It had been six months since Madara's jutsu had been broken. Asuka busied herself in the kitchen preparing a picnic lunch for Neji and herself. She packed everything neatly in the picnic basket and headed out the door.

She met Neji at their favorite spot on top of the Hokage faces. They spread out the blanket and sat down to eat their lunch.

"How are you feeling today?" Neji asked referring to the loss of her father.

"I've been better. I still cry and it's still hard to believe he's actually gone." Asuka answered. "I'm just glad I can have you by my side. I love you Neji." She laid down and placed her head on Neji's lap.

"I love you too, Asuka."

There was a silence as Asuka watched the clouds.

"You know we can push our engagement off for a bit if you feel you need more time." Neji offered.

"No that's okay. I don't want to spend more time alone in my house then I have to."

Neji gave Asuka a kiss on her forehead and played with her hair.

"You could ask Tenten if she would like to move in with you till then." Neji suggested.

Asuka's heart lept for joy. "That's a wonderful idea!" she said as she sat up and planted a big kiss on his lips.

Neji smiled. "We could go ask her now if you like. I think she's training with Lee right now."

"You wouldn't mind if we cut our date short?"

"No. I'd do anything to make you happy." Neji confirmed.

"Alright then. Let's go!"

The couple got up and headed to where Lee and Tenten were training. Lee and Tenten stopped when they saw Asuka and Neji.

"Asuka, Neji, would you like to join us in training?" Lee asked.

Neji shook his head.

"No thanks Lee. I'm actually here to ask Tenten something." Asuka said.

"What's up?" Tenten asked.

"My house has felt kind of lonely since my dad died in the war. Would you want to move in and keep me company till Neji and I get married?"

"You bet! I've always wanted a roommate." Tenten said giving Asuka a hug. "When did you want me to move in?"

"Whenever you want, although sooner is better than later."

"I'll pack my stuff tonight and I'll see you tomorrow morning." Tenten enthused.

The next morning, as promised, Tenten showed up with an arm full of stuff. Just behind her were Lee and Neji carrying her bed frame and mattress. Tenten didn't have much so it only took a couple of hours to get fully settled in. The four friends all sat in the living room and talked till after it was dark outside. Asuka felt some unexpected fatigue wash over her.

"I'm going to bed. I'll see you in the morning Tenten." Asuka said.

"Good night." Tenten called as Asuka made her way up the stairs and to her bedroom.

Asuka flopped on her bed and passed out.

"Dad!" Asuka shouted as she sat bolt up right in bed.

Tenten came rushing in. "Are you alright, Asuka?" she asked.

Tears rushed forth and streamed down Asuka's cheeks. Tenten sat down beside Asuka and hugged her. The tears just flowed freely down her grief stricken face. Tenten stayed until Asuka settled down and was willing to try sleeping again.

1 Year Later.

Asuka stared at herself in the mirror wearing her chiffon wedding dress that Sakura and Tenten help her pick out. It was simple, elegant, and it hugged her curves nicely. Her nightmares where almost completely gone thanks to Tenten staying up with her and Neji who knew exactly what to say.

"Is the bride ready?" Tenten, her maid of honor, asked poking her head in the door.

Asuka turned around and faced Tenten. "Yes I'm ready." Asuka had deeply wished that her dad would be able to walk her down the isle but she knew that wasn't possible. She emerged from the room at the Hyuga home and walked with Tenten to where she would enter the isle. Her bridesmaids were Tenten, Sakura, Ino, and Hinata. One by one they went out and took their place at the alter. Then finally, it was Asuka's turn. When she entered she found Neji standing there waiting for her and her eyes glued to him. Her eyes didn't leave his the whole ceremony. Finally, the Hokage presented Neji and Asuka Hyuga.

That night Neji settled his things on his side of the queen bed that had been purchased a week prior.

"What do you think Neji? Is it too cramped in here?" Asuka asked as she entered and stood in the doorway.

Neji stood up and headed over to her and placed his hands on her hips. "It's perfect." he answered before beginning a deep kiss.

Asuka melted as she always did when he kissed her. His gentle kisses moved from her mouth to her neck. Asuka willingly tilted her head exposing more of her neck. Each kiss sent tingles through her skin. Neji made his way back to her mouth. Asuka cupped his face in her hands and gently touched her tongue to his soft lips signaling what she wanted. He granted her request and also let his tongue explore her mouth. With Neji's hand's still on her hips he pulled her closer. The kiss deepened with their passion. Neji swiftly and expertly picked her up while not breaking the kiss they were enjoying. Asuka wrapped her legs around him as he lifted her. Smoothly, Neji guided them to the bed and placed Asuka on her back. Asuka removed his shirt and tossed it to the floor. Her hands explored his firm muscular chest and abs. Neji then removed her shirt and gently caressed her breast on top of her bra. He then pressed himself against her and she could feel how much he wanted her. The best part was, because they were married now, there was no need to hold back.

The next morning Asuka woke up naked beside her husband. A smile crossed her face as she remembered how amazing their first night together had been. She saw he was still sleeping so she got out of bed quietly, dressed, and headed downstairs to make breakfast.

Asuka was just setting breakfast on the table when Neji came downstairs, with a boyish smile on his face, and gave her a kiss and gentle swat on the butt. Asuka smiled at Neji as they sat down and ate breakfast. She knew this was the start of a beautiful life together.

5 Years Later

Asuka sat reading her book as her two kids played in the yard. Her son, Nori, had just turned four and her daughter, she named after her mother, Katsumi, who was two and a half, were playing tag when Neji came home and placed his hand on his wife's shoulder before he leaned in and gave her a quick kiss.

"So what did the Hokage want?" Asuka asked.

"I was offered a promotion to the ANBU Black Ops unit."

"Are you going to take it?"

"I think so. Its the best way for me to protect you and the kids."

"That's good. You deserve it." Asuka said.

Asuka watched as Neji smiled at the kids playing tag.

"I was his age you know." Neji said.

"Hmm?"

"When I got my curse mark." Neji stated.

"That's right, our kids are the first generation to not receive the curse mark."

"The Hyuga clan has come a long way."

"It sure has."

Just then both kids ran up to their father each grabbing an arm.

"Come play tag with us dad!" Nori insisted.

"Dad play!" Katsumi chimed.

"I don't know, I'm pretty tired." Neji teased.

"Pleeeeease." the two begged in unison with their big cream byakugan abled eyes.

"Oh, all right." Neji caved.

Asuka gave a little giggle as she watched her husband play with the kids. 'Do you see them mom and dad? Do you see how full my life is? I don't think I could have asked for a better family.'

The End

A/N: Thanks for reading I hope you enjoyed reading it as much as I enjoyed writing it. You guys are awesome.