Characters are not mine, this is going to be fluff without a whole lot of story line, this is simply free flowing and relaxed. The setting takes place Four years after Married? Pregnant? Death? The kids are a little older, but the search for Michiru's brother is still going on. Hope you enjoy.
Christmas Four years after Married...Pregnant…Death...
Haruka smiled, looking over at Michiru as they pulled up into the drive way. Zephyrus was singing at the top of his lungs, the twins on either side of him had their hands clamped over their ears. Clearly he had not inherited the family's voice, although, like his mother he rocked the piano. Haruka cut off the car and the music she looked back smiling at the kids. Michiru touched her hand gently,
"Alright, Zeph and I will drag this monster of a tree into the house, why don't you girls start on the Christmas cookies. I am getting hungry."
"Mom, you are always hungry!" Oceana giggled.
"I'm hungry to." Zephyrus put in. Haruka laughed as she opened the door and moved around to open the back door and unhook the kids seats. Oceana crawled out into Haruka's arms, then she unfastened Zephyrus. "Do you think we will finish getting the house decorated today?"
"I don't know little guy, there is a lot to do, and Grandpa really prefers to have the house lights done professionally." Michiru smiled holding Galene as she pulled her from the car.
"Why?" Galene asked curiously, Michiru looked at Haruka who grinned.
"That is a story for when you are older, let's get inside and get some cookies started!" Michiru smiled as Haruka turned Ocean loose and started taking the tree off the roof. Zeph helped out by pulling the rope off once she got it loose.
"Mom, I want a brother for Christmas." Haruka paused, clearly Zephyrus did not understand what he had said, as he continued pulling the rope off and throwing it into the big trashcan.
"You have two sisters, why would do you want a little brother?"
"Because I am surrounded by girls, you, mama, Oceana, and Gal, I want a brother!" Haruka smiled.
"I'm sorry buddy, I don't think a brother is in the cards."
"Well then can I at least have a Buzz Lightyear space shooter?"
"You will just have to wait and see what Santa brings you." Zephyrus grinned at his mother, it was the same grin she wore when she was thinking about something serious. "Alright little man, let's get this tree inside, why don't you grab the stand and I will carry this in, then we can sneak some chocolate chips." Zephyrus smiled as he picked up the stand and led the way into the house. Haruka shouldered the tree and followed him.
Once Haruka and Zephyrus had put the tree up they made their way into the kitchen where the girls were working away, rolling out the cookie dough. Haruka walked around, behind the counter and leaned over Michiru's shoulder giving her a kiss and nibbling her ear. The kids all groaned together "Ewe!" Michiru giggled as she popped Haruka's hand, which had been sneaking a bite of cookie dough.
"Mom, you can't eat the cookie dough!" Oceana explained as Haruka popped a bite in her mouth.
"Yea, you didn't test your sugar first!" Galene exclaimed, Haruka grinned as she walked around and ruffled the little blonde's hair.
"You caught me little one, you are right of course." Michiru smiled at Haruka, it was humbling for Haruka to have Galene around, she put things into perspective as she was learning early how to handle her own diabetes.
"Is Grandma and Grandpa coming for Christmas this year?" Zephyrus asked as he reached over the counter in an attempt to steal his own bite of cookie dough. Michiru pretended she didn't see it.
"I know they will be here for Christmas, but I'm not sure about the Christmas Eve Party, Grandpa is a very important person."
"I hope they can come, I miss them, they are so fun." Galene smiled as she expressed her excitement for the holiday
"Well if they are coming, it is still over a month away, we have a lot to get done between now and then for the Christmas party."
"Yea, there are a few more races for Ru-mama to win."
"And Michi-mama has some shows that she is going to rule!" Haruka laughed at the expressions on their four year old's faces. Michiru just grinned as she started handing out cookie cutters and everyone dived in.
"Mom, can we invite Makoto-chan and the twins over tonight?" Haruka nodded, Zephyrus picked up her phone from the counter and unlocked it, before handing it to his mother for her to dial the number, she hit the call button and handed the phone back to her son, who left the counter to talk on the phone.
"What's going on with Zephyrus?" Michiru asked as she helped peel away the dough from the cookie cutter.
"He is overwhelmed with the lack of testosterone in the house." Michiru snorted as she tried not to laugh.
"Can't say we didn't see that coming." She whispered, Haruka shook her head.
"True, but I did not imagine it being this early on. He asked for a brother for Christmas." Michiru turned into Haruka's shoulder laughing so hard as she gasped for air she muttered in Haruka's ear.
"Well you are still one behind, why don't you get to work on that request right away Haruka."
"I thought I already made myself clear, I'm done having kids." Michiru just grinned as she turned back to put the cookies on the pan. Zephyrus returned to the room with the phone in his hand, giving it back to Haruka who hopped back on the phone with Makoto.
"Yes, he did ask." Haruka paused, as she helped lift Zephyrus back into his chair. "Of course you are all invited, the more the merrier. We just put up our Christmas tree, so if anyone is interested in decorating with us, I'm sure we could open a few bottles." She listened to Makoto on the other side. "Excellent, we will see you tonight. Makoto, I have to go, I am getting another phone call." She hung up and answered the phone.
"Hey Rei, how is life going in the government?" Haruka paused as she heard urgency in Rei's voice. "That is incredible, wow!" Haruka was beaming as she pulled Michiru towards her and kissed her, the kids groaned, but her smile told Michiru a lot. "Come on over, bring Raven we are having a small get together tonight with Makoto." She listened again. "Alright, then we look forward to seeing you." Haruka smiled as she hung up the phone and turned to see Michiru's face which was reflecting her excitement. "Rei has a recent location on your brother, she thinks we will be able to schedule a special show for the higher ups in the country and gain access to look around a little." Michiru was glowing with excitement as she jumped straight into Haruka's arms and kissed her on the lips. "Oh and Rei, Setsuna and Makoto's families are coming for dinner." Haruka grinned as she snatched a little more cookie dough.
"Well then," Michiru turned to look at the kids, "we better get these cookies done and start on dinner. Galene and Zephyrus, why don't you two escort your mother out to the garage and start pulling out the tree decorations. Oceana can stay here and help me finish the cookies, she seems to be the only other one in this room with self-control enough not to eat the dough." Haruka smiled as she saw the evidence of sugar cookie dough on Galene and Zeph's faces. She motioned to them to wipe it off, but they stared back at her. "Go on now, we have a lot to do, before we have company." Michiru smiled as Haruka walked over and picked up Zephyrus in one arm and Galene in the other.