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Chapter 23: Wedding Bells and School Days

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3 Months Later

Sakura twisted back and forth, admiring her reflection in the full length mirror. Her pink locks were swept away from her face and gathered at the base of her neck in an elegant knot of curls. Her makeup was light and fresh, enhancing her beauty without overshadowing it. As she watched herself in the mirror, the pendant around her neck sparkled as it was struck by sunlight filtering through the window.

Instinctively her hand went to the delicate teardrop crystal hanging on silver chain. It was an early wedding gift from Kakashi. Still watching her reflection, Sakura's gaze traveled up to the matching drop earrings hanging from her lobes. Those were a gift from Tsunade. Her mentor had insisted that it was improper for a young woman to get married without having her ears pierced. Sakura grimaced as she recalled the painful memory. She smoothed out a small wrinkle from her dress, and stepped away from the mirror.

She smiled, pleased with herself for choosing a traditional style kimono over a more western gown. Ino had been quite persistent, but in the end Sakura held her ground, and ended up with the dress of her dreams. However, her best friend had been successful in persuading her into a more modern look for her bridesmaids.

Sakura ran her hand over the soft white fabric of her wedding kimono. The feel of the delicate material sliding between her fingers brought back memories of her first night with Kakashi, and the beautiful kimono he bought her the morning after. A soft blush crossed her cheeks, adding the final touch to her carefully made face.

A loud knock on the door drew her from her thoughts. She turned with a start. "Come in".

Ino peaked around the door grinning madly. "And how is our bride doing?" She stepped into the small changing room and closed the door."Are you almost ready?"

Sakura nodded. "Yes." She held up a piece of pink silky fabric. " Would you mind helping me with the obi?"

"Of course. Thats what the maid of honor does." She dipped forward in a mock bow. "She bends to the brides every whim." She cracked a smile and both girls began to laugh.

"Ino pig. Quit messing around and get over here." Sakura put both hands on her hips and pretended to scowl, the very picture of 'Bridezilla'.

Ino quickly crossed the room, her royal blue gown sweeping the floor as she moved. The neckline dipped low enough to show just the appropriate amount of cleavage, and the open back was criss crossed by the garment's silk ties. As usual, she looked stunning with her golden hair cascading loosely over her shoulders in soft ringlets.

She reached Sakura and held out her hand for the tie. The pink haired beauty complied, and turned around to give Ino a better angle to work. After she finished securing the obi, she stepped back and let out a long sigh.

"You really do look beautiful forehead." Tears began filling the blond's heavily lined eyes.

Sakura looked at her friend, a little stunned. "Ino. Are you crying?"

"You know I always cry at weddings." Ino pulled out a hankie and began carefully dabbing her eyes. "And this one is just so special." She blew her nose loudly into the cloth before throwing it away. It's not every day that your best friend gets married."

"Oh Ino." Sakura embraced her friend in a comforting hug.

"And once your married you won't have time for me anymore." She sniffled into Sakura's shoulder. "Who will go to the clubs with me, and help me find men?"

"You'll find someone special one day." Sakura held Ino at arms length so she was looking her in the eyes. "Then I'll be doing this for you on your wedding day."

Ino's face lit up "You really think so?"

Sakura smiled at her former rival. "I know so."

A sudden knock on the door caused both girls to turn. "Who is it?" Ino hollered at whoever was disturbing their 'girl moment'.

"It's me...Naruto." He answered shaky from the other side of the door. "It's time to begin."

"We'll be right out." Sakura called out in a pleasant voice. She turned her attention to Ino. "You really should work on your anger issues."

"Ya, I know." She smiled back at her. "Now let me take one last look at you." She ran her eyes over Sakura's body. "Perfect.....except your missing one thing."

"What?" Sakura cocked her head quizzically.

Ino's lips curved into a mischievous smile. "This." She pulled out a small white cloth that concealed a small bundle. Carefully she unwrapped a delicate silver hair comb. It's scroll design was set with blue and white crystal flowers, and tiny pearls adorned the comb's edges.

Sakura's hand flew up to cover her mouth. "Oh Ino. It's beautiful."

"It's my Mother's." She let a finger trace it's elegant design. "You can't keep it. But I thought I might work for your something blue."

"Thanks you so much." Sakura lowered her head, and Ino placed the comb gently into the mass of pink curls.

"There." Ino exclaimed with satisfaction. "Now, let's not keep them waiting."

Sakura slipped on a pair of simple thong shoes and exited the room. She was meet by a very anxious Naruto.

When he saw her his eyes became wide. "Wow Sakura. You look beautiful."

Sakura blushed again, sending more color to her cheeks. "Thanks Naruto. You look nice too."

Ino brushed by them. "I'll see you up there."

A soft melody began to play and Sakura knew the wedding precession had begun. She looked back at Naruto who was waiting eagerly, dressed in orange and blue robes.

"Thank you for giving me away." Sakura's voice was soft as she took his arm and began to walk towards the waiting crowd. "I don't have any relatives, and Team 7 has always been like family to me." She bit her lip to hold back tears.

Naruto smiled kindly at her. "Your the only family I've ever had Sakura. You, and Kakashi and Sasuke. I'm honored to give you away."

"Thanks Naruto".

As she walked down the isle, everything seemed to go in slow motion. She barely noticed the guests that sat on wooden chairs, smiling and crying as she passed. Tsunade standing behind the alter, and Ino smiling encouragingly, faded into the background. The only thing that registered in her mind was the man standing at the end of the isle. Like a great beacon of hope calling her home, stood the love of her life, Kakashi.

Dazzling in his black silk robes, and customary face mask, Sakura could tell he was smiling. She was hit with the sudden sensation to run to him and kiss him in front of everyone. Only Naruto's firm grip on her elbow kept her steady.

After what seemed like days she was finally standing beside her husband to be. He took her hands as Naruto kissed her on her cheeks and handed her over to him. Then, things jumped into fast forward, and the ceremony flew by in a blur.

"I do." As the words left her lips, Sakura was sucked back into awareness, and the reality of what just took place. He was finally hers....forever.

"Then, by the power invested in me, as Hokage of the Village of Konoha. I now pronounce you husband and wife." Tsunade spread her arms wide as her voice rang out over the crowd. "You may kiss the bride." A wicked grin crossed her face, as she looked expectantly at the new couple.

The entire audience was on edge, waiting for the big reveal. At long last a chance to sneak a peak at Kakashi's mysterious face. Everyone knew he couldn't properly kiss his new bride with his mask on, he would have to remove it.

Kakashi's hand inched slowly to the edge of his mask, and began sliding it down. Just as all was about to be revealed, a black cloth blocked everyone's view as the couple had their first married kiss. When Genma removed the cloth, the kiss was over and Kakashi's mask was firmly in place.

The crowds groans of protest were silenced by a stern glare from Tsunade. She cleared her throat. "I now present to you Mr. and Mrs. Hatake."

Happily the couple clasped hands as the walked back up the isle to their reception.

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Sakura held on tightly as Kakashi spun her around the dance floor. The couple had changed directly after the ceremony, and Sakura now wore a white, cotton shift, with lace and beading around the bodice. Kakashi was dressed in black dress pants and and a dark blue dress shirt.

He held Sakura's fingers as he gently spun her in a twirl, then pulled her into his arms and dipped her low to the ground. Sakura yelped with excitement, causing Kakashi to chuckle softly.

He pulled her tightly against his chest and wrapped his arms around her. "I love you, Mrs. Hatake."

Sakura nuzzled her head into Kakashi's chest. "And I love you, Mr. Hatake."

The couple continued to dance, and Sakura let her gaze drift around the room, finally taking in all of the guests.

Naruto was dancing with Hinata, who was blushing madly. Neji and Tenten were dancing peacefully, the perfect picture of a happily married couple. Shikamaru was leaning against the wall as a very frustrated Temari was trying to persuade him to dance.

Her eyes continued to scan the room and she saw that Gaara and Kankurou were also present, along with the newly married couple, Satoshi and Kimmi. She also saw several unexpected members of the Fuuma clan, including Hana.

After they had returned to the village, Sakura had sent a messenger pidgin to the remaining Fuuma clan telling them of the girls whereabouts. It seems they put that information to good use.

But the most surprising thing she saw was the couple dancing very intimately in a secluded corner.

At the far side of the room Ino was draped across Genma, his hands settled very suggestively on her hips.

Sakura smiled to herself. Everything had turned out perfectly. She looked up and caught Kakashi staring at her, his eyes full of love.

It was as if he had read her mind. " I don't think today could get any better."

Sakura grinned. She was planning on waiting till later tonight to tell him, but she couldn't ignore the challenge. "I bet I have something that will top it." She cocked her eyebrow, waiting to see if he would take the bait.

"Really?" He raised his eyebrow to match hers. "And what might that be?"

Stretching up on the tip of her toes she pressed her lips to his ear, her breath hot against his skin. "I'm pregnant."

Kakashi's eyes went wide and it took a minute before he could form coherent thought. "I'm going to be a father?"

Sakura nodded, and Kakashi scooped her up in his arms and began to spin her wildly around the dance floor. Everyone starred as his voice echoed off the walls "We're going to have a baby!"

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10 years later

Kakashi stretched and rolled over in bed. The sun had just began to trickle in through the curtains, casting the shadows of the night to the far corners of the room. Beside him, sleeping peacefully like a pink haired angel, was Sakura.

He loved the way she looked when she slept. All the worry lines and stress that she carried around as a ninja and mother, melted away while she slept. He brushed strands of pink locks away from her face.

He eyed the blanket as it outlined the curve of her muscular body. Damn she was beautiful. Just watching her made him ache.

"You know, your really are a pervert." Sakura opened her jade eyes to glare at her husband. "Getting hard just watching me sleep." Her voice sounded like bells chiming in the quiet morning.

"You caught me." Kakashi leaned in and gently kissed his wife's lips. "So what are you going to do with me?"

Sakura rolled over, lacing her fingers through his silver locks. "I can think of a few things."

Her lips met his in a passionate frenzy, sending shivers down his spine. Her tongue flicked out, and tasted his lower lips begging for entrance. He happily complied, allowing her wet muscle access to pillage his mouth.

Kakashi's hand slipped under the thin fabric of her night shirt and began headily massaging her supple breast. His calloused thumb brushed over her hard bud causing her to man in pleasure. She pressed her body tightly against his, feeling his erection press into her thigh.

He untangled his lips from hers and began trailing hot kissed down her neck. Her skin blazed from his touch, causing her core to throb for attention.

"Don't tease me" Sakura's breathing was ragged, and her body tingled with anticipation.

Kakashi smirked as he kissed his way down her collar bone and across her breasts. "I wouldn't dream of it."

The door flew open hitting the wall behind it with a loud bang. "Mommy! Daddy! Wake up! Wake up!"

Putting years of being a ninja to good use, the couple untangled themselves without incident. Seconds later five year old Katsuro bounced onto the bed between his parents. His white hair was spiked up much like his father's, and her still wore his plaid footsie pajamas.

Sakura pushed herself up on her elbows to get a better look at her son. "What are you so excited about this morning?" She smiled lovingly at her second born.

"Today's my first day at the academy! I get to start my ninja training." He bounced excitedly on the bed.

"I told him he should knock first." Ten year old Sayuri stood in the door way fully dressed. She wore a lavender colored sleeveless top over long sleeved fishnets, and black cargo pants. Her weapons pouch was strapped to her waist and extra kunai were stashed in her many pants pockets. Her dark hair was twisted into a long braid that hung low over her left shoulder.

Katsuro stuck his tongue at her, and Sayuri casually walked away, rolling her eyes. With his sister out of the way, the eager boy turned his attention back to his parents. "Come on. Get up. I don't want to be late."

"This early, you'll probably be the first one there." Kakashi mumbled.

Sakura laughed, pulling Katsuro onto her lap. "You may look like your father, but that's where the similarities end."

"And just what is that suppose to mean?" Kakashi asked playfully.

Sakura crawled out of bed, taking their son with her. "It means that your never on time to anything, let alone early." Kakashi shrugged, knowing it was the truth.

Katsuro watched the exchange between his parents with little interest. "I'm hungry."

"Lets go. I'll make you something to eat." As Sakura ushered the child out of the room, Kakashi watched with awe.

He had the perfect woman, the perfect family, and the perfect life.

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Ok, so I know the last line was a little corny, but I needed a good ending. And their will be a sequel, but I'm not sure exactly how that will play out. Once again thanks for reading, and don't forget to review.