Months went by and Sesshomaru had to deal with Casa's pregnancy. Everyday she would order things up and order things down. She stayed in the room, gaining more and more weight from the child.
Sesshomaru told Casa that he had to go out to patrol the lands, six months into the pregnancy. By then, Kaeda, a recomended priestess by Inuyasha and Kagome, had moved in to keep an eye on Casa and her pregnancy.
Once Sesshomaru told her he was going out, Casa burst into tears.
"I'll be right back," he told her.
"Damn it! Did you forget already?" Casa asked.
"I'll be back in time for your transformation," Sesshomaru told her.
"But it's so painful," Casa told him.
"I'll be right next to you. I'll have Kaeda right here if you need her. She's trained in pregnancies," Sesshomaru told her, putting his armour on. "I'll be back before you know it."
"Promise?" Casa asked.
"Promise," Sesshomaru answered and gave his wife a kiss.
He left and Kaeda entered with Kagome on her heels.
"Something the matter?" Sesshomaru asked.
"No, just planning on checking on the child," Kaeda answered.
"I'm going out. Don't do anything to Casa. She will inform me if you do," Sesshomaru said. He found Inuyasha sulking on the floor.
During the past few months, Rin had gotten attached to Inuyasha's ears. She would insist to play with them in her past time and had to hold onto them as she fell asleep. It was the only job for Inuyasha, seeing that he never wanted to battle unless they were powerful demons.
Sesshomaru left and patrolled the area. He found some stray demons and destroyed them quickly. He returned around noon to find everyone but Casa pacing the main hall. He entered and Kagome and Kaeda were waiting for him. They looked like they had been crying, but when Sesshomaru insisted on knowing what was going on, they just pointed to Casa's room. Sesshomaru bolted to the room, the smell of fresh tears nearly drowning him.
"Casa, dear?" Sesshomaru asked, making his way to the bed where Casa was.
"They did tests today," Casa told him.
"Yes. Why are you crying?" Sesshoamru asked, wiping the tears away. "Tell me."
"It's about the baby," Casa told him.
"What's the matter?" Sesshomaru asked. His life had been revolving around the unborn kid. If anything happened to it, he was going to kill someone.
"Listen," Casa told him. Sesshomaru was used to bending to listen to the heartbeat. It caught his attention everytime. This time, though, he was full of worry.
He heard a heartbeat. That was good. He looked questioning up at Casa. A tear trickled down her cheek. Suddenly Sesshomaru could hear it.
Two heartbeats! Sesshomaru raised his head and embraced Casa. He was overjoyed. Two kids. How joyful. He couldn't wait to upset Inuyasha with the news.
He exited the room and saw everyone looked up to him.
"Did she tell ye?" Kaeda asked.
"Twins!" Sesshomaru sighed. Casa walked out - well, actually stumbled out - and saw everyone. They congratulated her and Kagome started thinking about gifts for Sesshomaru and Casa for the kids. She started mumbling as she headed to her room. Sesshomaru embraced Casa and kissed her. He was overjoyed. He would love to celebrate, but that often led to wine or sake. Kagome had told him that a pregnant woman shouldn't drink it, so he would have to miss this one celebration.
The news got passed out and the first visitor to arrive to congratulate them was Kouga and his pregnant mate, Ayame. They didn't know if it was twins or not, but Kouga was having a talk with Sesshomaru one day and hoped it wasn't twins.
"It's just double the trouble. You already have Rin and Shippo. Two more are going to be stressful, especially at the same age. All the crying and wailing in middle of the night. I wish you good luck," Kouga told Sesshomaru.
"I've fought down Naraku and a mood-swinging half-demon that's pregnant. Twins will be nothing," Sesshomaru said.
"I've had to take care of a pair during a visit to my parents. Trust me, they aren't as innocent as they act," Kouga said. The memories returned from the day and he shuttered. "Good luck."
"I'll take it," Sesshomaru said.
"Well, Ayame and I ought to go. The pack is really stressful with Ayame pregnant and I just don't want to let her out of my sight. See you," Kouga said and left with a very happy Ayame. Casa waved good bye and then headed for a meal.
"You haven't been out of your room for such a long time. What the change of heart?" Sesshomaru asked. Casa's blond locks bounce as she shrugged her shoulders.
They ate nicely and even had a romantic moment or two before the kids put Casa in some discomfort. Sesshomaru was there the entire time, comforting Casa. She didn't like the pain, but how caring and sweet Sesshomaru was acting around her was the best part about the pregnancy. Though, when she first started going through pain, Sesshomaru had been worried, asking if she wanted anything. It only angered her even more than the pain. But when he comforted her and carassed her stomach soothing, it felt very romantic.
Two more months went by and Kaeda found some more out. Casa could only deliver while she was in her sorceress form. Sesshomaru was puzzled by that comment.
"She must have gotten pregnant while in her soceress form," Kagome suggested. Casa had blushed and Sesshomaru rubbed her arm.
"So we have a definite date. Now, names and time are the only problem," Casa joked.
"Well, I always like the name Inu no Taisho," Sesshomaru said.
"Your father?" Casa asked.
"Yeah, but my father was often just called Inutaisho for short. My son won't," Sesshomaru said.
"Wonder if it's two girls?" Casa asked.
"You're in trouble," Sesshomaru said.
Casa just laughed and leaned against Sesshomaru one chilly April day (according to Kagome). She was wrapped up in Sesshomaru's shirt. They were sitting under a blossoming tree and Sesshomaru watched a a blossom fell onto Casa's head.
"How about Blossom?" Sesshomaru asked, taking the blossom off of Casa's head.
"Sweet, for a girl," Casa said. "No matter how royal our boy is, with the name Blossom, he'll be teased constantly."
Sesshomaru gave her a smirk and embraced her. "Hey, once we're done with this batch, why not try for another?" Sesshomaru asked.
"Are you imploring something, oh might one?" Casa asked. Sesshomaru circled his arms around Casa.
"What do you think?" Sesshomaru asked. Casa just laughed and leaned against Sesshomaru.
"Depends on what this turns out to be," Casa said.
Sesshomaru kissed the top of her head and watched the sun set.
"Well, it's happening tonight or tomorrow," Sesshomaru told her.
"I know. These last couple of months were sweet," Casa said.
"Yeah, except for the kids trying to cut in," Seshomaru said.
"Well, that's what they will do. Don't you remember how many times Rin has ruined moments for us?" Casa asked.
"True," Sesshomaru said. "Never thought of it like that."
"Women think of everything," Casa said. "But I would like a break before we try again. I need to catch up on my paperwork and also have to take care of the other kids."
"Well, remember, we have eternity," Sesshomaru whispered in her ear.
"Yes, I remember clearly, dear. I always will," Casa answered.
The next day, Casa was in great pain. She was holding her stomach and Sesshomaru was there the entire part. Suddenly Casa whispered, "they're coming."
"Kaeda!" Sesshomaru called. Kaeda had came running and as soon as Sesshomaru told her the news, she helped Casa to get to a room they had set up for that day. All the males had to wait outside along with the kids. Of course, Rin was preoccupied with Inuyasha's ears, but Sesshomaru couldn't stop pacing. Everytime her heard her yell in pain, he wanted to run in there and comfort her. Eventually he did, against Kagome's orders. Kaeda said it might be better for him to be there to help, and then Casa's yell brought them back to reality.
Sesshomaru's hand held Casa's fragile one and got a baby boy out. Casa was ready to collapse but Sesshomaru reminded her there was one more.
"Maybe a girl now," Sesshomaru whispered into her ear.
Casa screamed out while pushing, "IT BETTER BE!"
Sesshomaru chuckled and held her hand. By the end of the delivery, Casa held a beautiful baby girl and a handsome baby boy.
Both kids were beautiful. They both had black highlights and had a full head of hair. Their son had bright amber eyes and blond hair. Two puppy ears twitched on his head. He had no fangs, but claws. Sesshomaru was upset about that, but let it pass. Their daughter had bright pink eyes and Sesshomaru's silver hair. She had both fangs and claws, which amazed Casa. The kids were cleaned up before being placed in the parents hands. Sesshomaru wanted to hold the daughter first, oddly enough to Casa. He cooed at her and she giggled.
"So what are the names?" Kagome asked, holding a pen and paper.
Casa and Sesshomaru looked at each other. Both gave a slight nod and turned to Kagome.
"Blossom and Inu no Taisho," Casa and Sesshomaru said together.
Kagome jotted them down and then admired the kids. Sesshomaru was allowed to hold both while Casa got cleaned up and Inuyasha, Rin and Shippo were allowed in to see the childern.
"Good luck," Inuyasha laughed. "But they're so cute. Maybe Kagome and I will have some kids like this."
"They won't have my wife's beauty or my skill. Just some priestess's powers and a half-demon's mind. Oh yeah, that'll be a lot," Sesshomaru teased.
Suddenly, Inu no Taisho started crying. Instantaniously, Blossom started. Sesshomaru had no clue how to calm the kids and went to Kaeda, Inuyasha laughing after him. An instant "sit" shut him up.
Kaeda took the kids to Casa who complained she was in some pain, but seeing her childern happied her. She held them and cooed them, rocking them to a slumber.
Sesshomaru watched her be so very gentle with them and for once asked her to teach him how to.
"It's a mother's touch," Casa said. Kagome and her both laughed while Sesshomaru just glared at them. This was going to a long time...
The same night, Sesshomaru was sleeping soundly, Casa in his arms. Both were warm and comfortable, sleeping very peacefully. Suddenly...
"Wah! Wah! Wah!" The babies cried. Both Casa and Sesshomaru woke very drowzy, both half asleep. Casa tried to coo them and rock them back to sleep, but none seemed to work. Kaeda heard the cries and came in to see if they needed some help.
"Shh, it's time to sleep. Blossom, mommy and daddy need to sleep as well as you," Casa cooed. Nothing worked. Sesshomaru was sitting on the bed, rubbing his eyes.
"You can at least try to calm your son down," Casa snapped.
"I don't have a mother's touch," Sesshomaru said.
"Get your ass over here!" Casa yelled.
Sesshomaru stood and picked Inu no Taisho up, rocking him softly. It didn't work.
Kaeda stood looking at the new couple.
"You could help," Casa said. Sesshomaru turned to finally notice Kaeda there.
"We need food," Kadea called.
Kagome came with little bottles in her hands. She also had two spoons and opened one bottle. She attempted to feed some to Inu no Taisho, but Sesshomaru turned away.
"What is that stuff?" Sesshomaru asked.
"Baby food. It's made for kids," Kagome said.
"Shut those kids up! I'm trying to sleep!" Inuyasha yelled down the hall.
"You shut up!" Sesshomaru yelled.
"If you don't drop the language, your kids will start saying it before you know it," Kaeda told Sesshomaru. Sesshomaru allowed Kagome to feed Inu no Taisho while he tried to get back to sleep. Casa growled at him for being selfish, but she allowed Kagome to feed the kids and put them to bed while she went back to sleep. Kaeda blew out the candle, turning the room to darkness. Casa rolled into Sesshomaru's arms and fell alseep instantly.
The next morning, the kids were sleeping soundly by the time Casa and Sesshomaru woke up. They rubbed their eyes and dressed quickly. They didn't want to disturb the kids and left them sleeping soundly.
"So, how are the kids so far?" Inuyasha asked.
Sesshomaru just growled at Inuyasha and picked at his breakfast. He never had much of an appitite. He watched Casa gulp it down and even ask for seconds. Sesshomaru just sat back, accidentally catching up on lost sleep. He leaned back a little too far, sleeping and Casa caught it. She gave Sesshomaru light push and he fell. He also awakened when his skull hit the floor. Casa just laughed and finished her second helping. Then she went to the garden. Sesshomaru needed to patrol the lands, so it was a good idea. Casa was picking flowers when a familiar scent hit her nose. Melina.
Casa turned to find a garden snake turn into the hated foe.
"Beautiful kids upstairs," Melina commented.
"Don't you dare touch them," Casa growled.
"Well, I might not, but I can't control the other men," Melina said. She crackled and Casa came running inside.
"Where are the kids?" Casa asked Kagome.
"They're sleeping soundly in your room. Why?" Kagome asked and was nearly blown off the stairs by a fast running Casa. She came to her room and both kids were slepping soundly. Casa picked them up very carefully and rocked them slowly, trying her best not to wake them up. Melina's words had frightened her. Sesshomaru came home and found Casa sleeping on the stairs, both kids in her hands. Sesshomaru had to get all of them back into the master bedroom to sleep soundly while he went downstairs for some food. This time, he had run into more demons. He didn't understand why, but suddenly a huge increase of demons had shown up. The oddest part was that most of them were snakes.
Suddenly, a piercing scream rang through the palace. Sesshomaru noticed it was Casa and was upstairs and in the room before he had realized he had.
Casa was looking franticly around.
"Casa what are you-" Sesshomaru started. The rest of his sentence was cut off by crying babies. Sesshomaru took a deep breath and went over to the kids. He cooed his daughter who calmed down instantly, but his son wouldn't. He just cried and cried.
"He reminds me a lot of you when you were this age," a male voice said.
Sesshomaru had just picked up his son when he turned to the doorway and saw Inutaisho leaning against the doorway.
"Maybe you can help," Sesshomaru said, passing Inu no Taisho to his grandfather.
"Oh, his handsome little fellow, aren't you?" Inutaisho said. The little child stopped crying and looked up at the unknown face. His eyes were wide with curiousity as he reached out to touch his face. Inutaisho allowed it and the little child laughed. Sesshomaru then went over to his wife. She seemed to had calmed down after she heard the crying.
"What's the matter?" Sesshomaru asked.
"Melina visited me in the garden," Casa said.
"And?" Sesshomaru asked.
"She spoke of our childern. She said that she wouldn't touch them, but she couldn't control the men. I was protecting the kids, but when I awoke, they weren't in my hands," Casa explained.
"I placed them in their beds. You fell asleep on the stairs," Sesshoamru said. "Don't worry. This place is secure."
"Then how did she get through?" Casa asked.
"There are cracks in the walls. Maybe she slither through one," Sesshomaru suggested. "Just relax. You've been through enough and need to relax."
"He's so cute!" Inutaisho exclaimed raising his grandson in the air.
"If you can," Sesshomaru added.
Casa looked over at Inutaisho and laughed. He seemed to like having a very young son around to teach everything to again. Sesshomaru took his son away and Inu no Taisho started to cry again.
"Shh. Sleep time. Time to sleep," Sesshomaru said placing Inu no Taisho in his bed. The kid just cried. Blossom seemed to just watch with curiousity in her bed. She blinked her pink eyes and watched her brother have a tantrum.
"Behave, Inu no Taisho!" Casa demanded.
"Ah, you named him after me," Inutaisho said.
"That's not the subject at the moment," Sesshomaru said, struggling with his kid. Inu no Taisho seemed to just want to squirm under his father's touch.
"Ah, just like you. Stubborn like your father, aren't you?" Inutaisho said, sticking a finger to his grandson.
"I was not stubborn," Sesshomaru insisted.
"Are you sure? You never wanted to be fed by me or your mother. Your uncle had to be here every time we went to fed you. Slept when your mother and I were awake, cried when we slept. Isn't he like that?" Inutaisho asked.
Sesshomaru grunted and left the room. He remember he was like that. Inuyasha came around, no Rin following him. He sighed and sat on the stairs. Sesshomaru joined him and sat next to him.
"I could use your help," Sesshomaru said.
"No, I will not patrol with you. No, I will not take care of the kids. No, I will not take Shippo away," Inuyasha said.
"No, that's not what I was asking for," Sesshomaru said.
"What then?" Inuyasha asked.
"Feed Inu no Taisho," Sesshomaru said.
"No," Inuyasha said immediately.
"He won't be fed by me or Casa. Dad won't be here for long. I need someone else," Sesshomaru said.
"Ask Kagome. She just adores Blossom," Inuyasha said.
"Blossom's not the one with the problem. I feed her just fine. She actually listens," Sesshomaru said.
"Must take after her mother," Inuyasha teased.
Sesshomaru grolwed but stopped when Casa exited the room.
"Your father's staying. That's the end of the conversation," Casa said. "Oh, and the kids understand what we say."
"Huh?" Sesshoamru and Inuyasha asked.
"Your father and I were just talking," Casa said.
"That's never good," Inuyasha said. Sesshomaru hit him on the head and asked Casa to continue.
"Well, he said he most likely would have to leave soon. He just was allowed to see his grand childern then had to leave. We had just gotten Inu no Taisho calm and then he burst into tears," Casa explained.
"Well, I think Inuyasha can help here. We were just discussing it, weren't we?" Sesshomaru said.
Inuyasha sighed and agreed to feed Inu no Taisho. He heard Rin coming and left almost immediately, leaving Casa and Sesshomaru on the steps.
"You should rest," Sesshomaru told her.
"I'll be just fine. Anyways, I can't sleep when your son is crying his eyes out," Casa remarked.
"Sleep in one of the guests rooms. If you want, I'll join you," Sesshomaru told her.
"Tired or something?" Casa asked.
"Yes, actually I am," Sesshomaru told her.
"Ok, let's go," Casa said and stood with Sesshomaru. Before they could take a step, they heard loud crying from inside their room. It sounded more like Blossom's cries than Inu no Taisho's. Sesshomaru went to find out about what was making her cry. It seemed Melina was trying to calm her down while holding her. Inutaisho wasn't found in the room. Must have returned.
"Shh," Melina whispered. "Please be quiet."
"Melina," Sesshomaru hissed.
"Lovely daughter you have here," Melina complimented. "Doesn't listen well."
"Leave her alone," Sesshomaru said.
"Well, you destroyed my life by kiling my mate, how about I kill your new borns?" Melina asked.
Sesshomaru glared at her saw Melina extend a claw, aiming it at Blossom. Blossom cried even harder. Before Meline knew what happen, Sesshomaru had gotten Melina by the throat, his daughter safely in his other hand. Blossom ceased her crying and clapped at her father.
"I would kill you now, but my kids are watching. Guards," Sesshomaru called. They showed up almost immediately. "Take her away."
He dropped Melina and before she could react, she was being hauled out of the room.
"This isn't over, Sesshomaru!" Melina called. Casa watched Melina be carried out and hurried to her kids.
"Are they all right?" Casa asked.
Sesshomaru looked down at his daughter in his hand.
"Maybe a little startled, but all right," Sesshomaru said, twirling a clawed finger at his daughter. She giggled and pulled on her father's finger. Once she had it in reach, she nibbled on it lightly. Sesshomaru didn't mind. Her fangs weren't sharp enough to damage yet. Casa held her son who was reaching for his little sister. Casa brought them close and Inu no Taisho went for Blossom's hair. Her silver hair was in reach and pulled lightly on it. He seemed fasinated by it. Life was good for them at that moment in time and everyone wanted time to stop.