Chapter 18: In the demon village

By the time Sakura finished her story they were out of the hot springs and drying their hair. Kiara was putting her sandals back on until something popped in her head, "Oh my God Naruto is the father of the babies!" Sakura then blushed and nodded slowly as she placed the towel in the hamper. Kiara then grabbed on to Sakura' shoulders and screamed, "We have to tell him!" Sakura then shook her head and replied, "No, I say its better that I tell him when he is in better condition, when he finally decides to talk to me again. Please do not tell him anything." Kiara sighed, "Ok … wait so that's why Ryu was defending you!" Sakura then continued to nod. They then left the hot springs refreshed and ready to go. There was Ryu waiting for us to finish leaning his back against a tree. Kiara then asked where her fiancé was and he responded with his head turning towards the blue eyed teen. He was sitting down in meditation position on top of a rock just focusing on the sound of the wind.

"He hasn't moved ever since he stopped talking to Garra," Ryu snorted as they walked towards Naruto. Naruto wasn't really meditating, just thinking so he knew that the gang was now back together he then got up without saying anything and headed out of the sand village. Kiara then followed him as Sakura hopped on Ryu's back. It took three days for the team to set foot in demon grounds and they were extremely relived. Sakura slid off of Ryu's back and bowed to him while saying, "Thank you for carrying me the entire time Ryu. I hope I wasn't I pain to you." Ryu smiled at her while scratching the back the back of his head sheepishly. He then looked deep into her emerald eyes and replied, "Anything for you Sakura-San besides, I kind of have to." Then he turned his head towards the blond shinobi and thought, besides when you were asleep he would happily take you in his arms. The damn guy would just never admit it that he still loves you, not even to me.

"Ryu, Sakura is asleep let me take her off of your back so you can rest." He would calmly say right when the pink kounichi was knocked out. But right now Naruto just wouldn't even look at her. He told her that he would treat her like she wasn't even here and Naruto is just a stubborn idiot. The group of demonic teens, Naruto and Sakura walked into the demon village and the first thing that the pink ninja said was, "Oh my gosh!" she was fascinated by how majestic the village looked. There were houses that were as big and beautiful as the palaces that she have visited in missions. As for the restaurants and stands they were crystal perfect and fancy. Then the thing that she was most surprised was that she saw so many types of demons. Both Ryu and Kiara looked at the teen and smiled at her enjoying her expressions.

"Sakura welcome to the demon village." Ryu stated as he placed his arm around her petite frame, which gained a deadly and jealous stare from Naruto. Kiara smirked at Naruto and continued to walk. As they continued to walk Sakura looked at Ryu and asked, "There are so many demons here I never thought so many existed like this!" The entire group laughed at her statement and she blushed embarrassedly she didn't like the feeling of being stupid.

"Sakura, they are all living their lives just like you humans," stated Kiara happily as the continued to walk. Sakura nodded and continue to follow her teammates. First thing was that they had to meet with the ruler of the village. The team entered into the palace where the ruler lived and Ryu cried out, "Lord Kyubbi, we are here with the scroll." This caught Sakura's attention completely, did he say Lord Kyubbi? At that moment she was able to hear steps coming closer to her and there he was nine tails and all. The first thing he saw was Sakura shaking in astonishment and he chuckled at the sight.

"Did not expect to see me huh Sakura?" he said still being amused at the shivering kounichi. She then stepped towards him and asked, "How are you out of Naruto?" The Kyubbi then lay down on the floor to get comfortable as the rest of the gang did as well. He then smiled at Sakura and explained, "I actually do not know why or how I was able to get out, but once when Naruto stepped foot on this village I was set free. I was actually thrilled that I was back in this village, everyone came running towards me happy for my return and automatically claimed me ruler of this village. I then decided that it was better if I stayed in this village and so I got a home and began to rule. Naruto could come and go as he pleases and with just one thought in his head I can give him my chakra, well if he needed it." Sakura began to process everything he had said to her. She looked at him then at Naruto. It took her by surprise when Naruto nodded at her noting her that the Kyubbi was telling the truth. Sakura then smiled and said, "Well congratulations Lord Kyubbi." Every one smiled at her comment and left the Kyubbi to his duties.

The gang then split into pairs, Sakura went with Kiara to put her stuff in her apartment as Naruto and Ryu went to train with each other. As Sakura entered Kiara's apartment the first thing that she saw was a picture of Kiara and Ryu holding each other under a cherry blossom tree. Sakura smiled at the picture and Kiara stood behind her.

"This is always the first thing I do when I enter my home. He used to live here you know, but after the marriage arrangements we weren't allowed to live together anymore," she stated as she picked up the picture and stared at it for a while. Sakura gave a small smile and gave her a pat on her back and Kiara smiled back at her. After that Kiara showed Sakura where her room was and helped her unpack her stuff. The girls then decided to just enjoy the rest of the day inside watching TV and ordering take out. Kiara wanted to know more about the babies as Sakura wanted to know more about her days with Ryu.

"So when is their birthday?" Kiara questioned excitedly as they were sitting face to face on the couch. Sakura smiled and said, "They will be turning two in the next two weeks. I was planning to have a birthday party at the park with everyone there at the end of the month."

"I am invited of course right?"

"Ha ha of course you are and so is Ryu." They automatically became comfortable with each other and spent the rest of the day with laughs and smiles. The next day Kiara decided that she should give the pink haired ninja a tour of the village. Sakura was excited to see the rest of the village and maybe seeing and getting to know some of the villagers. The girls left the house at noon so they could go out and eat and Kiara's favorite food stand. There, there was a little girl with two red pigtails waiting for her food when they reached the stand. Kiara then ran up to the little child and picked her up while spinning around as the girl giggled happily. Once the girl had been put down Kiara waved at Sakura to come over and introduced the girl. The girl was named Riku she was Naruto's first friend when he came into the village. Sakura laughed at the image in her head a cute little eight year old girl welcomed Naruto with open arms. Riku then showed them the necklace that Naruto had bought her from Kohona. It was a silver locket with Kohona's sign on it. The teens claimed that the locket was beautiful and let her eat lunch with them.

"Naruto-kun was right you are very pretty Sakura-Chan," Riku commented as she finished her bowl of noodles and Sakura started to blush once Kiara began to laugh and affirmed her that it was true Naruto always talked so well about her. Sakura then frowned once she thought that Naruto might not ever think about her like this again. That was when Kiara linked her arm around her and exclaimed, "Don't let him get you down. You should know more than any of us that he will come around!" Sakura gave her a small smile then nodded trying to keep herself positive. Kiara didn't really plan to have Riku with her and Sakura the entire time, but she also cared about Riku and could never complain. By the looks of it Sakura would never complain either, she loved children. Kiara smiled at Sakura and thought to herself, that Haruno must be an amazing mother to her children. They went to the park and played on the play ground, swung on the swings and even played hide and seek with each other. Riku was happy to be with Kiara and Sakura the entire day.

The day went by fast and the girls were sitting in a table at an ice cream parlor. Riku was enjoying her double fudge sundae as Kiara and Sakura both had cookies and cream milk shakes. That was when Riku's mother came in, in her demon form. Riku complained and whined to her mother claiming that she wanted more time with her friends, but her mother insisted. Sakura then got up from her seat and said, "Don't worry Riku, Kiara and I will be at the hospital the entire day tomorrow so if you want to see us then you can come there." Riku then gave her a huge hug and then left the parlor. Once she left Kiara burst out laughing as Sakura asked her what was so funny.

"You are so good with kids! It is completely unbelievable I am just so surprised, but then again I shouldn't be because you are a mother," she explained once she caught her breath. Sakura then rolled her eyes and left the parlor with Kiara. Once they entered the house they both said good- night and head straight to their rooms.