Ah, final chapter. It was nice writing this. Had some family love and then some. Anyways enjoy. I'll ramble at the end lol


Chapter SEVEN – Punishment and Life

(Toshiko's POV)

Pain, so much pain. In a world of darkness, that's all I can feel. When will it end? Am I dead? Slowly, I open my eyes as I grunt in pain and a bright light blinds me.

"Toshiko-nee-chan?"

That voice. Where have I heard it before? It doesn't make any sense. Why can't I bring anything into focus?

As a shadow entered my sight, and blinked a few times, trying to bring that person into view. "Itachi…. Right?" I asked, it certainly looked like him. But that couldn't be true; Sasuke killed Itachi before the war, wasn't he?

"Toshiko-nee-chan, focus on me."

"I'm trying. I can't see you," I mumbled. I reached up and rubbed my eyes. Reopening them, I focused, and this time, my vision became clear. "Sasuke…"

"So you're not mute after all," he said softly, giving a smirk.

"No I'm not, I just took a vow of silence. Where am I?"

"Konoha's hospital. You've been unconscious for a total of two weeks. Welcome back."

Staying silent, I struggled to sit up, and Sasuke helped me. Then his words registered and I stared at him. "You called me nee-chan…"

"Hn. You are my sister after all."

"But, who told you? I know I didn't…"

"Yea, Tsunade told me when we brought you here. I've had time to adjust to the thought that I have an older sister."

Wow, what a way to break the news right? "I'm sorry… I wasn't a very good sister."

"Hn."

Yay for awkward silences, right? Yea whatever.

As we both sat there in silence, I looked out the window, watching life pass by. "Have you been by my side this entire time?"

"Yea. You were by mine, so it's only fair," he muttered, scratching the back of his head.

"Good morning," Tsunade exclaimed walking in, making me jump. I never did like how noisy she was. "Ah, I see you have awoken. How do you feel?"

"Like I've been hit by a train," I answered, looking over at her. "How are you?"

"I'm good. Since your awake, I can give Sasuke-kun his punishment," she replied, suddenly turning serious. "Uchiha Sasuke, your punishment for your crimes will be… House arrest six months, and a permanent escort for three months, IF, Uchiha Toshiko returns to this village and lives here with you."

Sasuke and I stared at her for a moment, then at each other. He could have his freedom, as long as I gave up mine? Well, I suppose for a life with my brother, it'd be all right.

"Fine," I said finally, looking back at the Hokage. "But I want to live at the Uchiha Estate. And I better not be on house arrest too otherwise I'll kill someone."

"Agreed. No one ever said you couldn't leave the estate, as well as no one was allowed to visit you, so you could have parties every day there for all I care," Tsunade replied, grinning. "Well I'll be on way, to tell the Elders what has transpired."

Nodding, I waited for her to leave, then looked at Sasuke. He was so silent. It was strange. "Sasuke-kun… Would you mind living with me?"

"All we have to do for my freedom, is for you to live here," he muttered, staring at me. Then a smirk appeared on his face. "Are you sure you can live with me?"

I laughed, nodding. "I think I can."


It's been two weeks since I was let out of the hospital, and everything is going great. Sasuke-kun and I discovered that we could live with each other pretty well, surprisingly given our personalities. Naruto-kun always comes over, and I discovered Naruto and Sasuke have a thing between them. But I'll wait for Sasuke-kun to come out and tell me about it, but until then, it's a secret.

It would seem that some time during my hospitalization, Sai-kun and Sakura-chan got together and are planning a wedding. That'll be nice to see won't it?

Life is still moving on, going at it's own speed and all we can do is accompany it. This was my story of how I came to live with my younger brother.

END


I loved writing this story. Even though it wasn't as well written as I could've made it, I had fun. I had to write the story as fast as I could so I wouldn't forget anything so it's a little crappy but it was nice. I liked writing and I hope you had fun reading. Until next time!