Sorry for late update. I have writers block.
Itachi walked around the clearing again before finally sitting down next to Risa with a sigh. He stayed silent until she looked up from sewing some of Naruto's pants.
"Spring has you down all ready?"
"Ah… No. Sesshomaru mentioned you were going to start taking Sasuke and Naruto back to Konoha again."
"Yeah… I figured it had been long enough. And Sarutobi did apologize to me over Christmas."
"I see…"
"So what's really bothering you?"
"Nothing."
"Don't you dare lie to me Itachi." He smiled lightly.
"It really is nothing. Just a little… sad I guess. It's nice over here with all of you as a family."
"You make it sound like you're not part of the family."
"Technically-"
"You are Itachi. Sesshomaru accepted you, likes you even. You are part of the family. A brother to the boys, and another son to Sesshomaru and I." When he didn't respond she sighed. "I didn't think this was too important since you're staying over here now, but Sarutobi took you out of the bingo book and had me officially adopt you." He jolted and stared at her in shock.
"… What? That's… that's not possible…"
"Haven't you learnt anything here Itachi? Nothing is impossible. You are officially my son and are allowed in Konoha. So… if you'd like to you can come with us." He was silent for a while and Risa resumed her mending.
"I… think I'll stay here. Sorry, but even if I really am out of the bingo book I will never be accepted there again."
"You mean like I am?" She smiled when he looked at her. "You can't honestly believe that people accept me. They couldn't even accept Naruto. I'm not going to force you Itachi, but I hope you'll come one day. However; while we're gone I would like for you get me some more fabric. You all go through so many clothes."
"That's because we're all still growing." They laughed and she tossed the pants to the side.
"Yeah… Time is funny that way."
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