A/N: Okay, so I decided to upload a new story. That's probably a bad idea since I still need to finish my other story. And I will finish it. I just have a slight writer's block. This idea has been floating around in my head for a while and I just wanted to write it down before I went crazy!

I'm not exactly sure where I'm going to go with this story. It might be short or long depending on how I feel about it. But that's why I'm posting it. I want all of you to tell me what you think. It may be a little confusing, but most prologues tend to do that. Hopefully you like it. Enjoy :)

Disclaimer: I do not own Naruto


Renewing Old Bonds

Prologue

The nighttime sky was an incredible blue filled with tiny, sparkling diamonds. It was a breathtaking sight anyone would enjoy. Unfortunately, everyone in Konoha were fast asleep, dreaming of peace, love, war, and maybe even vengeance. The silent village had shut down for the night. Villagers were in their warm beds, resting their minds and body from the days hard work.

Somewhere in the village, there was one soul that was not resting. He stood over the bed of his sleeping wife. He watched as her chest rise and fall as she was breathing. Her long tresses were displayed all over her pillow. Her mouth was slightly open. Her face was peaceful.

Bending down on his knees, the man leaned over his wife. He softly caressed her soft cheeks with even strokes of his thumb. She moved slightly, which startled the man. He quickly froze in place, making sure not to make any sudden movement. A few seconds later, he realized that she was still asleep and relaxed.

He removed his hand from her cheek and continued to look at her sleeping face. He might later regret what he is about to do, but right now it was the best decision.

"Thank you."

He let the words come out in a soft whisper. He wanted to say more, but he couldn't find the right words.

He silently maneuvered through the dark room like any skilled ninja would do. He came over to a small crib and picked up his sleeping son. The three month old baby didn't react at all from being picked up. He instinctively curled up in his father's arms.

Picking up a small backpack, the ninja headed towards the open window of the bedroom. He looked back at his wife before he leapt out of the window into the warm summer air, carrying his son and a small pack.

He silently hopped over the roofs of the villagers, heading to the Hokage tower.


Tsunade was still up working on some overdue paperwork. Around this time in the night, she would usually down a bottle of sake and pass out here on her desk. But she was expecting someone. Just thinking about the situation made her wary. That man was a fool. He may be a great ninja, one of the best, but he still lacked a strategic method of dealing with certain situations.

The Hokage leaned back in her chair, closed her tired eyes, and tried to forget about the idiot in mind. Just then, she heard a quiet knock on her door. Speak of the devil.

She quietly murmured for him to enter. And he did. He slowly walked in and closed the door with ease. He looked tired himself, but that was probably from sleepless nights with his newborn son. The baby boy was wrapped in a blue blanket, sleeping.

"Sasuke, are you sure you want to do this?"

The Uchiha didn't reply right away. He was thinking through his options very carefully. He finally looked down at the bundle in his arms and then to the Hokage.

"I think it's the best option."

Tsunade didn't understand what was so great with this plan. To everyone else, it would look like he's running away again. This time with a baby. It would be like repeating what he did oh so many years ago.

"I want what's best for him. I don't think staying in the village is the best. People still look at me as a criminal. I don't want him growing up and being shunned because his father made some bad choices. I don't want him to have the life I had."

Sasuke felt strange telling this to the Hokage. They're not particularly close to one another, but she did cut him some slack when he came back to the village.

Tsunade could understand some sense in what he said. But she still doesn't approve completely. "They're going to be crushed once they find out."

"I know."

Silence filled the room. There was nothing to say. They both understood each other at that point. Tsunade started once more. "I'll keep in touch. Once you're ready, I'll assign you missions." She paused for a moment before getting up out of her chair. She walked towards the young man in front of her.

Sasuke understood. He carefully handed her the small bundle in his arms.

Tsunade held the baby boy with care. He had a great resemblance to Sasuke except for one small feature. The Sannin let a small smile grace her lips. "He's going to grow up to be strong just like his parents."

She handed to baby back to Sasuke. "Take care."

"Same goes for you."

That was the last thing he uttered before he disappeared out the door and into the quiet summer night. He didn't look back as he left the village once again.


A/N: There you have it. Please review and tell me what you thought! Constructive criticism is welcomed :)