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I can't tell her! She can't ever know!

Sesshomaru bumped against Rin as she was walking down the stairs, and she immediately rushed to apologize.

"Don't worry about it."

I musn't draw attention to myself.

For the next eight months, he acted the same way.

For eight months, Sesshomaru acted wierd, but every night Kohaku listened to her theories about what happened to him. Kohaku was surrounded by an aura of safety, and when he was with her, he stretched that safety out until it held her in a warm embrace.

Eventually, the new arrangements began to feel normal to Rin. That is, until Kagome's 'surprise' changed everyone's lives once again.

Kagome yelled, hurting Sesshomaru's sensitive ears. He jerked suddenly, slamming his head repetitively against the wall, trying to prevent his fast-forming migraine. Why must the Miko's pup-bearing affect me?

"Kohaku?"

"Hm?"

"Is Kagome okay?"

"Yeah. Kokona is just giving her trouble."

"Kokona?"

"Yeah. I overheard Kagome telling Inuyasha that that was what she wanted to name their daughter. He didn't protest, so I think that's the name they agreed on."

Rin slid her hand into Kohaku's.

"Let's go get something to eat."

"Are you asking me out Rin?"

"You could say that." she laughed softly.

Suddenly, another scream echoed through the house.

"Let's get out of here." Kohaku lowered his voice. "I don't know how much more of this noise I can handle!"

Rin and Kohaku pooled their money and bought two bus tickets to the fanciest restaurant in town, with enough money to pay the bill left over.

"Inuyasha!" Kagome's cry split the air. Sesshomaru covered his face with a pillow. The miko's next yell caught his attention.

"It's time! Inuyasha hurry!" Sesshomaru could hear the pain in her voice, and the scent of fear was in the air.

Hours later, Rin and Kohaku were in the parlor, waiting for Inuyasha, Kagome, and Sesshomaru to return. The door creaked, and they both jumped. They had returned! Sesshomaru entered first, holding the door open. Inuyasha entered next holding a small bundle in blue. Finally, Kagome walked in, holding a child in a pink blanket.

"Twins!" Rin beamed and walked over to the proud new parents. With Kagome's permission, she stroked the girl's face gently.

"Their names are Kokona," she pointed to the girl. "And Minato." She gestured towards the boy, now squirming in his father's arms.