Disclaimer: I don't own Naruto sadly or maybe that's a good thing...
Being a dad means understanding God has big plans for you. He chose you to be the father of His child.
Shikamaru knew Asuma watched over him like some kind of guardian angel. He knew it was Asuma who was there when the doctors said that Kiyoshi wasn't going to make it and somehow Kiyoshi made it. Sure, Kiba said it was because Inuzukas never backed down from a fight but it was Asuma. That and the fact that Kiyoshi had the last name Nara.
He knew it was Asuma watching over them when every time Kiba went to see Sakura and was proclaimed healthy. Of course Kiba's ego said it was because of the Inuzuka clan. This was also around the time Shikamaru suspected that the Inuzukas had the whole 'my clan pwns yours' mentality that made the Hyugas and Uchihas famous. Or maybe it was just Kiba's ego.
But it was definitely Asuma that shone in Kiyoshi's black silt eyes. He didn't believe much in reincarnation because Asuma and Kurenai's kid was definitely Asuma reborn but maybe it was a sign that Asuma looked out for his old genin team and their children.
So yeah, the Naras had a guardian angel. A guardian angel that filled up heaven with cigarette smoke and shogi boards but a guardian angel.
Authors' Note: this was the hardest one so far. I had to think of a way to write this without setting any religious bombs off. The respect that Shikamaru had for Asuma turned into this. And yes Kiba would claim all the good things about his and Shika's children came from his side of the family. Shika would roll his eyes and mutter 'troublesome mutt.'
Once again here are the children from oldest to youngest.
Kiyoshi-boy
Shikavivi- girl
Shikamaru got his wish of two children boy and girl. And yes, Shikavivi's name was one of my own creation because the Naras need a Shika. If Shikamaru ends up being the one that I have to write about the naming process I will definitely use Shikavivi or as everyone calls her Vivi.
Also I will (try to) update this story twice a day!