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Chapter 14: Loud Nerves
First off, want to say sorry for another long wait; and for the shortness of this chapter. Couple days ago a brand new idea popped into my head and after finally figuring out how to make it work; I set about to write it and... My power went out... It wasn't that long, but then I had errands to run before class and so... It would have been out earlier today... but blame the power company!
And for the people who read Mission: Seduction... A new chapter is long overdue, and I promise I will try to get it out this weekend... Since I have a short day on Sunday. Alright, so...
One sentence in this chapter causes me to LOL for some unknown reason... If you can pick it out... Well... then you think like me.
A person on Gaia (I don't know your name here) Has requested me to make a ShikaIno pairing in this story, so I'll be doing that... In the coming chapters.
Either way, hope you enjoy this chapter, and sorry again for its super shortness.
Everyday the 'wedding' grew nearer, was another day Sakura panicked. She had thought her nerves had improved within the five years she had been at Sound, but apparently she was wrong.
It helped that Sasuke went over the plan everyday; and every night reassured her nothing could go wrong when a question about it arose within her.
She would fall asleep more assured about the coming day; but she noticed, she was still worried.
"Sorry."
Sasuke looked up from the bed as Sakura got dressed.
"What for?"
She turned around to look at him.
"For having to put up with me."
He chuckled to himself quietly before closing the distance between them and hugging her deeply.
"You have worries, I understand. You're a mother, it's to be expected. But remember this."
He used his hand to move her face to look at him.
"Everything I'm doing is for you and our family. I won't let anything happen to you or the others. I promise."
"Mmm, if someone told me five years ago that you would be risking everything for me… I think I would have…"
"Squealed?"
She punched him in the arm.
"Probably."
She quickly released herself from his arms, gave him peak on the cheek and walked out.
She despised having to still plan a wedding she wasn't actually attending. It was mostly because she knew she would have to do it all again when she returned to Konoha.
It was during these times that she loved her maid more than ever. Only Ann knew why she was really stressed and would bark commands at people who started to press Sakura's buttons.
"What are you doing? Lady Sakura has already chosen that pattern. No, you may not bother Lady Sakura will something as trivial as the color of the carpet; OF COURSE IT'S GOING TO BE RED! Now, unless you have something that is a matter of life and death for this wedding, YOU WILL NOT DISTURB LADY SAKURA! Do you understand?"
"Ann."
"Yes, Milady?"
"Could you have someone bring me a water?"
Ann turned to growl at the attendants; knowing full well they heard the lady. Within seconds, three cups of water were in front of Sakura.
"Thank you Ann." She said before turning around to chuckle.
'Ann is really enjoying this… Too much!'
A few days before the 'wedding,' and Sakura was a complete mess.
"What do you mean I can't take any of the toys?"
Her eldest son stood in front of her, arms folded with a livid pout on his face.
"We can't carry much Ryu. Just clothes."
"But what about my ninja toys?"
"We can get you new ninja toys when we get to Konoha."
"I don't want new toys. I WANT THESE!"
"Ryu."
The pair looked towards the door to see Sasuke leaning on the frame.
"Obey your Mother."
"But Father."
"No buts! It's either your toys or your life."
"Sasuke-kun! You can't tell a child that." She said before walking towards her son to hug him.
"Understood, Father. If I'm too worried with my toys; I won't be able to protect Mimi."
"About Mimi."
"NO! SHE HAS TO COME!"
"Of course she is coming. But you won't be with her."
"What do you mean, Sasuke-kun?"
"Ryu, you will be going with your Mother instead of Ann."
"Why!" The young boy whined.
"Because I think taking two three year olds is too much for Ann to handle."
"Sasuke-kun, what about..."
"I've already explained to the others. It was actually Shikamaru who brought it to my attention."
"That's not what I was going to say…"
"Don't worry Milady. I won't let any harm come to Mimi or Miko. On my life, I will protect them."
'Let's hope it doesn't come to that.'
It was the night before the night before the night of the wedding. Sakura looked around her youngest son's room before turning to leave. The three children would be sleeping in her room tonight.
She felt strange, she hated this place, but somehow felt like she would miss it. It was the place her children had been born. The place that she first made love to Sasuke; she mentally smiled at this. And it was the place that Sasuke told her he loved her.
But, it wasn't her home. And no matter how times she woke up in her bed; she never liked it.
"Mother."
Ryu's voice broke her from her thoughts.
She had entered his room to see him staring at his toy chest, longingly.
"Yes."
"Since I have to get new toys when we get back home..."
"Yes?"
"Can I pick what they are this time?"
She smiled at him before hugging him strongly.
"Of course."
"Good… Because I hate shuriken!"
She laughed before lifting him up to her chest. He snuggled against it as she walked out of the room.
Mimi and Miko were already in their room when Sakura and Ryu entered. The boy, upon seeing Mimi, immediately jumped from his mother's arms and ran over to her.
'I won't be surprised if they get married someday.'
"Alright children, time for bed!"
"But Mother!"
"No buts! We have a big day tomorrow and you won't be getting much sleep tomorrow night, so… Off to bed."
She grinned at the two children while they pouted their way to bed. She began to sigh at their behavior before two arms engulfed her and lips met her neck.
"Such a slave driver."
"When we're alone again, I'll show you what a real slave driver I can be."
"Can't wait."
"Eww!"
The two looked up to see Ryu and Mimi pointing at them.
"BED!" Sasuke said before turning her around and kissing her lightly on the lips.
"To think I won't be seeing you for three days after tomorrow."
"Three days? What are you talking about?"
"Not now, time for bed. The children aren't the only ones who need sleep."
"Sasuke-kun…"
"Sakura-chan?"
She wanted to ask him what he was talking about. This was the first she heard about what he would be doing after she left. Everything within her wanted him to tell, but she knew he never would.
"I love you."
"I love you too."
Dark crimson eyes passed over a dead animal on the ground.
"Are you getting restless?"
"Of course, I haven't killed for days."
"Don't let your problem interfere with our mission."
The man sliced up the animal with his kunai and went about to eat it.