Sasuke slinked into the Hokage's office, trying to draw as little attention as possible. It was bad enough that he had to stay in the damn Village, but even worse that he'd have to take care of Naruto. Sasuke glared at the Hokage's silhouette. But something was different. The hair wasn't in two long pigtails like Tsunade's, it was just above shoulder length, and somewhat spiked. Also a glint of quite a few earrings shone from the light coming in from the window.

Sasuke was about to swallow the vast majority of his pride and identify himself, when the figure stood up and got out from behind the desk and came into full light. Now he saw what was weird. The hair wasn't blond, it was pink.

Sasuke gave a little wave. Sakura glared at him. She was decked completely in black, with lots of ear piercings. She no longer resembled anything dainty. Sasuke was starting to see the intimidation she must use on her enemies. He swallowed.

"Oh, it's you, Sasuke." She said, her expression softening when she seemed to identify him in her mind. Sasuke gave a sarcastic grin to show she was right. Sakura smirked.

"You haven't changed a bit." She said with a chuckle. Ignoring his huff of indignance, she walked over to a small pen near her desk, reached in pulled out what was presumably Naruto. A small squeal shrilly came across the room.

Sasuke winced.

Sakura smirked and held out Naruto by the collar. "Here. Take 'im. I'm sick of the brat already." She said with a smirk. Oh yea. She's no longer doting. He thought somewhat glumly. Did everyone turn against me? He wondered, thinking of his 'ever dedicated' fan club the pink haired shinobi used to be the head of.

Sasuke grudgingly took Naruto and held him up by his sides. For a minute, Sasuke stared at Naruto, and Naruto stared back. Then the poor infant pouted and started to wail.

"Oh look. He hates you already." Sakura mused aloud, laughing at Sasuke, who was desperately shushing the kid. Giving up, Sasuke slung him over his shoulder rather roughly, and walked out.

Sakura whistled in pity for Naruto, but did nothing to stop Sasuke. She laughed a little, then went back to her desk. Now I see what Tsunade meant. She thought to herself, smiling.

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Sasuke had always pictured coming back to the Uchiha mansion after slaughtering and taking control of Konoha Gakure, and having the village as well as his old house to himself. He'd pictured leaving rare few alive to work for him and run the whole village.

He'd never pictured his magnificent return to have a now slobbering baby Kyuubi slung over his shoulder.

Once he'd locked all the doors and made sure no one could possible be watching, Sasuke put Naruto down on the hard wooden floor. He continued to scream at Sasuke. Sasuke glared, then closed his eyes, and thought hard about what his brother would've done to stop him from crying.

"I'd give him a shuriken to play with. Either he's amused, or he dies. Either way he shuts up." Itachi would've said. Sasuke shook his head. Nope, sorry. Can't kill or even hurt the twerp. He thought dryly to himself.

He then thought of what his dad would do. "This son could never be as good as Itachi." His imaginary father told him. Sasuke summoned up another imaginary Itachi to kill his father again.

What would mom do? Sasuke thought in a last attempt to do something. Sasuke cringed at the memories of his mom cheering him up. He knew now perfectly well what he had to do, but didn't know if his dignity would allow it.

Sighing in submission, Sasuke checked one more time for any chakra signals before looking at the little twerp again. The tears just kept on coming, and the wails got louder. Seems almost like he's demanding it. Sasuke thought suspiciously.

Alright, alright. As usual, you win. Sasuke thought, glaring at the kid. He stuck out his tongue and waggled it, then proceeded to make the most 'unique' set of silly faces he could come up with. The crying stopped, but Naruto was still sniffling, and glaring with big blue eyes. Sasuke glared right back, and without noticing it, activated Sharingan. Shit! He thought, panicking. He's gonna start crying! He thought immediately trying to shield Naruto's eyes from the Sharingan.

But Naruto wouldn't have it. He ducked under Sasuke's hand and watched his now blood-red eyes in wonder. Sasuke blinked. Isn't he scared? He wondered, looking at the twerp. Naruto let out a little squeal of delight as Sasuke crossed his eyes. Sasuke smiled a little, but returned his eyes to the normal black. Naruto pouted, but as if following a silent command, did not cry. Sasuke gave a satisfied smirk, then started to walk toward the kitchen, ditching the kid.

Naruto responded by collapsing on the floor, snoring miniature snores before he hit the wood. Sasuke sighed, and shut the door behind him.


Boo&Yah.

Make a person happy.

R&R.

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