stuck in an alternate timeline or just a dream?? (Completed)

chapter 9: choices

Boruto felt all sorts of emotions hit him with full force all at once. Naruto's smile fell at the two kids reactions. He didn't understand, he thought they would want to go home. "Boruto?" He called. "Right right... I need to say bye to Rakurai and Nobara." He spoke with a lost unsure tone. Sarada rubbed her arms. "I need to say my good-byes too..." Naruto gave a nod, "right of course. Take your time. We leave when you are ready." The three left the office and went their separate ways without a word. Boruto kicked a rock as he shoved his hands in his pocket. He missed Himawari and his mother like crazy and looked forward to seeing their happy faces but Boruto knew he would be leaving a happy face behind, one that he enjoyed spending time with. Sakura was gone by the time he reached yhe Uzumaki house but Rakurai and Nobara were still there. "Hey welcome back!" Nobara greeted. "I made breakfast... Hey what's with the long face?" "Eat something weird?" Rakurai asked poking his face. Boruto ran a hand through his hair, "I'm not hungry... Infact the scientist think they figured out how to get me home so..." He was cut off by both of them hugging him. another wave of the emotion hit him in his eyes teared up before we push them away and cleared his throat. "None of that... Don't get all sappy..." Rakurai forced a smile, "right..." Nobara huffed, "if you weren't staying for breakfast then it can't be helped I'm packing you food for your trip back you and your team... Can't have you hungry going back to your Konoha and we are seeing you off, don't think you can escape us that easily." Nobara gave a playfully smile despite the feeling in her heart but she had to put on a happy face for Rakurai. Boruto gave a nod then rub his neck. "I wanna thank your mom too. You guys have all that great... Well... Sort of... Rakurai you are the annoying little brother I never had. Nobara your are the bitchy sister i don't want." Nobara playful threw a riceball at him. "And you are the one he's spoiled brother..." He chuckled and decided to spend a moment longer with them knowing both Mistuki and Sarada had to say their goodbyes as well and it wouldn't be easy.

Sarada zombie walk back to the estate. Her body felt numb but the moment she walked through the doors she had her knees & broke down in tears. Sakiyuki was the first to comfort her. "Sarada!" She rushed to her side and hugged her, "what's wrong?" "They figured it out... I have to leave...." She whispered. Sakiyuki stroke her hair, "it's okay... You are going back to where you belong. Your mother is waiting I'm sure she will be happy to see you again." She helped the younger girl stand and walked her to a bathroom to freshen up before having to break the news. Hibana cried which made her brother cry in response leaving Ko to comfort them and take them out of the dining room. Hinata hugged her goodbye, "have a safe trip. The twins and Sasuke will see you off. It has been a pleasure to have you visit even if it was no one's intentions but if the happy accident does occur again do you know you are welcome to return." She hugged the woman back before Nejireru and Shinsuke said their goodbyes. She looked at the twin who seemed to stare into her soul. She glanced away before they approached with a box. She stared at it. "What?" "It's for you..." Asahi voiced. "We bought it for your new room but since you are leaving you should take it and put it in your room to remember us by." Sarada cracked a smile, "I couldn't forget you two if I tried... You are too weird." She hugged them and took the box. She looked at Sasuke and an uneasy feeling rushed over her. He touched her shoulder. "You are Uchiha. Be proud. Be bold. Be strong. Take care of your mother." Sarada gave a nod. "Yes.." it felt as if she was actually saying good bye to her own father.

Mitsuki rushed to Kabuto's house Shirayuri hugged him happy to see him back. Mitsuki smiled at her. He would miss her warm sibling like embrace. "Shirayuri... I have to leave..." She gave a small sad smile. "I know... Thanks for saying goodbye... And thanks for helping me with my training." "You are welcome." He replied then looked at Kabuto and Ayame who stood next to each other, looking at them with sad smiles. "I appreciate your kindness... I shall not forget." Kabuto gave a nod, "take care of yourself Mitsuki and do say hello to your father. If you get to tell him the story." He gave a nod in return and turned away. It speaks felt stuck to the floor as if Shadow possession had captured him. Shirayuri touched his shoulder. "Um... Would you mind if I saw you off?" He turned back to her, "not at all..." They left together. All the genin and Sensei were at the Konoha gates to see the visitors off. They said their goodbyes before Naruto hugged Boruto unexpectedly, his eyes teared up and pushed him away. "don't do that!" Naruto chuckled an apology and rubbed his neck before Nobara approched them. Sarada was obviously still bitter about what she said and Nobara knew it. She bowed her head before handing them bento lunches. "Please accept my most humble apologies... Honestly don't want things to end like this... I haven't even really got to know any of you... Not really. Boruto... You look so much like your father and I know you're not happy about it... But I am... I'm so happy you favor him in so many ways... And your eye dojutsu... Forgive me for what I said when I was stressed I... Your Jougan is truly amazing and without it we would have never met and I don't regret meeting." Boruto was shocked at how sincere she was but gave a goofy smile. "Don't worry about it! I'm over it!" She gave him a grateful smile, "spoken like a true Uzumaki..." She then looked at Sarada. "Sarada... I need to apologize to you the most well... More so apologize to our mother but... I'm sorry for what I said a combination of enhanced strength and the Sharingan is incredible and I will admit I'm a little jealous... Not just of your genes but the fact you were able to spend time with Asahi in a way I never could. I was childish stressed and jealous. I'm sorry what I said. I would hate you partying my world knowing you hate me..." Sarada raised her brow her face still bitter, "you are annoying..." Nobara was taken back by her response but merely gave a small smile. "You take after your father will too..."