InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ The hearts of Children! ❯ As good as it get ( Chapter 23 )

Chapter Twenty-three: As good as it gets.

(Author notes: Hey everyone! I told you I would get this chapter up as soon as possible and I did. I hope you enjoy this chapter because well this is the last chapter. YAY the story up to this point is finish but I won't post my newest story until I'm completely done with this one or at least I get one of the epilogues done.)

{Chapter Twenty-three starts}

Kagome sat and sighed for the third time since she had been sitting on the roof. She could remember last winter when all she had to worry about were winter exams and what to get everyone for Christmas. When did her life become so complicated? One minute she was a normal schoolgirl next minute she was reincarnated Miko/shard detector. Fighting demons, collecting shards, and trying to find Naraku so she can pound his head in. With the help of Inuyasha and the other course.

Inuyasha looked at his beloved with a sullen heart. His confidence crush as well as his cocky prideful self. What could he say or do to make all his wrongs right with her? He had hurt her so much and caused her so much pain. She didn't deserve a dirty, stupid, and no good half-breed like him. He couldn't ask her to stay with him forever and ever to bear his children who would carry his contaminated blood. He was about to turn around though not being as careful of his footing as he had wished he snapped a twig. Thus getting Kagome's attention from above.

Kagome: Inuyasha?

Inuyasha: Yeah what? `Damn it all! Now I have to go up there.'

Kagome: Come up here and let's watch the sunset together.

Inuyasha: Feh whatever. (Hops up on the roof next to her.)

For the longest, the two didn't say a word though every now and then one or the other would steal a glace at the other admiring their beauty. Kagome was confused it was funny how you could really be mad at some one but really not be that mad at them. She felt at peace sitting there on the roof with her favorite hanyou by her side. After hitting him quite hard with a few snowballs, she had calm down a bit and those "sits" helped a lot too.

Plus, it was just a hunch but it looked like him and Sesshomaru had patch things up as brothers. They no longer had that bloodthirsty look in their eyes when they looked at each other. They were getting along like actual brothers. Those moments out in the snow where the sides of Inuyasha and Sesshomaru that most people didn't see. She doubt if they had ever played like that in the snow before as puppies. That thing Sesshomaru had told her about Inuyasha spending his whole childhood in winter still bug her though. Had Inuyasha survived his whole childhood during the winter? They had been together all this time and she only knew bits and pieces of his background story. Who was he really? Who was he before he met her and Kikyo?

Inuyasha was transfixed with Kagome at that moment. It had started to snow lightly once again and bits of snowflakes had fallen in her raven locks. He wanted badly to brush them away but so afraid too. It was something in her scent was bugging him like crazy. She was so heavily in thought it bother him. He couldn't tell if she was still angry with him or just admiring the fading sunset. In their short time together, he had seen her grow into a scare little girl to a courageous young woman. That time he told her that she was fought almost as strong as him was a lie. She fought better than himself if she had been a lesser person she would have been had him pinned to a tree for another fifty years.

Inuyasha: Kagome?

He said it so softly that Kagome almost didn't think he had said anything at all. Even though she had a nice thick fur coat wrapped around her, she was still quiet cold. Though it seem that Inuyasha was heavy in thought as well. She wonder what he was thinking right now. She could give up all hope of him apologizing for running off like that.

Kagome: Inuyasha?

Inuyasha: What are you thinking Kagome?

Kagome: Something Sesshomaru told me this morning has been bothering me.

Inuyasha: Oh that bastard. Forget it Kagome he not worth it.

Kagome: Hey! He's been really nice to you lately. Almost too nice…

Inuyasha: Yeah, yeah so what did he tell you?

Kagome: He said that you spent your whole childhood in the winter. What did he mean by that Inuyasha?

Inuyasha: Nothing.

Kagome: Inuyasha, please tell me.

With Kagome, hair blowing in the cold winds and her eyes big like brown chocolate pools. How could he have the gull to say no. He would tell her everything here and now besides was going to find out sooner or later. She always did find a way to eavesdrop into his business anyway. It was better this way for the both of them. His ear twitched against the cold as he let a slow breath that could see against the cold.

Inuyasha: I was just a pup and my mother was killed during the start of winter. My father was injured in a battle and was said to be dead. All I had left was Sesshomaru but he was so cold and heartless it was better to say that I had nothing. Though he did save my life from my mother's so-called servants that day. He took me out deep into the wood he said he was going to take care of me and I believed him. I remember falling asleep against him but when I woke up, he was long gone. I been alone in the cold every since that day.

Kagome: (Chocking up in tears) Oh, Inuyasha. I'm so sorry.

Kagome embraced the lonely hanyou tightly while Inuyasha taking in her scent deeply. If only he could hold like this forever. He loved her with all his heart. All this time Kagome was all he ever wanted in this cold and heartless world. Kagome loved this side of Inuyasha the most; the side that wasn't afraid to show his soft side or talk about his past. Though it was mainly due to the fact that they were alone. Her only wish was that he would let her stay by his side forever and ever.

Inuyasha: Its okay Kagome. It's all in the past now. Its true me and Sesshomaru don't hate each other anymore. We forgave each other for our past grudges and sins.

Kagome: (sniffing) Really? That's wonderful Inuyasha! I'm so happy for you both.

He let out a ragged breath as he let her slip from his embrace though still holding her hands in his. He never knew how to apologize; therefore, he wasn't good at it. Though it was something, he had to do in order to make things right between that. He knew why but he didn't know how and it was getting harder for him to even form the words right. This was he chance to tell her everything that's been on his mind but he didn't know how or where to begin.

He secretly study her soft hands during their travels he would have thought that they would had became hard and calloused like the others and himself. Though hers remained smooth and soft like the pedals of flowers. It must have been the weird lotions and other feminine items she brought from her time. He might well get it all over with it was a 9 to ten chance of him getting a few thousands "sits" out of this. Luckily, the Tessiaga could always double as a walking stick.

Inuyasha: Yeah I know. Kagome… I'm uhh…

Kagome: You don't have to say it I know. You're sorry and you'll never do again. Of course if you ever run away from me like that again I'll seriously make sure your never be able to walk upright again. Got that?

Inuyasha: (gulps) uh sure thing. (Light blush) Just forget I brought it up. It was stupid anyway.

Kagome: What are you talking about?

Inuyasha: We're from two completely different worlds. Its not like we could throw everything away and lived with each other. There's no way I could lived in your time and live in peace. It would be asking too much for you to drop out of your "sckool" and stop doing does stupid test so you could stay by my side. Once the jewel is complete, I'll make my wish to be a full fledge demon and you'll go back to your own time. We won't see each other anymore.

Kagome: (Getting teary eyed) Is that what you really what Inuyasha?

Inuyasha: I only what's best for you.

Kagome: (sternly) How do you know what's best for me Inuyasha!

Inuyasha: `Oh man I'm already making her mad.' Hey, what's with the attitude? I'm telling you that's how this is going to end up. I already know it and so I'm telling you. Its better this way. I'm not going to ask you to throw your life away for me. No matter how bad I wish how I could be with you. I don't want to be a curse to another woman again.

Kagome: Inu…

Her words were cut short by his sudden and tight embrace she could feel his muscles tightening around her body. His silky silver bangs covering his eyes though in their current she couldn't look him in the eyes anyway. She never seen him like this before well besides the time he held close like this so he could get his hands on the jewel shards; after he had finish battling with Sesshomaru but everyone knew that story. Though she had long since forgave him for it she still got a little mad about it. More so of the fact he never really explain his actions too her.

He hated this feeling the feeling where it felt as if his heart breaking in a million pieces. He loved Kagome more than anything in all the worlds but only bad Karma followed around him. He couldn't risk her life just for his simple demon pleasure. Though in his heart of hearts, he knew Kagome and him were meant to be together. Though he there were still all those doubts within his mind. To love or not to love Kagome and spend the rest of their lives together was the great debate turning within his mind.

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It was a long while before he spoke again, "I just don't want you to end up like Kikyo and like my mother." Kagome tried to pull away from him but his hold on her was too strong. "Inuyasha I don't understand what do you mean like your mom and Kikyo," Kagome asked with a tiny voice. Inuyasha wanted to loosen his hold but he was afraid what Kagome might think if she saw his face right now. He loved her he really did but his life was just too complicated for her to belong in.

"Just don't want you to get hurt or die because I'm too weak to protect you," Inuyasha said nuzzling up to Kagome then added slowly, "I couldn't even protect Kikyo when she came back. I let her die alone and angry once again. Kagome make no mistake Kikyo was my first love and I did love her but its over between us. You're all I need now. I don't care if you're her reincarnation or not. I really do love you."

Kagome tried to pulled away so she could see his face but he wasn't letting go. "Inuyasha you always be able protect me. I'm not scared of anything as long as I'm with you. No matter what demons come between us," Kagome said softly in his mass of sliver hair.

That was true each and ever demon with an exception of Naraku and horde of demon incarnates he had defeated with his Tessiaga. Well more importantly with his Kagome and his Tessiaga, he could beat any demon. Pretty soon, Naraku would be find his fate on the sharp end of Tessiaga's blade.

"You're never afraid are you," Inuyasha asked with a light smirk. This time Kagome was able to pull herself away from Inuyasha's hold on her so she could deep within his amber eyes. "I'm afraid I might lose you. Can't you tell I love you too," Kagome said boldly despite her pounding heart.

Inuyasha didn't know what to say to that for there were no words to respond to such a statement. She loved him for him! That's all he ever wanted was someone to just expect him. His heart was pounding, her scent was driving him crazy, and the little doubts still in his head were flying away into nothingness. Though there was still one thing that was bugging him.

"What about me turning into a full fledge demon," Inuyasha asked. Kagome shook her head, "You're still being stubborn about that. To be honesty I was going to talk you out of it anyway or at least S-I-T- you out of it. That Jewel needs to be destroy once and for all so that no more blood is to be shed." Kagome said with much confidence.

"Feh, I guess so but..." Inuyasha tried to finish his statement but notice Kagome soft fingertip against his lips. "No buts I love you just the way you are beside haven't you been able to kick demon butt all this time. Plus I'll miss the ears as well if you turn into a full demon your ears would be like Sesshomaru's" Kagome said as she tugged on his ears.

`Kagome I don't know what to say. I been having doubts about me turning all demon the whole time but I guess your right,' Inuyasha thought to himself then said, "Yeah I am a badass. After I defeated Naraku everyone will now who the strongest around here." Kagome giggled at his little macho man speech it didn't take much to get him back to normal. Though she found herself trapped in his arms again.

"I love when you laugh but I hate it when you cry. Kagome you drive me crazy," Inuyasha said with a light purr like growl. "I think we're perfect together Inuyasha," Kagome holding him closer to her. Listening closer to each heart, smiling into each other hair, and taking in all the others scent.

Kagome loved the earthy scent of Inuyasha; he smelt just like a forest after a rainy day. While Inuyasha thought that Kagome smelt like wildflowers and lilacs though it was mainly due to her all the shampoo and scents she used.

"Kagome will you stay by my side as my mate. I mean after we destroy Naraku," Inuyasha asked with pleading eye, which Kagome took as his mega, cute puppy dogs eyes. "Yes, Inuyasha I will," Kagome squeaked her face a crimson red just like Inuyasha. As she hugged him tighter, yes he was her hanyou forever and ever it was a dream come true.

There noses touch one other's, as the situation got even more awkward as they started staring into each other eyes, which dazzled with happiness. Inuyasha lean in and press his lips slightly against Kagome's though it didn't take long before Inuyasha deepen the kiss once he felt Kagome approval. Her lips were everything he dreamed of only better cause it was really happening. Her soft, sweet, and pure lips like rose pedals. He smiled as he pulled back for air slightly panting. "Wow," Kagome breathed out.

It was everything she dreamt her first kiss would be like only sweeter cause it was with Inuyasha. Kagome worried how their change in relationship will affect the others she really wasn't ready to tell them about it just yet. Inuyasha felt Kagome's fear and misinterpret it for something else. Though his mind now was way in the gutter as he Inuyasha let out a cocky smirk, "Don't worry Kagome we'll go slow. I know neither of us are ready for pups of our own yet. Besides Naraku and the jewel shards come first."

"Yeah we have all the time in the world," Kagome said with a smile and then slightly sneeze. Before she could protest, Inuyasha already had his jacket around her and his eyes full of concern. "Kagome we have to go inside before you get sick or something," Inuyasha said. "You're right lets go," Kagome said.

In a flash Inuyasha landed on the ground, hold Kagome bridal style in his arms. Yeah he was happy as a lark and he didn't care who seen him right now. As he carried, his soon to be mate back inside his brother's castle. The couple got a few stares and even more eyebrow raises each time and each time their love struck face flared.

Kagome eyes were droopy now and Inuyasha could tell that it was well past her bedtime. `Pretty soon Kagome you won't getting any sleep. At least not till I'm done with you,' Inuyasha thought as he laid her down next to a drooling and snoring Shippo and Rin. The two had pasted all kinds of drawing all over the room.

That Inuyasha was able to see them since Kagome just had to give them those annoying glow in the dark "coloring sticks." Inuyasha shook his head as he smiled at the two kids. He gave Kagome a soft kiss on the cheek as he left the room only to bump into Sesshomaru. "Come," was all Sesshomaru said to his brother.

After Inuyasha's heart dropped down from his nose back to his chest, he followed after his older brother. Sesshomaru led Inuyasha to one of the libraries within the castle. He motion Inuyasha to sit across from him. "Alright what do you want now," Inuyasha asked. "We need to discuss the future relationship of our pups," Sesshomaru stated as simple as possible so that Inuyasha could understand.

"Feh, whatever just lets get it over with cause unlike you I need more than a few hours of sleep," Inuyasha stated. Sesshomaru smirked he remember a time when it took a whole half villages to put the young hanyou to bed. "What are you smirking about," Inuyasha demanded with his arms crossed in his sleeves.

"Its just unlike you to be so tired this early in the night," Sesshomaru said with the smirk still in place. Inuyasha narrowed his eyes he knew that his brother could smell Kagome's sweet scent all over him, "Listen you, what me and Kagome do is our own business. Don't let Miroku start to rub off on you." Sesshomaru scoffed at the little outburst. Why was pup so self-conscious about ever little thing?

"That monk friend off you isn't rubbing off of me at all. This Sesshomaru doesn't stink so low in his thoughts," Sesshomaru stated gruffly. "Whatever," Inuyasha said with a light blush. Even if Sesshomaru was the one that finally got him, ask Kagome to his mate didn't give him permission to know anything about them. "Inuyasha, why don't you let the kitsune cub stay with me for the winter. I'll even be willing to train him in basic fight abilities and educate him further" Sesshomaru said.

Inuyasha face lit up with happiness with the brat out of the picture he could spent even more time with Kagome without him popping up at the worst moments. Though Kagome he could already image would protest this to her last breath. " Damn I would love for you to take that little runt out of my hands but there's one problem with that idea," Inuyasha said grumpily. "What," Sesshomaru asked surprise that Inuyasha would even reject his kind offer.

"Kagome," Inuyasha said with narrowed eye. He could already see himself getting a million sits for this. "What about her," Sesshomaru asked. "She not going to want Shippo out of her sight for years after all this runaway, searching around the whole region, and no I don't want your brat anymore than you want mines," Inuyasha said with a heavy sigh.

"Actually with them together here it would give us all peace for a while. Thus, the kit would prove most useful for me. Moreover, Inuyasha they are safer with me since I will keep them here," Sesshomaru said with reason. "True and we won't have to worry about him when we go after some more jewel shards," Inuyasha said.

Sesshomaru now knew there were no way he would let Rin go with his brother if they were still searching for those annoying shards. The chance of Rin getting hurt stirred a light fear in his heart. She was becoming everything to him and he would be dammed if he lost her because his brother was too irresponsible for the job. "You and your group are still going to search for those shard correct," Sesshomaru asked. Inuyasha nodded his head, "Of course that been our mission from the beginning we have to find the shard to complete the jewel that Kagome broke and to destroy Naraku."

"He's a problem as well Inuyasha we have to take care of him immediately," Sesshomaru stated. Inuyasha was shocked WE!?! As in Sesshomaru and himself fighting against Naraku? They had fought against Naraku once before and the stupid demon didn't prove to much of a challenge with their combine strength. He let out a faint smile, "Yeah Naraku must die at the sharp end MY Tessiaga."

Sesshomaru rolled his eyes as his brother tried to may it clear that he wanted to be the one to finish off Naraku. "I merely suggesting since we are both trying to settle down. You'll have Kagome with pups pretty soon. Now that you two have mated. So..." Inuyasha cut his brother right then and there. "Listen you, before you start any rumors. Me and Kagome haven't officially mated or nothin' yet. It would be better once Naraku is defeated," Inuyasha stutter with a bright red blush.

"Excuse me but you two were on the roof for at least three hours. Plus you have her scent all over you. It could only be assume since you both miss dinner," Sesshomaru said trailing off knowing he was getting under his younger brother skin with his private love life. "I DON'T GIVE A RAT'S ASS IF WE UP THERE FOR SIX HOURS! IT'S NONE OF YOUR…" Inuyasha screaming rant was cut off when his brother roughing muffled his mouth with his hand.

"Calm down Inuyasha. You'll wake everyone up with you insipid ranting you fool," Sesshomaru demanded. Once his younger brother seemed to calm down Sesshomaru dropped him into the chair. "Feh, stop picking on me then," Inuyasha said pouting like a small pup. Sesshomaru ruffled his younger brother mangy hair, which annoyed Inuyasha even more as he gave out a low growl.

"Cut that out! Leave my hair alone" Inuyasha snarled. Though Sesshomaru just ignored him trying to comb his hand through Inuyasha's sliver mane. "Inuyasha I can't believe you let your hair get this bad. We have to do something about it," Sesshomaru stated.

"Excuse me for bring held up on a tree for fifty years! Anyway have we forgotten about the brats," Inuyasha snapped. Sesshomaru let out a light chuckled which annoyed Inuyasha even more if that was even possible. `Damn it even if we called a truce he still gets on my last freaking nerve! I would love to hit him with another snowball,' Inuyasha though. Ended editing here. April 15, 2004!

"There's really nothing to discuss Shippo should stay with me. I think I can convince your mate to be; to let her leave the pup with me," Sesshomaru said. "Feh, good luck with that buddy," Inuyasha said. "Then you talk to her first perhaps she will listen to you. If you can't make her agree to our terms then I'll talk to her," Sesshomaru said.

"Okay then," Inuyasha said finding Sesshomaru logic thinking useful. `Forget Naraku, the miko is toughest adversary will ever have to face,' Sesshomaru thought then said, "So you fully agree on letting the pup stay with me for the remaining winter," Sesshomaru said.

"Yeah, never thought I'll say this but I think this will be one of the best winters I'll ever had," Inuyasha said. Sesshomaru nodded his head, "It the least I could do Inuyasha." Inuyasha quirked an eyebrow then let out a yawn. "Feh, whatever now that its settled I'm going to bed. Good night Sesshomaru," Inuyasha said with another yawn. He arose from his chair and started to leave till he felt Sesshomaru hand tugging on his mass of hair.

"Goodnight Inuyasha. We will be doing something about this hair of yours in the morning Inuyasha," Sesshomaru said sternly. "Whatever," Inuyasha said as tugged on forward leaving his brother with a few strands of his hair. He hadn't met someone this obsess with his hair care since Yura. Inuyasha snorted, `At least Kagome likes it and that's all that matters' His nose and thoughts lead him back into Kagome and the pup's room. Quietly as possible, he laid down on the floor next to his Kagome.

[The next day]

Shippo and Rin were the first to get up they giggled at the slumbering hanyou below Kagome who was sucking his clawed thumb. Though confuse on the fact that Kagome was wearing Inuyasha's jacket over her pretty pink kimono. Though they were quiet careful not to wake either person since Rin saw Inuyasha's ear twitching. The crawled their way out of the room silently as possible. The sun wasn't up quiet yet as the two pup observed once out of the room.

"I'm hungry Rin-chan lets get some food," Shippo whispered rubbing his stomach. "Rin is too. Come on. Rin thinks some food in the kitchen somewhere," Rin whispered back. Thus, the two kids went silently on towards the kitchen for an early breakfast. Though their lightly footing could be heard by the ears of Sesshomaru who always seem to wake up before the sun even thought about rising. He only need a few hours of sleep before he was recharged.

Hopefully Inuyasha and his group minus Shippo would be leaving his castle in at least two days. He let out a breath in the cold winter air watching it where he laid. He had forgotten how cold it could be in the castle in the winter. He would have to travel to his other one in the southern part of his land thus; he would have to tell Inuyasha about it later. At this moment, he didn't feel like getting up so soon. Though with the two pups up no telling what trouble they could cause or get into too. The chance of them running off had been cut down since dinner last night because Sesshomaru told them he would discuss their friendship with them today.

He quickly got out of bed and into his private hot spring. Letting his hair down before going into the water. He smirked he almost forgot he would have to also teach Inuyasha about personal grooming as well. He wasn't going to allow his Rin traveling with his animal-like brother. He already planned that in the summer he would allowed Rin to be in his brother's care. Though he might even have to start traveling with them for her own safety.

[In the kitchen]

"Whoa Rin-chan you hit the jackpot," Shippo stuffing his mouth with a bunch of berries and bread. "Yeah Rin knows where everything is," Rin said proudly. After another five minutes past and the two had their hunger satisfied. As Rin showed Shippo a way to get into the courtyard without using any of the doors. The sun was just coming up as they made their way there.

"Shippo-chan why is Inu-chan sleeping on the floor? Doesn't he have is own room," Rin asked. Shippo merely shrug, "Those two have been acting funny since we got here. I wonder why they missed dinner?" Rin was puffing so that she could see her breath in front of her face as Shippo started to do the same thing thus making a game out of it. Both wondering what had gotten into Inuyasha and Kagome.

Shippo had a slight idea what could be going on but he didn't think it was possible. Inuyasha couldn't have ask Kagome to be his mate though he really wasn't sure what the word meant. "Hey Rin-chan do you know what a mate is? No one will tell me. I know it like a human marriage since my parents where mates but that all I know," Shippo-chan asked out of the blue.

By now Sesshomaru had caught up with two mischievous pups. Though he stopped dead in his tracks when he heard the kit's question. He keen his hearing into their seemly innocent conversation. Or so he hope it would stay innocent.

"Rin doesn't really know. Maybe we can ask Sesshomaru-sama about it! He knows everything," Rin proclaimed. Sesshomaru let out a light sigh they were as innocent as he thought. He had wonder just how much the kitsune knew about such things. With that, monk and his lecherous ways he had thought that kit might had been infected. He would have to do something about the monk as well, though; he would have to talk to his brother and the slayer for that.

"Shippo-chan why did you ask that? Do you think that Inuyasha and Kagome are mates now," Rin asked. Shippo shrugged, "I dunno they acting so weird it would make sense. I just hope they don't start kissing all the time."

"Ew! That would be gross," Rin said in disgust. "Well I hope I never have to mate," Shippo said with his arms cross and added, "I don't want to be an adult ever!" Rin nodded in agreement, "This, Rin shall never grow up either. If Shippo-chan won't."

Sesshomaru shook his head at the two's young folly he was over hearing though he have to give the fox credit he was sharp on his environment and the change in people relationship. Though by the end of the winter he might be able to train him enough so the fox could sense his presence when he wasn't hiding his scent and demonic aura.

"You think Sesshomaru-sama going to let Rin travel with you and Inuyasha," Rin asked making snowballs to stack up and hide somewhere. Shippo sighed he hated talking about this, "Yeah I think he's on our side. I don't know about Inuyasha since he acting all weird and stuff. Maybe I can stay here with you!"

Rin let out a big toothy grin at that statement. "Then you can come with Rin to Sesshomaru wintertime castle! We'll have lots of fun. Rin knows," Rin stated with happiness. Sesshomaru smirked at the two cubs affectionate embrace as they then started to make a pile of snowballs. That bubbly feeling stirring in his heart that happy feeling, it was there again.

Sesshomaru was about announce his presence when he heard a feminine voice scream SIT! Then a few minutes later he spotted a flying monk headed toward the front gates. Needless to say the Inuyasha group was up and bricking. Though to them it was just their normal morning routine. Sesshomaru looked up at the sky and yes, the sun was shining brightly though it was hidden behind the slightly overcast sky. Sesshomaru sighed as he headed back towards his castle as quickly as possible.

Shippo smirked he had known Sesshomaru was behind him for quite some time. Though he would keep it a secret for now. "Hey Rin-chan I think we should head back to the castle before he get caught," Shippo. Rin looked up at the sky, "Rin thinks we already in trouble the sun has woke up already." Shippo looked up to as his ears pick up a very loud SIT followed by a "screw off Sesshomaru!" Shippo took one more sniff at the fresh morning air. "Yeah Rin-chan let's hurray back. We have to leave our snowballs here for now," Shippo stated. Thus, the two raced back towards the castle though stopping to help an unconscious Miroku out of the snow.

{Earlier that morning}

Kagome had woken up to find that Shippo and Rin had left the room yet again. This was getting to be an annoying pattern with those two. Though this time Kagome wasn't too worried about their safety. She jumped out of the bed but in doing so, she stepped on Inuyasha's most sensitive spot. Inuyasha in turn let out a wounded howl of pain and curling up in a ball. Kagome tried to calm her injured hanyou down though at the moment he wish he had some of those snowballs handy.

When the hanyou had clam down he notice the two pups gone as well. Though he wasn't the least concerned about the two. Kagome started to go searching for them but Inuyasha just wanted to go back to sleep. After trying to remove him from the giant futon bed Kagome brought him and the bed down with a "sit". At that same moment, a flying Miroku flew through the room and out of the window. Sango still shouting something about not touching on her while she was sleeping, bathing, or living. Thus, Sango left in a huff still swinging her boomerang around.

Inuyasha was now in a foul mood and was throwing a temper tantrum. Though by doing so he kind of told Kagome his plan to get rid of Shippo for the winter, which he said in all the wrong ways, and earn him another peeved off "sit"!

Sesshomaru enter just before Kagome could smashed another vase into the poor hanyou head. Since now, she was mad Inuyasha slept in the same room as her and the kids. Now everyone would know about their change of relationship and besides she was kind of embarrass to have him so close to her while she was sleeping. Yet, she finally stop her outburst once she notice Sesshomaru by her side.

"I would like some of my castle still intact if that is okay with you two. I would like it if you refrain form smashing up more of my property," Sesshomaru said. As he let out a sigh. It was too early for all this crap.

"Screw off Sesshomaru this was your plan," Inuyasha howled out in fury. Today wasn't going to be as simple as they had planed. Or as he had hoped, it would.

{The present}

Sesshomaru was in the process of dragging his younger brother towards now any hot springs. He was at first was willing to let Inuyasha's use his but not anymore. Inuyasha raking his claws across the flooring and struggling against his brother's hold. Sesshomaru getting annoyed by Inuyasha stubbornness. "Miko restrain your mate now before I'll be force to rip his ears off," Sesshomaru barked sternly. "Inuyasha, Sit boy," Kagome said the added, "Sesshomaru's right a bath would do you some good your way too grumpy this morning. Besides I think you do Need a bath."

"No! I don't need a bath! I smell fine," Inuyasha said still struggling. By now Rin and Shippo had made it back still dragging an unconscious Miroku but let him hit the floor as they laughed at the sight Inuyasha and Sesshomaru were making. Pretty soon, Sesshomaru lost his patience, knocked his younger brother out cold, and carried him towards a bathroom. Only after pounding him in the head, a dozen time so he would stop raking up the flooring with his claws. (A/n: Kind of like when Inuyasha pounds Shippo on the head. Only harder since poor Sesshy on has one arm.)

"Shippo! Rin! Where did you run off to this time," Kagome asked when she notice the two besides her. "We went to the kitchen and then we went outside to play in the snow again Kagome," Shippo said meekly. Not sure if Kagome was going to be angry with him or not. "Well as long as you stay close enough so that Inuyasha and Sesshomaru can at least hear you I guess it fine. I give up trying to find you two," Kagome said while scooping up the two in her arms squeezing them.

`Pretty soon I'll have kids of my own with Inuyasha. I hope it be just like this," Kagome thought with a lightly blush. Leaving Shippo and Rin in confusion. Shippo was right the adults were all acting weird well at especially Kagome and Inuyasha.

[Hot spring]

Forgetting just how thick Inuyasha's skull is Sesshomaru found his knuckles sore. Also, he found himself in the spring with his brother as well. Inuyasha looking smugly though his head was killing him. Most because of all the blows form Sesshomaru, the few "sits" Kagome gave him and the fact that every time he tired to get out Sesshomaru would grab him by the hair and pulled him back in.

`Feh if I have to bathe this jackass is bathing with me then,' Inuyasha thought as he though about his brother behind him who he just remember he didn't want to see naked. Though Sesshomaru had seen him naked; Inuyasha let out a blush at the thought. Miroku was rubbing off on them all. Though in truth Sesshomaru just rips his clothes apart with his while in the water.

Though this was the first time, the two had ever bathe together; therefore, they had a feeling of awkwardness towards each other. They both were very vulnerable without clothes or armor on. Training to train their eyes off it each thought it was natural to wonder just how the other measure up to the other. Sesshomaru was surprise at his younger brother's lack of muscular build up he had thought Inuyasha had more tone and bulk in his muscles. He smirk Inuyasha really was a runt but he was a strong runt at least. Inuyasha was getting a feeling of jealousness expect for his missing arm Sesshomaru had the better body. The muscles in his chest and back were tight and firm from all his intense training. His silky hair flowing smooth in the water along with his now shaggy looking tail.

"Can I get out now? I'm turning into a damn prune and this water smell funny. It smells girle," Inuyasha whine for the tenth time. "Why did you tell Kagome our plan," Sesshomaru asked ignoring the previous question asked. "Hey I asked you a question first," Inuyasha snarled. "I'm will not answer it till you answer me Inuyasha," Sesshomaru stated coldly.

"I panic okay! Gez Kagome's scary when she angry and when she first gets up," Inuyasha shiver slightly. "She just a miko puppy," Sesshomaru said. "I didn't see you saying that when she had you running out of the cave with your tail between your legs to go apologize to me," Inuyasha smirk.

Sesshomaru snarled out he'll never be able to live that down, getting chase out of a cave by that crazy miko from the future. "Okay so she's a powerful miko that even I, Sesshomaru can be fearful of at times. Your mate shall be the death of you Inuyasha. At least you will have strong pups," Sesshomaru predicted. "Yeah I know I think I'll may be force to stay with you once she's with pups," Inuyasha thought out loud. Though not enjoying what the outcome of it would be.

The two let out a light laugh at that picture. Once clam down from the amusing images in their heads. "I think its best you try to talk to her again," Sesshomaru. "I will right now if you will let me," Inuyasha said. "Fine, allow me to get out first," Sesshomaru stated. Sesshomaru quickly got out and dried off on all fours.

"Hey watch it ya moron. That's cold," Inuyasha, barked out trying not to look at his nude brother. "I'll come back with some clothes for you Inuyasha," Sesshomaru rolling his eyes. Sesshomaru quickly dressed himself then finding something similar to Inuyasha fire rat robes only stronger and in a different color.

"Here dress in this," Sesshomaru stated when he brought Inuyasha his clothes. "Couldn't you find something red? I hate blue," Inuyasha screamed. "Wear it Inuyasha or I'll break your neck. Now hurry and meet me out here." Sesshomaru hissed out. After mumbling about wishing he was an only child and how Sesshomaru was the biggest A*hole in the whole wide world. Fitting on the stiff wooly jacket Inuyasha walked out of the room to meet his brother. Though his eyes went wide with fear at the sight he saw.

[Miroku, Shippo, and Rin]

Being the only ones still hungry Sango and Kagome were eating their breakfast together in one of the dining rooms. Miroku after peeping on Sango again while she was sleeping and again when she was bathing was restricted from being in the same room as her. Thus, the poor monk had to eat elsewhere though he was way more concern about his head than his stomach. Currently as punishment, he was being forced to watch after the now hyperactive pups that were jumping all around the castle.

How he wish could suck them in his wind tunnel the two were very hard to keep up with. Besides there were a lot of beautiful demoness that may be willing to bear his children. After all a hanyou son was better than no son at all right? He groan as he saw Rin running up to him again. "Miroku-san look at my picture," Rin said as held up yet another drawing for Miroku eye's. "Rin just how many drawing do you plan to show me," asked a frustrated monk.

"100 ones Miroku-san! Shippo-Chan and me are going to start…" Rin explaining was cut off as Miroku promptly fainted. "Shippo-chan! Miroku fell down again," Rin said as she poked him with a crayon. "Oh, well he does that a lot especially when Sango around," Shippo said running up toward the monk.

"Who funnier Sango & Miroku or Kagome & Inuyasha," Rin ask while started picture number 23. Shippo though hard and long about Rin's question. Finally, he said, "Grown-ups are impossible to describe. Though Inuyasha acting goofier than his usual self," Rin nodded in agreement. "Sesshomaru-sama not acting his usual self either. I think it because Inu-chan haven't had a bath all this time," said Rin.

"I think he's going to be stuck like that for a while," said Shippo. "Rin likes the new Sesshomaru-sama he nicer to everyone," said Rin bouncing around. "I do too Rin-chan," Shippo said getting fidgety.

{Kagome & Sango}

"I can't believe it! Kagome are you sure," Sango asked excitedly. Kagome only told her part of why Inuyasha and her missed dinner last night. She still wasn't ready to let everyone know about Inuyasha and her new romance. Sango was excited enough as is if Kagome told her that the girl would go into complete shock. Besides deep down that would hurt Sango a lot knowing that Kagome and Inuyasha were easing their lonely hearts.

`No matter how touch and happy you try to act. You're still hurt about your comrades. Dater and most of all your little brother. I wish there was someone that could ease you pain as well Sango,' Kagome though as she finish the last of her tea. "Inuyasha, told me that they made amends when I forced Sesshomaru-sama out of the cave," Kagome explain in depth.

"I still can't believe you were able to do that Kagome," Sango said breathlessly. "I still believe we're still alive," said Kagome then added, "come to think of it Sesshomaru has been his usual cold blooded self in a while." "What do you mean," Sango asked. "I mean a softness in his eye lately. He tries to hide it but it there," Kagome explain.

"I think it has something to do with Rin," Sango agreed. "I think it's has everything to do with Rin," Kagome giggled. "Its like beauty and the beast with all the cheesy musicals," Kagome said after a while. "Today seems like it going to be a very peaceful day," Sango said with a smile then added, "and you so nice in a kimono too." Kagome flush at the comment.

Sango was finally back in her normal Pink and green kimono though she still had her hair loose. While Kagome had a nice snowy blue kimono that seem to shimmer when the sunlight hit it. Her hair was neatly tied back in a high ponytail. Already she was caught the attention of some of the male demon servants though they stayed in their place since both Inuyasha's was all over her.

"The whole time I been so afraid to wear one to but I have nothing else to wear and this look so nice," Kagome squeak. "Maybe will be able to play out in the snow again since it so peaceful out," Kagome said after a small pause.

[Yeah right]

"In-u-yasha come back here," Sesshomaru, said gruffly after his fleeing brother. "Milord I did the best I could. It's only half completed though your noble brother hair is quite coarse milord," Suki bowed before her lord. Sesshomaru waved her away and said, "This Sesshomaru will take care of the half-breed myself as he strolled after the whelp myself." Inuyasha was in the process of running away from the castle yet again till he crashed into a disoriented Miroku who was also in the process running way from two super-happy children. One more brightly drawing from them and this monk would bee force to throw up.

"Miroku! Why can't you watch where you going ya stupid monk" Inuyasha growling out fiercely. Miroku rubbed his head as he looked and grasp, "Inuyasha your hair why is it like Sesshomaru's. Well sort of," Miroku asked in surprise. "Who cares about my stupid hair," Inuyasha barked out. By now, Sesshomaru and the two runts had caught with them.

"Inuyasha we weren't finish," Sesshomaru said as calmly as he could grabbing the now silky smooth strands of Inuyasha's hair. "Wow Inu-chan you look nice. Your hair is almost as pretty as Sesshomaru-sama" Rin said playing with his hair. "Yeah and you don't stink so bad anymore either," Shippo added all too rudely. "Shippo, you runt come here and say that," growled Inuyasha trying to break Sesshomaru's hold on him who now had him by the ear. Shippo promptly jumped behind Miroku for extra protection. "Stop being a bully Inuyasha. I was just joking. Sheesh you should be more like Sesshomaru," Shippo scolded.

"Grrr why should I be like him for," Inuyasha growled out as he was being dragged away by his brother yet again. "OH MY GOD," was all Kagome could say when her and Sango where making there way to where they had thought they left Miroku and the pups at. Inuyasha face flushed at the starry eyed Kagome that was almost drooling over him. `Feh, So maybe my hair does look better this way,' Inuyasha thought. Sango also checking out Inuyasha's new look with approval he did look better with his hair groomed with exception of his still puffy sideburns.

"Kagome you have to breath," Shippo said who was now perch on her shoulder with a worry looked. "Sesshomaru-sama why are they staring at each other with goofy faces," Rin asked. "This Sesshomaru have yet to learn the ways of the moron," Sesshomaru said getting bored with the whole situation. Finally, Shippo was able to bring Kagome back on earth and Inuyasha finally came back to the real world. "Feh it not like it changes anything. Anyway, this was all Sesshomaru's stupid idea. It's going to get mess up anyway when I start battling demons again," Inuyasha declared in his usual cocky self.

"You not going to fight Sesshomaru-sama anymore are you Inu-chan," Rin asked worried at the statement Inuyasha had made. "No," both brother respond simultaneously. "So then can me and Rin be friends and hang out if you two aren't going to fight any more," Shippo asked staring straight at Inuyasha. "Feh, sure whatever. It's fine by me," Inuyasha said getting uncomfortable with the little fox glaring at him.

"Really Sesshomaru-sama," Rin asked smiling up at her demon caretaker with puppy dog eyes. "Yes the hanyou speaks the truth," Sesshomaru said simply. "Yay," the two said together as they run around everyone happily. "That wonderful," Sango said. "I do believe we all learn something from these two," Miroku said putting a hand on Sango's shoulder.

"I believe we…grrr…Houshi begone," Sango scream whacking the monk away about fifty feet. "Sango my dove my hand slipped," Miroku lied. "My hand going to slipped upside your hentai face," Sango snapped. "Kagome, Inuyasha follow me," Sesshomaru wanting to get away from all the commotion. The two quickly followed after him into his den as he close the door leaving Miroku at the slayer mercy while the two pup looked on with happy smile.

"I believe Inuyasha tried to tell you that I would be willing to keep your fox pup for the remaining winter," Sesshomaru said once seated. "Actually he said something about dumping him off on you forever," Kagome said as she gave an icy glared at Inuyasha who was now stinking low in his chair. Sesshomaru shook his head at the poor hanyou.

"All I want is for him to be happy. He been through a lot for someone so young. Just promise me you keep him safe Sesshomaru-sama," Kagome pleaded. Sesshomaru nodded at the concerned girl he could relate with her feelings. "I will keep him safe as well as educate him and train him in basic battling techniques. So he could be more useful when your battling other demons for those shards you are seeking," Sesshomaru replied. "Are you willing to agree with the terms Kagome," Sesshomaru said. Kagome looked at Inuyasha who was giving her an anxious that seem to be saying, `please Kagome let him'. Though she still was worried about leaving Shippo all alone for a whole winter.

"What about Rin? Can't we keep her for the winter," Kagome said anxiously. "Ah Kagome, he be fine here with Sesshomaru. Besides, after today he not going to want to leave Rin's side anyway. It's easier for us all if we leave him," Inuyasha said trying to remove any doubts from Kagome head.

"Listen dog-boy, I'm just don't want to be shippo so far away from me that all. I have a right to be worried ya know. Shippo very special to me," Kagome shouted in mate's face while poking him on his nose. "Gez, you don't have to bite my head off. I know the little runt is like a son to you. I want him to be safe too," Inuyasha said trying to retaliate against his angry mate. The sight of their argument was very amusing yet tiresome to Sesshomaru.

"Ahem, I have neglected to inform you that I will have to take our pups to another location southwest of here," Sesshomaru said trying drawn their attention back towards him. "WHAT WRONG WITH THEM BEING HERE," Kagome screamed out. Sesshomaru blinked a few time before his hearing came back. "I would ask you to keep the decibel down miko," Sesshomaru said gruffly looking down at his younger brother who was down on the floor holding his ears. "Yeah Kagome keep it down we're right here," whine out Inuyasha. "As for Rin," Sesshomaru tried to continued, "You may keep her during the summer months."

"As you can tell its very cold in this part of my region this place is unfit for the current climate. I find it best if I take them elsewhere." Sesshomaru stated as simply as possible. "Yeah Kagome you don't want him to get sick or somethin'," Inuyasha said trying to do whatever to get her to say yes. `Besides I don't want to have to come and pick him up,' Inuyasha thought to himself. Kagome shook her head, "I still don't like…" Kagome started to say before Inuyasha pulled her before he into a deep kiss not caring if Sesshomaru was right there watching. Kagome on the other hand did care as she pulled away from Inuyasha wanting to smack him but he caught her hands. "Damnit Kagome tell him that Shippo can stay with him," Inuyasha said then added huskily in her ear, "Or I'll give you something to really worry about." Though now the hanyou had a light blush on his face. He really didn't mean to say that but Kagome looked so good in her snowy blue Kimono that seem to hug all her growing curves. He couldn't help it after all; he was a dog underneath it all.

"Shippo can stay with him," Kagome said breathless trying keep her face from burning off in a embarrassment. `I'm so going to sit you for this Inuyasha,' Kagome thought as she kept her eyes on the floor her face still on fire. Sesshomaru surprise that his brother would go to such lengths to get what he wanted. "Ahem, well then we should leave within two days," Sesshomaru stated. "Yes of course Sesshomaru-sama," Kagome said eye still on the floor then added, "Could you do me a favor."

Sesshomaru quirked an eyebrow then nodded, "Just ask." Kagome icy glared turn towards Inuyasha with a sly smirk, "Could you help me kill Inuyasha." Sesshomaru let out a light chuckled at Inuyasha inch away from his fuming mate. "Kagome if it wasn't for him you'll be with that flea bag wolf. He's the one that brought us together. Tell her Sesshomaru," Inuyasha said with his back to the corner with the girl advancing towards him angrily. Sesshomaru smirked as he got up to leave. "But Inuyasha what you and your miko does is none of my business remember," Sesshomaru said as he left the room. "Sesshomaru you traitor," Inuyasha yelled out. ` I hope I'll being able to walk in the morning,' Inuyasha thought as Kagome was closing in on him.

[Later on]

Shippo and Rin were almost bouncing off the wall by the time dinner had arrived. The two were full of excitement and pure right happy. Miroku was sporting off five lumps on the head and an eye black. As he was once again forced to sit far away from his beloved Sango. Not that he really mind much. Sango was feeling that something was a amiss with Inuyasha and Kagome but would let it dropped for the time being. Rin couldn't stop hugging Sesshomaru for his great understanding. Inuyasha from time to time kept complaining about his hair now that it was just like Sesshomaru's. Kagome was still edgy on leaving her little Shippo behind. Sesshomaru was wondering why on all seven hells did he want to keep both brats for a whole winter. `I'm slowly going insane, and I am happy by this? I have soften' he thought to himself as he observer everyone eating.

"Kagome I really get to stay here with Rin-chan and Sesshomaru-sama," Shippo asked for the million and one time. "Yes gez runt do you keep having to askin'," Inuyasha ask annoyed flicking his equally annoying hair behind him. "I wasn't askin' you Inuyasha. I was talking to Kagome. You're just mad cause you'll miss me sooo much," Shippo said with his arms across his chest. Inuyasha rudely snorted at the cub who stole his chair next to his Kagome. "Yeah I miss you alright," he said with heavy sarcasm. "Pounding your head into the ground," said Inuyasha violently as he grabbed the kit by his collar.

"Kagome help," Shippo screamed as he struggled against the mean old hanyou. "Inuyasha, sit boy," Kagome said while finishing the last of her tea calmly the added, "be nice to Shippo he's right you are going to miss him." Inuyasha collected himself off the floor once again pushing all his annoying hair back baring all his fangs, " Miss him ha! Why would I miss this annoying little runt? He's useless anyway! Sesshomaru can keep him for all I care," Inuyasha putting his arm in his shinny blue kimono.

"You know you love me cause I'm cuter than you ya mutt face," Shippo said winking at Kagome. Inuyasha ball his fist up giving Shippo an evil glare across the table. The others laughed as Shippo jumped to the other end of the table dodging Inuyasha fist of fury. Though the angry hanyou as chasing him around the dinning hall and out into the halls. Rin wanting to help her friend out from the fluming hanyou wanted to be excuse from the table. "Sesshomaru-sama can Rin," Rin tried to ask though Sesshomaru cut her off nodding slightly. "Yes Rin you can go and help your friend," Sesshomaru said. The little girl giggled as hugged her Sesshomaru-sama around the neck. Then she skipped off to save her friend.

[Outside]

Inuyasha was still chasing after Shippo who was still taunting him. Thought of pure sweet revenge filled the hanyou head. Yes, deep down he was going to miss the little runt in a lot of ways and it was partly because Shippo was just like him. There were times when the runt got lonely and just wanted attention. Attention that him and the others couldn't always give him. If only he had, someone like Kagome that had took care of him like Shippo had he's life could have been just as enjoyable as it was now. He slided to a stop as he saw both Shippo and Rin on the other side of the courtyard waiting for him.

"OYO runts. Don't try to act like you to can stop me," Inuyasha scoffed. "Yes we can," they called out. "Feh fine give me your best shot," Inuyasha said with his cocky smirk in place. "He asked for it," Shippo whispered to Rin. "Come and get us then Inu-chan," Rin jeer. Inuyasha snorted, as he got ready to pounce on the two runts.

[Flop}

Before Inuyasha could blink, he found himself hanging upsides down from a tree limb while the pups had unleashed a massive buildup of snowballs at their disposal. Shippo had once again come up with an ingenious trap for the hanyou who was hanging upside down shouting swears to the whole wide world. While the two "runts" were pegging him with snowballs for using "potty language." Thus, made the other come running to see what the problem was only to start laughing outrageously at Inuyasha predicament. "It seems Inuyasha was wrong about the kit being useless," Sesshomaru said smirking.

"Grrr quit laughing and it get me down from here you guys," Inuyasha growled out. This was making him sick to his stomach and the snowballs weren't helping. Kagome picking up one of the snowballs herself. "Well if you were nicer to everyone Inuyasha these things wouldn't happen to you," Kagome said slyly then whisper so only he and possibly Sesshomaru could hear, "Plus I think this perfect payback for what you did to me earlier." Kagome smirk as she spilled a pile of cold snow down the poor hanyou's shirt.

Inuyasha howled in discomfort as he felt the cold snow making contact with his hot skin. Tonight just wasn't his night. Though the day after tomorrow hopefully things would kind of be back to normal. Sesshomaru almost feeling sorry for his simpleton of a brother cut him down Inuyasha from the tree. Inuyasha letting out one of his cherisher cat smiles with his eye full of vengeance of all. "Payback time," Inuyasha growled out as he flexed his claws. Thus, another snowball fight began.

Jaken wondering why the castle got so quite started to investigate traveling down the many winding halls he finally found all the lunatics out in the snow again. Though that wasn't too shocking rumor had it that the kitsune cub was going to be staying at the castle for the whole winter. The idea itself sickness Jaken to the very extreme. He was going to stop this madness once and for all. Shippo smelled the annoying frog coming as he whispered to Rin. The two giggled mischievously at the kitsune plan. The non-expecting impish frog had it coming though of course he didn't know it. "Rin," Jaken called out, "Where is lord Sesshomaru!" Rin smiled sweetly at the ugly frog. "Over there Jaken-san," Rin lied.

[Hung]

The poor frog started to screeching into the moon lilted sky causing everyone to cover there ears until Kagome shut the thing up with a snowball which cause him to bang against the tree a few times till he finally got loss of consciousness. "Man I hope he's not coming with us Rin-chan," Shippo said after a while. "Jaken-san is fun to play with though," Rin said watching Jaken's eyes swirl around.

"Jaken," Sesshomaru called out in his commanding voice. The frog instantly popped out of a coma. "Yes milord," Jaken said meekly trying to bow but forgetting his hanging upside down. "Why are out here hanging upside down," Sesshomaru question. "I don't know milord," Jaken said confusion. That had the group going for yet another round of laughing. Though Jaken didn't seem what was so funny.

Especially now since they were leaving him out in the snow to head towards bed. "Think about it," Sesshomaru command behind his as he scoop Rin up in his arm and added with a touch of softness as he saw Rin let out a loud yawn, "I think it time we go to sleep now." Eventually the vine gave to the frog's weight and he fell on his head. Though stayed out in the cold snow wondering if his lord was going mad the whole night.

[Near midnight]

Inuyasha and Kagome stunk out of the castle and into the courtyard for a little time to themselves now that everything was peaceful. It was hard trying to keep their love life so private though Inuyasha had a feeling that the others probably already knew somehow. Kagome loved being in Inuyasha warm embrace looking at the pale white moon. Every now and then his lips pressing lightly against her cheek. In retaliation for making, her blush madly she pulled on his ultra silky silvery strands. Though he didn't mind at all he just love having her around. "Inuyasha I want to show you something kay," Kagome said.

"Feh, whatever you want Kagome," Inuyasha said. Kagome slipped out of her hanyou's loving embrace and fell back on the snow. Inuyasha watch with pure child-like curiosity. "What are you doing Kagome," asked his truest love. "Snow angle Inuyasha," getting up. Sighing lightly, "Though you can never make a perfect one because of the hand print you always have to leave." Inuyasha nuzzled up to his Kagome and whispered huskily, "That because you're the only perfect angle on earth Kagome."

Kagome blushed deeply at Inuyasha comment. Would she ever get used to his sweet comments? Probably not though she wish she could stop blushing so much. Inuyasha pulling his miko in for a deep kiss. After what seem like forever, they pulled off each other breathing raggedly into the winter night air. "Let's go inside Kagome you need to rest my love," Inuyasha said carrying her in his arm. He leapt up towards her balcony and place her in her bed with one final kiss.

Kagome sighed out breathless when Inuyasha pulled his lips away. "Goodnight my love," Inuyasha said softy. "Goodnight my Inu-chan," Kagome said as she fell asleep. Inuyasha couldn't find it in his heart to leave his sleeping angle by herself. Knowing she was going to bite his head off for it again he laid down next to his Kagome. `She may be scary when she angry but she so sexy too,' he thought as he drifted off to sleep.

[Shippo and Rin]

"I hope we get to do that all the time Rin-chan," Shippo said softy as he laid next to his very best friend in the world. Try, as the might the two could not go to sleep now that they were sharing Rin's room all by themselves. "Yeah well until the snow is gone. Rin thinks she doesn't want the snow to go away now," Rin said in a wishful voice. "Why not," Shippo ask. He liked the snow and all but, he hated the coldness and it getting dark so early in the day.

"Cause then you have to leave Rin," Rin said sadly. "Aw, Rin-chan don't think like that. Besides you get to stay with us in the summertime," Shippo said softly. "Yeah you right," Rin said. "I like how things turned out," Shippo said after a while. "Me too," Rin agreed. The two shared at each other for a while thinking about small nothing and the major events. "Hey Rin-chan," Shippo said with a yawn. "Yeah," said Rin with a double yawn.

"Ah never mind I forgot anyway. Lets go to sleep," Shippo said closing his eyes. Rin didn't respond this time she was already asleep. Shippo watched her while she sleep next to Kagome Rin was a very pretty girl and he was so lucky to find someone to ease his childhood loneliness. Then that what all kid wanted rather they were demon or human. Shippo let out one last yawn as he too finally drifted off to sleep with his once in a lifetime friend Rin.

[End chapter twenty-three]

(Author notes: Yay a super long chapter, in celebrations in all my reviewers and/or viewers. It's actually 22 pages long! I hoped you enjoyed this chapter the best. I tried to tie up most of the loose ends in the story. I think I did okay. Let me know what you thought about it okay. Thanks for all the support. Oh and don't worry about Sango and Miroku they will hook up later on in a follow-up on this story. So, don't ask there will be a sequel}

(Up next! Epilogue one: snow days! It's how Shippo spent his summer with Rin, Sesshomaru, and of course poor annoying Jaken. I'll add some Kagome and Inuyasha fluff if you want.)