This will be the last chapter for this series. Yay I finally finished a story! Now I actually have to concentrate on the big ones...

P.S. I (still) don't own Naruto.

Ten years later…

"But okaa-san, what if the other kids don't like me?"

Sakura looked down at her (adorable, simply adorable) son and smiled when he gripped her hand tighter. "Well you already know Inojin and the Uzumaki kids. Besides, Rei-chan, I do not believe it's possible for anyone not to like you."

And it was probably true. Rei looked exactly like his father had at that age, except for the pale skin – delicate features, a soft smile, and large doe eyes that melted females wherever he went. Rei hated having long hair, which made him look feminine, and so kept his hair short like his mother did, although he tied it in a low ponytail at the nape of his neck. He was also just as soft-spoken as Haku, however Sakura had seen glimpses of her famous temperament whenever her son was particularly aggravated. It would probably become more prominent as Rei grew older and learned to focus that violent temper in battle.

They were walking out of the clan district, the snowflake symbol for the Yuki clan proudly displayed on the back of Rei and Sakura's robes. Haku's family name was now an official clan of Konohagakure, much to Kirigakure's displeasure. Naruto had been ecstatic of course, and had granted the Yuki clan the lands right next to the Yamanaka forest near a lake so that Haku's descendants could practice their ice release. Although Haku never mentioned reviving his clan, Sakura and him were certainly well on their way to doing so.

Rei was slightly comforted by his mother's positive words, however a frown still marred his features as he glanced anxiously at the rooftops of Konoha while they walked to the academy.

"He'll come, Rei-chan." Sakura assured her son as they approached the academy gates. "He always keeps his promises."

Rei attempted to keep his face stoic, although he failed miserably at it. "I understand if he doesn't." Her son murmured with false bravado. "His missions are important."

Other parents were arriving with their children, saying their last goodbyes at the gates of the academy for first-year students. Mimicking many mothers present, Sakura knelt down in front of little Rei and gently pulled him into a hug.

"You are about to start on an amazing journey, satoshi." Sakura murmured as she pulled back, fighting the dampness in her eyes. "Being a shinobi is dangerous. But you'll become strong, like your father and I. And you'll make lifelong friendships and see exotic lands…"

Rei's eyes lit up at the thought of traveling, having always had a thirst to explore. As a young boy Haku and Sakura had told him many tales of their adventures before bed time. The walls were covered in pictures and mementos from far off lands and thankful customers (Sakura even had a hand-painted fan from the Fire daimyo himself!).

"Sakura-chan!"

Sakura stood up and smiled widely as the only other teammate of Team 7 approached with his wife. Though he was Hokage now, Naruto and the rest of their friends hardly ever treated him differently. Sometimes it seemed like even Naruto forgot his status, acting just as carefree and jubilant as always.

"Naruto!" Sakura and the blonde quickly embraced, and then Sakura turned to embrace the Hyuuga matriarch.

"Neh, Hinata-chan, are you ready for our little ones to finally face the world?" Sakura teased as she glanced down at Himawari, who was blushing at little Rei. Sakura had to consciously suppress her laughter as Rei shyly waved at Himawari, only for the little girl to 'eep!', turn bright red, and hide behind Hinata's skirt. Oh some things never changed!

Himawari's parents had similarly hilarious reactions. While Hinata remained collected about her daughter's entrance into the academy, Naruto's was most definitely not.

"Noooo!" Naruto wailed, sweeping down to gather his daughter in his arms and hug her to his chest. "I don't want my little girl to grow up! She can't! Hima-chan, I forbid you from growing up!"

Hinata sent an exasperated smile at her husband. "Naruto-kun…" She admonished gently.

"Dickless, I do believe your daughter is losing oxygen." A bland voice interrupted them from behind.

The group turned around to greet another couple from the infamous Rookie 9, Naruto fuming. Ino was in the process of smacking her husband upside the head for using inappropriate language in the presence of the children while simultaneously greeting her best friend.

"Hey Forehead!"

"Pig." Sakura smiled as Rei ran up to his best friend, the awkward and serious Inojin.

The two boys had bonded the moment that they met, their quiet and serious attitudes clicking instantly. Rei's politeness always seemed to temper Inojin's natural rudeness. They had even come up with their own training schedule, much to the exasperation of Ino and Sakura. The two boys hardly ever bothered to actually play and act like children. They were almost as bad workaholics as their fathers!

"By the way, Naruto, you might want to find your son before he destroys something else." Ino commented offhandedly.

Hinata frowned. "I thought he said he would go on ahead to meet us at the school." She turned to glanced at her husband.

Naruto stopped coddling his daughter and froze, his face turning ashen. "Oh no."

There was a large crashing noise in the direction of Ichiraku following Naruto's words. The parents all laughed as Himawari was shoved into her mother's arms and Naruto dashed off in the direction of the disturbance.

Sakura fixed a stern look on Rei and Inojin. "I trust that neither of you are getting any ideas?"

Both boys quickly shook their heads, Rei looking adamant while Inojin sniffed arrogantly, as if offended by the very thought of imitating Bolt.

"Come on now, you'll all be late if you wait any longer." A new voice sighed, Shikamaru walking to the group with his wriggling son thrown over his shoulder, followed by a smirking Temari. Neither of the parents bothered to ask why, as they all knew that Shikadai had probably tried to run away from the academy. Shikamaru was followed by Choji and his daughter, Chouchou, although Karui was currently on a mission in her home village.

"I hate you." Shikadai grumbled as Shikamaru placed him on the ground. His father just shrugged and his mother continued to smirk.

"Off you go kids!" Ino stated loudly as she began to round up the children and usher them towards the academy gates.

Only Rei lingered next to Sakura, anxiously glancing up at the surrounding rooftops. There was a suspicious sniffle from his direction. "He said he'd come…" Rei whispered lowly, not intending for anyone else to hear.

Sakura smiled and glanced up into the tree whose shade they were standing under. A shadow darker than the rest moved, and suddenly a silent figure stood behind her, clad in black with an ANBU mask. Rei still preoccupied with staring at the ground, did not notice. The figure removed his mask and kissed his wife on the cheek before flaring his chakra.

Rei gasped loudly and whipped around, his eyes sparkling. Haku smiled down at his son, bending down to catch Rei as the boy threw himself into his arms.

"Chichi-san!" Rei laughed.

"I told you I would never miss your first day of ninja academy." Haku murmured with a hint of laughter in his voice.

Setting his son back on the ground, Rei glanced between his parents with his large grown eyes, smiling at the picture they made. Sakura, with her short pink hair tossed by the wind and bright green eyes matching the spring leaves, Haku with a heavy river of raven hair falling down his back, his eyes matching those of his son. They stood close together, Haku with his arm wrapped around Sakura's waist with Sakura leaning her head on his shoulder. Rei knew that he had a lot to live up to. Both of his parents were legendary: Haku being the last wielder of the Ice Release (at least until Rei could learn it) and Sakura being the most powerful kunoichi of her time. Haku was a feared shinobi, as a missing-nin and then as an ANBU of Konoha. Sakura was loved and feared, as the best medic in the world and director of the Konoha hospital, and as the most volatile kunoichi in the elemental lands.

"You better run to class now, Rei-chan." Sakura chided gently. "The bell is about to ring."

Having forgotten about school for a second, Rei gasped and whirled around, darting towards the gates with record time.

Haku and Sakura chuckled together, turning to leave with the rest of the parents. The two had kept their relationship secret for many years, Haku continuing his life as a missing-nin while Sakura became preoccupied with fighting the Akatsuki. During the Fourth Shinobi War, many nuke-nin had stepped forward to aid with the Shinobi Alliance. Afterwards those that had helped and survived had been pardoned for any crimes and allowed to join a Hidden Village, if they chose to do so.

Haku had chosen to join the Hidden Leaf after fighting in the war. During this time everyone found out about their clandestine relationship, which was hardly punishable after he had already become a shinobi of Konoha. Naruto had flipped out, Kakashi had already been aware (he could smell their scents mingled), and Ino had been enraged that Sakura had never told her ("And you let me believe that you would be hopelessly single for the rest of your life!"). The rest of the village had been too preoccupied with post-war troubles to have much of a reaction about Sakura and Haku.

"Forehead!"

Haku and Sakura turned to glance at Ino and Sai.

"Everyone's meeting for barbeque lunch at Choji's place. See ya there!" Ino waved and then slipped her arm in Sai's.

"We don't have a choice, do we?" Haku asked his wife.

Sakura laughed as they began walking home. "Not unless you want her to start freaking out at us for it."

"She's going to 'freak out' anyway once we tell everyone the news." Haku smiled lovingly at his wife as he laid a hand on her stomach. She covered his hand with her own.

Haku kissed her on the cheek. "I hope she's just like you."

Sakura snickered as Haku rubbed the slight bulge that could still be hidden beneath her robes. "Actually, there will be twins. Twin girls."

Haku's eyes widened. "Kami help me…"

Meh, it could be better. I didn't want to add too much plot or anything too deep. But I love the thought of them having a family. Maybe I'll re-edit this one day.

*'satoshi' means 'little one'

R&R!

~Lilithia