Disclaimer: I do not own Naruto….T.T
I do, however, own every child except Mirai, Boruto, Himawari, Inojin, Chocho, Shikadai, and Sarada. Oh, and Neji didn't die cause I'm not an ass like Kishimoto.
Naruto stood on the balcony of his house, staring down at the people bustling about below him. He watched as they laughed, played, and ushered children along. He rested on his arms against the railing, and ran a hand through his hair. He felt a reassuring hand on his shoulder. He glanced back to smile at Hinata.
"You need to relax, Naruto." Hinata told him.
"I know. I just find it impossible, to be honest."
"I'll be fine."
"But we don't know if the baby will be." Naruto countered.
"Naruto, the baby will be perfectly fine." Hinata rubbed his back lovingly.
"We don't know that."
"We do. You were born just fine." Hinata reminded him.
Naruto sighed. "I just want this whole ordeal over with."
"It will be soon. You know, I haven't visited Sasuke or Sakura since Kosuke was born."
"I know. I guess I should."
"Kakashi's already been there."
Naruto turned around to stare at her.
"He and Kurenai visited yesterday while I was there." Hinata smiled.
"That poor woman looks like she's about to pop." Naruto commented.
"Well, she is close to her due date as well."
"Yeah, I know. I find it rather interesting everyone is having their kids so close together."
"Only ones left are me and Kurenai." Hinata rubbed her belly fondly.
"I thought TenTen hadn't had the baby yet."
"She went into labor last night. Neji made sure to have Dad let me know. I haven't heard anything since, so I'm not sure if the baby has been born yet or not."
Naruto smiled and kissed her cheek. "Well, would you like to go find out?"
"I would love to."
"Alright. Let me get dressed."
Hinata watched as he walked into their bedroom. She smiled, knowing full and well that Neji's daughter had been born early this morning. Neji had already sent her word of the baby's name as well. Hokona. It was a beautiful name, one she loved. She stood on the balcony until Naruto came to get her. As they walked out of their house, they passed the nursery. Hinata gave a small smile as she glanced into it. She couldn't wait to have her baby.
Kakashi watched as Mirai put the puzzle together. She was intently focused on the puzzle, so much so that she didn't even notice her mother entering the apartment, bags of groceries on her arm. Kakashi got up.
"Sit back down."
"Let me get them for you."
"I'm pregnant, not disabled." Kurenai told her husband.
Kakashi let out a frustrated groan. It broke Mirai's concentration.
"Mommy!" Mirai abandoned her puzzle and bolted into the kitchen after her mother.
Kakashi followed them into the kitchen. Kurenai had already started putting the groceries up.
"Mommy, can I help?"
Kurenai smiled. "You can put the cookies up."
Mirai squealed happily and began digging through the bags for the cookies. Once she found them, she dove for the cabinet they belonged in, almost smacking her head on the door of the cabinet Kurenai had open.
"Be careful." Kurenai told her.
"Kashi, is there anything else I can put up?" Mirai asked.
Kakashi quickly went through the bags before he found a box of crackers. "Here."
Mirai grabbed them and put them next to the cookies. Kurenai finished putting the other groceries up, then waddled her way to the couch. She all but collapsed onto it. Mirai ran to her, and curled up next to her.
"Are you tired, Mommy?"
"Yes. Carrying a baby around is tiring work." Kurenai answered.
Mirai kissed her belly. "I can't wait for the baby. I think it's a girl."
"Well, we'll find out when the baby's born." Kurenai said, giving her daughter a smile.
Mirai rested her head against Kurenai's shoulder and closed her eyes. Kurenai kissed her forehead, the followed suit. Kakashi watched them both until they fell asleep. Once they had, he sat in the chair across from them, and pulled one of his old Icha Icha novels out. He stared at it for a minute. He hadn't read one since he had become involved with Kurenai. Over two years ago. He casually flipped it open, completely intending to start reading it again.
"Ow." Kurenai's eyes flew open, and she attempted to readjust herself.
"Everything okay?"
"I think so." Kurenai readjusted herself again, careful not to wake Mirai. Hey eyes fell to the book. "I thought you had given those up."
"I need something to do when you two are both asleep."
Kurenai shook her head, smiling. As she went to say something, her face became etched in pain.
"Kurenai?" Kakashi put the book on the table next to him, and went and knelt in front of his wife. Kurenai put a hand on her belly, and carefully removed her other arm from underneath Mirai, putting that hand on Kakashi's bicep. "I think it may be time, but I'm not sure."
"Do we need to take Mirai to Shikamaru?"
"Not yet. If these are contractions, they aren't close enough together yet."
Kakashi spent the next hour soothing Kurenai as contraction after contraction hit her.
"We should probably take Mirai to Shikamaru now."
Kakashi gave her a single nod as he helped her up, then gently roused Mirai awake.
"Kashi?" Mirai looked at him through half open eyes.
"You have to go to Shikamaru's. Mommy's going to have the baby."
Mirai's eyes flew open and she launched herself into Kakashi's arms. "Okay!"
Kakashi offered his other arm to Kurenai, who took it. She squeezed as another contraction hit her. The walk to Shikamaru's was slow, and Kurenai had to stop every few minutes to get through a contraction. When they reached Shikamaru's, Temari flung the door open.
"Don't even have to say anything. We've got her." Temari reached for Mirai. "She can stay as long as she needs to."
"Thanks." Kakashi said.
"Of course." Temari smiled, then took Mirai into the house.
Kakashi took Kurenai to the hospital. As he entered the lobby, he saw Naruto, who looked flustered.
"Everything okay?"
"We were on our way here to see TenTen and Neji when Hinata's water broke." Naruto explained.
"Why aren't you in there with your wife?" Kurenai gritted out.
"Cause she already had the baby. I thought first babies were supposed to be long labors?"
"Then why aren't you in there with your wife and child?" Kakashi asked.
Naruto harrumphed. "Cause Hinata kicked me out until they had her cleaned up."
Despite the contractions, Kurenai burst into laughter.
"It's not funny." Naruto told her.
Kakashi shot him a glare before moving past him. He got Kurenai checked in and taken to a room. He soon joined Naruto in the waiting room.
"Why aren't you in there?" Naruto asked.
"Doctor said out for a minute. No idea why." Kakashi leaned against the wall. Ten minutes later, he was called back into the room, and Naruto was alone again. As he waited for them to allow him back into Hinata's room, he wondered what life would be like now. He could only imagine.
18 years later
Naruto woke up to the sound of arguing. He sighed and rolled over. Hinata was already out of bed, and probably into the kitchen. Groaning, he got up and walked to the kitchen. Hinata stood at the stove, cooking. Their three children sat at the table, Boruto and Himawari arguing over something. Akari ignored them, her nose in a book. He joined them at the table, looking at his two youngest sternly.
"Stop arguing."
Hinata turned around, a smile on her face. "Good morning."
"Mornin'."
"What do you have to do today?" Akari asked.
"Who knows? A Hokage never knows when he gets up." Naruto told her.
Akari shrugged. "I'm gonna go out, Mom."
"Still trying to find an apartment?" Naruto asked.
"Yeah." Akari kissed Naruto's cheek, then hugged Hinata. As she walked out, she ruffled Boruto's hair.
"Hey!"
Akari stuck her tongue out at him as she left. She closed the door, and let out a sigh of relief. A tall, dark red haired man stood just outside the entryway, his arms crossed.
"Sup?"
"Really, Hideki? That's all you have to say to me?" Akari asked.
Hideki Akimichi shrugged. "For now."
Akari shook her head. "Men."
He wrapped his arm around her shoulder. "Let's go."
"Where the hell are we going? Cause I planned on looking for an apartment."
"Well, everyone is meeting at Ichiraku's for now."
"Sweet!"
"Ramen. The way to your heart."
"Well, I am my father's daughter."
"You are? I mean, no wonder you look just like him. Blonde hair and blue eyes. Whiskers. Nope. You don't belong to Naruto."
Akari slapped him in the stomach lightly. "Stop that."
"Stop what?" Hideki put an innocent look on his face.
Akari laughed.
"Come on."
They walked to Ichiraku's. A short, brown haired women met them just outside.
"Don't think we're eating anytime soon."
"Why not, Maemi?"
Maemi Nara stared at them. "Really? You really have to ask that?"
"Never mind." Akari said. She walked into Ichiraku's, and saw another brown haired woman and an onyx haired man at the counter.
"Hokona." Akari said her cousin's name.
Hokona Hyuuga turned around, and smiled widely. "Hey!"
The blue haired man ignored her completely. Hokona cleared her throat, then lightly tapped his shoulder.
"Kosuke, seriously?"
Kosuke Uchiha glanced at Hokona, then at Akari.
"Hello, Akari."
"Cause you know, that's not your best friend or anything." A brown haired man said as he entered Ichiraku with Hideki and Maemi.
"Hideki's my best friend, Arata. She's a tad bit of a pest." Kosuke corrected.
Arata Umino sat next to him and shook his head.
"Those two really need to hurry up." A bug landed by Hokona, who looked over at the man next to her in annoyance. "Really, Rokuro?
Rokuro Aburame shrugged. "Sorry."
"No, you're not." Akari said.
"Not really." Rokuro agreed.
Hokona shook her head. They all talked for a few before a tall, silver haired woman walked in with a brown haired man, who had two dogs beside him.
"Kaede Hatake and Kegawa Inuzuka!" Akari yelled the minute they walked in.
They both stared at her, their expressions bored.
"Since when was I supposed to be on your schedules?" The woman asked.
"Oi, Kaede, have some damn couth for those of us who are on schedules." Rokuro said.
Kaede rolled her eyes as she took a seat next to Arata.
"To be totally fair, we do know to tell her to be somewhere an hour before we want to be there." Hokona pointed out.
"The bookstore needed cleaned." Kaede told them.
"I sincerely doubt it was so dirty that it took you that long." Maemi got up. "I'll go order for everyone."
Kegawa stood off to the side, absentmindedly petting the brown dog's head. The grey dog sat at his feet, staring at everyone.
"Aoimaru, come." Kaede said.
The grey dog sprung up and bounded over to Kaede. She gave him a treat out of her pouch and stroked his fur. Maemi strolled back over, and casually patted Aoimaru's head.
"Food's been ordered."
They talked amongst themselves, laughing and joking. Across from the ramen shop, Sasuke Uchiha observed them momentarily.
"Papa, what are they talking about?"
Sasuke turned his attention to the young girl beside him. He smiled at her. "Who knows? They're all weird."
Sarada laughed. Her laugh got the attention of Kosuke, who turned his head enough to stick his tongue out at her.
"Kosuke, that's not nice!" Sarada yelled.
Kaede turned her attention to the young Uchiha as well, bolting out of her seat and over to Sarada and Sasuke. She scooped Sarada up and spin her around.
"AHHHHH!" Sarada held on for dear life, laughing."
Kaede finally stopped and put her down. Sarada stumbled, only saved by Sasuke.
"You're so light for a twelve year old." Kaede said, fondly hugging Sarada.
"Hey. I'll be thirteen soon." Sarada said.
"Pfft. Until your birthday, you're twelve." Kaede said, leaning over and tapping Sarada's nose lovingly.
"When do you leave?" Sasuke asked.
"Wait. Leave?" Sarada looked between both of them, bewildered.
"Yes, little butterfly." Kaede smiled. "We have a mission to complete."
"Who does?"
"Me, Kegawa, and Kosuke."
"Kosuke's leaving?" Sarada turned to her father.
Sasuke sighed. "He didn't tell you?"
"No."
"We leave right after this." Kaede turned back to the ramen shop. "Kosuke!"
Kosuke got up and sauntered out to them. "What?"
"How the hell can you not tell your little sister, who adores you, that you're leaving?" Kaede asked.
"Um, cause I don't think we'll be gone long." Kosuke answered.
Kaede stared at him.
"Kosuke." Sasuke caught his son's attention. "Give her some notice next time."
"Hai, Papa." Kosuke turned to his little sister. "Come on, squirt, I won't be gone long."
Sarada smiled sadly. "I'll miss you."
Kosuke sighed. "Little sister, I swear."
He leaned down and hugged her with one arm. Sarada wrapped her arms around his neck and hugged tightly.
"Come on, Sarada. Your mother is waiting for us." Sasuke told her gently. "Be safe, you three."
Kaede and Kosuke nodded.
Sasuke and Sarada left, and Kegawa joined them.
"Ready?" he asked.
They nodded.
Akari watched as they left, Aoimaru and Shiromaru behind Kegawa.
"They'll be back tomorrow." Hokona said.
"I know. That was sad watching Sarada. She gets like that every time Kosuke leaves." Akari said.
"She thinks he's going to leave for a long time like Sasuke did." Rokuro told her.
"That man would never be able to leave Sarada for long." Akari argued.
"While we all know that, Sarada isn't convinced of that." Maemi sighed. "Hopefully she'll be convinced soon. Kosuke feels like shit every time he has to leave cause of her."
"Maemi." Akari glared at her.
"I never said it was a bad thing." Maemi turned around, facing the street with the rest of them. "Just stating a fact."
Akari shook her head. Soon after, they all started to leave. As Akari waited for Hideki, she noticed Arata and Maemi standing close together, a smile on Maemi's face. Arata glanced over and saw Akari, then ushered Maemi away.
"You think they're a thing?" Hideki asked.
"I don't know. If they are, no need to hide it. Hell, look at us, and Kaede and Kegawa. Nothing wrong with being a couple." Akari said.
Hideki wrapped his arm around her shoulder, smiling. "Let's go find us an apartment.
Parents and Children:
Naruto and Hinata: Akari (OC), Boruto, Himawari
Kakashi and Kurenai: Mirai (Kurenai only), Kaede, Kasai, Kaori, Kabin (last 3 are OCs)
Sasuke and Sakura: Kosuke (OC), Sarada
Shikamaru and Temari: Maemi (OC), Shikadai
Iruka and Anko: Arata (OC)
Choji and Ino: Hideki (OC), Chocho, Inojin
Kiba and Tamaki: Shippo, Kegawa (both OCs)
Shino and Yuko (OC): Rokuro, Ayane (both OCS)
Neji and TenTen: Hokona (OC)