A/N: Keep in mind that the end of the last chapter is the future… this chapter takes place before Kanzō is over a year old! She's been birthed, but she's only a few months old by this point! And speaking of Kanzō.

I've got like, three other ideas that star her, one of them has already been typed out. Unfortunately… that's the chapter that'll bump this up to a 'M' rating. Er, anyway…

While this chapter does have Kanzō, she is more of just making an appearance here. Now then. Enjoy!

Draconic Name (In English) [Details]: Ztisepzy (Yseranyx) [Corrin/Lupus, Middle Sister.] Pimtvsetbe (Nelstrasza) [Eldest Brother]. Nalaptijep (Mukanshin) [Middle Brother]. Utvseie (Ostraea) [Eldest Sister]. Qsoeqat (Priapus) [Youngest Brother]. Cimmefuppe (Belladonna) [Youngest Sister]. Zimipe (Yelena) [Lilith].

Canon Name = Nickname: Corrin = Lupus. Velouria = Vella. Keaty = Keaty. Setsuna = Seta. Hinoka = Hina. Sakura = Saku. Subaki = Superman. Ryoma = Red. Selkie = Silky. Kaden = Ka-da. Orochi = Viper. Takumi = Tako. Utvseie = Feisty.

Silky refers to Lupus = Lu-pu.

Qsoeqat = Quacker. Belladonna = Bella or Cimmefuppe = Kim.

Child Units: Artemis, forest green scales and eyes (Qsoeqat/Quacker and Hera). Kanzō, black fur with white patches, orange tips and golden eyes (Kaden and Kagero)

Consort: Her coloration is so pretty and I love how her two bloodlines mix together to become what she is. True… though she also has had ample time to develop… makes me wish I did more on Artemis.

But! Will she ever tell us what the fox says? Erm, seriously though, she's exceptional… and barely even past a year old by the time that chapter ends! Imagine what another decade of experience will do… or, gods. What if she started mixing the Foxfire Magic from an eventual Nine-tails form?

Namu Rosutaoi: Oh… and I was ready to deliver! I really loved how she is portrayed! Hm… the 'mane' will be more like a horse's. She does have fur over her body like the other shifters… but she also has a head of normal 'human' hair growing.

When I get a chapter with Kanzo's PoV… you can bet on more interactions!

Which is why it worked so well! Nobody expected her to use her tail like that, but… her tail could be used in an offensive manner. If it can hold shurikens, she could probably use it to throw them. I'm so glad I'm inspiring you! Yes, mammary glands… just like the other female beastfolk.

The Yato has been demoted from all-around famous and one true weapon to… just a Divine Weapon. It's legendary, it's powerful, but it isn't placed above the others. I like it better like that. Heh, yeah… though that's because only Silas refers to her as Kim… I mean, I could've typed Cim, but that looks a bit weird. No no… a 'lick task'... quoted from Lupus over in 'Struggles of Raising Hybrids'.

I'll gladly give more! … To a limit. I honestly don't think I'll be able to deliver such a unique cast of characters among: Selkie's litter of six pups/kits, Hinoka's pup/kit, and Velouria's litter of pups/babies.

Dandaman5: ...How about if that ball of Kitsune fluff were to go out on a mission and commit a few scenes of cruelty? Well, I got good news for you! I got a chapter planned where Kanzō is going to get her, uh... paws dirty.

Prince Takumi dodges an incoming blow from Oboro's practice naginata, before landing a shot with his own practice Yumi… the cushioned arrowhead doesn't do more than bounce off of her body, but… "That's three." He smirks. "Another round?"

His retainer sighs, "Maybe tomorrow…" She plants the blunt end of her naginata on the ground and…

"You alright, Oboro? You've seem distracted the whole time." He moves to put his Yumi away. "That's not like you."

"Oh, it's nothing…"

"Doesn't sound like 'nothing'. Oboro, you know you can speak freely, what's wrong?" He turns to look.

She's gritting her teeth. "What do you think of Lady Lilith?" Oh yes… mother actually adopted the pure-blooded dragon into the family. Add it onto the lists of weird stuff that has happened because of his half-sister, Corrin.

"She's nice, I guess?"

"No! I meant it… ugh, nevermind." She shakes her head, tosses the naginata to the side and walks away.

"Oboro!" He calls out. "Gods… now what's wrong?" He asks himself, before walking over to put up her…

"Yip! Yip!" A high pitch voice exclaims.

"Woah, watch it!" Oboro jumps to the side as a black-fur kit comes dashing in.

"Kanzō!" Kagero comes rushing in shortly after, "Gods… pardon me, Lord Takumi and Oboro." She literally vanishes from Takumi's sight for a moment, before she reappears and snatches Kanzō from the ground. "No running off!" She boldly exclaims, before petting the kit and holding her close. The kit, in response, starts licking her face alongside a fierce tail wagging.

Takumi has never seen Kagero so emotional in his life. She's like a completely different person. "It's not a problem, Kagero." Takumi waves her concern off, "Kanzō is just a kid, after all. She should have her fun while she can. Besides… it looks like she's growing up a lot faster than a human baby would."

Kanzō yips, then shakes her body, causing some dirt and debris to fly out. "Oh, and she's so cute!" Oboro coos at the kit, before moving over to pet her. Kanzō sighs and relaxes into the touch, then lets out a small satisfied whimper. "Who's a cute little kit? You are! Oh yes you are!"

"Alright… I can't lie. That color combination is pretty awesome." Takumi gives in with a smile. "Though, I'm surprised Kaden's color doesn't show more." A pause, before he realizes that could be taken the wrong way, "Not that there's anything wrong with her having primarily your hair color!" He quickly adds.

"No offense taken, Lord Takumi." Kagero's eyes glint, knowing his concern. "It wouldn't matter what color she has… she's my beautiful kit. Isn't that right, Kanzō?"

"Yip!"

Oboro nods, "She's so adorable!" A giggle leaves her as she continues to pet the kit. "Y'know, I was going to adopt one of those cute little puppies today, but… the kennel was completely out. Like, poof… they were all adopted." She frowns, "It's not fair, I really wanted that orange and black fur puppy…"

"That would be because of Lupus, Oboro." A new voice enters the room and strangely enough… his retainer tenses. "She, Dadaan, and Seta all went into the market and adopted all of the puppies."

"Oh, hello Lady Lilith." Takumi smiles… Oboro glares.

The 'Maid' is in a Hoshidan Princess outfit, which only serves to best show off her relative petite form. She even has some extra pockets for cleaning supplies. The first thing she does when entering, after giving her bows and greetings, is to head over to the weapons, "I hope everyone's day is going well." Using her magic, she starts fixing the ground, which is to first to level it out, then even cause grass to suddenly sprout up. "Kanzō is growing quite well, Kagero… did you need any assistance today?" She offers.

"No thank you, Lady Lilith. She can just be very… 'bursty'." Kanzō yips, almost as if agreeing with her mother. "Now, do pardon me…" She performs a bow, then quickly leaves with Kanzō in tow.

"So, Oboro… what's up with you and Lilith?" Takumi asks.

"Nothing is 'up', my liege…" Despite that, she grits her teeth and outright scowls at Lilith.

"Oboro."

"She's jealous, Lord Takumi." Lilith calls out as she repairs one of the many training weapons.

"I am not!"

"Hey hey, calm down…" Takumi sighs, "Lilith, would you please clarify?"

"I think she believes I'm out to court you…" There's uncertainty in her voice. "I understand that my selection of dresses are… revealing and 'enticing', but that's not my choice. I wear what Queen Mikoto has supplied to me." She pulls a rag, splashes a bit of water magic on it, then wipes down some of the grime from a metal rod that is part of a support that holds weapons. "I've never felt so accepted in all of my lives… and I want to return that feeling."

Oh wow… "Oboro?" He prompts.

"...Then how come you usually happen to be in the same area milord is in?" The Spear Fighter asks. "And you're always… bending and twisting so he can look."

"Because I like working as a Maid?" She turns and levels a look at Oboro. "In all of my dozens of alter egos… most of them has been a Maid. This is what I love to do the most. Maid work can be very physically demanding. I may not be swinging around hefty weapons, but there is still a lot of bending and stretching involved. And… the training grounds happens to be the place that needs the most attention." She giggles, "Especially when Lord Ryoma has his rounds." She calms down, then tilts her head, "So, Oboro, what can I do to ease you? I don't mean any harm or offense."

She frowns, "I want you to stay away from Lord Takumi!"

"Oboro, I can't promise that. You know that."

"Then… stop trying to take him from me!" She shouts… a moment passes, then she clasps her hands over her mouth, her face fully flushed.

Oh… that's what this is about? "Oboro?" Takumi gently asks. "I'm not interested in Lady Lilith that way. Yeah, she's nice, she's hardworking, and I'd like to be friends with her, but I don't get… 'that' feeling about her." He smiles at Oboro.

"But… the way you were and the way she acts and…" Oboro says after she frees her mouth. "Besides, it's not like I can even…" Due to her being more in her head, she didn't catch Lilith's smirk.

"Maybe not her, but I can say there is someone I care for like that…" Takumi walks over to a still red-faced Oboro. "If I'd known you felt like that sooner…"

"L-Lord Takumi?"

"Hey, Oboro… how does lunch sound? Just you and me? We can go out into the city for a walk."

She breathes in, "You… you bet! Oh, I know the perfect place and… yes! I'd love to!" She hops in place, then cheerfully exits the room.

"Sometimes the best way to get them to confess is to provoke them…" Lilith comments. "Yes, I was purposefully being flirtatious and 'sexy', if only so she would speak up." She smirks. "Honestly, it was painful seeing her so wound up and being unable to admit her feelings." A pause, "Do have a good date, Lord Takumi." She resumes to work on the training weapons.

"Heh, well… thank you, Lilith. I'll catch you later!" He waves as he leaves the room and…

"'Catch you later'?" She echoes. "Huh… I haven't heard that one before. Must be one of the newer saying for the youngins, seems like I still have a lot to learn…"

A/N: Does the Takumi/Oboro sound forced? Yeah, undoubtedly, but here's my counter…

I want Kiragi!