A Fathers bonds
By: Zuki chan 13
Summary: Suzuki suffers from separation anxiety when Sasuke leaves for a mission.
Authors notes: Hey ppl! Sorry for the wait, as soon as school is over I'll be able to update more. Well I hope this chapter isn't too sad, don't flame me if you cry!
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(Sasuke's POV)
Suzuki is already a year and a half old. She has already learned how to walk, and say Oka-chan. She can tell who Oka-chan is and who Oto-san is. Today I walked back home from the meeting with the fifth Hokage. Tsunade assigned me, Naruto, and Neiji an A ranked mission. I haven't left home in a while, I've heard of separation anxiety. That's when babies or young children miss their parents when they're away. Since Suzuki and I are so close I don't know how she'll react, my mission is tomorrow. I have to let Sakura know.
When I stepped into the kitchen I saw Sakura at the stove and Suzuki sitting on her high chair eating a cupcake. "Oto-san!" she cheered and held out her arms. Sakura turned around and saw me, "Welcome home Sasuke-kun." She said with a smile. I picked up Suzuki and cleaned off her face and fingers from frosting. "Sakura, I have a mission tomorrow morning." I explained with a quiet tone. "Isn't that good?" she asked and looked at me. As happy as I am, I have a frown. "What's wrong? You haven't had a mission in a long time." Sakura asked and walked towards me. "I'm worried what it'll do to Suzuki." I explained with Suzuki still in my arms. "Oh, I see, your worried she'll miss you." She said "Yes, I don't want her to be upset." I said. "Sasuke kun, this is a lesson of independence for her. If you always stick to her like glue, she won't become independent; she'll expect you to do everything for her. As much as we want to, we can't or else she'll never learn how to stand on her own." Sakura explained. She's right, I right, I can't let her be dependant. I want her to be able to do things on her own. She can't unless I let her. "I'll go. But please let her know that I'll be home soon, if she starts to cry for me." I said. "You know I will Sasuke." She said. I looked at Suzuki, she was cheerful and happy. I thought about what she would be like when I left. I hate hearing her cry, I'm glad I won't be here to hear her, but Sakura will. I'm not looking forward to tomorrow.
(Next morning)
I woke up with a gasp, this is the first time in years since I had a nighttime. It was about Suzuki, she was hurt, badly, and Itachi was the cause. I felt like it was my fault because I wasn't here to protect her. But it was just a bad dream. I got up and rinsed my face and got dressed. I packed a bag for myself for this mission; I am going to be gone for a few days. I put my bag on the floor near the door so I wouldn't forget it. I went over to Suzuki's room and found her sleeping silently. Then as I kissed her forehead she woke up. "Oto-san?" she asked and held out her arms. I picked her up and she wiped her eyes. When I walked to the kitchen and saw Sakura. "Good morning Sasuke-kun." She said and kissed me on the cheek. "Good morning Suzuki." She smiled and took Suzuki out of my arms. "Do you want to eat something before you leave?" she asked. "No." I said softly. She could tell how upset I am. "I better go," I said. "I'm late." She put down Suzuki and I embraced her. I always do, "I'll miss you Sakura-chan," I whispered so only she could hear. "I love you." "I love you too Sasuke-kun." She said almost pleadingly. I looked at her and saw tears in her eyes. I wiped them away before they completely fell down her cheeks. "Don't worry, I'll come back safe to both of you." I said. I looked down and saw Suzuki tugging on my pant leg.
I looked at her sadly and picked her up. I squeezed her softly against my chest. "Good bye Suzuki, I love you." I said. I kissed her gently on the cheek and put her down. For some reason I knew she knows I'm leaving. I left the kitchen and went towards the door. Suzuki came running after me, Sakura followed. "Oto-san! No go!" she cried and grabbed my leg. "Suzuki." I whispered. I looked at her face that was stained in tears; it was so painful to watch her cry. "Oto-san!" she cried. Sakura carried her and I stepped out the door. I can hear her cries for me; I looked back and saw one of her arms reaching out for me. It's too painful to watch. I started walking again, when I walked out of the Uchiha district I could feel my heart being squeezed. Knowing that she's crying for me is very painful. I walked to the Hokage's office and took off with Neji and Naruto. I feel empty; I haven't felt like this in years. It's painful, it's a horrifying feeling.
(Sakura's POV)
Suzuki wouldn't stop crying. She missed Sasuke so much. I guess watching him leave was too painful for her. I tried everything to get her to stop crying. Eventually she fell asleep from crying so much. She hasn't cried like that before. I've never seen her cry so much. She's always been so happy when Sasuke was home, but now she's so miserable without him. I didn't know that she was that attached to Sasuke. I hate seeing her this way; I can't even imagine how Sasuke must feel. He's been so close to Suzuki since the day she was born. Now it must be painful to know that his daughter is crying for him.
1 week later….
It's already been a week since Sasuke left. Suzuki has stopped crying and stopped smiling. She doesn't want to eat when I feed her, she just wants to sit by the doorstep and wait for Sasuke. She actually fell asleep there. Yesterday she grabbed the picture of Sasuke, from my nightstand. She's always mumbling the same thing, "Oto-san". At night I cry, because I hate seeing her like this. She's stopped everything, it's like she thinks Sasuke will never come back. I know he will, but Suzuki's too young to understand. She doesn't know that he'll be back soon, or if she does, then she's afraid he won't come back.
I found her asleep by the doorstep again; I picked her up and laid her in her crib. I went to the kitchen to make lunch for us, and then I heard someone outside. I can sense their chakra, but this chakra is familiar, it just might be Sasuke's. I went to the front door, but before I could open it I felt someone else's chakra. There were two people outside. I it was raining so I grabbed my umbrella and went outside. There I saw Neji with Sasuke's arm around his shoulder. Sasuke was limping. "Sasuke!" I cried. I ran up to them, Sasuke was hurt. "He's badly hurt; Tsunade said that I should bring him here." Neji explained. I guess I know why Tsunade chose me to take care of him; I am a Medic Nin, the second best. Neji helped me take Sasuke in the house and into our bedroom. Once we laid him on the bed I asked, "What happened?" "The enemy attacked us; they captured Sasuke a couple days ago and beat him pretty badly." Neji explained. Sasuke's wounds were bad, he was barely conscious. "Thank you Neji, I'll take care of him, you should get home to Tenten and your son." I said with a small smile. He nodded and left. After I cured one of Sasuke's wounds he looked at me with pleading eyes. "Where….is…Suzuki?" he mumbled, I could barely her him though. "She asleep in her room." I said forcing a smile. "I want to see her." He said trying to sit up. I laid him back down, "Your hurt Sasuke, let me take care of your wounds first." I explained.
Using my medic nin abilities I cured all his bruises, cuts, and anything else that harmed him. "She really missed you, she was so quiet. It was like this house was dead without you." I said and I felt tears fill my eyes. He looked at me with his onyx pleading eyes. "I'm sorry." He said softly. His skin looked smooth and creamy again when I finished curing him. He sat up and embraced me tightly. "Sakura" he said softly. I looked at him and he kissed me passionately. Then we heard Suzuki crying and calling for Sasuke. He went over to her room; she cried out, "Oto-san!" and begged for him. He came up to her and carried her. She buried her face on his chest and cried. Sasuke held her close; I could tell he missed her. Suzuki looked at him, "No go agwain" she said. Sasuke nodded and kissed her on the cheek. She smiled and Sasuke wiped away her tears. She is back to her old self now.
….tbc…..
Authors notes: Awwww! I love this chapter! It's sooooo cute! (And sad) I hope this chapter is long enough. Don't worry the chapters will get longer as soon as I get more ideas.