The Path That Split Us(Sequel to One Step At A Time)

Family(Editing Compelted)

Boruto's POV

A knock rang through the house. "What does anyone want from us at 5 in the morning!?" Sarada groaned into her pillow. "I'll get it." I said as I got up.

"Hey. We need to talk. Now. Can I come in?" Sasuke, who was at my door AT FIVE AM, said. "Yeah. If it's something to say at 5 am, it's probably important." I said as I let him in. "Is Sarada here?" He asked. "Yeah. I'll try to get her, I don't think she'll want to come down. She's exhausted." I said.

I walked into our room and got onto the bed. "Sarada." I said. "Hn." She responded harshly. "Hey, come on, don't be mad at me. Your dad is here. He needs to talk with us." I said. "Nooooo." She said. "Sara. come onnn....don't make things hard for me." I said. "Nuuuuuuu I'm not leaving bed." She complained, shoving herself further into the blankets. "Then I'll bring him up here." I said. "No. I don't wanna see him. Just.....tell him I'm dead." She said. "WHAT!? NO!!!" I said. "Yes. It'll make him leave me alone." She said. "Babe, come on. I love you but I'm not saying you're dead. It'll be really fast, ok?" I explained. "Fineeee." She complained. She sat up and put one foot on the floor before I grabbed her and carried her downstairs. "What the heck, Boruto!?" She shouted. "Shhh!! Don't wake the kids up!" I said with a laugh.

"So, your Uncle Itachi and Uncle Neji, along with your Aunt Izumi.....they're gone now. The reanimations have vanished. We're guessing it's due to the upcoming war and just.....maybe getting ready to bring in some reanimations that have allied with us throughout the few years." Sasuke said. "Oh.....ok.......dang......" Sarada said, sadness painting onto her face. "It'll be ok, Sarada." I said as I hugged her. "Y-Yeah....." She sighed.

Sarada's POV

I was shocked at this news. I was hoping they'd be able to teach Itada and Sakudo some jutsus but....oh well. I also had a separate piece of news for them but no use in it now.

Boruto's POV

Sasuke left and I carried Sarada back up to the bedroom. "Babe?" She asked. "Hm?" I asked, facing her on the bed. "I have to tell you something I've been hiding for a while now....." she began. "I'm scared. What will happen to Itada during the war!? I don't like saying this but....she's a very sickly child.....what if she gets sick during the war and I can't do anyth-" I interrupted her with a kiss on the lips. "It'll all be ok. I promise. And this child that we will have......will be fine too. I promise I will protect you and the family." I said.

Two days later.....

We were all prepping for the war. The other villages became allies. There were quite a few meetings in the past two days, stressing me and Sarada out quite a lot. We had to attend meetings and watch our kids. The declaration was quite a long time ago. The war.....it could start any day now. So many meetings. I never imagined that I could go to about five in a row within an hour and a half. Sarada had it worse, she had eight in the span of an hour and a half at some points.

I laid in bed next to her. "Love?" I asked. "What is it?" She asked, facing me. "I.....I'm scared. I don't want to lose you in the war. I don't want to watch you get hurt. I don't want anything to happen to you." I said. "Dear. I'll be ok. I'm working in He medical corps, remember?" She asked. "Yeah.....still......" I said. "I don't want to lose you either. Aren't you joining that new force? What was it called?" She asked. "The AVSF. Attack on Villages Shinobi Force. I only took the opportunity because they were low on people and need a leader." I said. "Ok. Good night, Boru." She said, planting a kiss on my lips as I kissed her back. "Night." I said.

I stood in the darkness, family and close friends around me. Everything changed. I was alone, surrounded by those friends and families dead bodies. 'Stay calm, Boruto. It's a dream.' I thought. A red chakra surrounded my ankles. 'Brat.' A deep voice echoed.

I opened my eyes. What was that? I asked myself. I shook the dream away and saw Sarada sleeping, back towards me. I moved close to her and grabbed her waist, shoving my head into her back, tears spilling down my face. Get a grip, Boruto!! I said to myself. "Boruto. It's ok." She said, turning around to comfort me. "Sarada. I don't want to go to war." I said.

"I know you don't. None of us do. We don't have a choice. These wars are like storms in our lives. We need to fight through them and keep our chins up because we know we are strong. You are strong, dear. You're the strongest one I know. Just look at how far you've come whenever you don't think you're strong or worth it. I love you so much." She said. She could always make me feel better. Make me smile when I'm sad, laugh when I cry. She was amazing.

"I love you so much too." I said with a smile as I kissed her forehead and we both fell asleep.

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Alright! So, yes! The next few chapters will be pre-war!! It'll probably be preps, teams, etc. so the small chapters with lists are going to be important to read so you know who's where! Also!! The kids(Sasudo and Itada) are around 4 months old!! Thanks! Hope you enjoy!!

Sarada is about two and three quarters months into her pregnancy!!

Edited: 3/27/19