Chapter 21 Marriage and Surprises
Naruto woke on the day of the wedding, with his head spinning. He cursed Jirirya and Kakashi. Both had decided it was a night for drinking and had forced Naruto to have a few rounds. Mainly because they laughed at him when he told them he wouldn't do it. They had retorted by saying that if a man was too chicken to have a few shots of sake, than that man could never be Hokage. And of course, he decided to prove them wrong massivly, and he now had to pay for it. Looking around the room, he saw that his friends were already up and about, dealing with their hangovers as well. All except Jiriya and Kakashi who Naruto woke up by slamming pans over both their heads. Yelping, they shot intro the air, trying to see what had hit them. Standing before them was a triumphant Naruto, cast iron pans in both hands.
"Now. That is the last time I ever drink with you two. At least Lee was smart and didn't drink any." Naruto said, giving Lee a smile that the other man returned. Naruto didn't know that Lee went crazy when even a little alcohol entered his system. Naruto, Sasuke, Neji, Lee, Kakashi, Jiriya, Iruka, Shino, and Choji all grumbled and groaned as they began to overcome their hangovers with asprin and peptobismal as they got dressed and sat down at Sasuke's kitchen table. They had had the party here so the Hinata and the girls could use their apartment to get ready and to hang out last night. Naruto himself had come straight over to Sasuke's after Naruto and Hinata had left the academy, so he wouldn't see her for twenty four hours before the wedding. He still had four hours to go.
Sasuke had already been preparing breakfast when a knock sounded through the house. Going to the door Sasuke was surprised to see a bandaged and smiling Itachi.
"May I come in, Sasuke?" He asked, slightly winceing.
"Sure, Itachi. We were just about to have breakfast. Wanna join us?" Sasuke grinned as Itachi nodded, smiling. Entering the Kitchen he noticed that threre were a lot of people sitting in the room. But it was to be expected. He had heard thet Naruto was getting married and that they had his bachuler party here. Itachi smiled as he walked over to Naruto, hand extended.
"Naruto Uzumaki. It is a pleasure to truly meet you. I apologize for our last encounter. I had to keep up the act with Kisame there." Itachi said, watching the blonde's face for any hint of anger. He was plesantly surprised when the younger man smiled and shook Itachi's hand.
"No sweat. If the teme trusts you, that's good enought for me." Naruto said brightly.
"Why do you call him that?" Itachi asked.
"Well, it just kinda stuck. Like how he calls me 'baka' all the time." Naruto explained, starting on his eggs and bacon. Itachi sat down at the end of the table and felt glad to be home.
At four, Naruto and the guys got themslves into their tuxes and started to help each other out by brushing lent and hair off of themselves. After a half hour of that, the nine men plus Itachi, began walking to the local church, and got ready for the wedding of their friends.
Hinata was in the dressing room at the church, butterflies in her stomach as Sakura and Shizune helped her get ready.
"You look beautiful Hinata." Sakura said as she looked over the white dress. It was starpless and very form fitting, showing of her attractive features. Her hair was pulled back into and elegant bun with her bangs still showing. Her skin had a soft glow as she examined herself in the mirror. She was happy to see her father and Hanabi in the doorway. Turning, she sw that her father was smiling with a tear traveling down her face. Hanabi was smiling at Hinata in her lavander dress, holdong the flower basket.
"Hinata. I can't believe the day is here. While I am happy for you, I can't help but to feel that I missed my little girl growing up into the beautiful young woman I see before me." He said. He walked over to her and gave her a hug. She smiled as they broke apart.
"You mother would be proud of you if she were here. I too, am proud." He said as he continued to smile.
"Your all done Hinata. That baka will probably pass out at the sight of you." Sakura said. Hinata looked over at her bridesmaides and smiled. Each of them wore a lavander strapless dress that was just as tight on them as her wedding dress was on her. Sakura helped her put her veil on as Tsunade entered the room, wearing her Hokage robes.
"It's time." She said.
All the girls lined up with Hanabi in front and began to leave the room, one at a time. Finally, Hinata and Hiashi were left in the room. Hinata was extremely nervous as the bridal march sounded. Together, Father and Daughter lefted the room and began the long walk down the aile.
Naruto's head turned as her heard the bridal march start and his face broke into a wide smile. Up aile came a smiling Hinata and a solomen Hiashi. Their were 'awes' coming from the crowd, only making Hinata blush even more. Her and Hiashi stopped at the stairs as Tsunade began.
"Who gives away this woman?" She asked.
"I, Hiashi Hyuuga."
He let his arm fall as he watched hinata take Naruto's hand. He moved to his seat and watched, happier than he'd been in years. Naruto led Hinata up to the alter and truned to face the woman he was going to spen the rest of his life with. Tsunade smiled as she continued.
"Dearly beloved, we are gathered here to day to witness the marriage of two leaf shinobi. Bith of them are strong and loving. Today they will become one. If anyone does not want them to marry, speak now or forever hold you peace." The room was silent. Nobody in the room, in the entire village for that matter, had anything wrong with it. Tsunade nodded as she continued.
"Now. I understanded it that you two wish to recite your vows. Naruto."
Naruto smiled as he continued to hold onto both of Hinata's hands.
"Hinata Hyuuga. You have been my most treasured person. You have cheered for me when others wouldn't. You loved me when no one else would. Without you, I would have lost myself and my way. I love you so much." He said, eyes misting. Hinata let a tear slide down her face as she smiled at him.
"Very good. Hinata?"
"Naruto Uzumaki. You have been my inspiration. You have given me courage and the strength to change myself for the better. You always tried to help me when I couldn't help my self. I would like nothing more than to always be with you, loving you and being loved by you." She said softly. Naruto smiled at her.
"The rings?"
Konohamaru stepped forward, holding a cushin. Naruto reached down and picked up one of the rings. He slid the gold band onto her left hand, smiling. Hinata then picked the last ring up and slid it onto his left hand. They both continued to smile.
"By the power vested in me, as Godamine Hokage of the Village Hidden in the Leaves, I now present you Mr and Mrs Uzumaki. You can kiss her now, Naruto."
Naruto grinned as her lifted the veil and kissed his bride softly as the room broke into cheers and aplause. Naruto was happy as they walked down the aile and headed for the reception.
All the guest entered the Hyuuga compound and the reception had begun. They had all laughed when the newlyweds cut the cake. Hinata had tried to feed Naruto, but ended up smashing the cake into his face as he did the same to her. They both came away laughing with cake on their faces. Now came the words from the best man. Sasuke stood up and waited for everyone to quiet down.
"Well, here we are. I had never though that a baka like Naruto would find the perfect woman. I know that as best man, I am expected to give my best to the newly weds as they start life together. The only thing I can say is that, Hinata, you got a lot of work ahead of you to get Naruto up to a mature level." He smirked. Everyone in the room laughed as Naruto shot a quick glare at Sasuke as Hinata smiled. "Serously, though. Naruto, you have finally gotten the family you have always wanted. I know that tis is probably a little over cautious, but don't mess up what you have." Sasuke placed a hand on his best friends shoulder before he sat down.
After a few more words of wisdom for the two, Sasuke, Neji, Choji, and Shikamaru all stood up and went to the stage picking up their instruments. Everyone watched as Naruto and Hinata stepped onto the dance floor. The guys began to play a really catchy song as the pair began to dance.
"Like a gift from the heavens, it was easy to tell,
It was love from above, that could save me from hell,
She had fire in her soul it was easy to see,
How the devil himself could be pulled out of me,
There were drums in the air as she started to dance,
Every soul in the room keeping time with there hands,
And we sang
Ay oh ay oh ay oh ay,
And the voices rang like the angels sing,
And singing
Ay oh ay oh ay oh ay,
And we danced on into the night,
Ay oh ay oh,
Ay oh ay oh,
And we danced on into the night,"
Everyone watched as the pair began to dance passionatly, not even caring about the eyes on them.
"Like a piece to the puzzle that falls into place,
You could tell how we felt from the look on our faces,
we was spinning in circles with the moon in our eyes,
No room left to move in between you and I,
We forgot where we were and we lost track of time,
And we sang to the wind as we danced through the night,
And we sang
Ay oh ay oh ay oh ay,
And the voices rang like the angels sing,
And singing
Ay oh ay oh ay oh ay,
And we danced on into the night,
Ay oh ay oh,
Ay oh ay oh,
And we danced on into the night,
Ay oh ay oh,
Ay oh ay oh,
And we danced on into the night,"
Sasuke began a guitar solo as the couple picked up the intesity of their moves, brining cheers from everyone. As the music dropped of to only drums, Hinata broke away from him and went to the other side of the floor danceing seductivly and playfully, leaving Naruto to stand, open mouthed, gazing at her.
"Like a gift from the heavens, it was easy to tell,
It was love from above, that could save me from hell, She had fire in her soul it was easy to see,
how the devil himself could be pulled out of me, There were drums in the air as she started to dance,
Every soul in the room keeping time with there hands,
And we sang"
She used a single finger to summon him to her. And one they began to move again, this time, breathing somewhat heavy.
Ay oh ay oh ay oh ay,
And the voices rang like the angels sing,
And singing…
Ay oh ay oh ay oh ay,
And we danced on into the night,
Ay oh ay oh,
Ay oh ay oh,
And we danced on into the night,
And the voices rang like the angels sing,
Ay oh ay oh,
Ay oh ay oh,
And we danced on into the night,
Ay oh ay oh ay oh ay,
Ay oh ay oh,
Ay oh ay oh ay oh ay,
Ay oh ay oh,"
As the intruments dropped of, Naruto pulled Hinata close and the pair kissed as the song came to an end.
"Singing ay oh ay oh ay oh ay,
Ay oh ay oh,
And we danced on into the night."
Sasuke and the everyone ended the song as everyone began to clap as the two broke apart, faces flushed. The four men summoned shadow clones and the clones took over playing. They had gotten halfway through the song Higher when the doors flew open and a figure wearing a coat with a hood raised stood in the doorway. Everyone gasped as they saw that the figure was wounded.
"Help...please." That was all the figure said before it feel to the ground. As the stranger fell, Jiriya caught them, causing the coats hodd to fall back revealing a teenaged blonde girl that looked just like a female version of Naruto, minus the whisker marks. Be hind her stood a young girl in her early teens, shaking with fear and tears. She too was blonde, but not like the young woman in Jiriya's arms. Naruto, who had been watching Hiashi and Hinata dance, had been over there as quickly as Jiriya. He was completely shocked. How could this be possible?
Jiriya saw his face and felt a little sad that this happened now.
"Naruto, I know your confused, but I promise I will tell you everything. Right now we have to get her to the hoopital."
"Yes. She needs treatment. Sakura, Shizune, come with me. Naruto, get the other girl there. Jiriya will head out with us." Tsunade said as the four left. Naruto turned to the younger girl as HInata came over to him. Naruto gave the girl a reasuring smile as he bent down to keep eye contact.
"Hey. I'm gonna take you to the hpspital so you can be there when your friend wakes up." He said, seeing the shocked look on the girls face.
"You look like Tokiko-san." She whipered, still somewhat shocked.
"My name is Naruto. This is my wife Hinata. What's your name?" He asked, trying to get her mind off of her friend.
"Kira. Will she be okay?"
Naruto nodded his head.
"She's with my friends and the best medical ninja I have ever met. You wanna go see her?"
The young girl nodded and took the hand Naruto had offered. Together the three left the stunned and shocked guest and headed to the hospital.
The three had been sitting in the lobby for over an hour already. The young girl, Kira, had fallen asleep next to Naruto and Hinata. Both of them were still in their wedding clothes. Naruto and Hinata sat together, watching the young girl as she slept. They had promised to stay with her until her cousin, as it was found out, was up. They had already seen Jiriya twice. When he had left and when he had come back, crying holding a wrapped up body. After another half hour wait, Sakura came out and told them ot was safe to see the patiant. Naruto woke up Kira adn told her. SHe was still sleepy, so he offered to carry her to the room. She had accepted. Together, Naruto and Hinata walked to the room, with Kira craddled in the blonde mans arms. When they reached the room he set her down. He saw Tsunade standing outside the door. She motioneed for the pair to stay beside her as she took Kira's hand and entered the room.
The young girl let out a cry of happiness and ran over to her cousin, hugging her tightly. the blonde woman smiled as she broke away from the embrace. Turning, she saw the Hokage and bowed her head in respect.
"Thank you, Lady Hokage, for helping us. Not to be rude, but what of my mother? She was wounded as well." The blonde girl asked.
Tsunade sadly shook her head, watching as the young woman started to cry silently as she lowered her head. The Hokage hated to do whta she had to do next, but knew there was no beating around the bush.
"I know your upset at the loss of your mother, but I have to ask. Why were you traveling with Kushina Uzumaki?"
How's that for a cliff hanger? Not bad, huh? Any way, stay tuned to see what happens next!