SasuNaru, Yaoi, M-preg, OOC and unbeta-rad

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More on the new Uchiha bloodline. Watch out for the confusing conversation between Kyuu-chan and Naruto. Other than that, enjoy.

Chapter 20: Aftermath

When Naruto and Sasuke were few paces away from the gates of Konoha, they found few of their friends waiting for them.

"Is he all right?" Iruka, in his full mother hen mode, immediately asked. Sasuke nodded affirmatively as he stared at his son whom he was carrying, piggy-back style.

"What about you guys?"

"Eliminated the whole group," Naruto answered without any remorse. There was still roughness in his voice because the kyuubi won't explain to him about what happened to Yuuzuki back then until they would arrive in Konoha safely.

"Do you want me to run a quick check-up on him when you get to your house?" Tsunade asked and Naruto nodded. Then with a grateful smile, he addressed his friends in front of him, "Do you want to come to the house and have some tea or something?"

- SasuNaru is love -

While the others settled in the living room, Tsunade and Iruka were tending to Yuuzuki in his room and the Uchiha couple took a quick shower to clean themselves from the blood and dirt.

When Naruto had dried himself, he settled himself in the bed and closed his eyes.

You okay now?
Yeah. Are you ready to explain to me what you have done to Yuuzuki? Not that I'm grateful or anything. I was just surprised that you didn't mention anything to me.
I didn't?

Naruto growled.

Considering that he is my nephew or grandson or whatever, I decided to give him the power to control the fire. I think it is appropriate as he is an Uchiha.
But isn't it a bit vain of you to have his fire's form to take after your image?

This time, he could hear the fox laughing pleasantly.

That was not part of the plan.
You mean?
Yeah, the flame's form depends on his subconscious. But I'm very pleased of the outcome.
Yeah I know you do, fox. But something tells me this isn't the only thing you have given to him.

Somehow, Naruto could feel Kyuubi being sheepish.

You decided to add another tomoe to the already normal number of tomoe to an adult sharingan?
Well, we all know that the Sharingan has the capability for hypnosis, right?
Yes.
And we fox demons are also known for hypnosis that could drive any one crazy.
You didn't… Or did you?
I increased the hypnotic powers of the sharingan. And I am certainly sure that it is more powerful than the Mangekyou Sharingan.

Naruto involuntarily shivered and gulped as he heard that term. He always associated that form to Itachi.

Is that possible? That kind of sharingan is the most powerful and deadliest-
That is the opinion of the humans, kit. And I am a demon.
But why would you do something like that, kyuubi?
In hopes that with this, nobody would dream of achieving the mangekyou sharingan..
My god… You're the best, kyuubi.
There's a bit of a problem, kit.

The blonde found himself frowning. What could that be? It was the first time he heard Kyuubi admit such thing.

Don't let Sasuke train the child when it comes to hypnotizing. Nobody should train him other than you.
Why?
Because through me, you could train him to develop his hypnotic capability to its maximum. Through me, you could withstand the illusion.
Okay, I'll tell the bastard.
But it's best if you let him train to improve his control of the flame. After all, Uchihas know best when it comes to this things.

Naruto sighed.

I don't know how to react to that last statement, Kyuubi.

In reply, the kyuubi just laughed.

- SasuNaru is love -

Naruto sighed at Yuuzuki's empty place on their dining table. Ever since he had woken up from his kidnapping incident, the boy immediately asked them to let him stay at Iruka's place indefinitely. As much as they wanted to decline, they couldn't, not when those vulnerable puppy eyes were trained at them.

That had been four days ago and it seemed it would be long time before his eldest son would return.

"I didn't know Yuu-chan would leave as so soon. I didn't expect him to grow up so fast," Sasuke said as he cradled a silent Akemi in his arms.

Naruto's left eye twitched as he heard the comment especially when it was said so wistfully by none other than Uchiha Sasuke. Was this guy serious or just trying to crack a pathetic joke and failing?

"Don't grow up too soon, okay?" he addressed his son who was looking at him intently with his blue eyes. "It would be lonely with just me and chichiue unless we are going to give you another sibling. "

This time, a blushing Naruto couldn't help but throw the table rug towards Sasuke who immediately leaned sideward. "Bastard, aren't you worried that Yuu-chan is not yet coming home?"

Sasuke looked up from Akemi's smiling face to say, "He probably needs some time, dobe. It's not easy to witness a bloody scene like that."

The blonde immediately looked away, feeling guilty. Sasuke was right. What kind if a parent were they when they had exposed their child to such bloody event. But what choice do they had at that time?

"Don't think too much about it, Naruto. He'll come back."

- SasuNaru is love -

Kakashi playfully wrestled with Yuuzuki on the couch and when he had pinned the boy down, he smiled wickedly before he tickled the Uchiha child. Peals of laughter echoed throughout the whole place, causing Iruka to frown in worry.

"Kakashi! Will you let him breathe for awhile?" It wasn't a suggestion but an order so the jounin immediately obeyed.

Leaning back against the couch, Kakashi eyed him silently before asking seductively, "Iruka, want to wrestle with me?"

The teacher immediately blushed, "S-stupid."

Yuuzuki laughed at Iruka, "Uncle Iruka's face is getting red again."

"Isn't he cute?"

The boy immediately agreed making Iruka blushed harder.

"Come on, Yuu-chan. Time to sleep," Iruka said.

"Good night, uncle," he said to a smiling Kakashi and followed Iruka to his room.

While he was being tucked, Yuuzuki asked, "When am I going to meet this Yukina?"

Iruka grinned as he heard his soon-to-be adopted daughter's name. "Probably next month."

"How old is he?"

"Four years old and Yukina is a girl."

Yuuzuki scrunched his face, "She's no fun then." There was finality in his voice that made the teacher chuckle.

"Yuu-chan, don't you miss your parents?" As much as he wanted the young Uchiha in his place, he was a bit disturbed that he was distancing himself from his own family.

The question was so sudden that it took the boy by surprise. He immediately looked away but not before the older man saw the emotions on those blue eyes.

"What are you scared of, Yuuzuki?"

Being a child, he was honest and besides he couldn't stand to stay away from his parents. As scared as he was of them, he also missed them.

"I am scared of them."

"Why?" Iruka asked although he already had a good guess. If this was the boy's reaction in seeing a one-third of their powers, then what would his reaction be if he saw it at its maximum?

"They looked like demons that time. And I…"

"Yes?"

"…"

"Yuu-chan?"

He couldn't stop the tears from falling down and dropping to his now clenched hands. "They were so powerful and I don't want them to use that on me. I mean… I don't want to be like the guys they fought."

Iruka embraced his shaking frame. "They would never hurt you, Yuuzuki."

"But they…"

"Because they are protecting you from those guys," the older man leaned back to stare at those tearful eyes. "They would never ever hurt you. Never. Do you understand?"

He nodded his head. If his uncle said so in a very fierce manner then it must be true. He wiped away his tears and smiled.

- SasuNaru is love -

"I'm home, otousan, chichue," Yuuzuki greeted cheerfully from the doorway of the kitchen, surprising his parents.

"Welcome home, Yuu," Sasuke greeted back. With the nod of his head, he silently indicated his son to sit on his designated place.

"So, buddy, what do you want for breakfast?" a very happy Naruto asked.

"Hmm… Onigiri with umeboshi and then miso soup please."

TBC

Right now, I couldn't form a single coherent thought and because of that I can't come up with a proper summary for the next chapter.

The red moon bleed, darkness hang above, coldness swirled around; evidences left by death and Sasuke found himself face to face once more with Itachi or so that's what he thought. Next chapter: His curse.