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Previously~ On ~ Forever Mine~
"I'm leaving but with a promise to come back to stay. See you both later; take good care your mother Izuna. Goodbye."
He left, vanishing into the thin air, leaving two dumbfounded persons behind and a long term promise in the cold air."
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Chapter Thirteen — The Path To A Better Future
-SasuNaru-
As the wind blow making the leaves dance around the two frozen bodies; as they stood in silence, both waiting for the other to react.
Izuna was the first to speak, hurt and surprise as he looked at his mother.
"Are you serious? You're giving him a second chance?" yelling without checking his volume, or caring that it was his mother he was talking to.
Naruto smiled softly, avoiding those cold-black eyes,
"I didn't say I'll give him a chance to be with me, did I?"
"No, but-"
"Exactly. Izuna, I'm ready to move on, leave the past behind and move forward, and to be able to do that . . . I need to forgive him completely."
"Mom, you don't need him you got me!"
"Darling, right now, you're just clueless and hurt but once you grow up and see the real world, you'll understand me better."
Izuna grabbed his hair, frustrated, angry, "Fine. But I'll never see him as my father, understand?"
Naruto smiled, lifting his hands in surrender "I didn't ask you to forgive him nor did I say to talk to him. I just told you that if, only if he comes backto Konoha- I'll be civilize and I'll talk to him like the old days- he deserves a second chance like everyone else . . . he's sorry Izuna, and that's the reason I'm putting everything behind."
"SEE! YOU STILL LOVE HIM! YOU'RE GOING TO LET HIM WOO YOU AGAIN? UNBELIEVABLE!"he kicked the wall, breaking down in pieces.
"I'll be honest with you; yes, I still feel something, I don't know if it's love or just pity. I want to find out, and if he comes back like he says he will, I'll gladly give him a chance; after all he's your father. No, I'm not forcing you to see him as your father, I wouldn't even force you to say hello but you have to understand, he got through a rough childhood and he doesn't know how to control, or show his feelings."
Naruto walked, ahead of Izuna and said, "Just think about it, what would you do if you were in Sasuke's shoes?" he smiled, and disappeared letting Izuna have some time alone.
-SasuNaru-
Naruto arrived at his house later that day. He frowned, noticing that Karin wasn't at home but shrugged it off thinking that she was out.
Opening the door, he was welcomed at the sight of Karin's unconscious body.
Immediately, he picked her up and rushed to the hospital.
After an hour of waiting, Tsunade and Sakura came out, Sakura smiling softly and Tsunade glaring at Naruto.
"Shoot me,"
Tsunade glared, "She's in coma. All build stress made her mind shut down. We're hoping that with chakra fusion, she'll get better." (1)
Naruto sighed, "That's good."
"Now, there's nothing for you to do, go rest." He nodded, agreeing that he needed to rest; after all, it was a hard day for him.
'Seeing the father of your son after twelve long years and finding out that you still have some unknown feelings, yeah, a long ass day!'
-Izuna's POV-
'I can believe it! He's going to let him into his life once again!'
I couldn't, wouldn't believe it that my mother would let that bastard into our lives once again. I mean, he chose to abandon us, to go and seek revenge over us- why so interested now?
'He didn't know you existed,'
Damn conscious, his guilty don't try to come up with excuses.
'He was afraid of your mothers reaction once he find out that your father loved him not as a friend but like a lover,'
Still, if he would've stay and tried to talk to mom, I bet mom wouldn't freak out. He's the type who listens and then, he yells.
'Just remember, what your mom told you . . . What would you do if you were in your father's shoes?'
Oh c'mon that's an easy answer!
If I were in Sasuke's shoes, I would have . . . I would have,
'It's not that easy to judge without knowing the reasons behind the crime,'
Shut up!
Well, so what? Okay, fine, I admit. I would have done the same, NO, hell no, but I might have run away, to think, and come back days later and comfort my partner. Yeah, that'll do it.
'What about if she avoids you? Goes into hiding clearly ready to move on and live his life without you promising that you'll never your heir ever again?'
Fuck no! I will find him; force her to bring my son to me! Nobody has the right to take my son away from me, not even his mother, even if she gave birth to him! It should be my son's choice not his mother and- and- oh god,
'The true hurts, isn't?'
Dammit!
Damn conscience; making me see the truth! Now, I-I feel like . . .
'Shit?'
Fuck off; you did your job, now I'm screw.
Now that I realized, I'm daydreaming, still in the park.
Damn, I must have space out after mom left.
Shit, this never happened to me, I could have been killed without even feeling a thing.
I should go home and talk to mom.
I think he would know how to handle my situation better than anyone I know.
-SasuNaru-
Izuna arrived to his house, late but safe. Taking his time, he head to check if his mother was awake, thankfully Naruto was reading a scroll in his desk.
Knocking softly, he heard Naruto hn'ed, letting him know that he was available for him.
Naruto turned around, setting his reading glasses to the side, ready to listen to his son.
"Can we talk, Naruto?"
Years ago, Naruto had told Izuna that if he ever needed a friend to talk to, he was there for him but not as his mother but as a friend. To make it easier for Izuna, Naruto had told him that whenever he felt like talking, just by naming his name, in a serious tone, he'll know that he wanted to talk as a friend not as his mother.
Thanks to that, there bond was stronger than ever.
"Sure, talk to me Izuna," said Naruto, his tone flat.
"I'm been thinking about my parents situation, and insanely, I came up with the conclusion that I might give my father a chance. No, he still needs to work hard to get my trust and respect but, I'll talk to him respectively and acknowledged him as my father." he blushed.
"Why?"
"Because, because I realized that I would've made the same thing or even worst, I don't know if I ever have shown my face to my lover, hell, my ego wouldn't let me come and ask for her forgiveness."
"So, what are you going to do?"
"Right now, nothing. Wait, until he comes back and wait for his move, then, I let him win my affection and see where things go from there." he smiled, staring at the ground.
"What about your mother?"
"I was selfish. I know that one day, I'll find my soul mate and leave mom alone. What better person to take care of him than father, who risked his freedom just for him, to see him once again? Besides, both still love each other and he's my real father, w-we can still be a family and maybe, it all depends, I can have a sibling." he smirked at Naruto who in returned blushed.
"Is not to late to fix up the past."
"You're right; is not to late to fix the past and to make a better future." Naruto smiled tenderly at Izuna.
"Thanks Naruto," Izuna turned around, not even bothering to say goodbye, as they knew that the chat between friends was over.
Naruto smiled, happy to know that Izuna had finally seen the truth and gave Sasuke a chance to win his son's love again.
With a soft smile, he turned around and continued to read his scroll.
-SasuNaru-
-The Next Day-
- In the Hospital -
Red eyes fluttered open, her vision blurry from the lack of her glasses. Reaching the nightstand, she found them, instantly put them on; seeing the white ceiling and bright room with an open window.
Trying to sit up, but failed due the long tubes and wires set around her body, she unplugged them carefully knowing that one will make the nurses know that she was awake.
The last one was the one that activated the alarm, stopping her from getting freed, as Sakura busted in, glaring at her, hands on her hips.
"What the hell are you doing? You need to rest and recover!" using her speed she connected all the wires back in place, checking her vitals and her process.
Finally, having the courage to speak, she said, "I need to stop Naruto. . . Please, Sakura-Chan let me go," she pleaded, eyes softer and ready to shred salty tears.
Sakura's completion softened, and smiled at Karin, "Don't worry; Naruto is here, he's outside waiting for your recovery so he can come in and see you."
Karin smiled and relaxed, getting back into a conformable position.
She closed her eyes, for a brief moment, but darkness was stronger than her will of staying awake, taking over as she slept peacefully with a soft smile on her face.
-SasuNaru-
-With Team Hawk-
Suigetsu and Juugo were eating in silence, rarely exchanging words but over all, each in their own world.
Finally, Suigetsu broke the silence as he spoke, "I think it's time to look for Sasuke. It's been a month and we haven't received a signal from him; something must have happened."
"I know, but where do we start looking? He could be anywhere by now." Juugo said.
A moment of silence follow, each thinking possible places Sasuke could right now.
"I think we should stay here and wait for his signal."
"Hn. I think you're right."
-A Week Later-
A black snake slithered his way to the dark cave that his master sent him, finally arriving to his destination.
Hissing, he found the guy his master told him to leave his message.
Gaining his attention, he hissed, Suigetsu immediately grabbed a scroll and threw it on the ground- the snake slithered his way to the ground and disappeared as he turned into letters that slowly turned into Sasuke's message.
Suigetsu grabbed it, reading as he went to get Juugo, ready to flee where Sasuke was resting, waiting for them.
It didn't take hours for the team to get supplies, food; leaving immediately, at top speed, resting only when it was necessary.
Days passed, but at last; they arrived where Sasuke was located. Gasping for breath, they knocked their secret code; soon the door opened revealing Sasuke who looked badly beaten and tired.
"Come in," He order, stepping aside letting them in, closing the door with lock.
Making themselves comfortable, they waited until Sasuke decided to speak.
"We're going after Madara,"
Blinking, waiting for Sasuke to said, 'I'm kidding' Suigetsu coughed, "Madara- are you fuckin serious?" he yelled, seeing Sasuke's poker face, conforming that he was dead serious.
"Yes, we're going to attract his attention on us. I'll pretend to be fooled by his words knowing that he wants Naruto and will make sure to try brainwash me with his stupid plans, then I'll joined him. We'll attack when he less expects, I'll kill him; bringing their heads to Konoha."
"Heads?"
"Zetsu's, Kisame and Madara's heads are the trophies that I'll bring with us to Konoha, asking the hokage for forgiveness."
"Why would you want to stay in Konoha?"
"Because Naruto still loves me and I'm willing to do anything just to be with him once again. And, certainred-hair is with my blond-"
"What are we waiting? Let's go and get ready!" Suigetsu in a flash was out of the room, packing what they needed for the trip.
Sasuke smiled, knowing that Suigetsu wanted the same thing, determine to do anything just to be with Karin.
'Oh well, let's go,' Sasuke joined Suigetsu; Juugo smiled softly and followed the other two.
-SasuNaru-
-Two Days Later-
-Naruto POV-
Calm down, Naruto, calm down!
So what? It's been a week and you haven't heard anything from Sasuke. He could be resting and yet, you are thinking the worst.
No. But it's so unlike him to rest knowing his target could flee or move farther.
God, if only I could go and check if he's okay, besides knowing him, he'll push his limits and might end up dead or badly beaten- anyone could easily defeat him or kill him.
If only I knew where he was going. Shit! I should've asked him!
Without a clue, I have nowhere to search, I'll be wasting time and Tsunade won't easily let me go without telling her where I'm going.
Damn, that means that I have to stay and wait for any sightings of him.
Please, god, take good care of him, he's a reckless bastard who won't stop until he gets what he wants, even at the cost of his life.
Please, guide him, protect him- I don't want him to die, like Neji, I don't want to loose another one, please, please, bring him back to me, alive.
-End of Naruto's POV-
-SasuNaru-
-With Sasuke-
The team was secretly hiding just outside Amegakure, Sasuke ready to explain his plan to the team; because in less than ten minutes, they'll face Akatsuki feral teammates to try to negotiated, or get killed.
"My priority is to get Pain and konan alone, while you two guard. I'll talk to them about my plan and from there, things will happen on its own accord. But, either way, stay on alert, you know my signal if we need to charge."
"Okay, got that but, what about if we do get whatever you want from them?" asked Suigetsu.
"We'll go to our next target Kisame, then last but not least- our main target Uchiha Madara." Sharingan eyes turned deadly, just by mentioning his name brings such dark emotions to Sasuke.
"Oh-h okay. Gotcha!" He grinned showing his white-sharp teeth.
"Well, let's go!"
The trio ran towards the village where their only hope resided, where either victory or death waited for them.
Their only hope was to make it alive, to see once again their love ones and be forever together again.
-SasuNaru-
TBC
-SasuNaru-
-1- Hehe, please forgive me I don't know anything about medical Jutsus, I'm good at creating plots not describing illness : (
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