Siblings
"Hey, Sakura!"
Ino waved at a distance and run to the pregnant woman.
"Oh… Hey Ino!"
"Where the hell do you think you're going?"
"Wh-What do you mean?"
"You're pregnant Sakura! As a Medical Ninja you oughtta' know you can't walk around the village alone when your time is so close!"
"Uf… Why does everybody keep telling me that? I'm fine! I feel fine! The baby is fine!"
Ino frowned. "Does Itachi know you run off on your own?"
"Well… No…" Sakura blushed.
"Yeah, I bet he'd lock you up if he knew. Come on, let's go" Ino grabbed her hand and pulled her soflty.
"Where are we going?"
"We're going to your house"
"Why? I just finally got out!"
"Because Hinata, Tenten and Temari are already there to help settle the last details on our little Uchiha's bedroom"
"Temari?"
"Yes, she's here on her monthly diplomatic trip from Suna. So I managed to take her away from Shikamaru to help us"
"I don't think you should've done that…"
"Why?"
Sakura rested a hand on her swollen belly. "Oh well Temari isn't the type that likes this baby stuff… And she already has such few time to be with Shikamaru…"
"Ahh, zip it. Shikamaru and her, they have all the time in the world to be together, but not to witness the little kid coming out. And besides, they practically live together when she's here. It's good for her to get away from him and meetings."
Sakura doubted it, but it was pointless to argue against Ino. Poor Temari…
When they got home, all the girls were waiting for them on Sakura's garden. She'd been neglecting her plants lately. Not because she wanted, she just couldn't do anything with her current pregnant shape, which was the only thing she didn't like about being pregnant. Well… That and the sickness and exhaustion.
"Hey guys!" The girls looked back. "Temari, I am so sorry about Ino dragging you up here, I had no idea!"
"Ah, it's ok, don't worry about it…"
"Off course it's ok! I've told you already! She spends too much…"
"… too much time around Shikamaru. Yeah we know Ino!" Everyone else said at the same time. Even Ino laugh.
"Well let's get started girls!"
They went inside the baby's room. Hinata had placed a chair for Sakura, next to the door, so that she could rest and watch while the others assembled the room. Itachi had already painted the walls and brought every furniture in, except for the beautiful wooden crib, with small animals craved on every side. That had been a present from Yamato. All the girls had to do was arrange the bedroom at their taste.
While Ino was arguing with Tenten on where the Crib should be placed, Hinata approached Sakura with a bunch of Teddy Bears and toys. "Uh… Sakura… Where would you like me to put these?"
"Oh Hinata… You can…" She looked around. "Hey Ino! You can put the crib on the wall across the door."
"Here?" She and Tenten moved the crib to where Sakura pointed.
"Yes! And that chest over there, could you put it at the bottom of the bed?"
"Sure no problem…"
They moved it. "Perfect…" She got up and went to it, opening it and putting the cover behind it. "There Hinata… You can put the toys there"
Hinata started putting the toys there, one by one, so she wouldn't break anything. Meanwhile Sakura looked around. There was a table right above the window, so that when the boy grew up, he could study there. Right next to it, on the wall between the table and the bed, there was a big bookcase. It was empty now, but Sakura planned on filling it all up. Then there was the crib, the chest where Hinata was pulling the toys, and right next to her, Temari just finished moving the wardrobe. There was a small carpet with small shuriken forms. The walls were painted in a yellow cream with images of animals and leafs on the edges. Itachi spent a whole day on those.
Tears came to her eyes while she admired the room. Hinata noticed and went to her side, admiring the room too.
"It's perfect… Thank you" Sakura whispered.
"You're welcome, Sakura." Temari was listening.
Hinata smiled and Tenten, Ino and Temari giggled. They all admired, putting some toy in order or moving something when they felt it was out of place.
Sakura noticed a small nine-tailed fox on the top of the toys that Hinata had been putting in the chest. It was the cutest toy there. She looked at Hinata who had a small blush. "Naruto gave me details and I thought it'd be sweet…"
Sakura smiled and placed the Kyuubi's miniature on the crib. "Thank you"
Ino nodded to herself, her hands on her waist. "Just wait 'till Itachi sees this."
"Until I see what?" Itachi appeared on the door, looking at Sakura, who smiled brightly.
"Look who decided to show up"
Itachi ignored her for a moment, while he moved to Sakura to kiss her.
"Helloo?" Ino was annoyed.
Then Itachi looked around, with his hand on Sakura's shoulder. She bit her lip.
"Uh… I think we should leave…" Hinata said, blushing.
Tenten nodded and dragged Ino out.
"So… What do you think?"
Itachi looked at her and made a soft smile. "I love it" He kissed her deeply, leaning to her.
He sighed and rested his head on hers.
"What's wrong?"
Dark eyes met green. "Sasuke"
Sakura tensed. "He's coming isn't he? Nobody wants to tell me but I can see it. Naruto looks worried when he thinks I'm not looking. And you too."
He nodded. "Sakura"
"Yes?"
"Sasuke is stronger now. It appears that he absorbed Orochimaru's power."
"So?"
"I've arranged everything…"
"Everything?"
"If by any small chance anything should happen"
"No. Nothing will happen Itachi! Even if he's strong, you're stronger! I know it! And you'll have Naruto and everyone else by your side! Nothing will happen. Nothing can happen!"
"But if by chance…"
"No." Sakura looked at him. Her eyes showed determination. "You can't die Itachi. You can't. It's as simple as that. You just can't die. This isn't something where failure is a possible outcome." Itachi stared at her eyes. "So when he comes. You will go. If Sasuke decides he wants to fight you, then you have no choice but to fight. Meanwhile, I'll be home, cooking dinner. Dinner for 2. And I hate to waste food. Do you understand Itachi? I really hate to waste food. So when all is over, you will get your ass back at home, to your pregnant wife, and have dinner with her. Because I also hate to eat alone. I really do. You can even bring Naruto. Yes you'll bring Naruto over. And we'll have dinner together. And we'll continue our lives normally. And that's all there is to it."
Sakura kissed him, smiled, and then left Itachi alone, admiring the room.
"Ahh… Hot springs…" Suigetsu sighed in content. "Better enjoy it while we can…"
"You get settled. I'll meet you later" Sasuke took off, leaving Suigetsu, Juugo, Karin and Zetsu alone. Zetsu started merging into the ground, leaving the 3 alone.
They sighed, and went inside.
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Meanwhile, Sasuke found a small river, far into the forest.
He sat on a rock and looked down at the water. He couldn't recognize himself anymore. He wasn't the boy who left Konoha for thirst of power and revenge. He was much more serious now. The boy who was easily irritable and provoked became a more confident and discreet man.
But Itachi… Itachi made him go back to what he was… The single thought of him made Sasuke want to growl in anger and frustration, made him want to destroy everything around him.
He wanted to kill him. For what he did to him.
And Sasuke's hate was beginning to direct into others too. Into those who forgave Itachi. Why? How could they forgive him and take him back with open arms? When they knew? When they knew what he did... When they knew how that man killed his own Mother and Father. How he obliterated his own clan, his own family. For power. 'Not very different than you Sasuke. You abandon everything for power too…' he tought…
The reflection on the water transformed into Itachi, like many times before. But this time Sasuke didn't jump into it, in a pointless attempt to hurt that man. This time Sasuke just stared at it. Trying to understand.
"Do you know why you're weak?"
The figure on the water shifted again, and got back to Sasuke's reflection.
"Because you lack… Hatred…"
"Tsch..." Sasuke growled and looked away into the darkening sky.
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"Ahh… There's nothing like a calm, hot, bath after days of non-stop walking." Suigetsu sighed and dove into the water.
Juugo was there too, smiling at a little bird next to him.
"They even follow you here?"
"Ehh… Yes… I guess…" Juggo said confused.
"Why do they like you so much?"
Juugo shrugged and left the water. Suigetsu stayed there for an hour until he heard someone. "You finally decide to show up, eh Sasuke?" he said, not bothering to look.
"Sui-Suigetsu?"
"KARIN?" Suigetsu turned and almost drowned. Karin hid herself behind a boulder. "WHAT THE HELL ARE YOU DOING HERE?"
"SHHH!" Karin took a finger to her lips. Suigetsu looked around and looked back at her.
"What the hell Karin!"
"I… I… I just… I thought…"
She blushed and looked away.
"You thought Sasuke was here eh?" Calmer now, Suigetsu leaned against the rock. "Well he's not here. You can get back to your side of the pool"
Karin looked around for a few moments.
"Ac-Actually…"
"Hum?"
"I was just… Thinking… Uh… What the hell, forget it…"
"Wha-?" confused, the silver head boy looked at the girl heading towards the exit. This was his chance. "Karin wait!" He swam closer to the door. Karin turned to him. "What was it?"
Karin's face turned red. "It's nothing. I don't even know what I'm doing here anyway"
Suigetsu looked at her slim figure, her legs… He closed his eyes in attempt to control himself. He heard a small splash and snapped his eyes open to find Karin right in front of him, in the water. He stumbled back. "Ah… Karin?"
She approached and kissed him. He was petrified. What the hell was happening? Two weeks ago he hated her, and now they were kissing, both naked underwater.
She licked his lip, trying to get him to respond. Suigetsu just stared at her. Karin stopped and looked at him. "I'm sorry. I shouldn't have"
He found the will to react and grabbed her head, kissing her. She responded, running her hands through his neck and shoulder. The kiss grew with passion, his tongue tangled around hers. When they both needed air, they got back a few inches. Suigetsu licked her neck and trailed small kisses. Karin moaned and got closer to him. Their skin was burning. And not because of the water…
Suigetsu's hand shyly lowered to her nude waist. He got back to her mouth and Karin got even closer to him. Suigetsu felt his penis touch her womanhood.
Suigetsu lost control and kissed her with hunger. His hand caressed her breast and toyed with her nipple, causing the redheaded woman to moan. He smiled.
He kissed her neck and down, until he reached her nipples. He took one in her mouth and leaned Karin's body against the rock. His other hand went further ahead and he grabbed her tights, pulling her more against him. He moaned against her nipple and moved up to kiss her.
Then Karin gasped when Suigetsu moved his hand between her lower lips, stroking her clit.
She tossed her head back and he nibbled the skin on her neck.
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Sasuke was preparing to have his bath when he heard someone moan.
He stopped at the door to find a disturbing scene. Suigetsu was pumping into Karin, who was moaning and calling out his name. The very next second, Sasuke gave up his bath and decided he was just going to bed.
When Juugo asked were the water man was, Sasuke didn't answer and went to sleep.
Sorry for taking so long, internet connection was down. I hope you're liking it, please review and let me know ;)