Chapter 25: In My Arms
Iruka had told Sasuke when Fumiko was ready to come home, that he was coming home. He didn't care what Sasuke had to say he slapped the male and told him to go to hell, regretting his choice of words now he would never take them back. He told Sasuke it was his fault, that if Fumiko had never met him he would be safe, that he would have been happier. It was not his place to say something and he saw the grief in Sasuke's eyes. "Mother…it hurts to sit like this please let go," Fumiko hugged his mother who shook his head and refused. The two sat on the couch for hours until Kakashi came home to find Iruka holding their sleeping son tightly refusing to let go.
Fumiko rubbed his side as he dried himself off finally able to get free of his mother for once. Iruka had done everything for him and he drew the line at following him into the bathroom. Getting dressed was difficult but he managed. Walking towards the phone he picked up the receiver to call Sasuke and just as he heard his lover's voice the dial tone was dead. He saw Iruka hang up the phone rather rudely. "Mother what the hell is wrong with you? Sasuke's probably worried to death…" Fumiko spoke as he picked up the phone and Iruka took it from him. "I want you to divorce Sasuke," Iruka spoke quickly as Fumiko looked at him in disbelief. He clenched his jaw before going to the door without a word. Iruka ran as he blocked the door. "Mother…move or so help me…I'll fucking move you." Shaking his head Iruka kept his place, "Fumiko…he's going to get you killed. Can't you see what he's doing to you…look at you! I can't let you go back. He's not safe Fumiko. Every time you're with him something terrible happens…I ALL MOST LOST YOU!" Iruka screamed as Fumiko stopped trying to move his mother. "You died in that field. We lost you. I had to bring you back. You know what Sasuke did when you were gone…he tried to kill himself he didn't even care about you….then he just lost it like some crazed maniac." Iruka was halted when his own son smacked him across the face. "Say one more word…and I will disown you as my mother." Shoving Iruka out of the way he slammed the door behind him as he headed out of the Hokage home. Kakashi was walking down the hall with a concerned Sasuke as they saw Fumiko limping and both ran to his sides helping him to stand.
"IRUKA!" Kakashi spoke raising his voice as he looked at his partner who looked away sitting on the couch. "It's true! I was in support of them together until…now. Sasuke can't you see you'll only hurt him?" Looking up he met Sasuke's furious glare. "Iruka…your son is my lover. He is my partner and I'll be damned if I hurt him. I can't stop the future but I will work until my death to protect him. You are not welcome in our home…until you come to your senses… because you've lost your damn mind." Helping Fumiko up Sasuke carried him out of the home as Kakashi sat running a hand through his hair. "You've done some crazy things Iruka…but what part of this sounded like a good idea?" Sitting next to his beloved he pulled him close. "Kakashi…he's going to get Fumiko killed. You saw our son in that field…he was gone. In my arms our son was dead. Orochimaru acting alone was doing it to spite Sasuke and you know it. You heard Kabuto he said it himself. I can't sit here and not worry about the next assault on our son. He had a hole in his body I could see his organs…no parent should ever see that. He's not safe with Sasuke." Iruka's words were harsh but out of a good place, a place of love and concern for his son's life. "Iruka. It's his life…we can only support him and pick him up when he gets knocked down. That's our job as his parents. We cannot interfere in their business as partners. Fumiko chooses to be with Sasuke and we can only be family to them as we are to Naruto and his partner. Both our sons know what they're doing all right. We did great Iruka we raised two bright, loving, and skilled men. Now it's time to let go and let them lead their own packs."
Fumiko was still fuming as Sasuke changed his bandages sitting on their bed as he listened. "What the fuck is his problem? I mean my mother has been crazy before, but this? He makes me so angry!" Sasuke finished clipping the last bandage as he kissed Fumiko's cheek. "Your family pisses me off frequently…most of my life actually…but you know what works? I remember that they are my family…that sometimes you have to get away for a little to let others fume and grieve. We lost you Fumiko…and I understand how terrifying that is. However, Iruka needs to let go." Fumiko nodded as he kissed Sasuke and lay back as Sasuke shifted and cuddled Fumiko close. "Sasuke…did you really lose it when I was taken?" Sasuke looked down to Fumiko as he sighed, "I did…I couldn't help but blame myself…that I could've done something…all my planning all my work….but then nothing. I lost you, and I couldn't help but sink into this state of nothing. Sakura slapped it out of me by reminding me that I need to live because you were counting on me to find you. That I was counting on you to survive and that we could get through this. Seeing you so beat up and destroyed nearly killed me…but you are my partner and I will not abandon you." Fumiko smiled as he kissed Sasuke and he laced their fingers together. "I can't remember anything from when I was gone…but I remember the feeling of pain and despair. Somehow though…I refused to give in because this is my life, and I'll be damned if anyone will take it from me but me." Sasuke smiled and kissed Fumiko deeply before stopping as his lover hissed and hit him for pressing on his injury.
"Up and about finally?" Toshi asked as he saw Fumiko limp softly into the dojo in his training clothes for the day, a set of cut off navy sweats that hung just above his knees and a loose t-shirt with some weird band name. It'd been a full long year of recovery, rehab, and the pain staking torture of celibacy. "Well can't lay on my back the rest of life can I? Don't make a gay joke or I'll kick you in the ass," Fumiko spoke as he straightened up and started stretching slowly. They were alone in the dojo and Toshi walked up close to Fumiko touching his cheek as he kept his voice hushed, "You shouldn't push yourself…Saya and I wouldn't be angry with you if you decide to wait a few weeks." Fumiko gently moved out of the touch as he shook his head, "No, I'm going insane just lying around the manor doing nothing. Plus, I lost my teaching job…I need a new career." Toshi grabbed Fumiko's wrist pulling him close into a tight hug. "Please be careful Fumiko I care a lot about you…I don't want you to suffer any more. Take it easy for me." Fumiko nodded as his friend's words and hugged him back. "Can you do me a favor? I left my hair tie back in the bedroom...could you grab it for me and my medication to please?" Toshi nodded as he left the dojo as Fumiko would lie down on the soothing bamboo floor looking up at the ceiling. It felt good to be back into training. The lights went off and Fumiko sighed getting up before he was knocked back down.
Always the hair he was considering going bald as he kicked the offender in the face regretting the pain that followed. "Whoever you are…better people have tried…and I need a break from the kidnapping bullshit." The offender chuckled before pushing Fumiko up against the glass and pressing a rather heavy erection between firm cheeks. "Sasuke you jackass! This isn't funny!" Fumiko spoke as he sighed relaxing as his lover caressed along his hips and to his thighs. "I have to keep you on your toes….how'd you know it was me anyway?" He kissed Fumiko's neck as he hugged him from behind and fell back onto the floor. "I think I know what that monster between your legs feels like by now. And you are an asshole…you know my stomach still hurts." Fumiko squirmed until he was cuddled into Sasuke's chest in the dark. "I know but…this is the perfect time…" He rolled Fumiko onto his back as he leaned in close to his ear and pressed their groins into each other. "…To start our family or get in some good practice." Fumiko blushed bright red as he looked up at Sasuke, "No teasing?" Sasuke chuckled as he nodded and pressed their lips flush together his hands working their clothes off. Fumiko completely forgot about Toshi as Sasuke's mouth found its sweet way onto his now awakened libido. Pulling Fumiko's hips up he took no time before plunging into his lover inch by inch his heart warmed by the moans of pleasure that lapped at it. Tossing his head softly Fumiko panted before a cold rush of embarrassment ran through them as the lights were flipped on and Toshi stood frozen next to Naruto, Saya, and Sakura. Sasuke smirked as he gave another thrust into Fumiko making him cry out in pleasure as Naruto covered his eyes and Toshi's. "S-Sasuke th-they're right there!" Fumiko spoke shakily as Sakura and Saya pretended not to watch. "So? I want to finish," Sasuke smirked as he rolled his hips a few more times bringing Fumiko to release, as well as himself.
"WHAT IS WRONG WITH YOU!" Naruto yelled as he kicked Sasuke in the ass hard. He cursed as he rubbed the tender area and smirked. "I thought it was funny. I think it's a good morning wake up call. Plus, it's payback for the time you and Sakura fucked in the shower when we were on that mission in the red district. Oh yeah…I heard…foxy." Naruto blushed as he rubbed the back of his head, "We were seventeen…give it a break. Hey Sasuke…can I talk to you about something?" Sasuke nodded as he took a seat on the dojo floor next to Naruto, "First time coming from you… but sure what's bothering you?" Naruto rubbed the pendant around his neck before turning to look at Sasuke with regret. "I was looking into some things in the archives and…I overheard something…disturbing…I didn't believe it at first…that is to say…who was saying it." Sasuke just let Naruto speak whatever he was trying to say seemed to be causing him pain. "Sasuke…our classmates…our friends…Neji…Kiba and even Shikamaru…they want you dead. They were talking to Kakashi saying it was his responsibility…to get rid of you. That he complicated things by letting you and Fumiko be together…they said that if Fumiko…conceives your heir…they'll kill the baby and Fumiko if they hav-..Sasuke where are you going?" Naruto jumped up as he chased after Sasuke grabbing his shoulders and turning him around. "TO DO WHAT I SHOULD HAVE DONE YEARS AGO!" The anger radiating off of Sasuke was beyond terrifying. "I'll kill every one of them…no…I'll destroy their families. This village sickens me! I'm tired of being treated like an outsider by these disgusting imposters. Naruto…you and Sakura are a few of the only people I would care to spare…you've been so good to me and Fumiko…but I can't take the hypocrisy anymore." Sasuke had the cold look he had in his eyes when they were fifteen the look of a murderer. "Sasuke are you listening to yourself? You're talking like a crazy person! You can't destroy this village Fumiko wouldn't let you. This is our home…your home. We just need to…and I can't believe I'm saying this…talk it out. There has to be a reason behind this." Sakura interrupted both of them as they looked to her, "Where the hell…" Sasuke stopped when Sakura looked at him with hurt eyes. "Sasuke…you don't have any proof beyond Naruto's words…don't go looking for a fight. Haven't you and Fumiko suffered enough? I believe my husband and I always will take his side…but please don't. I promise you I will protect you and Fumiko from anyone in this village who would try to hurt you…because you're my family…but for god's sake please…just let it go." Sasuke felt his anger subside as he listened she was right. Violence would only cause more grief and it was time to stop. Fumiko was safe from any real danger for once, and he was healthy, alive, happy, and home. "Sakura you can't be serious…they're in danger as long as they're here…" Naruto stopped when Sasuke spoke suddenly startling them both. "We'll leave. If it comes down to it… Fumiko and I will go…to some other village. Hide somewhere…if necessary…forever. I refuse to be bound here and I know Fumiko will hate me for it…but it's the best solution."
Fumiko was sleeping alone in the black silk sheets as he was slowly roused by a faint noise of cloth and something being zipped. "Sasuke? What are you doing….it's two in the morning…?" He sat up as he got out of bed and noticed two bags were packed. In a panic Fumiko hugged Sasuke tightly, "No! Don't leave please!" Sasuke quickly turned around as he held Fumiko, "Shh…you're coming with me. We're leaving this place. Fumiko…it's time to go." There was a knock on the door and Sasuke quickly closed the bags before heading to the door as he opened it slowly. "Everything is ready…and this is the only favor I'm ever doing for you got it Sasuke?" An older man with white hair and sharp teeth barked at Sasuke who nodded. "Suigetsu…wouldn't dream of asking you again anyways." He ushered the mist shinobi in as he lead him to the bedroom where Fumiko was getting dressed putting on the cloak Sasuke gave him. "Fumiko this is Suigetsu…he's going to take you to Getsugakure…along with Jugo and Karin." An orange haired giant entered from the back door with a red haired woman who seemed rather upset and angry. "Remind me why we're doing this for you Sasuke? You fucking tried to kill me you bastard." The red head huffed and put her hands on her hips. "Because I really will kill you if you don't. If he comes to harm in any way I'll make sure you know pain." Sasuke words sent a chill through her body as she shut up and ushered Fumiko to follow her. He stopped running to Sasuke as he kissed him. "You better be there," Fumiko warned Sasuke who touched Fumiko's stomach briefly before nodding. "I promise. Now go."
Three weeks earlier…
"You're just going to let them go. Do you even care?" Sasuke asked Kakashi who stopped as he took off his outer robes taking a seat in his office. "…Of course I care. He's my son Sasuke, but what would you have me do? Kill all of them?" Sasuke looked Kakashi in the eye as he looked coldly at him. "Then you are no father." Kakashi grabbed Sasuke by the collar pulling him half over the desk. "You have no right to say that to me. Fumiko is fine. Let it go Sasuke…just let it go." Sasuke jerked away from Kakashi as he closed his eyes taking a breath before speaking, "He's pregnant Kakashi." Three words Kakashi would never know…would be the last ones Sasuke would speak to him in Konoha that would shake his core. Waiting outside the Kage office were a few classmates who felt the need to apologize for a "mistake". By a mistake they really meant an incident in which they faile din their cause. Kiba approached Sasuke as he came out of the door, "Sasuke…we need to talk buddy…" As he moved to put a hand on Sasuke's shoulder, Sasuke slapped it away. "There is nothing to talk about," Sasuke retorted as he kept walking. "We're trying to apologize. It was just small mistake! You don't know what it's like! The safety of this village is at stake!" Neji yelled as Sasuke stopped and turned around starring Neji down coldly before socking him in the jaw. "God that felt good," Sasuke smiled as he started heading down the road again. He had made up his mind the moment Kiba opened his mouth. The moment Kakashi let them go.
It had happened just a few weeks after Naruto told him about what he had heard. He ignored every instinct to let it go, until that night. The day before Sasuke found out Fumiko was pregnant and under Sakura's determination she was able to make sure the pregnancy would not harm Fumiko's life. For once Sasuke was over joyed at the thought that he would be a father, that he could finally give Fumiko what he wanted the chance to have their own family. He would never know that when they laid their heads down to rest on that peaceful night he would be witness to an unforgivable betrayal. Everything was quiet as Sasuke held Fumiko close in his arms the two in a comforting slumber. Hearing a creak Sasuke opened his eyes pulling his hand from under his pillow a kunai in hand. Fumiko had awoken, as well picking up some wire as they both walked down the hallway. Neither were prepared for the onslaught as they were blinded and then rendered paralyzed by pressure points struck hard on their bodies. As they were dragged from their home Sasuke couldn't help but in a panic worry about Fumiko whose breathing had quickened in their stress over the safety of their child growing inside him. When Sasuke was able to see he was cuffed into a chair his neck and every limb secured as he was sitting next to an unconscious Naruto. Naruto finally aroused as he yelled and thrashed angrily, "GET YOUR HANDS …" he stopped when he saw Sasuke with a split lip and bruises. "What the hell is going on?" Sasuke wasn't sure how to answer his friend when a light flickered weakly Sakura and Fumiko lying on the dirt floor. Sakura groaned as she was kicked in the face hard flipping her body over as she held her nose briefly before moving over to Fumiko and covering him with her body. She was ripped up and promptly beaten until blood dripped to the floor forming a puddle of mud. "Aunt Sakura!" Fumiko cried out as he tried to help her only to be dragged up by his neck and his mouth forced open. One of the ANBU assailants let go of Fumiko's mouth shaking his head. "I can't do this." He threw a bottle on the floor stamping it out before he was punched into a wall. "It's our duty to protect this village. This abomination has to be dealt with." Another spoke as Sasuke recognized the voice. Naruto had long lost his humanity as he kept trying to break free but every struggle zapped away more of his chakra through the restraints of the chair. "Neji." Sasuke spoke as the ANBU turned slowly before resuming his task and having Sakura pulled over handing her a kunai. "We will spare you and your traitorous husband…if you destroy that abomination." She laughed and spit blood onto the animal mask before stabbing the Kunai into one of her captors. "You aren't so powerful when you haven't drugged me." She kicked the other and stopped as the Masked ninja's hand glowed blue resting over Fumiko's heart. "Drop the kunai and repent or I'll stop his heart." Sakura dropped the knife keeping her glare on the shinobi. The shinobi in turn picked it up, "We just have to stress him enough…you know cause enough damage to force his body to reject it." He had another shinobi bring a lighter as he ran it over the blade heating it. Fumiko had his eyes shut tightly trying to keep calm the heated side of the blade pressed into his skin but he didn't cry out, he didn't scream. When the artist was done the kanji for impure was burned into the right side of his body. "It's not doing anything…" One of the others spoke as Fumiko opened his eyes. "He was with Orochimaru torture doesn't mean shit to him…." The ANBU with the heated Kunai turned to look at Sasuke as he headed over and Fumiko's heart began to race. Sasuke never flinched as the Kunai was dragged across his torso carving across his chest the kanji for traitor. That wasn't the point because Fumiko was screaming at the ninja to stop touching Sasuke. He thrashed and kicked even growled when he was forced to his knees by a swift punch to the stomach. "It's not enough..." The Artist spoke as he pulled Fumiko up by his hair and pushed him against the wall. The shinobi form earlier grabbed the male by the shoulder hard. "Enough! You're going too far! You said we were just supposed to scare them! Not this!" The artist punched the male in the face breaking the mask revealing an unconscious Shikamaru. When the male was distracted Fumiko kicked the mask off his face to behold the vile artist with blind eyes. Neji looked at Fumiko as he sighed, "You should have loved Miaka. To get involved with him…after you worked so hard to rid yourself off those horrid bullies. The Hokage's son…brought down to the level of scum. He dragged you down like he did with everyone else. You think he'll be loyal to you Fumiko? He's a traitor. His loyalty is to no one but himself. Tell me if you believe knowing Sasuke as much as you claim to that he won't leave the first chance he gets?" Fumiko closed his eyes as he stayed against the wall, "You have but words. I don't need Sasuke's loyalty…and I don't care if I'm the scum of the land…because no matter what you do or say to me…the only lips that I will worship are on his face. The only thing I have ever asked from him…is to be happy. I love my home but if Sasuke left…he would not be alone. If Sasuke flew to the arms of another village…then I would fly to. For me it's not a question of if…it's a question of when. I love my village…and I will protect it…but it does not own me." Neji backed away from Fumiko as the others let Sakura go.
After that night Sasuke decided that there was no more waiting, and no more reason to stay. So he made sure Fumiko made out of the city unnoticed as he made his way to the Kage residence stabbing a kunai into the door with a scroll attached. He placed three more identical scrolls in the village town square, the academy door, and finally to the gate of the village. The alarms began to sound as the fir squad ran to the Uchiha district. The manor was ablaze with a roaring fire a distraction as he raised his hood to cover his face. Kakashi was startled awake as Iruka shook him holding a torn scroll in his hand shaking it and screaming incoherently. Kakashi told Iruka to calm down as he picked up the scroll looking at it as his heart sank in his chest. Clearly on the header was the Uchiha crest large as not to be missed. The scroll read darkly to those whose eyes graced it, a warning that was not to be mistaken, "Justice is Served." Iruka threw the destroyed headbands onto the wooden floor both Sasuke and Fumiko had lines through the symbols marking their verdict clearly.
Short chapter I know. Sorry for taking so long to post I got hit with finals and bam creativity went out the window. However, I have been newly inspired and know which direction I'm going to take to end this story. Don't worry we still have a few more chapters before the end. I love you all my beautiful readers. Chapter 26: Under the Moon.