Disclaimer: All characters belong to Masashi Kishimoto.
A/N: Excuse my poor English skills as English isn't my mother tongue, thank you for reading it :) 1 more chapter and this will be the end :)

"Hokage-sama, you have a message from Iruka"

"Thanks Shikamaru." Hmmmm... I wonder what does Iruka-nii-san needs? He normally doesn't send a message through others, it must be important, lets see what he needs.

"Naruto-kun I'm sending you this message because I am sick, I've been sick for the past few months, I didn't have the heart to tell it to you face-to-face. I don't know if this will blow over. Tsunade-sama is trying her best but nothing has been working, I'm starting to lose the ability to think clearly so i thought this letter could be our farewell. I am so very proud of you, I remember every moment from when we first met. I'm so sorry I didn't treat you right initially, but I am so proud of the man that you have become. I remember you telling everyone you would be hokage, when everyone doubted you, I want you to know that I've always believed that you could do it. Please don't resent me for not telling you earlier, I wanted to but I didn't have the courage to tell you. Don't be sad for me, I'm sorry I can't be with you and watch you become a father, but i know you would be a fabulous father. I'm sorry I can't keep my promise to be by your side forever, but I will always be watching over you. You are a brilliant man and hokage, I know Konoha will be safe in your hands. I love you forever and always.
Love your proud brother,
Iruka Umino"

I fell back into my seat in shock. This can't be true, it simply can't. He promised to stay by my side forever, now who's gonna watch over me! No it just can't be true.

"SHIKAMARU"

"What Naruto, you really are troublesome, i was here 10 minutes ago, couldn't you have just told me then. So loud. Troublesome."

"Shikamaru, could you please cancel all my meetings for today I have important things to attend to."

"Sigh.. troublesome, alright alright just be done soon. This is gonna be a drag."

"Thanks Shikamaru, really thank you."

Naruto dashed out of his office, he had to get to Iruka-nii-san and fast, he hopped onto the rooftops and started running. Where could he be?!

Shikamaru sighed, scratching his head "What a drag, wonder what got him in such a rush, must have been something about that letter, oh well I better get going, this is gonna be such a drag. Sigh. Why did i agree to work for Naruto, such troublesome."

Naruto found Iruka sitting on their bench staring into the trees and he had a sudden flashback.

Flashback

"Naruto! Come on hurry up before the ice cream melts!"

"But nii-san why can't they invent an ice cream that doesn't melt, then i won't get my hands all sticky!"

"Because Naruto, that isn't possible. Ice cream is cold, the surrounding is hot it would naturally melt. If it doesn't melt then it no longer be ice cream."

"That doesn't make sense and it isn't fair Dattebayo!"

"Life isn't fair Naruto, and it sucks, but remember, I'm always here for you alright! Now come on hurry up and eat your ice cream, then we can go to the park like you wanted."

"YAY the Park, You're the best 'ruka-nii!"

They sat at the bench staring into the trees while enjoying their ice cream, every friday Iruka would bring Naruto to the bench and treat him to ice cream while watching the sunset.

Flashback end

"Hey Naruto! Come sit with me, the sun is just setting you came just in time" Iruka looked over his shoulder and smiled softly at Naruto.

He slowly approached the bench and sat beside Iruka, he didn't know what to say or even where to begin.

"Iruka-nii?"

"Hmmmm?"

"How long more before you have to go?"

"Tsunade-sama predicts around a month if I'm lucky."

I stared at my hands, one month, just one month, one more month and Iruka-nii will be gone. There is so much left I wanted to tell Iruka, so much more I wanted to share. I wanted Iruka to be there to watch me become a father, I wanted Iruka to be there to help raise my son, I wanted Iruka to stay by me forever. I wanted so much more. If only I had more time, just a little more time.

"Iruka-nii? Can we go for ramen? I can treat you now."

"Of course Naruto, why not? But you're still my cute little brother, until I'm gone, you aren't treating me to anything!"

Iruka stood up, smiled at Naruto and motioned for him to follow. I stood up, and grabbed his hand. "Iruka-nii, I have to treat you once before you go."