Hello Sasuke-kun!

'It's been almost a month since I met Itachi. I've only been able to hang out with him a few times. Fugaku really works Itachi hard. He seems so confused when I hug him so much,' thought Haruka to herself as she threw her shuriken.

"Haruka! Itachi-kun is here!" yelled Ai from inside the house. Haruka turned around to see Itachi coming outside.

"Hi Itachi-kun!" yelled Haruka as she went and hugged her friend. Itachi smiled and hugged back with a small blush.

"Hi Haruka-chan," he said, causing the two mothers to squeal.

"Itachi-kun! Practice with me!" said Haruka as she pulled the boy with her. 'If I learn from him, that could help me get farther in this shitty yet cool world.'

"Sure," said Itachi as he grabbed a shuriken and started to help her throw them. "Move your body like this."

"I did it!" said Haruka as she hit the target in the middle.

"Good job," said Itachi with a small smile.

"Wonderful," said Mikoto as she and Ai watched the children.

"She even has the hang of the Great Fire Ball Jutsu," said Ai with pride.

"Does she?" asked Mikoto in surprise.

"I would like to see that," said Itachi with a smile.

"Show them Haruka," said Ai with a smile.

"Right!" said Haruka as she did the signs for it. "Fire Release: Great Fireball Technique!"

Haruka released a fire ball from her mouth. Though it wasn't that big, it was impressive.

"That's great, Haruka-chan!" said Mikoto in happiness.

"Your turn, Itachi-kun!" declared Haruka. 'I have to see where I stack up now so that I can train better.'

"Right," said Itachi as he did the hand signs. "Fire Release: Great Fireball Technique!"

"Wow," was all Haruka could say as Itachi released a huge fireball. 'Mine isn't even half of that!'

"Wonderful, Itachi-kun!" said Ai in astonishment.

"He's our little prodigy!" said Mikoto with pride. She then made a painful face as she grabbed her stomach.

"Mikoto! What's wrong?" asked Ai toward her friend, causing the children to turn to her and run over.

"Oka-san?" asked Itachi in fear.

"I think the baby is ready," said Mikoto as her water broke.

"Shit! Itachi, Haruka! I need the two of you to go to the hospital and tell them to get ready! I'll bring Mikoto!" said Ai.

"I'll bring her," said Anzen as he appeared. "Didn't think this was what I would walk into when I came to visit. Kids, go get Fugaku-san."

"Right," said the children as they ran off.

'Could you of picked a better time, Sasuke,' thought Haruka as she and Itachi raced to the Uchiha Police Headquarters. 'It's a good thing I came with Itachi, I feel like they wouldn't have let me in.'

"Oto-san!" yelled Itachi as he and Haruka ran into his office.

"Itachi! What is wrong with you!" said Fugaku in anger. "You have no right to barge in like that!"

"That baby is coming!" yelled Haruka in anger. 'Fucking asshole.'

"What?" he said in shock.

"Anzen-san and Ai-san are taking her to the hospital now!" replied Itachi in anger. He turned around and grabbed Haruka's hand and ran out of the room. He pulled her out of the building and started to run toward the hospital.

'I don't think I've seen him angry. I didn't think he could get angry like that,' thought Haruka as she let Itachi pull her. She was about to say something to him when she felt herself be lifted into the air. She blinked and look forward to see Itachi who also looked confused.

Both kids looked to the side to see Fugaku carrying them with a determined face. He jumped from roof to roof to try to get to the hospital faster.

'Well then, this is shocking,' thought Haruka as she looked at Itachi who looked just as shocked as her. 'He must really want to see Sasuke.'

The two children stayed quite as they were carried to the hospital. Once they finally reached the hospital, Fugaku simply held onto the children until he found Ai and Anzen. Once he walked up to them, he put the kids down.

"How is she?" he asked the two adults.

"She's asking for you. I would suggest going in and seeing her," said Ai with a kind smile. Fugaku nodded and walked in.

"Good job, you two," said Anzen with a smile as he patted the two on the head. "Let's go get some snacks while we wait."

"Yes," said Ai with a smile as she bent down to look at the two. "Go on now."

"Okay," said Itachi as he grabbed Haruka's hand and pulled her along after Anzen.

~After Some Time~

"Itachi-kun," said a nurse as she walked out, "you're parents are waiting for you."

"Right," said Itachi as he got out of his chair. He looked back at Haruka with a somewhat scared look.

'He must be terrified,' thought Haruka as she smiled at the boy. "You're a big brother now! That's so cool! I bet you're gonna be the best!"

"Thanks," said Itachi with a slight blush as he turned and walked into the room.

"You're such a smart girl, Haruka," said Ai as she smiled at her daughter.

"What do you mean, Oka-san?" asked Haruka. 'Did she notice something?'

"You knew Itachi-kun was afraid, so you reassured him. Having emotional intelligence is very important."

"I see. When is Oto-san coming home?"

"He should be returning from his mission by the end of the week," said Anzen as he patted his niece on the head.

The three waited outside until Itachi came out.

"Would you like to meet Sasuke?" asked Itachi with a smile, thought the question seemed to be directed to Haruka.

"Yeah!" she said as she got off her seat. The two adults followed the children in and up to Mikoto's bed.

"Say hello to Sasuke," said Mikoto as she showed Haruka.

"Cute," said Haruka as she poked Sasuke's cheek. The boy opened his eyes and looked at the older girl. 'Shit, doesn't he hate everyone but his brother at this point?'

"Looks like he likes you," said Mikoto as Sasuke let out a little giggle, shocking Haruka.

"He's adorable, Mikoto," said Ai as she fawned over the new baby.

"He is!" agreed Haruka with a smile and Itachi nodded.

"Now, ladies, why don't we let Mikoto rest and let the family be together," said Anzen as he picked up Haruka and started to walk out. "Rest up, Mikoto-san."

"Bye Itachi-kun! Sasuke-kun!" said Haruka as her family walked out of the room, hearing Sasuke let out a giggle at his name.

"Bye, Haruka-chan!" said Itachi with a smile as everyone parted ways.

~A Few Days Later~

"Oto-san should be home soon," mumbled Haruka as she practiced throwing kunai. 'Hopefully he will be able to up my training.'

"Haruka, time for dinner," said Ai from the porch.

"Coming, Oka-san!" said Haruka as she ran to the porch.

"Now go and wash your hands!"

"Hai! Hai!" said Haruka as she ran to the bathroom. 'I wonder what's for dinner?'

Haruka washed her hands as any good child would, and then walked back toward the kitchen.

"Oka-san?" asked Haruka as she noticed her mom wasn't there. 'Where'd she go?'

"No!" yelled a voice from the front of the house. Haruka knew it was her mothers.

"Oka-san!" yelled Haruka as she ran toward her mother's voice. She ran into the room to see her mother on her knees, crying, as he uncle held her. "Oji-san?"

"Haruka," said her mother as she put her hands out for her daughter. Haruka went into her mother's arms, confused.

'Why is Oji-san here? Why is Oka-san crying? The only thing I can think of is, could father be?'

"Oto-san?" asked Haruka out loud to her uncle who simply looked at her with sad eyes.

"I'm sorry," he said as he hugged his sister and niece. Haruka then started crying.

'This pain. It's been so long since I've lost someone like this. It's not fair, but this life isn't fair. I need to be stronger, for my family.'

~Two Days Later~

The Uchiha clan was gathered for the funeral of Kasai Uchiha. Kasai had died protecting his team from an enemy rouge ninja who the team was sent to eliminate. Haruka simply looked at the picture of her father in sadness. She looked stood in-between her mother and uncle.

'Life is quick to begin and quick to end. Oto-san died protecting others, that's a good way to go. A hero for others,' thought Haruka as people started to leave the service.

"Ai-san," said Fugaku as he and his family walked up to Haruka and her family.

"Fugaku-san," replied Ai.

"Oh, Ai!" said Mikoto as she hugged her friend. The two women began to cry while Haruka looked at the ground with tears in her eyes.

"He was a great man," said Fugaku, pulling Haruka's attention to him. He was looking directly at her. She nodded at him. Itachi then walked up to her, holding Sasuke.

"Hi," said Itachi.

"Hi," replied Haruka as she gave him a small smile. Sasuke started to make noise. Haruka looked at him and touched his cheek, causing Sasuke to stop and look at her and smile.

"Sasuke really likes you," said Itachi, not being able to say anything else.

"Sasuke," said Haruka as she looked at the baby who grabbed her finger and started to speak baby speak to her with a smile. "You're right Sasuke, I need to be strong."

The adults watched the two children, Ai and Mikoto calming down.

"Let's go home, Haruka," said Ai as she wiped her eyes.

"Hai, Oka-san," said Haruka as she grabbed her mothers' hand and walked away.

~That Night~

"Fugaku-san," said Ai as she opened the door to her house and letting the clan head in along with his eldest son. "Would you like some tea?"

"No, thank you," said Fugaku as he looked at Haruka who sat at the table. Haruka looked back at the man in confusion.

"Haruka-chan," said Itachi as he walked up to his friend and hugged her. Haruka hugged him back.

"Haruka-chan," said Fugaku as he walked up to the girl.

"Yes, Fugaku-san," asked the girl in confusion as she let go of Itachi. 'What is he doing here?'

"You're Oto-san left you something important."

"Something important?"

"Yes," said Fugaku as he gave the girl a scroll. "This scroll contains your fathers' eyes."

"His eyes," said Haruka, freaked out. 'What kind of gift is that?'

"He achieved the Mangekyo Sharingan. He wanted you to have his eyes if you ever need them. This is important. When Itachi and I leave, hide them someplace that you can get to later, understand?"

"Yes," said Haruka with a determine face. 'I guess that means I don't have to worry about going blind.'

"Good," said Fugaku as he looked at Itachi and then nodded to Ai. "We will leave you now. Mikoto expects to have you over for tea when you are ready. Itachi will be there to train with Haruka."

"Bye, Haruka-chan," said Itachi as his father walked out.

"Haruka," replied Haruka as she looked at Itachi who smiled at her.

"Bye, Haruka," said Itachi.

"Bye, Itachi," said Haruka with a small smile. Itachi smiled slightly bigger and then left.

"Your Oto-san left you a gift, take care of it," said Ai as she hugged her daughter.

"Hai, Oka-san," said Haruka as she hugged her mother back.

"Go hide that and then come eat," said Ai as she let go of her daughter.

Haruka walked out of the room and took the scroll to her room, she then walked to where her bed was and pulled it slightly. Behind the bed's headboard was a small door that Haruka opened and put the scroll in. She then put everything the way it was supposed to be.

'Oto-san left me something important. His eyes will help me later on in life. The only thing is now I have to make sure I survive the massacre. I'm not strong enough to change things now, but I know I will be in the future. I have to get stronger. I will have to train more. It's only a matter of time before Naruto is born and Kurama comes out.

'I need to survive that first before I survive anything else. This will be hard, but I can do it. I just need to pay attention to the day. I need to have Oji-san train me. I will also have to see if I can train with Itachi. There is also the extra training I need to do by myself.

'After dinner, I will practice chakra control. Better to get ahead in school now. I can do this. I know I can,' thought Haruka as she walked out of her room and toward her mother.