I couldn't believe that she said yes! It was a dream come true, I didn't have anything to worry about now. Hell, I don't even remember why I was worrying about her saying no. It feels so good to be marrying the women I love, who loves me and who I love with all my heart. Though now the only other thing to worry about…
The wedding itself.
Hinata deserved the best wedding, after what I've put her through; she deserves the best kind of wedding possible. But would someone like me, someone that contains the spirit of a demon could make a woman as beautiful as Hinata happy? That was something I hope that would be possible for us.
Naruto was sitting under the cherry tree with Hinata on his lap, his arms wrapped around her small and frail looking body. Though, he really knew that she was a lot tougher than she let on. He couldn't help but smile, he had proposed to her, and she had said 'yes'. That was enough to make his heart soar with joy. But the thoughts of doubt flowed through his mind, making him wonder if he deserved to be with her…
Like would she regret marrying him? Would she hate him and realise that any children they have would have powers or traits like him because of the demon spirit?
Frowning, Naruto thought that may be a possibility but, he knew that Hinata loved him. And that she always would, after all love is something that won't just fade from the heart. Maybe he was just worrying about nothing. Chuckling to himself, he leaned into the tree and tightened his hold on Hinata as he inhaled the sweet, crisp and clean air that surrounded them… Hinata leaned her head back on his chest as she asked "what's funny Naruto?"
"Nothing, just worrying about nothing," Said Naruto with a small smile before burying his nose in her hair, inhaling the sweet scent of the jasmine oils that she had used to wash her hair. Naruto couldn't help but love her all the more, her scent wasn't too strong, nor was it too weak. It was something he didn't like about women when they used so much oils to make their scents so over powering that it would cause him to pass out… with Hinata, she had the right amount in her hair. And it made him smile…
Hinata smiled softly and just leaned into him a little more. Naruto couldn't help but smile a little more, his eyes closed as he listened to the birds chirping, his heart beating in sync with Hinata's. It was as if they were meant to be. That was for sure… when he opened his eyes; the young woman wondered how they would tell Hinata's parents… he was scared that her father would attack him with the sword again…
Just thinking about it made him shudder.
"Calm down Naruto, I'm sure father won't attack you with a sword again," Said Hinata, as if she had been reading his mind, though maybe she just knew him better than he thought. Maybe anyway… it was always hard to tell that anyone knew what the other was thinking.
"Hinata… I promise that I'll make you the happiest woman on the planet…" whispered Naruto as he closed his eyes and kissed Hinata's forehead. His lips lingering on her skin, wanting to remember this moment forever, a moment in time where he would always keep Hinata in his arms, he never wanted to forget this moment. Not ever.
'I promise, I'll love Hinata, protect her… and protect any child we have for as long as I have breath within my body.' vowed Naruto as he opened his eyes and looked up at the sky. It just might be a good day after all.
"Lord Hiashi, I wish to have Hinata's hand in marriage…" said Naruto as he was on his hands and knees, something he doesn't like to do but, it couldn't be helped.
"You've already proposed to her."
"I know, but… I was caught up in the moment sir. I still wish for her father's blessing."
"Hm…"
Naruto tightened his hands into fists, thinking that he was going to refuse because she had almost died because of him. Maybe he was going to kill him, or stab him to make him know what it felt like for Hinata. His eyes closed tightly, waiting for a stab, waiting for the scent of blood to penetrate his senses. But it never came.
"You have my blessing Naruto, though I will give you one and only one warning…" said Hiashi with a strangely calm tone in his voice. Naruto could only gulp out of fear that it was something he didn't want to hear, something that he would never want to have to face when the time came… just what could it be? "If you ever hurt my daughter… I'll finish you."
Lifting his head, Naruto gave Hiashi a serious look as he promised "I'll never do that… I love Hinata more than anything in this world. I would gladly give my life to keep her safe." He just stared at the head of the Hyuuga family as he stared down at the blonde haired man. Naruto knew that this was a moment of truth to see if Hiashi would believe him, would know that Naruto was speaking the truth. That he would do whatever he could to keep Hinata safe.
"You may have my blessing Naruto," calmly said Hiashi before walking away, which had caused Naruto to have his eyes widen in shock. Only for that stare to turn into a stare of pure joy. Grinning widely, Naruto pushed himself up, gave a quick boy to Hiashi and went to go speak to Hinata. For it seemed that life was becoming brighter for him…
Naruto knew that this was a good day; he proposed to Hinata, she said yes, and he had her father's blessing. Nothing could ruin this day for him in the least. Grinning brightly, Naruto went to look for Hinata, and to tell her the good news. What he hadn't expected, was to find her speaking to a few people that were in the village.
Blinking in shock, Naruto tilted his head to the side only to blush when Hinata had walked up to him and pulled him to talk to the other villagers. He was still nervous about speaking to others… but for Hinata? He'd gladly talk to them.
"So, how many kids do you plan to have?"
"Five, or more." Said Naruto with a big grin.
"Maybe two." Said Hinata.
Both turned at each other and blinked, only to laugh softly. For the entire time, people had asked them questions about their future plans for their wedding or even what they plan to do later on in life. Naruto would answer one thing and Hinata would say the opposite, though it just made them love each other all the more. For they could easily work things out... no matter how different they were, their love was true.
Looking up, Naruto could already picture everything… their life so perfect, full of love, joy… it was something that he had dreamed of for so long. And all it had taken to get his desired future was a woman pretending to be a man and joining the army. Who knew?
Naruto looked over at Hinata and wrapped an arm around her slim waist as he said "I love you Hinata…" Hinata looked up at Naruto with a soft pink blush on her cheeks. The blush made her skin glow, least to him. Naruto wanted to keep her so badly, but held himself back for now. Giving her a gentle smile, he settled for kissing her cheek and held her close.
He never wanted to let this woman go, not ever.
Suddenly, the sounds of horses were heard as someone burst through the gate of the Hyuuga estate. "Naruto Uzumaki, Hinata Hyuuga, message from Empress Tsunade." Said the man on the horse as he handed them both a scroll for them to go to the palace. When Naruto looked around, he saw that it was only one, plus the sound of horses that were outside of the estate. It made him wonder how the horse would bother the others.
Naruto opened the scroll as did Hinata as he read it, he saw that it was a summon for a mission. What the mission was, it didn't say. Only that it involved peace for another kingdom. Maybe she wanted to tell the both of them in person. It was the only thing that he could think up of. Looking over at Hinata, they both gave each other a serious stare before nodding and going to get their horses.
As they walked, Hinata sighed softly as she said "I miss Ryu…" It was true, Ryu had disappeared after the war; he had said something about 'not being needed anymore' or something about that. It was kinda sad though, he was like their guide through the war. Well, more like Hinata's guide. Now that he was gone, life seemed a little dull. Though, they could make up for that by making each other happy. Life was complete for them in a sense at the very least.
Pulling Hinata close to his side, he kissed her forehead as he said "you said he was going to be reborn when he had made things right. I'm sure he's being placed in a cycle or something for reincarnation." He chuckled softly and kissed her cheek and gave her a soft and gentle smile.
As he and Hinata walked into the barn to get their horses, there was a sound behind them. Blinking, both young adults turned around and saw Hinata's parents. Both smiled at the future husband and wife before they held out their hands holding a necklace. Both were of a whole. The Yin Yang symbol. Naruto tilted his head to the side in confusion.
"You're giving us your necklace mother? Father?" said Hinata in shock; he guessed that they had had it for a long time for her to be this shocked.
"They belonged to my ancestor. And they have been passed down in the family for generations…" said Hiashi with a soft smile.
"And now, we're giving them to you two." Said Hinata's mother.
Naruto nodded as Hiashi handed him the Yin symbol, the black part of the whole. And Hinata was given the Yang symbol of the whole. Naruto couldn't help but stare at the symbol, he knew that this was a high honor that Hiashi would want to give him this… and not to his younger daughter and her husband. Smiling a bit, he placed the necklace around his neck and smiled softly. Turning over to Hinata, he watched as she did the same.
Turning back to his future in-laws, he bowed to them both as he said "thank you Hiashi, Hana…" he heard Hinata's mother saying that she had made a good choice in Naruto, that he was a gentle man. It made Naruto blush softly before standing up straight and coughing into his hand. Gently grabbing the reins for his horse, he said "I'll meet you outside Hinata…" His face went redder as he walked out. He could faintly make out Hinata saying that he was shy, in a sense he was… a little bit. Looking up at the sky once more, Naruto wondered how this mission would go.
Would it be a simple one?
Would it be a difficult one?
And, would it bring him and Hinata closer together?
"Maybe…" he whispered to himself only to scratch the back of his head. There was no telling what would happen when he and Hinata were on this mission. Though what he did know was that this would be another perfect chance for him to bond even more with Hinata before the wedding. A thing that he had wanted to do so badly, the thought had made him chuckle in a joyous way. He had been looking forward to spending some more time with her for a while but with him becoming the new general or getting ready for it, it had become difficult.
Looking over his shoulder, he saw Hinata walking out of the barn atop of her horse... Smiling softly at her, he hoped up onto his horse and they rode off, toward the palace.
