SEQUEL TO MESSAGES IN THE SKY

Things to remember:

A) I own all characters who you have never heard of.

B) I do not own the characters from Naruto, Fruits Basket, Crescent Moon, or Please Teacher, 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) This is the first part of a six part saga

E) This story covers almost 5 years of the Uchiha siblings' life

F) 50 chapters + a foreword, an epilogue, and a preview for book 2

More relevant info to this chapter: Ugh! This wait was ridiculous! Sorry about that, everyone. Life kinda smacked me in the face there for a bit. I'm aiming for a more consistent schedule though and I WILL update this weekend ;)

Sincerely wishing you all well,

Kida-Asumi, the Captin of Sirius

Being the smartest person in your family could really suck sometimes. Everyone expected you to have all of the answers.

Yet as taxing as it was, he couldn't regret it. This family desparately needed his help most of the time.

Like helping the youngest twins plan out their school schedules.

"So you'll help?" Kida asked excitedly. L nodded.

"Yes. Come and sit down. Oten, Mom says you need help too." The younger Uchiha brother said. Oten glared but came over anyway. He wasn't pleased anytime he was forced to have L help him with anything. He was the older one, damn it!

"I wanna help!" Wataru exclaimed, running into the room. Kida smiled, shaking her head.

"Not this time darling." Mikoto said as she entered the office. She wanted the three to have a quiet place to work. Her four year old pouted as he was dragged out of the room. Shaking their heads, L and the twins looked over the scheduling news paper.

"What would you both like to take?" He asked.

"I want to take piano and biology." Kida explained.

"Well I want Spanish and Intro to Engineering." Oten said, a cocky smirk in place. L repressed a shudder at the odd way he looked like their lost elder brother Riki. Like this family needed a repeat of that. Sighing, he nodded.

"Very well." He said, marking it down. In their step-father's study, they did not hear the arrival of their guests.

"Obito?" Mikoto questioned happily as she stood from her spot beside her garden. Her younger brother smiled.

"Hey Meeksters. How about a hug for your little bro?" He teased, opening his arms. Mikoto laughed, running over and embracing him.

"Uncle Obito! Where is Mitsuru?" Wataru asked as he ran over to his mother. Akina followed behind him, four month old Ren in her arms. Obito chuckled, ruffling his short, untidy black hair.

"He's inside with Yuki, checking out the garage. How's it going, baby boy?" Obito asked his youngest nephew. Wataru shrugged as Akina hugged Obito.

"It's goin'. Next year I get to go to school with L and Ginkai." He said nonchalantly.

"Uncle Obito!" They heard Yuuri exclaim as he appeared onto the patio, Sasuke behind him. Obito waved.

"So you are really going to take Spanish? Brave man." Obito commented. Kida giggled from her loyal spot at Itachi's side as Oten nodded, unusually serious.

"I feel it would help me in later years." He said, paraphrasing L's earlier words. A soft sigh revealed L himself sitting beside his mother on the opposite couch. Obito nodded.

"Good idea man. Hey kids, why don't you go and set the table of something. I need to talk to you mom and Itachi. The twins shared a look, but obeyed. Sighing, Obito leaned back against the couch.

"What is it Uncle Obito?" Itachi asked his softly. Mikoto nodded, a frown marring her features. Obito sighed.

"Bison is becoming a large threat." He said. At their blank stares, he frowned. "Riki's gang." Itachi's eyes widened, fear gripping his heart.

"Those damned teenagers need to be put to rest." Pein said, referring to the gang that went by the name of Bison.

"Itachi? Honey, are you okay?" Itachi was brought back to reality by his mothers gentle voice. He nodded.

"I am. So, is Riki still in this gang?" Itachi asked softly. Obito shrugged.

"Let's hope not! I mean, our local policemen are suppose to shoot any of the one's they find." Obito sighed. Out side of the door, Sasuke and Mitsuru shared a frightened look as Akina and Mahiru watched over the babies.

"Ken!" Kida called out as she and Oten climbed out of Minato's car. Sasuke, Itachi, and Mikoto followed them.

"Kida!" Ken returned her call happily as she raced towards him. They were meeting with the high school to formally discuss their schedules. As their blue and black haired meshed, Sana appeared.

"Mikki!" Sana cried out happily, running over to embrace her oldest child. Mikoto chuckled, embracing her mother.

"Hey Mom. Wow, Fugaku's babies are entering high school." She sighed sadly. Sana nodded sympathetically.

"I know. It makes me sad too." Sana agreed. Wrapping an arm around her mother's shoulders, Mikoto and Sana lead their family inside.

"Yuki, where did you leave Ren's diaper rash cream?" Akina cried out from the nursery.

"In the cabinet beside the crib, babe." Yuki replied, winking at L, who was watching a football game with him. Well, he was analyzing the game more than watching it. "So, L-man, why aren't you at a super genius kid school or something like that? Akina was telling me last night that you are the most intelligent guy on the planet." L sighed.

"That I am. I wanted to stay at home with my family. I can be quiet helpful at times, and I love them all so dearly. That's why in about a month or two my 'teacher' will be coming here to teach me." He explained. Yuki's eyes widened.

"What?! A super genius is coming here?" He asked, surprised.

"Yeah, I didn't mention that?" Akina asked as she entered the living room, Ren resting against her chest. Yuki pouted.

"No. Let me see my baby for payment." He said, holding out his hands expectantly. Akina rolled her eyes, but handed him his daughter anyway. Ren yawned, flopping against his chest as well. L watched them interact, but his mind flew to when Watari had first knocked on the door.

It had been a normal day. When the person knocked, Mikoto had asked L to watch after Wataru while she got the door. Then, Watari had came in and told her he was a genius and that his name would be changed to protect him. To the world, he would be Ryuuzaki Uchiha. To the government, he would be L. Eventually, he would be a faceless influence over them.

"L? Honey, you're looking kind of pale." Akina's worried voice pulled him out of his depressing thoughts. Shaking them away, L sighed.

"I am a bit tired. Goodnight." He said, standing and going upstairs, all the while feeling Akina's concerned eyes on his back. Trying not to let her concern get to him, Ryuuzaki Uchiha walked upstairs. He knew his life would forever change in a few days.

A/N: So...not really the best of chapters. It just kinda gives a vague update on everything I kinda neglect to mention for awhile.

So to clarify some things:

- Bison will play a larger role later on in this series. Currently, it is minor and you actually will not see it again for a long while after it has played its part in this story.

- L is a genius. I try my best to point this out, but honestly, I'm really bad at it. From now on, if the family is in a public situation, he will be called Ryuuzaki. If they are on a family property or with close allies, he shall be L again. If I mess that up, just pretend that it didn't happen, or point it out and I'll fix it. This book was written so long ago there are bound to be mistakes ;)

- Please don't ask what anyone besides Minato does for a living. I develop that stuff a few books from now. For now, they are just rich people getting richer. You can create jobs for them if you want ;)

Sorry about the long update! Hope the long update helps ;)

- Kida-Asumi