Author's Note: Alright I really did not have any plans for this to continue or have more to it but after reading some comments I decided to give the story more parts to it. I'll be honest this was not easy, I didn't know where to go with the story. I would like to always complete my work before ever publishing it, but this one is taking longer than I imagine. So I'm going ahead and putting part 2 for now, and I should be done with it all soon. There's gonna be at least 5-6 parts I think. I also apologize if along the way it gets kinda confusing, just bare with the story, it'll clear up along the way. Also thank you again for reading my story! and I hope you enjoy it!

Part 2

"I'm home, Sakura."

Naruto looked between both of his teammates, he couldn't see no hate or ill feelings in Sakura-chan's face. He knew she had been waiting for the bastard since the day he left after he been pardon for his crimes. He himself didn't witness the poke Sasuke gave to Sakura-chan's forehead but Kakashi-sensei told him about the soft promise the bastard gave to their pinkette. He was happy to know Sasuke was finally going to get a happy ending with Sakura-chan. But why was he here with another woman and with a child? This made his blood boil knowing full well that this was hurting Sakura-chan. But Naruto knew there was more to the story than it seemed, right? The bastard wouldn't do this to their Sakura-chan, not after he started to return her feelings. Right?

Karin gaped at two shinobi's before her, they both appeared to forget the others around them. She turned to the kyubi for some answers but he also was watching both of his teammates. She could also see the confusion etched in his face. Looking down to the baby in her arms, who stared back at her with his dark onyx eyes. It made her stomach churn, the guilt had been eating at her since that night. This was becoming too much for her.

"Sasuke-kun? Wh-what the h-"

"Is Kakashi in his office?" Sasuke cut off Karin and turned to Naruto. Naruto kept his eyes on the pinkette before facing Sasuke with a scowl on his face.

"Yeah he said he would be waiting in his office." Naruto grumble his response.

"Ah."

Sasuke moved to walk past his two teammates, heading towards the Hokage's tower. Karin huffed as he walked away without even saying anything to her, typical Sasuke. She then turned to the pinkette who had her hands clasp together, her eyes were still locked at the empty space where Sasuke had just vacant. Her face was devoid of any emotions, this made the guilt in Karin burn stronger. Karin lowered her head and hesitated before chasing after the stoic Uchiha.

"Oi, teme don't walk away from me! I still have a lot to say to you!" Naruto also to then turned to follow after the Uchiha, leaving behind a still pinkette. "You can't avoid me!"

Sasuke dodge the hit that Naruto aimed at his head, tsking at the fuming idiot beside him. They were a little far from the gates before the Uchiha halted in his steps, he looked back at the direction of the gates.

"Sakura."

His voice broke the stupor the pinkette was in, she turned slowly to face him. His dark eyes seemed to pierce into her soul as he stood there watching at her. The heavy weight in her heart lessened merely a bit. Moving a strand of pink behind her ear, Sakura gave her almost lover a soft smile.

"I'm coming."

xxXxx

Kakashi didn't know what to make of the group who stood before him in his office. When Naruto's clone had appeared in his office window with the message of Sasuke's sudden return, he had expected maybe some news of trouble in some village or some dire problems coming their way. But he did not expect his former student to return with a woman and a baby in tow. He had many questions for the Uchiha, but with everyone in room and especially the spring flower standing behind them, Kakashi decided it would be best to hold his tongue for now. He could not begin to imagine what pain his precious former student was feeling at the moment. Kakashi really had hoped that the Uchiha was done causing pain to their pinkette. But it seemed he was wrong to have put some hope into his former wandering student. He was disappointed in Sasuke but he could only hope there was more to this situation.

"Sasuke I see you been busy." Kakashi gave his famous eyes crinkle masked smile. Naruto gave a snort.

Sasuke glared at the man in front of him not daring to give a response. He wasn't fooled by the fake smile the silver haired man was presenting to them. Sasuke was well aware they all wanted answers but before he could say anything to anyone, he had to see to something first.

"Sigh, still sullen as ever. So what brings you two- uh three here today?" Kakashi swept his eyes over to the red head and the bundle in her arms. Lacing his hand together he rested his chin on them, waiting for the Uchiha response.

"I have some affairs to take care of." Kakashi lifted a brow up to the subtle response the Uchiha was only willing to give.

"Oh and that is?" The Hokage probe only to receive another glare.

"..."

"..."

"..."

Kakashi sweat dropped. "I see, well where would you three be staying at then?" Some things never change it seems, eh.

"I normally stay at Naruto's." Sasuke said blankly.

"Oi I can't fit all you three!"

"Ma, I could have you guys stay in a hotel for the time." Kakashi cheerily chirped up.

"That's not necessary."

Naruto grabbed onto the Uchiha shoulder and yelled out desperately. "Teme I don't have a single clue how to care for a child, dattebayo!"

"Who even said you would be going near the infant." Sasuke eye twitch in annoyance making the blonde wail.

"Eh! Why not! I'm responsible! I'm gonna be the next Hokage you Bastard!" Naruto jammed his finger to Sasuke chest. "And they don't go around giving that title to just anyone, dattebayo!"

"Tch. No comment." Sasuke pushed Naruto's hand away from his chest.

"What the hell is that supposed to mean! You wanna fight?!" Naruto said as he moved closer to Sasuke's face.

"Well where would you prefer to stay at, ne, Sasuke?" Kakashi tried to draw the boys away from their quarrel. Sasuke placed his hand on Naruto's face and held him away from his space, this enraged the blonde in orange.

"Hn. Naruto's place is enough for me." Sasuke turned to look at Kakashi, ignoring the squirming blonde. Barring his fangs Naruto moved to bite the offending hand.

"But what about Ka-

"They can stay with me." Sakura soft voice made everyone snap their necks towards her. She smiled while wriggling her hands. "I-I mean Karin and the baby."

"Sakura-chan you really don't have-

"No it's fine with me as long as Karin doesn't mind." Sakura interrupted Kakashi again and turned her head to Karin. This made the red head squirm when the attention was directed at her.

"U-uh I don't see why not. I mean I really don't know whats goi-

"She'll stay with Sakura. I can't think of anyone else better I can entrust them with." Sasuke cut off Karin's rambling, turning to Sakura before giving his attention back to Kakashi.

Sakura felt her cheeks burn at Sasuke's comment.

Kakashi kept his eyes on the pinkette while she attempt to hide the blush that stained her cheeks. He disliked the idea of her taking care of Sasuke's offspring and the mother. He would not be of support of said plan, till he was reassured she was okay with it. Feeling eyes on her Sakura looked up to meet Kakashi's eyes, noticing the silent question he was asking, she nodded with a grateful smile. Eyes crinkling at her response the current Hokage turned to Sasuke, but was shocked to find him glaring viciously at him. What had he done now?

"Well it's settle you'll stay with Naruto and Karin with Sakura." Kakashi tilted his head giving the irritated Uchiha a smile.

Sakura looked over to the red head noticing her tired frame as she swayed the baby in her arms. Looking back to her teammates she step forward and placed a hand on the Karin's shoulder.

"I'll be taking them home then if that's all?" Sakura waited for Kakashi nod before escorting the red head out of the office.

Sasuke kept his eyes on them as they made their exit but not before locking eyes with Karin, holding her eyes relaying a silent message.

The door clicked softly behind the women, the men stayed quiet watching the door, listening to their descending footsteps. When nothing else could be heard, Kakashi and Naruto turned to Sasuke.

"So Teme what the hell is going on?" Naruto crossed his arms, giving his full attention to his friend. Sasuke ignored him but continued to glare at the Hokage.

Kakashi coolly kept his eyes locked with Sasuke in a battle of wits, sighing he knew turned to Naruto.

"Ah Naruto could you give me a moment with Sasuke?"

"No I have a right to know as well."

"Naruto." Sasuke called out sternly.

"Teme."

"..."

"I'm not moving Teme."

"Naruto." said Sasuke.

"Nope."

"If you go Naruto I promise you Sasuke will pay three months of ramen for you."

"Alright, dattebayo! Well I just remembered I have to meet with Hinata. I'll catch ya guys later!" Naruto made his way to the window turned to them, gave a thumbs up with a big smile before jumping away.

"I'm not paying anything."

"Ah, but you will. It's the least you could do after I got him to leave so we could talk."

"Tch."

xxXxx

"I would like to bury this next to my brother memorial." A small scroll was placed before Kakashi.

"Who?"

"Someone important."

". . . Ah, you know as the Hokage I would need to see whats inside of this scroll. I can't ignore this rule for you Sasuke."

"I know."

"Well?"

Sasuke reached for the scroll grasping it tightly in his hand before making a hand seal. Grey smoke danced around the stoic Uchiha as he held something- no someone. Kakashi squinted his eyes waiting for the smoke to clear. His eyes grew big when he saw who exactly he was holding.

"Sasuke!"

"I know."

"How? Wher-

"I would like to bury her soon. She needs to be put to rest."

". . . I see. I will grant this for you."

"Thank you Kakashi."

"But you will tell me how this happened."

xxXxx

Sakura step aside to let the red head in. Closing the door behind her she watched as Karin eyed her small apartment.

"I know, my place is small."

"Ah no it's not. . . This is more than I ever had for myself."

"Oh. . ." Sakura felt like smacking herself. She looked up and saw the red head shoulders slump in exhaustion. "If you want i'll watch the baby and you can take a quick shower. I can only imagine how tired you must be from the trip here."

"That would be really nice." Karin smiled at the idea, her limbs have been begging for a break and rest.

"There's clean towels in the bathroom." Sakura moved over to her bedroom door and pointed the direction of the bathroom. Karin smiled big at the pinkette whilst removing the bag off her shoulders and passing it to the woman before her.

"He was fed before we arrived here and the diapers are all in there." Karin moved closer to the medic, gently moving the baby into her arms. Karin pulled back and look aside as she bowed quickly. "Thank you Sakura."

Before Sakura could say anything the red head rushed to the bathroom. Looking down to the bundle in her arms, Sakura couldn't help but feel wrong. She had a good experience with infants from working in the Nursery Room at the hospital. But here holding Sasuke's child from another woman, made her feel unease.

A soft coo came from the tiny red head, looking down, Sakura eyes widen in awe. Those tiny obsidian orbs gazed curiously up at her, she was hypnotize by them. Lifting a finger, Sakura brushed the soft plump cheek earning another coo. The tension on her shoulders faded, leaving her smiling sweetly down at the infant in her arms. Tapping gently the smooth button nose, the small babe closed his eyes and gave a gummy smile. Sakura heart throb strongly, eyes glazing, she nuzzled the baby in a burst of joy. She was completely aware that this smile was just a reflex smile, babies didn't start to 'real' smiling till 3 months but this made her feel overjoyed.

She began to rock the baby while gazing back down at him, his small little eyes never left hers. She began to hum a soft song, a song she loved to sing at times. The baby gave out a coo and another gummy smile in response. Feeling happy at his response she decided to sing the song for him.

'When I look into your eyes, it's like watching the night sky. Or a beautiful sunrise'

Those soft dark eyes blinked up at her, feeling a warm fill her chest, she smiled.

'There's so much they hold, and just like them old stars. I see that you've come so far.'

Sakura now was swaying gently in place.

'To be right where you are, How old is soul?'

His eyes had her trapped, like a magnetic pull, pulling her in a trance.

'I won't give up on us, Even if the skies get rough'

If she closed her eyes long enough she could see one of those dark eyes turn into a soft lilac.

'I'm giving you all my love, I'm still looking up'

Without noticing she was now moving in small sways around her living room. She was lost in his curious eyes.

'And when you're needing your space, To do some navigating'

The big red gates flashed to her mind.

''I'll be here patiently waiting, To see what you find '

Hearing the door of the bathroom open, Sakura head snapped up to the kunoichi exiting said room.

"Better?" Sakura straighten up and moved closer to the red head, hoping she couldn't see her redden ears.

"Uh yeah thanks again." Karin brushed a wet red lock from her face, feeling awkward.

"That's good. Um. . . You can go ahead and get some sleep. . . If you want to. I'll continue to watch over the baby." The pinkette ramble off before turning to gesture to her bed.

"What no I can't that's your bed! And I also can't ask more of you, you done more than enough for me." Karin held up her hands up in embarrassment. Sakura watched her chew her lip up in distress, giving a soft chuckle Sakura approached the red head.

"Karin stop, please your my guest here and I really don't mind. Plus your Sasuke-kun former teammate and that makes you family to team 7. Just sleep and relax." Sakura squeezed Karin shoulder with one free hand. Karin eyed the medic before her in astonishment, did she really just call her family? No she didn't mean it? Right?

"I-i. . . I-" Karin couldn't take how those jades eyes stared back at her, her stomach twisted in knots. "Yeah alright I will."

"Just rest, don't worry about anything. You can definitely trust me, I'm not the best medic for nothing Cha!" Sakura beamed a big smile, hoping to ease the worried red head.

". . . thanks."

The door closed leaving Karin to stare at her own hands, she stayed motionless in the same spot for some time. Moving slowly to the bed, laying down on her side Karin rolled her body in ball. Pulling her knees into her chest, she let out a silent sob rip out of her.

"I'm so sorry. . . So sorry. . . Please don't look at me like that anymore, I don't deserve it. . . Please."

How much longer will her hands stay stained in red.

Additional Notes: Ahh so I know know the first part was rushed but I kinda like to jump right into the story and skip long intros of stories. So I hope this part wasn't too rushed and confusing for you guys.