Disclaimer: I don't own Inuyasha.

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"I can hear the carriage coming!" one of the servants yelled from outside the palace.

"Let us know when it's in sight." Inuyasha said from the kitchen, peaking his head from the window. Rei rolled her eyes and threw him out of the kitchen, because he was "testing" too much food. There were supposed to be enough chicken dumplings and other foods to feed thirty people.

A few minutes later, the carriage arrived at the gates. Inuyasha and Kaede stayed outside, waiting for the child, while the others hid inside the house. The priestess was very old, so her movement was limited. She sat quietly in a chair.

"Lady Keade!" Hashi ran out of the carriage into the old priestess arms, his jet black hair and purple silk robes blew in the soft summer breeze.

"Hashi! My child, happy birthday!" pulling the quarter-demon deeper into the embrace.

"I missed you!" letting the elderly priestess go.

"I think we should go inside." Inuyasha said sternly, his royal blue silk robe trailing behind him. Truthfully he hated wearing those clothes but he had to keep appearances, especially with lower lords on his lands; they were looking for flaws in Sayuri's successor.

"Yes, father." following his parents inside. A floating chair trailed behind the family with Keade sitting on it. Rei, knowing her old age, cast a small spell on the chair so she could move around.

As soon as the door opened, "SURPRISE!" was heard. The biggest, brightest smile appeared on the young lord's face, seeing all of his friends right in front of him.

"Daddy, mommy, I knew you wouldn't forget!" grabbing both of their legs, pulling them closer together. After he was done with his parents he ran to his aunt and uncle.

"Auntie Rin, why is your belly big like mama?"

"I'm pregnant, soon your going to have a little cousin." smiling down at her nephew.

"Really?" softly poking her growing belly, careful not to hurt her with his claws.

"Yes." the inuyoukai said, handing him a water color set.

"Arigato!" giving a quick bow.

"You're welcome." returning the gesture. Having these new strange family members and friends changed him greatly.

"Hashi, let's go play!" little Naoko yelled, pulling him outside to the garden to play a game of hide and seek with the other children. Wearing a brand new pink kimono, she surprisingly kept clean for this long. She took the young lord to the group of children, who were discussing who was going to be "it".

"Okay everybody, put your foot in." one of the village children ordered, saying a short rhyme over and over until only Aki and another village child remained.

"Okay Haru, you're it!" Aki screamed with joy, running before he could blow a fuse. When he was counting to ten, everyone ran in different directions. Hashi pulled Naoko into the cherry blossom field behind the row of the beautiful trees, packed together like a wall.

"No one will find us here, Naoko!" pulling her behind the flower wall. Not far from where they hid were Lady Sayuri and Lord Xu's graves. Usually a child would be scared being near graves, but both children heard the story of the star crossed couple and her kindness.

"You're right Hashi, no one will find us here." peaking from the little holes in the flower wall.

"Yep! You know what, I'm glad you guys came here today... I kind of missed you." Hashi said, blushing.

"I missed you too Hashi, happy birthday." Naoko turned to Hashi and gave him a kiss on the cheek, catching him off guard. Hashi sat there in awe. He never had this feeling before, he never liked kisses. It was the first time anyone ever kissed him and he didn't try to wipe off the "cooties". The truth is, he liked the kiss, he liked how it felt. He liked the feel of her smooth, warm lips on his face. The cherry blossom field and the gentle winds complemented the moment perfectly. It seemed as if Sayuri was there at that very moment, watching them with a smile on her face. His grandmother's words rang clear in his head:

You know some day, you'll like kisses , especially from girls.

"Uh-uhhh-ummm..." his face was beet red and words refused to form from his mouth.

"Are you okay?" touching his forehead, checking his temperature.

"Ummm... I'm fine..."

"You sure?"

"Yep!" plastering on a fake smile.

"Ok, let's go!" grabbing his clawed hand, leading him back to the front of the garden.

"So I'm going to be an uncle soon." Inuyasha said, breaking the silence between the adults. They were all watching the children play in the garden.

"Yes, and it seems that I'm going to have another nephew or niece." the inuyoukai responded.

"Yep!" smiling like a giddy idiot.

"I remember when Hashi was born. Inuyasha and I were so nervous, but your instincts kick in and everything's fine. You two don't have anything to worry about, its easier than you think, until they grow up." Kagome said, as if she were reading the soon-to-be parents' minds. "Tama, could you get us some tea and something to snack on?" calling to the nearby servant.

"Hai, Lady Kagome." giving a quick bow before leaving. Moments later she returned with

a tray full of tea and pastries.

"Arigato." the servant just nodded and entered the house. Two hours passed and the adults talked about how happy Hashi was and the three upcoming births, Sango was four months pregnant.

"Everyone inside!" Rei yelled, walking into the garden. Now it was time for cake and food. Rei escorted all of the children inside the dining room.

In the center of the table lay tons of food and the cake that Kagome hid earlier. Everyone sang the Happy Birthday song Inuyasha taught them before the party started. Kagome taught the song to her husband when they were still trying to defeat Naraku. After the song, everyone sat down and ate. When the children finished, they ran back outside with messy hands covered in chocolate.

The festivities ended late that night; everyone took a plate of food to go and said their goodbyes at the gates.

"Hashi, come." Keade said, automatically grabbing his attention.

"Yes, Lady Keade?"

"I want to give you something." pulling out a necklace similar to his father's, made of prayer beads and demon fangs. "It will protect you, young one." giving him a gentle smile.

"Arigato!"

"Put it on."He did as he was told. He kissed Keade on the cheek and ran into the house. Everyone was escorted by demon horse drawn carriages. Now things seemed to be looking up for young Hashi: getting a kiss from Naoko, gifts, and cake... what more could a six year-old want?

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I know, a short chap, but review anyway.