SasuSaku Month 2017
Day 31: Free Prompt
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“Mama’s riceballs are the best, after all,” Sarada declared. Her father nodded in agreement.
“Thank you, you two,” Sakura replied with a laugh.
The Uchiha family found a time together to have a picnic at their garden. Their new house is bigger than the previous one, and much stronger. The garden was also wider, much to Sakura’s joy. She planted numerous flowers, and there was a large tree for them to rest under its shade.
Sakura proposed the picnic, and after clearing up their schedules, found enjoyment not just in having the small event, but also at the time they’re together. To make up for the lost years, the three of them would do different activities or mundane things as a family. Sarada looked forward to each moment, eager to make lots of memories with her papa and mama.
“Papa, you can have my tomato salad if you want,” Sarada offered her father her bowl.
Her mama chuckled. “Still not very fond of tomatoes, Sarada?”
She shrugged. “They’re… okay, I guess. But papa likes them better.”
An amused smile graced his lips. “Arigatou, Sarada.”
At dessert, the princess of the family forced Sasuke to eat the anmitsu with her. Sakura looked on with a content smile on her face. This would be the perfect time to tell them.
“Another one will be joining us soon in our future picnics… after a few months at least.”
“Who is it, mama?”
“Well…” A faint blush adorned her cheeks as she smiled widely. She placed a hand on her stomach and looked at her husband and daughter, her emerald eyes sparkling with happiness.
The duo stared at her. Both dropped their spoons as realization dawned.
“Ma…ma?”
Sasuke activated his sharingan, and indeed, his wife is pregnant. He looked at her, bewildered and loss for words. Sakura turned her attention to Sarada, whose eyes started to water.
“I’m… going to be an… oneechan?”
The light of the household grinned at her. “You’re going to be an oneechan, Sarada!” she confirmed, giddy with the thought.
Both Sasuke and Sarada simultaneously hugged her. Sakura returned the gesture with equal fervor. Suddenly, she felt their tears and couldn’t help but chuckle.
“You two dropped your spoons and hugged me at the same time. Now, crying together as well? You are indeed father and daughter,” Sakura teased, but also felt some tears forming.
“A-Annoying…”
“I’m going to be an oneechan…”
Both of their voices were quite muffled, but Sakura felt their happiness. When she released the hug, she saw their goofy grins, and she knows one was on her as well.
Sarada started babbling, telling how she’ll take care of her little sibling, how she’ll be a loving oneechan, and already started thinking of possible names. Meanwhile, Sasuke and Sakura looked at each other lovingly. So as not to disturb their daughter’s ramblings, he silently mouthed, “Arigatou, Sakura.”
The medic’s heart wanted to explode with joy. They will continue their journey as a family, now with another Uchiha in tow. She reached out to hug her husband and daughter, happiness showing as tears falling on her rosy cheeks. Soon, their family of three would turn to four… and it will only continue to grow in the years to come.
The road to their happily ever after may be rough, but at least they have each other to lean on both in good and tough times. Now that a new member has joined the family, the love between them just grew bigger.
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This is the Uchiha family.
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Unconventional in their ways… legendary in the shinobi world… still a family filled with love – their feelings forever connected.
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After all, no one values love more than them.
Happily Ever After
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