Living in the Moment
Chapter 10: The Twin Takahashi's
Disclaimer: so as usually I do not own Inuyasha, all rights are reserved for Rumiko Takahashi! Everyone else out side of the Inuyasha characters has been thought up by me and me alone!
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"They are small and look innocent, but they will prove that image wrong, just wait and see!"
The
Twin Takahashi's
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Inuyasha drove home, with a blissful mind. He had kissed Kagome and she didn't even push him off, she welcomed him with open arms. When he reached his house, the only thing on his mind was Kagome. He had forgotten all about Hiro, and Keira. To him the only thing that he was looking forward to was to call Kagome, and that was saying something, because besides work, the kids always came first to him. So when he entered the house and was bombarded by the staff he had to stop and wonder why for a split second.
"Inuyasha-san, the children have been asking for you for quite some time now, Sesshomaru-san and Kara-san have been trying to quiet them down, but nothing seems to be working," said one of the older women of the staff.
"Oh right, that's why I came early," said Inuyasha with a wistful smile. "So where are the twerps?"
"The children are in their rooms waiting for you," said the lady.
"Thank you, Mayu," said Inuyasha as he bound for the stairs. Mayu just watched Inuyasha as he walked up with a big smile on his face.
"I wonder what has gotten him so happy," said Mayu to herself as the other people in the staff were standing around, one of them was Mina, the young maid, who still has a slight crush on him.
Inuyasha walked up the stairs up to the third floor where all the bedrooms were located. He walked down the hallway towards the faint cries of the kids. He laughed when he heard his brother's impatient groan; only around his family does Sesshomaru act more like a kid. When Inuyasha finally got to the kids room he seen Sesshomaru pounding on Hiro's door as Kara spoke through Keira's door. When the parents noticed Inuyasha they pounced on him like he was prey.
"Inuyasha! Thank god you're here; the kids have locked themselves in their room. They won't come out saying that only if you are here that they would come out," said Kara as she grabbed onto his arm.
"Yeah so get your ass over here and calm these two down, we were supposed to go to the picnic an hour ago, which you are late to by the way," said Sesshomaru. Kara smacked him on the arm and Inuyasha had to laugh at his brother's misfortune. "What was that for?"
"Don't be saying words like that in front of our kids," said Kara.
"Well if you haven't noticed our kids are not in front of us," said Sesshomaru.
"Yeah but we can still hear you!" said both kids. Inuyasha just laughed even harder.
"Oh is that Uncle Inu?!" asked Keira.
"Yes, it's me! Now come out here," said Inuyasha as he stood between the two doors that were right beside each other. The door flung open and the kids flew out run straight to Inuyasha.
"Finally! We were waiting for you all day you know that Uncle Inu!? You promised to take us to you-know-where before we go to the picnic! And you still didn't give us our presents!" said Hiro. Inuyasha's eyes widened.
"Oh yeah, no wonder you guys were so mad, okay sorry, how can I make it up to you two? And about those presents, well you'll just have to wait for them," said Inuyasha as he bent down to be eye level with the two kids.
"Well can we do something tomorrow?" asked Keira as she looked into her uncle's eyes with a quiet voice
"Sorry Kei but I have to be at work tomorrow, how about on Tuesday, I'll take the day off and then we can go there and do what ever we want? And I can introduce you to my friend. She has a little boy who is almost four I think," said Inuyasha.
"Really? Another boy? Well then you better keep this promise!" said Hiro. Keira though, didn't like the idea so frowned as she tapped him.
"Yes Kei?" asked Inuyasha as he looked back at his niece.
"I don't want to play with another boy, I already have to play with Shippo-nii-chan and Hiro." said Keira still remaining quiet.
"There is nothing wrong with Shippo or Hiro, but I guess you don't want to always play with boys—"said Inuyasha as he spoke to himself. Then he had an idea. "—oh I know my friend has a niece maybe we can try to get her to come too," said Inuyasha.
"Really, Uncle Inu?" asked Keira with just as much happiness as Hiro had, she wasn't quiet anymore.
"Of course Kei, now how about you two listen to your parents and get cleaned up and then we can go do something, since I was kind of late for the picnic," said Inuyasha as he stood up with the kids in each of his arms.
"Okay Uncle Inu!" said both kids as they leaned towards their parents. Kara took Hiro in her arms and Sesshomaru took Keira in his. Keira was crying in the room, so she had tear stains down her cheeks. Sesshomaru wiped them away.
"Okay Keira, now how about we put on your favourite dress?" asked Sesshomaru.
"Really Daddy? Well can I wear the yellow one that Uncle Inu bought me last year for my birthday?" asked Keira.
"Of course you can, but don't you want to wear the pink one I bought you?" asked Sesshomaru. Keira didn't know what to say, she didn't really like the color pink but she didn't want to hurt his feelings.
"Um Daddy, I—"
"—Sessh don't you know anything? Kei doesn't like pink, her favourite color is yellow," said Inuyasha as he stood behind his brother. Sesshomaru paled, not knowing something like that, he looked down at Keira.
"Really Kei?" asked Sesshomaru.
"Yes, sorry Daddy, I didn't like the dress, because I don't like pink. But I didn't want to tell you, because I love you," said Keira as she hugged him. Sesshomaru just started laughing.
"It's alright sweetheart, but next time don't lie to me, just tell me that you don't like it, you won't hurt my feelings," said Sesshomaru as he kissed his daughter's forehead.
"Okay Daddy," said Keira with a smile on her face. Then Sesshomaru walked into Keira's room and helped her get dressed. Kara on the other hand had already taken Hiro into his room, and was already getting him dressed. Inuyasha was already good to go so he just waited out in the hall until the kids were ready; Hiro came running out first wearing a pair of blue denim shorts and a black and white striped t-shirt. He had on a black hat, placed on backwards.
"Looking good Hiro," said Inuyasha as he picked up his nephew.
"Thanks Uncle Inu!" said Hiro as he waited along with Inuyasha and his mom for Sesshomaru and Keira.
"Maybe I'll go changed too," said Kara.
"Okay we'll wait for Kei and Sessh," said Inuyasha.
"Yeah Mommy, you go change," said Hiro as he turned to look at Inuyasha.
"So what's up twerp?" asked Inuyasha with a smile.
"Hey I'm not a twerp!" said Hiro.
"Yeah I know, but it's still fun to say it," said Inuyasha with a laugh.
"So Uncle Inu what did you get me?" asked Hiro.
"I don't know, I think we should wait till Tuesday," said Inuyasha.
"But I want to know now! PLEASE!"
"Okay, but let's wait till your sister gets here and then we can go to my room and get them. That way your Daddy, can go get changed as well," said Inuyasha.
"Okay! Daddy, hurry up!!" said Hiro impatiently. Inuyasha just laughed.
"Why are you in such a rush?" asked Sesshomaru as he came out of Keira's room holding her in his arms. She was wearing a pretty yellow dress with a big bow in the back. It had little green flowers on the bottom hem of the dress. Her hair was tied in a braid with a yellow ribbon on as a head band.
"Wow, Fluffy, I didn't know you were so good with hair," said Inuyasha.
"Well you are one to talk, you have your hair tied up, in braids and many other ways," said Sesshomaru as he glared at his younger brother.
"Well what can I say, such beautiful hair needs to be treated properly," said Inuyasha.
"Yeah I like Uncle Inu's hair, it's really pretty," said Keira.
"Well that's just great, but can we go now, Daddy go get changed, Mommy is already there, and Kei-chan come with us, Uncle Inu has a surprise for us!" said Hiro with excitement.
"Well; I know when I'm not wanted," said Sesshomaru as he gave Keira to Inuyasha.
"Okay you two let's go to my room! And Fluffy, we'll meet you downstairs in the living room," said Inuyasha.
"Yeah, yeah," said Sesshomaru as he walked the other way towards his room, where his wife was. Inuyasha took the two kids in the other direction. They turned right at the next corner where they came across Inuyasha's new room. The old one being taken by his nephew. He pulled open the room, and seen how bland it really was, sure it was nicely furnished and everything, but there wasn't any personality to the room. The walls were bare and white, there were no pictures or personal things to show whose room it really was. The only new addition to the room was a couple of suitcases sitting in the middle of the room. Hiro scrunched his nose.
"Uncle Inu your room is so boring!" said Hiro as he jumped out of his uncle's arms and went to jump on his bed.
"Well ya little twerp if you must know, this isn't my real room. The room that I grew up in is the room that you have now, so since you stole my room I have to stay in this one," said Inuyasha.
"Really Uncle Inu, Nii-chan stole your room. Nii-chan you should give it back to him!" said Keira as she looked at her brother.
"But all my stuff is in there," said Hiro.
"Its okay kids, I'll just have to add all my personal things to it again, and definitely have to change the white walls," said Inuyasha.
"I'll help you Uncle Inu!" said Keira with excitement.
"Why thank you Kei, that is very kind," said Inuyasha as he placed her down on the floor since Hiro was jumping all over the bed.
"Yeah, well hurry up Uncle Inu! I want to see what we got!" said Hiro as he jumped up once more and landed on his back. Then he sat up and waited for Inuyasha to open his bag and pull out the presents. Inuyasha just laughed as he pulled out two bags. One bag was just a plain white bag with some sort of box inside, and the other bag was a gift bag. Inuyasha handed Keira the gift bag and the plain bag to Hiro. Hiro grabbed the bag and pulled the box out of the bag. His eyes widened when he saw the toy in the box. It was a big black hummer truck, and with it came a remote control car. It had blue lights under the car and moved just like a real car. Hiro was so excited and he jumped up and ran to Inuyasha. He jumped from the bed and threw himself right into Inuyasha's arms.
"Whoa watch out, kiddo, we don't want you falling and hurting your self," said Inuyasha.
"THANK YOU UNCLE INU!!!!!" he said.
"Well I'm glad you like it," said Inuyasha.
"Do you think I can take it on the picnic?" asked Hiro.
"Of course you can, it can go anywhere, it even has a water feature, that you press and it acts like a boat too," said Inuyasha.
"Wow really?" asked Hiro.
"Yup, why don't you test it out?" asked Inuyasha.
"Okay!" said Hiro as she started playing with his toy. Keira on the other hand was busy with her bag. Inside were many different things. Inuyasha knew his niece well and knew how much she loved her dolls and clothes. Her favourite was dresses at the moment, so along with a brand new doll, wearing a yellow dress similar to the dress that she was wearing there were many dresses in the bag, all with some sort of matching accessory- either a hat, bracelet or a earring and necklace set. She pulled out all the dresses and laid them out on the bed. There were four dresses, one in green with a matching green sun hat, a sky blue dress with white ruffles on them and a matching necklace and earring set, a purple one with white flowers on the bottom hem and sleeves and a matching bracelet and hat and finally another yellow dress since it was her favourite color. There was a matching necklace set along with a yellow ribbon and a bracelet. She held onto the doll that had almost identical features to her own and marveled at her present.
"Uncle Inu these are so pretty," said Keira as she looked up at Inuyasha. Inuyasha smiled as he bent down beside her.
"So you like them?" asked Inuyasha.
"Yes they are so pretty, and I love this doll," said Keira.
"Well you should I had it made especially for you, do you know who it is?" asked Inuyasha. Keira looked at the doll, and just looked at it. It had brown hair and amber eyes but there were specks of grey in them. The dress was short with a big bow in the back and little white flowers at the bottom hem of the dress. Keira realized that it looked just like her.
"Is it me?" asked Keira.
"Yes it's you," said Inuyasha.
"Thank you Uncle Inu!" said Keira as she hugged him.
"You're welcome Kei, now how about we go downstairs and see if your parents are ready?" asked Inuyasha as he picked up Keira, still hugging her. They left the dresses on the bed as Hiro tagged along behind them still driving his car around. "Okay Hiro I think it's time you grab onto your car before it falls down the stairs," said Inuyasha.
"Okay Uncle Inu," said Hiro as he picked up the hummer truck and walked down the stairs with Inuyasha and Keira. When they finally reached the living room, the three seen that Sesshomaru and Kara were all changed and sitting with Izayoi. Kara had changed into a nice white summer dress and had a matching white summer hat. Her brown hair cascaded down her back. Sesshomaru was wearing a pair of black shorts and a white polo shirt, with a black collar. He also wore a hat like his son, thanks to Kara saying that it would be cute for them to match. When Hiro seen what Sesshomaru was wearing he ran to his dad. "Daddy we match!" said Hiro as he jumped into his father's lap.
"I guess we do," said Sesshomaru as he smiled down at his son.
"Yeah and look what Uncle Inu got me," said Hiro as he held out the hummer truck for his dad, mom and grandma to see.
"Oh wow Hiro, have you played with it yet?" asked Izayoi.
"Yes, Gram-ma it is really cool, here watch," said Hiro as he jumped off of Sesshomaru's lap and put the truck on the floor. He started to show them all the little features.
"Well isn't that nice," said Kara.
"Mommy, look what Uncle Inu got me!" said Keira as she showed the doll.
"Oh wow that looks just like you," said Kara.
"I know because it is me!" she said with a smile. "And Uncle Inu got four dresses for me too! They are so pretty."
"That was nice of you Yash," said Sesshomaru.
"Yeah well that's just how I am," said Inuyasha with a smile.
"Oh can we go see the dresses?" asked Kara.
"No I think we should get going, we can see them when we get back," said Sesshomaru.
"Okay then let's get going," said Inuyasha as he turned around heading towards the garage. The rest of the group followed and went into the garage. Inuyasha had already put Keira in her car seat that was in the middle seat in the back. Hiro who came up right behind him climbed into the car, trying to take Inuyasha spot in the back, because he didn't want to sit in the car seat.
"What do you think you are doing twerp?" asked Inuyasha.
"I'm getting ready for the ride, Uncle Inu. Can't you see?" asked Hiro acting innocent.
"Yeah, but you do know that you are in my seat, and I can't really fit in your car seat now can I?" asked Inuyasha.
"sigh Okay fine but I don't need to sit in a car seat any more, why does Mommy and Daddy make me sit in it?" asked Hiro.
"So that you are safe in the car, sweetie," said Kara.
"Yes son, we don't want you two getting hurt in the car," said Sesshomaru.
"See, now how about I put you in the seat, your sister is already waiting to go," said Inuyasha.
"Okay fine," said Hiro. Inuyasha just chuckled as he picked up his nephew and walked to the other side of the car. Sesshomaru and Kara were already buckled in and were waiting for the last two to get buckled in. Inuyasha put Hiro in his seat and then went to the other side and got in. Once everyone was ready they all drove off. They drove down towards a park, it was the kids' favorite park and so they had picked it. Once they parked the car, Inuyasha and Sesshomaru got out of the car and went to get the kids out. Inuyasha went to the other side to get Hiro out, while Sesshomaru took Keira out. Kara just grabbed the picnic basket and waited for the rest to get out. Inuyasha, who was in a black wife beater and denim shorts, had picked up Hiro and put him on his shoulders. Sesshomaru held Keira in his one arm and took Kara's free hand in his other one. The family walked towards an empty spot under a tree and sat down. Kara placed a sheet on the floor and sat down. Sesshomaru placed Keira on the sheet as well as he sat down. Inuyasha and Hiro ran to the lake that was just a short walk down from where they sat.
It was already 4:30 but there were still many people around. Hiro was just excited to test his new truck out in the water. Inuyasha took him down there and then placed him down right beside the lake. Hiro started up the truck and after driving it around the ground for a few minutes he steered it straight into the lake. The truck drove straight into the water and all the kids around there were looking at him like he was crazy. The truck looked like it was going to drown but then Inuyasha bent down and whispered into Hiro's ear, and he smiled as he nodded his head. Then he pressed a button on the controller and the next second the truck came to life as it rose back up to the surface of the lake. All the kids were amazed and crowded around Hiro to watch as the truck steered around in the lake. Inuyasha just smiled and sat down on the grass as he watched over his nephew.
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Sesshomaru and Kara were sitting on the sheet pulling out various things out from the picnic basket. Keira was playing with her doll. Sesshomaru was watching Hiro as he placed a container on the ground. He smiled seeing his son surrounded by all the other kids.
"Daddy?" Sesshomaru looked down at his daughter's intense gaze.
"What is it sweetheart?" asked Sesshomaru as he picked up his daughter and placed her on his lap.
"Can I go play with Uncle Inu?" asked Keira with a pleading look.
"Of course you can, that is why we came isn't it?" asked Sesshomaru.
"Really, thank you Daddy!" said Keira as she placed a kiss on his cheek and ran down to her Uncle, leaving her parents alone, for some alone time. Keira ran all the way down to Inuyasha and jumped on his back when she was close enough. He knew she was coming but acted like he didn't know.
"Kei you scared me!" he said with a gasp.
"Really? I'm sorry Uncle Inu, I didn't mean to," said Keira.
"It's okay, so what do you want to do? Your brother is a little busy at the moment," said Inuyasha as he motioned towards Hiro.
"I don't know…um lets see…can we……go for a walk?" asked Keira as she looked down at her uncle. Inuyasha looked at her and smiled.
"I don't see why not, do you want to go see if your brother wants to come too?" asked Inuyasha.
"Um okay, NII-CHAN!!!!!!!!!!!!" she yelled at the top of her lungs. Inuyasha winced as his ears flopped down to try and cover the loud noise. All the kids who were surrounding Hiro turned and looked at Keira. A deep blush formed around her cheeks as she hid behind Inuyasha's back, just peaking one eye out to see her brother. Hiro raised an eye brow and called back.
"What is it Kei-chan?" asked Hiro.
"Uh…Nii-chan can you come here?" she said in a quiet whisper that didn't travel down to Hiro.
"What did you say Kei-chan I can't hear you," said Hiro.
"Would you come here, ya twerp?" asked Inuyasha to help out Keira.
"HEY! I'm not a twerp!" said Hiro as he steered his truck back towards the land. Once it was there he turned off the water function and picked up his truck. All the kids around him sighed when he took the amazing toy. Hiro then jogged back up to his uncle and sister and looked at them waiting for an answer.
"Nii-chan, so you want to go for a walk with Uncle Inu and me?" asked Keira.
"Oh really!? Can we get Ice cream too?" asked Hiro.
"I don't know Twerp what if you get too hyper from the ice cream, your daddy will be really mad at me," said Inuyasha, he was joking around, because any chance to annoy his brother he would take it. Even if he had to hear about it later, and what was a treat among kin?
"Please Uncle Inu!" he asked.
"Oh okay, how could I refuse that," said Inuyasha as he pointed at Hiro's face.
" YAY!" said both kids.
"Well then let's go back to your parents and we'll put your truck and doll there so that we can get our ice cream," said Inuyasha.
"Okay!" said both kids. They all walked back to where Kara and Sesshomaru were and the kids dropped their things on the sheet and waited for Inuyasha.
"So what are you three up to?" asked Sesshomaru as he looked from his kids to his brother.
"Oh nothing, we are just going for a walk," said Inuyasha.
"And am I to believe that that is all you are doing? What do you take me for Inuyasha?" asked Sesshomaru.
"Daddy can we please go? Uncle Inu said we could get ice cream too please!" said Keira.
"Oh really?" asked Sesshomaru as he raised a brow looking at Inuyasha.
"Hey don't look at me, the twerp suggested it!" said Inuyasha pointing at Hiro.
"Yeah so can we please Daddy!?" asked Hiro.
"Okay fine, but if they become hyper you are staying up with them tonight," said Sesshomaru as he looked at Inuyasha.
"Yeah, yeah now can we go?" asked Inuyasha.
"Just go, and keep my babies safe," said Kara as she motioned for her kids to come to her for a quick kiss on the cheek. She fixed Hiro's unusually messy hair and straightened Keira's dress. The two kids then ran to Inuyasha and each of them grabbed one of Inuyasha's hands. The three then went for their walk down beside the lake.
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"Don't you just love the fresh air, Baby?"
"Yeah it's just peachy."
"Oh don't be like that, you promised you would take me out today, I've been cooped up in that house for so long now."
"Kikyo I'm only worried about you and the baby, you know it's due soon, I don't want to risk it," said Onigumo.
"Yeah but just cause I'm pregnant doesn't mean that I have to be stuck on my ass all day, seriously I am aloud to go out," said Kikyo.
"Yeah I know but I'm just worried, you are due soon you know," said Onigumo as he looked at his wife.
"Yeah and the doctor said that going for walks would be good for the pregnancy," said Kikyo.
"Okay I get it, you were able to come out here so why not just enjoy the walk?" asked Onigumo.
"I love you Oni! Now can you get me something to eat? I'm famished!" exclaimed Kikyo.
"What would you like, I hope nothing too horrid," said Onigumo thinking back to his wife's out-of-this-world concoctions.
"I think I want a hot fudge sundae…" said Kikyo with a bright smile.
"Now that I can do," said Onigumo.
"…with bananas and……pickles!" she said with a smile.
"And here I thought you finally became normal, well lets go see what we can do," said Onigumo as he led his wife towards the ice cream parlor just across the street. Kikyo just beamed up at him as she waddled alongside him.
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Inuyasha had taken Hiro and Keira around the whole lake. They were getting impatient; only baring the walk so that they could get their ice cream. Inuyasha was taking his time with their walk because he wanted to see how long Hiro of Keira would stay obedient, and like he predicted Hiro was the first to complain.
"Uncle Inu, when are we going to get our ice cream?" he asked with a questioning tone. He stood still with his arms crossed, and Inuyasha couldn't help but notice how much his nephew was like Sesshomaru.
"Well twerp I was waiting for one of you to ask, so I guess we can go get your ice cream now," said Inuyasha.
"Well why didn't you say that before!?" exclaimed Hiro.
"Well it wouldn't have been fun, so what kind of ice cream do you two want?" asked Inuyasha.
"I want strawberry!" said Keira with an excited face.
"Well of course it is your favourite flavor, what about you twerp?" asked Inuyasha as they walked towards the cross walk. Hiro grabbed Inuyasha's hand again since they were about to cross the street.
"I don't know what flavor I want Uncle Inu," said Hiro.
"Well we can figure it out when we get inside okay?" asked Inuyasha, as they crossed the street and walked down the street.
"Okay Uncle Inu!" said Hiro with a content smile. They walked down a block until they were finally in front of the ice cream parlor. They walked in and went to find a table to sit at. Hiro ran to a free booth and sat down.
"You do know we have to get your ice cream first, right?" asked Inuyasha as he looked at his nephew.
"Yes, but I wanted to save this spot. I know what Ice cream I want so I can wait here and you can get it!" said Hiro with a cheeky smile.
"Oh really and what did you want?" asked Inuyasha.
"I want that one!" said Hiro as he pointed to a picture on the wall. Inuyasha and Keira both followed where Hiro pointed and had to laugh. Hiro wanted the "100 scoops ice cream sundae" that sundae had all 100 flavors in the parlor.
"Hiro you cannot finish that, and if I get that for you, your Daddy and Mommy will both be very mad at me," said Inuyasha
"But Uncle Inu I can finish it!" said Hiro.
"Sorry twerp but I can't get that for you it is just too big for you," said Inuyasha. Hiro looked sad but didn't say anything.
"Hey don't be sad now; okay how about if you get 10 flavors? You can pick which ever flavors you want," said Inuyasha.
"Really?" he asked with hopeful eyes.
"Yes, but you can't tell Mommy or Daddy, okay? If they ask what you got just say a hot fudge sundae, okay both of you," said Inuyasha looking at Keira and Hiro.
"Thank you Uncle Inu!" said Hiro as he hugged his uncle. Inuyasha returned the hug and smiled as he took the kids to line up. There was a commotion at the front of the line. Inuyasha, Hiro and Keira looked at the front and seen two really familiar people. Keira and Hiro's faces lit with excitement when they realized who they were.
"Auntie Kyo!" said both kids as they ran to the front where Kikyo and Onigumo were. When Kikyo heard the pet name that was given to her and only said to her by two kids; she smiled as she turned around.
"Hiro! Kei! What are you two doing here? Oh Inu-chan you are here too! Well isn't this a surprise," said Kikyo, losing all the anger she had with the cashier. Onigumo sighed in relief as he paid for the hot fudge sundae with extra bananas. The pickles that Kikyo fought for was long forgotten from her mind as she hugged Keira and Hiro.
"Kiks I still can't get used to your short hair! It used to be so long now it's almost the same length as Hiro's hair!" said Inuyasha.
"Well in my state it was too hard to deal with and care for, and on top of that once the baby comes, he'll be grabbing at everything so at least now my hair will be out of reach," she said with a toothy grin.
"Well either way, it looks really good on you," said Inuyasha.
"Thanks, you know I think you should cut your hair too! You'd look good with short hair," said Kikyo.
"Uh no thanks, I like my hair the way it is. Thank you very much," said Inuyasha.
"Fine, it was just a suggestion," said Kikyo.
"Uh hey, baby your sundae is ready how about we go find a booth to sit in, we can save spots for Yash and the kids," said Onigumo as he handed Kikyo her sundae.
"Okay Inu-chan we'll save you three spots," said Kikyo.
"Okay thanks—" said Inuyasha as he turned to the two kids"—so let's get in the line up again."
"Okay Uncle Inu," said Keira. So Inuyasha, Hiro and Keira went back to the end of the line. Once they got to the front Inuyasha ordered Keira's strawberry sundae, Hiro's 10 flavor sundae and a milkshake for himself. Once they got their orders they went and found Kikyo and Onigumo. They sat together and ate their ice cream Hiro was unable to finish his sundae and so Inuyasha finished it for him. Once the kids finished everyone got up to leave. They hugged each other and then the two groups went on their separate way. Inuyasha took hold of each kid's hands as they walked back towards the park where Sesshomaru and Kara were. When they reached the couple, they saw that Kara was wrapped in Sesshomaru's arms.
"EW!!!" said both Inuyasha and Hiro as they covered their eyes. Inuyasha just did it to bug his brother. Keira on the other hand let go of Inuyasha's hand and ran straight to her parents. She jumped into her mom's arms and sat there comfortable. When Hiro opened his eyes and saw that his parents were holding Keira he got jealous and ran to them too. All the adults just laughed at his actions.
"What about me, don't I belong in the family hug?" asked Inuyasha as he looked at the four sitting on the sheet.
"Nope this is the Takahashi family," said Sesshomaru as he challenged his brother.
"But I am a Takahashi!" whined Inuyasha, playing a long and enjoying it too.
"Well then the Takahashi-Asahara family," said Sesshomaru as he wrapped both his arms around his wife and the kids.
"Fine, I don't need a hug I can just hug myself!" said Inuyasha, with a goofy grin.
"But we want to hug you Uncle Inu!" said Keira and Hiro as they got up and launched at his legs. Inuyasha smiled as he picked both of them up.
"I knew I'd win you two over! See Fluffy I won over your kids!" said Inuyasha with a devious smile.
"Well you can take em, we'll just make more," said Sesshomaru as he looked at his wife you blushed.
"Oi what do I look like a baby factory, and those are my babies, don't go giving them away!" said Kara as she got up and went to hug her kids and Inuyasha at the same time.
"Ha! Now your wife as come to our side too!" said Inuyasha still with that devious smile.
"Well then I'm just gonna have to leave Inuyasha's 'side' here while I take my car home, and leave the enemy stranded," said Sesshomaru as he got up with a smirk on his face. Inuyasha paled, he knew he should have driven there. He submitted to his brother.
"Well looks like you win this round Fluffy, but watch your back I'll get you back," said Inuyasha as he handed the kids to Sesshomaru and snatched the keys from Sesshomaru's hands. He laughed as he ran to the car. Sesshomaru didn't even bother running after Inuyasha, because he knew that Inuyasha would not leave the kids or Kara, maybe him but not the kids.
"Well that was fun, but looks like we are going home now, just give me a second and I'll pack everything up," said Kara as she went to pick up everything. They didn't even eat the food. Sesshomaru put the kids on the floor.
"Okay you two help your Mommy clean up, and then we'll go find your lunatic of an Uncle," said Sesshomaru.
"Okay Daddy," said Hiro and Keira. So they all helped Kara pack everything and then they went back to where they parked the car. They found Inuyasha sitting on the hood of the car with the music blasting. Sesshomaru just shook his head as they approached the car. They placed the picnic basket in the trunk and then got the kids buckled in their car seats. Through the whole thing Inuyasha just sat on the hood, he was spinning the keys in his fingers.
"Oi give me the keys, and get in the car," said Sesshomaru as he stood beside the car.
"Why I wanted to drive," said Inuyasha with a smirk.
"No this is my car, and I'd advise you to get off of it, before you scratch it and I have to inflict bodily damage to you," said Sesshomaru.
"Okay, okay don't get your panties in a bunch," said Inuyasha as he got up and tossed his brother the keys. He got in the back seat and sat down. He tweaked Keira's nose which caused her to giggle and ruffled Hiro's hair as he sat contently with his family. Sesshomaru just got in after Inuyasha and started the car. He reversed and headed back towards the mansion. It was dinner time and seeing as they didn't eat on their picnic they would go home and have dinner. Once they got back to the mansion Inuyasha went to his room. He would go down to have dinner once the cook had finished making everything. It had been a few hours since he left the Higurashi place and thought that maybe Kagome would be home to answer her phone. He didn't want to call her cell phone if she was still at her mother's house. So he called the house phone and after five rings he gave up, assuming that she was still at the birthday party. He sighed and then decided to go downstairs and see what was happening.
Inuyasha walked downstairs and seen his father sitting on the couch with a laptop in his lap. His mom was sitting beside him as she watched him work. Inuyasha decided that he would leave them be, so he went into the kitchen and seen that the cook was almost done with dinner. Mina was also there helping him with what ever she could. When Inuyasha entered the kitchen Mina was nervous as she smiled at him.
"So what are we having for dinner today, Minami-san?" asked Inuyasha as he looked at the cook. Jun Minami was the cook who has been with the Takahashi's for a very long time. He looked at Inuyasha and smiled.
"Well young master, I am delighted to say that your father had asked me to make a special dish for you today," said Jun.
"Hmm would that by any chance be ramen?" asked Inuyasha.
"Why of course, it is your favourite dish is it not?" asked Jun.
"Well of course you would know that, now I am excited for dinner," said Inuyasha with a smile.
"Yes just as you always are, now how about you scoot on out of here, we will be ready soon, and you in here is just a distraction, young master," said Jun.
"Oh right, sorry, Minami-san, I'll leave you to your kitchen," said Inuyasha with a smiled as he nodded to the other occupants in the kitchen.
"Mina would you pass me the pepper please?" asked Jun as he turned back to his food.
"H-hai, Minami-san," said Mina as she went and picked out the pepper shaker and handed it to Jun.
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Inuyasha decided to go find the kids since he had nothing to do. He walked up the stairs and passed the play room. There he heard squeals of laughter coming from Hiro. Inuyasha peered into the room and seen Sesshomaru on the floor with Hiro and Keira on top of him and Kara sitting on a chair watching in amusement. Both kids were laughing and enjoying spending time with their dad. When the kids sensed Inuyasha at the door they both looked his way.
"Hurry Uncle Inu, come and help us! We are playing with Daddy!" said Hiro.
"I don't know I think I'd rather just watch," said Inuyasha with a smile.
"Please Uncle Inu! Daddy never plays with us and we want to play with both of you!" said Keira.
"You know what I don't think we have time for that because Minami-san is probably almost done cooking dinner and so you two should get cleaned up," said Inuyasha.
"Yes, your uncle is right, how about I take you two and get you washed up for dinner?" asked Kara getting up from the chair she was sitting in.
"But we don't want t—"
"—Hiro no complaining, I think you two should go. You know you have to wash up before dinner," said Sesshomaru.
"Yes, Daddy," said Hiro as he got up and held on to his mother's hand. Keira took the other one and the three walked out of the play room. Inuyasha walked in and sat down beside his brother. Sesshomaru looked at his younger brother curiously.
"What?" asked Sesshomaru.
"Oh nothing," said Inuyasha. Sesshomaru just rolled his eyes as he lay back down on the floor. He was tired; it had been a long day for him. He had to work from 5am up until 2pm. He couldn't take a day off like he promised, but was able to make it work. He would be home an hour before they had to go on the picnic and the kids would be happy. But when he came home, all he got was more to deal with, seeing as the kids were crying over his brother. Sesshomaru let out a sigh.
Inuyasha looked down at his brother who looked like he was really tired. Inuyasha realized that he hadn't talked to his brother just one-on-one in a long time. And here he was sitting beside him and just waiting for something. He thought back to when they were kids and how they couldn't stand each other, but soon they grew closer as siblings. Inuyasha and Sesshomaru had both grown a lot over the years.
"Sessh," Inuyasha said as he fell to the floor too beside his older brother.
"What?" said Sesshomaru. Sure they had a deep understanding of each other, but they rarely showed it even if they were alone together.
"You need to stop," said Inuyasha.
"And what do I have to stop, seeing as I'm just lying here," said Sesshomaru opening his eyes.
"I mean working, you are working so hard, you don't have time for the kids, well you do, but you'll be too tired soon. And the kids miss you they want to spend a lot more time with you," said Inuyasha.
"Oh and you know what it's like to support a family, to make sure that your wife is happy and to make sure that your kids are safe and happy?" retorted Sesshomaru.
"I'm just saying, you are my older brother and I'm just saying it how I see it. The kids adore you but you don't have enough time for them to realize how much you mean to them. Hell you don't even know the smallest things about them because you're always too busy with work. I know that Kara won't say anything to you, but I guess that's why you have me, cause you can yell at me and tell me with no consequences," said Inuyasha.
"Well little brother, you seem to have grown up a lot. What is with this change in character? The Inuyasha I knew was always a kid who liked to run around and never really cared about anyone but himself," said Sesshomaru with a smirk. He sat up and looked down at his brother. Inuyasha just returned the smirk as he sat up too.
"I was a little jerk wasn't I. Ah the good times!" said Inuyasha as he laughed. Sesshomaru just shoved him. "Well I guess I changed for the better though. I've come to realize how much I missed this place when I got back. I missed knowing what people were up to and missed just being around my family. When I was in New York all I did was work, I didn't have anything else to do there, and I realize you are doing the same thing here and I don't want you to do that to your family," said Inuyasha.
"Well what about you, if you work constantly how are you any different from me?" asked Sesshomaru.
"It was different for me Fluffy, I didn't have a wife or girlfriend, I didn't have a kid or partner to support, and it was just me. You on the other hand have a lot more people relying on you, and I woke up to what I was doing when I got back. My friend made me realize that to only work would not be a life worth living. Miroku told me this and at first I told him he was crazy but I soon realized that he was just telling me the truth," said Inuyasha with a half smile. Sesshomaru let out a sigh.
"Don't you think I know that Inuyasha? I've known that for quite some time now, but what the hell am I to do, I have to work. I don't want Kara working and this job is very demanding," said Sesshomaru.
"You should take a break, take the kids and wife somewhere else. Go on vacation. Maybe you should take the summer off and after Rin's wedding you four should go somewhere so you can relax," said Inuyasha as he smiled at his brother.
"After Rin's wedding. I think that sounds good. Can you believe that she's getting married though? I still don't think they should just yet," said Sesshomaru.
"Yeah I know, it makes me seem so sad, my little sister is getting married before me, but Kohaku is a good kid, though he is just that a kid," said Inuyasha.
"Yes, that is exactly what I think, but they all get mad at me when I say that they shouldn't get married now," said Sesshomaru.
"Have you gotten to know Kohaku? He is a good kid, and I know that Rin and he will be good together," said Inuyasha.
"Yes I know, but she is my baby sis," said Sesshomaru.
"Geez so much love for her, what am I to you?" asked Inuyasha as a joke.
"You know I am proud of you Yash. You have done so much on your own. You've gotten so high in your business, and I couldn't be more proud of my little brother. I just wished that you would find someone for yourself. I wish you could experience what I have with Kara with someone else. You deserve it a lot more than any of us," said Sesshomaru.
"Aw is Fluffy getting sentimental?" asked Inuyasha with a laugh.
"Well just so you know, I care about both my siblings. Even when they are imbeciles such as yourself," said Sesshomaru as he got up and knocked Inuyasha on the head before leaving. Inuyasha just laughed as he fell back down onto the floor. He loved pissing off his brother, but he knew if he ever needed anything Sesshomaru would be there for him. Inuyasha just relished the moment of quiet after his long day and just lay there.
"UNCLE INU!! COME AND EAT!!" said Hiro as he ran into the play room. Hiro seen his uncle lying on the floor and jumped on his stomach.
"Oof."
"Uncle Inu come on! Minami-san made Ramen!!! HE MADE RAMEN!!!" said Hiro with excitement.
"Oh well then let's get going, I don't want to miss the ramen!" said Inuyasha as he got up and walked towards the door with Hiro in his arms. Inuyasha went downstairs and seen that everyone was gathered around the table. The only person that was missing was Rin, himself and Hiro. Inuyasha place Hiro in a seat before taking the one beside him.
"So where is Rin?" asked Inuyasha.
"She was out with Kohaku but she said she'd be home for dinner," said Izayoi.
"Oh then shouldn't we wait?" asked Inuyasha.
"I think Rin knows when dinner is," said InuTaisho.
"But Fath—"
"—I'M SORRY!! The traffic was really bad, and so it took forever to get here. Poor Haku has to drive all the way home in that horrid traffic," said Rin.
"Rin dear, why didn't you invite him to dinner?" asked Izayoi.
"Really Mama? I can invite him?" asked Rin.
"Well of course, he is to be apart of the family soon," said Izayoi with a smile.
"Oh thank you Mama!" said Rin as she pulled out her cell phone and called Kohaku. Kohaku picked up on the first ring. "HAKU come back here! You want to have dinner with us?" asked Rin after ordering him to come back.
"Uh are you sure Rin?" asked Kohaku.
"Yeah Mama said yes," said Rin.
"Okay, it'll be a relief to come back there then to wait in this traffic by myself," said Kohaku.
"Aw well get here soon!" said Rin.
"Will do!" said Kohaku as he hung up the phone.
"So he's coming?" asked Inuyasha.
"Yup he'll be here soon!" said Rin.
"Well I guess it would be rude to start eating since we have a guest," said InuTaisho. So everyone waited for Kohaku to come. He bowed countless times to everyone there as he took a seat beside Inuyasha and Rin; the only two who he was fully comfortable with. Once he sat down, he apologized for making them wait to have dinner, but both InuTaisho and Izayoi assured him that it was no problem. Dinner was then served and everyone dug in. Inuyasha savored his ramen; he had missed Minami-san's cooking. Once he had a second serving of it he was stuffed. They sat around the table for an hour just talking about their day. Inuyasha told everyone about Miroku's friends, about the kids and about the water fight. He didn't mention anything about Kagome because he didn't want his whole family getting into his personal life. Then after he ran upstairs thinking that maybe he could call Kagome's house. He went and lay on his bed. He thought it over and thought maybe he should go shower first and then he'd call her. So he grabbed his towel and went to the washroom. He stepped into the shower and turned on the hot water. He let the water beat down his back, causing a rhythmic noise as he stood there. He only thought about one thing while in the shower and that was when he would get to see Kagome again. He smiled to himself when he thought that he was acting like a love-sick puppy. He turned off the shower and wrapped a towel around his waist.
Inuyasha walked back to his room. He looked at the alarm clock on the end table and seen that is was already 10:00pm. He was surprised; he had thought it was still quite early. Then he heard his phone beep indicating that there was a missed call and a voice mail. He looked at the number and seen that it was an unknown number. So he thought he'd check the voicemail. He dialed the voice mail number and punched in his password. Then after he waited as the voice mail came on.
"Hey, uh I had a missed call and didn't know the number. I called back when I got home, but I didn't know whose number it was, well until I got your voice mail and it said "Hi whoever you are, Uncle Inu is busy call back later!' who was that by the way sounded really cute. I hope that I'm right to assume that this is Inuyasha's phone. Well I just thought that I'd call back and well call me back when you get this. Bye, oh wait if you don't know it's me Kagome! Okay now bye!!!!"
Inuyasha had to smile when he heard her imitate Hiro on his voice mail. Inuyasha just ended the phone call and then dialed Kagome's cell phone number since it was safe to say that she was finally home. She picked up on the second ring.
"H-hello," said a breathless Kagome.
"Hey Kagome, are you alright?" asked Inuyasha.
"Oh hey Inuyasha, ha-ha yeah I'm fine, it's just Daisuke. He woke up a while ago and I've been chasing him around the apartment," said Kagome.
"Oh, well then have you caught him yet?" asked Inuyasha.
"No, but I sent Banky to catch him. I honestly don't know how he get so much energy, but I'm happy he has it rather than not having it I guess," said Kagome with a laugh.
"Yeah I know what you mean, so what are you doing right now?" asked Inuyasha.
"Well I just came in my room to grab my phone and so now I'm just lying on my bed," said Kagome.
"Oh I see," said Inuyasha as he lay down on his bed as well.
"So what are you up to?" asked Kagome. "You missed my call ten minutes ago."
"Oh yeah, I was in the shower, I just got out," said Inuyasha. Kagome heard that and a blush crept along her face as she thought of Inuyasha clad in a towel, he looked just like he did earlier that day in just the swimming trunks.
"Oh, well then maybe I should let you go since you should get changed," said Kagome.
"Nah I'm okay like this, so I was wondering if you are free on Tuesday," said Inuyasha.
"Why?" asked Kagome, getting bewildered.
"Well I kind of promised my niece and nephew that I'd introduce them to Daisuke on Tuesday," said Inuyasha.
"Well any day would have been fine, because I'm free all summer. So Tuesday would be fine," said Kagome.
"Oh well this is perfect then, oh and I was wondering would it be possible for Riya to come along too?" asked Inuyasha.
"I don't know maybe, but why?" asked Kagome.
"Well Keira doesn't want to play with any more boys so I said that I'd try to get another girl to come along," said Inuyasha.
"Well I'll see what I can do, I don't know if she'll be home, cause he mom is a model and she usually takes Riya with her to and photo shoots, but maybe she doesn't have anything to do on Tuesday," said Kagome.
"Well thanks," said Inuyasha.
"Yeah, oh I can't wait to meet them! Oh and was the voice on your voicemail your nephew?" asked Kagome.
"Yeah it was, his name is Hiro," said Inuyasha.
"Aw that's a cute n—Daisuke what are you doing in here. No Daisuke get out from there, those are mommies thing! Daisuke!"
"Uh Kagome?" asked Inuyasha as he heard Kagome starting to yell at Daisuke.
"Oh Inuyasha I'm sorry, Daisuke is becoming a handful. I'll have to go now I can't just ignore him," said Kagome.
"Kagome, how about you give him the phone?" asked Inuyasha. Kagome looked confused.
"Okay just hold on. Daisuke do you want to talk to Mister Inuyasha?" asked Kagome. Daisuke just stopped what he was doing and went straight to Kagome. Bankotsu came and stood by the door panting as he seen Kagome hand her phone to her son. Daisuke looked really excited.
"HELLO MISTER INUYASHA!!" said Daisuke.
"Hey kiddo, what are you doing at home? You seem to be causing a lot of trouble for your mom huh?" asked Inuyasha.
"No we were just playing," said Daisuke with a smile.
"Oh I'm sure, but I think you should save all your energy for Tuesday, because you and your mommy are going to meet my nice and nefoo!" said Inuyasha with a goofy grin.
"REALLY!? And Mister I know how to say it now. Listen! Nefew! And Neece!"
"Oh it sounded really close! Now maybe you should go to bed, huh I think it is past your bed time," said Inuyasha.
"Okay Mister Inuyasha!"
"Good boy, now could you give the phone to your mommy?" asked Inuyasha.
"Here Mommy!" said Daisuke as he handed the phone to Kagome and then went to Bankotsu took his hand and led him to his own room.
"WOW!" was all Kagome said.
"Yeah I know I'm great with kids, ne?" asked Inuyasha.
"Yeah I'd say, thanks so much for that," said Kagome.
"It was nothing, but maybe we should both go to sleep now, I have work in the morning and you have to take care of your son," said Inuyasha.
"Yeah I guess, well I'll call you tomorrow and let you know if Riya can come," said Kagome.
"Okay thanks," said Inuyasha.
"Well good-night, and thanks again for calming down Dai," said Kagome.
"No problem, good-night gorgeous," said Inuyasha as he hung up the phone. Inuyasha just smiled as he went to put his boxers on. Once he was done that he went on his bed and just thought about Tuesday. He was making plans. First to take them all to the special spot and then after come back home and leave the kids with Mina and the other staff while he got to know Kagome better. Oh how he couldn't wait for the next day to go by so that he could spend a whole day with Kagome. He fell asleep with a smile on his face.
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A/N: Well there you go! I hope you enjoyed, a little more insight into Inuyasha's life and his family. I can't wait for the next chapter, because we finally get to the play date, and that just means more fluff! Oh I can't wait! Well again I hope you enjoyed and please tell me what you think!
And on a side note, I have started going back to school now, UNIVERSITY! So I don't have much time, but I think I'll try to update every Thursday's because that is the one day I have nothing to do, which is how I was able to update today! XD I think I may be making the chapters a bit shorter, or I'll try, so then that way I'll update every week! Well I hope that's okay and please review! THANKS!