Chapter 11

Tekkie was furious as he looked at the whimpering little child in the corner of the carriage. "What the hell is this?" he asked looking at the men he had sent to kidnap the child.

"You told us to get the cop's kid…there were two in the room and this one was the smallest."

"Are you kidding me…the kid I wanted you to get couldn't be more than a few days old…" Tekkie growled as he slammed the carriage door shut.

"Who cares this is one of his kids…it should probably work the same…" the man whined as he drank a cup of sake. "Besides this one won't scream so much…" he pointed out as he climbed to the top of the carriage and grasped the reins urging the horses to move forward.

Tsutomu whimpered as he sat in a corner clutching his blanket, "Oka…Eji…Tou-san…" he whispered as he rubbed at his eyes.

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Tokio walked around her room, taking slow deep breaths and biting her lower lip, she looked to the door then at the sleeping Tsuyoshi in her bed, not being able to help herself she started to shake as her legs gave out she then fell to her knees her hands to her face as she began to cry.

Mrs.Shino walked around the house it broke her heart as she heard Tokio crying in the other room Eiji had just woken up a few minutes ago, he didn't know what to do, he felt so useless Eiji stood up and went outside, staring at the pile of wood that was laid beside the house he picked up the axe and started chopping it.

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Saitou slowed his pace a bit as he heard people talking, children playing and laughing. Chou smirked, "Heh an old fishing village…think they know anything about the bastards that live on that there island over there?"

Saitou didn't say a word as his eyes narrowed, walking across the woods until they found the road Saitou led the way down towards the beach, a few men looked at them oddly as they approached, "Welcome strangers…" an old man smiled as he gestured for them to sit down, "Come sit…you must be tired from your travels?"

Matsu quirked an eyebrow, "Do you get many visitors down here?"

"A few but not many…tell me what exactly are you doing here, this is not a very prosperous village, most of our young ones have moved to the town a few days walk from here…"

"We've come to explore that island over there…" Saitou answered with a small smile.

"Oh that island is dead…nothing grows there…there's nothing really of much interest but a few abandoned shacks sharp rocks and dead trees."

"So no one lives there?" Matsu asked.

"Who wants to live on a dead island?" the old man chuckled.

"Would it be alright to borrow one of your fishing boats for a few hours…to explore the island?" Saitou asked.

"Of course go ahead, my son will take you if you don't mind waiting for a little while…"

"That's very kind of you thank-you…" Saitou smiled again, "Would it be alright to walk around the village?"

"Yes, yes of course…make yourselves at home." The three stood and looked around while Saitou bowed his head in respect and thanked the man again then joined Chou and Matsu.

"Never thought of ya ta be so kind to the old geyser…think he was lying?"

"It's a possibility though I highly doubt it…prepare yourselves either way…" Saitou sighed as he took out a cigarette and lit it, savoring the nicotine he took off his backpack and rested it on the ground next to his feet then leaned against a tree feeling the katana as it was secured to his back which was hidden by the pack, a sudden thought plagued his mind as he looked to the island before them, he had a sudden urge to return home as soon as possible.

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Seeing how tired she looked Mrs.Shino had prepared a special tea for Tokio bringing it to her after she had fed Tsuyoshi, Mrs.Shino carefully took the babe from his mothers arms, "Drink that it will rejuvenate you…" she ordered as she rocked Tsuyoshi in her arms and cooed at the boy. Not wanting to face the old woman's wrath Tokio did as ordered and drank the whole cup, "Now make yourself comfortable and lie down…" Mrs.Shino instructed Tokio quirked an eyebrow and looked at the woman then at the cup she still held.

"You drugged me didn't you?" Mrs.Shino gave a small apologetic smile, Tokio huffed as she leaned forward and kissed her newborn on the head then pulled the covers over her then lied down, "You evil old woman…" she mumbled with a yawn.

Mrs.Shino chuckled as she began to hum to Tsuyoshi who yawned and closed his eyes, holding the baby close she prayed to every single god for the safety of this infant's brother. Looking to Tokio who had already fallen asleep she watched as her eyelids began to flutter, hoping she would have a good dream, because when she'd wake up, that would be when her nightmare would begin all over again.

Xxx Flashback XxX

Tokio was walking down the market looking over a few spices it had been a few years since she had lost the child, although it pained her to think about it life still went on, Saitou was no longer with the Shinsengumi, the war had long since ended and Saitou was teaching kempo and sword fighting techniques at a university, he was approached by a few men who had recognized him as the 3rd Shinsengumi Captain and seeing that his skills hadn't diminished after the war they had offered him a job in working for the government as a spy.

Taking a few days to think about it, and knowing he wasn't doing Japan any good staying here teaching idiot students how to hold a sword. Saitou accepted their offer, he with his lovely wife moved to Tokyo where Saitou was given a position as a captain with the police not wanting old enemies to turn up Saitou had changed his name to Fujita Goro.

Anyways back to Tokio, she smiled at the vendor as she payed for her purchases, it annoyed her a bit being in a new town she was already lost, growling softly she picked a direction and headed for it. She frowned as she felt a few drops fall on her head looking to the sky it suddenly began to rain heavily, growling out her frustration, she made her way into one of the shops, and putting down her purchases she began wringing the water out of her kimono. "This is so not my day…" she mumbled. Bending down to get the water out from the bottom of her kimono she hadn't noticed a few drunken men stare at her.

"Well I've…hic…never seen you around here before…" he chuckled, as he pinched her rear. Tokio's eyes went wide as she quickly stood and turned to the man, her eyes narrowed as she kicked him in the shin, then punched the man in the gut, the man being a bit surprised took a few steps back, "What the hell…do you have any idea who I am?" he growled as he grasped his stomach.

"No do you know who I am?" Tokio asked sweetly.

"Of course not…" the man growled.

Tokio quirked an eyebrow, "Good…" she hissed, as she lunged at the man again, the other drunk stepped forward and grabbed her from behind. Tokio continued to struggle until she heard a cold voice growl out.

"Release her at once…" the voice ordered, the men seeing who it was quickly did as ordered and saluted.

"Captain…Sir…" they both slurred out.

"Is there a particular reason why you officers are harassing this woman?" Saitou growled as he entered the shop.

"It's our day off sir…we were just having a little fun sir…"

"Fun…" Saitou quipped with an evil chuckle, "I'm sure you'll find it as fun spending a few days in a cell…"

"But sir…"

"You lay a hand on her again, and you'll find it on the floor next to your head…" Saitou seethed, "Is that understood?"

"Y-yes sir…" the men stuttered as they apologized to Tokio and rushed out of the shop. Ever since they had met Captain Fujita, every single officer at headquarters feared the man.

Saitou sighed as he turned to his wife who quirked an eyebrow and had her arms crossed tapping her index finger on her right bicep, "Lost again Tokio?"

"Don't test me husband I'm having a bad day…" she growled, Saitou smirked as he picked up her bag and shouldered it then offered his left arm to her, Tokio sighed then gave a small smile and happily grasped it, Saitou then pulled out an umbrella and escorted his wife to their home.

After walking for like ten minutes in silence Saitou sighed. "You've become quite violent over the years Kitty…" He chuckled softly when Tokio pinched his side, "…Ow"

"Damn right I'm violent stupid drunk officers dare to touch me…I'm soaking wet and freezing, I always get lost in these stupid streets…honestly what's not to get violent about…" she huffed, Saitou smirked as he stopped walking, Tokio looked up, "What?" she asked looking around, Saitou looked down and grasped her chin lifting it he brushed his lips on hers lightly. "Hmmm…you kissing me in public…please tell me where almost home…"

Saitou chuckled, as he grasped her hand, "Come…I'll draw you a warm bath…"

Tokio smirked evilly, "Ooh that would be nice…Will you be joining me?" she asked standing on her toes whispering in his ear.

Saitou smirked as he wrapped his arm around her waist and pulled her close, "Perhaps if you behave yourself…" he answered and kissed her neck, Tokio giggled as she swatted at his arms, freeing herself she then took the bag from Saitou's shoulder and hurried into the house swaying her hips a bit, Saitou smirked as he went to warm the bath water. After their bath and a steamy, intimate long passionate moment, Tokio sat on the futon brushing through her long ebony hair and tying it into a braid, Saitou sat down behind her and ran his right hand on her right shoulder leaning forward he nuzzled her neck, Tokio laughed softly as she turned her head, "Do you mean to tell me that you dear husband after patrolling the streets all day, yelling at a few drunk morons, making long passionate love to your sweet little wife…are not tired?" She chirped.

"Absolutely not…who do you think your talking to woman…" he smirked as he gently pushed her down on the futon and kissed her possessively and proceeded to yet again make her squirm beneath him and scream out in ecstasy.

A few months had passed and a certain captain was walking up the steps of his home arriving from a double shift. It wasn't even sunrise when Saitou slowly unlocked the door and entered his home, locking the door behind him Saitou groaned as he ran his hands at the back of his neck slowly making his way to their room, a small smile crept to his lips when he found Tokio clutching his pillow to her chest. Resting his katana by the door he quickly changed into a yukata then carefully pulled the pillow from her grasp and nudged her to her side lying down beside her Saitou wrapped his arms around her waist and pulled her to him, hearing a whimper he kissed the back of her neck. Turning in his embrace Tokio moaned out as she cuddled up to Saitou who chuckled softly as he gazed at her features then rested his forehead against hers and closed his eyes.

A few hours later Saitou couldn't sleep, carefully getting out of bed he didn't want to wake up Tokio he put on a haori and silently made his way outside, reaching for the top of the dresser near the door Saitou grabbed a silver case and left the house, leaning against the house his eyes surveying the yard it had rained that evening and so there was now a thick fog, Saitou sat on the steps, fingering the silver case he had in his hands, glancing back at the road he opened the case and took out a cigarette, listening to the crickets as they chirped away he suddenly tensed as he sensed someone walking up behind him, "You should be inside...it's cold out..." he murmured Tokio smiled softly as she sat beside him.

"I am well covered...if you think I'm still cold keep me warm..." she murmured in turn, as she wrapped her shawl a bit more tightly around her shoulders. "What troubles you?"

Saitou kept quiet for a long moment before he spoke, "It's nothing important..." he lied then looked at her and pulled up her shawl more around her shoulders then rested his hand on her stomach, in seven months she would give birth to their first child hopefully. Tokio laid her hands on his and leaned forward grazing her lips on his.

"Come to bed Hajime...it's been days since you've had a restful sleep..." she kissed him again, "Come to bed...keep me warm..." she whispered in his ear. Saitou smirked as he kissed her cheek.

"Give me a moment…" he whispered as he stood and helped her up then nudged her back in the house. Leaning against the house as Saitou finished his cigarette, he did as he always did and thought of his last battle with one Makoto Shishio. Even after two years had passed Saitou could still hear that little threat in his mind 'This isn't over…I promise I'll kill your woman slowly…' Saitou's eyes narrowed, "Hn…over my dead body…" he frowned and stubbed out his cigarette then entered the house.

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Now at nine months Tokio was huge, Saitou was extremely protective of her, and quite frankly driving her crazy. "Hajime I swear if you don't give me a moments peace, I'll drug your soba…" she growled.

Hajime smirked as he leaned down and kissed her cheek, "Yes dear…" he couldn't resist annoying her, he just loved hearing her argue. Putting on his cap he looked to her again, amazingly Saitou felt content with himself today, then with a silent chuckle left the house to go to work.

Tokio smirked as she wobbled around the house, suddenly feeling a bit dizzy she grasped at the nearest wall to regain her balance, taking a deep breath Tokio decided to head for bed as she suddenly felt exhausted.

A few hours later she jolted awake and was covered in sweat, "What…" she looked around a bit confused, she felt as if she hadn't slept for weeks on end, slowly pushing the covers off her she gasped when she lifted her hands and looked at herself she was covered in blood, "Oh…" Afraid to move Tokio suddenly felt pain in her abdomen.

Saitou a few bento boxes in hand made his way back to his home, he had noticed how tired Tokio seemed this morning and had promised to bring her something later, closing the gate behind him Saitou frowned, something wasn't right quickly entering the house Saitou left the bento boxes on a nearby table and searched for his wife. "Tokio…" he called out, he froze when he suddenly smelled blood in the air a very familiar scent for someone who'd fought in many battles, "No…" he whispered, quickly making his way to their room Saitou nearly broke down the door.

His eyes went wide when he saw her sitting on the futon breathing heavily, covered in sweat, "So-some-thing's wrong Ha-jime…" she breathed the futon was covered in her blood, crying out as she felt the pain mixed with fear.

Saitou quickly kneeled down to her grasping her face in his gentle hands, "Stay calm…how long since…"

"At lea-st fifteen mi-nutes…I j-just woke up…" she grasped his arms and bit her lip as another wave of pain hit her.

Waiting until the pain ceased, Saitou kissed her forehead, "Stay calm…" he repeated as he locked eyes with her. "I'm going to get a doctor alright…"

Tokio nodded, "Hurry…" she whispered.

Saitou bent down and gave her a heated kiss, "I love you…" he whispered, then rushed out of the house, running towards the nearest doctor which was at least a dozen houses down his street.

Mrs.Shino the woman next door knew that Mrs.Fujita was with child, she'd often seen her work in her garden, walking next door to see how she was doing and bringing a basket full of treats Mrs.Shino gently knocked on the door, then opened it. "Mrs.Fujita?" hearing no answer she left the basket near the door and entered the house, "Mrs.Fujita?" she called out again, hearing a small whimper she made her way to one of the rooms and gasped, "Oh gods…Are you alright?" She quickly made her way to the woman leaning down.

"N-ice…da-y…for…a…vi-sit…" Tokio breathed, Mrs.Shino quickly wiped the sweat from the woman's face.

"I'll be right back…" Shino gave a small smile and went into the kitchen looking through the cabinets she found the bowls then went outside to the well to gather water, quickly getting back to Tokio she made the woman sip at the water.

Tokio greedily drank it then gasped as pain went through her, "Oh god…" she hissed fisting the blankets. Shino brushed her fingers through the woman's hair.

"It will pass just keep breathing…" she whispered leaning Tokio's head on her shoulder.

"Remind me to hurt Goro when he arrives…" Tokio grimaced trying her best to joke a bit. "Oh god where is he with that doctor…" she groaned, Shino chuckled softly then turned to the door as she heard a ruckus outside.

"I'll be right back…" she promised as she quickly stood and went to the front door, jerking the door open she was now nose to nose with the police captain. "What is the matter with you leaving your wife alone like this while she's in labor…"

"What…she's about to give birth and bleeding you expect I let her…I went to get the doctor…" Saitou hissed as he hurried inside the house, the doctor at his heels.

"You are supposed to stay with your wife this is her first child isn't it she is scared…you get one of your neighbors to get the doctor…you idiot…" Shino yelled out as she closed the door and followed the two men.

Saitou entered their room, he watched as the doctor kneeled down beside her, he seemed a bit worried, Tokio was deathly pale the doctor instructed her to lie back then turned to Saitou, "Sir I'll need for you to wait outside…ma'am I'll need your help…" nodding his head Saitou left the room and closed the door behind him with a shaky hand, making his way into the living room Saitou began walking from one end of the room to the other, prowling like a wolf every time he'd hear Tokio scream or cry out his head would snap up and his hands would comb through his hair, he'd often go as far as punching a hole in the wall or destroying a few pieces of furniture.

After about two hours Saitou couldn't take it anymore, he didn't want to hear his Tokio cry out in so much pain, as he was about to break down that blasted door he suddenly heard a small cry in the room, freezing at the door Saitou held his breath, then heard it again. The door opened and Mrs.Shino stepped out of the room a bundle in her arms. "Congratulations…you have a son…" she whispered with a smile as she carefully put the baby in his father's arms.

Saitou looked to Mrs.Shino, "Tokio?"

"The doctor's still working on her the delivery was really hard and she's lost a lot of blood…I need to get a few things for her…you sit down with your son and try to calm yourself you look awful…" she smirked and headed for the kitchen, Saitou awkwardly held his son in his arms as he went to a wall and slid down it tugging at the end of the towel Saitou chuckled softly at the baby in his arms as it slowly opened his eyes and yawned.

He looked up when Mrs.Shino rushed back into the room, frowning Saitou looked back to his son, "She'll be alright…" he whispered, "There is no way your mother would give up so easily after having you…" he smirked as he gently brushed his index finger on his son's cheek.

About half an hour later the doctor came out of the room and gave a small smile at the sight. Saitou stared at his son as he slept, he hadn't moved from his spot since. "Well I've done everything I can…" he spoke up, Saitou's head snapped up, "…the rest is up to her..she needs a lot of rest I'll come check on those two in a few hours, I do not want to see her out of that bed is that understood?"

Saitou nodded his head as he thanked the doctor and watched him leave, slowly standing so as not to wake his sleeping son, Saitou slowly made his way to his room, sliding the shoji a crack Saitou peeked in Tokio was sleeping comfortably on a new futon, entering the room Saitou gently laid down his son amongst the pillows, and gently brushed his hand on his wife's cheek. Leaning down he kissed her forehead softly sitting between his wife and son Saitou watch over them as they slept.

A few hours had passed and Tokio's eyes fluttered open, she smiled as she saw her husband cradling a blanket in his lap, "Boy or girl?" she whispered. Saitou turned his head and actually grinned.

"A boy…how do you feel?"

"Tired…can I see him?" she asked with a small smile, Saitou chuckled as he laid his son down and helped his wife to sit up a bit, surrounding her with pillows he then covered her with the blankets, then picked up the newborn and brought him to his mother, "Hello…" she cooed kissing his forehead, tears streamed down her face, "He's perfect…" she rasped.

Saitou kissed her cheek, "You need to rest Kitty…go back to sleep…" he whispered brushing away her tears.

"You two will be here when I wake up?"

Saitou smirked, "And suffer Mrs.Shino's wrath, she told me not to leave this room…you know she yelled at me I find it disappointing that I can scare the most ruthless of killers yet I can't frighten one old woman…" Tokio laughed softly, Saitou pushed her down gently and laid down their son to her right nudging her to her side Saitou laid down behind her and wrapped his arm around her waist and kissed the back of her neck, "So what do we name our son?"

Tokio smiled as she watched her baby sleep, running her hand across her husband's Tokio smirked, "How about Himura?"

"Absolutely not…" Saitou growled, a hint of a smile on his lips as he knew she was only teasing.

"I like Tsutomu…"

"Fujita Tsutomu…"

"No…Saitou Tsutomu…"

Saitou chuckled, "Go to sleep…" he whispered, Tokio slowly closed her eyes as sleep took her.

XxX End Flashback XxX

Saitou blinked his eyes as he heard Matsu call out to him, "What is it?"

"The old man's son is ready to take us…"

"Make sure to keep the dynamite dry…" Saitou ordered as he lifted his pack and slung it over his shoulder, "Where's Chou?"

Matsu sighed, "Over there…mumbling something about water and waves…I hope he doesn't get sea sick…"

Saitou sighed as he greeted the man, "I'm Kida…my father did tell you that there's nothing on that island right?" the man chuckled.

"Yes he did we're only going there for a few hours…" Saitou answered, a bit annoyed.

"Alright…everyone on board…" the man gestured to his small fishing boat.

Matsu turned to a grumpy Chou, "Well the man said everyone on board, get on…"

"That boat can hold four people…ha…are you kiddin?" Chou grumbled. "The moment it's set off ta sea it will sink…"

"First of all we are not going to sea, second get in this boat or so help me I'll chop you into tiny bits and feed you to the fish…" Saitou warned.

Matsu chuckled as Chou pouted and got in the boat, turning to Kida, "You tip us over and I'm using your corpse as a raft got that…"

Kida gave a soft laugh as he pushed the boat away from the dock. While Matsu smirked "Awww don't tell me big tough Chou is scared of the water…"

"Oh shut-up I can't swim you idiot…"

"Oh don't worry I'll look out for you…" Matsu cooed then laughed.

"You are so dead when we get to land…" Chou grumbled.
"Speaking of death…" Saitou sighed as he looked to Kida, "If I pay you enough money you think you can flip the boat and drown them both…maybe then I can get a moment's peace from their bickering."

Kida chuckled, "We'll I can rock the boat a little, might calm that one down…But I highly doubt he'll let me get away with it when we get to land…" he smirked at the look on Chou's face. "We should get there in about half an hour…"

Saitou leaned back and watched as they approached the island, he couldn't help but feel that there was something wrong.