Serendipity

~about three months later~

Kyo sat with Tohru while she slept in the little hospital bed at Hatori’s. After all this time, she was still the most amazing person he’d ever met. The last three days had been manic and he had gained a new level of respect for women ever where. Well, that wasn’t the only thing he’d gained, Kyo mused as the new born started to fuss. The cat stood and went to the little bed and picked up the baby inside. He hated to admit it but he’d actually fainted while Tohru was at the end of her labor. Uo had a fun time picking on him. Hana had even joined in, smiling a little bit.

“Seitou,” He whispered the child’s name, rocking him while still standing. The little boy quieted instantly at his father’s hushed voice. Kyo continued to hold him, the baby’s head against his chest. It was nearly 11 pm and for some reason the cat was still wide a wake and bounding with a quiet energy. He looked back at Tohru who was still in her own dream land and smiled. She really was remarkable.

Nikkou stood with Kazuma at the door watching Kyo and his new son. When the cat noticed them he stepped out side the small room using his free hand to close the door behind him.

“Master, would you like to hold him?” Kyo spoke in a low voice.

Kazuma smiled, “If it’s alright with you.” The cat carefully placed his son in the Karate master’s arms.

“Master, I’d like you to meet Seitou.” Kyo smiled, rubbing Nikkou’s head. The boy tried for annoyance but smiled anyway.

“You know,” Nikkou said looking over the master’s arm at his little brother, “He’s practically your grandson.”

“Your right,” Kazuma said smiling at Kyo.

“Kyo?” Tohru’s voice carried through the door.

The cat went to her and ran his hand through her hair, “What is it?” He whispered.

“I thought I heard Master and Nik-chan. Are they here?”

“Yeah, they’re here.”

Nikkou came to stand next to the bed. He looked indecisive for a moment then climbed up to hug his mother. She smiled and hugged back, taking note of Kazuma in the door way. Kyo motioned for him to come inside.

“Mrs. Sohma, Congratulations. He’s beautiful.” The master laid the baby in Tohru’s arms after Nikkou vacated the bed and stepped back. Tohru smiled down at the baby in her arms then to each of the other men in the room.

“I’m so happy.” Was all she could say after a moment. Tears glittered in her eyes as she handed the baby back to Kyo, watching him gently bounce the baby as he held him to his chest.

“I’d better take Nikkou back home. We’ll visit tomorrow.” Kazuma Bowed to the pair and turned to leave, taking Nikkou with him. Kyo smiled at them before the door closed and turned back to Tohru. She motioned to Seitou who was now asleep against the cat’s chest. He laid the baby back in his little plastic crib and quietly pushed one of the hospital beds against the one occupied by Tohru.

Kyo climbed in, laying next to her, “Thank you.” He said simply.

The woman looked confused, “For what?”

“For… everything…. for loving me… for staying with me… for giving me another chance,” Kyo blushed. Dammit.

“I should be thanking you for all of that and our beautiful boys.” Tohru yawned. She really was still tired.

Kyo kissed her temple, “Go to sleep. We can talk in the morning.”

“Morning?” Tohru mumbled.

The cat laughed quietly, “Yeah, in the morning.”

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May came and along with it, a Sohma wedding, a pregnant horse and a beautiful baby boy who’d began growing dark red hair. Kisa looked so beautiful in her traditional wedding Kimono, all of her beautiful orange hair swept back in a bun. Hiro blushed a little for about an hour in his traditional garb. The wedding of course had been huge, lavish and more then Kisa had ever wanted. Hiro on the other hand was happy for the big wedding. He was glad he could show so many people how much he loved her. Hiro had snuck a peek at Rin during the ceremony. She held Haru’s hand the entire time with a small smile on her face. He was happy his “older sister” was so happy. Rin’s other hand rested lightly on her growing belly. This time it would be different. She gave a sideways glance at Tohru who was sitting next to Kyo and Nikkou, Nikkou holding the baby. He’d taken quite well to being an older brother.

Ayame looked at the happy family. He announced himself the baby’s new uncle since neither Kyo nor Tohru had siblings and it seemed that Yuki wouldn’t be producing children with anyone anytime soon. Shigure obviously had to proclaim himself an uncle too. It would be no good to let Aya have all the fun, now would it. Ayame looked at Yuki and smiled a little when he saw his little brother’s hand grasps in the hand of his secretary. Apparently there professional relationship had gone the way his and Mine’s had.

Yuki smiled at Kisa. He’d always felt a certain kinship with her that was lost among most of the Sohma. But she really did look beautiful. And she and Hiro really complimented each other really well. Yuki’s eyes moved on to Tohru. He felt so foolish for not realizing in high school how well she and Kyo went together. Of course he was blinded by his own feelings for her at the time but they eventually dissolved like the snow. His secretary squeezed his hand. The rat looked at her and smiled a bit.

“You okay?” She mouthed.

“Fine” he mouthed back. Emily… his Emily. He didn’t even care if she was American; he could feel himself falling in love with her anyway. This seemed to be the year for it what with the birth of Tohru’s second child, Rin getting pregnant again and Kisa’s wedding. He looked at Emily again. Who knows, there may even be another wedding before the year is out.

A/N- Right… well {steps behind protective shield. Pops head out} that’s the end folks {Hides again}. I hope you’ve all enjoyed reading this as much as I’ve enjoyed writing it. There may be a sequel there may not. It really depends on my schedule. College and two jobs can really take it out of a person. Anyway, thank you to every one who read, you know who you are {I hope >_>;} and thanks to every one who reviewed. It really means a lot to me. Seriously, if no one read, I’d just be some nut job writing for my own amusement. But I digress, the point is you all Fucking Rock!!! That’s all I’m really trying to say. {Bows} Arigato gozamasu!

- Talia

PS- Seitou means Just or fair.