Her Fathers Daughter
By: Skyward
Disclaimer: I don't own Naruto, Duh!
This chapter is pretty short and boring. I just kinda had to a little info in so I could have a little to go on. And just ta tell ya, this was extremily boring to write and most likily to read. Don't worry, it'll get better next chapter...I hope. I like this story and all, but i have a few that are easier to write, and i'm in major need of help when it comes to getting the characters personalities down so don't go crying to me it they're acting all wierd and out of order.
Chapter 2: Prologue, Visiting the Hokage
Umi slowly awoke from her dream land. It was warm and she was surrounded by softness. Reluctantly she slowly forced her eyes to open. Her vision was blurry so she blinked a couple times. As her eyes came into focus she suppressed a gasp and forced herself to stay still. She was lying in bed with a young man with a black mask on. All of a sudden yesterday came back to her like a car crash and she released the breath she had been holding. Fright took hold of her as she glanced around for Sakura, but found her right where she had been the night before, right by her side.
Pushing the covers back, Umi gently picked up the child and left the bedroom to go into the kitchen, careful to be quiet so she wouldn't awake Kakashi. Little did she know that he had already been awake for an hour now and had been watching her and Sakura sleep.
Glancing at the clock in the kitchen, she saw she had woken up slightly early. Smiling, she decided to give Sakura a bath before she made breakfast for herself and Kakashi. Leaving the kitchen, she entered the hall to retrieve her bag. She had abandoned it there the night before. Finding it where she had left it she brought it into the kitchen and left it by the entrance. Filling the sink with warm water, Umi started to give Sakura a bath. Once done, she proceeded to dry her with a dish towel she had found under the sink. Turning around to go get the girl some clean cloths from her bag, she was surprised to see that it had disappeared. She gasped silently in surprise as she discover that Kakashi had entered the kitchen while she was busy and was currently rummaging through her things, taking out the things he found interesting and setting them on the kitchen table for further examination later.
Sighing in annoyance, Umi walked over and snatched her bag from Kakashi, who currently looking at one of Umi's skirts. "Kakashi-san, what are you doing?" Umi questioned in an annoyed voice. He didn't seem at all worried and stubbornly snatched her bag back, continuing his search.
"Looking." Kakashi answered in a monotone voice. Sighing in defeat, Umi grabbed the bag back long enough to get some of Sakura's clothes, before Kakashi grabbed it back again. Dressing her, Umi started to make breakfast. There wasn't much in the food, but she made do.
After breakfast, Kakashi stood and looked directly at Umi. "Wrap Sakura in a blanket and we'll go see the 3rd Hokage. Don't let any part of her show, okay? Not even her eyes. We don't want to draw any attention. We'll go separately. You first, and then I'll follow at a distance." Umi did not question him and did as he said. It wasn't very far to their destination, maybe a good 20 minute walk. Yet, by the time they reached it, Umi was already looking quite pale and sickly looking. At the door to the building, Kakashi appeared at her side and gently took her arm, and pulled her through the door. It was all a blur from there. They walked quickly down a hall and went through a large oak door. She could vaguely hear Kakashi ask to see the Hokage, and then she found herself in front of the third himself.
Kakashi carefully lead her to a chair where she gratefully took a seat. After catching her breath, she turned her attention to Sakura, pulling the blankets away just enough to see her face. Finding her sleeping, safe and sound, she looked up to find out what Kakashi was doing.
"-over and done with now…and I'm hardly going to turn a blind eye to this." Kakashi had apparently just finished a rather long speech because the Hokage was sitting at his desk with a blank look on his face.
"That's fine, but I still don't see what the problem is. Show me the child and at least tell me what the hell you're talking about. You just come barging in here shouting something about 'I'm not going to change my mind' and I don't know what was on your mind in the first place." The hokage stated this calmly, never taking his eyes from Kakashi who was currently pacing nervously around the room at a rather fast pace. He slowed enough to walk over to Umi and take the sleeping Sakura from her arms. He then gave her to the Hokage who gently set her on his desk and began to unfold the blankets that encased her small body.
Umi struggled to her feet and went to desk as fast as she could. Kakashi was making her nervous and a little afraid. She was about to pull Sakura off the desk and back into her arms when Kakashi appeared and pulled her into a tight hug. This caused the Hokage to pause for a second and study Umi. Still unsure of this man, Umi said through clinched teeth, "Harm her and you die."
This made him smile slightly and give a reassuring nod. Pulling the rest of the blankets away, he froze for a second before reaching out to gently stroke the child's tattooed skin. His eyes narrowed slightly as he began to decipher the symbols through memory. It was silent for a long time, and when someone spoke, it was the Hokage.
"Are you the birth mother of this child?" His voice was low and calm, his eyes never leaving Sakura.
Umi gulped slightly and began to tremble in Kakashi's grip. After a moment she was able to force out a quiet,"Yes." Her voice had suddenly lost all strength. It was only then that she realized that how unbelievably scared she was.
"And you survived?" His voice was still the same low, calm tone. This time, all Umi could do was nod in answer, now fully unable to speak. The hokage did not speak for a while. Finally, he looked up at Kakashi and said "Give me that scroll. I want to look it over. You can go home for now. I'll talk with you later Kakashi."
As Kakashi released her from his death grip to get a scroll from his pocket, Umi lunged forward and collected Sakura. Without another word she fled the room with Kakashi on her heels. When they got into the hall, Kakashi took her arm gently and steered her out of the building. The way home way nothing but a blur of buildings, houses, and crowds of people staring curiously at her and Kakashi. By the time they reached his door, Umi was again sickly pale and no so good looking.
Kakashi quickly opened the door and lead Umi to the couch. She was still too weak to handle this much excitement. Allowing her to catch her breath, he disappeared into the kitchen, returning later with some food and a glass of water. Neither had said a word since they left the Hokage's office. Kakashi unexpected set the food on the table by the couch and then pulled Umi and Sakura into a bear hug.
"Don't worry. It'll be fine." He murmured softly. Umi nodded after a moment. Suddenly Sakura started to cry out of hunger. When Kakashi refused to release her she gave up and fed the child right then and there. Turning her eyes up ward, Umi hesitantly placed a kiss on Kakashi's masked face. He in turn hugged her a little tighter.
See, I told you it would be boring.
