I have other fanfic I should work on, but I needed to get this idea out in the wild to see if someone would like it.

So enjoy!

Prolog: October 10th

Other than her dear brother Minato, Mayako never saw the appeal of the shinobi life.

Partelly because she couldn't stomach the sight of blood as she saw one day their father nearly die of blood loss after hurting himself with a huge kitchen knife.

She still felt sick when she saw this type of knife.

Brrr!

No, killing people meant blood, so Mayako decided not to follow Minato into the Ninja Academy.

Instead, she enrolled into a civilian school and became a seamstress, specialised in Ninja Gear.

Not to gloat, but Mayako was the best in her craft. Her old Sensei told her, she had a gift for making clothes.

The gear she made was fashionly and practical.

More the Shinobi Forces of the Hidden Leaf couldn't ask for.

With Minato's and Kushina's help, she opened up her shop at 19.

Making Minato famous Hokage Coat made herself famous too in no time.

Her big brother was proud of her and loved to talk about his little sister with the magic fingers.

Kushina, beautiful Kushina, was even better advertising since she brought clients to her.

For example from one day to another, the whole Uchiha Clan wanted Mayako's Ninja Gear and that was only because Mikoto Uchiha, Kushina's best friend, and wife of the current clan head liked her clothes.

At 21 she had a stable clientele and even got commissions from other lands.

The Fire Daimyo had heard of her and she had made for his wife a beautiful kimono.

Since then, every two months she sent a new kimono to the Fire Palace.

She had no money problems, but still, she lived with her brother and his now-pregnant wife.

After their parents died young, Minato practically raised her.

The siblings had only each other in the world and did their best to care for each other.

When he got with Kushina he had made clear that Mayako was still his priority. He wouldn't leave his sister behind for anybody.

But this was no problem for the red-haired Uzumaki. Having lost her own family, she understood how important their sibling bond was.

So the two women got to know each other and got along like a house on fire. Truly it scarred Minato a little, how Kushina had turned his little sister a bit more cheeky.

Anyway, the three were a family, bought a house together and Mayako not only made her brother's wedding yukata, but also Kushina's wedding kimono.

Now Kushina was expecting her first child and like possessed Mayako made a lot of cute clothes for a nephew.

Sometimes it seemed she was more eager to meet little Naruto than his parents.

It was cute.

Still, Mayako was a bit offended that Minato and Kushina chose Naruto as his name thanks to the pervy sage sensei of Minato and his book.

She had preferred Daisuke when the three had discussed baby names.

That's why she was currently reading The Tale of an Utterly Gutsy Ninja to understand why Minato and Kushina chose Naruto.

The book wasn't so bad, yet she still didn't get what was so special. Maybe she needs to finish it to understand.

At this moment the little bell on her shop door chimes telling her she has customers.

Reading has to wait.

"Welcome, welcome to Kaze Fashion how can I help-Huh? Kushina-Nee? Biwako-Sama?", Mayako blinks surprised at them.

What are they doing here?

Wasn't it time?

"Maya-Chan, all good with you?", asked her sister-in-law cheerfully.

"Erm, yes, not much changed since we saw each other at breakfast today."

Mayako's blue eyes wander over to Biwako-Sama, Lord Third's wife and Kushina's Wetnurse.

Seemed the old lady understood why Mayako was confused right now.

"Kushina wanted to see you before we meet up with Minato.", told her Biwako.

A frown appeared on Mayako's face.

"Right, because I'm not a ninja I can't be present at the birth of my own nephew!"

Now she gave Biwako a dirty look.

The old lady just deadpanned at her, while Kushina nodded.

"I think it's stupid to Maya-Chan, Dattebane!"

"Must I remind you girls why?", wonder Biwako rubbing a temple. They had this discussion since it was confirmed that Kushina was indeed pregnant. "This is a delicate affair because of Kushina's…status."

Now Kushina frowned and Mayako bit her lip.

Only because her brother was Hokage now she know what burden her sister-in-law had.

She was the Jinchurikki of the Kyuubi, the most powerful of the 9 Bijuu.

"Having a civilian there at the birth…while anything can happen…it's too dangerous."

Together the two younger women signed. Sadly it was true.

"Still sucks."

"Now, now, Kushina, give Mayako a hug and then off we go."

Not having another choice the two did so.

Mayako gave Kushina a cheek kiss and then gave one to her belly, which made the Uzumaki giggle.

"I can't wait to meet you Naruto-Chan."

Happily, Mayako noted that little Naruto kicked where she kissed.

Kushina stroked Mayako's blond hair.

"Don't worry Maya-Chan tonight all will be over and then you can cuddle and kiss Naruto as much as you want I promise, Dattebane!"

"I take you by word Kushina-Nee!"

With a last wave, Kushina followed Biwako out of the shop.

Humming a little song Mayako took the book and sat down behind the cashier's table.

Hopefully, Naruto soon would be born, since Mayako couldn't wait to meet him.

And this was the last time she saw her sister-in-law Kushina Uzumaki alive.

Hours later, after living through a real-life nightmare, Mayako would stare down at the crying blond baby in Lord Third's arms, while the bodies of Minato and Kushina were put into body bags.

Years later people would still talk about how the whole village heard the pained and anguished screams of Mayako Namikaze.