Rosuto Sachi- Chapter one
Disclaimer : I do not own any of the Naruto characters, though my story is mine and my ideas are also mine.
Thoughts, dreams, and flashbacks are in italics.
Updates do not follow a specific pattern and will be done whenever I am capable so please be patient and give the story a chance. There will be minimum romance in the first chapters but will progress and show as the story builds up. If there are any spelling mistakes please know that they were not done on purpose. Also last note I am aware that there a few other fics that may follow the same plot line as mine but rest assured that I will do my best to my story more unique and interesting.
Shutting her car door, Sakura sighed and leaned against her car. The heat of the summer was unbearable and the pink haired surgeon was almost desperate for a cold bath. 'Maybe with some ice cubes floating in the water' she thought to herself and she tucked a loose strand of hair behind her ear.
'Then again that will probably bring me temporary happiness before the water starts to cool down, and then i'll end up hot all over again' she thought miserably.
Looking upwards at the sky, she groaned softly to herself. What she wouldn't give to be away from here right now. To add to her sour mood Sakura recently found out that her ex-best friend had left a week ago to go on her honeymoon with her one time lover-turned-husband Shikamaru. Being in the police force gave him a lot of advantages as he got to take a three week payed vacation.
'I would kill to get a week off, even if was not payed.' she thought to herself. The pink haired surgeon was famously known for her skills and looks many coming from across the world to get her to operate on them or on their kids. You made lots of money yes that was a bonus, but what was the down fall...well you worked all the time. A day off was considered a miracle as you simply couldn't tell death to wait until you felt like working again.
Sighing softly to herself she pulled away from her car and walked up to her front door. Inserting the key she twisted the door knob and entered. Quietly she took off her high heels and put them beside the wall.
Walking down the hall into the living room the pink haired lady collapsed into her cushioned sofa. Stretching slowly she heard her back crack and she sighed once again. Snuggling down into the pillow she let her eyes flutter shut.
Looking around her she noticed that she was walking down a path that was covered on both sides by sakura trees. The flowers were in full bloom and the petals were falling down to the ground, the wind picking some up and fluttering them around her like a protective cocoon. Her dream self was looking just like her, except her hair was longer and seemed a lighter shade. Her eyes were glowing with happiness and her whole aura was bright and warm. Closing her eyes she let the breeze blow gently through her hair, softly like a lovers the bushes russle again Sakura smiled and kept her eyes close pretending to be asleep. "No, she looks asleep" A second voice came its owner giggling softly. "Shh, you might wake her up, and she will get mad at us" The first voice replied. "But i want to talk to her, she promised to take us for ice cream if we were good." The person said this time in a whiny noise. "You were not good today, i had to find your shoes when you lost them." The first voice said this time raising it slightly. "I was good. The teacher said that i was being a good boy. I picked up the garbage when i found it." This time the persons voice came with prideful tone to it. "I was gooder than you, i helped bury a dead bird with my teacher, she said that I was a good boy and she gave me a lolly pop." "I am gooder then you, plus lolly pops are for babies. I am a big boy that's what mommy told me. " "Hah" the first voice said, "if you are gooder than me, then i am the goodest and mommy knows it too." Not being able to keep up her act Sakura suddenly shot forward and opened her eyes, startling the two people in front of her. Squealing suddenly the two young boys jumped away from the bench and tried to run away, only to be caught in Sakura's arms and lifted upward. Laughing happily and twirling the two boys in hers arms the pinkette crushed them to her in a tight embrace. Both boys laughed happily and squealed at their mother. " Mom i cant bre-ah-th." one of the boys said as the other nodded and started to squirm in her grasp. Her tinkling laughter coming to end she smiled brightly and put down both children. Once they're feet hit the ground they looked up at their mother and simultaneously started to talk. "Mom you promised us you would take us to get ice cream if we were good and we were...i mean i was good but Shin was not he lost his shoes." Her first son said looking at her with wide eyes. "It was not my fault mama Ayano the cow hid them, she said if i didn't play with her i would not find them." Shin said to her looking at her with hurt eyes. Smiling softly at her boys Sakura leaned down and picked them up each in one arm and sat back down on the bench. Sitting each boy on one of her legs she leaned forward and kissed each one on the cheek softly as they snuggled up against her chest. Seeing them relax against her she started to speak softly in a loving voice. " Don't worry about Ayano shin-chan she really likes you that's why she does that. She was only searching for a way to catch your attention that's why she hid your shoes." Running her hand softly through the Shin's soft hair "Now how about we go get that ice cream that you wanted, and if you want we can stop at the park and eat there." jumping up suddenly Shin threw himself at his mother his small arms snaking around Sakura's neck as he hugged he tightly and spoke in a rush. " Thank you so much mama i really wanted to go to the park today." Leaning back he looked at his mothers laughing face and placed a big wet kiss on he cheek making her laugh even harder. Jumping off his mother lap the young boy of 6 years old turned to his twin brother and yelled at him in an excited voice " I'll race you to the park the loser has to push the winner." With that the young boy took off running on his short legs his hair flying around him like a dark onyx halo. Turning to look at her oldest son she said to him softly as she set him on his feet and stood up brushing her skirt: " Go after him Ryo-kun I'll be right there, i just can run in heels that fast." Looking at his mother with dark onyx eyes he sighed softly and turned around saying to his mom over his shoulder. "Mom you shouldn't run in heels you might trip and hurt yourself." With that he took off after his younger brother aiming to beat him in the race. Looking at her sons retreating back Sakura sighed softly as her bright eyes dimmed. 'Ryo-kun takes after him so much, the same aloof personality and Dark eyes. Thank God Shin-chan is more like me in personality, he also has my eyes but the hair he got from his father.' Feeling a twinge in her chest Sakura shook her head and lifted her head high. 'there is no point in dwelling on the past. I would not trade my babies for anything in the world.' Feeling her confidence return she pulled at her pink blouse and straightened her white tank top underneath. Finally brushing her white knee length skirt she pushed back her hair and started walking after he children. Reaching the park she could see both boys standing head to head seemingly in a heated argument. Smiling slightly Sakura knew that they both tied in the race and that Shin-chan is upset because he did not win though he had a head start. Walking up to both boys she crossed her arms across her chest and waited to get their attention. When they both looked up at her she said " How about you both sit on the swings and i will push you then i will buy the ice cream and we can eat together. Looking at her like she just saved the world both boys turned and ran to the swings calling to her to push them high. Walking slowly as to not get sand in her shoes she turned to the boys and started to push them slowly at first and then with more pressure as the got used to the speed. Once they were high enough she went and sat on one of the benches surrounding the park and watched quietly. "Excuse me Mrs can i sit here?" Said a voice to Sakura catching her attention. Turning to her left she saw a middle aged lady with black curly hair and a friendly face. Smiling at her Sakura moved to make room and gestured for the lady to sit beside her. Murmuring her thanks the woman sat beside Sakura and proceeded to watch her own young daughter play on the slide. After a while the woman sighed and said to Sakura lightly: " Aren't these kids the best things ever. They brighten my world." Looking over at her kids who were now jumping on the monkey bars she nodded her head and replied. " I couldn't agree more with you my babies mean the world to me. There were times when i was down in the dumps and a simple smile from them made my whole world seem brighter and easier to live in." The woman beside Sakura turned to her with a sympathetic smile. " you seem to have gone through some tough situations my dear." Sakura laughed bitterly and looked at the woman beside her. "You can say that, though i think that tough would be an understatement." Looking a Sakura that woman said to her in a wizened voice "Though times maybe rough but when you have people to stand beside you and support you things become easier" Pausing to look at Sakura she asked her "Is you husband not here with you child?." Looking bitterly at the woman beside her Sakura said to her in a soft voice. " I'm not married ma'am, i raise these kids on my own." Letting out a surprised gasp the woman look shocked. "Oh dear child i cant imagine how hard that is for you when are these stupid men going to learn that they need these kids." If possible Sakura looked even more bitter and her shoulders hunched and she lowered her head. Seeing Sakura get upset the woman quickly apologized to her. "Oh my I'm so sorry i did not mean to upset you like that." Shaking her head Sakura sighed softly " No don't apologize, i don't regret having these kids. They were the best thing that ever happened to me regardless of what others may think." The woman looked unsure for a second before nodding her head. " I am Asami" She introduced herself. Smiling at her Sakura turned around "Im Sakura, Haruno Sakura." Asami gasped and gaped before she sputtered "Haruno Sakura that infamous Surgeon known worldwide with the ability to cure anything. The legendary Tsunade's apprentice?" Sakura laughed gently before answering "Yep that's me." Asami eyes widened in shock before she broke out into a huge smile" I cant believe it. I would never have expected to bump into you here and you have kids too. With your fame i thought everyone would have known all about you." Sakura shook her head lightly and said quietly. "I like to keep my private life hidden i don't like too much attention being brought to my babies, it would only affect them." Asami nodded her head in understanding " it must be hard on you to manage all that work and raising you kids alone. Does he offer you any support, at least financially?" Looking at her for while Sakura thoughts ran through he mind quickly before she decided to be honest. "I like you Asami and i feel like i can trust you. Being another mother i know you would understand my situation." Smiling happily Asami nodded her head encouragingly. Taking a deep breath Sakura spoke slowly, telling another person for the first time things no one else knows about. " He cant give any financial aide for one simple reason. He does not know that these kids exist." Looking more shocked than confused Asami asked "how?" Sakura smiled sadly and continued to speak. "I found out that i was pregnant a week after he broke the engagement and cut all ties with me. Do you want to now why? Because he accused me of bring unfaithful to him." "You being unfaithful. Child you sound heartbroken, there is no way a gentle soul like yours would do anything like that." Sighing deeply Sakura shook her head in disagreement. " It did not matter to him, he made me sound like some cheap whore who was just after his money and reputation. Please that was the last thing i would do to him. And you know what? I did not even know about his wealth until later in our relationship he hid it from me and made me think that he was another ordinary man that i could be equal too." Asami looked at Sakura in Sadness. "Unbelievable, in the newspapers you always look so happy and cheerful like everything's perfect." Watching Ryo catch Shin as he slide down the slide Sakura replied. " I am happy with all other aspects of my life. After i left him i cut ties with all my other friends because he knew them too and i had no doubt that the story of our break up would spread and they would all come banging on my door asking questions. I thought they trusted me but they did not even listen to my side of the story. They just accused me of being a gold digger and hurting the man i 'supposedly' loved." "After hearing all that talk i felt betrayed and that my world was coming down on me. I left soon After wards and moved houses so that they cant follow me. I took my name out of the phone book listings and changed my number so that I cant be traced. Its been six years since i talked with any of them and i am aware that they moved on without me." By now Sakura's eyes were brimming with tears of anger as her old hurt resurfaced." Asami turned around and clasped Sakura's shoulder in support. "So he broke up with you, your friends all betrayed you, you moved right after and then you found out you were pregnant." She said shaking her head. Putting her hand on the one that was on her shoulder Sakura smiled and said."Yep, that is pretty much it. I went to university and met most of them there. Some of my other friends i knew since childhood. But during university we all became one big group. He was a fourth year at the time of my entrance and every girl loved him. He was the best known student on campus. He was a genius excelled in every field. He was well mannered and treated everyone respectfully. The professors were proud him and the students admired him. To me getting to know him was so difficult though. " "I remember that i found him to be the most aggravating person i met. He never got mad no matter how much i insulting him. My friends were all envious that he paid attention to me, and i told them that i could not stand him. Over time though we grew close and after talking to him i started to like him and we soon went into a relationship. Everything was fine until after my fourth year ended and he got a new secretary at his job. That conniving bitch was the one who ruined everything for me." Looking at her watch suddenly Sakura gasped and jumped up. "Darn, i got carried away talking and forgot that i have buy ice cream for the kids." Looking down at Asami Sakura smiled at her. "Even though we just met thank you for listening to me . It helped having someone know my story, or at least half of it." Getting up from the bench Asami smiled at Sakura "Don't worry about it child i am glad you talked to me about it. What you went through was tragic and i have a feeling that that secretary ruined your relationship out of jealously." Sakura Laughed and smirked at her. "Oh she was jealous alright, the slut couldn't get herself a man so she stole mine away. Though soon i will get my revenge on all of them. I simply am waiting for my kids to be old enough. Because i know that eventually they will find me and when they do, i will show them that a woman's wrath is not something to take lightly. You what they say 'Hell hath no fury like a woman scorned' or something like that. " Asami smiled at Sakura confidence and nodded her head. 'yep this girl is strong and is ready to face anyone that comes in her way.' Though a thought struck her suddenly and she asked Sakura: "Dear i know that the children have been hidden for years know but eventually they will grow and interact with other and there is only one Haruno name in the city and that is yours. I understand that you don't want him to find out but something like that cant be hidden forever. What will you do when the kids start asking for their father?" Sakura's eyes darkened as she spoke in cold chilling voice that surprised Asami. "I know that it is inevitable that one of them will find out and tell him. But i know that once he finds the truth he will try to take them away from me saying that they need his name." Sakura snorted in an unladylike manner. "He can try to take them but my kids will want to stay with me. I'm they're mother, the one who raised them and loved and fed them i took care of them when no one else was around. He can try to force them away from me but that will only make them hate him. And that is the last thing he would want." Asami nodded her vigorously agreeing with all of Sakura's words. "You are right no man should try to separate kids from their mothers, he would not dare." she said in a serious tone. Sakura smiled at Asami and said "I know that they will want to know about they're father and they already asked me a couple of times. I can lie to them or tell them the full truth, so i tell that they have a father but we cant see him because it will cause lots of problems for mommy." Asami laughed at that and said "Oho your kids are too cute falling for that." "Oh of course they would not want to see mommy cry." Sakura said in return. "Well it was nice talking to you Asami call me sometime so we can meet again." Sakura said as she gave her number to her new friend. Taking the number and adding her to her contacts she gave her information to Sakura and the women promised to meet again. As Sakura started to leave Asami called back to her and said. "Sakura, what is the mans name?" Immediately stiffening Sakura turned to Asami and Asami had to bit her tongue to not flinch back. Sakura's eyes were icy cold and her emeralds were a dark shade. She stared at her intensely and Asami was about to apologize for asking when she opened her mouth and said in low emotionless voice: "His name is Uchiha Itachi." the meaning of the childrens names will be incorporated in the story so please familiarize yourselves with them. Ryo- 1) "brightness," 2) "distant, Shin-1) "gentleman," 2) "heart," 3) "humble," 4) "new, Please review and tell what you think, honest opinion is welcome but any insults or profanity is not. Please keep in mind that i am trying my best and am looking forward to hearing from you. Signed DarkAngelLida
Suddenly Sakura stopped walking and listened attentively. Hearing the bushes to her right russle she quickly hid a smile and started to walk again albeit at a slower pace. Keeping her steps light she walked over to a bench close to where the bushes were located and slowly eased herself onto it.
Slowly she heard twigs snapping and the sound of soft footsteps approaching her. First slowly and cautiously as if afraid, and then more confident. Trying not to move she heard the footsteps coming close to her until they stopped.
"Do you think she heard us?" came a soft voice.
she turned to her oldest son Ryo and looked at looked at him gently.