Hello everyone! I needed a way to close up Sai/Ino week so I put two of the prompts together in one. For this story Inoichi is alive so are all the Ino Shika Cho parents because they should be!!!!! This is short and sweet. <3
Prompt: Family Moments & Yamanaka
Flower Inspiration: For years, lilies have been used to represent devotion and love — two words that perfectly describe every grandparent.
Summary: Only the best parents are promoted to grandparents.
Inoichi ran down the tiled hospital hallway rushing towards the double doors. His wife following hurriedly behind him. Upon arriving to the waiting room Sai greeted them both with a smile.
“How’s our girl, son?” He asked hugging the new father.
Sai released a tired but relieved breath. “Mother and son are both doing well Father. She’s tired and threatened to leave me multiple times during the process, but they are both resting and happy.” Inoichi couldn’t help but laugh to himself. He remembered when his wife was in labor. She was vicious, but once Ino was actually born she was as sweet as a kitten. Not just anyone could handle his daughter and he was thankful that she had found Sai. He was a welcomed addition to their family.
He nodded knowing that Ino was waiting for their arrival. “Yes, they are excited to see you.”
He led them to one of the private rooms that had already been filled with flowers and balloons. Sai had been proactive knowing that his wife would need to be surrounded by relaxing and sweet things. At the time it seemed to only enrage her more, but now she was content and loved the flowers surrounding them.
Ino looked up exhausted but relieved to see her parents as she rocked a purple bundle. Sai walked over to his wife kissing her forehead softly and their new baby. He was still in shock that he was a father. He felt blessed and fortunate, and while his start in life wasn’t the easiest he didn’t care because it brought him here.
“Meet the newest Yamanaka, Inojin,” Ino announced proudly. Inoichi carefully took the baby into his arms joy and warmth filling him.
He felt tears immediately appear in his eyes seeing bright blue looking up at him curiously. It reminded him of when his eyes first met Ino’s and the overwhelming love and pride he felt. Baby soft blonde hair and colorful eyes, he was a Yamanaka through and through.
“I’m very happy to meet you Inojin, I’m your Oji-san” The new grandparents fussed and fawned over the addition to their family and clan. Through sleepy eyes baby Inojin stared and while he couldn’t quite understand he knew that he was safe with them.
“Ino, Sai, he’s perfect.” The new parents could help but tear up along with them. Their family was alive and well and it was a moment of celebration and gratitude. Ino knew that her father would take to being a grandfather well. Inojin would be lucky to have him there as he grew.
As the day wore on more of their friends came to greet the newest member of the Leaf. The Naras and Akimichis came to meet the newest baby and the final member of the Ino Shika Cho trio.
Inoichi stood there with Shikaku and Chouza his teammates and oldest friends. The team observed their wives, children and now grandchildren all interacting with each other. Filling the small room with so much love and familiarity. It was a long-held dream of theirs to have a life of family and peace. One that they had all fought and struggled for. Now, they were able to see the product of their sacrifices.
Their time as active shinobis had passed. It was now their children’s turn to raise and train the next generation of ninjas. They would build upon the foundation that they had set. They smiled to themselves seeing the babies interact and regard one another. Together they formed the 17th generation of the Ino Shika Cho formation. They didn’t know the adventures and experiences that awaited them.
“Feeling old yet?” Chouza teased him now that he was the final one to become a grandfather.
“Yes, but it’s not necessarily a bad thing.” They all nodded thankful to be entering this next chapter of their lives together.
Inoichi rocked Inojin back and forth completely enchanted by the little baby. All their guests had left and his wife and Sai were taking care of Ino’s discharge papers while she rested. He was excited to be on grandfather duty for a little.
“Inojin, you are the newest light to the Yamanaka clan. You’ll grow to be stronger and even more talented than your mom and I. Thank you for making me a grandfather. I’ll always be there for you. You can come to me whenever your mom gets to be too much. I love you and no matter what happens I’ll always watch over you.” Inojin looked up calm and content and Inoichi could see the future of his family and clan in the small baby.
“Dad?” Inoichi looked up seeing Ino awake.
“Tired but really happy.” Her eyes sparkled with joy seeing her baby in the arms of her father. She knew how long he’d been waiting for a grandchild.
“I’m so proud of you and Sai. You’re going to be great parents and you’ll be an incredible mom.” He assured her giving his daughter an affectionate hug.
“I learned from the best.” She brushed the tears away clutching onto her dad. Knowing that no matter what she’d always be his little girl.
Sai and Ino’s mother walked in on the sweet scene and joined in the family hug. The Yamanakas had always been a strong storied clan and that would only continue as the years carried on.
How many cute Inojin and Inoichi moments we could have had (not that they would actually do that but still!) I may turn this into one of my little ficlet collection dealies for InoShikaCho because I think the grandparents would be so sweet and amazing! Hope that you all enjoyed this little collection for Sai/Ino week! I loved everyone’s submissions!
An update for “Roses” should be coming out soon. Thanks again for stopping by! Love you all!
Day 1: Sedum (Blank Period)
Day 6 & 7: Lillies (Family Moments & Yamanaka)
