To Never Love Again
Written by Brown Eyed Girl17
Beta'd and typed by Love the Omni
Naruto is owned by Masashi Kishimoto, kay? That's obviously not us. D:
More of my favorite pairing in this chapter~ :3
Hmmkay. Only one chapter left after this. And then I'm gonna start typing the third one. D: Oh dear, this series is long. O.O; But, unfortunately, she never finished the third story.
This chapter has no explicit sex in it so children can safely read it... kinda. xD
Chapter Five: Unexpected Surprises
By the time Hitomi woke up she was hooked up to an IV drip, a heart monitor and an oxygen tank to stabilize her breathing. Her stomach hurt like hell as if she'd been kicked by a horse or punched by a power obsessed avenger and former traitor.
She turned to see Kakashi and Jiraiya talking in hushed tones. Haru, Mikoto and Obito appeared asleep. Haru snored, unconsciously leaning on Obito's shoulder in his sleep.
"So you finally woke up?" Jiraiya teased.
"Yeah but I think I'm about ready for my afternoon nap," she answered seriously.
Jiraiya smiled. "We're glad you're alright Hitomi." She smiled slightly.
"I'm sorry about the trouble I've cause since I got back," Hitomi apologized.
"It's not your fault, Hitomi," Kakashi sighed. "I should be the one who's sorry. I promised Itachi that I'd keep you safe and I couldn't even do that." Kakashi ran a hand through his mop of silver hair.
"Don't worry, Kakashi-senpai. Itachi-kun is just paranoid about me when we're apart," Hitomi assured him. Kakashi looked at her oddly.
Just then Sakura and Tsunade walked into the hospital room. Sakura wearing her normal medic attire. "Can we have a moment alone with Hitomi?" Sakura requested. Jiraiya and Kakashi woke up the three sleeping in the room, Obito blushing as he realized Haru fell asleep leaning on him, and they were all led out of the room.
When the door shut behind the last one out, Tsunade began to speak. "We ran some tests on you for any damage that might have been done to your stomach when Sasuke punched you." She was beating around the bush.
"Oh my, damn, what's wrong with me?" Hitomi spoke up.
"Well, Hitomi, we think you're... well... pregnant. But we're not completely sure," Sakura sputtered out.
"Holy hell," Hitomi breathed.
"Now, it's not for sure, but we'll run some more tests. There are some options to think about if you are," Sakura told her daughter. "You can abort the child or adoption-"
Hitomi didn't answer her mother, disgusted that her mother even suggested that she do such a thing. "I'll think about nothing of the sort because you're not even sure that I really am pregnant," Hitomi snapped. Sakura sighed.
"Hitomi, you have to think about your future. If you are having a baby you'll have to take care of it and still go on dangerous missions with your team," Tsunade said.
"Mom did it," Hitomi reminded her.
"I was married, Hitomi, and I had people who watched you until you all were old enough to take care of yourselves," Sakura sighed. Hitomi wasn't going to listen.
"I can handle anything that happens," Hitomi replied stubbornly. Sakura looked at her daughter. When did she get so stubborn?
"I'll go get the tests ready, Sakura," Tsunade informed her, leaving the two Uchihas alone.
"Hitomi, you don't understand. Being a parent isn't easy-"
"How would you know! You and dad were never around to take care of any of us," Hitomi growled. Sakura was taken aback.
"Is that what you all think?" Sakura asked.
"Probably. It's not like we all talk about you when we're together," Hitomi snorted.
"Hitomi, I'm sorry you feel this way but I guess it's to be expected after what Sasuke did," Sakura said.
"Don't act so surprised that bastard would do something like this mother," Hitomi snapped.
"I'm not surprised, Hitomi. I'm angry that he hit you. I'm also mad at several other people for suggesting that we get a divorce," Sakura told Hitomi.
"Why don't you? It's not like there's any love between you two," Hitomi asked.
"Because we made a commitment to this family and to rebuild the Uchiha clan," Sakura answered gently. "Hitomi, I know this doesn't make any sense to you but when I had kids with Sasuke I was angry because when I was younger I dreamed of being with Sasuke and we'd fall in love, marry and have children. But when he left I waited. I waited for him to come back and return my feelings but, as you know, I fell in love with Kakashi."
"Yeah and you two were madly in love but when dad returned he asked you to marry him. Fast forward a bit and here we are," Hitomi finished dryly.
"Sort of," Sakura admitted, "but it was so much more dramatic at the time." Hitomi grinned.
"I bet," she said.
"Well, I'm going to find Tsunade to see if the tests are ready." Sakura waved and left Hitomi alone in her hospital room for a moment until Ryuho and Rekki filed in with those who'd previously been kicked out into the hallway.
"What did she want?" Jiraiya bluntly asked.
"Nothing. She was just making sure everything's alright," Hitomi lied. Ryuho walked up to her and poked her forehead.
"Ow," she moaned in slight discomfort.
"Nope, not a dream," Ryuho snickered.
"You're supposed to poke yourself, moron!" she growled. Suddenly her eyes got wide. "Oh no!" she cried.
"What?" Ryuho asked, suddenly serious and concerned for his friend.
"Your stupidity is contagious! Oh my... damn... I need some disinfectant spray!" she yelped in panic.
Ryuho glared at Hitomi while Rekki laughed. "I'm sure it's a genetic disorder rather than a disease," Rekki assured her.
"That's just as bad," Kakashi joined in the conversation, "because poor little Zai will have to suffer!"
"Speaking of, where's Zai?" Hitomi interrupted any attempt Ryuho could muster to shoot a comeback in his defense.
"Hinata-san is watching him. We didn't want him to cause a lot of noise," Rekki answered.
"Is he that loud?" Hitomi wondered.
"He's the grandson of the Rokudaime and he's Ryuho's son," Rekki chuckled.
"Oh, that explains everything," Hitomi groaned.
"Can we please stop mocking me?" Ryuho asked grouchily.
"Oh, fine, take away my one joy." Hitomi sighed. Ryuho glared at his wife and teammate.
"Sorry Ryu-kun," Rekki smiled at her husband.
"Does anybody else feel lost here?" Haru asked. Obito looked at the boy from the corner of his eye. That was a BIG mistake. Obito found himself lost in a daze. He found himself daydreaming about those brown eyes and black-tussled locks.
"Obi-kun?" Hitomi asked, pulling him out of his daydream.
"Oh, sorry, what was that?" Obito coughed out, his cheeks inflamed.
"I was asking if you're feeling alright," Hitomi repeated very deliberately. "You've been staring out into space with a goofy look on your face."
Obito blushed a deeper shade of red. "I- er- I was just concerned about you," Obito lied. Hitomi raised a suspicious eyebrow but let the subject drop. For now.
Tsunade re-entered the room with a wheelchair. "Hitomi, we need you for a few more tests," Tsunade announced. Hitomi pushed herself up into a sitting position, causing chaos to erupt around the room.
"Hitomi, don't do that," Kakashi scolded. There was a chorus of agreement. The Uchiha genious sighed and fell back onto her pillow and glared at everyone.
Kakashi moved forward and lifted Hitomi up and carried her bridal style to the wheelchair and set her gently onto it.
"I'm not so fragile that I'm going to break, you know," Hitomi said quietly.
"To me all life is fragile," Kakashi whispered back. A sad smile was returned before she was wheeled off by her Obaa-chan.
"We haven't spoken in a while." Tsunade broke through the uncomfortable silence.
"No," Hitomi admitted awkwardly.
"I read Jiraiya's Icha Icha Incest book. Is all of that true?" she asked.
"I'm not sure. He did take notes about my time at the Akatsuki base but I've not read it," she said, "yet."
"Oh." There was another awkward silence. What could she tell her Obaa-chan that would make this situation any better?
"I'm sorry," Hitomi finally said.
"Sorry for what?" Tsunade questioned.
"I'm sorry that I didn't do what everyone expected out of me," Hitomi began. "I'm sorry that I've caused so much trouble but I want you to understand. I love Itachi and that's not going to change," Hitomi finished firmly.
"I know," Tsunade said smiling. "You're just like your mother."
"Is that a compliment?" Hitomi asked curiously.
"Of course. Your mother fell in love twice and both times she was willing to go to any extent to preserve her feelings.
Hitomi smiled. "I didn't expect that from you. You hate my father and you're not too fond of Kakashi-senpai either, Obaa-chan," Hitomi said.
"No, I'm not, but I do love my grandkids. You're all so terribly rotten and you're all in and out of the hospital," Tsunade chuckled. "Speaking of, have you met Ryuho's son?"
"Of course. Zai's cute."
"The best great-grand-baby I have yet," Tsunade teased. "Ah, we're here."
* * * * *
I wonder what's taking Hitomi so long? You don't think there's anything wrong, do you?" Jiraiya panicked.
"Ojii-chan, she's only been gone for five minutes," Obito snapped.
"Hm, someone's cranky," Mikoto laughed. Obito glared at her.
"Just shut the fuck up," he growled, exiting the room. Haru looked around at the others in the room.
"What's wrong with him?" Haru asked.
"Pent up sexual frustration?" Jiraiya suggested.
"Maybe you should go check on him Haru," Mikoto said. Haru contemplated the idea for a moment before nodding and leaving the room. He walked down the hall until he saw Obito.
"I come in peace. Mi-chan sent me," Haru announced with his hands thrown up in a mock surrender.
"What does she want?" Obito growled.
"She's worried about you," Haru informed him.
"She shouldn't be. I'm fine!" Obito shouted.
"Well, she's worried. Hell, I'm worried," Haru said back. Obito froze.
"You're worried?" Obito asked.
"Of course. You've been acting strange for a while," Haru said. "So what's up?" Haru wondered.
"You- I... what?" Obito stuttered.
"Okay... either you've lost the ability to form coherent sentences or you're speechless because of my manliness," Haru teased. Obito couldn't take it anymore. He tackled Haru and smashed his lips against his.
They lay there a moment, their lips locked, swapping spit until they ran out of air.
"Oh fuck," Obito breathed, pressing another kiss on the boy's swollen, bruised lips. Haru kissed him back, unbelievingly. Was he dreaming or was this for real? Was he really kissing the Uchiha heir? Obito was as light-headed as Haru. He was amazed to find that Haru accepted and returned his kisses with the same enthusiasm.
When they parted again for air both boys were breathing hard. Haru's arm snaked out from where it was trapped between their bodies and pulled Obito's head down to connect their lips again. Each kiss was more explosive than the one before. It was magical. Haru completely forgot his surroundings. All that mattered was the boy above him.
They parted for a final time. Obito stared into Haru's eyes. Haru noticed how lonely Obito's eyes looked immediately. It broke his heart. Haru wanted to fill in the lonely look in his eyes with his heart.
"Oh fuck," Obito repeated again, laying his head on Haru's shoulder. Haru wrapped his arms around Obito, letting him know that it was alright. He loved him back.
* * * * *
Hitomi was taken back to her room to wait for the results. She had to admit that she was nervous. What if she was pregnant? Would they want to harm it because it was fathered by a traitor? Hitomi didn't know. All she hoped was that Itachi would be there to protect her and their baby if needed. Not that she couldn't kick ass while pregnant, it just wasn't a good idea to, especially if she used a lot of chakra. Too much chakra surging through her could kill the unborn fetus in her womb. This was a fact Hitomi, as a medic, was familiar with.
When Haru and Obito re-entered the room both were grinning and laughing. Mikoto gave them an all-knowing look. Hitomi giggled when Obito started swearing and sulking. There was the Obito they all knew and loved.
"So what did Obaa-chan say?" Obito asked.
"The results aren't here yet," Hitomi answered calmly. They didn't know that she was possibly with child.
"So what were you tested for?" Kakashi asked. Jiraiya nodded.
"Um, don't worry about it." Hitomi smiled. Mikoto gave her a weird look.
"Oh my! You got an STD?!" Mikoto panicked. Hitomi fell over anime style.
"No!" Hitomi shouted, loudly scrambling to her feet. "I do not have an STD. I'm fine!"
Jiraiya watched his granddaughter before an idea struck him. "You're going to have a little one! Oh, name it Jiraiya!" Hitomi paled. How did that bastard figure it out?
"They're not sure," Hitomi muttered. Mikoto squealed.
"Oh, I'm going to be an aunt!" Mikoto was lost in a happy daze. Obito saw Hitomi's annoyed look.
"Mi-chan, 'Tomi-chan just told you that they're not sure," Obito repeated. Mikoto's face fell.
"Ruin my fun Obi-kun." She pouted. "When will you know for sure?" Hitomi shrugged.
"Whenever Obaa-chan comes and tells me yes or no," Hitomi answered. Kakashi smiled at his goddaughter.
"I hope you are pregnant," Ryuho muttered, "cause Itachi-teme will get his divine punishment." Rekki smacked her husband.
"Having a baby is divine punishment?" Rekki demanded to know.
"No, a pregnant wife was. The baby was the perk." Ryuho tried to save his dignity.
"You hate me?" Rekki cried. Ryuho then realized that he'd just fucked himself over, no pun intended.
"No, no! Rekki, don't cry! I love you," Ryuho pleaded.
"I'm not crying. I'm pissed!" Rekki growled. "Hmph." She turned away from her husband. Ryuho threw his arms around Rekki and kissed her.
"I only meant that Hitomi has a bad temper as it is and when Itachi screws up: divine punishment," he reasoned. Rekki nodded and kissed him again. Hitomi made gagging motions until the couple parted.
"Grow up, Hitomi," Ryuho said. Rekki and Hitomi exchanged glances.
"Ryuho, you grow up first." Hitomi crossed her arms in a childish manner. The room erupted in laughter.
"Why does it not surprise me that you two still act so immature?" Jiraiya asked. Hitomi and Ryuho turned to face their grandfather of some sort and stuck their tongues out at him. The two giggled and continued to act childish until Tsunade walked in, her face glum.
"Can I speak to Hitomi al-"
"They already know what's going on, Obaa-chan," Hitomi said, cutting her off. Tsunade nodded.
"The test results came back positive," Tsunade paused, "so you're most definitely with child." The room echoed with congratulations.
"What's wrong, Tsunade?" Jiraiya asked his wife. Tsunade shook her head.
"Nothing," she answered and left. Jiraiya nodded apologetically to the room before going after her.
"Tsunade! Tsunade!" Jiraiya called after the other sannin. "What's wrong?" he inquired.
"Jiraiya, I'm worried about Hitomi. She's not ready for all these responsibilities." Tsunade was unloading her concerns. "She's still so young and I don't think that she understands how hard raising a child is, especially when the father more-than-likely won't be around because he's a criminal," Tsunade ranted. Jiraiya hugged Tsunade.
"We can't know that for sure. From what I've learned, they love each other and I think they can make it if given a proper chance," Jiraiya said. Tsunade looked at him doubtfully.
"Jiraiya, her best option is to abort the baby. We could slip the potion into her food and she would never know," Tsunade suggested.
"Tsunade, we can't do that," Jiraiya gasped. Tsunade let the conversation drop but the person who was secretly listening to the conversation didn't think the medic would let the subject drop completely. They disappeared without a trace to report what he just learned to his leader.