Things to remember:
A) I do not own Kuroshitsuji/Black Butler/Innocent Venus, sadly. But that's okay. I'll live.
B) I own Lincent and Kosuke and Hiroki. They are mine.
C) This is a work of FICTION. So because of this fact, anything I say goes. No complaining if something below does not make sense. I will be more than happy to explain my logic if you ask me.
D) Heavy OC content
E) 11/14
F) This is a sister fic to The Way We Were In Tokyo.
More relevant info to this chapter: Sorry for the late update everyone, I graduate in two weeks so I've been busy. I promise to get this finished by June though ;)
Special thanks to: Hell of a monster, karura999, ladyblanc, 120mad4books
Sincerely wishing you all well,
Kida-Asumi, the Captin of Sirius
The holidays had always been a joyous time for Lin's family. They all came to visit her and she welcomed them with hugs and kisses and food.
Today they were celebrating Obito's 21st birthday.
"Granma!" A little voice called out. Lin and Liz were cooking in the kitchen. Grinning, she asked her mother to watch the stew and ran into the living room. The sight that graced her eyes made her smile. Fugaku and his family had just arrived and were chatting with Jin and Obito. Obito's year old son Mitsuru was clinging to his pant leg, his green hair and dark brown eyes standing out amongst the black hair and eyes of his relatives.
"Granma!" The voice called again. Lin grinned when she noticed it was her only granddaughter, Kane. The little girl was in her father's arms, her dark black eyes shining happily.
"Kane!" Lin laughed, walking over to hug her grandchild.
"How are you, Mom?" Fugaku asked as he embraced her as well. Lin shook her head, patting his shoulder.
"I'm doing fine, my sweet boy. Mikki! And little Itachi." She greeted the other two, hugging them both.
"Hello, Aunt Lin." Mikoto said sincerely, resting a hand on Itachi's head. The other was on her stomach.
"How are the babies?" Lin asked, her hand joining Mikoto's. Mikoto smiled fondly at her stomach.
"They are doing great." She revealed.
"We'll throw you a baby shower soon then, Mikki." Lin said, smiling at her daughter-in-law. Mikoto nodded.
"Thank you, Aunt Lin." She murmured sincerely. Lin shook her head, wrapping an arm around her daughter-in-law.
"Anytime, Mikki dear, anytime.
Obito's birthday party went very well. Maki and Oboro brought Jo and Sam, and Sana and Jo brought their youngest two children as well. The President flew all of the guys to New York City for a good time, leaving Lin with the children and ladies.
"Grandma, I love school!" Sam exclaimed that night as she put away the left overs. Maki, Mikoto, and Sana were discussing baby named with Liz and the family trees.
"As you should, Sam. School will help you become strong and powerful." Lin said, winking at him. Sam nodded, handing her another bowl.
"That's what Daddy says!" He giggled. Smiling fondly at her oldest grandchild, she took his hand and led him into the living room again.
"Perfect timing, Lin." Sana smiled sincerely at her friend as the dark haired woman sat down in a rocking chair.
"Oh?" She asked. Mikoto smiled.
"We were talking about participating in the Easter egg hunt at the white house this year." She explained. "Normally it's here, but Minato invited us out." She explained. Lin nodded.
"Then you guys had better go. It'll be fun for the kids too." She added. Mikoto nodded.
"My thoughts exactly. And we'll get to relax instead of following after them." She added.
"Sounds like a plan to me." Maki sighed happily, making the women around her chuckle.
"That's motherhood for you, my darling daughter. Being excited for some alone time." Sana said with a wink, causing them to burst into loud laughter.
A ringing phone awoke Lin that night. Cursing whoever was calling, Lin answered. Her eyes widened at the sound of a concerned Tsunade. As she stood to get dressed, her husband stirred behind her.
"Lin?" He asked.
"I'll be there in the morning. Thanks for calling, Tsu." She wrapped up the phone call. Jin wrapped his arms around her, frowning when he felt her begin to shake.
"What has happened?" He asked. Taking a few deep breaths, Lin turned around and snarled.
"Fugaku has once again gotten Kiki pregnant! We're taking Itachi and Kane for a few weeks so that Mikoto can calm down." She explained. Jin frowned.
"Why in the world would Fugaku do this again? We raised him better than this." He murmured as they walked downstairs. Lin shook her head, starting the coffee pot.
Her child was so stupid.
"Why was Momma crying?" Kane asked Lin as they shared a bath the next night. Lin sighed, gently washing her granddaughter.
"Daddy was a bad boy. Sometimes when you are bad, you hurt the people you love." She explained. Kane frowned.
"I'll never be bad ever, Grandma!" She declared. Chuckling, Lin hugged the small girl.
How precious and innocent youth was. Hopefully this precious angel would always remain so.
May brought about two truths.
The first came from Kiki. She had informed the media of her pregnancy, so it only fair she felt, that she also inform the media of the gender.
The headline that greeted Lin when she sat down was very insulting.
"The proud couple is expecting their first son together!" Lin roared in outrage as she read it. Jin and Madara winced at her volume. "They aren't together!"
"We know, honey, we know. I'll have it corrected." Jin promised as Lin threw the paper in the trash.
"Poor Mikki." Madara murmured as he sipped his coffee.
"I agree. Those media pigs as eating it up too." Lin snorted in disgust.
What a terrible way to start off the day.
The next she discovered on accident. She had had trouble sleeping one night and ventured downstairs for a drink. Before entering the kitchen, she heard her son consoling someone (probably Mikoto; the two were close, after all) on the phone.
"I know he's a dog. But Mikki, the baby is mine. Kiki told me this morning."
A pause.
"That's why I called -"
Another pause.
"I know. She is a bitch."
Pause.
"I'm not sure how I feel about being a dad. I never dreamed that my children would be with her."
A chuckle.
"I love you too, Meeks. Sure I'll drop by Wednesday. Sleep tight." He said warmly. As he hung up, Lin felt herself grin and ran upstairs to tell Jin the good news.
Her family was going to be ok!
"A baby!" Kane giggled from Jin's arms as they walked down to the nursery to see Sasuke and Akina Uchiha, the newest members of the family. Itachi held Lin's hand.
"Your brother and sister." Jin added.
The twins looked a lot like Mikoto. They had her fair skin and facial structure, plus her black hair and eyes.
The two had been born early that morning. Their mother was currently sleeping, and their father was informing the press. The rest of the family was spread out throughout the hospital. Hiashi Hyuuga had given the babies and Mikoto the best care this hospital could possibly offer. Both twins had private and exclusive nurses. Hiashi and Rin were in charge of Mikoto's care.
The family couldn't have asked for anything more.
Rules of the family were very complex and sacred. Those of leadership were as well. She had decided to put Fugaku in charge of the family instead of Madara, and had yet to regret that decision.
So when Fugaku and Mikoto approached Lin with the idea of changing their heir-position, Lin kept an open mind.
"Instead of Itachi?" Lin asked as she rocked Akina to sleep. Mikoto nodded, feeding Sasuke.
"We've been talking about it for months. Itachi doesn't want the position." Fugaku assured his mother. Lin frowned.
"But is it ok to put this off on the twins?" She asked. Fugaku nodded.
"Yes. As this world grows larger, more figure heads are needed. Two will keep things fair and covered." He explained.
"And they will never have to take the full blame." Mikoto added. Lin pondered this idea for a few minutes, contemplating the risks and rewards. Sighing, she nodded.
"If this is what you think is best, Fugaku, then I will support you. Sasuke and Akina will be our co-heirs."
As Lin knitted a blanket for the twins, she sighed sadly.
The country was experiencing a tragedy. Their First Lady, Kunishina Uzumaki, 8 months pregnant with a little boy, was very sick. She and the baby may not make it to full term. The President was very shaken up by this. His children were currently living with his mother. In fact, the family was in such a state of distress that Lin would be relocating to DC to help out.
Their family was also in a state of turmoil. Kiki overdosed the night before, causing her to go into labor. Fugaku was still the emergency contact, and Madara was overseas. So Mikoto had picked up the baby and had gotten custody of him. Lin was not sure of the entire story, and it put her ill at ease. The baby shouldn't be raised so close to the heirs of the family.
Yet Madara and Fugaku supported this decision. Since Kiki had no say in the matter, and only Lin and Sana were against it, no further action could really be taken.
Riki Uchiha was accepted into the family two days before the death of the United States of America's First Lady.
Lin had Mikoto had been in a vicious debate over who should raise Riki. Madara didn't want the boy, so Lin felt it was her duty as his mother to take him. Mikoto felt it was her duty as the current matriarch to take in the unwanted blood. And she had Riki's sister. Why not have the set?
After 10 days of vicious debates, Lin gave in. Now as she watched little Riki sleep (Mikoto and Fugaku had flown to DC to be with Minato and had left their five children with Lin and Jin), she knew it was best. He was loved where he was. She had no right to take that away from him.
After all, she would not want him to go through the pain she had.
As the snow began to melt that February, Lin watched her grandchildren play together. Her six year old grandson Sam was so very smart, as were 4 year olds Itachi and Jo. Two year olds Kane and Mitsuru were well behaved, and babies Sasuke, Akina, and Riki were just so cute!
How blessed this family was by such a fantastic next generation! She couldn't ask for more, and hoped that she could be a positive role model.
As she watched after them, she was unaware that her son was watching them too.
Watching in the shadows, his thoughts impure.
In the heat of summer, Mikoto and Fugaku found themselves panicking. The night of the twins' first birthday, they were awakened by the sound of Akina screaming in her crib. Running in there, the two found Sasuke hanging from the crib by his ankle and Akina's feet slashed. Immediately after calling an ambulance and locking Itachi, Riki, and Kane in the nearby bathroom (to keep them safe), they called Lin.
Fugaku's terrified voice had Lin on a plane in seconds. Jin stayed with the other three children as Lin went to the hospital.
Both twins were shaken and bruised, but had no permanent damage, much to everyone's relief.
"I will capture this monster." A livid Fugaku vowed. As his eyes flashed red, Lin had no doubt of this.
On the morning of Sasuke and Akina's second birthday, Mikoto announced that she was pregnant again.
"We're so happy." She told the press the next day. A month later revealed that it was another little boy.
So as the seasons passed and it was December once more, Lin was content to watch her grandchildren open their Christmas presents.
At almost 8, Sam was doing algebra. He was his parents pride and joy and a fantastic role model for the other children. He and his brother Jo were very close.
At 6, Jo and Itachi were very bright as well. Jo was a bit spazzy, while Itachi was calm and quiet. He watched after his brothers and sisters protectively.
Four year olds Kane and Mitsuru were good children with a hint of mischief in their eyes. The two would both be starting school in the fall for the first time.
2 year old practically triplets Sasuke, Akina, and Riki were inseparable. They did everything together and were uncomfortable being apart. In the throes of their terrible twos, poor 8 month pregnant Mikoto was beside herself with what to do.
Her son Madara was acting odder than ever before.
"Mom, come here!" Fugaku called out in alarm. Frowning, Lin quickly went to him. He was standing in Madara's room…which was practically a shrine to Mikoto.
And lying on the bed were voodoo dolls of him and the children.
"Oh my god." She murmured, horrified. Fugaku was calling Minato beside her as she sank to her knees.
What had he done?
A/N: This chapter was very vague, I am aware. Messages in the Sky covers more of it though. This is just things important to Lin. Sebastian and Ciel will appear in the next couple of chapters too.
On a side note, how many of you are excited for KH3D?
- Kida-Asumi