Shizuka had grown quite bored of being in her dog form for so long, and though she knew it had been a necessity, she decided it was time for a change. The transformation was seamless as always, the golden light gaining the attention of the pups. Shizuka swayed unsteadily on her feet, trying to regain her equilibrium. Balancing on four limbs was so much easier than on two.

All three of the pups stared at her for a long time, when Tsukiakari's fur flickered with light. He wiggled towards her a bit, his brows knitting with effort as he tried again.

Shizuka stared at her second child, her eyes wide as she looked at Sesshomaru.

Sesshomaru merely smirked a little.

As Tsukiakari finally began to get the hang of it, Nisshoku and Nikko had joined in. In a cloud of light, Shizuka was amazed to see a baby, lying on his belly, a little white tail wiggling above his bare butt as he stared at her, a smile lighting up his round face as he gurgled proudly at her.

She scooped him up and cradled him close to her chest, watching as the other two succeeded in transformation.

Sesshomaru's arms were soon filled with two children.

Uirusu wandered over to peer curiously at Tsukiakari. "I thought pups didn't transform until they were six months old."

Big blue eyes shined as Tsukiakari looked up at her, twining his fingers in her hair. She stared at him in wonder, he seemed very developed for being so young. But with a pregnancy that lasted less than three months...she almost wasn't surprised.

Nisshoku was the biggest in this form just as he was in the other...his blue eyes fixated on Uirusu as always. He grunted low in his throat, though the sound was kind of silly coming from his little vocal chords.

Shizuka meandered over to Sesshomaru, quickly earning the attention of both children. "Hello." She cooed to them. "We need to find some clothes for you, don't we? Before you poop all over daddy, hmm? Can't just burn it anymore." She said, earning fascinated stares from all three children, and some less than impressed and slightly disgusted looks from the men. She ignored them. Soon Sesshomaru's mokomoko held two of the three, Tsukiakari made a squeal of protest as Sesshomaru tried to remove him from Shizuka's arms, nuzzling up to his mother, basking in the warmth that instinctively radiated off her body to warm him.

Their little pack was finally ready to move and Shizuka was beyond excited.

...

Sesshomaru's heart felt full as he felt the slight weight of his children, who were nearly engulfed by his mokomoko. Uirusu was still sticking to them like glue, while he still didn't like him, he had proven useful and had yet to do anything worth killing him over. Nikko was dozing quietly, while Nisshoku could not tear his eyes from the world around him.

It was sometime around noon, when Sesshomaru stopped and turned to his mate. "I think it is time you learn to fly. You aren't just looking after yourself anymore, and being grounded only makes you more vulnerable."

Shizuka's heart jumped into her throat. "I-I-I...you know how I feel about heights..."

Sesshomaru's eyes narrowed as he stepped towards her. "Either you can cooperate, or I will force you."

Shizuka's eyes widened as she held Tsukiakari close to her chest. "You wouldn't dare."

Sesshomaru's expression became stony. "Uirusu, look after the children." he said, his mokomoko depositing his brood on the ground gently. He never looked away from his mate.

In a flash of pink light, they were hundreds of feet above the ground.

"Please...please don't." Shizuka whimpered, tears gathering in her eyes. He had never taken her this high before.

"Demon or not, a fall from this height will kill you." he said, and all of a sudden, Shizuka was alone in the stratosphere.

Her stomach dropped...true terror constricting her throat. However, sprouting up from deep within her, was fury. HOW. DARE. HE. Not only did he put her life in jeopardy, but Tsukiakari's as well. To be fair, the pup didn't seem the least bit concerned, but the outrage ate her fear with a ravenous hunger. Soon her descent slowed, and then it stopped. As soon as her feet were solid on the ground, she deposited her son in Uirusu's arms and stomped towards Sesshomaru, her hair standing on end and making her hair look like a wild golden mane, her pupils furious slits. And right when she was within a breath's distance, she snarled at him.

His look was cool and indifferent, but she could see the flicker of amusement in his eyes...and it only made her angrier. Her markings were vibrant and her eyes were glinting like shards of glass. She knew exactly what he was thinking too, that she was all bark and no bite. She was satisfied to see the surprise in his eyes when she tackled him to the ground. He didn't even fight back, and her victory was crushed when he just smirked at her as she straddled him. "Is there something you want, Shizuka?" He asked with a neutral tone, though his eyes raked her form suggestively.

Shizuka's eyes widened as she felt his arousal seek her out through his clothing. She gave him a dirty look. "You're despicable."

"He has been practically panting for you all morning, Shizuka..I fail to see why you are surprised." Uirusu cut in, unbothered by the obvious sexual tension. "He hasn't had you in quite some time, I say you two do your business and I will look after matters here."

Sesshomaru didn't need to be told twice. Hauling his mate over his shoulder he vanished. Sesshomaru decided he could kill two birds with one stone. Test Uirusu, and satisfy his craving for his mate. It had been many weeks since he had tasted her, and he was at his breaking poInt. He was in nothing but his kimono in a matter of seconds, the garment hanging open and leaving the front of his body exposed. He bid Shizuka to him, who looked into his lust darkened eyes nervously.

...

Sesshomaru felt rejuvenated as he carried his mate back, her head resting tiredly on his shoulder. He had perhaps been a little bit too rough. Every now and again he would feel her startle awake. Since they had consumated their mating bond, neither of them went unsatisfied. But her pregnancy had made her openly hostile towards his advances...a shame, really. He had rather liked seeing her swell up with their offspring. And this was the first time he had indulged himself in the pleasures her skin cold offer him in weeks.. His self control had slipped, his passion was not easily contained...her first little breathy moan had been his undoing. Strange, the influence she had over him...her mere pressence intoxicating him. He was glad dog demon females rarely went into heat, or she would be in a perpetual state of pregnancy. She looked up at him sleepily, her pupils dilated with fatigue and lingering rapture, she nuzzled him affectionately.

"Sesshomaru...I think I love you."