A/N: Still have a few chapters to do before this story is finished, but I am still open to suggestions. Just review it to me. It would be great to add something that you want me to write in here. You already get the DIsclaimer so i'm not putting it on.
The Moment of Life
Chapter 10: Light before Darkness
Today was the day... Gaara and Sakura's wedding. Everything was going together well. He finally was getting the one person that truly loved him, and in return he loved her back. All he can think of was how it was going to be since he let Sakura do all the decorating. The only thing he remembered helping her out with was the invitation. It said;
'You are cordinally invited to celebrate
the wedding of
Sakura Haruno - Uzumaki
Gaara Sabaku
on Tuesday afternoon
August 10th
at 2:00
326 North Konoha Ave.
followed by a reception'
R.S.V.P.
Right now, what he was doing was getting ready for the wedding. The clothing he wore was this white suit and slacks. Inside was a black shirt with a red tie with black shoes. His hair combed but still in the same messy look way it has always been.
"Wow, Gaara, I never seen a man wear white for his wedding before, but it looks good bro!" Naruto commented.
"Hn, thanks Naruto. I just really wish I can see Sakura right now, I really miss her." Gaara said.
"You'll see her later alright? Down in the aisle looking beautiful as always."
"You're right, I do need to calm down a bit. I guess I'm just a little scared."
"Of course you're scared! Everyone gets scared getting married for the first and last time. It's the way of life." Naruto advised.
Staring at Naruto with wide eyes, "Can't believe that actually came from your mouth... Coming from a knucklehead like you. Who woud've known you are a softy Naruto." Gaara smirked.
Scratching his head in that oh so Naruto way, he said, "Shut up man! Come one let's head to the church now..."
"Alright."
The two entering his Lamborghini, they headed to the church. The car already having the decorations prepared on the back. The 'JUST MARRIED' sign in the back seat, that Naruto would have to put up while Gaara prepares some more in the church.
Sakura already at the church was preparing for her wedding. Truly excited, she impatiently waits for her friend / make - up artist, Ino, to finish preparing herself before doing Sakura's make-up.
Looking up, Sakura stared at her gown once more again, admiring how perfect it was for her and Gaara.
It was white, laced, and was the ball gown kind of dress. The dress is strapless and has a heart shaped upper part. The bottom flowing and fanning almost on the floor.
"I really hope Gaara is surprised by the kind of dress i bought." Sakura tells Ino and Hinata.
"Sweetie, knowing Gaara, and he is a guy, he would love anything on you. Besides. this dress is beautiful." Reassured Ino.
"I have to agree with Ino, Sakura. Gaara loves you for you, and thinks you're beautiful no matter what. He wouldn't marry you for nothing." Hinata advised.
"Aww! Thanks guys! you always know what to say! I love you guys and I'm going to miss you during my honey moon!" Sakura cried.
"Now come on Sakura, don't cry now! Cry later. I don't want you to look all puffy and red alright! Put yourself together girl, and let's get you ready!" shout Ino.
"Alrighty then!" Sakura smiled, "Time to get married to the love of my life."
Music started playing and everyone was standing up waiting for the bride to walk down the aisle.
Nervously Gaara stood there, watching the bridesmaids, then Maid of honor, then
the flower girl... Last but not least was Sakura. He couldn't help but stare at her the whole time.
'She looks so beautiful...' He thought.
The song, Here Comes the Bride started playing, by a dear friend of theirs named Tayuya. She traveled all the way from the Sound village to play for their wedding.
Watching Sakura intently, all he could do was adore her, looking at how beautiful she looked. Her Father, Minato, walking her down the aisle.
He could see Sakura staring at him too, love in her eyes.
A few seconds later, Sakura arrives nearby the alter, Gaara walking up to her to get her from Minato.
"Take good care of my baby, would you?" Minato smiled at him.
"I promise." Gaara promised back to Minato.
Sakura looking up at him, she smiled and took his hand.
"Let's get Married now shall we?"Gaara said.
"Yes, we shall." Sakura said.
The two turned towards the priest and patiently repeated and listened to him.
"As the power invested in me, I now pronounce you Gaara Sabaku, and Sakura Uzumaki, now Sakura Sabaku, husband and wife. You may now kiss your bride" He motioned Gaara.
Turning to Sakura, he lifted up her chin and kissed her. It only lasted a minute since he didn't want the people to wait.
Everyone was cheering and the two walked down the aisle to get to the car. They drive to the reception area to wait for the cake to arrive.
Hours later, the guest arrive to the reception in different clothes. They all went to get some food from the buffet and some people went to dance.
The two now married couple went to go dancing first, since they have to have the first themselves into each others arms, they started to dance.
"This was wonderful... You're finally mine Gaara Sabaku!" Sakura, said happily.
"Yes, I am now forever yours, Mrs. Sabaku. Yet now you're now mine too Sakura.." Gaara smirked.
"Hn." She laughed.
"What's mine is now yours, my love, so stealing my words is now something you can now do, instead of just imitating me like a little kid."
"You betcha!" she winked, " Speaking of kids... how many did you say you wanted again?" she playfuly asked.
"Depends... we have all the time in the world. I'll make you busy anyways.." Gaara nuzzled her cheek.
"I'm guessing there is going to be a lot. Our honeymoon is going to be occupied now. Am I right?"
"Absolutely." He then kissed her again, this time, longer. Camera's were snapping, people were cheering.
Gaara felt a tap on his shoulder, someone wanting to cut in. Turning around, it turned out to be Minato, Sakura's father.
"It seems like I need to dance with my baby girl tonight. Gaara please, dance with my wife. It would make her very happy to bond some more with her new son." Minato suggested.
Nodding, Gaara headed to his new mother, Kushina. A red-head. Just like him.
"Would you care to dance?" Gaara asked her. Holding out his hand.
"I would love to Gaara-kun." placing her hand on his, she went to the dance floor with him, Next to Minato, and Sakura.
"I am glad Sakura has found you to being someone she loves a lot Gaara. It's so nice to have you be another memeber to our happy family. I loved you as a son, when you and Naruto always played before when you two knuckleheads were kids. I knew you're mother since we were kids sweetie, and I thik she would've been proud of you." Kushina proudly said.
"You were the mother i never knew though. I thank you for everything. Wait, you knew my mother?" Gaara questionly asked, looking shocked.
"Yes, she was my best friend. Very kind hearted, the only person who calmed your whole family. She was a very loving person, you look exactly like her if I think about it... She would be crying tears of joy for you right now if she were still alive. I know how she died of course, and Gaara sweetie, know this. You didn't kill her. She died trying to protect you, give life to you. She was doing her best to make sure you lived. She would have loved you so much and well in her place, I would love you like my own son." She smiled.
"Thanks... Mom..." Gaara smiled.
Tapping Gaara's shoulder, was the blonde knuckle head. "
"Hey man, If it's alright with you, I would love to dance with my mom" Naruto smiled.
Allowing Naruto to cut in, Gaara smiled at Kushina, before heading towards Sakura.
"With all due respect Minato, I believe its now my turn to dance with my wife..." Gaara said.
"Of course."Minato smiled. "Now I gotta find mine to dance with. HAHA. I hope Naruto doesn't have her, cause he never wants to let go of his mother."
"As a matter of fact, he does" Smirks Gaara.
"Ah, well I'm going to push this boy of mine away now, talk to you guys later." Minato walked to kushina afterwards.
Smiling, Sakura said, "Guess you had a good day."
"The best, only because I got married to you..." Gaara said.
"Of course, my love." she then leaned into him and kissed him.
Gaara and Sakura had to change dance partners all night long since they had friends and relatives to dance with.
Finishing up dancing, Gaara and Sakura decided to finally do the traditional stuff, like grabbing the garter and throwing of the bouquet.
First up was Gaara, he went to go grab the garter using only his teeth. Sakura was blushing real badly. When he threw it, it went to Naruto.
Afterwards, was Sakura. She threw the flowers behind her head, and the one who caught it was Hinata.
"It seems as fate decided who should get married." Gaara and Sakura say.
Naruto and Hinata blushing dark red.
Heading to the catr now, Gaara and Sakura were saying their goodbyes to their family and friends before heading off the their honeymoon.
"Life gets better by the day..." Gaara mumbled into Sakura's ear.
"And our Love grows the longer we stay together forever... each and everyday..." she said back.
A/N: Enjoy it? Well there's only a few chapters left so please read and review! The honeymoon is next so, there could be a lemon! Please leave any suggestions if you want. Please Read & Review!