A/N: Hi everyone! So this is my first fic and I really hope you guys like it. This first chapter is kind-of short but the next ones will be longer. I just want to point out that Sasuke will be a little bit OOC but not by much. This is SasuSaku fanfic with a little bit of NaruHina, InoShika, and maybe some KakaAnko. Still not sure if I will incorporate that last one yet but we'll see. Tell me what you think of my first chapter ;).

Disclaimer: I do not own Naruto

*3 Weeks After The War*

Sasuke Uchiha

"DAMN! How long are they going to keep me in this damn cell?!"

*Nii-san, I hope this is worth it. I'm trying to make you proud here. I returned to this damned place like you wanted me too and the first thing they did was lock me up!*

*Patience Otouto. All will work itself out*

*I hope you are proud Itachi; where ever you are in the afterlife.*

After the war sasuke decided he would return to the leaf and pay for his crimes during his time as a missing-nin. His hopes being that, given the circumstances, his punishment would not be too severe. Tsunade now knows of the orders that were given to Itachi before the massacre and has agreed to put Sasuke on trial instead of having him immediately executed as most shinobi in his position would be.

"I guess the Dobe is good for something atleast."

Naruto played a big part in the fact that Sasuke was being given this leniency. As well as Tsunade's disciple, Sakura (for whom the Hokage has an extra weakness), and his role in the 4th Shinobi War sealed the deal.

"One more week Sasuke; one more week until the trial."

As much as Sasuke hated to admit it, he was actually nervous about this trial. He hasn't forgiven the elders for what they did to his brother. They are the only ones left of the 4 people who took part in the Massacre of his clan. Now, Sasuke isn't stupid, he knows that his clan played a part in their fate by planning the coupe. However, he also knows that there were less drastic ways things could have been solved. So, while he doesn't exactly want to kill the elders anymore, he does want justice. At the very least, for everyone in the village to know what a true hero his brother was.

*CLANK*

There was a sudden sound at the end of the dark corridor where Sasuke's cell was located, followed by footsteps approaching. The door opened to reveal a blonde woman with golden brown eyes and a huge chest.

"Hokage-sama"

Sasuke spoke up respectfully, knowing that he can't give the Hokage anymore reason to dislike him. Not a week before his trial.

"Uchiha, hello."

Tsunade had a lot to hold against this boy. However, after finding out the truth, she sort of felt bad for the kid. Not that she'd ever admit it, or even show it for that matter. However, she has taken into account that he has been nothing but respectful to her since his return.

"I just came to remind you that your trial is a week from today. It will be a public trial that will require all Konoha shinobi and civilians to attend."

*Oh great, a whole show and I'm the star attraction, Sasuke thought at this.*

"Now, before you go and sulk about this, because I can tell by the look on your face that you don't like the idea, this is not solely a trial for you. I will be making a public annoucement before your trial that I want everyone to hear. The reason for this is so that the village understands my decision on this matter."

Tsunade was quiet after this. She wanted to let the information sink in. She watched as the Uchiha went from indifferent to hopeful and back to indifferent in the blink of an eye. If she had not been watching for a reaction, she would have missed it.

"Are you...Are you going to tell them..."

Sasuke was trying really hard to keep a calm unemotional mask on his face. But, the fact that the Hokage might be thinking of doing exactly what he was going to ask for without him saying so, made him lose a little of his cool as the hope rose in him.

Tsunade held her hand up before he could continue.

"Yes, Sasuke, I am going to tell everyone of Itachi's loyalty and sacrifice for this village. I cannot do anything about those old hags, I apologize, but the least Itachi deserves is to be honored as a hero in this village."

Tsunade thought about how despicable and vile the elders and Danzo were for doing what they did. She watched as Sasuke tried to stay impartial to the information he was being given. His constant need to keep his emotions in check made her realize just how much the events of his life had affected him. It was at this moment that Tsunade decided that she decided she was going to do everything in her power to make sure this boy got the closure he needed to move on.

Sasuke bowed to Tsunade and mumbled "Thank you, Hokage-sama. That is all I ask."

With that, Tsunade turned on her heel and left the Uchiha to his thoughts.

Sasuke let out a sigh of relief once he heard to door at the end of the corridor close. He still refuses to show anymore than the necessary amount of emotion to others. Sasuke was surprised to feel the corners of his lips tug up into a small smile. He hadn't felt like this in so long that the emotions were foreign to him. He felt as if a huge weight had been lifted off his shoulders. Knowing that his brother was going to get the recognition he deserved was enough for sasuke to forget that he was still going to be punished for his crimes.

For the first time in years, Sasuke was... happy.

He looked up at the cieling and thought aloud "This is all for you Nii-san, I hope I can make you proud".