Rebuilding Konoha

by SmileyFace4243

Don't own Naruto-but THE CHARACTER Leah is mine-See my profile if you can't comprehend my meaning. This is fiction-not reality so please keep your 'that can't possibly happen' comments to yourself. Kakashi/Genma/Tenzo/Leah life/love story.

14. Chapter 14

CHAPTER 14

Month One

A week after we found out we were expecting, my mother reminded me that I should be keeping a journal of all the events that occur during my pregnancy so that future generations would be able to look back and possibly learn something from our experience, much like I had learned by reading through the numerous journals from my great, great-grandmother. During pregnancy she would experience headaches whenever she tried using chakra. Apparently the use of it conflicted with the growing chakra signatures inside her. While it wasn't exactly what I had been looking for, it did make me wonder if it was somehow related.

Tenzo helped me pick out a journal for documenting our first pregnancy. It was leather bound with a picture of a large oak tree on the front cover. Other than writing in the date we learned of conception and the events that led up to that diagnosis, there really hadn't been any need to write anything else as all the negative reactions my body was having to pregnancy disappeared just as quickly as they came.

Each night whoever was sleeping with me would spend the last few minutes before we finally drifted off to sleep with their hand on my stomach and gently rub it until we both fell asleep. Every morning the hand would be found there. If I were the first to wake, I would gently remove it so that I could get up to use the bathroom. If I wasn't the first, the hand would once again be rubbing small circles on my stomach. I really didn't need it anymore to get rid of my headaches as both Genma and Kakashi made sure to keep their conversations agreeable no matter what they were discussing, but I think they continued the nightly routine as a way to connect to the babies.

Four weeks later and with all three men having returned to active duty, I now had been given a reason to use mental messaging and document any side effects. I knew that if I used chakra to walk on water or something of that nature, they would be all over me telling me to stop, that it was unnecessary. I knew I needed to wait until an urgent message needed to be sent. Tsunade had warned them at my 1 week check up where she prescribed prenatal vitamins and various guidelines, that the use of chakra when having sex should be restricted as she didn't know how it might affect the babies. But the subject of me using chakra never came up.

It was urgent that I contact Kakashi to let him know his avenge-seeking student, Sasuke, had taken it upon himself to leave the village without permission in the dead of night and his act-before-thinking student, Naruto, had joined a team of young ninjas sent out to bring Sasuke back. I learned this when Sakura broke down in my arms at the spa as she told me what had happened. After an hour of comforting her and my shift finally ending, I asked Micah to let Genma know that I would be walking Sakura home, stopping by the pharmacy to pick up my prenatal vitamins, and if he didn't catch up with me at either of those places, I would see him at home.

As I entered the hospital, I was greeted by a nervous girl.

"Leah?"

"Yes."

"The Hokage needs to speak with you. I was told to keep an eye out for you and if you were to come in, I should take you directly to her."

"Please, lead the way."

We walked down the hallway to the patient rooms and finally stopped at a door. The girl placed her hand on the door to push it open and paused.

"Could you please wait here for a moment?"

I nodded my head in agreement and leaned against the wall. When the girl finally pushed the door open, I saw Mama Nada's back as she was talking to two patients. She was blocking my view of one person and I could see the side view of the other, who by the looks of him was a shinobi. He looked familiar but his name was escaping me. The door shut and I found myself rubbing comforting circles on my stomach. A few seconds later, the door was quickly opened; the girl now even more flustered came out, and pushed a wheelchair towards me.

"The Hokage would like you to please have a seat in this wheelchair while you wait for her. She will be out soon, but she wanted me to make sure you were comfortable due to your condition."

I sighed knowing it was pointless to argue. Even if everyone in the village didn't know I was pregnant, they knew better than to question a request from the Hokage. By the terrified look on her face, clearly she wanted to make sure she followed the request. Maybe if I just sat down, the girl would leave it at that. I sat down and was about to tell her that I didn't need anything else, when the door opened and Mama Nada signaled to the girl that she could return to her desk.

"I have some news that is upsetting."

My mind began racing. Someone I loved was hurt. Was it one of my brothers? One of my husbands? I rose from the chair.

"What happened?"

"Genma's team was attacked while running patrols in the forest surrounding the village. He will need to spend the night at the hospital for observation and then several days of rest at home but he will be fine. He is awake but I just gave him pain medication which should kick in soon to help him rest."

"Where is he?"

She pushed open the door and I was greeted by the sight of Genma propped up in bed wrapped in bandages and trying to give me a 'don't worry, it's not that bad' smile. I rushed to his bedside, gently took the hand that wasn't wrapped in bandages in mine and rubbed it with my thumb. I leaned forward and placed a soft kiss on his lips before moving close to his ear.

"If you were looking for me to play nurse with you, all you had to do was ask."

A genuine smile appeared on his face and he was about to say something when we heard the shinobi in the other bed clear his throat to get our attention.

"Where's my kiss Leah?"

I recognized the voice of my brother's childhood friend and newly out-of-the closet lover. Sometime in the seven years that I was away, he had received a scar on a good portion of his face. I walked over to his bedside.

"Raido."

I leaned forward and kissed him on the forehead. I wasn't sure Genma was aware of their new found relationship.

"Do I need to inform someone that you are here?"

"Tubasa is off on a mission. He should be getting back in a couple of days."

He squeezed my hand to let me know it was okay to talk freely.

"If you need anything, just let me know. I will be here all night looking after Genma."

Raido and I looked over at Genma. By the peaceful look on his face, it was quite apparent that the pain killers were doing their job.

"I appreciate it. But I think I'm going to follow your husband's lead and rest."

I leaned in and gave him another kiss on his forehead.

"Alright. I wish the first time I saw you again after all these years were under better circumstances."

"Me too. I wish I could have been at your celebration but I wasn't ready."

"That's okay. Just remember that a good portion of the village is family. We will always support you both however you need us to. Do the rest of my husbands know?"

"Yeah. They both have caught us making out in a training room at headquarters on more than one occasion."

"Good. Then go to sleep. I'll see you when you wake up."

I watched until Raido lay back down and shut his eyes. I walked over to the chair next to Genma's bed when Tenzo came through the door still wearing his ANBU uniform and mask. He gently pulled me into his arms. He lifted his mask up so that I could see his face.

"I just heard what happened. Are you feeling okay?"

"Yes. I had a brief moment of panic, but now I know they will be fine. I'm glad you are here. Could you do something for me please?"

"Anything, what do you need?"

"Please pack a bag for me. I'll need a change of clothes, something to sleep in, and if you could bring my journal that will give me something to do while they sleep."

"Certainly and while I am at it, I will pack a bag for myself as well as bring us something to eat. I understand your need to be here and watch over him and I hope you understand my need to watch over you and our children."

"I do."

Tenzo gave me a soft kiss on the lips and rubbed my stomach before releasing me.

"I'll be back in a little while. I'll ask the nurse to bring another bed in here for us. You want me to ask her for anything else?"

"No, I'll be fine."

Tenzo lowered his mask back down and was out the door by the time my rear touched the chair. Taking in a deep breath and letting it out, I placed my finger over the heart with a 'K" and sent Kakashi a message along with the image of Genma in his hospital bed "Everyone is okay, but you need to return to Konoha as soon as possible." The throbbing in my head wouldn't allow me to continue. As I was placing my hands against my head in an effort to make the pounding stop, the nurse came in with the bed.

"Looks like I brought this just in time. Let me get it locked in place and then you can climb on up here and rest. I see now why your husband was so insistent on getting it in here so quickly. Do you want me to have the doctor take a look at you?"

"No thanks. It's just a really bad headache."

The nurse helped me up into the bed and as she opened the door to leave the room Kakashi was standing there with a tense look in his eye as it shifted back and forth between me and Genma. The nurse held the door open for him and allowed him to enter.

"Please keep your visit quite. She has a headache."

"Thank you."

The nurse left the room and Kakashi was at my bedside immediately placing his hand on my head, smoothing my hair and giving me a kiss on my temple. He whispered in a calm, gentle tone.

"I got your message when I was only a few miles away from the gate. Did sending that message cause this?"

I pulled on his arm to move him closer to me and he climbed on the bed beside me.

"Yes. You should report in. My head hurts too bad to talk right now."

"Then just rest. Is Tenzo aware that you and Genma are here?"

I shook my head yes.

"Good. Will he be returning soon?"

I nodded my head again in affirmation.

"I'll go check in then and be back shortly. Now close your eyes and rest. Please agree with me. No more sending mental messages while you are pregnant."

"I promise."

I closed my eyes and felt Kakashi's lips on mine. He lowered his head down to my stomach where he applied the similar soft kisses to my stomach for the babies.

"Be" kiss "good" kiss "for" kiss "daddy" kiss "until" kiss "I" kiss "return."

As he kissed me i felt my body relax, similarly to how Tenzo could make me feel by being near me. As I drifted off to sleep, I thought about what the next entry in the journal needed to be-no chakra use of any kind during pregnancy.

Month Two

Many things changed since Genma came home from the hospital and Kakashi had left the village to try and stop his students from killing each other. Every night at least two and sometimes three men joined me in bed. Genma and Kakashi would switch off as who would be at the top of the bed as all three men thought it was best if Tenzo stayed by my side every night just in case something upset my body.

I didn't argue when Kakashi needed to make sure I was safe in every way, shape and form. He felt he had failed in keeping his promise to protect his team-even from themselves-with Sauske's vacancy from the village and having to carry Naruto's severely beaten up body home after he finally found him.

Kakashi gradually understood that I was still able to do most everything myself and that he didn't have to be the sole person who ran to the store every time a craving hit. The entire household relaxed when Kakashi came home with a whistle made with his infused chakra, blood, and the summoning seal for Pakkun. It was on a silver necklace so I could wear it anywhere and if I needed to get a message to him, or the other two, Pakkun would appear and be able to relay the message.

I was now slightly showing when completely naked and it always was a source of fascination to all three men whose hands found their way to my stomach automatically when they greeted me whether clothed or not. It didn't decrease our sex life however as they all three remembered the ban I put on touching my stomach if the rest of my body wasn't being touched and paid attention to.

Though none of them said it, I think pregnancy was a turn on for each of them. Along with my stomach growing, so were my breasts. They received attention whenever any of the three men caught sight of them whether they were bare or slightly covered by a bra.

It became routine whenever I took a shower that one of my men would join me there to express his love individually for me since the bed had become more of a place used for sleep, with the exception of when Kakashi was on a mission. Genma and Tenzo were becoming quite comfortable with each other sharing intimate moments with one man pleasuring my front while the other pleasured me from behind.

True to her word, Mama Nada had arranged the mission duties so that Tenzo was assigned full time to watch over me. Genma was given duties that kept him in the village and busy only during the day. Kakashi trained with Naruto and Sakura and occasionally went on missions outside the village, but he was only gone for a few days at a time.

Pregnancy check-up appointments always were scheduled when all three men were in the village. Somehow I think she had a hand in planning that too. It was at my two month check up that I noticed something interesting.

All three men were sitting in chairs on my right side, Mama Nada was next to a machine with a television screen on my left side and I was laying on a table wearing a crappy hospital gown and a sheet to cover my lower region.

"Today we are going to get a first look at those babies."

As soon as she turned on the machine, all three men stood up and moved closer to my side so they could get a better look at the screen. Mama Nada chuckled.

"Anxious are we? It won't look like much but I will be able to measure and chart their progress."

She lifted my gown to expose my stomach and squirted clear goo on the instrument she was placing against me. It looked and sounded like static noise as she moved it all over my stomach until the sound of a heartbeat could be heard. All eyes snapped to the screen.

"I'm measuring baby 1."

Genma's arm shot forward and his hand eagerly pointed to the screen, "I can see it! That's the head right?"

Something that sounded like "da" was heard in my head.

"Actually no, that is the entire body. I'll take a snap shot of each and will give you my findings when I'm finished with all of them. Do you think you can wait 10 minutes?"

"Yes Hokage-sama."

She continued to mark, measure, and take pictures until finally she pressed a button on the machine that printed out six black and white photos. She handed them to me.

"Everything looks and sounds just as it should."

All three men released the breath they had been holding.

"Mama Nada, something happened when you were doing the sonogram."

All three men looked at me with concern.

"It wasn't anything bad."

"What was it Leah?"

"When Genma got excited, I could have sworn that I heard another voice. It wasn't a clear word and it didn't cause any pain. It was just unexpected."

"Interesting. Your mother and I have a theory about your headaches and this gives us a little more insight into what it might be."

"What do you think it is?"

"I think it was one of the babies. I believe you have a mental connection with them and at first your body was overloaded with being newly pregnant to be able to understand them. As the pregnancy progresses I think you will be hearing more. Be sure to write in your journal whenever you hear something like this and let me know immediately if it causes headaches. Okay?"

I looked at the pictures of our six babies and wondered which one had responded to Genma's voice.

"I will."

Tsunade cleaned off my stomach and left the room so I could get dressed. I handed two pictures to each of the men. Tenzo took a quick glance and then handed one picture to Kakashi and the other to Genma so he could help me off the table and get dressed. Kakashi and Genma switched photos back and forth until I was ready to go.

"Could I have those back please?"

Both men handed the photos to me.

"Thank you."

I handed the photos to Tenzo.

"I appreciate your help but I want you to get a good look at all the babies too."

He smiled at me, leaned in and gave me a kiss before returning to look at the pictures. When he was finished he placed them in his pocket and offered me his arm.

"On the way home could we stop by the store? I want to get..."

Each man offered a guess as to what I was wanting.

"Ice cream?"

"No Kakashi."

"Grape juice?"

"No Genma."

"Photo album?"

"Yes Tenzo. We need to keep the first photos of our babies in a safe place."

Month Three

I received a call from Kia asking me if I thought it would be okay to have Maxi and his band play at the reception. Maxi had sent me several letters to let me know that he was happy for my marriage and the news that I would soon be a mother of six children. He missed me and loved me, but understood there could never be anything more than just friendship between us. He was finally at a place of acceptance. I missed him terribly too and was looking forward to introducing him to the latest additions to my family.

Tenzo walked with me around the yard, holding my hand, while I chatted with Kia. I finished my conversation with my sister when we finally reached our destination in the back yard, next to the stream where Tenzo had previously laid out a blanket for us to rest on. He helped me to the ground so I could lie down and rest. When I was finally situated on my side, as this position was now the most comfortable with my growing belly, he lowered himself to the grown behind me and wrapped his arm around me to place his hand on my stomach.

"How are your sisters?"

"Fine, and busy putting together the double wedding. They wanted my opinion on entertainment at the reception. There were several groups of musicians that we met during our travels. Did you know that is how they met Aaron & Sean? They are friends with a group of guys that played in a local club. Kia requested a song that required a female singer. They agreed to play it if she could find someone. So of course, she offered me up to assist them while she and Jade ended up flirting and dancing with Aaron and Sean. I was okay with it though. I had already had over a year of practice singing with Maxi's band."

"I wish I could have been there with you. I love watching you sing."

"I'm sure you will get plenty of opportunities when we are there for the wedding. They want me to arrive early so we have some time to revisit the old haunts. I already told them that we just have to wait and see. It will depend on when the babies are born and if everyone is healthy enough to travel."

"I know it started out rocky but all your checkups since have been perfect. Everyone is healthy, strong and growing like they should. Everything will be fine."

I rolled over to face Tenzo and kissed him softly on the lips.

"Thank you for everything you do. I know you have stopped going on missions to stay with me."

While one hand was rubbing my stomach the other gently brushed my cheek.

"Angel, I wouldn't have it any other way. I'm not missing out. I'm lucky that I get to stay with you. I wouldn't want to miss a moment of this pregnancy."

"I'm glad you feel that way."

The babies moved and Tenzo was able to feel them for the first time. His eyes lit up. We laid there for a few minutes until the movement stopped. I sat up. Tenzo quickly stood and offered his hand to help me up.

We held hands while walking back to the house. We entered through the kitchen door and could hear Genma and Kakashi talking. My stomach began to move again, but this time the movements were in several spots, not just the one. The movements were more visible and while not painful, the constant movement was causing me some concern. Both men turned to look at us when they heard the door shut. They took in the sight of my stomach moving and their eyes widened. They stopped talking and with the silence, the movement stopped.

"I think the babies get excited when they hear your voices. How about we test this theory. Each of you take a turn talking normally to each other and we can see what happens."

Kakashi began the conversation, "As I was telling Genma a few moments ago, I believe yellow would be the best color choice for the babies' room. It works for boys or girls."

Movement just below my left breast could be seen.

Genma countered, "And I believe that green would work better because it wouldn't be such a loud color. Yellow is stimulating, whereas green is calming."

Movement just below my right breast could be seen.

Tenzo offered his opinion, "I believe walls that contain scenes like a river next to a field of flowers or something similar would be stimulating and calming at the same time. We could incorporate both greens and yellows with others and give them a beautiful and peaceful surrounding."

Movement low on my stomach could be seen.

As they continued their discussing and taking turns talking, the same location of movements would occur depending on who was talking. Finally I placed my hand on my stomach and began rubbing in small circles as I shared my opinion.

"How about we paint the ceiling light blue with white clouds."

Everyone agreed that my idea combined with Tenzo's idea of some type of relaxing scene was how we would paint the room. Kakashi would get his yellow represented in the sun and flowers that he would paint around the room; Genma would get his green with the grass, bushes and leaves on the trees that he would paint; Tenzo would paint the ceiling, river and help Genma with the trees. I having no skill in drawing or painting would help by suggesting where to place things like a fish jumping out of the water, lady bugs and other insects.

The movement of the babies continued to happen most often whenever all three men were around me and discussing something. In order to help me sleep better they limited lengthy discussions just before going to bed each night. I would occasionally hear something in my head in response to whatever they were talking about but it never was actual words, just sounds and usually only when one man was really enthusiastic about whatever he was saying.

Month Four

Along with all the hormones running through my body, my already healthy libido increased dramatically as well. Along with the increased need for sex, was the discovery of more creative positions due to my enlarging stomach. In an attempt to keep me from accidentally slipping in the shower, each man had a designated time for private one-on-one time with me. Genma in the morning, Kakashi in the afternoon (when he was in the village) and Tenzo at night.

Each man had read for himself the various journals explaining the safest and most satisfying positions shared by my ancestors and while they all were wonderful, my favorite was having slow, gentle love made to me from behind while having my breasts rubbed and hearing loving words whispered in my ear.

Tenzo would always let me know how beautiful I am. Kakashi and Genma shared those sentiments as well, but they also had quite a way with talking dirty that got me hot and bothered without them even touching me. It was during one such blissful moment with Genma that we realized just how much the babies were able to hear.

As routine, I woke up to Genma's gentle voice.

"Good morning sweetie. How are you feeling?"

"Horny and needing to pee." I grumbled. "So much so that I don't know which one I want to take care of first."

He nuzzled my neck and gave me a kiss.

"Let me help you to the bathroom and then we can take care of that other urge."

I felt him roll off the bed behind me and he walked around to my side of the bed as I was sitting up and scooting closer to the edge so I could place my feet on the floor. He offered me his hand and assisted me into a standing position. I adjusted my twisted nightgown and as he walked with me he placed a hand on my back and guided me to the restroom.

"Do you need any help with your panties?"

"No, I've decided to go commando for the remainder of this pregnancy simply for the fact that they just get in the way for certain activities. Besides I'm tired of wearing maternity underwear that look like granny panties."

"Well you look sexy in any kind of panties you wear. How about you try wearing men's boxers? They would have plenty of room and they would be like wearing shorts."

I lifted my nightgown and sat gently onto the toilet to relieve my aching bladder.

"Is this some fetish you and Kakashi have? Seeing me in your boxers? He suggested the same thing the other day." I teased.

"No, I just know how much hornier I get when I know you are going commando."

"And has there ever been an instance where I led you to believe I didn't want to help you relieve that horniness?"

"No. It's just the guys and I are a little concerned that all this sex may put too much stress on your body."

I finished going to the bathroom, rose from the seat and flushed the toilet before turning to the sink to wash and dry my hands. Genma was watching my reaction in the mirror.

"The only stress on my body is not having those urges released. So keep up the good work."

I gave him a wink and a smile before turning around and pushing him out the door back to the bed.

"Did I ever tell you how turned on I get just hearing your voice?"

"Hmm, so it's just my voice? It's not when I tell you what will happen if I can't feel your sweet body milking me dry?"

I laid down on the bed and he positioned himself behind me.

"You really feel that way, even when I'm big as a house?"

He draped his arm over my side and lovingly rubbed my stomach.

"Your pregnancy makes you even more beautiful. So much so that I'm dying right now. I don't know how much longer I can live without feeling you around me."

I felt him grinding into my backside through my nightgown and could tell that he was already hard.

In my head I heard two tiny voices.

"No!" and "Daddy!"

My stomach began to move quickly. I realized immediately that the babies heard and thought their father was dying. I rubbed my hand over where my stomach was moving and gently comforted them.

"It's okay little ones. Daddy is fine."

Genma immediately stopped grinding against me and moved his hand to on top of mine. He placed his mouth over my stomach and in a louder tone than was expected, reassured the babies.

"Daddy is right here safe! I was just being silly!"

The movement in my stomach stopped and it appeared that our words had comforted the babies. Genma's sudden outburst brought both Tenzo and Kakashi into the bedroom with a concerned look on both of their faces but their voices remained calm so not to cause alarm.

"What happened?"

"Is everything okay?"

Genma turned his head to both men.

"Apparently the babies understand more than we ever thought they could."

Tenzo made his way over to the side of the bed I was facing. His face was still confused as he didn't understand what Genma could have said that would have upset the babies. Kakashi stood at the end of the bed with his arms crossed.

"Don't tell me you said something about" and he spelled out the word "D-Y-I-N-G?'"

Genma nodded his head yes.

Kakashi saw that Tenzo still had a look of confusion on his face. He moved over to him and in a whisper explained it to him.

Tenzo face turned red, finally understanding what caused the problem and he shot Genma an angry look. He calmed his voice before speaking.

"If you ever say something like that again to Leah and our children hear you, I won't be held accountable for my actions."

Tenzo turned to Kakashi before making his way to the door, "And the same thing applies to you too."

And so began conversations where certain words were not spoken but spelled out to prevent the babies from misunderstanding and getting upset.

Month Five

As I went about my daily routine I would sing. The babies would often respond to the songs. I had heard their voices so often that I was beginning to be able to identify each of their voices as well as their preference for specific songs.

At my recent check up, Tsunade was concerned with how small I still was for being 5 months pregnant with 6 babies. She decided that now would be a good time to have another sonogram to check the development of the babies. It also gave us the opportunity to find out the sex of the babies.

"All right you know the drill. I will measure each baby, take a picture, and possibly determine each baby's sex but to make sure, I will be doing additional tests. Gentleman, please remain quite until I finish with all six babies."

"Mama Nada, would it be okay if each man talked just a little while you did this? It seems when a particular baby hears their father, they move more. I was hoping we could determine..."

"I understand Leah. First let me get them measured and then I will give each man a chance to speak. Depending on where the movement in your stomach is, I will be able to determine which baby is responding and will focus the sonogram on them at that time."

"Thanks."

She quickly but thoroughly measured and noted her findings on each baby. Looking back over the medical record and concentrating I could tell that there was something concerning her. Kakashi noticed it too.

"What has you concerned?"

"It appears that all of the babies are healthy and growing in proportion. It's just that two of the babies seem to be a bit larger than the other four. I want to do another test and it should make things clearer as to why the two are a bit larger. Please bear with me for a moment."

She wiped my stomach clean and concentrated her green chakra to her hands before placing them on my stomach. Her face was calm and as she moved her hands around to the places on my stomach where she had previously found a baby, a slight smile could be seen.

"I am ready for each of you gentlemen to talk so I can see where the movement comes from. Keep the conversation short and neutral in content and when you see movement you can stop talking after I have checked the area with my hands. Are we clear?"

Each man nodded in agreement.

"Genma."

"I'm so proud of all of you. You are growing big and strong. You are doing such a good job."

Movement could be seen in the area just beneath my belly button as well as a spot under my right breast. Mama Nada placed a chakra surrounded hand in both locations.

"Okay, let me document this and then Tenzo you are next."

She quickly jotted a note and then returned to facing me. She nodded to Tenzo.

"Hello there little ones. We have your room completely painted and I have begun working on your cribs."

Movement on both sides and low on my stomach had Mama Nada placed her hands in both locations briefly. She noted this information on the chart then nodded to Kakashi.

"I'm looking forward to meeting you."

The area just beneath my left breast and my stomach area closest to where the babies would be coming out of my body began moving. Mama Nada again placed her hands in these areas. A look of surprise appeared on her face. She documented the findings on the chart and regained her composure before turning back around to all of us.

"First off I want to say that now that I have been able to identify the sex and who is the father of each baby it makes perfect sense. Everyone is growing as expected. As you could have guessed you each have fathered two children."

All three men's faces lit up. Kakashi had noticed the look of surprise on her face and wanted further details.

"What was the look of surprise for?"

"I had expected the female children to be slightly smaller than the male children as is the case with Genma and Tenzo's. By the way congratulations you are both having a girl and a boy. But what surprised me was that both of your children Kakashi were exactly the same size, leading me to believe you would be having two girls."

Kakashi's face lit up.

"But I was wrong. You too will be having a girl and a boy."

Kakashi's face became unreadable.

"Do you know where each boy is located? It will give me a sense of who is causing the ruckus most of the time."

"Right now the boys are located one under each of your breasts and one on your left side. I suggest you begin thinking of names."

She printed out the pictures and handed them to me before making her way towards the door.

"Thank you Mama Nada."

"You can thank me by giving those babies good names and letting me spoil them rotten."

She smiled and walked out the door.

Each man placed his hands on the location where his children were.

"So, what do we want to name our children?"

Tenzo was the first to offer up a suggestion.

"If you agree, I would like to name our little girl Kaede and our boy Morio."

"Our little maple leaf and our forest."

Genma offered his suggestions.

"How about Emiko and Taro?"

"Blessed child and big boy. Well they certainly are that. Every time he moves I really feel it."

I turned to Kakashi and saw a far off look on his face. I placed my hand on his that was located under my breast.

"If you need more time to decide on a name, I understand. You have several people whose name would bring great honor to our children and we have plenty of time."

Kakashi smiled.

"I already know who I would like to name them after. I just got distracted by memories. Could we name them Sakumo and Akemi?"

"I figured you would want to name our son after your father but who is the bright and beautiful woman you want to name our daughter after?"

"My mother."

Month Six

We were making our way out of the hospital after our now bi-weekly check up when I saw Sakura at the end of the hall balancing a large bundle of brochures on top of a stack of bulky medical charts. I turned to Kakashi, tilted my head to Sakura and gave him an encouraging look asking him to help her.

"She's a strong girl. She can handle it."

"That's not the point." I let out a small growl of irritation.

Seeing that Kakashi wasn't inclined to help her, I began waddling towards her to take care of it myself. Always observant of my moods and wants, Tenzo quickly passed me, appeared next to Sakura, and was able to grab the brochures just as they were starting to slide off the top chart. As I continued my way down the hall with Genma and Kakashi following behind me, I saw Sakura place the charts on a gurney and they both began placing the brochures on the display rack that was hanging on the wall. When we finally reached them I was slightly winded and felt a tightening across my abdomen, Sakura only had a few brochures left in her hand.

"Thank you Tenzo."

"You are welcome Sakura."

"Hey Auntie Leah. Are you feeling okay?"

Hearing those words sent all three men into action. Tenzo was instantly by my side with his arms ready to support me, Genma had snagged the nearest wheelchair, and Kakashi had flickered away only to quickly return dragging a surprised Hokage along with him. She still had my medical chart in her hand.

She glared at Kakashi and was ready to smack him through a wall when she noticed me sitting in a wheelchair with Genma and Tenzo hovering closely by my side. She took in my appearance.

Mama Nada asked, "Braxton-hicks?"

"Yes."

"It will be over soon." Sakura offered.

"I'm going to go back to my charting then. Let me know if you want me to prescribe sedatives...for these three." Mama Nada chuckled and walked off down the hall with a smile on her face.

All three men looked at us like we had been speaking code until Sakura handed each man one of the brochures she was still holding.

Sakura giggled, "You really should attend so you will be prepared."

"Thanks Sakura. I signed us up for the session later tonight."

"Great. I'll see you later. I've got to get these charts back to where they belong."

I was feeling better but didn't really want to take the long walk home.

"How about Genma and Tenzo pick up lunch while you use that flicker technique and take me to your apartment so I can lay down and rest a little before they join us with lunch?"

"Why my apartment?"

"It's closer. I really don't feel up to the walk from home later this evening when we have to return for class."

Kakashi voiced the concern that everyone had.

"Is is safe to do that technique with you?"

"Yes, I already cleared it with Mama Nada. Our house is a bit of a distance from the hospital. Normally it's a twenty minute walk but now that I am so far along in the pregnancy, it seems to take a lot longer."

Tenzo placed a gentle kiss on my forehead, "We all noticed that you looked worn out when we finally got here for you appointment today."

Genma leaned in and placed a gentle kiss on my lips, "Anything in particular sound good for lunch?"

Relieved that everyone agreed to my suggestion I stood from the chair and wrapped my arms around Kakashi as best as I could before laying my head against his chest.

"Whatever you want is fine. Thanks."

As soon as Genma & Tenzo left the hospital, Kakashi wrapped his arms around me and held me tightly to him.

"Close your eyes and take a deep breath. I don't know how this will make you feel. The first time we tried this, I remember you got a little dizzy."

I stood there in his embrace with my eyes closed when I heard a faint pop.

"How do you feel?"

I opened my eyes and saw the concern on his face.

"I didn't even realize you had done anything. I thought we were still at the hospital."

He loosened his embrace, pulled down his mask, and kissed me.

"Let's get you into bed."

I took a step back from him and my leg bumped against something. Looking down and behind me, I realized that not only were we inside the apartment but apparently he had us within inches of the bed. I slipped out of my shoes and began undoing the line of buttons going all the way down my dress. While I started at the top, Kakashi dropped down onto his knees and began working his way up my body just as I reached the last one over my belly. I felt his hands rub my stomach as he placed kisses on it. I felt another Braxton-hicks start and I looked down to see Kakashi's face as he pulled back. I could tell he was concerned as to what was going on. I placed my hands on top of his and held them to my stomach.

"Everything is fine. This is my body getting some practice in. The babies may kick a little more because they too are getting use to it. Would you like to lay down with me and watch how they react? I can sometimes see Sakumo's little hand right here." I pointed to the area below my left breast.

On cue, we saw the outline of a tiny hand raised up against my skin. Kakashi traced one finger over the small bump before it disappeared. Kakashi stood up, helped me remove my dress and hung it up in the closet while I removed my bra. He came back and helped me onto the bed. He stripped down to his boxers and joined me. He was focused on my stomach, looking for a foot or hand to appear so he could trace it with his finger before it would disappear. Closing my eyes and enjoying the soft touches soon had me drifting off to sleep.

When I woke up, I realized that I was now under the covers and alone in the bed. I glanced at the clock and realized I had taken a longer nap than I had originally planned. I pushed the covers off of me and headed to the closet to get dressed. I found my bra had been placed on the hanger with my dress so that I wouldn't have to bend down and pick it up off the floor where I had dropped it. I quickly got dressed and made my way up the stairs to the roof where I figured they would be.

I opened the door and each man's head instinctively turned towards me. Within seconds, they all three were in motion. Tenzo was by my side and guiding me to a table with four chairs; Genma made his way to an ice chest, retrieved a bottle of water, had it opened, and placed it on the table in front of me; Kakashi flickered away and returned just as quickly placing a plate of food on the table.

"Wow, you three are in mission mode."

"We just want you to save your energy."

"Thank you Tenzo. But as you can see the nap did me wonders and I am fine now. After I eat I'll have plenty of energy to get to the class tonight and back home."

Tenzo handed me a napkin and chopsticks.

"Why don't you enjoy your food and we will tell you about a few changes to our plans tonight."

"Did one of you get called away on an urgent mission? Do we need to cancel?"

"No, nothing like that. We just discussed it and came up with an alternate plan."

When I began eating Tenzo sat down in the chair next to me. Genma sat down in the chair on my other side. Kakashi took the seat across from me.

"We arranged it so the class will be taught here instead of the hospital."

"Do you really think this place is big enough? And these classes take weeks? Kakashi are you sure you are okay with so many people being here?"

Kakashi smiled. "Actually, only the instructor will be joining us."

Genma added, "We know how to set everything up for the class. We just wanted to check with you to find out whether you preferred to do this up here on the roof or down in the bedroom."

"It is a beautiful night and we would have more room up here I think."

Tenzo rose from his chair.

"You enjoy your food while we set everything up."

He placed a kiss on the top of my head as he made his way to the stairs. Kakashi walked over to me, kissed my cheek and joined Tenzo. Genma's hand brushed the hair out of my face before his lips placed a soft kiss on my cheek.

"When you are finished, just leave everything where it is. We will take care of it."

"Thank you Genma."

He opened the door for Kakashi & Tenzo whose hands were full carrying blankets, pillows, and other items needed for the class. After the items were placed on the ground, Genma began arranging everything while Kakashi & Tenzo went back downstairs for more items. I ate my food and watched as all three men completed their work in setting up a television with a DVD machine built into it.

When I was finished eating, I made my way over to where everything had been arranged just as Tenzo made another trip down stairs.

"You guys this looks great. It's like a little nest. Though you may have outdone yourself with an entertainment system."

Kakashi smiled, "The instructions said we would be watching a movie tonight. Tenzo is making the popcorn now."

Knowing that it would be a movie featuring not only a woman giving birth vaginally, but another woman delivering by c-section as well, I declined.

"I don't really think I will be up for eating anything else tonight."

Genma chimed in, "Well you know I like to keep my hands busy, so I can either feel you up or eat a snack during the movie. Which one will it be tonight?"

"It's not a dark movie theater. The instructor will be here. Save that for later tonight. It's fine with me if you want to eat popcorn during the movie. I just don't think it is the kind of movie where you would want to be eating."

The door opened to reveal Sakura with a weird look on her face and carrying a movie followed by a smiling Tenzo carrying a large bowl of popcorn.

Genma greeted her. "Hey Sakura. I didn't' know you were going to be our instructor."

"Uh, yeah well I'm not. I was just asked to bring the movie over and answer any questions you may have while watching it. Your instructor will be here next week."

Kakashi took the movie from Sakura and placed it into the DVD player. When it started he hit pause before handing the remote to Sakura.

Tenzo handed off the bowl of popcorn to Genma, and then helped me sit down on the blanket. He sat closely behind me and repositioned the pillows so that I was supported on all sides.

"Is this comfortable for you?"

"Yes thank you Tenzo."

Kakashi and Genma joined us on the blanket with one on each side of me. They passed the bowl back and forth as they munched on the popcorn waiting for the movie to start.

Sakura, seeing that we were all situated and ready decided to start the movie.

"If at any time you have a question. Just speak up and I will pause the movie."

As the movie began with a happy expecting couple entering the hospital, Sakura grabbed a chair and pulled it over to where everyone was sitting on the blanket.

The narrator was explaining what Braxton-hicks were and there was a general diagram explaining the process. I watched Genma and Kakashi take in the information as they ate their snack.

When the picture changed to the woman in a hospital gown in active labor, her husband rubbing her back as she rocked from side to side, they focused more closely on the screen, still filling their mouths with popcorn. I felt Tenzo rubbing my back in practice as he watched the movie. I turned and saw his loving face memorizing exactly what he should do in preparation to help me when the time comes for our children to be born.

The screen changed to multiple empty room settings showing and describing the different types of birthing methods and rooms available.

Genma excitedly turned to Sakura, "Does this mean Leah could deliver the babies in a bathtub of water?"

Sakura paused the movie. "No. That option is usually only for single births."

"Whatever the setting, all I really want and need is to have all three of you there."

Sakura offered, "If that is the case, we can skip a couple of sections and get to the main part of the movie."

"I know what options are available and have discussed them with Mama Nada and really what it comes down to is focusing, breathing, and pushing at the appropriate time. But I will leave it up to the three of you to decide if you want to watch the entire movie. My preference is to have a set up similar to how we are arranged now with Tenzo supporting and coaching me from behind and both of you on either side to hold my hands or fetch wash cloths or ice chips."

Tenzo placed a kiss on the top of my head. "All three of us have read over the journals you have and I think I'm okay skipping to the main part."

Kakashi and Genma nodded in agreement.

"Okay then."

Sakura skipped forward a couple of sections of the movie and hit play. The picture was from the view point above the woman's head. You could hear her breathing as she sat with her legs positioned in a birthing chair. The doctor instructed her to push and a small patch of dark hair appeared at the opening of her vagina. All three men were watching closely. The popcorn had been momentarily discarded as they watched the baby being expelled from the woman's body. The silence was broken with a high pitched wail as a nurse began checking the baby over and cleaning it up. The screen focused back onto the woman as she delivered the afterbirth, at which point all three men averted their eyes from the screen.

"Oh!"

"What the!"

"Eww!"

Sakura paused the movie.

"You probably won't notice the afterbirth being delivered. You will be too focused on getting a look at the baby or depending on how quickly Leah delivers, she will be working on pushing the next child out."

Genma regained his focus, "Then why make us watch that?"

"Because you need to be prepared for it and know what to do if for some reason, she delivers and there isn't medical help around. Do not cut the cord, deliver the afterbirth and wrap it up with the baby until medical help arrives."

Kakashi stood up. "Is that all the trauma for tonight or is there more?"

"The only part left to watch is on c-section birth. We can take a break if you like."

"I could stand a break to use the bathroom. Tenzo, could you help me up? If you three want to watch it without me that's fine. I know how everything works."

As I made my way to the stairs I heard Genma voice his opinion. "Let's get this over with." Kakashi and Tenzo agreed and Sakura pressed the play button.

When I returned from the bathroom, Sakura was standing in front of all three men with their attention focused solely on her hands. Kakashi was using his Sharingan to capture her every move.

"What's going on?"

Sakura turned towards me. Before she could say anything, Kakashi spoke up. "Sakura was showing us how to use medical chakra in case we need to provide pain relief. I think we are finished for the evening. Sakura, would you like Tenzo or Genma to walk you home? I would but I've got an apartment to clean up."

"That's okay Kakashi-sensei. I'll see you tomorrow at practice."

Sakura picked up the movie and gave me a hug. I could tell that there was more going on than basic pain relief.

"Tenzo and Genma, could you escort Sakura out and give us a moment please?"

They headed downstairs and I walked over to Kakashi. I gently removed his mask and placed a kiss on his mouth. He wrapped his arms around me.

"I know you are worried that whatever you were discussing would upset me. I know of all the possible risks during pregnancy. If I saw even the slightest sign of any problem, I would be on the phone to Mama Nada in an instant. Please tell me the truth."

"I asked her to teach all of us several things so that if for whatever reason I can't get you to the hospital in time, we can do what is needed to save you and the babies."

"Kakashi, everything is going as planned. Why do you think something bad will happen?"

"Because bad things happen to pregnant women in my family. There is a reason why the Hatake clan is small. You have no idea how much I wished we were only having girls."

"Why?"

"Every woman who has given birth to a male Hatake child never has a second one. I've checked my lineage. There has never been an exception to this."

"What about the ones who have girls?"

"They do great up until the time they have a male child. No successful birth has occurred after a male child has been born."

"How many of those pregnancies were multiple child births?"

"None."

"So we already are breaking Hatake traditions."

"It only takes our son being born first to continue that horrible tradition."

"Lucky for us we have over an 83% chance that he will not be born first. I'd say that's pretty good odds. Besides, your son likes to reside up near my breast. I doubt that he will be switching places with any of his three sisters anytime soon."

"I hadn't thought of that."

Tenzo and Genma returned in time to see Kakashi as he lowered himself to his knees, placing his hand on my stomach.

"Boys, let your sisters go first."

Genma lowered himself down next to Kakashi and placed his hand on my stomach.

"Boys, respect your sisters."

Tenzo joined them as well, touching my stomach.

"Boys, cherish your sisters."

I placed my hand on my stomach as well, "Boys, listen to your fathers."

Month Seven

More and more I find myself writing in the journal about the simple conversations between the babies, myself and my husbands. I now can identify each child's voice perfectly. The boys are more vocal than the girls. Most disagreements are a result of the lack of space in their ever shrinking home—my womb—as they grow bigger.

Each man has conversations with all the children. Letting them know how much they are looking forward to seeing them, how they all are loved by so many people, or reminders to all work together to keep the number of kicks to my ribs at a minimum. Usually, Sakumo and Taro, who have claimed the area under my breasts as their favorite place to be, are the ones doing the kicking. I now believe that my early pregnancy headaches were a direct result of these two boys rubbing each other the wrong way.

As always, Tenzo's voice and touch soothed whatever ruckus was going on instantly. Maybe it was his calm, strong voice filled with love for me and the babies that automatically soothed whatever irritation was going on around me that would result in them getting upset. For whatever the situation, whenever Tenzo spoke, the babies calmed down instantly and paid attention to every word he said. This came in particularly helpful when all hell broke loose one evening after dinner.

"Genma, your cooking skills certainly have improved. Dinner was delicious, I bet Kakashi will be sorry that he's on that mission to the Land of the Moon and missed your miso soup."

"Thanks. But if it weren't for those two teaching me and my desire to nourish your sweet body and the babies, I probably would still only be able to make you sandwiches and fruit to eat."

I stood up from my chair and began to pick up some dishes. Tenzo quickly rose from his chair and was by my side offering his hand to take them from me.

"Let me take those to the kitchen for you. You stay here and take it easy. Genma can clear the rest and I'll take care of clean up in the kitchen."

"Thank you Tenzo but only if you let me make breakfast in the morning alright?"

He gave me a kiss on the forehead as he took the dishes before turning to walk into the kitchen.

"Only if you will be fixing something simple like cereal or toast."

I rolled my eyes.

"Fine."

I didn't even bother arguing with him as I knew that he and Genma had increasingly been taking over all household chores so that I could concentrate on resting and being the perfect incubator for the children. These were the only tasks which all three men agreed that I should be doing on a daily basis.

Tenzo disappeared into the kitchen just as I had a vision of Kakashi falling to his knees, pain running up his arm that was being held by an enemy ninja and turning into stone.

"NO!"

My body tensed, I fell to my knees, shielding my stomach with my arm that could still move, and I felt the first of many kicks and sharp movements from all six babies.

Genma dropped the dishes he was stacking and quickly knelt down beside me.

"Leah, what is it?"

He placed his hands, one on my stomach and the other on my back, in an effort to help me. As soon as his skin touched me, his face paled and a look of horror appeared. I knew his reaction was from hearing the same terrified screams of our children that I had pounding in my head.

Tenzo, hearing my scream, ran back into the room and upon seeing us both on the floor immediately began trying to calm the babies with his soothing voice.

"I need all of you to stop kicking and calm down. I am taking mommy to the doctor and everything will be okay."

His voice caused most of the moving to stop, but as his hand touched my stomach, he felt the first contraction.

"Genma. Get up and notify the Hokage that I am bringing Leah to the hospital."

Genma snapped out of his horrified shock and ran out the door in a panic.

GENMA'S POV

"FUCK!"

My legs were running faster than I ever thought I could go. Soon I found myself bursting through the hospital doors.

"WHERE IS THE HOKAGE? IT'S AN EMERGENCY!"

The only response from the startled receptionist was to point towards the hall to the left. I took off down the hall and without thinking opened doors and screamed as loud and urgently as I could "HOKAGE?" as I came to them.

Door 1: Anko with her legs spread in stirrups getting a vaginal exam.

"GET THE FUCK OUTTA HERE YOU IDIOT!"

Door 2: An old man getting a prostate exam.

"WHAT THE HELL?"

Door 3: Izumo watching a severely beaten up Kotetsu as his face was being stitched.

Izumo followed me out of the room.

"Genma, what's wrong? Let me help you find the Hokage."

"LEAH…BABIES..."

Just as I was getting the words out, the Hokage appeared in front of us. Most likely she had been called due to all the screaming and slamming doors. We made our way to the hospital entrance where we saw Tenzo with his arms wrapped around Leah leading her through the door.

The Hokage didn't bother turning back to us, shouting orders as she reached Leah and Tenzo.

"Izumo, take Genma to the waiting area and keep him there until he is calm. Tenzo, help me get Leah into a room."

END OF GENMA'S POV

"What happened Tenzo?"

"35 minutes ago, Leah had a vision of Kakashi getting injured, lost feeling in her arm, collapsed, the babies reacted and the contractions started."

"How far apart are they?"

"About 16 minutes between them."

"I think we will be able to stop them."

She turned around and grabbed some medical supplies.

"Leah, I'm going to place an IV into your arm that will have medicine in it to stop the contractions. I also will be placing a monitor on you that will let us know if it is working. I am going to do everything I can to keep those babies safely inside you for as long as I can."

When she turned around I could tell there was a 'but' statement coming and I knew exactly what she was going to say. She hesitated briefly while inserting the IV.

"But if I can't get them under control, you will be having these babies early."

"I understand Mama Nada. If that is the case, please make sure someone calls my parents."

"I will. How is your arm feeling now?"

"Fine. It isn't paralyzed anymore."

"Good."

She looked at the machine monitoring the contractions.

"It looks like the contractions are slowing down. I'm going to keep you here overnight as a precaution. I will get Genma for you and make arrangements for both of them to stay here with you tonight. I'll call your mother and let her know your status. Just rest, I will be back whenever she gets here."

As soon as Tsunade left the room, Tenzo climbed up in bed with me. He placed one hand on my stomach and began to gently rub circles.

"Daddy sure is proud of you all. I know you were scared but you listened and I was able to get mommy to the doctor and now everything will be all right."

He looked away from my stomach and into my eyes. He saw that while I was glad that everything was fine here, that I was still worried.

"I have no doubt he is okay. Sakura is with him."

"I know, but what about my sisters and my dads? If something bad is happening in the Land of the Moon..."

Before I could continue the door opened and Genma walked in followed closely by my mother and two of my fathers, Adrian and Henry. I saw Mama Nada in the hallway talking on a cell phone. Genma sat on the bed and placed his hand on my stomach. A smile plastered on his face as he was now hearing the calm voices of our children. My mother took in my appearance and knew what was on my mind.

"Leah, Tsunade is talking to them now. They are safe. She is just giving instructions to Kakashi's team for returning to the village. They will be getting a few days of vacation and rest because he overused his sharingan."

"So other than exhaustion, he's okay?"

Mama Nada entered the room and answered my question.

"Yes and once he is back, he will not be taking any more missions that will be taking him out of the village or ranked higher than C until after your children are born. I won't allow something like this to happen again."

Genma and Tenzo had a look of relief on their faces for they too were concerned about my connection with Kakashi causing additional complications to our pregnancy. Tenzo removed himself from the bed to give my mother and fathers access to me. He moved to the other side by Genma and sat on the bed next to him. My parents each gave me a kiss and after having seeing and hearing that everything was okay, decided to leave so that I could rest. As Mama Nada turned to leave the room with my parents she gave both men a stern look.

"There will be considerable restrictions put on her activity level from this point on in her pregnancy. I will discuss these with you when I discharge her from the hospital in a few days. Until then, don't make me regret allowing you to spend the night here with her. Do you understand what I am saying?"

Both men knew exactly what she was saying-No sex in my hospital. The both replied, "Yes Hokage-sama."

Both men were true to their word and the contractions stopped entirely after being hooked up to the IV for 24 hours. I spent another three days in the hospital and was going to be released just as Kakashi and his team made it back into the village. He left Sakura, Naruto and Lee in charge of reporting in as Kakashi's first stop was my hospital room, where the Hokage was currently laying down the rules for my discharge from the hospital.

"Congratulations Kakashi. Not only did you make it back to the village safely, but you also did so with perfect timing."

Ignoring the Hokage, Kakashi brushed past her and wrapped me in his arms. He placed several kisses on my lips until I let out a little moan.

"Enough of that. Do you want to put her in pre-mature labor again?"

Immediately Kakashi halted his affections towards me and turned to face the Hokage.

"Sorry Hokage-sama. Please tell us everything we need to do to prevent that."

She rolled her eyes.

"It's more like what you will not be doing to prevent it. Under no circumstances will any of you three be permitted to get her aroused or have sex of any kind with her until after the babies are born. No rubbing, fondling, nothing. If you make her uterus contract from getting aroused, it may cause her to go into pre-mature labor. Do I make myself clear?"

All three men replied, "Perfectly."

"And that means no self gratification for you either Leah."

"Yes Mama Nada. Will I be able to do anything or am I going to be stuck in bed all day?"

"If you follow my instructions, you will not have to be on bed-rest. But if you get tired, I want you to rest. Make sure you keep yourself hydrated and even though you may not feel like it, you need to be eating regularly. I will have a dietician come by your home tomorrow and speak with you but for today just eat several small snacks throughout the day. We need to add the pounds on those babies in case they come early."

Month Eight

The day started like so many others. Kakashi was on a low ranked mission somewhere in Konoha; Genma was cleaning up the kitchen from making waffles for breakfast; Tenzo was working on assembling the cribs and I had decided to finally pack the bag we would be taking with us to the hospital so that we would have the basic items ready for when we needed them.

I held one of three matching tiny pink dresses against my stomach and folded it.

"I can almost see it; That dream I'm dreaming; But there's a voice inside my head saying; You'll never reach it; Every step I'm taking; Every move I make feels; Lost with no direction; My faith is shaking but I; I Got to keep trying; Got to keep my head held high."

I placed the dress into the bag where the other two had already been placed along with a nursing bra and a change of clothes for me. I began folding the green t-shirt and short set that Tenzo had picked out for Morio to wear home from the hospital.

"There's always going to be another mountain; I'm always gonna want to make it move; Always going to be an uphill battle; Sometimes I'm going to have to lose; Ain't about how fast I get there; Ain't about what's waiting on the other side; It's the climb"

It was added to the bag and I began folding the navy blue t-shirt and short set for Sakumo that Kakashi had picked out.

"The struggles I'm facing, The chances I'm taking; Sometimes might knock me down but; No I'm not breaking; I may not know it; But these are the moments that; I'm going to remember most yeah; Just got to keep going; And I, I got to be strong; Just keep pushing on, Cause..."

I placed it into the bag and folded the red t-shirt and short set for Taro along with a matching red stocking cap that Genma couldn't resist getting him.

"There's always going to be another mountain; I'm always gonna want to make it move; Always going to be an uphill battle,; Sometimes I'm going to have to lose,; Ain't about how fast I get there,; Ain't about what's waiting on the other side; It's the climb"

I zipped the bag shut, carried it to the living room and was going to place it on the table by the door when I felt the first contraction that took my breath away. I could tell that this was different from any Braxton-hicks contraction. I began rubbing circles on my stomach. When the contraction stopped, I took a deep cleansing breath and let it out.

"Okay. I guess it's time to go."

Genma exited the kitchen and joined me in the living room.

"Where do you want to go?"

"On a walk."

"Okay, let me just tell Tenzo."

"Could you ask Tenzo to join us please?"

"Sure."

Genma went into the baby's room to get Tenzo and as soon he was out of sight, I blew the silver whistle to summon Pakkun. Within a few seconds Pakkun appeared just as another contraction was starting.

"Hey Rainbow"

The small pug saw me rubbing my stomach with a look of concentration on my face.

"Holy crap! You're having the babies now?"

I held up my finger to him to let him know I needed a minute before I could respond. When the contraction stopped, I took a cleansing breath.

"It would appear so. Please find Kakashi and ask him to meet us at the hospital. It's just the beginning stages so we have a little while."

"Will do. But wouldn't it be better to have him come here and transport you to the hospital?"

"No. Tenzo and Genma have no idea what is going on and I'd like to keep it that way until we are at the hospital. You heard what happened last time didn't' you?"

Pakkun chuckled, "yeah I did." and poofed away just as Genma and Tenzo arrive in the living room.

"Was that Pakkun?"

"He was taking a message to Kakashi to let him know we were going on a walk in case he finished his mission early and was wondering where we were."

I handed the bag to Genma who placed the strap over his shoulder without questioning why.

"Are you going to tell us where we are going to walk or is it a surprise?"

Tenzo opened and held the door for us.

"Just a walk into town but there will be something surprising when we reach our destination."

We began walking and I rubbed my stomach. Occasionally I would need to stop to catch my breath. Fortunately this wasn't anything unusual as anytime we would go anywhere the past month we would need to do so. We were a few blocks from the hospital when a strong contraction hit and I bent over slightly. Tenzo noticed this change and placed one hand on my back and the other on my stomach just as I was mentally talking with the babies.

"Just hold on a little while longer. Mommy needs to get to the hospital and we can't have you arriving without all your daddies being here."

I saw Tenzo beginning to say something that would have alerted Genma to the situation and placed my hand on his. I shook my head and mouthed "no".

"I just remembered I needed to take care of something. Why don't I run ahead, get it taken care of and then meet you at the bench outside the front of the hospital?"

"That sounds fine. It will be a nice place to take a break while we wait for you."

As Tenzo darted off towards the hospital, my contraction ended and Genma and I were walking again.

"It sure is a beautiful day today."

"That it is Genma."

I could see the doors of the hospital and as we neared the bench I saw Tenzo and Sakura anxiously waiting.

"Genma, would you mind if we sit down inside the hospital for a little bit? I'm feeling a bit warm and the air conditioning will help me cool down."

"Sure. Hey there is Tenzo now."

We made our way into the hospital and I sat down in a chair in the waiting room.

Mama Nada had been informed of what was going on.

"Leah, how about I give you a quick check over since you are here today and you won't need to come back tomorrow?"

"That sounds like a good idea."

"Sakura, could you take the bag from Genma and I'll get Leah into the room. Genma & Tenzo, I'll need you two to stay in the waiting area until she changes into a gown."

TENZO's POV

We sit down and I notice my legs bouncing up and down. The adrenaline is pumping through me. This is it! Oh god, it's too early and we aren't ready!

"I'm not finished with the cribs yet."

Genma notices my legs twitching and heard my murmured concern. He places his hand on my back.

"That's okay. You only have a little work left to do."

I try to calm my emotions before I respond.

"I hope Kakashi gets the message."

"Pakkun always finds him."

"Yeah, no need to panic."

Genma looked at me puzzled as to why I would say that just as the Hokage returned to the waiting room.

"Leah is fine. Just a little dehydrated. I put an IV in her to take care of it so she will need to be here for awhile."

She pulls me aside so that Genma cannot hear.

"It's the very beginning of labor. This could take hours. It is normal in multiple births for this to happen early. Everyone is okay. Do whatever you have to and keep him occupied for as long as possible. We don't need a repeat of last time."

The Hokage leaves us to write in a medical chart and I return to Genma with a half-cocked idea to keep him busy.

"Genma, since we are going to be here awhile, why don't you go back home and prepare and bring back a picnic lunch that we all can enjoy later?"

"Sure and maybe I'll bump into Kakashi and he can join us."

"That would be great. I'll just go in and sit with Leah and let her know what's going on."

"Good idea. I'll be back soon."

END OF TENZO's POV.

I was so focused on breathing and grateful for Sakura rubbing my back as I was leaning against the bed to help relieve some of the pressure and pain shooting through my body that I only realized someone came in the room when I heard the door shut.

"Aunty Leah, you are doing great."

I felt her hands remove from my back to be replaced by a masculine pair that knew my body so well. I didn't even need to turn my head to know who it was.

"Would you like me to hook you up to a machine that will show you when the contractions are starting up again?"

"I don't need it, but what about you Tenzo?"

"No, I think we are good like this."

"Okay, I'm going to go get you some ice chips. I'll be back shortly."

Sakura left the room and I turned around to face Tenzo. I could tell he was nervous so I gave him a loving smile.

"Our little boy is just as good at directing his brothers and sisters as you are with Genma and Kakashi. He's getting everyone lined up in order for delivery—ladies first he says."

I felt my smile faltering.

"Where's Genma?"

"I sent him home on a distraction to keep him busy. He should be back here in about 30 minutes."

"Any word from Kakashi?"

"Not yet. I'm guessing Pakkun's message wasn't about the walk but that we were heading to the hospital right?"

"Yes. Could you please make sure Kakashi is here in the next hour? I don't want him to miss his daughter being born. Unlike her father she's planning on arriving early."

Tenzo created a clone that took off to find Kakashi and get him here on time just as another contraction began.

30 MINUTES LATER JUST OUTSIDE THE DOORS OF THE HOSPITAL - KAKASHI's POV

Tenzo's Clone: "There's Genma. I'm going to poof back to let them know you are here. Don't let him know what's really going on. He thinks you all are going on a picnic."

"Hey Kakashi."

"Yo."

"Are you going to be able to join us?"

"Sure. Let's find Leah & Tenzo."

We walked in and I scanned the area. Spotting Sakura with a cup of ice chips in her hand and going into a room. I figured that is where they would be. I pushed open the door and froze as I saw Leah bent over and bracing her arms on the edge of the bed while Tenzo rubbed her back. The intense look on her face made me want to run over and do whatever I could to ease her pain.

The second Pakkun told me what was going on all I could do to stay calm was pray that Leah would be right. I hoped Sakumo would follow my instructions and be born last, that somehow my family tradition of male children being born wouldn't cause Leah to become unable to successfully deliver any other child, and that her body wouldn't be so torn up after delivery that she bled to death in front of my eyes like my father had seen on that horrible day so long ago where I not only lost my mother and my baby brother, but was also the beginning of my father's downward spiral which ended in his suicide.

I was pulled out of my thoughts when Leah made eye contact with me. The loving and determined look on her face calmed me as she silently mouthed, "everything will be fine."

END OF KAKASHI'S POV

All my men were here and just in time. My contraction were a minute apart yet my water still hadn't broken. Genma walked around Kakashi carrying a picnic basket

"Lunch is here. We were out of grape jelly so I hope strawberry jelly is ok"

Now that all three men were here, I felt my body release something that it had been holding back. It felt like five gallons of water, poured out of my body along with the bloody mucus plug that was holding it in. It landed with a 'splat' in the puddle at my feet. I looked up at Kakashi's surprised face. Tenzo replied, "No thanks." and helped me safely step out of the puddle as Genma took in everything that was going on before him.

"But, we... having…picnic…not…babies."

Tenzo made eye contact with Kakashi who had snapped out of his shocked stupor and took over helping me as Tenzo walked the stammering Genma out of the room to the waiting area. Sakura went with them to update Mama Nada on my progress and to alert the large labor and delivery team of twelve people that would be assisting with the delivery. Mama Nada had told me that she was taking every precaution and would have 6 nurses.3 medic nin with the ability to heal the worst possible injuries with their medical chakra and 3 pediatricians at the ready just in case Kakashi's fears were to come true.

TENZO'S POV

I walked Genma over to the waiting area and pried the picnic basket out of his hands. I placed it on the chair next to me just as Genma jumped back up.

"We should be in there!"

"Not until you are completely calm. I won't let you in that room disrupting Leah with your emotional outbursts. Let's give Kakashi a few moments with her ok?"

He sat back down and I watch him closely as he mumbled to himself similarly to what I had been doing earlier. I place my hand on his shoulder to try and calm him down and after 20 minutes, Sakura joined us in the lobby.

"Is he okay now? Leah will be delivering any minute and she and Kakashi would like you both in there. If he isn't, I can ask the receptionist to stay with him."

Genma calmly stands up and I do as well.

"I'm fine. Let's go."

END OF TENZO's POV

My contractions feel stronger as I am now positioned on a birthing bed. Kakashi is on my left side holding my hand. Genma walks to the right side and takes my hand, bringing it to his mouth and giving it a kiss. Tenzo climbs behind me on the bed and wraps his arms around me placing his hands on each side of my stomach as he kisses the back of my head. Mama Nada positions my legs into the stirrups, glances at the three men and finally looks me in the eye.

"Are you ready?"

I turns to look at both Genma and Kakashi. They both have such serious looks on their faces.

"Don't get any ideas about bringing one of these contraptions home with us."

Both men chuckle, the tension removed from their faces and I squeezes Kakashi's hand.

"It's time to meet our little Akemi."

With a few strong pushes, a little girl with wavy silver hair is born. She lets out a quick short cry and in my head I hear, "Finally some room where I don't have someone's foot in my face." They cut the cord and my mental link to her thoughts has been silenced. The nurse takes her over to a warmer and cleans her up. I briefly mourn the loss of hearing her voice but it is quickly replaced with another contraction letting me know I still have something important to do.

I turn to Genma who along with Kakashi is watching as they bundle up Akemi. I rub my finger over his hand and his attention is pulled back to me.

"Let's meet Emiko."

A few pushes and a girl with straight brown hair is born. She opens her tiny mouth and yawns and looks at me with her iridescent white eyes, the Huyga inherited trait. I hear her say, "Mommy your face is as beautiful as I saw from inside you, but your hair color sure is a surprise." I smile at her and she closes her eyes as they cut her cord. A nurse takes her over to the second warmer by her sister.

I turn my head to Tenzo. Before I can say anything he kisses my cheek.

"I know. I can hear Kaede. You are doing great Angel."

A few pushes and our daughter with a head full of curly, rusty brown hair is born. She too opens her eyes and focus on mine. She has beautiful brown eyes just like her father's that can speak to me without a word. Before her cord is clipped I hear "The boys are at it again." A nurse takes her over to join her sisters.

I look down and rather than feel the movement indicating the boys are disagreeing, I hear them. I position Genma & Kakashi's hands on my stomach so they too can hear their sons as I explain.

"Apparently our boys are having some trouble cooperating with each other and there is a debate going on over who will be born next."

They hear Morio taking charge. "Listen you two; you will do as I tell you."

Sakumo replies, "Just because the girls blindly listen to you doesn't mean we will."

Taro added, "That's right. Why should we listen to you?"

Morio in a calm but determined voice just like his father replies, "Because my dad was the first one smart enough, other than a dog, to figure out mom was in labor. By default that makes me team leader."

Both Sakumo & Taro reply, "Oh."

"Now get in line, get moving and don't make me tell you again."

I pull Genma & Kakashi's hands away from my stomach as I lean forward and begin pushing. The boys took their brother's words to heart and soon a boy with a small tuft of brown wavy hair was born. I heard "Sorry Momma." just before his cord was cut, a nurse took him and he was placed in a warmer.

Within seconds of the afterbirth being delivered a hard, sharp pain that had me gasping for breath ripped through my body. In one hard push, a boy with a silver tuft of hair quickly made his way out of my body. I could sense that Mama Nada was more anxious now and she didn't waste any time in cutting his cord, passing him off to a nurse and focused to jump into action as the afterbirth was delivered within seconds of handing him off. It was so quick that a larger amount of blood than normal began pouring out of my body. Within seconds all three medical ninja's hands were on my stomach sending medical chakra into me to stop the bleeding. Mama Nada looked at Kakashi who was seeing his nightmare come true.

"Leah's fine. The bleeding has stopped. We were prepared for this."

I squeezed his hand which was enough to snap him out of his shock. He took in my appearance and although I was sweaty and tired, he could tell that I was not pale from blood loss. He raised my hand to his mouth and gave it a kiss. We were interrupted by Mama Nada directing a pediatrician not currently looking over a baby.

"Dr. Kinzaku, I want you right next to me and ready."

"Yes Hokage-sama."

The three medic ninja had removed their hands from my stomach but were standing nearby at the ready.

After several hard pushes, a boy with rusty-brown hair with lots of curls just like his sister was born. Mama Nada didn't hesitate to cut his cord and hand him off to Dr. Kinzaku. I was surprised however when he opened his blue eyes, looked at me and I heard in my head, "Mission accomplished!" It was clear that he had inherited the Yamanaka ability. Tenzo placed a kiss on my head and climbed out from behind me as both Genma and Kakashi helped recline me back onto the bed. Kakashi brushed the hair away from my face and rubbed my cheek while Genma placed a kiss on my forehead.

"You were right."

Tenzo placed a comforting hand on Kakashi's shoulder and smiled at me.

"She usually is."

Three nurses, each with a baby wrapped in a pink blanket approached us. Each man had their daughter placed into their arms and was caught up in taking in their features. I could see that our three boys were still being cleaned up and checked over. One by one a nurse would bring me a son. Taro was placed into my right arm, Sakumo into my left, and Morio was places onto my lap and looking up at me. Genma, Kakashi and Tenzo all moved closer to the bed to look at their sons. The medical team, minus Sakura and Mama Nada, left the room. We all quietly watch as the babies drifted off to sleep one by one.

The silence is broken however when I feel Sakumo's little fist brush against Taro's hand that was reaching up towards the breast Sakumo was resting on. Taro let out a cry that drew everyone's attention to him as he began waving and slapping his hand at his brother.

Kakashi smiled, "Looks like those two are at it again."

Genma smiled, "They need to learn how to share."

Tenzo placed his unoccupied hand between the two boys and lovingly said, "Boys."

His voice was enough to calm them down so that I was able to place a kiss on each boys' head; they soon drifted off to sleep again.

I smiled, "Lucky for them they have you three to help teach them that lesson."