Epilogue
This story will be in Sakura's POV.
It's been 8 years since Lee and Sakura found feelings for each other. At this time, the nine rookies were 26 years old, except for Lee's team who are 27. They are happily married and have children…
"Sakura, are you okay?" A worried voice asked me. I woke up, the baby in the crib is really robbing me of my sleep. "Yes Lee, I just can't sleep properly with this baby crying throughout the night." I replied with a yawn. Lee tirelessly flashed that goofy grin of his, "Our child will soon be running around, showing his youthful splendor!" I smiled, I still love that boyish grin of his, it reminds me of the good times back then…
I think I'm getting myself too far, I better tell what happened already. When we were about 22 years of age, Sasuke came back to Konoha from Orochimaru's grasp. He was surrounded by Anbu and was taken to Tsunade for further instructions since he was pronounced missing-nin years before. Tsunade decided that he will be kept alive, but he cannot go anywhere without an Anbu with him. I remember when Naruto and I came to visit him at his house for a little reunion. Sasuke said that since he didn't care about Orochimaru using his body for copying all the jutsus and getting stronger to kill Itachi. The year after our reunion at the age of 15, his brother had saved him from Orochimaru's grasp so that Sasuke himself would be the only one to fight his brother.
Sasuke had gotten stronger and killed Orochimaru and then Itachi. However, Itachi was glad that Sasuke made it this far, but he also told the truth about the murder of the clan. Sasuke did not wish to explain of what happened to the clan, but he can only say that Itachi was not the only one responsible for the murders. He then looked at me, he says that he is looking for a relationship with a strong female to rebuild the clan. I caught his drift, I should be happy that he finally asked me right? I told Sasuke that I'm engaged to Lee and that I'm very happy to be in a relationship with him. After telling him that, his expression looked sad, but he forced a little smile and told me that he hopes that I'll live happily with my husband-to-be.
Three years after our marriage, Lee and I (along with my bulging belly) went to Naruto's and Hinata's house because Naruto had something exciting to tell us. We knocked on his door and a very happy Naruto was smiling a large smile like the Cheshire cat and got us inside. Hinata was holding a little bundle, an adorable little baby boy who has his mother's indigo hair and his father's blue eyes. I asked Naruto if this was the big news he was telling us about. As Lee made faces at the little baby, Naruto told me that Tsunade will be stepping down from being Gandaime and will be giving the title of Rokudaime to him. I congratulated him and promised him that Lee and I are going to be there at the ceremony. Lee and I then walked home, but not before asking what Naruto told me. I just kissed him and told him that I'll explain it at home.
A couple of months later, I went into labor. Lee used his speed to get me straight to the closest hospital. I was surprised to see that Shikamaru and Ino were there, with Ino also in labor. "What are you doing in here Ino-pig?" I asked in between sharp breaths. "What does it look like forehead-girl?" She replied in a huff. It is strange that when we gave birth, my newborn daughter was older than hers by a minute. "Ha! Beat that Ino-pig!" I yelled weakly. Ino, of course, was just too tired since she gave birth to such a huge baby boy.
A couple weeks later, I went to different day cares to find the right one for our daughter. As I waited for someone to come out, I saw a boy and girl twin. They both had white eyes that looked so familiar… "Sakura! I can't believe I'd run into you here!" I looked up and I saw Tenten who looked happily at her children. "I believe these babies are yours?" I asked quite stupidly. "Yeah… Neji's and mine's as a matter of fact." She said. We talked for a while until Tenten suddenly remembered something. "I got to run Sakura, sorry. I hope we catch up sooner or later!" She grabbed her children's hands and gave me a wink before leaving.
The others are living a nice life and are very happy with their families and children. I look at Lee playing with the baby and smiling because I know he will be a great father. I wonder if Lee will inspire the baby to be like him, being full of youth? Perhaps she will…