Before Betrayal

Epilogue

(There will be talk of blood in this chapter in relation to pregnancy. I will block off these sections if you need to avoid them. It will have parenthesis and the * symbol several times and I will not include the spaces to try to make sure that it can be passed easily. At the end, there is a little bit of fluff just as a heads-up, but nothing serious. Please enjoy.)

It had been two years. Just as Neji promised, giving them time to grow. Not only as a couple but as individuals. Sakura had finally taken the steps to achieve ANBU status, after words of encouragement. Becoming a duo with Neji, going out on several missions. Choosing not to decide on a leader. Naruto and Hinata had finally tied the knot and were expecting their first child. They had come to Sakura asking her to be the one to deliver said child. Accepting the task, working hard to learn all she could so it went smoothly.

This was all the while planning their own wedding. For the duo, they wanted simplicity. Hiashi, Kakashi, and Tsunade had other plans for the duo. Naruto and Hinata heartily accepted their crazy ideas and their spontaneousness. Thankfully Sasuke and Itachi were on their side, understanding that desire for a small wedding. Already having their formal wear sorted out but picking out where to have it was where everyone was in disagreement.

"Just do it where you want. It is your day, not everyone else's." Ino spoke up, sitting across from the couple and finding them relaxing in the ramen shop

"It doesn't seem to be that easy. Everyone wants something else from us, there are only a few people that understand that."

Ino sighed sitting back and crossing her arms. "Then tell them. It's not their day, it's not them getting married. They're not paying for it, you two are. You've never had a problem telling people your thoughts, so why now?"

"Because it's Tsunade-shishou and Kakashi-sensei and Hyuga-san, I know they want whatever is best. Sometimes they forget that I'm not a kid anymore, it's just nice to have people that want to give you whatever they can to make you happy."

"I know, try telling them separately. That way you can get a word in." Neji finally spoke up

Sakura nodded, agreeing that might be their only course of action. If not, they were going to have people from every nation gathered to see them wed. Finishing up the lunch and parting ways, Sakura went about finding one of the ninjas. Which was easier said than done. Even though the one was Hokage, didn't mean that he'd actually be in the tower. Never staying put if he had the choice. Spotting him on the wall, overlooking the village, moving quickly to join him.

"Sakura, nice to see you."

Smiling, looking at the view. Their home had recovered from the war, working into prospering with how few threats there were. "You found a new place to sit." Stating the obvious

Hearing him chuckle, "I find it more peaceful than my previous location."

"You found closure." Speaking softly

"I'm not sure if that is the right word for it, but it works." Kakashi smiled, "Now, I know you didn't come to find me to talk about my hangout locations."

Nodding, "I don't want a big wedding. It's nothing against what you and shishou are planning, we appreciate it-."

"It's not what you want." Kakashi intercepted

"No. We want our close friends and family present, not onlookers. Kami knows that we'll have enough of that once we take our honeymoon. There has been more than enough excitement, then to have Hinata going to have her baby so soon before."

"Alright. You tell me what you need from me, I'll help you."

"We're going to use the Hyuga Gardens, then do the reception there if that's okay?"