The Lost Otsutsuki part 2

Back Home With You

Kosuke leaned on the wall, smiling at Naruto caressing Akaris white hair. She was wrapped up in his arms.
"She's sleeping." Said Naruto. "She must be exhausted." He kissed her head. Kosuke nodded.
"The battle was tough. She fought really hard. You can't believe how proud I am. Fighting enemy that strong all alone was beyond brave."
"How can I ever thank this woman, Kosuke?"
Akari was sleeping peacefully with her head resting on Narutos chest.
"Don't move until she wakes up, maybe?" Kosuke shrug.
Naruto chuckled.
"You were always by her side, helping her through tough times. You were there when I wasn't." Y
"Well, you were dead, literally."
"You were in love with her, right?" Naruto raised his eyebrow seeing how awkward Kosuke looked.
"I.. uh.. well that was a long time ago."
"Hey... relax." Naruto smiled. "How could anyone not fall in love with her?" he ran his thumb on her face. "You're a good friend, Kosuke. I'm glad Akari has you."

Kosuke smiled.
"You better make her happy or I'll kick your ass, Lord Seventh!"
"Got it!"
Kosuke walked out of the room, leaving Akari sleeping in Narutos arms.
Ren was waiting for him out in the hallway.
She wrapped her arms around Kosukes body and smiled.
"So?"
"I just told the strongest guy in the world that I'd kick his ass."
Ren burst out laughing.
"Dummy. Come on, let's go home."
"But Akari might need me.."
"Leave them alone.." she shrug biting her lip.
"Oh, right. I get it now."
"Come on.."
Kosuke wrapped his arm around Rens shoulders and walked away.
"It was a crazy day."
"Sure was. You're hungry?"
"Starving!"

***

Mayumi was sitting on Akaris desk smoking a cigarette. Looking at Kakashi holding Naruka made her smile. The sun was beginning to rise above the leaf village.
Sakura and Sasuke walked into the office. Mayumi put the cigarette away immediately.
"Sakura! I'm sorry about that!" She waved her hands in the air. "I didn't know you were pregnant. Congratulations by the way!" She smiled like an idiot.
Sakura blushed and put some papers on Akaris desk.
"Thank you. I just learned recently."
"Sasuke, is it yours?"
"Who elses?!" Sasuke threw a death stare at Mayumi.
"Oh I don't know. I thought you were incapable to do it, you know.."
"I'm perfectly fine in that business!" He hissed.
"Yea, everything's okay, Mayumi." Sakura blushed and got between them.
"I'm happy for you, guys!" Said Kakashi holding his tiny daughter, sleeping in his arms. "Babies are really cute and fun, until they aren't."
"Maybe we should start working on the second one, perv?" His wife raised her eyebrows.
"Let's discuss it when we get home."
Mayumi smirked.

"So, any news about Akari?"
"She's okay. It's just exhaustion, loss of blood and chakra. She'll sleep it off in few days, but her right arm might not heal. Her bones are crushed to pieces. At some point I was considering amputation, but let's try to save it first."
"Losing an arm isn't such a big deal. She was dead after all." Sasuke mumbled.
"Now she's not and even Naruto's back. So let's focus on the good things." Sakura placed her hand on Sasukes shoulder.
"Does she know about her father?" Asked Mayumi.
"Not yet.. Naruto will take care of it."
"Sakura, you should get rest. You haven't slept for two nights. It's not healthy for you." Mayumi touched her shoulders gently.
"Akari might need me.. and we haven't even figured out Narutos condition. I mean is his body real or what the hell is happening..."
"We'll deal with it later, it's going to be okay."

Sasuke caressed Sakuras back. He hated that Kakashi and Mayumi were there to see it. He blushed.
"She's right, Sakura. I'll get you home. You've done more than enough today."
"Aaw, look at you! Aren't you adorable?!" Mayumi smiled like a devil.
"Shut up.."
"Okay, kids! Go home." Said Kakashi. "We'll stay here and let you know when Akari wakes up again. I'm sure it's going to be a long day tomorrow."

***

"Don't listen, Akari!" She heard Ogen's voice in her sleep.
Akari opened her eyes. She clenched the fabric under her palm. It smelled so different, yet it was familiar.
She sat up. Naruto looked weird, he was making squeaky noises. Akari panicked.
"Naruto?! Are you having a stroke?!"
"Oh hey!" He smiled awkwardly.
"Are you alright?"
"I can't move.."
"My god! What happened?!" Akari started checking his body. "Don't tell me you're paralyzed!"
"No, it's just.. Kosuke suggested not to move before you woke up and it's been 12 hours. Haha.. aw, my back hurts!"
"It's just that?!" She sighed in relief.
"My arm is numb.."
Akari rested her forehead on his.
"You scared the hell out of me!"
"So did you."