DADDY LEFT US part 10

This chapter is dedicated to ying9 as a thank you for accepting to be my beta for my next story even though I am not very clear on the plot. Thank you.

And to all my readers, thank you so much for taking your time to read this story and not losing interest up to now.

Reading guide

Italic - thoughts

'Normal speech'

"Quoted speech, words etc."

'Calm down Uchiha, he just fainted. It's not like he is going to die.'

Itachi released the breath he hadn't realised he had been holding while awaiting Tsunade's answer.

'But what happened?' he asked calmly this time.

'I'm hoping that you already know Naruto's past. You see, even though I told him about it, it's not the same as he himself remembering. And I only told him of the time that I came to the lab. And even though Naruto doesn't remember his past, it doesn't mean that he hasn't got the memory of it.'

'What are you trying to say?'

'What I am trying to say is that Naruto has the memory of his past. However just like some people, if their past experience was too traumatic, and their mind deems the information too scarring for them, it shuts that information away. However, a person can remember that traumatic experience if it is triggered by anything relating to their memory. And their reaction to that varies on each person. So as for Naruto, I am guessing that the memories are shut away and it seems that Orochimaru is the direct trigger to Naruto's memories. He fainted as soon as he saw Orochimaru on TV. The shock was too much for him.' Tsunade tried to explain as best as she could; she had had people come to the hospital with similar problems. However their experiences were never as traumatic as Naruto's.

'I see.' Itachi responded with gritted teeth. His eyes had a red tint to them. His posture radiated danger. Everyone in the room became tense; they were afraid that any little slip would cost them their life. To say that Itachi was furious would be an understatement. He was beyond infuriated. He even regretted having Orochimaru dead, because he felt that death was not good enough for him; Itachi felt that he should have made Orochimaru suffer more than he did. Maybe he should have done it himself instead of Sai? Maybe that would have made it less infuriating.

'And although the shock was too much for him, he should have fainted, yes. But not for long. A few hours, let's see probably about four hours also. That is plus the stored up tiredness from all these years he has been raising the kids alone. Even so, if my tests are correct Naruto's body is going through something else.' Despite the tension in the room, Tsunade had decided to say something; something that would hopefully evaporate some of the Uchiha's danger aura.

'You. What do you mean? What tests? And what is going on with Naruto's body?'

'Ah well, you will find out soon or later when he starts going crazy. Well let's not get so excited until I confirm completely after a week also-'

'Don't play with me' warned Itachi. Really now. Was that really time to be beating around the bush to Itachi while Naruto lay there unmoving?

'He is pregnant. Possibly' blunted out Tsunade; even she was not in the mood to beat around the bush. But come on how would she have said it in the beginning if she didn't have to go with the beat around the bush process of telling news like that?

Everyone in the room had their own unique expression of surprise. Itachi still had on his cool. Before anyone could ask questions, Itachi kicked them out of the room.

'Everyone out.' the so called everyone was still standing in their respectful places.

'Now.' Was the command from Itachi which had everyone filing for the door as if controlled by a press of a button on a remote control. The only one who was not among everyone lining for the door was Tsunade; she had known that the command did not apply to her since she was the one Itachi had questions for.

The door clicked shut after the last person who was Shizune.

'Explain.'

'What do you want me to explain?'

'How is it possible?'

'Uchiha. I don't think I Have to explain to you how Naruto got pregnant.'

'That's not what I mean. Naruto and I…we… didn't get close until yesterday. So…'

'Don't worry yourself Uchiha, Naruto didn't cheat on you. You already know Naruto's situation. It's a lot different form a normal woman getting pregnant; they don't feel or see the changes in their body after a couple of weeks. As for Naruto, even though his body has mutated to be more like a woman's, its still not naturally a woman's body which is supposed to deal with the changes without disturbing other body functions. So his whole body recognises the change as soon as it is present. Luckily his quick healing ability lessens the effect the change could have on his body. Until about two months, you know when the natural pregnancy signs begin in most women. Last time Naruto came to see me at the hospital when he was two months along. That is when his healing abilities don't play a part, since the changes after two months are naturally supposed to be there.'

'So you mean in his last pregnancy, he might have been going through these changes on his own?'

'Yeah. But fortunately his healing abilities played their part well so he didn't probably feel the changes much. Maybe he body acquired the quick healing ability for times like these. But don't worry, this is his second time so his body might have mutated a bit more to suit the changes. You know, like when you have an infection, your body becomes immune because your white blood cells recognise the pathogens as soon as they enter your body and deal with them. Besides I will be here each step of the way.' Reassured Tsunade. She knew Itachi was feeling as guilty as her for not being there for Naruto when the changes were taking place in his first pregnancy. Who knows, he might have fainted in his sleep sometimes on his own when it became too much for him.

'You can leave now' Itachi said taking a seat on the bed.

Tsunade frowned and practically matched out of the room. Who does this Uchiha think he is bossing me around? She thought but walked out anyway.

The door to Naruto's room opened slowly and quietly that Itachi didn't even hear it. A small long haired head peeped through the slightly opened door. That small head belonged to Fuyu.

'Fuyu-chan, I can't see. I want to see too.' whispered Natsu who was jumping up and down trying to see above his brother into the room.

'I have to see first.' Fuyu whispered back.

'But I want to see'

'But it's me first'

'No I want to see! Fuyu-chan!! Let me! Let me!' yelled Natsu pulling on Fuyu who was leaning on the slightly opened door. Fuyu lost his balance and fell in the room and with him Natsu. Itachi turned to them and when he saw what was happening he rushed to them. And of course the twins seeking their papa's usual attention when ever they fall or hurt themselves began their summoning for their papa; crying.

'Shhh. It's okay. Come here.' Itachi took them outside the room. Even though they had settled down a little, they were still sobbing.

Itachi knelt to their height and wiped the tears on Natsu then Fuyu.

'What's wrong?' he asked.

'Fuyu-chan didn't let me see.' Explained Natsu.

'But I was first.' Defended Fuyu.

'Okay, its okay.' Itachi understood what the twins wanted to see; they might have heard the commotion in the mansion about their papa.

'Papa is sick.' Said Fuyu unsurely.

'No. papa is not sick. Papa is just tired and needs to sleep. Okay? He'll wake up soon. So we are all going to see him when he wakes up. Okay?' Itachi tried to put them at ease. He was still new at dealing with kids; he wasn't certain if he was doing a good job so far. It made him appreciate Naruto even more. Naruto took care of the kids on his own for four years.

The twins nodded.

'Okay, lets go do something fun. What do you want to do?' he took Fuyu's right hand in his left hand and Natsu's left hand in his right hand and headed for the games room.

'I want to play on a swing.' Piped up Natsu as if one minute ago he didn't have a stream of tears down his cheeks.

'Me too. I want to play on a swing.'

'Really?'

'Yeah!' chorused the twins.

'Really, really?'

'Yeah!'

'Mmh, I didn't really hear it. Really, really, Fuyu-chan, Natsu-chan?' Itachi decided to have fun with them. Well he was also buying some time to think of something. He did have a swing in his back yard with the exception that the swing had been there since Sasuke was little; meaning it was not safe for the twins to go play on it.

'Yeah!!' they chorused again and giggled while bouncing as they walked towards their Daddy's office; their course had changed along the way since they mentioned that they wanted to play on swings. Simply put, Itachi was buying new ones.

The twins went on bouncing on the sofas in the office whilst their Daddy made a phone call.

'I would like a jungle gym in my back yard by the end of the week.'

'Sir, the end of the week is too soon. I would suggest two to three weeks.' a business voice said on the other end of the phone.

'Alright then, I will just call someone else-'

'Wait sir, I think we can fit you in, in our busy schedule.' The voice said quickly as if who ever were on the other side of the phone had realized who they were talking to.

'Well if you have a busy schedule then you are not the best choice so I will just call that someone-'

'No sir, we will have your jungle gym delivered and installed by the end of the week, sir.'

'That's what I would like to hear. Why didn't you just say so from the start? Anyway I will look forward to doing business with you again.' Itachi responded and hang up the phone. They wouldn't fail him; he was their best customer. Owning hotels and restaurant meant he had some jungle gyms at some of them for family purposes.

So with the jungle gym sorted, they made for the games room again. And a few games later, they were called for dinner. Naruto had yet to wake up. Itachi lost his appetite and he just made sure that the twins had their meals. He left them with Tsunade and he made his way back to Naruto's room.

He leaned on the bed to look at Naruto in case he was awake. No luck.

Itachi took off his shirt and climbed into the bed. He pulled Naruto into his embrace; he didn't want to sleep in his room leaving Naruto in that room alone.

Just when he was about to fall asleep himself, Naruto began shifting in his embrace as if he was in an unfathomable nightmare. His face was pale and showed so much pain. Itachi held him tighter. And he kept running his fingers through Naruto's hair soothingly.

Eight years old Naruto sat with his knees brought to his chest in a corner of a dark room. The only source of light to the room was a small square shaped window. It was raining outside. The door to the room was made of metal as if such a small person like Naruto would break it down if not made of metal.

His small arms tried to pull down the white medical gown he was dressed in to cover his bare cold legs. His blond overgrown hair which would definitely rival the sun seemed to shine dully and it was complimented by the lifeless blue eyes. The boy was so slim. His right ankle was chained with a heavy chain as if the mental door and the lack of windows would not hold him in the room.

He was cold. Very cold. Maybe if he hadn't disobeyed his owner he would be sleeping in a bed now? But he didn't like what that man did to him. It wasn't his fault that he had what that man had said "inhuman healing abilities". Which his little mind didn't comprehend the meaning of it.

He didn't like to be cut and be left to watch his cuts disappear. So that day he had decided to run away when that man came to get him to go to that strange room with needles and small glasses. The needles which that man would put in his leg or hand and they would make his body feel weird.

Lightening stroked and thunder followed suit. Naruto shivered and held his head tightly.

His wrist and cheeks hurt a lot; that scary man had slapped him many times when he was caught after trying to run away. His hands and legs had been tied to a cold bed and a needle was put in his leg. When he had awakened, Naruto had found himself in this room.

He promised to be a good boy next time; he promised to never disobey that man called Orochimaru. That man had said that he was the only one who cared about him. He said Naruto had no where to go; he had no parents whom Naruto didn't know he was supposed to have since he had never heard of that word. "Parents". It made him wonder, what was the "parents" supposed to be like.

Since then, the little Naruto had complete obedience towards Orochimaru. As far as he knew, there was no other lifestyle other than waking up, and staying in the dark room with a small hard bed, then go to a room full of needles; have something done to him and then return to the room feeling swore.

The years passed with the same routine unbroken, not even once.

Then one day when Naruto became thirteen, a woman had walked into his room. Somehow, Naruto had felt that his life was about to change forever because of that woman. It was like a premonition. Despite not being quite clear of what was to come, Naruto still felt warm all over his body whenever the woman visited him in his room. He didn't recognise the warmth as happiness because he had never felt it before.

That woman was Tsunade.

She had cut his hair and made sure that he ate everyday. She taught him how to read and write. However, they were things which she could not prevent; his daily lab visits.

As the days passed, the boy began smiling, his eyes gained their shine which she was sure was supposed to be there. His body began looking healthy. Orochimaru had a go at Tsunade for all the changes on the boy; he never looked broken again after experiments like he used to after experiments.

Tsunade became someone who Naruto could rush to when there is thunder and he knew that everyday after the lab visit he was going to find her waiting for him.

When Naruto turned sixteen he was called to the lab early in the morning than usual. He had arrived at the lab before Orochimaru got there.

On one of the tables was a file. Naruto became curious what that file held. His curiosity heightened when he read what was stamped on the file; his name. He flipped the file open and inside was a birth certificate for him.

The certificate said his father was deceased and his mother passed away after giving birth to him.

Orochimaru walked into the lab and saw what Naruto was reading.

'So you can read? No matter. And I am guessing you have questions for me? Don't worry, I will tell you just a bit since you won't have any use of it anyway after this.' Orochimaru said disappointedly.

Before Naruto could say anything, there was a sharp pain on the side of his neck. Soon his body felt heavy and his vision became blurred. He felt dizzy. He tried to call out for Tsunade but his tongue became numb for him to speak.

Orochimaru laid him on the cold bed in the lab and strapped his legs and arms onto the bed.

Naruto's eyelids slid shut. Nevertheless, he could hear everything at a heightened rate.

'Well then, what do you want to know?' began Orochimaru leaning over Naruto.

'You know, you have a very beautiful face, too bad you parents never got to see it. You see, I was your mother's doctor. Yes I worked in the hospital for a little while, looking for futureless children like you to work on. Your mother was strong too. She died soon after giving you a name. She didn't die because she gave birth to you; she died because of corrupted sedatives given to her during her labour, courtesy of me.' He smirked.

'You were born on the tenth of October and you get to die on the tenth of October. How blessed are you? Anyway, you were a very strong baby before you were even born. And you got my interest. I knew that I had found what I had been looking for. You see, all the children I had before, became useless a month later or a year later and they died in the midst of the experiment. You should be very proud I have to end your life myself. You haven't failed me in anything except this one; the main purpose of you being here. You developed inhuman healing abilities as an after effect of the many drugs used on you. I don't know what else you have developed but it doesn't matter now. You are a failed.'

'Oh, I have an idea, why don't we get the person who made you believe there is another lifestyle besides this? Tsunade should be the one to end your life. After all she was the one who welcomed you into this world. She was your mother's midwife. Too bad now she doesn't even know the child she delivered.'

Naruto wanted to scream, he wanted to move his body. But everything seemed to forget how to work. Then he couldn't remember what happened yesterday, then everything Orochimaru was saying seemed to be erased as soon as it is said.

Then…

blankness.

Naruto sat up in bed as if he had just wakened up from a bottomless nightmare. He looked to his right and he came face to face with Itachi. He tried to call Itachi's name. But no sound came out.

Itachi got out of the bed quickly and went to the mini refrigerator in the room to get Naruto a drink.

'How are you feeling?' Itachi asked after helping him have some water.

'Tenth of October.' Naruto responded in a daze.

'What?'

'My birthday is tenth of October.' He said clearly this time.

'You mean you remember?'

'I don't know. Its like I was in a dream.'

'What else did you dream?' Itachi asked and Naruto looked a little confused of what was going on.

'Come on, you can tell me.' Itachi coaxed him.

'I don't know. Really, I don't remember what the dream was. I don't know if that is my birthday. I feel like I have heard it somewhere. Anyway I don't feel like I am missing anything anymore like I used to feel before about my past.' Truthfully, Naruto really didn't remember what he had just dreamt. It was like a dream. But in actuality, that was part of his past.

'That's good if you don't feel that. Even if you don't remember, I am here with you okay, I am not letting you go anywhere you hear me. Naruto' Itachi reassured him. just like he was promising, Itachi hadnt slept all that night; he had stayed up all that time that Naruto had been going through his nightmare.

He got out of the bed.

'It's five in the morning. I will be right back to fetch some food in the kitchen.'

'Um, Itachi can… can I… I have a kiss?' Naruto asked fidgeting like crazy.

Itachi halted his steps towards the door. Did he hear right? Naruto asked to be kissed by him. Itachi wanted to hear it again. Hmm…now how to make him say it again?

'What did you say?' he asked. A smirk in place.

'Um you have to seal your promise.' Pouted Naruto. Itachi felt like he was talking to Natsu.

'How?'

'Just kiss me you.' Was a command from Naruto. The childishness completely vanished.

Itachi leaned on the bed and pulled Naruto into a kiss.

Itachi walked towards the limo waiting for him to take him to his jet for his business trip which will take a week if everything goes well. Everyone walked back inside the mansion; they had come out to see him off.

Naruto and the twins stayed outside.

'Daddy is leaving?' asked Fuyu.

'Daddy is leaving?' repeated Natsu.

'No. daddy is just going to work. Okay?' Naruto reassured them.

'Isn't that right. Daddy?' Naruto asked Itachi.

'Yeah. I will be back soon okay. What do you want me to bring for you?' Itachi asked the twins.

'No. you are not bringing anything back.' Responded Naruto firmly.

'Why?' the twins chorused with their Daddy.

'Because if that's what you are going to be promising them each time you go away, they are going to be spoilt.' Explained Naruto. Wasn't that a typical mother nagging? Nonetheless, none of them seemed to be pleased with that explanation.

'But what if I want to spoil them?'

'That is not acceptable.' Naruto stood his ground.

'Naruto come here.' Whispered Itachi to Naruto so the twins couldn't hear.

'Naruto. It's okay to spoil them now and then as long as it's not too much. Isn't that right? I can get you something too. Do you know I am going to Italy? Next time I want you to come with me' charmed Itachi.

'Wow! You are going to Italy? Are you going by ship or plane? I have heard so much about Italy. And you want me to come with you next time?'

'Yeah. And I am going by plane, it's a lot quicker. So how about this time I just bring you guys something? By the way Naruto, my brother will come now and then during the week just to make sure that you are all okay. So don't worry. If you need anything just call him. And you take it easy. I will see you in a week.' he kissed Naruto. And walked to the limo.

The twins were running about, probably already forgotten what their daddy had asked to bring with him.

Soon the limo was out the gate.

In the limo.

'What are you doing here?' Itachi asked Deidara who was sitting across from him.

'What do you mean? You mean you thought I had forgotten about the trip when I went to Sasori-kun's. I can't believe you have so little trust in me. Well at first I really did forget but then I remembered and I came back early.' Complained Deidara.

'Okay, okay I trust you. So much more that I am willing to.'

'Thank you!! Now then driver, take us to the jet!' yelled Deidara as if he was a captain on a ship.

'Aye! Aye! Captain!' yelled back the driver. Itachi just leaned back in his chair. He was so tempeted to roll his eyes. He didn't really see the excitement in going on a business trip. But it seemed Deidara did. Well more like he was excited at the time for touring the city, as if it was their first time there.

A week seemed to have flown by; everyone had been busy preparing for the wedding to come in less than a week's time. Itachi came back form Italy with a full suitcase of gifts for everyone.

They had wanted to have a traditional ceremony then a western reception. However, they all realised that having a traditional wedding ceremony would prove to be very difficult considering the type of a couple they were.

If they were to have a traditional ceremony, they both would have worn traditional kimono. And the ceremony would take place in a Shinto shrine and conducted by a Shinto priest.

Like many hotels and restaurants, some of the Uchiha's were equipped with a special room for wedding ceremonies. The wedding would have been attended by members of families, close relatives and the go-betweens.

San-san-kudo, a ceremony of three-times-three exchange of nuptial cups, would be performed by the bridegroom and bride; In Itachi and Naruto's case, the bridegroom and bridegroom. Sake would be then exchanged between members and close relatives of both families to signify their union through the wedding.

However, that was not going to be happening. The only thing that connected to the traditional ceremony was that it was spring. Usually Japanese wedding ceremonies take place in spring and autumn; these are said to be favourite times for weddings in Japan.

Naruto and Itachi stood by the artificially made flower arch. Naruto was adorned in a white suit; everything he wore was white. Itachi was the opposite of him; A black suit worn with a white shirt and a black tie.

The priest had said and done all that was necessary. All that was left was the couple to say their vows; they had chosen to have their own vows instead of repeating what the priest would have recited to them.

Itachi went first.

'Naruto, before I met you, I never believed in true love and when I first met you I was captivated, but I didn't realise that it was love at first sight. Because of that ignorance, I have caused you so much pain. But I promise you, I will never hurt you again. My love will never perish. I love you just the way you are. Thank you for accepting me.'

Then it was Naruto's turn. Each time he tried to say something; tears would stream down his cheeks.

'Itachi, I love you too. I love only you. Only you. I want to be with you forever.' He sobbed.

Itachi captured his lips before the priest said "you my kiss"

Itachi looked around the hall. He had seen his little brother disappear with Neji.

So his brother had finally given in to Neji.

It's about time. He thought.

Maybe we should get out of here as well.

'Naruto, what do you say, we get out of here.' Whispered Itachi to Naruto.

'Where are we going?' he asked while looking around; the party was in full swing, the kids were dancing with Tsunade on the dance floor.

'Somewhere no one will find us.'

'Somewhere no one will find us?'

'Yeah. Somewhere, I can make you… you know…'

'Somewhere you can make me…'

'Feel good. And cry out my name again and again' breathed Itachi in Naruto's ear. And slowly he licked Naruto's earlobe.

'Feel… good? I like that idea.' shivered Naruto. This was bad; he was getting excited in public. Not good. But he couldn't stop the flirting.

'Don't worry about the kids, Tsunade-san will take care of them. So let's go.' Itachi said and pulled Naruto out of the hall to their bed room.

Itachi locked the door to the bedroom. He took off his suit jacket along with his tie and shirt. Then he climbed onto the bed. As for Naruto, he just stood there waiting to be invited into bed. Waiting? No. he wasn't waiting. More like he was nervous. If you asked him why he was nervous, he wouldn't have been able to answer that. For reasons that he didn't know why he was nervous himself. Even though this was their wedding night, it wasn't like Itachi had any expectations from him; they had already done all that is done on a wedding night. Still that didn't make it any better for Naruto.

'Come here Naruto.' Called Itachi. Naruto looked up at Itachi.

Huh? When did he take off his trousers? Naruto thought. He had seen Itachi take off his jacket, tie and shirt. And he had gone on the bed with the trousers on. Oh well, not that Naruto was complaining, come on…

Naruto tried to take of his jacket but his trembling with anticipation hands couldn't do the job. Luckily, the shoes were taken off before. So he climbed on the bed with his suit on.

Itachi welcomed him onto the bed by pulling him by the tie to him. Now Naruto was on his knees leaning over Itachi. Their faces were so close that just a little movement towards each other would seal the gap with their lips.

'It's our wedding night Naruto. What do you want me to do? Tell me what you want. Anything, all you have to do is say it.' Seduced Itachi. Itachi leaned forward and licked Naruto's just below Naruto's earlobe. One of the sensitive spots he had discovered on Naruto's body. He knew Naruto wanted him to kiss him on the lips, but a little "tell me" game now and then in bed wouldn't hurt anyone.

'Tell me Naruto. What do you want? I'll do anything you want?' he undid Naruto's tie. Then he took off the jacket while making sure to make contact with Naruto's skin with every move he made. Then he made his way to unbuttoning Naruto's shirt. When the shirt was unbuttoned, he slid under Naruto and began licking and sucking his nipples to hardness.

'Do you want me to take you in my mouth?' he emphasised the question by undoing Naruto's belt, sliding his hands into Naruto's boxers then grabbing his erect member. Naruto moaned loudly; the room had thick walls for anyone to hear them from the outside.

Itachi slid even further down and came face to face with Naruto's clothed member. With frustration, he swiftly pulled Naruto's trouser and boxers off simultaneously. He licked his tingling lips at his revealed award. He pulled Naruto to him and swallowed him to the base.

His finger found its way to Naruto's opening. He didnt take time to prepare him. soon Itachi was inside Naruto. so much for the tell me game. maybe next time.

So starting their honeymoon which they will be going to the next day, to Italy, they had stayed up most of the night joining again and again; sealing their promises to each other.

Itachi felt blessed; Naruto was all his along with two little heirs and there was another pair of twins on the way.

He was glad he had fallen for Naruto. And Naruto was glad his heart had chosen Itachi. His happy ending was finally here. Who ever said there is no such thing as a happy ending in real life? There is, such a thing as a happy ending in real life you have to make that happy ending; it just doesn't happen on its own.

You don't choose when, how and why you fall in love nor who you fall in love with. It's your choice to follow through; to make that love work. To make choices which are best for you. After all, life is what you make it.

THE END