SasuSaku ficlet

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This is a ficlet I wrote for the [Bad username or site: @ livejournal.com] community. It's only my second SasuSaku piece and any comments would be appreciated if you would like to leave them.

Theme: #4 - Everything You’ve Ever Wished For
Character/Series: Uchiha Sasuke and Haruno Sakura from Naruto
Rating: K
Notes: Inspired by some lyrics in “Thank Goodness” from the musical Wicked, cross-posted to my ff.net account, [Bad username or site: @ livejournal.com], and [Bad username or site: @ livejournal.com]
Disclaimer: Naruto and all properties are owned my Masashi Kishimoto and related parties



“Happy is What Happens When All Your Dreams Come True”

Sakura was a fighter. She knew she was the weakest member of Cell Seven and worked hard to overcome that. She had become the student of the Godaime. Not only that, she had perfected her chakra control and was at the same level as her teacher. She was respected by all the ninja in Konoha for her skill and she had inspired a new generation of aspiring ninja to try becoming medical-nins.

Sakura knew the meaning of perseverance. She never gave up her feelings for Sasuke even after he was brought back to the village. He had been through a quick trial and placed in the Konoha Strict Correctional Facility for a minimum of two years before given the option of limited ninja duties. She had visited him every day during his sentence and was his staunchest advocate for all matters after his release. Sasuke tried to evade her, even told her not to bother and that he could take care of himself. Yet Sakura kept involving herself with him, she didn’t want to lose him. Even when ninja and civilians questioned her motives she never kept away from the Avenger.

Sakura was determined. She knew that Sasuke wouldn’t be peaceful even after killing his brother. She was set in her ways to make him realize this. She would make him realize he needed Naruto, Kakashi, their companions, and most importantly - her. Sasuke was slow in realizing these things, but as years passed he became gentler around Sakura. He wasn’t necessarily warm, but he acknowledged her existence.

Sakura had become Sasuke’s wife and the mother of his children.

She was happy.

Wasn’t she?

She considered all the years of effort she had put into in becoming someone Sasuke could depend on and trust. Someone who wasn’t weak and childish. Someone who wasn’t “annoying”. Life with Sasuke wasn’t always easy, but then again, life had never been easy. He poured so much of himself into avenging his family and seeking power. When it came to raising his heirs he devoted all the time he could. He had high expectations for them and let them know that. He was a stern father, but he made sure that he showed them a semblance of affection, even if the real thing was difficult for him.

His hard work had paid off. His children became respected not only for being Uchiha Clan members, but for having a wide range of skills. This pleased Sasuke. All of his dreams had come true.

Was Sakura happy?

Sasuke was happy, so she was happy.

Even if not everything she had ever wished for came true.