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It's so cute af! I just want to hug them both. Anyway, I hope you enjoy this chapter. Lovelots 🌸❤
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The moon gave a little bit light to the modernized village of Konohagakure. It was peaceful. Peace was once restored. That they needed to thank Naruto for. Naruto became Hokage now, his childhood dream fulfilled. He was able to bring back Sasuke. His promise to Sakura answered.
I'll bring back Sasuke, Sakura-chan! Believe it!
My dream is to surpass the Hokage!
Sasuke finally got his hands on Itachi but regretted it miserably. Meeting Itachi again helped. Itachi was a hero. Sasuke fought and Itachi was recognized as one. He almost cried. Almost.
I have no intention saying that I have a dream but I do have an ambition..
No matter what happens to you from now on.. I will love you forever.
You don't know how it feels to lose all that!
Sakura ended up with Sasuke. Her love for raven-haired ninja never faltered. He tried to kill her, he didn't but he tried. And despite that, she continued to love him. You could say that it's true love. Sakura declared her love for him every second of the day. Somehow those feelings soon reached the unreachable Sasuke; which resulted to a princess named Sarada.
My future dream is...
I just want you to accept me Sasuke-kun..
But.. Sasuke! If there's a little corner in your heart that thinks about me.. Please don't leave again!
Please stay here!
Don't leave! I love you very very much Sasuke-kun!
Because we have you, Sarada.
"Why can't I asleep? Waaah! If I don't sleep early, I'll be late for school tomorrow." the six year old Sarada whined, rolling over on her bed.
She couldn't stop thinking about school. Just the thought of it made her happy. She lived a peaceful life with her mother, Sakura. Who raised her by her own. Fed her, dressed her and the other things a mother would do to their children. Sarada smiled, she was indeed happy and lucky. Sakura was strong. She was one of the legendary sannins. Her father was too but ever since her little 'rebel' she wasn't able to see him again. She pouted at the thought of The Seventh giving him another mission.
"Ugh! I just want to sleep! I'll go to mama right away!" She jolted out of her room and headed to where her mother was.
With her tiny little hands she knocked on the door. She was surprisingly a baby. She craved for her parent's attention — Sasuke and Sakura. But there's no way she would show this side of hers to her friends: specifically Boruto.
"What is it Sarada?" Her mother's gentle and soft voice called out, opened the door only to see her daughter pouting at her. "Awww~ let me guess. Could it be that Sarada can't sleep?" she asked, gently picking up Sarada and carried her to bed, and laid down beside her.
"I can't sleep mama." She started, "If this continues, I'll be late for school! Also! If I don't get enough sleep, I may not be able to get some energy I need for tomorrow's activities! I don't want that!" There she goes again, whining and crying over little things which Sakura found so cute to resist.
Sakura listened to her daughter's protest and let out a giggle. She was only six and she knew how the world works. She knew what bad and good things are. She did had Sasuke and Sakura's intelligence.
"Mama! It's not funny!" She pouted. And crossed her arms dramatically. Sakura knew that look. She was asking for a hug.
Sakura giggled and embraced the little princess, patting her head, fingercombing her raven locks along the process, "I'll wake you up early tomorrow, Sarada. My shift would start early. After I send you to school, I'll be on my way to my work. Sounds good?" Sakura smiled.
"Don't be silly, mama! You'll get tired! Besides, I'm sure Chouchou and Inojin would be on their way here tomorrow. I'll walk with them to school." She muttered the last part, "I hope Boruto won't be messing up my day."
"What was that Sarada?" She smiled, she heard the last part loud and clear.
"E-Eh!? N-Nothing, Mama! Never mind what I said." The raven haired Sarada blushed crimson.
She could only giggle. Young love~ Sakura thought. She remembered Sasuke, come to think of it, she admired Sasuke around Sarada's age, it almost became nostalgic. She thought for awhile, remembering the good times they spent together. How she missed him. Silence then covered the room. The night was dark and deep, and only Sakura's melodic voice could be heard.
"Nee, mama.." Sarada spoke, breaking the earsplitting silence. "I miss papa."
Sakura could sense her eyes watering, she doesn't want to cry. She doesn't want to let Sarada see her weak side. How emotional can she be when it comes to Sasuke. She wants Sarada to see that she can be strong. But it seems that she failed miserably, a tear betrayed her.
"I do too, Sarada." she sighed, "I miss your papa.."
All the while whenever she misses Sasuke, she would visit Hinata. Bringing Sarada with her, letting her play with Boruto and Himawari. Distracting her princess so she could be herself, it was a good thing Hinata was supportive as always. We need to support each other, right? She remembered Hinata saying so. Tears began to fall.. She scolded herself for that. She tightly hugged Sarada, rocking her to sleep.
"Mama.. You're crying.."
Sakura giggled, just for a bit, "I guess I am. I'm sorry Sarada for being weak.."
Sarada smiled, she stared at her mama for a while. It was then that Sakura lowered her gaze onto her lap, not able to look at her daughter's onyx orbs. She felt ashamed.
Sarada's tiny fingers wiped her mother's tears, she had seen her cry in front of her Aunt Hinata. She wanted to ask why but she already knew the answer why, — her papa. Of course she admired her mother. It was amazing, seeing her do all the work. Seeing her take care of her. Her gentle strides, her soft voice, her soothing words. It was all worth it to have her as a mother. Is mama happy? She couldn't help but wonder.
"Mama, there's room for emotion and strength.. A ninja is one who endures. You're strong mama, being able to cry like that.. A strong person is one who sheds tears and fights back again. You are that kind of person mama." Sarada smiled and hugged her dumbfounded mother, "Just like us, I'm sure papa misses you and me. I'll take care of you mama. You can count on me."
Sakura hugged back, she wasn't sure what to say, she was speechless, no words could explain how happy she was right now. It didn't matter, Sarada was right. It's good to listen to a kid sometimes, the pureness of the heart and mind.
"You're right, Sarada. I'm sure he does." She smiled, and kissed her daughter's forehead. "It's about time we hit the hay."
Sarada yawned and rubbed her eyes, "Good night, mama.." Sarada nuzzled into her mother's neck, feeling her warmth and muttered, "Good night to you too, papa. "
Sakura turned the lights off and headed to sleep, thoughts on a certain raven. Good night, Sasuke-kun..
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"Cheese and crackers! Shannaro! I'm late for school!" She jolted awake and rushed out of her bed and took a quick bath, combed her hair neatly and fixed her glasses. It was her first day of school and she's late!? What kind of student would she be?
"Mama!" She called, rushing down the stairs of their house and quickly packed her things up. Eh? Mama's not in a hurry? Am I late or what?
"What is it, Sarada?" Sakura who was in the kitchen preparing their breakfast and lunchboxes answered, Sakura headed to the door and quickly took a peek on what Sarada was doing, "Oh my, someone's on a hurry!"
Sarada rolled her eyes and huffed her cheeks, it was cute than anything, "Who wouldn't mama!?" she pointed at the wall clock, "Look! It's already six thirty! I'm going to be...late? Eh? It's only six thirty!?" Horror struck her face.
Sakura laughed at her daughter, "Your class starts at seven thirty, Sarada. You're not late. If you want to be early so badly then, breakfast is served!"
Sarada blushed in embarrassment, and timidly went over to her mother and hugged her, burying her face against Sakura, "Thank you, mama. For everything.." She looked up to see her mother staring at her with a smile, "So! What's for breakfast?" She eagerly asked, noticing the spatula in hand, she rejoiced, "Bacon and eggs!?"
"You guessed right, Sarada! Let's eat!"
"Ittadakimasuuu~"
Sarada happily ate, food crumbs on her cheeks and Sakura could only crackle. It was pleasant sight. Sarada was sweet and honest. I wonder if she shows this side to her friends too?
"I'm done! Thank you for the food mama!" She rubbed her tummy, indicating she was full. She wiped a few crumbs on her face and hopped off out of her small chair.
"You're welcome, dear. I'll get the dishes done and I'll send you to school, okay?" Her mother winked.
Sarada blinked a few times and smiled, "Okay! But... Do you have to?"
It was Sakura's turn to pout and Sarada chuckled, "Of course! It's your first day in the academy! Do your best, alright?"
Sarada stood up like some superior, "Shannaro! You can count on me Mama!"
"Yosh!" Her mother nodded and headed of to wash the dishes. After a few moments, the kitchen was spotless clean.
"Mama, let's go." Sarada called out, taking a peek at the kitchen. "Everything is sparkling mama!"
Sakura sweatdropped, "I ended up cleaning the whole room."
Both laughed. "Are you ready mama?"
"Yeah, just wait outside Sarada. I'll go get my bag."
Sarada nodded and headed outside. Her lips parted in awe as she gazed upon the surroundings, not only the house was clean but also the backyard! Mama is so amazing! She thought.
By then, appeared Sakura beside her and secured the house, and walked Sarada to school. Everyone greeted her, she was wearing her usual red dress with the Uchiha clan's crest behind it, she wore her hospital dress, overlapping the red one. She tied her ponytail in a high bun, she looked like a professional, she looked mature, she looked beautiful.
After a short peaceful walk, they soon arrived their destination — the academy.
"Well mama, I'm off!" Sarada fixed her glasses in a cool way and Sakura knew what it meant. She wasn't going show her sweet side in public. It reminded her of Sasuke.
"Shannaro! Break a leg Sarada! I'm off to work too!" She turned to leave.
"Mama!"
Sakura stopped and turned to her daughter, "Take care! I'll go home with chouchou this afternoon!" Sarada reassured.
Sakura could only nod, she couldn't interfere anymore, the Uchiha princess already made a decision. "Alright, alright. Where does that girl gets her energy from?"
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It was long day at the hospital, patients were rushed back and forth. Sakura healed them all, not breaking a sweat. She was indeed the best medical ninja in Konohagakure. She even surpassed Tsunade, her shishou.
"Sakura. Aren't you going to fetch Sarada from school? It's almost six in the evening. They should be dismissed by this hour." Tsunade, who was fixing and signing a few papers spoke.
"Oh, don't worry, Tsunade-sama. She told me that she'll go home with one of her friends. She's safe. And she might be home by this time already." She replied.
Tsunade sighed, "Still, she might be hungry. You still need to cook for dinner. You go on, Sakura. I'll patch things up."
Sakura smiled, "Thank you, shishou. But, are you sure?"
It was Tsunade's turn to smile, or..more like grin, "You've done enough. Now, go ahead. Thank you for the hard work!"
Sakura nodded and bid goodbye. She ran amongst the busy streets of Konoha, she also met a few friends on the way, she, of course greeted them and hurried down the streets once again.
She arrived at their house, only to find the door unlocked. "Eh? Sarada knows how to break down doors? I mean, open them?" She thought out loud and took a deep breath, catching her breathing. She opened the door and took off her shoes, putting them on the shoerack where the other shoes were. She then saw something odd, "Eh? Sasuke-kun has a spare shoe?" She was sure she putted it in the attic, we're it could be safe and clean. That's odd? She thought but quickly brushed it off.
"I'm home, Sarada! Are you hungry? I'll cook something quick!" She quickly tidied herself up. Hanging her hospital dress by the small hook behind the door. She noticed something, as well, "Sasuke-kun's robe?" She huffed her cheeks, and rushed towards the kitchen where the noise was coming from, she was pretty sure that it was her daughter's voice causing all the commotion, "Sarada! HAVE YOU BEEN MESSING WITH PAPA'S TH...ings? Papa! I.. I mean, Sasuke-kun!? You're back!?"
A surprised look was drawn on her face as she took the sight in front of her all in, Sasuke was holding a spatula, Sarada was wearing an apron which was bigger than her, they were cooking something.
"Eh!? Mama's home papa! The surprise is ruin!" Sarada's frowned.
Sasuke petted his daughter's head, and smiled, he managed to, with them, he could, "It's fine, Sarada. At least your Mama's surprised to see me standing next to you."
"Mama! Papa's here! Aren't you going to say anything?" Sarada grinned and ran towards Sakura and grabbed her by the arm dragged her towards Sasuke, she did the same with her papa's other arm and both were held by her. "I have the best family ever! I love you papa, I love you mama!" she hugged them both.
"We love you too, Sarada." They embraced and hugged each other into a group hug.
Sakura kissed Sasuke cheek and then again blushed in crimson, "Welcome back, Sasuke-kun."
Sasuke got his other arm, poked her forehead, the same genuine love he shared with his brother, "Hn, it's good to be back, Sakura."
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My first one shot ended! Gonna write up something soon! Go ahead and hit the vote button. Lols. Anyway, I hope you liked this chapter! It's my first time writing a story sooooo.
Thank you so much Minna for supporting and reading this book ❤
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