I promised that it would be short and it's actually short. I'm so proud of myself. This is a completely appropriate chapter regardless of its title. Don't worry.

Okay, for realsies, this is the last chapter. I'm done. I'm also done with finals so woo-hoo! Spring break baby! (which will be spent sleeping off the semester)

Thank you so much for everyone that reviewed! You guys kept me going! Thank you!

Disclaimer: I wish. Seriously. I really wish it was mine.

Honeymoon

"…and she likes to sleep with the stuffed dragon. It's a favorite among all the children so if it's not in her crib then the twins might have taken it."

"The twins are staying at Ichigo and Orihime, Karin. Besides, this isn't Yuzu's first time watching Akane. And she's got Toshi. They're fine. Let's go." Toushirou stood in the open doorway, rolling his eyes at Karin's fussing.

"I know, I know, but they've never been apart from both of us at the same time for so long."

"It's fine, Karin." Yuzu placed the hand that wasn't currently holding Akane on her twin's shoulder comfortingly. "Enjoy yourselves. You two deserve this."

"Yes. We do. Now let's go Karin." Toushirou grabbed his wife's shoulders and led her out of the house and towards her horse, already laden with her bags, ignoring her hesitation. Toshi was dutifully holding the reigns. Karin shrugged of Toushirou's hands and quickly swept up her oldest in a tight hug.

"Now, remember to help out with your Aunt Yuzu. Eat everything on your plate. Don't make a fuss going to bed or picking up your things after. And-"

"Karin. He's fine. He's old enough already. Let's go." Her husband ended up having to pull Karin away again, practically lifting her into the saddle. Once he was assured that she was settled on top of the horse, he quickly got onto his own and jumped up with agility, the faint limp in his leg practically non-existent.

"Have fun! Be safe!" Yuzu came out into the yard to wave good-bye at the pair. Karin was practically sitting backwards on her saddle, waving back. Toushirou simply nodded to them before leading them away.

"Relax Karin," Toushirou said softly to her once they were out of sight of their home. "They're going to be fine."

"But-"

"No 'but's." He cut her off. "If Orihime can handle your brother than she can handle the twins. Yuzu has watched Akane before and Toshi will help. He's plenty mature."

She sighed. "I know. I'm just… having separation anxiety, I guess." She blushed lightly, smiling ruefully. "I've never been away from them for longer than a night. And you were watching them then."

Toushirou smiled. "I appreciate your confidence in my fathering abilities. But Yuzu will probably handle them better than I could. And she doesn't have all four. Let's just enjoy this week. I doubt we'll get another for several more years to come."

"All right kids. What do you want for lunch?" Ichigo looked down on the two gray-haired children, looking up at him with wide innocent dark eyes, holding hands.

"Whatever you make us, Uncle Ichigo." They said in unison. It was an odd mix of creepy and cute.

"Great! Because I really only know how to make a few things." He turned around and busied himself with getting the supplies for a simple sandwich. His stable when he either couldn't quite brave his wife's cooking.

This will be easier than I thought, Ichigo thought to himself. They're pretty easy kids.

"What kind of jam or jelly do you kids like? We've got pretty much every flavor. And some flavors that shouldn't be flavors." He wrinkled his nose at the natto jelly. His question was met with silence.

He turned around to discover that the two 3-year-olds had disappeared, no sign of them anywhere.

Well, crap. He thought, quickly heading off to look for them.

One Week Later…

It was sundown when Karin and Toushirou arrived at their home, the lights from the windows sending illuminated rays on the dark yard.

"What are the chances that they're asleep already?" Karin asked.

"Since the twins are supposed to be back today, none." Toushirou hopped off his horse before assisting his wife off her horse. They led them into the stable, unsaddling them and giving them a quick rub down.

"For someone who was so intent on leaving, you're rather impatient to be back. I bet you missed them more than they missed you." She commented, amused at his haste to put up his horse. He grinned a little sheepishly.

"Maybe." His grin took on a devious and sultry quality to it and Karin felt the same thrill go through her when she caught sight of that. The 'Honeymoon Haze' made her feel excited in the dark and stinky stable.

He stalked closer to her, pushing her up against the wall of the stall, his forearm resting against the wall, framing her head and trapping her. She grinned.

"But I wouldn't mind a few more days." His lips grazed against hers teasingly. "Or even hours." Her arms snaked around his neck, fiddling with his surprisingly coarse white hair.

"Now what would you do if you had a few more hours?" His own grin widened.

"All sorts of things." His hot breath on her ear caused a shiver to run down her spine.

They leaned forward...

Then jerked their heads apart in surprise at the sound of a very loud and expensive crash followed by a train of inappropriate cursing in a voice that sounded suspiciously like Ichigo, and hysterical laughter that was most definitely the two middle Hitsugaya children.

Toushirou groaned and dropped his head, resting it on her shoulder. Karin laughed and pushed him back up.

"Come on. Honeymoon's over."

"Says you." He mumbled but followed after his wife, excited to see his children again regardless.

Nine months later, Karin and Toushirou welcomed their third son and fifth child into their family.

I just think it's funny to think that they are rather… fertile. I really want a large Hitsugaya family. Maybe because I come from a large family myself.

Now it really is the end. No more. I'm done. I'd like to thank my dutiful readers and more specifically my reviewers. You guys kept me writing. Even though this was supposed to be a one-shot.

Thanks!

~Not a fanatic