Chapter 11

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Karana sat quietly on the garden stone bench, her twins in her arms. Youko had finally decided what to name the little girl and Karana had finally decided for the boy. Youko decided Murasaki for the girl and Karana came up with Mayonaka for the boy. Since his main coloring was black, sadly like his father.

"How are they doing?" Youko asked softly.

"They finally fell asleep." Karana answered, a warm smile upon her lips. "Come sit with me," She said softly and nodded toward the empty space next to her on the bench.

Youko just smiled and walked over and sat down. "Would you like me to take one of them?" He asked and held his hands out to take either Murasaki or Mayonaka.

"Sure," She said and lightly handed Murasaki to Youko. Softly letting go of her so she wouldn't wake her up. "Youko," Karana spoke softly as she stared down at her son in her arms.

"Yes?" He asked a bit confused by her tone of voice.

"I wish ever minute these could have been your children." She said through a soft sniff, a tear falling down her cheek and hitting the white blankets that Mayonaka was bundled in.

"Karana, I don't blame you for what happened. And I know that is why you keep bringing this up." Youko said softly and wrapped a free arm around her trembling shoulder. "I have you as my love and two child to watch after and protect, I could not be happier." He spoke gently as he leaned toward her, nuzzling his nose up against her jaw line. "I love you, Karana." He spoke warmly.

Karana leaned her head toward him. His embrace made her feel safe and protected in any situation. "I love you as well...my Youko."

Youko had to smile at her little possessive tone with adding the 'my' to the sentence. "Perhaps some day, when you are ready we will have a child of our own. And Murasaki and Mayonaka will have a new sibling."

"I hope that day comes soon." She said with a warm, loving smile. Leaning up a bit she stared into Youko's warm eyes, her lips brushing against his.

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Kuronue walked slowly toward the large wooden doors that lead to the study. Recent attacks on the castle had got him curious as of some demons poisons so he decided to read up on the subject.

"Kuronue,"

The soft voice caught Kuronue's attention as he turned to see Fitaria and smiled. "Hello," He said and watched her with a loving gaze as she walked toward him.

"Have you heard any more complaints from Lord Kuro concerning the demon attacks recently?" Fitaria asked curiously, her fiery red hair now a bit longer as her messy type bangs hung loosely into her dark blue eyes.

"No, I believe they have stopped for a while." Kuronue answered and smiled.

"Well," Fitaria paused with a playful grin, "That's good." She spoke softly just before she leaned up enough to place her lips to Kuronue's.

He smiled lightly through the gentle kiss. She certainly is not one to hide her feelings. He thought with a slight blush. He wrapped his arm lightly around her waist, pulling her up a bit closer.

Fitaria laughed a bit through the kiss and laced her arms up around Kuronue's neck. Running her fingers through his hair. "I love you Kuronue," She spoke breathlessly.

Kuronue stared at her for a moment then smiled. Leaning his head down on her's and then he kissed the top of her head softly. "I love you too Fitaria."

"I'm glad," She said through a soft laugh. "You had better get to your reading. Lord Kuro has a nag for getting an attitude, not that I'm worried or anything. It's just he's so annoying when he gets that way." Fitaria said and smiled, leaning up a bit and gave Kuronue a pop kiss before strolling by him. "Have fun reading," She said as she walked away, giving Kuronue a slight wave good bye with her hand.

He watched her and laughed a bit. Even after he had confessed his love to her she hadn't changed in any way. They showed their love for one another but they would always have a friendship relationship that could never be broken.

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Karana sighed as she finally got some time away from her children. She loved Murasaki and Mayonaka dearly but they did give her a fight when it came to nap time. And plus a fact that annoyed her to no end was that Murasaki loved Youko to death. She would not even stop crying until he was holding her, it sort of made Karana feel saddened that her own daughter preferred Youko to her but she understood. After all she would rather her be a daddy's girl.

"Did they finally get to sleep?" Youko asked.

"Yes," Karana said softly as she leaned her back against his chest. A soft sigh escaped her lips as she rested against him. Closing her eyes she spoke, "Why does it have to be one day soon?"

"Huh?" He asked confused by what she meant.

She had to laugh at his tone. "Why not try for a child now?" Karana asked with a playful grin. "It has been two months since Murasaki and Mayonaka were born." She said with a soft, loving smile as she turned and hugged Youko.

"Karana, I think we should wait a bit longer. I mean the demon attacks..." Youko said with a bit of worry. "I couldn't live if our child got hurt in an attack."

Karana leaned back a bit and stared at Youko. "Alright, it was just a suggestion." She said and smiled softly.

"You're not angry are you?" He asked, a hint of worry in his voice.

"Oh, no." She said and smiled then leaned up on her toes to kiss him. "I'm not angry my love. I would just love to see a child with your coloring and my attitude, that's all." She said through a soft giggle as she reached up and tugged gently on one of his ears.

"That would be scary to see. If our child is a boy I hope he doesn't have an attitude of a woman." Youko said as he pondered on the thought for a moment then laughed when Karana hit his arm jokingly.

"That's not funny!" She said defensively. Then laughed at the look he was giving her. "But I guess you're right, a boy would be better with Kuronue's attitude."

"HEY!" Youko yelled at her in frustration. "What does that mean?"

Karana had to burst out laughing at the look he was giving her now. It was priceless sort of like a child who didn't get what he wanted. "Don't you think a child with your attitude would be a hand full?" She asked and wrapped her arms around his torso again and pulled herself close.

Youko thought for a moment and then laughed dumbly. "I guess you're right. Perhaps he would be better off without my attitude."

"But I wouldn't mind if he did turn out to be just like his father," Karana said softly and smiled. Leaning up she placed her lips to his and pulled him down a bit so she wouldn't have to keep leaning up.

Youko smiled softly through the loving kiss. After Karana broke the kiss and laid her head down against his chest he smiled. So this is what it feels like...to really be loved by someone. He thought and hugged Karana tighter.

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"Oh no," Fitaria said softly as she paced on her balcony window. Since she was a friend of Karana and Youko, Lord Kuro had allowed her and Kuronue to stay in the castle. But now she knew that what she feared had happened and she had no idea of how to tell Kuronue.

She paced uncontrollably, not knowing what to say or how to say it. "I don't know if you're ready for this Kuronue but you're going to be a father." Oh yea that'll really brake the ice. Fitaria thought as she stopped pacing long enough to see Kuronue, standing at the door just staring at her in a state of confusion. "Kuronue," She breathed softly.

"Should I ask why you have almost caused a pacing line on the floor, Fitaria?" He asked and stared at her before entering the room.

"Oh its nothing! Nothing at all!" Fitaria said with a wave of her hand and started to laugh a bit.

"You're a horrible liar, Fitaria." Kuronue said calmly and walked over to her and looked into her eyes. "Now what is the matter? You know you can talk to me about anything." He said softly and smiled.

"I-" She started but then glanced away from him. I don't even know if he wants a child or not. She thought sadly, her gaze glued to the floor near them. After to glance up at him at what his emotions might be.

She must have forgotten that I can sense when she is pregnant. But I will give her time to tell me. He thought with a warm smile. "Fitaria, is there something you need to tell me?" He asked and placed his index finger under her chin. Making her look up into his eyes.

Fitaria stared for a few moments then her dark blue eyes started to show tears. "Oh, Kuronue. I'm sorry,"

"Huh? What for, Fitaria?" Kuronue asked in a state of complete confusion. Is she saying she is sorry for being pregnant? He thought but hugged her back none the less when she hugged him.

"I-I really don't know how to tell you. So I'll just say it," Fitaria said through a sniff as she cried. "I-I'm pregnant, Kuronue." She said then just waited for the worst.

She was surprised as the only reaction she received from him was a warm and caring smile. "I know, Fitaria."

"Huh? How-" She paused for a minute to think then mentally slapped herself for forgetting that a male demons senses could tell when a female demon was pregnant. "I'm so stupid!" She said softly and sighed.

Kuronue had to laugh, since she had went through so much worrying over something he already knew about. "Did you think I wouldn't be anything but happy, Fitaria?"

"I was afraid you wouldn't want the child." She said softly and stared into his dark eyes.

He smiled as he leaned down and kissed her gently. "Fitaria, I love you. And what would make you think that I would show any less affections toward a child born of our love?" He asked with a loving smile. "So do not worry over such things, all right?"

Fitaria smiled, "Alright," She said softly and all she could do was smile. She had went through so much worry over nothing. She should have knew he would not be upset she felt a heavy weight lifted off her shoulders at his smile. "I love you Kuronue." She spoke softly, leaning against him as she closed her eyes.

"I love you too," He replied softly. His arms holding her gently as they stood in a loving embrace.

A/N: Well that's it! That is the end of the story which has acquired a new name "Faith" . Since I a reviewer was right about the title not matching the story. So since it was really a sense of faith that Youko met Karana as a child then fell in love with her when she became an adult. Well just go to the mentioned pen name in the top note to read up on the new stories which will be posted within the next few days. I'm happy that everyone liked this story and I'm sorry it took me so long to have this story ended. But I hope it was worth the wait!