Hey there people been a while since I updated right? Sorry, you could say I've had writer's block but that's not the case because I know exactly what's going to happen I've just been at a loss of words/motivation… Either way I hope you haven't got sick of waiting on me. I'm back and hopefully will be updating sooner like once a week or so…. My friend said that this chapter is fairly dull… Hope you like it, here's the next chapter enjoy

Chapter 4- The pang of Guilt for the Churning Stomach

Tohru layed quietly in the bed Kyo at her right side, the baby, Kazuma to her left in a bassinette with clear plastic sides. Kazuma's soft breathing, in and out, along with the beeping and booping of the monitors was soothing to Tohru who took it as a sign that her and her first born child (at two days) were just fine and healthy. She heaved a sigh and weakly smiled at Kyo who returned it with a smirk.

"We're leaving the hospital today," she said her voice angelic but heavy, something unlike her usual fluttery self.

"Yeah."

"Did you talk to him?"

"Huh?" Kyo asked honestly stunned.

"I told you, remember? In my family if it's the first grandchild then you stay for the first 3 nights at the grandparents. Kazuma is my grandfather's first great-grandchild and he's your…"

"Call him my father," he said with a light smile.

"Well, Kazuma is your father's first grand child as well. So did you talk to him? I thought it's be better to stay there rather than with my grandfather and aunt and---"

"It's okay, I'm sure he'll be there."

"Are you sure he's home? He didn't come to the hospital when Kaze was born."

"Who?" Kyo asked perplexed.

"Kaze, Uo came up with it. It's short for Kazuma of course," she said nuzzling the baby's cheek with her nose. It stung her that she couldn't hold her baby boy. That she had to carry him in a stroller topper, which doubled as the seat for his car seat.

"Oh, so that's what you named It," he said knocking on the door.

Within moments the door opened revealing Kazuma's face. He looked straight out being accustomed to seeing his visitors head at eye level or slightly lower. "Oh," he said in shock a lock of his hair coming down diagonally and covering a bit of his right eye. "Kyo, I didn't expect to see you hear. Tohru…you looking…" he opened the door wider allowing them to enter, "You're looking tired. I didn't expect to see you here after that episode at the funeral. Are you okay?"

Tohru smiled as she followed Kyo inside. "I had the baby," she said moving the light blue blanket so the baby's soft brown eyes, googling at the object hanging from the handle, could be seen. His brown hair had a sort of brighter reddish tint when the light hit it a certain way, something his mother didn't have, one could say it was almost orange.

Kazuma stopped in his tracks abruptly Kyo running into his shoulder. "I thought Shigure was just kidding. He sounded like he was laughing, enjoying himself, getting high on the thought. He said it was a baby boy," he said walking into the living room and sitting down on the mat. Kyo rubbed his nose as he followed suit, Tohru not far behind.

"And that Kyo thought his son was a girl," Kazuma continued his eyes filled with a magnitude of sorrow that could not be conveyed into words that his voice showed no sign of remaining solid, firm and level. "He said it was the rat, but he didn't tell me a name."

Tohru smiled, "His name is Kazuma, after you. I've been calling him Kaze though." Kyo had remained silent hardly making a noise even as he breathed. "You named him after me?" Kazuma asked astounded. Tohru's smile never seemed to fade just as Kyo's stern gaze never seemed to lighten or grow into something more pleasant.

"Shishou," Kyo began, the first word he'd said since he entered the home. "We were wondering if you'd let us stay here for a couple days." Kazuma looked taken back by the question but answered with a thick smile none the less. "Kyo you know this home will always be open to you. Of course you, Tohru, and little Kaze can stay here."

Later that night after dinner (prepared by Kyo) and everyone was in their rooms Kyo stayed alert, just staring at the blank ceiling. Tohru on his left and It laying on the other side of her. The mother and It's breath's were intertwined, one exhaling while the other inhaled. "Kyo?" a small voice whispered. Kyo turned on his side to see Tohru, her head propped on her arm. "Can't sleep?" she asked her voice stuffed with genuine concern.

"Just thinking," he said before heaving a hollow sigh.

"About?"

"It."

"What?"

"The kid."

"Kaze?"

"Yeah."

"You know something?"

"What?"

"I'm really happy," she said a tight following soon after.

"You should go to sleep."

"Hear me out Kyo."

"Okay, okay," he said with a soft chuckle to himself.

"I'm really happy, not only because Kaze is born but also because he's the rat and you're not upset."

"Huh?" Kyo asked a twinge of guilt panging in his heart, his stomach churning.

"When I hugged Kaze back in the hospital and he poofed into the rat, I saw this look of… like disgust run over your face and settle in your eyes. I thought you might hate me, that you might blame me or Kaze and maybe even hate him. But you don't. I was sooo scared you might hate Kaze and never look at me, but you didn't leave my side or leave me alone, by myself. I wanted to tell you that I'm really happy and –"

"Tohru, listen---"

"And thanks, now, yes Kyo?"

"Nothing. It was nothing."

"Okay then. Goodnight."

Kyo tossed and turned that entire night every sound like an earthquake rattling within his head. As soon as he saw the first sign of light he decided to leave. Before he walked out of the bedroom door he turned to look back at his slumbering wife, his note left in his place. It was ont Its back Its stomach rising and falling with the sheets

"Please I made a mistake."

"You seem to do a lot of that."

"Please, not this one."

"What's done is done, the agreement stands and will not fall."

"Then wait a little longer or less and don't mention my part."

"Are you telling me what to do?"

"No… of course not."

"Are you attached to that thing?"

"No, but she is, far more than I thought!"

"Good, now I suggest you leave and enjoy your remaining five years."

"But---"

"You dare question my word?"

"No!"

"That's right. Because my word is law. Nothing you say or do will ever change that fact. What GOD says goes."

"Yes, I know."

"Good. Leave me."

So did you like it? I hope what my friend said isn't true about it. I thought it was good! Can you guess who the conversation is between? I'll give you a cookie if you can. Can you guess what's going on? Come on! GUESS! I wanna see if you can get it right! If I'm that obvious with my plot and intentions… I won't tell ya if you're right or wrong though… just try….