Disclaimer: I do not own Inuyasha! I do own all of the OC's referenced, and the plot, and story line... There. I said it. (sighs)

Chapter 11:

Five years later:

Kitra and Bankotsu laughed as their twins stared at the newborn.

"Mommy is he gonna be our new brother?" Leikokotsu frowned.

"No princess, he's your cousin." Her father corrected, moving beside her.

"Oh," she said as her frown deepened. Not liking anything marring his daughter's face, Bankotsu tickled her and she went into a giggling fit. "Eek! Stop that daddy!" she shrieked continuing to laugh. Bankotsu laughed and continued his tickling.

Hyokotsu staked behind his father and pounced on him. Bankotsu rounded on his son and growled playfully before tickling him too. Kitra stopped rocking the baby and said amused, "Okay you three take it outside before you wake the baby."

Bankotsu chuckled ordering, "You hear mom guys, outside. I bet uncle Dar is out there."

"Yay!" the kids speed out the door. Jumal jumped out of the way of the speedy toddlers before he could get mowed down. Laughing he said, "They sure do seem excited." Approaching Kitra and reaching for his nephew.

She smiled while passing him the slumbering infant. "Just in time for me to finish dinner." She said.

Jumal smiled asking. "How much longer before Lissa can get up?" sitting in the rocker cuddling his nephew.

Kitra answered, "Sui said a couple more days. She's really worn out after birthing twins."

Jumal nodded. "I can imagine."

Kitra moved to the kitchen and started chopping up the vegetables she'd had Renkotsu and Jakotsu collect earlier. "How long till the others get here?" she asked.

Jumal answered, "Well Sango said they'd make it so relax Kit."

Kitra smiled and pulled the pies out of the oven. She dropped the chopped veggies into the massive pot and added her home made noodles and some boar meat, making sure there would be plenty to go around.

Kitra heard her husband's remark of, "Yo mutt, we were beginning to think you wouldn't come." and thought happily, "Right on time."

Removing her apron, she folded it and lay it on the counter, before walking out to greet the arrivals.

Kagome squealed, "Hey!" as the kids hugged her screaming, "Aunt Kagome! Did you bring us any candy?"

Kagome laughed, "Well of course I did." reaching around her protruding belly to hug the kids.

"Careful of miss Kagome's tummy, " Bankotsu warned the kids.

Kitra scolded firmly, "No sugary stuff until after dinner." eyeing her kids.

In unison they protested, "But mommy-"

They were cut off by their father's stern reprimand, "No buts, you heard you mother!"

The children obediently quieted their protest and bowed their heads mumbling, "Yes sir." Bankotsu nodded satisfied, uncrossing his arms and stood by his wife's side.

Inuyasha teased, "At the least the pups no how to listen."

Bankotsu shot back, "At least my wife keeps things from getting boring."

Kagome defended, "Hey! Just because I follow his rules doesn't make me boring you know."

Bankotsu chuckled, "Yeah, but you're too laid back. Kit at least keeps me on my toes." Winking at his wife.

Kagome teased back, "Fine no chocolate for you then."

Bankotsu's eyes widened in mock fear and everyone laughed. Bankotsu smirked, "That's okay I'll just steal some from Kit later."

Kagome said, "Kitra make him play nice."

Playing along Kitra said, "Play nice Ban Chan or no surprise after dinner."

Bankotsu dead panned, "Aw come on Kit I was only teasing." as he nuzzled into her shoulder, licking her neck like a puppy.

Kitra laughed, "Alright. You know I can't stay mad at you forever." He smirked.

Leiko decided to tackle her father who fell to the ground laughing and tickled her.

Darius said, "He seems just like a kid again." with an amused grin on his face as he passed his clean daughter to his sister.

Kitra smiled accepting her niece and suggested, "Why don't you take Mouko and put him in the crib while I rock Amaya to sleep?"

Darius smiled and nodded, deciding to check on his wife at the same time.

Sango walked up holding her own son as she asked, "You didn't start without us did you?"

Bankotsu answered, "Nah, kit's still cooking dinner even. You got here just in time."

Sango smiled handing shin to her husband. "Here Miroku take your son while I see if they need any help setting up the stuff." Miroku grinned accepting his son and kissed his wife's cheek.

Bankotsu explained, "Jakotsu and Renkotsu are out hunting but should be back soon," as he led the others inside and over to the table.

With Lissa:

Darius tenderly lowered his son to the crib before brushing a kiss over his forehead and walking over to the bed.

Lissa began stirring and asked, "Is it ready yet?" smiling as he kissed her cheek.

"Not just yet, but the others have arrived." He answered, helping her to sit up. "Are you sure you're up to this Li?" his voice asked filled with concern.

"I'm fine Dar, just help me get my robe on k?" she answered intending to stand. He nodded and helped her into her robe.

They walked into the living room and were greeted by friends and family who had come to celebrate the birth of their children.

"Here Li sit down," Kitra instructed leading her over to the rocking chair. Darius smiled taking his daughter and placing her in her mother's arms.

Kitra walked into the kitchen and washed her hands, before donning her apron and resuming her duties as cook.

Lissa basked in the warmth and friendship that enveloped the cozy home filled with friends and loved ones.

Kitra walked back in ordering, "Alright guys, start setting up the table and I'll dish up the food.

Bankotsu, Darius, and Sango all went to help set the table. Jakotsu dropped the boar into the cave and walked inside to wash his hands. "Little sister had better appreciate this is all I've got to say." He grumbled unhappy about the last minute errand.

Kitra stood with the wooden spoon in her hand replying, "That had better not be complaining I'm hearing, or you can eat fish tonight instead of the meal I've been slaving over all day." eyeing him sternly.

Jakotsu gulped, "Ah little sister, I didn't see you there." He said nervously.

Bankotsu chuckled. "You know he was just teasing Kit." he said trying to placate his wife.

Kitra huffed and warned, "Damn well better have been." before turning back to her stew.

Jakotsu shot his leader a look and hissed, "Why didn't you warn me she was there?" Bankotsu's famous smirk plastered on his face he answered, "Because I like watching you squirm."

Jakotsu shot back, "You mean like you do when she threatens not to feed you anymore."

Darius laughed, "Okay you two come, on, let's finish setting the table so we can eat."

The trio set the table and Sango ordered Miroku to fetch some fresh water while she fed their son.

Kagome's hand went to rub her large belly as she asked, "Inuyasha do you think out kid will be as hyper as these two?" indicating the twins who were wrestling with uncle Jumal.

"Man I hope not," he said. "Hopefully our pup will be good and quiet like his mom." Everyone laughed.

"Okay guys and gals, food's ready. Wash your hands so we can eat." Kitra instructed from the kitchen.

Darius smiled and helped his wife to the table, before placing his daughter in the crib next to her brother. Both were sleeping peacefully.

He walked back into the kitchen and washed his hands, before helping his sister serve the food. Bankotsu served up the drinks.

The kids sat at a smaller table that Bankotsu had carved just for them, and their little chairs.

Everyone sat down and had a peaceful meal together. Kitra toasted, "To family and friends, may we never grow apart."

Everyone voiced their agreement and sat down to eat. Kitra smiled as everyone complimented her stew and noodles. "That's my Kit alright, best cook in the lands." He boasted proudly.

A/N Sadly I must say readers, the Bankotsu&Kitra stories have finally come to an end. Hope you all enjoyed them.