Sky Blossom

Peaceful times

"Again!" My mom encouraged

"No " I groaned "no more...I tap out " , laying sprawled out on the field , my mom faked a offended gasp while putting her hands on her hips. 

"Are you a quitter ?!"

" yes . I quit . Im a quitter . I quit Mrs Yamanaka !"

My mom chuckled " thats Sensei to you " and sat down beside me " glad to see your attitude hasn't changed "

" how can it ? I haven't given myself time to do anything else "

Its been nearly a 2 years since the events of the war , times truley felt peaceful . I took my time relearning my wynnd wing techniques after one of my wings were removed , unfortunately I can never fly again . Ive learned new techniques to utilize my last wing as a weapon more than a tool .

I closed my eyes just to enjoy the soft sounds of the nature around us , I heard movement on the grass and just figured it to be my mom . I heard some glass clinking too which sounded like ice cubes in a glass cup , the next thing I feel is cold , liquid along with ice cubes pouring onto my face .

With a gasp , I shot up from the ground , wiping my eyes . Sakura was smiling , standing beside my mom with a tray , one glass and a bowl of rice balls . One glass was filled to the top with water and ice cubes while another was empty in my moms hand , she poured it out on my face. 

My mom smirked " ah you're awake , come on lets get back to it "

" that's cheating " I complained

" no it isnt , its helpful encouragement " my mom mocked , turning her gaze to Sakura " Right , Sakura ?"  My mom took the other cup and took a sip , sighing with relief .

Sakura giggled " well...it did help .."

" oh , you're taking her side ?" I dared slowly standing , Sakura nervously stepped back " not really...I--"

I jumped into a sprint  , grabbing my mom's drink out of her hands , Sakura squealed and ran , I held the glass tightly in my grip and chased after Sakura while she laughed trying to run away , dropping the food in the process . 

I managed to throw all the water onto her head , before wrapping my arms around her waist and lifting her from the ground , our laughter practically echoed throughout the field . Sakura threw to much weight forward and we both went tumbling. 

I laid with Sakura while calming down , she smiled as she turned her head my way " So...did you hear about Naruto's engagement?"

I sat up " Naruto got Engaged ? Who ? Hinata ?"

Sakura chuckled " shows where your mind has been , yes Hinata. They've been dating for a while now "

" ah I feel so slow witted lately " I rubbed my forehead

Sakura smiled and climbed onto my lap , gently rubbing my forehead " maybe you should rest your mind some more "

" and make my mind lazy ? "

" Sora , you can never make your mind lazy , its too busy "

Sakura stood up and pulled me up " mm , suppose we should go gift shopping then "

My mom approached " getting married already,  time sure does fly " her voice was soft and heartfelt .

She suddenly punched my arm and raised her voice  " when are you marrying my daughter in law huh ?!" , gesturing to Sakura .

" ow!" I rubbed my arm while Sakura avoided her gaze , blushing slightly " theres no rush..."

My mom scoffed " no rush ? You've been dating for what 3 -4 years ?  Want me to be on my deathbed before I get grandchildren?"

" grandchildren ? You can't be serious right now , you honestly think I'm fit to raise a child right now ?"

My mom eyed me up and down and sighed , crossing her arms " you're right...not fit at all "

"Thats what-- wait a minute , why the hell did you agree ?" I asked , almost offended by her claim .

Sakura shook her head " okay thats enough , stop picking fights with your mom , we've got shopping to do "

My mom smirked " my daughter in law has spoken " she made a shooing motion " shoo , go now "

I grumbled " this discussion isnt over " , Sakura pulled me away and accompanied me to the different gift shops .

" So what have you been thinking?" I asked Sakura while we looked at different candidates for gifts , Sakura humbed " I dont know ...something for their new home maybe . Like an ornament or possibly a picture frame ?"

" alright , this side of the shop should have some " I suggested,  we walked towards the area and Sakura immediately spotted a picture frame she was satisfied with but as soon as she grabbed it , another hand grabbed the other end of the frame . Sakura's head snapped to her left and she saw Ino was was trying to pry the frame from her hands .

Sakura almost growled at Ino " I saw it first..."

Ino frowned " I grabbed it first..."

Both their heads snapped my way " who was first ?!"

"Uh...both of you..."

Sakura glared at Ino " well then...Ino why dont you take that pretty candle stand there ?"

" Why must I change my gift ? You take that candle stand if you think its so pretty "

" the picture frame was mine first "

" no it wasnt , you cant claim something that hasn't been bought !"

" I plan on buying it , so yes I can !"

"I technically already bought it when I saw it !"

" well that rule applies to me too !"

I groaned , laying my face in my hand while the two argued over the gifts .