Chapter Thirteen: New Mom and Dad

July 16

The storm raged outside that windy night. Shigure stood near the door next to Aoko who was reading a magazine. Just hours before Hatori had arrived at Kyo and Tohru's house to deliver their babies. Considering how far along her contractions were, he insisted that the birth would take place in their own home. Nearby the other members of the family waited patiently, including Kyo who was gnawing on his fingernails. Hatsuharu came over and placed a hand on his shoulder making him jump slightly.

"Geez Kyo. I've never seen you so nervous before" he grinned.

"Shut up!" Kyo spat.

"After all Haru" Momiji said, "It is a kind of nerve wrecking thing when your children are born."

"How would you know?"

"It's just something I have heard" Momiji shrugged.

"Besides" Shigure spoke up, "Tohru has the best possible care in there. She has Hari and Mayuko. And her two friends at her side. I am sure it will be just fine."

"You said it Shigure" Ayame replied adding his annoying laughter.

"Then why is it taking so damn long?" Kyo said.

Kazuma who was sitting closely by reading smiled quietly to himself.

"Relax stupid cat" Yuki replied with a bit of a smile, "This is normal."

Before he could retort the door opened up and Hatori came out with Hana and Uo right behind him. "Kyo" he said, "Would you like to come in?"

Kyo nodded and stood up slowly as he looked back at Kazuma who simply winked at him. Hatori led Kyo into the room where Mayuko was waiting holding onto a small bundle.

"Here you go Kyo" she handed him the pink blanket, "Here's your daughter. Tohru's got your son," she pointed.

"Thanks" Kyo managed to say.

"We'll leave you two alone" Hatori replied patting his shoulder, "She did beautifully Kyo."

"Thank you Hatori" he nodded as he walked over to Tohru who was holding onto another bundle that was blue, "Tohru."

"Hey Kyo" she smiled, "You got her in your arms" she said with tears in her eyes.

"Yea" he smiled down at the baby, "I can't believe how small she is."

"You want to see your son?" she asked and he nodded peering down at the boy who was lying in her arms.

"He's beautiful. They're both beautiful. This is so amazing" he sat on the bed next to her.

"Yes it is."

"How are you?"

"Exhausted. But happy."

"You ought to be exhausted" he kissed her on the forehead, "After bringing these two into the world" he kissed the top of his daughter's forehead.

"Kyo we should name them."

"You're right" he nodded, "I was thinking, while I was waiting. I really think we should go with what you suggested."

"Really?"

"Yea. They're perfect names."

"Okay then" she nodded, "Then that's what their names will be."

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About fifteen minutes later Momiji stuck his head through the door.

"Can we come in yet?" he asked eagerly.

"Yea come on in" Kyo nodded as everyone crowded into the room.

"Oh look at them," Shigure cried, "They're actually here."

"They are so beautiful Sissy" Kisa replied, "What do you call them?" she asked as Kazuma came over to Kyo's side.

"Well everyone" Tohru said, "I'd like you to meet Katsuya and Sakura Sohma."

Everyone smiled as Kazuma smiled the proudest of them all. Kyo turned to him and rose from the bed.

"Master" he replied, "Do you want to hold her?"

"What? Me?"

"You are their grandfather after all," Tohru said as Kyo nodded and handed him the baby girl.

"Thank you" Kazuma took her in his arms truly touched, "She is beautiful. A beautiful human being. Just like her parents."

Kyo and Tohru smiled as the other passed around gently baby Katsuya and admired him.

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Finally when all had calmed down and most of the people had left Kyo walked Hatori and Mayuko to the door.

"Okay Kyo" Hatori replied, "If you have any problems just let me know."

"Thanks Hatori" Kyo nodded, "I will."

"Goodnight" Hatori said as Mayuko nodded and the two of them departed.

Kyo closed the door behind them and walked back to the bedroom where he found Tohru peering over the two bassinets that were near the bed.

"Should you be out of bed so soon?" he asked as he came over.

"I just can't stop looking at them. Besides it's not like I had a Cesarean. I am perfectly fine."

Kyo stood next to her and peered down at them. "Look at them asleep. It's amazing. I love them. I never thought that I could love someone that small this much."

"I know what you mean."

"They're so perfect. Well they're not really perfect. But they are to me."

"Me too" she looked at him lovingly.

"Thank you" he replied.

"For what?"

"For making me a father," he said with a gentle smile and embracing her tightly.

"Well thank you for making me a mother."

He nodded and the two of them watched as the newest members of the Sohma family slept soundly, each of them filled with such joy they couldn't possibly imagine being any happier ever again.

(Till Next Time)

Authors Note: Yea! The babies have arrived! I hope you enjoyed the chapter and I will see you all again on Friday! I hope!

Next Time on Curse Renewed:

Chapter Fourteen: A Summer Wedding

Rin and Haru finally tie the knot!

And

Chapter Fifteen: Separate for Now

Kyo and Tohru take drastic measures to protect their family from Tai Ushida. See what happens next time!