Life Is But a Dream: Happily Ever After...?

Fawks cried out as pain ripped through the bottom half of her body. She doubled over, her hands gently cupping her swollen belly. Something hot and wet ran down the insides of her thighs. Her eyes widened with horror as she saw the puddle of blood at her feet.

“…No…My baby…” she gasped.

“My lady!”

“Oh my god, what’s happened?!”

One of the maid’s caught her as she fell, several more helped her into her room, laying her down on the futon.

“Please, my lady, just lay still! We’ll do all we can to help the child” the mid-wife cooed, brushing her sweat soaked bangs away from her face.

The air was thick with scent of blood and Fawks began to feel dizzy, “…My…baby…please don’t…let her die…”

 

Fawks sat up in bed, her breath coming out in shallow pants. Sunlight streamed into the room, bringing her back to reality, she gave a relieved sigh.

“Fawks-sama? Are you alright in there?” a maid called at her door.

“…fine…just fine…where is Yuki-chan?” Fawks called back, changing into her formal robes.

“Outside playing with Kanaye-kun and Ginjiro…”

“…and my lord husband?”

“Lord Sessho-maru is in the study”

“Thank you…” she called back. She knew Sessho-maru would not approve of her thanking servants but he also knew she grew up in a time where common courtesy was extended to everyone.

Just the thought of her mate made her heart beat out of rhythm and her nether regions throb. It had been so long since they had had sex let alone slept in the same bed. After their newest pup had been born premature, Fawks had spent all of her time caring for the baby, nursing her back to health.

Sessho-maru had understood and given her the space she needed, but their pup was well now. There was no need for her sequester herself any longer. A devilish grin caught her lips, she wouldn’t let such a chance slip by.

Fawks found Sessho-maru in the study just as the maid had said, she paused in the doorway observing the unearthly beauty that was her mate. Sunlight glistened off of his silver hair, his golden eyes were currently scanning a scroll open on the low table.

“Good morning, Fawks-chan, did you sleep well?” he asked without turning. Fawks smiled softly, kneeling behind him, she wrapped her arms around his prone from. A soft growl reverberated through his back, almost like a purr.

“…I missed you” she whispered into his elven ear.

“You do realize I’m busy at the moment?” Sessho-maru asked as she pressed her breasts insistently into his back.

“It can wait…but I can’t…” Fawks purred nibbling on his ear. Sessho-maru growled, their lips met in heated passion as he laid her on the desk. Her fingers threaded through his silver mane. Fawks gasped as Sessho-maru slipped a hand underneath her yukata, spreading her thighs.

“…you’re practically dripping, Fawks-chan” Sessho-maru growled as he teased her feminine cleft with his fingers.

“…mmm…Sessh-kun…more…!” Fawks gasped, tossing her head back as he ran his tongue over her throat. Removing his hand, Sessho-maru began to loosen this hakamas, Fawks purred in anticipation.

 “MAMA!!!”

The mood was ruined by the twin call and the sound of feet scampering down the hall toward them. Sessho-maru pulled Fawks up into a sitting position before adjusting his own clothing. The door flew open a split second later framing the two twin boys each had pale red hair and alternating gold and green eyes. One red stripe graced each of their cheeks and a blue crescent sat proudly on their foreheads.

“Ginjiro! Kanaye! You know you two aren’t supposed to be in here!” Fawks began, still in the process of readjusting herself.

“We know…” Kanaye began.

“…but Yuki started crying for you…” Ginjiro whimpered. A small girl peeked around the doorway at them, her big golden eyes wet with tears.

“Oh, Yukinatsu…” Fawks sighed reaching to pick her up. “You two didn’t play too rough with her, did you?”

“Nah-uh!” Kanaye began, looking offended.

“We were super gentle, just like you told us!” Ginjiro affirmed.

“Is something the matter?” Sessho-maru asked, coming over to them.

“…She’s got a bit of a fever…” Fawks began, smoothing back the child’s silver curls.

“Yuki’s sick?!”

“I’m afraid so, boys. Looks like you’ll have to carry on without her” Fawks nodded.

“…Was it something…we did…?” Ginjiro whimpered, tears springing to his multicolored eyes.

“Of course not, baby. You know Yuki was born very weak…” Fawks began, patting the boy’s head. The twins exchanged anxious looks.

“There is no need for you to worry, my sons. Trust in your mother’s ability to care for your sister and all will be well” Sessho-maru added.

“Yes father” the boys said in unison.

“C’mon, Gin, let’s go pick some flowers for Yuki to make her feel better!” Kanaye began as the two dashed from the room.

“…Your mother’s flower garden…” Fawks began.

“It is of no consequence. Where is Tensei?” Sessho-maru asked, pressing a hand to the pup’s hot forehead.

“Still in her lessons and Sensuke is sparing in the training hall” Fawks replied.

“Hn…it seems we’ll have to continue our previous ‘discussion’ at a later date” he sighed. “You do understand that once our daughter is well, I fully intend on ravishing you until I am satisfied”

“…Of course, my lord” she giggled as he kissed her cheek.