The final chapter :D But don't worry.

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There's even a little sneak peak of the next story after this short wrap up... hehe

The room seemed warm to her, maybe it being just the millions of covers that her worried caretakers had thrown over her, the fever she might of had, pr the heated sun beaming through the open window at her bed side. It's rays coming in and even managing to show a blur of light from the other side of her thick and closed eye lids. But none the less, it was hot.

And no one likes to sleep in sweat.

Kim stirred a little, her head shaking a little back and forth, digging deeper into her pillow. Her hand was actually what felt the warmest, feeling a soft yet thick skin wrapping around it. Her golden eyes slowly gaped open, only the slightest. She looked up with a blurry vision at the stone hard ceiling above her head. And for the moment she had no idea where she was... but it was familiar. Finally she closed her eyes again as a blink then let them open to about half their capacity. Her vision sharpened as starred at the curve of every stone, about to attempt to sit up when she was suddenly reminded of every single injury on her body.

She turned her head slightly to look out the window, which she could tell lead out to a balcony. And past the glass of that window she could even see the trees and land in the distance under a bright blue sky. She blinked while spacing out towards the window, slowly starting to remember what had happened.

'Where's... Naraku? And Sessh-...'

Her attention was taken back to her heated hand as she felt whatever had wrapped it's self it engulf her fingers a little more. Slowly and steadily she turned her head and eyes in the limb's direction. Her sight being met with the other and wrapped around her own. Her eyes followed the dark markings on it's wrist up the arm, till all she could make out were shinning silver strands that fell over the soft bed she laid on, sparkling as the sun's beams hit them just right. A small smile curved to her lips as she squeezed Sesshomaru's hand, returning the affection.

Just then the door to the room opened,

"Sesshomaru, seriously." Alyssa grumbled while barging in, pushing the door out of her way and probably almost off it's hinges. Her eyes were closed and her brow twitched the slightest with an obvious look of annoyance.

"We're all waiting for you in the dinning hall. Come get some breakfa-..." Alyssa order's suddenly slowed as the dirty blonde human opened her eyes and was met with the kind smile of Kim.

"Hey.." The demoness said to her cousin, using the hand that wasn't being held captive by Sesshomaru's to wave a little. Alyssa's jaw dropped as her eyes got wide. She suddenly forgot completely about the rumble in her stomach as she ran over to Kim's bedside, pushing Sesshomaru completely out of the way. His eyes immediately opened with alarm as he fell to the ground, never releasing his grip on Kim's hand so she was tugged almost completely off the bed as well. She would of fallen if Alyssa hadn't had her dangling my her shoulders in a big giant bear hug.

"OH MY GOSH! YOU'RE OKAY!!" She exclaimed with joy.

"Alyssa... ow... ow... ow"

"Suck it up!"

Sesshomaru sat on the ground, looking up at the two and not really sure what to do. He was overwhelmed with joy, but how could he express it without actually expressing anything.

"Kim..." He mumbled, Alyssa releasing her cousin, letting Kim's top half fall over the bed and just hang there.

"Hi Sesshomaru..." She mumbled in a 'why me' tone, feeling the blood already rushing to her head. Sesshomaru shot a small glare to Alyssa as he sat up and took Kim in his arms, standing up and helping her lay back on the bed. "Thanks... at least someone is thinking..." Kim mumbled sarcastically while shooting a little glance at Alyssa. The girl just giggled while scratching the back of her head.

"Sorry... I was just so happy to see you okay..." Alyssa smiled before turning.

"I'll give you guys some alone time! I'm gonna go get Ayla and Duroko!" She exclaimed before running out of the room, not even bothering to shut the door as she left. Kim's eyes widened as she looked at Sesshomaru.

"Duroko is here?" She gasped. Sesshomaru gave a small nod.

"Yes.. him and Alyssa have become quite close while you were resting.." He explained to her, the idea of that even creeping him out a little. And he could tell just by Kim's facial expression she wasn't too pleased with that either.

"There is nothing to worry about though.. he is harmless. I can sense no scheme brewing. And he seems all his attention is sent right to Alyssa." He said. Kim raised an eyebrow, letting out a little breath. She still didn't look happy.

"And what does Alyssa think of all this?" She asked.

"Well... it seems she is one to easily forgive..." Sesshomaru mumbled then shook his head. "But enough about them, Kim, how do you feel?" He asked her, taking a seat on the bed by her side and brushing some of her lavender hair out of her face.

Kim sighed and nodded. "I'm fine... I mean... a little sore but... how long have I been out for?" She asked him. Sesshomaru seemed to be thinking for a short second before he replied.

"About a month." He answered. Kim's eyes got wide once more as she sat up.

"A whole month!?" She gasped before feeling the painful effects. Sesshomaru clinged his arms around just as she was about to fall back, holding her up and close to himself.

"Yes.. a whole month. Far better than what it could of been..." He told her, biting his lip softly. She most likely would of died if it had not been for his quick return to the castle. He had gotten there not long after Alyssa and Ayla were... forgotten... and was immediately given medical attention by his best doctors. Kim nodded as she understood then looked down at her body, trying to see the damage. She got a mad blush when she saw the only thing on her upper half was a thick wrap of bandages then worked as a shirt, but still were enough to make her feel exposed. Thank goodness they had bothered to at least give her some pants over the rest of her bandages.

"Sesshomaru!" She whined while crossing her arms over her chest, looking over at him with a whiny look.

"Where's my shirt?!"

Sesshomaru couldn't help but chuckle slightly at her shyness, shaking his head. "You had a fever, you probably would of cooked to death with an more coverage. There is nothing to worry about. You know that this Sesshomaru would never allow for you to be in any less than you should be." He told her, making Kim smile a little.

"Thanks..."

"Well, at least when anyone other than this Sesshomaru would be looking..." Sesshomaru had to add, getting a narrow and blank looked form Kim before she popped him on the head.

"Don't go all hentai on me now..." She grumbled then sighed, laying back so her head could rest on the pillow.

"Is this my old room?" She asked him, looking at him curiously while her eyes scanned the room. He simply nodded.

"More or less, it is now your room period." He told her, Kim nodding in agreement.

"Yeah so... what all did I miss?" Kim asked him, wonderment in her expression as she looked over at him. Sesshomaru looked back at her then began the recalling.

"You were poisoned by Naraku severely. Luckily my worthless half brother and his friends showed up to take care of Naraku so I could return you to the castle for medical attention. Alyssa and Ayla had come with me but... they fell off my back half way through. About two weeks ago them and Duroko showed up. He had apparently found them on the way to the castle. From what he says... Naraku has fallen and his threat is over. Now he wished to start a knew... and perhaps pursue a life with Alyssa." Sesshomaru informed her. Kim raised her eyebrow and sighed.

"I guess all we can do is believe him for now..." She mumbled. Sesshomaru smiled slightly and nodded.

"Now.. enough about the past..." He said while twisting his body a little, lowering himself to lay next to Kim. "The future is by far more important."

Kim smiled as she looked over at him, unable to lay on her side and face him completely due to the pain.

"Of course... could we maybe plan things for after I heal though?" She asked, laughing a little. Sesshomaru nodded.

"I wouldn't have it any other way.." He smiled, before bringing his hand up again to brush more of her hair out of her face, though Kim would of rather have it there she had to love Sesshomaru's fingers as they barely brushed against her forehead. So she allowed it.

"I guess there's nothing in our way anymore..." Kim mumbled, her expression softening as Sesshomaru moved his face closer to her, come at a slow pace which just left her waiting.

"Mhm... now the only thing left is to mate and begin the life I dream of.. every night..." He said, almost in a whisper. Kim simply smiled since she knew no words would be able to compare to the kiss she was about to exchange with him, so she instead prepared her lips for something she had just noticed she'd been longing for. And right as the two were about to fill in the whole gap...

"PERVERT!!" A voice screamed from the door way, Ayla standing in it and seeing Sesshomaru 'all over Kim' in her mind. Sesshomaru stopped and got a narrow look with a twitchy brow which Kim could only see.

"Ayla..." He grumbled. Kim giggled a little, shaking her head and looking over at Ayla with an amused expression.

"I'LL TEACH YA TO GO ALL PERVY ON MY COUSIN, DOG BOY!!" Ayla announced while running over to them, jumping on top so Sesshomaru and nearly knocking the breath out of him.

"Uh.. Ayla... we were just talking..." Kim tried to calm her cousin down, a look that held surprisement and the fact she feared her cousin at that moment.

"Talking my ass!!" Ayla yelled.

"Get off me you worthless excuse for a soul!!"

"SHUT UP AND STOP MOVING!"

Alyssa and Duroko, along with Rin and Jaken, came into the door's path as they peeked their heads in to see what was going on. Rin smiled brightly when she saw Kim awake and ran over to her, jumping onto the bed and tackling Kim for a hug while the battle between Sesshomaru and Ayla took place right next to them.

"Kim-chan!" The little girl squealed, nuzzling her head into Kim as she hugged the demoness. Kim smiled as she wrapped her arms around Rin, not daring to express the pain that she'd gotten from Rin's little tackle.

"It's good to see you again too Rin..." She laughed a little.

"Uh.. Ayla, Sesshomaru... maybe you two should stop before you hurt someone..." Alyssa said as she came up to them right as Sesshomaru had Ayla in a headlock.

"I don't think their listening to you..." Duroko chuckled a little as he came up next to her, wrapping his arm around her waist and shaking his head. Alyssa laughed as she looked over at him and nodded.

"Yeah, guess I might as well let them settle this." She said.

Both Kim and Jaken shot Duroko an evil glare, making him cringe a little.

"Take your arm off her..." They hissed in union, Jaken and Kim finally finding a topic they had some common ground on.

"Oh deal with it guys..." Alyssa sighed while waving a dismissal at them, as if Jaken wasn't enough but now Kim would be all over Duroko. She couldn't blame her though... but she was confident that Kim would warm up to Duroko eventually. Kim sighed and shrugged, deciding she'd wait for Duroko to screw up before going crazy on him. She looked around the room, unable to not smile at the sight... Ayla and Sesshomaru practically killing each other... Alyssa and Duroko showing pre-lovey dovey signs, Jaken even greener with jealousy than normal, and Rin being super ka-wa-iiiiii. And then there was Kim, in the middle of it all and just left to enjoy the entertainment. She giggled a little then shook her head.

'I guess this is as close to a happy ending as I'll ever get...'

She suddenly offed as she felt Ayla smash into her, Sesshomaru haven accidentally flipped the girl right on top of Kim.

"Gah!" Kim groaned before coughing from having the air knocked out of her.

"Kim, I apologize!" Sesshomaru quickly said, pushing Ayla right off Kim and allowing her to fly right into the opposing wall. Kim glared at him.

"You're in trouble..."

Sesshomaru simply sighed.

"It was only a matter of time..."

Alyssa giggled as she shook her head.

"You know what... you're bickering with each other is actually starting to get cute." She said, neither of the couple hearing her as they went into one of their spouts, Ayla letting out a pain filled groan as she slid down the wall.

Any demon that was a someone was gathered in the ball room of the Western Land's castles, everyone bustling with talk about the land's lord and his new mate. The lord himself sat at the highest corner of the ball, on a larger satin pillow with his legs crossed and a calm look on his face. Was her nervous? No one could tell. How did he feel about being mated... That which he thought he never would be.

He told no one.

Sitting at his side was his loyal minion, Jaken, the demon having a distressed look as he starred at the floor in front of himself. He didn't look like the happiest little toad and the same went for the little dark haired girl who stood in a corner, not finding a place in the whole room for a little human like herself. She felt so unwelcome... so out of place. It almost made her cry to see what was unfolding.

Finally, the loud sound of horns silenced all of the quests, their attention being drawn the the room's grand and tall doorway one by one. They all starred at the doors, a presenter standing by them and waiting for his cue.

Two servants stood by each door, their backs straight and them looking as presentable as possible for the occasion. They waited till the presenter had given them the signal before grabbing onto the door's handles, pulling back and allowing the crack between them to expand till the doors had opened.

Now for all the quests to lay their eyes upon was a girl, or women at that. Her hair was completely pinned up to the most glorious headpiece, made of gold and feathers which sparkled so much it was almost blinding. She looked down, letting her face be hidden from the view of anyone. Her hands were folded in the sleeves of her long and silky kimono, the most detailed patterns of cranes and flowers on it with the beautiful shaded of white, pink, and gold. The room was quiet and everyone looked at this form of beauty, Sesshomaru even looking at his soon to be mate. All that would be official that night when the actual mating ceremony took place and he marked his territory.

Without even needing a signal, the women knew she was to begin her walk towards her lord. She walked so gracefully as if gliding, her head always bowed and her hands in her kimono's sleeves. She passed right by the young Rin who followed this women with her eyes, her supposed new mother figure.

Jake looked up as the women approached, him gulping slightly. He glanced at his lord then back at the ground, holding in a sigh.

The women took her final soft steps before she was right in front of Sesshomaru's high cushion. She kept her head bowed, perhaps out of respect or keeping the suspense in the guests to reveal her true beauty. The presenter finally stepped forward, this being his cue as Sesshomaru stood up.

"Presenting the mate of the great Lord Sesshomaru-sama,..!" His voiced called out, loud and echoing through the hall.

"Lady Emi, of the Western Lands!" He announced, gesturing towards this Emi as she lifted her head to look up at Sesshomaru, revealing her lipstick red lips and sharp gold eyes, silver hair starting to escape from under the headpiece. Going up vertically on each of her cheeks was a pink stipe and on her forehead was a magenta star, bledning in perfectly with her creamy pale skin. Her bright red lips turned into a smirk as the hall cheered for her, but her smirk only being for Sesshomaru.

"I look forward to spending the rest of my life at your side, my lord." She spoke with such a voice up to him.

He looked down at her and simply nodded. If he had x-ray vision, he would of been able to see right past the many levels of floors. All the floors leading down till you eventually would be looking right into the dungeon.

Right into the cell where two girls sat in the darkness, together but one feeling so alone.

Her legs were curled up and her purple hair fell over her knees, her head resting on them as she bit as her damp cheeks. The girl next to her, a human blonde, looked up when she could hear the massive cheers even from their cell. She frowned, knowing what that had to of meant. She then looked at the demoness next to her, placing a shakled hand on her back.

"Kim... I'm sorry..." She whispered.

The purple haired girl lifted her head, looking to the blonde one with eyes that were dull minus the sprakles of tears building up.

"Alyssa... how... how did this happen?" She whispered back, filled with sorrow and pain from the heart. Alyssa shook her head, feeling her own eyes start to try and force back tears. "I wish I knew, Kim."

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