A/N: So… a rather tragic ending to the story. BUT! I made this epilogue in case you guys still want some more from this story. So, go ahead and enjoy!
Sasuke: What the heck man! What'd you do that for?!
Tonkotsu: Sorry, I was feeling a bit emo. Ha.
Sakura: A little? You KILLED me!
Tonkotsu: Yeah… sorry about that. Well I don't own Naruto, or else we'd all know I wouldn't be sitting here writing this.
Sasuke stared out his window. It's been 4 years… Sasuke was traveling around the world, searching for a way to atone for all his wrongdoings. Once every year since Sakura died, he would stay in Konoha for two days to visit her grave. He leaves a crown of cherry blossoms, daises, and dandelions like he did four years ago on her sword. He'd check in on Naruto, seeing that he's Hokage with his wife Hinata. He even has a little brat that looks just like him. Today he was going to visit her again, telling her all he's done.
Sasuke likes to come at night, when no one's there to interrupt him speaking to her. Sometimes he'll catch Kakashi or someone else walking back from her grave. He walked over to her grave, surrounded by flowers, letters, and such.
"I'm back." He said those two words, and he (Yup I'm doing it again) felt a presence behind him. Immediately he unsheathed his sword, sharingan activated. Sasuke's eyes widened, as he saw Sakura standing. She was wearing a flowing white dress, her hair waist length. Her emerald eyes twinkled with pure delight. She was absolutely glowing.
"Welcome home, Sasuke-kun. I've been waiting." She smiled at him, and hugged him. "You know, it was a real pleasure meeting your family. You have a great brother. We're all always watching." It took a bit before it all clicked. "Wait, my family?" She nodded. "You take more after your mother." Sasuke remembered when everyone who knew his mother said that. "How've you been? I hope you're happy, traveling and all. How's Naruto?" Sasuke smirked. "The same dobe. Can't believe he's Hokage. The dobe has a family. Hinata and a little brat that looks just like him." Sakura's eyes lit up. "He's Hokage?! Oh my, I'm so happy! Even a family? I'm so sorry I can't be here to see this with you guys." Sasuke shook his head. "It's not your fault." Sakura continued. "Wow, so he's married to Hinata? I've always felt that they were meant for each other." Sasuke nodded. "Yeah, even I noticed. The idiot's pretty dense."
Sakura sighed. "Some things never change." They both sighed. "Well I don't have much time left, Sasuke-kun. Your family has a message for you," she handed him a scroll. "Read it afterwards. I have another request for you, Sasuke-kun. Please, don't ever feel guilty. You don't need that in your life. Live! And please, don't let the Uchiha line end here. Have a family, and remember when you're playing with your children, that I'll be there watching. Don't forget about me, but move on. And tell Naruto that I'm so proud of him, that he was able to achieve his lifelong dream. Tell him to visit me more often. I know that be Hokage is taxing, trust me, but it does get awful lonely without you guys. I do want to meet his new family! Tell Kakashi-sensei that I've always wanted to thank him for being the great sensei that he is. And to stop reading those toxic books!" Sasuke nodded.
"I will."
She soon started to fade. (Kind of like the reanimation jutsu.) "It has been great seeing you again. I hope I can visit sometime in the future." Sasuke nodded. "Me too." She hugged him once again.
"Never forget that I will always love you."
And just like that, she was gone.
Her words stayed in his head, and for once, he felt like he can reciprocate as well.
Sasuke headed on home, with the scroll in one hand (Well, the only hand). He walked into his apartment, and sat on his bed. Slowly, he unrolled the scroll.
Inside it read:
Dear my beloved ototou,
If you're reading this, then that means that Sakura has delivered this to you. You truly
have lived up to the Uchiha name. I am proud to call you my brother. You have surpassed me
in all ways possible. You are loved by all of us, and we always watch over you. Although it is
unfortunate that we are no longer alive with you, we are still very happy and at peace. Even if
times get hard, you have pushed through. Sasuke, you have grown into a wonderful man.
Your friend, Sakura, tells me stories about your days as a genin team together. I am content
that you are surrounded by wonderful friends; people you can trust and will always be there.
This concludes my letter to you, younger brother. I love you always.
Signed,
Itachi
Sasuke further unraveled the scroll. There were more letters.
Dear my wonderful son,
My oh my, you have grown so much! I am so happy to see you healthy, with all of your friends and as you travel throughout the world. Sakura is such a sweet girl! You are lucky to have someone like her to love you. I'm sure you two would have been very happy together. Words cannot express how proud I am of you. Even though you strayed a bit from the path, you got back and kept going. I still remember holding you as a baby, you were so small back then. Your brother, even though it may not look like it with his façade and all, adores you. I feel like when Sakura and Itachi talk to each other, they both gush over you. It makes me laugh a lot. Well, dear, I have to go now that Sakura is almost leaving. I love you so much.
Your mother,
Mikoto
Sasuke was surprised to see that even his stubborn father wrote him a rather brief letter, but it was all he needed.
Sasuke,
I know that earlier when I was alive, I never showed any signs of acknowledgement towards you, and now I deeply regret it. I was too caught up in clan business that I failed to support you as a father. I failed to see the wonderful boy you were. But as I watch over you, I am filled with pride knowing that you are my son. I love you.
Fugaku
Sasuke expected to see no more, but there was one last letter.
Sasu-cakes, (He scoffed at this nickname)
I never expected to see my baby cousin grow up to be so big. I have a feeling that you're still mad at me for stealing baby cousin number two (Itachi) from you. It's okay, I don't need your forgiveness. Your teammate is quite an interesting person if I do say so myself. One, she has pink hair, two, insane superhuman strength paired with a quick temper, and three, she's a medic-nin. Quite the package you got there, Sasuke? Don't worry, she's just a friend to me (I was testing you there.) as I am to her. Still I'm proud of you. Love ya!
Your big (and favorite) cousin,
Shisui
He wanted to scoff. Shisui never failed to surprise him.
But at once, he felt at peace, knowing that his loved ones are always watching him.
A/N: So, what do you think? Honestly, I just love Shisui too much and I couldn't resist putting him in there. I hope no one was too OC, especially Sasuke. I hoped you guys enjoyed this story as much as I did!
