Okay, part two up~! I'm glad that everyone liked this fluffy story~! This part is a bit less fluffy but i don't think it would be a problem. ^_^

Onigiri-chan- Haha~! I guess it would be sweeter like that instead of Sakura blossoms. XD But I'm glad that you're liking it. ^_^


Warning: Not much but bits of whatever XD

Beta-ed: Uakari (Again; Kudos~! XD)

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Part two: Family and love


As night fell over the land, the head of the Suwa province chuckled and leaned next to the door of the bathhouse. He could just make out the sounds of Youou laughing and playing while his dear beloved was making humorous comments at the poor boy's expense, making him scream in embarrassment.

"I never would have thought that head man of the Suwa Province would be here of all places."

The man closed his eyes; it was a voice he would recognize anywhere. "Well it's been awhile since I heard them having fun; makes me think of a simpler time, long ago."

The right-hand man of the Suwa province chuckled as he re-adjusted his eye-patch. "We all do sir. I couldn't imagine anyone who hasn't here." He crossed his arms with a knowing smirk."So I take it that everything went well?"

Laughing, the man shook his head. "Well if it didn't then something must have gone really wrong." He heard Youou splashing around the water and his wife laughing softly before gasping. "Mm hmm, I think my son has gotten a bit rowdier since the last time I saw him."

"Who could blame the boy? He is young after all; like a certain child I used to know." The right-hand man stepped to the side to avoid the hand streaking toward him. "However, I would take into consideration that maybe it's about time you start training him." He frowned a bit, "He's growing up and should be taught by his father; after all, who better to teach him?"

"Yes, I know what you mean." The man's eyes dropped half-way and a nostalgic expression stole across his face. "It's amazing. It seems like only yesterday that I held that boy in my arms, welcoming him into the world. My wife, resting after so much pain and worry still had an angelic glow that would light even the darkest of nights." He looked up into the dark star-lit sky and smiled. "When I saw him, bundled in that blanket; all I could think about was what a beautiful, loving family we'd become. And I knew she was thinking the same thing."

The right-hand man smiled and shook his head. "I think the master has gotten a bit soft over the years. Before you fell in love you were as tough and brutal as any warrior we had seen. Now you're anxious to be home, caring for the people you value most."

The man smirked as he looked at his trusted friend. "That's where strength truly lies – in saving those you've sworn to protect. There's no greater strength than that. And being in love with a beautiful woman and caring for your son makes it worthwhile."

"Wise words coming from the man I love."

The two men looked over and saw the woman smiling, leaning her head out from the doorway. "It would seem that our child has fallen asleep with the help of the warm bath water." She covered her mouth as the right hand man snickered. "I think we should retire for the night. We all had a long day today and deserve some rest."

The father smiled as he placed two fingers to lift the wife's chin in a loving manner. "I guess you're right." He looked back at his friend. "Sorry, but I think we will call it a night; I have been away from my family long enough. If there's anything new information, be sure to tell me in the morning."

The father's friend smiled as he nodded. "Of course, sir."


As they tucked their son into bed, the couple smiled fondly at the child sleeping so peacefully.

The father chuckled quietly as a smile graced the child's face. "He looks like he's having a good dream."

His wife nodded in agreement. "He certainly is. Reminds me of another man who smiles like that at night." She gave her spouse a knowing look. "Speaking of smiles, what were you talking about with your friend earlier?"

Sighing, the father leaned back as his hands were on the floor. "I was just remarking how happy my wife and child seem." he smiled up at the ceiling. "How our lives became as they are now, and how I have changed throughout the years."

His wife stood to walk over to her husband and settled comfortably on his lap; he blushed a bit at the contact. "Really, now?" She smiled and placed a hand on her beloved's cheek. "I seem to recall a certain someone who said that there are certain things that can never change. Are you going back on your word, dearest?"

Placing his hand over hers, he simply smiled and gazed into her eyes. "Of course not. I was just saying that the me then couldn't lead the life I now have. Despite what I said long ago, I really have changed; for the better of course. And why wouldn't I? I have a loving wife in my arms…" he wrapped his arms more snugly around his wife's waist and held her close, "And we have a wonderful son who we cherish. The past is the past for a reason; no use in reliving it."

"I suppose you're right." The wife placed her head in the crook of her husband's neck. "Still, I wouldn't have imagined that this life would be mine when I was younger. But, I would never give up my family – not for anything." She hummed softly as a pair of lips touched her cheek.

"Neither would I." He leaned back and pulled his wife closer, gently closing the distance between them. It was a moment of quiet bliss; each of their thoughts focused on the other and nothing else, affection and warmth playing through soft caresses and bolder movements that drew a quiet gasp from the wife.

A quiet moan from the opposite side of the room interrupted their quiet, however, and they separated immediately, looking over to find Youou grinning in sleepy delight. "See fath…I'm talle….then yo…" Was all the couple got out of the boy before he turned to his side and continued dreaming.

The father snickered and loosened his hold on his beloved. "I think we should continue this in the privacy of our own bedroom."

The wife giggled as she was swept up, bridal style, by her husband. "I think that would be best; no point in traumatizing our son," she agreed as they walked out of the child's bedroom and into the hallway. "I miss this. Being together alone, with nothing in between us."

The father smiled as he kissed his wife chastely on the lips. "Not to worry; I'll make certain this night is memorable. After all, I'm here to make you happy and I'll not have it any other way."


END OF PART TWO


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