Things to remember:
A) I own the majority of these characters.
B) I do not own Naruto or Innocent Venus, sadly. But that's okay. I'll live.
C) This is a work of FICTION. So because of this fact, anything I say goes. No complaining if something below does not make sense. I will be more than happy to explain my logic if you ask me.
D) 6/15 chapters
E) This is a PROLOGUE fic that is universal to my Uchiha family. No matter the universe, this will still apply. See my profile for more details.
More relevant info to this chapter: Hello everyone! Just sweet memories for this chapter. Mikoto's big milestones and what not. Next chapter contains a surprise!
Sincerely wishing you all well,
Kida-Asumi, the Captin of Sirius
Years from now, Sana Kagarashi would fondly look over her oldest child's baby book. She would remember every detail of that first year. The sights and sounds that she and her husband would experience from having a child. The feelings that she felt at that moment in time.
And in about 20 years, as she rocked her oldest granddaughter to sleep, she would recall those first moments again and again.
Staring with her first smile.
It had been almost Easter. She had waken up to the sounds of Mikoto kicking around in her crib and talking to herself. Listening further, Sana heard the shower running in the bathroom. Smiling to herself, the pinkette grabbed her house robe from the corner of the bed. After putting it on and slipping on her slippers, she rose from the bed.
"Good morning little girl." She crooned down to her baby girl. Mikoto's black eyes focused on her mother. Her little hands reached for Sana, and her feet began to kick in anticipation. As she stood there, talking to her daughter, she didn't hear husband exit his shower.
"Ready for breakfast, Mikki? Mommy is. Come here, little girl." She cooed. She picked up Mikoto, smiling at her soft white skin and dark hair.
"My two favorite women." Sana jumped slightly as Jo's strong arms wrapped around her waist. "Sorry, Sana." He added, kissing her cheek. Sana shrugged, leaning back in his arms. "Good morning Mikoto." He greeted his daughter. Mikoto giggled, reaching for her father. Then she grinned, giggling once more.
Her parents gasped. Sana quickly turned to her husband. Surges of pride and love rushed through her as she looked into Jo's eyes.
"Take Mikki. I'm going to grab her baby book! Meet me downstairs, okay?" She asked, blue eyes shining with happy tears. Jo nodded, taking their daughter as he kissed his wife.
"I love you, Jo." Sana said happily. Jo nodded, cradling his daughter close.
"I love you too."
So with that memory recorded, they continued raising their little girl. Her next milestones happened a few months later at the beach.
"Smile for Mommy, Mikoto." Sana cooed to her daughter, camera taking snapshots of her first trip to the beach. Jo and Jin were surfing out in the waves, leaving their wives and children.
"Smile for your Mommy as well, Madara." Lin was cooing right alongside Sana. Both babies shared a look and Madara reached for his mother.
"Mama!" He protested, his face unhappy. Both women chuckled, sharing an amused look. Mikoto glared at her mother, and with a sigh, she pulled herself forward. She winced at the sand scratching at her knees. So, she pulled herself up on them and began to lift them up.
"Look Lin." Sana mumbled to her friend. Lin grinned, snapping pictures.
"Jo!" Sana cried out to the waves as she watched her baby girl crawl.
"How precious!" Lin cooed. Sana nodded, grinning happily.
Her little girl was growing up. With that thought in mind, she raced towards her angel, scooping her up. Pressing kisses to her face, making her laugh. Sana felt her heart swell at the innocent sounds, and blinked back tears.
As Sana mused to herself, she realized suddenly that Mikoto's next milestone was actually experienced without her.
Her first words were one of Jo's memories.
It was a cool August morning. Jo and Mikoto had gone to the store while Sana was at a doctors appointment.
"How about you and I split a cupcake?" He asked his little girl. Mikoto grinned around her teething ring, nodding. Jo nodded as well, ruffling her dark hair. "Good. How does chocolate sound, Mikki?" He asked, leaning in close to kiss her nose. Mikoto giggled, reaching for her daddy.
"Dada!" She cried out, laughing still. Jo froze, he blue eyes widening in surprise. Expression softening, Jo pulled out his phone to check the time; for the baby book.
"Yes, I am your Dad." He agreed, patting her dark hair. Kissing her forehead, he continued on. As they walked, Jo felt his heart fill with pride.
His baby girl could recognize him for what he was. She could acknowledge the best job he could ever have.
Her father.
When they had dinner that night, Jo explained to Sana what had happened. The pinkette had beamed and instantly tried to get Mikoto to say 'Mama' as well. JO had chuckled and kissed her sweetly.
"All things in due course, Sana." He reminded her gently. She had pouted, then began to whispered bribes to the baby.
Her most important milestone happened on Thanksgiving. Jo and Sana had driven up to North Dakota to celebrate with the Uchiha family. Elizabeth, Lin's mother, had grinned and squealed as she spotted the little girl in Jo's arms.
"She looks just like Lin at this age. Kosuke, dear, I know you've only seen pictures, but this is what she looked like." Lizzy insisted to her husband. Kosuke, a man with a stronger build than both Jin and Jo, eyed the little girl thoughtfully.
"Mom! Let them in already!" Lin protested, appearing in the doorway. Sana bit back a giggle and shared a look with Jo as Lizzy stepped back to let them inside.
So the young coupled entered the house, their daughter looking at everything she could. During supper than night, she and Madara were left to their own plates at a small table beside the adults. Madara winked at Mikoto, then stood up, walking towards Kosuke's dog. Mikoto pouted, attempting to follow him. However, her legs wouldn't allow her to leave the table. As Madara snuggled the dog, Mikoto grew frustrated and shoved herself toward the two. When she finally made it, she noticed the silence behind her. Turning, she noticed both of her parents out of their chairs and approaching her.
"Mikki!" Sana cried out happily, scooping her up in her arms.
"I got pictures!" Liz cried as well. Jo hugged them both, smiling proudly at his daughter. Mikoto giggled, snuggling close to her mother.
And few months later, Mikoto hit her biggest milestone.
Her first birthday.
The occasion was very big and full of presents. She got her own cake and spent the rest of her party playing in boxes with the Kazami twins and Katsuya Honda. The little boy was just six months old and had lost his mother during his birth. His father stood with Jo and Jin the entire evening, watching after his child carefully.
When she was tucked in that night, her father and mother had leaned over her. Jo's hands rested on Sana's shoulders as the pinkette sang, gentle smiles on their faces.
Smiles that were in Mikoto's dreams that night.
So, with these thoughts in mind, Sana wandered what this little girl's milestones would be like. Would they be similar to Mikoto's, or completely different.
Honestly? She couldn't wait to find out.
A/N: This was rushed but so much fun to write! I love this fic. I hope you do as well ;)
- Kida-Asumi