283 Shiro’s visit 2

" well you did hit a bullseye but you hit the babies bullseye. If you want to shoot farther you need to calm yourself and open your eyes. Try again and this time keep your eyes open. No one here cares how well you do. This is just for fun, the only time it counts is when you are hunting or in a fight and need to take someone out with an arrow. So just have fun. " Lilli tells Shiro reassuring him. He takes aim and tries again this time he hits the same target that Lilli hit earlier just not in the center. Everyone claps for him encouragingly. Shiro blushes at the attention as he starts to be at ease. 

the adults take a turn next and Jiro goes first. He tries for Crystal's target but misses completely. He hits it on the second try on the outer edge. Turning to Astila he asks. 

"Are all of the children expert marksman?" 

Astila nods and explains. 

"Aisling's family believes that all should know how to hunt and provide for the family . That you never know when you may need to live off the land. So when a child turns five they start archery lessons then at eight they will learn a rifle. They all are taught basic self defense and basic survival skills such as the uses of plants and herbs. My family traditions are very similar so we combined them and the children learn all they need . Aisling ancestors come  from the same tribe as mine. We even share a very distant relative. Aisling's uncle John decides when the children are ready for their first hunt. If they have not mastered what he thinks they should they will not be allowed to handle a weapon. So yes they are all good marksman not experts yet but they are decent." Astila tells Jiro. Jiro watches Dude as it is his turn. They moved the targets farther out and he sends the arrow right through the target.  when he is done he calls out to Crystal. 

"Hey imp when you can beat that then you will be the best." Crystal stomps her foot and calls back. 

"Astila, Remi is having contractions we are taking her to the hospital to get monitored. I will call you if she is in actual labor. " Yona calls out to his brother. Crystal goes and helps Aisling finish setting the table and calls for everyone to come eat. Aisling says a quick grace and asks that the father watch over Remi . Shiro looks at all of the food not knowing what to eat. Astila knowing his diet restrictions makes him a plate of all that he is allowed to eat. Smiling and thanking him Shiro starts eating. Looking at his uncle Shiro's smiles. 

" Uncle this food is delicious, it's better than a restaurant. " Shiro tells him. 

Aisling smiles and watches the boys eat with gusto like the others. She also notices that Lilli is taking care of whatever Shiro may need. Aisling wonders what the future will hold for the two of them. 

When dinner is over the sun is beginning to set. 

"Astila thank you for today, we had a wonderful time . I know that you all may need to get to the hospital so we shall take our leave.  I have a feeling that he will be asleep before we get back to the hotel. I look forward to seeing your Lilli when she comes to Japan." Jiro shakes Astila's hand before getting into the car. Shiro says his goodbyes to the children and gets into the car. Once they drive off Shiro looks at his uncle 

"Thank you uncle for today, I know that this is not how you normally interact with others." Shiro's voice is tired from all of the physical activity today. 

"It is true that I normally do not interact with others so casually. Today was still a wonderful day. Did you know that Lilli's family is well off, that they have millions of dollars but to see how they live and act you would not know it. That is because they do not place money over family. What I did notice was that they take care to prepare their children for anything unexpected. So when we get back I will talk with your father about allowing you to have lessons. So just like Lilli you will know how to survive in any situation. If necessary I will even ask Lilli's father about having you spend time with them to teach you along with their children. That way if something ever happens and you are without your bodyguards or one of us you will be ok. What do you think ? Will you be ok with that?" Jiro sees the happiness in his nephew's face and knows that he will be willing. No one looking at that family would ever guess that they possess such skills or wealth only that they are a close family. Jiro thinks to himself that possibility he can get an invitation to one of their hunting outings to see first hand how good they really are. It would be interesting to meet Aisling's uncle John who decides who can or can't carry a weapon. Sighing happily Jiro closes his eyes and rests till they arrive at the hotel . 

Aisling watched the car with their guest pull out of the driveway. Her heart is a little heavy wondering if Jiro is what he seems. He was gracious and nice today but she feels something dark inside of him. She just can't put her finger on what it is. Astila notices the furrow of her brow and walks over to her putting his arms about her. 

"What is bothering you?" Astila asks Aisling. 

"I'm not sure, I just get the feeling that Jiro is not what he seems. I'm not sure I want Lilli to go to Japan alone." Aisling tells him. 

"She won't be alone she will be with Yona . He won't let anything happen to her. If the chance arises we can always ask for Shiro to visit here as well. Remember their culture is different than ours and that might be what you noticed. Yona already told me that Jiro was suspected as the culprit behind Shiro's kidnapping but as it turned out that was not the case. If it will make you more at ease I will get auntie HeJin to teach Lilli some tricks with knives and stars. That way she will be able to better defend herself before she goes. " Astila tells Aisling . Aisling nods in agreement when her phone starts to ring . It is Yona 

"Remi is in labor it's still early yet but the twins are coming. Moll says that she is only two centimeters right now so there are a few hours yet before she delivers. So Remi says there is no hurry to rush over but she would like Crystal and you to be here soon." Yona tells Aisling 

"We are on our way, though you know everyone is going to want to come right away so let the nurses know." Aisling tells Yona before hanging up. She turns to Astila and tells him. 

"It is early labor so we need to round everyone up and head to the hospital. I do not want to wait to long incase they behave like Alex and decide to come quick. " Aisling hugs her husband befor calling to the kids it's time to get ready to head to the hospital so they can meet the twins when they arrive.

Crystal calls out to Brayden.

"Brayden I'm riding with you so don't leave without me." Racing across the yard she jumps on Brayden's back for a piggyback ride to his truck.