"Kagome, Emmett, it's so good to see you," Emily said as she hugs Kagome then Emmett.
"It's good to see you too, Emily."
"What brings you by?"
"Well, we were showing my son Shippou around and thought that I could introduce him to you and the pack."
"So this is the famous Shippou from the Feudal Era, it's nice to meet you Shippou. My you grew up into a handsome Youkai," Emily tells Shippou.
Shippou blushes, then glares at Kagome, "Thank you, Emily, I can't believe my mother showed you pictures of me when I was a child."
Emily laughed, "Yeah you certainly were a cute little thing," Shippou turned redder and Emmett let out a booming laugh then pinched his cheek.
"Get off," Shippou yells and slaps Emmett's hand away causing Emmett to laugh even harder. Emily and Kagome giggle.
"So, what brings you by besides introducing us to Shippou?"
Kagome smiles and takes Emmett's hand, "We wanted to tell you that we're pregnant!"
Emily screams and hugs Kagome, "Congratulations oh my god, I'm so happy for you and Emmett," Emily says then she hugs Emmett, "Sam and Paul are going to be so happy to hear this."
"Happy to hear what?" Sam asks as he comes out of the woods with Paul.
"Emmett and I are having a baby!"
Paul rushes forward and hugs Kagome, picking her up and twirling her around, "That's wonderful news, Kagome, congratulations to you and Emmett."
Sam walks up to Emmett and gives him a hug, "Congratulations, Emmett you'll make a wonderful father," Then he turns to Kagome, "And congratulations to you too, Little Sister," Sam tells her as he pulls Kagome into a hug.
Meanwhile, Shippou stands off to the side waiting for Kagome to introduce him. Kagome looks at her son and smiles brightly, "That's not the only reason we came, I wanted you all to meet my son, Shippou."
Sam and Paul turn to the red-haired human standing in front of them. Shippou smiles and steps forward, "Hello, I'm Shippou, Kagome has told me all about you," He says as he shakes Sam and Paul's hand.
"It's nice to meet you as well, Shippou, any family of Kagome's is our family as well," Sam tells him.
"Thank you, Sam, I appreciate that."
Paul stares at Shippou for a moment, "I don't get it, I thought you were a Youkai."
"I am, this is just my glamour," Shippou tells him and waves his hand to remove the glamour, revealing his true form.
"Whoa that's cool, love the tails," Paul tells him with a grin.
Shippou swishes his tails, "Thank you."
At that moment the rest of the pack shows up. They all greet Kagome and Emmett and are introduced to Shippou.
"So what brings you guys by," Embry asks.
"We just want to let you all know that we're pregnant," Kagome tells the rest of the pack. There are congratulations all around.
"This calls for a celebration, Sam, break out the wine that Kagome brought you," Paul says.
"I agree with Paul, let's have lunch and celebrate," Emily says, "Of course, I have sparkling cider for Kagome and those underage."
"Thank you all," Kagome tells them
They all go inside to have lunch. Kagome helps Emily bring the food to the table then Kagome sits down next to Emmett and serves him.
"Babe, you don't have to serve me."
"I know, you take care of me and the baby and I take care of you," She says and kisses Emmett's cheek.
Right as they're about to eat, Leah comes into the house, "Sorry I'm late I need to finish…"
Leah trails off when she sees Shippou, suddenly her entire world changes. She feels a pull towards the red-haired Youkai and warming in her chest. Everything fades away, her only focus is the Youkai in front of her.
For his part, Shippou too feels the draw towards the female that just walked through the door. All Shippou can think is how he wants to care and protect the female in front of him. Instantly he knows he has found his mate.
Sam looks between Leah and Shippou and realizes what has just happened, Leah has imprinted on Shippou. He smiles and stands up, walking over to Leah he leads her further into the house.
"Leah, I'd like you to meet Kagome's son, Shippou, I'm sorry I didn't catch your last name."
"Akagi, Shippou Akagi."
"Shippou Akagi, Shippou this is Leah Clearwater," Sam tells him.
Shippou steps forward and takes Leah's hand, he brings it to his lips and kisses it, "It's a pleasure to meet you, Leah."
Leah blushes, "The pleasure is mine, Shippou."
The boys that have not imprinted look between the new couple confused, those that have are smiling and are very happy for Leah, especially Emily.
"Well, now that the two of you have met, why don't we go ahead and eat," Emily says.
"Yes, Shippou, why don't you sit next to Leah," Kagome tell her son.
"Gladly."
They all serve themselves and Sam pours the wine while Emily pours the sparkling cider for Kagome and the young ones. Sam hands Leah and Shippou their glasses and Leah looks at Sam confused, "What are we celebrating?"
"My mother is pregnant," Shippou informs Leah.
"Really, congrats, Kagome."
Kagome and Emmett look at each other. That's the first time Leah has said anything nice to Kagome, "Thank you, Leah."
The pack spends the rest of the afternoon celebrating with Kagome and Emmett, while the younger wolves are sent out in pairs to patrol. Leah and Shippou talk amongst themselves getting to know each other. As the afternoon winds down to the evening, Kagome and Emily start dinner with the help of Kim and Rachel who show up later.
As they cook dinner, Leah and Shippou take the opportunity to slip out so that they can be alone. They walk along the beach in comfortable silence, walking close to each other without actually holding hands.
Leah suddenly stops and looks at Shippou, "Shippou the reason I asked you to go for a walk is that I have to tell you something."
Shippou smiles at Leah and takes her hands, "If you're going to tell me I'm your mate, I already know that."
Leah's eyes widen, "How did you know that I imprinted on you?"
"Because I felt the same thing the minute I saw you. But you don't have to accept me as your mate, we can just be friends," Shippou tells her.
Leah steps closer to the Kitzune Youkai and wraps her arms around his neck. She gives him a kiss on the lips, "I would be honored to be your mate, Shippou. I only ask that we get to know each other first."
"Whatever you want, Saiai no hito."
"What does that mean?"
"It means Dearest One."
Leah smiles and puts her head on Shippou's chest. They stand there and watch the sun go down, blissfully happy.