Sasuke felt like he had gone through hell and back his body ached from not moving for so long. Slowly opening his eye he saw that had was in a hospital room.
Looking around he saw various I.V.'s that were connected to him. How did he get here? How long had he been out?
Hearing the door open, he turned his head as best he could to find Naruto standing there with a stupid grin on his face.
"Hey Teme, about time you came to!" Naruto said walking over to Sasuke's bed, which made Sasuke smirk, roll his eyes, and call Naruto 'Dobe'.
"How did I get here?" Sasuke asked, "What are you doing here?" he asked a million more questions about Sakura, the baby, and the fight he had left behind; but he really wanted to know about his wife and child.
"Calm down, Sasuke!" Tsunade said as she came into the room, "Sakura and the baby are fine. As to how you got here; well we have Naruto to thank for that."
Sasuke looked at his friend, so that's how I got here..
"He was on his way back to Konoha to give a report plus check on you, Sakura, and the baby when he found you lying on the ground." She continued, "He thought you was dead when he first saw you, but when he picked you up and heard you mumble Sakura's name he rushed you here as soon as possible. It's a good thing because if he hadn't of come when he did, you would have been dead." She said.
Sasuke opened his mouth to speak; but was stopped when he heard a familiar voice yell out his name and wrap her arms around his neck sobbing into his hospital gown. He knew it was Sakura and he wrapped his arms around her.
"Oh, Sasuke!" she cried burying her face into his chest careful not to tug his IV tubes, "Tsunade told me what had happened and I thought you had died!"
Sasuke ran his hand through her hair and rubbed her back, "I know, I sorry for putting you through so much pain. Cause with you, I'd withstand all of hell to hold your hand." He said, singing the last part in a low whisper, as he lifted Sakura's head and kissed her.
Sakura couldn't believe that Sasuke had survived. After Tsunade and Ino had left, she sat their holding their son as she cried until Ino came rushing back into the room screaming that Sasuke was alive.
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"Sakura!" Ino cried as she rushed into Sakura's room her face lit with happiness and relief.
"I-ino? W-what.. what's going on?" Sakura asked holding back a sob still holding the baby in her arms.
"It's Sasuke! He's alive!" Ino exclaimed and immediately saw her friend's face light up.
Sasuke was really alive and he was here at the hospital! Oh how she wanted to see him..
As soon as a nurse had come for the baby she immediately sought out Sasuke but instead found Naruto who was waiting outside the Maternity ward.
"Sakura!" He said waving at her.
"Naruto! What are you doing here? Where's Sasuke?" Sakura asked looking at her teammate and best friend.
"Ne? I was the one who brought Sasuke here." He replied and then told her what had happened.
Sakura was so overwhelmed with happiness that she hugged and kissed Naruto for saving her husband, "Thank you, Naruto-kun." She said, "You will never know how much this means to me and the little one."
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After regaining his composure, Sasuke look as Sakura who still was crying. He wanted to see his child.
"I heard you were in labour." He said, Sakura nodded.
"Yep! It wasn't fun though. Hurt like a bitch; was in so much pain they had to do an emergency cesarean." She said which cause Sasuke to flinch at the though of having to go through such pain. It was times like this he thanked his stars he was never a girl.
Sasuke smiled, "So?" he asked waiting impatiently to know more about his child.
"So.. you're now the proud father of a 5lb 3oz baby boy!" Sakura exclaimed happily. She opened her mouth to tell him more but was stopped when his lips came crashing down on hers.
He had a son! Oh he had never been so happy in his life, except for his marriage to Sakura that is, and he had Sakura to thank for it! As soon as they broke the kiss, Sasuke hugged his wife whispering 'Thank you!'s and 'I love you's.
"Would you like to see him?" Tsunade asked looking at the happy couple.
Sasuke looked up and nodded letting go of Sakura so she could get up. Naruto helped Sasuke out of bed since his body was still stiff from lying so still and helped him walk down to the nursery where their son was.
When they arrived at the nursery, Sasuke put an arm around his wife as they walked over to their son's hospital crib pulling her close as he saw his son for the first time.
Tears of joy welled up in his eyes. His son was perfect. With some help he reached down and picked up his son amazed that he and Sakura had created such a perfect being. His pride soared when he saw his son yawn and open his eyes. It was like staring at his reflection. Words cannot express how he felt.
"You know.." Ino said with a light chuckle, "You still haven't named him yet!"
Sakura smiled, "You're right, Ino." She looked up at Sasuke, "What should we name him? We never really had time to sit down and choose a name." She said.
"Oh! Oh! How about Naruto!" Naruto said hoping they would name the child after him, but all he got was a smack from Ino.
"Baka." Said Ino and Tsunade shook her head.
Sasuke never taking his eyes off his son said "Kyoui. I heard it means 'miracle'."
"Uchiha Kyoui." Sakura mused, "I like it." She said smiling and hugging Sasuke.
"Then Kyoui it is."
"You're going to be a great father Sasuke."
"And you're going to be a terrific mother. I love you."
"And I love you." Sakura said reaching up and gave Sasuke a chaste kiss.
The kiss had lasted long then intended and was broken when they heard the loud wail of their son between them.
"He seems he has inherited your appetite." Sakura said as she took Kyoui from Sasuke and headed to a nearby rocking chair to feed him. Sasuke stood by her side running his hand through her hair as she fed their son. They were finally a family again.
And I forgive you
For being away for far too long
So keep breathing
'Cause I'm not leaving you anymore
Believe it
Hold on to me and, never let me go
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Allied Sand Nin had assassinated the lord who had sought Fire Country territory and the battle was won quickly making it a victory for Konoha and the other villages who had fought to keep their land.
After recovering; Sasuke, Sakura, and baby Kyoui returned home where a huge celebration was held by friends to celebrate the victory and the birth. Sasuke had been given a four-month vacation so he could be with his wife and son as were the other ninjas who had fought.
Two years after Kyoui was born; a sister named Aiko followed him and a year after a brother named Sonosuke followed her.
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-Holds up a bucket- Syrup anyone?
Well, sad to say but this here story is done. I am quite sure that 'Kyoui' means miracle in Japanese. I had to call a friend who has a Japanese-English dictionary to get her to find me the word. If it's not, please tell me so that I can change it.
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