A/N A CONTINUATION AND IN SHINOBU'S POV

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A few hours ago......

Shinobu's POV

It's been months since I last visited Nee-san and the kids, Well since having one of my own was also a bit of a handful with Umi adding to the Mix(literally named Sea).

You know all my life I just thought I would be married to my Work and wouldn't have time for this Family thing but after everything that happened I couldn't ask for a better outcome than this.

Douma has been a great partner/husband and I love how he matured so much from just being a pervert and a feminist.

He changed a lot from him basically being a teacher at our old school, Him helping Gyomei-san with his work and the kids in his kindergarten, and one of the best ones is that he learned to be more sociable and not start conversations like a Creep.

And he's good with children. He said he had a lot of Younger Cousins so he had experience and I just laughed at how he told me about his experience on changing their diapers.

And now here I am finishing the last of the stack of Papers I had for today with one final piece and Done!

I started arranging the things and started to pack my things so I could go home and have some family time with Douma and Umi since we rarely do it.

I was about to exit the hospital after saying my goodbyes to my fellow workers and go home when Nee-san called me and told me that they wouldn't be home for a bit so I semi postponed the trip and waited till probably the evening so we can actually bond for a bit and probably sleep there since their house is Spacious enough plus Douma is a real Couch Potato so he can just sleep at the couch while me and Umi take the Guest Room bed.

I sound selfish but he actually insists that we sleep there while he just sleeps there.

Plus I think he says that since the bed probably couldn't fit us even though I may be a Petite Woman I take almost half the space and Umi moves so much when sleeping and adding that Douma is more or less 2 feet taller than me the Bed would be cramped (Douma be 6'2" or 6'3" Shinobu be 4'11" I forgot Douma's but I remember he was taller than Giyu in the Manga so here we are).

So I walked to the parking lot and found our Car and started heading home.

I've been at the shift for more than 8 hours atleast since I left around 9 at the morning and it was about a quarter before 7 now and the sun was pretty much already set from the fact that the sky was already in a deep shade of Orange and Yellow.

26 minutes of driving later.....

Narrator's POV

(Umi is a little Younger than Sekiro and Inoue for about 9 months so technically Sekiro spoke his first words at 9 months old probably earlier with a few babbles but Egg is his first word from Giyu's B-day)

As Shinobu started pulling up the car near the garage doors the sight of a Tall man and a little girl at his arms came into view.

She instantly smiles as she stops the engine and started gathering her things before exiting the automobile and getting a welcoming hug from the Two.

"Momma!" The squeaking voice of Umi's Voice greeted the Small Woman as she gives both a kiss with Douma literally having to duck for her to reach his cheek.

"Well hello there Sweetie! Have you been good to Daddy?" She greeted, as Umi answered her question with a simple yeah!

"Is it true?" She asked Douma, raising her left brow while the blonde laughed wholeheartedly before giving him a reassuring toothy grin.

"Yup! Little Umi has been a real angel" he goofily answered, as Umi agreed with a giggle.

"Well since she did behave how about we visit Aunt Kanae and Uncle Sanemi? So you can play with Hana and Sekiro!" She suggested as Umi blew up with joy and started bouncing in her father's arms.

"Yes! Yes! Yes! Thank You Mommy!" She cheers, giving her Mom a hug as they all went inside to pass the time for a while before they head to the household.

At the Grocery....

Sanemi's POV

You know the feeling that you were so desperate to find a babysitter that you just had to hire/ask for a favor from someone who broke the heart of your Sister-in-Law that you already considered as your own sister to watch over your kids? No? Well Fuck Off then.

But seriously that's how I feel right now! I just wanted to kill him when I found him in the Alleyway but look at me now, Letting the bastard Watch my Baby Boy and my little Princess.

And to be clear I was forced to do it or Kanae wouldn't have time to as she quoted, 'Go Wild or Let the Beast Loose'.

Now here I am, Checking the Expiration Dates of the things we were buying while Kanae talked with Mitsuri and Iguro with their son Kōhai.

I just wanted to run away here right now and check on them again but I already did do it without Kanae's permission earlier and now I am tied in both hands.

God I wish they would just finish up so I can finally punch that smirking dumbass.

"So Sanemi-san how's your day? You seem angered and pissed" I heard Mitsuri speak, as she looked at me with curiosity and concern.

"Arghh it's Nothing! I'm just feeling off that's all" I replied in Abit of an annoyed tone, while Kanae knew what I meant.

"What or Who has been bothering you?" Iguro spoke up, as I knew how good he was with reading people so I just sighed.

"Fine, Fine just don't tell the others especially Shinobu" I sighed in defeat to which they knew what I meant in an instant.

They just waited for me to confirm if they were right which I hope that their expectations aren't that of the Idiot who is now watching over my kids and rather someone or something else.

"You know our mirthful friend Tomioka and how he disappeared for almost 6 years? Well look who came crawling to us?" I spoke in a really annoyed tone, Just from his name I wanted to just ARGHH I don't know!

I saw Mitsuri gulp. Wait does she know?

"And I'm guessing you know right Mitsuri? So how long have you known?" I hunched, which made her flinch and sigh in defeat.

"Fine I saw him once. It was about 2 years ago... I accidentally saw him working for Sabito and Makomo..." She replied, clearly ashamed from hiding the secret.

"What else?" I asked, as she waved her arms in denial.

"I swear that's the only thing I know plus if I did say it he would kill me......" She whispered to which I heard. What does she mean?

"What was that?" I asked in a higher tone as she whimpers and started filling us up with the info.

"Okay just don't tell anyone especially Shinobu-chan... You see before I left he gave me a butterfly pin. It looked like a relic" was what she reluctantly uttered, while something weird happened.

My brain started running weird and a sudden feeling of Deja Vu hit me.... What's happening?

I shook my head violently, trying to get those thoughts out of my system before sighing.

"Was that it?" I asked her one final time, as she vigorously shook her head for her response.

"And you left him with Sekiro and Hana right?" Iguro blandly asked, as he played with Kohai's Blackish Pink Hair.

(Any of you like Black Pink? Not gonna lie I simp for them. Lisa being a total Badass Queen, Jisoo being a Goddess, Rose being fierce like the rose's thorns but with Elegance and how can j forget about Jennie being Sexy and Cute at the same time?. My fave songs from them would be the Playing with Fire one and for the Latest it would be Ice Cream and the Love Sick Girls! Ahahah I sound like a total Kid in a candy store)

"I was forced to- HEY WHAT IN THE HELL WAS THAT FOR?!" I was about to Answer him when Kanae decided to slap me in the neck.

"That's for not appreciating how he is trying his best to ask for our forgiveness" I heard her speak in an annoyed tone as I saw one if the veins in her forehead pop.

"Oh Yada Yada Ya! For Fucks sake Kanae he broke your sisters heart and almost killed her! And yet here you are being a Pretty little Princess thinking everything is all Rainbows and Unicorns when it's not!....... I- No Kanae-  I'm sorry.... Wait!" I raised my voice at her, garnering a crowd of stares while she just ran away from me.

I sighed. I fucking messed up again for Fucks sake.... Why do I get so angry easily?!

"You should follow her and apologize" Iguro uttered, while I looked at him and nodded before running full speed to her.

"I just hope I didn't Fuck up that much...." I spoke to myself as I was already at the Lines since the Groceries and all but Kanae was still top priority so I pleaded them to hasten the process so I could find her.

I sound like an Idiot for not choosing my wife first but I knew she wasn't going anywhere since we- I mean Me, Well I would always do this.... I'm ashamed that I just pile up my pent up frustration and force it on her.....

I really need to find her or else.... God I just wish that she wouldn't hold a grudge.

Minutes Later......

Narrator's POV

As Sanemi drove around looking for his Wife he passed on places that were fairly the same things he and Kanae would go to on their youthful days, like some Karaoke Hubs, Bars, Pubs, Restaurants they would have dates in and the Park.

Then an Idea hit him. The park was where he proposed and he knew how sentimental it is to her.

Again, he just hoped she's there...

As he parked the car and locked it he started strolling around passing by Trees, a few Passerbys, a Few animals but still no Kanae.

He walked around more till he found the figure of a woman with her head down and he knew who it was.

He ran to her, Desperate to try and apologize to her.

As he closed the distance he slowly approached her looking at her before sighing and starting to speak.

"Can I sit here?" He asked, as Kanae looked at him before muttering a small yes.

The air in the area started thickening, he felt his chest tightening as he waited for her to speak but she wouldn't.

"So.. I just wanted to say sorry... I wasn't thinking straight... I just didn't want him to repeat what he did to Shinobu" He explained to her as she looked at him, Probably still angry about his outburst earlier.

"I know what you meant.... It's just that I don't understand why you despise him!... For the past hours he's been literally Looking out for our kids while here we are arguing like ones!!...." She replied, her eyes welling up while Sanemi tried calming her down.

"Okay I'm sorry really.... I'm too Overprotective but I just didn't want anything to happen. It's an Instinct I have..." He spoke, trying to calm her down as her expression started being calmer and a bit better than it previously was.

They sat there for a few more minutes, watching the stars shimmering like that of a diamond and the moonlight shining on them like the theater spotlight.

As they fully calmed down the two looked at each other giving a small sweet kiss before Sanemi stood up and reached his hand for her to grasp, to which Kanae answered with her tightening her grip as both walked back to the car holding Hands and finally not arguing anymore.....

Exactly the same time.....

Shinobu's POV

So here we are on our way to Kanae-Nee and only a few minutes away from their house.

I've been calling at them for a few minutes but I already stopped thinking they probably knew already or they were busy since I already sent a text at them.

We were already at the neighborhood and I could already see their house.

As I cradled Umi in my arms while she slept, Douma started to pull up the yard.

He slowly parked the car while I looked around for any signs of them but saw the garage door was open, Weird.

I looked around to see the lights open inside the house? Did they go out or something?

We were already out of the car, As Douma offered to carry Umi so I can check if anyone was there.

I looked around the perimeter of the house. The windows were blocked by the curtains and the light inside is quite dim.

I went to the front porch and started walking to the door, readying myself to ring the doorbell and alert whoever is in the house.

1, 2, 3, 4, 5 probably more than 10 times was the bell rung but still nothing.

A few minutes in and I heard someone starting to open the door.

I was tidying myself for a bit while I waited for whomever was inside to open all of the locks.

As the door slowly opened I looked to see the figure of a Man?

I was about to say Sanemi-San when piercing blue eyes locked into mine.

I don't know why but I suddenly felt awful and my head started dizzying.

What?... Who?....Where?

Then it hit me....

Narrator's POV

As the two stared at each other unmoving like statues, Douma saw the two.

He looked confused, 'What is Tomioka doing here?' he thought to himself.

He approached the two who were still not responsive, and stared at them before snapping his fingers Infront of their Faces.

"Oi Guys, Wake up.... Oi.. Oi" he called out, snapping his fingers Infront of them but to no avail they still wouldn't budge.

He thought for a bit more before having a weird idea.

He started slapping Giyu in the Face but even with the stinging sensation he still wouldn't Budge.

Douma was in quite the pickle. Not only is his Wife too shocked to move but now he has Giyu to worry about as well.

He didn't even notice that with all the trouble he had to do Umi woke up.

"Daddy what's wrong?" She groggily asked, alerting Douma to which he squinted thinking that someone else was calling him.

Douma finally realized the little girl was actually the one calling him so he started explaining what happened.

"So Mommy and Our friend here are playing Statues and you need to snap them out of being to competitive and so you can win, okay?!" Douma explained to which Umi started doing her work.

She started pulling Shinobu's Hand, shaking both the adults, climbing up and pulling them but not a single flinch.

So she did the most effective one and screamed at their Ears like a Banshee.

This seems to have worked and alerted both as they looked down at her.

"Mommy!" Umi cheered, hugging Shinobu while she was still processing everything.

Umi noticed this and started to trace why her Mom was like that.

She followed her stare and it wound up at Tomioka who was still assessing what transpired.

And basically everything was awkward for a while.

A few more hours later....

So now everyone was inside with Kanae and Sanemi who just arrived to see the awkward event unfolding.

Giyu didn't even make eye contact at the two visitors as he just had them glued at Hana who was at his hands sleeping again.

Sekiro and Umi were playing with the dolls and action figures.

Sanemi and Douma were talking about some Basketball games.

Shinobu and Kanae had a light chat about how the kids were doing.

While Giyu was just there. Holding Baby Hana and ignoring everyone else.

He looked at the Toddler in his hands as she gave him a small toothless smile before he did the same.

But the smile was only faint and sadly it was replaced by another blank stare as he looked at the Insect Eyed woman.

'Centuries.. Pass.. Yet you still.. would be the same' he mentally spoke, as his thoughts got lost once more.

His brain started going nuts again and started transporting his subconsciousness into different lives.

He just got lost in the Doors that show everything that he had went through and everyone he had been with.

Memories with everyone. Good nor Bad were projected in his mind as he felt the hint of regret he has for not even trying to prevent those mistakes and probably make those memories a whole lot better but he just couldn't, not on his own.

The scenes flickered from their happy smiles to their lifeless ones.

Water turning into Blood, Laughter replaced with Screams, Cities flooded with people now with fire flaring up the night.

Every second of those nightmare scenarios just flashed through him in an instant but he wasn't that fazed anymore.

And now one of his biggest fears came true once more.

He looked at how happy Shinobu is now. She looked at how much she smiled more, not like how she would plaster fake ones.

'This is.... probably for the.... Better' he thought, as he unconsciously smiled.

He didn't know why but a sudden feeling was felt around his body. He felt calmer and a little less tense than before.

'Am I.. relieved?..' he thought, as he looked back at the others.

And again he couldn't help but smile... But why though?

Did he finally accept that this life wasn't the one yet? Or did he realize that this was all pointless? Did he really give up? Or did he finally gave her up?

It was all confusing to him. Why did he feel like that? It was weird that he would feel so calm around the person/demon who killed her in the first life right? But why did he feel like Douma is no longer that type of threat but just another human being living his life?

His head was confused. Is he finally breaking and having one of those existential crises?

He wanted to say something out loud but he couldn't, not with the kids.

He felt that it was needed but he didn't have the heart to tell them how much he felt knowing he couldn't break the smiles that Shinobu is now wearing and how much her life improved....

But without knowing he silently let it all out in one faint whisper...

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"If only I could talk to you right now.... If only I was strong enough to tell you... If only I didn't leave.... I just wanted to tell you... That You know.. I still love you,. Right?"

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A/N AAHHHHHH I'M SO FUCKING LATE WTFFFFFFFFFFFF. ANYWAYS MORE SUFFERING FOR ALL OF YOU AND SEE Y'ALL LATER