**Disclaimer: I do not own Naruto or the quote below. I just own Sintary ^^ Also I do not own the other OC Kokuro. He's my friend's. I also do not own the songs for the wedding vows.
Hello everyone! Did you like the cameo's in the previous chapter? Can you get them all? How about the ones in this chapter? There's just a little bit here and there to add some fun into the mix! There are two parts to this chapter. The first half is war wrap up and then, the moment you've all been waiting for... well, you'll just have to read to the very end to figure all that out. As always, enjoy!
Ko and Sin.
"I miss the sound of your voice
Loudest thing in my head
And I ache to remember
All the violent, sweet
Perfect words that you say
If I could walk on water
If I could tell you what's next
I'd make you believe
I'd make you forget
So come on, get higher, loosen my lips
Faith and desire and the swing of your hips
Just pull me down hard
And drown me in love
So come on, get higher, loosen my lips
Faith and desire and the swing of your hips
Just pull me down hard
And drown me in love"
-Matt Nathanson, Come on Get Higher
"That's seriously what happened?"
"Yep-"
"Pretty much."
"Believe it!"
"You all sound completely absurd."
"We know."
"Don't we normally?"
"You were out of it for that part, baa-chan!"
The busty blonde sighed. It had been two weeks since the end of the Fourth Great Shinobi War. Two long weeks of rebuilding, rehabilitation, and paperwork…
"I can't take it anymore." Tsunade muttered as she pulled out her bottle of sake. "Before I even consider listening to that again, I'm having some."
"Now, just wait a minute." The white-haired shinobi said stepping forward, snatching the bottle from the Hokage. "My ancient-goddess-recently-discovered-mother literally just tried to kill me - and take over the universe. Then, I had to fight her, and sentence her to death to save the fucking world, and-and, became a father of twins in the span of 24 hours. I deserve this one," his pale face tilted back as he took a long swig. Bringing his head back up, he let out a satisfied breath before going to hand it back to Tsunade.
"Uh-uh," Sintary interrupted, taking the bottle while holding her little girl on her hip. "I have given birth three times, none of which were under normal circumstances. I deserve a drink!" She hoisted the bottle into the air.
"You're still lactating, my love," Itachi murmured, gently pulling the sake from her hand. "I'll have a drink for you." In a similar manner to Kokuro, the dark-haired man tilted his head back and drank before kissing Sintary sweetly, letting her taste it from his lips.
"If they get to drink, I want one too!" Naruto declared taking the bottle and bottom up.
"I need one after seeing that," Sasuke shuttered taking it from the blond before offering it to Sakura who chugged like she'd shared a drink or two with her shishou.
"Hey, if my husband drinks, so do I." Kiba deduced taking one before placing the bottle on the brown desk.
Topaz eyes blinked with exasperation at what had just occurred in her office. She then took her sake bottle and gaped, feeling how light it was. Taking a peek inside, she felt anger build in her chest.
"YOU LITTLE FUCKERS DRANK IT ALL!" She screeched, her face red. "Half of you are underaged anyway! Sakura, you especially know better!" She crossed her arms under her chest, her bottom lip jutting out slightly. "I always have the last drink…."
"Sorry, shishou…"
"Yeah, sorry-"
"We'll buy you another,"
"I'm not," Kokuro rolled his eyes. "That felt good."
A sigh passed the blonde's red lips. She leaned forward, placing her fingers on either side of her head as she massaged her temples. Looking around the room, she observed the bunch she had summoned. Kiba and Kokuro stood to her left, dressed like they were yin and yang. Their two infant children sleeping in the black double stroller, the white of the onesies shining through. In front of her was Team Seven; Sakura, Sasuke, and Naruto, the last two both missing their dominant hands. Finally, to her right, was the remainder of the Uchiha clan: Sintary, Meisa, Itachi, and Kazuki.
"Alright, let's start that again." Tsunade stated. "In my absence, you two," she pointed two red fingernails at the previous kages, "were researching Kaguya Otsutsuki and the Infinite Tsukuyomi?"
Kokuro nodded, "Yes, Lady Hokage. We essentially started with the Uchiha Stone Tablet -"
"And resources from Suna were taken for translation as well," Itachi finished. "We had concluded that Kaguya was truly one of Kokuro's ancestors, and came across a few scriptures of her. After you resumed position, the other Kage supported our cause, and brought what they had of Kaguya. That's when we really started to piece together who she was."
"But before that, this guy gives me a scroll with a frickin' prophecy on it!" Kokuro huffed.
"And before that," Sintary interjected. "Kaguya had approached me when I had… well, died. She gave me the power to separate Kokuro and Tsuki. I did so the night before Kokuro and Kiba's wedding."
"Soul dividing, weird frog prophecy, then self-discovery, got it." Tsunade summed up. "Continue."
The three squadmates looked between the three of them, trying to decipher what was next.
"So, then the Chuunin Exams happened, and there were two teme's!" Naruto jumped into it.
"Shut up. I already know that part. Skip ahead to your battles while I was dealing with Madara." She instructed them, not wanting to deal with Naruto's yapping.
"We fought my parents alongside Shisui-"
"And my parents, too," Sintary added.
"I was in space with Tsuki."
"Sakura kicked father's ass," Sasuke murmured pulling the pinkette close to him and kissing her head as an odd display of affection.
Naruto blinked. "What was I doing… oh yeah! I remember!"
"Still, not interested." He pouted.
"Our parents returned to the Pure Lands of their own free will." Itachi informed her.
"My parents were sealed away."
"We released the reincarnation jutsu."
"I transplanted Sasuke and Itachi's eyes the a battlefield."
Tsunade clapped for her apprentice. "You'll have the written up by morning right?"
Sakura gave a short sigh. "Yes, shishou."
"Tsuki and I merged very painfully," Kokuro cringed. "I knocked Obito and Madara from the Ten-Tails with my merging," He nodded, proudly.
"We took on Madara," Sintary frowned remembering that.
"No," her white-haired pseudo-brother butted in, "We kicked Madara Uchiha's legendary ass. Give credit where credit's due, Sin."
Tsunade blinked, astonished. "Wait, the three of you actually took him on? And with a pregnant teammate?!"
"He deserved it," Kokuro muttered, blowing air.
"He almost killed my brother and my fiance." Itachi said with no remorse.
"He threatened my family. He got a verbal and physical beat down." Sintary nodded, firmly.
"No one messes with us!" Kokuro shouted, pumping his fist into the air with triumph.
Tsunade blew out air through her nose, a bit peeved at the loudness. "Kokuro Otsutsuki, don't you dare shout in this office again. Do you understand me?"
"Oh no… Baa-chan's using her mother voice…." Naruto muttered taking a step back.
The ringed eyed shinobi paid no heed. "I'm not afraid of your threats, Tsunade. I'm not afraid of anything anymore." He declared, but nodded. "I do respect you though, so, I guess I'll do as you request."
"Anyway, Lady Tsunade," Sintary started again seeing as the woman wanted to strangle Kokuro. "That's when I went into labor."
"Something's missing there," topaz eyes focused on the dark-haired woman. "You were weeks away from being due."
"Um," she paused thinking. "Oh, yeah, Kaguya had me trapped inside another dimension."
"With our time-space jutsu, Otsutsuki can control everything within it from its appearances to how much time passes within it." Kokuro explained.
Itachi picked up where his companion left off, "From what we understand, Kaguya used it to speed up Sintary's pregnancy of Kokuro's twin boys in order to absorb their chakra."
"And how did you get out of this dimension trap?" Tsunade continued probing.
The three older shinobi looked between each other across the room. "We're not really sure about that part, Lady Tsunade," Sintary said after a moment of hesitation.
"It's all a blur, but I believe I was able to enter the dimension Kaguya had Sintary in and pulled her with me to our plane." Kokuro informed her.
"And you were able to enter in Kaguya's dimensions?"
The white-haired shinobi nodded. "As well as create my own at will."
The blonde rubbed her eyes out of habit. "How much damage did you cause with all this teleporting?"
Kokuro bit his pale lip, a pain brewing in his chest as he remembered all the destruction their battle had wrecked. "Quite a bit."
Another sigh escaped her red lips, "You will have to check up on those places you visited. We cannot let this go unchecked."
"Yes, Tsunade," Kokuro confirmed, somber.
Topaz eyes opened and settled on the group in front of her. "You can speak now."
"OKAY! So, what they left out was before they took down Madara, Sasuke and I practically died. The Super Gramps talked to us individually and gave us the seals for Kaguya." Naruto jumped right into it. "She kept trying to separate us, but we found each other with the help of Sakura and Obito. Obito also sacrificed his life to save us all." The blond went quiet remembering the moment.
"We successfully sealed Kaguya away, but somewhere in the midst of battle, Black Zetsu had infused himself within our dominant arms." Sasuke started to continue, but Sakura cut him off.
"The cells were microscopic, almost undetectable at first. They began to multiple at a moderate rate, taking control over the tissues themselves."
The dark-haired shinobi picked back up, "Both Naruto and I began to attack Kakashi and Sakura without much control over our respective hands."
"Their cells began to merge with Zetsu's, so I couldn't separate them." Sakura informed her sensei.
"AND THEN THIS GUY SUGGESTED WE JUST KILL OURSELVES!" Naruto burst out, pointing at Sasuke with a glare.
"NARUTO UZUMAKI, STOP YELLING IN MY OFFICE!" Tsunade screamed at him, extremely annoyed with the outburst.
"But he was being unreasonable, baa-chan!" The blond whined while getting a 'that's typical' reply. "Sasuke kept coming at me, and I was just trying to stay on defense, suggesting that we come back here, to you, so that you could figure out how to fix it. BUT NOO, killing each other was the best idea the genius could come up with." He rolled his blue eyes, crossing his arms with a pout.
Sasuke's face remained blank the entire time Naruto accused him, rightfully so. "The only control we were given was when we fought each other. It seemed to keep Black Zetsu at bay when we willing attacked."
"And why did you suggest killing each other?" The legendary medic inquired.
"There was no telling if there were more of these cells invading our body, or how quickly Zetsu would take over. He would have needed us to bring back Kaguya, so if we died, we were obsolete to him."
"She can't come back - by the way." Kokuro butted in. "My part in sealing was stripping her of her immortality. Even if Zetsu wiggled his way through and take over with the whole Infinite Tsukuyomi again, there would be nothing to bring back."
Tsunade then turned to Sasuke again. "And you still suggested on killing each other?"
"The fact that she was going to be killed was forgotten during the battle." Sasuke stated in a monotone voice.
Her eye twitched at his comment. "You-" she shook her head, rubbing her temples. "Nevermind. So, you two fought, but when the final blow came only your arms were severed?" The two nodded, quietly. "Why only your infected appendixes?"
"We believe there was enough of the Six Path's chakra left in them, that when they collided, the chakra destroyed any cell related to Kaguya. Since most of the dominant arms were infected, there was almost nothing to save other than part of their upper arms." Itachi responded since he, Kokuro and Sakura had done most of the research.
"And is there anything left of Black Zetsu?"
"No," Kokuro and Sasuke stated simultaneously.
Tsunade's hands folded in front of her face, her elbows resting on her oak desk. Her head tilted downward and slightly back. "Did you understand any of that?" She asked the gray-haired man sitting in the window sill behind her.
"Somewhat." Kakashi piped up.
"Good, because I'm getting too old for this shit." Tsunade declared sitting back. "Besides, you'll be dealing with their broken sentences and crazy-ass stories from now on."
It was silent for a moment because the rest of the group realized the current Hokage had named her successor.
"WHAT! KAKASHI-SENSEI GETS TO BE HOKAGE NOW?!" Naruto exclaimed.
"He was suggested to be Tsunade's replacement to begin with," Sasuke pointed out much quieter than his blond companion.
Sharp, green eyes gazed confusedly at her sensei, "but I thought you didn't want to be Hokage."
The somber ninja was quiet to the comment before turning towards Sakura. "I didn't. But someone has to make sure Obito makes it here, and I'm the only one to do so. Besides, you two don't want the job, correct?" He directed the question towards Itachi and Kokuro.
The latter snorted. "Oh, hell no. I have had enough leadership to last a lifetime."
"Pity," Kakashi's tone suggested he was frowning a bit. "Considering the Otsutsuki can now be recognized as a clan in Konoha and would be in need of a Patriarch."
Kokuro blinked his silvery purple ringed eyes. "You-you mean…. What?" He was absolutely flabbergasted.
Kiba chuckled as he kissed his shocked husband. "Kokuro, our family," he whispered proudly. "We're now the beginning of the new Otsutsuki clan, and you, will be our humble -and handsome-Patriarch."
Tears bubbled in the silverete's eyes. The amount of pride and joy he felt could not be expressed in anything less than happy tears. "My wolf…. I will not let you down." He then turned to Kakashi with determined eyes. "I accept."
The seasoned shinobi closed his one eye, smiling under his mask. "Good, you'll also be doing double duty as my delegate."
"What? I'm not your lackey," Kokuro stated defiantly.
Kakashi chuckled a bit, shaking his head. "No, that's Naruto as my apprentice." He clarified. "Kokuro, you travel faster than anyone I know, and someone has to rely messages from Konoha to the other villages. You will be able to strengthen the peace that the villages have been graced with quick updates, along with a position on my council."
"Alright, alright. That sounds better." The white-haired shinobi agreed. "But you have to remember, I have a clan to also attend to now."
"Yes, yes. You'll have plenty of time to see them. You will also have your own compound built - given your home in the Uchiha compound was destroyed."
"Do we get to pick where and how it's built?" Kiba piped up.
"Yes, of course."
"Sweet," Kokuro gave a giddy smile. "A family, a clan, and now, a true home."
Deciding that half of the room was taken care of, Kakashi turned to the Uchiha. "Itachi, I would also like you to join my council alongside Kokuro and Shikamaru."
The eldest Uchiha nodded silently. "I would be honored."
"Now, it is my understanding you have named Sasuke as the heir to the Uchiha clan?" Kakashi asked.
Itachi nodded. "It was always his to begin with."
The attention was turned to the younger Uchiha, "You will then be in charge of how the clan runs and it's unity with the village. Do you accept the responsibility of Konoha's Uchiha Patriarch."
Mismatched eyes met dark gray. "I will make sure the Uchiha clan is restored to greatness," he stated evenly, "and I will also assure that we do not continue Indra's curse of hatred."
Kakashi nodded. "You are also going to be assigned Genin once you finish your Jounin examination."
"JOUNIN EXAM!? WE DIDN'T EVEN FINISH THE CHUNIN EXAMS! WHY DOES HE GET TO SKIP THAT?!" Naruto burst again.
Unlike Tsunade, Kakashi stayed passive to the screaming. He was silent for a moment before saying, "Did you ask something?"
"Kakashi-sensei, we were both pulled from the Chunin exam because of Madara. We didn't get a chance to finish! So, why is Sasuke being allowed to go right to Jounin?!" The blond protested.
"Well, before you decided to interrupt me, I was going to say that you, Naruto, would be joining him, but if you want to go through the Chunin exams, we can have that arranged." The older shinobi stated coyly.
"What? No, no, no. I'll take the Jounin exam with Sasuke. That's not a problem," he mushed out quickly.
"Good. Iruka is waiting outside for the two of you. You have a lot of studying ahead of you." Kakashi waved them off.
"STUDYING!?" Naruto exclaimed again. "I thought it was set up like the others! You're Hokage now, Kakashi! Just make us Jounin."
"Everyone else has to work for it, Naruto. I know you two have the skill to become Jounin, but I also need you to possess the knowledge required of your level. As the future Hokage, you must learn this all anyway. Although, if you wish to delay you ascent, I could appoint Kokuro or Itachi again, or maybe Konohamaru is more suited to be my apprentice."
"WHAT! NO WAY! I'M GOING TO BE THE NEXT HOKAGE! BELIEVE IT!" The blond pumped his fist in the air.
"Then I suggest you get studying." Kakashi retorted, once more shoo-ing him off.
"Alright, let's go, teme!" Naruto turned to his team only to see it was just Sakura standing there.
"He left like five minutes ago." She shrugged.
"Oh no! Iruka-sensei's not going to like that I'm late! Damn, teme!" Naruto muttered loudly as he hurried out.
Once the door closed, the group sighed in relief. "Alright, now that that's taken care of," Kakashi started, his eyes falling on the last member of Team Seven. "Sakura, you will continue your fantastic work in the hospital with Tsunade."
"So, Tsunade will be head of the hospital." Sakura stated quietly.
"Oh, no, no, no," said woman denied. "You are dealing with all that paperwork. I am merely going to be your employee."
Green eyes shimmered with hope, excitement and a little bit of fear. "You mean…?"
Kakashi nodded, very proud. "For your astonishing achievements and leadership of the medical division of the war, you, Sakura Haruno, are the head of Konoha's hospital. Furthermore, being the top medical shinobi, you will also be training and implementing hospitals across all five nations."
Sakura bit her lip, full of pride and absolute joy. All her hard work - and her big brain - had paid off. She was wanted - no, needed. She was a leader, and her practice would be followed across the nations. She was recognized; just like Naruto and Sasuke were.
"I won't let you down Kakashi-sensei." She stated confidently, something she wouldn't have had when she started on his team.
"Well, let's get to it then, kiddo," Tsunade got up. "You have a hospital to lead, programs to develop, and you have a report to write up and present on how you saved the Uchiha's eyes."
"And we have synthetic arms to develop, shishou." Sakura added since they had taken up that project as well.
"Be sure to sleep!" Called Kakashi as they headed out the door.
"You, too! So help me, if I get called to your office because you passed out during a meeting, you'll be coming to the hospital for a completely different reason!" The pinkette called.
Kakashi gave a sheepish look as the door closed, a sigh escaping his clothed lips. "Well, only a few people left. Kiba, you will obviously support Kokuro in his tasks as well raising the twins. Your mother has requested I place you with training young shinobi with their ninja hounds. Considering we are at peace and demand for shinobi will decrease, plus the two little ones, I think it would be a good suit." He then added, "She said you could bring… what did she say exactly… ah yes, she said you could bring 'those little pipsqueak runts' with you."
Kiba turned to his husband and sighed. "That's the nicest name she's called them yet."
"Dear lord," Kokuro shared the sigh. "Your mother has a very large - and vulgar- vocabulary. But the position is perfect for you. Pups and kids."
They kissed loving before the young Inuzuka-Otsutsuki turned to Kakashi. "Alright, I accept."
"Good." The new Hokage said aloud as he turned back to the Uchiha. "Kazuki Uchiha." The little boy straightened up upon hearing his name. "You are of age to join the Academy. If you would like to continue on the path to being a shinobi of Konoha, you may start classes once rebuilding is complete."
Those ocean blue eyes glimmered with excitement as he looked up at his parents. "Can I? Please, I really want to be a ninja!"
The two lovers looked at each other briefly, knowing their decision had already been made. "Of course, Kazuki," Sintary told him softly. "If that's what you truly wish to be, you can join the Academy."
"Yes! This is so cool! I'm going to be better than Uncle Sasuke, Kokuro, even dad!" Kazuki beamed gleefully.
"Aw, he wants to be just like me." Kokuro feigned tearing up.
"No," Itachi corrected, "he wants to be better than you."
Silver eyes rolled. "Please, I'm the best. I control all five natures, have all three Doujutsu, and can travel through dimensions."
"Uncle Ko, I've seen you spare against my dad - he kicks your butt." The six year old stated smugly.
Itachi and Sintay snickered on the side, watching Kazuki diss his godfather.
"He gets that sass from you, you know Sintary!" Kokuro fired at his pseudo-sister.
"Me?!" She squeaked. "You have so much attitude it became an alter-ego!"
"See! There it is! You're teaching him bad habits." The Otsutsuki accused.
"Actually, he acts more like Sasuke." Kakashi suddenly added.
All eyes looked from the Hokage to the little Uchiha, who didn't back down from the stares.
"You're right."
"That makes sense…"
"Oh, shit…"
"KOKURO!" Sintary exclaimed at her comrade. "And you accuse me of teaching him bad habits! You're swearing in front of him!"
Kakashi bowed his head slightly, resting the weight of his head between his forefinger and thumb as the sibling squabble continued. Lady Fifth was right… he would have his hand full as Hokage - especially with this group and his own former squad. It mattered not, though. They were at peace with all the villages, and he would ensure it was kept that way.
War had a funny way of bringing people together. The most skilled workers across the nations went from village to village, helping rebuild and create new structures. They were guarded by shinobi, who banned together against the remaining bandits that still roamed. There was still need for such a life though, when those whose blood coursed for violence still roamed waiting to strike. Lives were still lost, but not at the scale they may have once been. The villages remained joined together, as one. The people revered in the bliss peace had brought them. The dead were remembered through those still walking the Earth living their lives. The shinobi had also been joined by several other leaders; a queen who had a ice and snow release, her sister who had more of an nature affinity; another casted what she called "light magic" while her friend appeared to have a fire affinity. Delegates from a small town - as well as a very large town - where all creatures lived in harmony together; some in black leather, some in red leather, some in beautiful ball gowns, while other merely in jeans and a T-shirt. Some of them held the title queen - red, white, snow, even one who used to be evil - while others called themselves king, alpha, captain, savior or merely, friend. Even more uniquely, they were of different species; most were human with different abilities-witches as some defines, but then there were vampires, werewolves, hybrids, even mermaids, fairies, and munchkins. Knowledge flowed from these new people, launching the shinobi world into a revolution. Slowly, technology was integrated into their society; advancements were established in learning, medicine, and even science.
Happiness spread like wildfire after the war ended. Naruto had finally noticed Hinata, and the two had started dating. With the right of heir passing on to Hanabi, the eldest Hyuga was able to see whoever she wanted. As their relationship progressed, they still encountered roadblocks from the Hyuga elders who wanted to keep the purity of the clan. It was Hiashi who blessed their marriage, allowing the joining of Naruto and Hinata.
Wedding bells rang for months after that. The village was constantly decorated in the colors of the ceremony, and the joining clans would through their own celebration for the happy couples. Nothing made the people happier than celebrating the joy of others. Even Sasuke and Sakura joined in the festivities and held a wedding. Although they had wanted it to be small, their bonds were an immense web, and that brought many, many people to see the two finally share love towards one another.
As the echoing of the bells began to fade - with almost all of the Rookie 9 married, one couple had been putting their own celebration off throughout the years.
"Seriously, though. You two should have been married four years ago after the war ended!" Kokuro raged on. His work had slowed down, so he had plenty of time to act on other things such as the fact that his best friends still weren't married.
"We're practically married, Ko," Sintary said earnestly as she set a load of laundry on the table. "Besides, there hasn't been time for a ceremony."
The white-haired man groaned obnoxiously loud. "That's such a lame excuse. You've been together since you two were like 13, or even before that!"
"It's not an excuse," Itachi piped up as he help his fiance fold. "We were separated at 16, spent roughly 5 years apart, I was only pardoned about six months after than, and then a year later, I proposed."
"Then Pein attacked, then Madara attacked, and then there was Kaguya." A sigh escaped the black-haired woman's lips. "And then all of our extended family got married."
"That's exactly why now is the time to get married!" Kokuro exclaimed, trying to prove his point.
Sintary groaned, annoyed, and Itachi sighed with distest. "If it bothers you that badly, we'll go up to Kakashi's and sign the marriage document. You can be our witness." Sintary told her best friend, hoping to appease him.
It did the opposite. "What the fuck, seriously?" He gawked. "What about all the wedding ideals you had when we were younger?"
"Shit happened, Ko. Our lives, happened. We have a family, you have a family, that's all that mattered; not a silly ceremony."
"You had thought about this?" Itachi directed the question to his significant other.
She sighed at that. "Yes, I was a little girl who made plans for her wedding day. A little girl who thought her father would miraculously be able to walk her down the aisle and tell her she looked beautiful, and whose wedding wouldn't be a cliche. I'm not that little girl anymore, Itachi. I've changed; we," she grabbed his hands in hers, "have evolved. I don't need that fantasy of a wedding to become reality because we are all I could have dreamed and hoped for."
Itachi kissed her lovingly. Her speech was beautiful, but he wanted his love to have everything she desired. "Do you want a wedding?" He asked her gingerly.
"Itachi-" she started protesting with a sigh.
"Answer the question," he told her sternly.
Her blue eyes met his charcoal ones as she thought it out. She loved the man in front of her with every fiber of her being. It hurt thinking about how much she loved him, and the fact that she could spend the rest of her life with him. If that was a reality…. Then, maybe, her dream wedding could be too.
"Yes, I do."
Itachi nodded. "Then we're having a wedding."
"Oh, thank god!" Kokuro breathed, but it didn't go unnoticed.
"What did you say?" Sintary asked her pseudo-brother.
Ringed eyes blinked as his expression turned sheepish. "What? I didn't say anything."
"What did you do?" Itachi asked accusingly.
Kokuro laughed nervously as he rubbed the back of his neck. "Well, I… I may or may not have gotten my certification to marry people… and, uh- well, maybe already booked a venue… you know…. for your wedding."
His response was a shrill of his name and a sigh.
"What?! I was just looking out for you guys!" The white-haired friend explained. "You two, my best friends," his arms hooked around each of their necks, "deserve nothing by the very, very best in life. I merely wanted to make sure that would happen."
Sintary sighed, pinching the bridge of her nose. "It's our wedding, Kokuro. How do you even know we'll like the venue?"
"Because I know you two very well." He smiled widely, his heart full of pride at his pick.
"Where is the wedding being held?" Itachi asked his best friend.
"The Shinto Temple of Unity in the Village of Waterfalls."
The soon-to-be bride placed her fingers on her chin in thought. "That sounds familiar…"
"You told me about it a long time ago," Kokuro insisted.
She shook her head becoming suspicious, "No, but it was in one of my journals along with a lot of other information regarding a wedding from Kaguya's vision…. What else did you decide to take from there?"
The silverette took his arms off his comrades to rub the back of his nec. "Oh, nothing…. Just…. The venue… the decorations…. The, um, ring bearer, flower girl, bridesmaids, bridesmaids' dresses… the wedding dress…"
"THE WEDDING DRESS!?" Sintary exclaimed, looking at him furiously.
"Well, yeah, it needs to be custom made because you have a one-of-a-kind design. That takes a while to make you know, so, I've been having the seamstresses working on it."
"Seriously Ko?" The black-haired woman sighed. "You were going to somehow get us to do this wedding anyhow, weren't you?"
"You guys deserve it," he said firmly. "Furthermore, it is my duty as your best friend and brother to make sure you guys have a proper, fantastic wedding."
"So," the raven-headed shinobi started, "if you've planned all this already, when is the actual ceremony?"
"We leave in two days." Kokuro said firmly.
"Two days?! Kokuro, we can't honestly do that. We have to pack, get things in order, oh and the kids, too." Hands instantly began to massage her forehead as stress flooded her system.
"Hey, all that's taken care of," her pseudo-brother assured her as he rubbed her back.
"How do you mean?"
"Well, packing's easy. You need pre-wedding outfits, something comfy and easily changeable, then something for post-wedding. Sin, you should probably bring some sexy lingerie though, it is your wedding night afterall," he wiggled his eyebrows suggestively, causing his pseudo-sister to hit him upside the head.
"Kokuro Otsutsuki, I swear to kami, I am going to kill you yet!" She growled.
Itachi instinctively wrapped his arms around his feisty fiance. "Considering the kids will be safe elsewhere, it would be a nice change in pace…"
Sintary looked up at him, her face passive. "Did you push four children from your hole?"
"No…"
"Then, no sexy lingerie. We are not having child number five. I don't think my body can take anymore." She insisted.
"Sakura did say you were healthy enough for another," Itachi piped up.
"That was pre-pregnancy Sakura. I don't think post-Sakura will be on your side any time soon." Sintary said defiantly.
"Guys, guys, no one has to get pregnant or worry about it. There are medicinal routes to avoid pregnancy and just have sex-"
"What's sex?" A young voice asked.
All three heads swerved to the ten year old who just enter the room from training. Those three soon found themselves in a huddle.
"How are you going to give him the talk?" Kokuro asked quietly and was answered with a smack on the head. "Ow! Well, how else are you going to break this to him?"
"He's ten, Kokuro," Sintary hissed at him. "Just go the simple route."
"He can easily tell when he's not being told the whole truth," Itachi reminded his lover.
Sintary gave him a hard look, "So, you want to tell him?"
"No."
"Then we're doing this my way," she said before breaking and looking at her son. "Kazuki, sex is, um," the mother cleared her throat, trying to stay composed, "well, it's how you were born. Daddy got mommy pregnant through sex, and then you came along."
The young boy came over and patted his mother's arm comfortingly. "You left out a lot of details out, mom."
Sintary looked at him, floored by his response. "How on Earth would you know that?"
"Aunt Sakura leaves her medical textbooks scattered throughout the house. I read on it a while back. I don't understand most of it, but I know enough to tell you're leaving stuff out."
A sigh escaped her light pink lips, "I'll have to have words with Sakura…" she muttered before looking at him. "Kazuki, you don't have to worry about sex for a long time. You need to fill your brain up with other things."
"Like graduating the Academy?"
"Yes, that's very important."
"What do I do when I graduate?"
Itachi stepped up to answer the question, "You'll be assigned to a team with other Genin and Jounin instructor."
"Can Uncle Sasuke be my instructor?"
"That depends on the Hokage." His father responded.
"Can we go and talk to him about it?" Kazuki asked earnestly.
"We can when you graduate."
"I graduated."
Kokuro spurted water upon hearing that as he turned and looked at him, the little boy whom he had held when he was first born. "No way."
Dark blue eyes looked up at his godfather's ringed ones. "Why are you surprised? You three graduated when you were seven. It only took so long because they wouldn't give me the final exam."
"It's just, not everyone completes their Academy training in such a short time, Kazuki," his mother explained gently. "After the three of us, there were only a handful of Genin graduating before twelve. A large part of it had to do with Orochimaru, and Pein destroying the village. A lot of parents pulled their children from the Academy, halting their schooling, even some of the children were scared so they backed out. There's also the fact that not everyone is as dedicated as you are right now."
"She's right," Itachi took over. "Since your chakra was unsealed, you've been working diligently to master it. You know several fire releases already, and your Genjutsu is coming along smoothly even without your Sharingan."
"When is that going to come?" Kazuki suddenly changed subjects.
"Kazuki, you know how the Sharingan is awaken. Intense emotions must bring it to life. Whether it is stress or loss, or even strong love will bring it on. You will most likely awaken it on a mission."
The young boy nodded, the answer sufficient, but not satisfying. He wanted to prove himself, like his adult figures.
"Uncle Sasuke and Uncle Kiba didn't graduate until twelve," Sintary spoke, trying to ease her son. "I say you're right in the middle of the group."
"You're right where you should be," Kokuro confirmed, looking at him. "Everyone has their own path, Kazuki. Do not try to follow someone else's, or yours will be lost."
The man had realized that for himself; trying to be like Itachi and being the puppet Danzo turned him into. He almost missed that he was a brother, an uncle, and a leader. His path had been illuminated when Danzo had been killed. It had lead him to be Hokage, also to being the son of the progenitor of chakra, and father. Now, here he was, a hero among the nations - all of them.
"I won't lose sight, Uncle Ko." Kazuki told him firmly. "I've set a goal for myself: I'm going to be Hokage someday."
"That sounds like a great goal," he nodded with a soft smile. "In the meantime, I need you to do something very important for this weekend."
"What is it?"
Kokuro placed a hand on the boy's shoulder, and looked him in the eyes. "I need you to make sure you, your mom and dad are packed to leave in two days. Remember that surprise I was working on for them? Well, it's going to happen then."
Kazuki nodded firmly, understanding the importance of this task. "I understand. I'll have the packed and out the door that morning."
"Breathe, Sin,"
Breathe? How the fuck could she even think about breathing? It just forced itself in and out of her lungs uncontrollably. It was too quick though, her head was pounding with the fluttering of her heart.
"Can you sit down?"
Sit? She could barely stand pacing, it was too slow for her. She needed to go sparing, maybe Kokuro will lead her to a sparring ground instead down the aisle.
"Mommy," a young girl whined looking up at her.
Blue eyes glanced down at her little Meisa. She was dressed in a plain navy blue dress, a red sash wrapped around the middle, and her black head of hair was also adorned with another ruby ribbon. It had been Ino's idea to pull Meisa's budding bangs away from her face, and Sakura had supplied the ribbon. It allowed her hazel green eyes to show through.
"Sweetie, I thought I asked you to stay with Sarada," Sintary said gently as she picked her daughter up.
"She fell asleep, so I came by you. I wanted to see you, and sit in your lap." The little girl explained.
"Alright, alright." Sintary sighed quietly, trying to ease herself before sitting down and placing Meisa in her lap.
"It's like she's your paper weight. Alright, can we continue?" Ino asked impatiently.
"Yes."
She closed her eyes as the two woman ascended her once more and started applying makeup, mostly to her eyes to enhance them. While they had learned most of it in kunoichi class, the other realms had also opened them up to different techniques such as contouring and smokey eyes.
"Alright, now to put on your dress."
"Blindfold time."
Sintary didn't have much time to protest before a dark cloth was placed over her eyes and Meisa was pulled out of her lap.
As the bridesmaids dressed the bride, tensions were also high in the groom's room. Equal amounts of pacing were being done by the soon to be husband. This was it. He was going to marry the love of his life. He was finally going to say, "I do." He couldn't help but to worry; what is going to go wrong? Will some rouge ninja show up to rob them? Did Black Zetsu somehow survive after all these years and try to take them down? Something had to go wrong. All his life good things had proven to be short lived and were constantly followed by horrible things.
"Will you stop pacing," snapped Sasuke. "You're making Sarada anxious."
"I'm sorry," Itachi instantly told her younger brother. "I just worry something is going to come along and ruin this."
"Nothing is going to go wrong," Kokuro insisted, leaning against the wall. He pushed off it and walked over to his pseudo-brother. "You, Itachi Uchiha, are going to marry the love of your life, and you're going to get your happily ever after."
"And you're sure everything's perfect out there?" Given the fact that Kokuro did not allow the bride nor the groom to see the decoration, he had no idea what to expect.
"Yes, yes. You'll see it soon enough." Kokuro said as he started fixing Itachi's haori.
From Sintary's journal, and his own knowledge of his best friend, he understood the value of having Fugaku's wedding garb. However, with the destruction that was done to the Uchiha family home, he was unable to find it. Without missing a beat, Kokuro had ordered a new set to be made. He chose black as the main color with red trim to break it up. He had the Uchiha crest centered on his friend's back, and the Sacuna symbol in gold and red embroidery on his sleeves. A red, white and gold accented obi tied him together.
"It's going to be a beautiful ceremony, I promise Itachi." Kokuro told him earnestly. "I mean it: you two deserve this, and I will not let anything happen to ruin it."
Itachi nodded. "You better not. Sintary and I will kill you."
Kokuro chuckled, letting the threat roll off him. "Speaking of, I should probably going check on the bride. You two can start to head in, we'll follow behind."
The two Uchiha brothers nodded watching the Otsutsuki leave. He walked to the other end of building. He had wanted the couple to remain separated before the wedding, and this was his for sure way of making good of that note. He thought he choose a beautiful venue; they were filled with lush greenery, beautiful flowers, waterfalls and streams. He knew the couple appreciated nature, and Sintary always did love the water feature.
Kokuro knocked on the oak door before opening it. He was graced with his best friend in her wedding gown. The top half was a white, sleeveless kimono trimmed in scarlet like Itachi's. Her swirling Sacuna crest was embroidered on her bodice in gold and red. The bright color wrapped around her waist, separating the top from the train of fabric. The silk material was layered: red, navy, red, etc., all the way to the floor. The navy blue ended the train, and on there, was her fiance's insignia: the Uchiha fan.
Pride bubbled in his chest; her dress had turned out more beautiful than he could have ever imagined. Kokuro looked at Sintary's face to see her joy. Her icy blue eyes twinkled, accented with navy blue eyeshadow that faded into black as the night. He could see the fine scars that Sintary usually bore on her face were blurred and evened with makeup. Her cheekbones were defined and the light seemed to be glittering off of them. Her smile was easy enough to see in the matte red color she had on her lips.
"Do you love it?" Kokuro asked tentatively.
"Oh my god, yes!" She squealed as she came over and gave him a big hug. "Oh, Ko…. thank you so much."
"Anything for my sister," he whispered as he hugged back.
"Hey, now you two! Watch the dress, the hair, and the makeup!" Ino scolded as they quickly parted.
"Is she all set?" Kokuro asked the two.
"Yep, she can be seen in public." Sakura affirmed. "We'll meet'cha out there."
With the pinkette taking hold of Meisa, they exited the room, leaving Sintary and Kokuro alone.
"You look lovely," she commented quietly looking over her friend.
He was dressed in a traditional white kimono with red trim that separated the silk from his hair. He wore a gold obi around his waist which brought out his yellow Rinne Sharingan that he had acquired during the war. Another family feature that remained was the horns on top of his head, setting him apart from everyone else.
"You're not too shabby yourself either," he joked before smiling. "Now, for the final touches."
"Final touches? What else could I possibly need?" Questioned Sintary.
"Well, it's sorta a new tradition I found amongst my travels. You need something old, something new, something borrowed, and something blue. I'm not really sure what the value behind all that is, but I found that fit it."
Sintary looked at him curiously. "What did you fine?"
Kokuro carefully pulled out a silver chain and locket. It was heart shaped, but the design appeared to have a branch with some leaves from it in the center while the sides were whimsical in their pattern. Inside the locket was a blue stone.
"So-"
Sintary stopped him. "Let me see if I can guess. You weaved the chain and locket from borrow silver-the something borrowed and sorta something new. Then… hm, that's different."
Her friend looked at her perplexed. "What do you mean?"
"In Kaguya's vision, the necklace was more a tree-therefore and old legend, and there you also said the blue was in my dress…"
"Kaguya's vision? But you didn't include any of that in your journal."
"That's why it's different… but still, don't you think it's a little weird she conjured that and even though you didn't know about it, you still did this new tradition thing? Her goal was to give me a fantasy to aspire to so she could manipulate me into doing whatever she wanted."
"Unless," Kokuro paused, "unless she could see the future… maybe this was all meant to be? There was a reason you wrote it down, and a reason I found the journal."
"But if she was showing me the future, why did you make a locket instead of what she showed?"
"That's an easy one, Sin," he chuckled. "The future is always changing. That's why you can only predict the future. It's not a guarantee, it's an estimate. Our actions are what solidify the future. You didn't write down the necklace for whatever reason, but it was a conscious decision, you made. You didn't want it to be in your future, therefore, it's not."
"Okay, then what's the rest of the necklace?" She asked staring at it.
"Inside is a piece of the chakra stone necklace you found and gave to me on my wedding day. It's something old and something blue." Kokuro explained. "But most importantly, it's a piece of me that you can carry around all the time. By clutching that, you can summon me from anywhere, and that way, you're never alone."
Sintary melted hearing that. "Awe, Ko," she whispered and hugged him again.
Her brother kissed the top of her black head before pulling away. "Now, let's go celebrate your wedding."
The bride nodded with a small smile as she took his arm. They walked the way Kokuro had come, passing the bubbling water and the barrage of color and greenery that surrounded them. Their walk was only a few moments, but it felt like years to Sintary. She could feel her heart beating a mile a minute in her bosom. She hesitated outside the door.
"Are you okay?" Kokuro asked looking down at her.
Blue eyes met silver ones, her lip quivering with so much emotion. "I… I'm so nervous, Ko…" she whispered truthfully.
"Why?" He asked hugging her again, more protectively this time. "You're going to a man that loves you. There's no chance for rejection, no chance for disaster… just love between two soulmates."
"I… I just never thought this day would come… I've dreamed about this moment for so long… what if it's not all I thought it would be?"
"It will be."
"And what if it is?"
"Then you get to dream of something new." Kokuro smiled at her warmly as they were joined by the rest of the family.
Sakura and Ino walked besides Meisa who now had a basket of red roses and pink cherry blossoms. Next to her little girl was her little man in a black and gold accented haori and kosode. His shaggy head was styled so it looked less messy for once even though some unruly pieces still hung near his dark blue eyes.
"Oh, Kazuki, Meisa, you two look so precious." Sintary gushed hugging her children.
"Mommy looks pretty, too!" The little girl chimed happily against her mother.
"Don't ruin the outfits, mom." Kazuki scolded his mother lightly as he pulled away to straighten his robe before going to fix her dress.
"Always looking out for me." Sintary smiled lovingly at her son. "You two ready?"
"Uh-huh!" Meisa sounded smiling.
"Are you?" The young boy asked.
The mother nodded softly looking at the door. "I am so ready."
"Then let's get this show on the road," Kokuro piped up, taking Sintary's arm again.
The crew got in line as the doors opened. Sakura and Ino lead, followed by the little flower girl. Her older brother stayed close behind her with the rings. The doors shut once more as Sintary and Kokuro waited outside.
The bride took a deep breath, trying to calm her nerves. She felt like she was running onto the battlefield, into another war with her team.
"Tch." She said aloud and continued seeing Kokuro's questioning look, "I was just thinking… all those battles and wars… that was so much easier than this; being married to my soulmate. I… it's so stupid to be anxious over it, but I am. I'm giddy and happy, elated. I just can't believe it's happening to me."
"Well, believe it Sin. You're dreams are coming true." Kokuro told her and kissed her forehead. "Let's turn some heads."
The young bride nodded as she looked forward. The doors extended out to them and Kokuro lead them through. The venue was outside so it was open to the mountains and the water. The wood pews were decorated with red, blue and white bouquets.
Sintary looked around, trying to take it all in, but her attention was quickly concentrated on one person: her handsome fiance. She took in his sleek, black hair that was neatly tied back. The silk fabric wrapped nicely around his toned body; he looked so handsome dressed formally. Sintary felt the urge to bit her lip, but knew better than to ruin her makeup. Her heart fluttered as Itachi's gorgeous onyx eyes met hers.
His heart just stopped.
Itachi had wanted to wait until his soon-to-be wife was in front of him to gaze upon her, but he couldn't help himself. He wanted to see her so badly. He counted to ten before pulling his attention to her, and he certainly wasn't disappointed. Sintary's raven hair was curled loosely - something he had never seen on her before - falling over her chest and down to the middle of her back. Her pearly skin glowed against the red and white bodice. His eyes trailed down to the golden red Sacuna insignia to the red obi to the train of fabric. Red's, blue's even the Uchiha crest was on her dress. All the colors complicated his fiance beautifully.
Once they were close enough, Itachi extended his hand to Sintary, who happily took it. Kokuro moved around the happy couple to the altar. He smiled happily at his family; his two best friends were finally getting married.
He cleared his throat, "Welcome family and beloved friends. We are gathered here to witness the wedding of the decade: Sintary Sacuna and Itachi Uchiha." He smirked at them. "These two have been together since the Academy days. Their love has endure war, ruthless missions, separation, torture, more battles, and more wars. The two have also been blessed with two children, Kazuki and Meisa, along with two nephews and one niece. They are my closest friends, and my family. I couldn't be more happier than I am now, standing in front of them, finally tying the knot. Let us rejoice in this beautiful ceremony for these amazing people. The bride and the groom have prepared their own vows, and will recite them to each other. Sintary, you may start."
Sintary took a deep breath, holding Itachi's hands in her own. She felt him squeeze, supportively and a warm smile spread over her lips.
"Itachi Uchiha," she started, taking another breath. "I've been waiting so long for you to come my way, and I… I can't wait another day. What if I told you it was all meant to be? All the fighting, all the hate, all the love, and all the memories… would you believe me? Would you agree? Just… don't tell me you think I'm crazy when I tell you love has come here and now because some people… they wait a lifetime for a moment like this… they search forever for that one special kiss. And Itachi, when you hold me, I finally see. When you say love, I truly know what that means. I… I was so broke down so long in the dark for those five years… until you saved us; until you showed us the light. You are my savior because when you kiss me, I know who I am. When you let me feel it, I understand. When I'm lost… I just look in your eyes… and you show me the meaning of life. If It weren't for you… I wouldn't be the woman I am today; a best friend, a mother, an aunt, or… a soon-to-be wife. I wouldn't have it any other way… you show me love, you lift me higher and higher. The truth is, I'm in love. Can you feel it? Can you feel us? I love you Itachi Uchiha. I love you for all your talents, your flaws, for you, and I want to be your wife for all of eternity."
Itachi felt his lips pull into a smile, hearing his beautiful woman speak such heart-warming words of love. Soon, she would be all his, and he hers. Looking at her, he felt warmth spread through him like he'd never felt before.
"What are you thinking about?" Sintary whispered since he had remained silent after her speech.
Itachi squeezed her hands since he couldn't openly hug her yet. "I'm thinking about the fact that I found a love for me. Well, I found a girl who is beautiful and sweet, you Sintary. I never knew you were the someone waiting for me because we were just kids when we fell in love. We barely understood what it was… but when I danced with you between my arms, barefoot on the grass...I have faith in what I see. And now, I know I have met an angel in person, and you looks perfect. I really don't deserve this, deserve you, but Sintary, you look so perfect tonight." He told her quietly, his throat constricting with emotion. "I'm thinking about how people fall in love in mysterious ways, that maybe it's all part of a plan. It's not coincidental that I found a woman, stronger than anyone I know. She shares my dreams, and I hope that someday I'll share her home - permanently. I found a love to carry more than just my secrets - to carry love, and to carry children of our own. I'm thinking out loud: that maybe we found love right where we are. We are still kids, but we're so in love, and I will be loving you until we're seventy, and my heart could still fall as hard as twenty-three. We're fighting against all the odds, but just hold my hand and be my girl. I'll be your man, and I promise I won't give you up this time. I truly don't deserve the love that you've given me, but nothing would make me happier than to be with you, Sintary Sacuna, for the remainder of time."
The bride found her face scrunch up as she tried not to let the tears fall. She had the full package: smooth words, a gorgeous body, and an unbeatable passion. It was all hers now, and nothing could make her happier.
Kokuro was a mess inside. He wanted to start ugly crying, but he had to finish the ceremony. Someone had to make sure these kids were officially wed.
"Sintary Sacuna, do you take this man, Itachi Uchiha, to have and hold, through sickness and health, for as love as you both will live?"
"I do," she whispered, the tears evident in her voice.
"Itachi Uchiha, do you take this woman, Sintary Sacuna, to have and hold, through sickness and health, for as love as you both will live?"
"I do," he stated confidently as he saw the emotions vibrating under his fiance's skin.
"Then by the power vested in me, I am so honored to pronounce my best friends: husband and wife. You may now kiss the bride!"
It was hard to tell who moved first. In the blink of an eye, the newlyweds were kissing each other, cupping their faces. This was it; their final request: to be wedded. They had a family, they had a home, they were no longer required to be shinobi. They could just live the rest of their lives in peace; something they had always dreamed of.
Now they finally had each other….
For Always and forever…
And they could live happily ever after.
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