Kori's POV

Waking up in the most unlikely of places, living my life. Now, now I was choosing to give it up to save it. The place I lived in for almost four years, the people I loved, and the things we never had in my life. If someone asked me to do this, I would have probably said no. Then again, my life hasn't been quite normal so far. I grew up, that is for sure...yet, turning to face Neji and all my friends after it was done. Knowing I would disappear...it broke my heart.

"Hey, will it hurt?" I asked.

"Not sure, but who says we are going anywhere?" she said, "The genjutsu should be wearing off soon."

"But..but...we...did things!" I said flustered.

"And?" she asked slowly, "If things were meant to be then they are, if not. Then they won't remember us...besides if we caused our own death's by saving everyone...then that is a time flux."

"Stop," I said pinching the bridge of my nose, "I only know about alternate universes, do not give me another headache."

"Your loss," she said.

"So will this kill us?" I asked.

"Oh now you ask?" she said knocking me upside the head, "I don't know..It might."

Suddenly the world went black. Perhaps I would wake up home..I was hoping I would wake up home.

No POV

The gates of Konoha opened those who were now 'Heroes of War' filed in. The remainder of the allied forces were all invited back to Konoha to celebrate. The aftershocks of the war took their effects. The former criminals everyone feared were now being treated like old friends, though some, mainly Hidan, kept threatening people with dismemberment if they didn't leave him alone. Eventually the Kage found it in themselves to forgive those who were once in the Akatsuki, knowing how persuasive Tobi really was and they witnessed the former members defending them. Those who had fallen were remembered, or would be, a great memorial would be erected for them on the battle field. Families were reunited and it would seem that peace was in reach.

The only thing that weighed on the minds of the people were the many wounded that there were. Most of those who aided Naruto came back worse for wear. Those who were not immediately dying were sent to various med-nin camps, while those who were deemed 'would not make it through the night,' were handed over to Tsunade, and her skill med-nin team. Sakura and Miyuki were the only two that seemed to make it out of the battle conscious. They were weary of the fight and had given a full report of what happened to the other Kage.

The news of Kori hit the Kage differently. It was now up to them to decide what would happen to her, that is if she were still alive. They had a body, but no one had checked her vitals in some time. When they did, both sisters were weak, barely alive. Another blond had been save miraculously, a scar of a wound Tsunade had not seen before was over his heart. Probably a last attempt to save him by Sakura or Miyuki. However when questioned about it, Sakura claimed that Kori did that, along with Yuki.

"So what are we to do?" asked Tsunade.

"Well, we all once worked with the Akatsuki," said Mei.

"Speak for yourself," said A.

B and Gaara were being tended to nearby. Both were able to move but were tired from the battle, and it didn't help that they had no recollection of the last of the battle's events. No one but the sisters knew where Tobi was, it was apparent he was defeated, since all of his summons and jutsu had disappeared. Time would just have to tell them. Until those two girls woke up, no one would know.

Three months later

Most of Konoha had been rebuilt, and every shinobi village was helping the others in any way they could. Most of those injured were already awake and trying to get on with thier lives. The only ones who did not get on with their lives, were those who were there when Tobi died. Once a week they would still hold the family gatherings with an empty seat, reminding them that the war was not in vain. Though they all kept their prayers hopeful and wished for them to be filled again. Naruto and Hinata now joined them and when time gave them, Gaara and B were present as well. Yuki had already recovered and was well on her way teaching at the Academy.

Today it was Aiko's turn to check on the status of the girls, dragging Hidan in tow behind her. He was upset that he was 'volunteered' to go with her, and just wanted to get the visit over with so he could 'talk' to Aiko and hopefully take on some mission. Though he was bored out of his mind, and there were not many people he could kill but the war did not leave everyone in a 'lighter' mood. Many people had rebelled against the Kage, believing that there would be no peace and that left many shinobi with the task of hunting them down.

When Aiko opened the door to the room they were staying in she stopped dead in her tracks. Hidan bumped into her and began cursing.

"Damn woman! Tell me before you stop!" he said.

Aiko just grabbed him by the collar of his shirt and pulled him forward so he could peer into the room. Even his eyes went wide, "Jasshin be praised..."

There on Kori's bed was none other than Starke. He was laying on her resting and looked up at them before placing his head back down on his legs to get more comfortable.

"Is she?" asked Aiko.

No...just me. I haven't talked to her in too long. I am beginning to miss the pup. How long has it been?

"Three months," Hidan deadpanned.

I don't miss her conversation that much to break her news like that. How is everyone?

"Well," said Aiko still in disbelief, "I suppose. Will she wake up?"

I am here, so she should...I guess I am her 'life line'. If I fade, then she is gone. If not, she is still living. However, there is a conversation I must have with the Kage. I do believe that her sanity and whom they believe her alliance is with is at stake. None of you were able to remember what transpired. So I must clear up the mess those two made...hopefully. Watch over her while I am away.

Later...much...later..

Kori's POV

I woke up to a familiar sight of white. I smiled to myself hoping was not dead, and my smile only widened when I felt a wet tongue trail along my cheek. I looked over and turned my head slightly, and with difficulty to see Akamaru panting in my face.

"Ew dog breath...so speaking of your partner...where is Kiba?" I asked Akimaru.

The dog-nin looked over his shoulder as Kiba ran into the room and pulled him off my bed.

"Akamaru, how many time do I have to tell you, stop doing that," he scolded.

"Well it is a lot better than getting kisses from you Kiba," I said flatly. Kiba's eyes got wide as he let go of the dog-nin, "So this is the second time I woke up to find you frightened of me...go figure. So how long have I been here?"

Uchiha Compound

Yuki's POV

Though Shikamaru and I had been dating for a while now, his mom had managed to chase him out long enough to where he was living with me. Well at least for the two weeks it took her to forget something. I laughed when I saw him with his hair everywhere and looked as though he ran six miles, still in his pajamas. I was about to say something when I could hear a voice off in the distance.

"WHAT! OH YOU COME BACK HERE MUTT!"

"Kori!" I squealed, running out the door, grabbing Shikamaru, and not stopping until I was in her room.

Well I would have been in her room if everyone else had not have heard her as well. Everyone was trying to fit into the door at once as I could see Kiba fearing for his life. Neji had already arrived and was trying to hold down Kori, along with Ino and Sakura to keep her from killing Kiba.

"I swear if they let me out of this bed I will kill you!" she said.

"Kori," said Neji trying to calm her down, "That will do you no good."

"Neji," she stopped, "Holy shit Hyuga arms around me!"

Then it was his turn to try and back away from Kori as she held him in a hug. When she was finished she looked around the room and began to recognize everyone there. She began crying and smiled.

"I can't believe you are all here, even after.." she said before throwing her blankets over her head.

"Easy there hun," I told her, "I explained it, then Starke explained your take on things. It has been a long time for us to make peace with what happened."

"So you aren't mad?" she asked sheepishly.

"Outright furious, but I am more concerned if you are going to live long enough to make up for that. When we were sent to the hospital, the Kage were told of your part working with Tobi. Thankfully they discovered genjutsu was involved...but we are not sure if you broke through it or not. With that, as soon as you woke, you would be taken to get...well..they said it was up to them if you lived. And...well we were given time enough for you to wake up before they came and got you," I said trying to explain it delicately.

Before I could finish the full explanation, Kori was carted off by various members of ANBU.

Kage's Meeting

Kori's POV

After I was manhandled, again, seriously beginning to hate waking up after comas, and presented before the Kage. Now I was wondering how they were all together so soon, unless they were already in a meeting. Go figure. I huffed as I was sat down in a chair, already making my peace with resisting arrest and death if I was not allowed to live. No way was I going to give up.

The Kage looked at me like they had seen a ghost, but quickly recovered as I gulped and weakly smiled.

"So how is the wea-" I started to say.

"DO YOU REALIZE WHAT YOU DID!" yelled Tsunade.

"Yes, I knew what I was doing, I could somewhat help myself, and just tell me if I am to be killed, imprisoned, sealed, mangled, bruised, slapped on the wrist, or freed," I said, "You don't have all day."

"Do not show us disrespect!" said A.

"Don't mean to sir, it is just I have been asleep in a coma for six months...I kinda wanna know. I mean it could kill me to know but my patience...hasn't improved," I sighed, "You know what...shutting up seems really nice right now."

That earned me a smack upside the head by both A and Tsunade...and I was surprised that I wasn't knocked out. So after the lump began to stop screaming at me from the pain, I looked up at them.

"Well while you were asleep in your coma, we came up with a decision," said Tsunade, "Ungrateful brat."

"So?" I said, "Out with it."

No POV

And so it was the Kage's decision to pardon Kori, with one stipulation. Kori would wear a special choker around her neck that would seal away her chakra until she proved that she was worthy of becoming a shinobi. Kori just smiled, so she would be set back a while of playing a few more theatrical pranks on her friends, but she was allowed to live. Smiling she hugged the Kage and thanked them for what they did but she told them that they had to allow Starke to use her Chakra, so they made him a special collar that would transfer a small amount of chakra to him, so he could live. Kori stepped out of the room as best she could, and was greeted by her family who were fearing the worst. So for the next few months she 'made up' to everyone anyway she could.

Two years later...

Kori's POV

"Are you ready?" asked Yuki.

"Yep, might as well be," I said walking out of the house, "So how is teaching going?"

"Fine, the kids are a handful though," she said, "That and it is either Masaki or freaking Shikamaru keeping me up.."

"It has been what almost the time I had this on me and you two still act like you are on your honeymoon...Jesus. I thought...no not saying it..Miss Nokohai Nara. I can't believe that made us use our real names...stupid Kage people. Though your name being N N is funny as hell. Besides isn't it like tradition or something to name kids..."

"That name was terrible, Ichiki? I mean it sounds cute but for a girl..." she sighed holding her year old closer to her, "Thanks for watching her."

"No problem," I sighed, "Come on...we need to get Neji before he bores a hole into Naruto for marrying Hinata."

"I thought that choker.." said my sis.

"It does, but I mean it is obvious..." I shrugged, "And I had to bribe, threaten, and persuade, all at the same time, Ino to shut up about it."

"You think her and Sai would be busy," she said nudging me.

"Ew do not want to think that.." I shuddered.

"Oh come on..is it really that bad?" she asked.

"No and it frightens me," I huffed heading out the door.

Yep though everyone still called us Yuki and Kori, it was made official that we would use our former names of Nokohai and Sukai Asshudo, though I had to fight them for the last name Asshudo instead of Kohaku. Neji and I were engaged, which caused a whole five minute attempt of the Hyuga clan to begin their usual gossip before Hinata, Hanabi, Neji, Akira, and Hiashi put a stop to it. Made me laugh for days about that one.

We made our way to where Neji was sighted in tow with Naruto. That is when I hid in the bushes and still used my sneaky ninja skills. Though chakra was a bust, I proved even more fierce without it, becoming a great Taijustu teacher, with Gai and Lee's help of course. They were more than happy to help. Sneaking up on my intended target I could hear my sis muttering something before I hopped out of the bushes in 'fearsome fiance mode'.

"Rawr!" I said when I realized I was still hanging in the air. I looked around and saw Naruto caught me, "Naruto! I was stalking!"

"Oh come on, I have to protect him sometime, he is my family after all," said Naruto.

"Oh hush it oh so blond cousin of mine," I pouted, "So have you and Hinata-"

I was dropped before I finished my sentence. Naruto just sighed, "I swear you and Pervy Sage should never have met. I don't know who is worse."

"Me, I am younger and have the same skill, though my pervy peeping is for one man only," I said smiling, "So what are you two talking about?"

"Well we are looking for you actually, Tsunade has something she wants to tell you," said Naruto.

"Ooh~ Am I being promoted to ANBU Commander Bad-Ass?" I asked.

"You are already that," said Neji.

"Yeah, just be glad you are one rank higher, sir," I huffed hating that I had to do that, and I only did it because it annoyed him more.

"Funny," said Neji before picking me up.

"Oh, prince charming routine, I am in trouble," I said kissing him, "So punishment later?"

"You scare me," said Naruto.

"You are so lucky I didn't teach Hinata anything...though the rope trick would.." I said before a glare from Neji glared at me.

"No corrupting her," he said flatly.

So after that little conversation we headed off to Tsunade's office. I found all the Kage there...so I had a dreadful aura beginning to creep up on me. I deflated, knowing with them all here the news could only be terrible.

"Now what?" I murmured.

"Today is the day we restore your ability to use chakra," said Mei, "I thought you would be happy."

I do belive everyone who was in the room lost hearing from me squealing so loudly.

Four years Later

Most of us were married, and had children. Currently I was busy trying to chase down two four year olds, courtesy of Neji's family having twins run in the family, and ironically mine. Their names were Aki and Ko and they were terrible! Cute as can be, and both had my and Neji's 'best' traits. Since we didn't know what they were until the day they were born, since they wouldn't lay still to save my life, I picked out names that could be either. Thank god, I had one boy and a girl. Aki looked just like Neji, and his hair was lighter with a purple hue, just a shade darker than Hinata's, making his lavender eyes stand out. Ko took after me but had darker, nearly black hair and striking white-silver eyes. I pouted when they both had the Hyuga Clan eyes but I supposed it was meant to be.

"Damn it you two, get back here! I have a mission in the morning, bath!" I cried running down the halls.

"Miss Sukai," said a servant, "If you woul-"

"My kids my problem," I cut him off, "Starke!"

I do not chase puppies of you pup. Last time Aki managed to tear out my fur. Which with anyone else would be impossible without help from chakra.

"Evil mutt!" I grumbled until I turned the corner only to find both of the little monsters around Neji. Before I could skid to a stop we slammed into one another, "Ow, how was work?"

"Good, but now I belive I should have accepted that last minute mission that Naruto wanted me to take," he said groaning, "Aki, Ko, why are you evading your mother?"

"Because they are just like you," I smiled taking Ko, "Isn't that right sweetheart."

"Yes mommy," she giggled as I tickled her, "But Aki said that great uncle Akira that he is more like you."

"Oh lets hope not," I said rolling my eyes, "One me is enough. Anyway, we should let these two train the new recruits. They could play hide and seek or tag...see how many of them survive."

"Honey that is just cruel," said Neji before kissing me, "We taught them too well."

"So how is Hinata, Naruto, and little HARU ?" I asked.

"Well good, Sasuke and Sakura are here from Sound and they brought Raiden," he said, "Seems that they are doing well as Kage there."

"That boy is aptly named," I shuddered, "He is scary and it doesn't help his uncle Itachi just loves him and apparently so does everyone else...and well kids."

"Do I sense jealousy?" asked Neji.

"No koi, I am not, though if those four are going to do any miai-kekkon, Hinata will flip her shi- lid, was going to say lid," I said blushing as I covered my ass.

"I am sure my little renai," he said, "so your pet name for me today, a bit selfish aren't we?"

"I am allowed once in awhile, and you used koi too! Besides I fully intend on that promise after children are in bed," I said picking up the twins and smiling, "Alright you two either work with me or I bathe you with jutsu."

" 'kay," they said pouting.

"Hey mom, we got our names how?" asked Ko.

"Because I loved you two so much, but it was a bit of a surprise that you were a boy and a girl, so I gave the more 'manly' name I suppose to Aki, and gave you yours, and if you ask me Ko fits you in and out love," I said.

"But he doesn't sparkle!" she said.

"Well he isn't a vampire!" I said with more of a random outburst than anything.

"What is a vampire?" asked Aki.

"Alright bedtime subject for story picked, bath first. Uncle Hiashi is laughing at me I just know it," I said before giving them a bath.

After giving them a bath and putting them to sleep, 'mother mode' went to sleep and 'hot husband in bedroom' kicked in. So I made a bee line to their bedroom and was lucky enough to catch him still undressing. I mean it wasn't like I wasn't allowed, but I had to get my kicks somewhere. I slinked into the room and crept up behind him. Then I placed my hands over his eyes right after he took his shirt off.

"So hun how about a bit of R-A-P-E?" I asked in a low 'sexy' tone.

He turned around but when he did so he stopped and his eyes got wide, then he thanked Kami for pants. I wondered why he did so, and then it came to my attention.

Then a tiny little voice came from the door way, "Mommy why is daddy going to be ropped?"

I belive I fainted as I saw the kids ninja thier way into our bed. How the hell they did that, I would never know. It was one of the great mysteries of life.

So all in all, Hinata and Naruto were Lady and Lord Hokage of Konoha, while Sasuke and Sakura became Kage of the Land of Sound after the war, hoping to help balance things. The biju were returned to thier respective villages, though the six-tails was given to the land of Sound as a peace thing, I suppose. Everyone seperated, somewhat: Miyuki, Suigetsu, their children, and Kisame were in kiri already running the renewed Seven Swordsmen of the Mist, after years of convincing on Kisame's part. Itachi traveled with Jugo and Jiriya for a while until Itachi decided to return to Konoha, and even now Itachi has two boys. Gaara asked for Mari and Deidara for officer positions in Suna, Hidan and Aiko are the two most terrifying Hunter-nin's and they work for anyone willing to hire them, though they never ask why they are hunting them, it is safer that way, and more fun for Hidan. That is until Hidan found out he was a father...and that little hellion can not come near my house with anything sharper than a crayon. I did not realize he had his father's jutsu and well one day he decided to scare the shit out of me and 'kill himself' by jumping off the roof of my house on Halloween, and now I am the only thing that kid fears, along with all the rest of the children that day. Aiko probably would have killed me if he didn't deserve it.


AKI (1-, 2-, 3-): Japanese unisex name meaning: 1) "autumn" 2) "bright" 3) "sparkle." Aki is also 'father' in This is the boy's name.

KO (1-, 2-, 3-): Variant spelling of Japanese unisex Kou, meaning 1) "happiness," 2) "light," or "peace." The girl's name. I used these names because of the 'love' behind the two characters, and together they are Akiko, which translates to 'Love Child'.

HARU (1-, 2-, 3-): Japanese unisex name meaning 1) "clear up," 2) "spring," or 3) "sun, sunlight." Hinata and Naruto's kid, she is about three. Okay this one I pulled out of a hat..sorta.

RAIDEN (): Japanese myth name of a god of thunder, meaning "thunder and lightning."

Sakura and Sasuke's child, he is about four. I chose this name because Sakue's master of lightning and Sakura's abrasive nature, and loud yelling.

miai-kekkon (ゥ「・, arranged marriage)

Renai i、j" is written with the kanji characters of both "koi" and "ai." This word means, "romantic love." "Koi" is a love for the opposite sex, or a feeling of longing for a specific person. It can be described as "romantic love" or "passionate love." While "ai" has the same meaning as "koi," it also has a definition of a general feeling of love. "Koi" can be selfish, but "ai" is a real love. Here are some lines that explain them well:Koi is always wanting. Ai is always giving.


Alpenwolf: I know funny, but no the Hero is in the early chapter...lol. So it is safe to say Kori and Yuki are from an AU of the story and Tobi won and he used the Eye of the Moon Plan, though there was one problem, every once in a while people would wake up...and that is what happened to Kori and Yuki...and so their adventure began..

Thanks for the grats.

gunitatsuhiko: Don't worry bout the confusion, it was meant to be like that. WAIT...the story wasn't over at chappy 50 it is now with this one...So yeah re-live the crazy and adventure that I have had writing it. Oh yeah, the horror...oh the horror of you re-reading this...pure torture I am sure.


River: Alright-y then I am so finished. This is the last chapter of this wonderful story. I hope you enjoyed it...sorry I only gave names to few of the kids, there were too many couples who I wanted to procreate. So make up your own, as it were. I hope you like that your characters kid killed themselves in front of Kori Gunita...I found that sickly amusing in my own head...so tell me what you think.