A/N: Hey guys, it's been real. This was the longest story I've ever written, 70 pages on Word! Hope you enjoyed reading it as much as I enjoyed writing it. If you want to see what Akako looks like, there's a link to the pic on my profile page. This epilogue is short but sweet =]

Rebirth

Epilogue

First Breath

After what felt like ages, Itachi emerged from the delivery room.

"It's a girl," he said, his eyes Sharingan-bright. "The daughter she's always wanted."

"What's her name?" I breathed.

"Let Shiko tell you herself," my son replied.

Sasuke entered the room first, where Shiko was lying with a small bundle in her arms.

"Gifu-san, Okaa-san. This is Uchiha Kiyoko."

"What a wonderful name, Shiko-chan!"

"Congratulations," Sasuke said, putting his hand on Itachi's shoulder.

"Thank you, Tou-san."

"We should send for the other children," Shiko said, biting her lip. She looked beseechingly at Itachi as she said, "Someone needs to call Sarada-neesan, Ishiko-niisan, and Eiji-kun, as well."

"I will get the grandchildren," I volunteered. "Hinata-san will want to know the good news, as well."

Sasuke stayed with Itachi and Shiko as I made my way to Naruto's home. I gave Hinata a quick call as I drove from the hospital.

"Obaa-chan!" Obito, Hiroto, and Kaito shouted, abandoning their target practice the instant they saw me. Obito and Hiroto opened the gate while Kaito ran to get Hinata.

"What happened, Akako-chan?" Hinata asked, as she appeared at the door. "Is it a boy or a girl?"

"Obito-kun, Hiroto-kun, Kaito-kun," I said to my gathered grandsons, "you have a sister!"

"What?"

"Ew!"

"I can't believe Kaa-chan betrayed us like this!"

"Congratulations, Shiko-chan must be very happy," Hinata said, giggling.

"Yes," I said, as I gestured for my grandsons to follow me. "I'm taking them to the hospital now. Thank you for watching them for us, Hinata-san."

"Of course, Akako-chan."

"Thank you, Hinata-oba!"

"Thanks, Oba-chan!"

"Tell Oji-chan we said hi!"

Sasuke and I left the hospital shortly after I dropped off the boys in order to give the newly expanded family some space.

We arrived back at the house in high spirits. No sooner had the door closed did Sasuke pick me up and spin me around. I laughed with delight as he planted a kiss on my lips. He was beaming, bursting with pride.

He is finally at peace; the vengeance has died from his heart. He is content to live out the rest of his days in Konoha, teaching the next generations of Uchiha what it means to be a part of this prestigious family.

Our family.

-end of story-

A/N: Last chance to give me your feedback! Was Akako too Mary-Sue-ish? Did I get Sasuke's characterization right? Are there any plot points I need to clarify? Would you like me to post deleted scenes? I've no plans to write another story anytime soon, but feel free to shoot me a PM.

Thank you all for reading~