Ok so here is the next chapter...hope you guys enjoy.
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Pairings: Itachi x OC
Chapter 6
As Konoha came into view the next day Rasu couldn't help the feeling of nostalgia wash over her. Few things had changed since the Sanin Orochimaru had removed her from the village she had been born and raised in. Shaking off the last thought of the evil snake ninja she quietly followed along close to the others. She held her sleeping son close to her as they stopped at the front gate. She could feel Sasuke, who had stopped beside her, tense as well.
The gate opened to a reveal two jonin whom she recognized as Hagane Kotetsu and Kamizuki Izumo.
Hey Kakashi, back so soon?" Kotetsu said with a grin. Kakashi stood in front of him with hands tucked lazily in his pockets.
"Nothing out of the ordinary there." Kakashi said calmly. Kotetsu looked over their group. His eyes came to rest on Sasuke and Rasu.
"So you found him." Kotetsu said. Izumo also turned his attention to the Uchiha and the Akatsuki member. "But who is she?" Kakashi slightly turned resting his gaze on her.
"She's none of your concern." Kakashi stated. "She is only the Hokage's concern."
"Hmm, an Akatsuki member still shouldn't be unguarded. Do you want me to call some ANBU to take her to the holding room until Hokage-sama can see her?"
Sasuke immediately drew his katana and stepped between Rasu and the two jonins.
"Easy Sasuke." Kakashi stated calmly. "We have enough guards without the ANBU also getting involved."
Both jonins shrugged and stepped back to let the group through. Sasuke hesitantly sheathed his sword as they all filed through.
As they walked through the streets people stopped and whispered at the sight of the last Uchiha and the unknown Akatsuki member. Some people, at the sight of the black and red clouded cloak stopped and spit at her, in return earning an evil glare from Sasuke. The Konoha ninjas soon formed a circle around them blocking both her and Sasuke from sight.
As they came in front of the Hokage building Kakashi called them to a halt.
"Sakura, you, Hinata, and Sai take Rasu to the Hospital to be looked after. The rest will come with me to see the Hokage."
"But…"
"That means you too Sasuke."
"No, I want to stay with Rasu."
"The Hokage is going to want to see you right away. Amaterasu is safe with the others."
"But…"
"Go Sasuke. I will be fine." Sasuke looked from Rasu to Kakashi. She smiled gently at him and nodded her head. "I'll wait for you at the hospital." Sasuke finally nodded and the two parties parted ways.
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Rasu smiled down at the baby and cooed to him softly.
"Well everything checked out." Sakura said as she looked over both files. "We'll just get the birth certificate done so we can put it in the records ok?" She didn't respond but Sakura just shrugged it off and started filling out the form. "What are you going to name him?"
Before Rasu could answer the door opened admitting a woman with two long ponytails. Not far behind her were Kakashi and Sasuke. Rasu stared up at the woman not sure what to say or do. It had been a long time since she had seen her, almost 13 years.
"Amaterasu." She said looking down at the young girl in front of her. Her eyes darted to the small babe in her arms and then back up. "Sakura!" She said turning to her pupil who jumped in surprise.
"Hai?" Sakura said hesitantly.
"I want to see your medical report on these two." Sakura quickly handed the notes over and Tsunade gazed over it. Sasuke walked up and stood beside Rasu and gazed down at his little nephew. Reaching out he hesitated before softy stroking his cheek. The little babe stared up at his uncle before reaching out and wrapping his little hand around his uncle's finger. Sasuke jumped but continued to stare down in awe as the little baby held his finger.
"What are you going to name him?" Tsunade asked Rasu. Rasu glanced up at her and their eyes met. Blinking Rasu looked back down at her sun and stared at him for a moment.
"Kakuhiko, Uchiha Kakuhiko." She responded softly. Tsunade seemed to be taken aback.
"A-are you sure?" Tsunade said hesitantly. "Why not…"
"No. He will be named for his father." She said looking up at the older woman defiantly. Tsunade's jaw twitched but she wrote down his name.
"You two are free to go. Sasuke I expect to see you in my office tomorrow morning bright and early. Amaterasu we can get you a place set up tomorrow. Until then if you would like to stay with Sakura…"
"No." Sasuke interrupted the Hokage. "She will be staying with me."
"Silence Uchiha, you have no place to say."
"It's my nephew and my brother's lover. They will be staying with me under my care and protection."
"No."
"Yes." Rasu said. She rose cradling her son against her chest. "Arigoto Sakura." She glanced at Sasuke and then walked past Tsunade who turned staring at her astonished.
"Rasu!"
"You aren't in charge of me anymore Itoko." Rasu said softly to the Sanin. "Good bye."
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Sasuke took them back to the Uchiha Manor and got both settled in. That night he sat in the garden's staring across the space. It was eerie being here again, almost uncomfortable. Too many memories, too much loss, too much of so many things. Sighing he leaned his head back against the tree he sat below and closed his eyes.
Above him standing in her new bedroom, Itachi's old room according to Sasuke. He had thought it would make her more comfortable, being in an unfamiliar environment. Amaterasu gazed out across the grounds and Konoha's Hokage Mountain. It hurt for her to be here, especially when she felt so alone and empty inside. If it hadn't been for the small child lying peacefully in his new crib in his father's old room and home she wouldn't be standing where she was. Sighing she let her gaze wander until she found Sasuke sitting below the tree.
It hurt her to see him. She wouldn't admit it out loud but knowing he was standing while Itachi had fallen was still a burning knife to her heart. She didn't hate Sasuke, no, that wasn't it. She just hated knowing Itachi was gone.
Kakuhiko whimpered in his crib, as if his mother's thoughts, worries and stress had transferred themselves to him. She turned from her place by the window and walked across the room to lay a gentle hand on her baby boy.
"Hush Hiko-kun, sleep, rest well and dream my little prince." She bent down to place a gentle kiss on his brow before softly singing her family's lullaby, soothing the baby back to sleep.
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