Previously~ On ~ Forever Mine~
"Look, go to Konoha and find Naruto, ask him for a chance to have a nice conversation, then, your heart will tell you what to do."
She stood up, Sasuke looking lost.
"C'mon . . . let's go inside the house, I'll make you something to eat and then, you'll go and seek him."
She walked and lifted Yuki.
"C'mon guys. . . Yuki-chan is getting hungry."
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Chapter Nine— One Step Closer
After having a nice meal- using everything from the rogue ninjas; they cleaned up. Now, with full stomachs - Sasuke was more than ready for his conquest to win Naruto's heart.
He knew that Yuki will noticed, hell, the kid was smart. So, it didn't surprise him when said boy ordered him to carry him.
Gulping, Sasuke hold him, staring at his cute little pouty face.
"What's the matter?" he asked softly; afraid of Yuki's answer.
"Sas . . . stay with me," Sasuke looked away, avoiding those eyes that will make him do anything; those eyes, pleading him to stay.
It was when Yuki's small hand touched his cheek, which caused him to turned and looked at him.
Big mistake.
Yuki eyes widened; crystalline tears drop like waterfall, as he looked at Sasuke.
"Please, Sas. . . s-stay," he stuttered as he held Sasuke tight, not planning to let go and hoping to convinced the raven to stay with him.
Yuimi for once, didn't know what to do. She knew that Yuki love Sasuke, and he sees him as a second father, but, she knew that Sasuke needed to go and get his lover back.
"Yuki, c'mon sweetie. . . Sasuke-Kun needs to go . . . he's coming back, right Sasuke?"
Yeah, he could've played along, but, he needed to know the truth, that maybe, just maybe they will never see each other again.
Besides, Yuki is not an ordinary kid. He'll understand, hopefully.
"Yuki," Sasuke's voice deep voice stopped Yuki, it wasn't the soft voice Sasuke uses, when he talks to him. Yuki knew, for experience, that Sasuke was serious.
Now, that Sasuke got Yuki's attention, he spoke.
"Yuki, I'm leaving, and you'll be staying with your mommy, while I go and get my blond and my son. Yes, it might takes days, weeks or years for me to come back but don't cry; only babies cry, you're not a baby- you're a grown, smart boy." and with that, he walked out, no goodbye, no hug.
Nothing.
It will take hours until he (Sasuke) can let go, and he knew, Yuki wouldn't help at all.
His heart hurt trying not to go back, ignoring his cries.
'Goodbye Yuki, maybe one day, we'll see each other again.'
Sasuke jumped into the trees, and sped like lighting, towards the village he hates but where his blond was waiting, and hopefully, he'll let him court him.
'Naruto'
-SasuNaru
It was a brand new day.
As the sunlight reached Naruto's eyes, slowly, he opened his eyes; staring at the red-haired, all previous memories coming back to him.
'oh my,' he whispered looking at the girl next to him- Karin resting with a calm expression, and thank god that Neji was still in his mission.
Deciding that it was time to wake up, and do his usual routine- which consisted, taking a shower, clean his bedroom and eat breakfast.
It was an hour later that he felt the other presence stir, meaning, she was awake.
Breakfast was ready, and at the exact moment Karin stepped inside the kitchen, Naruto had the table already, for both of them.
He turned to face Karin, giving one of his beautiful smiles, he said,
"Good morning," he said, smoothly.
Hearing those two words, those insignificant words made something inexplicable; Karin's heart beat faster than normal, and the blush that adorned her face was inevitable as she looked at the blonde in front of her, waiting with that loveable face and alluring smile.
Shyly, she answered, blushing redder as he answered back, acknowledging her presence, unlike everyone else's she had met in the past.
"C'mon it's going get cold," He walked towards her; pulled the chair for her and smiled.
'Omg . . . am I dreaming?' She thought, as she took her seat, thanking Naruto for the gesture.
"Well, I didn't know I was going to have a guest, and since my boyfriend is in a mission; I didn't get enough food for two. So, only a small eggs-bacon and toast breakfast was the only thing I had for two." he smiling as he looked at the red-haired.
"Oh no, it's okay- I –I don't mind, after all, you saved my life and for that, I'm grateful." she bowed her head.
"It's no bother at all, really. You're a Konoha citizen and I, Uzumaki Naruto will someday become the next Hokage it was my duty, even at my currant stage." he giggled.
It was there, that Karin's memory registered Naruto's name.
'It can't be him . . . he's a male for Christ sake! But, now that I noticed . . . he's belly is bigger than normal. . Almost like. . .'
"You're pregnant?" she let it out, without thinking; surprising Naruto.
"Well, it's hard to believe but, yes, I'm pregnant." it didn't took words for Karin to know that Naruto was extremely happy.
The happiness radiated from him, and at that moment, Karin knew that this man was a kind, lovable, loyal human being.
She smiled at him, a true friendly smile, "Congratulations for your baby. If I may ask, without you thinking that I'm sort of nosy person . . . what's the gender?" she blushed, her mouth asking questions without realizing, only after she said it. She didn't want him to think that she was a spy or something, since they barely know each other.
"It's okay . . . it's a boy! I'm at my last days til my due date . . . hey, what's your name? I forgot to ask you?" he titled his head cutely.
"Karin," she replied.
Somehow, at the sound of her name, her past come back, hitting her hard; bringing her back to the reality.
Naruto watched Karin's expression turned dim, miserable.
"What's the matter, Karin? Did I say something that bothered you?" he asked, choosing his words carefully.
She looked at him and gave him a small smile, "No, I'm okay. Its just-it just that I have never feel like this, happy, confused- but most of all, loved by someone who I just met, or who found me, lifeless near his Village." She looked away, embarrassed for the sudden confession she just made.
He smiled evilly; his expression changed as he spoke, with a cold tone that caught her by surprise.
"Karin, we had met before; it wasn't the best occasion but I know you." She shivered, gazing at his now, cold eyes.
"-what, w-where?" she stuttered, unable to speak properly, as he heard the new information.
'That's impossible, I should've remembered him, god, especially someone like him, kind, loving and caring being!' She thought.
Desperately, she thought about the past events, trying, hoping for her to remember where, or when did she met Naruto.
But sadly, she couldn't find any memory of ever meeting Naruto.
Naruto watched the defeated expression, and he guessed that she didn't remember at all.
Well, it was obvious; she was after all, daydreaming about him- not bothering to look at her surroundings.
"I was with Konoha's retrieval team that was sent to bring back Uchiha Sasuke. I was there, facing him, while you- you were drooling, admiring him, listening to the shit he said to us, and even fought for him! YOU, YOU WERE HIS TEAMMATE, AND APPERANTLY; HE'S NO LONGER YOUR GOD; SINCE HE LEFT YOU TO DEATH, ALONE!"
She gasped, unable to hide her shock.
Now, she remembered.
It was the kid, the kid who Sasuke always had an affection for (it was a rare one, but she knew that deep down, he cared about Naruto), the kid who looked everywhere for Sasuke; who never gave up on him . . . who, love him, unconditionally.
IT WAS HIM; the one who took her crush, Uchiha Sasuke heart, without said raven knowing, but, it was him, who also had saved her life, from her crush's cruel plan to end her life.
She stood up, shaking, with unknown feeling- anger, shock or confused.
'But. . he saved me, and besides, Sasuke- Naruto is right, he left me, to die, not caring or even thinking twice, as he left me in search for him, for Naruto.'
Sasuke died, the moment she couldn't see his body; as he walked away from her. She's no longer Sasuke's stupid-fan-girl that she used to be. She had finally realized that she didn't need Sasuke to survive. But the most important thing is, she had realized that he didn't care at all, he was only using her, she was a tool, and all those times she thought he was saving her; it was because he needed her powers, not because he cared.
A single tear escaped from her eyes, as more came after; hitting the ground- without the owner knowing or feeling the wet trail they left behind.
'I-can't believed I did everything for him, and not even a thanks I got from him . . . damn, I feel like a complete bitch, risking my life for nothing! Shit! It took someone else's hash words for me to realize that I've been doing everything wrong.'
She remained quiet, ashamed for even been here, inside his house.
Ashamed to even admitting that to her self, she waited for him to yell at her, grabbing her and kick her out.
'It was to good to be true . . . that I, have finally made a friend . . . I have gain and lost, at the same time, same day leaving me empty or even worst than before.' she thought sadly.
Naruto had lost it.
He tried to play it cool. To act, like nothing ever happened. To forget, everything, that happened with her and him.
He really tried.
But the moment, she said, 'loved by someone who I just met' he lost the remaining patience he had, as he listened to the sweet talk she gave him.
Funny, he was starting to believe every word she had said.
So, what if he over did it. She deserved it. She pretended that she didn't know him, that everything between them was okay. Fine, he actually hope for them to become friends, but she ruined every chance he'd have giving her.
To be honest, he was waiting for her confession; admitting that she was a member of his team, admitting that she had been doing wrong things for him, to please him; to the point of hurting others.
But none of that happened.
Instead, she played dumb, and, the innocent one in the story.
Fuck- yes, obviously, he had reached his limit, and yelled at her, the truth hitting her right in her face, harshly.
Plus, his pregnancy didn't help at all. It made his anger expand like fire, faster than he could have imagined, clouding his mind, blocking his conscience and let his feelings control his actions.
He knew, if only she'd have told him everything . . . he, would've forgiving her and approved her, even helped her stay inside the village.
But then again, he said that Sasuke was in the past, right?
So, why still held grudge on her?
If he really wants to move on, he needs to forget about the past.
Plus, the look Karin told him that she really didn't know that it was him, who was in that battle.
Perhaps, she honestly did say the truth.
Anyways, now, he has someone to look up to, to care for and that, he's willing to forgive her and, if she wants, he'll help to stay here, safe; since he knows that she got nowhere to go.
That's right . . . his baby boy.
Yes, he'll do that for him. Move on, and forgive, and start a new beginning, with his son and his future husband, Hyuuga Neji.
That thought alone, made his anger slowly vanished; leaving him with a clear mind to think and do what's best, in this situation.
'Do what you think is right, kid.' Kyuubi said, his voice held no malice.
'I know what to do,'
-SasuNaru-
As the time past by, Naruto's friends were getting anxious about the new future of Konoha, Naruto's baby, Uzumaki-Chan.
It was crystal clear that Uzumaki-Chan will be, one of the strongest, gifted Ninja ever existed; inheriting power from the two most powerful Clans, the Uchiha and the Uzumaki Clan.
But not only because of the Clan's abilities he'd inherit; their parents' genes, will be the key to the little guy' amazing power.
Uchiha Sasuke; heir of theUchiha Clan, one of the four noble clans of Konoha.
Thanks to the Dōjutsu Kekkei Genkai, The Sharingan, the Uchiha clan came to be known as one of the two strongest clans, the other two being the Senju clan and Uzumaki Clan. Sasuke graduated with the highest scores from the Academy and now, becoming one of the most dangerous ninja.
Uzumaki Naruto, the one holding the most powerful Bijuu, Kyuubi No Kitsune, heir of the fearsome, deadliest Uzumaki Clan. The Uzumaki Clan, specialists in the art of fūinjutsu, frightened by their abilities (sealing techniques) they were eventually destroyed. Vital to Konoha, his friends; he became the hero, the sunlight through the darkness. Gaining, a tremendous reputation, from all over the villages; thanks to his strong will of fire, charming attitude and a humane heart.
Everyone in the village were ready to welcome the heir, ready to protect their future from any threats, danger just like his mother did for them in the past.
Especially, Naruto's friends.
The girls were ready, planning to love, protect and guide him, along with Naruto.
The guys knew their role as well; training him, teaching him what the will of fire consist and most of all, protect Naruto and him, from any danger.
Now, it was their turn to show how much they love Naruto, and cared about him.
-SasuNaru-
-One Week Earlier Before Neji's Depart-
It was noon; Jonin, high level Chunin, ANBU and root, were inside the Hokage's office, waiting for said blonde to start with the meeting.
Said meeting was about certain blonde who was about to deliver, pretty soon.
Glancing at the ninjas in from her, she signed, knowing that soon, the epic war will son start, and some may not survive.
She decided to cup the crap and be honest, for once.
"The time has come for Naruto to deliver. It could be days, weeks but, he's close to his due date. During this time, his protection will be doubled, guards will be guarding anytime, anywhere. According to him, Kyuubi will let him know when the kid will arrive, hence he'll let us know; allowing us to transport him into a safe place, where a new jutsu from Naruto will block his chakra, preventing anyone to locate him." She looked down, staring at the paper in front of her.
"Naruto has everything planned out for the sake of his baby, but, knowing him, he could risk everything, including himself. Aware of what he can do, I wouldn't allow it. That's why I want opinions, suggestions from all of you."
They nodded without a thought.
"Before giving birth, he'll use the last remaining chakra left, to make a sealing jutsu; that will conceal his chakra. He will need a blood example of someone, strong enough, and well known in all villages; this will fool Sasuke or anyone that is after Uzumaki-Chan, making them think that Naruto just disappear. If this works, and everything goes according to the plan, Naruto will finished the jutsu, sealing the jutsu; making his chakra change, and hard to recognize for everyone, even us."
An Anbu was ready to ask a question, but Tsunade knew which one, and stopped him on time.
"Naruto is from the Uzumaki Clan, therefore, he knows all about sealing Jutsus'. With his abilities, and Kyuubi ancient jutsu's, Naruto came up with these two Jutsus' that will help him conceal his chakra and make his whole system change."
Tsunade signed, unsure if this was the greatest plan to do, but somehow, Naruto's words, his tone, made it seem perfect and easy to perform.
"This will be Naruto's first attempt on Fuinjutsu, therefore, he's not sure if he'll have side effects, since he's in his weaken state."
She looked at them, and smiled, "So, what do you guys think?"
Before anyone could say something, a hand was raise.
"I will like to be the one, who will give that example that Naruto-kun needs." Said an Anbu wearing a bird mask.
She smiled, 'surprise, surprise; I knew that, he'll be the one who will dominate himself.'
"Give me a good reason why would I let you be, the one?" her tone was cold, now, she was serious.
"I know for a fact that Akatsuki or Uchiha, Sasuke, have no clue that he's with me. Thus, they'll look Naruto's most visited sites; like Iruka's house or the hokage's tower. Plus, Sasuke knows that Naruto was my enemy, and since he left, he never knew about our close friendship."
Shikamaru took a step forward, "I think Neji is right. Sasuke will definitely go after the ones close to Naruto. Neji's place will be the last place he'll look, since he knows that Neji and Naruto, of course during his stay, had never cross paths, only in missions. Besides, Neji is well known through out the fire and other countries, thanks to his Byakugan and his skills, so they'll recognize his chakra and will think twice, before starting a battle with him."
Everyone inside the room, nodded. They didn't need to speak, since the two had already said everything they all agreed on.
"So, you're saying that Neji will be the perfect candidate for Naruto's jutsu, and, Naruto's plans are the right one to proceed?"
"Hai," everyone said in unison.
"Alright! It's settled. Tomorrow, I will announce how the patrols will be, and report to me, if you see anything strange. Remember to have three ninjas, never be alone, is better to be prepare than to suffer the consequences later."
"HAI"
"You all can go to your stations."
They fled, only dust was left. Tsunade sighed for the umpteenth time that day.
'I hope you're about this, Naruto.'
-SasuNaru-
Watching the rain hit the ground, it soothed him, better than any drugs out there.
Smirking, he turned around, facing his partner; anxious to know the news.
Zetsu groaned, exhausted, been the spy wasn't something he signed up for when he joined Akatsuki.
He looked up and saw the smirking Uchiha, puzzled, staring at the unmask man.
"You're not wearing your mask?" Zetsu asked.
"Don't feel like it. Now, tell me what you know." he order.
Knowing better not to mess with a mad Uchiha, he told him what he found out about the baby.
"Naruto is in his last month. Soon, he'll deliver your heir. And as far as plans dealing with his safety; they doubled security, and, Anbu are watching 24/7. He even has two guards with him all the time, and of course, his boyfriend who is inseparable. I haven't heard anything else, yet."
"Alright, that's enough for me." he laughed insanely, staring at him with mirth.
"You know what, you did a great job, take off two days; rest. Now go, before I change my mind." without a thought Zetsu left, heading for his room, wanting nothing more than sleep peacefully, without been interrupted from his slumber.
As Madara kept staring, smiling evilly, he couldn't help feeling happy, knowing that soon, his future will be born.
'Soon, I'll have him and this time, not even the nine tails will stop me. But . . . Now that I think about, perhaps if I take Naruto with me, and I happen to- impregnate him, more little Uchihas will soon be ruling this world, but this time, with my genes and Naruto-kun's . . . will make an unstoppable, powerful boys.' he smirked evilly, his eyes had darkened by the mere thought of having more Uchihas in his hands, controlling, and, having the human being, who can provided him with more babies for him; was better than stealing them and of course, someone else's.
Madara's eyes widened, stunned, with the marvelous plan he came up with. What better way to maintain the Uchiha Clan blood than to sacrifice himself, and make them, after all, it was his duty as the rightful, leader of the Uchiha Clan.
'Besides, the kid is not that bad. . . no wander Sasuke raped him and still hopes for his forgiveness . . . After all, Naruto-kun inherited his dad's looks,'
With a new goal in his cruel plan, he stood up and headed to his bedroom.
'I never thought I'd say this, but . . . I can wait for the arrival of my heir, and, the day when Konoha will have one less ninja inside their walls, and it happens to be one of their greatest ninja as well, Uzumaki Naruto, you will be mine, forever.'
His laughter could be heard through out the dusty, ruin underground base he was currently living.
-SasuNaru-
'I need to get out, now.'
Head down, avoiding those eyes filled with hatred, she spoke, her voice small, sounding scared.
"I don't deserve your forgiveness, or your friendship. I'm truly sorry for every stupid deed I did in the past. Yes, I'll admit that I was blind, blind by love which never was return. I'm sorry that I didn't have the guts to tell you who I was, or what I did in the past. And for some unknown reason I thought that keeping it as a secret was better than having no friend at all. But I was wrong, again.
I was so caught up with having a friend, that I forgot the most important thing; my past, Sasuke and all those terrible things I did for him. I thought that, since I was with someone who didn't know much about me, and I was in a new place, nobody needed it to know my dark past. I'm so sorry Naruto, and I hope that one day, you'll forgive me and believe . . . that Ireally wanted to be your friend." she let out her thoughts. It was the first time been so honest with a strange man. Sadly, she wouldn't be here to enjoy his friendship; gaining and losing her first true friend in the same day, sucks.
She sighed, calming a bit, decreasing her sobs.
"I better go- if I go now, you don't have report me with your hokage-"
"I forgive you, Karin." his voice held no malice. It was his normal tone.
She looked up, and clearly, he didn't have that look that he had before, or the glare he saw earlier.
She cried harder, but was able to talk "w-what?" she asked, praying that it wasn't a joke or something she misheard by accident.
Naruto sighed, "I said that I forgive you. And I want you to stay here, in Konoha, either with me or somewhere else but inside the walls of Konoha." he smiled; causing her to lost her balance and collapsed on the nearest chair.
"Are you okay?" he rushed to her side, a worry expression on his face.
"Yeah, I'm okay. I-it's just that I'm so happy to know that I didn't lost you-you know as a friend, thank you Naruto, I -I promise that I would never lie to you, I'll be loyal to you and protect you, since you saved my life and gave me a new meaning to life." by the time she was finished, she was crying, hugging the blond like no tomorrow.
Naruto smiled, sincerely.
It seems that he was wrong.
The girl truly didn't remember him at all.
'Hn, well it was obvious that she'll only listen to orders, not asking the reason, therefore she didn't know my name or the fact that we were his team.'
"It's okay Karin; knowing that you're staying here, safe, that's all I need. Now, let us enjoy the meal I prepared. Never mention this again, as well as hisname, okay." he smiled, taking the fork and starting to eat his breakfast.
Karin could only nod in an agreement. Wiping her tears with her napkin, smiling at him, she joined him, enjoying her breakfast.
-SasuNaru-
It was noon, when Neji arrived, smoothly landing inside the walls of Konoha.
"You guys go and report with the Hokage, I need to see Naruto, okay."
They didn't ask, they knew he needed to see the blond.
They nodded, and each fled to their destination.
Without a second, he flew into the trees, rushing to get where his blond was, where his love was waiting for him.
Arriving to the door, ready to open the door; he stopped, hearing an unknown voice, belonging to a woman.
Out of his mind, he entered the room, mad and crazy, staring at the two individuals with hatred.
"WHAT ARE YOU DOING?" he spat, ready to kill the girl, who was in a shock mode.
"Neji is not what you think. Karin is just-"
"Oh, the bitch has a name. Fantastic!"
"Don't call her names! Stop acting so stupid, you know that I love you!" he tried to get closer to Neji, but to receive a push from said brunet.
"YOU LOVE ME? YEAH RIGHT! SO, HOW COME YOU'RE WITH A GIRL, INSIDE OUR HOUSE?" He screamed.
Karin decided to intervene; she didn't want Naruto to have problems because of her.
"Excuse me; I know this is not my place but, you making a terrible mistake. I'm Karin, a friend of Naruto, not some bitch." she spoke, her eyes fixed on his.
"DON'T MAKE ME LAUGH, JUST GET OUT. NARUTO AND I NEED SOME PRIVACY!"
"Guys. . . Neji- I- I, "
"No, I won't let you alone with him. Look at you, you're totally crazy, who knows, you may end up hurting him in some way." she said, ready to defend Naruto if it was necessary.
"Karin, Neji- guys- I think, I think it's time-" he whispered, feeling something wet, running down his legs, and he knew immediately what it was.
"GOD, STUPID AND A BITCH. . . WHAT NOW? WHAT MAKES YOU THINK THAT I WILL HURT THE ONE THAT I LOVE?" Neji asked, he took a step forward, ready to shut the girl if said girl dares to open her mouth one more time.
"NEJIIIIII!" Naruto yelled in pain, as the pain intensify, his hands coming around his belly.
Both looked back and saw Naruto, holding on to the chair, a painful expression on his face, breathing uneven, and groaning at the pain consume his body.
"NARUTO!" he rushed to his side, checking what was wrong, only to see that blond was leaking blood from his lower part.
"Help me, he's ready to have the baby." careful, he carried Naruto bridal style and teleported himself with Naruto in his arms to the hospital.
Naruto's screams got worst as the time pass, alerting all the nurses, knowing that the time has come.
Leaving everything behind, one of the nurses called Sakura, who called Tsunade; telling her that it was time.
Tsunade arrived at the hospital, the scene in front of her made her heart warm.
Nurses were already with all the utensils that they might need for the surgery.
Sakura was beside Naruto, along with all the girls, giving him a treatment design for him to ease the pain.
It seemed now the past was left behind, glad that now, all the villagers see the real Naruto, instead of the Kyuubi.
She breathed, and took a step, entering the room; now, having all eyes on her, all of them ready for instructions.
Somehow, Naruto felt her, and he opened his eyes,
"Uzu-chan. . . I-I n-ed to mak- the se-l" he couldn't talk properly; the intense pain he was suffering was to much to bare. He wanted more than screamed at the top of his lungs, letting out the pain he was going through, but, he knew that it will be a waste of time and energy. He needed to do the seal, the seal that will protect his son, from him and from any danger.
She nodded; she turned and yelled, "CALL NEJI. WE NEED HIM NOW!"
-SasuNaru-
TBC
-SasuNaru-
So, what do you think?
The time has come,
The birth of Uzumaki-Chan
An~d
I need names. . .
I'd love if anyone could help pick a Japanese name.
Well, since it took more than two weeks to update,
I decided to make it long,
14 pages BABY!
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