Previously~ On ~ Forever Mine~
Sakura smile vanished, she looked at Naruto, who kept his smile intact; no sign of sadness or hatred.
Naruto felt Sakura's gaze and turned to looked at her, "Yes, I know, I did say his parents; meaning Sasuke and I.
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Chapter Eleven — Darkest Times
-SasuNaru-
Sakura smiled, "Naruto-kun . . . I'm so happy for you. You had changed your mind. Your priority is now your son because he's your present and future." she cried out her last sentence, as she hugged him.
"Thanks Sakura-Chan . . ." he gulped, looking down at his son, "I know is not going to be easy, but I have to do my best for him." he cried, as Neji's name came into his mind.
"Oh, Naruto," she hugged him tight, both cried, as both let everything out.
After minutes, Sakura pulled back, smiling at the infant who was now, sleeping peacefully in his mommy's arms.
Wiping her tears she said, "Well, I know it will be hard to talk about, but, you know you can't avoid the topic forever." she took Uzumaki-chan and carefully laid him in his crib.
While Sakura check Uzumaki-chan, Naruto sat down, all of the sudden he felt nervous.
Biting his lip, he looked outside the window, gazing at the sky, fresh tears coming out of his eyes.
'Why? Kami, why would you take him? WHY?' he closed his eyes, trying to calm himself down, but the bittersweet memories coming, playing like a movie inside his head.
Clutching the sheets tightly, he breathed, taking the small amount of Neji's smell.
'GOD! WHAT AM I GOING TO DO? HE-HE LEFT ME-E. . . I'M ALL ALONE. . AGAIN.'
'You're wrong kit, you're not alone.'
'Kyuu is not as easy as it sounds. . . I loved him!'
-Sigh-
'Kit, I'm going to say this once and only once. . . YOU didn't love him, you liked him . . . he was just a replacement but not your mate. As an adult, and now, a parent; it's your duty to put everything behind and focus on the most important thing, which is your cub. Your dead lover is dead; you can't bring him back to life. Naruto, you were alone since the very beginning and did that stop you from achieving all your goals? NO. You told yourself that everything will be okay, as long as you have me . . . Neji, was a beautiful human being who care about you more than anyone I know, he sacrificed himself in order to save you and Uzumaki-chan from the danger. Be a man and step up, for Uzumaki Chan's sake and yours too. Specially now, that you have to take care of him twice as much as before.'
Naruto froze. Kyuubi's sinister voice made Naruto shivered. It was strange for Naruto to hear Kyuubi's cold voice. As cruel as it sounded, he knew it was the truth.
'But-but he-'
'NO BUTS' NARUTO. You have to understand that Neji DIED for YOU. . . Now, you have to live happily with Uzumaki-chan, with or without a companion.
'You're right . . . but is going to take me a while to get used it . . . been without Neji.'
Kyuubi's chat felt like minutes, but in reality- they only took seconds, before he realized that Sakura was coming towards him.
"We need to talk Naruto," She started, sitting down next to him. She grabbed his hand, holding it tight as she continued.
"Please forgive me, if I sound cold but you need to hear this." she silenced him and continued.
"I know that Neji's death still is a soft topic, but you need to realize that your son is now with us, thanks to him; he's with you, instead of Madara's evil hands. Yes, Uchiha Madara, the one who killed Neji, wanted to take you and Uzumaki with him. . . but Neji put up a good fight and gave us more time to teleport us safely away from him. We don't know his intentions but we know he's after you two." she paused, smiling at him, "If Neji was still here with us, he'd have wanted you to move on and be happy with Uzumaki chan, not crying over him and completely ignoring your son."
Naruto looked to his side, unable to look at her eyes.
'Why is everyone telling me to move on, when I feel like I'm been torn apart.'
'Because we know that this could be temporary not permanently.'
"Neji hated when you cry," Sakura said. She knew that it was wrong, using Neji's name but if it works, she knows that Neji wouldn't mind at all. He'll be proud to know that it was him, who caused Naruto to move forward, and accept the cruel reality.
Naruto stopped.
"Naruto my love, don't cry . . . your eyes don't shine beautifully when you shred tears. Look, now, your eyes are red . . . smile for me, even when I'm not beside you; keep smiling, my love."
The memory faded; killing the small amount of strength he had gain.
"Oh, Neji," he whispered as he cried again. Sakura hold up the tears that threatened to spill and said, "We're here for you . . . you got me and all the girls, don't feel like you're all alone. Besides, you promise Neji that if anything would have happened to him, you'll stand up and keep going . . . honestly, you're doing the opposite of what you promised."
'That's right . . . he made you promise, remember kit?'
'How could I forget? It-t was the day of our first month anniversary. . .'
"Naruto, what are you going to do?"
"Can I, have some privacy Sakura, please," He asked. He looked down, it wasn't an option it was an order.
Sakura reluctantly left, taking her time; hoping Naruto would call her.
'What am I thinking? He needs time.' Sakura thought.
"If you need me, I'll be outside, okay," she smiled, closing the door, leaving him alone with his own thoughts.
-SasuNaru-
-Naruto's POV-
Neji is gone; out of my life and never coming back.
The only one who gave me hope- hope to live happily again, to stand up for myself and live my life to the fullest.
He was the one, who made me love again, forgetting about Sasuke and open the door for a new love.
I know I sound dramatic, but, nobody knows how I feel.
Fine, I wasn't the only who loss their loves ones, but, is not the same.
My case is different.
He gave me a new meaning to live, made me; live again.
Now, I'm back to square one, alone and, and-
GODDAMN, BOY IF YOU KEEP SAYING ALL THAT SHIT ABOUT YOU BEEN ALONE, I'LL – JUST SHUT UP! You are forting about certain Uzumaki? Doesn't he count? He's tiny but he'll be stronger than the Uchiha.'
I know. I'm a sick bastard who only thinks of himself, even when I just gave birth to a beautiful baby.
I shouldn't have the privileged to bare children, since I can't even take care of my own son.
But then again, I'm bless to have my own family.
My baby . . .
Suddenly, I heard a faint cry- it was Uzumaki-Chan.
I looked around, Sakura must be near, but I couldn't sense her chakra at all.
Now, the cries got louder. Biting my lip, I rose- taking small steps towards the crib, afraid of touching my own baby.
I heard Uzumaki chan cried as loud as he could, trying to get my attention.
'What should I do? Where's Sakura-Chan?'
'Kid, just grab him, and rock him back to sleep.'
Honestly, I didn't know what to do, part of me wanted to take a chance and grab my son, but the other . . . was afraid of touching what's mine.
I covered my ears, trying to block the sound, but it was useless.
Sighing in defeat, I called out his name.
Immediately, Uzumaki-chan seemed to sense my presence, as he stopped crying and smiled at me, his beautiful eyes shinning at me.
Somewhere, inside me, felt a new feeling- a foreign feeling that seemed to be sleep inside my heart, until now.
I smiled at him, and carefully, I carried him.
A warm sensation spread like fire throughout my body.
I hold him tight, as the feeling got stronger and I knew that I just straightened our bond.
I smiled at him, as I watch him yawn cutely.
I couldn't deny him any longer. I have to protect him, be there for him and guide him to the right path.
He was my son, my own blood; my whole world.
Hell. That's the place I deserve with all those dark thoughts that I had- giving away my son, killing him in the process- just because of my lover's death.
Yes, I loved Neji, but honestly, he was the substitute of my true love. The love that help me have what I have today, Uchiha Sasuke- was oncemy love.
I don't feel love for him, he's simply is the father of my son and that's all he ever be to me.
I don't hate him, nor do I love him.
'Did I just say . . .'
'Yep, you just accepted that you were just acting like a fool,'
'Very funny, Kyuu,'
'Any time, well, at least you know that you weren't in love with Hyuuga,'
'Yeah, I know . . . I don't even love Sasuke anymore . . . he's in the past.'
'Be a fool and he'll kill your son.' Kyuubi roared, giving out her opinion about Sasuke.
Yes, I knew that.
In the past, he kept repeating that he'll kill his family; in order to avoid a terrible future that waited them, since they will inherit a bloody curse, The Sharingan.
'What are you going to do?'
'Avoid him. Hide. Anything that will prevent him for finding us. I need to protect him.'
'You can always do the jutsu?'
'NO! He's a baby! I wouldn't do that! Maybe after he's four, I'll do that, but not now.'
'Are you going to take the red-hair? Cause, she has a talented gift, she'll know if anybody is around the area.'
'I don't know. I have to ask her. But, if she joins me, I'll have to preform the jutsu on her.'
'Good idea.'
As I came to the present, my son was asleep. His small hand had grabbed me, afraid of me leaving him behind- just like I did before.
Leaning down, I kissed his forehead softly, 'I would never leave you again. I promise.'
Gently, I laid him inside his crib. God, my body still feels heavy, and my stomach hurts.
'It's okay; I'll heal it right away.'
'Thanks kyuu.'
Deciding it was best to change; I looked everywhere for my clothes, or some sort of clothes that I can use.
It was then, that Sakura came inside the door, smiling brightly at me.
-End of Naruto's POV-
"So, what are you going to do now, Naruto?" she asked, her eyes sparkled, she knew my answer but she wanted to hear it from him.
He smiled, giving her the news.
"I'm ready to take full responsibility."
She squealed, delightfully- glad to hear the news.
"I'm glad you chose the right path. So, are you staying here in konoha, or moving away?" her words laced with fear. She knew she couldn't join him, so she hoped he'll stay in Konoha.
"I think I'll stay here for awhile. I'll wait for Uzumaki-Chan to turn twelve, and then I'll move into a more secluded area, where no one will know me."
"Sounds good to me, but are you, taking anybody with you?" she bit her lip, curious on who he might pick to be his companion.
Naruto nodded, "Yes, I know who I'm going to ask, but it all depends if she wants to come with me."
"Oh-h,"
"Don't worry Sakura-chan is not you." he smiled, scratching the back of his head.
"WHAT?" she yelled.
"He-he, yeah, I figure that, you won't leave Sai, and, I know how much you would hate leaving everything behind for me-"
"NARUTO! Don't say that! You-you sacrificed everything for me, YOU TRAINED HARDER- JUST TO GET SASUKE! AND THAT, GOT YOU ANYWHERE! IT WAS JUST A CHILDISH PROMISE. BUT THIS IS SOMETHING SERIOUS, THAT I WANT TO DO!" by the end of her speech, she was crying, her head down. She couldn't look at his eyes, knowing that he'll read her.
Naruto gently put his arms around her, pulling her closer to him.
"Sakura-Chan, everything I did in the past- leaved it behind. Now, we both have someone to look up, to be with. We both know that you want to stay, with the love of your life, fiancé- Sai. You just doing this, because you're force, or you think I'm expecting something from you. You're wrong. I want you to stay, fulfill your dreams and I'll do the same."
She looked up, make-up smeared, eyes red, "Naruto, I not doing this because I'm force-" Naruto cut her off, "S-Shh, please- don't lied to me but if you want to help me then, I want you to do something for me," he said.
"O-okay, ask anything," Eager to know that somehow, she could help him she nodded.
"My son will need a friend to play with," he stood up, giggling at Sakura's shock face.
"But-but," stuttering at the statement, blushing.
"Let's go I need to find someone; you'll be delighted to see her, again."
-SasuNaru-
"THERE'S NO WAY IN HELL; I'M LETTING YOU, AND MY NEPHEW, WITH HER!" Sakura outburst will have probably reached the nearest village.
"Sakura-chan calm down. I haven't introduced you to her!" he pouted at her.
"HOW COULD I FORGET HER? SHE'S SASUKE'S TEAMMATE!"
"No, her name is not 'Sasuke's teammate, Sakura-chan!" he joked, earning him a punch that could've been deadly, but having Kyuubi has its perks.
"Don't fuck around Naruto, what the hell she's doing here in the first place?" her anger didn't let her see that the mighty girl, she met years ago, was now cowering behind Naruto, afraid of her and the damage she could cause her.
Naruto stopped laughing, his expression change, now serious.
"I know what she did in the past was wrong, but like I said before, I've move on and therefore, I forgave her and welcomed her in konoha."
Sakura couldn't believe that Naruto would take someone like Karin, yeah; she knew her name and what she did forSasuke.
"No. I can't let her stay here or will I approve that you'll take her! Have you thought that, maybe she's working for Sasuke to get to you, and when you least expected- she'll take Uzumaki-chan to him!"
"I trust her with my son's life, even my own." he said. His tone left no room for questions, as he stared at those angry green eyes.
"Ahh-h you're no use at all. Alright, tell me everything to convince me that she can be trusted." she sighed in defeat, watching Naruto jumped, hugging the terrify-girl who was smiling at him.
Sakura stared, watching closely for any sign that could give her away.
Sadly, all she saw was happiness and serenity, unlike the Karin she met years ago.
After hours of discussing about Karin, Sakura finally understood that Karin was used, just like them, by none other than Sasuke.
"Okay, so, when are you going to tell Tsunade-Sama about Karin?"
"After I talk to Karin." he grinned at her, happy to know that Sakura finally accepted Karin.
"Naruto-kun what do you want to talk about?" Karin asked, looking between Naruto and Sakura. Sakura rose, excusing herself, leaving both to talk privately.
"Come here," she sat down next to Naruto, waiting.
"Well, I was wondering if you'd like to come with me, after Uzumaki turns 12yrs old- I'll move away from Konoha. Of course, I'm not forcing you, if you want to stay here, than you're welcome to stay."
Naruto blushed. He wasn't use to ask random people to tag along with him, especially since it was a girl.
"I accept." she said, without thinking, but glad to know that Karin will join him.
"Are you sure? I'll understand if you don't want to come."
He definitely didn't want to force anyone to join him.
"I have no reason to stay here. You brought me here, and I'll anywhere you go- even if you don't want, I'll follow you til the end." her words were sincere. Naruto smiled at her.
"Thank you Karin. I'm glad you're coming with me, but there's something I need to tell you."
"Okay, I'm listening,"
"Since we're traveling, I don't want people to find us- so, I'm going to ask you if I can perform a chakra sealing on you."
Karin blinked, "Naruto-Kun, of course you can. I don't have problems- I'm used to the pain; it's not a big deal."
Naruto smiled, "Alright, tomorrow I'll perform it, and tomorrow- we'll talk to Tsunade-bachan."
Taking her hand, they both walked inside Naruto's room, where Sakura was taking care of Uzumaki-chan.
"Naruto you need to name him you know." Sakura faced them, after laying the baby, who was now asleep.
"I know, I still need time, but don't worry I have some names ready," he smiled.
"Naruto," Karin whispered softly.
"Yes?" Naruto turned, facing Karin who was holding something in her hands.
"Hyuuga-San gave me a letter before he went to battle. I didn't have time to give it to you, so I waited for the perfect time."
Naruto froze; listening to Neji's name made his heart stop, but he regained his composure.
She handed the letter, Naruto's hand trembled as he took the letter.
Karin and Sakura looked at each other, nodding, they both left- closing the door behind, giving Naruto some privacy.
'Calm down . . . it's just a paper, nothing else.'
Shaking, he opened the letter and read it.
Naruto, my love.
If you reading this letter, it means that I didn't make it,
Alive.
I knew that this day will come, when I'll leave this world, leaving you behind- alone with Uzumaki-chan.
I sacrificed myself because I wanted you both to live, happily, carelessly and, together.
I'll do it all over again, just to see you smile, happy and with your son, alive.
Remember the promise you made me, you wouldn't cry for any reason, especially in front of Uzumaki-Chan.
I know you Naruto, and please,
Don't waste your tears on me, instead, I'd love for you to continue with your life- leave the past behind, and concentrate in the future, your son.
I've left everything I own to you; my house- highly secured- my money.
I know that you'll travel most of the time, and to do that, you need money. Use my money wisely- it will to help you since you'll need to buy formulas and things for the baby. It will make me happy, to know that I was able to help, even when I'm not there with you.
I love you Naruto. I love you; even in death, my love will stay strong.
Take good care of Uzumaki-Chan for me, and tell him that I love him and I wish I could've been there for him.
Guess what?
I did my homework, remember our last conversation . . .
Yes, I had a few but I chose,
I like the name, Izuna.
I have always loved you, Naruto.
Take care of Izuna for me,
Goodbye.
He couldn't hold up the tears any longer.
'Neji,'
'He knew that this was going to happen, and yet, he-he didn't say a thing!'
'Kit, he knew what he was getting into, the moment he accepted you- he knew that Sasuke or someone might have try and take you away.'
'But,'
'kit, the kid loved you, don't ruin everything. The only thing that you can do is, do what he said; live your life to the fullest and take good care of Izuna.'
'I-Izuna?'
'I like it.'
Naruto stared at the letter,
'Uzumaki Izuna, Perfect.'
-Three Weeks Later-
The past weeks, Naruto and Uzumaki Izuna, were extremely busy.
After reading Neji's letter, he headed to Tsunade, signing the birth certificate- naming Uzumaki-chan, as Uzumaki Izuna.
Immediately, Sakura and Karin worked together and made a small party- inviting everyone they knew.
After a day, Naruto had the chance to talk to Tsunade about Karin status.
It took hours of persuasion, annoying Tsunade, but at last, Tsunade finally agreed to let her stay and be Naruto's companion.
Only, with one condition; a full Interrogation with Ibiki Morino.
It wasn't pretty but she made it and passed everything. In the end, she was finally a Konoha citizen, Jonin level.
At last, done with Izuna's documents, and with Karin's jutsu; the trio headed to the Hyuuga's cemetery.
It was hard, but he needed to say goodbye properly.
He didn't attend Neji's burial, so I least he wanted to say his goodbye to Neji, but now, he won't be alone because he had Izuna with him.
It was hard to say goodbye, but he knew that this wouldn't be the only time they will visit.
Naruto will make sure that Izuna knows everything about his stepfather, who loved him and died protecting him.
-SasuNaru-
No food and water; practically dragging his feet- that's what Madara felt, when he kept searching for Naruto.
Not even a clue, or a single spark of his chakra.
Nothing.
'He couldn't be far. I have searched everywhere.'
As he walked inside the nearest village, he decided to rest and head back, hoping Zetsu will bring good news.
-With Zetsu-
'Damn, where could he be?'
It's been more than a week and still, no results.
He looked everywhere, even in the poorest villages- and still, not a single clue.
'I'm fuckin done with this shit! I'm going back.'
Hoping that a least Madara will bring a clue.
'I doubt it.'
-SasuNaru-
-One Month Later-
Black eyes stared at the gate, unhappy to see it, but glad that now; all his questions will be answer.
'At last, Naruto, I will know if you truly had my child or not.' he thought darkly, his eyes turned crimson just the thought of hisblond, and his supposedly heir.
"You know what to do. I'll make two clones; one will go with you Suigetsu, and the other one will stay here with you Jugo. We'll meet each other here, if, someone takes longer than 30min to get here, we'll meet at the base." Sasuke took off his cape, he secured his Kusanagi.
Suigetsu got his sword ready as well, ready to go. Jugo just stared at them, watching the birds' fly- sensing that something was going to happen.
"Let's go." Each took off, to their assign location.
Sasuke took off to Naruto's apartment. Sharingan activated, he looked at ahead, scanning for Naruto's chakra, but found none.
He stopped, sensing someone inside the apartment but once he looked inside- he found a young couple, having breakfast.
Wrong target.
He frowned, heading to his next stop. Casting a Henge-jutsu, he jumped and landed in front of Ichiraku- Naruto's favorite ramen stand.
"Teuchi-San, have you seen Naruto?" Sasuke asked, his voice was childish- taking the form of a twelve year old.
"Oh, Naruto-kun? No. The last time I saw him it was at the party of Izuna-Chan." the old man answered carelessly. He turned back to help some customers, completely ignoring Sasuke.
"Party? Who's Izuna-Chan?" Sasuke glared at Teuchi.
"Boy, weren't you invited? Naruto's son, Uzumaki Izuna; his baby boy." he smiled at the boy, unaware of the deadly chakra leaking out of his tiny body.
Controlling his temper, he asked, "Do you know where he lives?" He wanted nothing more than to kill the old man for ignoring, but chose to ignore it.
"To be honest, nobody knows, since both are in danger. I'm guessing that both are well-hidden, somewhere inside the village."
Satisfied with the information he got, he vanished, completely forgetting about his Henge- giving away his true appearance.
Instead of looking the other places, he headed to the base, where the others were waiting for him.
'Izuna, Uchiha Izuna . . . nice name. Probably the old man heard wrong, it has to be Uchiha, not Uzumaki.' Sasuke smirked.
It didn't take long for him to arrive at the base, where the rest of the team was waiting.
"Fuckin dobe! He shouldn't be that hard to find!" he said, his right hand going through his hair, desperate and unsure what to do.
"Yeah, I got some shitty news; you won't like it at all." Suigetsu smirked evilly at him.
"Tell me!"
Suigetsu sighed, 'Damn Uchiha, not fun to play with,'
"Aright, but please sit down, count to ten, 9, 8, 7-"
"Suigetsu," Sasuke warned, but Suigetsu kept counting, wanting to know how far he can push Sasuke's buttons.
"6, 5, 4, 3,"
"SUIGETSU!"
"Can you wait? It's only two numbers- Fine- fine."
Suigetsu smirked, as he watched Sasuke fuming, his chakra out of control.
"Hyuuga Neji, was currently dating Uzumaki Naruto there were engaged, ready to married but Naruto gave birth-"
"WERE DATING? ENGAGE?" Sasuke temper got out of control, as he destroyed the nearest wall. Again.
"Tch, let me finish-damn," Suigetsu rolled his eyes comically, as he stared at his leader.
"The same day he gave birth, Madara attacked the village and tried to take Naruto and his son. That's where the hero, Hyuuga Neji, comes in the story- as he sacrificed his life in order to protect both, giving them time to flee. The latest news, is that Naruto still sees Neji as a lover, and is planning to tell the boy that even when Neji wasn't his birth Father, Neji was there, and the one who saved him from the hands of Madara."
"OVER MY DEAD BODY! HE'S MY SON, NOT HYUUGA'S -MINE! I'LL KIDNAP NARUTO DO WHATEVER IT TAKES-SHIT I'LL FORCE HIM TO SEE THAT I'M IZUNA'S FATHER! THAT DOBE CAN'T DO THAT TO ME! I'LL BE HIS ONLY LOVER, AND FUTURE HUSBAND!"
He laughed insanely, scaring his teammates.
Jugo coughed, getting Sasuke's attention.
"This is not my place or my problem but, I don't think that's the right thing to do. You said that you love him, but to me, you just want to have him. If you truly want to have both willingly-you have to find them, beg Naruto to give you a chance to be in Izuna's life. Remember, you raped him Sasuke; rape is not easy to forget and move on, especially for a lonely person such as Naruto. Neji was there to aid him, make him forget- unlike you who dedicated his life to traveling nowhere, only wasting time. This was your entire fault, and yet, you're trying to force yourself on Naruto, again?"
Suigetsu, blinked, uncertain what to say or do. He was, for the first time, speechless.
'That was . . . deep Oh-JUGO, nice knowing you pal, I see in the next life,' Suigetsu thought, waiting for the Uchiha heir to react.
Sasuke just stared at him, glaring daggers.
'SHIT! He's right! Stupid. I was so fuckin pissed that totally forgotten about doing the right thing. Need to control myself more.'
He sighed. Counting one-through-ten, he answer, "You're right Jugo, thanks for been honest with me and tell me what I really need to do. But, there's something I'm curious, you described Naruto so well- it seems to me that you had met him or talk to him." he asked, staring at his teammate, suspiciously.
'Damn, this time is for real man, I see you in hell, and he looks pissed,'
"I met him in the forest. My friends led me to him -he was sitting, feeding Izuna-Chan. I couldn't interrupt that, besides, you're the one who needs to approach them and apologize." he looked at the side, the glare that Sasuke send his way could've kill him but he knew that he did the right thing.
'GODDAMN! Fuck, he was there and he didn't stop him!' he mentally yell, cursed Jugo.
"Why didn't you call me? I could've stop him and made him talk to me!" he yelled, crimson eyes whirling, staring at Jugo's eyes.
Jugo screamed in pain, as Sasuke punish him with a genjutsu; the same one Itachi had used on him- using Kimimaro as weak spot. (1)
"Sasuke! Stop! He did the right thing! We both know that you wouldn't stop and chat with Naruto- you would've taking him as hostage and kept him hidden, until you force yourself on him!"
Both didn't have time to blocked Chidori Nagashi, aiming directly at both Suigetsu and Jugo, silencing both at last.
Sharingan eyes stared at his victims, satisfy with the results.
"You both have no right to tell me what to do! I'll do whatever I fuckin want- I don't follow orders especially from you two." he laughed, ad he pass them.
He sat down on the floor and said, and sighed in defeat.
"Although, I hate for you to tell me what to do, this time, you're right Jugo. I'll give you credit for that. I've to find Naruto and make him see that I'm truly sorry and, I want to be in my son's life, as his father." he looked at both, both trying to stand up- beaten up by the powerful jutsu.
'FUCK! This time he actually wanted to kill us . . . it hurts like hell,, shhit- it hurts!'
Suigetsu groaned, his body arched, having trouble standing.
Jugo, been victim with both gruesome attacks, laid in a comatose state, his body on the floor lifeless.
"I'll wait until you both recover, so we can head out and start looking for Naruto."
It was three days later both recovered.
Sasuke decided to split the team, each taking 9 villages; in order to take advantage and find him faster.
Suigetsu; from all the nine villages, 5 of them, knew Naruto but none of them knew where he was.
Jugo; only three of the villages he searched, knew the blond but, he got the same result. No one has seen Uzumaki Naruto.
Sasuke, sadly, he got the same results but at the end, he finally got a clue. A civilian who sold Naruto some wood, told him that he met Naruto inside the village, (Konoha) along with Izuna.
But the others were useless, no one knew about him and his whereabouts.
It took them almost five months to finish all the villages-a record time, in his opinion.
"Did you search every alley, house? There's no way in hell that he- just disappear." he punched the wall, a custom of his when things don't go the way he wanted.
"Sasuke, we look everywhere. Every house, apartment and even dark alleys- and still, we came empty handed." Suigetsu said, banding his hand from an injury he got during the trip.
"Even my little friends help me, and they all told me the same, Naruto is still inside Konoha Walls. There must be a place that you didn't look, or miss." Jugo said.
"Hn. We'll rest for a week and then, we'll head back to Konoha and we'll search together."
-SasuNaru-
The trio had disguised themselves, portraying a civilian family.
It was useful, and easy.
As they looked, asked for any information- they weren't paying attention that a lovely red-hair, with eyes wide, staring at them, as they ask for Naruto.
'I knew it. I felt their chakra but I thought I wrong but now . . . I have to let Naruto know. We need to move and fast.'
-SasuNaru-
"There's has to be a place that we haven't look, but where?"
Suigetsu groaned, tired and hungry from walking the entirevillage.
"We checked everywhere and we still got nothing. We even asked if anyone knew Izuna and got nothing."
"Hn."
Sasuke was getting tired of this situation, still hoping that they'll find Naruto so, he can finally rest in peace.
"C'mon, let's check the last time." Suigetsu groaned.
-SasuNaru-
"Naruto! Naruto we have to go now!" Karin rushed inside the house, immediately starting to pack.
"Karin, calm down- what's going on?" he asked softly.
Naruto was feeding Izuna the moment Karin showed up, starting to yell and packing.
"It's Sasuke! Sasuke, he's here- and-and he's looking for Izuna a-and you- We have to go!" She didn't stop for a moment; she rushed to her room- packing her clothes immediately.
Naruto dropped the spoon, as soon as he heard Sasuke's name.
"H-how did he know that I was here- no never-mind. Yes, let's pack. We're leaving immediately."
'Kit, you don't have time, he'll see you.'
"Where? We haven't thought about a place yet?" Karin shouted across Naruto's room.
She knew that they didn't have time to travel to Suna, been the nearest, but she didn't know anywhere else.
"Neji's house. He has an underground basement, and I could use a barrier."
Taking Izuna's formula, diapers and other stuff. He grabbed clothes using the help from one of his clones; he hid their stuff, in case Sasuke finds this apartment.
"Let's go. I'll use my teleportation jutsu, just hold on to me and don't let go."
She nodded, grabbing his arm.
In a blink of an eye, they landed safely on the ground.
Karin stared with awed; it was a beautiful house- Two story building- Kitchen four bedrooms, three bathrooms, living room, underground basement and a garden. Over all, the house was perfect for them.
"Can you take Izuna, while I set up the barriers." she nodded.
After 45 minutes, he was done, securing the entire state. Exhausted, he sat down next to Karin, right on time as Izuna began to cry- looking for his mommy's warmth.
"Well, everything is set-up. We just have to wait." taking Izuna from Karin's arms.
"Do you want me to send a clone to investigate?" she adjusted her glasses, looking for her coat.
"Yeah, it will be great, but let's wait a couple minutes more." she nodded.
Joining Naruto, Karin watched Izuna happily played with Naruto's necklace.
-SasuNaru-
"I tired of this shit! I going to see the hokage and demand some answers, after all, he's my son and I deserve to see him!"
Sasuke's Sharingan visible to the public, his deadly aura could easily scare anyone; while his fists were turning white.
They had asked everyone; even some of his ex-comrades but nobody seemed to know where his blond was.
The only one who they haven't encountered was Sakura.
But, somehow, he knew that it will be dangerous task because she will recognize him.
"Sasuke, I think it's best if we retrieve and just keep checking for any signs of him. You could always go and demand some answers, but she'll immediately try to capture you and you're never going to make-up with Naruto." Jugo said.
Even if he was traumatized from Sasuke's Jutsus, he couldn't just watch Sasuke, he'll get himself and the whole team in trouble.
Sasuke hn'ed- indicating that he had agreed. The trio left the village, leaving with a small amount of information.
As soon as they were out, Sasuke looked back.
With a lifetime promise, he swore that he'll find him soon and make him his, forever.
'I'm getting you back Naruto. You'll be mine again, but this time, I'm not leaving you ever again.'
-SasuNaru-
-Twelve Years Later-
Blue eyes stared at the boy that once; he had carried in his arms.
Said boy now twelve, was walking in front of him; all grown up.
It was twelve long years for Naruto, painful, but the best years of his lonely life.
He still couldn't believe that his baby boy was now, grown up and amazingly strong.
'It felt like it was just yesterday that he said his first word- mommy!'He thought happily.
Now, he understood, how mothers felt when their sons' speak their his first word.
Hearing his baby's voice for the first time made his heart warmed up, beat up faster than normal; smiling every time he accomplish, or learns something new.
His second greatest moment was when he took his first steps.
Astoundingly, Izuna took his first steps at an early age; surprising both Karin and him when they saw Izuna holding on to wall, calling Naruto's name.
Of course, it was impossible that he could've walk, both thought of the worst, but later found out that it was really Izuna who had walked by himself.
So with two years and ten months, Izuna knew how walk.
At the age of three and seven months, Izuna knew how to talk, in full sentences, perfectly.
Naturally, Naruto and Karin helped Izuna but mostly Naruto, who did the job.
Obviously, little by little, Naruto taught Izuna colors, ABC's and his favorite animals.
Naruto actually started teaching him how to read, write and even show him some hand-signs, basic ones at least.
Karin was against all of that, suggesting Naruto that the kid needed to play, have fun- instead of learning about hand-signs and ninja tools, that he could learn when he was old enough.
At first, he had thought the same, but realizing that one day, Izuna will be all alone, without anyone to protect him- especially when two bastards are after him - he started to teach him simple things.
Later, he found that that Izuna actually wantedto learn, since then, he became Izuna's teacher, taught everything he knew.
Of course, Naruto took sometime from his training; giving Izuna time to played with his friends and do other stuff that normal kids do.
He could've gone to school at a very early age, but Naruto decided to do home school; hiring Iruka to teach him what Izuna was missing and needed.
'From what Iruka told me, Izuna is just like his uncle- Itachi-San,'
He was shock, and proud, when Iruka told him that Izuna was like his uncle. Describing how Izuna was extremely smart for his age, to the point of surpassing the previous generations- including the two top Uchihas, his father, and the very famous Uchiha from all, Uchiha Itachi, his uncle.
Yes, Naruto was proud of his son.
'Sasuke would kill me if I say that he looks like Itachi.'
Izuna without a doubt inherited the Uchiha genes, striking handsome.
His hair was silky, straight with dark-blue highlights.
His eyes that were once dark-blue become lighter as he got older- but were indeed, breathtaking, beautiful pair of eyes that his son has.
His skin was a mixture of both, a nice color- perfectly matching with his eyes and hair color.
Of course, one thing he inherited from Naruto without a doubt- was his smile and his attitude.
Happy, energetic, talkative- were some traits that the young Uzumaki heir inherit from our lovely blond- oh, but let's not forget the same grin, smile and cute pouf that Izuna had master, to avoid any punishment from his lovely mommy.
Yes, the kid was special- in every way and will be even greater as time passes; older and wiser he would get.
The trio had lived in the same house- Neji's- for the twelve years and luckily, they haven't run into Sasuke's teammates at all.
Both, Karin and Naruto worked-doing small jobs, anything that won't attack attention.
Unfortunately for both, they couldn't go out being themselves, as both used their Henge all the time- just to be sure that Sasuke won't find them.
Sakura, Tsunade and some of his friends would visit once in a while, but not as often as they'd like.
Even Izuna had to go with the same process. Eventually, Naruto did something that he never thought of doing to his own child- especially since he was small.
It hurt him, as he heard his son cried in agony, but, he knew that it will help them in the future.
Adjusting the sealing-Chakra for Izuna and performed it, were the hardest things he did in his life. Kyuubi helped him, making the jutsu weaker and safer for Izuna.
Everything was going smoothly, life was great but unfortunately, Naruto's reality came back to hunt him because, his worst nightmare started when Izuna turned six years old.
It was inevitable, he knew it, but still hope that Izuna remained oblivious about Sasuke.
He hadn't planned to tell him anything about Neji and Sasuke, but somehow, he found out that Neji, who he thought was his father, turned out to be his step-father.
Of course, he had asked Naruto and Naruto at that time, didn't know what to tell him- so he told him that when he was old enough to understand, he will tell him the truth.
Surprisingly, Izuna waited, patiently until now.
Now, at age of twelve, he was sitting in front of his son.
Izuna loving eyes turned cold, ready to listen to the truth.
Izuna body shook, excitement was all he felt at the moment; the moment he's been waiting for.
"Mother, I'm ready." the years had turned his sweet voice into a deep, cold tone incredibly sounding just like Sasuke.
Naruto shivered, staring at his son, handsome, genius twelve year old that could intimidate his own mother.
"Izuna, son, promise me that you won't do anything reckless after I'll tell you everything." Naruto voice changed as well, deeper, demanding respect and stating that he was stillin charge.
"Mother just tell me! I've waited almost six fuckin years for this and you're asking me to act normal?" he yelled his Sharingan proudly activated, as he stared at his mother.
Naruto couldn't believe when his son came one day, screaming, terrify- yelling that his eyes were strangely red.
Naturally, he had thought that he had poked his eye by mistake, or had an eye infection but froze, as his son, age five, came running with his own pair of crimson, ominous Sharingan.
After a long chat with his son, he soon found out that the cause that triggered his Kekkei Genkai to activate was because someone insulted Neji, telling him that he was a fool by giving his life for the son of the rouge ninja, andkiller, Uchiha Sasuke.
Surprisingly, Izuna acted like an adult; ignoring the bastard- heading back to his house, directly to his room.
Once inside, he let out his rage and destroyed his room, shouting words that he shouldn't have said, but it was then, that it happened.
Uzumaki Izuna had awakened his Sharingan, at the age of six.
"IZUNA, DON'T RAISE YOUR VOICE AT ME, BOY! I'M YOUR MOTHER, FUCKIN RESPECT ME!" he rose from his chair, knocking it in the process, his eyes changed into- Kyuubi's cat-like crashed with Izuna's own Sharingan.
Izuna shivered, and back down.
Even at his current level –Jonin level- he knew, he couldn't take his mother, and definitely knew that Naruto could control him- thanks to the Kyuubi.
It was fascinating when both trained, Naruto, showed him how to controlled his Sharingan and Naruto learned some tricks of his own.
Specially, he learned how to deal with the Sharingan.
Kyuubi didn't lied when he said he knew many things about the Uchiha' deadly Sharingan.
Even Naruto became immune to his son's Sharingan, thanks to an old scroll from the Uzumaki-Clan that help him tame the deadly Sharingan that one day, could control him due the Bijuu inside him.
Using Kyuubi's help, and Kakashi's, Izuna master his Sharingan at age seven, and at 10 he had achieved the second stage, the Mangekyo Sharingan. (2)
Mysteriously, he got it without killing anyone. Kakashi, inexplicably, helped him reached that stage.
Only Izuna and Kakashi knew the secret training they went through.
"Alright, if you interrupt me, or I hear a word coming out of your mouth- I will stop. Got it?" he picked up the chair and sat down.
"Yes, mother." he copied his mother, sat down and deactivating his Sharingan.
Naruto calmed as well, his cat-like eyes returned to his normal shape and color.
Izuna watched his mother made some signs, which he knew by heart- shadow clones.
Izuna gulped, as Naruto's stare became hard to bear, uncomfortable. He shivered, as the room suddenly got colder and dark.
"I was seventeen years old, same old me- extremely happy that I got assigned to an S-rank mission by myself. Of course, it wasn't easy, but I manage to take my enemy and retrieve the scroll. Later that night, I decided to stop, and get some proper rest- paying a room at the nearest hotel. It happened that night, the night that hebroke my heart and soul; the night that your birth Father raped me." he paused. It was painful, everything he went through, digging the past that was buried inside his heart.
Izuna gasped, uncontrollably his eyes turned red, Sharingan taking over his beautiful eyes.
He looked at Izuna and continued, "He raped me, destroyed me internally and left me there, half dead. I know, what you're thinking, why didn't I fight back? Well, honestly, I had used all my chakra in the battle, I even used my last resort, which was Kyuubi's chakra, and you know how deadly it is for me. I couldn't defend myself from him, besides, your father, Uchiha Sasuke, was the same level as me but unfortunately I don't have the Sharingan. At that time, I didn't know anything, so he easily used his eyes on me and defeat me. I came back to the village and it was then, after a month that had passed, I found out that I was pregnant, thanks to Kyuubi. I wouldn't lie to you that one of my options was abortion, but, thanks to Neji and Kyuubi, I chose the right path and I kept you." he smiled, tears falling like waterfalls.
Izuna looked away, unsure what to say.
"Hyuuga Neji," as he said the name, a brunet with long hair and pale eyes, tall and handsome appeared behind Naruto.
"This is Neji, Hyuuga Neji who saved you from the hands of the enemy, who tried to take you away from me. He saved both of us, by going and tried to take down Uchiha Madara who wanted us. He died in battle, leaving me a letter- that I'll show you after this- to both of us. He loved you, took care of me when I was pregnant and helped us financially. I loved him, dearly, but as I came to my senses- he was the substitute, healing your fathers' wounds on my heart. I loved your father, but he destroyed whatever feelings I had for him the moment he rape me. Therefore, without no father figure and single, you became my priority, so I focus my entire being in you, and took care of you."
He saw two shadows behind his mother and he gasped- his eyes widened as he stared at the two clones that had two similar pair of Sharingan eyes.
"This is your father, Uchiha Sasuke, rouge ninja; wanted by all nations. As you can tell, you inherited the Sharingan thanks to him, as well as his looks."
Sasuke's clone took a step back, as Itachi's clone came forward.
"Uchiha Itachi, Sasuke's older brother, your uncle that was killed by the hands of his very own brother. I knew Itachi personally, and he was loyal, compassionate and loving human being."
A foxy grin appeared on his tan face, "I know what you're thinking, and I agreed; you look more like you uncle than your own father, right?"
Izuna nodded, comparing both brothers, but in the end, he couldn't deny the similarities between Itachi and himself.
"Y-yeah, the only thing that I inherit from Father was- the hair color and height."
"Exactly." he chirped happily.
"B-but what happen to them? I heard that father left to join orochimaru? Uncle, joined a powerful organization called, Akatsuki? Where is Father? Is he still alive?"
"To make the story short; The Uchiha Clan was very powerful, fearless clan that one day decided to take over Konoha, of course helped by none other than Uchiha Madara. Itachi at the time, Anbu Captain, worked as a spy for both parties. He told the elders and the third hokage what the Uchiha Clan true intentions were, and was ordered to kill them, all.
Your uncle deeply loved your father, and at the very end, couldn't kill his brother, letting him live. Sadly, Itachi lied to your father; saving Sasuke from knowing the truth. But instead of doing the right thing, he created a monster, as rage took over his small heart. Itachi joined Akatsuki, due his status as a rouge ninja, and knew that in Akatsuki Sasuke would think twice, before coming to seek him and others reasons I don't know. Sasuke then, promised to kill Itachi, but stupidly he thought that leaving, taking the offer that orochimaru gave him would help him kill Itachi. In the end he killed Orochimaru and Itachi, but he also found out the truth, but never returned to Konoha. Your father still alive and I'm pretty sure he still is looking for us til this day, but thanks to the seals that I performed on Karin, myself and you- he hasn't find us yet, thankfully."
He grabbed his son's hand, "I know he's still looking for us but not because he misses us, or wants us back as loving family. Now, that you're older and stronger, you can decided on which path you'll take, but like always, I'll support you all the way, my son." Izuna hugged Naruto, tight.
"Thanks, mother. Thanks for telling me everything about father (Sasuke), dad (Neji) and my uncle. I'm sorry for bringing up the past, making you remember everything that you had buried deep inside your heart. I love you mom, and thank you for been there- giving me a chance to live. I'm happy to have you as my mother, and have your last name Uzumaki, instead of my fathers'." he said, a smooth voice that Naruto knew by heart.
"Oh, Uzumaki-Chan!" both hugged and cried, both letting everything go.
After awhile, Izuna pulled back first, "This never happened, kay as well as the old nickname," he gave him one of his grins, teasing him.
"Aw, but-but I'm your mother, I could call you anything I like!" he pouted cutely at him.
Izuna groaned, 'No wonder Father and Dad, loved him- my mom is extremely cute.'
"Fine. But not in public." he warned Naruto, who in returned smile.
"Izuna, most of the people know that I used to call you Uzumaki-Chan!"
"MOM! It's embarrassing! Please!"
Naruto waved his hand, in a playful manner, "Fine. Ahh-h let me get you the files I promised you. It took me hours, acting annoyingly with the hokage, but, I got all the Uchiha, Hyuuga and Uzumaki's files." Three shadow clones appeared, carrying boxes, carefully putting them beside Izuna.
"I want you to know everything- meaning your two bloodlines. Last but not least, Neji's letter."
Deciding to leave Izuna to have some privacy, he walked to the door.
"When you're finished, let me know what you're going to do, please."
He walked out, leaving Izuna alone, who started to read immediately.
'Uchiha Sasuke, Father- at last,'
It was after three days, without taking a break-only when it was necessary, he finally rushed inside his mother's room, with a dark aura surrounding him- his Sharingan activated.
"Mother," he said in a cold tone, getting his mothers full attention.
Naruto was resting, a nap before dinner was now a custom for him, but was rudely awakened, by the deadly chakra coming next room.
'It's time,' he knew that his son had finished with his assignment.
He shifted his position, now sitting on the bed, calmly waiting for Izuna to come.
Right on time, his son rushed inside his room; a total different person.
"Tell me," Naruto whispered.
He blinked, Izuna pulled him, and hug him
"Mother, I'll protect you with my life, until the very end. I'll always see Hyuuga Neji as my dad that would never change." he pulled away, now facing Naruto, "Uchiha Sasuke, I'll acknowledge him as my Father but nothing more- I'll kill him if he ever tries to get close to us. He died the moment, the moment he walked away from you." Naruto stared at those deadly eyes. "I'll die protecting you from the hands of Madara and Father. As far as I concern, I'm an Uzumaki according to my birth certificate, not an Uchiha- so don't you think you can get ride of me that easy, because you know that Uzumaki's stick together til the end."
-SasuNaru-
TBC
-SasuNaru-
-1- Its the jutsu that Itachi used on Sasuke I think it was episode 81. . . I try to find it but no luck.
-2- Okay, in Naruto Wikipedia, it says that Kakashi didn't kill anyone, and still got the Mangekyo Sharingan. So I did the same with Izuna.
Author Notes:
Hey! I'm back! Yes, my SasuNaru awesome fans, I have return to stay.
I'm in my new place; it's cool and quiet, lovely.
I'm so sorry it took damn, 5 months right? Or even more, for me update.
But I didn't have any inspiration at all, why?
Guilty, I'm been reading Edward & Jacob fics, then, Edward & Harry crossovers, god, I been neglecting my SasuNaru fandom . . . –sad face-
I don't know if this is a good idea, but, I'm been writing three stories at the same time, yes, I know- shoot me NOW, but I can't help it.
My question is . . . does anyone like these pairs? If I post one story, would you read them?
Let me know what you think. . . I probably might just post one; it could be Edward & Jacob or Edward & Harry. If you do like them, pick one.
Well, let me know what you guys think about my chapter. I honestly think . . . this story is getting better and it's reaching to the end.
PS.
DID ANYONE GUESS WHERE I GOT THE NAME IZUNA? THIS WILL LEAD TO ANOTHER DRAMA IN THE FIC . . . FUCKIN genius right? LOL
-NEXT CHAPTER-
Madara's POV, Sakura, Karin POV'S . . . AND, FINALLY. . . SASUKE AND IZUNA'S REUNION!
THANK YOU FOR READING . . . STAY TUNE. . . FER3333.