(Sequel to SasuSaku High.)
Metro Babies
It all seemed to just be a memory lost in the snow. Everything that had happened these past few months. Everything. To tell you the truth, it wasn't all lost in the snow. But a certain teen wanted it to be. He wanted it so much to be lost. To just forget everything, and let it blow away. So much like the snow drift that was spread across the streets. So much like leafs do during the autumn that had passed months before.
As Adrian Uchiha glided down the street, he tried to lose all thoughts and memories as he gazed at the winter wonderland around him. The first he had seen in a long time. The 14 year old was dressed in dark black baggy jeans along with a navy blue winter Columbia branded coat that went down to about 2 inches above his knees. A simple wardrobe meant for this kind of weather.
The snow had come to a stop after many hours of glissading through out the city.
And all was calm.
And all was bright.
The hidden moon had found an opening in the pink and purple night clouds that were spread through out the once clear blue sky. Giving off enough light to see your surroundings, and signaling for many store owners to open back up their shops and let their customers come back for the well needed crammed Christmas shopping that would need to be completed within the next 4 days.
Adrian looked around at the stores as he walked down the well lit street letting their blurry glows reflect off his face. A glimpse of green caught his gaze and his enigmatic eyes followed over to what appeared to be a mistletoe. A genuine smirk grazed his chapped lips.
The once lost memories of the night months ago once again came spilling into his mind.
FLASHBACK
"Adrian! Watch out for that..!" Sasuke whaled across the dining room as Adrian came crashing in while in hot pursuit of his sister, Adriana. Something I could hardly call an entrance. Adrian soon lost his footing and began to start falling towards the floor. All in which seemed to go in slow motion.
"Cat!" Sasuke finished his sentence. Adrian looked down and saw Puka looking scared out of his mind, and just sitting there like a fat hopeless blob. Adrian tried to change his course of action, but no one could tell if he succeeded.
A loud crash echoed through the kitchen. Sasuke flinched, Hikari ran in with a worried look on her pale face, and Sakura was nowhere to be found at the time.
All at once everyone looked at Puka, whom was lying sprawled out on the floor with jaw open, tongue out, and eyes closed. But Adrian was on the other side of the room. Sasuke raised an eyebrow in shear confusion.
After a long period of silence and many crossing glances at Puka and Adrian, a loud yell pierced through the placid air.
"WHAT THE FUCK WAS THAT?!" Came the shrill bellow of torment. Adrian, Sasuke, and Hikari's eyebrows all seemed to twitch and their eyes began to squint all at the same time. It was Sakura's voice. And she was pissed.
Said pissed off woman sprinted into the kitchen and came to a quick stop. Almost so quick as to leave burn marks on the beige carpet. Immediately her once intensified look softened into one of concern, worry, scare, horror, and a billion other mixed emotions used to describe penetration through the heart fluctuated with an arrow. "Puka?" She squeaked and looked at the limp form about 10 feet in front of her.
Sasuke lowered his head, Hikari looked with sorrowful intent, Adriana looked flat out shocked, and Adrian was, well, unconscious and shoved up against the door that lead to their back porch. So obviously, he was oblivious to the situation.
"Puka?!" Sakura squeaked again, this time a little louder. She did this 4 more times, the last attempt being a shout of despair, and ran over to Puka with tears in her emerald eyes.
Kneeling down she picked up the cat she had had since a young girl and cried into its fur. Letting out hiccups and coughs as the cries became louder and bigger and soon came to a stop. Her head seemed to literally turn backwards exorcist style towards Adrian, who was still unconscious and at this point drooling horribly.
"Adrian!" She growled from deep in her throat. "You killed Puka damn it!" She shouted. Sasuke walked over and put a hand on her shoulder.
"Honey, he's unconscious. At least wait till he's awake." He spoke caringly. Sakura stood up before he could blink.
"Aw hell no!" She stated and whipped out a huge knife from her pocket. Sasuke shot back.
"What the hell?!" He shouted.
"Where did she get that?" Hikari questioned with as much shock as Sasuke.
Sakura aimed the knife at Adrian with a full throttle pitch of doom. The knife flew across the room and landed all too close between Adrian's legs. Said person's eyes shot open with fear. He gazed over to his legs and his green eyes widened. Adrian shot up and jumped to his feet.
"Mother! I need that if you ever want me to have kids!" He barked while slowly wiping the drool from his mouth.
"You don't deserve to have kids if you kill their cat!" His mother countered. Adrian was about to shout another comeback but Hikari interrupted them.
"Um, Mrs. Uchiha, Puka isn't dead." She peeped up with a serious look. She was knelt before Puka's body with her hand on his furry side. Sakura and Adrian's heads shot towards the blue haired girl while Adriana and Sasuke's mouths dropped.
"Blueberry say what?!" Adriana yelled with her mouth agape as stated.
"He's still breathing. Adrian didn't touch him. The poor thing is just so old he had a panic attack and passed out. No offence Uchiha-san, but you were to wrapped up in a possibility of death to notice his breathing." She explained. There was yet another moment of silence.
"HALLELUIA!!!" Sakura shrieked yet again. "I CAN WALK! I CAN WALK!!!" She whaled and began stomping towards Puka. Adrian looked flat out confused and Sasuke was just in the corner wondering why the hell he put of with her psychotic like lifestyle, watching the scene unfold in front of him. "THE LORD HAS COME TO MY SIDE AND HELPED ME THROUGH THE PAAAAIN!" Sakura shouted. "OH LORD! YOU ARE MY SAVIOR! MY ONLY SAVIOR! I CAN WALK!!!!" -Insert fast tempo choir music-
The 30 something year old hugged Puka with great intent. "I can walk Puka!" She stated into the cat's fur. "I can WALK!" "Um, Mom." Adrian interrupted. A record screech was heard and Sakura glared at her son with her face still buried in Puka's fur who was now wide awake and petrified. "What now, panic boy?" She growled.
"Erm, you were always able to walk." He said hesitantly twiddling his fingers much like Sakura's old and still current friend, Hinata. "Not when I was born!" She countered.
"What the does that have to do with anything?!" Adrian snapped. A gleam of evil was shone in Sakura's eyes as she turned her head to face Adrian fully, with poor frightened Puka still in her arms. "Everything." She stated.
It was amazing to think that all of that had happened that night, because of Adrian's first kiss. In which he would have much rather have happen under a mistletoe.
As far away as possible from his parents.
END FLASHBACK
Adrian let out a light chuckle as he continued down the street towards a popular hot spot know as Metro. The sort of pyro styled coffee place made for teenagers and young adults. He was meeting Hikari there to pick her up and walk her to his house. In which he would be hell all night long.
Why you ask? The Uchiha reunion of course. Every 10 years, the family would choose to have a reunion right around Christmas time. The reason for this begin either way people were coming to Japan to visit the main branch, so why not get together for a reunion? Adrian and Sasuke had always objected, but Sakura of course made them go. And this year was the first year Adrian's engagement to Hikari would be announced, which was a huge deal. And obviously the whole family would have to meet the bride.
But to tell you the truth, Sakura and Sasuke werent planning on Hikari coming. But Adrian being the closet love struck teen he is, slyly suggested it, which of course ended up in his parents accepting without a 2nd thought.
The yellow flashing lights that read 'Metro' came into view. The sign had a rainbow shooting star next to it that blinked in sync with the rest. Feeling the snow crunch under his boots, Adrian could only smile. Despite the fact his chapped lips were cracking and he usually didn't smile, it didn't stop him even though it wasn't usually part of his demeanor.
Adrian's black glove met the silver door knob and he opened the see through door whilst taking in the wave of warm air that washed over him. (A/N: I just ADORE that feeling!!!) Immediately he spotted his blue haired fiancИ who was sipping a mocha at one of the tables near the corner of the shop. She was dressed in a long black almost lab style coat with guess skinny jeans and a pair of black boots with fur lining from Victoria's Secret. (A/N: Just saw it in the catalogue this week. -drools- Must, -pant-, HAVE!)
She heard the door open and glanced over to see her emerald eyed boyfriend slash fiancИ. An ear to ear grin spread across her face as she leaped out of her seat and ran towards him. The two met in a tight embrace preferably showing neither of them wanted to let go. Once they broke, they finally began to speak.
"I missed you!" She giggled as she fixed her hair.
"But I saw you 4 hours ago at school." He laughed. "I know. Too long." She chuckled.
"So are you ready to go?" He asked while rubbing his hands together and absorbing the warmth. She nodded.
"Just let me grab my mocha."
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The two teens walked down the snow covered street with their hands laced with each other. "So, do you think your family will like me?" Hikari questioned, diverting her attention to the sky. "Why wouldn't they?" Adrian asked.
"Hm, I don't know. The fact that half the time I dress punk style and I love ACDC and Rob Zombie?" She replied sarcastically. Adrian smiled.
"I like them too." He answered.
"So? I'm a girl! I'm supposed to where, the uniform, wear the skirt, and tie my shoes right for crying out loud! But instead I unbutton the shirt on the uniform, wear leg warmers, and leave my shoes untied! I'm a mess Adrian." She sighed and looked down.
"You are not." He said flatly. "And you're dressed normal today! It's not like they're gonna see you at school or anything!" Adrian added. "What if your like, evil uncle highers some pretty spy girl from Russia and gets her to video tape us at school!" Hikari spat out. Adrian let out a groan and stopped walking. Hikari stopped as well and looked over her shoulder. She blinked a few times. Adrian pulled her by her hand into a frustrated hug. "Damn it Hikari." He sighed into her ear. Pushing her a little away so they met eye to eye, Adrian began to speak. "First off, my uncle is a war veteran and absolutely hates Russians and anything having to do with spies." He stated. "And second off, he wants nothing more for me to find the right girl. And you're that girl, got it?" And there ended the short lecture of Adrian Uchiha. Hikari nodded. "Now come here." He added quickly and hugged her with less force, and this time Hikari hugged back.
But little did they know, that two houses down none other than Sasuke and Sakura Uchiha were watching from the front steps of the house. Sakura had a wide grin plastered on her face.
"Awww! Sasuke-kun! Why couldn't you be like that with me?" She whined. Sasuke let out a groan.
"I'm not soft." He replied.
"Well neither is Adrian! He's charming, well mannered, and a gentleman! Unlike someone I know who can't even eat his pasta with his mouth closed and forgets his wife's 30th birthday!" She snapped. Sasuke sighed.
"I was just wired that way." He stated.
"Oh hell no Sasuke! You were NOT wired that way! I know your Mom and knew your Dad! You likely got that bad manners from Naruto, but that is NO excuse!" Sakura yelled.
"Yes it is!" This time Sasuke was the one shouting.
By this time, Adrian and Hikari had heard the shouts and were staring at the couple from a few yards away. "Um, Mom? Dad?" Adrian said and interrupted the two. Sakura and Sasuke's heads both turned to face them. "Were you watching us?" He asked. Sakura put on a very fake smile.
"Of course not honey! We just got out here! -nervous laugh- Right Sasuke-kun?" She looked over at her husband. He nodded nervously. Adrian was about to speak but Sakura interrupted him.
"Now Hikari, Adrian! The pizza and pasta are ready! Let's go and eat!" She yelled and grabbed the two by their arms and pulled them inside the house.
The group made their way up the red carpeted staircase as they headed towards the ballroom, in which the reunion was being held. Despite the fact the doors to the room were shut, the muffled voices still echoed through out the mansion. Sasuke walked ahead of them and opened the large ebony doors with one push. A huge mass of people came into sight as the sound of voices was no longer muffled. A few people glanced at the entrance but otherwise stuck to their conversations. Every person in the room had either dark brown, jet black, or navy blue hair. And everyone was in black, dark blue, or red. Not much contrast, but it was an interesting scene.
Once in the room Sakura let go of Adrian and Hikari and walked up to the stage, her re stilettos clacking on the wood. Trotting up to the mike and adjusting it, a loud screech echoed through the room which caught the guest's attention. Sakura smiled slightly nervously but took a deep breath. "Hello everybody! And welcome to the 100th annual Uchiha Family Reunion!" She yelled into the mike and clapped her hands. Everyone else clapped with her and others shouted in pride of their family name. "This year is a very special year for many reasons. One, obviously it's the big 100, and 2nd off, my very own son, also know as the Uchiha heir, has finally found his fiancИ at the young age of 14." She pointed to Adrian and Hikari who were standing in the doorway. Both of them blushed as if on queue.
It was then Adrian focused on his Mom who took a big breath and gulp on stage. And as he learned through out the years, that meant big news was coming. And it wasn't always good. Sakura tapped the mike a few times to get the room's attention once more.
"I know I'm boring you all to death. But one more announcement." Sakura looked over to her husband who was only a few feet from Adrian. Sasuke nodded as if telling her it was okay. "I am..." Adrian took a breath."...once again..." Adrian knew what was coming. "...pregnant." He was right. Frankly, he wasn't the slightest bit shocked. With his parent shave sex every day like rabbits during mating season, it was expected. Everyone in the room smiled at once and began clapping. But Sakura interrupted them. "But please hold your applause for one more moment!" And the clapping faded.
Sakura took another breath and adjusted the mike once more. "This isn't the same kind of pregnancy I had with Adrian and Adriana though. I don't mean this in a bad way, but this will be the most life changing event for the Uchiha family. As far as history goes in our family, this is a first. Even for history I do believe. Yesterday, I went for my 2 month check up. And they finally were able to see the outline of the baby." She stated.
And that's where Adrian's heart stopped. She was having twins. "So I, Sakura Haruno, am here to say that I am pregnant with not twins..."
Uh, never mind.
"...not triplets..."
Crap.
"...or quadruplets..."
Double crap.
"...well, sort of..."
Go on.
"...two sets of quadruplets!"
What!?
"We're having octuplets.!!!
SHIT!!!