Chapter Ten: Another Surprise!
Four Months Later…
Tohru placed the decoration carefully over the mantle as Yuki came into Shigure's sitting room.
"Tohru" he shook his head, "You shouldn't be doing that in your condition" he smiled as he took the rest of the ribbon from her, "Let me do it."
"I need to help somehow" she smiled back.
"You need to take a rest. Kyo will kill me if he finds you're doing stuff like this."
"All right. All right" she agreed.
"Yuki's right Tohru" Shigure came into the room with a smile, "Take a break. Let us handle the decorating for the party tomorrow."
"Okay" she agreed sitting down as carefully as she could at the table.
"That's a good girl" Shigure grinned, "I love this time of year. It always makes me feel like singing" he placed an ornament on the Christmas tree.
"Please don't" Yuki said, "You're singing sucks."
"Oh Yuki you're so cruel. Where is your Christmas spirit? Just for the that I think I will sing after all."
Jingle Bells /Jingle Bells/Jingle all the way!"All right you made your point!" Yuki shouted holding onto his ears, "Please stop!"
"Okay Shigure" Aoko appeared in the room, "That's enough of that."
"Yes dear" he grinned as she came over.
"You should go finish up your pages and I'll finish up in here. Before Mii has a fit."
"Of course" Shigure nodded as he kissed the top of her head and departed, "The life of the struggling novelist" he added dramatically.
"Struggling" Yuki raised an eyebrow, "He's hardly struggling."
"But he's still fascinating to watch" Tohru giggled.
"That he is" Aoko nodded, "How are you feeling Tohru? Can I get you anything?"
"I'm fine. I can't thank you and Shigure enough Aoko for allowing me and Kyo to stay with you guys for the holidays."
"Me too" Yuki added.
"It's our pleasure. We love having you kids around" Kyoko jumped up onto the table and meowed, "And the cat" she added.
Yuki looked up at the clock above the mantle. "What time is your appointment Tohru?"
"This afternoon" Tohru replied, "Kyo should be here any moment."
"This is the big day right?" Aoko asked.
"Yep. This is the day we find out if it's a boy or a girl."
"Have you decided on a name yet?" Yuki said.
"Not really. We have talked about it though. What a wonderful surprise it will be once every one knows tomorrow."
"Yep" Yuki nodded, "I hope everybody can make it."
"Well so far everyone has sent back their response" Aoko replied, "Except for Kagura I think."
"Kagura?" Yuki said and then thought, "Come to think of it she wasn't at the last family gathering either. I wonder why? I wonder where she is?"
"I'm home!" Kyo called as he came into the door, "Damn it's cold. Definitely cold enough to snow" he came into the sitting room, "Hey everyone."
"Hello Kyo" Yuki said.
"Welcome back Kyo" Aoko added as Shigure came back with his pages, "Did you finish them?"
"Yes. I just have to drop them off at the office. You two better hurry" he told Tohru and Kyo as he helped her up, "You'll be late for your appointment."
"We're okay. Hatori won't mind if we're a few minutes late. I got the truck waiting anyway. You ready to go?" he asked her.
"Mhm" Tohru nodded.
"Let me go get your coat" he said as he dashed back into the hall, grabbed her coat and wrapped it around her, "Well we'll see you guys later" he replied as they left the room.
"Okay" Yuki nodded.
"Good luck!" Shigure called, "Isn't this exciting. I am going to be an Uncle" he tearing up slightly.
"Yes Shigure" Aoko nodded happily as Yuki simply shook his head.
(Next Scene)
Kyo helped Tohru carefully out of the truck and then they walked into Hatori's office, where Mayuko directed them to the back. Hatori was waiting patiently for them as they arrived. Then they got started. He turned on the monitor and the process began.
"Well everything looks healthy to me" he replied.
"That's good" Kyo grinned, "So what's it going to be?"
"Well if I am hearing this correctly I think I am picking up two separate heart beats."
"What?" Kyo's eyes became wide.
"Two?" Tohru said.
"Yes there's no mistake" Hatori grinned, "Tohru. Kyo. You guys are having twins."
"Twins?" Kyo gasped, "You mean two of them?"
"Yes Kyo. That is usually what twins means."
"Twins?" Tohru smiled almost crying, "Oh Kyo. We're having two babies."
"Yea. Two babies. Imagine that. And they're both healthy?"
"Perfectly healthy. And I am happy to say you're having a boy and a girl. I'll give you two a few moments."
Kyo and Tohru looked at each other happily as Hatori left them alone. Kyo walked over to Tohru's side and kissed her forehead.
"We're having twins. And I was worried when it was just going to be one."
"It's going to be okay Kyo" Tohru replied, "I can't believe this. But I am so happy."
"Yea me too. I'm real happy."
"Well we have some interesting news to tell everyone when we get home."
Kyo laughed and then he embraced her tightly. "Twins?" he thought, "How did I ever get to be so lucky."
(Next Scene)
When Tohru and Kyo arrived home they found Aoko, Yuki, and Shigure on pins and needles to hear the good news.
"So what's it going to be?" Shigure asked as they entered into the sitting room, "A boy?"
"Yes" Kyo answered.
"Aw that's sweet" Aoko replied, "But I was kind of hoping that you were going to have a girl."
"Right again" Kyo said.
"What?" Yuki replied raising his right eyebrow slightly.
"What Kyo means is" Tohru said practically laughing, "We're having both."
"Both?" Shigure replied.
'Yea" Kyo said, "We're having twins can you believe it."
"Oh" Shigure gasped, "That's even better. Two babies. Aoko can you believe this?"
"Congratulations you two" Aoko smiled.
"Thank you" Tohru and Kyo said at the same time.
"Well you'll certainly have something to tell everyone at the party tomorrow" Yuki replied with a smile as he stood up to embrace Tohru, "Congratulations" he hugged her tightly.
"Thanks Yuki."
(Next Scene)
Yuki was right. Everyone at the Christmas party the next night was very excited for the two of them. Immediately Shigure and Ayame made a toast and Momiji, Kisa, Uo, Hana, Rebecca, Kandis, and Rin who talked with Tohru a little about her pregnancy, came over to congratulate her and Kyo one at a time. The celebration lasted most of the night, with everyone having more fun then they had in a while. When the festivities were dying down, Yuki was out in the backyard with Machi as the snow lightly began to fall.
"So this is your decision?" Machi replied a bit sadly.
"I'm going back to school" Yuki nodded, "I miss it here. Besides, if the Zodiac curse does return, I need to be around my family."
"I understand. I can't exactly get out of my things back in Paris" she smiled slightly, "But I won't be away from you too long."
"How long do you think?"
"Maybe a year. That may seem like a long time. But I have decided to finish as much as I can and then come home to you. Maybe we can find a place in Kyoto to stay."
"I like that idea" he nodded smiling back, "I will miss you. But I understand about your work. You do what you have to do and I'll do what I have to do. And we'll be together soon."
"Right" she nodded and then coughed abruptly.
"Are you okay?" he asked in concern.
"Just a little chilly" she waved it off, "It is snowing after all."
"I'm glad you came home."
"Well I wanted to see you."
"Machi" he whispered and leaned in kissing her passionately and then pulling away, "Merry Christmas" he whispered again as the snow began to cover their hair.
"Merry Christmas to you too Yuki" she leaned her head into his.
Meanwhile in a dark apartment a young woman watched sadly as the snow continued to fall. Her brown eyes filled slightly with tears, as she turned from the window and her medium length brown hair fell over her eyes.
"Merry Christmas" Kagura said slowly, "Everyone."
(Till Next Time)
Authors Note: Okay guys that's it till Friday! Hope you enjoyed it!
Next Time on Curse Renewed:
Chapter Eleven: Moving
Kazuma is concerned about Kyo and Tohru now that he hears that they are having twins, so he offers them a most generous gift.
And
Chapter Twelve: The Ushida Problem
The Diamond Dojo is open and Tai Ushida is breathing down Kyo's neck to sell the dojo and it's property. Not to mention his pursuit of Tohru escalates! Find out what happens next time!