When Naruto came to, all he could hear was fighting. He tensed at first but it wasn't the kind of fighting with kunai's and swords...no it was more verbal and intense, he recognized Tsunade baachan's voice, then Sasuke's more panic filled one, which caused him to be scared and anxious. What was going on?
"Can't you do something about the bleeding?!" Naruto heard him say, still in a daze. "He's losing too much!" Sasuke then shouted causing the room to quiet down.
"I'm trying to do what I can! Be quiet and let me concentrate, SASUKE!" As the shouting went on, Naruto felt a sharp pain as someone pushed down on his midsection. "I know you are worried but...the triplets are safe...and healthy. So focus on them right now, Naruto would want you to do that." She pleaded with the stubborn raven. Naruto tried to open his eyes but all he could manage was to let a slither of light shine through, causing him to quickly close them again.
He wanted to see, to see Sasuke, to see what was wrong...did she say the triplets were safe and healthy. Where were they? He wanted to see their little faces too. Naruto stopped trying to get his eyelids to work, deciding to focus all his attention on his ears...his hearing. At first he heard nothing but then the faint sound of cries met his ears...relief washed over him as he heard his first sounds of his babies. They were wailing, he knew with all his heart, that sure enough they were his children. They were trying to reach him with their call. They wanted to be heard, acknowledge, and held just like their mama. Mama? Well he'll have to figure something better to be called later.
"How can I go, when his life is in danger?!" Sasuke asked, really wanting to know.
"Sa..su...ke..." The room quieted down a bit, not sure if they actually heard anything or not. "Sasuuuuke!" Naruto managed to say above a whisper but nothing near a shout, "Go!"
Sasuke bent closer to Naruto's head on the table he was laid on. In their haste to get him to Tsunade they pushed everything off her office desk and laid the then still pregnant Naruto on it. Now as Sasuke looked at Naruto, he was so pale and that made Sasuke hurt even more. If it wasn't for him Naruto wouldn't be fighting for his life right now...but if it wasn't for him, they wouldn't have three beautiful sons. If he could take everything back would he? Just looking at his golden angel fighting for his life made him confused and angry. He wanted to be here for Naruto, the kids were in good hands, none of their friends would let anything happen to them.. So why couldn't he stay here, by his loves side?
"Naruto...baby, I'm here. Please...please don't leave me." Sasuke said finally breaking down, "I love you." He sobbed as he stroked the sweaty tresses of blonde hair away from Naruto's face. Sasuke knew that he couldn't survive without Naruto by his side...raising their children. He just couldn't. The one person he truly loved couldn't die. He was nothing without him. Naruto was the one that fought for him, fought to show him that there were much better things in life than revenge. Fuck...what was he going to do if something did go wrong?
Sasuke watched as Naruto's eyelids began to move but what shook his foundation was the tears that dripped from those closed eyes. He just realized that Naruto had to be going through something terrible. He got to see their babies but Naruto hasn't and here he was telling him not to leave him...just being selfish.
"I'm sorry...so so sorry Naruto."
"Sasuke..." Naruto tried again, did they give him something...he was feeling..., "I love you."
"I love you too." Sasuke told him as he bent down to give Naruto one last kiss. He couldn't hold back his tears as he walked away.
...
"Get out!" Sasuke hissed as he walked into the room that held the triplets.
"Is that a good idea?" Lee asked as he watched Sasuke pace the room like a caged animal. He wasn't so sure if it was safe to leave them with him at the moment.
"Leave...I'm not going to say it again." They could all tell that Sasuke was on the bank of losing it and it wasn't safe for the babies.
"It's fine guys, you can go and get some rest." Shikamaru told them as he leaned off the wall, looking just as serious as Sasuke.
"Are you sure?!" Ino asked incredulous, what was Shika thinking?
"It's fine...I'll be right here with Sasuke the proud papa." He could feel the tension level go down a bit as he watched the relieved looks cross their faces.
"I meant...everyone." Sasuke said as he walked up to Shikamaru.
"Well this is the best you are going to get, take it or leave it. The choice is up to you." Sasuke looked at him as if he could kill him at that moment and walked away.
"If you need anything Shika, let me know." Choji said as he left and soon after it was only Sasuke, Shikamaru, and the trips.
"I'll give you as much space as I can." Shika stated as he walked to the farthest side of the room, to give the much-needed privacy.
"Thanks..."
"Don't mention it."
Sasuke wondered over to the three bundles wrapped up in fluffy blankets. They were awake but quiet, just watching and Sasuke couldn't hold back a laugh as he could already see the Uchiha in them. Something amazing happened when Sasuke laughed, the noise came back...well more so with Tora. Yes, Naruto got his wish. The second baby that emerged from Naruto was a screaming blonde. To Sasuke he could swear that the little fox was smiling at him, as if to say everything was going to be okay. Tora, right off the bat has Naruto's personality it seems. Already the loudest and attention seeking one.
The first one to come out was Kesu and he was quiet, already calculating. He has the Uchiha's raven colored hair and the attitude...which is serious. Kesu Uchiha would make his name proud, just like Naruto wanted. Last but not least, Kichi and he is fortunate to be here. He is the smallest baby and Tora is the biggest...go figure. Kichi so far has been quiet but not as quiet as Kesu, he just seemed to be a sleepy baby. Sasuke thinks that the raven/blond mix gave him a smile too with his droopy eyes closing. Kichi's hair color is mostly black but the bottom layer of his hair is blonde, the lightest at the bottom but gradually getting darker as it moves upwards. It's very cute on him, Sasuke thought but he was worried, he thinks that Kichi will be the weakest, frailest one of them. He would need more care and attention but who knows he might actually come out to be the strongest.
Lifting first Kichi, the one who seemed to need the most care and love at the moment. Sasuke instantly fell in love. He couldn't keep from repeating "This here is my child, mine and Naruto's", he could get used to this role.
"Aren't they beautiful Shikamaru?" Sasuke kept asking.
"Yes they are, now stop asking for the millionth time. They are only cute because of Naruto anyway..." Shikamaru said, he just couldn't help it.
"Well...that's true but Kesu looks like me. A little anyway." He said on a laugh as he traded Kichi for the raven. It looked like Kesu could care less but Sasuke knew that he was happy. Even with no teeth Kesu commanded attention, boy...they will be a handful when they enter school. Kesu seemed as if he'd be the Sasuke of back then, the bad boy type but he'd be happy and receive all the love and attention he could handle just like the others. None of his children will suffer, he'll make sure of that.
"Next we have the little foxy, Tora!" Sasuke said as he lifted up the heavier of the three. He now knew where all the food Naruto's been packing away went. The amazing thing was that they all had Naruto's eyes...well they were a darker blue but just as stunning. The color was more like a sparkling prussian blue and that color instantly became one of Sasuke's favorite colors. The funny thing was, that they weren't pale like him either; nope they had that sun-kissed skin like Naruto's. Sasuke was starting to feel gypped as he started to noticed that they took more after Naruto than himself...but that wasn't such a bad thing, he liked that they were brighter than his monotonous self.
"I just can't believe it..." Sasuke whispered to himself, he was a father...of three. It was a miracle, one that he would always treasure. Putting Tora back, he set on the floor next to the three bundles. He was tired and stressed as hell but...he's sure that everything will work out.
...
"Sasuke!" Someone shouted as they slammed opened the door, making it bang against the wall. "Come quick!" The unknown idiot yelled as they ran back out, with a chorus of howls as the triplets was waken up. Sasuke jumped up trying to console the three but wasn't good at handing crying babies.
"Go and see what they want." Shikamaru said as he and his fellow teammates came in to help with his children. When did these guys come back? And when did Shikamaru leave? He was fucking up.
"Thanks..." Racing to the room next door, he stopped in his tracks as his heart started beating uncontrollably. Two piercing blue eyes were staring at him, he couldn't believe it...well he could, he was thankful for this gift. He couldn't have raised their children alone...he didn't want to even think about it as a possibility.
"Kami sama arigatou." He whispered as he walked up to the bed that Naruto was now on. Sasuke caressed a shaky hand across Naruto's cheek. He still looked sickly but at least his eyes were open. "Hey baby...how do you feel?" A stupid question he knew but his brain wasn't working.
"Haha...I'm fine, just enjoying the sounds of our children." Naruto said with a weak smile, "Thank you for being with them."
"No, I should be thanking you for creating such beautiful children. I love you." Kissing Naruto on the lips, he was grateful to have Naruto and them in his life.
"Ha...you had a part in it too. But speaking of the triplets...I want to see them!" Naruto yelled, glaring at Tsunade, "I said I wanted to see Sasuke and the babies, not just Sasuke...no offense but I've been waiting to see them since last night!"
"Well, that may be but—"
"No buts! You said since, what time was it? Around nine or so that I could see the babies but you kept on doping me up...real slick Tsunade baachan but I'm better now!" Naruto whined as he pleaded with his eyes. "I'm stronger now, I won't drop them..."
Sasuke couldn't believe his ears...since fucking yesterday. They brought Naruto in when it was in the afternoon...around two? Three?, and he's been better since around nine! He's been worrying out of his mind. They kicked him out around before four and it's the next day, the afternoon to be precise judging from the way the sun is set. These bastards.
"What the fuck Tsunade, do you know what's been going through my mind?!" Sasuke shouted at her. The damn bitch, he really thought that he was going to lose Naruto! He should have known something was up, when no one would let him in to see Naruto. He thought that it was bad and that they didn't want him to stress out more but it wasn't that. "I can't believe you..."
"Naruto needed his rest and you needed to get your head and priorities straight." Tsunade stated not one ounce of regret on her face or in her voice. "It worked out for the best...didn't it? You got to know the triplets and Naruto got to recover without a relapsing."
"Yeah whatever..." Sasuke mumbled as he watched her head for the door. As long as Naruto was alright then no one would get hurt...and the babies, couldn't forget about them.
"I'll give you guys some time together then I'll bring them in for you, Naruto." She said as the door shut behind her.
The room was quiet as they waited for everyone to dispersed. Sasuke didn't know what to say, he was just happy...the happiest he's been in a long time. He got Naruto and his children, he got the cake and could eat it too. But there was a nagging sensation telling him that this peacefulness wasn't going to last for long. They had too many enemies and people just seemed to keep popping up on to the already too damn long list. Why couldn't he just live a nice quiet life with his wife and kids? They weren't married yet, but he was working on it. Pushing those thoughts aside he looked at Naruto who was staring at him, he'd protect him...them with his life if he needed to.
"I love you." He whispered against his dobe's lips.
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"Sleeping beauty, I hope you're ready for your beautiful boys." Tsunade called as she came through the door carrying one bundle in a blue blanket. Then came Ino with a yellow bundle of joy and finally Shikamaru with a white bundle. Naruto couldn't help the smile that came to his face. These were his babies! His and Sasuke's! Kami, he was so excited...it's like finding out that Ichiraku made a new favor of raman but better. A million times better!
The one that Tsunade was holding was just "talking" his head off, making all kinds of noises and Sasuke knew exactly which one she held...Tora. The one the Ino was holding was asleep but Sasuke could see the mixed colored hair and instantly knew it was Kichi. So that meant that the one Shika was holding was Kesu, the observer.
"Hurry up and bring them over here~" Naruto said giddy with joy, this would be his first time meeting his babies. He hoped that they liked him.
"Alright, hold your horses Naruto." Shika said as he walked over to the bed. "This on––"
"No don't tell me I want to guess!" Naruto huffed as pointed at the wrapped up baby Shikamaru held.
Naruto held his arms out and Shika lowered the baby into his ma..pa...yeah whatever this was too much for him. He didn't even know what to call Naruto. Taking a step back he went to a corner of the room.
"Aww he's so cute, Sasuke! He has your hair color. He's so small and...watchful, just like you." Naruto said as he slanted his eyes at the proud papa next to him. Shaking his head Naruto went back to looking at the itty bitty raven. "He has all ten fingers and toes, a round belly so I know he's been fed...if you went with the names that I picked out then this one would be...Kesu?" Naruto asked and watched as the mini raven seemed to understand and acknowledge the name. "Oooh are you Kesu, little man?" Naruto asked again but he could have sworn that this little dude smirked at him...just like something Sasuke would do. Is there such a thing where a child could take all the traits of a parent? Well, he hoped not...that would be bad, they didn't need an exact Sasuke mini me.
"Yup Naruto you got it right!" Ino smiled as she handed the sleeping baby to Naruto. He made room for the newcomer to fit as he still held on to Kesu. This one was adorable too. "Damn Sasuke...we make some beautiful children." Naruto said on a laugh, this little fellow was exotic looking with his multicolored hair. All both of the boy's hair was soft and smooth as silk. One thing that he was most happy about was that they had hair...he didn't want any chrome domes running around, but if they were he'd still love them. But it was something about hair that made them more adorable.
"We definitely do." Sasuke agreed.
"Yup you guys do." Kakashi said as he puffed out of nowhere as he leaned in to peek at the babies in Naruto's arms.
"Hey Kaka, and thanks." Naruto said smiling. "He even has a mole on his right cheek, isn't that cute."
"Ahhh, I think a mole on the right cheek means a sensitive person who loves their family, while the left stands for an arrogant person. So, Kichi has it made." Kakashi told them.
"... ..sensei, nande?!"
"Why what?" Kakashi asked confused.
"You just told me his name! I wanted to figure it out for myself...even though I figure he'd be Kichi I wanted to say it... Kichi, Ji san over here is someone who you don't want to take after. He's always late, he reads ecchi things...no, I don't think I'd leave you around them unsupervised. They'll end up with your bad habits."
"I'd be a good role model, and you'd never have to worry about them when they're with me." Kakashi stated as he pulled out the smut book in question. He never went anywhere without his books, that's just a given.
"I'm not worried about that. I know you'd keep them safe but the other things...it's a little questionable." Laughing Naruto looked at Tsunade, he made more room on the bed and watched as she lowered the baby down. Naruto burst out laughing, startling the three in his arms. Tora...yes Tora, he picked the perfect name for him...for all of them. His golden mane of hair made him look like a lion cube. Tora and Kichi fussed a little over being scared but Kesu seemed a little pissed if you could call a newborn pissed. Naruto think that he was on his way to sleep and didn't like the interruption.
"Awww, sorry boys..." Looking around at Sasuke Naruto made a face, "I don't know what to call myself." He didn't want to go by mama, he was manly and didn't want that name...even though his hair was almost to the middle of his back now. It didn't mean a thing!
"I've been thinking about this too," Sasuke said as he looked at Naruto, "Somebody told me that in some other country dad's go by baba or apa."
"Is that all?" Naruto asked.
"Well they were the only two that I liked. I think they fit you well, I like baba because it goes with papa." Naruto just looked at the fool, he was the one that should be picking out the name that he wants to go by. But baba was cute and it would be easy for the kids to say when they started to speak...yeah baba would be their first words.
"I do like baba...what do you guys think?" Naruto asked.
A chorus of grunts and yes' rotated around the room and Naruto shook his head...these people didn't understand how important this was.
"Hey sweet peas, what do you think? Baba or Apa?" Naruto asked the drowsy boys, they looked alike but then they didn't. Naruto liked that because they got to be their own person and people wouldn't confuse them...they weren't going to have any of that Hyuga nonsense. They were all equal, no one has to run anything unless they want to or can handle it. No main branch and whatnot...he still couldn't believe that this was the kind of house hold Hinata and Neji came from. Poor weird eyed people. But shooot if he wasn't in love with Sasuke the Hyuga would be on the list...right along with Shika. He didn't consider himself gay-gay but they were the exceptions. But he used to love the ladies. Now he have his four favorite men in his life, he didn't need anymore.
Thinking of eyes, he noticed that they had blue ones. So freaking cute, they were going to be ladykillers...or men, whatever floats their boats. He could see the future now, them running and ripping through Konoha with friends and the ones they like. He couldn't wait but first they had to grown up and that took years.
"Don't their eyes look like a little piece of heaven at night? They just sparkle and twinkle just like the stars." He was so in awe of them the he just kept on pointing out facts like, "They all have ten fingers and toes...isn't that a blessing?"
"Since you don't need to be here any longer you can go home with the babies." Tsunade said getting everyone's attention.
"Is that safe, what if something happens and he needs you?" Lee and Choji said as he looked at the sleeping faces. He just got there not to long ago.
"It's fine, women give birth one day and then the next they can go home. So it's alright for Naruto to leave."
"Is it safe?" Sasuke asked thinking about Orochimaru.
"It is, I had Jirou san put up wards and traps around the Uchiha manor for protection and a couple of your friends volunteered to stay with you for a while until you get settled in and feel comfortable being alone. Plus Kogeru san will be there for emergencies. But we will have round the clock security watching the house, I'm not taking any chances." Tsunade stated as she took a seat and picked up her glass of saké.
"Thanks Tsunade baachan, and which friends?" Naruto asked as he looked around.
"Why don't you tell him, he's going to find out when you show up anyway." She told them.
Naruto watched as Shikamaru stepped forward, then Neji...which came as a shock to him because they were never that close but he do consider him a friend. Ino, HInata, TenTen and Choji...plus Sai, Shino and Lee.
"Ummm all of you are going to help out?!" Naruto asked he was sure that only two people or so would be helping but this many people? Did their home even have that many rooms?
"We are but not all at once." Shika explained. "We are taking shifts, so that ones who have a mission can go and the ones who don't at the time stay with you. But I'll be staying with you throughout this, I will make the schedules for everyone so that this will run smoothly for the sake of the triples, you and me."
"I know we are in good hands." Naruto stated and laughed, his life was full of chaos, drama, and more violence than one should be able to handle but there was also love, laughter, happiness and friendships. These people make life worth living.
"Thanks you guys...don't we feel loved?" Naruto asked as he looked down at his and Sasuke's creation.
Everyone says that it takes a village to raise a child. So does it take three villages for triplets...well they have Konoha, Suna,...so whats the next one? Kumo? Yeah Killer B will fall in love with these little guys, just like everyone else did.
~To Be Continued~
Thanks everyone for reading last chapter and this one, I know...I've been a jerk with my writing lately and I'm sorry for making you wait months for this. Yeah I think its been a month or two, right? Sorry lol but I'll try to get more out for you guys.
Thank you to all those who wrote a review and read! I hope you liked this chapter as well...
This is my birthday present to you guys, it's this Saturday, boy am I getting old lol
Till next time~
