Chapter 12: Six Years

Princess Sango

Four Years Later…

Tohru sighed as she watched her daughter sit on the couch watching television. "Sachiko-chan, are you going to be ready tomorrow?"

Sachiko's eyes averted from the beautiful pictures on the screen to her mother, "I'm not sure…"

Tohru smiled and sat down next to Sachiko, hugging her close to her own body, "What are you not sure about?"

Sachiko smiled at her mother, "It's just its school for the first time…and I won't be home with you anymore. Won't you be lonely mommy?"

Tohru smiled and stroked her daughter's long silver hair, "Of course I'll miss you, but I'll be fine. When you get out of school I'll go pick you up and you can tell me all about it. Then I'll make a big dinner and you can tell daddy too. Would you like that Sachiko-chan?"

"Hai!" Sachiko smiled and hugged her mother, "I think that sounds like so much fun!"

Tohru kissed her cheek, "Exactly, so why don't you go take a bath and I'll go start dinner. Daddy should be home soon."

Sachiko's brown eyes lit up and she ran into the bathroom, going to hurry up. Tohru stood up and straightened out her dress. Walking into the kitchen she started preparing dinner when a knock came to the door. Tohru turned out of the kitchen and opened the door, "Hello?" Yuki stood there in her doorway, "Oh Yuki-what are you doing here?"

Yuki looked up, "I heard form Ayame that Sachiko's starting school tomorrow. Is it all girls?"

Tohru smiled and let him inside, "I'm preparing dinner, so we can talk while I cook."

When they got inside the kitchen Tohru nodded, "She's going to an all girl school, but as soon as she turns thirteen, she's in a co-ed school."

"Ah, I see what you planned. Tohru, I'm scared about Ai starting school, but that's only a little more than a year away."

Tohru turned to Yuki, "Ai-chan is so kawaii, but she'll have a good two years after Sachiko starts. So how is Ai-chan doing?"

Yuki smiled, "Just like her mother, and Kagura's pregnant again."

Tohru giggled, remembering the last time Kagura was pregnant, "Do you think it's a boy this time?"

Yuki sighed, "I hope so, and there are too many girls in this family…"

"Yeah, but I don't know if I'm going to have another child. Even though Ayame and I have been thinking about it…" Tohru answered, "Well Kagura will have to come and choose some clothes if Ai needs it. It's always better to share old clothes instead of going out and buying new ones."

Yuki smiled, "Arigatou To-chan, um where is Sachiko though?"

Tohru turned to Yuki, "She's taking a bath, and getting ready for dinner. I'll go check on her."

Yuki nodded and watched Tohru walk out of the kitchen and sighed. Ayame flitted in at that moment, "Oh Yuki!"

Yuki's eyes became alert and Ayame placed a gentle hand on his shoulder, "Flirting with your older brother's wife when you have your own sweet Kagura at home?"

"N-no I wasn't doing that!" Yuki blushed and Ayame shook his finger in front of Yuki's face.

"Now now Yuki, it's totally natural seeing as Tohru was your girlfriend and she did have your child, but this is all in the past now."

Yuki wanted to yell then, but he took a deep breath and, "I'm not going to get into that, yes, I made a mistake, but Akito had this plan. I'm not sure why…"

"You baka! Tohru and I both had to come talk to Akito to beg him not to tell her! Tohru and I both went in and begged him not to tell, do you know how bad we were hurt? Tohru had just given birth a month ago! We were being treated by Hatori and Shigure and Kagura had to take care of Sachiko!"

Yuki's eyes widened and then returned to normal size, "I…I didn't know that…"

"Of course you didn't, Tohru didn't want to tell you. She was crying every day, saying she was sorry for everything. Do you know what kind of rip that tore in everyone's heart?" Ayame asked seriously but then they quieted when Sachiko came running in cheerfully.

"Konnichiwa Chichi! Uncle Yuki, I didn't think you'd be here too!" Sachiko hugged them and then in came Tohru. She usually enjoyed the scenes like this, but she knew the difference would be in the wording if everything worked out according to plan. "Are you staying for dinner Uncle Yuki?"

Yuki smiled but shook his head, "No, I was just stopping by Sachiko, but I best get going now. See ya guys later." Yuki left then, not wanting to stay too long.

"So are you ready for school tomorrow Sachiko?" Sachiko nodded and hugged her father close.

"Hai!" Sachiko then looked up at Tohru, "Mommy said tomorrow we'll have a huge dinner!"

Ayame smiled and patted her head, "Okay then, why don't you let your mom and I be alone for a couple of minutes?"

"Alright." She skipped out of the room within seconds.

Ayame smiled, turning to Tohru. Moving closer to her, she blushed slightly, "Ayame…"

"Tohru my dear, please tell me you've considered it…" Ayame answered caressing her cheek and looking into her eyes, "Another child to roam this house, it's nice when you think of it."

Tohru sighed, "I'm almost sure I want to Ayame demo I'm scared."

Kissing her forehead he nodded, "Wakarimasu."

"Arigatou, but it still might be a yes," she added mysteriously.

Ayame chuckled, "Okay, Tohru, but you have to remember, and I'm an old man compared to you."

Tohru giggled and started setting the table, "Dinner's ready."

"I'll go get our little girl." Standing up he left the kitchen.

Hour later…

"Sachiko's in bed now," Tohru answered, coming to sit next to Ayame on the couch.

Ayame nodded and pulled her as close as he could before pressing her to his chest, and when he didn't transform Tohru gasped. "No, it's tonight isn't it?"

"Of course it is Tohru-chan!" Ayame kissed her neck and Tohru closed her eyes.

"Ayame…not right now…" Tohru giggled when his lips pressed up to her ear. "Ayame…come on…"

"Oh Tohru, please, let's have another child to light up this house," he placed his arms around her waist. "A brother or sister for Sachiko to tease, and we could scold them lightly. Another child to keep you busy while everyone else is somewhere."

He kissed her cheek again and Tohru sighed, leaning into his chest, "Ayame…I really want to…but I don't think I have the strength to have another."

"Tohru, you can do anything if you set your mind to it," Ayame answered, whispering into her ear. Tohru giggled and turned around, facing Ayame and kissed him square on the lips. "Does this mean you'll…?"

Tohru nodded, "Hai, if I get pregnant, then I'm pregnant, if not…" He kissed her and she moaned lightly, clutching his shirt, "Ayame…" Ayame smiled and picked her up, carrying her to the bedroom.

Next day…

Tohru woke up and saw Ayame's figure, "Ayame…" She blushed when she thought about what happened last night. She hadn't done anything like that since their honeymoon, and even that was shyly done. She turned to the clock to see the red numbers on the clock 4:30.

Rolling back over to Ayame she saw his eyes open, looking at her softly. He pulled her close, kissing her lips softly he murmured into her ear, "Get some sleep; we need to rest for tomorrow." Tohru nodded and allowed sleep to overcome her.

Morning…

"Tohru wake up, before Sachiko comes in here," Ayame answered.

Tohru nodded and slowly drifted back to her reality. Ayame had pulled back the covers and the warmth was suddenly gone, exposing her nude body. Jumping up she ran and grabbed her pajamas, pulling them on. Ayame had his boxers on and she felt arms embrace her waist.

"My dear flower…"

Tohru wished she could lean in, but knew she couldn't. "We have to strip the bed, and take a shower."

Ayame nodded, rubbing his nose through her hair, "Go start the shower, I'll be in soon." Kissing the top of her head, he moved away and Tohru went and started the shower, waiting for Ayame.

Later…

Sachiko was dressed in a cute sailor suit, "Mom dad!"

Tohru smiled and kissed the top of her head, "We're walking there."

Sachiko grinned and ran towards the front door. Ayame and Tohru laughed before joining her, throwing on their shoes as well. "Ready to go?"

Sachiko nodded enthusiastically and wrenched open the door to see Ai and Yuki standing there. "Sachiko-chan!" The young brown/silver haired girl hugged her, "You're going to school today!"

Sachiko nodded, "Are you walking with me too?"

Ai looked at her father and he nodded, "Of course."

"Yay!" Sachiko nodded, jumping up and down a little. Ayame took hold of Sachiko's small hand and Tohru took the other. Yuki grabbed hold of Ai and lifted her up on his shoulders. Yuki has learned a lot over the last six years, and when a daughter was born to his wife Kagura, he suddenly knew what he was missing out with Sachiko.

Tohru and Ayame swung Sachiko up in the air, and she laughed happily. They arrived at the school all to soon. Ai looked at Sachiko, "Lucky, you get to go to school now. We can't play as much anymore." She pouted and Sachiko looked confused.

"Nothing's going to change, but I will have some new things. It'll be fine Ai-chan, we can always play, anytime I don't have homework." Hugging Ai, she turned to her mother and gave her a big hug and then to her dad, then to Yuki.

Tohru watched as Sachiko ran into the school, knowing where to go. Tears were running down her eyes, "She's growing up!"

Ayame hugged her as close as he could, "It's okay, it's okay…" Yuki and Ai could only watch the scene before them, and only Yuki out of the two knew the real reason. The older she got, meant the closer to the date they'd have to spill the news was going to happen. Something only time could tell how she was going to react or anything like that.

TBC…