**Pechan's doing a report on Japanese clothing. Gosh, there are too many rules for kimonos! Oh, and she disclaims any right to Rurouni Kenshin.

~Owari~

The next morning, Tokio had found her children sleeping outside, a rag still in their hands. Ryu was leaning with his back against the wall of the house, and Mina had curled up next to him. Her son was drooling a bit, and she giggled.

Ryu looked a lot like his father, except his eyes weren't as narrow and evil looking. And his cheekbones weren't as high, and his features were less sharp. Much less intimidating than his father's but handsome none the less. He also held a slight........... innocent look. Her husband's eyes were tinged yellow from his manslayer days. It was a good thing they weren't identical twins. She always laughed at the thought that Mina would have looked like Hajime. Imagine, Hajime's face on a girl's body........

Mina was instead blessed mostly with Tokio's face. The only difference was that Mina had the same, almond shaped eyes as her brother. Her chin was less pronounced as well.

They were so cute when they were babies and toddlers, and now they were growing up into handsome and beautiful adults. Tokio gave herself an A for making such fabulous kids.

She sighed, and looked up to her husband, who had fallen asleep as well. He was standing up, leaning against the wall. His hands on the kendo stick he used for a cane. She wondered if she could tip him over, like a cow. No sooner had her fingers touched his arm, and he grabbed them, fully awake.

"She gasped," Geez, I hate it when you do that!!"

Saito smirked, "Good morning to you too."

She fixed her hair, and smiled, "Morning. Did they clean the house?"

"Every inch."

"Even the dojo?"

"Especially the dojo."

She looked around, then grinned evilly to her husband, "Wanna mess it up so they have to clean it when wake up again?"

"And you call me a demon," he said, as he leaned off the wall. Tokio clung to his arm, "Thanks for not killing them. Did I miss any good parts?"

"You're son is an idiot."

"OUR son is an idiot." She giggled.

Ryu sneezed in his sleep. She stopped Saito, "Awww, Hajime!! Look how cuuuuuuuute he is!! I tell ya, he's just like a little you!!"

"He is not like me. I didn't have a sister bullying me."

"Nope, but your wife whips ya pretty good."

He merely smiled, "So she thinks."

Tokio squealed watching her son shift in his sleep, causing Mina to move the same way. Identical movement in their sleep. Sometimes they really did act like twins. Cute!! "Yaaahh, HAJIME!! I WANT ANOTHER KID!!"

Saito raised a brow, "Now?"

She grabbed his arm, "Yes, NOW!! Before you go on that mission thingy!!"

Tokio dragged Saito into the house, and he sighed, "Yare yare, we didn't even have breakfast yet..........."

~~ Hours later, like the middle of the day~~

Mina yawned, and woke up, rubbing her eyes. She looked down at her brother, who was sleeping on the porch. Oh shoot, they slept out here all night!! She shook his arm, "hey, wake up you dork!! it's almost noon!!"

Ryu turned over in his sleep, mumbling, "Soba...........kasu.........."

"Huh? Wake up, crazy head!!" she said, and shoved him. He fell off the porch, landing on his shoulder.

"OOOWWW!! Hey, what the- WHAT WAS THAT FOR?!!" he demanded.

"Nothin'. The house is clean, and I'm going out to see Kenji." She smiled, and cocked her head, "If it's okay with you."

Ryu looked at his twin, asking for his permission and acceptance for Kenji. He sighed, and got up, tying his hair back, "Just don't do any monkey business with him."

She giggled, "Monkey business. You sound like an old man."

He shrugged, "Saying the real word makes me feel, I dunno............. dirty I guess."

Mina nodded, "Yeah, me too. Well, I'm off!! Let me just grab my kendo stick."

"You're really going to spar with him?"

"Heck yeah!! Master of the Kamiya Kasshin style..........." she giggled, "Got a nice ring to it, don't it? And I'm kissing it!!"

"Oh yes, go you," replied Ryu unenthusiastically. She skipped off to the dojo. Ryu walked into his room, and picked up a gray happi coat. He shrugged into it, and retied his obi, tightening his waist band. There was a knock at the door, and Mina skipped passed Ryu's door," I'LL GET IT!!" she sang.

He sighed, smirking, 'She thinks it's Kenji.' He heard Mina open the door, and announce, "HELLO!! Nice seein' you again!!"

He sighed, **Oh come on!! Can't that boy go a day without her?!!** he turned, and walked to the door.

~~At the door~~

Ryu stepped to the front where Mina was shaking the hands of that man Sanosuke Sagara, and the Himura father and son. There was a woman there with him, with long flowing black hair. She had her lips rouged, and she wore a blue jacket over her pink kimono. She was somewhat tall. Was that Kenji's mother? Ryu looked the beautiful woman again.

.............. nah, she looked to pretty to be his mother. He had none of her facial features.

Kenji looked at Ryu, and bowed, "Good morning, Ryu."

Ryu returned the bow, "Good morning." He looked at Kenshin and Sano, and felt he had to bow, "I apologize for not answering the door."

"Wow. That is one polite kid," noted Sano, chewing on the fish bone in his mouth. He dipped his head for a quick bow.

The woman smiled, "Oh, so YOU are Fujita's son, huh?"

Ryu bowed, then lifted his head, "I am sorry, I do not remember you from anywhere. Have we....?

"No, we haven't met yet." She bowed lightly, "I'm Megumi."

"Are you Kenji's mother?"

Kenshin jumped, "Oro, no, she isn't at all-"

The woman named Megumi laughed, "Ah, no I am not. Merely a good friend. Kenji's mother is with another doctor at the moment. Sir Ken wanted me to come see the Fujita's."

"Oh, so you are all friends of Father's?"

Megumi looked from Sano, who looked at Kenshin. Kenshin sweated, "Well, to some extent, it looks like we are."

"I see. Yes, my father get's somewhat irritated when you're around-" Ryu narrowed his eyes to Mina, who was toying with Kenji's hair, "Oh please, go do that somewhere else!!"

Mina grinned, "'Kay!!" and grabbed Kenji's hand, "Come on, Kenji!! I'll show you my room!!"

Ryu caught her braids, and she yelped. He stated, "Bad idea. You stay here and ask Father if it's alright with him."

Mina sighed, "Fine, whatever.........."

"It is good to see you two have come to terms, Ryu," smiled Kenshin.

Ryu frowned, "Oh? Who said that?"

"Me, you dork." Mina smiled at her brother, "I told them all about you being okay with me being with Kenji. Because it IS OKAY. RIGHT?"

Ryu rolled his eyes, away from his sister, "Yes, it's fine."

Mina squealed and hugged Kenji, "Thanks Ryu!!"

Kenji unconsciously put his hands on Mina's shoulders, "Honestly, Ryu? You're not mad anymore? I mean, only if it's okay with you-"

Ryu smirked. The idiot really was a nice guy. "Yeah, you have my permission."

"That is good to hear, that it is," Kenshin asked, "Ah, would your parents be home? I wanted to give them something Kenji's mother made."

Sano grinned, "Yeah, the Missy cooked them something. Although, I think if you wanna stay friends with that guy and his lady, you better not give them that."

Megumi swatted his neck, "Learn some manners, you stupid idiot!!"

Mina smiled, "Oh, I'm sure my mom would like it either way. The thought always counts."

"HIMURA!!"

Tokio stumbled in, tying her obi on her yukata. Her hair was slightly mussed. "W-What brings you here? So early?!!"

"Oro? Early? It's 11:34."

Tokio widened her eyes, and then asked, "Seriously? Ho damn......."

"Why do you ask?" asked Sano.

Tokio bit her lip, giggling, "Ah, nothing. It's nothing." She wiped back her bangs, "Hey Sano!! What's up?"

"Nothing much, you?"

She giggled, "Funny you should ask-OH!!" she bowed to Megumi, "Megumi!! I didn't know you were here!!" she looked up, "Where's Kaoru?"

"With another doctor. We're expecting anytime."

Tokio's eyes grew starry," Ohhhh, REALLY?!! Oh oh oh, can I come over when the baby's delivered? Oh, Kaoru!! She's so lucky!!"

Megumi laughed, "Oh ho ho, she's suffering form labor cramps, so she may not count herself as lucky at the moment."

"Aww, I know what she's going through. But still, I wouldn't mind having another kid." She flatly added, "Even if the first batch turned out screwy."

"Mom!!"

"Mother!"

"Bunch'a babies." She took Megumi's arm, "Come on, step inside!! Don't just stand out there in the dust!"

Tokio led them all in. She closed the door behind them as they took a seat. Tokio sat next to Megumi, "So, how is Kaoru doing exactly?"

Mina crossed her legs Indian style. "Wait wait wait, mom. Who are these people?" she giggled, "I mean, I know that's Kenji's dad, and thus stud is Kenji," she giggled, tapping his hand, "....but Mr. Sagara and the nurse lady Megumi? Are they related?"

"Oh, there's a BIG story getting into that, but it's very boring. No need to talk about that, hon." She looked at Ryu, "Ryu, wanna boil some water for us?"

"Me? Mina should do it, she's supposed to be the lady second in command of this house."

"You cook better."

Mina giggled, "That's true."

Sano chuckled, "Looks like the Himura men are bound to stick with women that can't cook."

Kenji and Kenshin sweated.

When Ryu left to boil the water, Megumi looked at Sano, "You weren't kidding, Sano!! He looks just like him!"

"See? Told ya, it was like looking at that guy again!! Only younger. But, his kid's really cool. He calls me Mr. Sagara!! Can you believe it?" He laughed, "The respect I deserve is coming from that idiot's son!" he bowed to Tokio and Mina, "No offense."

"None taken," they replied in unison.

Kenshin looked around, "Where is Goro, anyways, Tokio?"

"He's getting ready."

"For what?"

"He has to leave again," she sighed.

Kenshin's face slightly fell, "Ah, I see. He's still in that line of work, isn't he?"

Tokio looked away, "Yeah........."

Megumi bit her lip, "I'm sure it's not that bad. He has no more accidents, right?"

"Oh no, he's just dandy when he comes back home. it's just that feeling, you know?" she sighed, "And that smell......." she grinned, "But, if it puts food on the table, why should I complain, huh?"

Everyone grew silent, and Mina asked, "What are you guys talking about?"

Tokio waved her hand, "Ah, nothing Mina."

Ryu stepped in, carrying a tray with tea and cups, "Here, I even made it."

"Aww, what a gentleman!" grinned Tokio.

Megumi reached out for a cup, "So, Ryu, tell me. Since your sister has a boyfriend, are you starting to get interested in anybody?"

Mina piped up, "Her name's Hi-"

He clamped a hand on Mina's mouth, still smiling politely to Megumi, "No one yet, Miss Megumi."

Mina glared under his palm. Tokio giggled, and Megumi did the same, knowingly. The guys don't understand universal female language, and were lost. Tokio fingered the package on the table, "So!! What did Kaoru make, I wonder?"

"Doesn't matter what the Missy makes, it always turns out like cr@-"

PAHP!! Megumi slapped his head without having to look, and smiled. "Well, to be honest, I made it. It's ohagi."

Sano looked at her, rubbing his cheek, "You made it?!! Why didn't you tell us?"

"Because if I told you Kaoru made it, you wouldn't have picked at it on the way to Tokio's," she replied, sipping her tea.

Kenji, Kenshin and Sano sweated, "That's true."

Ryu took a seat next to his mother, between Mina. Megumi sighed, again, "Wow, I can't get over how much he looks like him."

Ryu rubbed his neck, "It's no big deal. It's not like my dad father was anyone famous or anything."

'Oh, more famous than you'd EVER know,' they all thought.

Mina picked up some ohagi, and bit into it, "Mmm, delicious!!" She looked at Sano, "Hey Mr. Sano. How come my dad hates you? Did you piss him off or something?"

Sano grumbled, "Nice to now the jerk talks about me still."

Tokio giggled, "She just noticed the sparks between you two. Don't flatter yourself."

Sano muttered, "You're dad got in a fight with me once, little lady."

She leaned in, "Oooh, really? Who won?"

"You're father." Megumi replied.

Sano growled, "Hey, who's telling the story here?!!"

Mina cocked her head, "Well, did he?"

"Well, yeah. That is, after I realized what a frail man he was. I decided to forfeit, and do him a favor by losing and boosting his self esteem."

Megumi stared at him, "Were you two in the same fight?"

Kenshin sweated, picking up some ohagi, "Sano's quite a story teller, that he is!"

"Strange. That doesn't sound like my father," stated Ryu, rubbing his chin.

Sano nearly fell over, "Well, it was a long time ago!!"

There was a knock at the front door, and Tokio nodded to Mina, "Mina, go get the door. Only open it if it's someone we know."

Mina got up, "Okay," and left.

Kenji picked up his cup, and smiled at Tokio, "You know, Mina was wondering if I could join you're husband's dojo."

Tokio clapped, "Really? Oh, you better watch out. She could mop the floor with your butt."

"Uh, really?"

She giggled, "Nah, just teasing. If you're anything like your dad, do me a favor and humor her."

Kenji blinked, "What do you mean?"

Suddenly, they heard Mina's high pitched giggle, and she said, "HOWDY!!"

Sano grumbled, "Oh my God....... don't tell me.........."

Tokio sighed, smiling, "Yep. It's him."

"That guy is still friends with you guys?"

Tokio stood up, "Business, Sano. Business. Besides, he's good with kids."

Sano muttered, "Gimme a break....."

Megumi whispered to Kenshin, "Who are they talking about?"

The door slid open, and Mina was holding Chou the Sword hunter by the elbow, "Mom!! Look who came in!!"

Chou looked around the room with one eye, still dressed in dark red and blue flames, "Well, howdy ya'll. It's not every day I see a cheerful bunch like yourselves." He nodded to Megumi, "Ma'am."

"Oh, save it, jerk." Megumi said, tossing her hair back, "I can't believe you're still a police officer."

"Assistant police chief, I'll have you know," he scoffed. He nodded to Kenshin, "How's it goin', Himura? Heard your kid's got the hot's for Fujita's daughter. Boy, that's gotta be awkward."

Kenji sweated, "Only slightly."

Chou turned around and eyed Kenji, "..........damn! Looks just like him!"

"Everyone's been saying that about their kids," Tokio said, waving dismissively. She held out her hand, "So! This is gonna be quick, right?"

Chou nodded, and shook her hand, "You got it, Tokio. Although, there's always that pesky risk, ya know......?"

She sighed, "I know."

He dropped her hand, and glanced at Ryu. "Hey, kid. How's life?"

Ryu shrugged, "Can't complain, Mr. Chou. You?"

"Peachy." Chou replied. He glanced at Sano, and smirked.

Sano smirked as well, "What? I don't get a 'hi' from a great broom head like you?"

"For that remark, no, you don't get anythin'." He looked around the room, "Well, it's been great meetin' you all again, but I really gotta hit the road. Where's Goro?"

Tokio rubbed her neck, "Getting ready."

The door slid open, just as Tokio announced those words, and her husband stepped through. Goro was donned in police uniform and a bundled hakama was in his hand. Kenshin and Sano had a strong suspicion that his sword was under the folded hakama........

He looked down, at Megumi, "Ah, forgive me, Miss Megumi. I didn't hear you come in." He did a polite nod of a bow.

Megumi returned it, "Goro."

Chou clapped his hands, and started for the door, "Well!! Let's get goin'. Can't be late, ya know?"

Mina got up, "Hey, bring back my dad quick, alright? He's still got a class to teach!!"

Chou smirked, "I hear ya, Mina. I promise."

She giggled, and looked at her father, "Hear that Daddy? You have no excuses now!" she hopped over to him, and hugged him around his waist, turning her head to his. Her face reached his chest level, and the thought of Saito hugging his daughter was a bit awkward.....

Kenshin smiled. Somehow, seeing that wolf and it's pup, it relaxed him. It showed how even a manslayer like Saito, was still a man. Not a monster.

Beforehand, that felt like the case. A lone wolf, who growled at it's enemies from the shadows and struck before they knew what was going on. But no, he had a wife. That was a surprise. He had someone who loved him enough to admit it, and share their life with. Even if he wasn't there all the time. He had someone willing to endure him, through sickness and in health, someone who would be with him always.

And now he had children. Children who loved him. He was no longer a lone wolf. He was a husband, and a father. This proved........... a manslayer.......... Isn't always a manslayer, till the day he dies.

Kenshin sweated. 'Well, he'll still be killing people, but when he isn't killing people under Aku Soku Zan, he is a tad bit friendlier.'

Saito felt Kenhin's lingering gaze, "What now?" he asked, rather flatly.

Kenshin rubbed his nothing, "Oh, just thinking, that I am."

Mina stepped away from her father, and grabbed his arm. She smirked, an odd expression that seemed only to be owned by Saito, but both his children could pull it off pretty well. "Hey, can you get me a souvenir this time? I wind chime would be nice. Pleeeeeaze?"

Goro smiled, and patted her head, "I'll see what I can do." He turned his head to Ryu, "You listen to your mother. And watch your sister."

Ryu nodded, "Good bye, Father."

Goro placed his police hat on his head, stepping for the door, when he glanced at Tokio. She was leaning against the wall, mimicking her husband's usual stance in a room. Tokio crossed her arms, "Well, I'd kiss you good bye and all Goro, but I think I'd embarrass you in front of all your friends here." she smiled.

He smirked, "You guessed right," he gently pushed Mina away, "You can let go now."

She giggled, and backed off next to Kenji, "Alright! You're good to go!"

Saito looked at his daughter, standing so close to that Himura boy, that her finger tips grazed his. He shook his head, turning away again.

Goro Fujita walked to the door, and Chou stuck his head back in, "Hey, Goro!! Know what I just figured out? If that boy hooks up with your daughter, you and Himura are gonna be brother in laws!!"

Saito and Kenshin's eyes widened, and they glanced at each other.

**Yare yare, as if having that idiot for a son in law weren't enough...........**

**Sorry for the cr@ppy ending, but I'm ending this fic and I DON'T CARE HOW!! AND I THANK ALL WHO BOTHERED TO READ IT!!

~~~~Owari.