Hey guys! One of my friends asked for a chapter request for her story, and I sorta got carried away and started on a story of my own. She sadly gave up on her story, and demanded that I finish this one because she claimed it was better than her own. I've only read one book of Naruto, so please don't get annoyed if I don't capture the character properly. Anyway I don't want to annoy you guys with my chatter so read and enjoy and don't forget to review!
Prologue
A very long time ago…
People walked all around him. He was at the mall waiting for his mother, who was looking for a birthday present for his father. His onyx eyes looked at his mom who was frowning over a catalogue. He let out an impatient sigh, which caused his mother to look up and give a pained smile.
"I'm sorry sweetie, but I can't seem to decide on which watch your daddy will like" she said with a frown.
"Can I look?" the raven haired boy asked.
"Sure. Maybe you can pick for me" she replied as she bent over to show him the catalogue.
There were two different pictures shown on the page. One was a silver watch with an engraving for a name. The other choice was of the same design, but it was in gold.
Without hesitation, the black haired boy pointed to the gold watch.
"You are so much better at this than I am" his mom sighed as she ruffled her son's hair.
The boy scowled and she let out a tinkling laugh.
"You are exactly like your father" she murmured.
"Excuse me ma'am, but have you decided yet?" the impatient lady at the counter asked.
She had been waiting for half an hour and an annoyed expression was on her face. She drummed her long red fingernails on the glass counter.
"Yes, I'll take this one" she replied.
The raven haired boy's eyes wandered as his mother talked to the saleswoman. He scanned through the crowds of people around the store and watch as they bought stuff. He glanced towards the entrance of the store and a bright flash of pink caught his eye.
A small girl about his age stood at the entrance. Her shockingly long, bright pink hair was tied in two high pigtails. Her bangs were covering her face, as well as her hands. She wore a pink dress covered with pink flowers and pink shoes covered her small feet. She was crying loudly, but no one around seemed to notice since they were caught up in their shopping.
The boy frowned and flitted his gaze towards his mother, who was almost finished chatting with the saleswoman.
"Ok, I'll make sure this gets to you on time" she said.
"Ok, thanks. Here's the address and the name" his mother replied as she pushed a slip of paper to her.
The saleswoman's mouth dropped open, revealing a chunk of pink gum. She quickly closed her mouth and gave a respectful look towards his mother.
"Y-You're Mikoto Uchiha?" she stammered.
"Uh huh" she replied with a smile.
The saleslady swallowed nervously, almost taking the gum down her throat.
"I'll push your order to the top of the list ma'am" she said.
Mikoto smiled.
"I expect nothing less. I need to go now, so thank you"
"It was a pleasure helping you" the clerk bowed.
The female Uchiha grabbed her son's hand and started to walk away, when she felt a tug.
"What is it sweetie?" she asked, looking down.
She looked at her son whose eyes seemed fixed on something. Following his gaze, she saw a girl completely covered in pink crying at the entrance of the store. She gave a soft smile and walked towards the little girl.
"Hi, are you ok?" she asked in a concerned voice.
The little girl immediately stopped crying. Two little emerald eyes peeked through her hands and peered up at her.
"N-no"
"Why are you crying? Do you have a parent with you?" she asked.
"I-I can't f-find my mommy" she said, and she burst into tears again.
"Now don't cry sweetie, it won't help. I'll look for your mommy" she soothed.
The emerald eyes flashed up at her again.
"R-really?"
"Of course" Mikoto soothed, pulling out a handkerchief. She started to wipe the girl's tear streaked face. The raven haired boy stood quietly behind his mother, but his obsidian eyes watched the little pink girl with intrest. When his mother finished, the two emerald spheres took notice of him.
"This is my son Sasuke" his mother introduced him, and she pushed him forward.
Sasuke glared at his mother, who just gave him an encouraging nod.
"Hi" he muttered.
His black eyes refused to look at the rosette.
The emerald eyes sparkled and her pink lips curled into a small shy smile.
"What's your name sweetie?" Sasuke's mother asked.
"Sakura Hurano, ma'am" she answered in a sweet, polite voice.
"You can call me Mikoto" she replied with a smile.
"Ok, Mikoto" she said in the same sweet voice.
"Now where did you last see your mom?" Mikoto questioned.
"We were walking down the hallway with all the stores, and I lost my mommy in the crowd" Sakura replied in a trembling voice.
"What does she look like?"
"My mommy has red hair…and green eyes like me!" she said.
Sasuke pulled on his mother's sleeve again and whispered something in her ear. Mikoto smiled and looked proudly at her son.
"Sasuke thinks he saw your mother earlier. Let's go check"
The trio departed the store, with Sakura holding Mikoto's hand. Sasuke walked on the other side of his mom, avoiding the pinkette. They entered a clothing shop at the end of the corridor and made their way to the counter. Sure enough, there was a redhead lady talking earnestly to the salesman.
"She has pink hair and green eyes" she said frantically.
"I'm sorry. I haven't seen anyone like that" he replied.
Her green eyes dimmed and with a sigh, she turned around to leave when she heard a familiar cry.
"MOMMY!"
"Sakura?" she asked out loud.
"Where are you sweetheat?" she asked again.
The rosette dashed to her mom and gave her a big hug. Her mother hugged her back tightly and kissed her hair.
"I'll never let you out of my sight again" she murmured into her pink hair.
Sasuke and Mikoto watched the happy reunion from a distance. Mikoto was smiling with teary eyes as she watched the mother and daughter embrace.
"Mommy, Mikoto and Sasuke helped me find you!" Sakura said as she turned to face the dark haired boy and his mother.
Sakura's mother stood up and shook hands with Mikoto.
"I'm Mrs. Hurano. Thank you so much" she said with gratitude.
"You're welcome. You have a wonderful daughter" Mikoto replied with a smile.
"I'll never lose her again" she said, giving her daughter an affectionate look.
"I'm sure you won't" she replied warmly.
"Well thank you again Mikoto, but Sakura and I need to get home" Mrs. Hurano said.
"Ok. It was nice meeting you though"
Mrs. Hurano gave a smile and looked at her daughter.
"Let's go Sakura. Daddy is waiting at home"
At the mention of her dad, Sakura gave an excited look. She pulled her mother all the way to the entrance of the store and abruptly stopped. She pulled out of her mother's hand and ran back to Sasuke's mother. She smiled another one of her cute, shy smiles and hugged her. Mikoto's pleasant expression changed to one of surprise, but she bent down and hugged the pinkette back. Sakura then hugged Sasuke, who after a moment of grimacing, hugged her back too. Sakura let go and dashed back to her mother.
"We can go now mommy" she said like nothing had happened.
Mrs. Haruno smiled and squeezed the little girl's hand and the two left the store.
"Thank you Mikoto and Sasuke! Bye!" Sakura shouted as she blew a kiss in their direction.
Sasuke winced in disgust, but his mother didn't notice. She watched the pair leave with a soft smile painted on her face. What a sweet child, she thought.
"Let's go home Sasuke" she said, and they both exited the mall.
Author's Note
I hope this was a good start! I'll post another chapter as soon as I can. Don't forget to review, cuz I'm counting on all of you!