I apologize for the late update. I was very busy and the weather was killing my WiFi, so I didn't have internet access for a while. I hope everyone enjoyed their Christmas. I know I did. :) this is my late Christmas present to you lovelies. Thank you all so much for reviewing, you guys are amazing and I'm glad you're enjoying Obito's sarcastic/angst cuteness. c: Happy Holidays and please enjoy chapter 3.

Redemption

Chapter 3: Revelations

After Sakura had left and Tsunade put Obito to work, she watched closely on his current situation. It had been two hours now, and he hadn't complained once.

'He's…so calm. I would've half expected him to throw a fit for such a tedious act. But I guess he proved me wrong.'

Smiling, she broke the silence.

"She means well you know."

Obito looked up from the soil, confusion written on his face.

"Excuse me?"

Tsunade sighed.

"Sakura I mean. She means well don't get me wrong-"

"She punched me in the face."

He interrupted with a blank face. Tsunade chuckled, shaking her head.

"Well you Uchiha can be real self-centered asses."

Obito sweatdropped at her comment.

'Like that was suppose to make me feel better…'

"But, as I was saying. My student has been through a lot in the past few years. After what happened with Akatsuki and the war, she's just been very conflicted."

Obito mentally scoffed.

'I could tell. Her anger is obvious. She clearly hates me.'

Sighing, he stood up.

"If you called me here to talk about my past fuck ups-"

"No, that's not it. I just want to make myself clear again on one more thing."

She glowered at him as he huffed.

"Well what is it? The "Listen-to-my-student-or-get-your-ass-handed-to-you" story? Cuz' I've already heard it."

Tsunade felt a vein throb in her forehead.

'Cocky little-'

"It's anger…isn't it?"

Tsunade looked at him.

"What?"

Obito shrugged, shoving his hands into his pockets.

"She's obviously angry. Not at the world, but at me. I started a war, I threatened her home if I didn't get the Jinchuuriki, and I killed people she cared about right in front of her eyes! I can't atone for that! Hell I don't even know what to do!"

He was seething now.

Tsunade put a hand on his shoulder.

"Obito, calm down-"

He pushed her away, glaring at her in the process.

"Just shut up! You don't know anything!"

Tsunade stared at him, shocked.

'I knew this was going to blow up in my face.'

"Just…Just take me back. Now."

Tsunade nodded, still shaken up.

"Alright…"

After taking him back to her office and sending a hawk out to Sakura, Tsunade watched as the Uchiha trudged after her student. Leaning back in her chair, her fingers rested upon the neck of a sake bottle. Laughing to herself, she gulped the first half down.

"I didn't even get to explain myself."

-R-

Sakura sighed softly to herself. Even if she got two hours alone, it wasn't enough to sort out her thoughts. She sat in her room, pondering over her current living situations. Sure he wasn't dangerous now, but that could change in a matter of seconds. After punching him, she was afraid of being alone with him. Who knew if he was going to corner her and strangle her to death. Just the very thought made her sick to her stomach.

Once they walked through the door, she stiffened as he quietly passed her and walked straight to his room. She eyed him, her brows knit together.

'I wonder what's wrong with him…'

Sakura shook her head instantly, biting her lip.

'No. ' .-'

'Oh stop denying it. You're worried about him and you know it.'

Sakura pinched the bridge of her nose.

'Now really isn't the time-'

'Just listen to me for a sec, ok?'

Sakura sighed and sat down, bringing her knees up to her chest.

'He was fine before he went with Lady Tsunade. She must of said something, and it set him off.'

'Um, ok? But what does that have to do with me?'

'Saku, he literally avoided you. When you tried to talk to him, he clearly didn't answer you. I'm surprised you didn't say anything.'

'Look, I'm just really tired and irritated.'

'Still doesn't excuse you from caring for him.'

She clenched her fists.

'For the last damn time, I DO NOT-'

Her inner self blocked her out before she could finish. Sakura grabbed the nearest pillow and pushed her face into it, letting all her anger out.

"I need air…"

Quickly getting up, Sakura grabbed her jacket and walked out the door. Pushing chakra into her feet, she jumped up onto the roof. Sitting down, she let her feet hang off the edge. Dropping her head into her hands, she felt all her frustration seep out of her.

"No…I can't be feeling this way. Why…Why do I care for him?"

'It's been a fucking day for Kami's sake.'

'Maybe it's because he reminds you of-'

'No…Don't even mention his name.'

'Sakura, I know it's hard losing him, but you have to move on. I know it's difficult and impossible to take in, but maybe…maybe you're feeling for Obito because you're both the same.'

Sakura snapped her head up, eyes wide.

'W-What?'

She got no answer after that. Wrapping her arms around herself, she called out to herself.

'Inner…Inner answer me!'

Digging her nails into her skin, Sakura racked her brain for an answer to inner's theory.

"W-Were both the same? That's…That's impossible…"

'I'll give you one hint…when he revealed himself to everyone that he was Obito Uchiha, Kakashi-sensei said something that tipped him off. One thing…'

Sakura thought long and hard. She didn't remember the first part of the war clearly, she was too busy healing people and worrying about her friends, specifically Naruto. After the war had ended, Kakashi told Tsunade everything that had happened between him and Obito.

Sakura watched from her place next to Tsunade, as she conversed with Kakashi about the outcome of reuniting with his thought-to-be-dead teammate.

"Is…that everything Kakashi?"

The copy ninja nodded.

"Yes, it is."

"So he had all this rage and sorrow built up inside of him because of her death?"

Kakashi dropped his head.

"Yes…and no."

"I'm not following what you're saying then…-"

"She was literally his light. Without her in this world, he figured he had nowhere else to go but the path of darkness and hate. That's why he wanted to pursue the Eye Of the Moon Plan. He wanted to make a world where there was no war but peace, and a world where she was alive."

Tsunade stared at him.

"Is that all?"

Kakashi averted his eyes.

"It's my fault she's dead…Rin. I didn't keep my promise to him."

"It's ok Kakashi. Rin was a good asset to the village. She was not just a skilled medic nin, but a very sweet and down-to-earth girl. She died for the village, you, and Obito. Ok?"

Silence filled the room after that.

'Rin…Rin…'

It was familiar to her, but she never fully looked into it. She felt no need to, but now she was curious. Hopping off her roof, she landed on the ground with ease. Walking back into her house, she hurried to her collection of books. Fingering through her medical books, she pulled out one with the history of medical ninjas in the village. Skimming through the pages, her eyes slid up and down, looking for the names of female medic nins.

"P's…Q's…R-"

She stopped at the picture of a teenage girl. Her brown hair was cut into a bob. On each side of her face were purple rectangle like marks. A large smile was on her face as chestnut colored eyes sparkled with happiness.

Sakura's eyes moved down the page.

Name: Rin Nohara

Age: 13-Deceased

Ninja Status: Chunin/Medic Nin

Sakura froze at the bottom sentences.

Loved by many, Rin was killed in action. As a result of this tragic passing, she will be missed dearly. Teammate Kakashi Hatake is the only known survivor of Team Minato.

On the bottom was a picture of four people. The first she recognized as Naruto's father, Minato Namikaze. He was casually leaning in the background, a small smile on his face. Next was Kakashi. Sakura smiled at how adorable he looked, even if he still wore that damn face mask. His features were passive. To the left of him, Sakura knew was undoubtedly Obito Uchiha. He looked cheerful and full of energy as he gave a piece sign next to Kakashi's head. Lastly was Rin, who stood with her hands clasped in front of her. A small smile was on her face as she stood with her teammates and sensei.

From Left to Right: Rin Nohara, Obito Uchiha, Kakashi Hatake, and Minato Namikaze

Team Minato

Obito lost Rin, who he deeply loved from what she could guess. She was afraid to ask, but she wanted to know what happened to this girl to make the elder Uchiha lose it completely. And for her, she loved Sasuke, but lost him to revenge.

Her mouth went dry as she realized the revelation of it all.

'Maybe you're feeling for Obito because you're both the same.'

"You're both the same…"

She choked out in a whisper. Her shaken hands wove through her hair, gripping the strands tightly. Her eyes widened as she stared into nothingness.

'Oh my god.'