Hey, so I dedicate this to TrueWinolo whose birthday was last Feb. 24. I'm sorry it's a few days late. This one is for you!
Sorry about the fact that I haven't been able to update more often. My mother is pregnant again and she's been put on bed rest so I've been picking up a lot of the work around the house. I can't wait until I am out of this house.
Well, here you go.
Sasuke helped hold the wall as Taro nailed in the wall. Sakura watched from her office at the hospital. Her son seemed alright with his father. Amarante walked into the room making Sakura turn around. "Naruto-chan wants to see you." She spoke. Amarante walked over to her mother and looked out the window with her mother. "They look like they don't mind being around each other.
"No, they don't." Sakura smiled back at her daughter. "Amarante, I know I can't have Sasuke now. It is too late. Sometimes though, I wish I was younger and sometimes I wished he would have not thrown me away like he did. He's trying to make up for it. I can see he is actually trying."
"Yeah. He is isn't he." Amarante spoke. "I'm going to go check on Ryo. He's been trying to cope with his blindness so I'm going to go see how he is doing." Sakura nodded as Amarante turned to walk away. "Mom, don't forget, Naruto-chan." Sakura nodded and then looked back out the window.
Amarante walked first to Taketo's room. He had gone out with an ANBU squad to retrieve lost bodies and had been attacked by some rogue ninjas. She knocked on the door and then walked in. "Taketo?" Taketo looked up from his spot and then smiled.
"Come in sweetheart." He crooned as he shifted in his bed making space for her. She slid in and then placed her head on his chest. Listening to the palpitations of his heart, her eyes grew heavy to the sound of life. "How are you?"
"I'm…fine."
"Just fine?" He asked as he pushed a strand of her hair away from her face. She looked up at him and smiled. "You know, once I'm out of here, I'm going to ask your father for your hand in marriage." Her eyes shot wide. "If that is okay with you." Amarante smiled and then placed her lips on her lover's.
"Yes."
Sakura walked up the stairs to the Hokage's office. Her hair was swaying gently as she ascended the stairs. The waist high pink hair tied a bit below her shoulder blades. Jade eyes eyed the door and she knocked on it. What could the Hokage want with her?
"Sakura, come in." Naruto's tired voice spoke as she walked in.
"Yeah Naruto. What do you need?" Sakura asked as she sat down in front of her best friend. Naruto looked up.
"You know, Hinata-chan has been tired lately and I have been too. I was going to ask Sasuke but he didn't seem like the man for the job. You do Sakura."
"What job Naruto?"
"Sakura, I'm tired. I want to relax for a bit. Be with Hinata-chan. Explore a bit. You know, there are no threats and I've decided to give the reins over to someone else."
"Naruto."
"Sakura. What I am asking is. Will you take over for me for a couple years? Just a couple. Please. I would have given it over to Konohamaru but…" They were silent for a few seconds. "That kid. Sakura, I can't seem to find a good candidate so far and even Kakashi sensei thinks it is a good idea. As do I."
"Me? The seventh Hokage? Naruto, who are you trying to kid?"
"You are the smartest kunochi on this planet. You're respectable, you have fame. I mean god damn it Sakura, you're the godamnie's apprentice." Sakura stared at him for a minute. "If you aren't going to do this for me then please do it for Hinata-chan, she needs me after Shino's death and Kiba's isolation. She's sad Sakura. She was always the Hokage's wife. Megumi and Goro's mother. She was never with Naruto and I think she deserves it,"
"Naruto, what about Sai? Or even Shikamaru. Why me?"
"I trust you with Konoha. You know how to protect it Sakura." Naruto walked over to Sakura and kneeled beside her. "Please. For me."
"Naruto, you deserve it." She sighed. "I'm ready then…to become the sitidamnie."
Amarante heard a knock on the door. She looked up and then down at the sleeping Taketo. Silently getting up, she walked over to the door to see Tenten looking at Amarante. "Honey, is he awake?" She asked Amarante. Amarante shook her head and then walked out of the door closing it behind her. "He's asleep Hyugga-chan."
"Tsk. How many time do I have to tell you to call me Tenten Amarante?" Tenten smiled up and then placed a package on her hands. "There's some onigiri in there for you and Taketo. Well, I'm off to the nursery. I need to check up on Hanabi. She's given birth at such an old age. Take care Amarante." Amarante nodded and smiled as Tenten walked away.
"Thank you." Amarante whispered as she walked back into the room. Taketo was still asleep so she walked over to his bed side and put the Onigiri box next to him. He'd know it was his mother's cooking. Amarante stuffed her hands in her pockets and then walked out of the room. She went two doors down and noticed her father and Ryo sitting together talking. Immediately, she masked her chakra and listened in on the conversation.
"Yes Otousan." Ryo spoke as he looked into the distance.
"I don't expect you to be vulnerable even if you have no sight. I expect you to fight stronger than an Uchiha and much smarter."
"Hai."
"You are my son after all." There was a silence before Sasuke continued to speak. "You will not be given the legacy of the Uchiha Clan but I expect you to be apart of it as the next if, god forbid, anything happens to Taro."
"Hai."
"Ryo. I will help you train. It is the least I can do."
"Father?"
"Yes Ryo."
"I'm sorry."
"Don't apologize. You were trying to protect what you thought was right."
"Dad, if you knew, why did you chose mot—Karin?"
"It's a long story. One I regret. I'm glad it happened though. I would have never been given a son like you." There was silence. "I am sorry about your loss. Our loss. For you it is greater, You lost a mother and two brothers—"
"And gained two siblings and I found out who my father is. I would never trade them for the world. Even though Taro doesn't see me as a brother, I at least know he is there. It's nice."
Amarante now found it fit to walk into the room. "Amarante?" Ryo asked. Even though her chakra was concealed, the minute she stepped inside was the minute he knew she was in the room. Sasuke looked up at her and smiled. "Amarante," Ryo looked off into the wall. "How are you?"
"I'm fine Ryo-chan." She spoke as she walked up to him and sat down. "How are you father?" She asked Sasuke.
"I am good. I am very good." He nodded his head and then smiled. "Don't you have work? I'll give Ryo company. Go, finish your rounds so you can go and relax." Sakura nodded and then said goodbye to her half brother and father.
"Here's your chart." The nurse spoke as she handed Amarante the clipboard. Amarante glanced down at the chart. Yamanaka Naina. She sighed as she walked over to Examination room one. When she entered, she looked up at Amarante and her eyes grew wide.
"Amarante?"
"Hey, it's okay if I'm your doc for today? Mikoto chan is out for the week."
"You're going to find out one day." Naina said as she looked down at her hands.
"Find what out?"
"Look at the chart." Amarante looked at Naina and down at the chart. "The previous visit."
Prescription of herbs to help alleviate vomiting. Full body check up. Blood work-up. Culture. Results show high levels of hormone. Patient is pregnant.
Amarante stared at her future sister in law. "You're—"
"Pregnant."
