Chapter Fourteen:

I FAIL! Holiday's ate me and I got a new laptop and it took me forever to get the password remembered for I'm brain special... Sooo Here we go let's get this puppy finished!

-This is a Time skip to Youmaru being 6 months along-

A soft groan escaped the young dog-fox. Youmaru never really liked mornings and since being pregnant made his loathing of mornings worse. But at least he no longer got sick in the morning like he use to.

Youmaru never opened his eyes even though he was awake, and he just snuggled a bit closer to the bat demon he was sharing the bed with. Just like his mother, he got a bit...frisky...during his pregnancy. The bat had been more than happy to help. At first Youmaru had pushed him back, but the bat had proved time and time again he was there to stay and help.

Youmaru couldn't help but like it. Couldn't help but like the bat. He didn't think Kuronue would ever be serious about him, but for the time being it was nice to pretend. Even if deep down he knew he'd be in for heartache later.

With a sigh he slowly let go of the bat so he could get up. He needed to get moving or he never would.

Youmaru headed to the small bathroom attached to his room where he took care of his morning routine. But deciding he wanted a bath, rather than a quick wash up, he went back into his room, not taking note if Kuronue was up yet or not, and got something clean to wear.

Kuronue decided he'd like a nice bath, too, after cracking an eye open and spotting his breeder puttering about for his clothes. He'd let the hybrid think he was alone for a few minutes before he struck.

Youmaru left his room and headed for the bath room. Finding no one in there he sighed, good, he wasn't to fond of anyone seeing his swollen stomach. Slipping out of his sleeping yukata the dog-fox slipped into the hot water with a sigh.

Youmaru set to washing his hair first before he would worry about anything else since white hair was a bit of a bitch to keep clean. He rinsed it well after wards before he relaxed for a moment more, before his hand reached for the soap so he could wash up.

Another hand met his, how the bloody hell did the bat get into the room without his noticing?! It was clearly Kuronue, because his scent filtered into the steamy room and the male's low chuckle sent shivers down Youmaru's spine, "Allow me, Sex Face."

Youmaru growled a bit, "I keep telling you to not call me that" he stated a bit sharply, but he let Kuronue take the soap, not up to arguing with the bat over it, since in truth he didn't mind.

"I can't help it," Kuronue purred as he rubbed at the dog-fox's back, knowing it helped sooth his irritability, "your sexy face just draws me in, and my mouth speaks before my brain has time to censor it." He winked.

Youmaru huffed a bit, but stayed relaxed as his back was pretty much rubbed. "You should work on it more, it's part of why dad gets upset with you."

"I can't help it," Kuronue chuckled in a sing song as he swayed behind his little hybrid. "Your father's too uptight, anyways."

Youmaru huffed but didn't press it anymore, just relaxing a bit for the time being since he was comfortable. When he felt His back had enough attention since Kuronue was in the water with him, he simply leaned back against him.

Kuronue cuddled up his breeder smugly, while his hand wandered south along the male's side.

Youmaru let himself stay relaxed, not minding, since he wasn't against what Kuronue was probably thinking about, since well.. Hormones.

-Scene Change/Time Skip-

Kohaku gently knocked on Rin's door as he waited in the hall for her. He wasn't in any rush, so he didn't mind waiting.

After a moment, Rin slid the door open and smiled at Kohaku, dressed for the day with her hair up in a bun, "Ohayo Kohaku-kun!"

Kohaku smiled warmly, giving a slight bow, "Good morning Rin-chan" he greeted warmly.

Rin giggled a bit, "Is it time for our morning picnic already?"

Kohaku smiled gently, but gave a faint nod, "Hai" he turned some, offering Rin his arm.

Rin's grin widened as she took the arm, walking along side her intended* to the garden where they took their meals each morning. They were to be married in a few short months, and she couldn't wait.

Kohaku smiled warmly, walking along side of Rin, when they got to the door, he had opened it for her and bowed a bit to allow her to go first, smiling gently all the while. Once she was through he followed and once again joined her offering her his arm once more.

Rin hummed cheerfully as she walked with Kohaku to their table set up next to the roses. She loved the smell of flowers with breakfast, and right as they arrived, two servants appeared out of seemingly no where to set down their plates of food and pour their tea.

Kohaku smiled gently still as he walked to the table with Rin, when there he pulled Rin's chair out for her giving her a warm smile. Once he helped her to sit he quietly took his own seat.

-Scene Change-

Shippo sighed, but a smile landed on the fox's face as he walked up to the large castle. He waited to be let in. After he was led inside the castle, he was told to wait for someone to come to him. He wondered who he'd get to see first.

Youtaira drifted into the room, half covering her yawn with a sleeve shrouded hand as she smiled at Shippo, "Hey, you back already?"

Shippo turned and smiled, nearly grinning, "Yea, I came to give you guys some news on Kagome." He smiled warmly, "And because I wanted to see you" he stated with a wink to the dog-fox.

Youtaira winked suggestively at the fox as she chuckled, "Oh? Well, Mama will be pleased." Crooking her finger, beckoning the male forward, she danced back a few steps and smirked teasingly. "Care for a game, hm?"

Shippo chuckled, "most likely." He knew Kurama and Kagome got along well. So when his mother wanted to tell him, Shippo offered to share the news with the fox, rather than have it done by letter. His tail twitched as he watched Youtaira and he chuckled, "Why games are always fun~ What do you have in mind?" he asked stepping closer.

"Tag, you're it!" Youtaira crowed as she kissed the fox on the cheek and vanished out the door, laughing.

Shippo blinked, but soon got a rather predatory grin, "I won't be for long!" And the fire fox made chase.

-End Chapter fourteen-

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*This bit was from our Super smart Avenging Neko! ... "Intended" means fiance, to be married etc... So by the sentence she is saying that Rin took Kohaku's arm (her intended) and walked along side of him to go to the garden! - I had to have her explain what she meant as I do not know many big words apparently XD