Chapter Five! I thought people would like Ch 4, with Sasuke being a responsible parent and all, but I was wrong. I hope Chapter 5 can resolve it.
ROLL FILM!
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Kisame was in the Akatsuki Hideout, waiting further orders. He's been doing solo missions since his partner, Itachi Uchiha was killed by the hands of his younger brother. Madara and Zetsu holograms appeared.
"Zetsu. Any news on the leaf?" Madara asked.
"It's faint, but it's definite." Black Zetsu said.
"What's definite?" Kisame asked.
"Sasuke Uchiha is a daddy."Black Zetsu said. Madara opened his eyes a bit bigger for a moment, and Kisame was shocked to say the least.
"Really." Kisame said. "So Itachi is a proud uncle. Interesting. So who's the mommy?"
"Sakura Haruno of the Leaf."Black Zetsu said.
"Really." Madara said. "She's Tsunade's best student. And friends with the Nine Tails Jinchurriki. This keeps getting better and better."
"The brat already has her sharingan." White Zetsu said. Both Madara and Kisame looked at them with shock in they're eyes.
"How old is this brat?" Kisame asked.
"Less than three weeks." Black Zetsu said.
"So it's still a squirt." Kisame said.
"Indeed." Madara said. "This baby will surpass Sasuke for sure. Kisame."
"Hmm?" Kisame said.
"Find me Sasuke's offspring." Madara ordered. "Alive." Kisame grinned.
"This sounds like it's gonna be entertaining." Kisame said.
"I see..." Tsunade's voice said. Sakura brought Rain's birth certificate, and the money she found. "So, Sasuke was here, last night."
"Yes, my lady." Sakura confirmed, holding Rain in her arms. Tsunade looked at the note one more time.
"Why didn't he take the baby?" Tsunade asked out loud. "This doesn't make any sense."
"My lady," Shizune began. "Do you think this is some way for Sasuke to take responsibility for his daughter?" Tsunade folded her hands in front of her, and clsoed her eyes.
"It's a possibility." Tsunade said. "I will order some black ops to keep watch around your apartment for now on. If Sasuke does come back, we'll know."
"Yes, ma'am." Sakura agreed. Tsunade handed Sakura the money Sasuke left, and Sakura turned and left with Rain in toe. Tsunade sat there with thoughtful eyes.
"My Lady..." Shizune said, catching the hokage's attention. "...Do you think the Akatsuki would come after the baby?"
"It is a possibility, Shizune." Tsunade said. "Find me my best black ops, and have them assemble here. This meeting is top secret."
"Yes, ma'am." Shizune said, and left the room to do so. Tsunade was worried. Mainly for Sakura and her daughter. You could tell by the look in her eyes.
Sakura was heading for her apartment with Rain bundled up in her sling. Sakura held her in her arms.
'Sasuke...' Sakura thought. '...If you were here, why didn't wake me?' While Sakura was deep in thought, Rain opened her eyes, and saw her mother. Rain giggled and cooed, bringing Sakura out of her thought, and gave Rain her undivided attention.
"Hi, sweetie." Sakura said with a smile. "I bet we're a happy baby, aren't you?" Rain smiled and giggled again. "Yeah? Are we a happy baby?"
"Sakura!" A voice said, and made Sakura look up. It was Temari. She, Kankuro, and Gaara were in the village, heading for the Hokage tower.
"Temari!" Sakura greeted. "Kankuro! Gaara! What are you three doing here?"
"Kage matters." Gaara said. "I hear you had a child."
"Yes, I did." Sakura confirmed. "You want to see her?" All three nodded and walked closer to Sakura. Gaara, Temari and Kankuro bent down, and saw Rain.
"Awe," Temari began. "She is just adorable."
"Thank you." Sakura thanked. "Hey, do you want to come by my place and catch up?"
"Is that ok to do?" Kankuro asked.
"Yeah. Naruto should be there after his date with Hinata." Sakura said. "See you in a bit!" Sakura waved her hand, and continued to walk. The Sand ninjas waved and continued to their destination. After twenty minutes, Sakura and Rain made it to their apartment. Sakura unlocked the door, and entered. She flipped on the lights, and went to the livingroom. She brought Rain to her swinging chair, strapped her in, and turned it on. Sakura gave her sleeping baby a gentle push, and sat down on her couch. She laid her head on the arm of the couch, and within three minutes, she was asleep.
'...Sasuke...'
"WAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHH!" Sakura woke up with a start to a crying baby. Sakura stretched, stood up, and walked to Rain.
"Hey there, my little Rain." Sakura cooed. "Are you hungry?" Rain continued to cry. Sakura turned off the chair, stopped the seat from swinging, and picked her up. She continued to cry. So, Sakura walked to the kitchen, opened the couboard, grabbed a two ounce bottle of milk, went back to the livingroom, sat down in the rocking chair, and began to feed Rain. Sakura looked at the clock. They were both asleep for two and a half hours. Sakura began to rock back and forth very slowly, and sang a beautiful tune.
Silent NIght
Holy Night
All is calm
All is bright
Round young virgin mother and child
Holy infant so tender and mild
Sleep in heavenly peace
Sleep in heavenly peace
KNOCK KNOCK KNOCK!
"Come in!" Sakura hollered. Naruto, Hinata, Gaara, Temari and Kankuro came in. "Hey, guys!" Sakura stood up, walked towards them. Sakura put the bottle on the counter.
"Hey, Sakura, did you get some sleep?" Hinata asked.
"Yeah, two and a half hours." Sakura said. Naruto walked up to Sakura.
"Give me Rain, you go sit down." Naruto ordered. He took Rain, and showed her off to Gaara.
"What's her name?" Gaara asked. Naruto looked at Sakura, who nodded her head in aggreement.
"Rain Itachi Uchiha." Naruto said. The sand ninja were shocked.
"Is she Sasuke's?" Kankuro asked. Sakura nodded her head. Gaara looked at Rain, turned to Sakura, and walked towards her.
"Sakura," Gaara began. "If you ever need anything, you can always come to me and my siblings for help."
"Thank you." Sakura thanked. Kankuro noticed Sakura coffee pot, and looked at Naruto.
"Can I have some coffee?" Kankuro asked. Naruto looked at Sakura.
"Sure?" Naruto said. "Help yourself." Kankuro walked into the kitchen, grabbed a mug, poured some black hot liquid, grabbed Rain's bottle on the counter, untwist the cap, and poured some milk into his coffee. Without thinking, he began to drink it.
"Uh, Kankuro?" Sakura said.
"Hmm?" Kankuro asked, enjoying his beverage.
"You do know that's breast milk?" Naruto asked. Kankuro chocked, and spitted out his drink, spraying it all over the place. Gaara looked at his brother with confusion, and Temari was covering her mouth, snickering. Kankuro looked at the group, then to his coffee. Back to his friends, then back at his coffee. After two minutes of silence, Rain begins to giggle. Kankuro very slowly put his mug on the counter. He turned around, looked at the sink, and turned on the foset. He then began to wash his mouth out with water he was collecting with his hand. Temari shook her head.
"Wow." She said. "Kankuro, you really need to pay better attention on things like that."
"Shut up!" Kankuro snapped back. The whole apartment began to laugh.
Sasuke was walking around the ruins of a village. It took him a while, but he found a piece of fabric hanging in a doorway, and he went through it. He looked around. Not much has changed.
"Sasuke boy..." A voice said.
"Hello, Denka. Hina." Sasuke greeted. He spotted Granny Cat.
"Sasuke..." Granny Cat said. "What brings you here?"
"I have some news and a photo I wanted you to see." Sasuke said, taking a seat before her.
"And what news is this?"
"..." Sasuke thought very hard. He still couldn't believe it. "...I have a daughter." The cats and Granny Cat's mouths dropped.
"Really?!" Granny Cat asked. Sasuke smiled and nodded his head. He then dug into his pocket, pulled out a newspaper he picked up while he was in the village, and handed it to Granny Cat. Granny Cat took the paper, looked at the front page and saw a new born infant with a scruff of black hair.
"Her name is Rain Itachi." Sasuke said.
"So, she was named after your brother," Granny Cat stated. "How very thoughtful." Granny Cat looked at the photo again. "She looks just like your mother. You must bring her here so I can give her my blessings."
"I will do that." Sasuke said. "Someday.
Chapter Five! And just in time for Thanksgiving! Living in MN is great, and I am hoping for a white Christmas. But first, the big turkey and a whole bunch of desserts! Enjoy your Thanksgiving!
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