Me: OH LORD! SO SORRY! I WAS SO COOPED UP WITH MY OTHER FANFICTION, I ALMOST FORGOT THIS ONE! So anyways, here's the epilogue. I can't believe this story is ending –sniff sniff-

Itachi: Oh Psy-chan. –Quickly grabs a box of tissues-

Suigetsu: It's kinda sad, isn't it? –Wipes a teardrop-

Itachi: -in a weak voice- Yeah

EPILOGUE: Happily Ever After

The sun was peeping shyly through the curtains of their room. Two figures lay tangled in each other's embrace on the large king-sized bed. The woman woke up and yawned as she stretched her long slender arms.

Sakura smiled as she looked at the raven haired man sleeping next to her. She traced his jaw line slowly. They had been dating for four years and Sasuke and the other heirs inherited the companies at the age of 22. Sasuke soon popped the question and the two got married. They currently lived in Sasuke's summer home and not in their mansion because they wanted some time to themselves.

The other heirs married as well soon after; Naruto married Hinata and the Hyuga and Namikaze companies were combined, Neji and Tenten got married, Shikamaru and Temari were married and Ino was engaged to Sai.

They had been married for six months and Sakura felt her love for her husband never faded. If anything, it kept growing stronger and stronger every day. She still served as the ANBU Investigation Squad Captain but she worked part time as a nurse at the hospital as well.

She grabbed a shirt, Sasuke's shirt, off of the floor and put it on as she went to the bathroom to fix herself a bath. She turned on the tap and while she waited for the tub to fill, she brushed her teeth. Suddenly she felt violently sick and she rushed to the toilet bowl and emptied her stomach. She flushed the toilet and groggily went back to the sink. Her mouth tasted horrible now so she brushed her teeth again, furiously.

The same sickness continued for about two weeks but she didn't tell Sasuke for she knew she would worry about her and make a big deal of it. In fact, she didn't tell anyone except Suigetsu, who was with her the first day she started to get the illness.

Suigetsu suggested her to see a doctor so that was her agenda for the day; see a doctor and get some antibiotics.

'It must be stomach flu.' She thought to herself.

She closed the tap and stripped herself. She entered the warm water and sighed as the water soothed her nerves. She added some peppermint rose flavored bath beads. As she closed her eyes and relaxed in the water, a pair of arms wrapped themselves around her shoulders. Sakura sighed and leaned against the arms.

Sasuke brought his lips to her ear, "Mind if I join you?"

Sakura shook her head and scooted over so Sasuke could get in too. She sat in between his legs and leaned against his chest.

"What are you doing up so early?" He whispered as he gently scooped some water with his hand and poured it over Sakura's shoulder. Sakura sighed with delight.

"We have a meeting today don't we?" said Sakura. "With the presidents and the ANBU captains? Besides I have to go to the hospital as well."

That one slipped out and Sakura regretted saying it. Sasuke scrunched his eyebrows, "Why do you have to go to the hospital?"

"I haven't been feeling well," Sakura said truthfully. "I'm just gonna go over to get some antibiotics; it must be stomach flu."

"Why didn't you tell me?" he asked.

"I didn't want you to worry about me." Sakura replied. Sasuke kissed her head lovingly.

"I'll come with you then." Sasuke said as he buried his face in her hair.

Sakura shook her head, "No, it's fine. I've already requested Itachi-san. Besides, I don't think Naruto and the others would want to wait for you until you get back; you know how impatient they are."

Sasuke looked at her for a while and sighed, "Fine. But you'll be alright, right?"

Sakura laughed softly, "Of course."

Sasuke smirked, "Don't just get antibiotics. Go for a full check up."

"Sasuke, it's not necessary." Sakura said as she kissed his cheek.

Sasuke gave her a soft peck on her lips, "Yes it is; you're my wife. For me?"

Sakura sighed, "Okay dear. Anything for you."

Sasuke smirked and gave her another peck before grabbing the towel and stepping out of the tub. He wrapped the towel around his waist and walked back to the room. Sakura smiled as he left.

'Sasuke . . .' she thought lovingly.

She drained out the water and stepped out of the tub. She put of a bathrobe and followed her husband. Sasuke was wearing his shirt when Sakura walked in. He smirked at her and looked at her up and down, making her blush. Even if they were married, his kinky gestures never failed to make her blush.

Sakura went into their walk-in closet and put on a black bra and matching black panties. She grabbed her black pants. She was about to put on her black long-sleeved shirt but a warm pair of warms wrapped around her naked waist and pulled her towards a warm chest.

Sakura moaned softly as Sasuke nipped at her neck. He brought his lips to her ear, "The things you do to me . . ."

"Sasuke," Sakura said as she reluctantly and gently pushed him away. She laughed softly when he pouted. "We can't do this now; we'll be late."

Sasuke sighed and nodded. Sakura smiled seductively and wrapped her arms around his neck. She brought her lips to his ear, "But that doesn't mean we can't continue later." She tugged his earlobe gently and pulled away.

She then put on her shirt and also her dark green flask jacket, a uniform worn by all captains. Her hair, which was now longer, was tied in a loose pony tail and she slipped on her black sandals.

Sasuke was frowning and struggling to tie his tie. Sakura laughed and went to help him out. Her fingers moved skillfully as she tied his tie for him. After she was done, she looked at him and gave him a sweet kiss on his lips.

The two went downstairs and Sakura fixed Sasuke and herself a cup of coffee. As Sakura went to the fridge to get some tomatoes, Sasuke spoke to her.

"You should eat something." He said to her.

Sakura shook her head as she closed the fridge, "No, I'm fine. You should eat something." She set a plate of tomatoes in front of him and smiled at him.

Sasuke took a slice and munched on it. Sakura was amused by how much her husband loved tomatoes. She laughed, "Is there anything you love more than tomatoes?"

Sasuke smirked and swallowed, "Yes there is; you."

Sakura blushed and then picked up a tomato slice. She bit on one end and moved close to Sasuke so that the other end was at his lips.

Sakura smirked devilishly, "Well now, you can have the best of both."

Sasuke smirked as he took the tomato from her mouth and at the same time, he grabbed the back of her neck and pulled her in for a kiss. The kiss tasted of tomatoes and Sakura and Sasuke loved it but he knew he had to pull away.

He reluctantly pulled away and sighed, "We'll be late."

Sakura nodded and picked up the empty dishes. She placed them in the sink and turned to Sasuke, "Let's go I'll walk you to the door."

Their driver was waiting for them. Sasuke offered to drop her to the hospital but Sakura wanted to drive her car. She gave her husband a goodbye kiss and watched as he stepped into the limo. She gave a wave as the car drove away.

As soon as the car was out of sight, Sakura ran back into the house; the raging illness was back again. She couldn't make it to the bathroom so this time she went to the kitchen sink. Was it possible to throw up even if she didn't eat anything but a tomato? Apparently it was and Sakura was sure as hell annoyed with it.

She went upstairs and brushed her teeth once more. As she did, her phone rang; it was Suigetsu. She rinsed her mouth and answered the call, "What is it?"

"Good morning to you too," replied Suigetsu. "So you're going for a checkup today right?"

"Yeah," said Sakura. "Maybe if I'm lucky, I won't have to come to the meeting."

Suigetsu laughed, "Yeah, just maybe. I'll update you on things. Hope you get well soon."

"It's probably just stomach flu," said Sakura as she rolled her eyes. "No need to get so worried."

Suigetsu was silent for a while. Then he spoke, "Sakura, what if you're pregnant?"

Sakura blushed, "I can't be. Sasuke and I . . . we just . . . gah! I'm not pregnant!"

Suigetsu chuckled, "Whatever you say. However, give me a call or text after you're done, okay?"

"I will." said Sakura. She hung up and shoved her phone in her pocket as she walked out of the bathroom. Sakura locked the house and went to the garage. She pulled out of the garage in her Porsche and drove towards the hospital.

Xxxxxxxxxx

Sasuke was currently in his office going through some paperwork. The Uchiha company was a great success under his leadership; greater than all the establishments made by the previous company inheritors.

He sighed as he closed the file and leaned back on his chair. He was worried about Sakura; she said it was stomach flu but still then, it worried him. He stared out of his office's French windows; the view of the city was remarkable.

There was a knock on his door.

"Come in." Sasuke called out lazily.

His brother, Itachi stepped in and closed the door behind him. He smirked at Sasuke, "You seem tired."

Sasuke shook his head, "No I'm not."

"Something bothering you?" asked Itachi. He took a seat in one of the chairs in front of Sasuke's desk.

Sasuke sighed, "Sakura told me she was sick from stomach flu. I'm just . . . concerned about her."

"Why don't you say you're 'worried' instead of 'concerned? She's your wife, after all." Itachi said as he poked his brother's forehead, making Sasuke glare at him.

"So you say she's been suffering from stomach flu?" Itachi said as he raised an eyebrow.

Sasuke nodded, "That's what she said. She's going for a checkup today."

"She told me," Itachi said with a nod. "I guess the results will be out soon."

"What results?" asked Sasuke.

Itachi simply flicked his forehead once again, "Foolish little brother." Sasuke glared at Itachi and rubbed the spot where Itachi had flicked him.

"So how's Shisui?" Sasuke asked. Shisui was Itachi and Hana's four year old son who was named after Itachi's best friend, Shisui, who had died in an ANBU mission.

Itachi sighed, "He's fine. Even if he has my looks, he has his mother's stamina. He's such a naughty boy; I wonder how Hana deals with him."

"Women and their tricks." Sasuke said with a smirk. Itachi chuckled and nodded in agreement.

"I almost forgot why I came here," said Itachi. "I wanted to inform you that the ANBU meeting will take place in two hours. The earlier the better; all the captains and their teams have so much to do on their agenda; except Sakura's team."

Sasuke raised an eyebrow, "You could have told me on the phone."

Itachi shrugged, "Can't I come and see my dear otouto?"

"More like torture your dear otouto." Sasuke mumbled. Itachi chuckled as he stood up. He gave Sasuke a two fingered salute and left the office.

Sasuke's thoughts went back to Sakura. He sighed, 'Sakura . . . be okay.'

Xxxxxxxxxx

"Haruno Sakura." The nurse called out. Sakura stood up and headed into the doctor's room. There weren't many people there but she still had to wait for her turn.

As Sakura stepped inside, the doctor inside the room smiled at her, "Hello Sakura! Good morning."

"Good morning Shizune-san." Sakura said with a smile. Shizune had short and messy black hair and black eyes. She was Sakura's personal doctor and was also one of Sakura's best friends.

"What seems to be the problem?" Shizune asked Sakura, who took a seat on the chair opposite to Shizune's.

"I think I have stomach flu," said Sakura. "I've been vomiting for two weeks and I can't get much sleep."

Shizune noted it down, "Anything else?"

"Yes," said Sakura. "I have sudden urges to eat a lot sometimes but sometimes, I don't feel like eating at all. I feel awfully tired and restless for no reason. But I guess that's normal, right?"

Shizune put her pen down and looked at Sakura, "Sakura, are you sure you have stomach flu?"

Sakura shrugged, "I think so."

Shizune thought for a while and rolled up the sleeves of her shirt, "Well then, let's run a few tests shall we?"

"Tests? But why?" Sakura asked, confused.

"I want to make sure whether if your illness is stomach flu or not." Shizune said as she pulled out her equipment. She checked Sakura's blood pressure, heartbeat and pulse and also did a blood test.

"Wait for a moment okay?" Shizune said with a smile. Sakura nodded and watched as Shizune went out of the room. Sakura stared at the white ceiling of the hospital. She smiled when she remembered the hospital incident years ago; when she and Sasuke had officially become a couple.

As Sakura waited for Shizune to come back, she hummed herself a song and bobbed her head. Her eyes landed on a poster in the room. It was about Nutrition for a baby and showed pictures of smiling mothers looking down lovingly at the baby in their arms, who were sucking on their mother's milk.

"Aha!" A voice yelled; it was Shizune. She was holding a paper high above her head; Sakura's test results. Sakura sweat dropped at Shizune's behavior but at the same time, she found it amusing for a 31 year old woman to be so healthy and active.

"Just as I thought," Shizune said with a smile. "Sakura, you don't have stomach flu."

"I don't?" Sakura said. Then why was she throwing up all the time? Why couldn't she sleep?

"Sakura," Shizune said as she held Sakura's hands in her own. "You're pregnant."

Sakura's eyes were as wide as owls. Suigetsu's theory was right; she was pregnant with Sasuke's child. She felt something warm bubble inside of her.

Shizune frowned at Sakura's silence, "Aren't you happy?"

Sakura broke into a bright smile and she hugged Shizune. Shizune was taken by surprise but soon, she smiled and hugged back.

"I'm pregnant!" Sakura said happily as she pulled away.

Shizune grinned and nodded, "Sasuke-san is going to be so happy!"

The warm feeling inside her changed into worry. What if Sasuke didn't want a baby right now? What if he wasn't happy like her?

"I know that look," Shizune said as she crossed her arms. "Don't think Sasuke-san wouldn't approve. I know he'll be delighted to have a child and that too with you; the love of his life."

Sakura blushed and smiled, "Thank you so much Shizune-san."

Shizune smiled, "No problem dear. Remember; if you need help, I'm always here for you."

Sakura nodded as she stood up. She thanked Shizune one last time and walked out of the doctor's room. Sakura couldn't stop smiling as she drove through the town. She stopped in front of a café, the same café where the gang used to go after school, to get a cup of hot chocolate.

As she stepped into the café, people smiled and bowed their heads to her. Sakura smiled softly and did the same. She asked the man at the counter for some hot chocolate and went to sit in the corner of the café, near the window.

'I can't wait to tell Sasuke!' She thought happily. After her drink, she rushed to the place where the meeting was held.

Xxxxxxxxxx

Meetings were so long and boring. The presidents and the ANBU captains had finished discussing about the security of major and minor companies for several robberies were going on and so far, only the five great companies were the only ones functioning well.

Itachi dismissed the ANBU captains for they had to discuss further on the topic. Sakura always stayed back at such meetings since she was Sasuke's wife but today, she wasn't present.

Suigetsu grinned as he took a seat in Sakura's chair, "I'll be here in place of Sakura today."

"You want to be Sasuke's wife or something?" Naruto asked with a grin.

Suigetsu stuck his tongue out at him, "As if! I'm just staying here since I'm bored."

"You'll get even more bored here." Shikamaru muttered.

"I don't there's anything left to explain," Naruto exclaimed. "Let's go home already!"

"We can't Naruto," Ino said, even though she too wanted to go home. "You know what happened the last time we cut our meetings short. Our parents would be displeased; they think we are fooling around."

"So we just sit in here talking random stuff to seem like we're discussing something?" Neji asked as he raised an eyebrow at Ino.

Ino shrugged, "What choice do we have?"

Shikamaru yawned, "Troublesome."

Suigetsu crossed his arms childishly, "Lucky Sakura; she's missing this boredom."

"Oh, Sasuke-san," Hinata said softly. "Sakura-chan didn't look so good the last time I met her. I hope she's okay."

Sasuke sighed, "She went for a checkup today."

"Of course she'll be okay," Suigetsu said with a grin. "She's Sakura!"

"So Neji," said Ino. "How's baby Satoshi?" Satoshi was Neji and Tenten's two month old baby.

Neji smirked with pride, "He's well. Tenten and I are having problems sleeping because of him."

"More like having less time to have- OW! TEME WHY'D YOU DO THAT?!" Naruto yelled as Sasuke slapped the back of Naruto's head.

Sasuke sighed, "Don't even finish that sentence." Naruto glared at him and stuck his tongue out at him. Itachi chuckled at the two; they were the same immature kids from back then, even if they were married and had grown up.

"Itachi-san, I hope Shisui is doing well." Hinata said with a smile.

Itachi smiled back and nodded, "Yes he is. He's at home with Hana."

"And what about Asuma?" Ino said as she looked at Shikamaru. Asuma was Shikamaru and Temari's one year old son, who was named after Shikamaru's old teacher, and he was already very smart and loved to sleep like his father. However, he had inherited Temari's looks; the same blonde hair and turquoise eyes.

Shikamaru sighed, "He's okay but he's really a handful. It gets even more troublesome when I get stuck on diaper duty. Even if he loves to sleep, he's still a real pain when he's awake; he got his mother's stubbornness. I wonder how Temari handles him."

"Women and their tricks." Sasuke and Itachi said at the same time. They looked at each other and smirked.

"Wow I'm jealous when you guys talk about your children like that," Naruto said with a sigh. "I want a baby too." The comment made Hinata blush a thousand shades of red.

Neji glared at Naruto, "If you touch my cousin in an inappropriate way, I swear I will make sure you don't live to see the next day."

Naruto held up his hands in defense, "Come on man! Hinata-chan and I are married now. Sex is legal."

"Not when I'm around." Neji said sharply. Poor Hinata wanted to die; why was she stuck between the two?!

"Oh yeah? Well I forbid you to have sex with Tenten!" Naruto exclaimed.

"You can't do that; she's my wife!" Neji snapped.

"Same way," Naruto snapped back. "Hinata-chan is my wife!"

"Stop talking about Hinata-chan like that!" Ino scolded the two. They mumbled an apology and looked away with a tint of pink staining their cheeks. Hinata whispered out a thank you to Ino, who grinned at her.

Naruto put his hands behind his head and leaned back in the chair, "I guess the only ones without children are me, Sasuke-teme, Suigetsu and Ino."

Ino giggled, "Yeah but I'm getting married soon."

Shikamaru groaned, "And I'll bet you'd want me and Temari to come with you for your shopping."

"Of course," Ino beamed. "Temari's my best girlfriend and you're my best buddy." Shikamaru muttered a troublesome, which earned him a smack on the head from Ino.

Suigetsu pouted, "You guys are lucky; I'm still single!"

"Don't worry Suigetsu-kun," Hinata said softly. "I'm sure she's on her way."

Suigetsu grinned at her, "Thanks Hinata."

"So otouto," Itachi started to say. "How are things with you and Sakura?"

"Good." Sasuke said flatly.

Suigetsu raised his eyebrow, "Do you mean your life together or your time in bed because I can see the way you look at her." Naruto laughed and slapped high fives with Suigetsu.

Sasuke glared at the two, "Our life."

Naruto was amused, "Oh, so your life in bed isn't good?"

Sasuke put his face in his palm, "Shut up."

Itachi chuckled in amusement, "I bet otouto keeps Sakura occupied all the time."

Naruto scoffed, "Obviously! He must be keeping her in bed all the time. You should grant her freedom more oft- OW!" Naruto glared at Sasuke. His eyebrow was twitching as he glared back at Naruto.

Shikamaru sighed, "Will these guys ever grow up?"

"I doubt that." Suigetsu said with a cheeky grin.

Xxxxxx

Sakura had reached the building and was on her way up to the Meeting Hall. She was getting so nervous but at the same time she was excited. How would she tell Sasuke? What if she screwed up?

She had lost track of time in the elevator and backed up with a yelp when the doors suddenly opened with a 'ding.' She laughed softly at her childishness and started to walk towards the Meeting Hall, which was straight ahead.

She took a deep breath outside the doors. She was about to push the doors open and step inside but the door opened itself, hitting her straight in the forehead and knocking her off balance, so she fell on her bottom.

Xxxxxxx

Suigetsu sighed and stood up, "I'm bored!"

Shikamaru yawned, "Told ya it would be troublesome here."

Suigetsu pouted, "Shut up. Meh, I'm leaving."

Suigetsu hummed himself a song as he walked towards the large oak doors. He grinned, "Goodbye Boredom, hello Freedom!"

And with that he swung the doors open . . . knocking down a person who was apparently standing outside the door.

He looked down to see a pair of emerald green eyes glaring at him.

Xxxxxxxxxx

Sakura glared at Suigetsu, who was looking at her quizzically. He grinned and offered her his hand, "Hey Saks. Sorry, I didn't see you there."

"Indeed." Sakura replied flatly as she took his hand and stood up.

"How was check up?" Suigetsu asked.

A smile made its way on Sakura's lips, "Actually your crazy theory in the morning turns out to be true."

Suigetsu frowned but then his eyes widened in realization. Sakura smiled and nodded.

"You . . . You're-" Suigetsu started to say.

Naruto came bounding over and hugged Sakura, "Hey Sakura-chan, you feeling good?"

"Yeah," Sakura replied with a smile. "So is Sasuke there?"

"Right here." Sasuke said softly as he wrapped his arms around her waist and buried his face in her hair. Sakura smiled and leaned into his embrace.

"Oi none of that!" Naruto exclaimed. Sasuke glared at him and Sakura simply laughed.

"Get back in here!" Ino called out.

So everyone went back into the meeting hall and took a seat. Since Suigetsu was in Sakura's chair, Sakura sat on Sasuke's lap.

Sasuke raised an eyebrow at her. She gave him a cheeky grin, "What? You're comfy." Sasuke sighed and wrapped his arms around her waist to pull her close.

"How are you feeling Sakura-chan?" Hinata asked softly.

Sakura smiled, "I'm fine thank you."

"Hey Suigetsu," said Neji. "What's gotten into you?"

Suigetsu was staring into space with a dazed expression. Sakura groaned, "Now he's just over acting. Geez . . ."

"What happened anyway?" asked Sasuke.

Itachi waved his hand in front of his face, "Suigetsu."

Suigetsu snapped out of his trance and stood up from his seat. He pulled Sakura out of Sasuke's lap and grinned as he hugged her, "CONGRATULATIONS!"

Sasuke glared at them; he wasn't happy that his wife was taken away from him. Sakura laughed and hugged him back, "Thanks."

"Um . . . congratulations for what?" Ino asked her.

Sakura blushed and tucked her hair behind her ear. She sat back down on her husband's lap. Everyone except Suigetsu was looking at her for an explanation.

"Tell them Sakura." Suigetsu said happily.

"Okay," said Sakura. "I was going to save this for later when it's just me and Sasuke but you guys are family too. I'm . . . I'm pregnant."

Everyone had shocked expressions on their faces; especially Sasuke. Sakura bit her lip when she saw her husband; was he displeased?

"SUIGETSU, HOW DARE YOU MAKE SAKURA-CHAN PREGNANT?!" Naruto yelled angrily. "SHE'S MARRIED TO TEME FOR GOD'S SAKE!"

Neji groaned and smacked the back of Naruto's head, "Dobe, she's pregnant with Sasuke's child, not Suigetsu's."

Naruto processed this information and grinned sheepishly, "Sorry. Congratulations Sakura-chan and teme!"

Ino squealed and started to shake Shikamaru back and forth, "This is too adorable! I'm going to be an aunt!"

Shikamaru pulled away and grabbed his throbbing head, "Troublesome woman. Congratulations to you two."

"I'm gonna be an uncle! I'm gonna be an uncle!" Suigetsu sang as he danced around. Soon Naruto joined him as well.

"Itachi join us!" They said to the elder Uchiha.

"I'm excited as well but I'll pass on the dancing," Itachi said with an awkward grin to the two active men. He then looked at Sasuke and Sakura. "Congratulations two of you."

Shikamaru looked at Sasuke, "Sasuke?"

Sasuke, who had still been in a state of shock, composed himself and looked at the pink haired girl in his lap, biting her lip and waiting anxiously for his opinion.

'She thinks I don't approve.' He thought to himself. How could he not. This was truly a blessing for him. To show that he approved and that he was just as happy as everyone else in this room, he leaned down and kissed her lips.

Sakura was surprised by his actions but kissed back once she got the message; Sasuke was happy with the news. A big load had been lifted off of her chest. She leaned into her husband's embrace and sighed.

"Thank you." Sasuke whispered in her ear. Sakura simply snuggled closer to him.

"Let's celebrate with ramen!" Naruto exclaimed. Although everyone would usually groan and protest at this suggestion, today they all agreed and decided to go to Ichiraku's for ramen to celebrate.

Sasuke and Sakura stayed behind a bit and everyone let them have their privacy. Sasuke kissed his wife and spun her around.

Sakura laughed, "Well I'm glad you're happy."

"Hn." He murmured as he nuzzled her neck.

"Nine months of my pregnancy and my needs," said Sakura. "I wonder if you can handle it."

Sasuke smirked, "Challenge accepted."

The couple held hands as they went to join the others downstairs.

Xxxxxxxxxx

"Sakura-chan, you look lovely!" Naruto exclaimed.

Sakura smiled, "Thanks Naruto."

It had been nine months since Sakura was pregnant with the baby. They were very cautious since the baby could arrive any moment. Sasuke suggested that they stayed at the hospital for some time and she agreed.

Right now, Naruto and Hinata were visiting the pregnant lady who was reading a magazine in her bed. Hinata, who was four months pregnant, smiled at Sakura, "You look very healthy Sakura-chan."

"You too Hinata," Sakura said softly. She patted her bed, "Sit."

Hinata sat next to Sakura on the bed and Naruto sat on a chair next to the bed. He looked around, "Where's teme? His wife is pregnant for god's sake! He can't go around leaving you unattended."

"He just went to the bathroom," said Sakura. "Besides, I can take care of myself."

Naruto grinned and ruffled her hair, "That's right; you're a tough cookie. But still then, you're pregnant."

"I'm fi-" Sakura didn't get time to complete her sentence; her water broke.

Naruto held her shoulders, "Sakura-chan, what's wrong?"

Sakura found it hard to breathe, "My . . . my water broke! I-I need Sasuke!"

Naruto and Hinata's eyes widened. Hinata rubbed Sakura's shoulders to calm her down as Naruto went to call the doctor. Soon, Naruto came back with Shizune, who immediately went towards Sakura.

"You two will have to step out," said Shizune. "Go call Sasuke; she needs him."

Naruto and Hinata stepped outside the room and met Sasuke who raised an eyebrow at them, "What's up?"

Naruto pushed Sasuke into the room, "Get in there! Sakura's in labor."

Sasuke, without a word, rushed towards Sakura and held her hand. Sakura looked at him desperately, "Don't leave."

Sasuke gently brushed his lips on her knuckles, "I won't . . . I promise."

"Okay Sakura," said Shizune. "Both you and the baby are in good condition. Whenever you're ready, just push."

Sakura nodded and started to push. Sasuke couldn't do anything but watch his wife in the pain of childbirth. She gripped his hand tightly and Sasuke would give a squeeze of his own to tell her that he was there and always would be.

After some time, the cry filled the air. Although it was a cry, Sakura thought it was most wonderful sound she had heard.

"Congratulations," Shizune said happily. "It's a bouncing baby boy!"

After cleaning the baby up, Shizune placed the bundle of joy, next to Sakura and left the couple some privacy. He was beautiful; he had small tufts of midnight blue hair just like his father and Sakura longed to see the color of his eyes. She got her wish; the baby slowly opened his eyes to reveal pools of onyx.

Sakura nuzzled the baby and held him close, "Hello my little angel."

Sasuke felt proud and his heart swelled with happiness upon seeing his son. He knelt next to his wife and took the baby's tiny hand into his own.

"He's perfect." Sasuke whispered. Sakura nodded weakly and kissed the baby's forehead.

Sakura giggled, "He looks just like you."

Sasuke looked at his son and then at his wife, "What should we name him?"

Sakura then smiled softly, "Madara. His name will be Madara." Sasuke nodded; after all, Sakura had promised Madara to name their son after them.

Baby Madara started to cry and Sakura shifted herself to a comfortable position. She took the baby into her arms and pulled down her gown to feed her young.

Sasuke's eyes softened at the sight of his wife and son. He leaned towards Sakura and kissed her gently on the lips.

From outside the door, I could her Naruto argue with Shizune for he wanted to see his nephew. Sakura giggled, "Tell Shizune-san that it's okay for Naruto and Hinata to come in."

Sasuke sighed, "I'm just worried that the Dobe might scare him."

Sakura laughed softly, "Don't be mean."

Sasuke kissed her lips and Madara's forehead before getting up reluctantly and walking towards the door.

Sakura smiled and looked at the sleeping baby in her arms. She adjusted her gown and kissed the baby once more, "Madara . . . you will grow up to be a strong and brave man just like the person who named you."

Sakura looked at the ceiling and closed her eyes. It was like she could almost see her mother and Madara smiling down at them from above.

Me: And that's that. I can't believe it's over!

Itachi: The Sequel is up. Check it out on Psy-chan's story list. It's called Murder of Matsumoto Yuki II: Darkness Descends

Suigetsu: It will be awesome with new characters and a gripping story plot. (Hopefully)

Me: SasuSaku naturally, but it will be Madara-centric (Sasuke and Sakura's son I mean)

Me, Ita, Sui: THANK YOU FOR READING MURDER OF MATSUMOTO YUKI! JA NE!