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Sophie.

Forget Me

Chapter Two.

Not much had changed, even after hearing of all the Leaf village had been through. The grass seemed greener, even with the loss of the Hokage. I had missed so much, and once again I wasn't able to help out my village in a time of need. Although, with what I had seen in the snow village, I am sure it could compensate.

What was supposed to be a three year mission, ended up turning into a five, due to a war between the snow country's lord and civilians. So many deaths, so many wounds, it was no wonder I no longer had tears left to cry.

I had heard the stories of my family perishing at the hands of my younger brother. How Sasuke had suffered because I wasn't there to protect him, how Itachi had joined a group of rogue ninja, how Tsunade-sama had become the fifth Hokage, and how Orochimaru had destroyed his own village.

I regret ever leaving,

Walking through the gates, the familiar smell of fresh goods instantly overwhelmed my nostrils.

"You there!"

I turned to face Kotetsu, one of my friends from back in the day. I assumed he was now working for Tsunade.

"Who are you? And what is your purpose in the leaf village?"

Had I really changed that much? I mean sure my hair was longer, and I was probably paler than normal from lack of sunlight, but still, I had known him for years.

"If you do not state your reasons for being here, I will be forced to-"

"Relax Kotetsu."

He quickly looked me over, and appeared as though he was scratching his brain to figure out who I was.

"Uchiha?"

I smirked at his sudden change in emotion.

"Well this is a surprise. We didn't have any idea, when you'd be returning. How was Sno-"

"Confidential."

He simply nodded knowing my information was specific to the Hokage only. Letting me pass, I decided I would have to check out the village for changes later. I had never felt happier to simply be home.

I felt the stares of most of the village, which was beginning to get on my nerves. It was amazing how much gossip there was when no one was busy dying.

Even the members of the Hokage's staff were looking at me with odd looks in their eyes. I suppose I was happy to see a familiar face.

"Hey Tonton."

I rubbed the pigs belly as Shizune laughed at me.

"It's been a while, hasn't it Kanna?"

I nodded looking at my sister.

Tsunade and Shizune had not only been my medical inspiration, but also my senseis. I was taught everything I know from Tsunade and I could not be more grateful.

"I take it she's inside then?"

"She is, but a word of warning, she's on her fifth glass of sake."

I raised an eyebrow at my mentor as she sighed.

"All the stress is getting to her I think. We're pretty shorthanded, and with everything that happened during the chunin exams, we can't take any chances."

I nodded, knowing full well I would never understand the true terror that occurred. Opening the large wooden door, I was not surprised to find my shisou asleep on a mountain of paperwork. I also never forgot, how much she hated being woken up after passing out, but these times called for desperate measures.

"Tsunade-sama!"

She moved slightly, and I sighed. Getting her to wake up was no simple task...ever.

"I suppose I can finish the sake then..."

Suddenly my arm was encased in a grip of death.

"Don't even think about it."

"Now there's the Hokage I know and love."

Her eyes fluttered open when she realized who was fooling her. She let go of my arm and crossed her arms.

"Still as sarcastic as ever."

She looked me over and I suppose even she thought I looked different.

"So the snow country was difficult then?"

"How did yo-"

"Your eyes, they're not as bright as they were when I trained with you."

What exactly happened in the snow country was a secret I planned on holding onto forever.

"Here's your report."

I added it to her already large pile of paper and she tapped her hand on the desk.

"You're ignoring the situation Kanna, but I suppose if you don't want to tell me you don't have to."

I was grateful for getting off the hook, but knew there was far more information coming.

"Now that you have returned, I cannot give you a very long break before sending you back out there. We're shorthanded and our best are not only running missions twenty-four seven but are also training their teams. I was wondering if you'd mind helping out a certain team, the one girl needs some work, and is looking to become a medic-nin, and I believe you would be capable of handling it. There team is also fairly strong, but I am sure they'd like someone new to spar against."

"Of course Tsunade-sama, but I was wondering if you could tell me about Sasuke."

"He's not the little kid you remember. He is set on the course of revenge Kanna, he will never let go of what happened to his parent's in front of his own eyes."

I felt a twinge of guilt because I hadn't been there.

"Don't be surprised at his cold actions. Also, he moved to a smaller house in the corner of the estate, no doubt he was uncomfortable at your old house, so wherever you would like to stay is fine. Also, team seven I was telling you about should be training tomorrow morning at six at the memorial grounds."

"So Sasuke is on that team then?"

"Yes, along with Sakura Haruno, and Naruto Uzumaki."

I nodded, knowing full well who Naruto was.

"And their jounin sensei?"

I never received a reply as Shizune burst in stating that the elders were requesting Tsunade's presence. I decided that the sensei would likely not be that bad, but giving my string of luck, it wouldn't surprise me if Maito Guy was my co-teacher.

I didn't go home straight away, there was way too much on my mind for me to even think clearly. I decided to visit the one spot that never changed. The Hokage statues.

"It's been a long time hasn't it?"

I immediately questioned if I was crazy talking to a bunch of stone heads. It immediately brought back the memories of Kakashi. What had he done for the past five years? Was he seeing anyone? How many times did he come home dying and refused to go to the hospital?

Even if I had ended our relationship, I still worried about him every day. Every hour. Every Minute.

A small breeze swept through the air, and I shivered.

"It appears the air is just as cold."

Going home, if I could even call it that anymore, was more difficult than I could've imagined. I not only had the guilt sitting on my shoulders with every step that took me closer, but my very own kekei genkai was having a field day with trying to send the pictures into my mind. I entered the Uchiha estate and found my house.

I opened the shoji door, not at all surprised at what I saw. Dust coated most things, but everything that had been there when I left still remained. All the furniture and accessories were the same, and the only thing I noticed was that in all the family pictures, there was a large round hole where Itachi would've been standing.

"I couldn't protect him..."

My voice faded out as the sound of footsteps drew nearer. I hid my chakra as best as I could and sank into the shadows, waiting to see just who was snooping around.

"Damn that Idiot and his ramen cravings. I wanted to be home earlier so I could some training in before tomorrow with Kakashi sensei."

His voice may have matured, and his body may be larger, but there was no mistaking that chakra signature.

Sasuke made his way towards the weapons drawer and I had to stop myself from gasping at how grown up he had become.

"I know you're there. So show yourself."

Damn it. I had been found out.

"This is Uchiha territory and nobody is allowed to be here."

I smirked realizing how quickly the Uchiha arrogance had coated him.

"But what if I am an Uchiha?"

I heard him growl as he pulled the kunai from the door and turned to face the area I was hidden in.

"That's impossible."

The hurt in his voice made me heart quench as I stepped out of the darkness. He looked at me with cold eyes never one dropping his guard.

"W-who are you?"

His glare became fierce as I sighed. So apparently I had changed a lot more than I thought.

"I am sorry, Otouto."

His eyes widened and the kunai dropped to the floor.

"Nee-san?"

I nodded and it appeared as though Sasuke was struggling to believe me.

"No. It can't be, father told us you were dead, you left, gone."

His words were jumbled but I had no doubt that my father had taken my leave as my own death to the Uchiha's.

"I assure you, I am as real as they come. "

He tossed the kunai past my head panting in anger as I barely had to move to dodge.

"Not quite fast enough Sasu-kun."

It was those words that finally allowed him to trust the truth. Whenever I was to train with Sasuke he was always a little too slow, and so those words became my catch phrase.

I embraced him, not surprised that his arms never found their way around me.

"I am so sorry," I muttered as Sasuke looked at me. "If I had been there, I could've..."

"Not even you could've stopped him nee-san."

I couldn't stand the look of guilt in his eyes. It made the hatred I harboured for Itachi grow tenfold and I clenched my fists.

"That will never happen again."

Our reunion was cut short at the fact we were both exhausted. Sasuke showed me where he had moved in, and explained the reason he had for returning to the main house. He simply never wanted to forget. And I in no way blamed him for that reasoning.

It was amazing to sleep in such a comfortable bed, being in the snow country left me with few extra's, since the country was so poor during the war.

I was surprised at how fast Sasuke had warmed up to me. Judging from the rumours that had travelled I had expected the visit to be a lot more painful. I guess, Sasuke and I had always had a close and understanding sort of relationship, and it was one of the few in our family that was built on truth instead of lies.

Meeting his team tomorrow would prove to be an overly interesting day in itself. Just what was I getting myself into?

Author's Note: So it may seem as though Sasuke forgave Kanna quite fast, but further into the story, you will see how strong their brother and sister relationship was, and just why Sasuke thought she was dead.

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-Sohpie.