HI guys! Miss me! So as promised I started to write out a sequel to Destined to Be…It's nothing too long like Destined to Be, it's shorter in chapters, and is basically just for you guys to have some closure about the entire series (since the real director/writers) never did. ) I thought about it long and hard, and I decided to call this new story, "Already Together"….But Oh yes, just like usual, I don't own Samurai Champloo (I think I should) but I don't…it's a sad sad day. LOL

Anyways, I hope you guys like this, please review and lemme know if you guys want the story going a certain way. I already have the story planned out, but I always like to hear what you guys want to see (in this case, read). OH YES, and please be sure to check out a 'totally my own' story at fictionpress dot com (they won't let me put links to their own company! LOL) My story is called Rain in Akita (it's in the manga section under supernatural). If you guys like anime or manga's, if you love Samurai Champloo (which you do, because you're taking the time to read this) THAN you have to check out my story! I actually wrote the story in grade 7, but my friends and family are actually trying to get me to publish it for an adult audience…I guess I was just a very mature young girl.

But before I let the harsh world of Editing and Publishing de-flower me; I wanted to hear from you guys. Rain in Akita is finished but I haven't put up all the chapters yet. )

Thanks again for ALL your wonderful support! I think I would've lost my mojo during the time I wrote Destined to Be, because of a lot of crazy things; but you guys have all been super wonderful! ) Big hugs to all!

Much Love!

BIZZY

Already Together.

Chapter one: A morning family

Nothing was better than to feel the sun light on the skin. Her eyes fluttered open to see the morning light bathing her. She rolled over to nuzzle against Mugen's bare chest. He shifted a little moaning at the sight of light, and tightened his grip around Fuu. She smiled and exhaled, feeling that she was finally at peace. It had rained the night before, which helped them both set into the mood.

"Mugen? Are you awake?" Fuu whispered rubbing her cheek against his chest. Mugen groaned and exhaled rolling on to his back. Fuu rested a bit more comfortably on him as he rubbed his left eye. Sometime, he seemed just like a little boy, Fuu thought.

"Feh, yeah, I'm awake." He moaned clearing his throat. He had yet another wonderful nights sleep. Somehow, life had become bearable with her there. She talked too much, and whined a lot, and asked too many questions about everything; but it was always a pleasure to have her with him. He wondered, as he woke up. He was still in a sleepy haze, as he looked down to the girl rested on him. He twirled her loose her in his fingers asking himself why he had waited so long to tell her how he felt. Fuu made soft purring sounds as she cuddled in the warmth of his body, thinking of nothing else; but how much she loved him. Mugen smiled to himself and looked up to the ceiling. His face suddenly became cross and irritated.

"Oh no you do-" He hollered roughly when the small furry ball landed on his face with a loud thud. Fuu quickly shot away from Mugen as he started his early morning battle with Momo-san. She yelped as he ran around the room like a crazy person. She relaxed as she watched Mugen shout angrily at the little squirrel. It was the start of yet another perfect day.

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It was the sound of Mugen fighting and screaming at Momo-san that woke up Jin and Shino. He rubbed his chin over the top of her head, and exhaled. Things were finally the way he wanted it to be. With Shino, and a family. He opened his eyes and looked down to her smiling face, kissing his chin. He smiled, his eyes warm and passionate. He had never had such emotions before, but with her it became natural.

"Hello." She smiled. She had waited a long time to say her first hello to Jin, after so many months apart. She decided that every morning till the day she died she would greet him with a hello. Jin smiled warmly at her, embracing her tighter.

"Hello." He replied back. They could hear the fuss next door. Jin sighed and got up, helping Shino up with him. He placed a hand on her naked belly and smiled to her.

"You have to be careful from now on Shino." He whispered to her softly. He inched closer to her blushing face. They had been married and were now trying to build a small family of their own. It wasn't a sure thing that she had conceived, Jin could only hope. Shino had taught him the meaning of hope and prayer, after all, this very moment was miracle enough. She hugged him.

"I will." She smiled brightly. She had a glow to her face, a glow that only the happiest person would have. And she couldn't be any happier.

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"Looks like the newly weds are awake." Aki giggled childishly. Shiro smirked hugging his little old wife. They were at the restaurant, bright and early, to prepare breakfast for their ever growing family. They had parents intuition, and all their pains were shared by them. They were finally a complete family.

"Good morning!" Mai smiled coming in with a bag full of crabs. Shiro quickly went to help the young girl with the heavy load. Mai thanked Shiro and went straight to helping out with the cleaning. But this morning, Aki had a different chore in mind for Mai.

"Mai-chan, we are doing fine, why don't you go down to Mizu's house with this food. Poor boy is so tied up with the construction that he won't have time to eat with us." Aki smiled happily as she handed over a packaged box full of goodies. Mai blushed slightly, but agreed. She didn't know if it was obvious to the household that she had been smitten by the young Lord, Mizu.

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Mugen growled roughly to the air, part yawn part frustration. He wanted to sleep longer, there was finally time to just sit around and do nothing. Jin and Shino slowly walked behind the young couple, Shino giggling gently at their little fights.

"They really are a pair." She whispered to Jin. He nodded with a smirk. There was a time that he thought that Fuu would probably end up marrying some old slob from some small village, end up becoming a mother at an early age, and live the rest of her life truly alone. He also considered the possibility that he would probably marry her at some points while on their sunflower journey. He cared for her dearly. However, a large part of him, always hoped that Mugen would finally see it, see Fuu; and admit that he cared for her too. His smirk grew. He had always noticed the small details in Mugen's behavior when it came to Fuu, and maybe deep down he already knew they would be together. He felt the same about his situation. Somehow he knew that he would be together with Shino, it was destined to be. He took in a deep breath, looking up to the brilliant blue sky. Not a cloud to seen.

"Jin? What's wrong?" Shino asked shaking him gently by the arm. Jin snapped out of his thoughts to see his group staring at him strangely.

"Uh?" He said looking from Mugen and Fuu to Shino.

"You alright?" Shino asked smiling. She knew that he was probably reflecting. She had often caught him just sitting and meditating. Jin smiled and nodded.

"You think too much." Mugen snorted snapping at Fuu.

"I just thought that he- wait, I was just worried you big BAKA!" She shouted angrily at him. Which than led into another Mugen vs Fuu verbal battle. Shino smiled nervously at the stormy couple as they walked along to the town.

"You can tell they're married." Shino remarked. Jin stepped closer to her placing a hand on her stomach.

"They're not married yet…" He smiled to Shino. She rested her head against his shoulders, walking slowly behind. Jin's attention was suddenly caught by an unusual rustle in the trees. He looked back making a mental note of the way the tree tops waved as a brigade of birds quickly flew. His eye brows narrowed. He picked up on a feeling he hadn't had in some time, the last time being the fight for the temple.

"Jin? Are you lost again?" Shino smiled tapping a gentle finger on his chin. He looked down at her smiling face, reassured that everything was alright.

"No, it's nothing." Jin smiled. He didn't want to worry her, she had been through enough, they all had been through enough. He clasped her hand in his and started to walk off into the forest.

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"OH you're all here!" Shiro exclaimed happily. He had just finished bringing over a tray full of freshly cooked noodles. Aki quickly rushed out with some tea and cups for her hungry family. Fuu rushed over to Aki asking if she could help. Aki smiled.

"Sure Fuu-chan, will you help me bring out the food that I made?" She asked politely leading her to the kitchen. Shino went to follow but Shiro blocked her way.

"No no dear, expecting mothers shouldn't stress their selves. Please have a seat." Shiro winked over at Jin, who turned red as Mugen mockingly nudged the samurai. Shino blushed, she had no idea that her adopted parents could tell already, she didn't even know for sure.

"But go on in." He smiled letting her pass. Shino nodded and blushed and headed to the kitchen. She found Aki placing some bowls and rice on Fuu's tray to bring out. Aki noticed her and rushed to make her take a seat.

"Oh dear, you should be sitting down, and relaxing." Aki encouraged. Shino blushed wildly wondering how they all knew. Fuu was confused and asked what this was about. She puzzledly stared at the old woman walking Shino to a chair. They turned to see Fuu's quizzing face, and thought about what to say.

"Fuu-chan, Shino is pregnant." Aki smiled rubbing Shino's stomach motherly. Shino blushed, but at the same time she was shocked that Aki could tell. Even she and Jin weren't sure if there was something there.

"How did you know momma?" Shino asked in a soft smile. Aki smiled back and gently pulled Shino's hair back.

"A mother always knows." She whispered. There was a small pause. Fuu suddenly jumped to Shino giving her the biggest hug. She was very happy for her and Jin. Shino smiled and returned Fuu's tight embrace. Fuu kissed Shino on the cheek and congratulated her. Shino blushed, she was praying that she really was pregnant, but she had no way of knowing sure. But she trusted Aki's instinct and sighed happily at the news. She wondered how Jin would react.

"Oh wow, this is so great!" Fuu exclaimed yet again. She had a tight hold on Shino's head as she continued to hug her. Aki laughed.

"But you'll be a mother soon too Fuu-chan." Aki smirked nudging Shino gently. Fuu blushed red trying to avoid the conversation. She quickly went back to the tray placing more bowls on it as she heard Aki and Shino talking.

"Fuu-chan, you'll be married in just a week, and than you and Mugen-" Aki giggled.

"NO WAY! With that monkey!" Fuu shouted trying very hard to avoid this conversation. She didn't want them to know that they were already sleeping and consummating, not that they didn't know. Fuu started to feel like they were all surrounding her with their comments about marriage and babies, she wondered if she really was ready for all of that. She wondered if Mugen was ready for all of that responsibility. He was now Mizu's commander, as was Jin. They both shared one of the top places in the town's government, but worried if this was really all for real. She shook her head as Aki patted her back.

"Fuu-chan, don't worry. You and Mugen are meant for each other." Aki smiled. Shino agreed. Fuu realized that she was just being a child about this. But she was only 16, but it was very normal for her to marry at this age. She heard Mugen, Jin and Shiro at the table laughing. Mugen really was very sweet when he wanted to be, and even though they fought like mad; there was no body more perfect for her, nobody else she wanted to be with. He was always hers, and she always his.

Suddenly married life wasn't so scary, she saw how happy Shino and Jin were, and how Aki and Shiro had been together for almost all their lives. She had the best examples in her life. She wondered about her father for a moment, wishing that her mother could have been here to see her wedding day. But it was alright, she had her whole family with her.

She turned with the tray back out to the table, where she was greeted by Mugen's secret smile. He loved staring at Fuu, and whenever he got the chance, he always smiled at her. He lightly touched her hand as she served him a bowl of rice. There was a loving energy emitting from him to her, and everyone could see it in their eyes.

It was Jin this time, who started to eat first. He was very hungry, and when Mugen realized he could eat, there was no stopping him. They small family laughed and ate sluggishly, as the morning light bathed the town. For once things, were finally perfect, for once it was alright to breathe.

But how long could their peace continue for?

Well guys, that was sort of slow, but it sets it off nicely for the next chapter! So take care and see you all in the next chapter!