~Present day~

As I entered the Village Hidden in the Leafs it seemed that every memory that I had been trying to block out for the past twelve years came rushing back. The one thing that stood out of all the memories that I had made in this village was you, your smile.

Your smile was the brightest that day.

~12 Years Ago~

Beads of sweat dripped down your face as the nurse buzzed around you making sure everything was going smoothly. It took seven tortious hours of me watching you suffer in pain since the moment I showed up for them to say that you were ready. The look you gave me was so happy when they said that, it stung even more.

The nurses went and got the doctor for it was time to bring a new yellow flash to the world to help people see in the dark. At least that is what you always jokingly said when you were in the position of the nurses. You had seen this many times before and had helped many people go through the pain that you were going through.

I would be lying if I were to say that I wasn't a little envious of you and I would be a bigger liar if I were to say that I would not be jealous of the child. You who can make something so beautiful as create a child within yourself and your child for becoming the main star that you will see in the sky. The bite marks on my hip, that have long since healed, turned into a scar prove to me a reminder of why I cant bear children and remind me of all the pain that can come from something so small.

You looked at me trying to reassure me with your smile that everything was going to be okay. How could you always know when I was nervous or scared? In this moment it was you who needed to be reassured not me! Though as I got up so come to you, to hold your hand, I realized how much I was shaking but what could I be shaking from? Fear or happiness?

The doctor came in with his calming smile and told you to take deep breaths. You looked at me with your violet eyes, things that I had never seen before coming to this world, and grabbed my hand ready for what was to come. I just wish that I were more ready. I don't think that I was ever ready for you, my best friend, to bring another being into this world. After all with another little hot headed version of you running wild in the village how would the people of this village survive that?

The doctor and nurses were instructing you when to breathe and when to push. All the while I just stood next to you being your hand to hold onto while Minato was way. Minato would be there soon, soon. Then I would give up my spot very reluctantly next to you and let him feel the pain you have been inflicting on my hand. Secretly though I hope that I will get to stay next to you throughout the entire birth but that is just me being selfish wanting you all to myself.

The doctor said that he saw a head and you squeezed even tighter onto my hand, I will be shocked if I even have a hand after this! What would the villager's say when they see me next with no hand because you decided you wanted it. Surely more rumors would go around then there already was about you and me.

You the Red Hot-Blooded Habanero who could make a man twice your age shake in his sandals from your fiery temper. How you became to befriend me, a woman who dropped from the sky into your village, will always be a mystery to me. Maybe it was being an outsider to the village that made us come together, for you understood what it was like to be an outsider. You helping me belong and find my purpose in this village.

Throughout the village people thought we were a couple for the longest time before you and Minato became public. It saddened me when you came to me to tell me you were dating Minato but at the same time I was so happy for you to have someone that would always be there for you, I just wish it were me.

At the beginning of your relationship I didn't know how to take it so I just stayed away. You and Minato though proved that I couldn't stay away with how much you guys would drag me along with your outings, making sure I never felt out of place. It wasn't long before I grew to respect Minato and completely accept that he was to be by your side and not me.

We heard the baby long before we saw him. As the doctor handed him to you all I could think was how great of a mother you are going to be to your mini Minato.

Minato came rushing through the door worry etched on his face until he saw you holding him, you could see the relief drop from his head to toes. He walked over to you and you stared up at him with such loving eyes, it was the perfect family photo moment.

But as all good things it came to an end.

That night was the night that I lost everything to me. My love. Kushina.

~Present~

As I stand here at the front gates all that I can see is your bright smile. Though it took me twelve years to come back, I am back. I am sorry Kushina that it took me so long to come back. I know you would have wanted me to watch over your child when you passed but I just couldn't bring myself to do so at the time.

Now though Kushina I am ready to help your child grow and accomplish anything his heart desires. Naruto, I wonder if you inherited your mother's energy and passion for life. I do hope that Kurama isn't giving you much trouble. Though no worries, when I find you I will help you out with controlling the grouchy old fox.

After all I, Kagome Higurashi the Jewel of Four Souls Miko, have a great relationship when it comes to foxes considering I raised one and fell in love with a person containing one.