Broken Heart Healed

AN; I do not own Inuyasha

Chapter 17: Happy Surprises

Kagome awoke to the sun shining through her window. Miroku had his arms wrapped around her waist possessively. She could feel his warm breath fanning the back of her neck. ‘So this is real love’ thought Kagome with a content smile. She finally felt complete. With that thought she felt Miroku starting to wake up. “Good morning Kagome,” greeted Miroku groggily. Kagome turned to face him and greeted him with a chaste kiss on the lips. Then she hugged him and laid her head on his chest. They laid there in silence for a few minutes before Miroku said, “maybe we should get up soon.” Kagome giggled and got up. She went to shower leaving Miroku to his thoughts. After they both were dressed and eating breakfast Miroku decided he needed to have a serious talk with Kagome.
“Kagome, we need to talk,” he said not looking at her. Kagome didn’t like the tone of his voice. “About what,” she asked hesitantly. “We need to talk about how we’re going to tell Inuyasha and the gang about us.” Kagome let out a breath of relief. “I don’t see what there’s to talk about. We just tell them. If they’re real friends they’ll be happy for us, if they’re not then there’s nothing they can do about it,” said Kagome confidently. Miroku knew she was right, but he also knew Inuyasha could kill him if he wanted. “When should we go back,” he asked. “How about after we finish eating,” she suggested. Miroku agreed and an hour later they were going down the well.


As the couple made their way to Kaede’s hut they noticed Inuyasha had yet to greet them. They thought he’d be waiting by the well. They entered Kaede’s to find everyone gathered around. Sango quickly made her way to Kagome and greeted her with a hug. “We’re glad to see you two back,” said Sango. “We’ve only been gone two days,” said Miroku. “We know, but when we found out Inuyasha was the reason you guys left we thought you might not return.” “We could never do that,” said Kagome reassuringly. “Where s Inuyasha,” asked Miroku nervously. “He went off somewhere after he figured out you sealed the well. He said he’d be back in a few days,” answered Sango. Miroku’s nerves immediately calmed down.
“Miss Kagome, may I speak to you alone,” asked Kano suddenly. Kagome looked at Miroku and saw his anger. “Umm, sure Kano. I need to talk to you too.” She soon led Kano to the well and waited for him to start. “Miss Kagome, since you left… I’ve been thinking, and well I kind of met this girl in the village. Her name is Dai, and well I want to court her. I hope you’re not hurt,” said Kano. Kagome couldn’t believe it. “Well Kano, I hope you two are happy together,” she said with fake sadness in her voice. “Thank you for understanding,” said Kano and hugged Kagome goodbye. As soon as Kagome saw he was gone she smiled and laughed. ‘If he only knew’ she thought. She got up to leave, but before she could someone covered her mouth and ran towards the woods carrying her. Kagome was petrified. She couldn’t see who it was. ‘Not now, not when I’ve just gotten happy’ she thought panicking.
A few minutes after, she felt her captor put her down. When she looked around she realized where she was. She was standing right in front the Goshinbiku tree. She then saw who her captor was. “Inuyasha,” she said. “Kagome, I need to talk to you,” he said. “Inuyasha,” she repeated. “Please Kagome just listen to me.” Kagome nodded for him to continue. “I’m sorry for hurting you so much. I love you. You’re like my best friend. You’re the only one that’s ever loved me for who I am. I do regret not realizing how much you mean to me. I hate to say this but I hope Miroku will make you happy, cause as long as you’re happy I’ll always be happy for you.” Kagome’s eyes were brimmed with tears. She hugged him and said, “Thank you Inuyasha. You’ll always be like a brother to me.” Inuyasha hugged her back and said, “I’m sorry for chasing you guys.”


Miroku saw Kano walk back alone. He wondered where Kagome was. He waited about fifteen minutes and Kagome still hadn’t returned. He started to worry and decided to go look for her. As he passed the well he saw Inuyasha and Kagome walking towards him. He stopped and waited for them to approach. Kagome hugged him and told him Inuyasha approved. Miroku smiled and kissed her. “I’m going to go talk to Sango now,” announced Kagome before she ran off. “I’m glad you don’t want to kill me anymore,” said Miroku jokingly to Inuyasha. “If you dare hurt Kagome, I’ll make you wish the kazaana would’ve swallowed you,” Inuyasha threatened. Miroku was speechless. Inuyasha laughed and said, “so what now.”
Miroku thought about an idea he had gotten that morning. “Inuyasha, you think you could take me to Kagome’s time in a few days?” Inuyasha looked at Miroku quizzically. “What for,” he asked. “I need to talk to Kagome’s mother about something, but I don’t want her to know.” Inuyasha was still curious. “You’ll see,” Miroku replied after seeing Inuyasha’s face of curiosity.


Three days had passed and everyone was happy. Sango and Kenji had already set a date for their wedding. Kano was very infatuated with Dai. Shippo seemed to get along greatly with Kohaku. Even Sesshoumaru had been visiting the group so Rin could play with Kohaku and Shippou. Inuyasha was waiting for Miroku by the well. ‘Where is he’ thought Inuyasha impatiently. Miroku steadily made his way to the well with a plan in mind. “It’s about damn time Miroku. Are you ready,” said Inuyasha. Miroku nodded and soon they were in Kagome’s era. They were greeted by Mrs. Higurashi. “What brings you two around? Why isn’t Kagome with you? Is she ok?” Miroku quickly stopped her. “Mrs. Higurashi Kagome is fine. We came because I want to ask you a few things.”
Mrs. Higurashi nodded and led the two guys into the family room. “What did you want to ask,” said Mrs. Higurashi once they were settled. “I would like to know the marriage ceremonies done in this era,” said Miroku. Mrs. Higurashi’s face lit up. “Are you planning to marry my daughter,” she asked happily. Miroku nodded and was soon being hugged tightly by his soon to be mother-in-law. Inuyasha was shocked. “So you really are serious about Kagome,” he stated. Miroku nodded. Inuyasha quickly congratulated him. Soon Kagome’s mother was explaining everything about the modern marriage to them. Miroku knew it would be expensive to get married in Kagome’s time and he didn’t have that sort of money. He decided the only part of the modern era marriage tradition he wanted to do was proposing with a ring. Once he voiced his ideas Mrs. Higurashi took him to a jeweler and they picked out a ring he liked.


Inuyasha and Miroku were back in Feudal Japan. It had gotten dark out and they headed towards the hut. Everyone was gathered inside talking. When the two friends walked in everyone stopped. “Miroku, where have you been,” asked Kagome while hugging him. “I need to talk to you,” he answered. Kagome could tell it was something important. Miroku held her hand and said, “Kagome you know I love you. Ever since the day I saw Inuyasha throw your love away I’ve looked at you in a different light. You mean more to me than my own life. I’d do anything for you, and I know I can’t live without you. Would you please let me try to make you happy by becoming my wife?” After his speech he pulled out a ring box. When he opened it he revealed the most beautiful ring Kagome had ever seen. The band was made of white gold and it had two heart shape cutouts in the middle that were linked together. Each heart had a gem stone in the middle of it. One stone was the color of Miroku’s eyes, and the other stone was Kagome’s birth stone. Kagome was in shock. Tears slowly started running down her cheeks. “Miroku, I love you. I’d love to spend the rest of my life with you,” she said while hugging him. Sango and Kaede were silently crying out of joy. The rest of the group just smiled. Kagome let go of Miroku and let him slip the ring onto her finger.