I know it's short again! But I really wanted to get this out.


As soon as they returned Risa sent the boys off with Itachi to work on their homework. She leaned against a tree as they left and sighed, jumping when a hand landed on her shoulder. She looked up to see Sesshomaru watching her.

"Is something wrong?"

"… I may have made a mistake when adopting them."

"Why? You no longer want children?"

"I do but… It's just… They're growing up so fast. Soon they'll leave and enjoy their lives and then…" Sesshomaru pulled her towards him as she sighed. "They are mortal. And human to boot. We're going to watch them grow old and die. No matter what… We will outlive them." She glanced up at him sadly. "Just as one day I will probably outlive you." She pulled away and crouched down with a sniff. "It's sad. And if I mess with it this entire world will be thrown off balance."

"Then don't mess with it."

"I'm not! That's the problem!" Sesshomaru patted her head.

"Do not worry about that. You are raising them now and they are happy. Better off than if you hadn't intervened. Does that not make it all worth it?" Risa stared out in the direction of the boys blankly.

"… Are they happy? Or have I meddled in an otherwise pleasant existence? Should I have never interfered or even gone over to that side?" Sesshomaru was silent for a moment as he knelt next to her.

"Do you know why I get angry with you so often?"

"Because I'm annoying and can't follow directions." She raised a brow at him curiously.

"Because I love you." He smiled at her and continued. "You are the only one that can anger or annoy me so easily. Yet also the only one to truly make me happy. You have always meddled and interfered with things that have nothing to do with you. So why do you doubt yourself now? You mended the Uchiha's relationship and saved Naruto from foolish humans. I will guarantee they are happy. Besides, you would not be you if you did not meddle." He kissed her and stood. "I love you even while you interfere. Do not change and do not worry so." Risa let him pull her up and leaned against him quietly.

"… Thank you. That doesn't solve the problem, but I guess it really can't be solved." She smiled slightly at him. "It's been so long since I've heard you say you love me. Long before I brought Naruto home." He looked down at her and pulled her close.

"My mistake. Itachi can be in charge for now."

"What?" With that he disappeared with her.


Aww. How cute. Don't be mad about the length please. '^^