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"Life isn't about finding yourself. Life is about creating yourself."

— George Bernard Shaw

Hiashi watched as his youngest daughter trained against his nephew. She was quickly becoming the leader he had always envisioned. Still, he couldn't find much satisfaction; he had lost so much trying to realize his goal. But because of all the loss, he couldn't afford to give his dream. It would have all been for nothing; and he still holds on to a glimmer of hope that he'll see his eldest in the future, on the same side of an unavoidable war.

Neji watched as his uncle gave them a brief nod of approval before hobbling back to the main house. Hiashi was almost healed back to 100 percent, but he was relying on a walking stick when he felt pain in his legs.

Hanabi didn't agree with her sister's indefinite departure and would do anything to have her back at her side. But she realized how too much had transpired for everything to be forgiven and forgotten instantly; many Hyuuga compound residents had left after Orochimaru's attack. Some Hyuuga had even begun to talk about new leadership while Hiashi recovered but Neji had rallied those still loyal to the main family.

"Do you think we should tell him that we're keeping in touch with Hinata?" Neji turned to his cousin and shook his head. "I don't think it's the right time. All he knows is that she is alive and for no that is enough, for both their sakes."

His girlfriend walked over with some towels. "Do you still think she'll return?" He stayed quiet. "Not just for visits but like for good?"

"I don't think so, Tenten. Honestly, I don't know if I want her to come back. She's sounds so much happier and I wouldn't want to take away that peace."

"I doubt she'll want to return to our missions." Hanabi agreed with the brunette, they still had a goal in mind even if they were going to go about it a bit differently than her father.

Neji sighed. "That too. Come on, Tenten. Hanabi, tell uncle I have something to do."

"Is it a special dinner with the girlfriend?" He rolled his eyes. He regretted the moment he let his guard down and kissed the weapons expert as his cousin walked by.

"How many times do I have to tell you that I'm not interested in Sakura?" Sai thought that he had left behind this kind of drama. Sadly it seemed like everyone was insecure with themselves but why did they have to take it out of him?

"Why were you sketching her?" Naruto had once again assumed that there was something more than a professional relationship between the pink haired mutant and Sai.

"She asked me. I had nothing better to do so I obliged. Kakashi was mentioning how I should be friendlier. There's nothing more to it."

"Yeah well make sure it stays that way!" The blond stormed off in search of Kakashi or Sakura, whoever he saw first.

Sai heard a whistle behind him. "I have to say, I don't think I like you drawing other girls. I thought I was your muse."

"You are." Ino raised an eyebrow. "Uh huh. Make sure everyone else knows that." She wrapped her arms around him. "I'm glad you stayed."

"If it wasn't more you, I probably would have left." Sai had felt out of place in this new environment and was seriously thinking about returning when Ino returned from a mission with her father. He had complimented her looks but as they grew closer he realized there was more to her.

While he didn't partake in Tsunade's missions, he had taken a job as an art teacher and commissioning art pieces for dealers. Sai had even created a piece for Hinata but received a scathing note from Sasuke. Personally he didn't see what was wrong with it and asked Kakashi as he had taken him under his wing. Sai recreated a rough sketch of what he sent Hinata and after stuttering for a bit, Kakashi informed him that Sasuke probably didn't appreciate her lack of clothing.

"I was just showing that there is still a hint of innocence and vulnerability within her. It's not my fault that he couldn't see the artistic meaning."

After getting over her initial shock and irritation, Ino found it hilarious. "Oh man. I wish I could've seen his face." She wiped her tears of laughter. "You know who would love it? Neji Hyuuga." Fortunately, her father and Tsunade had walked by and put an immediate stop to that.

"Let's not antagonize the Hyuuga."

Sai often thought about the one who freed him from his chains, in more ways than one, and vowed to always be ready to go if she ever called on his help. That's what friends do for one another. Thankfully he had an understanding girlfriend who was more than willing to go along with him if it ever came to be. After all, both considered Hinata a friend.

"Are they still trying to get you to go back?" Hinata looked up from the letter and saw Sasuke examining the envelope. "When are they going to understand that Genosha is where you belong?"

"Hanabi was just informing me on father's progress. He's improved greatly. She's also making strides with her magnetic control." Sasuke raised an eyebrow.

"There's nothing else?" Hinata folded the letter and went to it put away. "Hinata." She stopped and sighed.

"Neji's seeing Tenten." His eyebrow rose further, he knew there was more to it and Hinata knew he wouldn't let up soon. It would be better to be upfront about everything.

"You can't blame Hanabi. She's just letting me know if I ever return, she'll have my back."

Sasuke pouted. "But I'm not going anywhere, Sasuke." She tiptoed to kiss him which he returned and gripped her hips playfully.

"You better not. I finally got you all to myself and I don't plan on sharing you." Hinata giggled and he began to take it further, slowly removing her robes when the door opened.

"Yo! Little Uchiha, Itachi said that you needed me right now?" Hinata fixed her appearance hastily and mumbled something about a meeting with Yamato while she rushed into their bedroom. Sasuke dragged his hands down his unamused face.

Kisame processed what he walked into and grinned. "Nice."

Rolling his eyes at the wink sent his way, Sasuke came to a conclusion. "I'm gonna kill him. I love Itachi, but I'm gonna kill him."

"Damn, did I ruin the moment? Sorry but I thought you two would've done the dirty by now. Probably explains the lack of mini Uchihas roaming the island. " They heard a high pitched squeal coming from the bedroom.

"Do me a favor, Kisame. Go away and tell Itachi that I'll make his death quick." Kisame saluted Sasuke but decided that he just had to say one more thing before leaving. "Go easy on her." He quickly closed the door and sprinted to the beach just in case he was to be attacked by Sasuke's flames.

Sasuke thought about frying Kisame but had a more pressing issue. "Hinata, the pest is gone."

The door slowly opened and Sasuke never remembered seeing Hinata more flustered than she was at the moment. "I'm sorry I left you to deal with that. It's just embarrassing."

"Are you embarrassed to be with me?" She quickly shook her head. "Relax, I'm just teasing. I know I'm irresistible." Hinata tried to fight the grin on her face and he lowered his lips to her neck.

"Sasuke, I have to meet Yamato." He didn't let up and hit her tender spot. "Are you sure?"

Hinata couldn't come up with a coherent thought but kept whimpering about time. "Do you want me to stop?" She shook her head and he smirked against her skin. "What about Yamato?"

"It's not for a while." Hinata moaned. "Good. I want to start on our family." Sasuke picked her up and carried her into their bedroom. He quickly scribbled something on a sheet of paper and pinned it to their front door.

"Sasuke?" He grimaced at his older brother's voice. "What?"

"Can't I just visit my little brother?" To anyone else, Itachi's expression was sincere but Sasuke knew better.

Sasuke went to close the door in Itachi's face. "Go away." Itachi's foot was wedged in the doorway. "What are you up to?" The younger Uchiha's face blushed.

"Nothing, now go away!" Itachi struggled against his younger brother before finally squeezing inside their home. "Oh Hinata, you look like you have a fever. Is everything alright?"

Hinata was combing her hair and just nodded. She gave Sasuke a quick kiss and waved goodbye to Itachi. Sasuke weakly reached out but was pulled into a shoulder hug by Itachi. "Well, seems like it's just you and me. Too bad I have things to do. Bye, Sasuke!"

Sasuke just sat down on their couch and put a pillow over his face, screaming profanities. Why did the world seem to hate him? "Sasuke?" He was even beginning to imagine her voice. "Is he gone?"

Hinata looked out their window and scanned the area. "I don't see him, but we probably have to be quick. You know we're losing places to hide."

Their first couple of times had been unknowingly cut short due to constant intrusions before they found a hidden cave where they could be undisturbed. Sadly, Itachi had followed Sasuke and now had made it a personal mission to tease his dear baby brother and sister- in- law every chance he had. The last time that they had gone to their special cave, they found Itachi having a group camp out with Juugo, Kisame and new mutants.

Sasuke nodded and threw Hinata over his shoulder. "Let's go." They could've resorted to portal travel but Sasuke didn't want her energy drained that way.

Unknown to the two, Itachi had stayed nearby and watched as they hurried into the dense forest. "I'll probably let them think that I haven't found out about their newest love nest near the cove." He smirked. "For a week at least, they can't keep island all for themselves."

AN: It's finally done! Admittedly I think that the previous chapter was the true last serious chapter and better to end this story with. This was more for my amusement and sort of an epilogue. Thank you for all the love! If you have any questions, PM me.