Two years later everything seemed to distant to everyone in the village now, not just the trio of heroes and as such much had changed in that time of transition.
The taunt skin of Sakura's belly was a contestant teasing reminder of their affection and adoration for the other as Sasukeoften found himself nestled against her shoulder in the privacy of their humble abode, his bandaged digits tracing her swollen belly that was flushed withlife, a glimmer of a smile escaping his lips as he felt for the tiny blossom that was nestled beneathher flesh, growing more each day. She was always silent in his time of affection towards her and the baby, her green eyes speaking more words than her lips could fathom while her fingers slowly traced the swirled incision on his right bicep, the suns gentle rays catching the polished metal that rested on her ring finger. In all her years of mindless dreaming, she never imagined they'd ever conceive let alone tie the knot. Many things had changed in two years and Sakura's flushed belly and decorative ring finger were only a few of the adjustments the village had come to terms with.
After the three now legendary Shinobi had returned home many things were already in order as Sasuke and Naruto returned to their usual short hair-cuts, Sakurakeeping her flushed hair long to sweep the middle of her back, delighted that the length she desired had returned. Word traveled fast, as it often does and in the wake of the Ten Shinobireturn, they were all rewarded for their bravery, strength and honor and as such Lady Tsuande had made arrangements for Naruto to begin studying in order to one day take his place as the 6th Hokage and in the mean time, Naruto had taken a stance by Sasukeand sworn the oath as an Anbu.
It was indeed hard to believe now two years had passed and Sasuke had not only become captain of the Black Ops but had begun the revival of his clan that had perished so long along. And as he looked at Sakura, there were no words that were spoken but merely silent admiration and adoration as he touched her lovingly at any opportune moment and for Sakura, his reassuring touch was all she needed to ensure his love for her. And though it was rare for him to say it, the look in his eyes proved her suspicion as he nuzzled her on her shoulder and wrapped each of hands around her swollen abdomen, he was proud. For there, nestled beneath her, was his son and he was filled with a sense of joy and for the first time in his life he felt blessed to be alive. Their child would no doubt be the greatest collaboration the Village of Konoha had ever seen and Sasuke was thrilled at the thought of having a family to call his own and a strong woman to carry his name, even if he only showed it through his lingering hands but to Sakura, those subtle touches and gentle brushes meant more to her than any flowery sentence or artificially filled phrase and as long as his hand continued to linger on her body, she would be satisfied till the day her body gave way to age and she became one with the earth. But for now, that day was far from her thoughts as she gently placed a tender hand on top of Sasuke's bandaged touch and traced his movements that circled her belly, feeling more at peace with herself and the world around her than she ever had in her entire existence as they shared their joy as one.
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Le Fin. (The End.)
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