Disclaimer: I do not own Ouran High School Host Club, it rightfully belongs to Bisco Hatori. I only claim ownership of Mayu Ishikawa (a.k.a. Bun Bun) and the Ishikawa Family and various others that appear. This story is inspired by Desire Climax and Kaichou-wa Maid-Sama. (Just fluff and some LIME. Also come visit me at MiBoTele on facebook and twitter and MiBo TV on YT.) So sorry it took so long, I've been busy with occupational related things.

Chapter 42 - Takashi's Present & Kuyomi's First

April was closing in fast, Mayu had just finished a session with Yue, and he promised that he would have them ready for her in time. "Thank you so much, I really appreciate this."

"Nonsense, I just wish I could see his face!" She laughed, he looked down at her swollen midsection, "Looks like it's almost time."

"Nope."

"Huh?"

"Doctor said I've got three more months so sometime in late June or early July."

He gasped, "What if they're born on your birthday! The summer solstice!"

She blinked a few times, "That would be rather interesting." He nodded, "But then that's a lot of birthday planning!"

Yue laughed, "It would be something though, wouldn't it?" She nodded, "Well I'm excited!"

"You'll be the only person allowed to take photographs." He smiled at her, they hugged one another, albeit a bit awkwardly but neither one seemed to mind. "I'll be out of work on maternity leave, the Twins are going to be so upset!"

"Nonsense, they've got Reiko lined up for their new Gothic Clothing line."

"Oh?"

He noticed the glint in her eyes, "I have a hunch you gave them that idea." She laughed and he smiled, "But it's good for her. I know she'll like it so how's married life?"

"I can't put it into words."

"That's the best kind of life." He smiled at her, she nodded in agreement, they said their farewells, and she left the studio. Mayu paused on the street to catch her breath, there was a hand on her lower back, one glance told her it was Ketsumo.

"Are you alright?"

"I'm fine just a little fatigued."

"You should get home."

"I don't want to be lazy!"

"We'll make it up after their birth." She chuckled, Tidus opened the door for her, she was helped inside, and the two males followed after her. Ketsumo had taken to riding with her in the Aston Martin for the simple fact that he wanted to be nearby in case she needed extra help and Tidus wasn't strong enough to do so. Hideki smiled warmly at her as the car wove its way through traffic towards the Morinozuka House.

"Tidus said once that Taka has a fetish for me since I'm pregnant. Do you think that's true?" Ketsumo stared down at her, his lips tugged into a smirk, and Hideki bawled laughter. She giggled, "I think it is but he left for training camp two weeks ago."

"So he hasn't seen you recent growth spurt," chimed Tidus.

"Correct." The two males stared at her swollen midsection, it moved here and there, "They move around far too much." The others chuckled but Ketsumo held a small smile, "Shiki's been prepping a birthing room in my knitting area." Tidus laughed, "He has the right idea since it's in the sunlight and a large open area. Plus there's a bathtub in case I want to have a water birth like Reiko." They nodded but Ketsumo's dark eyes betrayed the worry, he watched as she reached over, squeezed the top of his gloved hand lightly, "Everything will be fine." He nodded but knew that he would take unnecessary extra precaution for her sake and for the sake of the ones inside her.

The car pulled in, she was helped out, up the stairs, and into the house once more; she sighed happily once she was able to sit down in the knitting room. It was quiet, which suited her fine at the moment, she leaned back, looked out at the trees in the yard, and noticed Taiyo chasing Pome with Piyo on her back. She chuckled, placed her hands on top of her abdomen, and watched as they ran back and forth as if to amuse her so the time would pass when Takashi would arrive home.

"Every time I leave and come back, you grow more." She looked up to see Takashi take a seat next to her but soon adjusted so that he was stretched out across the sofa, she had gotten up by this time, and he pulled her towards him when she went to take a seat once more. He placed her between his legs, wrapped his arms loosely around her waist, and placed his palms against her abdomen; he slowly moved his index fingers in small circles.

Mayu chuckled, "It's not me, it's them. They eat far too much."

"Mmhm."

"At this rate I may have to get new kimonos and clothes after their born, I think I've gained quite a bit with them."

His voice was husky, "I wouldn't have it any other way." To prove his point, his hands trailed down to her thighs, and squeezed them firmly. Her breath caught in her throat as those hands slowly made their way up, caressed her abdomen where his children were being harbored, then further up to her chest, and he gently kneaded them. He was extra careful, not wanting to cause her pain, but a quiet moan escaped her parted lips, and he leaned down to nuzzle her neck. He growled, "Still sensitive and still responding to me." She flushed darkly, "Just the way I like it." Mayu chuckled as he continued to knead her chest before letting his hands travel down to her moving skin and he rested his palms there to feel his children. Takashi sighed, "I have no idea how you're going fare in the future with me around Mayu."

"What do you mean?"

He bit her sensitive spot, her body quivered with excitement, she felt her womanhood ache with longing, and it didn't help that his voice took on that sultry bedroom tone, "Because I'll just want to ravish you over and over and over again like on our honeymoon which means you might have more triplets which, in turn, means more ravishing. Do you think you can handle that my wife?"

Mayu leaned over just slightly so she could look him in the eye, "I can handle you just fine Takashi Morinozuka." He stared at her, groaned, and bit her flesh once more, "Ahh! That's not fair." He chuckled darkly and replied that it was plenty fair, "Not fair." This time she watched as he glanced at the door, it was closed, just as he had left it, and immediately slipped his hand into the waistband of her skirt. "Takashi! What are you doing?!" came her strangled whispers. Her only response from him was that same low chuckle as she felt his hand locate her panties, then move them aside to caress her center, and she leaned back against his chest. Everything melted away as she could only focus on what he was doing with his knuckles, slowly, deliberately rubbing circular motions, coating his fingers in her wetness that seeped out.

His voice was close to her ear, "You're very wet, did you miss me?" She panted, "It seems you did and you want me to do something about it." She gave a slight nod and there was that lust laced chuckle again, "It seems you're easily aroused when your pregnant, everything is far more sensitive, or so I've been told." Mayu's eyes closed, she felt his other hand slip beneath her top, underneath the bra, and gently squeeze her engorged breast. She bit her lower lip while he continued his slow ministrations beneath her skirt, he purred against her, "Let's see how long you last or how intense it is for you." His hand continued to knead her breast, he kept away from her peak since he knew it may hurt her, and decided to slip one finger in, she tried to arch her back but couldn't because of the extra weight which made Takashi grin as he nipped the shell of her ear. "I'm beginning to like this reaction a lot more, I'm definitely going to work on getting you pregnant more often." He moved slowly in and out of her, curling his finger when his knuckle pressed against her folds, she tried to squirm but wasn't able to since he had her pinned between his legs, when he pulled his hand out, he entered again but with a second digit added to it, and her breathing came out in short rapid gasps.

The hand that was kneading continued to do so and he risked rubbing his thumb on her peak, she moaned quietly, and it only encouraged him more. The one in her skirt moved faster, adding a third one, he captured her lips to prevent anything from escaping that might give away what they were doing, and he squeezed her breast a little more harder; he continued to roll his thumb over her peak even squeezing lightly. Her tongue invaded his mouth, fervently trying to get release, so he quickened his pace, and felt her walls tightening around his fingers. Soon enough she climaxed, he felt her entire body shudder with pleasure, Takashi kept moving his hand until she had come down from her high, he withdrew them gently, careful not to get anything on her clothes, and watched as her eyes opened to stare at him. He cleaned his fingers while she watched, her face blushed, and he retracted his other hand from underneath her shirt. Both arms wrapped around the section between her breasts and her stomach, he felt her breaths become less rapid, and he sighed happily.

"I love you Takashi."

He listened to her breathing even out, he smiled, kissed the top of her head, and whispered, "I love you too Mayu." Mori snuggled with her on the sofa, eyes fluttered closed, he kissed her lightly, and watched as the animals ran around the yard with his wife sleeping in his arms. Everything felt at peace in that moment and he realized that he wanted more moments like this whether she was pregnant or not. A small smile graced his lips and his voice was quiet, "Moments like this are my most treasured memories." He listened to her breathing, still consistent, one more kiss, and he wrapped his arms a little more tight around her; as if to protect her from unseen danger.

Tidus knocked on the door, he opened it quietly, placed a tray of tea down, and took a seat across from the couple, even though Mayu was still sleeping. Takashi nodded to him, the Matsushita son smiled warmly, and his voice was quiet, "She really misses you when you're away."

"It can't be helped."

"I know so we try to make her comfortable since she's going to be entering her third trimester soon." Mori nodded, "Will you be leaving any time soon again?"

"No."

"Good." Mori continued to look at Tidus since there was a grin prevalent on his visage, "You'll want to be there for the bith." A single nod, "And help her out, she needs it since it's getting more difficult for her now that she's much later in her pregnancy."

"I know."

"Do you?"

"I've read every e-mail you've ever sent me Tidus and I've done my own research as well." He only smiled at Mayu's husband, "I'll do my best with her and with them."

"You'll be fine." He looked at him, "I see how you are with Kuyomi and you'll be fine. You're going to be great father."

He sighed and looked at Mayu, "I have a feeling she's going to be a better parent."

"Women are always better parents because it's in their genetics from eons past, it's how it is. We just need to learn from them and you've already had experience with diaper changing, feeding, burping, bathing, and the sort. So why wouldn't you do fine with these three?" Takashi was still silent, "Lord Mori," he glanced at Tidus, "You'll be fine, have faith in the deities that guide us." A single nod, "Very good, I shall leave you to it as I have some studying to do and Toshi will be back soon with my dad and the groceries."

Tidus left the room, he closed the door gently, and Takashi returned to watching his wife sleep as he tightened his grip more. She squirmed slightly, adjusted herself, and wiggled her way into his chest; trying to bury herself in him. He chuckled as she settled down, lips pressed against her forehead, "I love you more than anything in the world and I love our children. I won't let anything happen to you or them, I promise."

After another hour, Mayu groggily sat up, she glanced around, and looked to see Takashi there, she gingerly rubbed her eyes, "How long was I asleep?"

"Hour and a half."

"You were up?" He nodded, "The entire time?" Another nod, "Doing what?"

"Watching you sleep." Her face blushed, "I didn't want to wake you so I didn't move and you were content." That blush faded, replaced with a loving smile, "Do you want to get up?"

"Yes, I need to use the bathroom." It took some maneuvering but Takashi managed to get up from the sofa, he put out his hand for her, and she took it firmly. He made sure to put another hand on her lower back to brace her as he pulled up from the sofa, and she took in a breath. "If they keep this pace up then I won't be able to get up one day."

She felt arms wrap around her, hot breath near her ear, and her face flushed as Takashi's voice held a hint of playfulness in it that she hadn't heard before. "And I'll be there to help you get up." She furtively looked at him, humor tinting those gray eyes, and she chuckled. "I'm not going anywhere for the next five months."

"Can you stay longer?"

"Yes."

"Are you sure? You don't have any tournaments?"

"I have some but I'm sure Satoshi can go in my place."

"Is that wise?"

"He's gotten better."

"I mean for the family, is it wise to send Satoshi instead of the heir?"

"It'll be fine unless you want to come with me and bring our litter."

She thought for a moment and snickered, "Actually if they don't reschedule then tell them that you have your children to care for."

"If they refuse?"

"If they refuse then we'll pack up everything we need for them and go together."

"Why?"

He saw that devilish little glint in her eye, "Because it will be a subtle insult to them, it will seem as if they didn't believe you, and forced you to take your children and wife with you in order to compete because they were unaccommodating." Takashi leaned down, nibbled her neck, and she giggled, "TAKASHI!"

"You're rather sly aren't you?"

"When I have to be." He chuckled, "I need to go!" He chuckled louder, he relinquished his hands around her but noticed that she grabbed his, and sauntered through the house with him in tow. Yuna was in the den with Kuyomi, she saw the couple, and laughed at their antics. Although Kuyomi sputtering something made them pause, attention had been riveted onto the small snow-haired bundle. "Hm?"

Those blue eyes stared at her red ones as his arms reached out from his little body, "Ma." Mayu covered her mouth in astonishment, he sputtered giggles, and Yuna squealed as loud as she could for the others to come. Soon the whole den was filled with the inhabitants of the house and Yuna encouraged the small bundle to do it again. He reached out his arms to Mayu and sputtered, "Ma." Sakura smiled while the others cheered, he looked around at all the noise, and laughed but soon returned to Mayu. "Uhh, Ma!" She walked over to him, Yuna handed him over, and couldn't help the tears as the maiden held him on her arm and close to her bosom.

"What is it Kuyomi?"

"Ma."

"That doesn't tell me anything Moonie Monk!" Laughter again until he reached out his hands towards Takashi, this prompted everyone to grow silent, "Hmm, he wants you." Mayu winked at her husband who held a faint tinge on his cheeks but took Kuyomi from her. He placed him on his shoulder as he done so many times in the past, "We still need one more name."

"Ryushi." Mayu blinked so did the rest of them, he averted his gaze from her, "I like Ryushi."

She smiled, "I like Ryushi too."

"Da." All eyes turned onto the bundle that was sitting against Takashi's shoulder, he maneuvered him so that he sat on his hip, and gray eyes looked into those blue ones. "Da." A deep blush spread across his face, Kuyomi made a motion, so he placed him near his shoulder but the baby wrapped his arms around his neck, laid his head down, and promptly began to snooze; with drool.

A small breath was let out from Takashi, he knew they had taken videos of the moment when he said his first words to Mayu as well as now, and he knew that those videos were already being sent around to their friends; his face was still red. He looked at Mayu, she was hiding behind her hands, "I thought you had to use the bathroom."

"Oh yeah." She scurried to the nearest one while the others laughed, Mori kissed Kuyomi's head, and waited outside of the bathroom for his wife to come out.

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The following days were exciting as the videos had been passed around to everyone, there were so many calls for them to visit that Mayu was laughing uncontrollably, and they acquiseced to their demands. Mayu and Takashi were currently sitting across from Kyoya who had invited the Twins over as well so tea and small sandwiches were being served. Ketsumo was sitting in a chair while Kuyomi still had his arms wrapped around Takashi's neck. "Fascinating." Everyone looked at Kyoya, "He thinks you're his father."

"Yes."

"Hopefully he won't take it too hard when you tell him you're not," replied Koaru.

Mayu smiled, "Don't worry. He'll understand, he's a strong Moonie Monk." The baby sputtered giggles, she grinned at him, and said, "I've asked Mei to make a birthday party for him." Everyone stared at her, "His birthday is coming up in May and I've asked her to do something else as well so you all should have messages soon enough." Hikaru grinned with his brother as they had already gotten the text about it, not only was she having her plan Kuyomi's first birthday but she also planned a surprise one for someone else.

"Why doesn't he say anything now? I want to hear!" exclaimed Hikaru.

Red eyes looked at the small child, "Moonie Monk?" He looked at her, she pointed to herself, "Who am I?"

It was quiet but he sputtered a giggle and exclaimed loudly, "Ma!" Hikaru and Koaru were swooning over the sound of his little voice, and she laughed with them. Kyoya smiled then she pointed to Takashi, blue eyes stared up at the stoic male, and she asked him who that was. Without hesitation he said even louder, "DA!" It was right near Takashi's ear but he didn't move a muscle or even twitch, he only stared at the boy who stared back at him, he kissed his forehead, and he sputtered incoherent gibberish. "DA!" Takashi placed a finger over his lips and shushed him quietly which made Kuyomi put his hands over his mouth, "Da." He nodded, kissed his head once more, and Kuyomi returned to laughing.

"You're doing great!" chimed in Koaru.

"Mayu taught me."

"Where did you learn?"

"Gammy told me how she raised me so those were great lessons and everything else I just sort of winged it but I did have prior experience when Haruhi gave me Kotoko for two weeks while Taka was away." They nodded, she smiled at them, Kuyomi continued to stare up at Takashi, and the Morinozuka male continued to stare at him. Ketsumo shifted to get his teacup and suddenly the baby's attention riveted onto the male dressed in black. Chocolate eyes stared at those blue ones, no one dared to move or to say anything, Kuyomi squirmed until he put out his arms to the Enforcer.

He was uncomfortable but the baby began to get upset so he leaned over, Takashi handed him to Ketsumo, and the male only held the baby at knees length while letting his feet rest on them. "I don't like touching." Kuyomi stared at him, just stared, and no one knew what to do so they looked at Mayu; she shrugged. Takashi whipped out his phone to record the memorable event, Kuyomi clapped his hands together, and Ketsumo stared at him. "I'm not holding you close."

More clapping, laughter, sputtering giggles, and finally he quieted down, "Ba!" Ketsumo blinked a few times, still stoic, not revealing the shock on his face but Mayu put her hands up to block the laughter that wanted to escape her mouth. Hikaru and Koaru had done the same, Kyoya stared, and Takashi smirked. "Ba!"

"Yes, I'm a black sheep." He stared at him, Mayu stated that's not what he meant, "What does he mean?"

She smiled gently, "I think he means that you're his brother, he said the same thing to Satoshi before we left." Chocolate eyes stared at those blue irises, he sighed, turned Kuyomi around, and sat the baby on his lap. One arm curled around the boy's midsection to hold him close to his body, and Kuyomi clapped his hands while gurgling nonsense; he used Ketsumo's forearm as a slapping post for his hands.

"Fine." She noticed his hand that grabbed the teacup was trembling, she offered to take him, he shook his head, "He's your family and I serve you so if he wishes to stay then he'll stay." The cup was placed back down, he grabbed it by the rim with his fingers, and sipped it that way so as not to spill anything on Kuyomi. "Send the video to my father, he'll enjoy it."

"I plan to send it to everyone in my address book." Ketsumo nodded as Takashi immediately sent it around, Hikaru and Koaru were ecstatic when they got the message, and Kyoya received two. He glanced at it, one was the video, the other was from Mei stating the surprise party, and his eyes stared at Mayu. She winked at him, he smirked, nodded, and they returned to watching Ketsumo try to get comfortable with his new found tiny brother.

Hours rolled by, Kyoya thanked them, Mayu looked up at the male with glasses, "How is your father taking your courtship?"

"He's fine with it since I was able to help the family company out in high school."

"Very good!"

"What would you have done if I said he didn't like her?"

Red eyes twinkled, "I would have scheduled an appointment to meet with him." He stared at her, "You're my friend Kyoya, I want to see you happy. Besides, you and Lulu are perfect for one another." A small smile slid onto his face, "Just let me know when the wedding is!"

He chuckled, "Much later. How are you?"

"I'm fine, they eat a lot, and I'm sure that I won't be able to work off all the extra weight but I'll try."

"Why?"

She shrugged, "Habit I guess. Takashi may not mind it but I still want to be able to train."

"The Morinozuka Family is lucky to have you."

"And the Ootori Family will be lucky to have Xiaolu." He stared at her but smiled, nodded, "Very good. I have to go now, I can feel my phone buzzing with messages asking where I am with the talkative little Monk."

"Sure. Thank you for coming."

"Any time Kyoya." She surprised him by giving him a hug, he returned it lightly, and they parted ways. She was helped into the car and it drove. Takashi looked down at her, she was grinning, he asked her what was going on, and she replied, "Maybe we'll get to attend a wedding sometime." He kissed her head as they headed to their next destination.

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As weeks passed by, Mayu kept giggling, Takashi took note but brushed it off as her being pregnant until he saw her in the kitchen next to Ketsumo, making something. "What are you making? She glanced over at him, Tidus appeared from somewhere, blocked his path, and turned him around. "What?"

"It's not for you to see. Go on, find something else to do." He sighed, sauntered away, and was about to head to the dojo but Akira was there, Mori stared, and his father said that they were setting up some training equipment so Shiki said it's off limits. He ran a hand through his hair and headed outside towards the animals. He took a seat on the wood planks, the three of them bounded up to him, and he began to stroke their fur while Piyo fluffed up.

"What is going on today?" It was only a few hours later that he decided to find out what exactly was going on, he got up, the trio followed after him, and he headed to the kitchen. It was spotless, clean, and empty so he made his way to the dojo; realizing that it was awfully quiet in the house. The doors were slid open and he was greeted by everyone there with a collective shout of 'surprise!' He stood there, staring at them, and Mayu smiled warmly.

"Happy Birthday Takashi." Without another word, he strode up to her, cupped her face with both hands, and kissed her passionately. After that, he embraced her, she chuckled into his chest, and they parted. "You're pretty easy to fool." A light tinge of pink spread across his face as he averted his eyes, she leaned up, and whispered, "You can punish me in the bedroom yes?" Instantly stone eyes returned to those twinkling orbs, a sly smirk spread across his lips, and she felt her lower region bloom with that familiar excitement.

"Sure." As the food and drinks were passed around, he especially enjoyed the cake that she had made for him, everyone was enjoying themselves, of course the presents were nothing special, just friendly gifts. Takashi kissed his wife's cheek, "Where's yours?"

"In the bedroom." This made him perplexed, "It's sort of a 'for your eyes only' type of thing and it would be far too embarrassing to have handed it to you here." He nodded in understanding although his gaze drifted by the photographer who was grinning like a child and his wife nudged him in the side which caused him to jump in fear. Mayu laughed and Takashi began to wonder what she had planned for him but the thought was cut short so he returned to enjoying his surprise birthday party. Suddenly he grabbed her, placed her on his lap, and wrapped his arms around her through the small section between her breasts and her stomach. "Hm? What is it?"

He rubbed his face on her back, she chuckled, "Thank you for this."

"Any time!" He kissed her shoulder through her clothes, she smiled at him, and leaned back to enjoy the comfort that he was providing. Of course Reiko was there with Hikari, Kuyomi was fascinated by the strange creature, his blue eyes never leaving the small baby. "Looks like Hikari has a secret admirer Reiko!" The other woman laughed as they saw that he followed her everywhere with his eyes, "He's too cute."

"So are you," came the whisper from behind her. Her face flushed, "You've always been too cute so I hope we find an excellent husband for little Miyuki."

"TAKASHI!"

He chuckled darkly, "We'll see." She nodded while she watched as Ren showed different designs for dressed for the little girl and Reiko was squealing in joy. "Ren." Everyone looked to see that Takashi had called her, "Could you make some for our little one too?" She grinned, nodded, and he replied with a small smile, "Thank you."

"Are you kidding?! I'd love to! Besides I want to see a little Mayu too!" Everyone laughed, "Have you decided on any names?"

Everyone was surprised when he replied, "Hattori, Miyuki, and Ryushi."

Ketsumo chimed in, "If they make a mess together you can always call them by saying RiKiHi." This prompted everyone to laugh until Kuyomi yelled for his brother, he sighed, Yuna walked over to the Enforcer, and handed the baby over. Mayu noticed that he was trembling less, and still held him by his midsection with the use of his forearm. Kuyomi didn't seem to mind in the least, in fact it allowed him to watch Hikari better. "You're too young to be thinking about girls Moonie Monk." Kuyomi looked up Ketsumo, stared, then burst into laughter followed by the rest of the room.

The day winded down, everyone said their farewells, and Takashi was sure to thank each one individually; when the front door closed, he turned around to stare at Mayu. She was standing there, waiting for him, then turned around, and walked to their bedroom. Even though she had a slight waddle, and a hand on her lower back, Takashi couldn't help himself from becoming aroused. He followed after her, he helped her into her pajamas, and aided her in getting into bed. A lot of pillows had been piled on her side of the bed, she leaned against them, and let out a happy sigh. He smiled at her, she pointed to the side table by him, "There. Your present is in there."

He reached over, grabbed the stiff envelope, then gently opened it, fingers pulled out the photographs, and he only stared. They were naked pictures of Mayu except she had white satin wrapped around certain parts of her to keep them hidden while everything held a soft glow. He moved to the next one, another, and another. There were six in total, although the last one was just her looking to the side, and blushing profusely. They were placed back into the folder, set inside the drawer, and he turned to look at her; she was smiling with that same blush on her face.

"I didn't know what to get you so..." Mayu turned away from him, feeling guilt rise up inside her, and thinking that he didn't like them, "I'm sorry if you don't like them. You can give them back to Yue and he'll dispose of them properly." That blush faded away as she looked at the comforter, Takashi's eyes were still watching her, she adjusted her position for more comfort but found that the blanket was removed from her. She blinked a few times, suddenly two hands wrapped around her ankles, gently sliding her body along the satin sheets until she was on her back then followed by the removal of her panties, "Huh?" It was difficult for her to see over her massive belly but she knew Takashi was there, her legs were put on his shoulders, and his voice was low in the quiet room while she felt hot palms caressing her inner thighs.

"Next time warn me when you give me something so erotic so I can prepare myself better."

"What do y-" She was cut off as he had slammed himself inside her, without warning, and she gasped loudly.

"That's what I mean." Her sounds were the only thing he focused on, imagining her wrapped in that white satin sent him overboard. Mayu climaxed quickly, Takashi didn't stop, she orgasmed a second time, and he followed suit. His breathing was heavy as was hers, he slowly put her legs down, and removed himself. The covers were pulled back over her, he helped her get into a comfortable position, and she looked over at him with tired eyes. "Only warning."

"I don't take warnings too well." She smirked at him, he laughed, kissed her, and headed for the shower while she laid back; content. Red eyes fluttered closed as her thoughts were only of her loving and devoted husband in the shower.

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It wasn't long before April ended and May began, Mayu was ecstatic about it because she had Mei plan Kuyomi's birthday with the help of her father so it could be held at the Ishikawa Estate. She was sitting in the knitting room with a blue ball of yarn nearby along with white, yellow, and a darker blue. Toshi was sitting with her, knitting a blanket very slowly, and she was smiling; the other male grinned. "I see you're making something for him."

"Of course! He's much too small for toys just yet but I always know that he likes blankets and beanies. I imagine he'll be one of those kids that always wears a beanie or a hoodie."

Toshi burst into laughter, "I bet! I also bet he'll be talking nonstop about the stars too." She agreed with a smile as they conversed about his upcoming birthday. "So how are you?"

"Tired, a little cranky, and..." she thought for a moment, sighed with a smile, "hungry again."

"You just ate!" She laughed and stated she knew, "They really do eat a lot! Shall I go make you something?"

"No. I'll do it." Both of them looked to see Shiki standing there, "I shall return with a plate full of tanuki onigiri."

She smirked, "How did you know I wanted that?" Shiki smiled, shrugged his shoulders, and left to make the rice balls that he had promised his Himawari.

"I'm glad he's here."

"Me too."

"So how about Ketsumo?" Mayu looked at Toshi, "I know that he's abrasive and things but how did you first meet him?"

"He came into Chateau Bunny as a guest. I didn't think anything of it at the time then he came in a second time, and the third he saved me here from Tidus and Shun; back before the second chance. Actually he bumped into me outside the cafe one time, I hit a light pole then asked if he was alright. After that is when he showed up here the third time to protect me."

"That's just like you! Ketsumo's always been like that. He'll scout first then decide what he wants to do." She nodded in understanding, "We're all lucky to be in your shining fold."

"I believe it is I who is the lucky one Toshi." He stared in awe then smiled warmly, he nodded in agreement, "I know that people always tell me that I'm too modest or humble or can't take a compliment but I truly am thankful to have my close friends near me. I suppose no one will really understand even if I explain it to them."

"It's fine Mayu." She glanced at him, "Really, we understand, we all do." Mayu smiled gently, it made her red eyes twinkle like rubies in a fire, and she returned to knitting. After some time, a plate of tanuki onigiri was set down next to her, she offered one to Toshi, he politely declined, and she shrugged. Shiki took a seat on the other side of the food and smiled at her.

"What?"

"We're all glad that you're doing fine. It can be hard the first time around."

"I know. Jubei's informed me and so has Tidus."

"That boy is working hard."

Mayu smiled, "It's good to see." Shiki nodded, "He'll turn out to be a great leader just like his father."

"Thank you Himawari." She bit a piece of the onigiri, "Half of me wants to apologize about Shun while the other half knows it's better not to." She laughed while taking another bite, "How was Okinawa?" Mayu looked at him, "I know you went there to show some of those false maidens a thing or two."

Another bite, "Hideki was really happy that I could go. Honestly, I was shocked when I saw them, how they had greed in their eyes, and selfishness. So I made sure to approach each temple and pray openly to show them who I am, although, I'm quite sure they already knew."

"That's because of your hair!" exclaimed Toshi.

Mayu laughed with Shiki while he grinned and replied, "You're absolutely right. They were shocked, I didn't need to reprimand them for their selfish ways, just a simple prayer asking Lady Amaterasu to guide them back to the path of Light. Others around me were just as shocked too but I think they'll be alright."

"If you're here then everything will be alright," the others looked to see Takashi standing there. Shiki went to get up but he shook his head, "It's fine." He did take a rice ball before sitting across from his wife. She gave him a mock glare, "You know that the more you gain the harder it is for you." Her face flushed which made the other two males laugh, she sputtered a quiet 'be silent' before taking another bite of the riceball in her hand.

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The end of May had finally arrived, everyone was heading to the Ishikawa Estate except Kuyomi wanted to be held by Ketsumo which prompted everyone to laugh as he continued to hold the baby by his midsection. He only shrugged while getting into the Rapide with Mayu and Takashi. Once they arrived at the estate, they were greeted by the two servants, who were glowing with excitement to see Mayu. Takashi helped her out, they immediately embraced her, and she laughed at them while her husband never left her side; they did take a lot of pictures of Kuyomi being held by the Enforcer.

As they entered inisde, Aiden was standing there with an apron on, she blinked a few times, and he grinned at her until he saw how large she had become. He immediately embraced her, she laughed while asking him what he was doing. "I'm cooking!"

"Where are the troublemakers?"

He sighed, "Unfortunately they're still here with Selka but I've already told them not to bother you." She nodded until he looked past her at Ketsumo, Mayu and Takakshi glanced over, and they noticed that he was accompanied by four others dressed in the same outfit as him. "Uh, who are all of you?"

Kuyomi slapped his hands on Ketsumo's arm which made Aiden smile while he turned his attention back to the group of black clad strangers who stood behind Ketsumo. It was the Enforcer that replied, "Lord Ishikawa this is my team." His eyes widened, Mayu tilted her head, and Takashi remained silent while the four sisters and mother had made their way into the foyer area to see the commotion. "From left to right is Ketai, Kaneki, Kurusu, and Koi. We're the Kay Five."

"That sounds like a stupid Korean Pop group," snickered Rosette. When the three moved aside so that her sisters could see them, their faces blanched, and they stared open-mouthed at the five males who stood there. All of them in lean form, all wore the same black muscle tee with black cargo pants, and black socks since their shoes were left at the front door; as well as the trademark black motorcycle gloves.

"You would do well to attempt to keep your insults at bay," stated Koi, his voice was upbeat, sweet even but the undertone of danger was ever present and his dark eyes flashed dangerously. He gave them a smile which made Rosette faint and Colette called out to her sister as she hit the ground, "Oh?" He blinked a few times, "Erm..did she die?"

Mayu burst into laughter, even though she received glares from her sisters, she couldn't help it, and Koi glanced at her. "It's alright, she just fainted, apparently your masculinity was too much for her to handle. She'll be fine." He nodded to her with a small smile, "Thank you Koi, I couldn't have started this day without a laugh like that."

"What gives you the right to laugh at my sister you fat cow?!" hollered Colette.

This time it was Kurusu that stepped up, "Himawari is pregnant with triplets, married to an excellent man, and brings honor to both of her family names." His voice was deep, much deeper than Ketsumo's which implied that he was older than them by a few years, and his hazel eyes were simply bored. "Perhaps you would be wise to learn from her so that you can bring honor to both your family names as well."

"Yeah right! I'm not going to act like a poor maid!"

"Then you are best suited to be a forced housewife, someone who is forced to do all the work around the house by a man who only perceives you as property and nothing more."

"Well, I'm off to the kitchen!" stated Aiden as he nearly skipped away which made Mayu laugh again. His voice ehoed behind, "Thank you Kay Five!"

Hazel eyes stared down at Mayu, she looked up at him, and smiled warmly, "Don't waste your breath on them, seriously. It's not worth it."

"How did you manage to live with them for so long?"

"I asked her the same question," replied Takashi.

"The answer?"

Both males looked down at her, she smiled, shrugged, and headed further into the house followed by her protective guardians. However Kaneki stayed behind, he was the youngest, he paused by the sisters just as Rosette was regaining consciousness. His voice was more monotone than Ketsumo's and far more venomous, "Berate her again and I'll cut out your tongues." They all stared in shock at him, he only glanced at them with one light brown eye for a split second before catching up to the rest of them.

They sat down in the large living room, a table full of presents was on the side, and others were milling about eating the food that was there as well as conversing. Although they hushed as the Enforcers entered, Ketsumo was immediately hugged from the side by his younger brother, "Tai."

"KETSU!"

"Tai."

"Ketsu." He looked up at his older brother, glanced at the baby that was eyeing him with amusement, and back to his brother again. "Sorry." He let go, Ketsumo used his free hand to pat his head, "You...didn't tremble?"

"Kuyomi is therapy," replied Mayu. Taisumo laughed, nooded, and mosied around Reiko just in case of trouble. They all sat, Takashi asked her if she was hungry, "Do you really need to ask?" He chuckled, got up, and went to get her a plate of food while she made herself comfortable. "Ketsumo?" Dark brown eyes stared at her, "How come you never told me about your friends?" Her red eyes gleamed with mischief while he averted his, "It's okay. I'm teasing." He leaned over, placed a kiss on her forehead, and nodded, "Besides that's what siblings do!" The other four stared at her, "Oh? He didn't tell you?" She glanced up at him, he averted his eyes again, "Oh ho! He didn't tell you!" She laughed, "Well, he's my adopted brother and I his sister."

Koi grinned, "I see why you like her so much Ketsumo." He nodded in silence, she smiled at them, "We're more of a need-to-know basis."

"So I didn't need to know?"

He stared and stammered, "T-t-that's not what I meant!"

She laughed while Takashi took a seat next to her, he handed her a plate of food, and replied, "Mayu is very giggly and laughs easily when she's pregnant so don't mind her too much. She's very playful."

"Ah, that's a relief."

"She's just less openly playful when she's not pregnant." This prompted Koi to laugh and Ketsumo to smirk while Kuyomi slapped his hands against his forearm again. "Moonie Monk?" Blue eyes looked at him, "Who are they?"

"BA! BA! BA! BA!"

"Congratulations," stated Ketsumo. His squad stared at him, "You've all been considered his brothers."

"That's his birthday present to himself," chimed in Mayu. They all looked at her and Koi burst into laughter followed by Toshi who had been standing behind them. Koi jumped, looked up at him, and he was grinning, "Stop teasing them Toshi."

"Awww but it's a fun day!"

"Perhaps a bouncy house would have been needed just for you."

He laughed, "I would have dragged Ketsumo on it too!"

"I suppose me as well," stated Tidus.

"Tidus, you made it!" she exclaimed.

He smiled, "Of course, I wouldn't have missed this for the world." He sat down next to her, she hugged him as best she could, and he returned it. "I have a break now so it's good." She nodded while the other four stared at the oldest Matsushita son.

Ketsumo stated, "I've chosen him." They nodded in agreement, although the majority present didn't understand what he meant, Mayu smiled, and he looked at her. "Nothing gets passed you Mayu."

"Actually there are still a lot of things that brush me by and it's not until later that I realize it." He chuckled at her, she grinned, and turned her attention to the Kay Five. "I know that he's mentioned me to you four but as manners go." She got up, bowed to them as best she could, and sat back down, "My name is Mayu Morinozuka and I am a servant to her Ladyship Amaterasu. It's a pleasure to meet all of you. May her brother's moonbeams protect you in the dark and may Lord Belzeneff lend you his wisdom when you most need it."

They bowed to her in return and replied in unison, "May her rays shine bright upon you and those you share your shining fold with." She smiled at them, looked at Ketsumo, and stated that he'd taught them well, he nodded while Kuyomi gurgled nonsense.

As the party commenced, everyone was excited to see the bubbling, talkative Moonie Monk, and everyone was enthralled to see how Ketsumo held him; especially his father. Ketsuko was grinning the entire time although that grin turnd to shock when he saw Mayu, he immediately hugged her, and rubbed her swollen body for good luck. She had laughed heartily at it which made him grin even more until Kuyomi sputtered something. All eyes turned to the snow-haired infant, he stared at Mayu with those large blue eyes, and gave a toothless grin, "Mama!" She smiled, the Enforcer approached her, the infant was handed over, and he immediately wrapped his arms around her neck. There was a collective 'aww' from those around her but she only shrugged as he nestled himself against her neck.

"You have a lot of weight to carry," whispered Takashi. Her face immediately turned bright red, there was laughter around, and only she knew the huskiness in his voice. "I'll have to help you with it later, that is, if you want me to."

She glanced over her shoulder at him, "Why would I deny you anything Takashi?" It was his turn to avert his eyes from her, a faint tinge across his cheeks, and she smiled warmly at him. Before he knew what happend, she whisked herself away from him, and a devilish smirk spread across his lips. Ketsumo glanced between the two, his own lips twitched in response to their invisible connection, and he watched with silent amusement as Mayu moved to and fro while Takashi's eyes never left her.

Koi asked, "What's up with Lord Takashi?"

"Invisible connection through the Red String of Fate," replied Ketsumo.

"You know a lot about her," added Ketai.

"Yes. I've been around enough."

Kurusu's voice was low, "What is it about her that draws you in?"

Ketsumo openly smiled at his squad, they stared at him, "She's my Himawari."

The others were confused but Kaneki explained, "Captain chooses very carefully whom he lets near him, it is an honor but Lady Mayu is different. Instead of him wanting to let her near him, he wanted to be near her simply because she shines so bright."

All eyes turned to Ketsumo, "Yes, she does shine bright. Brighter than any one I've seen. She's pure...deserves to be protected." Immediately he approached her from the side, Takashi glanced at him, and Rosette shoved Mayu. Ketsumo was there to catch her, she looked up at him, and smiled. Once she regained her footing, Kuyomi was handed over to Ketsumo, and she turned to face her sister who was only smirking at her. Those ruby eyes glowered at her older sibling, when the Kay Five reached him, he stated, "Watch closely."

Takashi knew better than to intervene, Mayu took in a deep breath, closed her eyes, let out her breath, and opened them once more. Her voice was dark and it made Takashi bite back a moan, "You tried to injure Kuyomi some time ago by pushing me into the street and now you would endanger my litter." Rosette only kept that smirk on her face and the pregnant maiden stalked up to her sister, she put her nose against hers, and whispered so quietly that her sister had a hard time hearing her, "I'll kill you." Those green eyes widened in fear but soon squeezed shut as the opposing female had used her PVC pipe to slam it into her side, Rosette fell down wailing in pain, and Mayu put her sock over her mouth since Kuyomi was beginning to squabble. "Shut up." Crimson irises were glittering like rubies in a fire, "If you make our little brother cry on his first birthday, you will never be forgiven by any deity and especially not by the three who protect those in my shining fold." Silence, "Do I make myself clear sister?"

Rosette nodded vigorously, the foot was removed, the pipe replaced in her bag then she turned around, and took Kuyomi to quiet him down until he was giggling again. One glance at her older sibling and the female scrambled away from her to disappear down a hallway, and she let out a breath. Strong arms wrapped around her and her little brother, she felt a muscled chest behind her, she looked up to see Takashi, and chuckled when he nuzzled the side of her face. "You are always so very radiant when you protect your pack." She blushed but smiled, he kissed her temple, and inaudibly whispered, "I'll have to show you later just how radiant I can be too my alpha." She flushed which made a few others laugh at her, she stayed there, enjoying the warmth of her husband, and Kuyomi apparently enjoyed it as well.

"Dada!"

"Yes Moonie Monk?"

"Dada!"

"Happy Birthday." Takashi pulled out a plush doll of an owl from his pocket, the child stared in awe of the item, and he handed it over to Kuyomi; all the while Yue was taking photographs from the sidelines. The baby wrapped his arms around it, held it close to his chest, and began to drool on it. "It's safe for him, I made sure."

"You're so sweet Takashi."

"Mmhm but you're sweeter." She chuckled as Kuyomi gummed the stuffed owl but still kept his arms wrapped closely around the gift from Takashi. "I'm glad you like it Kuyomi." He gave a toothless grin before hugging the owl to his chest once more, and they watched as his eyes slid slowly closed. "Poor little one." Mori took the sleeping infant from Mayu, he rested him on his shoulder, and Kuyomi still had the owl wrapped closely to his chest while snuggling against Takashi's neck.

Pictures were taken of him and of the first gift that the boy had received, Aiden entered to see the owl, Mayu explained that Takashi gave it to him, and her father smiled proudly. "He really likes you Takashi." He nodded, Aiden grinned, "It's good to know." He clapped the Morinozuka male on the shoulder, "You're a great father right now so don't worry about the future alright?" He nodded, "Great! Akira!" The male in question looked at him, "Let's spar shall we? While the little one is still asleep." The glint in both of their eyes made Mayu laugh, quickly an area was cleared for them, and they took their stances. "Mayu, cheer for me okay?!" Akira told her to cheer for him and she smirked which made Takashi's jeans tighten but he felt a pat on his shoulder. Kurusu was there, comforting him, and he nodded.

"Sorry, my cheering is reserved for Takashi."

"Well said!" exclaimed Aiden. "Let's go!" The rest of the party was spent doing ludicrous things since Kuyomi was still sleeping on Takashi's shoulder, he was sitting next to his wife, she leaned back on the couch, and sighed.

"Are you alright Mayu?"

"I'm fine Takashi. I'm just tired and heavy."

"You can lean on me."

Her eyes beamed, "Thank you."

"I told you to stop thanking me."

"I know but it's in my nature."

Takashi smiled warmly at her, "That's what makes you so beautiful." She blushed, "Still not used to compliments."

"I don't think I'll ever be."

"Good." He kissed her cheek, she smiled, and adjusted her position for more comfort as the Kay Five sat around them for protection. "What do you four think of her?"

Koi grinned, "She's just as Captain described her. A glowing flower."

The others nodded but it was Kaneki that added, "A ray of light in the forest that forever shines even in the darkest nights." Mayu smiled at him, he gave a small on in return, and Ketsumo patted his head, Kaneki looked up at his captain, and was rewarded with a smile. He turned back to Mayu, held out his hand, and she handed her phone over. "If there is anything that you need then call. I'll be there even when others cannot." She thanked him, "It's my pleasure."

"They truly do follow your every move Ketsumo."

"I know."

"Then they are your brothers as well."

He was silent for a moment, chocolate brown eyes softened, "I suppose they are."

Giggling was heard, all eyes turned to Kuyomi, he yawned, clasped the owl to his chest, and looked at the others, "Ba! Ba! Ba! Ba! Ba!"

"Yes Kuyomi, you have a lot of brothers too," replied Ketsumo. He put his arms out to him, he took him, and held him on his lap by his midsection while the infant held the owl to his chest in the same manner. "You're supposed to take after Lord Mori not me." Laughter came from Mayu which made the others smile at her, "Come on. Let's open you presents."

"I agree!" exclaimed the pregnant maiden. "But I'm not moving from here. I'm too comfortable. Go on without me."

"No." All eyes turned to Ketsumo, he glanced over his shoulder, whistled loudly, and this drew everyone's attention, "Presents over here. Mayu's too comfortable to move." Laughter exuded around the room, mainly Kuyomi's and Mayu's as the presents were being brought by everyone including his own squad.

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The party was more than Mayu had thought she could handle, she was sitting in a bathtub full of bubbles with her doting husband gently washing her body, and she simply enjoyed all of it. "You're spoiling me Taka."

"Good."

"I don't want to turn out like my sisters."

"You won't."

"Why is that?"

"Because you're much too selfless to turn into them, even now you feel guilty but you shouldn't. You deserve to be spoiled every once in a while, especially when you're carrying my children." Her face flushed red, he chuckled, and noticed that she was smiling as she leaned back. "I know it's hard for you, the pregnancy, the compliments, and being around me. If anything, I feel selfish for doing many things to you which make it much more difficult for you."

Her hand rested on his, grey eyes traveled to those ruby ones, they glinting as a smile slid its way onto her face, "Takashi, nothing you ever do will make my life more difficult, you bring me laughter, and happiness. What more could I ask for?"

His face softened, "Whatever you want my love."

"Fudge manju."

A chuckle, "After your bath, relax right now." She nodded, sighed contentedly, and he resumed his washing, making sure to make it as enjoyable as possible for her, and tension relieving. Mayu was helped out by her husband, when she gripped her palms on his forearms, she paused to look at them, she arched a single eyebrow at them, and he waited for her to say something. "Hm?"

"Have you been working out a lot more than usual?"

"Why do you ask?"

"I don't remember you being this toned." He smirked as he leaned down towards her ear, his hot breath caressed the outside, and she bit her lower lip to stifle the noise that wanted to coarse its way through her throat.

"That's because I have been working out more."

A few minutes of silence, she whispered, "Why?"

"Because I want to help you in any way I can and that means being able to carry you no matter how much weight you gain." Her face flushed deep crimson as he wrapped a towel around her, he promptly picked her up as he had on their wedding day, and watched as she wrapped her arms around his neck. They stared into one another's eyes for, what seemed an eternity, until they kissed one another; meeting each other halfway. Takashi caressed her lower lip for entrance but she refused, he growled, nipped it, and she gasped; he immediately took advantage of it.

They grappled for dominance but he ultimately won, she moaned into his mouth, and he broke it off so that they could breathe, both of them had half-lidded eyes, and they continued to stare at one another. "Come, I'll make you and our children feel good." Her face didn't flush, instead, her plump lips curved into a small smile, he kissed her roughly once more, and carried her to the bed. He laid her down gently, she still kept her arms wrapped around his neck, and he leaned down to mark her. His voice was hot and husky, "Mayu, I will always love you."

"I know," she replied quietly. "I will never love anyone else but you."

He hummed in her ear, "I do hope all of our children and Kuyomi have your heart."

"They will as long as they have your strength."

"Lady Amaterasu will see to it."

"I know."

"I love you."

"I love you more." He chuckled darkly as his hand trailed down her stomach towards her apex where he teased her gently, she gasped, "Takashi!"

"I don't care how much you want to exercise, I'm going to make sure that you need me by your side for the next few days because you won't be able to walk." Her breathing immediately increased as he continued his ministrations and suckled the tender skin at the base of her neck.