Yo! I had promised a BONUS chapter at the end of the third chapter, and here it is! It is sidelining the current story line but it is still canon. It covers Sasuke's road to redemption phase. Enjoy!
Disclaimer : I do not own Naruto.
Road to Parenthood : Letters to my Valentine
The war had finally come to an end and Sasuke was biding his adieu to team 7, until they meet next after he returns from his redemption travel. Sasuke promised Sakura that he would reply to her letters to the best of his ability.
Before Sasuke left, he mentioned he would first visit Kumogakure to apologize and mend his ways with the village for his attempt to capture the eight tails and having to kill KillerB in the process.
December 2nd
Dear Sasuke–kun,
Hoping you must have reached Kumogakure by now. How was the journey? Did you have any problems reaching? Are you coping with just your right hand? How is the weather there?
Naruto has specifically asked KillerB to escort you around the village so you don't feel out of place. Please address any issues to him, he will help you out. Naruto also asked me to mention KillerB will need a favor in return for escorting you around which you need to fulfill. Please cooperate with whatever it will be.
If you feel uneasy without an arm let me know anytime, I will come there right away with your prosthetic hand. It is with me safely at my home waiting for you.
Lots of Love,
Sakura.
December 5th
Dear Sasuke–kun,
I will wait until tomorrow for you to respond, if you do not I will assume you have been captured by Orochimaru again and come to rescue you.
Worried,
Sakura.
December 6th
Sakura,
I left on the 1st of December and reached by 6th as planned. Writing to me the very next day was unnecessary.
I am currently residing at the Raikage's resident.
I would prefer you not having my future hand with you at all times. I would like it to not be used, by you, in any way.
And for the last time, I am no longer associated with Orochimaru.
-Sasuke.
December 7th
Dear Sasuke-kun,
I received your letter right on time. Though I am happy you have reached safely, I had to unpack my bag with a heavy heart. You seemed to have skipped replying to my questions. Is it that you were too excited to write back to me that caused you to overlook it?
As for your hand, do not worry. I am giving it good company until you get back.
About Orochimaru, we found him loitering around the village. The council is in talks about hiring him as a sensei in the academy. I am not so sure about hiring a pedophile as a teacher will do us any good but I have been asked to take a survey from you and Anko sensei about his credentials as a teacher. Would you recommend him as a teacher?
Lots of love,
Sakura.
December 10th
Sakura,
My response is underlined.
Dear Sasuke-kun,
I received your letter right on time. Though I am happy you have reached safely, I had to unpack my bag with a heavy heart. You seemed to have skipped replying to my questions. Is it that you were too excited to write back to me that caused you to overlook it? – No.
As for your hand, do not worry. I am giving it good company until you get back. – My concern precisely.
About Orochimaru, we found him loitering around the village. The council is in talks about hiring him as a sensei in the academy. I am not so sure about hiring a pedophile as a teacher will do us any good but I have been asked to take a survey from you and Anko sensei about his credentials as a teacher. Would you recommend him as a teacher? – If moistening your lips constantly with your tongue when a student arrives is considered qualifiable then yes. Otherwise, no.
Lots of love, Sakura.
- Sasuke.
December 11th
Dear Sasuke-kun,
Though you responding through my letter itself is clever, I was hoping we could move beyond just Yes, No and one line responses?
Hopeful,
Sakura.
December 14th
Sakura,
Hn.
-Sasuke.
December 15th
Dear Sasuke-kun,
Just one line responses would be fine too.
We have received a notification from Kumogakure that you aren't staying alone and that three other occupants have joined you. Namely Karin, Suigetsu and Jugo. Could you please deny this rumor?
From,
Sakura
December 16th
Sakura,
Yes they joined me. I considered it since they were also involved in capturing the eight tails and would like to apologize too.
-Sasuke
December 17th
Dear Sasuke-kun,
Konoha is skeptical about letting you visit other villages with immigrants such as your former team mates. Please reconsider it.
From,
Sakura
December 18th
Sakura,
How does this concern them?
-Sasuke
December 19th
Dear Sasuke-kun,
IT CONCERNS ME! I know how four eyes looks at you! And not to mention she is a pathological liar, you can't trust a word that comes out of her mouth Sasuke-kun. She can potentially lead you into trouble.
Concerned,
Sakura.
December 20th
Dear Billboard Brow!
Yeah that's right I researched on you too! If I were you I would stop embarrassing myself with such pathetic attempts to steer away Sasuke from me. He didn't even care enough to reply back to your letter and just tossed it to me. How sad.
Yours truly,
Karin.
P.S – Guess who has been sharing the same bed with Sasuke in this cold cozy weather?
December 21st
Dear Four Eyes,
I was informed that like Naruto you too are a Uzumaki. So that would mean you and Naruto are related? And since Sasuke-kun considers Naruto as his brother, that would make you Sasuke-kun's…sister? You could say that don't you think?
Your soon to be sister-in –law,
Sakura.
December 22nd
Dear Bitch face,
Bite me.
-Karin
December 23rd
Dear Karin nee-chan,
Not sure if 'bite me' was trash talking or is it a genuine offer? Can't be sure when it comes to you.
Now you would be doing me a huge favor if you could do just stop hiding the letters from Sasuke-kun. Much appreciated.
Lots of love,
Sakura.
December 24th
Sakura,
Suigetsu shares the same feelings as you. I am safe.
-Sasuke
December 25th
Dear Sasuke-kun,
MERRY CHRISTMAS! I wish you could be with us right now. The village looks beautiful at this time. We transformed into Santa's and delivered gifts to every house! Though Naruto fell off the chimney in one of the houses and his Henge wore off ruining the whole plan! Weirdly when kids realized it wasn't Santa but Naruto they seemed to be even happier. He is bombarded with gifts and surrounded by girls now. It's so strange to see, our Naruto is popular now. In all this mayhem poor Hinata is being ignored. She has been knitting him a scarf for the longest time now. Such is love. I'm so glad we aren't like that, ne Sasuke-kun?
Yours always,
Sakura.
P.S – Naruto said he will be sending a letter to you too.
December 26th
Sakura,
Who is Hinata?
-Sasuke
December 26th
Dear Sasuke-kun,
How have you been? I miss you terribly. Why do you keep doing this to me? Why do you keep leaving me? Why do you insist on hurting me so? Oh Sasuke-chan! Come back to me! However I know you want to travel the world, as always I understand you. More than stupid Sakura! I will be waiting for you, the space in my heart is saved just for you. Okay?
Merry Christmas my love.
Hugs and Kisses,
Naruto.
December 27th
Naruto,
Okay.
-Sasuke.
December 28th
Dear Sasuke-kun,
Hyuga Hinata was one of the rookie nine. She was part of team 8? Along with Kiba and Shino, remember them? Kiba had a dog Akamaru? He called you a bastard when you returned back to help with the war. Shino is the one with the insects? He says it isn't very polite to not remember your classmates, that is because they risked their lives to save you from Orochimaru.
Also Naruto says the letter you received wasn't written by him, it was Kiba. And also Naruto says he is worried about the enthusiastic okay.
How did you celebrate Christmas?
Much love,
Sakura.
December 30th
Sakura,
Don't remember them. Send my apologies to Shino. And Kiba has a rather unpleasant sense of humor.
Kumogakure had their annual Christmas skit. KillerB was the script writer and director, the entire skit was in raps. I played Joseph, Karin was Mary, Jugo played Jesus and Suigetsu played a rapper sheep. This was the favor KillerB had mentioned to Naruto, as promised I dutifully complied. Not to mention, we got a standing ovation. My performance was well acclaimed. They offered me the role for life since I play a father very convincingly. It was a good Christmas.
-Sasuke.
December 31st
Dear Sasuke-kun,
Wow, I am so impressed! I'm sure you fit in the role of a father perfectly! I have always known. And I think you meant Karin played Virgin Mary.
I am glad you had a good Christmas. How long are you going to be at Kumogakure? It has been a month since you left. I miss you.
It is New Year's Eve today. What would be your resolution for the next year Sasuke-kun? I have made a resolution of my own. Would you like to guess?
Ino has a party at her place tonight, not sure if I will be attending. If only you were here.
Tonight at 12 when we release the sky lantern I will think of you.
Happy New Year Sasuke-kun.
God bless you,
Sakura.
P.S – Naruto asked me to attach his letter with mine so it doesn't get infiltrated.
xxx
Sasuke-teme!
Hasn't your world tour ended already! KillerB is with you all the time isn't he? He is a cool guy, just need to break into his comfort zone. Try rapping. It worked for me. But I was natural at it! You should have trained from me before leaving-ttebayo. Also give KillerB a fist bump for me, would you.
Sakura-chan tells me your former team mates are with you? Even that red head? Sakura-chan isn't very pleased about that-ttebayo. She says she is fine but the bruise on my face would beg to differ. Why do I still get hit for your actions?
I hope everything is fine there, if you need anything I'm just a letter away. Sakura-chan misses you so come back home soon you bastard!
Anyways Happy New Year Teme. Come home soon.
-Naruto.
P.S : Since you aren't here, should I fill in for you for the new year's midnight kiss with Sakura-chan? After all what are best friends for, ne Sasuke?
A.N : I'm back! so what do you think? Did you like it? Hate it? I would really like to hear from your guys for this chapter, would you like me to post such Bonus chapters? Would you like me to make a completely story in this pattern?
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