Chapter 6 of The Days of the Uchihas. Ruhko and Mikoto will be combined because Mikoto really is too young to have memories and stuff like that.
Uchiha Ruhko
AGE: 7
DOB: 18th of April
HAIR COLOUR: Black
EYE COLOUR: Black
TEAM & RANK: Unknown, Academy
NO 'OTHER INFO'
EXTRA FEATURES: Naruto-like hair, great façade/actor
Uchiha Mikoto
AGE: 4
DOB: 12th January
HAIR COLOUR: Red
EYE COLOUR: Dark green
EXTRA FEATURES: Little plushy that Naruto gave her of a fox, named after her grandmother.
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"AHHH! RUHKO-NIISAN! HELP!" Ruhko jumped out of his bed, his sheets fumbling onto the floor.
'Here she goes again…' He thought, rubbing his head wearily.
"MIKOTO! FOR THE LAST TIME, NO ONE IS GOING TO GET YOU!" He screamed at his little sister, holding her fox plushy that the 6th Hokage gave her at her 3rd birthday. She stopped her squealing, and looked at him with adorable bottle green eyes (A/C: aww too CUTE!). She blinked and ran. Ruhko chased after her, angry that his little sister had once again woken him up three times in a week.
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Ruhko set his kunai pouch and bag onto the desk. He leaned on the wooden table with his arm bent, yawning. He was slacking off from sleep, coming home late after practicing with his friends. He was early, being dropped off by his medic mother, who smiled goodbye to him at the gate. He was the only one in the classroom now, waiting for their sensei, Nara Shikamaru.
"Ohayoo, Ruhko-kun!" He peeled open one obsidian eye and glared at the girl in front of him, Hyuuga Shiroki. Shiroki was the younger sister of Midori (A/N: Notice that Midori means 'green' while 'Shiro' means white. I just added 'ki' cos it sounded cute). She grinned widely, showing her sharp vampire like fangs and shiny white teeth. Her long brown hair flew behind her and her hazel eyes sparkled in the morning light. Ruhko grumbled while Shiroki giggled inevitably. She sat beside him, taking out her weapon pouch her mother perfectly set out for her. Shiroki herself was a grand weapon master, able to catch one of Midori's shurikens when she was four.
Another thing is something very interesting, will happen in the future between these two…
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"Okaa-san, tou-san, where are we going?" asked a 6 year old Ruhko, holding his mother's hand. He was trailing after his older siblings who were ahead of him. Sakura, in her other hand, led Mikoto who was 3. Suzuka smiled at him, Akemi stood there silent as ever, her hands shoved into her pockets. Yotura had a toothpick in his mouth, making a bored face, Sawatoshi chewed gum (I don't know if they had gum, well, for my story, THEY JUST DO!) and Sukino held her father's hand. Sasuke walked ahead, going towards the Hyuuga estates. They entered the house, sitting on the rough tatami mat, acknowledging the current Hyuuga clan leader, Hyuuga Neji. He had been accepted into the main family, proving his strength and married Tenten, who bore him two daughters, like his uncle. A table sat between them, with Neji and Sasuke sitting directly across each other, glaring endlessly.
'Hi,' Sakura mouthed to Tenten who sat with her youngest daughter, 6 year old Shiroki. It was mid spring (February) and Shiroki had just celebrated her birthday last month. Mikoto sat in Sakura's lap, sucking her thumb. Tenten mouthed back at her, pointing at her husband who sat there, stoic like a brick. They both giggled and smiled at their childhood crushes.
"So, Hyuuga…Are we at an agreement?" Sasuke started, not noticing his wife's giggles. He took out a scroll out of his kamishimo(1) and placed it on the low table in front of him. Neji took the scroll stiffly and unrolled it. He scanned the page and nodded, while Tenten sat beside him, reading along. Shiroki, who was unaware of the situation, looked at her older sister who just stared back with sad eyes.
Sasuke reached out and made Ruhko sit next to him. Ruhko too was unaware, looked at Shiroki who blushed instantly his eyes set on her. Sakura could see the chemistry between these two and smiled in her mind.
"Very well. 3 months after Hyuuga Shiroki has turned 17, she will marry Uchiha Ruhko, ceasing the ongoing war between the Hyuuga's and the Uchiha's." Neji replied quietly. He took out a pen and signed. Tenten too signed her signature and Sakura and Sasuke did the same.
"WHAT? You can't make me get married!" Ruhko said, looking at Sakura and Sasuke in disbelief. They stared back at him. Sakura passed Mikoto to Akemi and embraced Ruhko and she whispered into his ear,
"It's ok koi (2), everything will be alright…"
"Okaa-san, what's happening? Why am I going to get married to someone I don't know?" Shiroki asked her mother, tugging at her long brown hair softly. Tenten bent down and picked up her daughter, holding Midori's hand in the other.
"I guess we'll be the grandmothers of the same child, Sakura." Sakura nodded at her friend's words, taking Ruhko's hand. They left the Hyuuga residence, Ruhko still in doubt.
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That just happened last year, Ruhko's mind still in amazement that this girl was so intelligent and strong. She had a wall which she allowed her best friends to climb over to protect her from people who could damage it. Every friend of Ruhko's had a hidden crush at her, but never knew that Ruhko was engaged to her yet.
No one knew, because he had a GREAT façade that could trick anyone, including his father. He liked her secretly over the past few years. He first saw her once at the park with her family, digging sand when the whole family had gone to the Hanami (3) festival. Their parents had talked for a while, enjoying the sights while the children ran amok the flora.
Suddenly, the class began filling up. More children flocked inside the classroom, waiting for their sensei to arrive. A whole pack came, literally begging Shiroki if they could sit next to THE Ruhko himself. She declined each offer, even one offering to let her go out with her twin brother for the seat. Ruhko started getting pissed, before bursting out;
"CAN YOU BE QUIET! IF SHE DOESN'T WANT TO SWAP, THEN SHE DOESN'T!"
–Silence…tumbleweed…MORE tumbleweed… coughing in background-
"OH MY KAMI! RUHKO-KUN JUST SCREAMED AT US! AHH!" All the fangirls screamed, running around the classroom in frenzy. Suddenly, the door banged open, Shikamaru coming into class. Everyone sat down quickly.
"Ruhko-kun, why did you scream at them?" Shiroki whispered to him. He grunted and she smiled shyly.
"Arigatou," and she gave him a quick kiss on the cheek before they left to go to the shuriken training grounds.
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(I'm going to skip to the part AFTER Sakura tells the family about the new kid!)
"WHAT?" could be heard throughout all of Konoha. The only ones who didn't scream out were Sawatoshi and Sasuke. Mikoto was actually jumping up and down with joy. Everyone stared at their pink haired mother, who stood there at the door way through the kitchen, grinning sheepishly, and scratching her head.
"ARE YOU SERIOUS? NOW WE'RE GOING TO HAVE ANOTHER KID RUNNING AROUND THE HOUSE! US OLDER SIBLINGS ALREADY HAVE ENOUGH TO HANDLE!" Yotura indicated at Mikoto who was still bouncing like as though she just had sugar. Sasuke laughed.
"We need more! Come on! We need to revive this clan Yotura! Don't spoil it!" Akemi bonked her older brother's head, accidentally knocking him out cold. "Woops…"
"More kids? What if she gets twins? Or octupulets?" Suzuka suggested sarcastically, crossing her arms. Sawatoshi nodded, simply afraid of the noises he could hear down the bedroom hall.
"Don't worry; I'm sure this will probably be our last one. RIGHT, Sasuke-kun?" Sakura glared at her husband evilly. He nodded.
"Oh oh oh, I get to name it! Daddy got to name me, so I'll name this one!" Mikoto asked, continuing her bounces, her cream kimono wavering around her. Everyone sweatdropped, and nodded unenthusiastically.
"Ummm… if it's a girl… it's….RENA! And not hopefully a boy… will be RENO! Matching names!" Mikoto said cheerfully. Obviously, she had never seen Sakura give birth before.
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6 long months…
Ruhko sat in the waiting room patiently. His teacher had come running into the classroom, informing him he was needed at the hospital. His older brother Yotura was already there, being on a day off from missions. Akemi, Sawatoshi and Sukino were on their way, but Suzuka was all the way out on a mission in the Mist country.
"Aniki, what's wrong with kaa-san?" Ruhko asked his older brother, who was sitting there with his arms crossed and eyes closed. Yotura peeled open one eye and looked at his little brother sadly.
"Tou-san, he went off again…" Ruhko's mind shattered. Suddenly, Akemi, Sukino and Sawatoshi came bursting through the emergency doors.
"Is it true… he left again?" Sukino asked in a terrified voice. Yotura nodded and she broke down, sobbing uncontrollably. Even though she and he always had arguments, she always loved her father the most. Then, the sixth Hokage's wife, Hinata, came in, holding Mikoto's tiny hand. She was taking care of her while Sakura worked at the hospital.
"Yotura-kun, what happened to your mother?" Hinata asked urgently, allowing Akemi to take Mikoto in her arms. He shrugged and pointed to the door where his mother lay. She nodded and went inside, obviously ignoring the sign that hung on the door. Yotura took Mikoto, hugging her in his arms while she cried silently. Akemi tried to calm down Sukino, embracing her while sobbing herself. Sawatoshi went over to Ruhko and clutched his hand, knowing that their family will be okay. Slowly, over the moments that passed by, the Hokage himself, came through, wearing his hat and instantly saw the Uchiha children in the lobby, trying to overcome this stage of darkness. He bent down to stroke Mikoto's cheek, whispering words of comfort. At that time, his wife came in, telling the Uchiha siblings that they may see their mother.
Yotura came in, gripping Mikoto's hand tightly, wiping away her tears. Akemi came in after, helping Sukino whose eyes were red and puffy. Finally, Ruhko and Sawatoshi, who weren't crying but heart-stricken.
Sakura sat in the white covered bed, staring out the window. When her children came in, a single tear came down her face.
"Come here, all of you…" All the children stepped slowly to their mother. She gently took all of them into one big hug. "I'm sorry…I'm sorry I couldn't stop him…" More tears came down wetting the white bed sheet.
"He's all out... for revenge on your uncle… he promised he will back… for the birth of your new sibling…" She whispered deathly. Akemi's eyes widened, almost on the verge of crying. Sukino hiccupped and Sakura smiled lightly at her. She stroked her cheek and said,
"He said he loves you all very much… he promised he'll be back… I know he will…" Ruhko sat there silently, staring at blankness. He could only remember one memory of his uncle…
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The whole Uchiha family sat in the same corridor. They were waiting for the news of their uncle's operation. Sasuke sat on the lounge, leaning on Sakura's shoulder. On her lap, lay Mikoto, overcome with drowsiness. Akemi was there in the operating room, as Itachi asked. Yotura paced outside those huge double doors and Sawatoshi sat on the cold tiled floor scratching away at it. Sukino had fallen asleep on Sasuke's shoulder while Suzuka leant on her with Ruhko in her arms. Ruhko too was sleepy, but forced himself to stay awake.
It was soon past midnight and Tsunade came in, banging the doors wide open. This struck Sasuke who was nodding off and Sukino. But Mikoto was still asleep, her eyes drooping. Sakura made to ask, but Tsunade stopped her, with a gesture of her hand, indicating to the room. The young apprentice and her family moved swiftly to the large room, with spotlights shining on the body that lay on the operating table. Akemi was crying softly, over the body of her beloved uncle. As soon as she heard the doors open once again, she looked up, and shook her head. Sukino, Suzuka and Sakura started crying. Yotura stood strong and walked over to his sister's side to comfort her. Sawatoshi stared at the ground, lost for words. Ruhko stared at the body endlessly, confronting the death of a loved one at such a young age. Sasuke, without a word, walked over to the wall and kicked it, leaving a crater in it and a pile of rubble falling down. The Uchiha family had lost their one and only, uncle.
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7 months of pregnancy…
Sakura woke up, feeling for warmth that hadn't been there for ages. She snapped her eyes open, to see green eyes. There, in the master bedroom, were all her children, tumbled all into one bed. Yotura slept beside Mikoto who was wrapped up in Sakura's arms. Suzuka and Sukino were cuddled up with Ruhko who was thinking of ramen, drool dripping from his mouth. Akemi was on the side, her arms and legs sticking out of the HUGE Uchiha master bed.
So in order, Sakura, Mikoto, Yotura, Suzuka, Ruhko, Sukino and Akemi, all in the bed Sasuke and Sakura used to share. The family had simply bonded, now it was only 2 months until another sibling was going to be running around along with Mikoto. Sakura slipped out and went into the kitchen. Mikoto who was now 6, had woken up too, grabbing Sakura's index finger. Sakura's stomach had grown widely, her thought that there probably wasn't one but two little kids in there swimming around.
She arrived in the kitchen, grabbing a glass of water to drink down. The whole family made sure she was CALM not screaming at every single one of them. They made dinner for her (Aww) and tended to her (AWW). Akemi would check the baby every night, making sure it would be fine, especially now all of them shared one bed. The bills were easily paid, with every child chipping in except Ruhko and Mikoto of course.
Mikoto yawned and headed towards the back garden, where a large Sakura tree stood, planted there especially for Sakura. More flowers like lilies and daisies which Mikoto adored were there too and the little four year old girl sat between the bushes where she was hidden. This was her 'secret base' where she and Sasuke used to hide from Sakura when they needed to do the dishes. She missed her father so much; she wanted to see him so badly. She missed his hugs where he would swing her around madly and the warm smiles he had. She dug her feet into the earth beneath until a small piece of paper came out. She picked it up and attempted to read it;
Mikoto-chan
I'm home.
Suddenly, a scream could be heard in the room where all her older siblings slept in. Since her father had trained her well, she managed to bound up with Sakura to the room. There, in the bed, sat Sasuke, grinning widely.
"Sasuke!" Sakura reached out to hug her husband she hadn't seen for months. He grabbed her in a hug and soon, the whole family was in it. Mikoto cuddled her dad's leg while Sukino wrapped around his waist, bringing all of them down onto the mega wide bed.
"You're back, tou-san!" Mikoto grinned widely. He smiled back and ruffled her hair.
"I'm home," he said, giving his wife a kiss.
"EW! GET A ROOM!"
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DON'T WORRY! THIS AIN'T THE END! I'll have a Sakura and Sasuke chapter! And a Bonus one too if I get enough reviews! THANK YOU!
1 – Kamishimo – Clothes that kendo people wear
2 – Koi – Love
3 – Hanami – Flower watching festival
Midori means green which is most likely Tenten's favourite colour and Shiro means white referring to the white eyes of Byakugan.
Hope you enjoyed this chapter.
KieruMinazuki