"Did I tell you that that necklace looks great on you?" Tonoko asked, leaning back against the tree at the edge of the training field.

The two had already been through two different sparring matches, which each was one by one person. They decided to take a break and moved to the edge of the field. Instead of sitting, Tonoko moved to sit back against the tree, trying to look cool again.

Miyu smiled and moved to sit between Tonoko's legs, leaning back to lean against his chest. "Many times." She whispered.

Tonoko smiled and wrapped his arms around Miyu. "I'm just happy you accepted it so willingly." He whispered.

She laughed and moved to entwine their fingers. "You say it like I shouldn't love you." She smirked and shook her head. "There was no hesitation needed, I love you, Tonoko, and if you want me for the rest of your life, then I want you in return." She whispered.

Tonoko nodded and tightened his arms around her. "Forever together. I can't promise I won't hurt any guy who comes near you." He chuckled.

She smiled and closed her eyes. "I don't mind. I am yours." She whispered. "Wh-What age do you want to marry me, Tonoko? We're seventeen now..."

Tonoko was taken back slightly. "Oh...uh..." He laughed nervously. "I...wasn't really thinking about that yet.." He murmured.

She blushed faintly and laughed. "Oh, sorry to rush things then." She murmured.

Tonoko shook his head. "Well...my parents got maried when mom was eighteen..." He murmured and shrugged.

Her eyes widened slightly. "Y-You mean like... next year?"

"Hm?" He asked and nodded. "Yeah, eighteen."

She shook her head. "I don't think I'm following... y-you want to marry me next year?"

"Oh?" Tonoko looked up towards the sky. "I guess it's a possibility."

She blushed brightly and looked down at their connected hands, not sure what to say. After a short while of silence, Tonoko moved his hands up to run through her hair. He smiled softly as he leaned forward and nuzzled his face into her hair. "Your hair smells nice, by the way." He murmured.

She smiled and laughed slightly. "You're so full of compliments today."

"There's more waiting." He chuckled.

She smiled gently and turned her face to look up at him. "You still haven't finished where we left off in the kitchen." She smirked.

Tonoko blushed at the memory and smiled softly. "Has anyone ever told you how soft your lips are?" He smirked and leaned down to kiss her cheek, only pulling back so far to look into her eyes.

She shook her head and blushed as well. "N-No... b-but now I know..."

Tonoko smiled and lightly brushed his thumb over her lips. He thought back to when his mom had shared with him that his father always called her beautiful and he smiled softly at her. "You're beautiful too, Miyu." He whispered.

She blushed brighter and shook her head. She turned so she was facing him head on and grabbed his collar, pulling him to her and connecting their lips. Tonoko chuckled and wrapped his arms around Miyu, pulling her more into his lap. "Too embarrassed now?" he chuckled.

"Want me to make you weak in the knees again?" She smirked, searching his eyes.

"Oh." He uttered, his face deepening in colour.

She smirked. She debated on if she should or not, but decided she had liked his reaction from before. She moved her lips to his neck and kissed the skin softly as her hands ran down his chest. Tonoko's eyes widened and he stiffened slightly. "Not fair." He murmured and turned his face away.

She kissed down his neck, leaving butterfly kisses. "But I like your reactions." She whispered.

His breathing deepened and he leaned further back against the tree. He didn't respond, only looked away. She chuckled lightly as her lips reached his collar bone. She kissed it gently before smirking and biting down, but not enough to hurt him. He moaned softly and entwined his fingers with hers. "Still not fair." He whispered.

"Then do something about it." She whispered, biting down a bit harder.

He grunted slightly and pushed her back to the ground, leaning over top of her. He peered down at her and panted, his face beat red. After sharing a moment of silence, he leaned down and pressed his lips to her neck. She gasped slightly and shut her eyes. "I-I didn't think you'd actually do something." SHe whispered.

"You gave me no choice." He murmured and moved his lips to her shoulder, brushing them lightly over her skin.

She shivered beneath him and forced back a moan. "Y-You say my lips are soft... y-yours are better." She whispered, moving her arms around his back.

He nodded slightly and moved down to her collar bone, deciding for a little payback. He bit down on her flesh lightly and then kissed it again. She moaned again, a bit louder as she tightened her grip on his back. Tonoko hesitated slightly at the noise and wrapped his arm under her back, pulling her closer as his lips traveled to her throat. Her breathing hitched as she gasped. "S-Stop teasing... y-you're unfair now..."

Tonoko only chuckled slightly. "It's perfectly fair." He said and moved his lips to the edge of her shirt.

She shook her head. "Not at all."

He chuckled again and moved his lips to her lips, pressing them harder together. She quickly moved her hands up his back and tangled them in his hair as she kissed back just as hard. His hands went the same way and entangled in her polar blonde hair. His mouth moving fast against hers. She pulled back and gasped, trying to catch her breath as her chest heaved up and down, staring up at Tonoko. Tonoko swallowed and panted as he stared down at her. "Fair now?" He asked and chuckled lightly.

She blushed and nodded. "Y... You're a really good kisser."

Tonoko nodded slightly. "I can see that." He smirked.

She blushed more and turned her face away. "D-Don't look at me like that..." She mumbled in embarrassment.

Tonoko leaned down to kiss the skin below her ear. "Like what?" He asked in a whisper.

A lump formed in her throat as she closed her eyes. "Y-You're being unfair again..."

He shook his head. "No, I'm not." He murmured.

She nodded. "Y-Yes..." She stuttered slightly. His kisses were making it difficult for her to focus.

He kissed the same spot again. "No." He murmured again.

She bit her lip and let out a soft sigh. "I... I don't even remember now..." She murmured.

He laughed softly and kissed up her jaw to her lips. "I'm that good, huh?" He murmured.

She just blushed and nodded, moving her arms around his neck again. "You can take out the unfairness during battle." He chuckled.

She laughed slightly. "Okay." She whispered.

Emi and Miyu were doing dishes while the boys were looking after the kids. Ryuu had mailed his father a letter, asking him to come for a visit and bring Kasumi and her brother with him. His father replied and said he'd be there in two weeks. It was now that day and they were expecting them anytime. Ryuu had left out the part about the new children and Tonoko's future wife. The girls quickly finished cleaning and moved to sit on the couch, looking down at the boys who were entertaining the younger children. Katara giggled and laughed at Ryuu while the twin boys cooed and looked around the room rather than on Tonoko.

Finally, a knock came at the door. Katara ran towards the door happily and Ryuu quickly ran after her, scooping her up in his arms before stopping at the door.

"Ready to meet grandpa?" He asked.

Another knock.

Katara nodded with excitement. "Grampa."

Ryuu reached for the knob and pulled the door opened. His smile broadened when he saw his dad and old Akatsuki partner. There was a male somewhat behind Kasumi which he assumed to be Kasumi's younger brother. Ryuu smiled and waved them all in.

"Ah, you've had another young one!" Katashi said and reached out for Katara before pausing. "Unless it's a young-young one." He said and turned to eye Ryuu.

Ryuu only laughed and shook his head. "No, she's mine and Emi's." Ryuu said.

Katashi smiled and reached for her again. Katara shied away and slouched in his arms, looking at Ryuu with a small frown.

Ryuu smiled. "It's alright, Katara. He's your grandpa."

"Grampa." Katara murmured and looked shyly up at Katashi. She nodded and smiled now. "Tay." She giggled and grabbed for his beard.

Kasumi was smiling at Katara and turned to smile at Ryuu. "It's been a long time." She said.

Ryuu nodded. "Tonoko was only four." He laughed. "You should see him now."

Kasumi nodded. "You've grown a lot as well."

Ryuu laughed and shrugged. "I'm not the only one."

The two stepped closer and wrapped their arms around one another. Ryuu was slightly surprised that she took the invitation to the hug since she hated physical contact. "Is this your brother?" Ryuu asked when they pulled back.

Kasumi nodded and grinned. "This is Haruki." Kasumi said and turned to Haruki. "This is Ryuu who've I've told you about."

Ryuu chuckled inwardly at her brothers name. Hey, Haruki...meet Haruki... He laughed softly and held his hand out. "Nice to meet you, Haruki."

Haruki smiled at Ryuu and took his hand. "I've heard lots about you, Ryuu. And I've heard a bit about your wife."

Ryuu nodded. "Come meet her." He said and led the three into the livingroom.

Katashi looked up from Katara towards the crib. "More?" He asked.

Ryuu laughed softly and nodded. "Go take a look." He chuckled.

Katashi glanced at Ryuu before making his way to the crib. He gasped slightly. "Twins!" He said and turned to smile at Emi. "We knew we could count on you." He chuckled.

Emi smiled gently and pointed behind Katashi. "Why don't you say hello to Tonoko and his girlfriend, Dad."

"Aha!" Katashi turned around to look at Tonoko. His eyes drifted to Miyu and his expression brightened. "Ah, it looks like you've chosen wisely." He said and nodded at Tonoko.

It had been seven years since Tonoko had last saw his grandfather, and he remembered all the memories that came from hanging around him. He laughed and stood up, wrapping his arms around Katashi and Katara. Katashi hugged back with his free arm. "And what's the young girls name?" Katashi asked.

"Amagiri, Miyu." Tonoko replied and smiled.

"I knew she was an Amagiri." Katashi said and laughed. "That's an obvious thing."

Miyu smiled. "Nice to meet you, sir."

Katashi waved her off. "Oh, don't be so formal. Call me anything but."

Tonoko turned to Miyu and laughed. "Old man."

Miyu laughed but shook her head. "I'll just call you Katashi..."

Katashi nodded.

"You really have done a lot since I last visited." Kasumi said, looking around at all the children. Her eyes fell on Emi and she smiled. "Emi, long time no see."

Emi smiled gently. "Indeed. I believe last time I saw you Ryuu almost killed you on accident."

"No cloak this time to confuse any of you." Kasumi laughed.

She caught Ryuu's sombre expression as he shook his head. Kasumi glanced at Tonoko who was looking between the two of them with confusion.

"Cloak?" Tonoko asked.

Kasumi waved him off. "Just an outfit I use to wear." She laughed. "I had to get rid of it. It was too-"

"Clouds..." Tonoko said and furrowed his brows.

Emi's eyes widened slightly as she turned to look at Ryuu, a sudden look of panic crossing her face. Her and Ryuu purposely wanted to keep that Ryuu was once in the Akatsuki hidden from their children. Ryuu cleared his throat. Kasumi bit her lip.

"What clouds? It was just a simple cloak." She said.

Tonoko furrowed his eyes further. He remembered something about opening a door to see a woman, the woman in front of him, standing at the door wearing a black cloak with red and white clouds. His father was saying something about opening the door and then everything else became a blur and the clouded cloak was gone. He shook his head and rubbed his temples. Miyu looked at Tonoko and rested her hand on his shoulder.

"You okay?" She asked nervously.

Tonoko pulled his mind back to reality and nodded. "Yeah...sorry." He murmured.

The others had carried on with another conversation, and Katara was reaching for his cheeks. He quickly pulled on a happy smile and pulled Katara into his arms, pretending to eat her neck. She giggled and tried to push away but Tonoko secured her with his legs and kept her pinned against himself. He laughed evilly and tickled Katara's sides.

Emi was now standing and pulled one of the twins from the crib, holding him out for Kasumi to hold. "Want to?"

Kasumi gasped lightly and hesitated before reaching out to carefully take the baby into her arms. She smiled softly and looked down at his peaceful expression. The child didn't seem to care whose arms he was in. She noticed his distinct features of black and yellow hair with lavender eyes, just like Tonoko and Katara. She was automatically assuming that the other twin was the same.

"What's his name?" She asked.

Emi smiled gently. She had picked up the other twin who was fussing and rocked him in her arms. "The one you have is Haruki, and this one is Arashi."

Haruki had been looking over Kasumi's shoulder at the boy. When Emi said his name, he began to laugh, causing Emi's face to twist in confusion.

Kasumi glanced back at her brother than turned to Emi. "Meet my brother, Emi. His name is Haruki." She laughed gently.

Emi's eyes widened momentarily before her face softened and she smiled. "Oh, I get it now."

Kasumi laughed and nodded before looking now at the Haruki baby. "He's very cute." She said and went to hand him over to Ryuu. Ryuu took him gladly, but then Katashi took him from Ryuu's arms.

"He's...They're going to both grow into strapping young men like your father." Katashi said to Ryuu.

Ryuu laughed and looked at his father sarcastically. "Oh, yes, definitely, dad." Ryuu laughed. "'Cause the grey hair is defintely going for you."

Katashi shrugged. "Yeah, yeah. So what if my hair isn't as radiant as yours, I still am a hit with the girls."

Ryuu rolled his eyes. "Yeah, okay."

KAtashi glanced over Ryuu's shoulder at Emi. "Emi, do you think I still have what it takes?"

Emi laughed nervously and moved to stand beside Ryuu. "W-Well... I'm sure you could try..." She said with a nervous laugh.

Katashi frowned. "I thought Tsuki and I taught you better than that." He laughed than shrugged. "Oh well."

Ryuu laughed again and patted Katashi's shoulder. "Oh, dad..."

Emi smiled gently at Katashi. "Speaking of, how you been doing lately, dad?" She asked, searching his eyes. "Been almost five years since she passed away.."

Katashi sighed and nodded. "It's a bit longly, but I'm doing pretty fine. No one can replace her." He smiled slightly and shrugged. "But, what can I say? She was the best thirty-six years of my entire life."

Emi smiled gently. "I'm sure she's waiting for you."

Katashi smiled and nodded. "Are you telling me I'm past my prime?" He laughed.

Her eyes widened and she shook her hands wildly in denfence. "N-No! Not at all! Y-You're the last parent we have.. I don't want you-"

"What're we having for supper?" He asked suddenly.

She blinked in surprise, her mouth gaping open. "Ah.."

Katashi laughed and patted Emi's shoulder before hugging her with his free arm. "You're acting like you were when you were four." He chuckled.

Emi blushed faintly and smiled. She used her free hand to hug him back, both of them being careful of the babies in their arms. "I-I guess I'm still like that sometimes." She murmured.

They pulled back and then Ryuu laughed lightly before putting his arm around her shoulder. "The shyness is what attracted me to her immediately." He smiled.

Katashi laughed. "I guess Ren and I matched you two pretty well." He chuckled. "I mean, give you a few years and you've managed to pop out four kids." He laughed.

Emi gave Katashi a blank look. "It was more complicated then just "popping" them out." She murmured. "Those twins almost killed me..."

Katashi shrugged. "Alright, not just popping them out." He said and laughed. "But it's exciting that you managed to pull the two clans together with four children." He smiled.

Ryuu laughed. "We're planning for one more."

"Here we go again." Tonoko's eyes widened slightly and he lowered his head.

Ryuu laughed. "One more pregnancy won't kill you, son." He laughed again.

"It just might." He murmured.

Emi gave the boys a blank stare before turning her eyes away. "I don't have to go through another pregnancy. In fact, my body would quite enjoy it."

Ryuu frowned and waved off Tonoko. "Ignore him."

Tonoko gasped and frowned. "Thanks dad. Way to go for my self esteem."

Ryuu waved him off again and laughed. "We both agreed anyways."

"So, five children then?" Kasumi asked and laughed.

Ryuu smiled at Kasumi and nodded.

"Not if the boys keep this up." Emi murmured.

"Not on my account." Katashi stated.

Kasumi laughed. "It's just so strange. You know, seeing him like this with four children. You two happily married and still in love. You're stronger now, I suppose?" She smiled gently.

Emi glanced at Kasumi and blushed faintly. "Yes, much stronger." She murmured.

Kasumi nodded and smiled softly. "I'm glad." She said.

Emi smiled and moved to hand Arashi to Tonoko as she walked off to the kitchen to check on dinner. Miyu smiled gently and glanced at Tonoko. "Your grandfather is funny."

Tonoko nodded. "I haven't seen him since I was ten." He laughed softly. "There's a lot of funny memories I have of him."

She smiled gently and laughed. "I'm kind of like that with my grandmother."

Tonoko nodded and smiled. "I don't think I've met her yet."

She blushed and shook her head. "She moved to the Rain Village."

Tonoko nodded. "I see." He murmured.

Miyu smiled and leaned close to place a kiss on his cheek. "You'll meet her at our wedding."

Tonoko blushed lightly and nodded. His eyes drifted and caught Kasumi's gaze, causing his blush to deepen and he turned his face to Arashi in his arms. "At our wedding." He nodded and smiled gently.

"What wedding, son? Speak up." Katashi said and kicked his foot lightly. "You know I'm getting old."

Tonoko blush deeply and look up at Katashi. "Well...uh..."

Katashi's eyes drifted to meet Miyu's and his eyes drifted down to black necklace that hung around her neck. The necklace disappeared under her shirt, so he couldn't tell if it was the family necklace or not. Tonoko noticed Katashi's questioning gaze and he reached for the necklace and pulled it out from under her shirt.

"You may be old, but you sure are wise." Tonoko laughed.

Katashi laughed. "I told you, these grey hairs make me wise, not just old!" He said and smiled at Miyu. "Welcome to the family." He said.

Miyu smiled and nodded. "Thanks."

Katashi nodded. "So, you're going to get married then?" He asked.

Tonoko nodded. "We are." He murmured and scratched his cheek.

"Do you know when?" Katashi asked.

Tonoko shrugged. "Well, we were talking...and it's not official...but maybe sometime next year when we're both eighteen." He said and glanced at his parents.

"Ah!" Katashi said and smiled. "A little tip though..."

Tonoko pulled his gaze back to his grandfather. "Don't have one kid and wait fourteen years to have more. The more the merrier." He laughed.

Miyu blushed and shook her head. "I-I still don't know... a-about that..."

Katashi shook his head. "How are the Inabikari-Sakura clan going to go on? And I'm sure your parents are wanting grandchildren."

"W-Well, y-yeah but ah..."

"Then there is no if, and's or but's..." Katashi smirked. "You're going to be having some kids."

"H-How many d-do you guys expect?" Miyu stuttered nervously.

"Not as many as me, Miyu." Emi laughed.

Katashi laughed. "That's right - more! At the least ten." He said and smirked.

Miyu shook her head and flopped back on the floor with her hands over her eyes. "Oh god..."

Ryuu laughed. "Don't listen to dad, Miyu."

Katashi shook his head. "What happened to respecting your elders?" He asked and laughed. "Twenty kids."

Tonoko's eyes widened. "That's ridiculous!" He said and shook his head. "T-two or three would be just fine." He mumbled and blushed as he looked down at Arashi again.

Miyu was in a frozen state as she laid on the ground with her eyes closed. Tonoko finally glanced over at Miyu and put his hand lightly on her leg. "Miyu?" He asked.

She just shook her head. "My l-limit is two.."

Tonoko chuckled lightly and moved to lay Arashi on her chest before lying back beside her. Arashi's thumb was in his mouth as he slept. Tonoko moved his hand to cup the babies head. "But look at him." He whispered.

Miyu glanced at Arashi and sighed. "He's not our kid... it's different. No pain..."

Tonoko shrugged. "I mean, sure, there's a bit of screaming..." He shrugged again. "It can't be that bad."

Emi had stepped into the room and listened to the converstation and laughed. "Well, it's pretty bad, Miyu." She smirked. "But as long as your husband is with you, most of the pain is in his hand." She smirked and looked up at Ryuu.

Ryuu lifted his hand and clenched his fist and unclenched it. "She's got a lot of strength when she's in labour."

Katashi chuckled and punched Ryuu's arm. "You put your mother such an excruciating labour that she nearly ripped my hand right off. For almost 24 hours; you just refused to come out."

Ryuu laughed and shrugged. "Whoops?"

Emi laughed. "Tonoko was like that too. Almost seventeen hours for him."

Tonoko laughed and mimicked his father. "Whoops?"

Katashi looked at Miyu and waved his hand casually. "Why do you think the woman are the ones who bear and give birth to the children?"

"Men couldn't be able to endure the pain." Kasumi laughed.

Katashi nodded. "I'm sure you're a strong one, Miyu." Katashi said.

Miyu sighed and closed her eyes. "I-I am strong... but that's not the point..."

Tonoko reached for Arashi clenched fists and brushed his thumb lightly over his fingers. He glanced at Miyu and sighed before turning to stare up at the ceiling.