Pink pastels filled their surroundings accentuated by the rainbow of colors multiple flowers of spring provided. At the beautiful sight, jade eyes twinkled with delight. Sasuke led his wife to a field filled with cherry blossom trees as a post-birthday treat to her and Sakura's heart swelled with happiness at his gesture.
"Do you like it?" he whispered as he rested his chin on her shoulder.
"Very much, anata." She turned around and pressed a chaste kiss on his lips. "Arigatou, Sasuke-kun."
He allowed her to walk and explore, but he remained close just in case she needed him. She was nearing her due date and he will create a Susanoo if he has to in order to protect his wife and unborn child.
As Sakura was about to reach out to grasp a cherry blossom, a sudden pain surged through her, particularly in her womb. She hunched down and reached for the tree's trunk to stabilize herself, only to be held by her husband's strong arm.
"Sakura? What's wrong? Where does it hurt?" There was real fear in his eyes, having no idea how to help his own wife to ease her pain. If only there was a way he could transfer it to himself he would do it in a heartbeat. The medic smiled softly, trying to calm him down but the discomfort still evident on her face.
"I... I think our baby wants to meet us now, anata."
For a moment, Sasuke's mind went absolutely blank. Their baby. Their baby is coming.
He's really going to be a father.
The thought wasn't new to him, for he has already anticipated for this day ever since Sakura told him she was pregnant. But then he realized it was a whole lot different when the moment finally comes. He only came back to his senses when he felt Sakura's tightening grip on his hand. Her water broke, signalling that it was time for their child's birth. The shinobi went into full 'papa mode' and Sakura likes to call it to tease him and carried her carefully. Konoha was too far away and he didn't want to strain his wife. He looked at her and his heart clenched at the sight of her eyes tightly shut in pain.
Thinking rationally as much as he can, he remembered there was a hideout used by Orochimaru once nearby where his former red-haired teammate currently resides in. With a desperation he didn't know he possessed, he went straight towards the place.
Near the entrance, Karin was about to go inside but stopped upon sensing a chakra signature she recognized all too well. When she turned her head to look, there was Uchiha Sasuke in all his glory, carrying a pink-haired woman in his arms, and it only took one glance to know that she's heavily pregnant. Her eyes widened upon seeing such an anxious look on the usually cold and stoic man that she knew
"Karin, we need your help."
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A loud cry resonated throughout the silent place. Sakura's scarlet blood spilled and she felt exhausted for the first time in a while. But the tired feeling didn't last long and was quickly replaced with utmost happiness. She tilted her head to get a glance of her baby. Her spring child… her beloved daughter Sarada.
Karin handed the infant to her and the moment she held her in her arms, tears formed in her eyes. She glanced up to see her husband crying freely as well, both overwhelmed at the feeling overpowering them. This was the life they both created through their love.
The redhead watched as the two new parents focused all their attention to their newborn offspring, a healthy baby girl who looked a lot like her father. She can't help but notice that the shape of her face came from her mother, though. There was no doubt she is a child of the two, a perfect mix of her parents.
Uchiha Sarada, first born and daughter of Uchiha Sasuke and Sakura… a new generation of the famous and legendary clan appeared on a bright spring day.
The smiles on the Uchiha couple were infectious. Karin felt their happiness, especially Sasuke's. All she ever wanted was for his smile to return, and now she's grateful that she could see it up close. After helping in getting the mother and daughter cleaned up, she quietly left the now family of three to themselves, knowing that this moment should be reserved only for them.
Jade and onyx continued to stare at their little girl, memorizing her features and keeping it close to their hearts. Sasuke softly caressed their princess' fragile head, almost afraid he might hurt her. Sarada continued to be breastfed and her parents are still just too mesmerized.
"I think she looks like you, anata," Sakura whispered.
He shook his head slowly. "No. Her face is definitely yours."
The medic smiled at that. "She got your ebony locks though, and I'm sure she resembles you the most."
Sasuke kissed his wife's forehead, the love he feels for her getting even stronger than before. "Arigatou, Sakura."
She closed her eyes in content. The kunoichi was a bit surprised when she felt her temple getting damp. "Are you crying, Sasuke-kun?"
He didn't answer her. There was no need for it though, for she already knew he was. Her own eyes started to water again, sharing her husband's joy.
"Thank you for having a family with me," Sasuke rasped out a few minutes later. Kissing her forehead again, he added, "Thank you for letting me have a chance to love and be loved."
He placed a hand on her cheek, eyes shining. "Thank you for being my wife."
The kiss they shared was slow and tender and sweet, full of love and adoration with a touch of gratitude. Their season of spring this year started with a new life, and now it's not just the two of them anymore. Starting today, they're going to continue living together with their little bundle of joy as a family.
