Please be gentle with me, this chapter was a bit rushed and I shouldn't have done that but I needed to get it posted while I still had internet avaliable, so please ignore any minor mistakes since i plan to go back and edit those minor things, however if anything big pops out please let me know so I can fix it as soon as possible, I hope people like this chapter and again I apologize for the rushed submission
CHAPTER THREE
"Talking"
'Thinking'
~Parsletongue~
Demons speaking
*Jutsu*
Written words
RECAP OF CHAPTER TWO
Hadrian was quiet as he sat, with wide eyes, and tried to process this new information that had shocked him to the core. His family had been murdered, again. Betrayed, again. His fists clenched hard enough that nails broke skin and blood dripped to the floor, all attempts made by the Hokage to get his attention failed as he seemed to just zero in on a spot on the floor and direct his rage there so as not to take his anger out on any undeserving.
Finally he spoke, "May I see him?" it was a whisper really.
"I'm sorry?"
"Sasuke," he licked his lips to keep from biting them, "May I see him?" he hoped he didn't sound as desperate as he felt. He needed to meet him, needed to know that he still had living blood.
"Of course, come wait in my office, I'll have him collected." the Hokage stood and motioned for Hadrian to join him. "Shall we tell him about you or would you like to do it yourself."
"I will…"
The rest of the walk was silent as Hadrian allowed a healer, the some from before, to heal his hand. He was left alone in the Hokage's office as the old man didn't want to intrude. Hadrian had tried to argue, it was his office after all, but Sarutobi would hear nothing of it and told him he needed a lunch break anyway.
Hadrian plopped down gracelessly on a couch, sighing and dropping his head into his hands as everything ran through his mind again. He also didn't notice when the door opened around 10 minutes later. He did notice, however, when someone cleared their throat.
His head snapped up and bright avada kedavra green met coal black.
"You're...Uchiha Sasuke, yeah?"
END RECAP
CHAPTER THREE BEGIN
"Hn."
"Ah good...so…" he trailed off and stood up to walk over and get a better look at him.
"Did they tell you, who I was, I mean." he bit his bottom lip and took in all he could as he stared at the little Uchiha. He had hair just as midnight black as his own, but in an odd style that resembled...well it resembled a chicken, his eyes were shockingly dark and so very weary. He was dressed practically in just some shorts and a blue shirt, some kind of sleeves on his arms that seemed like they would be alright for hiding weapons, and sandals with open toes, those didn't seem safe in Hadrian's opinion. Realizing he was staring too much he looked away, only to look back again as the little Uchiha made a noncommittal shrug and then a shake of the head to indicate, no, he had not been told.
"My name is Hadrian Potter-Black….Uchiha." he added the last name after a pause and watched as the kid twitched and his eyes widened. "It's true, you can ask the Hokage if you'd like. They've already tested my blood and I have paperwork, as well, explaining things." he assured in hopes that Sasuke would believe him. "We're cousins, I guess you might not see that as close but I still count it as family and I hope you will as well...I-" he started to ramble, he was doing this a lot lately it seemed.
-POV Shift-Uchiha Sasuke-
When I'd been roused away from the Uchiha district and brought to the Hokage tower the last thing on my mind was the possibility that I might meet someone related to me. Yet here I was, standing across from this man who had begun to ramble about how his ancestor had been a cast off of the Uchiha clan, a member that had been unable to mold chakra or wield the sharingan.
For awhile I wasn't even sure how to respond yet so I let him continue to rant and ramble as I gathered my thoughts. I had family! Family that wasn't a traitor to the village! It didn't matter how distantly related we were or why his ancestor had been cast away. He and Hadrian were the last Uchiha, he didn't count HIM anymore, and he would be damned if he was going to let someone take his family away from him again. Now he had even more reason to become strong, he'd get his revenge and he'd keep Hadrian safe.
"You'll be moving into the Uchiha estate, yes?"
- Shifty shift -
"Ah-" He was cut off from his train of thought and had to run Sasuke's comment through his head another time before beaming happily, "Of course!" he chirped and bounced over to tug the little Uchiha into a hug, ecstatic when two arms slowly wrapped around him in return. "So what should I call you? Sasuke-san? Or cousin? Or-"
"Sasuke or Sasuke-kun is fine….we're family." he mumbled in response, quickly cutting his cousin off before he could start rambling again. Usually he avoided people who would ramble and talk a lot but Hadrian was different, he was family so he had to deal with it.
"Alright, Sasuke-kun, so just call me whatever you feel comfortable calling me. We've just met so I know things will be awkward for a little bit but that's ok, we have plenty of time to get used to each other." he grinned and ruffled Sasuke's hair, laughing when his hand was smacked away with lightning fast reflexes.
"So….lets go home!~"
Home, Sasuke hadn't really called the estate home since the massacre, maybe now he could again. Some might think he was getting too attached to Hadrian too quickly but he wouldn't care, Hadrian was family, blood, the last he had left and he'd be damned if someone saying their familial relationship was progressing too fast, whatever that meant, would sway his opinion on the matter.
Sasuke was tired, tired of being so angry all the time, of stressing out and being alone, but that would all change now.
"Hn, alright, let's go home." he grabbed Hadrian's hand and led him out of the office and out of the tower. Hadrian grinned and let his little cousin take control since he needed that right now, Sasuke's whole world had kind of been flipped around so if tugging Hadrian along and being in control of something would help him further adjust then why take that away from him.
It was a quiet walk to the Uchiha Complex but it wasn't awkward or stifling. Ok is was just a titch awkward but Hadrian knew they had time to work on that. He held his tongue, since he knew his ramblings would be unwelcomed right now, and just looked around to memorize the path they were taking so he could get himself to and from town and the Uchiha complex alone if need be.
"I'll show you around." the preteen continued to drag him along around the estate and make sure he knew where important things were.
He stopped at a hallway, "The rooms are down here." Sasuke led him to one not far down the hall and on the left, "My room...you can stay in this one." the one across from his own and then one over to the right.
Opening the door Hadrian stepped inside and gave the room a good nice over. It was plenty dusty but he could fix that in no time. There was a bad, a bedside table on either side, a dresser near a closet and then a room off to the side that more than like led to a bathroom. "Pretty cool." he glanced back to Sasuke and gave him a wide smile, chuckling at the head tilt he got in return. "I'll need to clean up a bit but I really like it~" he shuffled over and once more ruffled Sasuke's hair, this time bringing his hand away before it could be smacked, smirking when Sasuke gave him a surprised look over how fast his own reflexes were.
They stood in silence, once again awkward, until Hadrian cleared his throat and shoved his hands into his robe pockets. "How about we have lunch, we can chat while we eat and you can ask any questions i'm sure you'll have." he suggested, beaming when Sasuke nodded and walked out, obviously knowing Hadrian would follow.
Hadrian enjoyed acting like a child as they walked and pointing out all the interesting things he wouldn't see anywhere but in the hidden continents. Sasuke seemed annoyed but after years of living around Snape and learning how to read faces and actions Hadrian knew his little cousin was amused with his childlike behavior. The little Uchiha even pointed out a few things and explained a few others, like why most of the ninja traveled by rooftop instead of through the streets. Seems that some of the ninja running around like that made the villagers nervous, Hadrian thought that was stupid but held his tongue.
By the time they reached the ramen shop, Hadrian had mentioned he'd never had any before and Sasuke supposed he could sit through a meal of ramen at least once to appease his new family member, the sun was setting and all the lights were getting lit or turned on depending on how they were powered. It was quite a sight.
Hadrian plopped down on a stool and chuckled when Sasuke joined him in a more graceful manner. "So, I'm sure you have questions, ask away." He let Sasuke order since he had no idea what would be good.
Sasuke placed their orders and stared at his cousin for a moment before nodding, as if agreeing with himself on how to start, and relaxing minutely.
"Where have you been? I ….I mean…" he huffed and for the first time his expressionless mask cracked and Hadrian could see how confused and upset he was. "Why weren't you here when…. Why only show up now?! After-!" he sighed and calmed himself quickly so he didn't cause a scene.
Hadrian offered a small understanding smile and leaned his elbow on the counter and his cheek on his palm. "I…" He sighed and looked around before wandlessly casting a secrecy ward.
"Let me tell you a story, one about my childhood and my parents." Hadrian brushed some hair from his face and tugged sharply out of nervous habit. "My parents were pretty major players in a war that was going on where I'm from. They went into hiding not long after learning my mother was pregnant with me. There was a special ward or shield around their home so it wa unplottable and impossible to find unless a certain person labeled the secret keeper told you where it was." he licked his lips and focused on the counter in front of them. "The man my parents chose to keep their secret was a long time friend from childhood...but he betrayed them, he gave up their location to the leader of the other side of the war and because of that the man attacked, which led to the death of my parents and I was sent away to live with other relatives." he frowned for a second there.
"I understand how you feel, Sasuke, I know you're upset and I'm sorry I wasn't able to be here for you. Truthfully I didn't know a damn thing about my Uchiha heritage until just yesterday, the moment I found out I set up everything to make my way here, to you." he assured, grabbing Sasuke's shoulder and smiling softly. "I won't be able to replace the rest of our family, I might not even come close...but i'm here now and i'm staying."
Sasuke was quiet as he digested all he'd been told, unsure of how to respond yet so he just turned to his food and began to eat, Hadrian followed right after.
The meal passed in a more comfortable silence that was only interrupted when they two Uchiha argued over who would pay until finally Hadrian gave in. They headed home with smiles.
Ah sorry this chapter was pretty short even though I said they'd be longer
Im also sorry if no one likes how this chapter was played out, I do understand that some readers might have reservations about Sasuke so suddenly being accepting of a new person in his life but in my opinion I think that as an orphan, to learn that you have family, proper blood family, that wants t be in your life and look after you and whatever, that would be a welcome relief. He's not going to suddenly give up his idea of revenge and getting stronger but now he has the goal of revenge and the need for power to be strong enough to keep Hadrian from being targeted by anyone...namely Itachi.
So personally i'm happy with it and I hope that once more i;ve lived up to expectations~
As for the poll on who to pair with Hadrian let's see what i've got so far
Itachi: IIIII II
Kakashi: IIIII
Iruka: III
Asuma: I
Zabuza: IIII
Ibiki: II
Genma: II
OMC: I
Kisame:
Izumo:
ALSO
Mpreg: II
Magical Adoption: I
