Hi everyone, I am finally back.

I am so freaking happy that sasusaku is canon.

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~~~~Love Is My Destination~~~~

Chapter 7

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Summary: Sasuke wake up one day and sees his life in future 6 years later. To his surprise he is not an avenger driven by hatred in the future anymore rather he is leading a peaceful life with his family. Now amidst finding the reason behind this change of heart, he may also learn to love. (Sasusaku)

(This story takes place after team 7 meeting in the land of iron, after Sasuke's eye's transplant and before the war.)

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Who am I? Asks you? The one, who has intruded my body.

Sasuke's eyes widened a bit then his features turned into a sinister smirk.

"Finally I found someone to whom I can ask about all this crap. What took you so long to come out? Future Sasuke" Sasuke managed to say through his gritted teeth because of the throbbing pain.

I was not supposed to make any connection with my body because of this stupid jutsu but you...no your foolishness forced me too.

A flashback of Sakura being sad flashed through Sasuke's mind and he couldn't help but feel agitated.

"Why have you become so low? Is a woman more important than clan and anyone else? What is the meaning of this?" Sasuke barked disgust evident in his tone.

A defeated sigh could be heard from the 'inner'

Was I that stupid? Inner Sasuke said, sounding surprised, nevertheless he continued.

Listen carefully, I don't have enough time. I can only talk to you as your Inner right now. Just to remove your confusion I came back because ... When we fought in the battle field beside each other, I felt that when we would be together we would be fine. I know it's not very assuring, but at that moment I thought of itachi and I knew that's what he also wished, even if I couldn't clearly see the future at that time , I just pushed myself for the sake of the only people that possibly loved me. After knowing itachi's truth I didn't want to lose the people that love me anymore. Home is not konoha or any other place it is the place where people think of me.

"Are you saying it is because of Sakura and that dobe? Like hell if I could believe in them in the first place. I betrayed them. How could I ever think of returning to them, to seek their mercy? What could they do for me? "Sasuke growled.

You won't understand now. You can deny it forever if you want but you will have to accept it. They will always be there for you. You know their affection for you is guileless. All you had to do was to take the first step. Look here in the future; did they break your trust?

Sasuke squeezed his eyes shut to lessen the Incoming pain.

"They are fools." Sasuke said in low voice, his face downcast.

"They shouldn't have forgiven me. They should've stopped interfering. They should've left me alone. I ...didn't deserve to be this happy" Sasuke retreated angrily.

But they didn't. You hated them because deep inside you always knew that they could break through your shell. They were a source of light in your darkness, no matter how small and distant it may seem.

Sasuke knew very much what inner Sasuke was telling him the truth. Their feelings for him were always pure, even when he was in the darkness, he could see it easily.

You have been suppressing your feelings for the long time. A time will come when your inner feelings would explode and would get the better of you. You wouldn't know when you will be standing by their side.

Sasuke stayed silent.

You always knew that, didn't you? You cannot lie to me. Do you understand now? Inner Sasuke said.

"Maybe." said Sasuke, unsure of what else to say.

You would be fine, just trust them. It takes more strength to change your path than to walk upon it. Stay put, they would snap you out of it. Just take the first step.

Sasuke was trying to process the Inner's words.

I am going now.

Sasuke felt that his body becoming light and the pain in his head became faint. But then he realized he had something important, he wanted answer for.

"Wait, there is one more thing" Sasuke stopped the inner from disappearing.

Hurry up.

"Why Sakura?" Sasuke asked, annoyed. His cheeks tinted light pink.

Inner Sasuke let out a profound chuckle. Sasuke frowned.

"Could there be anyone else ever? Sasuke Kun. Inner Sasuke replied teasingly.

Sasuke just scoffed at his reply.

'Of course, there could be anyone who is better, smart and loyal. It's just that I hadn't found anyone else or I was in a hurry' thought Sasuke but then again the idea of being with someone else seemed repulsive, no matter how much he try to deny it.

But suddenly his mind flashed a memory.

Flashback:

Under the bright moonlight, on that deserted street, in that destined night.

"Sasuke kun, I love you so much"

"If you stay here with me, I promise you will not regret it."

"I will do anything for you. Just stay here with me"

End of flashback.

'Why it always come back to that night.' Sasuke thought.

It's because it all began on that night. Her feeling really reached to you. There is no one else you would ever want and no one with whom you would ever think of spending your life with.

Sasuke thought for a moment. Tried to think about all the women he knew, to give his Inner an answer to escape from the embarrassment of accepting the truth, but he couldn't. At last he sighed in defeat. He cannot defeat the older version of himself who is wittier and more stubborn.

You know the answer to everything, stop being stubborn and stop denying important things.

Sasuke sighed again then smirked. He knew that he cannot win against himself.

"I guess you are right." admitted Sasuke.

"But I still hate this village and when I will go back in time I will forget about everything."Sasuke asked, successfully masking his desperation.

You don't need to remember anything that happen here to make your decision. It's something you had always wanted and once you will be in the battle field, you will definitely take the right decision and your hatred will vanish before you know it.

My time is up now.

Don't do anything silly while you are here

And go and apologize to Sakura otherwise you wouldn't know what hit you.

"Humph, fine, now I see why everyone calls me an idiotic lover here."Sasuke mumbled.

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Sasuke found Sakura in the kitchen easily. Sakura was making the dinner.

"Sasuke kun hadn't you gone to study" Sakura asked without even turning towards him and kept doing her work.

It was obvious that she was hurt. Sasuke gulped, he had to apologize otherwise he would have to face his own wrath, literally. It was now or never.

"Sorry" Sasuke said this pathetic word with the speed of lightening and now he was scowling because if she hadn't heard it, he would have to say it again.

Sakura stopped whatever she was doing and turned to see him with her bright emerald eyes.

"It's fine. Sasuke Kun. I am not mad." Sakura said while smiling.

"Why?" Sasuke asked, irritated, his eyes narrowed, he made his way towards her. He knew that she was hurt before. How can she not be mad? This situation was really annoying.

"Why are you not mad? It's really annoying when you do this. Always overlooking my mistakes" Sasuke voiced his real thoughts for the first time since he had come to the future. Sasuke finally stopped in front of her. Now he was not digging information because of his mission to know about the future. He wanted to know in his own.

"It's because" Sakura smile brightened and she placed her index finger on her lips like she always did while thinking. Sasuke felt nostalgic, he always found her this action kind of cute.

But she didn't kept that pose for long and dropped it before wrapping her arms around his neck and pulling him down until their lips were Inches apart. Even she hadn't given him any answer Sasuke knew what she was going to say.

"I love you "with that Sakura locked their lips together and Sasuke let her because he had accepted her more or less now, willingly or unwillingly he didn't know. She pulled away only when their lungs were burning for air. Sasuke couldn't help but feel amusement at her passionate display of affection. When they were genin, he could never have never imagined that she could become this wild.

"And exactly why do you love me?" Sasuke asked, annoyed.

Sakura moved back a little to look at him with her oh- so- loving emerald eyes.

"I don't know maybe because I am a fool, who would always love you no matter what you do. I would always keep seeing you as a kind person, no matter what you become. "Sakura said jokingly and Sasuke smirked because he knew that this was the most possible answer as there is nothing else which could explain such selfless love.

"Yeah, you really are." Sasuke replied, he would never tell anyone that he was really starting to enjoy teasing Sakura. And this comment rewarded him with a light punch on the shoulder.

"Ne Sasuke kun, are you feeling alright? You seem a little down today. Is everything fine?" Sakura asked, her eyes filled with concern. It's obvious that she would have noticed his weird behavior today

She touched his forehead with her hand to check his temperature before dropping it in his cheek. Sasuke thought he really wanted these concerned eyes to be directed towards him forever although it was very selfish of him. Sasuke just shook his head in response.

"Everything is all right now." Sakura worry did not disappear but after seeing Sasuke's smile, she let it go for now. "Okay let's go and get the children it's getting late." Sakura said while pecking his cheek and dragged him towards the door.

The Uchiha couple was moving through the busy street of konoha. Sakura was chatting about random things and Sasuke was pretending like he was listening whereas in reality he was observing the village and its people. Everything was so wonderful here, if not perfect, there were a lot of people who watched Sasuke with respectful eyes although there were some who seem like they didn't like him but that was acceptable. It's in people nature; they would even find faults in their heroes like Naruto. But it didn't matter; at least his clan reputation is restored. And above everything else, Sasuke loved the feeling of walking in his home village, where he had restored his clan to his prime and he was also starting to like the warm feeling of walking beside someone who loved him a lot- Sasuke stole a glance at Sakura- and having a family. Sasuke hatred hadn't quite vanished yet and but he wanted this life now, more than anything in the world.

"Sasuke kun, you remember you used to wait for me here after you had returned to the village." Sakura gained Sasuke's attention by pulling on his sleeve and pointing towards a tree in front of the hospital.

"Hn." that was all Sasuke could say now. It was like as if he was told that he was being an idiot.

"You were always waiting here whenever I saw you from my window." Sakura said annoyed and Sasuke rose an eyebrow at this and decided to retort to save his pride.

"You should have avoided me after I came back Sakura. You shouldn't have watched me sneakily from your windows." Sasuke said smirking. Sakura made a complaining face. He never knew he could get comfortable talking to Sakura in such a short time.

"I would have gotten you on my own then."

"Sasuke kun, you always tease me about this thing. Not avoiding you much and stuff." Sakura said while huffing.

"You know I tried my best to stop being a love sick girl after you returned but you didn't give me a chance. You were way too….. Persistent. You beat up my fan boys whenever you got a chance to even though you were on your probation and you stalked me all the time saying that you were protecting me. I really didn't wanted to fight with you so often for this but I was really worried that you would get yourself in trouble." Sakura finished quite annoyed.

"Did I really do this?" Sasuke asked unbelievably.

"Hell yeah!" Sakura said. Sasuke just starred at her.

"Um, well you know, it wasn't like I didn't love you but I thought you wanted to be friends. That's why... But you wanted no one but me. What did you expect from me? I just slipped. "Sakura said blushing heavily. Sasuke smirked.

Sasuke couldn't help but smile. He was beginning to accept this time and the things here and his decision. And about Sakura he knew that he could never choose someone else. At that night when she confessed to him, he might have gone but unconsciously he left his heart with her and now he realized it

"Here" Naruto said while handing them their sleeping children. Sasuke took Daisuke while Sakura carried Hana. Naruto was about to get back into his house when he heard Sasuke's words and his eyes widened. "Naruto, Arigato." Before Naruro could turn around utter anything Sasuke had sped up to catch up with Sakura, leaving Naruto to stare endlessly at the path they had disappeared into, until he felt a assuring hand on his shoulder.

"What is it Naru Kun? Is everything all right?" Naruto grabbed Hinata's hand from his shoulder and held it firmly.

"Sasuke is acting a little strange today. It seems like..." Naruto said. His eyes saddened.

"It looks like Sasuke of six years ago has reincarnated into his body." Naruto finished.

Don't worry Naruto Kun. Something might have been bothering him but he would be alright. Sakura Chan is with him. He had passed that stage long ago." Hianta tried to assure Naruto. Naruto sighed and glanced at the path longingly one more time before moving back in his house.

"I guess so. I will ask him tomorrow, what's wrong with him" Naruto said smiling a bit.

Sasuke watched as Sakura tucked Daisuke and Hana in their beds, standing by the doorway. It was night already. This one destined day has passed like sand through fingers. At first Sasuke wanted this whole ordeal to end soon but now he does not want to leave this fantasy. He watched sleeping angelic faces of Daisuke and Hana. He was not sure what he would do after going back.

"Sasuke kun!" Sasuke stopped his thoughts as Sakura's low voice reached him. They lay side by side on their bed. Sasuke kept starring at the ceiling, doing his best to fight back any signs of unwelcomed sleep. Then he felt Sakura's soothing fingers gently running through his hair. Sasuke eyes moved towards her, towards her ever loving and caring eyes.

"Sasuke, whatever is bothering you. Just forget about everything right now. We will always be there for you, no matter what, just remember this."

Sasuke closed his eyes.

'They will always be there for me' these words kept repeating through his mind like a mantra. He knew he only had these words to hold onto, to help him in his time, before he let sleep engulf him. Just moments before the transition of his soul back to the past, he glanced at Sakura one last time, whose lips were descending upon his and he moved upward to respond, first time since he had came back to this time. Just before he could feel the any touch his mind went blank and everything related to future ended.

The next day Sasuke opened his eyes in a dark gloomy hideout, on a cold hard bed. He felt utterly empty and dissatisfied at that time like something very important is missing around him. The coldness and emptiness of the hideout seemed to bite him. He sat up in utmost desperation and threw the blankets away. His heart was aching badly due to some unknown reason.

"Sasuke" Zetsu said moving out of the ground. "Madara has started a war. He demanded your presence immediately after you woke up. You have to capture the kyuubi. Now hurry up, I will lead the way." Zetsu said in his silly voice.

Sasuke didn't even take time to absorb what Zetsu was saying. He was more than happy to comply, he felt like going to the war would give him ultimate relief.

"Hurry up and lead the way already. We are going to the war" These were Sasuke's impatient words before taking the decisive step after which his life would change forever.

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A/N: Yeah! Finally it ended. I think it may seem a little rushed like Naruto ending but that was my primary plot.

What happened after the war is mentioned in the story in random places so I think there is no need to write more.

Maybe I would post a sequel of this story later but I am not sure.

Thanks for hanging on with me through this story. I am currently working on another story right now. I hope I will get it done soon. Bye Bye :)