❂ .//. We're gonna party like it's 1999!

[aswirlofspirit]

Who: Shino Aburame, Naruto Uzumaki, Kushina Uzumaki, Minato Namikaze, Obito Uchiha, Yumi Ishiyama
Where: Cianwood City Inn
When: April 29th-May 2nd
Summary: Daddykage is coming to Cianwood and to keep the Uzumaki's from going stir crazy, waiting, they plan a party! ... Then Minato arrives and they have the party! Also family times!
Rating: PG-13
Log: (ooc: This will actually be a placeholder, the actual action will take place in dedicated threads sort of like the Poke-prom.)

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[aswirlofspirit]

[Just when she thought that her chest couldn't get any tighter or her stomach any more uneasy, there they were, with Obito announcing Minato's arrival. Of course with her eyes glued to the sky it would have been impossible to miss anyway. And if they were up all night WOULD YOU EVEN REALLY BE SURPRISED Obito, would you really?

Of course it's kind of hard to focus on anything beyond Minato is right there and we're about three seconds away from a proper family reunion with all three of them. It didn't seem to matter that her own eyes were misting up, her legs carried her forward without any trouble. She was already moving forward ready to meet Minato halfway, reaching up to throw her arms around his shoulders, beaming. Nice didn't even begin to cover how good it felt to welcome them either. Not even close.]

Welcome home!

[Though in this case home was less literal and more figurative... details.]

[aflashoffaith]

[The space between them once he'd caught a glimpse of her seemed much, much more vast than what the map had shown days ago. He couldn't get to her fast enough, breaking out into a sprint, backpack shifting and hitting against him with each hurried step. Kushina-]

...I'm home.

[Details. Home was where the heart was and right then- his heart was exactly where it needed, and wanted, to be.

Even without the extra boost chakra afforded Minato had little issue picking her up once arms were slung securely around him, enough to lift her feet off the ground as he spun, laughter cut short by an occasional choked sob. His chest ached and he was pretty sure he'd have to sleep for a week to make up for the stress of the past few days but right then, right then he couldn't be happier.]

I'm home, Kushina.

[Repeated as he finally came to a pause, set her back down. She was here and she was okay and she was smiling at him again and-

Both hands moved to cup her face, brushing stray wild strands back, his eyes searching hers, Minato trying to commit the moment to memory. And then he leaned in, tilting his head to press smile quirked lips against her own.

I'm home.]

[itsjustdust]

[That actually made him pause, leaning on the dragon he rode in as he just took in his sensei and Kushina for a moment. They looked so happy...

Oh kami, did they both remember dying? Is that... He hadn't asked! What kind of student didn't ask these things?!

WHAT KIND OF STUDENT FORGOT?! So yep, he was covering his face with both hands now, yep.]

[believeit]

[Hearing all the commotion, the thumping on wood can be heard as Naruto is rushing back into the room. Coming to a half right beside Obito he just stares for a moment. Both of his parents are here and it feels like a dream, the best kind of dream.

He'll just.. give them a moment to stop kissing before he comes over :|]

Mom! Dad!!

NARUTO DON'T MAKE THAT FACE

[aswirlofspirit]

[She's laughing right along with him, holding on tight but trusting as he spins them in a circle before setting her back down again. SORRY KIDS AUDIENCE IS TEMPORARILY FORGOTTEN AT THE MOMENT She's smiling just as much when his lips find hers, and she gives everything right back with a murmured "I love you".

Finally, this feeling that things are beginning to settle into place, like that final piece finding its home.

Getting a second chance to be a family like this is more than she could have hoped for. Knowing that this place had made it possible made it increasingly difficult to feel anything worse than wariness for its existence. That was especially true right now, with Minato's arms around her, solid and warm and real, strong, tight, comforting. The only thing truly missing was--

Mom! Dad!!

And wow, hearing him calling for the both of them like that-- had a pretty powerful impact. It prompted Kushina to break the kiss, flashing Minato another bright, excited smile, and turned, taking his hand firmly in hers to lead him towards their son-- as if he needed the prompting. She knows he doesn't but she does it anyway. Come on, come on! is what her body language seems to say, eager to have them both in on a family embrace.]

[aflashoffaith]

[Minato at least looked a little sheepish when Naruto called out and Kushina broke the kiss, remembering that the kids were watching them and, well. Ahem.

Their love had never been much of a secret, nor did he want it to be, but maybe he'd try to be a little more polite in front of their son. Maybe.

Fingers interlaced with Kushina's, Minato easily falling into step as she urged him forward- a good thing, in a way, as his free arm was raised in an attempt to clear his vision, wipe the tears away. Mom. Dad. He'd dreamt for so long about being a father, they'd planned for the future and waited not so patiently for their little boy...]

Naruto.

[A little more composed now (not really) his arm lowered, hand open in invitation for Naruto to join them.

There was plenty of time to catch up, to be briefed, to explain the things they hadn't had time to before. But right then- Minato really just wanted to enjoy his family, and to hug his son.]

[itsjustdust]

[Obito finally composed himself and gave them all a smile, shaking his head.]

I'm glad some things don't change. See you later Sensei, Kushina-nee~! Have a fun party~!

[Now then, a flier that wasn't tired was in order, and he gave them all a wave as he moved off a bit to set about readying himself for the next leg of his flight.]

[believeit]

[It barely registers that anyone is talking to him at first- he's staring in a daze, almost unable to believe this is happening even though the two of them are right in front of him. They weren't at home, they didn't belong here, but... this was a place that was making his wishes come true.

Snapping out of it finally and grinning at his two parents, it barely takes him two seconds to close the gap between them, practically falling into the two as an arm wraps around each of them, holding on tight.]

In this thread I am the latest.

[aswirlofspirit]

[Well, if they had to be "stuck" anywhere for an indefinite period of time at least they could be stuck together, right? Kushina thinks so, if the way that her arms tighten around both blonds is any indication.

It's not even that she doesn't hear Obito- she does, but it's muted under the weight of everything else, like the warmth of both of her boys and the emotion in Minato's voice as he says their son's name, and especially the grin on Naruto's face so much like her own as he completes their family circle.

FINALLY, this is how it should have been.

Her arms are full and they have an audience and this is right out in the open for anyone happening by to see, and she just can't bring herself to care about any of the rest of that. Not yet. They need at least a few moments to really soak this in. It's long overdue.]

teaches you hiraishin

[aflashoffaith]

[He wasn't overly worried about Obito trying to run off right away- Minato was pretty sure none of his Pokemon would be willing to take off so soon, and that they would corral his over eager student inside to get some food and some rest instead. Well... he hoped, anyway.]

Ah... look at you.

[He laughed as their arms closed in around him, the stress and worry of the past few days beginning to dissipate and give way to simple happiness. Yes he'd have to learn more about this world, learn the dangers and what exactly was happening to them and how to get the others back home and--

You're not even gonna believe how big he is! Ero-sennin made me sign this contract... I've got a whole bunch of them now, you wanna see?! This one's Gama-chan!

And he'd definitely have to try and learn everything about his son's life. Sixteen already. Naruto was practically a man now, quickly closing in on him in height when he'd been just a newborn in his arms only days ago.

Arms that were currently tightening around his family in return, confirming just how very real this all was. That they were safe, together. Finally.]