The old dragon youkai followed Kagome's mom into the house and she set him in the living room. Saisho stayed close to the dragon; playing and laughing with him. The dragon was very fond of the boy; everyone took note of their affection for one another. Slowly, everyone filtered into the room and took up a seat until the room was about to burst. Kagome's mom returned with a full tray of cups and the largest tea pot she had available. Each person received a cup in turn and tea was pour for everyone. The dragon had requested a large cup, and was finally given the largest cup that could be found. A large glass measuring cup. He smiled happily at the proffered glass.

The entire living room was hushed in silence waiting for the old youkai to explain what had happened. Instead the dragon drank his tea and played with the cookie munching little youkai on his knee. Finally, sensing everyone's lacking patients he straightened himself and cleared his throat.

"You have questions, don't you?" He looked to the parents of his young companion.

"Of course we do." Sesshoumaru snapped. "Did you know this would happen?"

"No, of course not. Do you think I can see the future." He smirked, showing his pointed teeth.

"Then what was that conversation outside?" The daiyoukai was clearly agitated.

"What conversation? I asked for a cup of tea." He looked smiling at the boy in lap, that was clearly smiling back at him.

"The one you had with my son, about something working." Kagome asked in a softer tone.

"Oh, that one, my lady. Yes." The old dragon rubbed his chin in long strokes.

"When I entrusted the Tsurugi Inazuma to you I told Saisho about a few tricks he could use with the sword." He took another long quaff from his large cup.

"What are you meaning old dragon?" Sesshoumaru snorted.

"I simple told him how to summon the sword if he ever needed it." His cup was empty and he was inspecting the bottom.

"What about him growing larger?" Kagome asked with a quizzical look.

"That's simple young priestess. You are the Shikon no Tama are you not?" Kagome nodded. "Lord Sesshoumaru you are full youkai, and a daiyoukai at that?" He nodded too. "Because of the powers that are combined within him, he is able to manipulate his body structure as he needs too. That is why he is growing faster than other children, human or youkai, that are his age. This is also why he is able to use both demon power and sacred powers together. They are apart of him, and they coexist within him, and thus he is able to manipulate both of them. Either independently or in conjunction with one another." The dragon raised the laughing boy into the air and smiled at him.

He set the boy on the floor in front of him and nodded to him. With a sparkle of light the boy grew to a man again, while everyone looked in amazement. He smiled and laughed at the dragon, before returning to his toddler form again and scrambling into his friends lap. Ryusen chuckled at the little boy and gave him a gentle hug that made the little boy disappear in his arms.

"How did you know about the man we fought?" Sesshoumaru asked.

"What man?" Ryusen asked after thanking Ms. Higurashi for his next cup of tea.

"You mean you didn't know anything about the man that was after the sword." The youkai lord was getting frustrated.

"Nope. Not a thing." He took another long swig from his cup. "Not until Saisho told me about it."

"Saisho told you?" Kagome asked.

"Yeah, he told me able the first attack back at the northern estate." He said into his glass.

"How did he do that?" Satori asked now.

"Through his telepathic abilities." His face still looked unconcerned. "You do realize that he does not need to touch you to talk to you, right." He looked up from his empty cup to the daiyoukai female.

"Really." She said thoughtfully.

"That's right." Kagome said. "When we were fighting in the courtyard I was telling Saisho to back away and he did, but I didn't say it out loud."

"Then you told me about your plan. You weren't sure if I could hear you, were you mama." The boys voice chimed into the conversation.

"No, I took a chance, but I knew that your father would protect you." Kagome added.

"I see that you were able to tap into your own powers, my lady." Ryusen's husky voice joined in again.

"Ah, yeah." She stuttered. "I guess I did."

"And, very well I might add." Sesshoumaru beamed with pride at his mate.

"It was a long shot, but I had to try." She said hesitantly.

"You were brilliant, mama." Saisho said while stuffing another cookie into his mouth.

"Saisho, that's enough for now." Kagome took up the boy and wiped his face from the remaining crumbs.

"I think it is time for me to go." Ryusen stood and gave a small bow.

"You wont stay." Kagome's mom asked.

"That is very kind, Ms. Higurashi, but I would not want to impose any longer." The dragon smiled warmly at Kagome's mom.

"It would be no imposition." She said with a smile back.

"You have many guest as it is, dear lady." He insisted.

"Most of them will be leaving, and it is getting late." She said firmly, but still in her sweet welcoming way.

"Very well. I will be happy to take your generous invitation." He bowed low to the human woman.

Sesshoumaru and Kagome looked back and forth to each other, then shook their head simultaneously. The youkai boy on Kagome's lap began to giggle and put a hand over his mouth. Sesshoumaru took his son, and helped his wife to her feet. Everyone said their goodbyes and Saisho insisted on a hug from his dragon friend. The family returned home with Rin and Shippou not far behind. Satori left for her condo in town, and Ryusen stayed with the Higurashi's.

Sesshoumaru and Kagome returned to a silent home. When they got inside, they turned on the lights and found the house peaceful and quiet. Sesshoumaru helped his wife and son inside, then returned to the car to retrieve the three swords. Sesshoumaru immediately took the swords down to the vault and placed them on a shelf with some other weapons that were in storage. He locked the vault tight and returned upstairs. When he made it upstairs, he found his mate in the babies room. She was leaning over his crib looking down at the sleeping boy. She smiled at her mate when he came up next to her, and she laid her head against his shoulder. He wrapped a strong arm around her waist and pulled her close.

She turned in his arms, threw her arms around his neck, and stood up on her tip toes to kiss him passionately on the lips. He pulled her in tightly, and leaning into the kiss. She began to giggle slightly as she bent backwards in his arms.

"The kids aren't home yet." He smirked at her with a lustful look in his eyes.

"So, what are you insinuating, my love?" She said playfully.

"Perhaps a little fun." He smiled wickedly at her while walking her backward out of the room and closing the door softly.

"A little recreational activity." She stated, rather then asked.

"Something like that." He smiled before claiming her lips again.

"Feeling victorious, are we?" She asked with a playful look of her own.

"Yeah." He set her on the edge of their bed, while pulling her shirt over her head. "Frankly, you are pretty hot when in the throws of battle."

She didn't get to say anything more before her husband was worshipping her body and she was lost in her own passions. That night they both fully enjoyed their time together. It had been a while since they were able to really enjoy each other and do the things that married couples did. Late that night Sesshoumaru lay on his back with the sheet just covering him. His wife lay asleep on her side, with her back to him and her knees curled up. She had a small portion of the sheet covering her vital parts as well. He rolled on his side to cuddle up behind her, and he snaked his arm over her hip, then pulled her close to him. She moan lightly in her sleep as he moved her closer. Her hand went to his and gripped it tightly before snuggling into him. That night they both lay exhausted. It was the first time he had truly been exhausted.