By the time Sesshomaru came back from patrol the pups had already been fed and washed for the night. Rin and Izumi had settled them down with only the twins now awake due to their late nap.

Sitting at the table together as the girls toddled around and played with wooden chopsticks and bowls Rin still felt poorly.

"I am certain you know of Rikus sons arrival, Lord Sesshomaru." Kohaku said.

"Why do you say that?" Rin asked him curiously.

"Otherwise Sesshomaru would have been by your side in a moment at Jiros outburst." Izumi stated knowingly.

"The captain approached me with his son and assured me they would have any situation under control, that may arise." Sesshomaru explained. "I trust this was the case."

"Yes. Jiro is upset by Harukis presence, it is inevitable given their history together." Kohaku said.

"The good news is Nen made it south and found his mothers sister. Where he went from there is anyone's guess though." Rin commented.

"He may stay with Lady Yoake especially since she has pups with her. I doubt Nen would abandon them since their sire is not with them." Izumi thought out.

"I was somewhat surprised Kohaku that you did not speak up when Jiro came, as angry and threatening as he was." Rin looked at him as she spoke.

"It was not my place. Jiro would not have done anything to endanger any one of us. He is entitled to his anger in whatever form that may take." Kohaku responded. "Besides, there were more than enough of us to subdue him if need be."

"This is only the beginning. For the time that Haruki is here we will all stay vigilant and offer what support we can to defuse any problems." Sesshomaru said. "Now, is there anything else?"

"Mitsuo will be returning from the post in a few days time. I will relieve him." Kohaku informed.

"Very good." Sesshomaru nodded. "Rin? Izumi?"

"Yes, actually. Kagome sent a letter apologizing for the delay In correspondence; Inuyasha will not be able to come to train with you my lord. They are expecting their first child in the early summer and he wants to be with Kagome during this time." Rin smiled softly relating the good news.

"Is that so?" Sesshomaru smirked to himself.

"That is good news." Kohaku said.

"Interesting." Izumi glanced at Rin remembering the last visit to the village she had had. Kagome had confronted Rin about Rin nursing Hisashi and Izumi caring for Hotaru in her own demon form saying it made her uncomfortable.

"They love each other and will be good parents." Rin said. "Any child they have will be loved and cared for despite Kagomes feelings towards our relationship and how we raise our own."

"Kagome is odd. The way she carries herself and speaks, it is unlike anything I have ever seen or heard." Izumi said.

"It is because where she is from, where she grew up." Kohaku said. "Kagome is a good person, you just have to get used to her."

"Right, the future?" Izumi rolled her eyes as if she didn't believe any of them.

"You know? I can't recall ever telling you." Rin said.

"Sana told me quite some time ago now, she doesn't believe any of you either…just so you are all aware." Izumi retorted.

"Anything else?" Sesshomaru questioned looking to them all. Shaking their heads he stood. Extending his hand down to Rin she took it being led to their room.

The pups had settled in Kohaku and Izumis room for the time being and Sesshomaru was grateful for it. The scent from Sanas pregnancy had been near overwhelming as he had entered their home putting him in the mood to seize his mate and rut into her with reckless abandon.

It was not that Sanas scent attracted him to her in anyway but the heady smell of a pregnant female lingering in the air made him want to impregnate his own. Closing the door behind them he shed his armor wrapping his arms around Rin as he lowered his head to the nape of her neck licking at her skin and nosing her hair aside.

"My lord." Rin whispered out placing her hands over his as her eyes shuttered close.

"Dearest, let me pup you." He whispered seductively against her.

"Don't you think we have enough pups for now?" Rin asked smiling.

"You did promise me a son." He remarked prompting her to turn around in his grasp.

"And here Rin thought her lord was happy with the daughters she has given him." The words barely making their way out as he seized her in a deep kiss.

"Extremely, I want more." Rubbing his hands over her stomach she bit at her lip reaching back to untie her kimono. Allowing it to pool around her shoulders her dropped it on the floor.

"Does my lord like to see Rin carrying his children?" Rin questioned playfully.

"Yes." Sesshomaru rumbled out gripping her under her rear and pulling her up to him. His tongue licking at her lips while she wrapped her arms and legs around him. Extending her tongue out she met his before he sucked it in to his mouth.

Moaning Rin tightened her grip on him as he massaged her rear, his claws grazing her skin lightly leaving small scratches in their wake. Not breaking their contact Sesshomaru walked her over to their futon laying her down on it. "Please Rin, please."

Licking up his cheek gave him the invitation he wanted and he loosened her grip from him to remove his sash and clothing. Pulling her undergarment off Sesshomaru leaned down to run his tongue over her nipples suckling on them drawing milk into his mouth.

"Does Rin still please you Lord Sesshomaru?" Rin queried knowing what the answer was before asking it. Grunting in response he set to work down her body adjusting her legs to sit on his shoulders. Nosing her folds apart he drug his tongue up her slit intoxicated by the juice that leaked from her.

Rin squirmed and squeaked her legs tightening around him as she wound her fingers in his hair and tugged on the soft locks. As he flicked his tongue over her clit she moaned out as if her soul had left her body.

She jerked as she came, spasming throughout her orgasm.

"Sess…ah! Yes! Sesshomaru!" She called out loudly. As she calmed he positioned himself over her thrusting his length into her wet well. "Oh! Oh! My love!"

"Rin, my Rin." He ground at as he pumped into her hard feeling his knot form in her. "My most precious Rin."

"Yes, Sesshomaru! I love you! I love you!" Rin proclaimed st the top of her lungs.

"My dearest…I love you." Sesshomaru thrust a final time pushing his head against her cervix to flood her with his seed. Wincing slightly Rin relaxed feeling the exhaustion take her over.

"Lord Sesshomaru, no baby right now. Next year, promise…I will…our son." Rin managed out before falling asleep. Sesshomaru relaxed against her allowing his knot to go flaccid after some time.

Removing himself from her he picked her up to lay on the top of the futon, settling her against the pillows. Covering her with the fur blankets they used for the winter he laid beside her running his claws down the side of her face contently watching her sleep.