Author's note: Again...forgive me for my cliffhangers. I haven't left any this time. Thanks for all the reviews and suggestions! Don't forget to review once again!
"...Kotori Mai..." Skipper began to look into his daughter's eyes. They sparkled almost simultaneously with the moment he said her name. Marlene sighed at the name. "Aww...Skipper..That's beautiful...But, what does it mean?"
Skipper looked to his wife, still radiating with pure joy and utter happiness, "Kotori means 'bird of luck' in Japanese... Mai is one of favorite names..and..it's my favorite month!"
Rookie was in Zacotter's arms, crying at the tender moment taking place. "T-that is a-a-a beautiful n-name..."
Skipper replied without taking his eyes off Marlene, "Thank you...It matches the beautiful baby...Now, Marlene...since I named this one...You should name the others...After all..you're the one who went through all that pain...Go ahead..."
Marlene smiled compassionately at him, "Oh Skipper...Sometimes you're just too much..." They giggled softly, as Rookie moved the cribs closer to Skipper and Marlene (yes, the cribs can move), that way she could name them easier.
Rookie pointed to the blue crib first, "Marlene, these are your sons...I'm sure Skipper would like to name one..or two..." She winked at Skipper before looking back to Marlene.
Marlene looked at her boys in awe. She teared up again at the sight, and began to name them one by one. She handed Kotori Mai over to Skipper and picked up one of her sons. He was big, and surprisingly strong for a baby.
He was an otter, with a brown coat of fur like her own, but a little darker. He looked a little like skipper...tough, but sweet. Marlene smiled, "I'll name him..Hmm...Skipper...what do you think?"
Skipper looked at his son. He did look sort of like him, but looked a lot more like his mother...Strong, yet caring. "He looks...like...like..." Simultaneously Skipper and Marlene looked at each other and said, "...You."
"His name should be...Daitaro Wyatt..." "Skippy, how long were you in Japan?" He laughed, "Long enough to learn the language...I went there for a special mission just a couple months ag- Umm...Yeah."
Skipper laughed unconvincingly. Marlene looked puzzled, but didn't want to find out what he meant just yet. "So, what does Daitaro Wyatt mean?" Skipper sighed in relief, "Daitaro means, 'Great First son'...and Wyatt means, 'Strong'."
Again, the baby seemed to agree with the name by smiling. Marlene smiled as well, kissing the baby softly, and placing him back in the crib. As she picked up the next one, she knew immediately what to name him. "Shiloh...I'll name you Shiloh...Skipper...what do you think his middle name should be?"
Skipper took one look at the child and knew instantly what to say. The boy was a lighter brown than his mother, with a more serene presence than anything Skipper had ever felt before. "Benjiro...Shiloh Benjiro."
Skipper knew he'd have to tell them what it meant, so before Marlene could ask, he said, "Benjiro means 'peaceful; enjoy peace'...And, I think Shiloh means the same thing." Marlene agreed to the name, as the did by sighing softly.
Marlene placed Shiloh back down carefully, and picked up her last son. He was smaller than the rest, and had a blacker coat. It was so dark, that it shined like sleek feathers. He was definitely an otter, but was definitely Skipper's son.
Although small, he seemed to be strong. Not quite as strong as Daitaro, but...strong enough that you would be surprised he's the runt. This name would definitely be difficult. Marlene thought hard, and finally looked at her husband.
"Umm...Skipper?...A little help?" Skipper returned his attention to the otter. It was surprising how black his fur was, and how strong he looked. "Hmm...Koji is a possibility...But...I don't know..." Marlene looked between her son and her husband.
"Of course, Koji means 'Child; little'. If that helps at all." Smiling pleasantly, Marlene said, "He should be named, Skipper Koji." Skipper looked at her, shocked. "S-Skipper? Really? Wow...I...I've always wanted my son to be named after me...Thank you, dollface...I love you.."
"I love you too...Skippy.." they both smiled lovingly at each other, before leaning in for a passionate embrace. Their kiss lasted for 15 seconds until they finally came up to breathe. The couple were lost in a compassionate moment.
Rookie kissed Zacotter on the cheek before coughing to wake them from their world. Marlene still didn't take her eyes off Skipper, "Huh?...Oh..Oh! Sorry, guys...Kinda got lost there..." Marlene returned Skipper Koji to his part of the crib.
Rookie smiled, rolling her eyes, "Obviously...It's OK..." She moved the blue crib back to where it was before saying, "Now, Marlene...these are the rest of your daughters...".
Marlene leaned over the pink crib excitedly. These were her daughters. Her little girls. Since skipper named Kotori, she only had to choose two more names for her daughters. Marlene picked up one of the girls.
She stared at her beautiful daughter. Only one name could truly define her. Her fur was the exact same as Marlene's. She had a sense of strong love around her. "Your name is...Deviney Yvonne" Skipper agreed with the name.
One of the little girls was awake and ready to be cuddled with. She wasn't whiny, she just didn't like being alone. Marlene put Angel back, and picked up the one crying. "It's OK...I'm here...mommy's here...Shh...Shh...Look, Daddy's here too...Shh..Shh..."
Skipper allowed a single tear to escape, kissing the baby and Marlene after witnessing the sacred mother his wife held deep inside of her.
The baby immediately stopped realizing she was with her parents. Her chest swelled with proud strength. Skipper laughed at the sight and Marlene joined in. This daughter, just like the others, was not just beautiful, but gorgeous. "And you...My lovely daughter...Shall be named...Amanda...Amanda Joy..."
Again, the daughter's chest swelled up. Obviously agreeing with the name. Skipper rocked the baby in his arms. Watching his wife's happiness overflow yet again.
Rookie walked over to them. "Oh Marlene...Skipper...You guys have come up with the most beautiful names I've ever heard! Thank you for letting me be a part of this. You are like family to me."
Skipper smiled, as Marlene replied, "But, Rookie...We are family...Remember?..." Rookie giggled. "Yes, of course I remember! You know what I mean though..." Marlene placed the baby back down. Making sure to put it close to Deviney so she wouldn't cry.
Rookie moved the pink crib back over with the blue crib. Skipper looked around the room. Trying his best to take it all in.
This was his life. This was his family. This...was his dream come true. And no one...could ever take that away from him.
Author's Note: Soooooooooo...What did you think? I know you've been waiting for this forever, and I'm sorry. I'd like to thank lovingskipper for their ideas for this story! You really inspired me with those names! Thank you all! And please review!
