Hi, this is my third Sasusaku fanfiction. I love this couple. They were very annoying but they both matured and well, less annoying. Also, they make a great couple. After reading the Naruto Gaiden Manga, I can honestly say that Sasuke grew a heart and Sakura is the best female character in Naruto due to the fact that she never gave up on what she believed in and also proven herself worthy of standing beside Sasuke and Naruto. I am just happy she is not annoying anymore… Thank God… But anyway, hit me up with reviews and tell me what you think.

I don't own Naruto just love it…

-Ashalita

Chapter One: Meeting an Old Friend

Sasuke Uchiha has been gone for four years after the battle with Shin. Even with that, his mission wasn't over. He pulled out a photo out of his cloak and stared at it for a brief moment. It was a photo of the two important women in his life, well a woman and a half. "Sarada has grown so much." He said, letting out a small smile. I miss them. I miss them so much. Why did I ever agree to take this mission? He then let out a sigh. Now I remembered, I didn't want to lose them just like I lost my family. He turned to Sakura and found her smiling sweetly and placing her hands on Sarada's shoulders. He then rubbed Sakura's face with his thumb. "I am sorry Sakura for making you wait all the time. I promise that I will come back home." I miss being at home. It felt so right and godsend. But I am the man of the house and I have a duty to fulfill, to protect my wife and child.

Sarada was already in bed and Sakura was washing dishes while I sat on the dining table, sipping my coffee. I was shocked that they both accepted me with open arms after leaving them for so long. Sarada has the smile, the smile of hope and happiness just like her mother. "Sakura, you have raised our child well."

"She is a lot like you in so many ways." She replied. She didn't turn to me. She just continued washing the dishes. "Even when you were not around, she acts more like you than me." She then let out a giggle. "She excels in the academy both mentally and physical plus she is a fast learner just like her father. She even attained the Sharigan around the same age you did." She then let out a sigh. "I could understand why she thinks I am not her mother. She doesn't look a thing like me plus with the glasses, she resembles Karin. Karin and I grew to be friends and when she heard about Sarada's sight, she offered to buy her a pair of glasses. Even with that, I still feel that there is nothing in her that belongs to me."

"But you are her mother by blood." I said.

"I know but look where that got us." She said, wiping the cleaned dishes and putting it on the rack. "She took off looking for the truth about her birth and parents. Karin even gave me heads up that Suigetsu misled her of thinking that she is her real mother." I stood up from my seat and walked up to her. It was my fault. I let this happen and with the sound of her voice, I can hear her pain and suffering. "I guess I disappointed her. I am not the mother she wishes to have." I hugged her from behind. "Sasuke…"

"I see a lot of you in her. She is stubborn and brave just like you. She is beautiful and smart just like you. She has good chakra control and super strength just like you." I said, hugging her tighter. She started to cry in my embrace. "But the best trait she got from you is your love. She never stops loving someone no matter how painful and hard the road takes her just like you loving me." I made her face me and wiped the tears away. "Our hearts are connected with your love and Sarada's love. You two made my life have meaning and for that I thank you."

"I will never stop loving you Sasuke…" She replied, smiling.

"I will never stop loving you Sakura…" I replied, sealing my lips with hers.

He then pulled out another photo of a baby with pink hair just like his wife. "I haven't you met you yet. I am sorry that you lived four years without your father." Sasuke said, letting out a sigh.

I was in Inn, resting before I left for my travels but my hawk appeared at window. There was a message attached to it leg. I quickly grabbed it and it was note from Sakura. I blushed when I read it. She was pregnant again and she hoped that I will be there for our child. I wanted to so bad. I gritted my teeth and started to cry. I was having a child and wasn't going to be there. I know Sarada will be there to care for her but I am her husband and I am stuck doing this mission.

With the hawk, we kept in touch. Naruto and Hinata helped out and Sarada will write me letters. She was excited to be an older sister. It turns out I have a son and his name is Satoru, Satoru Itachi Uchiha. I was honored that my wife named him after my brother. I can't wait to meet him. You know what, I can't wait. I am going to see him now.

I am going to see my family again.

Sasuke changed course to his homeland. But as he was traveling a bright light blocked his path. What's going on here? When the light disappeared, he found something that made his eyes widened. He found a 16 year old boy that looks just like him, lying unconsciously on the road. He checked his pulse. He is still breathing. He shook him and his eyes slowly opened. "Kid, are you okay?"

"Who are you?" The boy asked.

"My name is Sasuke Uchiha." Sasuke replied. The boy swiftly forced his body up and kept his distance while he had a katana in his hand.

"That can't be right. My name is Sasuke Uchiha. Who the fuck are you?" The boy snapped.

"I have already told you my name." Sasuke replied. "Stay calm… I don't want to fight you. Do you even remember how you got here?" The boy took some time to think and he let out a sigh. "So…"

"All I remember is that I was learning a new jutsu called the Taimu Toraberu. I was trying to go in the past." He said.

"Sorry to say this kid but you are in the future and I am you in the future." Sasuke said. Time traveling jutsu? Is there really such a thing?

"You can't be me in the future. I mean… what is up with the hair and my eyes? Why do I have two different eyes?" Teen Sasuke asked.

"I will not tell you. I might change the time stream if I did." Sasuke replied. He is wearing the outfit I used to wear when I was with Orochimaru. "Judging by the looks of it, you are still training under Orochimaru."

"Yes…"

"Well, I am heading to Konoha right now. So we might get some information about the jutsu you used." Sasuke said. "Plus I was planning to go there anyway."

"WHAT! WE CAN'T GO BACK THERE! I LEFT THAT PLACE!" Teen Sasuke screamed. "I left that place to be strong enough to kill Itachi." He then paused for a moment. If this is the future then… "Did I… I mean did we kill him?"

"Again, I will not answer any questions regarding to the future." Sasuke replied coldly. Teen Sasuke crossed his arms and huffed out his frustration. "But going into Leaf Village is the best option." He then pulled out a black bandanna and a black sleeveless shirt. He then tossed to him. "You will easily give yourself away in that. Change and let's be on our way."

"Fine…" Teen Sasuke said. He took off his attire and wore the black shirt and wrapped his head with the bandanna. "I look ridiculous."

"At least you look different. Well, come on…" Sasuke said, walking ahead of him. Who would have thought this will happen?