Forgotten Love | SasuNaru

~Chapter 16

Sasuke POV

Kakashi sighed as he leaned back to stare at the ceiling. "You know how Naruto is, he gets emotional sometimes" Kakashi started. I nodded at his words, "...and well, this is the first time in awhile that he's gonna see his kids-", "Our kids" I butted in. "Although Naruto won't admit it but he's awfully afraid of being a terrible father and you should know the reason why" Kakashi said calmly as he stared at me knowingly. "He's gonna need the support, afterall, it was his idea to send the kids away in the first place..he's gonna blame himself..." Kakashi muttered. I sighed as I stared into my lap, "I know, I could tell that Naruto is already stressed about their arrival and that without thinking about how we are gonna explain to Sarada and Boruto that they're related..." I commented.

"Well I'm sure Boruto would understand but Sarada...she's a tricky one, she gets it from her mother" Kakashi stated as I rolled my eyes fondly. "It would've been easier if Boruto hadn't started sneaking around to uncover the truth on his own...I'm just-" I paused looking off to the side. "Worry that Boruto won't learn the whole truth or that he might just uncover something you wouldn't like..." Kakashi stated, finishing my sentence causing me to glare his way. "Oh like you'd understand, Naruto did what he had too" I snapped at him. "You'd understand if it was your child on the line" I grumbled as I stood and walked away. Noticing some family photos that were left in the livingroom.

They looked so happy back then, when Naruto had more time for them. It's hard to be there for a family when you have bigger responsibilities. I know it burns Naruto to see Boruto so upset when he's not around because he actually gets it. Since Naruto was an orphan all his life, he understand how painful it could be. Despite that, Boruto and Naruto still seem to argue on their best days. "Sasuke, I'm not saying that Naruto's a bad father or that he's guilty for what happened or what the result of the matter was his fault...the plain truth is that Boruto isn't gonna be able to see the bigger picture unless you are willing to open his eyes..no matter how he thinks of you afterwards..it's better to just tell the truth before he finds out from somebody else's mouth" Kakashi warned.

I nodded, "you don't have to tell me, I know the risks that are involved....however he might think of me when the time comes, I'll deal with it..." I assured. "Even if in the end, he sees you as a monster" Kakashi questioned with knowing eyes. I didn't respond to that, only stared off to the side. There was silence between us, making the air surrounding us thick with tension. As we sat in silence, I could hear the pitter patter of Naruto leaving the bedroom. I looked up to see him taking a glance at us before leaving into the guest bathroom.

Which made me raise an eyebrow, knowing there's a bathroom in the bedroom. He was just using the bathroom as an excuse to check up on us. I rolled my eyes, it isn't like I'm gonna tear Kakashi's throat out. Not yet at least, we never had the best relationship. But it always seemed like Kakashi always came at the most awkward times. Always poking his nose in our business, he was one of the few people that knew about my relationship with Naruto and the kids.

Afterall, Kakashi was there when the time came, I guess I own him for that. In a scary way, I don't know what would've happen if he wasn't there. I just don't wanna imagine it, I just didn't act quick enough and yet. It amazes me how Naruto could believe that he was at fault. If anyone should be guilty, it's me, I wasn't paying attention and I let my guard down. Back then, I didn't really care enough about the kids.

I wasn't excited like other first parents, back then when I found out about them, it was just another distraction to my goal. But when I saw them in danger, I felt like there was a hole where my heart was. For single moment during that battle, I felt if they died, I would die too. At first I didn't want to think about it and I didn't want them. I truly was a coldhearted bastard back then but when I first held her in my arms. My walls melted and I just wanted to protect her at all costs.

They were not only my blood but they had the blood of the Uchiha running through them. They were the stepping stones to rebuilding the Uchiha bloodline. They were my future, I could feel it but it wasn't just that. It was the way they clung to me for protection that made me realize, these were my kids. I was their biological father and I would raise them to become great shinobis. The girl worries me tho, afterall, she was born....defective.

Unlike anything I ever seen, Saki was born with a single Rinnegan in her left eye. There were some theories that because my DNA and Naruto's DNA combining were the cause of such an extraordinary occurrence. It was in our ancestry that made it all possible but because of this powerful ability. She was a danger to herself and everyone around her. For people always craved for more power, it was hard but we had to make a choice. When the time came, it was unexpected when it was Naruto who made the call.

Casting our children into hiding and their existence was wiped. Only a selected few knew of the forgotten children, Kakashi and Shikamaru included. Neither of our so called wives knew about it, they didn't even know about our affairs beforehand. It was all kept on the down low for good reason but now, Naruto having to face that all over again. It not gonna be easy, especially not with Boruto and Sarada in the mix. I worry for Saki's travels, keeping her eye concealed ever since she was a toddler isn't an easy task.

Even though, Saki wasn't born with a Sharingan in her right eye. Keeping her eye at bay can sometimes be a problem in itself but now she's all grown up. She has done better but it seems our worse fears have come true. With the Otsutsuki looking for power, it won't be long before they discover the twins. She attracts enough trouble on her own and that's not even mentioning the boy and his....unstable nature.