Chapter 2: Uchihas
Uchihas Move To Konoha
"Itachi? could you show the movers where to sit those boxes for me son? I'm preoccupied at the moment. You remember where mom wanted those, right?" Fugaku calls from the kitchen to Itachi, his eldest. The Uchiha family just moved back to Kononha from San Francisco after being away since college. Fugaku transferred a law office closer to his father and brothers, wanting to be closer to family after not seeing them over the years. Fugaku was the second oldest of 4 children. The oldest being Madara, Izuna was the youngest, Kagami the second to youngest.
"Yes father, I remember. Is there anything you or mother need help with?" Itachi pokes his head in the kitchen, where his mother and father were putting away dishes. Itachi was always a helpful, sweet, respectful and gentle child. Something they both thanked kami daily for.
"No, we got it sweetheart. Why don't you go pack away your room, I know you've been itching to set up your room to your liking every since the bed was put up in it." Mikoto smiles sweetly at the boy.
"It's okay mother, I can wait. Sasuke got sleepy and laid in my bed, I don't want to disturb her. She didn't sleep well last night. My rooms seems to comfort her." Shrugging then smiling sweetly as his mom. The move had been harder on Sasuke than Itachi. Sasuke not liking the change and new faces. Itachi had friends here in Konoha he played online games with. Negato, Yahiko and Sasori in particular. They met online playing a game of chess and have been friends since, despite never meeting each other. Eventually exchanging numbers. Keeping in contact through texts and phone calls.
"Oh, poor thing is taking this harder than I thought." Mikoto frowns sadly. not liking the fact her baby girl is having a rough time adjusting.
"She'll get adjusted, sweetheart. Give her time. It is a new place and new people. That can be scary for a child who has spent their whole lives in one place, seeing the same people. Don't worry she has us to help her get settled." Fugaku smiles reassuringly.
"You're right, I guess I'm a little overwhelmed myself. Moving back after so long has gotten me a little nervous about seeing everyone after the years. Along with my new job." Mikoto smiles sweetly.
"We've got this Koto'. Now, let's get these things put away before Sasuke wakes up and occupies most of my time." Smiling sweetly at his wife. "Itachi go help your cousins, your mother and I will finish up in here." Fugaku and Mikoto resume unpacking the kitchen while Itachi, helps his cousins Obito and Shisui with the boxes. Chattering with them as they worked through the boxes. Itachi found that he shared a lot of likes and dislikes in common with Shisui. He learned that Obito and Shisui were brothers, Obito being older and Shisui being the same age as him. Their dad was his uncle Kagami, they had different moms but were raised together.
Growing hungry after a while, Itachi let them know he was going in the house to take a quick break and get a snack for a bit, he'll be back.
Itachi left, leaving Shisui and Obito alone to tend to the unpacking for a bit. Unaware of Shisui's love for pushing Obito's buttons.
Obito was lifting a box of toys out the truck to carry into the house, unaware of Shisui sneaking up on him.
*POP!*
"OUCH! Shisui what the fuck was that for?" Obito nearly jumps in the air, almost dropping the box of toys he was carrying after being shot with what seemed like a pellet gun.
"Keeping you senses sharp. How do you expect to make it through the police academy with shit senses?" Shisui smirks, shrugging nonchalantly.
"Nope, I'm not giving into it today, this is a test to see if I can break. Uncle Madara put you up to this task, this has him written all over it." Obito mummers quietly enough to not be heard.
"What has me all over it?" Madara smirks innocently, startling his dear nephew after appearing out of seemingly thin air.
"Where did you even come from?! Why do you keep doing that?" Obito startles again for the second time that day.
"Sharpening your senses my dear nephew. Shisui knew I was here the whole time. Also, he's right, they're shit." Madara squeezes Obito's shoulder, patting his back as he moves past him with boxes in his arm.
Sitting the boxes on the floor, Madara braces himself, crouching down for an incoming Itachi.
"Uncle Madara?" Itachi beams, excitement filling him as he rushes to embrace his uncle in a hug. Having heard so much about him and speaking to him over the phone Itachi was happy to meet his dad's big brother. Almost tripping to get to him.
Madara squeezes and hugs Itachi. Joy filling him from seeing his nephew physically for the first time. Fugaku always sent pictures but, it wasn't the same as this moment.
"Itachi? Oh it's so lovely to finally get to meet you in person." Madara pulls back examining how much Itachi looked like a perfect mixture of his parents.
"Father has told us so much about you. Not just you be uncle Kagami and Izuna as well. It is a honor to finally meet you." Itachi bows.
"Fu and Koto did an amazing job. Itachi is so well mannered." Madara thought to himself.
"You don't have to bow to me Itachi I-"
Coming from the kitchen with a now awake Sasuke on his hip Fugaku enters the living room with Mikoto not far behind. He recognized that voice anywhere.
"Elder brother?"
Madara, hearing that voice, was taken out of his trance. Taking his attention off Itachi. Madara walks over slowly, overcome with emotions from seeing his brother after so long. His little brother who was a married man and now a father to two beautiful children. Seeing it in person made it surreal, his heart felt like it could burst with happiness. Proud of the man his brother became.
"Fu?" Madara says quietly, not used to having so many emotions. No further words spoken, they weren't needed. Madara embraces his brother and his niece, both unaware of the remaining Uchiha brothers entering the estate.
Looking at the scene unfolding in front of the, Izuna and Kagami give each other a knowing look before joining the embrace. Happy tears threatening to spill as they embraced. Happy to be together once again as brothers.
They stayed like that for several minutes, none of them wanting to let the other go. Basking in being together as a family once more. Finally a small girl's sweet voice broke them apart.
"Otosan, I can't breathe." Muffles Sasuke.
Chuckling and breaking the hug, Izuna wiped his eyes, smiling gently. Taking a look at the owner of that voice. Astonished at how much Sasuke looked like him despite being her uncle "Is this Sasuke-chan?"
Fugaku smiles softly at his daughter who hid her face in his neck, too shy to greet her uncles properly.
"Sasuke? sweetie? These are your uncles, Madara, Kagami and Izuna. Can you tell them your name?" Mikoto coos at the girl. Lifting her face with some encouragement from her father, Sasuke speaks in a small voice.
"I'm Sasuke." a small shy voice responds
The family coos over little Sasuke, while Sasuke fiddles with her fingers slightly. Not used to overwhelming affection from anyone other than her brother or parents. She finds she kinda likes it.
Sasuke did not take long warming up to her uncles after seeing them interact with her brother and parents. It was the same way a family should interact, with love and support. Sasuke felt better as the day progressed, Soaking up all the doting and spoiling her uncles had to offer. Which to Sasuke's delight, was a lot. Sasuke may not be so sure about this place but, being surrounded by with the love the Uchihas radiate for family made it bearable.
Seeing the scene in front her, Sasuke playing in Madara's hair while he chatters away with his siblings . Each sibling looking content, Mikoto's heart warmed. Turning her attention back to the stove and smiling to herself, she knew they would be alright. Sasuke and Itachi would adjust just fine. Itachi and Shisui are already inseparable, spending hours in Itachi's room playing videogames with Obito. While Sasuke already has her uncles wrapped around her fingers.
After an impromptu housewarming dinner, unpacking and socializing, the family of 4 were exhausted and called it a night. Bidding their family goodbye for the night. After kissing her children goodnight, Mikoto made her way to the bedroom. Snuggling up under her husband and finally relaxing after the day of events.
The next morning...
Sun peeks over the horizon signaling a new day has begun. Mikoto was busying herself in the kitchen with breakfast along with their lunches for work and school. Sasuke, who had just finished her shower toddles downstairs to help since she was the first one cleaned up. Sasuke busied herself with pouring the orange juice, setting the silverware and setting plates down.
"Thank you, go wash your hands then sit so we can eat." Mikoto says to Sasuke. Doing as told Sasuke returned and sat at her place at the table.
Itachi and Fugaku entered the kitchen soon after, both with twinlike tiredness etched on their face. Taking all their places at the table they all ate in silence. Mornings at the Uchiha residence were always quiet and serene. Only exchanging soft "good mornings".
Itachi and Sasuke cleared the table while their parents got dressed. After cleaning up the Uchiha children dressed themselves with Mikoto helping Sasuke with her ribbons in her hair. She wanted to match Itachi's red hair ribbon. With the children dressed and ready in their white shirt and khaki shorts school uniforms, Mikoto put the finishing touches on her work uniform which consisted of black pumps, simple black skirt and a white floral button up with a simple silver necklace. Pinning her hair up into an simple updo, she took deep breaths to ease her nerves. She starts her first day as a member of the board of directors at Konoha University. Checking herself one last time she made her way downstairs after grabbing her work bag and purse. Her nerves eased as her husband and children gave her an encouraging smile.
Grabbing his jacket and briefcase, Fugaku ushered everyone out, locked the door and set the alarm. On the way he stopped to get coffee. Finally making his way to drop the children off at school. Once they arrived, Itachi elected to walk himself with friends. Before Mikoto could asked, Itachi pointed to the red head boy that was waving at Itachi. Mikoto has seen hair as red as that before, she can't place her finger on it but, there is something is very familiar about that shade of red hair.
"Aww I thought you were walking me to class." Sasuke pouts.
"Sorry little sister, tomorrow I promise." Itachi smiles, poking her forehead making her giggle. He waves his parents goodbye.
"Bye mom, bye dad. I love you.'
Mikoto and Fugaku walk with Sasuke between them as she squeezed their hands tight. Once they made it to the classroom Mikoto crouches down to smooth Sasuke's hair and give her kisses goodbye. Fugaku doing the same.
"You ready for this, princess?" Fugaku asks in concern, noticing Sasuke being hesitant.
Sasuke shakes her head, tears welling up in her eyes. "I'm scared otosan, I don't have any friends here. I'm all alone." Sasuke grips his black button up, letting tears.
"You'll make new ones, sweetie. Those kids in there seem nice and the teachers here are nice. I know it's scary but we believe in you." Mikoto smoothes her hair. Fugaku pokes her forehead just like Itachi and her mother out of affection.
No longer crying and giggling a little Sasuke looked at her parents with determination.
"I think I can do this. Bye mama, bye papa. I love you" She waves as she takes her seat.
Mikoto and Fugaku watch her for a bit. Smiling as the children welcomed her when Iruka introduced her to the class. Before they could fully walk away, two sets blonde hair and blue eyes caught their attention. Strange yet again. Mikoto and Fugaku give each other questioningly glances.
"Nope, this has to be a coincidence. She shot him down so hard in high school. I even felt bad for the poor guy." Mikoto grimaces at the memory.
"Yeah you're right." Fugaku shrugs. There is no way possible that Kushina married the same man she thought was a wimp.
Oh how wrong they were.
They made their way to their car, Mikoto was dropped off first then Fugaku drove himself to work. Starting his first day as a attorney back home in Konoha. Where he felt he belonged. Where he felt his children will grow, find love and consider this place home like he did even after all these years away. Something inside him felt in time, they will.
AN: Next Chapter Will Be A Time Skip. Until next time!