Fan fiction Title: Altering
Type of Fan-fiction: Chapter Story
Date Started: 5-14-15
Rated:T
Summary: For all of the years that they have been together,Someone was changing the shape of everything they had ever known.
Author's Note:I can't thank everyone enough for all of the support for this story even with all of the grammatical and punctuation errors. P.S. If you would like to be my beta for any upcoming stories,Please don't hesitate to send a message. Now may I present to you, the final chapter of Altering.
"I'm going to start CPR,keep pumping Shizune"
If you were to leave me,I don't know what I would do
"Lady Tsunade we're starting to lose her"
I would never leave you,you would always have a part of me
"Sakura come on don't give up on me"
It wouldn't be the same without you in my arms
"Tsunade-sama"
I know it wouldn't,It's all about sacrificing
"I know Shizune,I can hear the monitor"
"No, I'll make the ultimate sacrifice then"
"She's crashing"
"You've been doing that a lot for your clan"
"Get me a crash cart in here now"
"How about you let someone else take on your burdens then"
"Damn it Sakura,Don't stop fighting"
"No,These burdens are mines and mines alone"
"Lady Tsunade"
"You're wrong Itachi,The day you said I do, Your burdens became mines"
"1...2...3...Clear"
"Hm"
"1...2...3...Clear"
"Don't play coy Itachi,You know it's true"
"Tsunade-sama"
"I know Sakura,I know"
"Damn it"
"I love you Itachi even when my heart stops"
"Call it Shizune"
"I know"
"Time of death 6-"
A loud cry interrupted Shizune, as Tsunade stepped back from her student,with tears flowing freely down her face. At the sound of the child cries,both Shizune and Tsunade couldn't help as their heart harden slightly knowing that Sakura would never be able to see her daughter,hold her,or even watch her grow.
"Do you know what I see in you"
The faint sound of a beep quickly caught Shizune attention
"My charming attitude"
"Tsunade-sama"
Itachi smirked slightly"No,you were someone that had a fire burning in them,A fire that I want to keep for myself"
Tsunade looked over to Shizune,who was staring at the heart monitor
Kneeling down on one knee,Itachi grasped Sakura's hand
"Get an oxygen mask on her now"
"What are you doing"
"She's stabilizing"
"I saw something in you,that day you broke my arm Sakura. I saw someone that I wanted in my life, All I need or rather want in my life is you by my side, through thick and thin and through the highs and lows"
"That's my girl"
"So marry me Sakura Haruno"
"Let's finish extracting this poison Shizune"
"I will Itachi,I will"
1 Week Later
Tick
Tock
Tick
Tock
Tick
An almost inaudible sigh pasted through Sakura's lips as her eyes slowly fluttered opened to a white light that was shining brightly above her head. Closing her eyes again, she tried to mentally and physically brace herself to the blinding light. When she opened her eyes again slightly Sakura could quickly tell that she wasn't in the same room that she had given birth in and where she heard her little one's cries. Green eyes suddenly snapped wide open as she bolted upright in the bed,and just as she did a hand quickly clamped itself on her shoulder. Sakura turned slightly to see Itachi staring at her.
"Itachi" She breathed as a small smile appeared on her lips.
Itachi simply smiled back at her. Looking away from him,Sakura looked around the room,closely before she turned back towards Itachi.
"Where are we"
"Back in Konoha"
"Konoha" Sakura's eyes widened "Itachi,Danzou -
"Calm down,They're no longer a threat"
Breathing a sigh of relief, Sakura leaned back in the bed "How is she"
"She's under constant surveillance but doing okay" Itachi spoke watching Sakura carefully.
Nodding carefully,Sakura closed her eyes "How long I have I been out"
"A little over a week"
"What happened,The last thing I remember is Rei injecting something into my I.V"
"Rei was working with Danzou and under his orders,She poisoned you and took our daughter for hostage"
"Hm,What happened after that"
"After getting her back,I came straight back towards you. When I made it there nurses were acting like a human shield to the door to your room. They were constantly keeping me informed on your condition. Ultimately the poison was too much for your already weaken body.
Green eyes opened "Did I"
Itachi nodded "You went into hypovolemic shock and died on the table"
Sakura shuddered "Then what happened"
Itachi hesitated for a second before speaking again"Just as Tsunade had given up and Shizune were about to call your time of our daughter's faint cries could be heard through out the thin walls and no one knows how but somehow your heart started beating again."
Sakura sighed softly
"After Tsunade and Shizune had stabilized you,You fell into a slight coma until now"
"So she's still alive"
Itachi nodded "Yes,She's a fighter just like her mother"
Sakura smiled weakly as she grasped Itachi's hand,which had been outstretched towards her.
"I thought we lost you for a moment"Itachi muttered as he placed a soft kiss on her forehead
"You can't get rid of me that easy"
"I would never want to be rid of you"
There were no if,and or buts about it,Sakura Haruno-Uchiha was becoming restless. Not only had she been residing in the private hospital room for several days. Sasuke, who was playing guard dog since Itachi had mysteriously disappeared early that morning. She could tell that Itachi had already relayed the 'Don't let her leave the room' speech into Sasuke's head. Every time she would shuffle slightly in the bed,Onyx eyes would look up at her,watch her for a moment before he went back to what ever he was reading. Quickly coming up with a scenario Sakura had to fight the smirk that threaten to grace her lips.
"Sasuke"
Sasuke looked up from the book at Sakura who was now staring at him
"Would you find going to get me something to eat"
"What's wrong with the hospital food"
"I'm tired of eating it"
"I can't help you"
"Would you like to eat it then"
Sasuke's face paled slightly "No"
"Good, then go get me something to eat"
"You know I can't"
"Why,are you scared that Itachi is going to kill you because you left his wife alone for a few minutes"
Sasuke stared at Sakura for a good minute before sighing softly "I'm not scared of Itachi"
"Then go get me some real food or else I'll lie and say you starved me for days"
Sasuke froze and once he unfroze from shock,He spoke"I swear you're worst at blackmail than Shisui is"
"I know,I learned from the best"
"Don't tell Itachi or he'll kill the both of us"
Sakura smirked "I know"
It wasn't long before Sasuke had placed the book down and exited the room. Listening as he walked away,Sakura gingerly slid out of the bed,grateful that was able to put some kind of weight on her legs and not collapsed like she did when she first tried this. Using her bed as leverage,Sakura walked over to one of the windows and looked out of it. It wasn't long until Sakura watched as Sasuke exited out of the hospital,with his hands dug into his pocket. Doing a little mental victory dance,Sakura grabbed Itachi's anbu jacket,slid it on and slowly walked out of the room. As best as she could Sakura made her way to the elevator and rode it up to the NICU. Once she was out of the elevator, She quickly caught the attention of a near-by nurse.
"Sakura what are you doing up,Tsunade is going to beat you senseless"
"I know,I know but I really want to see my daughter"
The nurse looked around the almost empty hallway and then back at Sakura "She's this way"
Sakura gave a small smile as she and the nurse walked down the hallway and soon into a room. "I won't stay too long,I don't want to get you in trouble" Sakura whispered softly. The nurse simply nodded before exiting the room and closing the door softly behind her. Sakura walked further into the dimly lit room and walked over to the incubator. As she stopped beside of it,Sakura couldn't help the small tears as they fell down her face. Situated in the incubator,was a small and fragile baby,who had multiple iv's hooked up to her, with a head full of raven hair.
"Hi sweetie"Sakura cooed softly as she placed her hand on the glass,watching her daughter carefully. Grabbing a couple of sterile gloves,Sakura placed her hands through the open slots and placed them on her daughter's fragile body. "It's your mommy"
At the mention of the word mommy,the child stirred slightly causing Sakura's heart to swell. "I'm glad you made it out okay sweetie.I love you so much"
Sakura didn't know how long she had been standing there watching her daughter,as her tiny chest rose and fell with every breath she took, until a voice snapped her out of her little nirvana.
"I knew I would find you here" Sasuke spoke watching Sakura and his niece carefully.
Sakura turned slightly at Sasuke and then back to her daughter "I had to come see her"
"All you had to do was ask Sakura" Sasuke sighed softly as he walked over to her side.
"I know,I thought you would be as hard headed as Itachi"
"I know better than to keep you away from your child"
Sakura smirked
"So what are you going to call the little trouble-maker"
Sakura huffed slightly before stroking the child's hair "Emi, I'm going to name her Emi"
Sasuke smirked "Nice to finally meet your Emi Uchiha"
"Damn right" Sakura muttered as she retracted her hands and leaned on Sasuke"Nice to finally meet you"
5 Years Later
"Mommy, Mommy, Mommy"
Green eyes slowly opened,closed and then opened again as they settled upon onyx eyes staring back at her. Looking from the onyx eyes,Sakura looked at the digital clock on the nightstand and then inwardly sighed. 9:15
"What is it sweetie" Sakura's sleep filled voice asked as she tried to suppress a yawn.
"Do you know what today is" Emi beamed as she inched closer and closer to her mother.
Looking at her daughter,blinking several times, Sakura ran through her muddled mind before a small smirk appeared on her lips. "I do know what today is,Do you know what today is" Sakura asked as she slowly became fully alert.
Emi nodded as her smile widened "It's my birthday"
"And how old do you turn today"
"Five" Emi spoke as she snuggled closer up to her mother
"My,You're a big five"
Emi nodded soon onyx met green eyes again "Can we bake a cake again this year"
Sakura nodded. Emi gave a slight cheer before she raced off towards her room. Sakura couldn't help the smile that never seemed to fade when it came to her daughter. Emi was an early bird just as Itachi was or rather is. Knowing full well that she wouldn't be able to go back to sleep with Emi up, Sakura slid out of the bed and got ready fro the day. Once Sakura had all of her duties taken care and she had tended to her and Emi's breakfast. The two Uchiha women set out. Konoha's street were bustling with people as they were getting things set up for the summer festival,which was starting tonight. Sakura was perched over a fruit stand,As the two began shopping for the right ingredients for Emi's birthday cake and other snacks to eat for tonight. It wasn't long before Sakura and Emi were joined by Sasuke,whom Emi was oddly fascinated with.
"Hi Sakura" Sasuke spoke as he approached the two
"Hi Sasuke" Sakura smiled as she turned and looked at Sasuke.
"Uncle" Emi beamed as she ran and latched onto Sasuke's leg
"Hey pipsqueak" Sasuke spoke as he reached down and scooped her into his arms "How have you been"
"Fine" She smiled "I lost another tooth" Emi spoke as she opened her mouth wide
"Wow,Has the tooth fairy visited you yet"
She shook her head "Not yet but mommy says she's coming soon"
"Cool" Sasuke smiled at her.
Sakura could only smile at the two of watched as Emi squirmed under Sasuke's ticklish hand. "Mommy" She squealed
Turning his attention away from Emi,Sasuke looked back at Sakura, and could see a hint of sadness in her eyes "Sakura what's wrong"
Sakura looked from Emi to Sasuke before putting a on small smile "Just thinking of your brother"
Sasuke nodded softly as Emi climbed out of his arms "Have you heard from him"
She shook her head "Not in a couple of months"
"He's alright"
"I know but I still wonder though"
"That's understandable"
Sakura looked from Sasuke and noticed that Emi was quieter than usual. Looking around she quickly spotted Emi,just a few steps away from them staring straight ahead. Walking over to her,Sakura knelt by her side.
"Emi what's wrong"
She didn't even utter a word as Sakura looked up and noticed her staring a man and his daughter. Sakura sighed softly as she reached out to touch Emi's shoulder when she suddenly jerked away from her mother's hand. Looking into her daughter's eyes,Sakura could distinctly see a bit of coldness in her usually warm onyx eyes.
"Em-
Emi quickly turned and ran over to Sasuke and clamped onto his legs again. "Uncle Sasuke"
Sasuke quickly picked her up again "What's wrong"
"Does my daddy love me"
Onyx eyes looked up and met green"Of course he does"
"Where is he then"
"On a mission"
"But he's been gone a long time"
"Your daddy is trying to make sure you and your mommy stay safe"
"Why can't he be here then"
"He wants to but he can't"
Emi placed her head on Sasuke's shoulder,as he placed a hand on her back and rubbed it softly. Sakura could feel her heart harden at her daughter's words,It's not that Itachi didn't want to be was just because he couldn't be. Itachi had been gone for almost five years,along with Konan, trying to eradicate the remaining members of Akatsuki. From what Itachi had last told her they had at least four more members of the organization to hunt down. Itachi didn't really have a choice in what he wanted to do since he was still considered a S-ranked criminal, which Lady Tsunade was trying to sort out on expunging the charges, and Konan who was trying to become an official ninja of the Village Hidden In The Leaves,thanks to Shisui's constant pestering but it was a rather tricky thing to sort out since Tsunade wanted to start on restructuring the village after Pein's attack on the village, this all had happened while Sakura was in a coma. But even though Itachi,couldn't be here in person for her birthdays,He would always send a very special gift that Emi,would hold dear to her life.
"Sasuke are you coming back home with us"
Sasuke nodded as he carried a now sleeping Emi on his shoulder. So after collecting all of the necessary ingredients the three Uchiha's set off towards Itachi's and Sakura's new home.
It was late that night when Sakura was getting herself and Emi ready for the bed when a loud caw echoed through the almost silent house.
"Mommy she's here" Emi smiled as Sakura helped her into a over-sized t-shirt.
"I hear her sweetie,give mommy a minute" Sakura spoke as she tried to towel dry her hair but Emi was way too excited to wait,Just as Sakura gave her the go ahead,Emi rushed out of the bathroom and speeding in whatever direction the bird was.
"She better not be in our bedroom again" Sakura muttered as she stood up from her squatted position and walked out of the bathroom. Just as she walked out of the bedroom,She could see a blur passing through each and every-room of the house until her small footsteps stopped.
"Emi" Sakura called out as she walked towards the living-room. Once Sakura had made it into the room,She could only stare. Standing before her dressed in all black,with his Hitai-ate tied lazily at his waist was the love of her life.
Itachi
Itachi looked up from Sakura down to Emi,who was staring at her. They stood and stared in silence before Emi rushed towards Itachi,with her arms stretched out wide,in which Itachi easily caught her. Red eyes stared at the top of Emi's head before he pulled her close and placed his head upon hers.
"I miss you a bunch" Emi muttered
"I miss you too sweetheart" Itachi muttered back
Itachi looked up at Sakura,who was standing there with tears in her eyes. Shifting Emi slightly Itachi opened his arm and it took no time before Sakura was in his embrace crying.
"I'm glad you're home"
"Me too"
After prying Emi off of her father,for about the fifth time in that hour alone, Sakura had to inform Emi that her father needed to eat and shower before she talked him to death. After confirming this with her father,Emi,surprising waited. After Itachi had eaten and showered,He emerged from the bathroom clad in only long sleeve pants, and walked into their bedroom where he saw Sakura sitting on the bed,staring out of the three long strides Itachi was on the bed hovering close to her.
"It's nice to have you home" Sakura smiled as she leaned on his shoulder
"Good to be home"
"Are you and Konan home for good"
Itachi nodded
Sakura turned and placed a soft kiss on Itachi's lips,which he gladly returned. It took no time for the soft kiss to turn hot and heavy,Just as Itachi's hand slid under Sakura's shirt a small voice interrupted them.
"Mommy"
Sakura broke away from Itachi and clicked a nearby lamp on. Standing in the doorway with her blanket,the same one that Mikoto gave Sakura.
"What is it Emi" Sakura asked watching her carefully.
"Can I sleep in here with you and daddy"
Sakura looked over to Itachi,who was now staring at Emi,A small smirked appeared on his lips and he motioned her over. With the slight help of Itachi,Emi scrambled into the bed and in between her parents. As Sakura reached over and clicked off the lamp and snuggled closer to Emi's little body and Itachi as much as she could.
"Mommy"
"Mhm"
"Best day ever"
"Yes it is" Sakura spoke as she placed a kiss upon her head as the three drifted off into a peaceful sleep.
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