Ch. 9

(A/N): Hello everyone, yes I know I'm a little passed my due date for updating this story. For right now there is one chapter since it took forever to write this chapter. One of the reasons why it took me so long to wright this chapter is because I have been busy these pass couple of days settling back into my house, and getting sleep and finding a job. I have also had a little writers block through this chapter and I hope you guys love it. I just want to let all of you know that I'm not given up on this story, and my other stories as well. For me its finding time and the energy to wright. I do plan to wright a lot this summer, and have a few more stories that I'm working on. Curently I'm working a "Prince of Stride" story, "Bob's Burgers" story, and "Miraculous Advantures of: Ladybug and Chat Noir" story. I have decided not to publish them yet until at least they are half way done. Hopefully they will be up by mid June. I will also be posting when updates will be on all my stories that will be updated, mainly on this story. For now until next time I do not own MK-LT. Enjoy and thank you everyone for following, reading, and for the faves and reviews.

Ch. 9

Naoki and Shigeki looked over at Yuki as he leaned on the doorway. "What are you doing back in here, I thought you were going to help mom in the kitchen?" Naoki asked as his brother walked back into the room.

"I was, but she shooed me out," said Yuki headed for the stairs. "She wants me to go help Kotoko and the kids unpack."

"Well you better get to it those bags were heavy," said Shigeki chuckling a little bit. "Especially Ayu's bags."

"Well let's just say that little girl is defiantly her mother's daughter," said Yuki chuckling while he shook his head and headed up the stairs.

As his brother went up the stairs Naoki couldn't help feel a little jealous that Yuki had a better connection with Kotoko and her kids, especially Yuga. He wondered if he would ever have that special connection.

Upstairs Kotoko could not believe that her kids rooms almost looked the way they did at her old house. All of Yuga's furniture was blue and green. His bookshelf already held all his books; mostly all the books were about gardening or flower arrangement. His desk already had his computer set up along with his sound speakers. His curtains had a blue and green pattern and fit the window size. Ayu's room was all pink and white with all her stuff animals and a few dolls lined up on her bed. Her computer desk was also set up with its speakers, and her tea set was placed on a little table in a corner. But for her and her children it did have the same feel as their old home.

She was happy to know however that Yuki had made sure that her aunt did not make her room like it used to be when she was younger. Her room now was for a more mature adult. Her dressers were simple wood with flowers carved into it. Her bedspread was black with red roses all over. Sara had joked that their bed would always have rose petals, and they never would have to clean them up.

Kotoko chuckled as she walked over to her bed and sat down. For a moment as she was now alone took a picture of her husband that was on the nightstand; along with the furniture all their pictures were hung up or placed around in all three rooms. She was grateful that all their pictures were out of the boxes and put up nicely. As she looked at the picture of her husband she took a deep breath and sighed. "Well Sara, we made it, and it's like I told you if I ever saw him again I would punch him in the face," Kotoko gave the picture a small smile. "But get this we are living with them now; well expect Naoki since he and Sahoko were living on their own."

A few tears slipped from her eyes. "I miss you so much and I hope you and my mom are having a good time." Kotoko hugged the picture to her chest letting her tears fall. After the first two weeks after her husband had passed Kotoko would have moments where she broke down. She finally had come to a point where she was stable enough to work, and be the strong hold she needed for family, mainly her kids.

She stopped crying when she heard a knock at her door; she let a soft "come in" come out, than saw Yuki come in. When he saw her crying he pulled her into a hug. "I know, it still hurts," said Yuki as he hugged the woman he felt for a sister. "And I'm sorry for going along with all of this, living with us. Trust me this was not my idea."

"Its fine really, I did promise Sara that I would mind my bonds with the family, and that even means Naoki."

"Yeah," said Yuki as he got up and walked to the window. Kotoko didn't want to say anything, but she had a feeling something was going on between the two Irie brothers

"Yuki, I have known you for a long time and know you looked up to your brother," said Kotoko concerned.

"Well that was before what he did to you, but don't worry my father has told us, or more likely to me that I'm to fix my bond with Naoki," said Yuki.

"Well I agree with him," said Kotoko. "And I hate that I'm the reason you two are fighting, but I'm glad you two are going to fix it. I don't won't the kids to see you fight when especially Yuga is trying to bond with his father; we are a big family remember that."

Yuki just chuckled, "Of course you or my mom would be the one to say that." Yuki took a deep breath there was another reason he came to her room. "There is something I need to tell you. Do you remember when you had to take me to the hospital?" Kotoko nodded her head. "Well that early morning when you came back and fell asleep, Naoki came in and kissed you when you while you were asleep." Kotoko was shocked.

"Well that explains the dream," said Kotoko as she told her little "brother" about it. "You think you can keep that secret for now."

"For you, anything," said Yuki.

After they were done talking they went to help the kids unpack. Soon it was time for dinner. When Kotoko came into the kitchen Naoki and Mr. Irie were already sitting at the table. It had been a long time since she had eaten with all the Iries'.

"Come in, come in," said Mrs. Irie exited. She had waited a long time to be able with the young woman she had always wished was her daughter. All the men could tell that she a light back in her eyes.

Every time they had dinner with Sahoko and her family all the men could tell her smile had lost it spark. She had grown a little spark when Yuki's girlfriend, Yoshimi, had come into their lives, but her youngest son had always that the only person who could make her old self was the baka herself.

Every time Yuki came back from a trip to Kobe with his "uncle" or Kinnosuke, it always hurt him when he had to lie to his mother. Now they were all together again.

At both end of the table were Mr. and Mrs. Irie; at the either side of Mr. Irie were Mr. Aiharo and Yuki. On either side of Mrs. Irie were Kotoko and Ayu. The only seat left was in the middle of the table, right across from his birth father, Naoki; however he was happy to see it was right beside his mother and uncle.

"I hope everyone enjoys this dinner!" said Mrs. Irie. "Lots of love was put into this dinner to welcome two new members to the family." At that Yuki choked a little on his water.

"Uncle Yuki, are you okay?" asked Yuga patting his uncle's back. His father just raised an eyebrow.

"Yeah, I'm okay," said Yuki trying not to sound too nervous. Suddenly he heard a little chuckle coming from his brother. "And what is so funny?" he asked scolding at him.

"Nothing, it's just, hearing you being called an uncle," said Naoki.

Slowly the glare turned into a soft smile. "Well being called uncle at young age made me feel like an old man."

"Oh, so I'm old now Yuki-san," joked his "uncle" Shigeo.

"Well in your case yes," said Yuki smiling a big smile now. Everyone started laughing and the awkwardness started to really melt. Yuga and Ayu just looked around at all the adults laughing.

After three months of sadness they finally felt that this was a place where they could learn to be happy again.

"How about we toast, to round two for all of us, to all of us getting to know each other, and re-getting to know each other," said Mr. Irie.

"Here, here!" everyone shouted.

'We are home.'