"Ret-Retroverted…" Iruka breathed out. Sakura nodded once, looking slightly grim.
"What does that mean?" Iruka sounded faint.
"Maybe you should sit down Iruka-sensei" Sakura whispered, motioning for him to sit.
"What does it mean!?" Iruka yelled out, on the verge of tears.
"When I placed the make-shift uterus inside you, you may have kind of moved in your sleep or maybe it was the angle of my hand" Sakura said nervously.
Iruka stomped his foot on the ground in anger silently asking her to get to the point.
"The uterus is tilted slightly back. That's why you aren't really showing right now. Usually for a woman a tilted uterus could mean a miscarriage, but you are a man so I'm not so sure it applies" Sakura said trying to comfort the man.
Iruka sat down heavily in the chair placing his head into his hands. Iruka began to shake trying to hold in his tears.
"Iruka I checked your baby and it was perfectly healthy. Kind of small, but it is still alive. I still recommend that you have someone with you at all times. You can go on nice walks anytime you like, no running or jogging. You can do target practice but no jumping or chakra use which means straight across throwing. You can keep lifting things you are already used to lifting, but if you've never picked up something before that looks heavy (like a box or something) don't lift it up" Sakura said trying to get Iruka's mind off the retroverted issue.
"So is my baby in danger?" Iruka said nervously placing his hands on his stomach protectively.
"Well it is in a little more danger than other pregnant women because the uterus is retroverted, but you're still okay" Sakura said calmly.
"How much more?" Iruka felt that he was either going to cry or jump up and down. Oh wait, no jumping.
"Well it depends on the person but let's say on average a woman's danger level is at 15%. Because you have retroverted uterus and you are a man, the danger level has probably doubled to 30-40%. So as long as you're careful and mindful of your surroundings your danger level should go down to the average percentage again" Sakura said, trying not to get the man more worried.
Iruka nodded, sighing, before leaving without a word. Sakura wasn't sure what to make of his reaction.
Iruka walked down the busy street needing to go to the supermarket considering Kakashi hadn't restocked on food when he left because of the fight they got into. Iruka no longer cared about the looks people gave him. He needed to take care of his baby and he was going to do anything to convince Kakashi that he really wanted the baby. Iruka decided to push a cart through the aisles instead of a basket considering he didn't want to risk any straining with lifting of any sort.
Iruka was halfway through shopping when he angrily started glaring at a noodle box on the top shelf. Sakura said he was completely forbidden from using chakra. He wasn't exactly tall enough to reach it either an if he stretched up, his sweatshirt would lift up revealing a protruding stomach. Iruka was almost to his fifth month in pregnancy so his stomach protruded out a few inches so he definitely had an obvious bump going on.
Iruka suddenly saw an arm reaching up to grab the pasta he so desperately wanted.
"Izumo-san" Iruka whispered out blushing.
"Hi Iruka-san" Izumo said kindly handing the man his box of pasta.
"Thank you very much" Iruka said happily before blushing looking down embarrassed.
"Uh…um…well…um…goodbye then!" Iruka said unhappily wishing he could talk to one of his friends more.
"Wait!" Izumo said quickly touching the man's shoulder. Iruka stopped looking back at him with a blush.
"Would you like company for your shopping?" Izumo asked hopefully. Iruka was very hesitant but nodded. Both walked down the aisle as Iruka placed different things into his cart.
"Are you supposed to be pushing things?" Izumo asked curiously making Iruka stiffen slightly in worry.
"Sakura-san said that I can keep lifting things that I was already lifting before considering my body is used to such weights already. If I've never picked it up before, I'm not allowed to pick it up" Iruka said quietly, rubbing the back of his head. Izumo nodded in understand before Iruka asked him politely to put some onions in a bag for him.
Iruka and Izumo left the grocery store, Izumo insisting he carry most of the bags. There were four bags in total and Izumo carried three while Iruka carried one. They made it back to Iruka's apartment as Izumo helped Iruka put the food away.
Iruka was feeling so much better that he got to talk to at least one of his friends again.
"Would you like to stay and have some tea?" Iruka asked hopefully. Izumo nodded happily as Iruka and Izumo spoke. Izumo talked to Iruka about all the interesting information Iruka had missed since his pregnancy started. Apparently Naruto and Sasuke had a fight and Sasuke looks so heartbroken right now and almost sickly. The Hokage was buried (almost literally) in paperwork, Shikamaru was up to something and no one was sure if Sakura was involved again, apparently Raidou was hiding something from Genma, Izumo knew what it was about and he also has the same idea Raidou has.
Iruka was so happy he was caught up on all the gossip about his friends.
"Izumo?" Iruka asked nervously getting the man's attention who was almost finished with his tea.
"What have you heard about me?" Iruka asked embarrassed. Izumo looked taken aback for a moment before sighing.
"I want to be honest with you Iruka. People are kind of freaked out about the whole…male pregnancy thing. Of course no one is foolish enough to mess with either of you. I think that over time they'll get used to the idea so don't worry about it too much. I know it's probably bothered you a lot since no one has actually seen you in a while. Not that I blame you or anything. I mean all this is new to everyone" Izumo said, trying to reassure the man. Iruka nodded listening closely.
"Since you brought it up Iruka… I kind of wanted to ask you some stuff if that's okay?" Izumo said, actually sounding nervous.
"What?" Iruka asked curiously.
"Well its… um… about your pregnancy" Izumo said quietly hoping he didn't offend his friend. Iruka nodded for him to continue.
"What is it like? How are you feeling? What aren't you allowed to do anymore? How did Kakashi react? Are you guys doing okay?" Before Izumo could continue, Iruka held up his hand not sure he could answer all the questions if the man kept going.
"It feels really strange but also so amazing. It's hard to describe actually. I'm doing okay. Sakura-san said because I didn't eat well in my first trimester the baby is kind of small but still healthy-" Before Iruka could continue answer questions he began to tear up.
"Iruka-san?" Izumo asked startled.
"She said the uterus was retroverted" Iruka almost burst into tears.
"Retroverted?" Izumo asked worried. All of their friends were worried dearly about Iruka and Kakashi. Everyone was too afraid or too embarrassed to talk to each other.
"She said the uterus was tilted back and because I'm a man, my danger level increased from a normal woman's danger level while pregnant" Iruka said wiping away a few tears sadly.
"How much did it go up by!?" Izumo asked startled extremely worried about his friend.
"She said it doubled so now it's at 30 or 40%" Iruka said sadly.
"It's okay Iruka, I'm sure everything will be okay" Izumo said, trying to comfort the man. Iruka nodded giving a shaky sigh, before continuing to answer Izumo's questions.
"Kakashi has been really happy I guess about the whole thing which I'm so grateful for. But we got into a fight before he left for a mission. I wrote him a letter but I wouldn't be surprised if he's still mad" Iruka said sadly. Izumo nodded not wanting to go into the man's personal life too deeply.
"Other than that I've been really missed seeing you guys but it's kind of embarrassing to go out in public. I kind of heard a lot from people lately so I'm so scared to be by myself. Sakura also said that I shouldn't go places by myself without someone with me considering a lot of Kakashi's enemies, if they found out, would come after me or the baby" Iruka said worriedly, touching his stomach protectively.
"For what it's worth, Iruka-san, I think you and Kakashi would make great parents" Izumo said sounding very sincere making Iruka blush.
"Th-Thank you" Iruka said quietly.
"Izumo-san, how are you and Kotetsu doing?" Iruka asked politely.
"We're good. Sometimes his excitement overwhelms me but I love him" Izumo said happily before looking nervous making Iruka cock his head in question.
"I was kind of thinking about his whole pregnancy thing too except I kind of want it to happen to (whisper) me" Izumo said. Iruka looked beyond surprised before full on smiling.
"Really?" Iruka asked almost excitedly. Izumo nodded his head vigorously before looking sad.
"It's just, I have no idea how or what Kotetsu would do" Izumo said quietly. Iruka nodded in understanding.
"I first told Sakura about dreams I had been having and she said it was my unconscious telling me I wanted to have a family with Kakashi. She said if I asked her, she could make it possible. Little did I know that I unintentionally asked her to do something for me. Either way I asked Kakashi about what he thought of families saying Naruto asked me about them, even though that was kind of a white lie" Iruka said as Izumo nodded.
"I would probably not go about it the way I did. Maybe actually discuss it with Kotetsu and see what happens" Iruka said. Izumo sighed knowing it was probably going to be a difficult discussion with Kotetsu, but he really wanted to have a family with him too. And if it was possible to have it from both of them, then he wanted to try it.
"Thanks for hanging out with me today" Iruka said happily realizing it was close to dinner time now.
"Yeah me too! I'll come visit you again soon okay?" Izumo said happily. Iruka nodded opening the door for the man.
"Oh and Kakashi's mission was about a month long, but something came up so they'll be gone for an extra two weeks" Izumo said quietly. Iruka nodded somewhat unhappily before bidding the man goodbye.
Izumo needed to talk to Kotetsu about what he was thinking about before.
Kakashi was already gone for two weeks for his month long mission. It was like time just kept pushing the man further away from Iruka.
Another month. Iruka thought morbidly. Iruka would be six months along and Kakashi and him have been a little bit rocky about the whole situation.
Iruka ate a bowl of vegetables with a small portion of fruit on the side considering that would be safest so he wouldn't destroy the kitchen; since he failed at cooking worse than a three year.
The next week went by as it normally did with people still talking quietly as he walked by them. Iruka just concentrated on the papers he would have to grade and what he would do when he got home. It still surprised him when his students just looked at him happily as if there was nothing wrong with a man carry a child.
When Iruka reached his apartment though, there was a pink envelope on his door. Iruka looked at it seeing a flower doodle on the front realizing it was from Sakura. Iruka went inside, setting the note down, deciding to drink a normal cup of tea since he normally drank his special tea in the morning before school.
Iruka opened the envelope quickly before freezing realizing it was from Kakashi. Iruka breathed deeply holding his stomach in fear.
(Doodle of a dolphin with a straw hat on- Kakashi's way of saying Hatake Iruka considering Iruka will always be his dolphin),
I know that we are both pretty stressed about the situation and I guess when I saw you on the floor, I just couldn't take any more stress at the moment. I'm sorry I keep pushing you when you are already so uncomfortable with this whole situation. I could never stay mad at you, ever. I miss you so much and I wish I had kissed you before I left. Where in the world did you get that picture? How are you doing? Are you both okay? How is everything? Naruto is with me on the mission and I told him the part you told me in your letter about him. He feels really bad and is determined to see you again. He told me to write to you saying he has been having some trouble with a 'certain person,' but he will personally take you out for ramen when he gets back. Everyone here says 'hi' and hope you are doing well. I miss and love you so much!
(Kakashi drew a scarecrow doodle here putting XO next to it)
Iruka held the paper to his chest in happiness that Kakashi and him were actually going to be okay. Iruka went to grab a piece of paper to write back to his husband before he stopped mid walk placing his hand on his stomach.
He felt a movement against his hand. Iruka's mouth dropped open in shock as tears began to leave him. His baby was moving.
"Akachan" Iruka said in a hushed whisper. He felt a movement against his hand a few seconds later before crying in happiness. Iruka quickly got the piece of paper, with so much to tell Kakashi.
(Iruka drew a little scarecrow doodle with a dolphin on his shoulder)
Sakura-san took an ultrasound. I hope you can come with me next time so you can see it firsthand too. I'm fine here. Izumo came over actually to hang out with me for a bit. Glad one of my friends has talked to me again. I heard Naruto had a fight with Sasuke (no details though) and Izumo said that Sasuke-san looked heartbroken and sickly. I hope everything is okay between them. Tell Naruto he better come back to buy me ramen and work together with Sasuke. We're both fine and I have a surprise for you when you come home.
Iruka felt a nudge against his hand again in the middle of his writing and smiled happily.
"Wait till your Tou-san comes home" Iruka said happily feeling as if his baby heard everything he was saying. Iruka began writing again.
Tell all the Anbu I said hi back and you guys should really just have an Anbu party or something when you get back. (Iruka laughed at this part). When you come back you better do something more than kiss me. I miss you so much and love you so much. Please stay safe.
(Iruka drew a doodle of a dolphin with a straw hat but with a little baby dolphin right next to it)
Iruka looked happily at the letter, giving it to Sakura the next day. The past two weeks, Iruka saw a letter on his door at least once a week. It helped a little since Kakashi was gone for so long. The letters just kept getting more and more touching as both were really starting to need each other.
(Kakashi drew a dolphin doodle here with a straw hat on and a baby dolphin next to it with a tiny straw hat on it too)
You can bet I'm coming with you next time! I'm sure the rest of our friends will come see you soon. For some reason things have gotten chaotic around the village. I told Naruto what you told me about Sasuke and he looks so worried. I wonder what happened? All the guys laughed but completely agreed that Anbu should just have a laid back party. Although I feel that everything will go to hell in a hand basket if we all party together (considering alcohol, weapons, and food will be involved). What is the surprise you're talking about? Tell me, tell me, tell me! I'm sorry I've been gone for so long but it will take at least another week to finish the mission. After that I had Tsunade swear to not place me on anymore missions until after the baby was born. You can also bet that when I come back, I'll do more than just kiss you.
(Kakashi drew a scarecrow doodle with a dolphin next to it again).
Iruka was starting to get surprised their doodles didn't just take up the entire letter. Iruka rubbed his stomach since the kicking was constant know. He actually had a weird craving of pomegranate yogurt with a chopped up carrot.
"Why do you like weird food, Akachan?" Iruka laughed softly feeling his hand get kicked again in response.
"You know I picked out books for Kakashi to read to you when he gets back. I bet you're excited for that, huh?" Iruka said smiling happily. Iruka sat down again to write a letter.
(Iruka drew a scarecrow with a dolphin and a baby dolphin on the scarecrow's other side)
You'll just have to come back to see the surprise. My checkup is coming up soon though, but I promise I won't go without you. It's probably a bad idea for Anbu to be left alone at a party now that I think about it. I really miss you, so much. So does it so hurry up! Don't tell Hokage-sama I said that to you. I think I had a craving but I'm not sure if it was or not. I really wish you were here. Love you.
(Iruka drew a dolphin with a baby dolphin both wearing straw hats again).
The next week came quickly, which was good for Iruka. This time though, Raidou came by.
"Iruka-san!" Raidou said cheerfully to the man. Iruka was surprised and then smiled. His protruding stomach was obvious under his sweat shirt right now, but he still wasn't all that big yet.
"Come in Raidou-san" Iruka said happily. Iruka led the man to his kitchen to give him some tea.
"Thanks Iruka-san. Izumo-san said he visited you about a week ago. He's gotten a bit busy but I have some free time so I thought I'd hang out with you too" Raidou said happily.
"Th-Thank you very much. I don't want to keep you from anything though" Iruka said worriedly.
"I'm really not doing anything until about six" Raidou said. Both men drank regular ginger tea having a quiet conversation for a while. Raidou didn't even know what was going on between Naruto and Sasuke either and Genma was a big loudmouth. Raidou asked Iruka, with curiosity, about his pregnancy and Iruka told Raidou the same thing he told Izumo.
"Raidou-san, if I didn't know any better I'd think you'd want a kid too" Iruka said mischievously. Raidou immediately stiffened, blushing. Iruka started laughing at the startled man before looking shocked when Raidou headed for the door.
"Wait" Iruka said gently, standing up to place his hand on the man's shoulder.
"I know it's stupid and Genma isn't one of those people, so I just wanted to hear what it was like. I don't bother getting my hopes up because I know Genma would already say 'no'" Raidou said sadly. Iruka silently beckoned him to continue.
"Even if I wanted something like that, and I'd be more than willing, it's not Genma's forte at all. The entire village thought he was the biggest flirt in the village even while he's with me. I'm not sure what to do. I've been with Genma for so long, and I love him, but I can't help this feeling in my chest that I want more; now that I know it's possible and all" Raidou finished quietly. Iruka nodded in understanding.
"Did you try talking to him?" Iruka asked curiously. Raidou shook his head 'no' fear almost visible in his eyes.
"I already know his answer" Raidou said sadly.
"How can you know for sure without asking?" Iruka asked curiously.
"I don't want him to leave me because I want something more for us" Raidou said seriously.
"I thought the same way, but once the idea got set into motion for us, things were okay. It was kind of difficult since it all happened quiet unexpectedly and Kakashi and I never discussed such a topic, but I think if it's planned out things will go a lot better" Iruka said trying to convey confidence.
"But-" Raidou said with so much insecurity.
"If you don't try, you'll never know what could have been" Iruka said seriously. Raidou sighed, nodding once, before thanking Iruka for seeing him.
Another week passed and the letters from Kakashi were only getting sweeter.
(A doodle of a dolphin and baby dolphin with straw hats on)
I'll be home soon to see you and whatever the surprise is. I don't have much time to write you this letter right now but I don't want to forget to send the letter back to you. What was your craving by the way? I miss you so much and I can't wait any longer to see you. I love you!
(A scarecrow doodle)
Iruka smiled at the paper but was worried as to why Kakashi didn't have time to write the letter for him. Either way Kakashi was going to be home soon, their baby was excited to see its father again, and Iruka's heart and body were aching for the man in an almost desperate need. Iruka knew that Kakashi was having the same feeling.
(A doodle of a scarecrow with a dolphin and baby dolphin)
We're waiting for you, we'll always be waiting for you. I hope you have time to read this letter! If not, you promised you'd be home soon right? My craving seems kind of embarrassing now that I think about it though… it was pomegranate yogurt with chopped up carrots in it. It was actually quite tasty. I miss you so, so, so, so much! We miss you so much. Love you always.
(A doodle of a dolphin with a straw hat on along with a baby dolphin with a straw hat on)
Iruka sighed ready to send the letter already.
I wonder how everyone is doing. I think I may have actually started something Iruka thought amazed before feeling a kick against his hand which only made Iruka's smile widen.
Izumo was having a hyperventilating fit. He wanted to tell Kotetsu so badly what he had been thinking of for a little while. Would it be kind of weird to ask? Yes. Did he care what Kotetsu's actions were? Yes. Did he want this more than anything? Yes. Izumo was actually waiting for Kotetsu in a room in the Hokage building so they could work on deciphering a few scrolls.
Izumo was able to breath normally again before Kotetsu burst in with energy and un-deciphered scrolls.
"Hey Izumo! I know this may seem like a lot but if we work together I'm sure it'll go by faster" Kotetsu said happily.
He's always optimistic about things so why would he be negative about this? Izumo thought worriedly.
"Izumo?" Kotetsu asked with slight worry considering Izumo seemed deep in thought. Izumo perked up, looking flustered before taking a scroll.
"Better get deciphering I guess" Izumo said with a blush.
"Yeah…" Kotetsu asked not sure if something was wrong or not. Kotetsu kept looking up and down from his scroll to look at Izumo who seemed to just be going deeper and deeper into thought.
"Izumo?" Kotetsu whispered softly, touching Izumo's hand making the man jump.
"Y-Yes?" Izumo whispered.
"What's wrong?" Kotetsu asked worriedly.
"N-Nothing" Izumo blushed realizing he stuttered twice in a row. Kotetsu's brows furrowed silently telling the man to talk to him. Izumo slid his hand out from under Kotetsu's looking worriedly down at the blank scroll in front of him. Izumo almost jumped again when he realized Kotetsu moved to sit next to him. Kotetsu looked sternly at the man only doing this once in a while when he knew his best friend/ lover was worried or hiding something from him.
"Spill" Kotetsu said seriously. Izumo looked worriedly at him before taking a deep breath. Kotetsu was about to say something thinking the man was just going to avoid his question.
"I want to have a baby with you" Izumo blurted out blushing. Kotetsu froze into a human popsicle. Izumo's embarrassed face slowly turned to one of helplessness. Izumo sighed, standing up (feeling extremely stupid) walking out of the room. He leaned against the wall right outside the door of the room.
Great idea. He'll think I'm so stupid or he isn't enough for me or that I want to go off with a woman or something instead. He's going to hate me. Izumo thought depressed. Izumo shoved his hands into his pockets wishing he could take back what he said but it was out in the open now and it was free to roam inside Kotetsu's head.
Izumo decided to just walk back to their apartment and awkwardly avoid the man for a while. Izumo was halfway down the hall before hearing a door burst open. But not just any door. The door that led to the room Kotetsu was in. Who was bounding towards him with sparks of energy rolling off. Izumo turned just in time to land on his back onto the floor with a heavy Kotetsu on top of him.
"Izumo!" Kotetsu said kissing the man passionately. Izumo was beyond surprised and froze at Kotetsu's reaction. Kotetsu literally lifted him off the floor, who was still in a daze, hugging the day lights out of him.
"Let's go find Sakura-san!" Kotetsu yelled happily. Izumo was going to have to discuss with the man that he wasn't quite ready yet. He just wanted to get the idea into motion. Of course the idea seemed to go past just a motion and on a full tour in under an hour. Either way, Izumo was glad for Iruka's advice and more than excited to see what happened to his own future.
Raidou on the other hand was beyond worried. Everyone knew that Genma flirted with others like it was a sport and had been with a lot of people before he and Raidou got together.
He'd never want to settle down enough to have a kid Raidou thought sadly. Genma was too spirited to just agree to something that took so much work and effort. Raidou was actually surprised at how much effort Genma gave their relationship and was happy for it.
It'd be asking too much of him Raidou bit his lip wishing that this would come true. That they could have their own little family too.
Raidou sighed before feeling an arm wrap around his shoulders. Raidou jumped before realizing it was Genma.
"Not paying attention are we?" Genma smirked at the man. Raidou just rolled his eyes at him.
"So you see Iruka-san?" Genma asked curiously.
"Yes. He misses everybody but like everyone else, he's too embarrassed to hang out" Raidou said in a 'matter of fact' sort of way. Genma huffed silently knowing Raidou was right about the 'everyone else' part. Sure everyone thought it was weird, but since it was a time of Shinobi, anything was possible. In fact Genma was sure people were starting to lighten up on the idea. Especially when Sakura overheard a group of people talking, somewhat badly, about Iruka. She blew up on them saying he wanted a family, being the medic she was made it possible, and they should just be happy for Kakashi and Iruka because they never had anything so great before.
"It is kind of a weird concept though" Genma said shrugging. Raidou stiffened slightly.
"I mean who needs a family? Just find somebody, have lots of sex, and die happy" Genma said as if it made all the sense in the world.
"What if I want a family" Raidou whispered out. Genma snorted at the man making Raidou blush in embarrassment.
"Come on Raidou-kun! It's so much easier to just have one person in your life" Genma said trying to make his point.
"Well what if I wanted to have a family with you. I mean it's possible and-" But Raidou's nervous speech was interrupted by Genma's laughing.
"That's really *laugh* funny! I mean you and me *still laughing* having a kid! Are you kidding me!? *he's seriously still laughing*
Raidou looked absolutely heartbroken as the man just kept laughing.
"Hi Genma-san!" Was chorused towards both men. It was a group of new Jounin women who waved and flirted at the man. Raidou looked shocked but his shock only grew.
"Hello ladies" Genma said like velvet as he leaned against a tree. The girls giggled at him batting their eye lashes at him.
"Want to come get some drinks with us" One of them said as the girls seductively tried to make him agree.
"Of course ladies! What kind of man would I be to turn down such an offer?" Genma said happily. The girls giggled walking a little ahead of him, beckoning him to follow.
"Hey wanna' come Raidou?" Genma asked happily before becoming shocked.
"Raidou?" Genma whispered out. The look on Raidou's face was of pure heart break.
"Hey, I wasn't really going to hang out with them… I-" But Genma never finished his sentence.
"We're through Genma!" Raidou burst out, on the verge of tears.
"What!? No Raidou! Please, I really won't go if-" Genma tried saying with worry feeling his heart beat quicken in fear. Genma grabbed Izumo's arm who looked like he was ready to run for it before Raidou ripped his arm out of the man's grip.
"I don't want to break up!" Genma tried feeling his breath ketch in his throat.
"Well I do! It's far too much effort for you Genma! I don't want to hold you back with my petty ideas of a family when you can just go freely fuck some women at the bar. That shouldn't take much effort or trying for you!" Raidou said bitterly as he disappeared in a puff of smoke leaving Genma with his senbon hanging out of his mouth.
Why did I do that!? I still love him so much…Raidou thought sadly as he flopped onto a bed willing himself not to cry; his tears had other ideas though. Raidou was in a cheap apartment somewhere not wanting to stay at the apartment he shared with Genma.
Who the hell am I kidding? I already knew what his answer was going to be…
Iruka sighed happily loving how his baby was actively kicking away at his stomach. He was pretty sure he'd have bruises by now but the sugar in the tea Sakura gave him got rid of most of his pain so it was alright.
"Which book would you like your Tou-san to read to you first Akachan?" Iruka asked happily going to the small stack of children's books on the stand by the front door.
"Just kick for which one you want to hear first" Iruka said, picking up the first book.
"The Lost Rabbit" Iruka said quietly; no kick.
"The Missing Cookie?"
"Strange Animals?"
"The Dragon's Treasure?" Iruka felt a kick and wanted to jump happily up and down placing the book on top of the pile.
"I wonder what is keeping your Tou-san so late on his mission?" Iruka thought out loud, used to talking to his baby. Iruka rubbed his stomach constantly, his hand rarely away from it, loving to know that all this was going to happen.
"I wonder if you're a boy or a girl?" Iruka thought out loud again, reading through the children's books quickly. He was thinking of all kinds of combinations in his head, his heart fluttering at all of them.
Suddenly there was a knock on Iruka's front door, making Iruka jump up in surprise (since he was still standing by the front door). For some reason, Iruka looked nervously at the door as if caution signs were going off in his head.
Iruka cracked open the door seeing an Anbu standing in front it.
"Umino, Iruka?" the man said quietly. Iruka nodded once. There were several things wrong with the man in front of his door that made Iruka immediately palm a kunai in his hand. One, no Anbu has ever knocked on his door (Anbu just go in and out as the please using doors rarely). Two, Iruka didn't recognize the mask the Anbu was wearing and Kakashi would never have a new Anbu recruit go to their home (he rarely let any Anbu near Iruka anyway). Three, it was usually Tenzou who got Iruka if Kakashi was back and he never asked for Iruka. Finally, four, everyone in the entire village knew that his name was now Hatake, Iruka. Not Umino, Iruka.
"Kakashi-san is hurt. I'll transport you to the hospital" The "Anbu" said reaching his hand out for the man to take. Iruka gulped. He already knew for a fact that Naruto was going to come immediately back to come get him for ramen, so it should have been Naruto at his door, not whoever this was. Every Anbu called his Kakashi, Kakashi-senpai; not Kakashi-san (rarely even Kakashi's team seven called him Kakashi-san). Lastly, Anbu never offered to take someone someplace, they just did it whether the person liked it or not considering they were under orders.
"Um…sure. Let me grab my coat" Iruka said quietly. Without warning Iruka threw an explosive tag at the man, running towards his and Kakashi's room. He leaped out the window, running down the stairs. Iruka turned his head quickly seeing the man for a moment, a little ways behind him, before feeling a cut on his side. Iruka gasped out in pain before throwing weapons at the man, trying to get out of there and towards one of his friends.
Iruka couldn't even call out for help because he suddenly felt a sharp pain under his rib cage only to fall to his knees. Iruka's back hit the ground as he writhed in pain. Through the smoke Iruka saw the man's hand holding a katana. Iruka grabbed the hand as the man tried to stab it through Iruka's chest. Iruka was gasping in pain and slowly losing his strength on the man's hand.
His baby was hurting, he was about to be stabbed through and through, and he was on an empty street because it had to have been around nine o'clock by now.
Tears began leaving Iruka as the blade got closer to his chest. The man's other hand was around Iruka's throat. Iruka's other hand was not on the one around his throat but pushing a kunai deeply into the man's lung which seemed to have little effect on the man.
"I *cough* will kill you *cough* and hand the copy-nin *cough* his bloodied child" The man spit out with venom. Iruka gasped trying to strengthen both of his holds on the man.
"Please *gasping in pain* not my baby!" Iruka cried out.
The man only smiled cruelly at Iruka, straining to kill both Iruka and his unborn child. It was all just to show Kakashi, that trying to catch him was a mistake and he was going to pay for it.
Mwahahaha cliffhanger! Didn't see that coming did you!? It'll all make sense in the next chapter and it will connect with stuff that happened in my other story, Meddling. REVIEW and keep loving my story! :)