Mission: Baby

Mission: The Village

Chapter 2:

Mission: The Village

A/N: Decided to post since I'm on winter break and have plenty of time. The first chapter was something I wrote a while ago and decided to expand on the idea. This story will start off slowly then BAM comes the angst.

Everywhere the trio went they received strange looks from the villagers. They even heard whispering along the lines of them having a child. At one point Sakura almost snapped when the staring became too much of a nuisance. If she didn't have Shinachiku in her arms, she probably would have lost her temper at the constant staring the villagers did.

"They act as if they've never seen a baby before." Naruto felt slightly guilty the staring was probably because of him. The villagers didn't hate him like they use to, but that didn't mean they liked him let's just say they tolerated him.

Naruto sighed and glanced at his crush and the baby she was carrying. "How close is the baby store?"

Sakura suddenly stopped in the middle of the road it was a good thing it was still pretty early, so the paths weren't as crowded. Naruto focused his attention back on Sakura when she stood frozen in place. "Sakura-chan?"

Sakura bit her lip a nervous gesture he just realized she has. "I-I don't know where the baby store is." Naruto blinked trying to register what she just said. Her blush was as clear as day embarrassed right where she was standing.

"Oh, that's fine we'll just ask for directions." That didn't seem to ease Sakura's embarrassment. She was indeed a prideful woman that was one of the many things he liked about her.

"Come on that person looks like they know the way." Sakura nodded and trailed behind him.

"Kon'nichiwa Misu but I was wondering if you knew where the baby store is?" The lady stared for a little too long her eyes go from Naruto to Sakura then Shinachiku. "What a cute baby you two must be proud to bring such a handsome boy into this world." The lady walked past Naruto and went straight to Sakura and Shinachiku. His little chubby fingers gripped her shirt as he sucked on his thumb. His forest green eyes were filled with curiosity and wonder as he took in his surroundings.

"Look, lady, we're kind of in a hurry so could you tell us whe-"

"Oh, I'm sorry I can't recall where it is." Naruto gaped at the strange lady who had just messed up Shinachiku's already messy hair. Naruto tried not to be annoyed, but he just couldn't help it.

"Well, then you're no help see you around." Naruto grabbed Sakura's elbow and pulled her away from the woman.

"Geez, she was no help can't believe we've lived in the village all our lives and can't even find a simple store." Naruto sat on the bench worn out already. Between the baby and the constant staring, he was already exhausted which was so unlike him since he was usually full of energy.

"Naruto are you ok you seem... tired" Naruto plastered on a false grin to ease Sakura's worries, but it seemed she saw through it.

"Fine don't tell me the truth I'm just trying to be a good friend come on Shinachiku let's go find the store ourselves." Sakura was about to leave without looking back until he called after her.

"Wait Sakura-chan! I'm sorry I just haven't been getting enough sleep." It was the truth actually he hasn't been getting any sleep because of his constant nightmares that seemed to have picked up over the week. Sakura's gaze softened as cerulean met emerald truth deep in his irises.

"Alright, Naruto you don't have to talk about it if you don't want to. Let's just find that store and get the things we need to take care of Shinachiku." Naruto nodded excitedly his energy seemed to come back.