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Bold is dark Zetsu talking, Italics are thoughts.

Chapter 6: Ai's home

Sakura awoke well before the sun had risen. She sat on her bed thinking, "Well I had better go ahead and wake them all up and explain a few things that will take place today." She got out of bed got dressed then proceeded to knock on all of the guys bedroom doors and tell them to meet her in the living room. She told them that she needed to discuss some things with them. Once that was done she got lost in her thoughts again as she went down stairs to wait for all of them to come down. "I have just before lunch time to get this done with so now is the perfect time to handle it." It took about twenty minutes before all of them were seated in the living room.

Sasori was the first to speak, "What is it that you need to talk to us about Sakura-chan?" Sakura looked at each of them and answered, "I have decided that I will help you but there is a matter that needs to be handled now." Deidara tilted his head curiously at her, "What's wrong has something happened?"

Sakura sighed, "No nothing has happened. At about eleven I'll need all of you to stay in yours rooms and be silent until I say otherwise." Hidan glared at her, "Why the fuck do we have to do that?"

Sakura glared right back and snapped, "Because Hinata-chan is bringing Ai-chan home today." Sasori rose an eyebrow and asked, "Does this Ai-chan live here with you?" Sakura sighed and with a nod spoke, "Yes she does and one other thing Hidan you will not be able to use fowl words when she comes home."

Hidan growled, "What the hell you can't tell me what the fuck I can and can't say. Why the fuck should I watch my mouth?" Sakura snapped and stood up yelling at him, "Because she is only five years old and I don't want my daughter to pick up those types of words!" Every male in the house just shut up and locked their gaze on Sakura.

Sasuke was speechless, "She has a child there is no way. Did she move on? Who is the father? I have to know this isn't right. She was meant to be with me and only me."

Sasuke ground out, "Who is the father and does he live here as well?"

Sakura sighed, "Who the father is none of your concern teme and no the father does not live here. He doesn't even know he has a child he left before I found out. So will all of you refrain from using fowl words and try not to scare her?" Everyone nodded their heads, "Yes we will do what we can to help."

Sakura nodded grateful of there agreement, "Thank you, now how about we get breakfast." Sakura got up and went to make breakfast for all of them. The guys went back upstairs to wait until it was done.

Right before Sakura finished cooking there was a knock at the door, "I wonder who that could be it's too early for Hinata-chan." Sakura called out as she made her way to the door, "Hold on I'm coming." Sakura opened the door and to her surprise it was Hinata and Ai. Ai launched herself at her mother, "MOMMY!" Sakura smiled and picked her up, "Hey sweetheart your home early." Hinata smiled in apology, "I'm sorry Sakura-chan but Naruto-kun and I have just gotten a mission and have to leave as soon as possible."

Sakura nodded her head smiling at her friend, "Oh that's fine Hinata-chan you two just be careful ok." Hinata smiled and said, "We will and I'll see you when we get back." Sakura nodded, "Ok bye Hinata-chan." Ai chirped from Sakura's arms, "Bye Aunt Hinata."

Hinata gave Ai a big hug then told the both of them good bye. After she was gone Sakura took Ai to sit down in the living room to tell her about what has happened.

Sakura put on her serious face before speaking, "Sweetie I need to talk to you about something very important but it has to be a secret between just us ok."

Ai was immediately at attention in front of her mother. "I've never seen mommy this serious before except when I asked about my daddy. I need to pay close attention to what she says." "Ok mommy I'm ready and I won't tell anyone I promise."

Sakura sighed and began, "Ok sweetheart we have some people staying with us but like I said you can't tell anyone it stays between us."

Ai tilted her head to the said and asked curiously, "Why mommy is something wrong?" Sakura sighed and explained, "Well yes and no. Do you remember the people that I told you about the Akatsuki?"

Ai nodded her head. Sakura continued, "Ok that's good well those are the people that are staying with us. They need my help." Ai's eyes widened in fear, "Are you sure it's safe mommy?" Sakura smiled gently at her, "Yes it's safe but if anyone found out mommy would be in a lot of trouble." Ai nodded her understanding. Sakura smiled, "Are you ready to meet them then?" Ai gave another nod. Sakura took Ai's hand and lead her upstairs.

As they went up the stairs Sakura thought, "I'll get Tobi to gather all of them up and get them to come down stairs that would be a little easier on me." Sakura knocked on the door to the room where Tobi slept. Tobi opened the door. Tobi bounced and said, "Sakura-chan can Tobi help with something?" Sakura smiled at him and told him what she needed, "Yes Tobi I need you to get everyone to come downstairs so they can meet Ai." Tobi nodded enthusiastically, "Tobi can do that. Tobi is a good boy." Sakura thanked him and along with Ai went back downstairs to wait for all of them to come down. It took about ten minutes and they were all seated in the living room.

Sakura looked at them, "Ok I would like you all to meet my daughter Ai." Everyone smiled at her and greeted her. Ai stayed hidden behind her mother and told them all hello. Sakura began pointing to each of the males as she spoke, "Ok Ai this is Sasori, Deidara, Tobi, Kakuzu, Hidan, Zetsu, Suigetsu, Jugo, Itachi, and Sasuke."

Sasuke was staring in shock at Ai. "Ai looks just like me. She could be mine she's about the right age. I mean I did come back five years ago and sleep with Sakura. Of course I left before she woke up."

Sasuke stood up and looked at Sakura, "Sakura can I speak to you in private for a moment?" Sakura's eyes widened, "Oh shit I didn't count in the fact that Ai looks just like Sasuke. Shit now what am I going to do. I guess I'll just have to tell him the truth."

Sakura sighed and spoke, "There is no need to talk to me in private Sasuke I know what you want to ask. The answer is yes she's your daughter." Everyone's eyes widen at that particular fact. Ai smiled brightly blinking shyly at Sasuke, "He's my daddy." Itachi chuckled, "It seems that you started to rebuild the clan without even knowing it Sasuke." Sasuke was in shock, "I don't know what to say."