Author's note: Hello! :))

To the guest who pointed out the error from the last chapter, Thank you very much! I have edited it.. I hope you enjoy it more.

To nufze, zielavenaz96 and the other readers who are anticipating Inoichi's perspective... this is for you! :)) I love this chapter... I imagined my Dad's reaction if ever one of us, his daughters, got married and this is what came up to me...

The song I used is Butterfly Kisses by Westlife... I don't know the original artist but I always listen to Westlife's revival of this song.. :)) I wish you can listen to it as you read... it's more enjoyable that way...

To everyone, PLEASE ENJOY! :))

Disclaimer: Naruto isn't mine. Why would I even write fanfiction if I could just write them in the story plot ifI am the owner of Naruto.

Chapter 2: Inoichi's Perspective

Inoichi was awakened by the bustling movements of the two most important women in his life. His wife quickly told him to get ready right after he stood up from his bed, and of course he complied.

Inoichi's wife was busy helping their daughter that Inoichi was assigned to make sure everything is in their plan. He called the wedding coordinators and asked if the Hokage and the visitors are already prepared. He also notified the venue and catering service for the party afterwards. He also checked if the honeymoon location is perfect. Everything is under control all that is left is the bride.

Inoichi waited for his daughter to come out of the room. Sakura, Tenten, and Hinata are all there to help in Ino's preparation. He knew Sakura was the bridesmaid, Tenten was assigned with arranging his daughter's hair, Hinata is the one who stitched and design the wedding gown and his wife is in charge if anyone needs help and of guarding Ino. No one is supposed to see the bride, even the father. So Inoichi just watched the women walk to and fro in his daughter's room.

When he got tired of watching all the busy people go back and forth, he decided to read whatever he can find. He found some albums on the shelf and he decided to just look at it and reminisce the past.

*There's two things I

know for sure

She was sent here from heaven

And she's daddy's little girl

As I drop to my knees

by her bed at night

She talks to Jesus and I

close my eyes

And I thank God for all of the joy in my life

Oh but most of all...*

It was a photo album of Ino as a baby. It captured the moment when Ino was just born. So lively and so loud, Ino cried and cried to let the whole world know she exists. It is showing Ino's tiny mouth wide open as Inoichi and his wife look at the child in awe. It was a picture taken by Choza, right after she was born. He remembered Choza was so tired of running from Yoshino's labor room when he rushed towards him. Choza was supposed to calm Inoichi who was freaking out because he was a first time dad and did not know anything about being a father, but when the Akimichi came into the delivery room, Inoichi's wife has already given birth.

*Butterfly kisses after

bed time prayer

Sticking little white

flowers all up in her hair

Walk beside the pony daddy, it's my first ride

I know the cake looks funny daddy

But I sure tried

Oh with all that I've

done wrong I must have done something right

To deserve a hug every morning

And butterfly kisses at night*

There was also a lot of picture of Ino as a toddler and child. There was a picture of Ino riding a pony toy; it is actually a bike which is designed like a pony. Ino loved that toy but was scared to be left alone. Inoichi recalled Ino asking him to never leave her side as she ride the bike. But Inochi wanted to teach Ino how to learn to play a bike.

"Dad. Promise not to let me go, okay?" Ino asked.

"But how are you going to learn if I won't let you do it yourself?" Inoichi asked.

"Please Dad!" Ino said, her eyes are almost blurry from tears.

"Okay princess, I promise." Inoichi said smiling at his little daughter who smiled back at him.

Ino was having blast riding her new pony bicycle that she didn't even noticed her father had let go of her minutes ago.

"You can do it Ino!" she heard her father's voice from a distance. Suddenly, Ino felt scared. She looked back to see her father a few meters away from her and she felt more frightened. She fell. Inoichi quickly rushed towards his daughter who was crying really loud.

"You lied to me!" Ino shouted at Inoichi as she approached the girl, "You said you would never let go of me. You broke your promise!" Ino wailed louder. Inoichi inspected his daughter's wound.

"See, it just a little wound. Daddy is going to kiss all the pain away." Inoichi said, smiling at his daughter. Inochi then lead his lips to Ino's wounded knee and kissed it. Ino stopped crying.

"Is it still painful?" Ino shooked her head, "See. I told you Daddy can blow the pain away. Pain, pain and away!" Father and daughter laughed at Inoichi's silly antics.

"I may not be always beside you physically to help you so you should learn to do things on your own. But as long as I am here, I won't let anybody hurt you. I would blow it all away. And even if I am not there, I would still be by your side, maybe not physically but I am still with you, always. Remember that." He said while smiling at the little girl.

"So, do you want to bake some cakes? I bought ingredients!" Inoichi asked. Ino's eyes quickly gleamed in joy.

"I would love that!" Ino said, "And my first cake would be for the best man in the world. Guess who that is?"

"Hmmmm… I wonder. Hmmmm… I give up. I do not know. Just tell me."

Ino chuckled and hugged her dad as Inoichi lifted her up and carried him towards home, "Who else could it be? Of course it's you Daddy!"

*Sweet sixteen today

She's looking like her

mother a little more everyday

One part woman, the other part girl

To perfume and make up

From ribbons and curls

Trying her wings out in

a great big world

But I remember…*

The album ended, but Inoichi wanted more. He picked another album and it was Ino's teenage years. A more matured and beautiful Ino can be seen in the picture. He can still remember the day her daughter was no longer a little girl and she started changing. It was nightmare for him.

Ino started keeping secrets from him though she still was outspoken. She spends most of her time outside home and with her friends. She started using make-up and wear skinny and revealing outfits. She was getting more mature and Inoichi can remember how scared he was that his daughter is growing so fast.

*Butterfly kisses after

bed time prayer

Sticking little white

flowers all up in her hair

You know how much I love you daddy

But if you don't mind

I'm only gonna kiss you

on the cheek this time

Oh with all that I've

done wrong I must have done something right

To deserve a hug every morning

And butterfly kisses at night*

He can clearly recollect the memories of the first time someone asked his daughter out on a date. Inoichi began to panic when the boy fearlessly asked if he can date Ino, the father don't know what to do.

"Good Afternoon Mr. Yamanaka. Is Ino here?" the boy greeted as Inoichi opened the door. Inoichi's brows rose.

"Who are you and what do you need with my Ino?"

"Ummm… sir… I was just going to ask her on a date." Inoichi was speechless. "Umm, sir?"

"No." He said. "Isn't it more proper to ask the father first if one could date a girl? I am here and my answer is no." With that Inoichi smashed the door close.

It wasn't the last though. He remembered how many boys come to visit the shop or their home to catch a glimpse of Ino, or even how their phone kept ringing with calls from Ino's admirers. But of course Inoichi guarded his princess tightly. So he almost freaked out when Ino told him she was going on date.

"Dad. I am going on a date." Ino suddenly blurted out. Inoichi quickly focused his vision to her daughter.

"No." Inoichi firmly stated. He prepared his self to rush at the door once someone knocked on it.

"Dad, please, I'm sixteen. A girl like me needed to socialize with different kinds of people. And I have heard how you terrorize my suitors. Dad, how am I supposed to get a boyfriend when you scare them all?"

"You're only sixteen. You'll find better people."

"Dad, I am sixteen and a ninja. I don't know when I am going to die. I don't control my life. I should have fun and live my life to the fullest."

Inoichi sighed, "There's only a few people I trust you to date, the guys in Konoha twelve minus Sasuke, in Team Guy and the Sand Brothers. But it would be better if it's either Choji or Shikamaru."

Ino scowled, "Oh, and you are only allowed to date when you're accompanied by Shikamaru. By the way, who is your date?"

Ino scowled more, "Please don't call it a date. I only told you it was a date so you can let me go on more dates. Don't worry you approve of him "

"Well, who is he?" there's a knock on the door and Ino walked towards it.

"Shikamaru doesn't need to accompany me anymore since he is the one I am going to be with." Inoichi smiled as he saw Shikamaru was going to greet him.

"Have fun princess!" He shouted as Shikamaru was pushed outside by a scowling Ino.

The next days after that, Ino was always out on a date and after 2 months; she was on a relationship with a dimwit. A week after, the dimwith and Ino broke up and Shikaku and Inoichi made a deal to marry off their children to each other.

Inoichi was snapped out from his recollection when he heard some girls gasping in excitement and awe. He saw the Ino's room was open and unguarded so he decided to peek in. He stood gaping at what displayed in her eyes.

*She'll change her name today

She'll make a promise

and I'll give her away

Standing in the bedroom just staring at her

She asked me what I'm thinking

And I said I'm not sure

I just feel like I'm losing my baby girl

She leaned over gave me*

"Dad." Ino said, the ladies in the room left to proceed to the ceremony. Inoichi closed the door behind me.

"How do I look?" she asked with gleaming eyes.

"Beautiful. The most beautiful princess I have laid my eyes on." Inoichi stated. Ino blushed and continued to check herself. A few minutes later, she realized the room was quiet. She looked around and saw her father quietly gazing at her.

"What's wrong Dad?"

"Nothing."

Ino moved towards her father and pinched his cheeks, "That look isn't just nothing. Come on, Dad. Tell me. I am your best buddy right?"

Inoichi sighed. "I just feel like I'm losing my baby princess." Ino chuckled.

"Dad, you will never lose me. I would always be your baby girl and your princess. But your princess has already met her prince. And she and her prince would soon build a kingdom where they would rule as king and queen." She said smiling at her father.

"Can I still visit my darling princess even when she has a kingdom of her own?"

"Of course Dad, you are always welcome at our home. You know I can't live without you. You're my first ever king and knight in shining armor, and no one can ever replace that." She said smiling at her father.

"So, Dad, let's go. I am a whole lot ready to be wed off with my lazy prince. You know he might not show up and decide watching clouds is more wonderful than marrying me."

"Don't worry, princess. Daddy's got it all under control. Last time I checked, your prince is already at the Hokage Tower."

"Well, he might still change his mind. You know what he thinks about women in general." Inoichi laughed at her daughter's remark.

*Butterfly kisses with her mother there

Sticking little white

flowers all up in her hair

Walk me down the aisle daddy, it's just about time

Does my wedding dress look pretty daddy?

Daddy don't cry

Oh with all that I've done wrong

I must have done

something right

To deserve a hug every morning

And butterfly kisses a hug in every morning

And butterfly kisses at night*

"This is it Dad." Ino said as she inhaled a lot of air. "Dad, hold me tight. I might trip."

"Relax, you look beautiful." Ino chortled.

"You are saying that when you shaking too." And she laughed along with her father.

"Ummm… Dad… please don't cry. You're making me emotional too." Ino stated as she tried her best to stop herself from crying. Inoichi didn't even notice he was crying.

"Dad, please… the make-up will smudge. Do you want me to look horrible when Shikamaru open the veil?" Inoichi laughed as he imagined everyone's reaction once Shikamaru opened the veil to reveal a make-up smudged face of Ino.

"That's not funny Dad. But that's better than crying." Ino smiled too. "Walk me down the aisle, Daddy, it's just about time." Inoichi held his daughters hand.

"There's no smudged make-up right?" He nodded, Ino smiled. "I love you Daddy!" the she kissed him on the cheek.

Ino then smiled at her father before facing the door. The door flew open to reveal thousands of people anticipating to see the bride, the giggling bridesmaids, the teasing groomsmen, the smirking Hokage and the blushing groom. The wedding march began and Inoichi lead her daughter to the man that she will be loving until the end of time.

A/N: Thank you for reading! Please leave a review if you like... :))

That's it people! The end of "At Last (Fathers Perspective)" and remember this is a my tribute for the #ShikaIno event #ShadowMindFathers... read the other stories too... :))

by the way.. I have a challenge for you guys... this isn't ShikaIno related but I find this really funny... *cue wild imaginations enters..

Imagine Neji singing "Whip My Hair"... hahahahaha I just... can't stop laughing... so weird and disturbing! Hahahaha

okay, okay... BAD ME! Neji is already dead yet I still make fun of him... don't I have a respect for the dead?

But really that is so hilarious especially when Guy and Lee suddenly came in the background and started whipping their hair along with Neji... hahahaha