Sitting in the room she shared with the man that had become a very large part of her life, Sakura readied herself for an evening at home with her future husband, Naruto Uzumaki.
Their relationship was interesting to be sure. To her, it had become like breathing, easy and effortless. One of the things that she loved about Naruto is he made loving him easy. Sure they had their fights, what couples don't. But it was always smoothed over and they went back loving each other, and gods could love her. Naruto was passionate about everything he did. That included making love. Just thinking back to the last time they were in this room together made her smile warmly.
One of the other things she loved was how he spoiled her. He always made an effort to make sure she had what she needed. It could be as simple as her favorite food for dinner after a hard day at the hospital or reassuring words that she needed to hear. Case in point today was her birthday. They had just made Jonin six months ago, and finding time to be together on special days was harder to come by. But he managed to get them both off for three days. She didn't even want to think about the deal he cut with Lady Tsunade to make it happen. So he spent most of today getting things ready, with the help of shadow clones and Konohamaru.
Konohamaru was basically Naruto's younger brother. His team were his unofficial students. Sakura had been training Moegi medical ninjutsu for a bit now. Odon was the bookworm of the trio, he had taken to learning sealing from the books that Lord Jiriaya left for Naruto.
So, Sakura spent part of the day with Ino and her other friends. They hung out, Had lunch, went shopping, stuff they normally didn't get to do. After that she had come home to a note on the bed telling her Naruto had picked out something for her to wear tonight. It was in a box with a pink and yellow ribbon. When she opened it, there was another note that said Happy Birthday. It was a red knee length dress that she had been looking at for awhile now. He must have noticed her looking at it and got it for her. It was simple in design, but still beautiful. Not something you would wear for an evening in, but this was a special night. She stood up, looking in the full length mirror she twillered and smiled, a giggle escaped her lips as she made sure the red hair clip he had gotten her was inplace. She grabbed the black flats she had gotten today and headed out to the back area behind their home.
The back of their home had a deck and natural cover from the trees that made up the forest that the Hideaway was built in. Naruto had out done himself, he had lights run through the trees to give everything a beautiful glow. He had a table set for two, and she could smell one of her favorite dishes. "He must have talked to the owners of the Rose Cafe." She thought to herself. And then there was the man that put all of this together for her. He was standing by the table, looking out into the forest. He had a glass of sake in his hand. The rest of the bottle was sitting on the table. She quickly closed the distance with him, taking the glass and downing it in one shot. He was about to complain until she grabbed the back of his head, and smashed his lips into hers.
To him she tasted like sake and strawberries. Cherry blossoms filled his senses as, and the sounds she made were even more intoxicating than the sake he had been drinking. They broke the kiss.
"What was that for?" He asked, trying to catch his breath.
"For being the most amazing man I have met." She told him. They both smiled.
"Well, well." They heard a voice filled with equal parts bravado, and malice. They cursed themselves for not sensing them aporching.
"I guess pinky there can entertain us after we kill the blond one we were sent after." They had headbands from Iwa. There were seven in total. Whoever wanted Naruto dead should have sent more.
They both let out Ki that would send a tailed beast running for the hills, as they both winked out of existence. Before they could react three had already died, two more had been sent flying off the Hokage monument. That left the leader and one other.
"Dammit!" He was panicking. That was good. The last minion attacked and was cut down by a wind slash for his trouble. Naruto stood there, nothing but rage came off of him in waves. Muscles tense waiting for the other man to make a move.
"Should have brought more men." He said as he made ready to fight.
"Yes. You should have." The sound of birds chirping and blue light was the last thing the man saw, and heard before everything went black.
"What are you doing back Teme?" Naruto asked the man standing before him.
"Was in the neighborhood and thought I would drop by and say hi." Sasuke Uchiha told his friend.
"I see they ruined your plans for the night." He told him. Sakura now stands next to Naruto.
"Ya. I take it this is just part of something bigger?" Naruto cleaned off the trench knife he had used.
"Ya. Iwa and what is left of the Oto are attacking as we speak. They seem to have an interest in people like you." As if on cue there was a loud explosion coming from the direction of the front gate.
"Might want to gear up. You are about to have visitors."
After they donned their gear and weapons they joined the battle. They were fighting their way to the main gate to help push the enemy back out of the village. They helped some civilians on the way, directing them to the shelters. Karin had joined them. Between her and Sakura any injured they came across could be taken care of.
They fought their way to the front gate. Konoha's defences were excellent , better than most hidden villages were. Ofcourse, not all defences were foolproof. It seemed Iwa's brute forced their way past them. Ofcourse it was the shinobi that made the difference. Konoha's were just better, and a man defending his home was a force to be reckoned with.
A man in black robes landed in front of them. Team Seven came to a stop, readying for anything.
"Hello Naruto, Sakura, Sasuke. It has been awhile." The man in dark robes greeted them.
"Kabato. I see you are still the puppet dancing to another's tune. Why have you attacked Konoha?" Sasuke asked calmly. Underneath the calm was barely contained rage.
"Cause of your friend there of course. Someone wants what he contains, and they have given me the means to get what I want as well." His voice had a bit of crazy in it.
Kabato had to jump clear as Sakura's body flickered in front of him. Her fist making contact with the place he was once standing. Raw power and rage were released on impact, causing the earth to buckle and crater.
She looked up at him, the man that threatened to take away her most precious person. Her eyes held nothing, but rage.
"Not going to happen!" She spat him. Venom dripping from every word.
Kabato sliding to a stop a few dozen feet away, in a ready stance.
"I have the means to take Naruto from here and back to my master. You can't stop me pinkie." He smiled. To him this was going to be fun.
Elsewhere in the village.
Kakashi, Anko and Gai were having a far better time than some. The three Jounin were cutting through Iwa and Oto ninja like wheat.
"These morons know how to ruin a good time!" Anko said as she slit the throat of an enemy.
"Ya. I was looking forward to a nice dinner and maybe get some reading done." Kakashi said as he fell another three Iwa shinobi so some civilians could get away.
"You have only read that book about a thousand times Kakashi." Kakashi heard inside his head.
"Kind of busy Shikaku. Knee deep in enemy shinobi right now." He answered back to the head of the Konoha forces.
"For a Jounin of your ability, that should not be too much trouble. After you have cleared the enemy from your location, move on toward the western gate to aid the Anbu there." Shikaku told him.
"Gotcha. Anko, Gai let's finish up here and move towards the western gate." Kakashi ordered.
They did one last sweep of the area and then pressed on.
"Earth Style! Great Wall !" Yamamoto called out, his hands slammed to the ground.
Three stories, walls of earth popped up trapping enemy rushing through the western gate.
"Now!" He shouted.
About that time a few dozen Konoha shinobi appeared along the rooftops. They spat literal fire down on the trapped enemy forces. Burning them alive where they stood. They had created hell on earth.
About that time Kakashi, Anko and Gai landed nearby.
"How goes things?" Kakashi asked.
Yamamoto smiled underneath his bear mask. "We have slowed the flow of the enemy, but there are some that made it through." He told his old Captain.
Kakashi nodded and they went to work.
Hinata and Team Eight had been doing well in protecting civilians as they made their way to the shelters. That was until now.
"Come on girly." The Iwa ninja said as he waved a kunai with a lecherous smile.
They had backed her into a corner. She had done pretty good keeping them at bay, but they had separated her from her team.
"She is mine!" Said another Iwa ninja. He was holding his shoulder, The arm seemed dead. He started to move towards her, his intent clear.
"Piercing Fang!" Was heard as two twisting, and spinning vortexs of teeth and fangs ground their way through the enemy. They landed in front of Hinata, both facing the enemy, and daring them to try anything.
"Touch her and you will end up like your buddy there!" The glare that Kiba and Akamaru were giving them could stop death itself in its tracks.
"Big deal. So what is she going to do to sick her attack dog on us?" One of the remaining Iwa shinobi said. Him and the rest of his allies laughing at what they thought were easy prey.
About then, behind Kiba there was a roar and build up of chakra. Kiba knew what it was, he pitied the fools just a little. Her hands were encased in blue chakra in the shape of lion heads. Her eyes held nothing, but rage.
"Now you've done it." The predatory smile on Kiba's face told everything. "You made her mad. Trust me that is not a good thing." With that they both attacked.
Ino had gotten separated from her team. She had managed to stay undetected for the most part as she made her way to the meeting point that Shikamaru had set for when these things happened. She was just about there when.
"My, my girly. It is dangerous to be out here all alone." She had been found by a few of the Oto Ninja as they were looting their way through the abandoned shops and homes.
Ino pulled a kunai and readied for them to attack.
Sai had been working solo as he was used to doing. He was on a team now but, old habits die hard. He had been following a group of Oto nin as they broke into and stole from houses and shops in the area he was operating in. He had just finished off one nin that was too interested in spoils then watching his back. He was searching him for documents or any intel that might help in the defense of his home. When he heard a familiar shout. He quickly moved in that direction. He arrived at a scene that filled him with rage and fear. Ino was cornered by herself, with a few Oto nin closing in on her. He acted.
" Ninja art! Super Beast Scroll!" He created lions that jumped off the scroll and attacked the enemy nin. He landed in front of her, his ninjato held in a reverse grip. He quicking moved to finish off the last of the enemy that his lions had not. Ki was coming off of him in waves. Blade dripping with blood, rage still written on his face. Emotions were still new to Sai, and Ino knew that. She moved up to him slowly.
"Sai. Thank you for saving me." She told him, using a gentle tone.
He went to his knees, dropping his weapon. She quickly moved to check and make sure he was not injured. She didn't find any, but when she looked into his eyes she could see pain there. He was crying. A gentle hand touched his cheek, he leaned into her touch.
"I am so glad you are safe. I wouldn't know what to do if….." He couldn't finish the rest. His new found emotions had gotten the better of him. She kissed his forehead.
"I am here for you Sai." She wrapped him in her arms to comfort him.
Lee, Neji, and Tenten had been faring better. They had managed to clear their area pretty quickly and had been pushing the enemy back. All three were Anbu now. They still kept their team dynamic, mainly because the head of Anbu had seen how they work together.
Lee had just finished off some Oto nin, as had Tenten. Her dual swords made short work of the enemy. But they had both missed a couple that had each thrown sherikans at them, catching them off guard.
"Kaiten!" Neji had landed in front of them, spinning, releasing chakra from his body making a dome that would reflect the incoming attack.
Lee quickly moved, taking out the enemy.
"Thanks Neji." Tenten said sheathing her swords. He simply nodded. His byakugan is searching for more enemies. Lee appeared next to his teammates.
"This area is clear. Let's move on." Neji told them, and they all moved quickly to the next area.
The battle to secure Konoha had gone as well as could be expected. Kabato had given Team Seven quite a fight. They even had to use their summons to push the enemy back and out of the village. The losses that the Iwa and Oto forces had taken, would hopefully keep them from attacking again anytime soon. After the village was secure and any injured were seen to, the Konoha Twelve were allowed time to rest and heal.
Sakura had just said goodbye to her friends, They had all gathered at the hot spring near the Hideaway. The benefits of living where they did, was a lot of privacy. She walked into the house and quietly made her way toward the bedroom. She opened the sliding door to reveal what she was hoping to find. Naruto was lying on his back covered from the waist down. He still had bandages wrapped around his stomach and lower chest, but more than likely he was pretty much healed. She entered, closing the door behind her. Undoing the sash that held her Yukata closed. She slid off and hung it over the privacy screen next to the door. She was wearing one of his tank tops and nothing more, it covered her but just barely. She trip toed over to the bed, pulling the covers back, she straddled him. He started to stir.
His eyes opened to see her beautiful smiling face. "Hey Blossom. You have fun with the girls?"
She leaned down and kissed him. "Yes I did, but I didn't get my birthday gift from you. We got interrupted."
His head arched back as she slowly sank down on his manhood. Breathlessly he answered her back. "I suppose you would like that gift now." She is now slowly riding him.
"Believe it." She used his childhood frase. She quickened her pace more.
Not far from the hideaway.
Karin had returned to the campsite that she and Sasuke had set up. It wasn't much, but ninja didn't really require a lot, a place to sleep and food. She found Sasuke still awake, staring into the fire lost in thought. He looked up at her, a ghost of a smile played on his face.
"You have fun with the others?" He asked. Sakura and Naruto had gone out of their way to make her feel welcome.
"Ya. It was fun. Never really had more than one friend at a time. Working for the snake bastard didn't lend itself to the lugjerary of having friends." She told him. He understood, there was a time he had shut other people out, but not anymore.
He turned towards her, and motioned her to set in front of him. "I am glad you can make friends with Sakura and Naruto, They are important to me, as are you." With that he leaned in and kissed her. Pouring the love he held into it and she responded in kind. Needless to say they all for would be sleeping in the next morning.