Chapter 8
"N-Naru- Argh!" I whimper as I cuddle my belly in pain. My little girl! Why now? Why is this happening?
"It's okay, baby" Naruto said, trying to comfort me but I could tell that I wasn't the only one in enclosed in panic and fear, "E-Everything is going to be fine"
The pain was too much for me and I felt my eyes closing, all too aware of the darkness surrounding me.
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Naruto's P.O.V
I was rushing towards the hospital as soon as Sasuke's head hit the pillow.
"Please . . ." I whisper to no one, "Oh God . . ."
The hospital came into view and I looked at Sasuke. His pale skin becoming even paler. His hands were covered in blood and I felt my control slip as tears filled my eyes.
I sped up with hope that anyone could help us.
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"Tsunade! Sakura-Chan! Ino! Anyone?!" I shout with force. I rush to the reception desk and my anger flared up.
"Excuse me sir," the receptionist said without even looking at me, "You're going to have to wait"
"Listen to me, asshole" I growl, my eyes turning red as I feel Kyuubi taking over me a little, "You will find Tsunade for me right now or I will personally see to it that you don't wake up tomorrow"
The receptionist trembled with fear and picked up the phone. At this point, I didn't care what people thought about me and the nine-tails.
"What the hell is going on?" Asked an annoyed Tsunade, "Naruto? Do you have any idea the commotion yo-"
She froze as soon as she saw Sasuke in my arms, the blood all over us and the fear on my face.
"In here" she ordered, "Now!"
I didn't hesitate a second longer. I laid Sasuke on the bed and I clasped his hands.
"We're going to be okay," I whisper into his ear,
"Naruto, I'm going to need you leave" said Tsunade, a frown evident on her face,
"What?!" I exclaim, "I am not leaving him! What if he wakes up and I'm not here!?"
"I know Naruto," said a concerned Tsunade, "I'm sorry but you have to go. I promise I will call you in before he wakes up but for now, just leave it to us, okay?"
I pondered for few seconds, refusing to move but I found myself moving towards the door. With one last look at Sasuke and Tsunade, I left the room as tears fell down my face.
Please Tsunade . . . Help them . . .
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Sasuke's P.O.V
I opened my eyes slowly and weakly. I realise that I am in the hospital again. Suddenly, the memories of last night came flooding back and I whimpered.
"Sasuke!" Exclaimed Naruto, his eyes were red from his tears and I gripped his hand. He looked at it and smiled at me as he kissed my forehead.
"I-Is ever-"
"Sshh" Naruto whispered, "Just rest a bit"
I looked at him hopefully but I knew that he wasn't going to tell me anything. I swallowed and I realised that my throat was so dry that it hurt.
"Water . . ." I ask, the dryness of my throat making my voice more husky than usual.
Naruto tilted a cup onto my mouth and I swallowed the liquid, instantly soothing my throat.
At that moment, Tsunade entered the room
"Ah good, you're awake" she said with a small smile. She walked over to us and looked at a machine that was connected to me.
"All seems to be good, your heart is steady and you seem to be breathing normally"
This felt a bit like Déjà Vu . . .
"The baby . . ." Asked Naruto quietly, as if he was dreading the answer he was about to receive,
"You got lucky," Tsunade began to explain and we both breathed a heavy sigh of relief, "If you had a waited a minute longer then . . . I think you know what would have happened but, fortunately, your baby is still alive and healthy"
"Thank God," Naruto said with a small laugh. He sat down in exhaustion, almost not listening to what was said next.
"We looked at an ultrasound and we found a strange . . . Symbol" Tsunade continued. A symbol?
"We did some research and we found that it's a forbidden jutsu that was used to . . . Abort or remove babies"
I gasped and my hands flew to my stomach. Who would do such a thing? Our poor baby girl.
"It is forbidden because a lot of people used it on those they hated and sometimes out of spite but it looks like someone has found it again. We know that it is someone young because it wasn't done professionally as you can tell"
"So it could be someone . . . We're friends with?" Asked a shocked Naruto,
"It's not exactly out of the question" replied Tsunade,
"Looks like you're never leaving the house again, Sasuke" said a determined Naruto. Excuse me? There is no way I am staying cooped up in that house for the next 3 months.
Naruto saw the expression on my face and declared, "I'm serious"
I exaggeratedly shook my head but Naruto ignored me which irritated me a little bit. I focused my attention onto my bump and I stroked it with a smile. I'm so glad she is safe.
I felt a small heat travel through and I looked at Naruto to see him surrounded by orange Chakra. My eyes grew wide but then Naruto said, "Don't worry, Kyuubi is going to protect you . . . Protect her"
I relaxed and let my body accept Kyuubi's chakra.
"If this happens again . . ." Tsunade warned, "You might not be so lucky next time. We'll have to prepare for an emergency C-Section if it's like this"
A baby that early? Won't it have to be in an incubator for a while? Oh God, I don't want that. I want a happy family.
"You're free to go if you want but if you'd like to stay the night then you're welcome to stay" said Tsunade before she left the room.
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We had decided to come home, Naruto being more protective than usual but I didn't mind. We sat on the sofa and I leaned on his shoulder.
"That was quite a scare, huh?" Asked Naruto. I didn't answer but he must know that I agree.
"Come on," Naruto said as he stood up, "You are going to bed and you are going to rest"
"But I'm al-"
His serious expression made me stop talking. I sighed and I followed him into the bedroom. I felt my eyes begin to shut as soon as I felt the soft covers around me. I looked at Naruto and he still portrayed a face full of fear.
"Naruto," I whisper as my eyes fully closed, "I love you"
I fell into a deep sleep after he kissed my lips and replied with a voice of full of affection, "I love you both . . . With all my heart and soul"