I'll have a question for you at the end, but until then... Enjoy.
Risa grinned as Naruto and Sasuke ran ahead of Itachi only to stop at the sight of a packed bag.
"What's going on?"
"We just got back from Konoha!"
"I know sweethearts, but I figured we should actually visit your uncle and maybe even your cousins for once." She turned to Naruto. "We can go see Rin on the way. How's that sound?"
"Really?! I haven't seen her in forever!"
"Who's Rin?" Sasuke asked. Risa blinked and looked between him and Itachi before turning to look behind her at Sesshomaru.
"Get ready. We're all going to see Rin."
"I have told you before-"
"Sasuke and Itachi have never met her. So we are all going as a family. Then we can visit Inuyasha and his family."
"I will not go see-"
"NOW." There was silence for a minute before he relented.
"Very well."
Once they were on their way Itachi went to walk next to Sesshomaru.
"Who's Inuyasha?"
"An idiotic and worthless halfbreed." He scowled at the thought, but stopped when he looked up to Risa's furious glare.
"Is there a problem with halfbreeds?"
"That's not what I… It's just… Of course not. Just a problem with him."
"He is your younger brother. It won't kill you to be civil and introduce your children."
"Technically they aren't-" He froze and looked over them all. "You know; you never visit your brother."
"You have a brother Mom?" Naruto grinned at her and she half winced, half smiled.
"Yes sweetheart… But he doesn't have a family or anything and lives much farther away."
"So I must see my brother, but you don't?" Sesshomaru asked, not dropping his point. Risa frowned and looked coldly at him.
"You want to visit him my love? We'll make a week of it to travel the dimensions if that will make things fair to you." Sesshomaru sighed lightly and inclined his head to her.
"Shall we just continue on?" After they were moving again Itachi smiled lightly.
"Sorry I asked."
"I am sorry I answered." Sesshomaru glanced at him with a light smile of his own.
The rest of the journey only had Naruto talking, trying to fill Sasuke in on the village they were going to. As soon as it was in view he dragged Sasuke off, calling for Rin. With a chuckle Risa began to follow, stopping when Sesshomaru didn't.
"… Itachi?"
"Yes?"
"Go after them please. We'll catch up." Itachi glanced between them with a frown before leaving. Risa went and put a hand to Sesshomaru's cheek.
"Worried?"
"I do not want to see her." His hand covered hers and her eyes softened.
"She couldn't stay young forever."
"I know…"
"You raised her my love, and she's had a good life. You should visit her while she's old too… Before it's too late." His eyes snapped up to meet hers.
"She's-?"
"Her soul is weakening, yes. She will die this year."
"That does not make me want to see her."
"What if she wants to see you? She missed you last time I saw her." Sesshomaru was silent for a while before looking over her shoulder.
"Rin…" Risa turned as well to see an older woman walking toward them with all three boys. She smiled at them and Risa went over and hugged her.
"Rin! It's so nice to see you."
"Risitka, you've expanded your family I see." They smiled and Risa stepped to the side. Rin walked up to Sesshomaru and grinned. "Lord Sesshomaru. You haven't changed a bit."
"You have."
"I'm human." She laughed and gestured to the boys. "Looks like a handful, even for you!" He raised a brow at that.
"I can handle my children." Rin smiled again and turned to the boys.
"It's funny that the eldest joined you last. Now, we should get inside the village. They look like they could use some new clothes and dinner." Naruto grabbed her hand as they headed to her hut. Risa walked on her other side.
"It was difficult to get Sesshomaru to come."
"Does it bother him so much that I've aged?"
"A little, but we are going to visit Inuyasha after this."
"Oh? It's a wonder he came out at all then. Is Kagome still alive? She's older than I am. Risa sighed.
"No. She died about a week ago. I had hoped to make it to her before that but…"
"I liked her. Are you sure you should be visiting so soon after her death? Inuyasha never liked you being a soul stealer. And with Lord Sesshomaru…" She sighed lightly and opened her door to let the boys in. "Is he going around the village or staying in the forest?"
"No idea. Either way he'll be close, but I guess it's better this way. I receive enough wary looks. Anyway, I think my family should at least meet him and maybe his children if they're nearby."
"Hmmm… His kids are grown. I think he may even have grandkids now. And you just have small children. Why didn't you have any kids earlier? You were mated while I was still there after all." Risa was silent for a while.
"… I don't know. Either I'm not able to, or I have to be even older."
"Can't you find out?" Rin put a hand on her shoulder and Risa smiled.
"I'm afraid to." With that she headed inside. Rin sighed and glanced behind her hut. Sesshomaru stood there with a pained expression.
"I did not realize she was afraid." Rin smiled lightly at him.
"You should talk with her. Not being able to give you an heir would be upsetting to her." Her smile widened. "It's great to see you again Lord Sesshomaru." She disappeared into the hut as Sesshomaru turned back to the forest.
They spent the night with Rin and headed out early in the morning. Risa had to carry Naruto and Sasuke out since they didn't want to wake. She juggled them behind the village until Sesshomaru appeared and took Sasuke from her. Itachi followed carrying the packs, including the new one from Rin.
Okay, so my question... I got so far into this only to realize that I'm not sure how to write any interaction with Inuyasha. About how upset would everyone be if I kind of... glazed over that part? I might end up writing it either way depending on my mind working for me, but I would like opinions.