I walked along the hallway, to where I thought Kaede might be. I had no idea how I was going to tell her about Kori, I knew I couldn't hind it because as soon as she saw him she would know any way. So either way I was stuck.
"Kaede," I called poking my head around the door.
"Over her" I heard her call from another room.
Turning to face the door, I took a deep breath and stepped in.
"Takeo, is everything ok, you look a pit pale." I just nodded and sat down next to her on the floor. "I was just writing some letters to my sisters to see how they were getting on."
"We should have them over sometime" I replied trying not to let my mind drift. "I need to tell you something," I said, "Something about Kori."
Kaede just nodded and I told her about what had happened fifteen years ago when the Tribe was holding me a prisoner. I told her about their plans for me. I told her about Yuki and what happened to her. I told her everything; everything apart from what the Prophetess had said to me, I didn't want to upset her further by talking about my death. Kaede just sat in silence listening to me.
"I'm sorry I never told you. I was scared to loose you again." I said head hung low, looking at the floor, unable to bring myself to look at Kaede, afraid I might find anger and sadness behind her eyes.
"Takeo" she whispered placing an arm around my shoulders. "I don't hate you for not telling me, but I am glad you have found the courage to tell me."
What she said took me by surprise; I thought she would be upset. "Aren't you angry with me?" I asked
"In a way, but I love you and I can understand why you didn't want to tell me, you went though so much just trying to get me, the Tribe and all those battles." She said taking my hands. "I would like to meet Kori later" she said smiling.
I wondered how she could be so happy with me, but it was true I had been through so much just to get her. "Sure, how about now?" I asked.
Kaede just shook her head. "Bring him to dinner, the girls can meet him as well, any way I feel a bit tired so I might just go back to our room for a nap."
I just smiled at her, placing a hand on her cheek. "I shall come and bring you some tea then, but first I need to have a word with Kenji."
Kaede got to her feet and grabbed my hands to pull me up as well. "I look forward to it." She smiled, placing a kiss on my check then turning to go.
I grabbed her arm and pulled her closer, letting our lips meet. "I look forward also," I whispered into her ear before letting her go. Smiling Kaede turned and headed down the hallway. I took the opposite direction, a heavy load now lifted my shoulders.
"You told her," Kenji asked when I stepped in to the room.
I just nodded and sat down next to him and Kori. "Will you be joining us for dinner?"
"Yes I shall like to stay a few days, keep an eye on Kori if that's alright with you."
I just nodded. "Are you ok with all this Kori?" I asked him.
"Yes" he replied, "Kenji has been filling me in. Is it true the twins are both Kikuta?"
"Yes." I laughed, "and quite a handful, you shall met them at dinner."
"So Kori shall meet everyone later" Kenji thought aloud. "How does Kaede feel about all this?"
"It was her idea. She understands why I was afraid to tell her and she seems not to be upset about it." Kenji just nodded. "I should go and bring her some tea like I said." I told them getting up. "I shall be back when dinner is ready if that's alright with you."
"Yes, go." Kenji said. "I still have things to discuss with Kori."
Dinner ran smoothly. The girls were delight by the fact that they had a brother, especially the twins, who both saw Kori as some one new to try their tricks on.
"I shall go and collect the dessert," Kaede said getting up and walking out the room.
It wasn't long before Kaede left that Mogi came in a little distressed.
"Mogi?" I asked
"Lord Takeo, come quick."
I got to my feet and followed her. "Kenji, look after the girls and Kori." I said before I ran down the hallway after Mogi.
"Its Lady Kaede" She said once I had reached her. "I have called for the doctor, who should be on his way, she collapsed on the way to the kitchen."
"Where is she now?"
"Upstairs"
I turned and ran up the stairs taking them two or three at a time.
"Kaede?" I whispered, opening the door to our room. Kaede was sleeping peacefully on the bed. As I walked over to her, the door opened.
"Lord Takeo" He bowed. "Your maid sent me, I have heard that Lady Kaede is unwell.
"Yes doctor" I said moving out the room to allow the doctor to talk to Kaede.
I waited outside, I could hear them taking from where I was sat.
"Takeo!"
I turned my head to see Kenji walking towards me. "The girls are in bed and so is Kori. Is everything ok, the maid, Mogi, told me what had happened."
"Yes" I lied, "everything is ok, why don't you go to bed, you look tired"
"Yes and I also feel it." Kenji joked. "If there is any trouble, feel free to give me a shout." I just nodded and watched Kenji leave.
The door to my room opened and the doctor stepped out.
"Is she ok?" I asked getting to my feet.
The doctor nodded. "Yes she is, she is asleep now."
"What was wrong"
"Well," The doctor said. "It seems Lady Kaede is pregnant."
I just smiled at the doctor, who had picked up his bag and walked out, following Mogi out.
I walked in to the room, shutting the door behind me. The moon shone through the window, falling on the sleeping Kaede.
I smiled at her, and laid down on the bed next to her. Wrapping my arms around her I soon fell a sleep.
I looked around, everything was dark expect a small white light in front of me. I tried to walk towards it, but I found I couldn't get any closer not matter how hard I tried. Tomasu I heard someone call. I looked around me in a panic. I had no idea how they knew my name even though it was my old name. I had been known as Takeo now for about 16 years. Tomasu I heard again. you yourself are safe I stopped looking around but I still didn't feel very safe. except at the hands of your own son I was suddenly filled with panic. "No" I screamed in to the darkness. "He understands everything now" except at the hands of your own son the voice repeated.
I woke up, hot and sweaty to find the room in pitch black. I looked around trying to find where the voice came from. The room was empty. I laid back down, the panic slowly leaking away. Kaede next to me was fast asleep. I looked up at the ceiling above me; mind racing over the words I had heard in my sleep. Sleep. Something I wouldn't be able to do night.
A/N: Ok, this one is a lot longer than my other chapters and hopefully I have put a lot more into it. I shall try and update again soon, as I have more free time now due to the Easter holidays.