The cub on Ichigo's back tilted his head backwards, his white snow leopard ears twitching as his long ash hair fell on it as he did so. The cub had tan skin like Ichigo with nearly-golden maple-syrup eyes and ashy hair. He stared wide-eyed and curiously at Shiro, nearly upside down as his claws held onto Ichigo's shirt tightly. His fluffy tail was hanging half way out of the pouch limply. His mouth was slightly open as he did so. Shiro smiled at him and kissed the baby's forehead lightly.

The child giggled and released one claw to reach out and swat at him playfully. He then mumbled something illegible as he continued to swat at his sire playfully. Shiro walked a bit closer and playfully swatted back.

The small cub giggled loudly and swatted at his hand. "Is Fuyu behaving?" Ichigo asked with a smile as he glanced back at Shiro before looking forward again. they had entered the ruins by now, were the richer and newer families lived, and were heading towards the very center, were the richest of the rich lived along with the head of the whole clowder, well, most of the head family. Ichigo was the son of the leader, but he lived on the very outskirts of the village because he had been mated with an alpha that his father had not chosen for him, forcing his father to take away his title and making him live on the outskirts, though he was happy. It was hard to get by in life with how poor they were but they managed.

"Of course he is…he's your kid, they can't misbehave even if they want" Shiro teased, giving Ichigo a quick kiss.

Ichigo smiled a little as they weaved their way through the busy streets inside of the ruin. At this time of day, the main street was lined with all sorts of vendors, selling food, cloth, mostly anything. There was barely any walking room ether from the large crowd. Shop owners were calling out their prices and sales and whatnot.
There was a candy vendor near by making colorful rock candy out of fruit juice and sugar and Ichigo knew that Yuki, being a sweet lover, would love one. They only cost two copper a stick, but he knew that it was a bit much for their small budget.

"...Shi, you think we could afford to get Yuki one of those? He's been a good boy.." Ichigo murmured, staring at the small booth. The purple-furred neko behind the counter was crystallizing the sugar and the juices together onto a wooden stick and sticking them in the small cup that held that particular color of the clear, sweet candy.

"I think we can" Shiro nodded.

Ichigo nodded and dug through his pocket for a moment before producing five copper coins. He put one of them back before walking over to the stand. He bought two of them, one of them a bright clear yellow, obviously lemon to make it sweet and sour at the same time, for himself, and a pink one that looked to be strawberry, for Yuki. He put the tip of the yellow one in his mouth so he could use both hands to wrap the pink one in some paper so he could give it to Yuki later. He then walked back over to Shiro.
Fuyu was being quiet and unbelievably obedient for a child of his age, having gotten comfortable and using the sling as somewhat of a slanted bed as he lay on his back in the cloth holding him. His tail was still hanging half way out of the cloth and was really the only thing visible. The sling was deep enough to let him hide most of his body from the glaring sun, but shallow enough for him to sit in comfortably and let the cool breeze in.

Shiro resisted the urge to bite part of the rock candy that Ichigo sucked on. "C'mon Ichi…you can suck on it later" he said, rather loudly.

Ichigo blushed a little and glared at him. "Shiro!" He hissed, his ears laying back.

Shiro pulled Ichigo close to him and pulled him along, grinning the whole time. "Calm down Ichi..." he teased.

A few hybrids were staring at them as they walked along but Ichigo didn't seem to notice it. Fuyu's tail was twitching as it hung outside of the sling he was laying in and he giggled suddenly for no apparent reason. "Fuyu seems happy" Shiro commented as they grew closer to the large temple like house of the elders.

"He hasn't been out much." Ichigo chuckled. "I think that's why. He likes fresh air."

"Ah" Shiro nodded.

They were soon walking into the temple, and Ichigo let out a small breath. "Father?" He called out softly, his tail twitching nervously as he looked around. It was unusually empty, none of the elders in sight.

Footsteps rung out as a brown haired male appeared. "Ichigo…is there something I can help you with…if not please leave, we are a bit busy at the moment" Aizen stated.

"...Father, there is no one here..." Ichigo murmured, bowing slightly in respect before looking up at his father. He felt Shiro hovering over him from behind. His mate never did like his father. "And it is important." He stated as an afterthought.

"What is it?" Aizen asked.
"Kuro found some weird things on the shore along with a boat" Shiro stated, trying to not growl. He didn't like Aizen. He found the man stuck-up and a huge idiot but he was also Ichigo's father so Shiro tried to play nice.
Aizen didn't look content with that answer. He didn't really like Kuro after a small, innocent prank Kuro did when he was younger. He thought Kuro was too much like his father while Yuki was like his mother.

"Oh! Father! Um, I know you've heard that I've had a new cub and um, that you wanted to meet him, so I brought him!" Ichigo chirped, his tone just a tad too cheerful.

"…I see" Aizen nodded.

"...Shi, can you get him for me?" Ichigo asked.

Shiro scooped up the young child from the sling, smiling at the adorable child he held.

Fuyu stared curiously at his father with wide eyes. Ichigo turned around and took the child from him before holding him up with his hands underneath his arms for Aizen to see. The child pouted before scowling a little, looking allot like his mother. His tail and legs hung limply as he balled his little hands up.

Aizen smiled softly. "Hello…"

"Fuyu" Shiro supplied.

"Hello Fuyu…I am your grandfather, Aizen" the brunette finished.

Ichigo smiled wide, his tail swishing happily. Fuyu, however, was still scowling.

"He has your scowl Ichigo" Aizen stated, slightly amused.

Fuyu grumbled something illegible, sounding none too happy.

Aizen's ears twitched slightly. Footsteps sounded from outside. Kuro came in, his eyes staring and playing with the camera in his hands. He had bandages all over his body. He looked up. "Hey Aizen…mom, dad…is their such a race just like us but without ears or tails?" he asked.

"Of course not" Aizen started.

"Not that we know of" Shiro replied.

"Of course not.." Ichigo murmured, looking over at his eldest son. "Father's never been wrong before." He scolded Shiro. "And what happened to you! Are you hurt?" Ichigo panicked slightly, staring at the bandages. He was holding Fuyu close now, the boy no longer scowling but had a content look on his face.

"He is now" Kuro snorted, holding up the camera that had a picture of a bluenet. A Human bluenet "And I sorta fell out of a tree and into a patch of thorns…no biggie" he added to try and calm his mother.

Aizen stared at the picture, eyes wide.

"...It, it could be some type of defect... You know full well that theres no other hybrids in the world!" Ichigo scowled slightly in thought. "Its, its impossible!" He sighed a little. "And be careful!"

Kuro crossed his arms. "You are just scared to admit maybe Aizen is wrong…maybe we are wrong…maybe there is something beyond the horizon…maybe" Kuro stopped. He looked away, ears down.

Ichigo gaped at him. "Young man, you may be near your passage but your still under our roof, and you will NOT be so disrespectful!" He huffed and sighed. "Father is never wrong."

"…No one can be always right" Kuro snarled before sharply turning and running off.

"And I thought that I had taught him manners when he was younger..." Ichigo sighed, running a hand through his hair while his tail flicked around irritably.

"He's a teen…they tend to be a bit rebellious at this time…he will settle down and remember his manners soon" Shiro sighed.

"I do hope the other boys don't go through this as well" Aizen muttered.

Ichigo shook his head. "Yuki would never do that." He stated as he nuzzled Fuyu's head. "Nether would Fuyu." He cooed and purred as he continued to nuzzle the cub in his arms. "...Though, I am worried about what Kuro had found..."

"Not to worry my son…it's nothing of importance… Aizen stated.

"Father, I hope your right.." Ichigo said. "Well, we better get back, Yuki's probably looking for us."

"Right…it was a pleasure seeing you all…and tell Yuki I would be delighted to see him as well" Aizen smiled. Shiro nodded, glad to be leaving.

Ichigo nodded and smiled brightly at his father. "Okay father." He bowed a little before turning and walking away. As they walked, he handed Fuyu to Shiro so he could put him back in the sling. Shiro did just that, also giving his mate a kiss on the cheek.

They were soon back at their little open-doored hut, the wooden and straw thing looking about ready to collapse. But it was home. Even though it was completely open-grounded house, no one, even in the area they lived, had the guts to try and rob it of what little there was. And the reason was Shiro. He was one of the strongest alphas on the whole isle. Shiro went over and got Yuki from Gin and Tori's house before returning back to their hut.

Ichigo had put Fuyu back into his crib-like nest and was now in the living room, stretched out on the large nest against the wall, simply enjoying the cool breeze and warm sun coming into the glass-less window. Shiro went over to Ichigo and lay next to him before starting to lick him clean, like he promised earlier.

Ichigo huffed and wiggled around a little. "Momma!" Yuki giggled, running over to them with a big smile.

Shiro moved a bit to let Yuki get in to hug his mom, which he gladly did.

"Tori-ue said we could play tomorrow!" Yuki giggled with a grin as he hugged his mother tightly. "That's great, Yuki." Ichigo smiled and nuzzled his son. "Whats even better is that you got me out of my cat-bath." He chuckled and pulled Yuki onto the nest, making the child giggle loudly.

"I will give it to you later Ichi" Shiro teased, kissing his mate's forehead. Then he laid down, curling around his mate and child.

"...Is nii-chan at Yoruichi-dono's house?" Yuki asked curiously.

"I don't know…but why would he go there" Shiro snorted in humor.

"Ummmmmmm, he said to not tell you but, um, he like the 'adult drinks' that Yoruichi-dono gives him..." Yuki mumbled, scratching his ear.

Shiro immediately got serious. "He knows he is not allowed to have those till he passes his passage" Shiro growled.

Yuki's ears drooped as he looked down. "Sorry daddy..." He mumbled. Ichigo's eyes were wide. "That boy..." He murmured.

"I can't believe him" Shiro sighed. "He's worse than I was" he added in a muttered afterthought.

"...No, you were worse. Trust me. You tried to get me mated to you before your passage." Ichigo murmured, leaning over and nuzzling his mate. "I remember when my father walked in on you, um, 'trying to be mated to me' the night before your passage." He chuckled, avoiding certain topics because there was a cub in the room. "He was furious, for one on how you had managed to get into the temple.."

"Yeah…I think that might be why he hates me, I took you and I have no respect for the rules" Shiro snorted, licking his mate.

Ichigo smiled a little. "Yeah, well, I'm pretty sure that that's not the only reason."

"Yeah…but a main point" Shiro responded, giving Ichigo a catbath.

Yuki stared curiously at them as he watched his mother try to get away from his father. Shiro tighten his grip and continued to lick his precious mate. "Shiro!" Ichigo whined, his ears flattening against his head as he continued to squirm.

"What? I am just showing my love for you Ichi" Shiro purred.

Ichigo grumbled but stilled anyways, though his ears were still back as his tail flicked irritably. Shiro continued to clean his mate.

"Yuki, why don't you go to your nest? It's getting late." Ichigo stated softly, watching the boy nod and climb off of the 'couch' and into the room he shared with his two siblings. "Night mommy, night daddy." He said before he disappeared into the room.

"Night Yuki" Shiro called softly after him. Then he smiled at Ichigo. "Shall we sleep as well or have a bit of fun?" Shiro asked, nuzzling his mate.

Ichigo scowled at him. "I'm tired, you pervert." He snapped.

"Aww…okay" Shiro sighed, he curled up around Ichigo, nuzzling his mate.

Ichigo purred a little. "...why don't we go to our nest?" He asked.

Shiro scooped up his mate and carried him to the nest before laying them both down and curling around him, nuzzling his Ichi so more.

For now the chapters will be this length...but as we catch up, they will shorten a bit ^^;

I love Kuro, he is a such a rebel xD He is pretty fun to play since he is a bit complex...and this is a fun story to do

Anyway, questions? Review!

IS: Ichigo/Yuki/Fuyu

Me: Shiro/Kuro/Aizen