A/N: Mehh...so we're introducing so of the actual series characters ^^ so like i said in the description...it's AU...Minato and Kushina are alive! :D this also before the uchiha's coup(just before...and even if it wasn't...i believe Minato would of found a way to remedy that whole thing) Kushina and Naruto were walking through the forest looking for a proper place to practice. Kushina had seemed uneasy as they went further in, but Naruto didn't seem to notice. "Maybe we should do this another time..." she finally said. "But, Mom!" he whined. "You can't just brush me off! How often do we get to train!" He pouted. He had just started getting used to having more time with his parents now that Shira didn't need as much attention, and now she was trying to put him off? Not a chance. "I just don't think-" She was cut off by a strong gust of wind. She grabbed Naruto by the arm to stop him from being toppled over. "What the heck was that?!" The wind was instantly followed by golf ball sized hail buffeting them both. The hail soon mixed with snow and rain; an abnormal mix to say the least. "Mom...What's happening?" "I don't know..." She looked around, expecting an enemy shinobi to show up. "Wait..." Naruto broke away from her grasp and ran further into the storm. "Naruto! Where do you think you're going?!" she called after the academy student. Receiving no response, she followed him. As she did, she started to hear crying. She caught up to her son and stopped dead. "Is...is that a toddler?" Naruto was crouched down beside the child she referred to. "Yeah...Wonder what he's doing out here..." He reached out, trying to touch the boy, but a shard of ice shot out of thin air hitting the older boy's hand just hard enough to draw blood. "Ow!" "How...how is that possible?" Kushina asked under her breath. She looked at Naruto's hand then sighed. "Well, it's not that bad. Can you tough it out?" Once he nodded she looked at the younger boy. "Hey, little guy. What's wrong?" The only response was more crying. "C'mon, we're not gonna hurt you. We just want to help." "I don't think you're gonna get through to him..." Naruto groaned. Kushina ignored her son and knelt beside the boy. "Come on. Just tell me what's wrong. Maybe I can help."
The boy sniffled and calmed enough to speak. "I...I..." he trailed off. Kushina waited patiently for him to continue. After a few moments he did. "I...I'm lost...and my head hurts...and I..I..." He started sobbing again. "Well, duh, you're lost," Naruto grumbled. He was getting tired of getting attacked by weather. He flinched when his mother glared at him. Kushina sighed then smiled softly at the boy. "How about we get you out of this storm? Then we'll find out where your parents are." The boy calmed down eventually and took her outstretched hand. The hail mixture turned to a freezing rainstorm. Lighting struck, and thunder clashed in the sky. "Mom...are you sure we should bring him into the village?" She simply glared at him then led both boys back to Konoha. "You're telling me you just found him in the forest?" Minato looked at Kushina confused. The boy was asleep in her arms. "And it was him causing that crazy weather?" "Yeah," she said. "It would seem that way." "Hmm...Well that's...different..." He sat back in his chair. "Did he say where he came from?" "No...but..." "Well, in any case...We should probably find his family." As if on cue the boy started to stir. He moaned and opened his eyes. "Hey there, sleepyhead," Kushina smiled at him. "You're that lady..." he mumbled. He looked around then saw Minato. "Who's he?" "I'm Minato Namikaze, the Hokage of the Hidden Leaf," he explained gently. "And who might you be?" "Y-Yukio...I think...?" "You think?"
"I...don't remember..." "Oh, you poor thing," Kushina snuggled him. "Maybe we should take him to the hospital..." "Yeah," Minato nodded. "Do you want me to come with you?" "No. I can handle him. Shouldn't be too bad, right?" Later that night... Kushina and Minato were sitting at the kitchen table talking. "So, he has amnesia?" Minato repeated what Kushina had told him. "Yeah...but they don't know why..." she replied. "He said his head was hurting, but there was no sign of physical damage." "Hmm..." he looked towards the living room where Yukio was sitting. "Well...I suppose-" "Don't you dare say we're putting him in the orphanage!" Kushina cut him off. "He's freaked out enough as it is. Being around so many kids isn't going to help..." "Then what do you suggest we...No." She pouted. "You don't even know what I was thinking!" "You want to adopt him, and the answer is no." "Why not?! I don't see one single reason why we couldn't!" "Who the hell is this?!" their three-year old yelled almost immediately as she walked in with Naruto, who had just brought her home. "Shira, don't swear!" Both parents sighed. "And that," Minato gestured to their daughter, who was being pried off Yukio by Naruto, "is exactly why we cannot have another child. She barely gets along with Naruto...and they're biologically related. There's no way she's going to accept someone who she doesn't know at all." "She'll learn to love him," Kushina smiled. "Kushina..." "Please, Minato?" she pleaded. "I don't want to see him in a bad situation." "An orphanage isn't exactly a bad situation. At least he'd have a place to stay..." "But he wouldn't be happy there...No child is..." "He's still young. Chances are someone will take him." "He's not young enough...People want babies, Minato...You know that...He's just old enough to be counted as not a baby..." "Well then, what do you suggest we do?" She thought for a moment then grinned, a seemingly brilliant idea forming in her head. "Use your authority as Hokage to make someone adopt him." "Kushina you know I can't-" he started, but she cut him off. "Yes you can! You're the village leader! You can do whatever you want! And besides, who could say no to you?" "I'm not going to abuse my power like that, Kushina. The answer is no." "Fine...Then I'll take matters into my own hands," she said and walked out of the kitchen, and into the living room. She picked up Yukio, who was once again crying after Shira's childish attempt at murder, and walked out into the rain. "I'm almost afraid of what she's planning..." Minato sighed. Kushina sat in the park. She had consoled Yukio enough that the storm was now a light rain. She looked around and smiled as she saw who she was waiting for. "Mikoto, over here," she waved. "Kushina...why do you have that child?" "That's exactly what I wanted to talk to you about." "I already don't like where this is going...but I'll give you a chance to explain." Kushina nodded. "Okay. So..." She went on to explain how she came across the boy. "So..." Mikoto looked at her incredulously. "You want me to take in a child that 1. you don't know where he came from and 2. has a mysterious bloodline technique that could possibly-" she cut herself off with a sigh. "There's no way I could do that..." "And why not?" Kushina didn't wait for an answer. "You have a big enough house for another child. You already have 2 kids, what's one more?" "Can you hear yourself?" "Yes, I can," Kushina said matter-of-factly. "And anyway...You did want another...right?" "Yes, but you know Fugaku isn't going to go for this. And then there's Sasuke..." "I'm sure they'll both be fine with it. Just talk to them." When Mikoto didn't reply she went on. "How about this, just take him in for a bit? I mean...Do you wanna see this sweet little boy all alone in an orphanage? Or ending up with someone who'll just abuse him? Because that's what will happen." Mikoto thought for a moment then sighed. "Okay...but you have to try to find him a home...And...for the record, there's no proof he would end up with an abusive family." Kushina waved dismissively then smiled at Yukio. "Hey, I have some good news. You're going with my friend for a bit." Yukio sniffled and looked up at her. He hadn't even noticed Mikoto was there. "Huh?" He looked over and tilted his head. "Don't worry, she's nice. And her family is...nice...enough..." "You're..." Yukio looked back at Kushina. "Hey, cheer up. You don't wanna stay with me. You've seen what it's like at my house." "Girl's mean..." he responded. "Yeah," Kushina laughed. "So, why don't you go with Mikoto? You'll live longer that way." He looked at Mikoto once again, studying her closely. She smiled at him and waved. He waved back then nodded. "'Kay...I'll go..." With that, Mikoto picked him up. "Well...I'll see you around," she said to Kushina then carried the boy back to her house. Mikoto sat holding Yukio. Sasuke sat across from her looking cross. "It's not going to be for long,"she explained to him once more. "He really has no place to go." "But...We don't need another kid...and he's just going to get in the way. and-" "Look, sweetie, he's not going to cause much trouble. What's the worse he can do?" Sasuke looked at her straight-faced and deadpanned, "Shira Namikaze." "Well...yeah, she was-" "Is," he corrected as politely as he could muster. "Is a bit of a handful, but you know there's a lot good things about having younger children around, too." "You sound like we're keeping him permanently..." he muttered dejectedly. "Don't worry. It's just temporary." Before their conversation could continue, the front door slid open. Sasuke smirked slightly and ran out to the foyer. A few moments later,, he returned with his father. Sasuke looked strangely satisfied while Fugaku looked a tad miffed. "What did you let Kushina talk you into?" he sighed. "I want you to take him back to her." "I already said we'd watch him until she and Minato could find him a home." "You could have consulted me." "It all happened pretty fast...I figured we could talk when you got home." "I'm pretty sure you could have bothered me at the station for this," he turned to Sasuke. "Go upstairs and wait for dinner." Once Sasuke had hesitantly obeyed, he looked down at the toddler his wife was sitting with. The boy looked up at him with curious grey eyes. "What's your name?" Fugaku finally spoke. "Y-Yukio, sir..." he looked away. The older man was seemingly baring into his soul. "Where did you come from?" "Uh..." "He's got amnesia, dear," Mikoto answered for Yukio. "Kushina said he barely knew his own name." "I see." "He doesn't seem to be much trouble," Mikoto said cogently. "Do you really want to put up with another toddler? We've done it twice already. You know how difficult it can be." "According to Kushina, he's pretty quiet because of...well whatever happened. I doubt he'll get into much. Can't we just let him stay until Kushina finds him a permanent place to stay?" Fugaku looked from her to Yukio. Something about the child didn't sit right with him, but regardless he sighed and turned away. "All right. He can stay, but only until the end of the month. If he hasn't found a home by then, he's going to the orphanage." With that he walked out. Mikoto sighed in relief. "Well, Yukio, looks like you'll be staying with us for a while." Yukio didn't reply. He looked at the doorway with his head tilted. "Something wrong?" When he shook his head she smiled softly and stood. "Well, let me show you around." The month went by rather quickly. Yukio had spent most of the time being a recluse; he hadn't socialized much. He occasionally spent time with Mikoto, and Itachi offered to spend his free time with him when he wasn't with Sasuke. Currently, Yukio was sitting with Sasuke, much to the latter's vexation. In the kitchen, Kushina sat with Mikoto. Minato was beside Kushina while Fugaku watched the children in the doorway; not caring much for what Kushina and Minato had to come talk about. "So...How's he doing?" Kushina smiled slyly, obviously having sort of plan in mind. "Did you find him a place to stay?" Fugaku asked bluntly. "Well...Actually..."Minato started. "We have," Kushina finished for her husband. "He's been here for a month right?" "No," Fugaku said, already knowing what she was getting at. Kushina continued as if he hadn't spoken. "We were thinking, why don't you just adopt him? I mean, it's not a real problem, right?" "No," he repeated. "Maybe we could hear them out?" Mikoto suggested. "Okay," Kushina smiled seeing her opportunity. She started her argument before Fugaku could say 'no' again. "So, first off, he obviously needs a home. He's been here for a month so he's more or less used to the way you two run things. Why change things up for him? It'll just get messy." "Kushina, he's going to an orphanage the minute y-" Kushina held up a hand, effectively cutting him off and annoying him further. "Second, you LOVE kids! I mean you have two. And you know what they say, kids are like cats and potato chips, you just can't have enough!" "Then why don't you take him?" "I'm getting to that! Now, we would absolutely love to take him, but we have Shira, and she's a bit...well, she's anti-social. She's already outright told us that she doesn't want another brother. But, and I have proof," she smiled at Mikoto," that at least on of your children is okay with having him around, and the other...well he'll come around." Fugaku looked at his wife then turned an angry eye to Kushina. "You're argument isn't persuading at all. Now will you take him and-" "Let me finish," Kushina replied calmly. "Now, onto the next point. He'd be a great addition to your family. And let's face it, he's becoming quite cheerful, well...a bit more cheery at least, and that's something you could really use around here." "And just what are you insinuating?" "That's beside that point. Now...next point...you know I know you've had a bit of trouble...well...uh... Well, let's not say what that certain problem is...but taking him might fill that void, ya know?" That part of the argument disarmed him. Mikoto looked at Fugaku then looked away. "Well...I see I reached a practical affirmation," Kushina nodded. "So, there's that. Now, that you've thought about that, think about what else I said." She allowed a few moments to pass before continuing. "Now...I have one last argument...And I know you don't want to admit it, but you know you kind of...well you haven't been the epitome of a good parent." Of course that statement was directed at one of them in particular. "Now, I know you do technically have a second chance, but...let's be serious, helping yet another young life would help you right the wrong you did. Now, I know it's not all your fault, but even if there wasn't the fact that you made a past mistake, there's actuality that you'd still be helping a young, mold-able soul have a chance at a better life." She looked at the Uchihas then to Minato. "I think that was all, right?" "Yeah..." Minato agreed. "So," Kushina nodded to herself. "What do you say?" Fugaku looked at Mikoto, then sighed. "We'll talk about it..." he finally agreed. The Uchihas had a rather lengthy family meeting after the conversation with the Namikazes, after which they called Yukio to join them. Sasuke sat rather disgruntled as the younger boy walked in. The other members of the family looked rather affable. "Yukio," Fugaku began as said boy walked in. "We were talking, and we've come to a decision."
"I'm...going to the orphanage now, aren't I?" Yukio looked down dolefully. "Actually," Mikoto smiled at him. "Quite the opposite." Yukio looked up at her quizzically. "We've decided to adopt you, if that's okay with you that is." Yukio looked at her completely flabbergasted. "You...uh...what?" "We want to adopt you," she repeated. "Unless you don't want to stay," Sasuke said. "That's okay too. I hear the orphanage is really nice." "Sasuke!" Both parents glared at him causing him to flinch. "I uh..." Yukio wasn't completely registering the situation. "It's up to you," Mikoto said gently. "Y-yeah..."Yukio smiled. "I'll stay! But, uh..." he looked confused once more. "Why?" "Hmm?" "You changed your minds..." "Well..." Mikoto looked to her husband, not knowing what to say. "It's hard to explain," Fugaku said. "What do you say?" Yukio stared at them for a few moments. The month hadn't exactly been perfect, but he couldn't find a reason to deny the offer. He grinned brightly and nodded. "Yeah! I'll stay!"
The boy sniffled and calmed enough to speak. "I...I..." he trailed off. Kushina waited patiently for him to continue. After a few moments he did. "I...I'm lost...and my head hurts...and I..I..." He started sobbing again. "Well, duh, you're lost," Naruto grumbled. He was getting tired of getting attacked by weather. He flinched when his mother glared at him. Kushina sighed then smiled softly at the boy. "How about we get you out of this storm? Then we'll find out where your parents are." The boy calmed down eventually and took her outstretched hand. The hail mixture turned to a freezing rainstorm. Lighting struck, and thunder clashed in the sky. "Mom...are you sure we should bring him into the village?" She simply glared at him then led both boys back to Konoha. "You're telling me you just found him in the forest?" Minato looked at Kushina confused. The boy was asleep in her arms. "And it was him causing that crazy weather?" "Yeah," she said. "It would seem that way." "Hmm...Well that's...different..." He sat back in his chair. "Did he say where he came from?" "No...but..." "Well, in any case...We should probably find his family." As if on cue the boy started to stir. He moaned and opened his eyes. "Hey there, sleepyhead," Kushina smiled at him. "You're that lady..." he mumbled. He looked around then saw Minato. "Who's he?" "I'm Minato Namikaze, the Hokage of the Hidden Leaf," he explained gently. "And who might you be?" "Y-Yukio...I think...?" "You think?"
"I...don't remember..." "Oh, you poor thing," Kushina snuggled him. "Maybe we should take him to the hospital..." "Yeah," Minato nodded. "Do you want me to come with you?" "No. I can handle him. Shouldn't be too bad, right?" Later that night... Kushina and Minato were sitting at the kitchen table talking. "So, he has amnesia?" Minato repeated what Kushina had told him. "Yeah...but they don't know why..." she replied. "He said his head was hurting, but there was no sign of physical damage." "Hmm..." he looked towards the living room where Yukio was sitting. "Well...I suppose-" "Don't you dare say we're putting him in the orphanage!" Kushina cut him off. "He's freaked out enough as it is. Being around so many kids isn't going to help..." "Then what do you suggest we...No." She pouted. "You don't even know what I was thinking!" "You want to adopt him, and the answer is no." "Why not?! I don't see one single reason why we couldn't!" "Who the hell is this?!" their three-year old yelled almost immediately as she walked in with Naruto, who had just brought her home. "Shira, don't swear!" Both parents sighed. "And that," Minato gestured to their daughter, who was being pried off Yukio by Naruto, "is exactly why we cannot have another child. She barely gets along with Naruto...and they're biologically related. There's no way she's going to accept someone who she doesn't know at all." "She'll learn to love him," Kushina smiled. "Kushina..." "Please, Minato?" she pleaded. "I don't want to see him in a bad situation." "An orphanage isn't exactly a bad situation. At least he'd have a place to stay..." "But he wouldn't be happy there...No child is..." "He's still young. Chances are someone will take him." "He's not young enough...People want babies, Minato...You know that...He's just old enough to be counted as not a baby..." "Well then, what do you suggest we do?" She thought for a moment then grinned, a seemingly brilliant idea forming in her head. "Use your authority as Hokage to make someone adopt him." "Kushina you know I can't-" he started, but she cut him off. "Yes you can! You're the village leader! You can do whatever you want! And besides, who could say no to you?" "I'm not going to abuse my power like that, Kushina. The answer is no." "Fine...Then I'll take matters into my own hands," she said and walked out of the kitchen, and into the living room. She picked up Yukio, who was once again crying after Shira's childish attempt at murder, and walked out into the rain. "I'm almost afraid of what she's planning..." Minato sighed. Kushina sat in the park. She had consoled Yukio enough that the storm was now a light rain. She looked around and smiled as she saw who she was waiting for. "Mikoto, over here," she waved. "Kushina...why do you have that child?" "That's exactly what I wanted to talk to you about." "I already don't like where this is going...but I'll give you a chance to explain." Kushina nodded. "Okay. So..." She went on to explain how she came across the boy. "So..." Mikoto looked at her incredulously. "You want me to take in a child that 1. you don't know where he came from and 2. has a mysterious bloodline technique that could possibly-" she cut herself off with a sigh. "There's no way I could do that..." "And why not?" Kushina didn't wait for an answer. "You have a big enough house for another child. You already have 2 kids, what's one more?" "Can you hear yourself?" "Yes, I can," Kushina said matter-of-factly. "And anyway...You did want another...right?" "Yes, but you know Fugaku isn't going to go for this. And then there's Sasuke..." "I'm sure they'll both be fine with it. Just talk to them." When Mikoto didn't reply she went on. "How about this, just take him in for a bit? I mean...Do you wanna see this sweet little boy all alone in an orphanage? Or ending up with someone who'll just abuse him? Because that's what will happen." Mikoto thought for a moment then sighed. "Okay...but you have to try to find him a home...And...for the record, there's no proof he would end up with an abusive family." Kushina waved dismissively then smiled at Yukio. "Hey, I have some good news. You're going with my friend for a bit." Yukio sniffled and looked up at her. He hadn't even noticed Mikoto was there. "Huh?" He looked over and tilted his head. "Don't worry, she's nice. And her family is...nice...enough..." "You're..." Yukio looked back at Kushina. "Hey, cheer up. You don't wanna stay with me. You've seen what it's like at my house." "Girl's mean..." he responded. "Yeah," Kushina laughed. "So, why don't you go with Mikoto? You'll live longer that way." He looked at Mikoto once again, studying her closely. She smiled at him and waved. He waved back then nodded. "'Kay...I'll go..." With that, Mikoto picked him up. "Well...I'll see you around," she said to Kushina then carried the boy back to her house. Mikoto sat holding Yukio. Sasuke sat across from her looking cross. "It's not going to be for long,"she explained to him once more. "He really has no place to go." "But...We don't need another kid...and he's just going to get in the way. and-" "Look, sweetie, he's not going to cause much trouble. What's the worse he can do?" Sasuke looked at her straight-faced and deadpanned, "Shira Namikaze." "Well...yeah, she was-" "Is," he corrected as politely as he could muster. "Is a bit of a handful, but you know there's a lot good things about having younger children around, too." "You sound like we're keeping him permanently..." he muttered dejectedly. "Don't worry. It's just temporary." Before their conversation could continue, the front door slid open. Sasuke smirked slightly and ran out to the foyer. A few moments later,, he returned with his father. Sasuke looked strangely satisfied while Fugaku looked a tad miffed. "What did you let Kushina talk you into?" he sighed. "I want you to take him back to her." "I already said we'd watch him until she and Minato could find him a home." "You could have consulted me." "It all happened pretty fast...I figured we could talk when you got home." "I'm pretty sure you could have bothered me at the station for this," he turned to Sasuke. "Go upstairs and wait for dinner." Once Sasuke had hesitantly obeyed, he looked down at the toddler his wife was sitting with. The boy looked up at him with curious grey eyes. "What's your name?" Fugaku finally spoke. "Y-Yukio, sir..." he looked away. The older man was seemingly baring into his soul. "Where did you come from?" "Uh..." "He's got amnesia, dear," Mikoto answered for Yukio. "Kushina said he barely knew his own name." "I see." "He doesn't seem to be much trouble," Mikoto said cogently. "Do you really want to put up with another toddler? We've done it twice already. You know how difficult it can be." "According to Kushina, he's pretty quiet because of...well whatever happened. I doubt he'll get into much. Can't we just let him stay until Kushina finds him a permanent place to stay?" Fugaku looked from her to Yukio. Something about the child didn't sit right with him, but regardless he sighed and turned away. "All right. He can stay, but only until the end of the month. If he hasn't found a home by then, he's going to the orphanage." With that he walked out. Mikoto sighed in relief. "Well, Yukio, looks like you'll be staying with us for a while." Yukio didn't reply. He looked at the doorway with his head tilted. "Something wrong?" When he shook his head she smiled softly and stood. "Well, let me show you around." The month went by rather quickly. Yukio had spent most of the time being a recluse; he hadn't socialized much. He occasionally spent time with Mikoto, and Itachi offered to spend his free time with him when he wasn't with Sasuke. Currently, Yukio was sitting with Sasuke, much to the latter's vexation. In the kitchen, Kushina sat with Mikoto. Minato was beside Kushina while Fugaku watched the children in the doorway; not caring much for what Kushina and Minato had to come talk about. "So...How's he doing?" Kushina smiled slyly, obviously having sort of plan in mind. "Did you find him a place to stay?" Fugaku asked bluntly. "Well...Actually..."Minato started. "We have," Kushina finished for her husband. "He's been here for a month right?" "No," Fugaku said, already knowing what she was getting at. Kushina continued as if he hadn't spoken. "We were thinking, why don't you just adopt him? I mean, it's not a real problem, right?" "No," he repeated. "Maybe we could hear them out?" Mikoto suggested. "Okay," Kushina smiled seeing her opportunity. She started her argument before Fugaku could say 'no' again. "So, first off, he obviously needs a home. He's been here for a month so he's more or less used to the way you two run things. Why change things up for him? It'll just get messy." "Kushina, he's going to an orphanage the minute y-" Kushina held up a hand, effectively cutting him off and annoying him further. "Second, you LOVE kids! I mean you have two. And you know what they say, kids are like cats and potato chips, you just can't have enough!" "Then why don't you take him?" "I'm getting to that! Now, we would absolutely love to take him, but we have Shira, and she's a bit...well, she's anti-social. She's already outright told us that she doesn't want another brother. But, and I have proof," she smiled at Mikoto," that at least on of your children is okay with having him around, and the other...well he'll come around." Fugaku looked at his wife then turned an angry eye to Kushina. "You're argument isn't persuading at all. Now will you take him and-" "Let me finish," Kushina replied calmly. "Now, onto the next point. He'd be a great addition to your family. And let's face it, he's becoming quite cheerful, well...a bit more cheery at least, and that's something you could really use around here." "And just what are you insinuating?" "That's beside that point. Now...next point...you know I know you've had a bit of trouble...well...uh... Well, let's not say what that certain problem is...but taking him might fill that void, ya know?" That part of the argument disarmed him. Mikoto looked at Fugaku then looked away. "Well...I see I reached a practical affirmation," Kushina nodded. "So, there's that. Now, that you've thought about that, think about what else I said." She allowed a few moments to pass before continuing. "Now...I have one last argument...And I know you don't want to admit it, but you know you kind of...well you haven't been the epitome of a good parent." Of course that statement was directed at one of them in particular. "Now, I know you do technically have a second chance, but...let's be serious, helping yet another young life would help you right the wrong you did. Now, I know it's not all your fault, but even if there wasn't the fact that you made a past mistake, there's actuality that you'd still be helping a young, mold-able soul have a chance at a better life." She looked at the Uchihas then to Minato. "I think that was all, right?" "Yeah..." Minato agreed. "So," Kushina nodded to herself. "What do you say?" Fugaku looked at Mikoto, then sighed. "We'll talk about it..." he finally agreed. The Uchihas had a rather lengthy family meeting after the conversation with the Namikazes, after which they called Yukio to join them. Sasuke sat rather disgruntled as the younger boy walked in. The other members of the family looked rather affable. "Yukio," Fugaku began as said boy walked in. "We were talking, and we've come to a decision."
"I'm...going to the orphanage now, aren't I?" Yukio looked down dolefully. "Actually," Mikoto smiled at him. "Quite the opposite." Yukio looked up at her quizzically. "We've decided to adopt you, if that's okay with you that is." Yukio looked at her completely flabbergasted. "You...uh...what?" "We want to adopt you," she repeated. "Unless you don't want to stay," Sasuke said. "That's okay too. I hear the orphanage is really nice." "Sasuke!" Both parents glared at him causing him to flinch. "I uh..." Yukio wasn't completely registering the situation. "It's up to you," Mikoto said gently. "Y-yeah..."Yukio smiled. "I'll stay! But, uh..." he looked confused once more. "Why?" "Hmm?" "You changed your minds..." "Well..." Mikoto looked to her husband, not knowing what to say. "It's hard to explain," Fugaku said. "What do you say?" Yukio stared at them for a few moments. The month hadn't exactly been perfect, but he couldn't find a reason to deny the offer. He grinned brightly and nodded. "Yeah! I'll stay!"