Haha...so few people noticed my fic, it's almost as if I'm talking to myself right now. Anywayyy. I have a few ideas for the plot. We'll be having quite a lot of character development in this fic. I hope you will soon notice it and give it a chance. But then again there are so many Naruto fics out there.

Uchiha Sasuke (18)

Uchiha Mikoto(16)

Uchiha Itachi(14)------------------------- Sasuke and Saukra Uchiha

Uchiha Sayuri & Uchiha Kohana (12)

Uchiha Kyoshi (6)

Shikao Nara - Ino and Shikamaru Nara

Uchiha Mikoto

Birds- hate them. I felt like throwing a kunai at them whenever I heard them sing. I did it once in front of my twin sisters when they were five. They ran crying to our mother and I got punished. Although I doubt that she could punish me now.

Mornings- hate them too. That's why I also hate birds. They remind me of mornings. They remind me that I have to wake up. I hated waking up when there was nothing to look forward too. There were few times when I woke up looking forward to the day.

My name- hate it. Why? Because it's Mikoto fucking Uchiha. I'm named after my dead grandmother, a person that my father loved a lot. Not that that bothered me. No, the problem was with my last name. To make the long story short: I belong to a clan that's running extinct which means that we should be all fixed on one thing: procreating. It was like a responsibility. And besides that, people expect things from me. Like beating the shit out of Hyuga Ruriko or being first in my year. Well the good thing was that I didn't try so hard. But it still bugged me.

I decided it was time to finally get out of my bed. The idea was to try to avoid as many of my family members as possible. But that was next to impossible. There was always someone around the house since we were six fucking people living under the same fucking roof. And my mother was expecting another one. Awesome…

I lazily got out of my room. There was nobody on the main hallway, but I don't like getting my hopes up. My room was at the very end of it. From I have heard it used to be my dad's room. I passed by my sibling's rooms. They were all empty except one. My younger brother, Itachi, was in his room. He was admiring himself in front of the mirror doing his hair. Disgusting. I went downstairs to the kitchen.

"Mikoto!" I heard two annoyingly shrilly voices.

"You're," my sister Kohana said.

"Home," her twin, Sayuri, continued.

"Seriously, stop it. It's annoying me," I raised an eyebrow at them.

I took a seat at the table, took an apple and started peeling it.

"How was your mission?" Kohana asked.

"Was it dangerous?" Sayuri continued.

"Did you hurt yourself?"

"Did you kill someone?"

"Did you meet someone?"

My eyes turned from one to the other. "I'm getting dizzy over here. One question at a time, please."

They started giggling.

"Or I might get upset and not answer your questions at all," I toyed with my knife.

"You're so mean, sis," Sayuri said.

"I can't wait to finish the Academy. I can only imagine how I'd look with that headband on me," Kohana dreamingly said. I felt like slapping my forehead.

"Yeah! Oh, Mikoto, can I please try your headband?" Sayuri excitedly said.

"No," I growled looking at them from under my lashes.

"You frown too much. You'll wrinkle early," Kohana said.

"So unattractive," Sayuri agreed.

"You'll never get a boyfriend that way," they said in unison.

"Like I care!" I snapped at them.

"I'm sure dad would be delighted to hear that," I heard Itachi behind me.

I raised an eyebrow at him. "Like I care."

"Very uptight," Kohana said.

"And stuck up," Sayuri seconded her.

"Will you two shut up for five minutes?" I glared at them.

They resumed to their breakfast.

"So," Itachi started. "How was the mission?"

"Fine," I answered.

"Did you fight many people?"

"About five or so," I said biting from my apple.

"Kill any?"

I looked at him. "Three."

Sayuri and Kohana gasped.

"Oh, how awful," Kohana said.

"It must have been terrible," Sayuri added.

I decided to say something rather than banging their heads together. "You get used to it once the blood splashes against your skin and tangles in your hair."

"Absolutely dreadful," they cried and left the table.

I looked at Itachi.

"I don't scare off that easily," he smirked.

"Aha…" I chewed on my apple.

Suddenly, I heard someone scream in our backyard.

"What the hell was that?" I asked.

"Oh it's Kyoshi. He's playing ninja with one of his friend," Itachi replied.

"That Uzumaki kid is over here again? Last time he broke a window…" I scoffed remembering about how angry my mother got last time Hiroko's annoying little brother was here. She almost caused an earthquake.

"Jiraya is not that bad," Itachi said. "He can be very amusing."

"Amusing my ass," I muttered. "Where's Sasuke by the way?"

"Didn't you know?" Itachi gave me a serious look.

"Know what?" I asked.

"He's in the hospital."

"He's in the hospital?" I asked trying not to sound surprised. "How? When?"

"He came back two days ago from his mission all injured and covered in blood. He's been in hospital for two days. Mom went there to heal him and help him recover. She hasn't returned ever since. You should go there."

"I…" I didn't know what to say. Part of me wanted to go there, but part of me didn't. It felt awkward, but I was a little scared for my brother, Sasuke. Out of the six of us he is the only one I can really relate to. "I'll head over there later."

"Good," Itachi said. "Bring him some fruits and vegetables. I'm off training. Chunin exams are coming up," he left the room.

I heavily sighed once I was alone. My heart was beating so hard, I thought it would break my chest. That idiot. I threw the remains of my apple in the bin. I took a paper bag and placed some apples and oranges that I would bring to him. On my way out I saw Kyoshi and the Uzumaki kid playing in the yard. Actually, it was more like Kyoshi showing off the fire jutsu he had just learned. The little redhead stared at him in awe. I smirked. So maybe the Uchiha pride rubbed off me a little.

The hospital was at the other side of Konoha, near the hokage tower. It was a pretty long walk, but I had time and I wasn't really sure of how to act when I will see him. Hopefully mom will be there. That would ease the situation. I debated whether I should go in or not. I just needed to see him, really. I just needed to make sure he was safe. There was no need for any awkward conversation that we would both feel obliged to share. I saw the Yamanaka flower shop as I passed through the market. I decided it wouldn't hurt to bring him so flowers and leave them at the reception. I entered the small shop only to be hit by the sickening smell of honey and flowers. By the counter was, as usually, Shikao Nara. He was casually leaning by the counter toying with a set o scissors, not even sparing me a glance. He had silvery blonde hair tied up in a moppy ponytail with two long bangs on the sides. His eyes, if I recall correctly, were metallic blue.

"Hey, Nara," I said.

He looked at me. Yeah, I wasn't wrong; metallic blue.

"How much are these?" I pointed to some yellow flowers.

"Five hundred yen," he said twisting his bang on his finger.

I picked out the least pompous bouquet and took it to the cashier.

"Heard you were on an A rank mission," he said taking my money. "I see you came back alive."

"Why does everyone know about it?" I rolled my eyes.

"Because my name is Nara and your's is Uchiha," he said. "Here. My regards to your brother."

"Thanks," I said taking the flowers.

"You don't seem phased at all," he casually said.

I frowned. "Do you know a good reason why I should be phased?"

"Well…usually, after all the members in a team are jonin and they go on A ranked missions…it means that it's time for them to split up. Be independent ninja," he said.

I frowned. Not that I cared so much about it. Team Five was meant to be a brief period of my life, right?

"I know that," I replied and left.

He didn't spare me a glance. I remembered my mother insisting that I'd be best friends with his twin sister, Inoko. She was the same age as I was. I did give her a shot. But once I ripped off her doll's head, she didn't want to play with me anymore. I'd rather play with stuffed dummies, thank you very much.

I bit my lower lip. Konoha hospital, I was there. I entered and went straight to the reception. Just a few questions and I'll be off.

"Mikoto-chan!" I heard my mother's cry.

Or maybe not.

My mother walked up to me as fast as she could. It was a little bit unconscious on her behalf to run while being five months pregnant, but nonetheless, she was excited. She came up to me and caught me in a tight hug.

"Mom, I'll drop the bags!" I cried.

"Oh, right," she let go of me. "My baby girl…" she pushed the bangs out of my face. "When did you come back?"

"Last night," I said.

"Are you okay? Did you go to the medic or something?" she asked. "Should I give you a quick check?"

"I gave myself a quick check," I backed away. "I'm fine. The mission was a success."

She patted my head. She was still taller than me.

"Well, I'm going for a check up. Your brother's room is third to the right. He's dying for some company," she smiled. Like I believed her. "Go, go, go!" she pushed me.

I slowly walked down the bright hallway. I paused in front of his room and carefully peeked in. From what I saw, he wasn't alone. Some nursed was changing his hand bandage. He was propped against a few pillows. His whole torso was bandaged as was his tall forehead and his arms. There was a bandage around his neck that extended down his shoulder and left arm. He kept his eyes closed and his head slightly tilted towards the window. His long ebony hair, a little lighter than my, fell loosely down his back.

"Come in, Mikoto," he said.

I was at first startled, but then again, I didn't bother masking my chakra.

"Hey," I said.

He looked at me with his deep black eyes. He seemed tired.

"I came to drop these," I said leaving the paper bags on the table and placed the flowers in some water. I pretended not to notice that room was filled with flowers and get-well cards from girls he didn't even know.

"You brought me flowers. Thank you," he tried smiling.

"No problem," I said propping my back against the wall in front of the bed.

"So troublesome…" I heard the nurse mutter as she took another piece of bandage.

She was extremely calm for a girl being inches away from Sasuke. Where you add that he was bare chest. Her dark brown hair was pulled up in a high bun. Her long and straight bangs covered her eyes.

"Done," she got up and took the dirty bandages. She left dragging her legs behind her.

Sasuke chuckled. I stared at him.

"Oh, she's a very amusing person," he said.

I raised an eyebrow. Whatever.

"You look like crap," I said.

"Thanks," he said. "Can't exactly say the same thing about you. An A ranked mission and not even one scar. I'm impressed," he said.

"I wasn't along and it was no big deal. It was over ranked," I dismissed him with a hand.

"What did dad say?" he asked me.

I was a little thrown off by his question. "I came back last night and dad left early."

"Oh, I see."

"How the hell did you wind up here?" I asked feeling a bit more comfortable.

"Rogue ninja. A whole pack," he seriously said.

"Were you alone?"

"With my squad," he answered.

"When are you coming home?" not that that was something to look forward to.

"I don't know, but I think that as soon as I get better I'm being sent on a mission."

That was Sasuke for you. Always training, always on a mission, always casual about it.

"Cool," I said. He longingly looked at me. "I mean, why so sudden?"

"I don't know. I just have a feeling," he shrugged.

We continued to stare at each other for a long moment. I was thinking about what I should say if I should say anything when the hokage's secretary came running in.

"Uchiha Mikoto?" she asked heavily panting.

"Yes?" Sasuke answered.

"The hokage would like to see you now," she said as her face got redder and redder.

"Now?"

"Yes."

"Okay…" I said looking at Sasuke. He nodded.

"Hey, do you want a glass of water?" he asked the girl.

"Water, me? No, thank you," she blushed and exited the room tripping a few times.

"I have to go," I said.

"Yeah," he looked at me.

I left. I wondered why the hokage had summoned me this quick. Perhaps a new mission? O perhaps…I remembered what Shikao said earlier that day. I never went on a mission by myself, but it couldn't be that hard. I did most of the killing or work, have it your way, anyway. It wasn't like I would…miss them?

"Mikoto-chan," the hokage warmly smiled at me. He was best friends with my family and practically saw me grow up. He was a nice guy. "I'm glad you returned safely from your previous mission. From what I read in Hiroko's report you were quite impressing," his eyes went down the scroll. "I hope he did not exaggerate."

I didn't reply to that. But I was a pretty good ninja in more than one ways.

"So I was wondering, how would you feel if I were to offer you a place on an ANBU squad?" he asked me.

I didn't reply. ANBU. Just like Sasuke. My family would be proud of me, not to mention the honor and justice I will give to the clan. It wasn't really a question. I had to immediately accept.

"I would feel honored and hope to do my best in serving my village," I bent my head.

"Spoken like a true kunoichi," Naruto smirked. "Squad Eleven, captain Hyuga Ren starting from tomorrow," he said.

"Thank you," I bent my head.

"What?!" I heard two annoyingly familiar voices behind me.