Iruka was at home when he heard loud knocking. Grumbling irritably, he stood up and walked to the door, only to hear a hoarse voice cry "Iruka! Please be home!"

Iruka's eyes widened at the voice and he yanked the door open. What he saw… broke his heart.

Danika was such a small gentle girl. Small frame about 4'9 with long silver hair and captivating black eyes. Intelligent and sweet but more importantly loyal and understanding… Kakashi's younger sister.

But now… Danika's gorgeous eyes were bloodshot and her silky hair lay stringy and damp, as tears streamed down her face.

She ran forward and hugged Iruka tight around the waist, as he closed the door "'Ruka-chan I screwed up… big time." Iruka hugged her back and patted her head "What?"

"I-I'm pregnant." She blubbered and Iruka patted her head softly "Why are you sad… that's great Dani-chan." Danika nodded "To a point it is… b-but Kakashi will freak! He'll drag the guy all the way back here to marry me! Even an s-ranked criminal, he's so traditional!"

Iruka sighed, that much was true, and whispered "Who's the father, Dani?" Danika looked up and said shakily "I-Itachi."

Iruka's eyes widened and he said "Whaaat?" Danika sighed and said "The day before the clan was… was k-killed. He told me he loved me… I-I'm so sorry, Iruka." She started sobbing again and Iruka patted her back.

"It's fine, Dani. Everyone makes mistakes. You had no idea what he was going to do." Danika barked a laugh "That's not what everyone was going to think!"

Iruka frowned and said "Who cares what they think… all that matters is what you think of yourself. And for all it's worth… I don't blame you."

Danika smiled a watery smile and said "Thanks."