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Chapter 12

Days turned into weeks and weeks turned into months, and Sakura could no longer hide her growing tummy from the world. The few that she told when she learned herself, had taken it pretty well and had thankfully not put her down about it. Sakura was living in an apartment with Ino, who had declared herself Aunty Ino as soon as Sakura told her. She watched Sakura like a mother hen, and made sure Sakura ate right and didn't stress herself out too much. Kakashi was another one, he would show up randomly and give her a back rub to relive the pressure in her lower back. Naruto had bought the baby all manner of things orange, much to Ino's distaste. But it was Sasuke who was the most comforting during this time. Even though it was his brother's child, he pushed aside all negative thoughts and was always there for Sakura. He was the shoulder to cry on, and the ear to listen.

It was on a cold winter's morning that Yuki Uchiha was born. Sakura knew as soon as the child was put in her arms, that this was the little girl who had saved her life. Yuki was perfect in every way, with her father's black hair and coal eyes, and her mother's beauty. Sakura was happy, but there was something that could make her happier, Itachi.


After leaving Sakura in that cave with his brother, Itachi had started to put his plan to destroy the Akatsuki. He started by contacting those whom he thought would show the most loyalty. Deidara, who had never wanted to join in the first place, readily agreed. Kisame also agreed to assist Itachi because of their long partnership. Tobi joined Itachi because Deidara was joining and nobody expected any different. On a cold winter's morning, the four strategically attacked the remaining Akatsuki. Being in the organization for so long, they knew each other's fighting styles, and more importantly, their weaknesses. The sudden attack caught the Akatsuki off guard and within a month, the organization was destroyed. The ones who made it out alive, scattered to the four corners of the earth, when the Leader was cut down by Itachi. The demons sealed within the statue were permanently sealed and the cave was filled in with earth, so no one could ever get their hands on such a powerful weapon ever again.

Itachi disappeared off of the radar as well. No one knew where he went or what became of him.


"Yuki! You're late!" Sakura chided as her six year old daughter came sneaking into the house.

"I'm sorry mommy, I got lost on the road of life!" Yuki replied.

"You got that from Kakashi didn't you? Wait until I give him a piece of my mind." She mumbled, taking the chicken out of the oven.

"Guess what Uncle Sasuke taught me!" Yuki squealed, taking a seat at the table, with her chin resting on her hands.

"What did Uncle Sasuke teach you?" Sakura smiled.

"The fireball jutsu! He said that I learned it faster then he did!" Yuki said proudly. Sakura shook her head.

She defiantly has her father's strength. She said to herself.

"Go wash up, dinner is almost ready." Sakura said, messing up her daughter's raven black hair.

"Ugh! Yes mommy." She said with a pout. Sakura finished putting the food on the table when a knock came at her door. She narrowed her brows and wiped her hands on her apron. Who could this be?

She opened the door to find a tall dark figure standing there. Her breath caught in her throat.

"Itachi?" She breathed, and promptly passed out. When she came too, she was laying on her couch, with a very real Itachi standing above her.

"How… when … you're…" She sputtered, trying to find the right words.

"Sakura, its been a long time." Itachi smiled and bent down in front of her.

"Mommy! I am Huuuuungry!" a small voice came from the bathroom and Yuki came skipping into the living room, stopping short when she saw her mother half sitting half laying on the couch with a strange man crouched in front of her.

"Yuki, umm, Itachi this is Yuki my daughter." Sakura introduced awkwardly. Itachi carefully studied the small girl.

"Hello, Mr. Itachi. You know you look an awful lot like my Uncle Sasuke. Do you know him? He taught me this really cool fireball jutsu today. Mommy, how come I've never met Mr. Itachi?" Yuki rambled, breaking Sakura out of her stunned state.

"Yuki, why don't you go and start on dinner, Mr. Itachi and I have to talk for a few moments." Sakura said, standing up.

"Alright." Yuki smiled and then bowed to Itachi. "It was really nice meeting you." She said politely and skipped into the kitchen humming a tune.

"Sakura, is she…" Itachi couldn't finish. He never imagined that he could be capable of creating another life.

"She is your daughter." Sakura finished heavily. She never imagined Itachi finding out like this.

"Is she strong?" Itachi asked, not really knowing what to say.

"Very, she is at the top of her class at the ninja academy, and she already can use her sharingan. Its amazing how talented she really is." Sakura said, avoiding Itachi's eyes.

"I would expect no less from my daughter. She has your beauty Sakura, and unfortunately, your ability to talk." Itachi quipped. Sakura laughed at that, for the first time in a long time, she really laughed.

"Yes, she can certainly talk. She can also make most of the boys in her class cry. I get angry mothers at my door every ten minutes." She laughed. Itachi cracked a smile and then reached up around his neck and removed his necklace. He handed it to Sakura.

"Please, give this to her." Itachi said with all seriousness. Sakura nodded and took the necklace, placing it in her apron.

"Wait, are you leaving again? You just show up out of the blue and now you are going to leave me. Please Itachi, stay, if not for me, then stay for Yuki. I'm sure I can talk to Tsunade and make her realize that you aren't this big monster. Please…" Sakura pleaded, but knew it was no use. Itachi would leave her.

"There are still things I must do, I am sorry Sakura." He said simply, and left.

Sakura stood in the doorway looking out into the dark night, she knew he could never stay with her. To do so would put her and her daughter at a high risk, if Itachi's many enemies knew that he had two people precious to him in the world, they would use them against him. Sakura understood, but it still hurt to watch him leave, only moments after learning he had a daughter.

"Mommy! Are you going to eat?" Yuki called from the kitchen. Sakura dried her eyes and went to join her daughter.


A/N: We are nearing the end. One more chapter, THANK GOODNESS! This has got to be the hardest story to write… ever. Sorry for the long time no update, I get lost on the road of life sometimes…