Returning in time
A/N: So I had this idea and told myself why not? I don't own Naruto by the way. I want to thank all those that: follow, fav and review. I want to dedicate this chapter to Miyle6!
Chapter 6: Meeting two Sanin!
It was little more than a week before Sasuke's first birthday which meant that Mikoto would have to go to the marked to start getting things for the party she and Fugaku where planning for their youngest. Mikoto didn't have any problems with taking Sasuke with her: he was after all an incredibly well behaved little boy. She had realized that even if he was terribly fast when it came to learning new things and words, that he had the same need to communicate as her husband….well he wasn't that bad, but she knew that he could talk more than he did: if he would have wanted.
"Sasu-chan!" Called Mikoto in the hall knowing that Sasuke would toddle towards her: he always did.
Sasuke poked his head out of his bedroom, a little grumpy because he had been meditating, and saw his mother waiting by the door with a smile on her face. When she made the motion for him to come closer he did so, knowing that she wouldn't be bothering him unless it was truly important.
"Kaa-sama?" Asked Sasuke once he reached his mother at this she smiled and ran a hand though his silky hair: they had all been unable to change his way of calling them, Itachi and Fugaku hadn't even tried.
"I need to go to the marked and will take you with me because there is none here that can look after you." Explained Mikoto sweetly and Sasuke nodded before heading to his room to get his toy kunai.
I can stay home alone perfectly well Kaa-sama, I've been taking care of myself for longer than you have done so….Even so Sasuke didn't complain and went to get his toy kunai: he knew it wasn't a real one, but he still felt saver holding onto it. His mother smiled at him as he got his toy kunai from his room because everyone believed that he was being cute imitating his father or Shisui or Itachi. If they only knew the truth... better not. Thought Sasuke knowing that, THAT mightn't end well: with the whole Itachi killed the whole clan and I became a rouge-nin. Yeah that wouldn't go over well with Tou-sama.
Sasuke happily toddled after his mother holding onto her skirt with one hand while he held the kunai in the other: on their way to the marked he waved his kunai at everyone and smiled at them. He knew that it was a good idea to use his cuteness because that made the villagers less afraid of approaching them with soft sweets for him and to pinch his cheeks. Sasuke suffered this torture silently as he kept smiling and stuffing his and his mothers pockets with sweets (most of these sweets would end up inside Shisui or Itachi, but what people doesn't know can't hurt them). What's the deal with the villagers and pinching my cheeks!? The women and men of the clan only ruffle my hair and give me sweets: I would take that a thousand times over this torture!
Sasuke held onto his mothers skirt: more out of some childish instinct to stay close than a real need for support. Mikoto smiled down at her youngest it seemed that he like Itachi was a fast learner, but he didn't have that independent streak into him yet. During the day he would stay close to her well mostly, he did have a habit of hiding into his room for an hour or two for some time alone or something, and as soon as Itachi, Fugaku or Shisui where home he would cling onto one of them… Itachi mostly even if he did do his best to spend time with Fugaku: even if it was napping next to his father while Fugaku did paperwork. That was one of Sasuke's many strange habits, but she and her husband left him be: he didn't do anything wrong after all and could play silently if it was needed and behaved himself….well Sasuke behaved himself the whole time: Mikoto couldn't remember a time he didn't behave good: unless you count his strange habits or someone he didn't count as family touching him. Mikoto still found it strange that he allowed the villagers so much freedom pinching his cheeks and all, but then again he might feel they aren't any danger at all or the fact that they didn't try to pick him up or tried to have closer contact than that or a pat on his head….
"Thank you for coming with me and behaving so good Sasu-chan." Praised the mother: she was aware that Sasuke reacted very well to praises from her or Itachi or Shisui, but he reacted the best to Fugaku's. It warmed Mikoto's heart to see how Sasuke was slowly but steadily craving his way into her husband's hardened heart with his smiles, hugs and overall silent but constant presence. Even Itachi who did his best to please his father wasn't able to get a smile out of Fugaku as easily as Sasuke could: to her surprise Itachi wasn't jealous he was happy to see his father smile more even if it wasn't he who made him smile,but then again it was difficult and irrational to stay angry at Sasuke who was still innocent (people this chapter is mostly what Mikoto thinks and sees) at such a short age seemed to idolize the ground under Itachi's feet.
"Welcome Kaa-sama." Answered her little ray of sunshine cheerfully with a grin on his small face before holding his kunai up. "Look Kunai!" Exclaimed the boy waving said toy at this the mother chuckled. Oh Kunai is surly his favorite word!
"I see it and it's a wonderful kunai you have Sasu-chan." Said Mikoto with a smile as they made their way toward the district: she could still remember the day Sasuke go the toy and how he takes everything said to him a little too literal.
FLASHBACK:
After seeing Fugaku's reaction to Sasuke with the toy kunai she was sure that it wasn't him who had brought their son that gift. Her poor husband had believed, even if he would deny so until he's blue in the face, that Sasuke had been chewing on the handle of a real kunai and went to take it away from him.
"Chibi I told you that kunai's aren't toys!" Exclaimed Fugaku as he went to grab the toy kunai from their youngest as soon as he had the kunai in his hand and felt it along with Sasuke's teary eyes he knew that he had done wrong.
"No mine?" Asked Sasuke pitifully tears filling his bubble eyes.
"Yes it's yours! I was silly to believe that it was a real one." Said Fugaku returning the toy as fast as he could.
"Tou-sama silly?" Asked Sasuke as if the word silly tasted funny on his tongue: which it might have because it was the first time he said it.
"Very very silly." Said Fugaku nodding in the hope that Sasuke wouldn't end crying: hearing this Sasuke started to laugh happily as if he had admitted his father into saying that he was silly (which he did, but people let's keep his secret). And it was then not even a minute later that her husband realized the mistake he made while Sasu-Chan started singing: 'Tou-sama silly'. Mikoto couldn't help but laugh at the look that crossed her husbands face.
"Mikoto dear you aren't helping! And Chibi please stop chanting that." Pleaded Fugaku it took him a few times before Sasuke stopped chanting it.
"Shhh! Me not talking that Tou-sama silly." Whispered Sasuke loudly causing her to laugh again.
"Thank you Chibi." Mikoto wasn't sure if Fugaku's tone was bored, grateful or resigned.
After that was over her husband walked over to her.
"You could have told me that you brought him a toy Kunai."
"I didn't! I believed it to be you, but after that I'm sure you weren't it." At this Fugaku nodded and turned to Sasuke.
"Chibi who gave you that toy kunai?" Asked her husband in a friendly way: as if their son would be able to answer him.
"Can't." By Kami it seemed he could.
"Chibi you must tell Kaa-san and me everything: no secrets."
"Aniki said I can't: he said secret!" Stated Sasuke before realizing his mistake.
Sasuke had started crying and had only calmed down after they had promised to hold his secret and that they would do as if they didn't know anything: which they did. After that incident they decided that they would be more careful how they praised things around Sasuke from that moment on, soon Shisui and Itachi also learned that they had to be careful with how and what they said around Sasuke.
END FLASHBACK.
Mikoto had been distracted with her memory that she hadn't seen a couple of children running by that where pushing each other and pushed Sasuke to the ground in the process. Sasuke had seen them, but hadn't expected them to continue their rough housing near them and if he would have he would have powerless to avoid what happened. So he was pushed by a nameless child that didn't even turn or to apologize or anything lost the grip he had on his mothers skirt and fell on the floor.
Damn it! Damn those children and their descendants! My knees are bleeding and I lost my kunai! Though the time traveler with tears in his eyes as he sat up on the dirty road looking around for his Kunai. Oh he was aware that it was just a toy and that it could be replaced if needed, but a childish part of him wanted to cry: it was his toy kunai and it had been gifted to him by his Aniki, it wasn't just some random toy!
"Sweetie are you alright?" Asked Mikoto worried as she kneeled next to him leaving the grocery bags on the floor.
"Hn." Answered Sasuke as he kept looking for his kunai, but there were too many feet moving from one place to another! His mother was pulling the bangs out of his eyes while stubborn tears ran down his cheeks.
"Oh baby you are bleeding let's call your father and get you home quickly where I can clean those wounds." Stated Mikoto reaching into one of the bags to look for her phone, Sasuke was mentally saying his goodbye to the kunai for he knew it was impossible to discuss these things with his mother, but before Mikoto could reach her phone a hand was placed on her shoulder.
"Lady Uchiha I saw what happened: would it be alright if I take a look at your son?" Asked a friendly female voice that Sasuke was familiar with, but he was too busy with the whole Kunai thing to mind it much. But Mikoto did look up.
"But of course Lady Tsunade." Said Mikoto moving a little so that she wouldn't be in the way of the medic-nin/sannin´s way. "Sasuke-kun please allow Lady Tsunade to heal you." Ordered Mikoto gently before explaining to Tsunade that Sasuke wasn't a big fan of unknown people touching him.
Sasuke nodded while he thought of a way of making sure that his family befriended at least one of the three legendary Sannin and if he had to choose one of the three he would have chosen Tsunade given that she would become Hokage one day or that she at least would be a possible one after Hiruzen Sarutobi's death. I believe I should suggest Kaa-sama to invite her over for tea to thank her: let's just hope she accepts and once she is home I will invite her to my birthday party next week…yes that should be enough to start a wary friendship. I hate to think like a politician, but it's for the clans best so I will!
"Hello little one!" Said Tsunade with a friendly smile and Sasuke couldn't help to blush and look away. WTF? Kami didn't tell me that I would get shy again! "Would it be alright if I take a look and clean your wounds?" Asked Tsunade ignoring Sasuke's sudden shyness: Sasuke thanked Kami for her thoughtfulness!
"Hn."
"Good does something bother you?" Asked the medic-nin as she cleaned his wounds.
"Lost my Kunai…." Said Sasuke pathetically: he would have laughed at himself if he didn't feel so miserable over losing the toy.
"Your son is bleeding and he is worried about his toy kunai Lady Uchiha?" Asked Tsunade amused and not really expecting an answer. "I'm sure he takes after his father, but at least he is a better patient." Said Tsunade with a smile.
"I guess that in some ways he does take after his father, but he is a really sweet boy." Said Mikoto, while Tsunade finished applying the bandages around Sasuke's knees.
"There we are done Sasuke-kun." Said Tsunade. "Such a brave boy…" Praised the medic-nin amused when she saw the young Uchiha blush: it was a rare thing to see an Uchiha blush no matter the age.
"Thank you Lady 'nade." Thanked Sasuke as he slowly stood up: Tsunade could feel her heart melt at the way he said her name.
"You're welcome sweetie now look around."
Sasuke did as Tsunade told him and saw Jiraya standing close with his toy kunai: at this he couldn't help but beam.
"Kunai!" Sasuke toddled over to Jiraya to retrieve his toy kunai; the other Sanin was more than happy to give it back. "Thank you." Said Sasuke once he had the kunai back and hugged the man's leg: he wasn't supposed to know Jiraya's name so he did add that.
"I do thank you too Lord Jiraya: if that toy would have stayed lost I'm afraid that I don't want to think about it." Said Mikoto bowing to both Jiraya and Tsunade.
"Don't worry Lady Uchiha we are happy to help." Said Jiraya as Sasuke made his way back to his mother.
"Please call me Mikoto: the both of you."
"Only if you call us by our names." Came Tsunade's replay.
"What do you think of heading home Sasu-chan?" Mikoto asked her son who made a signal for her to get closer to him so he could whisper something to her. "I believe that to be an excellent idea Sasu-chan: why don't you ask them."
"Lady 'nade Lord Jiji come have tea?" Asked Sasuke using his best puppy eyes. Being little isn't that bad: I can get away with calling people ridiculous names!
"You want us to have tea with you champ?" Asked Jiraya not at all bothered by the way Sasuke called him, the child in question just nodded. "I would love too. What do you say Tsunade?"
"I believe it would be terribly rude of me to say no to such a handsome gentleman."
After this the four of them walk towards the manor to enjoy some tea. The ladies speak between themselves and Jiraya soon ends giving Sasuke a ride on his back. On their way to the manor Sasuke chats a little with both Tsunade and Jiraya and then it seems that he puts 2 and 2 together and tells them that they are the Sannin. After that he asks them where the Snake sannin is and Mikoto scolds him telling him that the third sannin is Lord Orochimaru. But Jiraya and Tsunade joke between themselves over the fact that a toddler called their proud ex team mate a snake…
Tea was a nice event that was assisted by Fugaku too much to Mikoto's surprise. Jiraya and Tsunade are surprised by the fact hat they where witnesses to Fugaku showing Sasuke affection and even calling him a nickname. The two Sannin soon realize that they do like the couple that are the heads of the Uchiha Clan. And after tea Sasuke asks his parents for permission, as good as he could, to invite Jiji and 'nade to his birthday party: Sasuke is allowed and the two promise him to be there the day of the party, just little more than a week later.
A/N: HOPE TO SEE YOU ALL IN NEXT CHAPTER! As time goes on Sasuke will relax more and start behaving more like a child, even so he will be a very mature one at most times. People: please review I would love to know what you guys think!