Wooh! Another chapter! I quite enjoyed writing this one, might be because the words just flowed off my fingers, not too sure about my friend though. Speaking of she has become a new author! Well beside this story...Anyway she's got a new story up called Ghost, its ShikaxSaku. Her screenname is Krissybrat1234. So if you have time check out her story.

The two arrived at the Hokage tower and waited for their orders as Tsunade looked at them both.

"Sakura, Shikamaru, do you have any idea why I have called you here?"

"Um, no." Sakura said looking confused, frankly Shikamaru didn't look any better.

"You two are engaged?"

"Oh, that." Sakura said her shoulders slumping. It appeared the whole village knew now.

"Yes that."

"Tsunade-sama this is all just because of our parents. We had no choice in the matter." Shikamaru told her. Tsunade nodded in understanding.

"Yes, so I've been told."

"Then what's the problem shishou?" Sakura asked her head tilting in curiosity.

"It has come to my attention a lack of interest for this new generation to become shinobi I believe this to be because of the fact most of them are born in civilian homes and know no other life." Tsunade began looking at the two calculatingly. "I would like to conduct an experiment of sorts. It just so happens that you two are going to be my first subjects."

"What kind of experiments?" Shikamaru asked confused. What she had said made no sense to how it would involve Sakura and himself. Sakura on the other hand was able to begin to make a connection. When she looked at her teacher and saw her smirk it was confirmed.

"You can't mean that!" Sakura shouted. Her life was just going from bad to worse. It was as if she couldn't make any of her own decisions anymore. People were just forcing her into them.

"I do." Tsunade nodded her seriousness never leaving her voice.

"But we aren't even married! How do you expect us to do that!" Sakura shouted in defiance. Tsunade just raised a brow at her pupil.

"Are you saying that you aren't getting married? Because if you still are Sakura its going to happen regardless."

"What exactly are you two going on about?" Shikamaru said confused still. Sakura rolled her eyes at him, I swear for a genius the guy can be seriously slow! Sakura thought.

"She wants us to have kids." Sakura explained to him and that was the last thing he heard before black filled his world. "See bad idea."

"Sakura he's a guy, kids don't cross their minds until the woman is pregnant." Tsunade told her rolling her eyes. "If you don't go through with the wedding fine, but if your going to get married it wouldn't hurt anyone to have a kid. There aren't as many konoichi out their Sakura, and even less who have someone to even do something like this with."

"What about Anko?" Sakura said thinking about her little blooming relationship with Kakashi.

"I need Anko for field interrogation. She's one of the best I can't have her gone for nine months." Tsunade explained and as Sakura was about to continue Tsunade cut her off. "Your my best choice Sakura, you rarely go out on missions due to your skills as a medic anyway and with this marriage, well I believe it might be a good idea for the village."

"I'll think about it." Sakura said not being able to argue that logic. She didn't like it but what other choice did she have?

"Good." Tsunade said before turning her attention to the fallen Shikamaru. "Get your fiancé out of here."

"Hai shishou." Sakura said before lifting Shikamaru over her shoulder like a sack of potatoes. If it weren't for her inhuman strength she would have just dragged him, kind of how she wanted to now. If she had just never known him none of this would have happened. She, of course gave him the benefit of the doubt because he hadn't planned any of this. He was in it for the ride just like she was. It didn't make it suck any less though.

~Parents are a Drag~

After Sakura stealthy left Shikamaru back at his house she decided going to bed a little early wouldn't hurt. She needed time to sort things out and sleep always helped her. Plus with everything going on Sakura could admit that she was worn out. Striping off her day clothes and putting on her pj's Sakura got under her covers and snuggled into her bed. Almost as soon as her head hit the pillow Sakura was out and off into the land of dreams.

"Huh? Where am I?" Sakura asked into the darkness. Looking around all Sakura could see was black and nothingness. However, before Sakura had time to figure anything out colors began forming leaving Sakura in awe. Sakura was too awestruck to realize that the colors were forming pictures, ultimately making herself even more unaware of what the pictures were. That was until a voice shouted at her.

"Mommy!" A little girl with pink hair yelled and leaped into her arms. Thanks to Sakura's reflexes, she was able to catch the girl in time holding the girl in her arms. Sakura was amazed at how similar the girl was to her; an exact replica except for on thing. Her eyes. The little girl about 6 was every bit how Sakura looked except for her brown eyes. Although it suited her Sakura got to wondering who the father was after the obviousness that she was indeed the mother.

"Momma?"

"Yes?" Sakura asked wanting to give this little girl anything.

"Am I going to get a sister or another brother?" She asked and Sakura froze in shock. The girl didn't realize the reaction she caused, instead she just began to play with Sakura's hair as she waited for an answer. She was pregnant too? How, and who? Sakura thought to herself as she did a quick scan with her chakra, finding another chakra within her confirming she was in fact pregnant, at least 3 months.

"I don't know." Sakura replied mechanically. It was the truth, she didn't.

"Awww." The girl whined, disappointed that she wouldn't know yet. Then the girl sighed but smiled again. "Oh well, I still get to be a big sister!" She cheered and Sakura smiled at her daughter.

"Mom!" A voice shouted at her; male. Looking up Sakura saw a boy running toward her, a grin on his face. He looked about 10, and this left Sakura to wonder just how many kids she had.

"Is daddy home?" The little girl asked the boy excitedly. This peeked Sakura's interest, who was the father? Studying the boy this time, she took in his features. Lazy grin, green eyes, brown hair pulled back in a familiar pony tail. No! It can't be! Sakura shouted in her mind as the boy sent images through her mind.

"Yes!" He grinned just as excited. Sakura forced a smile on her face, not wanting to upset her kids, although not sure why. It was just instinct, an instinct she hadn't know existed. The little girl she was holding jumped out of her arms and ran toward her target.

"Daddy!" She shouted happily, jumping into his arms much like the girl had to her.

"Hey, how's my girl?" The man questioned getting a giggle out the girl. The voice, while Sakura instantly recognized it, made Sakura look at the person. She had to be sure. Of course as soon as she looked up he was staring back at her, a lazy grin on his face now as the children practically hung off him. Shikamaru...Sakura thought before everything went black.

Sakura shot straight up in bed panting. Just what kind of dream was that! Sakura thought in disbelief. She didn't believe that she was capable of something so real. Let alone on that subject. What was her subconscious trying to tell her? That she was ready to have kids? Sure, she could buy that. It was nice to have those little ones so attached to her. Especially that little girl, so innocent yet so full of life. But Sakura knew that wasn't it, the slightly painful twist she got in her gut told her that.

In truth she knew what it was her gut was trying to tell her. Sakura knew as soon as she saw his face, before that even, when she saw that boy. The similar features that could only resemble one person; Shikamaru, her best friend and fiancé. Having kids would be nice, maybe not so soon but after the dream Sakura wanted them. But the truth, the truth that she knew when she saw the boy, was she didn't want just any kids; she wanted his kids.

"Oh my gosh, I wanna have Shikamaru's kids." Sakura whispered to herself as if admitting it out loud would take away that painful feeling in her gut. It didn't. Because he doesn't want that. I'm just Sakura his best friend, nothing more, Sakura thought scornfully. Then she thought of his plan, the surefire plan that would get them out of this marriage their parents had set up.

Of course it had to be now of all times that she wished that the plan didn't work. Because it was of course now that she realized that she wanted to get married to Shikamaru. Because it was now that she realized that forever with Shikamaru didn't seem anywhere near as bad as she thought it would be. In fact with the image of those kids in her head, it might be better than anything she could have imagined.

"Curse you Tsunade for putting the idea of children in my head." Sakura stated before getting out of bed and getting ready for the day. It was still dark but Sakura knew that there was no way she would be able to sleep again after that dream.

~Parents are a Drag~

Shikamaru woke up with a groan. His head was pounding from unknown reasons. "What happened?" He said with a groan. Then the memories flooded into his mind. Black spots clouded his vision. "KIDS!" He shouted to the empty room. "She wants us to have kids! Kids!" He repeated over and over. "If women are troublesome, imagine kids!" He muttered to himself. Getting married to Sakura wasn't bad, but having kids was to much to think about. Everything was going to fast for him to handle.

"Shikamaru!" A women's voice yelled from downstairs. "Why on earth are you yelling?" Ayumi's voice yelled at her son.

"Nothing! Sorry!" He yelled back.

"Well, get down here and come and eat breakfast!" Shikamaru didn't bother replying and walked downstairs. Both his parents were sitting at the table waiting patiently for Shikamaru to arrive. His mother was the type of mother who felt it was rude to start eating before everyone arrived. She smiled at her son when he sat down at the table. "Itadakimasu!" Everyone quickly dug into their food. Ayumi and Shikaku were chatting, when Ayumi turned to talk to Shikamaru.

"Oh Shikamaru! I forgot to tell you some great news!" His mother gushed at him.

"Wh-at?" His voice was muffled due to the food in his mouth.

"Shikamaru honey, chew your food first before you speak. Anyways, we set the date for the wedding! Isn't that wonderful. June 30th! I've always loved a June wedding!" Her mother cheered happily. Shikamaru meanwhile nearly choked on his food at the information.

"June 30th! Don't you think that's too soon." He asked quickly.

"Of course not! Me and Hana have it all planned out. It's going to be absolutely marvelous!" That leaves nine days till the wedding. Nine days! Shikamaru counted in his head. Black spots began clouding his vision again. That's where he fainted...again.

"Oh dear!" Ayumi muttered rushing to check on her son. He was sprawled out on the ground. "Honey, go get some water." Shikaku responded immediately and came back with water. They then proceeded to poor the water on Shikamaru's face.

"Wah?" He stuttered shooting up. "What was that for!" He yelled, not realizing he fainted moments before.

"You fainted son. Nice job." Shikaku responded patting him on his shoulder. "I did that too when I was younger. When your mother found out she was pregnant with your lazy bum self. I found myself sprawled out on the ground a few minutes later." Shikaku said with a laugh, placing a small kiss on his wife's head.

"Of course Shikaku here fainted a few other times too. Though you probably don't want to hear about those." Her laughter filled the room.

"I think I'll go for a walk." Shikamaru muttered standing up.

"Alright honey, be back soon." Shikamaru waved as he walked out of the house.

"I knew we should have told him later." Ayumi commented.

"Ah, he'll suck it up. He's my son isn't he." Shikaku said.

"Of course, you both are lazy! Now go clean up the dishes you lazy bum." Ayumi commanded. Shikaku stiffened and did what his wife told him to do.

"Women are defiantly troublesome!" Shikaku whispered underneath his breath.

"I heard that!" His wife yelled.

~Parents are a Drag~

Shikamaru was walking around aimlessly. His hands in his pockets, and his head pointed at the sky. He was going over all the information that he received over the past few days. First he was getting married to Sakura. Which he didn't mind at all. In fact the thought of being with that troublesome women brought a smile to his face. Since they were best friends he'd grown to like her more and more. Kids on the other hand. That was another story all together. He felt it was too early to have kids. They've only just became fiancé's and they are already thinking about kids. Now they are going to be getting married in nine days! Nine! Everything was happening way to fast for Shikamaru's liking.

"GAH! It's so dang troublesome!" He yelled.

"What's troublesome?" A females voice said. Shikamaru turned around to see Ino standing there.

"Nothing." He responded lazily.

"Shikamaru, you know you can't lie to me. Is is Forehead?" She asked knowing Shikamaru all too well. After they were in the same squad.

"Tch" Was his reply.

"I see. Well do you like her?" Ino asked. She was trying to probe him for answers. After all she was quite curious.

"I don't see how this is any of you business Ino."

"You do like her! Shikamaru likes Sakura! I knew it!" Ino shouted for all to hear.

"Shut up Ino!" Shikamaru yelled at her. "Anyways, it's not like she wants to get married to me anyways." He whispered back to her. If anyone were to find out about what he said, Sakura would surely find out by the end of the day.

"What makes you think that Shika?" Ino asked, using Shikamaru's nickname.

"Its obvious. You didn't see her blow up at the house, when they announced the proposal. She nearly took the place down!"

"Well of course she would act like that. It's not everyday a women gets proposed too. Well in your case your parents arranged it. Of course a woman would get angry at that! I would too if I found out was getting married to Choji!" Ino shuddered at the thought. "Plus, I happen to know that she likes you." A grin appeared on Ino's face. Shikamaru just looked surprised.

"What? She does? How do you know this?" He sputtered out.

"Well she didn't exactly say it to my face. Call it girls intuition."

"So she didn't tell you." Shikamaru said feeling down all of a sudden. His emotions were on a rampage. Going for confused, to happy, and then to feeling sad. It was an emotional overboard. To think women go through this everyday. No wonder they are so troublesome, Shikamaru thought.

"Hey! I know she likes you Shikamaru!" Ino yelled, patting him on his shoulder. "You gotta trust me on that. I am a girl you know. Plus, she was very defensive when I asked about you too getting together. I've never seen a girl respond so fast to denying it. It defiantly means she likes you, but she doesn't want to admit it!"

"Are you sure?" Shikamaru asked.

"Of course I am! Well, I gotta go! Have fun with Forehead!" She yelled as she began to walking away leaving Shikamaru there with his thoughts. The thought of Sakura liking him made him feel so much better. Maybe everything will work out in the end! He thought happily.

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