The month after the attack of Konoha was the one chosen for the wedding of the Uchiha Clan Leader, and despite Sakura's concerns that there might not be enough time to prepare everything happened flawlessly. Mikoto and Mebuki set aside any differences they might have had to make sure it was the most fabulous, exquisite affair ever seen in Konoha. As such, Sakura was left to the whirlwind of preparations, fittings, choices and rehearsals, constantly being dragged from one to the other, barely allowing her any time to rest.

By the time the wedding proper came around, Sakura only wished for it to be over. She wanted only to return to her daily life. But of course, she had not realized that the daily life of Uchiha Sakura was much, much different than the daily life of Haruno Sakura.

For the sake of tradition, Sakura and Itachi were forced to take residence at the Main House of the compound, and her husband, being the family-oriented man he was, did not wish to force his parents or his brother to move. It embarrassed Sakura that Mikoto rose earlier than she did, and had breakfast set at the table for her. It was weird to her that despite no longer being Clan Head, Fugaku still took the seat at the head of the table. It was strange to her that she had to report where she was going before leaving. It was odd that she had to wear clothes emblazoned with the Uchiha's symbol at all times.

However, despite the new, strange environment Sakura was happy. Mikoto's presence allowed Sakura the freedom to leave the house to her care and spend her days at the tea shop. Sasuke had become a good friend to keep her company whenever Itachi was out until late. Even Fugaku's presence grew on Sakura, as a gruff yet kind father figure to her, who constantly looked out for her. He knew everything that went on in Konoha, and warned her of important merchants that could provide her with rare herbs.

In that odd way, with her new family, Sakura slowly started to settle within her new routine. Once her daily life was settled, she began to expand her sphere of influence. It was a slow, gradual change, Sasuke told Itachi one night. It began with the children of the clan, who would always run up to greet her whenever she was returning home. They laughed and smiled with joy, as Sakura always had leftover sweets from the day to distribute.

"They call her Sakura! Shisui's mom told me that she gives them sweets and smiles and they all love her. Not only has she conquered the children, but the men and women too. I don't know how, but I was talking to our cousin Inaba and he said…"

Itachi sighed, listening to his brother tell him gossip he already knew. Itachi was well aware of Sakura's influence on the clan. She had only been with them for half a year but it was more than enough to show a considerable change. Smiles, cheerfulness and kindness were never traits usually associated with the infamous Uchiha Clan, but since she became the Matriarch, all of those could be found everywhere.

"Are you complaining?" He asked Sasuke.

"Huh? No, of course not. I mean it's weird, but it's not bad."

Itachi nodded. When he had been an infant, Sasuke had been a happy child, until eventually the pressure of being an Uchiha changed him. Itachi hoped that his children would never have to go through this.

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"Kaa-chan I can't find it!" A voice echoed throughout the great house.

"Have you checked under your desk?"

"Yeah!"

"The futon?"

"Not there."

"Then it's in grandma's basket."

The loud voices were replaced by the rapid footsteps of a young boy dashing towards the living room.

"Found it!"

"Then let's go! Your father and your brother are already way ahead of us!"

A young boy ran towards the front door, clutching a small stuffed cat in his arms. He grinned at his mother, grandmother and grandfather, all of them standing by the door.

"Take care you two, make sure to write." The beautiful grandmother kissed the young boy and his mother. The grandfather smiled at them and rushed them out. Grabbing her son's hand, the mother walked out.

"Sakura-sama! Toshiro-kun!" The other members of the Uchiha Clan waved to them as they walked past, and both mother and son returned the greetings excitedly. They made their way to the entrance, where Itachi and Tetsuro were waiting for them.

Two years after she joined the clan, Sakura was blessed with twin boys, Toshiro and Tetsuro. Although they were born mere minutes apart, the two children were as different as night and day. Tetsuro had inherited his father's talent, instantly being deemed a genius, excelling at everything he set out to do. He had also inherited his grandfather's taciturn behavior, preferring to keep to himself, rarely speaking much. Everyone instantly deemed him an excellent Uchiha, but Toshiro was certainly the most loved one. He was popular with everyone, including the Godaime Hokage, Hatake Kakashi. Toshiro inherited his mother's charisma, compassion and open heart, being a bright, warm boy who loved everyone around him. The other thing the two boys differed were their appearances, as Toshiro inherited the classic Uchiha Clan look, with deep black eyes, aristocratic features and silky onyx hair, while Tetsuro had deep emerald eyes, and coppery red hair.

Despite their differences, they were both loved by their family, and when the twins turned 5, a year before they could enter the ninja academy, Sakura insisted they spend that year in Kawakami, at the Haruno farm. She wanted them to be able to have that same idyllic childhood she had, running around open fields, playing freely and learning about the Haruno ways before they were thrust into the world of ninja.

It had been a logistical nightmare, but through everyone's help, the family managed to secure that one year of freedom. Shisui and Sasuke would take care of the Uchiha Police Force, Fugaku and Mikoto would handle clan matters and Arashi's family would spend the year in Konoha to help with the shop.

"Everything ready?" Itachi asked. Sakura smiled, taking Toshiro and Tetsuro's hands in her own. With her husband and her boys by her side, she could face anything.

A short epilogue to close this story, I thank everyone for reading, and I hope you all had fun. I have other projects coming out soon that I hope you will all enjoy as well! It's been wonderful to read everyone's feedback and I hope my next story ends up even better than this one!