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By the way Emiko means beautiful blessing.

It's been a month after the trial and things were getting better. I worked hard on my classes from home and Naruto spent a lot of time at work but over all things didn't seem so dim. Ino and Hinata helped plan my wedding and Ino was impatiently waiting for Sasuke to propose. I told her either way she wouldn't marry until after the baby was born. When she found out it was a girl she named her Emiko. It was a beautiful name. I hope she realized how beautiful a blessing she really was. Apparently Ino and Sasuke were moving in a couple blocks away and everyone was helping the move in. I finished typing my essay for my literature class submitting it to the teacher. I heard the door open and looked up from my laptop.

"Hey baby."

Naruto gave a bright smile shutting and locking the door behind him. He was holding something in his arms.

"Hey. I got something today."

I set my laptop on the coffee table before standing up.

"What is it?"

I heard the soft ring of my cat's collar as she ran towards me. She turned towards Naruto and hissed.

"Yeah yeah, Cat."

He brushed by the small animal.

"You said I could get a dog."

He showed me a small blonde puppy, it looked like a cocker spaniel to me. She wore a pink leather collar and a silver name tag that said Hanako.

"She's beautiful."

Naruto grinned as I took the small animal from him. I heard a soft whine and looked into the largest brown eyes I've ever seen. I smiled.

"What do you think Lea?

I showed her the small puppy and to my surprise she rubbed her face against Hanako, for a cat who hates everything but me I was expecting a more hostile reaction. I set Hanako on the ground and she ran off with Lea on her tail.

"Is she potty trained."

Naruto nodded.

"She was found on the side of the road."

I smiled as the two animals tumbled around in the living room.

"So cute."

Ino didn't really need a baby shower since we gave all of our things to her so we just opted for a girl's day out instead. You'd be surprised how fast a seven month pregnant woman could walk in a mall. I opened the door kicking back Hanako, who seemed to like to run outside, before setting some bags on the kitchen counter.

"Naruto? I'm home!"

I walked to the fridge to get a drink and found a note.

-Kairi,

Went out with the guys. I fed the animals and did last night's dishes. Be home soon.

Love, Naruto-

I smiled slightly at the nearly illegible writing before putting away the various items bought today. Things were definitely looking up. That is until Naruto got a call a couple weeks later. Naruto stepped out of the bedroom as white as the ghosts he fears so much.

"What's wrong babe?"

"I'm being sent overseas again."

I dropped the glass I was holding barely recognizing the sound of shattered glass.

"What?"

Naruto ran and held me as my legs lost the strength to hold me up. Not again. He can't leave me again. He whispered I'm sorry over and over as I cried. Why can't things ever go right? What did I do to deserve all of this? He is supposed to leave in a month. I didn't know what to do. He was told it'd only be a few months but who knew if it was going to get extended. There was a mad dash of getting my aunt moved in, Naruto didn't want me to live alone, and getting his things at work in order. All too soon we were all at the airport. There was a last call for his plane. I hugged him giving him a deep kiss before giving him back the necklace he gave me so long ago. It brought him home before I know it will do it again.

"Stay safe. I love you."

I turned to my aunt when he was out of site and she grabbed me as I cried. I hated this. I just wanted something to go right for once. I was in the middle of doing an assignment for one of my classes when the phone rang I picked it up without looking.

"Hello?"

All I heard was loud babbling.

"Sasuke? Wait, slow down. What's going on?"

-Ino. Hospital. Labor. Gotta go.-

I blinked when the phone went dead. I sat there as my mind processed what just happened. Ino is in labor! I cursed myself for being an idiot and barely locked the door before speeding towards the hospital. I think it's become usual for our large group of friends to accumulate in the waiting room because people barely bat an eye. I'm not sure if the was a good thing or not. A couple hours went by when a white faced Sasuke stepped in the room.

"I'm a father."

We stared as he passed out on the ground. Itachi sighed shaking him awake.

"She's in room 313." I was the first one to enter. I smiled at Ino. While she looked exhausted and covered in sweat she was smiling. In her arms was a small pink bundle. She looked up when I placed a hand on her shoulder.

"Hey."

"Hey, you want to hold her?"

I smiled nodding. She carefully transferred the small baby to me. Blue eyes peered up from under a thick brush of black hair. I smiled and didn't even realize I was crying.

"Kairi?" I looked at Ino who had Sasuke standing next to her. When did he get there?

"We would like you and Naruto to be his god parents."

My eyes widened.

"You're sure?"

They nodded.

"You'll be a great aunt."

So, I'm hoping this isn't turning into some kind of soap opera. Lol I have a plan though that will ultimately lead to the end. Hopefully. Lol I just hope I don't get flames for it.