Sorry for the delay in updates! Studying for my art midterm was a bear this week ::dies of exhaustion :: But here it is! The moment where every NaruHina fan starts screaming rabidly, the wedding is here!

Chp.6: The Hokage's Wedding

"Tell Tsunade that I'm on my way."

"Yes, Hokage-sama."

"Is the ceremony prepared?"

"Everything is set, Hokage-sama."

"Does this thing have to be public?"

"It's tradition, Hokage-sama."

"Sasuke…where is Sasuke?"

"He's…err…I don't know, Hokage-sama."

"Find that damn Uchiha! It's not like I can show up without my best man!"

"Eep…wait, he's right here Hokage-sama!"

Naruto looked up form his desk to find Sasuke standing in the doorway, a sardonic smirk on his face. "Hmph…at least you're dressed, Sasuke-baka. I swear, if not for Shikamaru I'd say you're the #1 most apathetic ninja in this village…"

"Well, I'm sorry to be late, Naruto-sama, but your old sensei was trying to sneak in with me so he could hide another bottle of sake in your closet."

"Damn that Jiraiya! I told him I wasn't going to do that whole "get the groom wasted at a wild party" thing! If he so much as smells of alcohol when he shows up…" Sasuke quickly whacked him over the head to shut him up.

"Naruto, breathe. You're turning blue already."

"Right…thank you, I needed that…well, here we go." Sasuke and Naruto left the office together, heading towards the Hokage monument, where the whole village had seemed to have gathered…

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"Damn that little hyperactive…leave it to Naruto to cut it close on his own wedding day…"

"Relax Tsunade, he'll be here. You know how being Hokage makes timing difficult."

"Easy for you to say, Jiraiya, you never had to do it."

"But lo! Here comes our man right now!" Naruto and Sasuke burst through the doors, Naruto looking slightly pale. "AM I LATE?! PLEASE TELL ME I'M NOT LATE!" Tsunade sighed and smiled. "No, you're not late. You cut it close, Hokage-sama, but you made it." Naruto heaved a breath of relief and smiled. Tsunade motioned for him to follow and so he did, turning one last glance to the door, where thousands of villagers were left out in anticipation, waiting for him to emerge once again…

He turned back forward and walked into the small temple. He walked right on up to the front, where Tsunade waited, Jiraiya and Hiashi flanking her on each side. They were all dressed in white ceremonial robes, with large green symbols of Konoha emblazoned on the backs.

Naruto himself still donned a trench coat, much like Yondaime always did. Except instead of being white, it was a fiery red, with the seal of his new house etched into the back. The doors opened once again, and for Naruto, time stood still.

Guided in by Tenten and Ino, Hinata had finally arrived. Naruto felt his heart stop and his breath catch in his throat. Her white and lavender kimono fell about her feminine form like quicksilver, it was quite elegant and modest, yet still she seemed to exude such womanly charm in it. Her hair was still let down, and a sakura blossom was placed above her right ear. Her lavender eyes caught Naruto's and she smiled.

Naruto felt his insides melt. As Hinata joined him by his side, she squeezed his hand for support, and he felt his body return to normal as they both knelt before Tsunade.

"Who intends to give this man to this woman?" announced Tsunade in a clear voice. Jiraiya placed a hand on Naruto's shoulder and said, "I am." Naruto smiled broadly, knowing that while Jiraiya was a pervert, he was also a man of honor. Seeing as Naruto had no living relative, Jiraiya had agreed to act as his guardian for the ceremony.

"Very good. And who gives this woman to this man?"

"I am, Tsunade-sama." Hiashi stepped forward and placed a hand on Hinata's shoulder, causing her to smile, and a single tear to fall down her fair face. Tsunade nodded and said, "Very well. You two have waited a long time for this day, so I will not keep you for much longer. Naruto-sama, take it away."

Naruto took Hinata's hands and helped her back to her feet. Sasuke then entered the room, a small box in his hands. He opened it and Naruto and Hinata both extracted a single ring. Naruto slipped his onto Hinata's left ring finger and said, "Hinata-chan, I am honored beyond all men that you would agree to be my wife. I promise that as long as I have breath in my body, I will protect you and see that you are cared for. Together, we will rebuild the house of my father, our house. The House Uzumaki." Hinata smiled and she too placed her ring on Naruto's left ring-finger.

"Naruto-kun…I am humbled that you would ask me to be your wife. I vow that as long as my blood still runs in my veins, I will honor you and do everything I can to make sure your home is warm. I will gladly lay down my old name and take on the mantle of your house." Tsunade smiled broadly and cleared her throat.

"Then it is my humble honor that I present you to each other as husband and wife. You shall now be known as Hokage Uzumaki Naruto, and honorable Uzumaki Hinata. You may kiss your bride, baka." Naruto flashed Tsunade a sarcastic smile and turned back to Hinata with a fiery glint in his eye. He kissed her gently and lovingly, and took her arm in his as they walked back out of the temple. The reached the front doors and Naruto stopped. "Hinata-chan…you realize once we walk out of this temple, then everybody will know we are wed. I know you wanted as little fuss about this as possible…but it looks like everybody wants to see us, and…"

Hinata silenced him with a kiss. "You're the Hokage, Naruto-kun; the village is like your family now. This is as much their day as it is ours." Naruto smiled and pushed open the doors. As soon as the two walked out arm in arm, the thousands of gathered villagers roared in applause and cheering. Naruto and Hinata laughed as they ran down the path leading to their carriage. Kiba and Akamaru howled and yapped enthusiastically. Lee and Gai cried like idiots and waved them goodbye with sappy smiles. Ino and sakura were openly weeping in joy, being comforted by a very amused looking Tenten. Shikamaru and Shino both smiled lightly and waved them off. The two newlyweds disappeared into their carriage and disappeared into the west, of towards a place only they knew of…

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That night, the quiet of the forest was disrupted only by two voices laughing in a hidden place. Hidden amongst the trees was a small clearing, inside of which was a cozy little cottage, fit for two people who wanted to get away from it all. This was where Naruto and Hinata had wished to spend the next seven days. After all, they didn't want to be disturbed on their honeymoon. Naruto and Hinata emerged from the carriage and Naruto swept her up into his arms bridal style. They disappeared in the house, and slid through the doorway into their bedroom.

Naruto kicked the door closed behind him and gently let Hinata onto her feet. He held her close and went to kiss her, but she put a finger to his lips and giggled quietly. "Hold on a second Naruto-kun…I'll be right back…" She kissed his nose lightly and smiled at him as he disappeared into the bathroom.

Naruto chuckled and smiled broadly, whipping off his trench coat and beginning to rid himself of his clothes he had made it down to boxers and a t-shirt when he heard a light voice from the doorway. "Okay Naruto-kun…I'm ready." Naruto turned and his heart stopped. Hinata emerged from the shadows, in nothing but a silk bathrobe, exposing a good deal of her long, smooth legs. She climbed into the bed and beckoned him forward with a single finger sliding down the back of his neck.

Naruto didn't need to be told twice.

He climbed under the covers with her, throwing off his shirt as he did. Hinata sighed as she wrapped her arms about his neck, his hand finding the sash to her robe. Naruto kissed her hungrily as he undid the sash, laying his rough hand on the smooth skin of her stomach. They broke apart for a moment and Naruto whispered, "I love you, Hinata-chan…" She smiled and whispered back, "I love you too, Naruto-kun…"

He slid her robe off of her body and threw it aside as he dove into another kiss, and they melted into each other for the rest of the night…

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As the sun rose above the horizon, a single beam of light pierced the shades and fell on Naruto's face. His eyes opened only for a moment, allowing him to see Hinata curled next to him, her head in the crook of his neck. She snuggled closer to him and yawned, apparently still asleep and dreaming. Naruto smiled and closed his eyes, nodding off once again.

The moral of this story is: even if you feel alone and unwanted, there is no doubt that someone will find you and love you. When you find that person, hold onto them. It'll will be more than worth the effort.

A/N: And the naruhina fans go "SQUEEEEEEE!!!!" right about now. I hope you enjoyed the finale to my little tale! Naruto and Hinata all the way! I'm going to go act like a geek with my new Naruto gloves now. Review if you wish, and enjoy!