It had been four and a half months since Sakura had announced that she was pregnant again, today she and Ay were going in for the bi weekly check up with Cee, Yushi was stuck with Mabui at the office until they returned.

"What would you like to have Ay" the pinkette asked rubbing her swollen belly, hoping beyond hope it was a little girl, but wondering what her rather obstinate husband wished he was going to have, Ay glanced down at her.

And surprisingly he looked contemplative "While it is tradition to have two boys and name them Ay and Bee, you kind of broke that tradition with Yushi, so maybe a girl" Ay admitted sheepishly "Though it would be nice to have a boy to" he cleared his throat to save face a little.

Sakura let out infectious giggles, drawing smiles to faces as they walked through the village to the Hospital, where Cee met them at the doors "This way Sakura-sama, Ay-sama" the blonde motioned with his arm for them to follow him down the halls.

"Right so I thought we would tell you first before you get on with the check up, Ay and I have decided to make you this little one's godfather" Sakura stated suddenly, the minute they were in the room, Cee froze before turning to look at the woman he'd caused so much trouble.

His onyx eyes were wide "We felt that it was for the best considering all you've done for Yushi and us, not to mention there is no other in Cloud, besides Darui who deserves this position" Ay continued when the blonde stared at them silently, to shocked.

"I don't know what to say" Cee cleared his throat, looking between his leader and the pinkette before making his decision "I'm honored and I'll gladly accept the position of the little one's godfather" he announced.

This earned him a happy smile from Sakura "Very nice, let's find out what we're having shall we Ay" she chattered sitting down neatly on the bed and lifting her shirt baring her stomach for Cee and Ay so the check up could commence.

Ay sat down in a chair next to her, not wanting to miss a single thing, he'd missed out on Yushi's pregnancy and birth, and that was unacceptable to do ever again "Wait you mean we can finally find out" Ay blinked.

She nodded "Mhm, it's always easiest to find out around four months or in that general time frame, you know it wouldn't kill ya to read a baby book" Sakura frowned suddenly, hormones affecting her emotional state greatly.

Cee's skin paled but he wisely kept his mouth shut as he worked and Ay gazed at his wife warily "I'll do that when we return to the office, is there anything you'd suggest" he relented, realizing that if he argued it would cause unneeded stress.

The tension in the room eased "Several, but the best one would be this one, I read it many times while pregnant with Yushi" Sakura thrust a book into Ay's hand, before settling as comfortably as she could on the table.

Eight minutes later Cee pulled away, writing down all he'd gleamed from the check up "Vitals are normal, you've gained the proper weight, everything is good" he nodded, eyes flicking across the notes he'd written down "Now are you ready to find out what you're having" Cee asked.

Both Ay and Sakura nodded "Yes, I'd rather like to know before he or she comes" the pinkette exclaimed happily drawing a chuckle from the males standing around in the room, she huffed in exasperation, but was otherwise quite content to let Cee check her over again.

Ay leaned forward in his seat eager to know if the child in Sakura's womb was going to be a girl or a boy he was torn on wanting both and he didn't realize he was holding his breath until Cee pulled away from Sakura.

Onyx eyes shocked "Well what's it going to be" Ay grouched out not liking the look on the blondes face, his wife must have interpreted it though because the pinkette let out an almighty squeal enough to burst someones ear drums and clapped her hands together.

"We're going to have a girl" Sakura was giddy with excitement as she righted her clothes and stood up with Cee's help so that she could dance around for a moment taking care not to over do it though because she definitely didn't want to hurt the baby.

It took Ay just a few more minutes to catch on and he stood scooping Sakura into his arms and bent to brush their lips "A girl, you're certain" Ay questioned Cee wanting to make sure so that they could start preparing things for the baby now they knew what colors to get.

Cee nodded "Of course congratulations again Ay-sama, Sakura-sama and don't forget two weeks from now is when you need to come in for another check up" he reminded though the pinkette probably already had all the dates marked on a calender not wanting anything to happen.

The married couple nodded and left the clinic headed back to Ay's office to collect Yushi and give the little boy the news that he was going to have a little sister before heading off to buy what the little girl needed.

When they reached the Raikage Tower and walked down the halls Darui began walking behind them curious to find out what Sakura was going to have but not having enough guts to ask at the moment because the woman seemed blissfully happy and he was loath to interrupt.

Likewise Ay seemed to be in his own world no doubt day dreaming up ways to ensure his children's safety but really he was thinking up ways to scare off potential suitors of his little girl, a miracle some would say and he was lucky to have Sakura and Yushi and now another child.

How did he get so lucky maybe it had been fates intervention to make sure he wasn't lonely "How do you think Yushi is going to react when we tell him he's going to have a little sister" Ay chuckled suddenly saying the words loud enough for Darui.

Who's onyx eyes widened but he kept walking along behind the duo to ensure ultimate protection "If I know that boy Yushi-kun is going to love having a little sister to play the big brother card over" Sakura snickered rubbing her stomach as the baby kicked.

"You might be right" Ay nodded not able to deny the accurate description the pinkette had given about their son, kami he had a son and a daughter on the way it was completely surreal and life had never been better for him.

Sakura's lips curved upwards into a wide smile as Darui slid around them and opened the doors to Ay's office for her and Ay, Yushi spotted them right away where he'd been sitting in the chair before his father's desk "Papa, Mama" he squealed leaping headlong into his father.

Ay caught him with ease having done this several times over the last four and a half months because it had become increasingly difficult for Sakura to bend and catch the little boy as he leaped across the room from furniture or something or the other.

"Hello Yushi were you behaved for Mabui" Ay gave his son a look before glancing at the dark skinned woman in the room who rose from her spot on the couch closing the book she'd probably been reading the white haired boy.

Yushi nodded his head eagerly "He was perfectly behaved" Mabui explained having enjoyed the time spent with the child, Sakura had really raised Yushi to be polite and proper just like the heir of the Raikage position should be.

"That's good now are you ready to learn what we're having" Sakura grabbed her first born from Ay and swung him gently causing Yushi to erupt in infectious laughter like usual before slowing to a stop and leaning against Ay's arm.

Another eager nod "Mhm do I got a little brother or a sister" Yushi exclaimed peering at his mother closely to see if he could figure it out first before she ever got a chance to tell him what she was going to have.

He gave up three minutes later "You're going to be a big brother to a little sister" Ay finally announced and Yushi's matching viridian eyes that he got from his mother widened in awe before a squeal filled the room.

Reminiscent of his mothers as well the boy had a set of lungs though he was really well behaved ninety percent of the time "Really" Yushi bounced excitedly in Sakura's arms wrapping his own little arms around her neck and squeezing gently giving her his own version of a hug.

"Of course Yushi-kun my little brave man" the pinkette nodded squeezing the boy to her bosom before passing him back over to Ay who lowered Yushi to the floor "Now we are going to go shopping for baby things" Sakura gazed at Mabui guiltily.

Mabui blinked "Don't worry about it Sakura-sama, Ay-sama, I'd be more than happy to sit with Yushi a couple more hours while you go get what you need for the baby" she assured sitting back down on the couch and opening the book as Yushi climbed into his previous vacated chair.

With that the couple hurried down to the market "Just little things, clothes and the like, I already have the crib and other things needed" Sakura said, picking out a teal colored dress that would be suitable for a newborn.

For a short time Ay watched his wife and the ease in which she chose things before following her lead "And I think that's it, now lets get back before Yushi drives Mabui insane" Ay snorted, grabbing the mass majority of the bags for himself.

Leaving Sakura a few so she didn't feel like he was treating her as an invalid, it was the first thing he'd learned when he'd accidentally pissed his wife off and gotten clocked clean over the back of the head with her fist.

Yushi had simply sat on the couch with wide eyes, listening to his mother rant and rave until his father had woken from his impromptu nap "Oh please Ay, Mabui loves Yushi, sometimes I swear she plots to steal him" Sakura giggled.

Causing him to roll his eyes "Doubtful but I don't think your wrong, since they came around to you being with me, everyone, civilian and shinobi alike seem to adore Yushi" Ay commented as they arrived back at his office.

In time to hear the end of the story Mabui was reading to Yushi for probably the hundredth time "Now if you'll excuse me Raikage-sama, Sakura-sama, Yushi-kun, I have work to do" Mabui stood upon seeing the two and bowed out of the office respectfully.

Sakura smiled brightly and scooped her son into her arms "So I'm really gonna be a big brother Mama" Yushi asked just to be sure, having grown up quite a bit since he was now four and his mother nodded in answer.

Only to have Yushi throw his arms around her neck and squeeze "Can't wait to meet her what are you gonna name her, what do you suppose she look like or how she'll be when she gets older" Yushi chattered excitedly.

"Hold your horses there Yushi all we know right now is that it's a girl but as for name I suppose I could look through a name book while your Father works on his paperwork" Sakura mused settling on the couch with Yushi at her side.

Ay was more than thankful as he sat at his desk and started working while simultaneously reading the baby book Sakura had thrust into his hand "May I make a suggestion as well, Kirin" Ay said after a short time in which the two on the couch whispered back and forth to one another.

Sakura straightened, thought over the name before nodding "I'll write it down and we'll choose when the little one is born" Sakura smiled scratching the suggestion down on a blank scroll, along with a few others such as Aia and a couple others.

Eventually Ay decided to call it quits for the day and together the small family of three made their way to the Raikage Estate, ate dinner together after Sakura cooked though Ay helped since he refused to let her do anything on her own now that they were married before going to bed.

And before they knew it months went by and Sakura went in to labor "Ay I think it's time" Sakura hollered in a strained voice and second later her husband was at her side, lifting her into his arms and taking her off down the streets to the hospital.

Barking orders all the while and poor Yushi was left behind with Mabui to his utter frustration "Is it time Raikage-sama" Cee questioned when Ay stormed into the hospital with Sakura in his arms, Sakura who looked like she was in a great deal of pain.

"Yes, we'd just locked up the office intent on going home when she doubled over like this" Ay grimaced, just a little flustered because he didn't know how this whole thing was going to go despite reading various books on the subject.

Soon enough Sakura was comfortable in a bed clutching Ay's hand so tightly he felt as if his hand was already broken "GODS" Sakura screamed in agony from the contractions, wondering how she'd managed to do this before with Yushi.

"Just breathe Sakura alright, in, out, in, out" Ay instructed carefully, having heard tales of women practically biting their significant others heads off during labor, case and point Sakura glared at him but he remained steadfast against her anger.

Instead he stood at her side for the entire labor process, spoke kind words which was reserved only for her, soothed her, wiped away her sweat and basically let her break his hand in the process until their little girl was finally out in the world.

"Kirin, no Aia, our little ruler" Sakura whispered when a bundle of pink was put in her arms, the newborn girl a near spitting image of herself what with having pink hair but it was her eyes and skin color that was all Ay's.

At the name Ay nodded in acceptance "Aia, perfect for a little girl of the Hidden Cloud Village and you Cee are her godfather, I'll drop the paperwork off at some point for you to sign but for now I think Sakura needs to rest" Ay turned to Cee.

The only other person Sakura had allowed in the room to help her give birth "Of course Raikage-sama shall I bring Yushi or wait until tomorrow when she's rested" Cee nodded, eyeing Sakura who was already half asleep by that point.

Labor wasn't a fun process to endure after all "Tomorrow, make sure to tell Bee as well" Ay informed shooing the blonde from the room and the door was shut to allow them privacy as a newly enlarged family of four.

"She's beautiful" Sakura hummed, proud of her daughter already, who knew what Aia would some day be capable of with her and Ay as her parents, Ay chuckled quietly while at the same time in awe over his daughter.

Who was held out to him "Yushi and Aia regardless of their names or if we're keeping up with tradition, they will become strong shinobi in the future" Ay declared, carefully holding his daughter, it was the first time he'd held a baby really.

Considering he'd missed out on Yushi's birth and him being an infant "Of course they will be, they have us as parents" Sakura smirked before she couldn't stay awake any longer and soon was fast asleep, Ay keeping a silent vigil over his wife and newborn daughter.

Until morning came and the rest of their family appeared to greet little Aia "Nice job Bro, this ones a keeper yo" Bee did a little rap for the special occasion causing Sakura to smile while Yushi crawled up onto her hospital bed.

Peering at his little sister with wide emerald orbs "I love her already Mama and I promise to protect her forever and ever" Yushi declared in a whisper having promised Mabui that he would be quieter when around his little sister.

"Ah that's my brave little warrior, I'll be counting on you someday to keep boys away from her" Ay ruffled his sons hair and Yushi nodded as seriously as he could at the statement to Cee's amusement since he was in checking on Aia's condition.

Discerning whether or not the little girl could go home that day or not "Well everything seems to be going well, no complications or anything but just in case I'd like to ask you to stay another night if you can Sakura-sama" Cee finished with his test results.

But wanting to make doubly sure Aia would be alright once she left the hospital with her mother asked for Sakura to stay one more night "That's fine and all Cee but would it be alright if I got out of this scratchy hospital gown" Sakura grimaced at her indecent attire.

The man who was godfather over Aia nodded "Of course Sakura-sama shall I have someone fetch you something a little more comfortable for you now and we can vacate the room while you dress" the blonde offered.

"Let me I need to change as well, come along Yushi, Bee, you two have things that need to be done" Ay grunted grabbing up Yushi who sulked and pouted but let himself be carried away while Bee bounced after him.

When he returned it was with casual attire for Sakura and Cee disappeared from the room leaving him to hold Aia as Sakura changed "Has Tsunade-shishou been notified" Sakura asked once she was settled on the hospital bed again.

Aia in her arms "I popped by my office to grab some paperwork to do while here so I'm not completely shirking my duties and scratched a message to send with a messenger hawk so she'll know soon that you had Aia, and we can expect a whole armada of Leaf Shinobi here" Ay snorted.

Earning a giggle knowing he was right half the Leaf Village would descend on his village once the news that she had given birth reached them "Don't worry Shishou will keep most of them in line" Sakura assured.

Stretching her neck to peck Ay on the lips by lunch Yushi who'd finished his lessons early was back and cuddled up next to his mother, staring in awe at his sister once again, simply content to do that for the rest of the day until he had to go back home with Bee.

Who'd kept his rapping to a minimum for once and the following day Sakura and Aia was allowed to go home, it was the first time since the birth that anyone other than the family had laid eyes on their leaders newest child as they walked through the village.

And other shinobi and civilians alike stopped and stared at the sight of Ay carrying around a daughter in his arms "Do you think we should have a ceremony or something" Sakura questioned once they were safely inside their home.

Ay tilted his head down to her a thoughtful expression on his face "Perhaps when those lot get here" Ay shrugged, hardly able to put down Aia, he loved both of his children equally already but it was hard to not carry the little girl everywhere himself.

Sakura smiled widely at the sight herself before turning into the kitchen to make lunch with Yushi staying rather glued to his Father's side now since Ay was the one holding Aia and Bee was just content to write in his notebook for once.

~Four Days Later~

When she was sitting in Ay's office reading to both Aia and Yushi, the door to said office was thrown open "Boss the Hokage is here with a bunch of Leaf Shinobi wanting to see Sakura" Darui informed, looking a little out of breath from his run.

It seemed their prediction had come true "Then what are you waiting for Darui go bring them here and tell Cee to reserve rooms at the hotel, no doubt they'll be staying for a few days" Ay ordered very carefully.

Not wanting to scare Aia who easily cried at any loud noises, Darui nodded his head "Boss said to go make some reservations at the hotel for the Leaf Shinobi" Darui said as he passed his partner on the way back to the gates.

Cee paused in what he was doing to go complete his new orders then met up with Darui who was leading about six Leaf Shinobi to the Raikage Tower, one of whom was Tsunade "Sakura's really given birth to another baby" Tsunade asked just to be sure.

Both males nodded "Yes a little girl they named Aia" Cee admitted not giving away what the little girl looked like because Sakura would what that to be a surprise, it was then he noticed who was also among the Leaf Shinobi and he narrowed his eyes.

Sasuke held up his hands and gestured to Ino who was sporting a gaudy diamond ring on her left hand "I moved on because Sakura's actually happy" Sasuke grumbled knowing that he'd really screwed things up in the past.

And then they were being let into the Raikage's office where Sakura was sat with her two children "Oh my she's adorable" Hinata gasped softly wearing her own engagement ring since Naruto had proposed a few months earlier.

"I swear Sakura you make the most gorgeous babies ever" Ino began in a loud voice only to continue in a much quieter one as Aia's face scrunched signaling she was about to start crying though Aia settled once the loud noise disappeared.

Even Sasuke was in awe "So why the name Aia" Naruto was the one who asked the most important question, he knew why Yushi was named brave warrior because his Dad was huge and the leader of the village.

"Because it means little ruler someday she'll help Yushi lead this village" Sakura explained, rocking Aia who obviously enjoyed the motion as she remained calm in the face of so many strangers who wanted to hold her.

The first person not so surprisingly was Tsunade, followed by Kakashi "Just precious and I have no doubt that Aia-chan will be another chakra control expert like her parents and be well known and loved by everyone" Kakashi said.

Being astoundingly gentle with the week old girl who was then passed to Naruto, then Hinata and Ino and lastly Sasuke who passed Aia back to his mother, eventually Cee led them to the hotel that he'd reserved rooms at and a week later after a village wide coming out ceremony went home.