Naruto Fan Fiction ❯ Tomorrow That Never Comes ❯ Chapter 11: Where I End and You Begin ( Chapter 11 )
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By: Xander B 
Anime/Manga: Naruto Fan Fiction | Genre(s): Angst / Romance / Drama / Action / Shounen | Type: Yaoi | Uploaded On: 02.09.2008 | Updated On: 07.10.2008 | Pages: 1 | Words: 1.6K | Visits: 413 | Status: Completed
Anime/Manga: Naruto Fan Fiction | Genre(s): Angst / Romance / Drama / Action / Shounen | Type: Yaoi | Uploaded On: 02.09.2008 | Updated On: 07.10.2008 | Pages: 1 | Words: 1.6K | Visits: 413 | Status: Completed
Tomorrow That Never Comes
Warnings:
“You, you're the seaI'm the waves crashing I'm the groundThe ground under your feetI'm a liar, a thiefAnd I, am an apology”
- 'Apology' by Our Lady Peace
Chapter 12: We Are Free Men
Naruto is insatiable. Needless to say that I have spoken with Tsunade and she has given me the okay to have my way with him, but I am beginning to think that it is he who is having his way with me. I hardly get any rest at all. This morning I awoke to him preparing himself. I nearly thought I might die. It was completely erotic. It has been nearly six months now since we found out that Naruto is pregnant. I have been running errands and catering to all of his whims. Haru is ecstatic, turning four just last month and her entrance exam for the academy is in just a few days. I am exhausted. I have been training her and dealing with my now seven months pregnant lover, who teeters between emotions. People keep congratulating me on my good fortune. I hardly think that it is good fortune for me, although, the baby is healthy. Tsunade says that she believes that the child is another girl. Naruto and I have been discussing names and we can't agree. He wants Hana and I want Aki. I think it is only fitting since Haru is named after a season that we name our second child after the she will be born in. I think he is close to giving in to me. It's hard to be sure.
I am sitting in the sun of our back yard when Haru finds me. Naruto is not far behind her. He wobbles as he walks and I smile. His abdomen has rounded out, evidence of the growing life inside of him. He wears baggy clothing, comfort taking place of the practicality of ninja gear. He is no longer allowed to go on any missions, in or out of the village and he seems uncharacteristically calm about it. He seats himself next to me and my hand finds its way around his waist, settling on his protruding stomach out of habit. I can feel my unborn daughter move within him towards the warmth of my hand and the smile on my lips widens. Haru comes to sit between Naruto's legs, pressing her ear to his stomach. She listens quietly.
A grin breaks onto her cherub face as she hears the noises from within him. He smiles at her.
“That's her. That's my sister. I can hear her in there. How much longer until she comes out of there Chichiue?” She asks excitedly. He shrugs.
“Not for a while yet. She's still not quite ready. You can talk to her though. She can hear you.” He says. Haru's emerald eyes widen.
“What should I say?” She asks curiously, her small hand ghosting over the bump of his abdomen.
“Why don't you introduce yourself?” I reply, watching her, my hand still massaging the soft skin of Naruto's belly. She thinks for a moment.
“Hello in there. I'm your big sister, Haru. I hope you come out soon. I want to meet you in person. Tou-san and Chichiue want to see you too. We will have so much fun once you get here. I can't wait to play with you. What do you think of me? Are you excited to play with me too?” She speaks directly to Naruto's bulging stomach and presses her ear back to it to await the answer to her question. The baby kicks and Haru jumps, her face clearly conveying astonishment. She wasn't expecting such a reply. I chuckle.
“She's pleased to meet you.” Naruto says quietly, a knowing smile playing on his lips. I allow him to lean his head on my shoulder as a yawn escapes him and Haru keeps a hand pressed to his abdomen, hoping to feel every movement the baby makes.
Just then, our peace is interrupted as Neji makes his presence known. He bows in apology before he speaks. I already know why he is here. Tsunade had decided that because of Naruto's pregnancy, it would be best if I took my oath earlier than was originally planned.
“Sasuke, the Hokage requests that you and your daughter immediately meet her at the Hokage tower in order to be sworn back into Konoha. I am to escort you. We have little time.” He explains, the urgency of the situation conveyed easily through his words. I nod and stand, giving Naruto a meaningful look. I reach out a hand to Haru and she takes it without a word. She remains serious as we follow after the Hyuuga solemnly.
The tower is empty as we enter it. Neji leads us to the council room silently. Tsunade sits in the middle of the row of council members. I swallow as I feel their eyes on me. Some of them seem to have held a grudge against me. Haru's hand tightens on my fingers as she stands in nervous silence.
“Uchiha Sasuke, you are aware of why you have been called here today?” the booming voice of one council members reverberates within the room. I meet his eyes and nod.
“You understand that we are being extraordinarily lenient with your punishment. Are you prepared to swear your allegiance to the village hidden in the leaves, Konohagure?” Another member intones monotonously as I stand confidently beneath their scrutinizing stares.
“I am.” I answer steadily. I rub my thumb reassuringly over the back of Haru's hand. She tries to look unafraid as she stands next to me.
“And you, Uchiha Haru, you would pledge your life and service as a ninja to Konohagure?” the same woman inquires of my daughter. Haru looks up, surprised to be addressed directly.
“I do.” She answers, her voice soft and quiet in her nervousness. Several members of the council as well as Tsunade nod their heads. Shizune steps out from behind Tsunade and offers a hand to Haru. I nod to my daughter. I close my eyes as she is led from the room. All eyes settle upon me.
“Uchiha Sasuke, we have been informed of your involvement with the Jinchuuriki, Uzumaki Naruto. What are your intentions with him?” I glare up at the man angrily. How dare they question my motives with Naruto.
“He is my lover and bearer of my children.” I state coldly. I clench my teeth.
“Yes, we'd heard that the demon child was impregnated with your child. We have yet to decide whether the demon is directly involved or perhaps it is some ploy by Orochimaru. Can you disprove any of theses allegations?” The first member speaks once more.
“Orochimaru is dead. I killed him and his assistant, Kabuto. As for the demon, Naruto has learned to control it for the most part and the Hokage herself has been presiding over his pregnancy.” I reply, hiding my distaste beneath my indifferent tone. Some of the members nod once more.
“You are a traitor and a betrayer of your village. Why should you be accepted back into the home that you had abandoned?” A member who had not spoken yet says arrogantly. I meet her eyes defiantly.
“I have admitted to abandoning my village for a personal vendetta against my brother and the pursuit of power. I have also destroyed a great threat to Konoha and I have abandoned my personal mission to avenge my family. I am willing to perform any act of penance that you wish.” I sate quietly, my voice subdued. Tsunade looks between all of the members of the council and whispers erupt within the room.
After several minutes, quiet falls over the room once more. I stand before their judgment and I am still. All is still.
“Uchiha Sasuke, it has hereby been decided by this council that you are to be fully pardoned and your citizenship to Konoha reinstated. Your daughter, Uchiha Haru, will also be accepted as a full citizen of Konoha on the condition that she will become a ninja and fight among our ranks. Be wary though, if you betray this village again, there will be no more leniency. You are dismissed.” The main council member speaks loudly, his voice bouncing off the walls, nearly echoing. I sigh in relief, releasing a burdened breath I hadn't realized had been trapped within my lungs.
“Thank you.” I bow low in respect before leaving the room. Haru sits in a chair just outside, her legs swinging back and forth as she waits impatiently. As she hears me leave the room, she jumps from the seat she is sitting in and jumps into my arms.
“Are we allowed to stay Tou-san?” She asks, her eyes searching mine.
“Yeah, sweetheart, we're allowed to stay. We're free.” I reply softly, holding her close to me and running my fingers through her silk-thread hair. I tremble. I hadn't realized how afraid I had been.
We are free.
TBC...
Warnings:
“You, you're the seaI'm the waves crashing I'm the groundThe ground under your feetI'm a liar, a thiefAnd I, am an apology”
- 'Apology' by Our Lady Peace
Chapter 12: We Are Free Men
Naruto is insatiable. Needless to say that I have spoken with Tsunade and she has given me the okay to have my way with him, but I am beginning to think that it is he who is having his way with me. I hardly get any rest at all. This morning I awoke to him preparing himself. I nearly thought I might die. It was completely erotic. It has been nearly six months now since we found out that Naruto is pregnant. I have been running errands and catering to all of his whims. Haru is ecstatic, turning four just last month and her entrance exam for the academy is in just a few days. I am exhausted. I have been training her and dealing with my now seven months pregnant lover, who teeters between emotions. People keep congratulating me on my good fortune. I hardly think that it is good fortune for me, although, the baby is healthy. Tsunade says that she believes that the child is another girl. Naruto and I have been discussing names and we can't agree. He wants Hana and I want Aki. I think it is only fitting since Haru is named after a season that we name our second child after the she will be born in. I think he is close to giving in to me. It's hard to be sure.
I am sitting in the sun of our back yard when Haru finds me. Naruto is not far behind her. He wobbles as he walks and I smile. His abdomen has rounded out, evidence of the growing life inside of him. He wears baggy clothing, comfort taking place of the practicality of ninja gear. He is no longer allowed to go on any missions, in or out of the village and he seems uncharacteristically calm about it. He seats himself next to me and my hand finds its way around his waist, settling on his protruding stomach out of habit. I can feel my unborn daughter move within him towards the warmth of my hand and the smile on my lips widens. Haru comes to sit between Naruto's legs, pressing her ear to his stomach. She listens quietly.
A grin breaks onto her cherub face as she hears the noises from within him. He smiles at her.
“That's her. That's my sister. I can hear her in there. How much longer until she comes out of there Chichiue?” She asks excitedly. He shrugs.
“Not for a while yet. She's still not quite ready. You can talk to her though. She can hear you.” He says. Haru's emerald eyes widen.
“What should I say?” She asks curiously, her small hand ghosting over the bump of his abdomen.
“Why don't you introduce yourself?” I reply, watching her, my hand still massaging the soft skin of Naruto's belly. She thinks for a moment.
“Hello in there. I'm your big sister, Haru. I hope you come out soon. I want to meet you in person. Tou-san and Chichiue want to see you too. We will have so much fun once you get here. I can't wait to play with you. What do you think of me? Are you excited to play with me too?” She speaks directly to Naruto's bulging stomach and presses her ear back to it to await the answer to her question. The baby kicks and Haru jumps, her face clearly conveying astonishment. She wasn't expecting such a reply. I chuckle.
“She's pleased to meet you.” Naruto says quietly, a knowing smile playing on his lips. I allow him to lean his head on my shoulder as a yawn escapes him and Haru keeps a hand pressed to his abdomen, hoping to feel every movement the baby makes.
Just then, our peace is interrupted as Neji makes his presence known. He bows in apology before he speaks. I already know why he is here. Tsunade had decided that because of Naruto's pregnancy, it would be best if I took my oath earlier than was originally planned.
“Sasuke, the Hokage requests that you and your daughter immediately meet her at the Hokage tower in order to be sworn back into Konoha. I am to escort you. We have little time.” He explains, the urgency of the situation conveyed easily through his words. I nod and stand, giving Naruto a meaningful look. I reach out a hand to Haru and she takes it without a word. She remains serious as we follow after the Hyuuga solemnly.
The tower is empty as we enter it. Neji leads us to the council room silently. Tsunade sits in the middle of the row of council members. I swallow as I feel their eyes on me. Some of them seem to have held a grudge against me. Haru's hand tightens on my fingers as she stands in nervous silence.
“Uchiha Sasuke, you are aware of why you have been called here today?” the booming voice of one council members reverberates within the room. I meet his eyes and nod.
“You understand that we are being extraordinarily lenient with your punishment. Are you prepared to swear your allegiance to the village hidden in the leaves, Konohagure?” Another member intones monotonously as I stand confidently beneath their scrutinizing stares.
“I am.” I answer steadily. I rub my thumb reassuringly over the back of Haru's hand. She tries to look unafraid as she stands next to me.
“And you, Uchiha Haru, you would pledge your life and service as a ninja to Konohagure?” the same woman inquires of my daughter. Haru looks up, surprised to be addressed directly.
“I do.” She answers, her voice soft and quiet in her nervousness. Several members of the council as well as Tsunade nod their heads. Shizune steps out from behind Tsunade and offers a hand to Haru. I nod to my daughter. I close my eyes as she is led from the room. All eyes settle upon me.
“Uchiha Sasuke, we have been informed of your involvement with the Jinchuuriki, Uzumaki Naruto. What are your intentions with him?” I glare up at the man angrily. How dare they question my motives with Naruto.
“He is my lover and bearer of my children.” I state coldly. I clench my teeth.
“Yes, we'd heard that the demon child was impregnated with your child. We have yet to decide whether the demon is directly involved or perhaps it is some ploy by Orochimaru. Can you disprove any of theses allegations?” The first member speaks once more.
“Orochimaru is dead. I killed him and his assistant, Kabuto. As for the demon, Naruto has learned to control it for the most part and the Hokage herself has been presiding over his pregnancy.” I reply, hiding my distaste beneath my indifferent tone. Some of the members nod once more.
“You are a traitor and a betrayer of your village. Why should you be accepted back into the home that you had abandoned?” A member who had not spoken yet says arrogantly. I meet her eyes defiantly.
“I have admitted to abandoning my village for a personal vendetta against my brother and the pursuit of power. I have also destroyed a great threat to Konoha and I have abandoned my personal mission to avenge my family. I am willing to perform any act of penance that you wish.” I sate quietly, my voice subdued. Tsunade looks between all of the members of the council and whispers erupt within the room.
After several minutes, quiet falls over the room once more. I stand before their judgment and I am still. All is still.
“Uchiha Sasuke, it has hereby been decided by this council that you are to be fully pardoned and your citizenship to Konoha reinstated. Your daughter, Uchiha Haru, will also be accepted as a full citizen of Konoha on the condition that she will become a ninja and fight among our ranks. Be wary though, if you betray this village again, there will be no more leniency. You are dismissed.” The main council member speaks loudly, his voice bouncing off the walls, nearly echoing. I sigh in relief, releasing a burdened breath I hadn't realized had been trapped within my lungs.
“Thank you.” I bow low in respect before leaving the room. Haru sits in a chair just outside, her legs swinging back and forth as she waits impatiently. As she hears me leave the room, she jumps from the seat she is sitting in and jumps into my arms.
“Are we allowed to stay Tou-san?” She asks, her eyes searching mine.
“Yeah, sweetheart, we're allowed to stay. We're free.” I reply softly, holding her close to me and running my fingers through her silk-thread hair. I tremble. I hadn't realized how afraid I had been.
We are free.
TBC...