Chapter 11: Special Delivery

After they were scrubbed and masked they followed Sakura to the delivery room. "Did she tell you anything," asked Tenten. "Nope," replied Ino.

As they neared the room they heard Hinata scream.

They entered the room and Tsunade said, "Welcome ladies. I hope you enjoy the show, because this is what you both get to look forward too. Congratulations you two, you're both pregnant!"

Just then Hinata screamed, "It hurts! Make it stop!"

Naruto was at her head, holding her hand and trying to calm her. "Shut up Naruto! I hate you! This is your fault! Get out, I never wanna see you again!"

"Ok Hinata, I'll leave," replied Naruto with a twinkle in his eyes. He got up to leave and Hinata grabbed him. "No, don't leave me! I can't do this by myself!" Naruto sat back down and grinned. Hinata screamed again. "Can I have some painkillers please?"

"You're too far along, by the time they kick in the baby will already be here," Tsunade replied looking up at Ino and Tenten.

The girls both stood in the room silent and scared taking in the scene.

"Ok Hinata, when the next contraction comes I want you to push," ordered Tsunade.

Hinata nodded, then the contraction came.

"Push!"

It went that way for a few minutes then a baby's cry filled the room.

"It's a girl!" Tsunade announced as she swaddled the child. Handing her to the loving parents she asked, "What's her name?"

"Mina," answered Naruto. "Uzumaki Mina."

Sakura took the child to clean her. Tsunade followed, calling the girls to come with her. They entered the waiting room, which was filled with people. Everyone was there to congratulate the family. Sensei like Kakashi and Iruka sat against the wall. Choji, Shino, Lee and Kiba were seated. While the Hyuuga clan stood awaiting the news. Shikamaru rushed through the door, " did I miss it? What happened?"

Naruto pushed Hinatas' wheelchair through the door, holding baby Mina.

"It's a girl!" exclaimed Naruto.

The waiting room burst into applause. Everyone surged forward to the couple, but Tsunade stepped in front of them. "Let mommy get settled into her room and you can go see her." Everyone settled down and Shikamaru looked across the room. Seeing Ino and Tenten he went to leave but Tsunade stopped him.

"Shikamaru, I need a word."

"Troublesome," he mumbled and walked to her.

"You three follow me."