Why Her?

Author's Note: Thanks for the reviews. For those of you interested, feel free to check out my other stories and do be on the lookout for a new Sasuke x Hinata story in the next day or two. Anyway, I hope you all enjoy the grand finale of Why Her?

Chapter 17

Sasuke waited a few months to propose. He didn't want to see like they were rushing into anything. That and if he married her so soon after they got together, Hiashi would probably assume that it was because she was pregnant. In which case, it would be a rather rushed series of wedding preparations. That and Sasuke had more than a little fear of what would happen if the Gentle Fist connected with some of the more sensitive areas of his anatomy. Areas that were below the belt and that he would very much prefer were fully functional.

"Sasuke, where are we going?" Hinata asks as Sasuke wraps a blindfold around her.

"You'll see." Sasuke tells her with a hint of smugness in his voice.

"You know that the blindfold is pointless, right? I can see through it with my Byakugan easily." His lover reminds him.

That was annoying. Still it was the principle of the thing. He wanted to surprise her. Her bloodline made surprising Hinata rather difficult at times.

"No, you won't. It'll spoil the surprise and if you do, I will spank you." He warns the Hyuga Heiress before teleporting them off somewhere.

Hinata felt herself be teleported. She didn't know where Sasuke was taking them, but she trusted him. She was curious about his strange behavior. It was as though he was trying to be sneaky. It reminded her of a child that was trying to steal a cookie from the cookie jar or a puppy chewing on slippers.

"Can I look now?" Hinata asks.

"Yes, you can look." Sasuke informs her and the Hyuga woman slowly opens her eyes to do exactly that.

"We're on top of the Hokage Mountain? Sasuke, why are we on top of the mountain?" The lavender eyed medic inquires.

That's when she noticed that her lover had laid out quite the romantic picnic for them. She could see the basket of food and that was definitely champagne. Were those chocolate strawberries? She really liked those.

"It's a very beautiful view and I thought that it would offer us some privacy. That seems to be something in very short supply, outside of the District." Sasuke muses.

"Well that's true." Hinata giggle and smiles when Sasuke proceeds to hand feed her strawberries.

Sasuke would never actually lie to Hinata. He just hadn't told her the full truth yet. He smiles as the Sun begins to set. It was a beautiful sunset and while he was far from a poetic individual, he appreciated the symbolism all the same.

"There was another reason why I brought you out here. You can see the entire village from here." He begins.

"Mhm. It's a gorgeous view." The bluenette says.

"My Clan helped to found this village. Our legacy hasn't always been a happy one since doing so, but I feel like that ugly chapter has finally closed. I'd like to start writing a new chapter. A happier one, with you." The raven haired ninja continues.

Hinata smiles. Sasuke could be sweet, when he wanted to be. Really, he was just a big cuddly teddy bear once you got beyond all the walls that he had erected. It was quite an impressive collection of walls though. It was a maze really.

"That's very sweet. I feel that way too." She tells him with a smile as she kisses his cheek.

"I want to do it the right way though. I love you and I want you to be my wife. I know that we haven't been together that long, but I rea-" Sasuke begins to propose, but he never got the chance to finish.

Hinata pounces and kisses him. Sasuke smiles and returns the kiss. Well thank goodness, Hinata was so low-maintenance. He really wasn't good with the flowery language of romance. The last Uchiha was rather relieved that she wasn't going to make him give a grand speech.

"Should I take that as a yes?" He asks playfully, after breaking the kiss.

"It's a yes." She tells him with a bright smile.

That kicked off about a month of wedding preparations. Sasuke was the last Uchiha and Hinata was the former heiress of the Hyuga Clan. That meant that their wedding was a very big deal. That and Hinata was rather popular. So most people wanted to come to their wedding out of curiosity or because they were friends with the bluenette.

"I'm very happy for you big sister. I guess that nightgown helped after all." Hanabi says with a sly smile.

Hinata felt her face heat up to a brilliant shade of red in the dressing room. Her sister was of course referencing that racy nightgown she had given her when she first started "watching" Sasuke. Though she supposed she shouldn't have blushed. She was getting married to him. Obviously, everyone knew that they were either already intimate or about to be.

"Well it's a long story, though he does seem rather fond of it. I still can't believe you did that." She mumbles.

"Someone had to give the two of you a push. Don't worry about anything, by the way. I can lead our Clan just fine. You'll just lead the Uchiha Clan instead of the Hyuga Clan. It'll all work out." The firecracker assures her.

Hinata smiles. She knew that it would all work out. How could it not, when they had so many wonderful friends and the Hyuga Clan backing them? Though she was beginning to feel a little claustrophobic.

There were so many people in the room. Kurenai, Hanabi, and all the female members of the Rookie Nine. In particular, Sakura and Ino were bickering over every little detail. Should Hinata wear her hair up or down? What kind of flowers should she use for the bouquet. Should anyone make a toast?

"I'll take the red roses. I think I'll leave my hair down. It depends on what kind of toast. Though we really should get going soon. I think that the boys are nearly ready." Hinata says.

"You look beautiful, Hinata. Congratulations." Tenten says with a smile.

Kurenai nods in agreement. It was hard to believe, but Hinata was now getting married. It seemed like only yesterday, that she had been put in charge of Team Eight. Hinata, Shino, and Kiba were all grown up now.

"She's right. You do look beautiful." Kurenai agrees.

"Thank you, Kurenai Sensei." Hinata replies with a smile.

Meanwhile with the guys, Sasuke had pulled off a miracle. Despite all odds, he had managed not to strangle of his groomsmen. Kakashi naturally had been being a pervert. Naruto was asking him all sorts of annoying and very personal questions. Kiba was glaring at him. Choji seemed more interested in the cake than the actual wedding. Shikamaru and Shino were lurking in the corners. And then there was the spandex team.

Sasuke had almost strangled Guy and Lee. They never shut up. They were bawling their eyes out about the power of love and youth. It was really annoying. He had told Lee to ditch the spandex, but he and Guy just refused to listen to reason.

"Are you sure that you are ready for this, bastard?" Naruto asks brightly.

"I wouldn't have asked her to marry me, if I wasn't ready. You really are such a loser." Sasuke mutters as he heads outside and makes his way down the aisle.

In the end, they had decided to have the wedding on the streets of the Uchiha District. The crowds were too large to have inside. It had just been easier to use the mostly empty District, instead of the Hyuga Estate.

He smiles as he makes his way down the aisle. There was a plush red carpet laid on the ground and people were seated on either side of him. He could see dozens of tables, piled high with food and drinks. There was classical music playing in the background and everyone was dressed in their best clothes. (Well Sasuke supposed that Lee and Guy were dressed up by their standards, anyway.)

"Awe! That's so cute. I wonder if that's a ninja cat or just a well trained housecat!" Someone exclaims.

Sure enough, Smokey was prowling down the aisle with a basket in their mouth. He was waving it side to side to throw the flowers and there was a collar on his neck that had the rings inside it. So the feline was the flower and ring barer.

"Good boy." Sasuke says once the cat reaches the end of the aisle and he pets Smokey, while waiting for his bride to make her way down the aisle.

"It's so beautiful!" Rita sobs alongside Aoda and Rio.

"Yes, I always cry at human matings." The larger snake says as he bawls his eyes out right alongside the Black Mamba and Garden Snake.

All of Sasuke's Summons were in attendance. So were Naruto's and Sakura's for that matter. Hell, even Kiba had brought Akamaru. So it was a very animal friendly wedding.

That's when Hinata came out and everyone gasps. Sasuke smiles. She was beautiful every day, but today she was even more stunning than usual. That was a hard feat to accomplish, but somehow she had.

"Are you nervous?" Hiashi asks as he walks his eldest daughter down the aisle.

"No, this is what I want. Thank you, father for being so understanding. I know that this wasn't the match that you were likely expecting." She whispers back.

"It's alright. He loves you and you love him. That's what matters most and if you could talk him into letting me have a peek at the Uchiha Library, that would be lovely. No pressure of course." He assures her.

Hinata shakes her head in amusement. Well she supposed she should have seen that one coming. She giggles and nods her head as they finally reach the beautiful glass alter that had been constructed for the ceremony. Beautiful flowers of every color and kind imaginable were woven into it. The resulting visual effect was almost ethereal in appearance.

"Dearly beloved, we are gathered here today to celebrate the union of Sasuke Uchiha and Hinata Hyuga. If there is anyone who has any objections to this match, speak now or forever hold your peace." Daisuke says and he smiles at his wife in the audience.

Daisuke had agreed to officiate the ceremony. He figured it was the least he could do after Sasuke had helped him with his son. Thankfully, his wife was beginning to recover from the worst stages of her grief. Going to a wedding, would be good for her. At least, that was what Daisuke thought when he agreed to preside over the ceremony.

Fortunately, no one raised any objections. Everyone was well aware that it would have been suicidal to do so. One does not incur the wrath of Sasuke Uchiha without expecting that there would be unpleasant consequences for doing so.

"Wonderful. Do you Hinata Hyuga, take Sasuke Uchiha to be your lawfully wedded husband? To love, honor, and cherish for all of your days? In sickness and in health? For richer or for poorer? In good times and in bad? And to forsake all others until death do you part?" Daisuke asks kindly.

"I do." Hinata says with a smile as Sasuke takes her hands into his own and smiles back at her.

"Do you Sasuke Uchiha, take Hinata Hyuga to be your lawfully wedded wife? To love, honor, and cherish for all of your days? In sickness and in health? For richer or for poorer? In good times and in bad? And to forsake all others until death do you part?" The Daimyo repeats.

"I do." Sasuke replies without any hesitation.

Daisuke smiles. Well it looked like the stallion had found his mare after all. They really were such a cute couple. It reminded him a lot of Yin and Yang. He knew that many years ago, he and his wife had looked at each other in just the same way on their own wedding day. With stars in their eyes.

"Then by the power vested in me, by myself and the Fire Nation, I pronounce thee man and wife. You may kiss the bride." Daisuke finishes.

The words had no sooner left Daisuke's mouth than Sasuke kissed his bride. The Uchiha may have been a slow starter when it came to noticing girls, but it seemed like he was more than willing to make up for lost time. This was much to Hinata's delight, of course.

This drew mixed reactions from the audience. Some stared wide eyed in shocked that the shy Hyuga was kissing her new husband so passionately. Others were giving out good-natured calls of encouragement. Some clapped and others laughed. And then there were people like Kakashi. Their shouts of encouragement were far more suggestive than what might be considered appropriate.

"Well that's going to be a very warm martial bed." The Daimyo's wife says and she giggles next to Kakashi.

"Oh yes, a very warm one. You know I am the one that set them up." He says.

"Oh really? Well it looks like a very successful match." She says and soon wraps her husband in a hug when Daisuke made is way over to her.

Hinata smiles and sits down as Sasuke slowly removes her garter belt. This was much to the delight of the crowd. Sasuke shakes his head in amusement and flings it outwards. Surprisingly, it was Hiashi who caught it.

"What on Earth?" He mutters and everyone just chuckles at the baffled patriarch's response.

"My turn." Hinata says cheerfully as she tosses out her beautiful bouquet into the crowd.

There was quite the fierce contest for the honor of catching the flowers. Somehow when the smoke finally cleared, it was Kurenai who had caught them. She looked just as baffled as Hiashi had.

"Great job, Kurenai Sensei!" Hinata calls out playfully.

"I suppose we should cut the cake, though that's going to be rather annoying. It's like twenty feet tall." Sasuke says as he gently takes his wife hand and they make their way to the table with the truly massive white cake with red frosting roses on it.

"It's really big. I guess it has to be though. I mean there are so many people." Hinata says and she frowns as she tries to figure out how they were possibly going to cut it.

Luckily, Sasuke seemed to have an idea. He beckons Aoda over and whispers something to him. The snake nods and takes Sasuke's sword into his mouth, using that to cut the cake.

"Well that was quite clever of you." Kakashi muses and Sasuke nods.

Sasuke smiles and leads Hinata to the dance floor. There were some other couples joining them and other people had opted to grab something to eat. Sasuke didn't particularly care about what their guests did. He only had eyes for his new wife.

"You look beautiful. You always do, but that kimono is something else." Sasuke tells her as they dance together.

It was a pure white silk kimono, save for the brilliant sapphire blue sash. The sweetheart neckline was a little lower than he was used to seeing Hinata wear, but that was just fine with him. The elegant fabric flattered her womanly curves rather nicely and flowed poetically with every step she made.

"Thanks. I was about to say the same to you." She whispers in his ear and Sasuke snorts with amusement.

"Men can't be beautiful, Hinata. I appreciate the sentiment though." The raven haired ninja replies.

"Yes, they can be. You are." The bluenette insists and Sasuke decides it was probably best just to let her have her way for now.

It was a small thing. He'd humor her. There were very few things that he wouldn't do to indulge his new wife. Idly, he muses that he had grown way too soft. At the moment though, Sasuke didn't care.

"If you say so. It was nice of Daisuke to preside over the wedding." Sasuke says.

"Yes, that was very nice of him. Though I think that he just wanted to get his wife out of the castle. That poor woman. It must be horrible to lose your child. Do you think he's ever going to tell her what really happened?" Hinata asks.

"I don't think so. No good will come of it. It will only cause her more pain and it won't bring him back. Kono made his choices. He had to live with the consequences. Well I guess I should say that he had to die with the consequences." Sasuke corrects himself.

Hinata nods. It was quite tragic really. She didn't know what she would have done, if she had been in Daisuke's position. She hoped she never had to find out though.

"It looks like Hiashi wants to make a toast." Sasuke says and the two of them make their way back to one of the tables.

"I would like to propose a toast. To my beautiful daughter and my new son-in-law. I have to admit when Kakashi first assigned Hinata to help Sasuke transition back into the village, I was quite skeptical. Though over the past few months, I have come to realize that they do genuinely care for each other. So while it is a very unexpected match, it is also a fortunate one. May their marriage be just as fortunate." He states simply and raises his glass.

"Thank you, father." Hinata says and Sasuke nods gratefully in agreement.

The rest of the wedding passed without incident. There were many dances, well wishes, and Sasuke was pretty sure that he had never had so much champagne in his entire life.

"Are you ready to go on our Honeymoon now?" Sasuke asks.

"I'm ready. Where are we going, anyway?" The young bride asks curiously.

"We are going to the Mist Village. It's surrounded by the ocean. I thought that you might appreciate that. You do seem to have an affinity for water and I hear that sometimes dolphins come close to the shore. We might even get lucky and spot a mermaid." He says.

Hinata smiles. That did sound nice. Though she was surprised that Sasuke of all people would mention mermaids.

"Do you really believe in mermaids?" She asks.

"I don't know. If you had asked me a year or two ago, I would have said no. Now, I'm not so sure." Sasuke tells her as he helps Hinata get on the back of Garuda.

Garuda was his giant hawk summon. He was tremendously useful when it came to travel, especially over water. Traveling on ships could be rather annoying, in Sasuke's opinion. It was just easier to fly.

"Why aren't you so sure now?" Hinata asks.

"Because I found you. So anything is really possible." He states as they fly towards the Mist Village and Hinata smiles as she holds onto her husband's back tightly.

"That's really sweet." She says as they continue their journey and enjoy the beautiful view from the air.

A few hours later, they arrive at their destination. Sasuke had found a charming inn for them to stay in and gotten them the Honeymoon Suite. After checking in, Sasuke scooped up Hinata Bridal Style and carried them into their room.

It was a beautiful room with a King Sized waterbed, complete with black and red sheets, pillows, and blankets. There was a connected bathroom and a mini kitchen as well. He saw that there was a loveseat, a coffee table, and large wardrobe to complete it. There was even a fireplace.

"This is really beautiful." She muses.

"Not nearly as beautiful as you, but it'll do nicely." Sasuke tells her and Hinata smiles as Sasuke lays her on the bed.

"Why me? Why did you choose to open up to me and not anyone else, besides Naruto. Obviously, you weren't going to marry him. So why me?" She asks.

Sasuke blinks. He hadn't really expected Hinata to ask that. Still it was a legitimate question. No matter how simple a question it might be though, articulating the answer was anything but.

"Because you're kind, you're loyal, you don't judge me, and there are other things. I'm not going to lie. There were some other reasons. The fact that you're beautiful and look amazing in your nightgowns and lingerie, is a lovely bonus. It also doesn't hurt that you know about things like chakragasms and you are an amazing lover." Sasuke informs her.

"Well I admire the honesty." She says with a giggle.

"Well I admire everything about you. Speaking of being an amazing lover, we really should get you out of that kimono of yours. It's beautiful and I don't want to have to burn it off of you." He tells her.

Hinata laughs and slowly slides out of her wedding kimono. Soon enough she was only clad in her snow leopard lingerie. She knew how much Sasuke liked that set.

"Purrfect." He says after observing her in the wild lingerie.

"Yes, you are. Speaking of purring and wild animals. There's something that I should tell you. I didn't want to tell you until after the wedding though. Father wouldn't have been happy, if he found out." She says.

Sasuke tilts his head. He loved Hinata, but sometimes she could be a little vague. He nods at her encouragingly for her to continue.

"You lost me. What do wild animals and purring have to do with upsetting your father?" He asks.

"We're going to have some cubs of our own." She says and places his hand on her stomach.

Sasuke blinks. She was pregnant?! Wait. Cubs. That was definitely a plural. CubS with an S on the end meant more than one.

"Are you sure? Isn't it a little early to tell? If you are pregnant, you aren't that far along. You aren't even showing." Sasuke says, not wanting to get his hopes up.

"I had Tsunade perform the test. Several tests. They were all positive. She says that we are having twins. They do run in my family. So it's more likely than not, that she's right." Hinata tells him.

"Hinata, that's wonderful news!" Sasuke says as he embraces her tightly and kisses her.

Hinata smiles and kisses back. Sasuke was positively beaming with the news. Her father wouldn't have been so happy, if he found out that she had gotten pregnant out of wedlock. Though now that they were married, she was fairly certain that Sasuke would retain his ability to father future children.

"I know." She says after breaking the kiss and smiles at him.

The young couple spent the rest of their Honeymoon celebrating the good news. Most of this celebrating involved no clothing, tangled limbs, and heated moans. By the end of their Honeymoon, Hinata very much doubted there was one place in their suite that they hadn't made love with and once they had even done so on the beach.

Seven months and a very terrified Sasuke later, Hinata gave birth to twins. One was a girl with raven black hair and lavender eyes. The other was a boy with midnight blue hair and onyx eyes.

"Congratulations, Sasuke. You have a beautiful healthy baby girl and a handsome healthy baby boy. You can come in to see them now." Tsunade tells him.

It was really a miracle that Sasuke had survived the delivery. Childbirth was an excruciating process, it seemed. Somehow his gentle kitten, had transformed into a lioness that had nearly torn his head off. After receiving at least twelve rather colorful threats, he had wisely decided to wait out in the hall with Hiashi.

"Is she alright?" Sasuke asks as he darts inside the delivery room.

"She's in recovery. Like most mothers, she forgot about her pain the second she got to hold them in her arms." The busty blonde assures him.

Sasuke was relieved to hear that. Once he was assured of his family's safety, he was at Hinata's side at a flash. He smiles down at their son and daughter. He had never seen anything more adorable in his entire life.

Their son had her blue tresses, skin color, his eyes, and his facial features. While their daughter had inherited Hinata's eyes, facial features and his hair and skin tone. They were the perfect combination of their parents.

"They're beautiful, Hinata. You're amazing." Sasuke lavishes her with praise as he kisses her cheek.

"Yes, they are. I want to name the boy after Neji and the girl after you mother." She says.

"Mikoto and Neji? I like it. I think that's a fine idea." Sasuke agrees and virtual zoo of people and animals bounds in.

Aoda peeks his massive head through the window and two smaller snakes slither in. It was Rio and Rita. Surprisingly, Smokey had even found his way to the delivery room because Naruto carried the feline in his arms. Behind Naruto was Kakashi, Hiashi, Team Eight, and Hanabi.

"It's getting a little crowded in here." Tsunade mutters in annoyance.

"The hatchlings are beautiful!" Aoda says proudly.

"Thank you, Aoda. I know it is, Tsunade. Please just humor them." Sasuke says and Tsunade sighs in exasperation, before nodding her head in concession.

Naruto laughs and places Smokey on the bed with Hinata and the twins. The kitty seemed to find the newborns rather fascinating. Naruto, Hinata, and Sasuke were ready to step in if Smokey tried to have a go at them though. Thankfully, the feline was on his best behavior.

"Two hatchlings! That's impressive for humans. I've been told that usually humans only hatch one at a time." Rita says.

Sasuke rubs the back of his head sheepishly. One of these days, he really had to give his Summons a lesson in human biology. As he was thinking that, he heard a cry from outside the window. It was Garuda.

"I want to see too!" The hawk says excitedly and Sasuke chuckles as he holds the babies by the window.

"They are very fine hatchlings. An excellent first clutch." He says.

"Good job, Master Sasuke and Mistress Hinata! This calls for a celebration. Hanabi brought us some really good wine for this special occasion!" Rio says.

Sasuke just rolls his eyes playfully. The Summons would use any excuse to get some wine. He couldn't entirely blame them though. That was some very good wine.

"I love you and our children. I want you to know that. I love you all enough not to strangle the rest of our dysfunctional family." Sasuke whispers in her ear.

"I love you too and that is a lot." Hinata says with a giggle.

"I know it is." Sasuke replies solemnly and he blinks when the babies coo and giggle.

It was almost like they understood what he had said. Well maybe they did. They were Uchihas and had Hyuga blood flowing through their veins. Naturally, Sasuke was certain both of them would be prodigies.

"They are beautiful. Truly, Hinata and Sasuke." Hiashi says as he walks over to them.

"Thank you. Oh and here." Sasuke says as he places something in Hiashi's hand.

Hiashi looks down and blinks. It was a key. He looks at Saukse in confusion.

"It's a key to my family's library. You're family now. It's only right." Sasuke says as he turns his attention back to the children.

"Thank you. I won't betray your trust." He assures Sasuke.

"Oh I know you won't. You aren't suicidal, especially now that you are a grandfather." Sasuke says with a smirk and Hiashi gulps.

Naruto smiles down at his best friend's children. Wow. They were so small and cute. He had no idea how Sasuke had fathered them.

"They're so cute and innocente. I guess they take after Hinata." Naruto chimes in merrily.

SMACK. Kakashi chuckles and shakes his head. Naruto really had that one coming. He should have known better than to mess with Sasuke on a day like today.

"He was merely teasing, Sasuke. You didn't have to whack him that hard." Kakashi chides him gently.

"You better be treat them right, Sasuke." Kiba warns him and Sasuke rolls his eyes.

"That was the plan." The raven haired man replies.

"Good. Otherwise, I would have to beat you up." Hanabi says and Sasuke chuckles in response at that outrageous suggestion. (As if Hanabi could beat him up, ha. Still he admired her moxy and dedication to her sister for having the courage to make such a "threat.")

Shino smiles and offers his congratulations. Kurenai does as well. They were far less boisterous than Kiba. Sasuke knew that Kiba was somewhat required to threaten him though. He was the father of his teammate's children after all.

"Alright. Alright. I'm sure that Hinata would like some rest. Now shoo!" Tsunade says and everyone clears out, except for the young family.

Sasuke, the twins, and Hinata spent the rest of the night in the hospital. The new family was quite content to get to know each other and to bask in the loving embraces and their family. Sasuke had never been so happy.

He had a beautiful and loving wife and two adorable children. That and he had even gotten away with murdering a treacherous nobleman. What could possibly be better than that?

"And they lived happily ever after." Hinata whispers as she finishes reading the story to their newborns.

"Yes, they did." Sasuke agrees with a smirk as he kisses his wife's cheek and the family all settles in for a well-deserved nap.