hey everybody!. i'm FINALLY BACK. yeah and i know you all are probably mad at me but i seriously had to do my science fair. but now it's all over.and if you're wondering what my grade was, ask in a review and i might tell you.
naruto: WHOA! you wrote like a really long chapter!
yc: yeah well there were a lot of points i wanted to get into this chap. i just didn't know that i was being this specific
naruto: hey why did you do that? that was so mean.
yc: i have my reasons. oh and for those of you who are easy cryers, get a box of tissues. trust me, you're going to need it. anyway, on to the chap. enjoy.
Chapter 8
A month or two had pasted and all was well. Today, however, was a very (or not so very) special day for everyone at the academy. Today was report card day! (Yay) All the kids were either excited, nervous, or scared. Lina was quite excited. Sasuke, however was nervous. "Don't worry Sasuke. I know you did well." Lina said trying to comfort her friend. Sasuke looked at her and gave her a small smile of thanks.
A small gleam caught his eye as Lina turned to look forward. It was the beaded necklace he had made for her. Memories then came back to him of the party and he blushed a little.
He then turned his attention to the front of the class. The teacher was handing out the report cards. He got to them and handed each of them a folded piece of paper. Sasuke and Lina opened them up. They looked over their grades, each with a smile on their face. They then looked at each others and Lina said "See? I told you you would do fine."
After school they both headed to Sasuke's house. Lina's niisan was on a mission so Sasuke's family gladdly accepted to take care of her until he came back. So they both went to the kitchen and showed Mikoto their grades. She was very proud of both of them. After praising and congradulating them, Mikoto started making an extra-special dinner for the night. And until Itachi and Fugaku came home from training or doing missions, Lina and Sasuke did their homework and helped each other train.
When they did, Sasuke immediately went to show his father his report card. After Fugaku and Sasuke went to a different room, he looked over Sasuke's grades. He put the paper down, said "Keep this up and become successful just like your brother." and walked out of the room.
Sasuke was really hoping his father would say that he was truly his son.
He heard foot steps padding toward him softly. "It's ok Sasuke. You did really well. His expectations are just too dang high is all." Lina said trying to comfort her friend. "Yeah." he said quietly.
Next day
(Lina's POV)
It was a beautiful morning. It would be better though if Sasuke's dad wasn't such a prick. He's still really sad that his dad wouldn't praise him like he does Itachi. What's so great about him anyway? So he's and Uchiha prodigy, so what? If you ask me Sasuke is way better than Itachi in a lot of ways.
Anyway, I went out for a morning walk today because we didn't have school, which made me very happy. While walking down the road, I saw two men that I recognised. They were a part of niisan's team for the mission. I know this because I actually went up to them and told them to make sure that niisan wouldn't get hurt. I can be a little protective of people that I care about.
"Ohayo!" I said when I ran up to them. They seemed a little startled when they saw me. "Where's niisan? Is he alright?" I asked curiously. I would not forget their expressions. They looked sadly at each other. One of them bent down on one of his knees and put a hand on my shoulder. He was trying to comfort me. Something was seriously wrong, I know it. Fear and worry started to take root. "Where is he? What happened to him? What's wrong!?" I asked urgently. He just looked to the ground and said softly, "The hospital." My eyes had widened in shock. No, I thought, it can't be happening again. I then raced as fast as I could to the hospital.
My heart was pounding. Not because I was running so fast, but because I was afraid of what I would see. I swerved and dodged the townspeople, an ability I already had at a young age. There it is. I could just see the top of the hospital. Don't worry niisan, I thought, I'm coming.
There's the entrance. I ran past it and up to the check-in desk. "Where is Ulina Tatsua?" I asked urgently. The lady behind the desk seemed startled by my sudden apperance, but started to look for the name nonetheless. Ugh, why is it that it takes so long to look for just one name!? "Ah, here he is, Ulina Tatsua." she said (about time). "It seems he's not doing so well." "Where is he?" I asked getting impatient.
She must've noticed the fear and worry in my eyes because she told me specificly where he was, "He is in Emergency Room #4 on the forth floor." I ran again. The lady didn't even have enough time to tell me not to run, I ran so fast. I couldn't believe though, that niisan has to be on the FORTH FLOOR! I swear, it's like they're trying to make it difficult for me.
Finally, I got to the forth floor. Somehow, even though I haven't been to the hospital often, I knew where I was going. I could feel niisan was close. I turned a corner and there was the door to the ER. I stood there for a few minutes, not knowing what to do. My legs seemed to have created a mind of their own because I slowly headed for the door. I stopped again, a foot from the door. Standing there, trying to listen what was happening on the other side of the door, is what I was doing. My surroundings were a blur, except for the door. That door, it meant life and death to me. I stood there, unmoving for I do not know how long.
It seemed like years had passed until I heard footsteps. Because of the situation, my senses had sensitized quite a bit, and I could hear four people coming toward me. I had a feeling of who it could be. But I stood standing, unmoving. The only thing that mattered was niisan.
I jumped a bit when I felt a hand on my shoulder. I turned my head to see Sasuke. His eyes held sorrow. If one looked deep enough into those obsidian eyes, they would also find hope and comfort. I could feel my eyes burning with unshed tears. I embraced my dearest friend and let my tears fall on the crook of his neck. He embraced me back, gently rubbing my back.
Eventually, I felt someone else join in and embrace us both. I just kept on crying. Until my sobs had turned into hiccups, I slowly took my head from my friend's shoulder. I turned to see who was the one that held us both, it was Mikoto. Of course, Itachi and Fugaku weren't the sentimental types at all. When I looked to see where they were, I saw them sitting on the bench, both looking like they didn't what to be here.
The three of us then took our seats as well, me sitting closest to the door. We all sat there for hours, no one making a sound. When I looked at the clock on the opposite wall, I saw that it was almost 10 o'clock in the evening. But I felt somewhat calm with my friend sitting next to me. Speaking of which, it seems he must've fallen asleep because he's now leaning against me with his head on my shoulder. I didn't mind; I felt appeased with him and enjoyed the warmth from him as well.
A few more hours had passed. My eyes were starting to droop, begging for sleep, but I couldn't. Then, just as I was about to give in, the doorknob turned. My body tensed, suddenly wide awake. Sasuke must have felt me tense for he started to stir until he too came quickly awake.
The door opened and out an exausted looking medic-nin. I quickly stood and ask "How is he?" His eyes came to me and I could see the sorrow in them. I could feel my eyes burning with tears again as he shook his head. And, as if to make it worse, he said "I'm sorry, we tried as best we could, but... we couldn't save him. You may see him one last time though if you wish." I nodded and walked into the room, with Sasuke close behind me.
The table that niisan was on had been lowered so I could see him better. I went up to him and touched his hand. It was so cold. That was all I needed to have the tears run down my face as I grabbed and cried on his hand. I cried the death of my niisan, until I felt his hand twich. It was so slight, but I thought for sure I had felt it move. My crying stopped, and I felt his hand his hand twich again, a little more forcefully this time. I gasped as I felt his enclose around my hand.
I looked to his face and quietly said "Tatsua?" His eyes started to flutter. The doctors noticed this and were dumbfounded. His eyes had fully opened and he turned to me, smiling lightly. I was so overjoyed that I jumped and encircled my arms around his neck, now crying tears of happiness.
He lightly put a hand on my back, hugging me back as best he could. I pulled back and, seeing my tears, niisan wiped them away. "Don't worry little one," he said. "I'm not going anywhere just yet." "I was really worried about you," I replied. "I thought I lost you." "I can't be gotten rid of that easily."
Mikoto, Fugaku, and Itachi had now walked up. "Mikoto-san, Fugaku-san, would you please take care of her for at least one more night?" niisan asked them. "Of course." Mikoto replied. "Thank you. Now," he said turning to me now, "off you go. You look exausted and need to sleep." "No, I wanna stay with you." He smiled, "Don't worry, I'll be here in the morning when you visit again. I know you will." I hesitated for a while until I finally replied, "Ok, but you promise to be here in the morning?" "Promise." I kissed his cheek and hopped off the table. After short good-byes were said me, Sasuke, and his family all walked out of the hospital and toward their home.
When I woke up, it was 6 o'clock. I figured that at this time everyone, except Sasuke, would be up. So I quickly dressed and found Mikoto in the kitchen sipping tea. She saw me and, already knowing what I wanted to do, asked "Are you ready?" "Yeah." I said. "Don't forget about me!" I turned and saw Sasuke. I smiled.
We quickly headed to the hospital. When we got to the front desk, Mikoto asked where niisan's room was and we headed to it. I opened the door to the room where niisan was supposed to be, and found doctors around his bed. My heart sand and I had a bad feeling down to the very core of my being.
We walked up to them and they all noticed us. The doctor that was closest to me started talking, "We're truly, very sorry about this, but it seems your brother died sometime at 6 o'clock this morning." No, I thought as I just fell to the floor crying, my heart broken into well over a million pieces.
Sasuke and Mikoto came to try to comfort me, each on either side of me. "However," the doctor continued as I tried to quiet my tears to listen, "it seems that sometime before he did die, he wrote something that was addressed to you." I looked up at him as he held out a piece of paper that was folded three times (like a brochure). I wiped my eyes and took the paper. The top read 'To be read ONLY by Ulina Lina'. I opened it up and it read:
Dear Lina,
I'm sorry I couldn't keep my promise. But if I didn't write this, everything would be lost. The next part is my will, so that everything we own would not be taken and to also protect our secrets. Do not worry. In time you will understand everything. Stay well.
With love,
Tatsua
Tatsua's will
Everything that my family and I have owned shall go to Lina. Until she has come to an age where she can support herself, the hokage will hold everything.
I would like Uchiha Sasuke's family to take care of Lina as their own daughter if they please. If they refuse, I would like the hokage to find a family where I know she will be safe, cared, and nurtured for.
(other stuff after this: these two main and important points)
Both Sasuke and Mikoto had read the letter and will, despite the request niisan had made. I handed it back to the doctors, but tore off the letter first so that I wouldn't be suspected of anything. I said they could read it. When they did, one of them took us to the hokage tower.
The doctor knocked on the door to the hokage's office and we entered. The doctor handed him the will. When he finished he said, "I am very sorry about your loss dear one, but according to what your brother has written, he has requested that Uchiha Mikoto and Uchiha Fugaku take you in and raise you as their own. Do you object Mikoto-san?" "No sir. I would gladly take Lina in and care for her." she responded. "Very well then. Ulina Lina, you may keep your original name if you wish or may change it to your new family's name. Now, I ask you all to leave as I go over Tatsua's will."
We all left. My heart felt extremely heavy. Never have I ever felt such loneliness. Yes, I have a new family that I know I love, but even that couldn't stop me from feeling like this.
well? what did you all think about it? a lot of drama i know. and why did i kill tatsua then bring him back to life then kill him again? because i am the author of this story and i can do anything i want. but just so you know he's permanently died now. T-T. poor lina.
naruto: hey where's sasuke?
yc: no idea. oh that remindes me.(clears throat) everyone i have an anouncement. i will now not be updating every other saturday. i will now be updating once i have at least 2 reviews.
naruto: yeah right. your such a pushover.
yc: well now i'm not. and i am being extremely serious here. so for those of you who want me to continue, REVIEW!!! especially you naruto.
naruto: why me too?
yc: because you finally get to make your big entrance in the next chap.but unless i get 2 reviews, that won't be happening.
naruto: WHAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA?????????????????!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ok guys, i know it's really a pain to review, but pleeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeease review. i've been waiting forever for my big apperance
yc: yeah so if you want naruto to be happy, then review so i can update. and i am being serious. and come on it's only 2 reviews. i think i'm being pretty generous here by demanding only 2. now naruto if you please.
naruto: plllllllllllllllllleeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaaaaaaasssssssssssseeeeeeeeee make plenty of reviews. no seriously. i just really want to be part of the story. ja ne.
