The Return

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A/N: Hey, my faithful yaoi readers!

Special thanks to my beta who co-wrote this chapter mrk33 bows and waves enthusiastically Thank you!

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1 month later

Sakura was having a very bad day.

She was walking through the village, going to Tsunades' room. It was almost time for Naruto's treatment.

It had become a routine for her: every three days she would have to go to Tsunades’, and wait for the blond to arrive with Sasuke, wait for Tsunade to treat him first, and as soon as she ran out of Chakra, Sakura had to take over.

Naruto would usually be unconscious by then, since it took a lot out of his system to accept the foreign Chakra.

At first, they couldn’t even get close enough to touch him. Their chakra was immediately repelled, but with Sasuke’s Chakra mixing with theirs (or sometimes Itachi’s) Naruto’s body opened up to the harmless help they offered.

It was the only thing keeping him, and the babies alive.

Of course Sasuke, or Itachi could do it themselves, but they thought it would be less harmful to have non demonic Chakra enter Narutos’ system. There have been no cases of parents being Jinchuuriki so they didn’t want to take any risks with the lives of their babies, or Naruto’s.

Looking at her, nobody could tell what she thought during these sessions with the pregnant ‘mother’, but ever since she hard Tsunade say those words to Sasuke and Itachi, she was in a constant state of rage: at herself, because she has been too late to prevent that abomination from touching her Sasuke-kun, to touch what was hers, and at Naruto too, because he was… there!

If only he never came back, Sasuke would have had no other choice than have her bear his child. Thinking he wouldn’t look at her otherwise was unpleasant, but at that point, she would take what she could.

She would do what she must to have the life that she dreamed of.

And Naruto crushed her last hope. By coming back to the village, he had taken away the only thing that made her stay in Konoha bearable.

She had lost every one of her friends when she sided with the brothers as soon as they came back, but it was okay, as long as she could be with Sasuke.

But now…

She finally arrived at Tsunades’ room rapping on the door, and opening it she was surprised to see everyone there, including, Itachi.

She heard Tsunade tell Naruto to lie down, and that it wouldn’t take long.

She inwardly scoffed. It was the same thing every time. The blond always had to be reassured. She saw Itachi approach Naruto, and put his glowing hand next to his stomach.

She sighed, and approached the table when Tsunade looked at her

She didn’t have enough time left…

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Naruto woke up to the sounds of people arguing.

It took him a few seconds to recognize the voices, and when he did, he decided to feign sleep, and listen to the discussion around him.

“I know that you did it, there is no need to play dumb anymore. Itachi told me.” Lied Tsunade.

He heard Sakura chuckle slightly, “and what did he say? That I told him about the pills? True, I did.”

Tsunade growled slightly “I told you when you saw the scroll that if you ever told anyone I wouldn’t hesitate to get rid of you, didn’t I?” she cracked her knuckles, “and don’t think that Naruto will stop me once I tell him why you’re trying to get rid of him.”

Sakura snorted,” You cannot do a thing to me. Sasuke-kun will not let you, I am the only one who sided with him since he came back, and do you think he’ll let you kill me?” she paused and suddenly smirked “Go ahead and hurt me. Sasuke-kun will place you back in your prison. He’s been waiting for you to do something ever since the pills incident.”

Tsunade suddenly froze. She knew the pink thing was right. That last note Sasuke sent her was definitely a warning. She couldn’t harm someone he considered an ‘ally’, or at least someone who could be useful to him or it would be like treason, and she’d be sent to prison, if not killed.

She couldn’t have that. She couldn’t let herself be thrown in prison, and have Sakura treat Naruto alone. Who knew what she would do.

She sighed, clenching her fists at her sides and Sakura smirk grew wider.

Sasuke suddenly entered the room without knocking, annoying Tsunade even more.

“Sakura, leave,” he ordered without looking at her.

He turned his gaze to the sleeping Naruto. “Have Naruto sent to our room when he wakes up.” Before making his exit.

She nodded, and waited for him to leave. When he did, she turned to Naruto and said, “Well, I hope you don’t have any doubts about her anymore.”

Naruto turned to her, opening his eyes “So” he said “Why does she want to get rid of me?”

Tsunade chuckled “She wants Sasuke for herself, why else?”

Naruto nodded and stood up. He needed a nap, and he’d rather have it in his own bed. He waved at Tsunade “Have a nap Baa-Chan, you look terrible.” he said and left.

He couldn’t say he was disappointed. After all, he knew Sakura had feelings for Sasuke since they were kids, and being that obsessed with him, he knew it wasn’t going away just because he wasn’t close to her.

Heck, if after being rejected that much she didn’t give up, he knew she never would.

He decided to act as if he didn’t know of her intentions when she was around. He could just confront her, but it would be too tiring and he didn’t want to use energy for that. He didn’t have enough to survive on his own these days, so fighting was out of the question!

He arrived at his house, and curled into his bed, smiling slightly when he smelled his babies’ fathers’ scents.

Tsunade said the treatment would be administered for the first four months, and the babies will be born at six months. She recalled Tsunade mentioning something about being a former Jinchuuriki, and not needing the whole nine months. He didn’t really listen. Sasuke and Itachi were there so he knew they would listen for him. He didn’t have enough energy to concentrate more than a few minutes these days.

He sighed again and closed his eyes.

He really couldn’t wait for his treatment to be over.

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3 months later

Sasuke was leaving Itachi’s office, smirking satisfied.

It has been four months since Naruto’s pregnancy started; he and Itachi had turned to each other even more since then, partly because they wouldn’t touch Naruto.

They didn’t know if it was dangerous for either Naruto or the babies (yes! as in two) so they had decided to refrain from touching their partner.

He felt his demon purr when he thought about their last session together. But as good as their time together was, he couldn’t wait to be able to take Naruto again, and he knew Itachi felt the same.

He arrived at his home, and found Naruto waiting for him on the stairs.

Today was the last day of treatment for Naruto, and even from the distance; he could see the excitement on his face. He knew how tiring it was for the blond, but he couldn’t help but be proud that it was his (or maybe Itachi’s) baby that was tiring his blond.

He took his hand, and teleported them to Tsunades’ room, where Sakura and Tsunade were glaring at each other.

He sighed. A month before, Tsunade went to Itachi saying she didn’t want Sakura working on Naruto with her anymore. She didn’t have any valid reason, except that Sakura was a danger for Naruto.

Itachi was not convinced, and told her opinion of Sakura mattered not since that her stunt with the pills cost her right to request anything, especially if it involved her being alone with Naruto.

Sakura was questioned about Tsunade’s accusations, but nothing pointed her as a danger, so the case was closed.

It was cold war ever since between the two.

He was secretly glad that it would be the last time they would be needed in the same room. The tension was starting to grate on his nerves.

He guided Naruto to the examination table, and laid him down gently. He then turned to the two expectantly.

Tsunade was finishing, and he pushed some of his Chakra into Sakura’s hands before hearing a knock on the door.

He opened it. A guard was standing there informing that Itachi requested his presence.

He looked at Tsunade who was half asleep as usual after having used that much Chakra, and turned to Sakura telling her to finish, and left closing the door behind him.

Itachi was walking down the hall leading to Tsunades’ room when he found Sasuke walking toward him, a puzzled expression on his face.

“What is it?” he asked

“Didn’t you ask for me to come to your office?” asked Sasuke

Itachi raised an eyebrow “What for? I was coming to check on Naruto-kun.”

Sasuke felt something was wrong and when he saw Itachi frown, he knew he was feeling it too.

They both could hear their demons growling in their minds, restlessly pacing, and trying to break through their sealed cages.

They suddenly turned, and sped to Tsunade’s room

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Sakura watched as Tsunade almost passed out on the couch near the examination table, and stilled her Chakra enforced hand.

It was the last day she would be able to make a move, and she was alone in the room. Tsunade didn’t count since she was half dead.

She smirked. This was her last chance. She wouldn’t be able to approach the blond after today without rousing suspicion. After all, she only saw him because of the treatment; she didn’t visit otherwise, so it would seem too strange if she suddenly changed her routine.

She had been scared already when Itachi questioned her about Tsunade’s accusations, but she technically didn’t lie. He asked if she had intentions to hurt Naruto, and at the time she hadn’t. She wanted Sasuke to cast him away himself. So there was no lie for them to detect.

But now…

She knew Sasuke would never leave his side, neither will Itachi. She saw the looks they gave him as his stomach started to swell, the gentle touches against his round belly (when nobody was looking) when they learned they would be having twins.

And she knew she didn’t have a choice anymore. She would have to get rid of him, and the babies now.

Last chance for her to have the life she dreamed of ever since she was eight.

She looked one last time at Tsunade, and saw her eyes widen, probably because of the look in her eyes.

She vaguely wondered, how she appeared as she made the seals for the absorbing Chakra Jutsu. As she lowered her hand toward the blond, over her old friend’s heart, ready to end his life, and the lives of his unborn babies.

She saw Tsunade struggle to get up from the couch, and thought it was too late for the blond anyway.

I have to… He needs to leave for me to be happy…she thought

She closed her eyes, never heard the door bursting open, and Tsunade gasp before looking down, and she suddenly felt cold all over.

Hardened piercing blue eyes held her in place, as a hand shattered her wrist in a vice like grip.

“Sakura-chan” a harsh voiced broke through the eerie silence.

Only then did she realize the others presence in the room.

‘Oh….Kami’

Flashback

“Itachi.”

“Lord Kyuubi.”

“You are aware that the Pink Thing is up to something.”

“Aa. That I am. However, she is necessary to the success of our plans.”

“Watch her I don’t trust the banshee, she may try to harm kit.”

“How affectionate. You sound nostalgic.”

“He may have been annoying, but he is honest, and has honor. I respect him.”

“I am quite aware of Sakuras’ affections for Sasuke. Something he will never return he has loved Naruto since the age of eight.”

“That doesn’t matter. Kit will be vulnerable once pregnant, and you must keep an eye on her.”

“Don’t worry my dear friend. Emotionally weak, dishonourable individuals tend to expose themselves before the very ones they yearn to impress.”

“Did I ever tell you that you have a brilliant mind, Itachi?” Purred the demon.

End flashback

Sakura vaguely wondered how they knew she would be attacking Naruto.

She watched Sasuke’s face as he narrowed his eyes, and prepared to plead with him as she saw him approach her. She felt the grip on her shattered wrist slacken, and she turned right in time for Sasuke’s katana to pierce through her heart.

She gasped, and she felt blood against her chin. Her eyes widened as she felt her love’s hard onyx eyes set on her, reflecting disgust and sheer hate.

She fell to the floor and heard Itachi speak

“Sasuke, you should have waited for her to finish with Naruto-kun before killing her.”

His voice had never been that bland before. It was clear to everyone in the room that her death would be of no consequence to him.

She felt her consciousness leave her, but not before she heard Sasuke’s last harsh, hate-filled words.

“There is no need for her to live. She is useless to us, and I don’t burden myself with useless trash. Besides, she attempted to kill our mate, and offspring. You may have loved him for fives years aniki, but I loved Naruto long before Team 7.”

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I hope all Sakura haters are happy XP.

Next chapter should be the last one (I’m not sure yet).

Hmmm… Nope nothing else to say!

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