Author's Note: Well, the end of the story is here!
Epilogue: Emerald Dreams and Onyx Fantasies
Six-year-old Shiyami Yakushi ran as fast as she could towards her father on the other side of the field, her hands carefully wrapped over a plant she found. "Papa, Papa! Is this a medic herb?" she yelled, holding out the plant.
Kabuto only chuckled, "No, sweetheart, that's a weed. It's not good for medicine, although I'm sure Mommy likes the fact that it's one less weed for her to pull out." Shiyami pouted, staring at the plant in dissatisfaction. "Darn it...I was really hoping this time I found one," she said, sitting on the ground with her legs crossed. Her father only chuckled as he gave a ruffle to her long, pink hair. "I was around eight years old when I started to find and gather up herbs and such, and you have plenty of time to see if you can beat me, you little want-to-be prodigy," he said, making the little girl smile brightly.
"Papa! Shiyami!"
Their attention turned towards their caller, and Shiyami's smile widened, "Mommy!" She stood up and ran to the taller woman, wrapping her arms around her waist, "You're back home from Aunt Kiyami's!" Sakura smiled and returned the affection, "Yes, just came back. She, Uncle Sasuke, and Sei all say hello, and they hope that next time I can take you."
"Will you!?"
"Haha...yes, I will darling."
Sakura watched as her daughter gave a little cheer, watching as her onyx eyes shone with happiness. Her eyes then lifted to another pair of onyx eyes, and her smile softened. Kabuto chuckled as he stood up, grabbing his wife's hand in his. "Come on, let's go and make something to eat. Tonight you get to be my helper, Shiyami," he said, earning another little cheer from the child.
Sakura stared up at the dark blue sky, sparkling with stars. Her pink hair was splayed slightly over the grass, her arms crossed loosely over her stomach.
"Shiyami's asleep?"
"Out like a light."
She smiled at the sound of her husband's voice and moved closer to him as he laid down beside her, silver mingling with pink. "The stars are beautiful tonight," she said softly, placing a hand over Kabuto's chest. "They're always beautiful," he replied, letting out a sigh.
"I'm surprised that their marriage still worked out, you know."
"Love does amazing things."
"Yes, I know."
He brushed tentative fingers through her hair, "I'm so grateful for Shizune and Kiyami. If it weren't for them...I wouldn't have you or Shiyami right now." Sakura laughed slightly, "I'm grateful as well." She looked up at him and placed her lips softly on his.
"I love you."
"I love you too."
My dear diary,
Today, I met Doctor Yakushi-sama's son, Kabuto. I swear, he's a splitting image of his father in almost every aspect!
He was entertaining Sakura, who he found hurt and upset thanks to a few bullies that came to visit. Oh, Sakura just adored him! I could see why; Kabuto is such a sweet thing, with a heart full of care. I can already see that he's going to be a great doctor like his father, even at his young age.
However, as I was watching them, I had this little feeling inside of something else for these two. I can just imagine these two growing up and falling in love and, yes, even get married and have a child (a beautiful grandchild, I must add!). I know it must seem foolish or idiotic of me to see and believe this, but for some reason...
I just feel that one day these two will be together. My beautiful spring and the healing doctor.
Ah, how I will live in my emerald dreams and onyx fantasies.
-Shizune
Well, that's it for this story! Thank you for reading and reviewing, and I hoped you enjoyed it!