The small bundle in Neji's arms stared up at him with eyes just as pale as his own. His heart swelled with love for his young daughter, still barely able to hold her own head up. She was tiny, fragile, and oh so perfect. The moment she was born, Neji had felt his world shift. He had a precious child now, a little girl to love and protect, and he would do so until his dying breath.

He heard Tenten approach, her hand touching his arm as she came to stand next to him and stare at their daughter. He was glad to see her up and about again. The labour had been difficult—much more difficult than it should have been—and Tenten was exhausted and weak for a long time afterwards. But she was finding her strength again and she refused to rest when he ordered her to, arguing that she had already rested enough to last a whole year.

"She's so beautiful," Tenten murmured at his side. "I will never get over just how perfect she is."

Neji slid his gaze away from his daughter to look at his wife, love shining in his eyes. "She takes after her mother."

Tenten grinned at him, pleased at his words. "And she's strong, just like her father."

He didn't agree with her on that point. Keiko was strong, of that there was no doubt. But Neji knew her strength came from her mother, not him. During the childbirth, there had been fears that either the mother or baby could be lost, but they had both pulled through, and he was blessed with a beautiful, healthy baby girl.

"I can't wait to watch her grow up," Tenten continued. "I know her future will be bright and full of love. Do you think she will excel in weaponry or the byakugan?"

Neji watched his daughter, whose eyes were starting to grow heavy. She seemed to want to look at him, and she fought against the impending sleep. Neji smiled as she struggled to stay awake, until she couldn't fight it anymore.

He didn't know what skill she would be better at—she may even excel at both, for all he knew—but he knew one thing for certain. "Whatever it is, she will be the best at it."

"Oh? Will she surpass even you, the great Neji Hyuga?"

He knew Tenten was teasing, but he replied with complete seriousness, "She is my daughter and part of the next generation. I have no doubt that she will exceed my skills, and I look forward to helping her."

Neji did not doubt that for a second. The war may be over, and peace may be reigning in the world, but Neji knew that she would one day surpass him in skill. A part of him longed for it, to know that the Hyuga line would remain strong, even after the Main and Side branches were finally abolished.

His daughter—as well as any other children he and Tenten may have together in the future—were the next generation of ninja, and he knew their future would be great.

Everyone who is a huge Nejiten fan should know who Keiko belongs to. I can never resist using her (as well as her younger brother, Ryuu) as their children. In my eyes (aka in my fantasies) they are Neji and Tenten's canon children, and I love them dearly.

Another short one, I'm afraid. The rest of the prompts will be a similar length, but still hopefully just as good. Thank you for reading and as always, I love to hear your comments and thoughts. :3