HEY NOW! There's a certain topic that I'm going to be doing in this final chapter and I WARN YOU! I know "VERY LITTLE" (and plan to NEVER get up close and personal with it in my life!) about this certain subject but I'm going to do it the best I can. So enjoy the final chapter and here we go! And thanks for being such great readers!

Chapter Ten

Where the Heart Belongs

Kiba was sitting out in the woods behind his house. Akamaru and Twilight wasn't with him. It has been three months since Star left the village. He missed her so much. So much, to the point of doing something he never thought of and never thought he would ever thing of. Star would hurt so much if she knew what he was thinking right now. He turned the kunai in his hands. The moon glinted off the blade. He huffed at the light. Just another thing that reminded him of her.

"I'm sorry, Star," Kiba whispered as he gripped the kunai harder. "Star!"

"Kiba!"

"Uh," Kiba's eyes widened. He stood up and turned to face his world. The kunai fell to the ground. Star looked at the kunai on the ground then back up at Kiba. She narrowed her eyebrows and clenched her fists tightly before breaking into a run. She ran up to him and promptly slapped him as hard as she could.

"Are you stupid? What were you thinking? You didn't think of those you'd leave behind! You didn't think of you family! Your friends! Or...me! Did you?" Star began to cry. Kiba grabbed her into his arms and held her tight.

"I'm sorry. I just couldn't...I didn't want to...I mean that..." Kiba sighed. He didn't know what to say. Nothing could justify what he was about to do. Instead, he lifted Star's chin and kissed her. The kiss was deep and longing. They broke the kiss and looked at each other.

"Marry me," Star said.

"Uh...Hey! I'm suppose to asked that!" Kiba smirked at her. The reality hit him. "I guess that means you're here to stay. How's that going to work?"

"Kiba?"

"I mean, you can't completely sever your ties to your kingdom."

"Kiba?"

"Did you work out a deal with your parents or something? Wait! Did you say to took, like, six months or something to get from here to there? You just left a couple months ag..."

Star grabbed Kiba and kissed him. She broke the kiss. His rant forgotten he asked, "So, you got a ring for me or what?"

...

Shortly after Star returned to the leaf she and Kiba took a trip to Star's kingdom. Kiba had to gain permission from Star's parents before they could get married. Kiba got his answer on why it didn't take long for Star to get home then return to the village. Star's dad taught her a trick with her powers so she could open a portal. This allowed quick and easy travel between the two.

After some intimidation and requirements that both Star and Kiba had to meet, Star's parents agreed to let them get married. However, one of the requirements was that they had to wait two years before they could get married. This allowed time for Star's kingdom to get to know the Leaf village. In that time Tsunade meet with the royal family and set up a foreign exchange program between their schools.

Now, four years after Star returned to the Leaf village, Kiba and Star were married. They had two weddings, one in each of their cultures. The first was held in her kingdom for her people to witness and the second was held in the Leaf where everyone attended.

Surprisingly, with in the first year in the village Talon and Hana got married and now have a three year old daughter, Izumi, who is very mischievous with her powers, she has her mother's ninja skills, her fathers eyes and hair and is constantly bring home stray animals. Both Talon and Blaze have become teachers to the Leaf Ninja Academy to inform children about Star's kingdom.

Blaze has soften up a lot, thanks to Hinata, those two have been spending a lot of time together. Both Blaze and Talon have taken on more responsibilities since returning to the village but still keep and close eye on Star.

...

Star sighed as she wiped the water off her mouth. She turned off the sink and looked at herself in the mirror. "Man, I look as bad as I feel."

She looked to the door of the bathroom when Kuromaru started scratching on it again. He was following her around a lot lately and she was starting to wonder why. She opened the door. Kuromaru looked up at her and cocked his head to the side. "What is up with you?"

Kuromaru just replied with a rub to her leg. Star sighed, pat him on the head and headed for her room. She pulled open a drawer, pulled out one of Kiba's sweaters and held it to her nose to take in Kiba's scent. He has been gone for two weeks now on a mission with his team. Star wasn't able to go with them because of business she had back in her kingdom. She was really missing him.

She slipped on the sweater and headed for the living room, with Kuromaru close behind. Twilight looked up at her as she curled into a corner of the couch. Hana, who was in the kitchen, looked over at her. "You ok, Star?"

"I'm fine. I just miss Kiba," Star replied tiredly. Hana's eyebrows raised as Kuromaru jumped up on the couch and snuggled his head against Star's stomach. Star's hand automatically went to his head and tangled up in his thick fur. "When's he coming back?"

"Uh, should be anytime now," Hana replied. She smiled at her sister-in-law.

"Where's Izumi, Talon and Blaze?"

"Talon was asked to give another lecture at the academy, Izumi decided she was going with him, despite being told no fifty times. And I think Blaze went to the Huuga compound. He said something about training with Neji."

Just then Tsume walked in.

"There you are, Kuromaru. I was wondering where...," Tsume's voice trailed off as she looked at the position Kuromaru was in. Her eyes wandered over to Hana, who just smiled and nodded. Tsume walked over to Star. She kneeled down. "You alright, honey? You look like you don't feel good."

"I'm fine, mom. I'm just really tired and I miss Kiba," Star replied with a small smile.

"You haven't been feeling good for about a week now. You should go see Tsunade. I already set you up an appointment," Star gave Tsume a quizzical look. "Just humor your mother. Kiba would have dragged you to the hospital days ago."

"Alright then," Star blinked with confusion but stood up anyway.

"Would you like me to go with you?" Hana asked. "I don't have anything to do at the moment anyway."

"No thanks. I'll be fine," Star smiled.

"Take Kuromaru with you," Tsume ordered in her mother/ninja leader voice.

"I don't think I have a choice. He's been following me around a lot lately," Star said as she looked at the dog by her side. She snapped her fingers and Twilight joined them. The trio headed out the door. Tsume and Hana exchanged looks and smiles.

What's wrong with me? Why am I so tired? Star paused and leaned against a pole. She place a hand over her face. Twilight whined at her as Kuromaru gave himself to Star for more support. "Maybe I should have let Hana come with me."

"Lady Star," Inoichi's voice broke in.

"Inoichi?" Star looked at him.

"You ok?"

"Yes. I'm fine."

"You look tired.

"I am. Unfortunately, I haven't been feeling so good all week. Mom decided I should go for a check up."

"I'm sorry you're not feeling good. Would you mind if I escorted you there?"

"Sure," Inoichi offered her his arm and he guided her to the hospital.

...

"You sure it's alright if I don't go with you to report to Lady Tsunade?" Kiba asked as he and his team entered the Leaf.

"It's fine, Kiba," Hinata replied.

"You're driving us crazy about how much you miss her. Just go! We'll handle the report," Shino said. "I'm sure Star misses you just as much."

"Thanks, guys. I'll make it up to you later. I promise!" Kiba said as he and Akamaru took off running.

"That boy," Shino huffed. "They've been married for two years now and they still act like they're on their honeymoon."

"I think it's sweet how much they care for each other," Hinata replied as she collapsed her hands behind her back.

"What about you and Blaze? You've been spending a lot of time together," Shino said and Hinata blushed.

"Uh, well, I don't know. We're just...Shino!" Shino chuckled and took the lead.

...

"Star!" Kiba shouted as he and Akamaru busted through the front door. He blew past his mom and sister then returned when he couldn't find Star. "Hey, where's Star?"

"She wasn't feeling good. She went to the hospital because she's...," Tsume started to explain but when she said hospital Kiba bolted for the door.

"Hospital?"

"Kiba! Wait!" Hana screamed but it was too late. "She's fine! She's just...There he goes."

"It's probably better if Star tells him anyway," Tsume said.

The village passed as a big blur as Kiba and Akamaru dashed to the hospital. He didn't stop until he followed Star's scent right into the exam room she was in. He threw open the door and saw her sitting on the exam table with tears streamed down her face. Sakura was sitting beside her with her arm around Star's back as Tsunade and Inoichi stood around the room. Twilight and Kuromaru were sitting on the floor by the table. "Star!"

Kiba rushed over to her and grabbed her shoulders. Star just sat there in her catatonic state as Kiba continued to freak "What happened? Are you ok? What did you tell her? What happened? She's not going to die, is she?"

"No one's going to die, Kiba," Sakura said as she slid off the table.

"Quiet the opposite, in fact," Tsunade smiled.

"What do you mean? Tell me what happened! Why is she in the hospital?" Kiba demanded.

"I think that's something Star should tell you," Tsunade replied calmly.

"K-Kiba?" Star's voice finally returned. Kiba turned to look at her. "I'm...pregnant."

The color drained out of Kiba's face as his legs gave out on him and he began to sink to the floor. Sakura grabbed his arm and helped him sit down beside Star. Star placed a hand on his arm and waited for a reply. "Wha...how...pregnant? Who's child is it?"

"Kiba!" Star shouted as she punched him on the arm.

"You idiot!" Sakura screamed at the same time and dropped her elbow on top of his head.

"Sorry," Kiba replied as he rubbed his head. "It's just..."

"Are you mad?"

"What?" Kiba looked at her then took her face in his hands and kissed her. "No! Oh, honey, no! Of course I'm not mad! I'm glad! This is great news! I've just...gotta let it sink in! I mean...I'm having a baby...you're having a baby...WE'RE having a baby!"

Akamaru put his front paws up on the table and sniffed Star's stomach. Kiba saw him and pushed him away. "Don't do that, Akamaru! You'll hurt her!"

Akamaru whimpered an apology and hung his head. Star took Kiba's hand and placed it on her stomach. "It's ok, Kiba. He won't hurt anything just by sniffing."

"I still have a few things to discuss with Star then you can take her home," Tsunade said.

"Huh?" Kiba looked at her like he didn't even know she was in the room.

"Come on, Kiba," Inoichi said as he placed a hand on the young man's shoulder. "Let's step out in the hall and let the ladies do their thing."

"Pregnant," Kiba said as he leaned against the wall. "I don't think I've even been so scared in all of my life."

"It's normal to be scared, Kiba. Believe me, I was terrified when I found out my wife was going to have a baby," Kiba looked up at the man. "You'll do fine. You're already protective of the child and seriously protective of Star."

The two looked at Akamaru. Kiba patted his head. "Sorry about that, boy."

"And you know I'll be here anytime you need to talk about the baby or if you have any questions," Inoichi said.

"I know. And thanks. I can't thank you enough for always being here for her," Kiba said. A few minutes later the women exited the exam room. Sakura was chatting on happily about Star's baby and how spoiled the kid was going to be with all of their friends around to take care of it and give presents. Star linked her arm with Kiba's and the two left with their dogs. "Are you ok? Should I carry you? Are you tired?"

"You're going to be one seriously over protective husband slash father," Star chuckled.

"Sorry. You know that I'm..."

"I know. And I love you very much," Star kissed him.

"I just want everything to be ok," The two stopped walking and Kiba placed his hand on her stomach.

"It will be," Star replied as she placed her hands over his.

"Star!" Lee voice caused them to turn. Lee, Tenten and Neji were walking up to them, well, Lee was running. He threw out his arms to give Star a hug. Kiba promptly stepped in front of Star and put his hand out. Lee's chest smashed into Kiba's outstretched hand. "Ouch. What was that for?"

"You can't do that anymore, Lee," Kiba said.

"What?" Lee gave him a puzzling look.

"Kiba," Star sighed and shook her head.

"What's going on, guys?" Tenten asked. Star's eyes shined at her. Tenten gasped and hugged Star. "Oh my gosh! Star! You're pregnant! Congratulations!"

"Pregnant?" Lee asked as if it was a foreign word.

"That's great," Neji said as he shook Kiba's hand. "Congratulations!"

"Oh, way to go, Kiba," Lee said as he elbowed the dog ninja in the side.

"Uh, yeah," Kiba's face flushed. "Thanks."

"This is so wonderful!" Lee said as he hugged Star then kneeled down. He placed his cheek on Star's stomach and began baby talking to the baby. "You are going to be a gorgeous baby! I bet you'll look like your mother and have the strength of your father."

"What a goof," Tenten shook her head.

"Lee, you do know that the baby isn't at the stage where it can recognize voices, right?" Neji asked but Lee continued with what he was doing.

"You are a good baby! Cute baby!"

"Don't worry, little one," Star said as she shook her head at her friend. "One day you'll see that your Uncle Lee is really as crazy as he seems."

The group began laughing.

...

Star sighed as she sat up in bed. Kiba rolled over and looked at her. "You alright?"

"I'm fine. Just sick of being so...fat," Star frowned as she looked down at her extra large stomach. She was now in her seventh month of her pregnancy and was very uncomfortable.

"What did you expect? You're carrying our twins. And you are not fat," Kiba sat up and kissed her temple. "You are the most beautiful woman I've ever seen. Pregnant and all."

"Sorry."

"For what?"

"You have to go on your mission tomorrow and I keep waking you up."

"It's fine. Besides, if you're not comfortable then I'm not either. But I don't think it helps that you're constantly on the go."

"Kiba, I..."

"I know you have to maintain your princess duties but your doctor from your kingdom has even said you need to take it easy. There are others who can help you with your duties in your kingdom and here. So, will you please slow down? It's not good for you...or our babies. Please? Promise me while I'm gone you will take it easy."

"Ok, Kiba," Star gave him a light smiles. He leaned in and kissed her.

"That's my girl," Kiba said as he nuzzled his nose behind her ear. "And to make sure, I've asked Shikamaru, Chouji and Lee to babysit you."

"Kiba!" Star slugged him in the arm.

"What?" Kiba smirked at her. Star rolled her eyes at him. "Come on. Lay on your side and I'll rub your back."

"Yes, daddy," Star replied sarcastically. Kiba chuckled at his wife then began to rub her back.

Later that morning, the three boys showed up just as Kiba was saying his goodbyes. Hinata poked Kiba on the arm. "Come on, Kiba. We need to get going."

"Ok, ok," Kiba nodded then turned to his wife.

"Oh!" Star gasped.

"What?"

"You kids aren't happy your leaving. They're kicking me," Star smiled. Kiba sighed and shook his head. He was really getting nervous about all of this. Kiba squatted down and place his hands on her stomach.

"You know I love you guys. Now, be good for your mommy. She's worn out and needs to take it easy," As if they understood him, the babies stopped kicking. Kiba stood back up and kissed Star. "Love you. See you in a few days."

"Love you too," Star replied.

"Take care of them," Kiba said to Lee, Shikamaru and Chouji. The three nodded.

Two hours later...

"Come on, Star," Lee said. "You need to rest."

"I will, Lee," Star replied as she put up some dishes.

"Hn," Lee frowned at her.

"He's right, Star. You promised Kiba you'd take it easy," Shikamaru said in his leader tone. Star rolled her eyes. She had definitely had a closer relationship with these three boys than her other friends. Shikamaru and Chouji were the first to figure out her secret and Lee was, well, Lee.

"Alright," Star said as she walked over to the cabin to put up the last of the plates. She turned and headed towards the couch, where Chouji was sitting, munching on chips. She only got to the table and had to place her hand on a chair.

"You ok?" Chouji asked.

"Yeah. I'm...ugh," Pain filled Star's face. She placed her free hand on her stomach.

"Star!" The boys raced to her side.

"I'm fine. I just need to...ugh!"

"We're taking you to the hospital! Right now!" Shikamaru said. "Chouji! Get her to the hospital! I'll get Lady Tsunade!"

"Right!" Chouji nodded and picked her up.

"Should I take her? I am the fastest," Lee asked.

"No. You need to go get Kiba," Shikamaru replied.

"That will take forever!"

"I'll send Blaze or Talon after you. They can jump you. But knowing Kiba, he'll have sensed something wrong and be on his way back. Now, get going!"

"Right!" Lee took off. Shikamaru followed Lee out then head off in different directions.

...

"Hn," Kiba stopped and turned back to the village.

"What's up?" Shino asked.

"Something's wrong," Kiba said.

"Is it Star?" Hinata asked, even though she didn't really have to.

"Yeah," Kiba nodded.

"Then go," Shino said.

"I can't just..."

"You're no good to us if your mind isn't on the mission. Lady Tsunade will understand and we can handle the mission," Shino replied.

"Thanks," Kiba nodded and headed back towards the village with Akamaru.

"I hope she'll be alright," Hinata said worryingly.

"She'll be fine. She's got a lot of people taking care of her," Shino said, still with a hint of worry in his voice. "Let's get going."

...

While Kiba was racing back Lee and Blaze appeared in front of him out of no where.

"Kiba!" Lee said.

"I know!" Kiba replied.

"Let's get back," Blaze said then jumped them back to the village.

They boys returned to the village and got to the hospital just as Lady Tsunade, the fairy doctor, Sakura and Ino stepped out of the room where Star was. All of their friends, including the sensei were there waiting for news. Kiba ran right up to Lady Tsunade. "Is she..."

"She's fine and now resting," Tsunade nodded. Everyone gave a sigh of relief.

"We're going to keep her here over night just to be safe. But then, for the both her and the babies sake, we are putting her on bed rest," The fairy doctor said.

"Can I see her?" Kiba asked.

"Of course," Tsunade nodded.

Kiba started to walk to the door but stopped at Lee, Shikamaru and Chouji. He thanks them for taking care of Star and asked if they would send a message to Hinata and Shino that Star was fine. Kiba then disappeared into the room. Star was lying on the bed. Kiba walked over to her, took her hand and sat down in the chair that was probably brought in for him. Star woke and looked at him. "I'm sorry."

"For what?"

"You were right. I was over doing it. I put our babies in danger because of my stupid..."

"Hush," Kiba placed his figure over her lips to silence her. "Don't. You're fine. Our babies are fine. Just take it easy from now on. Okay?"

"I will," Star nodded as tears streamed out of her eyes. Kiba kissed her.

"Sleep now," Kiba smiled. He held her hand as she fell back to sleep.

Later that night, Tsunade returned to check on her. Kiba was still wake, keep a close vigilant, over his family. "You should be getting some rest too."

"I'm fine," Kiba replied quietly as Tsunade checked Star's vitals. "Lady Tsunade? About my missions..."

"I'm temporarily taking you off duty," Tsunade said before Kiba could even ask her. Kiba raised his eyes to her. She smiled at him. "I probably should have just taking you off duty the day we found out she was expecting."

The two chuckled.

...

A month later Star went into labor and gave birth to their twins. They had a boy, who was born first and a girl. They were a month premature but other wise healthy. The girl was name Yukiko and her brother was named Yutaka, they had their father's eyes, their mother's hair but styled like Kiba's when cut short. Both obtained Star's power and Kiba's ninja skills.

Both Star and Kiba are great parents and teach their kids everything they know about the ninja and fairy worlds. They came to a mutual agreement to not have anymore kids, Kiba was the one who brought this up. He didn't want her to go through a tough pregnancy again. Star didn't mind and said they could always adopted more kids if they wanted. When their kids got old enough Kiba's mom entrusted them each with a puppy to take care of and train with. The pups came from Akamaru and Twilight's litter.

The twins were well known and loved in both the village and kingdom. And, yes, just as Lee said, the kids were spoiled by himself and their other friends. They all become aunts and uncles to them, even all their sensei, Tsunade and Inoichi played an important role in the twins lives.

Yukiko would grow up to be most like her father. She keeps her hair cut short so she can look more like her brother, and often tricks people into thinking she is him. Her style of clothes is that of a tomboy. Despite being the youngest of the twins she is the one who is more aggressive and a natural born leader. She loves to fight and favors her ninja skills over her fairy powers. Her dog companion is a boy who got his looks from Twilight.

Yutaka would grow up to be most like his mother. He keeps his hair style the same as his dad, but does on occasion like to join his sister when tricking people into thinking they are the other twin. His style of clothes is more of the relaxed style or whatever he feels comfortable in. Despite being the oldest, he's more laid back, calm and prefers to follow more than lead. He likes to fight but only if he really has to. That, however, doesn't prevent him from defending his sister when she's in trouble or needs his help. He favors his fairy powers over his ninja skills. His dog companion is a girl who got her looks from Akamaru.

The End

Author's Note: I hate it when people name their twins with such close similarities with their names and LOOK what I did! Just what I don't like. All well they are such really cute names I'll let it slide this time! HEEHEE! Well that's it then! Despite cutting some stuff out I think it ended pretty darn good. Makes me wish I had someone like Kiba ;P Anyways! Thanks for reading! And R&R if you feel like it! I'd like to know what people think!