See the Light

“Uchiha Sakura…Uchiha Sakura”. Sakura said it to herself over and over to herself. This was the most restless night Sakura had ever experienced since the start of her pregnancy. It wasn’t because she was in pain or uncomfortable; and it wasn’t because she was 6 months pregnant and showing clearly that she was carrying a baby…it was because she was getting married the next morning. Sasuke had asked her to marry him and she agreed to be his wife. It was a fantasy for Sakura since she never ever thought that she would ever become Uchiha Sakura. But now…she would become that.

She kept rolling to her side in bed but then the baby would force her on her back once more. Their baby boy was kicking and moving like crazy and it definitely had been keeping Sakura awake. She and Sasuke would have been married earlier but Hokage Tsunade had been quite busy and she didn’t have time to perform the marriage rites until this particular week. Sakura rolled to her other side and looked at Sasuke who was sleeping peacefully. He looked so calm and angelic…he looked like her husband. Sakura tried to tame all the butterflies in her stomach and get some sleep. She didn’t want to look like hell on her wedding day. Finally, after tossing and turning half the night she fell asleep.

The morning dawn crept through the window. Sakura was awoken by a hand on her stomach and a thrashing from the inside. She lazily opened her eyes and yawned.

“He’s trying to get you awake; he says you have to become my wife today.” Sasuke said as Sakura slowly woke up. She smiled and stretched her body out to its complete length. Finally, Sakura sat up and kissed her husband to be.

“Is it time for me to get dressed?” She asked.

“Yes, we have to be in Hokage’s office in one hour.” Sasuke said handing Sakura the dress she had picked out to wear that day. It was a light peach color with dark pink blossoms all around the bottom. She would look beautiful in it for certain. Sakura quickly got dressed and went into the bathroom to fix her hair. Sasuke was downstairs fixing Sakura some breakfast. She was getting better about what foods she could eat and her wild cravings were somewhat subsiding. Sakura came down the stairs and she really did look beautiful. Sasuke watched her. Thank god for good maternity clothing designers. This dress most definitely flattered a pregnant woman. Sasuke put his arms around his wife to be.

“You look so lovely, Sakura.” Sasuke said to her. She smiled and put her head on his shoulder. Sakura sat down at the table and quickly ate her breakfast.

“He’s kicking again.” Sakura said as she drank orange juice. Sasuke walked over to her to feel their baby kicking. He acted as if he had never felt him kick before. After breakfast Sasuke led Sakura out the door. They walked hand in hand to the academy office where the Hokage waited in her office for the couple to be. Sasuke walked behind Sakura as they climbed the stairs. Stair climbing wasn’t the easiest thing in the world if you were pregnant. Once they reached the top of the stairs, Sakura took a breath and Sasuke knocked on Hokage’s door. Shizune answered it. She smiled and opened the door wide for them to enter.

“You’re here. Come have a seat before me. We’ll begin the rites.” Tsunade said. She had a stack of papers in front of her that needed to be signed by both of them. Tsunade smiled at both of them.

“Shizune is the witness for the two of you today.” Tsunade said placing her elbows on her giant table and clasping her fingers together. “Uchiha Sasuke, Haruno Sakura you appear before me today to receive my blessing for your marriage. Under normal circumstances I would ask for proof of blessing from the paternal figures of both households, however that isn’t possible so Sakura would you please show me your written statement confirming the blessing from your mother.” Tsunade said. Sakura smiled and presented the Hokage with the written blessing from her mother. Upon reading it she handed it first to Sakura to be signed and then to Sasuke.

“Uchiha Sasuke, Haruno Sakura I have read and you have confirmed the blessing of marriage from the Haruno household. Today I give my daughter to be married to Uchiha Sasuke of the long deceased Uchiha clan. I trust that this man will provide for and care for my daughter through sickness, health, and times of distress. Today I give my blessing and today I give my daughter away.” Tsunade read the blessing Sakura’s mother had written. Tsunade watched Sakura closely. She glowed all over, Sakura would have called it sweat, but Tsunade called it the glow of a woman with child.

“Uchiha Sasuke, is there anything you would like to say to the bride elect before I continue?” Tsunade asked stamping a seal on the written blessing.

“Yes, there is.” Sasuke answered her.

“Go on.” Tsunade said handing the blessing to Shizune. Sasuke turned around in the large leather chair and faced Sakura. He reached for her hands.

“Sakura…I…didn’t ask you to marry be because you were pregnant with my child…I didn’t ask you to marry me because it was the ‘right’ thing to do or whatever. Those aren’t the reasons. I asked you to marry me because I love you. You have always been a friend to me…even when I wasn’t a friend to you. You’ve always worried about me…even when I never worried about you. For all those times I owe you. All those times in the past have led us up until now. And now, I want you as my wife and the mother of my child. I love you Sakura and I wouldn’t have this any other way.” Sasuke finished. Tsunade smiled.

“Sakura is there anything you would like to say before I continue?” Tsunade asked. She nodded.

“Sasuke. I’ve always dreamed of this day and truly deep down, I never thought this day would come. But its here and I’m honored that it happened to me. I promise I’ll be the best wife there ever was and the best mother there ever was. I love you…Uchiha Sasuke. And taking your name means more to me than you’ll ever know.” Sakura smiled at him like an angel.

“Very well. Uchiha Sasuke, please sign the following. I, Uchiha Sasuke, declare today before the Hokage of Konohagakure and all the gods in heaven and hell that I take this woman Haruno Sakura to be my wife from this day forward until my last words are spoken, until my last tears fall, until my last breaths escape me.” Tsunde handed him the almighty sealed document and he signed it. Tsunade faced Sakura.

“Haruno Sakura, please sign the following. I, Haruno Sakura, declare today before the Hokage of Konohagakure and all the gods in heaven and hell that I take this man Uchiha Sasuketo be my husband from this day forward until my last words are spoken, until my last tears fall, until my last breaths escape me.” Tsunade handed her the same document, she was to sign underneath Sasuke. With hands trembling from excitement she signed the document. There was one final signature to be had on the document: Sasuke’s signature once more and then Sakura’s new married name. She watched as Sasuke signed it and she watched even more carefully as Sakura replaced her maiden name with her married name. It was a good think Sakura had spent so much time in the past doodling Sasuke’s last name with her first name. She didn’t hesitate a bit. Hokage Tsunade rose from her table. This was Sasuke and Sakura’s cue to stand with her.

“Shizune! Before you and before Konohagakure and before all the gods in heaven and hell I give to you Konohagakure’s freshest union Mr. and Mrs. Uchiha Sasuke!” Sakura did everything in her power to hold back her tears. These wore the happiest tears she had ever felt overtake her. Sasuke took her in his arms and kissed her. Tsunade and Shizune clapped for them. There were a few more papers to sign, officially wiping Haruno from Sakura’s name for good. It was done….they were married.