Chapter Five
Sasuke didn't find his way to room twenty-four. Instead he found himself looking through the nursery window at his sons. His sons. His and Naruto's sons. The Uchiha bloodline had continued with them. He didn't even realize he was crying until Sakura handed him a tissue.
"You know," she started looking at Mamoru and Seto, "I always thought it was going to be me and you having children. That this was going to be us. When Naruto first told me, I was hurt and a bit angry but I saw how happy he was and I knew you'd be proud."
"I am proud. I have two children with my name. All I need now is for Naruto to take my name and I won't need anything else."
"I'm sure. Well they passed all their tests. You have two beautiful, healthy baby boys."
"Thank you, Sakura. For taking care of Naruto and helping today. I know it couldn't have been easy for you."
"I'm just happy you're happy. Go ahead and go to the room. I think Naruto should be there soon. I'll bring the boys up once he's in there."
Sasuke nodded and headed to room twenty-four. He stood near the window. The sky was partly cloudy. He just waited patiently for his lover and children to come in the room. He put his hand in his pocket playing with the little ring be was buying when he heard about Naruto.
Now seemed like the best time to give Naruto the perfect proposal. He didn't want to get all gushy but he'd say whatever came to mind from his heart when he did it.
Naruto was wheeled in shortly. A nurse helped him to the bed.
"The anesthesia hasn't worn off completely yet but what I do feel…well I'd rather be fighting Pein again."
Sasuke chuckled as he went to sit down next to him. He took Naruto's hand.
Now or never.
"Naruto," he started. "I love you so much. I don't even know when it started but one day, I knew you were the only one I wanted. It hurt knowing I couldn't have you. Knowing one day I had to marry a woman to bare my children. Even if I didn't love her." He took a deep breath and pulled out the simple ring of sapphires and diamonds. "After our first time, it hurt to leave you. I even thought maybe I didn't need a family but I knew you wouldn't let me let go of my dream. Now, you've given me everything. We now have two children that can help continue my name. I love you, I'll never stop. Will you marry me, Naruto Uzumaki?"
Naruto was crying. He kept looking from Sasuke's eyes to the ring. He didn't trust his voice not to crack so he just frantically nodded.
Sasuke leaned over kissing his fiancé. When he pulled apart then he placed the ring on Naruto's finger. They kissed again before laughing. Tears streaming down both their faces.
Their happy moment was disturbed when they saw Sakura wheel in a small bed containing their sons.
"Here you go." Sakura says as she handed Mamoru to Sasuke and then Seto to Naruto. She gave the men a smile before walking out and leaving them alone.
"I'm glad they have your eyes, dobe."
"Let's hope they get your smarts. If they're anything like me, we're screwed."
Sasuke looked between their sons. Everything he's ever wanted was sitting on this bed. He thought to himself if his parents or Itachi were looking down on them. If he has made them as proud as he feels.
He watched Naruto cooing at Seto. The newborn was enjoying the attention. While Mamoru just laid there. He didn't seem to care that he was just born and his world has just started. Yep, Sasuke could almost guess which personalities each of his sons had gained.
"I guess now we have a wedding to plan." Sasuke said letting Mamoru's hand clutch to his pinky.
"I don't need a big wedding. Just you, our sons and some witnesses."
"Don't say that. If you truly want that I'll go find Kakashi and have him marry us in an hour."
"Maybe an hour is too soon. I mean we would have to send someone for him, he'd have to come here, and you know he's never in a hurry. Then we'd have to find at least two people to bear witness. Then we'd have to think about do we go with traditional vows or just speak from the heart. So maybe three hours will be enough." Naruto smiled.
Sasuke stares at him. "You're serious?"
"Yeah." He answered adjusting Seto so he was now laying on his stomach over Naruto's chest. "I told you, I don't need a big wedding. I just want to be with you. Forever."
Sasuke got up, made sure Mamuro was secured before sticking his head out the door looking for a nurse. When he found someone he said, "I need you to find Lady Tsunade. Tell her it's important and she needs to come quickly."
"Sure." The nurse said before scurrying away.
Sasuke came back in the room. He looked at Naruto as he continued to rub Seto's back.
"I knew one day you would be happy. Getting married and having kids. I just didn't think that would be with me." Naruto said gently stroking a finger on Seto's leg.
Before Sasuke could say anything, Tsunade walked in.
"What's so damn important? Is Naruto ok? Are the twins ok?"
Naruto gave a cheesy smile. "Yeah everyone is fine but can you get Kakashi-sensei down here. He has to officiate a wedding."
Tsunade looked at the two adult males, smacked her lips before saying, "I can't say I didn't see this coming. Ok. Have you thought about who are your witnesses?"
"I think Naruto would like Iruka-sensei and I'd like to have you, Lady Tsunade." Sasuke said smiling.
"Me?"
"Yes. You've been there for Naruto and you didn't have me arrested after the war. Besides, since you are a former Hokage, it seems fitting."
"Very well. I'll get right on that." She turned and walked out the door.
"Let's switch kids, Teme."
As they gently switched sons, Sasuke finally had everything hit him.
"Teme? What's wrong?"
"We're getting married. You just gave birth and we're getting married in less than a six-hour time span. It's just a lot to process."
"Do you not want to get married today? We don't have too if you're nervous."
"I'm not nervous." Sasuke snapped startling Seto. "I just never thought I'd have the love of my life and children on the same day. I'm happy, ecstatic even, I'm just worried."
"About what?"
"This." Sasuke gestured between them. "This family. When I left the village all those years ago I didn't really know how or when it would happen. But here I am."
"Life has a way of making up its own mind. Fate is fickle that way."
"How are you so calm?"
"Because as weird as it sounds, I'm technically the mom is this relationship. What do you think is going on in my mind? I'm a guy that got pregnant because the stupid demon fox inside me thought it'd be funny to play with my insides. I carried these two for seven months. I just had my stomach opened. I was ready to be the mom and husband/wife; however you want to put it. But here we are. We made these gorgeous children. We choose to be together. We choose to go ahead and get married. We are doing this because we love each other and deep inside both of us, we both wanted this."
Sasuke sat down next to Naruto. "You're right. If someone would have told me that day at the Valley of the Dead that one day we'd be married and having a family, I'd probably would have killed them for saying something so outrageous." He looked down at the blonde-haired baby in his arms. "So, are you going to be Naruto Uchiha or Naruto Uzumaki-Uchiha?"
"I want your name, dumbass."
"Hey. No swearing in front of the kids."
"Well there goes half of our vocabulary." Naruto whispered.
Sasuke just smiled.
About two hours later the new fathers had their sons feed and back to sleep. Iruka was already in the room watching the twins sleeping soundly in their bed.
"You two will be great parents. Thank you for asking me to join you."
"Iruka-sensei, you're like a father to me. Of course, I'd want you at my wedding." Naruto stated trying to find a comfortable position to sit. The anesthesia finally wore off so now Naruto was in a lot of pain.
"You need to take something, dobe."
"After we're married. I don't want to say my vows high on pain medicine."
"That would be a fun story to tell the kids one day."
Naruto only glared at Sasuke. Not as good as an Uchiha glare but close.
Finally, Kakashi and Tsunade walked in the room.
"So, you really want to do this?" Kakashi asked.
"Yes." The new parents answered together.
"Very well then. First, do you two knowing bear witness to their union without having any concerns as to why they shouldn't marry?" He asked Iruka and Tsunade. Neither objected.
Kakashi continued. "Are you going to make me say those stupid vows or are you going to say your own?"
"We're going to say our own." Sasuke said. He walked over to Naruto, sat down grabbing his left hand saying, "Naruto. Ever since we were kids, we were at each other's throats. Little did I know that it was our way of flirting. You never gave up on me. You came after me time and time again. Then one day I wanted to be with you. I was so scared that we couldn't be together because I had to carry on the Uchiha name. But when I came back, when I gave in to my desires, here you were carrying my children, sons at that. I hope you wake up every morning know how much I love you. How much I love that you gave me the chance to have everything I ever wanted. I will love you even after we're gray, old and unable to be ninjas anymore. I can't wait to see our sons grow up with you. I love you. My heart will always belong to you."
Iruka and Naruto were in tears. Sasuke could even see Tsunade tearing up.
"Sasuke." Naruto started. "I can remember almost the minute I knew I loved you. When we went to find you in Orochimaro's hideout. When I saw you fade away, it was like part of my heart was fading too. I knew I had to have you back. I never gave up on you. I knew our bond was stronger than you gave credit. When you joined us in the war, I was so happy to see you. I thought maybe we had a chance. But I knew you wanted a family, one I didn't know at the time I could provide. When I woke up that morning and I found myself alone in the hotel, I thought that that was it. All those times trying to get you back was just for us to have that one night. When I found out I was pregnant, I was scared but so happy. I hoped we could finally be the family you wanted. The family you deserved. Here we are. Together with our sons sleeping just a few feet away from us. Nothing can make me happier than being your husband and carrying your name. I love you, Sasuke Uchiha. Then. Now. Always."
Sasuke couldn't help but tear up. Iruka tried to hide his face but the sobbing sounds were prominent. Tsunade even had a few tears falling freely. Kakashi was smiling, even if you couldn't see through his mask.
Sasuke leaned in and kissed Naruto.
Kakashi coughed. "I haven't got to that part yet." The males pulled apart. "So, if no one objects and you two are satisfied, then I pronounce you husband and husband."
This time there was no reason for the newlyweds to pull apart. They were married. They had their family together.
This time it was Tsunade that coughed. "Obviously you two can't consummate the marriage yet since Naruto is still healing. He should be fine to leave in a few days. But I'd wait at least two weeks before having sex. Let his body heal properly."
"Ah come on, Granny. You know Kyuubi will have me completely healed in a week." Naruto complained.
"Fine. Go against doctor's orders. But don't come crying to me when you're back here in a year doing this all over again."
"Wait. Again? Like Naruto can get pregnant again?" Sasuke asked in disbelief.
"Well yeah. Kyuubi really did give him female organs. So technically, Naruto get pregnant at any time."
"Oh no!" Naruto said. "I'm going on birth control or you're using condoms. I'm not doing this again for two or three years."
"They don't make birth control for men, Naruto." Tsunade said.
"Fine." Naruto looked at Sasuke. "We can do these one of two ways. Either no sex for two years or you're buying at least ten boxes of condoms. Take your pick."
"Ten?" Iruka questioned.
"We tend to have a lot of sex." Sasuke answered. "Fine dobe. When you're home, settled and able to have sex, I'll go and buy out the store of condoms."
"Well then, I guess my job is done. I'll write down you two were married and that is it. Should please the elders." Kakashi said walking out. Tsunade following suit.
"Congratulations, Naruto. Sasuke. I hope you have a long and happy life." Iruka stated before leaving them alone.
Once alone, Sasuke turned to his husband. "Really? Two years without sex? You couldn't even go one day without and you think you can go two years?"
"Well I'm not doing this again for a while. Between the bloating, the craving, and the mood swings…. I don't either of us can go through that again any times soon."
Sasuke leaned in resting his forehead on Naruto's. "No. I don't suppose we can go through that again any time soon. But now we could try for a daughter in two or three years."
"Teme!" Naruto pushes Sasuke away.
Yes, life was going to be fine now.