Yeah i know it's been a long time coming. I'm sorry but i'm working hard to finish this. Remember that i started writing this before the final Naruto chapter was posted so Kakashi was never in my head to be Hokage. Some of the things written have been inspired by it but this was planned from the beginning. Also it gets slow in the middle but the ending is fun :)

This was it. Today was the day. He couldn't believe this was actually happening. Ever since he could walk and talk all Naruto had ever been able to talk about was becoming Hokage and now the time had finally come. Sakura was one more excited yelp away from popping the annoying blonde upside the head if he didn't calm down and act like a normal person.

She, Naruto, Sasuke, Kakashi, Sai, and Tsunade were currently standing on top of the new Hokage Tower while the Godaime addressed the gathered crowd. If Naruto had had his way then all of his friends would be up here with him. Luckily Tsunade restricted him to just his team.

"People of Konoha! It is with great pleasure that I stand before you today. Today is a day that one man has been waiting for since he was an annoying little brat and could tell everyone who would listen. And now in this time of peace that his great sacrifice has afforded us during the war it is my honor to pass on the title of Hokage to Uzumaki Naruto!" Tsunade whipped the Hokage hat off of her head and held it out to her successor.

Naruto walked forward and took it from her hands while the people below began cheering and calling his name.

Tsunade looked him in the eye as he reached for the hat, "You are ready. Now protect this village and make our ancestors proud." Then let the hat go.

Naruto took a deep breath then gave his patent hundred megawatt smile. "I will!" With an exaggerated flourish with placed the Hokage hat on his head and yelled, "YA-TA! Dattebayo!"

Cheers increased one hundred fold as they populace started chanting his name. Naruto was soaking it up. His dream had come true.

Sakura was trying hard to fight the fits of laughter that threatened to overtake her but once Kakashi and Sasuke started chuckling it was obviously a losing battle. Sai even had a rare moment of feeling and smiled the widest Sakura had ever seen. Today was truly a great day.

And then Naruto lived up to his name as the most unpredictable ninja. He leapt from the top of the Hokage Tower and landed in front of the cheering crowd. With determined steps he stopped right in front of Hinata and pulled her forward while the crowd's cheers died down. Then without further ado Naruto dropped to one knee and pulled out a small black velvet box.

Hinata's hands went instantly mouth containing her surprised gasp as tears began to blur her vision. She couldn't believe this was happening. Was her wish, her dream, finally coming true?

"Hinata-chan," Naruto spoke in a normal tone of voice. The rest of the crowd grew deathly silent so all could hear. "You've stood by me for years always watching my back and cheering me on when others looked down on me. You were my silent supporter through all of my greatest achievements. You've kept me honest and true to myself especially in the heat of battle. You defended me against three power foes with your quiet and fierce sense of courage. I know that if you had not been there for Pein, Obito, and Madara that I would not have won." He cleared his throat and blinked back tears. Hinata's were silently running down her cheeks. "I have been the biggest fool for not acknowledging you earlier in my life. But no more. My biggest trial starts today as the new Hokage of Konohagakure. And I know that I would be this village's biggest failure if I didn't have my number one supporter with me from the beginning. And now I'd like to reiterate what you told me before your battle with Pein; I love you Hinata-chan. And I know deep down that I always have, it just took my brain a long time to catch up. But I love you and I'm sorry I lied on Christmas I was actually asking your father for permission to marry you and not visiting Neji. Would you do me the greatest honor and be my wife Hinata-chan? Marry me and never leave my side?"

Hinata gasped and covered her eyes with her trembling fingers her free flowing tears leaking around them. She just knew her face was fifty shades red and she was on the verge of passing out any minute now. And in front of all these people!

"SAY YES!" Someone from the crowd yelled.

Hinata was startled making a few people laugh including Naruto who was still waiting patiently on his knee with a now open box revealing the ring. Her mother's ring. Hinata knew that her father must have gifted Naruto with that precious item.

"Yes Naruto-kun. I would love to marry you."

The crowd immediately burst into cheers again as Naruto swept his fiancé up and twirled her in the air. She held on tightly and continued crying tears of joy now that she finally got the man of her dreams. He loved her and she loved him. After setting her on her feet again Naruto took the ring out of the box and slowly slipped it onto her ring finger. He then took her hand and placed a gentle kiss on the precious jewels.

"Thank you Hinata-chan." He whispered still holding her hands.

"I love you Naruto-kun. I've been waiting for this moment my whole life."

Naruto was still flying high on Hinata's acceptance as he stood in front of an extended Jounin Council. Every shinobi active or non-active that was Jounin rank was in attendance. Needless to say the meeting space was very full. What should've been an intimidating experience was anything but considering he was standing before many well respected men and women. Although it probably had to due with the fact that he was still clutching Hinata's hand as she stood beside him.

"So," he cleared his throat, "I'm finally Hokage."

People snickering lightly making Naruto groan.

"I'm not good at this formal stuff so I'm just gonna tell it like it is." He stood up a little taller as he smiled at his kneeling brethren. "There are some changes to the management that everyone needs to be aware of. First, I'm the Hokage and Hinata-chan will be stuck to my side no matter what assisting me. Oh and she's now my fiancé in case you didn't know!" He embarrassed the poor girl by planting a big kiss on her lips turning her face into a beautiful candy apple red. "No one touches or disrespects her or else I'll get angry."

Everyone nodded smiles and smirks adorning their faces.

"Good! Now, for the tedious, boring, but very needed portion of the meeting…ANBU. We've lost quite a bit or people in the war so we have to do the best with what we have. ANBU has lost their commander as well as key people in our strategic department and interrogation. With the disbandment of the Alliance and missions now coming in steadily it's time to fill in the gaps. Sai, Ibiki, and Yugao please stand."

The three stood at attention.

"Sai I hereby appoint you as Commander of Konohagakure ANBU Corps. Your duties will be the training and evaluation of ANBU recruits, team assignments, and overseer of our most elite shinobi. You report to me and me alone. Your men report to me and me alone. There will only be one ANBU in this village, no repeats of Danzo's corrupt regime. Do you accept your new duties?"

"I accept." He bowed formally.

"Ibiki-san I hereby appoint you to your old position as Chief Interrogator of Konohagakure. Your duties will be the extracting of information out of any and all suspects that come into our village. Ino was lucky enough to survive the war. She would make an excellent apprentice in filling her father's shoes. If she accepts you will begin training her immediately as his replacement. Her medical knowledge should prove useful in any future interrogations. Do you accept your responsibilities as such?"

"I accept."

"Yugao-san I hereby appoint you as the new Chief Strategist of Konohagakure. Your duties will be the first the defense of our borders and home where you will work hand in hand with Konoha Chief of Police. The second will be the policing of the outside world. You will work hand in hand with Sai and Ibiki-san to make sure that any and all mercenaries stay beyond our borders. Do you accept your duties as I have said them?"

She bowed respectfully, "I accept."

"You three are now my three key points in ANBU and the only leadership. Let's make the organization better than it once was. Are there any who oppose these three in their new ranks and duties?"

Nobody spoke and it was a miracle that Naruto stayed silent for a full twenty seconds. He indicated for them to sit before calling on the next round of people. It was tedious work but it needed to be done.

"Tsunade-san, Shizune-san, and Sakura-chan please stand." They did. "Sakura-chan, you are hereby released of your duties as Director of Konoha's hospital and Headmaster of the Medical Ninja Academy. You will remain Konoha's Chief Medical Officer. Your duties as such are to oversee general health of our shinobi and citizens, working closely with Tsunade-san to make sure all healthcare is up to the latest and greatest. Your routine work in the hospital will no longer be required as you will be quite busy as the new Uchiha Matriarch." He waggled his eyebrows at her making Sakura roll hers, "But should this village need you skills you will be notified and expected to respond accordingly. Do you accept your new responsibilities?"

"I accept," she smiled brightly at her friend.

He returned it. "Tsunade-san, I hereby place you as the Director of Konoha's Hospital. You will oversee any and all ailments that pass through those doors. You will organize the new doctors and nurses coming out of the academy with the help of Shizune-san. Anything hospital related is under your command. Do you accept your new duties?"

"I accept." She folded her arms under her ample breasts. He was obviously having too much fun ordering people around.

"Shizune-san, I hereby place you as the new Headmaster of Konoha's Medical Ninja Academy. Your duties are to oversee and instruct those who enter in the art of medical ninjutsu. You will assign teams and rotations in the hospital hand in hand with Tsunade. You will also improve or redo anything from within the Academy to make it run more efficiently. Do you accept your new duties?"

"I accept."

He nodded and addressed the room. "Are there any who oppose the new assignments given to them?" Again nobody spoke so he indicated for them to sit.

"Kakashi-sen…ah Kakashi-sempai and Shikamaru-san please stand." They both did. "The both of you will be my new advisors and liaisons. Any decision that needs to be made about this village will be talked about by the three of us. While the decisions will be mine, I am counting on you help me keep everything straight. Do you accept your new responsibilities?"

"I accept." Kakashi said with his half eye smile.

"I also accept." Shikamaru gave his friend a lazy smirk.

"Good. Are there any opposed to these two men assuming their new positions as the Hokage's advisors?"

Nobody objected as the two men were seated once again.

"Iruka-sensei will you please stand." Everyone turned to look at the back where the only Chunin in attendance stood. "Iruka-sensei I hereby appoint you as the Headmaster of Konoha's Ninja Academy. You will oversee and train new teachers for the appropriate classrooms. You will oversee and create the curriculums that all of our children who attend will learn from. You will work hand in hand with Shizune-san in order for all the children to have the necessary courses in anatomy for those who wish to attend the Medical Academy. The schooling of our young children is now in your hands. Do you accept your new duties?"

He bowed, "I do accept."

Naruto nodded then broke out into a wide smile. "That's all for now. I'll have a formal announcement posted tomorrow for the populace to see. Any other minute changes will be on there as well. Now I know there's an awesome festival out there in honor of my promotion so now I'm ordering all of you to go party!"

Hinata stayed tucked into his side while the pair watched the large host of people leave. She smiled watching Itachi fold Sakura's arm around his and escorted her like a proper gentleman. Her heart felt as if it were about to burst with happiness seeing her friends fall in love. Lifting her finger she smiled at the delicate ring that had now taken up residence. She was getting married to Naruto!

"So how'd I do?" Naruto asked her as the door closed.

"I think you were wonderful," She smiled up at him. "You're going to be a great Hokage."

He gave her a heartbreaking smile before leaning down and stealing a lingering kiss. She was only too happy to oblige. "I practiced that speech a million times in from of Sakura, Shizune, and Tsunade-baa-chan before today. I didn't want to make a big fool of myself on my first day as Hokage."

Hinata giggled as she embraced him lovingly. "With me you can be as big a fool as you want. I love the lighthearted side of you."

Hinata's giggles increased in pitch as Naruto bent her down in a dramatic kiss.

Sakura smiled to herself as she picked up a stray piece of confetti off the street. Naruto definitely was good at throwing a party, or having fun in general. It seemed as if the village was in a constant state of happiness since his inauguration. Her heart had never been lighter and even now she felt like dancing through the streets. Naruto's inauguration festival lasted three days before he was forced to take his new job seriously. Once he did Sakura's work was officially cut back to almost nonexistent. But she would admit it was nice not being as busy as she used to be. She now had the time to just be.

That's how she found herself at the beautiful meadow that she visited often as a child. She could see herself and Ino on the gentle slopes gathering different flowers and Ino lecturing her on the origin of each one. She continued walking, her hands grazing over the soft petals. Spring was in the air and her wedding was drawing closer. These beautiful wildflowers were always the first to bloom with the new season.

Finding an open spot Sakura lay down and stared at the clear blue sky. Not a cloud in sight. It was mildly disappointing considering she now had nothing to stare at. So instead of the sky Sakura turned her gaze to the tree line. All the leaves were a beautiful crisp green and sway lightly in the soft breeze. The bigger winds wouldn't pick up until the end of spring signaling the beginning of summer. Birds were chirping happily in a nearby oak. She watched as five more birds joined in the chorus. It sounded as if they were having a huge community meeting.

I don't have to attend a plethora of meetings anymore. She stretched before relaxing more. Her eyes steadily closed.

Yes it's nice not having to worry about everything all the time.

I like the laziness now but I just know I'm going to get stir crazy.

Well it's been almost two months since we've been busy. Let's enjoy life a little longer before we have to get busy again.

Yeah…I'm two weeks away from becoming the Uchiha Matriarch. It seems almost surreal.

Surreal in the sense that we've always wanted to be an Uchiha.

She smirked to herself, now is not the time to get snarky. But if I'm going to be honest with myself—

Please do.

Then it's going to be difficult once we get married. I'm going to be learning an entire history of people. Then I'm going to be in charge of them. I'll have the obedience because I'm Itachi's wife but will I have the respect?

Are you always so doubtful about yourself? Kokuo asked.

Yes.
Not always. The two personalities answered at the same time.

Nerves always make one doubt oneself. In the small time that we've spent amongst the Uchiha's even I can feel their respect for you. But of course that was mostly from the younger generation.

Even so, Inner added, If the elder generation say anything they'll either be ignored or put in their place. Traditionalists aren't ruling the world anymore.

I know. Still I guess it's just the human part of me that's nervous. I'm about to embark on a brand new adventure and my path isn't clear.

Was it before? Kokuo asked.

Sakura thought a moment before answering. It seemed that way but then again a lot of things happened which were unexpected.

Such is the nature of life.

Indeed. Even those whose lives are lived in routine face the daunting challenge of the unknown. This will be no different.

You're right. I'm just nervous for nothing.

Well we can always relax a bit. We aaaaaare out here all alone. Why not?

Sakura mentally agreed after giving the perimeter a cursory scan she began to remove her clothing. Once she was only in her undergarments she settled into her spot and closed her eyes once again. Drawing in a deep breath Sakura put her body into a meditative state.

She let the Gobi's chakra swirl slowly through her network as they connected with their beloved earth. The rich soil cradled her gently while the flowers tickled her extremities. A safe cocoon of grass wrapped around her vulnerable body protecting it from outside forces. She could feel everything as it slowly trickled into her consciousness. The bird meeting in the oak was still going and she could now see that here were about thirty congregates all chirping happily away. Little rodents scurried in the brush around the meadow not wanting to disturb Sakura's peaceful slumber. A few feet beyond them was a fox quickly darting through upturned roots in search of lunch.

This was peace; being a quiet observer of everyday life. Animals were so simple their needs met by the smallest of things. If only humans were so simple. There just always seemed to be something that made people unhappy. But hopefully with the after effects of the war this tumultuous world would finally be at peace.

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Her chest rose and fell softly as Itachi observed his precious fiancé sleep in the meadow. He wasn't sure how long she had been there but it had taken him almost an hour to find her. It was amazing how much time they had with each other now that her schedule was alarmingly open. Hopefully once she becomes the matriarch she won't be ridiculously busy once again.

Itachi was almost certain she was going to get bombarded with the history of the clan and get a crash course on leading one of the most influential clans in Konoha. Tea visits had become a regular occurrence between his mother and Sakura. She was definitely sufficiently prepped for taking over the position.

But for now he was more concerned about her being out here in the middle of a meadow in nothing but her undergarments. Granted the grassy shell provided enough protection against spies such as himself in this case, but it was a little shocking for her to be without clothing. Sakura was still very much shy about her body since she had been home. Why would she risk a peeping tom ogling her in such a state?

He decided to find out. Landing silently on the ground from his tree perch he walked slowly over to his love. It shouldn't have surprised him when she immediately opened her emerald eyes the moment he sat down but it did; which meant he wasn't being as silent as he thought or she was training with the Gobi's chakra.

"Training?" Itachi asked.

"Yeah," she smiled and started stretching, "It's very relaxing. How long were you going to watch me before joining me?"

He smirked, "As long as I wanted. How long were you going to let me?"

"Hmmmm, I hadn't decided."

"Could you feel me coming?"

She nodded, "I can feel everything for a mile in every direction. There's a lot to process and since I can't train very often I'm taking it slow. I always feel…heavy afterward. Like I have to peel myself out of my," she looked down at her wrapped body, "earthy cocoon."

Itachi assisted her as she undid the grassy wrappings. "Why did you take your clothes off?"

She blushed and unconsciously covered her underwear clad body with her arms. "Oh ha-ha. I uuuuuuuh-" She cleared her throat. "It helps with the training, to feel more connected."

He made a small noise of agreement just as Sakura started reaching for her clothes.

"Don't."

Her wide eyes met his slightly mischievous ones as she dropped her shirt back into the grass. Itachi gently guided her back to the ground where she stayed completely still. His hands then removed his own shirt as he slowly crawled up her body. He could see her internal struggle. She didn't know whether or not be turned on or afraid. He just had to be patient and wait for the fear to dissipate on its own. And even then he was sure if would show up at unexpected times.

He rested over her with his hips off to the side since her legs were ramrod straight. Her breathing was becoming erratic once his bare chest touched her bra clad one.

"Breathe Sakura," he whispered gently, "It's only me."

"I know. I'm trying to. Sometimes it just gets the better of me. I've been doing better and-"

"I know." He cut her off with a gentle kiss.

Sakura surprised herself when she held him to her. She didn't want this kiss to end. She didn't want him to leave her, like this, or maybe even…

"Take off your pants."

Itachi hummed and he buried his face into her sensitive neck making her gasp. "Why would I do that?"

Sakura tried to think straight as he peppered small kissing along the curve of her neck. "Because I'm in my underwear, it's only fair if you are too."

"Hmmmm, you are quite right."

He kept his gaze on her as he untied the string on his pants and slid them off. He was pleased to see Sakura's eyes darken in desire rather than fear and even more pleased when she welcomed him between her legs rather than on the side. Both couldn't keep their pleasured gasps contained as his semi-hard-on was cradled against her.

"I-Itachi…I…"

He settled fully against her. "Just feel Sakura. Don't think, just feel me and you together."

He kissed her again his tongue invading her willing mouth and her arms wrapped around him possessively. These feelings…his touch…his scent…he was everywhere. He was…he is everything. She would be nothing without him. This bond went deeper than anything she had ever felt or even knew. His love, his passion, his heart and soul belonged to her. And her love, her passion, her heart and soul belonged to him in return.

Her legs instantly wrapped behind his pressing him even tighter and closer against her. Her keening whimper encouraged his baser need as he ground against her now heated sex. Her grip on his hair tightened with each welcomed grind. Sakura had to detached her lips from his just so she could breathe properly.

Itachi took the break from her lips as an invitation to explore. First her cheek, then jaw as he worked his way down to her collarbone. Her whimpers of pleasure only encouraged him to give more. More kisses, more nibbles, maybe even mark her porcelain skin. Yes he decided that his decadent fiancé deserved at least one love bite from her soon to be lover.

Sakura could care less about what he was doing to her body as long as his rock hard erection kept in constant contact with her now wet lower lips. He had complete control of her body…and she loved it. She loved him. This beautiful man who could make her feel so loved, so complete, so whole! He was the love of her life.

"Itachi," she breathed into his ear then nibbled on it, "I love you."

He stopped his ministrations and took a moment to stare deeply into her eyes. "I love you more."

She smiled sweetly her fingers running through his silky bangs. "Not possible."

Then she was graced with one of his rare smiles. They were strictly for her; his tenderness and his love were saved exclusively for her.

"Love me Ita-kun. Please."

"I already am my jewel."

She shook her head then raised her hips in a mock thrust. "Love me Itachi. Love me fully, completely, like I've never been loved before."

Her meaning settled into his mind and he would be lying if that didn't excite him on his most primal level. But he had to make sure.

"Are you ready? Right now?"

"Yes…please…I just," she pulled him close, cradling him in her arms, "Can you feel it? This beautiful thing between us. It's real and I don't want to lose it."

He could feel it, the deep bond that was imprinting on both of their fragile hearts. It was more than attraction and infatuation. It was more than raw lust or a childhood crush. This was pure unadulterated love; knowing and loving one person so well that to be apart was a fate worse than death. He had heard of the term soulmates before but until now he never really understood the meaning. She was his and he was hers. To him he had found his perfect partner; his soulmate.

"As long as we are together this feeling will never leave my love." He kissed her tenderly.

"Then love me Itachi, love me until we both cannot love anymore. Please."

"As you wish my jewel."

Her fingers threaded through his hair as their lips met in a gentle kiss. Itachi's hands caressed her sides making her back arch in pleasure. Her silk covered core pressed deliciously into his ever hardening manhood causing a groan to erupt within him. Sakura's legs tightened around him in making sure he wasn't going to escape. She didn't want him to escape. She wanted him here with her forever. Outside world be damned if their love always felt this perfect and this pure then she never wanted to be anywhere else.

Itachi sat up bringing his fiancé with him on his lap. His lips were sealed to her neck giving her his first mark. His arms tightened around her as she gasped and moaned at his ministrations.

"Oh Itachi," she murmured, "Yes…I'm yours."

His tongue laved at the small bruise while his hands deftly unsnapped her bra. Sakura shivered as the weight holding her breasts fell away. Itachi gently pealed the garment from her body then ran his hands up her back. He hummed in pleasure as their chests were pressed together. She opened her eyes and met his and she knew her eyes were as dark with the same desire that she could see in his beautiful onyx.

"You," she cleared her throat, "You didn't even look."

He smirked, "Do you want me to?"

"Well…men usually do."

"I will look later. Right now I want to just feel your silky skin and hear your pleasured cries. I want to kiss every inch of you and fill your mind with only memories of us. Only think of me as we find pleasure in our love together."

Sakura smiled as her hips gave an experimental grind. His answering growl was enough to spurn her on to repeat the action. Taking the hint to move forward he cupped her breasts in his hands. White hot arousal shot through her body at the sensation. His calloused hands were oddly soft against her puckered nipples. In the next moment her lift nipple was encased in his mouth.

"Ita-kun!" She gasped and automatically gripped his head holding him to her, "Oh! More, please more!"

She tasted divine. Itachi couldn't resist suckling her like a newborn. Her breasts were perfect, just like her; dark pink nipples atop full creamy breasts. His hands fit perfectly over them and her taste against his tongue was like the most succulent honey. The fact that she was begging him for more of his attentions added to his excitement.

Leaning forward he placed her back on the grass then turned his attention to her other breast. Her keening sounds continued to spurn him on.

"Please Itachi, I need you."

His onyx eyes met her aroused emerald, "All of me my jewel?"

"Yes. Do you want me?"

"More than you know."

Without breaking eye contact his hands rubbed her smooth thighs before grasping her underwear and sliding it down. Not one time did her face drift into fear once she was completely nude before him. A thatch of dark pink curls covered her moistened center. She was truly beautiful, his angel, his jewel. Her fingers twitched indicating for him to remove the last of his clothing. Once he did he was pleased to still see desire in her eyes. She was thinking of him and only him. All thoughts of her past abuse were nowhere in sight.

"Kami Itachi…you're beautiful."

"Not as much as you."

The heat continued to rise between their now naked bodies. His erection pressed achingly close to its target but he refused to penetrate. Instead he continued his amorous assault on her neck and chest. Her gasps and moans music to his masculine ears. He ground into her again wanting her suitably wet and prepped before accepting him. And now that there was no barrier Sakura's nails flexed into his back, the biting sensation shooting sparks of pleasure through him. He never thought he'd be a man who liked it a little rough but he wasn't about to complain.

Sakura had never felt more alive than she had right now and they weren't even joined yet. The few scars he had on his back were so soft that it didn't distract her from the firm planes of his beautiful body. His hardened shinobi physique was perfect and he fit perfectly with her. The small shivers that followed his grind caused her moistened center to weep. Never will another bring her such pleasure, she vowed to herself. The feel of his skin, the emotions coursing through her, his scent now mixed with the musk of his arousal, all of it was for her; her husband, her mate, her companion for her life. She trusted him with everything about her and everything that was precious to her.

Once the head of his erection began prodding she spread her legs even more in encouragement. Then with surprising gentleness he filled her. The only thing she wished she could change would be him breaking her hymen. But that thought was banished as soon as it appeared. She was a kunoichi and with all the extensive training she had been through it was unlikely that her hymen would still be intact regardless.

This moment was what she needed to concentrate on; him and his essence completing her.

"How do you feel?" Itachi asked brushing some hair from her face.

"Full, complete, loved. I don't want this to stop."

He leaned in and kissed her tenderly while her fingers played with his hair. "It won't stop. Every day I will love you more and more. This is only the beginning. We are one."

"Yes and in two weeks nobody will ever separate us again." She promised cupping his cheeks.

He nodded and began slowly thrusting into her. Sakura's eyes rolled in the back of her head as her hands tightened around his shoulders. She should be embarrassed at the sounds coming out of her mouth but she didn't care. She loved it and loved him for the sensations he was bringing her.

Kami-sama she is tight. Itachi had to pause after first entering her in order not to come in an instant. The deep penetrating feeling her body invoked on his was beyond anything he had ever felt before. His male primal instincts surged forward at a rate he wasn't anticipating. He could only think about taking her, claiming her, spilling his rich seed inside of her so she could have his child. She cradled him so gently with her body yet her tight sheath held him in a vice grip. When he began thrusting his focus stayed on making them slow and controlled. He wanted their build up to be slow and perfect.

"More Itachi. Too slow, I need more."

So he sped up and cupped her hips in one hand while the other found her hair. Her keening whines were the perfect accompaniment to their union. Each sound drove him wilder and faster. His grunts became more pronounced and she continued to tighten around him. He buried his face in her neck as he continued pumping, licking and biting his love mark at her nape. She held him tightly around his shoulders with her ankles crossed on his lower back.

Hot skin and sweat rubbed together as they moved. She didn't let him go, she couldn't! His grunts sounded almost pained as he continued to get faster and faster inside of her. Heat soared through her body bringing her to the edge. She could feel herself building, her whining getting louder. Her hips begin pumping with his making him faster and louder as well. It was all she could do to remember to breathe.

Then her vision burst into stars before fading into bright white. His grip tightened on her hips but she barely noticed, too lost in her own pleasure to worry about anything else. Itachi had bit down on his love bite to keep from yelling his release into the surrounding meadow. His release was sharp and once it began he sheathed himself completely not allowing one drop to leave her.

They were finally one; one being, one mind, one flesh.

He collapsed on top of her trying to quell the intensity of his harsh pants. Light fingers trailed slowly up and down his sweaty back soothing him. His lips placed languid kisses on her neck and chest as they came down from their high.

He kissed her lips and willed her eyes to open and look at him. She did and he was blessed her light peaceful orbs staring back at him.

She was so beautiful.

He nuzzled her gently still feeling very primal in the aftermath of their love making. He wanted to make sure she was ok and unhurt from his last few violent thrusts against her.

She understood his prodding and stroked his cheek affectionately before kissing him again. Her legs, which had fallen in the after math, slid up the back of his thighs before hooking around them. She was more than ok.

"I love you," he whispered in her ear before nibbling gently.

"Love you too," she answered repeating the gesture.

Neither moved as the sun slowly crept across the sky before fading into dusk. They stayed long into the night embracing their new connection to each other.

Tonight was the night that Sakura had been looking forward to and also dreading with everything in her.

Tonight was her bachelorette party.

Her nerves were getting the best of her mostly because she had no idea what all those women had planned. Ino had taken over with a fierce resolve to make this party so memorable that all the women in attendance would be talking about it for years to come. Tsunade on the other hand, decided it was best not to remember anything about that night. That was the only hint Sakura had been given about the party, there was going to be lots and lots of booze.

Ino had stolen her away from the Haruno Compound late afternoon and primped and styled her until she looked almost like the hooker version of herself. She wore a barely there strapless red dress that hugged her like a second skin, stopping mid-thigh, layers of make up yet it was still tastefully done, but in colors that she never would've picked for herself, and five inch blood red heels. Her hair was in a loose up-do with big earring and a necklace and Sakura had to admit she looked ready to party.

"Let's go Forehead!" Ino shouted from downstairs of the blonde's apartment.

"Please tell me again that we're not going out bar hopping right?"

"I made a promise didn't I?! Now get your almost married ass down here so we can be fashionably late!"

Sakura groaned as she joined her best friend. Ino was wearing her signature purple color that sparkled brighter than the evening sky. The sweetheart cut showed off her very generous bust with a see-through sleeve with more sparkles adorning it. Her make-up and hair were immaculate as always. They looked more ready for a fun night at a casino than for her bachelorette party.

"How did you manage to find heels the same color as both of our dresses?" Sakura asked as they began walking.

Ino scoffed, "You underestimate my knowledge of the stores in our village. One of the nice things about Pein's attack was the closing of some old mom and pop stores that made way for the new and improved. These heels were both from the same boutique that opened up a month ago."

"Roxi's?"

"Yup. The one and only."

Their walk through the village was just the start they needed to a fun filled night. Cat calls were waved off with polite smiles and the few that were brave enough to come forward and tease Itachi's finacé were met with a swift kick to their shins, a blown kiss, and the promise of her soon-to-be husband's retribution. Once they entered the Haruno Compound Sakura couldn't believe what they had done. The entire courtyard was lined with tables of food and drink with some for sitting with decorations in red with black netting complete with a large penis shaped cake on a silver platter. Sakura couldn't resist the guffaw that escaped her at the beautiful center piece on the food table.

"See I told you she would love it!" Tenten shouted from across the room.

"This was you Tenten?!" Sakura shouted back.

"Of course! It comes complete with chocolate sprinkled pubes AND cream filling! I even went through the tedious process of making the icing look flesh colored. This isn't exactly something that you request from the local baker!"

Sakura gave her a mocking bow. "I am in awe of your brilliance."

Tenten bowed back.

Sakura was still laughing once she saw who was responsible for the music being played already. Her favorite DJ Kick gave her a wave of acknowledgment before flipping on the second song. Ino must have paid a lot of money to get him here but she was so grateful.

Mizuko came up and gave her a hug. "This is a first for all of us but I can already tell that it's going to be a night to remember."

"If Tsunade-shishou has any say in this night nobody will be remembering anything."

Mizuko laughed, "Too true."

"Where are the children?"

"In the meeting room," she pointed to the closed door, "We've put a seal on the door so our noise won't bother them. Kakashi borrowed a projector and we filled it with drinks, snacks and such and they are having a movie marathon. They were sad not being allowed to party but with the alcohol I didn't want to risk it."

Sakura nodded, "How did Kakashi get a projector?"

"He wouldn't say."

"Meaning he probably stole it."

Mizuko laughed again taking a sip of something fruity. "Probably but I'm sure he'll return it."

"How are things between you two?"

Sakura was almost blown away from her angelic smile. "Things are great. He's a great man, quirky and quiet but great."

"I'm happy for you," Sakura pulled her into a hug, "He needs someone to sooth his soul."

"If he'll let me, I want to be that balm."

"Sakura! Your hands are empty come get some sake!" Ino shouted effectively ruining the moment.

"Come let us celebrate your impending marriage and leave the heavy talk for later." Mizuko pushed her towards the drink table and filled her first glass.

The music turned up and five shots later Sakura's favorite song came on the speakers. She shouted her joy then proceeded to drag everyone on the makeshift dance floor where everyone threw their hands into the air. Laughter echoed around the compound as they all moved to the beat of the music.

Ino had pulled Sakura off the floor and immediately placed a blindfold around her eyes. After three spins Sakura was set to pin something on something else. She honestly hated these games but it was all in the spirit of fun so she went with it. It was only after she pulled the blindfold off that Sakura was torn between embarrassment and laughter when she saw what she was pinning.

"INO-PIG!" Sakura called out trying not to laugh and the life size cardboard cutout of her husband, "How did you get a naked picture of Itachi?!"

"Oh Forehead," Ino giggled along with everyone else, "I photo-shopped his on a naked man's body from the adult store. And you missed the correct spot for the penis by the way!"

Sakura wasn't sure how she felt about other women trying to pin penis's on her fake husband's picture but Tenten plied here with a cocktails and she grew more complacent. In the end it was pretty hilarious. She was disappointed at not winning the pin the penis on Itachi contest, that one went to Shizune and Sakura wasn't sure how she felt about that. She could always blame it on her medical background.

"Alright ladies I think it's time for presents!" DJ Kick announced over the raucous laughter.

Squeals and giggles grabbed Sakura by the arms as they sat her on the throne in the middle of the room. Gifts were brought over to her as she opened box after box of skimpy lingerie, sex toys, massage oils, edible nipple covers, lube, a bright pink fishnet body suit, even a skimpy nurse uniform which she loved (courtesy of some hospital friends that were in attendance), and box after box of condoms. Sakura should've been embarrassed that her friends and family were buying these things but all she could do was giggle like a virgin school girl and blush like Hinata. Although said Hyuuga, the poor girl, was beet red at seeing some of the gifts. Oh Sakura already couldn't wait for Hinata's bachelorette party, she probably wouldn't even be conscious for the most of it.

"Alright let's gather all the lingerie and the body suit and nurse outfit and throw them on the floor!" Ino ordered. Once all the clothing was randomly on the floor she instructed Sakura to pick out which one looked best on the floor considered that's where it was going to spend the majority of its time. Sakura blushed at that comment making Tsunade laugh her head off before downing another sake bottle. In the end Sakura chosen a leopard print bra and panty set; Kaminari won a lotion prize.

"Now it's time to cut the cake. TENTEN GET THE CAMERA!" Ino shouted at the brunette.

Sakura shimmied over to her beautiful penis cake, courtesy of Tenten, and bent over for pictures. She posed ready to take a bite, licking it, and pushing her cleavage up to the tip for a shot. Kami she hoped Itachi never saw these pictures. Sakura was beyond tipsy working on drunk by this point. No amount of food or pain killers was going to kill the massive hangover waiting for her. Once she took a bite off the tip she fingered the cream filling then posed for the camera.

"Alright!" Tsuande's voice echoed over the DJ's speakers. "Now it's time for Sakura's ultimate test. Set the table up into the middle and place the sake on the side."

Sakura smirked as she took her seat across from her master. The side of the table was lined with six sake bottles and two small cups sat in front of them. Three bottles for each to start with.

"We drink until the first person gives." Tsunade instructed with a smug expression.

"Game on shishou!"

They both poured, stared at each other, and then drank at the same time.

"You can't beat me Sakura, I have years of practice over you," Tsunade taunted as she poured again.

"Yeah you may have years of practice but you're an old lady. Your metabolism and stamina ain't what it used to be."

They both drank again.

"You'll regret saying that girl come tomorrow."

"No I won't."

They drank again and didn't pause for a moment until they were halfway through their third bottle. Tsunade's hands were beginning to shake and Sakura wasn't sure she could pour straight anymore. Not to mention the world seemed to be turning on its axis. Sakura was prepare for a drinking contest but she wasn't she was prepared for the ridiculous high proofs that her master brought. She should've expected it but yet it surprised her. What didn't surprised her was how fast they both descended considering they had already been drinking for two hours with little food.

"Kami-*hic*-sama shisssshhhhou, had to *hic* get the goo-*hic*-oood shtuff huh?" Sakura barely managed to speak.

"I didn't wan you pussssing out on me."

Sakura began laughing uncontrollably which spurned Tsunade's own reaction as well as the gathered crowd.

"Draw?" Sakura asked.

"Givin' up already?"

"You *hic* cannnnn't even see stwaight."

"And you can't speech."

Sakura started laughing again.

Tsunade just smiled. "SHIZUNE!"

Said woman walked up to her master and fellow apprentice with a wry smile. In a moment both hands were glowing green as she processed their excess alcohol at an accelerated rate so they could finish enjoying the party. Once she was finished Sakura stumbled up onto the table and kicked the empty sake bottles off.

"DJ Kick give me a song!" She shouted as the bass began pounding through the speakers. Sakura proceeded to strut her stuff on the small table while the DJ and everyone else laughed and egged her one with the music.

"INO!" She shouted then pointed to her best friend. "BEST PARTY EVER!"

The songs streamed seamlessly and the lively atmosphere continued as everyone made their way to the dance floor again. Everything was perfect; she was surrounded by friends and family and everyone was carefree and throwing caution into the wind. Her hair had long since fallen out of her up-do and most of her make-up was smudged giving her serious raccoon eyes but Sakura was happy. Everyone was happy.

"Heeeeellllooooooooooooooo ladies!"

Everyone turned shocked at the sudden intrusion of a male voice. There were no men allowed in this celebration yet that rule apparently didn't apply to Uchiha Shisui.

"So we were on our way home from Itachi's bachelor party and believe-you-me it obviously wasn't half as fun as what's going on in here, so I was wondering if you lovely ladies wouldn't mind a little 'male' addition to your blessed frivolities."

"SHISUI!" Ino yelled, "You get your sorry ass out of here right this minute! No men allowed period!"

"Awww Ino-chan, you wound me."

Sakura stepped forward and crossed her arms. "Why crash our party? Who's all with you?"

"Oh just a few jounin, most of your Konoha twelve, a couple ANBU."

Sakura leaned in closer looking him straight in the eye. "You have booze?"

Shisui grinned, "I can get some."

"Every guy that shows up better bring something good."

"On it Sakura-chan!"

Sakura turned around and address the startled and inebriated females. "Well ladies it seems that Itachi it such a stick-in-the-mud that he can't even relax and party so let's show them how it's done!"

Everyone raised their voices as the DJ cranked up the music. Ten minutes later Kiba jumped into the middle of the throng of women and started dancing with Sakura.

"Why didn't we just have a combined party in the first place?!"

"Just because your party was lame doesn't mean you can go hating on mine!" Sakura smirked then pushed him away. Kiba only laughed then turned to dance with another woman.

Sakura easily made her way off the dance floor and found her husband standing in front of his penis poster. Tenten noticed her gaze and promptly told Sakura that she already snagged a picture of his baffled expression.

"Get me a copy of that Tenten."

She winked before leaving, "No problem Sakura!"

Sakura glided over to her fiancé and looped her arm around his. "I heard your party was boring. What's wrong with cutting loose Ita-kun?"

He didn't look at her as he continued to stare at the poster. "What am I looking at?"

Sakura giggled and picked up a pinned penis off the board. "They were testing my skills whilst wearing a blindfold. Would you like to try?"

Onyx eyes narrowed a little playfully at hers. "I think I know where my dick is thank you."

"AH-HA! You said dick, come one you need more alcohol to loosen up. Then we're going on the dance floor where I can grind my ass into you."

Itachi immediately pulled her flush against him and buried his face into her exposed neck. "You can grind into me only if I can grind into you."

Her eyes darkened and she turned to look at him. "Come on dirty dancer, I want to show you my penis cake and all the toys we got."

Well only like two chapters to go until this is finished. Please leave a review.