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Disclaimer: I don't own anything. It's a pity, but I don't.

First of all, let me apologise for taking so ridiculously long in updating. I'm really, really, really sorry. Really! For a long time I just had no idea what to do with this story. But now I do!

And there's lemon again! Rejoice!

Last time, Rikku gave birth to two babies, a girl (Bayla) and a boy (Thijn). This chapter takes place two and a half years after that. The fact that babies are super cute cannot be denied, but I like it when they are older. And my nephews are about three, so I can just shamelessly use them as examples.

Enjoy!

Finally

We're out on a walk.

Yep.

We're out on a nice, domestic, look-at-how-cute-our-children-are walk. The sun is shining, the sky a clear blue, birds are singing in the background. It's finally spring again, see, and we decided to celebrate by eating ice cream in the park (which is a secret, so shh).

My hand is trapped in Auron's, as Thijn and Bayla run along in front of us on their little legs, playing hide-and-seek behind the trees along the road and screaming with laughter. It's amazing how fast they can go and how unsteady they look doing it.

"You guys be careful, okay?", I warn all motherly-like, and I have to ignore Auron's smirk at my grown-up-ness. It's something that came on in my first week of motherhood; everything looked dangerous, from really risky things like bags (shudder) to not especially risky things like plush Chocobos. I'm still convinced there's something evil about those things…

Anyway, how have I been doing with this parenthood-thingy, you ask? Well, pretty good, if I do say so myself. My children were little angels to begin with (so it doesn't really count), but thus far I've managed not to screw up. As in I haven't scarred them for life in any way, and I haven't done anything irresponsible (like leave the balcony door open and cause an accident, which I read about happening to some family in Luca, which I wish I hadn't. I couldn't sleep for days). Though I think it's impossible for me to screw up too badly, 'cause I have Auron, and he can do anything, even raise babies (Machina knows where he learnt that).

My thoughts are cut short by a delighted scream of 'Mommy!', which is my daughter's way of getting my attention. She's like me in every sense, and being loud is just part of that.

"What is it, pypo?", I say, looking down at her sweet grinning face.

"Are we go to the pawk?", she asks excitedly, because she recognises the way and wants to confirm her suspicions. And because she just likes talking (I just said she's like me).

"The park? Oh, I don't know…", I begin thoughtfully while tapping my chin, "There is a new ice cream shop there…"

Big-eyed silence, from both little twerps, Thijn also suddenly only interested in staring at me.

"Weally?", they ask at the same time, which is spooky, but they aren't twins for nothing.

"Maybe… what does daddy think?"

Immediately Auron's ambushed by his offspring, making me burst out laughing.

"Daddy! Pweeeeeeaaaaaase! Ice cweam!", they exclaim, tearing at his cloak, making him grin at them and shake his head at me.

"Off course."

Screams of joy. Yep, Auron's good at making people emit those. Yep.

"Oooh! You guys are so lucky!"

At this they burst out laughing too. Duh, off course Auron's gonna say yes. He can't deny us anything. Seriously.

By nine in the evening we're back home, and I took on the task of calming the twins down for bed. A gruesome task. They don't tire easily.

So I made them chase after me as I pretended to be a loose Chocobo. Has them knocked out in a jiffy, for I pride myself in having endless amounts of energy as well. By the time I've finally managed to get them both cleaned up and in pyjamas, it's already an hour later, though.

"Okay, let's go give daddy a kiss, okay?"

"Yes, mommy!"

We walk to mine and Auron's bedroom, where Auron is busy doing push-ups.

Sigh.

I give Thijn and Bayla a soft impatient push to get on with it and give him a kiss so they can go to bed and leave me alone with him (what? It's way past their bed-time!), and indeed they attack him in a flurry of kisses immediately. Auron hugs them to him, chuckling quietly.

The scene is so cute I'm still grinning madly by the time I'm escorting Thijn into his bed, his sister already curled up against her plush Chocobo.

I run my hand through my son's soft hair, brown tufts curling between my fingers. I kiss his face until he giggles, and then I move on to Bayla. Her green eyes laugh along with her as I kiss her goodnight as well.

"Night, little guy. Night, pypo."

"Night, mommy."

The moment I close the door behind me I make a run for the bedroom to find Auron still working out. He's not wearing any shirts or whatever, which is fortunate, 'cause now I don't have to tell him to take it off. Saves time and stuff.

I'm just an impatient person in these things, okay?

Look at him sitting there, all sexy stretching his muscly muscles.

You know that he's turning forty this year? Yeah, how times flight, right? Forty, that's like… way old. Funny how he doesn't look it at all (except for a few more grey hairs, which only add to his character, 's what I think).

Muscles bugling, he really looks very jumpable, and that's exactly what I'm thinking of doing. And five years of being with him have taught me that subtlety is a waste of time. So I interrupt his concentration with a nice fake cough. He stops his workout to look at me.

"So… I tucked in the kids… brushed the teeth, washed behind the ears, checked for monsters, the whole package."

"Good."

Pause. It's a very long pause, one of those 'now what are you gonna do?' pauses. Well, I feel frisky enough to get naked. So that's what I do.

I take off my pink T-shirt in one fluid motion, not letting my eyes waver away from his. Then I loosen the buttons of my jeans and drop them, pulling my underwear with them. I kick my clothes away and pull my hair loose from my ponytail.

I look at Auron and raise my eyebrow.

He smirks, raising his eyebrow in his 'come hither' look, which still makes butterflies explode in my belly.

Without realising how I got there I'm in his arms kissing him while working fiercely on removing his pants. His hands caress every inch of me they can find, his tongue sparking a familiar lust within me that demands fulfilment.

I moan a muffled sound of triumph when I manage to get rid of his pants, and I position myself on top of him impatiently. It feels like I've been waiting for this way too long, while in reality we were in a similar position only yesterday. It's one of those thirsts that can't be quelled, I guess.

I hiss as I sheathe him completely, my nails digging in his shoulders and my eyes shutting tightly at the feeling I'm delightedly addicted to.

I pull myself as close as possible, pressing myself against his body while rocking my hips in a fervent rhythm that leaves me breathless and shivering in pleasure within moments. Auron's hand grip my hips and help me hold my balance, as he presses rough stubbly kisses in my neck.

I gasp and squirm, the heated passion inside me too much, yet at the same time I can't stop my movements. Auron's low groans and bucking hips send undiluted pleasure to my core, only adding to my own moans of ecstasy. I try to keep them as quiet as possibly, but it's no use, and as I come in one sudden wave of utter bliss I bite down on his shoulder to keep from screaming.

I collapse immediately, suddenly beyond tired. Well, there went my endless amount of energy. Auron's fingers tangle in my hair as I rest my head against his chest, sighing in contentment before falling asleep.

Hope you liked it!

It's a bit different with kids, now, isn't it? Very curious as to what you think about it. And it's a bit short, I know, but the next one will be longer. Honest.

Thank you reviewers!

You probably have no idea what you said when you reviewed for last chapter, but because I want to, I'm gonna answer anyway.

SongOfBlazingFire: Thank you! Dammit, I'm blushing now!

two-headed fiesta: I made Auron OoC from the very beginning, so changing it now would be straying from my own IC, wouldn't it? If that makes sense. Still, hope you enjoy reading the fic, anyway.

Bonzai1990: Thanks! I love enthusiastic replies to my story, makes me feel all special. Hope you liked this chapter too!

CyanIllusions: Ah, heck, I'm a few months late too… As for your niece, congrats! Yay, babies! And on the subject of diaper-changing, the first time I ever did it, my nephew (six months at the time) laughed me square in the face 'cause I put it on backwards. So there you go.

Lady Kayanne: Okay then, here's another chapter. :P

The Power World Authors' Guild: Thank you! That's way nice :P

The Black Widow1: you may not remember, but you mentioned a wedding, and thus you have helped in giving me a new idea! So thanks!

AmazonTurk: OMG! Twelve hours! Holy freaking 'beep'. That's… a very long time. And yes, Thijn's brown eyes also have the swirlies. Should've mentioned that.

titanscave-95: Thanks for checking!

Drachegirl14: Aw, well, a little bit of morbidity never hurt anyone.

Dark Knight Harkness: Phew! I did it. Honestly, you are awesome for making me update. So a big hug and kiss for that. And for the review, obviously. And for loving my fic so much.

Wyvren Wing: Thanks. I heart it when people heart me. dances

i like vader lots: Oww, honey, you are my number one favourite reviewer and writer and everything in this place. Duh. You're awesome.

Darknessofmyheart: Ooooh, twin sisters, you say? That is kewl. Real kewl.

Telcontarian: Off course they're gonna start on the making of number three!

SkewedViolinist: Yay! I love how you react on twins.

KathleenDee: I know! Bayla is a nice name. Made it up myself and everything.

NRGburst: Well, I was going for cute, so I guess that worked.