He took her hand in his and held her close.

"You may kiss the bride."

That was all he needed to press his lips against hers in the kiss that would seal the deal. She broke free from his grasp and wrapped her arms around his neck.

"I will never forget this day. The day that we became husband and wife," she whispered. He swept her off her feet and carried her down the aisle. There was still a party to attend to, but that didn't matter. They were now husband and wife, and everything was different now. They could live together as one.

She had been waiting for this moment since before they were genin, watching him as he worked his way to the top. Those deep blue eyes were always taking her breath away. She could not imagine anything better than this.

Everyone congratulated them, the newlywed couple. It was a beautiful sight to behold. Her hand always in his, the two were inseparable. The guests knew it would happen eventually. She had always loved him. When Pain had attacked the village, she confessed everything to him. At first, he didn't respond, but over time, he realized that he loved her too. She was no longer the sputtering little girl but a beautiful young woman that wanted to make him her husband. How could she love such a monster he would never know.

That night he took her as his. They made a passionate love that only soul mates would understand. The deep connection they shared was unique and warm and precious. They had three children together. He always wanted lots of kids. She was willing to comply. The two oldest had her features, both girls, but the youngest looked like him. The youngest even acted like him. It was such a site to adore.

They were perfect for each other. They always have been and always will be.

Many years later lay the tombstone of one of the greatest Hokages that the village would ever see. Next to it laid his wife, the woman that stood by him even when no one else would.

Naruto and Hinata Uzumaki

May their love move through eternity.