Through The Darkness ch. 16

Sasuke's P.O.V.

I never knew that taking care of a child would be so hard. I love Mizuki very much but the constant crying and waking up at all hours of the nights can really wear on a person. I've been a parent for all 6 months and now my baby girl is sitting up all on her own and I'm helping her learn how to walk.

I know what you're thinking about it's too early for her to be trying to walk but all Uchihas learned to walk all before they turn one. I plan to keep that tradition alive with Mizuki. My mother has met my daughter and fawns over her all the time.

It helps that Mizuki is a Grandma's girl right after by a big Daddy's girl. I am at the point of where I can't imagine my life without my baby girl in it. She's my whole world and I want to keep her happy and smiling at the time. Parenthood has definitely changed my outlook on life but I can't do hair to save my life.

Naruto and Itachi have taken over in that department since I can't do and there's no way that I'm having my daughter looking ridiculous in public. The dobe does Mizuki's hair when he's in town since his football career has taken off lately.

He travels a lot for games and not that I would admit it but I miss him when he's gone. Mizuki and I miss him when he's gone. Naruto has become a huge part of my… well our daughter's life. He would call and Skype everyday because he wants to hear our voices and faces.

I don't know what I would done or where I'd be if Naruto hadn't came into the picture. I guess I would be a lot more of a mess than I would have been. The dobe talked me down from the dark abyss that would consumed me whole if I let it.

I owe him a lot and I'll thank him where he comes back from the Superbowl. Itachi and Kisame were sitting on the couch, watching the game as I was fixing Mizuki a bottle. I walked into the living room and sit on the recliner with Mizuki sucking on the bottle nipple.

It was 45 to 36 and Konoha was in the lead. I still like watching football occasionally but mostly watching Naruto play. Seeing him getting dirty and sweaty almost seems to get me hot and bothered. Don't judge me! It's been awhile since I got any!

I burped Mizuki and she lets out a loud. She looks up at me with her beautiful gold and her little fangs. For some reason Mizuki's side teeth came in first and making her look like a vampire. A very cute vampire but a vampire nonetheless. I love my little vampire. I kiss her on the forehead and she giggles.

"See Papa, see papa playing" I said in my baby voice.

Don't judge me, people. I know what you're thinking. My daughter makes me a better person and I like it. It was the fourth quarter and Konoha was ahead by 8 points and there was very little time for the enemy to catch up.

The game was over and done with as Konoha wins the Superbowl. Now, Naruto will be home in a few days and I was looking forward to seeing my blonde dobe.

"That was a good game and Naruto has definitely gotten better" Itachi said leaning back into the couch.

"Who knew that the fishcake was going to be so good… or that good-looking" Kisame said smirking.

I growled at him with my teeth bare. No one looks or talk about my dobe like that but me. Wait what? Where the hell did that come from? When did I get so possessive over someone? Kisame and Itachi laugh at my reaction causing me to blush like a tomato. I flipped the both of them off as Itachi takes Mizuki from me.

"Calm down Sasuke, no need to hostile" Itachi said bouncing Mizuki on his knee.

"Whatever" I said rolling my eyes.

I'm not hostile, I just don't like anyone talking about Naruto like that. He's not a piece of meat for everyone to jump on like animals. I guess what Naruto said about me all those months ago finally sunk into my head. I smile at the memory of all the times that Naruto was nothing but helpful after everything that gone down with you know who.

He's been nothing but patient with me and all I did was push him away. I'm glad that I stopped being stupid and let him in and honestly it's the second best decision that I ever made. Right after deciding to keep Mizuki and my daughter is the hands down the best decision that I made.

I got up from the recliner and walk into the kitchen. I wanted a sandwich with a lot of tomatoes.

Naruto's P.O.V.

I am definitely glad to be back in Konoha where I belong. I like playing in the Superbowl and everything but I missed my family a lot especially Sasuke and Mizuki. Her smile always makes my day a whole better and just being around them just makes feel whole.

I returned home to my newly acquired house that I brought for my family with huge paycheck. I did promise my mom that I would buy her a house and that she'll never had to work again once I make it to the big time. I'm making good on that promise.

I brought a two-story home with a pool in the backyard on side and a tree house with a swing set for Mizuki when she comes over. I like providing for my family. I finally found out why Kyuubi was being all suspicious about what's doing lately and it turns out that he's been taking night class to become a lawyer.

He just recently passed his bar exam and some big law firm wants to hire him. I wished that he had told me sooner and all this time, I thought he was just being lazy bum. Sorry Kyuubi but you wasn't helping yourself. When in fact, you actually were. Huh, who knew.

I'm a very proud little brother. Now 2 of the 3 of the Uzumaki siblings are living their dreams which isn't bad. I'm waiting for Hinata to graduate and I'll be happy and super proud big brother.

I still got my eye on Akira but he stills like a goof guy if he put with me and Kyuubi was this long, not running for the hill screaming his head off. I took a long hot shower before putting on t-shirt and some shorts. I come downstairs to my mom in the kitchen, making something.

"Hey Ma, what are you doing?" I asked sitting at the table.

"Making some ramen before I go" My mom said looking over her shoulder.

"Go? Go where?" I asked confused.

"I'm going with a friend of mine that I haven't seen in a while. We're gonna catch up" Ma said with a smile on her face.

I smile a little at her. It's been a good while since she's gonna out and just had fun. Having three kids to take care plus having to work full time can definitely take up a lot of your time. It's good that she doing something for herself.

"Well I'll hope that you'll have fun" I said smiling.

"Thank you, Naruto. There's enough for you and your siblings and I'll see you soon" She said kissing me on the cheek.

End of ch. 16