SEQUEL TO MEMOIRS OF VENUS
Things to remember:
A) I own all characters who you have never heard of.
B) I do not own the characters from Naruto, Fruits Basket, Crescent Moon, or Please Teacher, sadly. But that's okay. I'll live.
C) This is a work of FICTION. So because of this fact, anything I say goes. No complaining if something below does not make sense. I will be more than happy to explain my logic if you ask me.
D) Roughly 31 chapters
More relevant info to this chapter: Hello everyone! To those of you who enjoyed Memoirs of Venus, I proudly present to you its sequel, focusing on Mikoto's life. It's full of life, love, happiness, death, despair, and agony. Many children as well, but more on that later. Hopefully this prologue will interest you?
A note: Mikoto's generation(Madara, Minato, Mizuho, Katsuya, etc(see Memoirs of Venus for more details or ask me or guess) are all about 18/19.
-Fugaku's generation(Kyoko, Obito, Kazuki, etc) are all about 16/17.
-Oboro's generation(Maki, Maho, etc) are all about 14/15.
They were born in the late 60's, everyone. Keep that in mind as you read this and go with the flow. If you think that they gave up too easily, it's because of their generation.
Sincerely wishing you all well,
Kida-Asumi, the Captin of Sirius
A woman's wedding day is supposed to be one of her happiest. Mikoto Kagarashi's was one of her most conflicting.
She was marrying, not for her happiness, but for her child's.
Her pregnancy, while not unwanted once she discovered it, was a surprise to both herself and her child's father. It surprised their respective families more so and left them with many questions.
Why in the world would Mikoto have Fugaku Uchiha's child, when both Minato Arashi and Madara Uchiha were her best friends and love interests?
It had been at a late labor-day party. Mikoto's brother Obito had spiked the punch, and being unaware of this fact, Mikoto drank it. She blacked out for the remainder of the evening and awoke in Fugaku's arms. After an awkward parting and an unspoken vow not to say what went on between them, the two went their separate ways. Then, the night of Halloween, they realized that they could no longer hide what had happened.
They had conceived a child. Mikoto contacted Fugaku and together they discussed what they would do. Being the honest man he is, Fugaku proposed marriage and Mikoto agreed.
After all, she had a child to think about.
So the last few months had been spent breaking the news and planning the wedding. Her sister Maki was pregnant again as well, which shocked the family and effectively drew their attention away from Mikoto's drama. Thankfully, both families were simmering down and adjusting to this new part of their lives.
Last week, the engaged couple found out that the cause of this wedding was a healthy little boy. Both were thrilled and loved the child. Mikoto secretly hoped that someday they would grow to love one another as well, and planned to inform her husband of this little thought tonight. After all, how much fun could a loveless marriage be? When her baby kicked from within, Mikoto's hands slid down to gently rub her abdomen, effectively brining her back to her confusing reality.
"You look lovely, Mikoto." Sana murmured warmly, squeezing her daughter's shoulders. Her mother had been putting the final touches on her hair, tears shimmering in Sana's blue eyes. Behind her, her bridesmaids (her sister and the Kazami twins) were helping babies Sam and Asami, and young Yoh get ready. A knock had the women and children looking up. Jo poked his head in the doorway, expression softening as he noticed his daughter.
"Are you ready?" He asked. Mikoto nodded, standing up.
"Yes." She said. With a wistful smile, Mikoto embraced her mother.
"I love you." She whispered into her ear. Sana hugged her tightly for a moment before pushing her back, and wiping at her eyes.
"I love you too. Yoh, Assa, I expect you to be on your best behavior." She added sternly to her youngest two children as she pulled away from the bride. Chuckling, Mikoto looked at her bridesmaids.
"Thank you, ladies, for being here." She said.
"We wouldn't miss this for the world, Mikki." Kimi assured her as Mizuho nodded, grinning. Maki wrapped an arm around her sister, giggling.
"I wouldn't either." She declared. Wiping at her eyes, Mikoto turned to her father, who had been waiting patiently.
"Let's get you married." He murmured, rubbing her back when she drew close enough. Mikoto nodded, rubbing her belly.
"Let's." She agreed, taking a deep breath. Gripping her bouquet nervously, Mikoto allowed her father to lead her from the dressing room, towards her future.
"And for the first time, I am proud to introduce Mr. & Mrs. Fugaku Uchiha!" Obito Uchiha-Kagarashi declared later at the reception. Mikoto and Fugaku stood from their chairs, smiling at the applause that greeted them. Fugaku took the mic from his best friend with nod.
"Thank you everyone." He said, his hand sliding down to rest on Mikoto's lower back. "Mikki and I are so grateful that all of you could make it tonight. We couldn't ask for a lovelier wedding. Now, before my wife and I cut our cake, we are going to dance. You are all more than welcome to dig in to our buffet, or join us on the dance floor." He informed the crowd. A murmur of approval broke out at this, and Fugaku turned off the microphone and turned to his wife, giving her a soothing smile.
"After you, Mrs. Uchiha." He said, winking. Mikoto blinked in a surprise, pleased by this light flirting. When a guitar intro sounded, she took his hand and led him to the dance floor.
"The ceremony was beautiful." She said as they began to lightly sway across the room, both looking quite professional. As heir, Fugaku had gone to classical dance lessons and Mikoto had taken them because she wanted to learn. Fugaku nodded.
"Grandfather did a lovely job. We'll have to send him a nice thank you note." He said. Mikoto nodded, chuckling when Fugaku jumped. The baby had turned, and he had felt it.
"What was that?" He asked, concerned. Mikoto shook her head, gently rubbing his back to calm him.
"He's just getting comfortable. The dress is making us uncomfortable." Mikoto explained. Fugaku nodded, relaxing.
"Ah." He murmured. When the song changed, both went to new partners. After dancing with their parents, Fugaku left the dance floor to attend to the guests and Mikoto was intercepted by her new brother-in-law.
"Hello." Madara murmured pleasantly. Mikoto nodded, smiling up at him.
"Hello. How is the food?" She asked as he pulled her closer, used to dancing with her better than his brother was.
"It's better than most." He admitted, flashing the smile that he knew she loved most. Mikoto rewarded him with a grin of her own and leaned forward to rest her head on his shoulder.
"Your nephew is refusing to settle down." She grumbled a minute or so later. Madara's expression darkened at the mention of the child, though Mikoto couldn't see it.
"Oh?" He forced himself to ask in a light tone. Mikoto nodded, bringing a hand down to rub at the baby.
"Yes. He keeps shifting." She admitted.
"Maybe a bite to eat and a rest will help?" A new voice asked. Mikoto grinned as Minato joined them, his typical grin in place. Mikoto nodded, pulling away from Madara to go to Minato, who hugged her tightly. When the baby kicked between them, they chuckled.
"Will you join me? It looks like Fugaku got caught by the family." Mikoto added, nodding over towards her annoyed husband. Minato nodded. His hand joined her's on her stomach as they made their way over to the food.
"I got a girlfriend." Minato blurted out as they gathered their food.
"Oh?" Mikoto asked, surprised. He nodded, blushing. Mikoto smiled, patting his arm. "Good for you. Is she here tonight? I'd love to meet her." Mikoto said. Minato shook his head.
"Too soon." He explained. Mikoto nodded.
"Ah."
"Today was lovely." Mikoto said a few hours later as she sank down onto her new bed in her new house. It was an old vacation home to Elizabeth and Kosuke Uchiha, used when they flew east to London. They gave it to herself and Fugaku as a wedding gift. Their families and friends had moved them in while they were getting ready for the wedding.
Fugaku nodded, loosening his tie.
"I got you a gift." He murmured after an awkward moment of silence. Mikoto perked up, curious.
"Oh?" She asked, wondering over her new husband's odd behavior. Fugaku nodded, licking his lips nervously.
"Yeah. Here." He said, pulling a small box from his pocket. Mikoto took it from him, pulling the ribbon off of the box. She bit back a gasp as she looked inside. With shaking hands, she pulled out a pair of baby booties. They were white with red tips at the feet. Beneath them lay a necklace, the Uchiha family symbol attached to a sterling silver chain. "A welcome to the family type thing. I want you to feel welcomed and wanted, Mikoto. I may not be your first or second choice in a husband, but I will strive to be everything you need. I just…" He trailed off, kneeling before her. Mikoto smiled, gently touching his shoulder.
"You just what?" She asked. Fugaku let out a sigh.
"I just ask that you be patient with me. I'm not very good at emotions and I need you to always tell me what you need." He explained. Mikoto nodded, her smile encouraging.
"Okay. I can do that. You do the same, okay? I may be good most of the time, but no one is perfect." She said. Fugaku nodded, gripping her hand. After a moment, Mikoto frowned.
"What is it?" Fugaku asked. Sighing, Mikoto stood up.
"Your son is craving hot chocolate and I want out of this dress. What do you say we change into pajamas and go to the kitchen?" She asked, rubbing her sore back. Fugaku rose to his feet, nodding.
"Okay." He agreed. Smiling, Mikoto watched her new husband retrieve the clothing.
Maybe there was hope for them after all.
A/N: Well, what did you think? Good? Bad? What is all of the underworld was I thinking? Let me know please~
- Kida-Asumi