Chapter 11 "Dreams That Last a Life Time"

Last Chapter to "Uzumaki's Dreams"

My heart was pounding as I leaned close into Sakura. This would be the moment that could and would spark a relationship for the rest of our lives. I knew I had to be passionate, caring, loving and devoted for this to work. If this was truly the key to being me again, then I would need to it right. I still felt nervous, but then suddenly I heard a whisper in my ear.

"Naruto, relax and let me do the kissing for you," Sakura said and then passionately wrapped her lips onto mine.

I began to feel happy and calm and more loving then ever. Her lips were silk against mine, her arms wrapped tightly and she pressed me in closer. I began to slip away from that form, but still holding onto Sakura. Light swarmed around us, cherry blossom petals danced around us and heavenly music began to play. I felt the weight change on me, lighter now, I felt taller and Sakura went even closer to me this time. She knew I was back in my normal body and still kept kissing me in relief. Tsunade started to cry as she saw the both of us together and she just walked out. I knew she was happy and she was glad she didn't have to pretend to be some one else.

We both started to float gently down, yet we were still wrapped in each others arms. I began to cry flows of tears and I quickly tossed them away. I was just happy, back to me and now I have the love of my life right beside me.

"Sakura…."

"Yes Naruto?" Sakura asked me, still blushing about the kiss.

"Thank you and I mean honestly and truly. You were the only one in my life you know. I could see us together, live this way and know that you will always be beside me. I can't thank you enough. Even though I lied to you, I could tell you wanted to be with me. Tsunade I guess was a cover up, away to get you to see the real me. I didn't ask for, but I guess…"

"Naruto, would you just shut up for five seconds and kiss me again,"

I was shocked, even after that long kiss she wanted another one. I couldn't say no, so I give her another round and this time, with more passion and love in my heart.

You would think that person who hated for years, would be the person you ended up with. It's true, Sakura would beat me up for being stupid and thought I smelled bad and then I would come around and call her a something back, but I guess opposites do attract and I guess that's why Sakura and I make a great couple. Even Tsunade thought so.

I look up at the sky now and wonder, would this last forever? I mean, if Sasuke came back to the village, he would want Sakura back and that would be difficult for me to say. My heart would want her, but I know I need to be a good friend and at least offer him a chance right? Then again, I wonder if maybe I would be a good match for Sasuke or Hinata. Hinata has been waiting for me for years and I think she likes me, but then Kiba pulls an act that Hinata likes as well and I can't compete with that. Oh well, but it doesn't matter now.

Few weeks past and Tsunade put me into training to become the next Hokage. I was excited, but she almost tried to kill me. She threw things at me at amazing speed and I tried to doge, but ended up getting it in the process. Sakura would watch me from the side and laugh. Tsunade would pull a joke on her and say, "Would you like to join instead? You need more practice," and then Sakura would stop, shake her head and continue focusing her eyes on me. I was glad she was there to cheer me on.

Sakura and I would also study together. You're probably wondering, me study, yeah right. Eventually she forced it on me, so I had to study, especially if I was going to be Hokage. I hit the books and burned a few. It wasn't my fault; I tried new techniques and some how they got on fire. He he… yeah I needed practice then. Pretty soon it paid off.

Tsunade called me today. She was going to give me something I guess. The lady is crazy if you ask me and she wanted to announce some big news. Whatever. I opened the door like some many times before. She turned to face me.

"Naruto, I'm glad you're here,"

"So what did you want me for Granny Tsunade?"

"Well, after several weeks of training…"

"Please don't make me do more!!! I'm tired from…"

"Shut up! Look, what I want to say is congrats. I've decided from here on out, you're the New Hokage, officially. You can move in tomorrow if you like, providing you give me time to pack my stuff,"

"You mean it! Oh thank you Tsunade!!!!"

I went up and kissed her hands happily. I mean, I'm Hokage now and I can boss every one around and save the village.

"Eww. Oh, before I forget, Jiraya and I are dating now,"

"You mean, you and the purvey sage are dating now? Well, you can leave me out! That guy is crazy for being old,"

"But that's why he is your sensei,"

"Yeah, you're right. He trained with the fourth Hokage; I have to thank him for that. I want to be just like him,"

"I think you already have that covered,"

"What?"

"Oh nothing,"

So I left the room and searched for Sakura. Luckily for me she was outside the door. I looked down for a second, acting like I sad. I needed to tease her a little.

"Naruto? Are you ok?" She asked me.

"Not really…" I paused and looked up with a happy grin. "But I'm the New Hokage! Believe it!"

"Really? Hey wait a second, did you just say believe it?"

"Huh? Oh, I guess I did. I haven't said that in ages,"

"You haven't changed much after all,"

"What's that suppose to mean?"

"Oh nothing, come on. I will treat you to some ramen,"

"Ok then,"

So Sakura took me out to get some ramen, which in my case is about twenty bowls or less. She laughed as I ate and called me a pig, but it was worth it. I shoved ramen into her mouth and she shoved ramen into mine. I guess you could say our relationship was speeding rather quickly.

Sakura told every one about us being a couple. The girls aka Hinata, Ino, Tenten and Temari couldn't believe it. Especially Ino and she thought it couldn't happen, well, I proved her wrong. Ino was clued to finding that special some one and poor Hinata was off by her self. Tenten magically found Neji and from Neji told me, she said it was ok, but she gets on his nervous sometimes. As for Temari, she and Shikamaru have been hitting it off. I heard it is getting a little bit dirty between those too. Well, I guess they must being enjoying each other's company.

Few more weeks passed and we had the Hokage ceremony. It seemed like two years ago when I saw Tsunade's and now I get to have mine. Every one cheered me on and the best part was, I got a robe and it is a nice one. All orange with black flame things. Just how I like my clothes, orange and nothing else. Which reminds me, how come we live in the ninja world and yet every one clothes stick out? Shouldn't we have cameo clothes or something? Oh well, I wasn't the one who made up what we would wear.

Days and weeks and months past and I still had Sakura, but I had a feeling, that would all change. Oh well, I won't worry about it, but for now, I'm going to enjoy my time with my sweet, devoted love Sakura…

The End… or is it?

You think the story might be over, but a sequel will being. Two of my fanfics combine into one two make an interesting new sequel. The story of "Wounded Love" and "Uzumaki's Dreams" combines to make a love triangle story over Sakura. Will Naruto steal the heart of Sakura again, will the fearless Sasuke continue to steal Sakura's heart or will Naruto and Sasuke discover they were meant for each other? Find out in the next sequel, "Seven Trials of Love"

Coming to July 2009….