Chapter 17

Once Sasuke made his way back inside the house, he watched Sakura finally make her way out of the bathroom, to sit on the couch. "Sakura?" he said while hiding the letter behind his back.

Sakura looking at him placed a hand on her head as she now had a major headache."Sasuke-kun, sorry I made you throw out your fish and now it's getting late… I need to get home soon," Sakura replied as she got up, only to quickly sit back down on the couch.

Seeing her still looking bad; despite him already throwing away the fish, Sasuke unnoticeably placed the letter on his table. Before he walked over to Sakura; scooping her up into his arms.

"Sasuke what are you doing?" she asked as he headed for upstairs. "You're staying here tonight, so you can rest up," he said next while placing her on his bed.

"Get some rest, I'm going to clean up the kitchen and then I'll call your mother to let her know you're staying here tonight." he replied while turning off his bedroom light before shutting the door.

Sakura in no mood to argue with him closed her eyes, as she turned over to try to sleep off her not feeling well.

Once Sasuke got back downstairs, he went straight to the kitchen; to work on his dishes. While he scrubbed a dish under the hot water, Sasuke found himself staring intensely at the letter on his table, from the corner of his eye; only stopping when he found himself breaking the plate under his strong grip. Turning off the faucet, Sasuke scrunched his face, over realizing now with Sakura pregnant once again; he must do everything possible in order to make sure that she will have a safe pregnancy regardless of the consequences.

"Sasuke, so what's up?" Naruto hesitantly asked after meeting up with him at his favorite eating spot. Having Sasuke invite him for food was rare, but having him offer to buy his lunch was just plain strange.

That being the case, made Naruto think that either something was up or that this must be something important; similar to when he helped Sasuke pick out some food to make for Sakura's anniversary of being cancer free.

"So how did Sakura like the food?" Naruto immediately asked thinking that might be the reason for him to treat him to a meal. However after asking the question, Naruto found Sasuke generally unresponsive. Naruto examining him, quickly took notice of Sasuke focusing hard on a piece of paper.

"Sasuke?" Naruto called out in an attempt to get his attention. "Naruto… I need your help with something." He suddenly spoke up after he looked up at him. "Huh?"

"What? Really congratulations," Naruto said happily as he was more excited than worried hearing the news of the engagement and Sakura's second pregnancy. "So what is it you need my help with?" he asked next after finishing up a bowl of ramen.

"This" Sasuke said finally handing Naruto the paper he was so preoccupied with earlier. "Huh? What is this?" he asked before reading it.

"To Whom This May Concern, The following prisoner Matsumoto Akira's case has been picked up for...early... release. You are invited to attend the trial..." Naruto slowly read out.

Immediately after reading the letter, Naruto felt the blood run from his cheeks; while the pit of his stomach turned in knots. Taking time to get back to reality after digesting the news; Naruto instantly looked over to Sasuke.

"Naruto …Matsumoto, he can't be released." Sasuke said in a deep monotone voice.

Naruto looking back at the letter, realized the trial date in question would take place in just five months; which meant, Sakura would be around the same stage of pregnancy, she was in when she lost her baby the first time. Realizing this and not knowing what to say; all Naruto could think about was how this wasn't good no matter how you looked at it.

Taking a big gulp Naruto tried his best to make the situation of Matsumoto being released early impossible, "Sasuke's there isn't much we can do, that's why this system will take care of it. There's absolutely no way this guy will get out." Naruto said trying to reassure him that things will all work out.

"And if it doesn't... If Sakura's going to go through with having another baby, I can't afford for him or anyone else be released. I have to protect my family." Sasuke paused as he stared Naruto down with scary dark eyes, "You understand don't you?" he paused knowing Naruto understood very well the deeper meaning of what he was getting at.

Naruto drew quite for a moment, before his own locks draped over his eyes. "Sasuke... I do understand, but this guy won't get out they'll make sure of that… And if it does… happen then," Naruto said as he finally looked back over at Sasuke with a serious face.

"I'll help you get rid of him for good.

Sasuke seeing Naruto in his serious mode, made him feel somewhat relieved as he nodded his head back to him.

When Sakura finally awoke she quickly remembers that she is still at Sasuke's house in his bed; since she was still ill from the night before. Looking down under the covers, Sakura noticed Sasuke had changed her clothes, putting her in his long shirt, while folding and setting her shirt and shorts to the side.

Sakura sluggishly turning over in bed closed her eyes in an attempt to go back to sleep; since she could tell that she still felt horrible. Despite her being pregnant before, she had never experience this level of morning sickness; which felt ironic as this was lasting all day despite the name.

After a few more hours of rest, Sakura hears some soft knocking on the door. "Sakura?" Sasuke said as he brought her a glass of water. "How are you feeling today any better." He asked next as she slowly sat up in response. "Sasuke thank you," she replied after taking the water from him and taking some sips first. "A little bit, I don't remember the morning sickness being this bad." Sakura joked as she placed her hand on her cheek.

Sasuke seeing her so miserable, felt bad about what he was about to say next but because he knew she would be getting the same letter to, Sasuke took a breath before grabbing the object. "Sakura here you should read this." He said while handing her the letter.

"Huh? What's this?" She asked seeing the serious look on his face. After Sakura opened up the letter, she quickly read its contents. Once she stopped reading Sasuke watched as she slowly placed the letter down on her legs.

"Sakura you don't have to go to this, I can go for you." Sasuke hurriedly replied, as he placed a hand on her back. "No…. I want to go." Sakura said as she clutched her fist. "For what that man has done, I really want to go" she continued once again as tears fell on to the blankets.

Hearing the tone of her voice made, Sasuke more angry. After wiping away any reminiscent of tears, Sakura finally pulls her head up. "I better get home; my mom will be getting worried." Sakura said suddenly as she pulled the covers off of herself in order to get out of bed. However as soon as she stood up, she felt herself fall back down.

"Sakura its OK, you should rest up more. I talked to your mother, and told her you weren't feeling well, so you can stay as long as you like… Besides, since were engaged now you could move in if you like," he replied as he made her lay back down.

Sakura, whom didn't respond to Sasuke's statement, turned over to her side; as she slowly tucked her hands behind the pillow. Seeing she was still visibly upset from the letter, Sasuke placed her water down to the side, as he laid in bed with her wrapping his arms protectively around her.

Sakura feeling the warmth of his body next to hers, scrunched her eyes. "Sasuke-kun...Thank you." she replied, since he knew without her saying so that she need him to hold her.

"Sakura don't worry no matter what he's not getting away with this." Sasuke replied after he listened to her start to cry softly.

Okay so I'm almost done with writing out this story. So the chapters should come out faster at the moment there are 3 to 4 more chapters left but I still have a bit more to write so that could change. Thanks again for reading :P.