’t have to worry about paying them back!” Jakotsu pointed out cheerfully.

Everyone glared at Jakotsu. “Thanks Jakotsu.” Bankotsu grumbled.

The demons suddenly went still. “Hear that?” Hiten asked just before someone tried to quietly open the door.

We all suddenly became very interested in the doorway and weren’t disappointed when Kouga and Ayame crept in guiltily a few moments later, looking disheveled and a little dirty.

“Late night guys?” Hiten asked, raising a eyebrow as he looked them over.

Ayame smiled shyly while Kouga puffed his chest out. “You could say that.” he answered back as he helped Ayame into her seat and severed her the best of what food was left.

Kagura looked at them as they calmly began eating. “Anything you two want to tell us?”

Ayame looked thoughtful, “Umm, well no dobut Kag already told you we’re going to mate. I’m sure the only thing you interested in is when this occurred.” she said.

“...duh?” Kagura responded back, “And the sooner you tell us when, the sooner we can squeal and be all happy for you.”

Ayame sighed and pretended to be annoyed. “Well if you must know, Kouga crumbled last night.”

Even before the words had left Ayame’s mouth, Rin had already pulled the ledger book they kept all of their bets in and opened it.

Everyone held their breath as she started flipping through the pages, “Last night?” she repeated, studying the paper carefully.

Ayame smiled up at Kouga, “Yes.” she sighed.

“And we have a winner.” Rin announced, after reading the paper. A sudden grin split her face,

“Sess, you won.” she told him, forcing herself to sound happy.

Sango growled and punched the table, “Damn it. Are you sure?”

Rin nodded and slid the book over, “Positive.”

“Oh man.” Sango sighed.

I stared at Sesshomaru, calmly sitting next to Rin who had barely said anything the entire time,

“You put in?” I asked, extremely shocked.

“Yes.” he said simply.

“What was your bet?” I asked suspiciously, getting a strange feeling in my stomach.

Sesshomaru glanced at Rin, who looked down at the book, “This Lord Sesshomaru will be able to demand one service from one of the losing parties no matter what the demand is.” she read aloud.

We all looked nervously at each other. Would it be to much to hope he would ask for some sexual favor for Rin?

Sesshomaru slowly scanned the dwarfs, lingering slowly on each one.

...I should probably run while I still have the chance.

“Well dinner was wonderful but I really should be cleaning up now.” I said as cheerfully as I could.

The others stood up at once, “We’ll get out of your way then.” Ayame said quickly, pulling Kouga along.

“See ya.” Hiten said over his shoulder while he and the others ran out of the room, leaving Sesshomaru sitting by himself.
When a hint of a smile started to show at Sesshomaru’s lips, I grabbed a few dirty plates and escaped as well.

Who will Sesshomaru choose...?

Inuyasha took a deep breath outside the cottage, feeling safe. He could hang out in a tree tonight, no way could Sesshomaru ever get to-

His scream was muffled by the furry strands that wrapped itself around his mouth and body as he was pulled back through the door and into the dining room.

Sesshomaru calmly unwrapped his tail from around Inuyasha and waited patiently for Inuyasha to gag and frantically try to clean his mouth of the little white hairs that suddenly filled it.

“You bastard! What the hell are you doing?” Inuyasha demanded.

Sesshomaru tossed something at him in response. Inuyasha caught it out of reflex and looked down in shock. One of his family’s betrothal rings glinted back up at him.

“Sesshomaru.” Inuyasha said in a mockingly shocked voice “But how will we ever be able to break it to Rin?”

“Give it to Princess Kagome.” Sesshomaru ordered, ignoring his brother’s lame joke. “She will make an extremely important ally we cannot afford to lose to another.” He paused, “And I have no desire to watch you swallow in self pity around my castle the rest of my life should you lose her.”

Inuyasha gaped at him, “... how the hell do you know?” he asked.

Sesshomaru sent him a look, “The only one who does not know is Kagome herself. Go tell her you imbecile.”

Inuyasha slowly rolled the ruby ring between his fingers as he stood there, unsure.

Sesshomaru arched his eyebrow, “Should I ask instead?”

Inuyasha snarled at him before turning around and heading for the kitchen.

Rin waited for a moment after Inuyasha had left before bouncing out of her hiding place. She cupped his cheeks and kissed him hard, “You are so amazing.” she laughed.

Sesshomaru wound his fingers through Rin’s and stood up, “Yes.” he agreed, enjoying her giggles as they went to find a good hiding place with the others.

Kagome

I carefully scrapped the remains of food off one plate, washing, drying, and placing it on the rack with the others. The only part I hated about cooking was the washing up after. It was heady to know that if things go as planned this might be the last time I would ever have to do it. The door opened, and I looked up to see Inuyasha walk in with a solemn look on his face.

I grinned even though he was frowning, “Hey, are you hiding from Sesshomaru?” I asked jokingly.

He paused, but shook his head, “No, I wanted to talk to you.” he said, rolling something between his fingers.

“Oh, ok.” I waited with no forthcoming reply, “So, talk.” I told him.

“I wanted to give you something.” he mumbled, looking down at the floor and shoving his hand out in front of me.

I gasped to see the ring laying there on his palm, the gold glittering in the candle light.

“Inuyasha.” I gasped.

He scowled at the floor, “It’s um...it’s...so my army will respect you.” he said quickly.

I blinked, “What?”

“Um...well the guys in my army are jerks who might not take orders from a woman. Because their jerks.” he repeated glancing up at me, “So if you wear this ring and they’ll know you have the support of the royal family..”

“Oh.” I said, trying not to sound hugely crushed. “Thank you Inuyasha, but I shouldn’t. They should respect me because of my skill and abilities, not because you’re backing me.”

Inuyasha continued holding the ring out. “Would you...would you take it for me?” he asked quietly.

I stared at him before slowly nodding. He nervously licked his lips before holding out his hand out for mine. I slowly took my hand out from where it had been resting in the soapy water and carefully placed it in his palm.

He looked at my face for a long moment before glancing down and gently slid the ring onto my finger. It felt so right on my hand it nearly gave me chills.

Our eyes met and my heart pounded so hard I was surprised it didn’t jump out of my chest.

I loved this man.
I had no idea why. What was so different about him then any of the other men I had met? Inuyasha was childish, immature, stubborn, and blunt. But whenever I look at him, my heart sings. I lose my breath. I can’t decide if I want to hide under my bed or holler from the joy of it. But is that love? Is love wanting to be around someone constantly, to make them laugh, to comfort them, to be with them? Is this anything like what my mother felt for my father? How could I be sure this was right? I’m so young, I know nothing.

But like Kaede told me so many times, I need to follow my instincts and my heart no matter what. And since that’s all I know, I’m damn well going to follow it.

“I love you.” I said in a rush and then clapped my hands over my mouth. Damn it! I hadn’t wanted to say that just yet.

Inuyasha’s mouth fell open as he gawked at me. “...uhhh.”

“Well big battle tomorrow, good night” I squealed, feeling humiliated as I rushed past him. Stupid, stupid idiot.

“Hey, wait Kag-“ Inuyasha started to say but I ignored him to run to my room.

I leaned against the door, trying not to cry. I already knew if I started I wouldn’t be able to stop and I needed sleep.

I would survive this. I had to. So what if he might have looked like I had just told him I killed his puppy? There were plenty of other fish in the-oh damn it, here comes the waterworks.

Back in the kitchen where several dwarf’s are fighting the urge to kill Inuyasha...

Inuyasha stared at the door, trying to understand what had just happened. Did Kagome really say that?

“You fucking moron.” Ayame hissed from inside the cabinet where she was hiding. She slammed the door open and crawled out so she could glare at Inuyasha.

“You were supposed to ask her to marry you, not make her run crying from the room.” Rin snapped as she entered the room with Sesshomaru.

Sess shook his head, “Ingrate.”

“...were you guys all spying on us?” Inuyasha asked, insulted.

“Maybe I should change your name from Cutie to Captain Obvious.” Jakotsu sneered as she appeared with Oda and the other Seven members.

Hiten shook his head, “he’s going to need a lot of work if he’s going to sweep Kagome off her feet after that disaster.”

“Then thank Kami we have all night to help him.” Miroku said smoothly, “Though I’m not sure that will be enough time.”

Bankotsu shoved Inuyasha into a chair, “Sit down, shut up, and learn from the masters buddy.”

Kagome

Finally finished with the crying I sat up and wiped my face dry. I was almost glad my mother was stuck in a glass ball somewhere so she couldn’t see what a sap her daughter was becoming. I could live without Inuyasha. How hard could it be?

Oh crap, more tears.

No, no, no no. No more crying. This is getting ridiculous.

Just to make sure I wouldn’t cry anymore, I dragged my book out from under my bed. I want to see my parents face one last time before going off to war. I opened the book and nearly jumped into the vortex when it opened up.


Inside the Vortex

I landed on my feet, though I nearly lost my balance. I winced when I heard a woman scream loud enough to hurt my ears. I was in a room somewhere back at the castle, and I found my father immediately, pacing up and down and up and down the length of the room. A few of his advisors were there, but I didn’t know where my mother was.

“FUCKING HELL NOBUNAGA, YOU’LL BE LUCKY IF I LET YOU TOUCH ME WITH A 50 FOOT POLE AFTER THIS!” My mother screamed from somewhere.

I blinked, as my father gritted his teeth and his advisers squirmed uncomfortably.

“Be calm my King.” one of the advisers tried to soothe my father, “The pain of childbirth can not be much worse then getting a wound from a demon.”

Dad glared back at him, “Shut. Up.”

I looked at the closed door where the screams were coming from. Mom must be in labor with me.

I jerked when mom nearly roared from the pain. I must not have been a easy baby...

The men in the room froze when the cry of a newborn baby echoed through the room. Dad rushed to the door, uncaring of how he looked, and slammed it open with me close on his heels.

“Midoriko.” Father gasped.

Mom looked up at him, smiling tiredly with me in her arms, “Don’t just stand there love, come meet your daughter.”

Dad walked dazedly forward, looking like he was in deep shock. He stared down at his wife and daughter, finger’s twitching.

“My wish came true Nobu, we gave birth to a beautiful baby girl. Would you like to hold Kagome?” mom asked.

She gently pushed me into dad’s arms when he made no move on his own. “Here, watch her head.”

Dad stared down at me, his face full of wonder. “She’s beautiful.” he breathed. “Kami, I love you both so much.”

Mother smiled drowsily, obviously tired. “Me to. But it’s time for Kagome to meet you again.”

She turned her head and looked me straight in the eyes, “Time to wake up and greet your parents baby.” she told me.

Huh? “Wait, you can-“ I never got to finish my sentence because I was already deep inside the vortex.

Back in her body...

I slammed into my body hard, and sat there, so confused my head was starting to hurt. I flipped the book back open, and pressed the button, but nothing happened. I was stuck here.

I nearly threw the book across the room in anger, but my finger brushed against the paper attached to the flap.

I studied it, wondering. Carefully, I unwrapped the tie securing it to the flap and let the two papers with the dots flutter down. This time, when I touched one of the dots lightly with my
finger, a light burst out, so bright I was nearly blinded.

And when I opened my eyes, my father was staring back at me.

My breath caught in my throat, “Papa?” I breathed.

Dad smiled at me, his familiar grin tugging at me, “Hello Kagome.”

“Papa!” I cried, and launched myself into his arms.

...only to throw myself against the wall.

“I’m sorry Kagome, but I’m still dead. I can’t touch you.” Dad told me sadly.

I got up, rubbing my aching head, “But, I don’t understand. How are you here? What’s the
purpose of that book? Where’s mom? And why the hell did you marry Kikyo”

Father sighed and leaned against the bed, “I don’t have much time Kagome, but I’ll try to explain what I can. You know your mother had a dangerous job Kagome. She was well aware that she could die at any time and leave us. So she made the book for you. She wanted you to know about us, and she made those papers that connect to the spirt world, good for one ten minute talk with us.” he explained. “She wanted to ensure you’d remember her.”

I nodded, my eyes filling with tears again. “And Kikyo?”

“She had me under a spell.” he growled. “I didn’t know what the hell I was doing. Once I started to fight it, she killed me.”

I felt my face twist up, “I almost wish I could kill her again.” I said tightly.

My father looked surprised, “Kikyo’s dead?”

“Yes, for about a week now.”

“Huh. She must be in limbo or something then.” My father shook his head, “But she’s not important. Kagome, I want you to know how proud I am of you.” he said, sounding chocked up, “Tomorrow, I’ll be watching over you. Forever for that matter. Never doubt it.”

I swallowed hard, “I never did.”

Father reached out and tried to brush my cheek even though his hand sailed right through my head, “I know your mother is proud to, wherever she is. You know, I’ve always felt her when I’m around you.” he smiled lightly, “Maybe your more like your mother then we all thought you would be.”

He slowly started to fade. “I guess my time is up here. I love you Kagome.”

“I love you to dad.” I told him, watching him start to disappear through the tears in my eyes.

“Don’t be sad Kagome. We’ll meet again someday.” Papa told me, his words ringing in my ears as he faded from view.

I smiled as I wiped my tears away. He was right. We would meet again someday. But as much as I loved him, no way was I ready to see him again so soon. Once was enough for a while. We would win the battle tomorrow, and I would make plans to see my father seventy or eighty years from now.

I crawled into bed, finally able to go to sleep. I had a war to fight tomorrow and I finally wasn’t as afraid as I probably should be.

AN: Big battle in the morning. We’re almost done!!!! Don’t forget, last chapter to tell me what you think is going on with Kikyo. No duh she’s coming back, give me one specific detail and you’ll get a character named after you in the final chapter. REVIEW NOW!!!!!!