Chapter Nine

Four months. That's how long it took for Naruto's mood swings to get hostile. Sasuke was now sitting at the kitchen table having a very apologetic Naruto stitch up his forehead after said blonde threw a cup at him because Sasuke put it the sink after Naruto just did dishes.

"I'm sorry, baby. I was never this way with the boys. I'm so sorry."

"I knew you would be like this at one point. It was bound to happen."

"No because now I feel like a complete asshole. Done."

Sasuke got up and kissed Naruto. "Apology accepted."

For the past four months the two of them were trying to get one of the spare rooms ready. They decided this time they wanted to be surprised about the sex of their new twins so the room was colored with greens and yellows.

They also went out and bought baby dolls to show their boys how to behave around the newborns. Seto was having fun trying to brush the baby's head while Mamo tried to put his baby to sleep in his bed.

"Well at least I stopped throwing up."

"Now we just have to get you to walk a bit more. I know your feet are swollen but moving around won't make you so tired."

"When did you become a pregnancy expert?"

"I had a talk with Sakura."

Hinata gave birth to a son about a month ago. Tenten is due any day. Sakura's due date was about two weeks before Naruto's. At least this set of twins will have lots of friends to play with.

"You know, our three-year anniversary is coming up. Is there anything you want to do?"

Sasuke looked over at his dobe. "I really don't care. As long as you are happy and aren't sick, we can do whatever you want." Sasuke said whispering in Naruto's ear as he wraps his arms around Naruto large belly.

"Stop that! That's how I got in this predicament in the first place!"

"If I remember correctly, you wanted this. And you weren't complaining the other night." Sasuke crosses his arms as he watches Naruto leave the room.

Seto and Mamo ran in the room. "And what do you two want for your birthday?"

"Cake." Mamoru said.

"Balloons." Added Seto.

"Ok, I think we can do that. Anything you as a present?"

"Cars!" They both said.

"Come on. Let's go outside to play while Daddy rests."

"Yeah." The boys hurried out towards the backyard.

Once the initial shook wore off, Sasuke found himself pleased at the prospect of having four little Uchiha children running around.

He got over the idea of having a girl in the family. He came to terms with it. If was meant to have four sons, so be it. He just wanted his family to be happy and healthy.

"Sasuke?"

He turned around and saw Naruto making his way to the backyard. "Do you want something?"

Naruto looked at him then looked away.

"Naruto. What is it?" He asked as Mamo ran past him with Seto chasing him.

"I want to know what we're having."

"We've been through this. You keep changing your mind. We decided not to find out."

"I know but you said you didn't care what I wanted for our anniversary and I want to know the sex of the babies."

Sasuke sighed and crossed his arms. He played with the idea in his mind as he watched his sons running around. He didn't really want to know. He was too afraid that Naruto was carrying two boys again. As much as he knew it could be a possibility, he still held out that maybe, just maybe, there was a girl in there. He knows if he waited till they were born, he'd have no choice but to accept it.

Naruto must have read his mind. "If we find out now we don't have to worry about having two more sons. For all you know they could be two girls."

That scared Sasuke a bit. Two girls that will one day grow up and have guys do to them what he does with Naruto. The realization felt like ice water in his veins.

He looked at Naruto. He had puppy eyes. How could he say no to that?

Sighing in defeat, "fine. We'll make an appointment to see Tsunade tomorrow."

Naruto hugs him. "Thank you, baby. I just have this feeling. You know? Like a gut feeling you'll get what you want."

"Just don't get your hopes up. I agreed that if they are boys we won't try again. I love you and want you happy."

"Good because that's what I want for you." Naruto walked back inside.

Sasuke watched the boys run around some more until he noticed they were slowing down. "Come on. Let's go inside, have something to drink and eat then nap time."

"No nap." Mamo said.

"Ok. No nap but Seto is going to take one. Do you want to play in the house alone while your brother is sleeping?" Sasuke knew what to say to get them to agree to naps when they didn't want one. It felt odd manipulating his children but he needed at least ten minutes of silence. God know he won't get much when the new twins are born.

Once he got the boys to sleep Sasuke joined Naruto on the couch. "Give me your feet, dobe." Naruto moved around so his feet were on Sasuke's lap.

"I really love it when you do that." Naruto moaned as Sasuke rubbed his aching feet.

"You know I'm scared to find out, right?"

"Yeah I know. But I need to know now. That way if it is two boys, we have time to process it and get over the fact we'll never have a daughter. It's just…I feel like at least one of them is."

"That's just wishful thinking."

"Maybe but I have to go with my gut."

The next morning, Sasuke and Naruto, along with their sons, made their way to the hospital.

"Making this a family event?" Tsunade questioned as they all piled into the room.

"Not really. Sakura is still having morning sickness and everyone else we know is either dealing a newborn or about too." Naruto said has he climbed on the bed lifting his shirt.

"Whatever they are, I love you." Sasuke said as Tsunade began examining Naruto.

It only takes Tsunade a few minutes. She poked one side before doing it again on the other. Naruto was experiencing a type of déjà vu. Finally, she smiled.

"Well baby A is a boy."

Ok so Sasuke was having one more son. He can handle that.

"Baby B is a girl. Congratulations."

Sasuke almost dropped Seto.

"Teme!" Naruto sat up trying to stabilize Sasuke before grabbing Seto out of his arms.

Sasuke got his wish. He was getting a girl. A daughter. Then his thoughts of the day before hit him again. He's having a girl. That one day will grow up, meet someone, have sex, get married. Now he was nervous. He knew what kinds of thought went through his mind and was damned if some guy was going to touch his princess.

"I think he went into shock." Naruto looked over at Tsunade.

She shrugged. "I've seen it happen before when guys realize they're having a girl."

Naruto stood up and slapped Sasuke.

"What the hell!?" Sasuke yelled as he brought a hand to his check.

"Well I had to snap you out of your trance." Naruto said adjusting Seto on his hip.

"Let's go home. I guess we'll have to redo the room with pinks."

"No. Let's leave it like it is. Let's not tell anyone. Let them be surprised."

Sasuke agreed. He grabbed Mamoru's hand before they all went home.

Once home, Sasuke went out to the Uhicha graves. He stood in front of his parent's marker.

"Mother? Father? Soon I will have more than I ever could have asked for. I have a great husband. You would like him. He drives me crazy sometimes but the only thing I love more than him are our children. I've already given you two heirs to carry on the family name. Soon I will have another. Three sons to help rebuild this clan one day. I'm also having a daughter. It scares the hell out of me to think about it but I really hope she looks like Naruto. I hope you are looking down at me and are proud of me. I've tried so hard to bring honor to this family. Make it a respectable clan again. I honestly couldn't have done it with the love and support of my family and friends. I want them all to grow up to be great shinobis one day. I don't want them getting their sharingan at a young age but if it happens, it happens. I will train them in our ways, Father. You'll see. I just wish you could be here and watch all of this with me." Sasuke felt a breeze pass by. He could feel as if his parents were watching. "I promise you. I will make you proud. I will always do everything I can to make sure our clan thrives again someday."