Things to remember:

A) I own all characters who you have never heard of.

B) I do not own the characters from Naruto, Digimon, Fruits Basket, Crescent Moon, or Please Teacher, sadly. But that's okay. I'll live.

C) This is a work of FICTION. So because of this fact, anything I say goes. No complaining if something below does not make sense. I will be more than happy to explain my logic if you ask me.

D) Roughly 38 chapters

More relevant info to this chapter: Hello again! Brief back-in-the-swing-of-things chapter here. Enjoy

Birthdays for the month of August: Mitsuru(turned 18), Yuki & Kyo(turned 18),

Sincerely wishing you all well,

Kida-Asumi, the Captin of Sirius

As July ended, the children of families who lost founding members in action returned to school.

It was a sluggish transition that they were all still feeling a week later.

"'Hiru, how come Mits holds me 'gain?" Demyx asked his older sister. He was currently in Mitsuru's arms. On the green haired male's back was both his and Mahiru's book bags. Mahiru smiled, her hands captured by Mello and Deidara.

"Because sissy is having a baby, remember?" She gently reminded the toddler.

"Oh yeah." Demyx murmured, yawning. Mahiru giggled, winking down to Deidara.

After dropping off the youngest two boys, Mahiru's free hand was captured by Mitsuru's.

"So are you going to get married?" Deidara asked. His sister shared a look with her boyfriend, startled by the question.

"We've not really thought about it, Dei." Mahiru admitted. Deidara rolled his eyes, dropping his sister's hand as they walked into the lobby of the Elementary school.

"And who is the older one between us?" He asked. Mitsuru rolled his eyes, slipping his arm around Mahiru's waist.

"Get to class, squirt." He said, tugging on the blond ponytail affectionately. Deidara glared, reaching up to fix it.

"Mean!" He accuded as he walked away. The older two teens chuckled softly as they walked away. Before the entered the school, Mitsuru paused.

"Mits?" Mahiru asked. The green-haired teen was staring at her thoughtfully.

"Do you want to get married, Mahiru?"

"I miss Uncle L." Ginkai commented to Sasuke as he walked him to school. Sasuke nodded, frowning slightly.

"Me too. I wish he could be here with us." He said. Ginkai agreed. Behind them stood the other siblings, with Gaara in tow.

"So you did get the bib?" Gaara was asking. Akina nodded, leaning forward to kiss him.

"Yes and it's adorable!" She all but squealed.

"It really is!" Kida agreed, bouncing on her feet. Oten ignored both of his sister's, turning up his iPOD. Gaara let out a relieved sigh.

"I'm glad. I wasn't really sure if it would be okay or not." He explained."It's your baby too, Gaara. Don't worry about it." Akina murmured softly. Gaara's expression softened in turn as the younger twins followed Sasuke into the building.

"I love you, Akina." He said, gently cupping her face. Akina nodded, kissing his palm.

"I love you too."

"Hinata!" Naruto exclaimed, waving exuberantly towards his dark-haired girlfriend. Both of his brothers rolled their eyes as he embraced the girl, her face a deep pink.

"Do not strangle my sister." Hanajima murmured darkly, prying the two apart. Neji stood a few feet behind them, sharing a deep kiss with Tenten.

"Why do they do that for hours at a time?" Hanabi muttered, watching them in disgust.

"It's a thing we older children do, 'Nabi." Uotani murmured as she appeared behind them with her younger siblings. Hanabi frowned, turning towards Tk.

"We're going on to our lockers." The youngest blond announce. Hanabi followed after him, leaving the older children to socialize.

"Heard you're dating Izzy." Kyo commented to Hanajima as he scanned the crowd for his own girlfriend. Hanajima nodded, resting against a nearby wall.

"Yes." She said simply.

"Tohru!" Uotani beconed the brunette over. The younger perked up when she spotted the group, she and Sakura quickly joining them.

"Sakura!" Naruto exclaimed, quickly pulling her into am embrace as well. Sakura chuckled, pushing him away.

"Good to see you too, Naruto." She said, then turned to chat with Ino.

"How was your morning?" Tohru asked Kyo softly as she slipped into his arms.

"Miserable. I hate waking up so early." He grmbled, scowling. Tohru giggled softly, curling him close.

"Soon we won't have to." She assured him. He nodded, leaning forward to kiss her.

"Shika!" Ino gasped out in surprise as her boyfriend suddenly draped himself over her. Sakura chuckled, shaking her head as he yawned.

"Shh. Not so loud." He mumbled, slumping against her. Rolling her eyes, Ino continued her conversation with Sakura.

All of this was watched by Principal Asuma, who was glad to have them all back under his protection once more.

"My Mommy played with me more over the summer." Mara informed Ginkai at lunch. The black haired boy nodded, watching Mello suirt milk onto a smushed up straw paper. The rest of the group ooed and aahed as it slowly uncurled like a snake.

"I'm so happy." She sighed. Ginkai patted her head.

"I'm glad. I met my other family members." He said.

"Ooh. Like Aunts and Uncles?" Mara asked. Ginkai nodded.

"Yeah. Everyone is so nice and they through me my first birthday party. I can't believe that presents are real!" Ginkai said with a grin. Mara nodded, patting his shoulder.

"Yup. Welcome to the good life."

"I miss them already." Mikoto murmured softly to Minato as they had tea. L was upstairs, playing in the playroom. The President nodded.

"Me too." He said sincerely. "So how is Akina's pregnancy?"

"It's going fine. We're actually discussing nursery ideas right now. Any tips?" Mikoto asked. Minato shook his head.

"'Fraid I can't really help you there, Meeks." He said. Mikoto smiled, patting his hand.

"Okay. We've got it, I'm sure. I was just being polite." She teased. The two shared a grin before sharing a laugh as well.

It was just like old times.

A/N:Short, I know. Next will be longer.

- Kida-Asumi