Title: Early is the new black

Summary: "Now?" The wild look in his eyes told her how frightened he was. His Adam's apple bobbed as he swallowed. "What…what do I do?"

Disclaimer: I don't own Naruto.

Prompt: There was no warning

Rating: T

Comments: Here's a fluff one for you all.

Link: tumblr and ffnet

When she started feeling pain in her lower belly, Sakura knew she was in trouble. That pain could only mean one thing and she prayed that it was just a false alarm and not the real thing. The baby wasn't due until a few more weeks and out of all the possible times he chose to come, this was certainly the worst.

As her captors argued amongst themselves, Sakura tried to slink away unnoticed so she could peek and see if her baby was really coming. Her water hadn't broke yet but that didn't mean that the labour hadn't started.

Unfortunately, Sakura was as graceful as a drunk goose on land right now and so, she was quickly spotted by her captors. "Where do you think you're going, sweetheart." The tall one with the bad breath mocked her, dragging her back by her arm.

Considering the pros and cons of telling them her suspicions, Sakura tried to sit on the ground but failed miserably. It seemed she could do nothing right nowadays. And then she felt it, the wetness in her pants and how much heavier they became. Her son was trying to come out and here she was, a hostage in the middle of nowhere, surrounded by useless idiots.

"What is wrong with you?" The woman asked, noting her pale face and the sweat that was dripping from her forehead.

Well, she couldn't hide it now. Her baby was decided to come out and she would need all the help she could get. "The baby is coming."

The look of shock on their faces was so comical that Sakura almost laughed aloud. She would have, really if she wasn't in pain. Oh dear, she missed her hospital. They would have given her some meds by now and she would be in seventh heaven.

"Shit!" The tanned one stepped back, eyes wide. "Shit! Fuck!" Angered, he pointed his finger at the woman. "You said that babe wasn' comin' yet."

"He wasn't." Sakura intervened, grabbing her belly in pain. "He's early."

Pulling on his blond hair, the tanned man paced back and forth. "Shit, shit, shit!"

Sakura rested her head on the tree behind her, willing her son to hold on just a little while longer. Daddy is coming, baby. Just hold on a little bit more.

A wet cloth was placed on her forehead and she opened her eyes to see the woman kneeling next to her. "Do you need anything?"

Did she need anything? Yes, she needed to be back home, in the hospital with her husband next to her.

"We're going to wait for your husband here," The woman continued. "I'm sure he'll be arriving soon enough."

Sakura nodded her agreement, too tired and sore to answer. The baby was coming sooner than she thought he would, her contractions were too closely spaced. He would be here in half an hour, tops.

The moment the clearing turned quiet, she knew her husband had arrived. "Sasuke!" She called hoarsely, trying to get rid of her pants.

Her husband appeared in front of her, looking distressed. "Are you ok?"

Sakura shook her head. "You need to help me, Sasuke. The baby is coming."

Nodding, Sasuke placed his hands underneath her, intent on carrying her. "I'll take you back to the village."

"No, Sasuke. There's no time, the baby's coming now."

"Now?" The wild look in his eyes told her how frightened he was. His Adam's apple bobbed as he swallowed. "What…what do I do?"

"Help me take off my pants." She instructed. "And kneel between my legs so you can catch the baby when he's out."

Laying down, she opened her legs and started pushing as she had been instructed to. "You'll have to be quick," She said. "We're in the middle of the woods and he could easily catch an infection. As soon as we're done you'll have to take off to the village and take him to the hospital."

"I'm not leaving you." He rasped between his teeth.

"I'll be fine." God, oh god! It hurt so badly. Be quick, baby. Please be quick for mommy. "I can…i…I can heal myself."

"No, Sakura." Tenderly, her husband laced his fingers with her, silently giving her strength.

"I think…I think he's coming out. Do you…see anything?"

Nodding enthusiastically, Sasuke let go of her hand and reached forward. "Yes, yes. I see the head."

Okay. I can do this. I can. Pushing hard, Sakura screamed as her baby came out of her into the waiting hands of her husband.

Sasuke's arms shook as he held the tiny infant and in his eyes was a look of absolute wonder. "My son…" His beautiful eyes twinkled as his mouth formed a small smile of pure bliss.

Her heart soared when, very tenderly, Sasuke touched his lips to the baby's bloody forehead. "I love you, little one."