Sasuke had become the captain of the ANBU squad now. He had been branded with the swirl tattoo on his arm. He was very strong, and was almost undefeatable. Sakura had become the ideal housewife/kunoichi. She was always cleaning the house thoroughly, making sure the sakura tree was well watered, and healing Sasuke's wounds whenever he came back hurt from a mission. She had kept up her ninja skills and was just as fast as Sasuke, though not as strong.

They had gotten married on July 1st, a day to remember forever. Everyone in Konoha had come, from the 5th Hokage to Naruto Uzumaki. Everyone was glad for them and they were also glad as well. Now it was July 1st of the next year, their first anniversary. And Sakura had quite a surprise for her beloved.

Sakura had a smile on her face as Sasuke came into the room they shared, the master bedroom. The Chinese fans still hung from the ceiling, and the sakura tree still stood outside their window, even though it was a bit taller. She was lying on the bed, propped up with pillows. Her emerald eyes shone with excitement and joy. Sasuke felt happy too, even though he didn't know what Sakura was smiling at. He sat down on a chair next to the bed, and waited, expectantly, for Sakura to tell him the news and the reason why she was smiling.

"Sasuke-kun...guess what?" she asked him with a smile.

"What is it, love?" he asked, his smile growing a bit wider. She touched his arm where he had been branded, while her other hand came up and touched his cheek. She looked right into his obsidian eyes and for a moment, the emerald softened.

"Sasuke...you're going to be a father..."

The words hung in the air for a moment and tears threatened to spill from the girl's eyes. She closed her eyes and smiled. Sasuke was shocked, happily so. In a shaking voice he asked her, "Really? Is this really true?"

Sakura only nodded and Sasuke was even more pleased. He was finally going to have kids, finally going to be able to teach someone how to throw shuriken and kunai, like his father used to teach him. He smiled and stroked her cheek.

The next morning, Team 7 all had training. Sasuke tried to tell Sakura that she shouldn't go, because she was pregnant, but she wouldn't hear of it. So they both left the house. They got to the designated training place 5 minutes earlier than the rest. As they waited, Sasuke rubbed her belly gently. Sakura smiled at him, at his delicate antics. Years ago he would never have done that. The other two members of Team 7 finally showed up.

Kakashi was still the master, and the 21 year olds were still the followers. Kakashi told them to spar for a while, while he finished reading the last Icha Icha Violence Special Edition. First up, it was Naruto versus Sakura. Sasuke whispered, "Be careful..." as she passed him.

"I'll be ok..." she whispered back.

I hope I'll be ok...Naruto has gotten lots stronger...

The two faced each other and Naruto said, "I won't go too hard on you, Sakura."

She nodded and smiled. What IS Naruto's definition of not too hard?

They started off with some simple kicks and punches. Then Naruto gathered up his chakra and moved so fast, Sakura couldn't see him. He kicked her from the back and she collapsed on the ground. She felt a swirling motion in her abdomen, and ran to the nearest bush and threw up. Naruto was REALLY worried...could he have hurt Sakura that much?

Sasuke was VERY worried. Was throwing up a normal part of pregnancy? Or could it...be that...Naruto had hurt her more than intended?

She emerged from behind the bush, wiping her mouth. Immediately both males rushed to her.

"Sakura are you ok? I didn't mean to hurt you that much!"

"Sakura...are you ok? Is this normal? What's happening?"

She calmed them both down, saying, "Yes, I'm ok...Naruto don't worry about it, and Sasuke, perhaps we SHOULD tell them and yes its normal."

"Tell us what?"

Sasuke nodded, signaling it was ok. After all, if they were going to be sparring, they would need to be gentle. Sakura looked at him, saying that he should be the one to spread the good news. Sasuke nodded again, saying he would do it.

"Well...Naruto...Sakura is...pregnant."

Naruto's cerulean eyes widened in shock. "That's great! I'm sure you guys will make perfect parents!"

Kakashi heard Naruto's loud outburst and jumped down from the tree he was sitting in.

"So...Sakura...you're pregnant then?"

She nodded at her sensei and a smile formed under the navy mask he always wore.

"Good for you...if that is the case, you shouldn't spar or fight in any way, shape or form. And Sasuke, you shouldn't leave her home alone...its bad."

Sasuke nodded, signaling that he understood clearly.

After the sparring was done, Sasuke and Sakura walked home, feeling content. As they got to Konoha Park, she abruptly sat down on a bench, dragging Sasuke with her.

"What is it?"

"Watch the sunset with me once..."

The sun slowly dipped behind the Hokage mountain, turning the clouds shades of purple and gold. It was the most beautiful thing they had ever experienced. As soon as the sun was down, they both set off toward the place called home again.