Back In Business
Summary- Itachi was there when Mikoto was playing matchmaker for Sasuke and Sakura, but how will he handle his mother when she's trying to hook him up with that special someone? Now it's Sasuke's turn to laugh. A "Mikoto Plays Matchmaker" side-story, implied SasuSaku
Here is the long awaited sequel to "Mikoto Play's Matchmaker", well that is assuming you all seen the authors note on my profile. This time Itachi is getting hooked up.
Ayumi belongs to Kaumalat92 from DeviantArt and Sairi belongs to me. Hopefully I'll get a picture of her up soon, since I've got a nice Christmas present…I'm trying to find out how to upload my files.
Anyway, here is the first chapter!
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Phase I
Awkward Situations
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After Mikoto left the Haruno residence, while Sasuke and Sakura were on their first date, she was off to hook up her eldest son who was currently training. To those who watched this woman walk through the Hidden Leaf Village they could see there was a bounce in her step.
Sakura's mother was excited to meet Mrs. Uchiha and like most mothers, grandchildren were an "I can't wait!" but of course, Mikoto and Mrs. Haruno wanted their children to find that special someone they would spend the rest of their lives with and then bless them with grandchildren. This increased the chances that their partner was committed to having and raising a family. No mother wanted their child to be walked out on when they weren't responsible for their actions. Children are a big responsibility and without commitment the child would grow up without the love of one or both parents and not have the proper family structure they deserved.
It was hard raising children and both parents had their hands full. There are some within the Uchiha clan who were left to raise children by themselves simply because their partner didn't want the responsibility, or in some cases, the child. Renowned clans like the Hyuuga and Uchiha don't let outside parties know the situations going on within their family.
It was heart wrenching that some children grew up without the love of one or both parents, some losing them because of battles and missions.
The Uchiha matriarch had to stop herself from thinking farther on the subject, being one of those parentless children herself.
As if to distract her from depressing thoughts she saw the familiar face of a young woman who sometimes accompanied either of her sons on ANBU missions. This was not the one she was in search for though, but it wouldn't hurt to say hello.
Her green hair was partially braided, reaching her shoulder blades and then hung loosely to the back of her knees. Underneath her bangs lay pupil-less emerald eyes, scanning the stands of merchandize the merchants had to offer. Tied around her neck was a black Leaf headband. Instead of being dressed in ANBU or Jonin garb, she wore a black feminine haori with a fishnet obi. The right sleeve was made of fishnet material with a black armband displaying her clan symbol and the left was sleeveless, fashioned like a tank-top. Her left arm was wrapped in gauze bandages and not many knew the secrets of her right.
Grey pants ran down her legs, disappearing into black knee-high shinobi sandals and a kunai pouch on her right thigh. The matriarch noticed she wasn't carrying any other weapons this morning, not that she needed them to kill.
Mikoto decided to address the young woman, "Good morning Sairi."
Upon hearing her name and the familiar voice the green headed woman turned in the direction from which it had come, calm green eyes rested on the approaching matriarch with a gentle smile set among her lips. "Good morning to you Mrs. Uchiha. No son's to escort you today I see."
The Uchiha woman shook her head with a smile.
"In fact," Sairi began, "I saw Sasuke with his teammate…and it looked like a date…" she rose a thin brow at the woman, "…and I'd say you're pleased about Sasuke finally getting himself a girlfriend."
"What mother wouldn't be happy for her children to find a girlfriend?" the dark haired female asked. Sairi didn't look completely convinced but shrugged the matter off. It wasn't her business.
"I suppose as long as it's someone she would approve of and you have one left. You're scheming…" she accused.
"Now you are reading too much into it," Mikoto replied, her playful and calm demeanor unwavering.
"Perhaps," the younger female dismissed the topic after realizing the time. "I have to go now; I have errands to run before my next mission. And I suppose I'll find out what you're up to when it's finished." She smiled to the older woman, "You can deny it all you want, but I can feel the shift in your chakra with every false word you speak. Uchiha may be masters at hiding their emotions, but I can see the emotions that can't be seen."
"I haven't forgotten who I am speaking too," Mikoto replied kindly. "And I am fully aware of what you are capable of. The Leaf has some powerful shinobi, whether from renowned clans or not, even the ones that are nearly extinct…"
"Even so," calm jade orbs stared at the Uchiha woman, "responsibility has been placed upon me and I will not bring dishonor to the clan I represent. I can't imagine that the parents I've never met would be pleased that their daughter had abandoned the clan that was near extinction for decades before my birth. I know nothing about family or clan structure but I will act as I am expected to.
"I have to leave now, my mission begins in a few hours and there is a lot that still needs to be done. Good day, Mrs. Uchiha." Sairi gave a small inclination of her head toward the woman, a sign of respect before turning down the street. A gentle summer breeze whistled in Mikoto's ears along with the rustling of nearby leaves as she glanced once more at the retreating figure watching as the wind blew aside her hair to reveal her clan insignia, a large green teardrop with two smaller ones on each side slightly lower than the first.
Continuing her way Mikoto was greeted with friendly hellos and she replied back. Her destination was approaching quickly and she was hoping she would make it in time to find the person she was seeking otherwise she'd be wandering the village in search of this woman.
She heard her before she saw her. The voice was unmistakable and when Mikoto looked she had seen a beautiful young woman whose name was Ayumi Chiko.
Navy blue hair tied in a high ponytail reaching her mid-back and a red headband dressed her forehead, parting her bangs so they framed her face. She had gentle blue eyes and light tan skin. She wore a brown tank-top and skirt with a waistband that matched her headband. Her shins were wrapped with beige bandages and her feet were dressed in open toed sandals.
The Uchiha woman waited silently as Ayumi finished her conversation with another woman. Once Ayumi was were done speaking she turned in the direction Mikoto had come and stopped as she saw the older woman, startled. "Mrs. Uchiha," her voice was soft, gentle.
Mikoto smiled beautifully, "It's Mikoto, Ayumi," she strode alongside the younger woman who had recovered from her stupor. "Are you off early?"
Ayumi nodded and her blue eyes shifted to glance at the woman. "Yes, what brings you here?"
"I was out visiting. You also happened to be on my mind. Would you like to come over for some tea? It will help you relax and we can talk. It's been too long Ayumi." Mikoto lead the unsure woman down the street. "How are your sisters?"
"They're doing fine."
"That's good."
It didn't take long as Mrs. Uchiha and Ayumi made their way through Konoha and toward the Uchiha compound. Other Uchiha filled the dirt streets carrying on their business and some stared at Mikoto and her companion.
In no time they arrived at the household the family of four lived. "Have a seat Ayumi I'll be right out with tea." Mikoto left her in the living room. Ayumi stood there looking around.
'This room brings back memories,' she thought, 'and the night I first met the Uchiha…'
The night was cold, which is precisely why a young girl of the age of ten was out in this chilling weather. She had to keep her younger sister's warm. Her search for dry firewood became strenuous in the pouring rain but still she fought on.
Navy blue hair tied in a bun and bangs on both sides of her face. She huddled further inside the cloak she wore in a desperate attempt to keep herself warm, despite the fact that her clothes were soaked, making her shiver more as the water continued to pelt down on her. Her blue eyes shifted to the pile of wood she had gathered in her small arms, protected by a waterproof poncho she used to keep them dry for use.
'This should be enough for the night,' she thought. Looking around her a thick fog had hid the ground and her short legs, making it impossible for her to find the path she had used earlier to find her way. Familiar landmarks had been distorted and her location now was uncertain.
She was however in the forest of Konoha.
Her feet shuffled under her as she let her eyes scan the area for any recognition but she figured if she walked around some she would come across a landmark that would lead her in the proper direction of her home…where her sister's waited for her return.
She began to run. Her feet led the way and her eyes flittering from one side to the next. Panic began to fester inside her when nothing but thick brush and trees continued to meet her vision. The rain stung in her eyes and the fog became thicker and there seemed to be no end to the forest she had become trapped in.
Suddenly a small stone rolled under her foot, obscured by the white mist and caught off guard she screamed only to be silenced as her head made contact with one of the logs that were once in her grasp and had now spilled across the hard ground. "Ugh…" her legs were tucked under her body as she tried to dull the throbbing pain in her head. She brought her hand to her left temple, wincing. A thick warm liquid seeped through her fingers before it was washed away. The pain she felt was unbearable and her vision began to blur and her body began to sway, ready to give out.
"It came from over here," she heard a boy's voice, his age uncertain. Her weakened body hit the wet ground and her eyes threatened to close, "Hurry Sasuke!" The voice met her ears as if it were in concern.
The girl was barely aware of the two presences that had made it to her side. Blurred figures entered her vision when she tried to pry her weary orbs open. Both had the same black hair and eyes and one was around her age and the other a few years younger.
"Brother is she going to be alright?" the younger one asked, concerned for this wounded stranger.
The older boy simply ignored his younger sibling and instead focused on the barely conscious girl, "What's your name?"
Numbed by the rain she had spent who knows how long in the girl couldn't feel that she had been propped up with his arm resting under her shoulder. She could see his face a little clearer. His dark eyes locked into hers, she also noticed they had lines underneath them. As her eyes began to close he tapped her cheek in an attempt to keep her awake. "What's your name?" he repeated.
The words barely registered in her brain, still searing in pain and she fought to answer. "I…" she started weakly, fighting consciousness, "I am…Ayumi…"
Quickly the boy picked her up and secured her in his arms he turned to his younger brother, "We need to get home, now." He started running, but careful to not slip on what couldn't be seen through the fog and to not lose his brother. "Be careful Sasuke, don't trip." Shifting his eyes to Ayumi he said, "You need to stay awake," and tapped her when her eyes wanted to shut.
With quick and careful strides the taller boy navigated them through the fog. Along the way he checked on the girl in his arms and pat her to keep her conscious. Having a head wound and falling asleep could lead to eternal slumber. She was lucky he and Sasuke had heard her scream.
It wasn't long before they reached their residence and the girl noticed a red and white fan painted on wooden and stone walls. She recognized the symbol, but her throbbing head refused to let her concentrate on anything but the pain.
"Mother! Mother!" Sasuke cried as they entered a warm structure and instantly an ebony haired woman appeared from one of the corners. Her gentle onyx orbs fell on her drenched children and the girl in her elder son's arms. "Itachi, Sasuke, what happened?" she had seen the wound on her head. She pulled the girl from Itachi, the eldest boy, and said, "Itachi, go grab an old change of clothes and a towel and the first aid kit and then go change." Her concerned eyes fell to the five year old, "You go get dry, Sasuke."
Both boys' obeyed their mothers' command. The Uchiha woman placed the young dark haired female on a couch, speaking gently. "Stay awake, my dear."
Itachi was quick with the items his mother required. "Here you are Mother," he said.
"Thank you," his mother grasped the towel. "Go change Itachi. I need to get her warmed up and her wound cleaned."
The boy nodded, glancing at Ayumi and retreated to follow his mothers' orders, also to give her privacy.
Warmth engulfed Ayumi as the woman stripped her of her soaked clothing and dried her down with a towel and was redressed in a fresh set of clothes. Water was wrung from her hair as the towel was sifted through her dark locks; the woman was gentle and mindful of the seriousness of the injury.
Suddenly there was a stinging sensation where alcohol doused cotton met with her open head. Ayumi let out a straggled groan and the woman apologized for her actions of discomfort.
"Would you wrap her head for me Itachi?" the voice sounded far off and she felt herself be shifted slightly and resting against someone her height and then cool gauze being placed firmly around her aching head and then laid on soft cushions and a fluffy pillow.
"She will be fine now, what she needs is rest," the feminine voice replied in a whisper. "Do you know her name?"
"She said it was Ayumi Mother," Sasuke said, he had been very silent and watching his mother and brother tend to their guest. His dark gaze concerned and curious.
Silence fell upon the room; the only noise was the outside patter of the rain falling on the roof of the house and the crackling of the fire.
"She'll be fine here; the fire will help keep her warm. You two need to go to bed now." She spoke with authority.
"But I want to stay up, stay down here with her." Sasuke cried, pouting.
His mother laughed, "No Sasuke, you can't stay up. You have school tomorrow and she needs her rest. You can see her in the morning." There was a pause and no movement. "Now to bed you two."
"Aww…" and Sasuke obeyed.
Itachi stared at the recuperating girl and caught a glimpse of her shiver just as his mother spread a thick blanket over her. Instantly she cuddled into the warmth it had to offer.
"You too Itachi. I'll keep an eye on her," with that the entire Uchiha household went off to bed, some restless as the night drug on.
Blue eyes opened groggily and blinked when her mind registered heat. Her head was throbbing where she scrunched up her eyebrows and memories of last night's events returned. Raising a hand she found bandages secured around her head and the moment she sat up blankets fell to her lap. Her clothes were dry and she realized they weren't her own. The room was warm but the once blazing fires had been reduced to kindling ashes with orange hot spots.
Her thoughts instantly went to her sisters'. While she was here, wherever she was, her sisters' were freezing to death. She didn't even know how long she had been here.
She scanned her eyes around the room when she found something she could use. As quietly as possible she stood up and held her hand to the armrest of the couch when she swayed. Ayumi grasped the blanket and folded it neatly and made her way over to a pad of paper where to her luck there was also a pencil. Quickly she scribbled a note and left it on the pillow she had been only moments ago. Making sure her footsteps wouldn't disturb the family at rest, she walked to the front door and grasped the handle and glanced back only once, silently bidding the family farewell for their kind hospitality. With the idea of her young siblings at home, she opened the door slowly and left without a sound.
The next morning the Uchiha family had found a simple note left:
Thank you for everything, but I must return home.
~ Ayumi
"Tea's ready," Mikoto called, reentering the room with a tray with two glasses of iced tea and a full pitcher. Ice clinked against the glass with each of her movements before the woman set it down on a coffee table. She straightened and gestured for Ayumi to have a seat beside her.
"…I remember the last time I was in this house, though it's just a foggy memory…" Ayumi whispered.
Mikoto smiled kindly at the younger woman. "Sasuke was devastated when he found you missing the next morning…Itachi was also a little disappointed. He wanted to ask you questions about what you were doing on such a night though that was a question everyone of us wanted to ask."
Ayumi reached for a glass when the Uchiha went for hers and brought it to her lips and took a drink, the liquid cool against her throat. "Once you found me I explained everything."
Mikoto grinned, "Don't you mean when Itachi found you…?"
The younger kunoichi flushed slightly at the memory. "…Yeah…"
"I've been around the Village a million times, I have no idea how I missed you for years. I would have imagined to have run into you a few times." Mikoto shook her head. "Perhaps I've just missed you every time."
"It is a big Village," Ayumi looked at her.
"That's true," the Uchiha woman replied. "But at least we found you again. So…any new developments in your life?"
The kunoichi shook her head, "No."
"I'm sure something will change soon, life always pulls something unexpected. Sasuke's got himself a girlfriend now!" Mikoto chirped.
"Are we talking about your youngest son?" Ayumi asked, surprised. She didn't really know he liked anyone, with how he's always acted around women.
"Of course, they officially began dating last night and had their first date this morning. Sakura Haruno to be exact."
"Lady Tsunade's apprentice? How did they get together?"
Mikoto shrugged, "It doesn't matter. What matters is that Sasuke has himself a beautiful girlfriend. One who cares for him and not because of his family name or looks." She seemed to drift off in thought. "Sakura's a sweet girl, everything I want for Sasuke to have as a wife…" She looked to Ayumi, "I want the same for Itachi, but I think it may take him a little longer to find someone he will truly be happy with. But that doesn't stop me from wanting the same for him," Mikoto smiled. "I also look forward to grandchildren to spoil!"
Ayumi resisted the urge to sweat-drop, so she shook her head at the woman instead, smiling. "I feel sorry for your children; do you pressure them into this?"
"Not at all, but I want them to be happy with their partners first, then give me grandbabies," Mikoto grabbed the pitcher and refilled her and Ayumi's glasses. "Enough about the boys, you don't have a boyfriend of your own that I haven't heard about do you?"
This time Ayumi did sweat-drop, 'This woman…can't help but love her…' she thought. She shook her head again. "No I don't. I'm too busy for one at the moment."
Mikoto seemed pleased with her answer. 'That makes things easier then. Itachi will thank me for this later…' she decided to answer before Ayumi questioned her silence. "That's exactly what Sakura said and I'll tell you exactly what I told her, you'll find him in time and he may be closer than you think."
"Hmm…" Ayumi felt a little uncomfortable.
The Uchiha woman was silent for a moment and Ayumi glanced at her to see why she had suddenly stopped speaking. Mikoto had a look of recollection on her face, one that seemed distant to reality. Moments later she reached under the couch and pulled out a blue book and set it in her lap. She opened the pages and both females were met with photos of the Uchiha family.
"I would like to show you my memories," she murmured.
"I don't understand why you would want to show me these, Mrs. Uchiha," Ayumi said.
"Mikoto," the woman stressed, "and these are my precious memories that I will always have now that my boys are all grown up," Mikoto gave a tired sigh.
Unable to tell the depressed woman "no" the younger dark haired female sat silently as the other started speaking about her favorite pictures and what happened. What Ayumi saw was a younger family, one with younger parents and very little children, or even where there was one who wasn't in existence yet. She had also realized that Itachi and Sasuke had memories of their parents' while she and her sisters' didn't.
Ayumi could see Mikoto get back into her cheerful mood once she began sharing everything she had done with her children. She just figured that she wanted someone to confide in and Ayumi was glad she could do something in return for the woman who had nursed her wounds and changed her that night nearly ten years ago.
"And this one…"
The door opened and both girls looked over their shoulders to see the youngest member of the Uchiha family. His mother instantly brightened. "How was your date Sasuke?"
His dark eyes skimmed over to the two women before he turned his attention to taking off his sandals. "Hn, Ayumi," he greeted and his eyes flickered to his mother. "Fine."
"Did you kiss her?" she chirped.
Sasuke straightened and tried to suppress the slight pink dusting his cheeks. "No." Once again his mother was trying to embarrass him, she wasn't going to let him live down the fact that he had a girlfriend any time soon. He might as well as accept it.
"Why not! Not even on the cheek?" she inquired. She was hoping to have details and if Sasuke didn't answer her she could always ask Sakura.
"…Hn…are you showing Ayumi the family album?" The youngest Uchiha reached the back of the couch and gazed upon the familiar pictures. He recalled how he had arrived home from a mission and found Sakura here with his mother. Itachi would be home shortly. Sasuke hoped he would go through what he had that day he discovered his mother had shown some embarrassing photographs and revealed some embarrassing tales of the diaper days he doesn't recall.
"Yes I am," Mikoto replied, letting his change of topic slide this time.
Sasuke nodded, "Hn, don't forget to tell Ayumi a few stories…" he felt a little sorry for Ayumi having to endure the same torture Sakura did, but he hoped Itachi got a taste of what he had to tolerate. Also he made sure to find the baby pictures Itachi hid so he wouldn't have to suffer too terribly. But little brothers are good for a few things. Mainly being annoying and knowing things their older siblings try to hide. Honestly, where Sasuke found Itachi's baby pictures was easy enough.
He was sure to put them back in their proper place when Itachi had left and knew his mother would most likely plan another matchmaking scheme. His mother was very resourceful and he could see Miss Chiko was her intended target…in a way. He could see her as his sister-in-law.
While Mrs. Uchiha was describing each picture in detail Sasuke retreated to the kitchen.
Only a few moments later did the front door opened once more, revealing the older of the siblings. He had just returned from a training session with Shisui and was still excited with the thought of Sakura being his little brother's girlfriend. Of course he'd seen them wandering the village a few times and he wore a smile. He even had to go and tell Sakura congratulations in getting his brothers' attention, to which she blushed crimson. His mother was clearly and excellent matchmaker.
Once he entered his own home however, his smile dropped. Sitting on one of the couches with his mother was a woman he recognized, a Jounin, very skilled too with navy blue hair in a high ponytail and bangs dangling on both sides of her face…but the family album was on her lap and Mikoto was showing her pictures.
Sensing his presence the woman looked over her shoulder, smiling in a friendly manner but he could see she was trying to hide the unease she was feeling, "How are you Itachi?" Her name was Ayumi Chiko.
"Hn," he couldn't answer back.
"Itachi, manners, we have a guest," Mikoto scolded, giving him a glare. She was scary when she was displeased.
"Its fine," she said, turning back to the photo album, successfully hiding her embarrassment from the male who had entered the house. The Uchiha woman began explaining again, ignoring her eldest.
Itachi heard a low "Hn" and turned to see Sasuke all clad in black, smirk on his face and a tomato in his right hand close to his mouth. "You should hide your baby pictures better." The 'oh so famous' Uchiha smirk never left Sasuke's face as he left Itachi standing there. It had given Sasuke great pleasure to see his older brothers' face remain neutral after he was so delighted the moment he walked through the door.
'My hiding place was flawless,' hearing both women laugh he went to his room, 'If only I had a little sister.'
His appetite was now ruined, which was why he had returned in the first place.
"This is when Itachi first was potty-trained," his mother's voice seemed to echo.
Itachi froze. 'Not that picture…'
"It took him," she paused in thought, "about a few weeks. Everyone says boys are harder to potty-train than girls, but both my boys learned quickly."
From the hall he could hear Ayumi, "…I have a meeting with my sisters in thirty minutes. Perhaps we can do this again."
"Sure thing, dear, I didn't mean to keep you from your appointments. Another time we'll talk," the mother replied.
'I can see I'm not the only one embarrassed…' Itachi sighed, "…I'm ruined…"
He should have seen this coming. He should have known that his mother wouldn't stop after Sasuke had Sakura but he had thought it ended there, but clearly he was wrong. This was now a 'hook up both children with awesome women' plot.
Unfortunately this brought up what Shisui had said during training, which consisted of him finding himself a girlfriend.
"Your own brother beat you to it. Both of you are girl magnets and Sasuke was first."
Itachi was able to stop the conversation before it even began but the current situation his mother was planning appeared most sinister. So he kind of felt what Sasuke went through…but he wasn't sorry. He's got himself a little sister-in-law, even if they've only begun dating; he had seen the sparks fly and unsure feelings. What his mother was doing was outrageous.
He also supposed this is what Sairi meant. She had simply walked past him and said, "Your mother's up to something," her eyes meeting his she gave him an amused smirk, "and I have the feeling it's not good, for you anyway. Good luck," and she continued on her way.
The oldest Uchiha sighed as he entered his bedroom and instantly went to take a nap.
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Once Ayumi left the Uchiha household she breathed a sigh of relief. She couldn't help but rush down the street and past the gate where she would exit of the Uchiha grounds. To say she wasn't embarrassed would be a lie. It was nerve-wreaking when Itachi appeared. She had wished to disappear the moment he walked in. She had tried to hide how clumsy she got when she was uncomfortable with a situation, and she was certain Mikoto hadn't missed her near stumbles out the door.
A safe distance from the Uchiha grounds she decided it was safe to breathe.
'Oh well, what's done is done,' she thought.
"You never told me you were dating Sasuke!" a loud female voice boomed, startling her from her situation.
"I told you, Pig, we only started dating last night. Now get off it!" cried another, annoyed.
"But you didn't tell me!"
"Because you were on a mission and didn't return until now." Ayumi recognized the two teenage girls as Ino Yaminaka and Sakura Haruno, or Sasuke's new girlfriend.
The blonde kunoichi was drawing attention to them and Sakura was beginning to turn crimson, considering that everyone in the Village already knew she and Sasuke were now dating, but the attention would still take some getting used to. She had no doubt that pictures of them would be in the papers and magazines.
"I have things to do Ino, I'm not going to bother with you right now," the pinkette walked off and the angry best friend stormed after her.
Ayumi shook her head, 'Wow,' she thought, 'comes with dating an Uchiha I suppose. Since most girls are after an Uchiha's affection, I feel sorry for whoever dates Itachi or Shisui.' She had seen women gawk and almost drool over them and she knew whoever was with an Uchiha, Hyuuga or someone from another famous clan was big news around the world. Fame would come to those who were courting a clan member and Ayumi could see that Sakura didn't flaunt over her relationship with Sasuke. Few women would be honest and genuine with their relationships over someone who was considered high in society. She now understood what Mikoto had meant about finding the right person to spend your life with, one that would last and not be false declarations just for wealth and being known as "so-so's" wife or husband.
With those thoughts, the eldest of the Chiko sisters' continued on her way to check up on her younger siblings and trying to leave the thought of what had transpired only moments ago behind.
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Mrs. Uchiha just closed the door after Ayumi stumbled out. Mikoto was all too aware of how awkward things had become the moment Itachi had entered the house and she was pleased with the results.
She knew they had a few encounters around the Village but she wanted to see how long it would take for Itachi and Ayumi to clear the air of unease. Sasuke and Sakura had to be uncomfortable in order for Mikoto to succeed with their hook up. However Sakura didn't really pick up on the situations like Sasuke had though she had heard she was very unnerved when Fugaku questioned her motives. That had clearly made things difficult for Sasuke and Sakura until they settled everything out.
Unfortunately Mikoto felt that this would take longer to settle for her oldest son and Ayumi. She figured she'd lay low for a while and see how long it would take for them to be unable to cope with the air of uncertainty.
She had done well, even if she wasn't entirely acting when she pulled out the family album. Mikoto did feel that her time with her children was running out. Before they moved to live on their own she wanted to be guaranteed that they would be happy and they wouldn't be blinded to women who simply wanted a clan name to boast over. She'd seen it before…
Her husband had almost not been hers.
If she had any women she wanted in her son's lives, they would be Ayumi and Sakura. Both of them were two of a few girls who didn't fawn over the name they would receive when they marry into the family.
Mikoto wanted to die knowing both her sons' would be well taken care of long after she was gone.
For now she would keep her distance and observe—spying sounds very conspicuous—from afar. She'd given them both a push in the right direction now she just had to lie in wait.
At moments like these she was glad she was still a Jounin.
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Anyway so here is the first chapter of BIB, the sequel to "Mikoto Plays Matchmaker". I'm not sure how long it will be but this takes place over a year and a half. I hope you all enjoy it, even if there is a side of SasuSaku. I don't usually make stories outside of SasuSaku but I hope this turned out well.
Sairi belongs to me.
Ayumi belongs to Kaumalat92 on DeviantArt.
Criticism and reviews are appreciated!
Until next time!