AUTHOR'S NOTE: I AM SO SORRY THAT I HAVE ONLY UPDATED NOW! THERE WERE MULTIPLE COMPLICATIONS THAT OCCURRED, INCLUDING MY LAPTOP BECOMING UNUSABLE ALONG WITH THE MEMORY AND MY SCHOOL BECOMING A HASSLE WITH PROJECTS AND HOMEWORK.

DISCLAIMER: NARUTO BELONGS TO MASASHI KISHIMOTO.

Previously

"ah! Sasuke-kun, you're awake!" a cheery and now awake blossom said.

The tiny demon just sat there, mouth agape, staring at Sakura. His mind still comprehending what was happening, when all of a sudden he was squished by a blob of pink and white.

"Sasuke-kun! You're okay! Sasuke-kun's awake! Oh, oh, I'll go tell Kaa-chan and, and Auntie Mikoto!" and as she made a move to leave Sakura was immediately tugged down by someone. That someone being the young Uchiha- who was now pouting cutely at her.

"Stay." Was what the boy's one-worded command, and with that order she stayed put beside with his hand grasping hers. All the while two friends, two mothers were discussing matters in concern of the children.

"I'm sorry Mikoto, but I can't do that! I won't allow it!" screeched a red-faced redhead. Hana and Mikoto were currently arguing about what was best for their children,

"Please Hana-chan…! I'm begging you… They both need this… please. I know what I'm asking is a bit-" her voice of reason was cut off by her friend.

"A bit? A BIT!? *Sigh* Mikoto, you're my best friend…, you know that, but you are asking me to leave my child, my precious Sakura, my only reason to live, here, with your child. And I know Sasuke is only a child who doesn't know anything yet, however, he is still dangerous, he can h-hurt my Sakura, he can easily ki-kill her. She's o-only human." Hana talked over with streams coming from her eyes.

"… I know that Hana-chan, demo, believe me. I sense that their destinies are entwined, but for some reason… I can't envision BOTH their futures, Sasuke; I can understand since he is my child, but Sakura-chan's… I don't know why but I just can't… I know my reason sounds stupid but I can sense…, in my heart that they are fated for something BIG. Please… you can stay here too... I-I'll answer to your every need." She paused momentarily to let out a quiet sob.

"If not for Sasuke, do it for Sakura and yourself… raising a child alone is not a very pleasant thing for the both of you…"

They both stared at each other's eyes. The two friends since childhood rarely ever argued because they understood one another so well. But due to the situation they were handling, both were being careful and scared that their child might be put to risk. Hana closed her eyes and thought of her choice, only to reminisce about her first meeting with her friend.

18 years ago

At a nearby temple in Konohagakure a red-haired ten-year old strolled inside with her grandmother holding her hand.

"Hana, this is my friend, Madara. He is a dear friend of mine for a long time. He owns this temple." The old lady gently informed her granddaughter. The tiny girl stared at the middle aged man in front of her but quickly hid behind her grandmother when he gave a smile towards her.

"ooh! So, this is the famous Hana-chan that I've been hearing about! Well, you're in luck my daughter is also here too! Mikoto! Come here we have guests!"

After a few moments a child of her age entered the room with an air of grace and maturity of an adult. The young girl was truly a sight to behold; dark raven hair cascaded down her waist, wise and knowing onyx eyes, and a fair porcelain complexion. The redhead gaped at the view of her only to be snapped out of her thoughts by a calm and gentle voice.

"Father, you called for me?" her eyes then set upon the visitors and smiled welcomingly.

"Mikoto-chan, this is my friend, Kenmei and this is her daughter, Hana-chan. How about the both of you go play outside."

"Yes, father. Come on Hana-chan. Let's go play outside!" a cheery Mikoto smiled brightly.

"H-Hai! Hajimemashite!" Hana greeted with a nervous smile on her face.

As they entered the backyard Mikoto immediately initiated a game of tag with her being 'It'. For some reason Mikoto couldn't catch Hana, probably because she was sporting a very hot Kimono along with wooden slippers or the fact that Hana was a very physically active child. Even though the young priestess was becoming more tired by the second, the both of them were emitting a very light and happy atmosphere. After quite a while Mikoto finally caught Hana by the hand while giggling cutely only to stiffen and gasp. Hana stopped laughing when she saw her new friend freeze and grasp her hand tightly. Hana looked at Mikoto in the eyes only to let out a shiver… her beautiful onyx eyes were nowhere to be seen. She quickly shook the girl making her inhale sharply and blink her irises back.

"Mikoto-chan Anata wa daijōbu āru? (are you alright?)" Hana asked with concern embedded in her voice and eyes.

"H-hai… g-gomen for scaring you… you see-believe it or not- I am able to foretell the future and send telepathic messages… I am not a simple mortal priestess in training… I am also the daughter of one of the most powerful demons in the underworld… hahaha I know this sounds so farfetched so I won't mind if you don't believe me…" she smiled knowingly yet sadly. As seconds flew by silence surrounded them, making Mikoto nervous. Mikoto opened her mouth to speak but the human beat her to it.

"That. Is. So. COOL!" the words that left her mouth made Mikoto gape and stare at her in shock.

"You're psychic? AWESOME! What did you see in my future?" she so giddily asked. Mikoto took her time in absorbing what she said then smiled brightly at her.

"I'm still young so I don't understand a lot of it yet but from what I saw I was imprinted in your future!"

"I'm glad! Let's be friends forever!

"mhm! Forever"

"sigh you are so lucky I'm your best friend Mikoto-chan…" Hana ended with a smile. Mikoto smiled then ran to her and embraced her tightly.

"Arigatou Hana-chan." They smiled at one another.

"Now, let's see if those two are awake yet and get them something to eat. And knowing Sakura, she must be starving!" she said giving emphasis to the last word.

"Hahaha hai!"

An uncomfortable silence embraced Sakura and Sasuke. Well, to Sakura it was extremely uncomfortable, not so much for Sasuke since he did grow up in stillness. He was openly staring at her, hand still grasping hers. Sakura couldn't take the noiselessness anymore that she was about to blow a gasket.

Growl

The sudden noise surprised the both of them. Sasuke set his eyes downcast as a pink hue spread on his cheeks and grew a shade darker when his stomach growled once again. After a while Sakura let out a giggle which later on turned to a full-blown laugh.

GROWL

Silence… Sakura blushed a shade of red that would have put her hair to shame. Her once loud laughter died when her own stomach let out an even louder growl. Everything was silent until Sasuke emitted a small quiet chuckle. Her blush darkened even more.

"MOU! Sasuke-kun, stop laughing!" a flustered pinkette whined but Sasuke just laughed louder at the girl's blush.

Squeaaaaak

The two children turned to the door that made the loud squeaky sound only to see their own mothers with trays of food in their hands.

"Saku-chan! Sasu-chan! You guys hungry? We hope you are because the maids prepared a feast fit for a king!" giggled Mikoto happily.

"okaa-chan! You're back! And with FOOD!" while Sakura was celebrating loudly Sasuke remained silent and seemed uneasy in front of the adults. Don't get me wrong he didn't hate his mother, but, of course since he only saw her when she would visit him and teach him things (like; reading, writing, counting, etc.) Sasuke still felt awkward around her.

Sensing her friend's silence, Sakura looked at him and tightened her hold on his hand (yes, they were still holding hands). Sasuke looked at her and gave his own small smile. This did not go unnoticed by the other women in the room.

"Ooooh! Hana-chan, we're going to be in-laws!" squealed Mikoto.

"eh? Auntie Mikoto, what is an in-law?" asked Sakura with an adorable smile.

"awww! Kawaii! From now on Saku-chan just call me mommy, okay?"

"Oh! And Sasu-chan you don't have to stay in that horrible room anymore!" which shocked the young boy, at first he smiled but frowned then he spoke.

"Arigatou okaa-san demo… that room wasn't that bad since that's where I met Sakura… so, I don't really hate that room." His speech made Mikoto smile fondly at him. She set the trays she was carrying and kneeled before the two kids but only faced Sasuke. She gave the child the tightest embrace she could give- but not tight enough to actually hurt him.

"Sasu-chan… "Was all she said making Sasuke look at her confusingly still ignorant to loving touches. Sakura gave a big encouraging smile at them and went towards her own mother. Hana saw her young girl and embraced her just for the heck of it. Both mother and daughter stood up- still holding hands, mind you- and Sasuke, being the naïve boy that he is, thought that they were about to leave.

"W-wait! Sakura, are you leaving?! C-can't you stay? Please don't lea-" Mikoto shushed him with her finger placed on his lips as Sakura was about to ease his frantic mind her mother beat her to it.

"Don't worry Sasuke, we're not going anywhere." Announced a smiling Hana and after hearing that sentence both children gaped at each other and screamed in joy, well, Sakura screamed Sasuke just gave the biggest smile he has ever mustered.

"Did you hear that, Sasuke-kun?! We're staying, we're staying!" screamed Sakura joyously. Sasuke nodded eagerly with her as she held his hands and skipped around him.

Sasuke smiled and smiled until the muscles of his face grew sore. He was just that happy!

A.N. I know nothing much happened in this chapter but do not worry for the next chapters will be much, much longer… although for the next chapter there will be multiple time skips… and I also know that Sakura's real parents are Mebuki and Kizashi... but i only found that out when i already published this so... yeah.