Disclaimer: I do not own Naruto. It will always belong to Masashi Kishimoto, and I will always be just one of his many loyal fans.
The engagement
Chapter 25: Epilogue: A New Beginning
ONE YEAR LATER
It was a beautiful summers day in the Hidden village of Konohagakure. The sky was clear and sunny, the weather was warm and everyone seemed to be happy. It's been well over a year since the wedding between Naruto and Hinata and many things have happened since then. Many of their friends and their comrades had gotten together and got married not long after they did. Shimakaru and Temari finally got a clue and had gotten married not long after they did and the fierce sand kunoichi was now pregnant, as with Sai and Ino, Choji and Karui and even Sakura and Sasuke had taken the next step as well. Even Lee had gotten together with some girl he met on a mission to Iwagakure and Kiba moved in with Tamaki. Even Hitomi had accepted a proposal from one of her suitors, though Hinata suspected it was likely an attempt to make Naruto jealous, which was unlikely to ever happen.
Needless to say, it was a year of a lot changes and new beginnings.
After the wedding, Naruto and Hinata finally experience wedded bliss and had never felt any happier or closer with each other. Naruto also managed to earn enough to move them out of his old apartment and into a nice three bedroom house that had everything they could possibly need and even enough space for a decent backyard with a garden. They were married with their own home and each day felt better than the last one.
Just like today. However, today was no ordinary day as it was special day for the little Uzumaki family, a blessed day in fact. Today had been a day that they have been waiting for quite a long time and it was well worth the wait.
Today on July 15th, Naruto and Hinata were about to welcome their first child into the world. After almost six months into their marriage, Hinata had discovered that she was pregnant and Naruto had burst into tears before jumping for joy at the fact that they were going to be parents. During that period they had eagerly awaited and prepared for the eventual arrival of the little bundle of joy that they both knew that they had already loved greatly. Hinata had gotten big pretty quick and Naruto was finally subjected to the horrors of a pregnant wife's mood swings that came at the most random times, morning sickness and Hinata gained a strange craving for hamburgers despite not caring much for them before. Sakura and everyone told him that this was normal and just a part of the pregnancy. Naruto however quickly adapted to the situation and was only just eager that each passing day was another day closer to the birth date of the baby he knew that he already loved.
And at long last, that day has finally arrived.
About 10 hours ago, Hinata's water broke during breakfast time and Naruto frantically rushed his screaming wife to the hospital and was sentence to the waiting room while Tsunade and Sakura who was 3 months pregnant but she refused to stop working at the hospital and was determined to be there to help deliver her future god child. Anyway, once they got Hinata to a room, they forced him to stay in the waiting room despite his protests, Naruto had wanted to be there out of concern for Hinata due to her screams and he wanted to see his baby as soon as it came out but Sakura told him this would take a few possible hours and that they needed to concentrate.
Anyway, it was two against one, more specifically it was him against two very loud and fierce kunoichi medics who knew what they were doing and he ended up being forced to wait in the waiting room...and it was killing him.
"How much longer?..."Naruto groaned, feeling an unpleasant combination of anxiousness and eagerness.
He still couldn't believe any of this, Hinata was having their baby...He was going to have a baby and he couldn't even be in the room. Sakura had promised him that they would let him now as soon as his baby arrived but...but this was torture!
"You're child will arrive when he feels like it...though I hope he doesn't make a habit out of that..."Hiashi quipped, hoping to ease the boy a bit.
He and Hanabi had arrived about an hour after Naruto brought Hinata, as soon as they had received news that Hinata had gone into labor and they have been here waiting as well. Hiashi outright left his office, refusing to miss out the birth of his very first grandchild and Hanabi wanted to see her sister's baby as well. Anyway they had also been waiting as well and have been trying to keep Naruto steady during that time, but not before bringing a camera and a few presents they brought in advance for the baby.
"Everything is fine Naruto-nii, Onee-sama is in the best hands possible..."Hanabi said kindly to her brother-in-law who sighed.
"I know...but...I...I just can't believe this is actually happening..."Naruto said, feeling so strange right now.
He was both happy and terrified right now. His wife was giving birth and soon he was going to be a daddy...He was going to have a kid and...and he still couldn't believe that this was happening.
"I know what you mean...I can still remember the days when Hinata and Hanabi were born and even I had to wait then as well...'Hiashi said with a smile..."But it was worth it...'He said as he sent Hanabi a smile.
"Anyway, what do you think the baby will be Naruto-nii?..."Hanabi asked in an excited tone.
"Sakura-chan had offered to do a sonogram but Hinata and I wanted to be surprised, but whatever I get, I'll be happy since it's mine and Hinata's baby..."Naruto said happily.
"And I will be happy since it's my grandchild..."Hiashi said in an equally happy tone.
"And my little niece or nephew..."Hanabi said, smiling widely at the thought of the baby.
The three had continued to chat for a little more, basic stuff about the baby and everything that could possibly related to it until Naruto picked u some footsteps and jumped up as the door opened to reveal a smiling Sakura.
"Is everything alright? How's Hinata?! And the baby?!..."Naruto asked in concern, feeling his nerve right now.
"They are both fine Naruto...The delivery was a success..."Sakura said happily and the entire room lit up upon hearing this.
"T-Then...that means...the b-baby is..."He stuttered, still unable to believe it.
"Would you like to meet your son Naruto?..."Sakura said with a teasing smile while she watched Naruto's eyes widen.
"A...A SON?!..."Naruto exclaimed in shock while Hanabi hugged her father in joy.
"A boy! Oh~..."Hanabi exclaimed in happiness while Hiashi only smiled right there.
"A son...a son...I have a son!...'Naruto repeated, almost like a chant as Sakura had guided him to the room that had his wife and their baby
The Delivery Room
Naruto had finally arrived and his eyes immediately landed on his wife of over one year. Hinata looked completely exhausted, she was sweating and her hair was a mess, making it clear that she had just given birth but Naruto could swear that she was glowing right now, as soon as she saw him, she gave him the most beautiful smile he ever seen on her face.
'Hello Anata..."Hinata said in a tired but happy voice. Naruto smiled, ever since they had gotten married she would call him that and it always made him feel all warm inside, just like right now.
"H-Hi Hinata..."Naruto said softly..."How are you feeling?...'He asked.
"I feel wonderful my love..."She said with that smile of hers.
"So...So where is he?..."He asked to his wife.
"Tsunade-sama is cleaning him up right now...but will be here shortly..."Hinata said.
As if on queue, the door opened to revealed the female sannin with a small, blue bundle in her hands and Naruto almost felt as if time stopped there once his eyes landed on it.
"Congratulations gaki...She said to Naruto before placing the baby in Hinata's arms.
"T-That's..."Naruto stammered as he felt his heart swell as his eyes were fixated on the little baby before his eyes.
"Ehh...ahhh...eh..."The baby let out along with some drool as well and Naruto was still so captivated
He couldn't believe it. He was a small, wiggling little baby in his wife's arms that looked like him. His son looked so much like him. He had a small tuff of blonde hair on the top of his head and two little whisker-like markings on his face. Suddenly the baby's eyes opened to reveal a pair of blue eyes that almost seemed to be looking directly at his father while he sucked his little fingers and gurgled and cooed like the infant he was.
Naruto suddenly felt his eyes water and tears beginning to fall, he was beginning to tremble and shake as he was so overwhelmed with emotions right now.
"He looks like me..."Naruto commented as he knew he was already loving his son.
"He' so beautiful...""Hinata said as she admired her baby boy and felt a tear slide from her own face.
"H-Hinata..."Naruto broke out but his voice choked up as he kept crying.
"Thank you...thank you marrying me and for giving me this...this treasure..."Naruto said as he gestured to his baby son.
He still couldn't believe that this baby was his and that he was finally here. It felt like it was some kind of wonderful dream. Naruto could still recall the day when she told him that they were expecting and he knew he would never forget it, just like how he would never forget this day as well. He also remembered the waiting of the day and he knew each day was worth it for this moment.
Flashback
About 7 months ago
Naruto had just returned home after a mission to Sunagakure which was mostly acting like a diplomat for the leaf as he and Gaara did business. It mostly lasted a week and now he was home and he wanted to see his beautiful wife of six months now.
"I'm home..."Naruto said as he opened the door and just like each time, Hinata was there waiting for him.
"Welcome home anata..."Hinata said before giving him a kiss.
Naruto smiled as he knew that he would never tire of this. He had a nice new house and a loving wife that would always be waiting for him, what could possibly make this even better?
"How was the mission?..."Hinata asked as she poured some tea in a cup for the two of them.
"A success but it was mostly just talking about the treaty between Konoha and Suna but it went off without a hitch..."Naruto explained before taking a sip of his tea.
"So anything new happened while I was away?.."Naruto asked.
Hinata only blushed and shuffled in place. She knew that she had to tell him now, she wanted to tell him but...this was just so big.
A-Actually. ...yes...um...something new has happened..."Hinata started off with a shy smile.
"Well what is it?..."Naruto asked, wondering what was up with her.
Hinata took a deep breath, and looked her husband of six months directly in the eyes, surprising him with her sudden behavior.
"A few days ago...while you were still in Sunagakure. ..I. ..I woke up vomiting and I went to the doctor..."Hinata started.
"What?! Are you alright?! You're not sick are you?!..."Naruto asked in concern but Hinata shook her head.
"No...I'm not sick anata. ..anyway, Sakura-chan looked me over and...she said that I was pregnant..."Hinata finally blurted it out.
Suddenly there was a silence in the dining room, Hinata saw that Naruto was quiet and he looked stunned more than anything.
Naruto-kun...anata..."Hinata asked, not used to seeing her usual loud and energetic husband like this.
"W-what did you just say?..."Naruto stuttered in a fragile voice.
"I...I said that I am pregnant..we're going to have a baby..."Hinata repeated.
"Pregnant...baby..."Were the only words that finally managed to sink into Naruto's mind.
The tall blonde man suddenly started shaking and looking down and Hinata was worried that he might drop or something. Before she could do or say anything else, Naruto suddenly wrapped his arms around her and pulled her into a hug and Hinata felt some small tears land on her shoulder.
Naruto was crying now...
"I think I'm the happiest man who's ever lived..."Naruto said as more tears slip down his cheek.
"Naruto-kun..."Hinata said as she was suddenly hugged ever tighter by her husband.
"I can't believe...that I'm going to be a daddy..."He said in between his tears. Hinata smiled and hugged him back, feeling so many emotions as well.
"And I can't believe that I'm going to be a mommy..."Hinata whispered to her beloved.
"How long...how long until our baby comes?..."Naruto asked her.
"Tsunade-sama says that I'm about 2 months pregnant, which means our baby should arrive in about 7 seven months..."Hinata explained.
"Seven...months..."Naruto whispered in disbelief.
That was practically tomorrow! He couldn't believe that in seven months they were going to start a family. He was going to be a daddy!
"A daddy..."Naruto thought in bliss before blinking, realization dawning on him.
"Seven months? ! Then we got no time to lose, we gotta tell everyone...we gotta buy a crib, and a bottle and toys and everything!..."Naruto said excitedly while his wife giggled.
"You're right...we should get ready..."Hinata said before breaking out in laughter.
Naruto soon joined her. They were both just so happy right now...that soon their greatest wish was about to come true.
End of Flashback
Its been seven months since that day and Naruto never knew this type of happiness he felt the moment he laid eyes on his son for the first time. After so long and watching him grow from within his wife's belly, this wonderful little person was finally here and he would be his son.
It was a miracle!
"I never imagined that this could very happen to me...that I would have a family of my own, a wife and a son...and...and I never thought I could ever be this happy..."He said as he suddenly gave his wife a kiss before separating.
"Thank you...Thank you...Thank you..."Naruto said in between his tears while Hinata kept smiling.
"Naruto..."Hinata whispered as she gazed at her beloved and the baby they had made together.
He wasn't the only one feeling this way. She too felt like she was part of some wonderful dream that she never wanted to end. She was married to Naruto and they now had a beautiful baby boy to call their own. This gift that they have been blessed with by Kami-sama was the manifestation of their love for each other and Hinata felt so complete. Despite the long, agonizing pain of the delivery, Hinata never felt as happy or content as she did at that one, beautiful, perfect moment.
"And thank you my love...for making this the happiest day of my life..."Hinata said as she looked at her baby boy once more.
'Would you like to hold your son?..."Hinata asked and saw her husband calm a bit but looked nervous.
"He's so small...what if-?..."Naruto started but Hinata only gave him a smile and placed their baby in his arms.
Naruto was taken back by how small and light his son was, and hecould only be fixated by the little face that was almost identical to his own. This was his baby...This was Hinata's baby...This was their baby and he was so happy right now. Despite how rocky his engagement had started and how much struggling he did during his lifetime, it was all worth it to reach this time in his life. It was worth it all just so he could hold his newborn son in his arms.
He had a family of his own, he was a father, he had a wife and a son...and he was happy.
"And thank you...for being my son..."Naruto whispered to the baby who only gurgled in response, causing him to laugh.
Sakura had soon came back with Hiashi and Hanabi in toe and their eyes soon landed on Hinata with her husband and the little baby boy that caught their attention.
Kawaii!~..."Hanabi shouted as she almost had hearts in her eyes upon seeing her new born nephew.
"He's the spitting image of Naruto..."Hiashi said as he got closer to his new grandchild and he noticed his eyes.
It was a pair of blue eyes identical to his father's. He knew this meant that the chances of him inheriting the Byakugan were slim at best but Hiashi wasn't thinking about that. He was so captivated by the sight of his grandson, his eyes...he was so small and fragile but Hiashi knew he was going to grow strong.
Not to mention cute...
"Have you chosen a name yet?..."Hiashi asked his daughter who nodded.
"Yes, it took us a while, but a few days ago we finally managed to come up with a name that we both like..."Hinata said to her father.
"Say hello to your grandfather Boruto..."Naruto said grinning to his grandson who let out a gurgle.
"Gah...ahhh...oo..." Baby Boruto let out.
"Heh...close enough..."Naruto laughed.
"Boruto?..."Both Hiashi and Hanabi questioned.
"It took us a while but we wanted our boy's name to have a special meaning..."Hinata started..."Naruto wanted the boy name to at least end with "-to", given his and his father's names and I liked the idea as well...and then a few days ago I was looking over our family pictures and I came across one of Neji-nisan..."She continued.
"Neji..."Hiashi said in surprise.
"He had done so much for us, he saved both our lives during the war and he also helped save our future when he came to me in that dream with my mom..."Naruto explained..."We owe a lot to him and Hinata wanted to do something special...so we decided to combine our choices...since Neji"'s name trashed to "screw" , we decided to make a play on the word "bolt", it might not be exact but I think my son deserves to make a name for himself..."Naruto said proudly as he kept staring at his new son.
The reference might have been a little vague but it was there and only the people who knew the story could understand it. It was special and unique and only those whom knew and loved Neji would be able to see the link to the new baby that was brought into the world.
"Uzumaki Boruto, I like it, and I can tell he's going to be a strong boy and I know that Neji would have been proud that you would honor him this way..."Hiashi said as he touched his grandsons little hand.
"Ahh...Ehh. .."Was the noises the baby made and Hiashi's heart melted completely.
"It definitely suits him better than Himawari but maybe the next one will be a girl..."Hanabi joked, referring to that interview they did while they had been engaged.
Hinata chose to ignore that comment as saw her father and sister eyes on her baby and she and Naruto allowed her father to hold his grandson for the very first time ever.
"Hello there Boru-chan, it's me, your grandpa. .."Hiashi said happily as he cuddled the newborn closely, though being careful as he did.
"And I'm your auntie..."Hanabi said as she took and held the baby herself, giving it kisses all over his little face until it made some squirming sounds.
They both admired and cooed at the baby until Hinata asked to have her son back.
Soon the entire family kept admiring the beautiful baby boy and felt so much love, happiness and peace right now.
The next day
Hinata was finally authorized to return home and now Naruto and Hinata arrived to their home with their son Boruto sleeping peacefully in his mother's arms. Hinata was still a little sore from the delivery but she was feeling better and was happy to finally bring their son home.
Home...
The moment they stepped into the nice, two story house, they felt so warm inside as they showed their new baby each room as if they were giving him a tour.
"This here is the kitchen and as soon as you can eat solid foods, your mommy is gonna make you all kinds of stuff, she's a great cook..."Naruto said to the still sleeping baby, but not loud enough to disturb him.
"Oh anata..."Hinata said with a smile as they kept entering the rooms until they finally arrived to the one that they deemed the most special room in the entire house.
The nursery...
The main color was a cheerful yellow since they wanted to be surprised and they tried to be gender neutral with the decor. They settled for white and even brought a bunch of stuffed animals and cute decorations and they resolved that they would have bought the gender appropriate stuff once the baby had been born. Which meant that they had some shopping to do tomorrow and they were okay with that. They were just happy that now their lives truly seemed fulfilled and that they knew they were finally complete. Any previous trouble, any pain or conflict they had faced in their lives didn't matter anymore. All that matter was the sleeping baby that was resting in front of them.
"This is going to be your room son...this is where your gonna sleep and play and grow in..."Naruto said to his boy who was still sleeping.
"And we will be in the room right next to it and we promise that we will always be close by for you..."Hinata whispered before placing her baby into his crib.
"Welcome home son..."Naruto said as he and Hinata held their boy closely as this was going to be the start of their new lives.
Naruto knew that his son would grow and it probably be fast so he wanted to savor him as much as possible. He wanted to be there to see all the great milestones like his first steps, his first words and he also wanted to train him once he was old enough. After all, someone had to make sure the heir to the Uzumaki clan lived up to his legacy after all. But until then, he could only admire the beautiful little life that he managed to create with the his beloved wife.
They all knew that this was only the beginning, not just for a new life but a new era for everyone. The cage bird seal was now long gone and all members of the Hyuuga clan were now at peace with each other and more and more children were being bored now and they will thankfully never grow to know the nightmare that had kept their clan divided for so long. After so long, they could now rest easy and be at peace. Naruto and Hinata now happily married with their little son Boruto whom they knew would grow up with as much love and comfort that they could possibly give him, and they knew that he would definitely grow up to be a strong, good boy who would make them proud. Also with all their friends going to have babies soon themselves, they were certain their boy would have plenty of friends to play with and that he won't be lonely like they had been growing up. Boruto would grow up in a nice home with a family who loved him and a future of endless possibilities.
Not only that but the village and everything would just keep changing for the better. The Hyuuga clan itself had finally changed for the better and they knew that it wouldn't stop there. It was time to let the past go and march forward to the future.
And the entire family in that room knew that the future had never seemed brighter.
The End
And done.
I usually don't like to toot my own horn but I am willing to say that this is probably one of my best works so far. I've been working on this story since last December and today it's finally done with a total of 25 chapters and over 200 followers. I am very proud that I managed to make this fic and all the wonderful NaruHina love in it :)
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ANNOUNCEMENT
After a lot of waiting, I am pleased to say that the polls have come to a close and we have a winner for the poll "Which plot would you prefer for a Naruto Time Travel Fanfic?".
I am going to say that we have a tie between Boruto and Himawari going back to the Shippuden era and Naruto being sent to the future during the time of his wedding. It's because of that that I have decided on writing both stories.
A Blast to the Past
Summary: Himawari gets abducted and Boruto and his team try to save her. Once they track the kidnapper, they fight off the rogue ninja's who were in the middle of some strange ritual and causes an explosion. Once they wake up, the team plus child wake up seemingly safe but notice that something is not right. They soon realize that they have been sent to 16 years in the past, from before Pain's invasion. The children are astounded by how different this world is and try and find a way home but soon come across younger versions of their parents. Will they be able to keep safe and their identities secret while they try to find a way back to their own time?
A Bright Future?
Summary: Takes place before Naruto and Hinata's wedding. Sasuke returns to the village and warns Naruto about his discovery of a mysterious relic that some rogue's are after. They manage to apprehend the rogue but the relic is damage and this causes a pre-teen team 7 to be summoned to this new time. Now the adult Naruto has to find a way to send his younger self and team back to where they came from before it causes a paradox, especially with his upcoming wedding to Hinata that is just around the corner.
I should be able to post these stories within a months time. You all choose which one you guys like the best and thanks for the help ;)
For old times sake, here are my REPLIES to my loyal and totally awesome reviewers :)
Darth Onixia: First, thank you very much, I am very flattered that you think so highly of my writing skills. Second, I used Boruto since I want to stick to canon and also because while I do think he can be a brat, I don't hate. As I said, he's a brat but he's just a kid and is still learning on how the world works and his movie shows in the end, he's changing for the better.
Rose Tiger: I didn't mention her here since she is no longer relevant as far as I'm concern, though at this point, Hitomi is probably out trying to nab another guy she deems to her standards, though her pride is still hurt from Naruto's rejection.
nightwind83, SpicyWifey, Dexter-83 and ipaznokas1: I am very pleased that you all enjoyed it, I was actually aiming for tears in the last chapter so this means I did well :D
tko2088: Thank you for the praise, it means a lot. I take a lot of pride in my writing and what I want to do is improve. To know how much you enjoyed this makes me feel so good about myself :)
Guest: As I mentioned before, Hanzo was an OC given to me by Dantekassaki and I just used him, there's nothing about him related to Danzo. As for Ao, I will admit that I don't know.
unipei: Keisuke unfortunately was too stubborn and stuck in his way to ever truly change and that was his downfall in the end. While I do believe in second chances, there are people out there who don't change because they don't want to and Keisuke was one of them.
Hektols: Thanks and I know.
:) it's been a blast everyone :)