The Sacrificed | By : Sasunarufan13 Category: Naruto > Yaoi - Male/Male > Naruto/Sasuke Views: 5667 -:- Recommendations : 0 -:- Currently Reading : 0 |
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Author's note: First of all, my apologies that it took me this long to finish this part. I had some trouble figuring out which scenes I still wanted to put in it and I hope the ones I chose won't disappoint!
STAY TUNED AT THE END FOR MORE INFORMATION REGARDING THE EXTENSION OF THIS UNIVERSE
Warnings: Time skips; fluff; short bout of insecurity; mature content; references to past violence
I hope you'll like this last part!
Part 9
"What do you think? Mother said we can choose another one if you rather stay elsewhere," Sasuke said and for the first time Naruto detected some nerves in his voice.
"This is your den, right?" Naruto asked for confirmation, looking around curiously.
The den in question was created out of towering pieces of wood, which met each other in the middle above them, creating some sort of large tent. The opening which acted as the door opening was merely covered with a piece of cloth, which wouldn't do much to keep the cold outside during the winter, but Naruto supposed that considering most Uchiha were wolf shifters, worrying about the cold would be redundant for them.
There was no fireplace to speak of, because again, wolf shifters, but the nest was rather large and comfortable looking with thick layers of fur piled on top of each other. With the extra blankets they had brought with them from their previous nest and Sasuke's natural raised body heat, Naruto thought he should be able to get through the winter without freezing off any limbs even if they lived in the midst of the mountains now.
"This is mine, yes," Sasuke confirmed; his hand rubbing soothingly across Hikaru's back. The baby had his face tucked away in his father's neck, calming down after being overwhelmed by so many new family members greeting him.
"My brother's den is on the left and my parents' on the right, though there's enough space between each that nobody will be disturbed," he added, placing the bags right next to the entrance.
Naruto followed swiftly, putting his share of the bags with the others before he drew closer to the nest, bending down to touch the fur carefully.
Even though Sasuke had been gone for such a long time, the nest looked pristine and felt soft as if he had still been here to regularly take care of it and Naruto presumed someone of his family had looked after the den, ensuring that it would be ready by the time Sasuke returned.
"So, what do you think?" Sasuke repeated, padding closer to the blond. "You all right with staying here or should we go look for another one?"
Naruto shook his head and crawled into the middle of the nest, running his hands across the soft fur. "No, this is good. It's your home."
"Your home now too," Sasuke argued and stepped into the nest as well, keeping a tight hold on their son so he wouldn't accidentally topple down. "So if you don't feel comfortable here, I don't mind moving into another one."
"I don't mind," Naruto said and laid down, inhaling deeply. He smiled when he could detect traces of Sasuke's familiar scent, still infused in the nest despite the long time he hadn't been here. "Smells like you," he murmured, turning onto his side as soon as Sasuke laid down as well.
With Hikaru cradled between the two of them, his deep blue eyes roaming around the den in wonder, Naruto sighed contently when Sasuke clasped an arm around him, tugging him close.
"So this is good?" Sasuke asked once more, nuzzling Naruto's temple.
Naruto turned his head to catch his mouth in a soft kiss. "This is good."
It was quite different from the two caves they had lived in before, but that didn't make it any less good. Especially knowing that they wouldn't have to move again after today, unless the entire family decided to up and leave. Considering Sasuke had mentioned that they had lived here for centuries already, though, he doubted they would leave soon.
"So, how did you two meet?" Mikoto asked curiously that evening as they were eating dinner.
As happy as Naruto had been to meet the entire family, he couldn't help but feel a tad relieved that the actual family dinner only existed out of Sasuke's parents, his brother and Deidara. The rest of the family had been friendly, but it had also been rather overwhelming to be greeted by so many people all at once and he needed some time to acclimate.
"Ah well, that is …" Naruto halted, floundering a bit. Their first meeting hadn't exactly been the romantic kind and he wasn't certain whether it would be all right to tell the truth.
"Did my brother do something embarrassing?" Itachi smirked, ducking away when Sasuke growled and took a swipe at him.
"I'm not you!" Sasuke shot back, making Deidara grin.
"It can't have been that bad," Mikoto encouraged, though her eyebrows were knitted together as if she was already suspecting that their story hadn't started off wonderfully.
"Not really," Naruto hedged, looking down at Hikaru. He had fed his baby right before dinner had started, but unlike the previous nights Hikaru didn't appear to be the least bit sleepy now, preferring to look around and blow spit bubbles whenever anyone looked at him for longer than a couple of seconds.
Sasuke sighed and rested his hand on Naruto's knee. "He was originally a sacrifice until I realised he's my mate."
Silence immediately descended over the group.
"He was what?" Fugaku asked flatly, while Deidara looked caught between outright laughing and looking concerned, which ended with his face screwed up funnily.
"Sasuke, didn't I tell you not to use your shifting powers?" Mikoto scolded, frowning deeply.
"It wasn't like that," Sasuke said annoyed. "The Tug had led me to a forest close to a village and wouldn't let me leave. Some humans thought they could make a trophy out of me and tried to hunt me down. I killed them. When they asked what I wanted in exchange for leaving them alone, I told him I wanted a sacrifice. I figured they would give me some of their livestock, but instead they gave – "
"Me," Naruto finished resigned, looking up again. The village's treatment still stung a bit, but he was getting over it slowly, knowing it was pointless to linger in the past.
He would probably never forgive them for having sacrificed him so easily, but it had led to him meeting Sasuke and he could never regret that.
"Your village sacrificed you instead of livestock, un?" Deidara asked stumped. "What about your parents? Surely they were against it!"
"I'm an orphan," Naruto answered simply and shrugged half-heartedly. "They told me nobody would miss me and I was worth less than the animals they kept as stock, so they offered me instead."
"What the hell is wrong with those humans?" Mikoto asked outraged; her eyes spitting fire. "How could they have just abandoned you like that? That's not right!"
"Most of them don't know the meaning of taking care of each other," Fugaku murmured, but his eyes were dark and there was a hint of claws visible when Naruto glanced at his hands.
"Ironic that the humans ended up doing something good when they decided to offer you," Itachi mused, but his lips thinned, showing that he as well wasn't happy to hear how his brother had ended up meeting his mate.
"That's about the only good thing they did," Sasuke grumbled. "They even had the gall to send hunters after me."
"Well, they did do that after you started killing them," Naruto remarked, though his stomach still flipped uneasily when he remembered how close he had come to losing Sasuke that day.
"Killing them?" Itachi raised an eyebrow.
The younger wolf shifter stared back defiantly. "They had been hurting Naruto for years – I punished them in return. Only the ones who had hurt him, the rest I let be."
"I knew I taught you well," Mikoto said proudly, leaning across to kiss his cheek. "Did you get all of them?"
"Every last one of them," Sasuke confirmed.
"Sorry you had to endure so much, un," Deidara told Naruto; his own blue eyes shining with sympathy.
"It's fine," Naruto said awkwardly, rubbing his thumb over Hikaru's cheek. "I met Sasuke so …"
"Well, I'm glad you two found each other even if the circumstances were less than conventional," Mikoto said.
That was one way to describe how they had met, he supposed.
Living with the Uchiha took some … adjustment wasn't exactly the right word, but it took some time getting used to the easy familiarity with which everyone treated each other. No matter how distant the blood was, everyone knew everyone and they were as likely to visit a distant cousin's den as they did their parents' den.
Whether or not they wore clothes or walked around shifted changed from day to day it seemed. One day Naruto would see Mikoto walking around in one of the many dresses she seemed to have, while the next day he would blush and avert his eyes when he saw her walking around naked.
She had assured him there was nothing to be embarrassed about and she wouldn't think it strange for him to look at her whilst she was naked, but still, looking at anyone else naked save for Sasuke would take some time getting used to.
Deidara seemed to be the only exception – save for Naruto of course – when it came to wearing clothes. No matter the day or the temperature, he was always dressed.
"I don't like anyone else but Itachi to see me naked, un," he answered when Naruto had finally gathered enough courage to question him about it. "They know better than to push me on this subject."
For a Fae, his grin could look as sharp as that of the wolf shifters.
Still, while Deidara also preferred to remain clothed, he didn't appear to have any trouble speaking to people who were naked without even blushing the slightest. Naruto hoped he would one day reach that apathy as well, because it was becoming quite embarrassing to have people coo at how adorable he was, because he reacted so shyly to nudity.
He was more than used to seeing his own mate naked; he just wasn't used yet to seeing a whole family naked!
"Has Sasuke told you about how winters are spent here?" Deidara surprised him by asking one day when they neared the end of autumn.
It had already become noticeably cooler at night, leaving Naruto to wonder just how much the temperature would drop in the midst of the winter if it was this cold already.
"Erm, what do you mean?" he question befuddled, unbuttoning his shirt so Hikaru could feed.
In the beginning he'd been rather shy about feeding his son in front of someone who wasn't his mate and had retreated to the den each time. But then he had seen one of Sasuke's cousins – Izumi, Naruto thought she was called – breastfeeding her daughter in plain view of everyone else without a care in the world and without anyone looking weirdly and that had made the click for him.
Of course none of them would look up weird if someone was breastfeeding; they were wolf shifters, nudity was par for the course for them and breastfeeding was as natural as breathing.
Since he had realised that, he had become more at ease feeding his son whether or not someone was nearby. Sasuke still seemed to prefer that he fed their cub in their den, but only because that made it easier for him to shift in his wolf form and curl around the both of them, acting as a rather large and fluffy support for Naruto's back.
Accepting Naruto's counter question as permission to enter the den, Deidara walked inside and sat down on the edge of the nest, crossing his legs. Sasuke had left a little while ago, joining his brother and some of his cousins on a hunt, so they could start preparing for the upcoming winter.
Sure, Sasuke would be able to go out during the winter to catch some food, but given how severe the winters could be in the mountains, he wanted to be close to Naruto as much as possible, which meant he had to start hunting now in order to create a sort of stock.
"Well, given that we live in the middle of the mountains, the winters can get pretty harsh here, un," Deidara explained without beating around the bush.
Naruto appreciated that about the Fae. Yes, he was quite blunt – more blunt than anyone else Naruto had met – but there was something refreshing about that as well, because Naruto never had to wonder what the other blond was really thinking.
"I figured as much, yeah," Naruto nodded.
He'd noticed a week ago that some snow was already collecting at the top of the mountains, which made him suspect that the winter here would be worse than in the forest.
"Now, while the majority of our family are shifters, even they can get cold if the temperatures drop too much," Deidara continued, smiling when Hikaru smacked his lips and grumbled something before latching onto Naruto's nipple again. "So they huddle together then. Well, they call it huddling, un, but I just call it making a puppy pile."
"A puppy pile," Naruto repeated dubiously and blinked.
"Yes, they sleep together in a big pile to keep each other warm," Deidara chuckled. "It's not like the whole family gets together, un. Mostly the ones you're really close to."
"Oh." Naruto blinked once more, a bit confused as to why Deidara was telling him about this now.
"Just telling you now so you won't be alarmed in case one of us offers to form a pile in the winter, un," Deidara explained, sensing his confusion. "They forgot to warn me and I nearly made Izumi combust when she crawled into our den the first time." He shook his head, his long hair swishing back and forth.
"They're lovely people, but they sometimes forget that not everyone of us grew up with them," he added wryly.
"Thank you for warning me then," Naruto smiled.
"Hm, I figured I would, because with the baby still so young, it might actually be better if you end up in a pile, un," Deidara nodded at Hikaru. "Sasuke's heat and yours should be enough, but well, the more the merrier." He shrugged.
"Would you – could you and Itachi form a pile with us then?" Naruto asked nervously.
Yes, he was becoming more and more used to the entire family, but he still felt more at ease around Itachi and Deidara than around the rest. Was it because Itachi was Sasuke's brother and Deidara being a Fae made him just as much of an 'outsider' as Naruto was with him being human? He wasn't sure, but he thought he wouldn't mind sleeping in a pile so much if it would be them.
Deidara looked surprised at first before his features softened. "Sure, un. We wouldn't mind."
"What are you two talking about?" Sasuke popped his head inside, raising an eyebrow.
"Discussing puppy piles, un," Deidara grinned.
"It's not a puppy pile, Deidara," Sasuke sighed exasperatedly, confirming that they had argued about this term many times before. "You should know that by now."
The Fae shrugged entirely unrepented and stood up. "You're wolf shifters and you cuddle up together – ergo, puppy piles," he retorted impishly.
"You're an absolute menace and I don't understand how my brother puts up with you," Sasuke growled.
"I'm good with my mouth, un, amongst other things," Deidara smirked and left after throwing a wink at Naruto, who laughed startled.
"Guess who won't be looking after Hikaru when he's older?" Sasuke muttered darkly, huffing when Deidara laughed brightly somewhere outside.
Winter proved to be a severe one indeed with wind howling so loudly it kept Hikaru and in extension his parents up until deep in the night; the harsh, whistling noise upsetting the little baby a lot. He usually only calmed down when he was nestled between Sasuke and Naruto with the blankets forming some fort of fortress around them, blocking the noise as much as possible.
Whenever Deidara and Itachi joined them to share body heat, the Fae would sing to the babe; the tone both otherworldly yet soothing at the same time and Naruto found himself nodding off alongside his son each time. It was an ancient lullaby only the Fae knew, Deidara had explained, sung at exactly the right pitch to overcome any disturbing noises.
Naruto wasn't exactly certain whether he understood how the lullaby worked, but it had his son falling asleep easily even with the whistling wind outside and that was the most important part.
When the snow blanketed everything with its pure white colour, the Uchiha family had the time of their life watching the babies explore the substance curiously. Hikaru was still too young to walk, though he had learnt how to crawl already, and a chorus of coos usually arose when they were outside and Hikaru touched the snow in wonder, smacking at it furiously whenever it melted underneath his touch. The other babies tended to follow his example, the ones old enough to walk already toddling around and trying to catch the snowflakes twirling down on them.
It was amazing, being able to walk around freely in the snow this time. Last year they had always been cautious when leaving their cave, not daring to go too far in the snow, lest unwelcome people would track them down. Here, they had no such fear. They knew everyone and knew none of them would try to harm them, so even though this winter was more severe than the previous had been, Naruto found himself enjoying the weather nonetheless, even going as far as holding a snow fight with Sasuke during the rare time Mikoto and Fugaku were looking after Hikaru.
Sure, he still missed Tsunade and Kakashi something fierce, but there was also something to be said about the freedom to walk around and be himself.
The winter was past its high when Naruto started feeling restless.
He didn't understand why at first, because nothing seemed amiss; life at the Uchiha compound continuing as it always did since he had arrived here. Briefly he considered that something might be wrong with Hikaru, but no, his son was fine, crawling around like a pro and already attempting to stand up straight, seemingly encouraged by seeing other children do the same.
Still the restlessness remained, making him annoyed with himself, until the reason why dawned upon him when one afternoon he and Sasuke were alone in the nest, Hikaru being doted upon by his grandparents. They were just lounging about, cuddled up against each other, when they began kissing.
The kiss started off slow at first, the both of them savouring the opportunity to take the time to explore each other again after months of sharing quick kisses; their attention demanded by their cub. Naruto loved Hikaru with everything he had in him and then some, but it was a fact that with a baby around, he and Sasuke didn't have much privacy – nor much energy, but Mikoto and Fugaku offering to look after Hikaru was helping with that.
Sasuke rolled him onto his back, coming to lie between his legs, when the kiss deepened; their mouths parting underneath the pressure. A soft moan escaped Naruto when the tips of their tongues touched each other and impulsively he rolled his hips against Sasuke's, shuddering when a burgeoning hardness met his.
He had exactly three seconds to savour the heat beginning to curl up in his lower belly, fuelled by anticipation, when Sasuke suddenly ripped himself away from him, rolling next to him; his breathing too heavy for they had merely been kissing.
"Why – why did you stop?" Naruto asked disappointed, sitting up; feeling oddly bereft even though his mate was still right next to him.
"Had to stop before I would go too far," Sasuke replied through clenched teeth, bracing his arm across his face.
"But why?" Naruto repeated, not understanding what the problem was.
Sasuke had never stopped before, at least not after they had taken the final step. Sure, he had held back at the start, before Naruto had felt ready to do more, but it wasn't as if Naruto was still a virgin! There was no need to hold back now, so why weren't they continuing?
Or … Naruto tried to put a stop to the treacherous thought, but it formed anyway, making him feel horrible and nauseous at once.
Or was Sasuke no longer attracted to him?
He had managed to get rid of most of the weight gain he had acquired during his pregnancy, but his thighs were still thicker than they had been before and his stomach wasn't entirely flat yet either, though that last one wasn't noticeably unless he was standing straight and wearing something very tightly.
But still, the extra weight – no matter how small – was still there. Was Sasuke disgusted by that? Was that the reason why he didn't want to go any further now, because it would mean having to look at Naruto naked?
His spiralling into self-doubt and insecurity was abruptly halted when Sasuke sighed heavily, lowering his arm.
"I can smell you're thinking something stupid," he said calmly, but his lips were pursed. "What's wrong?"
"Nothing," Naruto deflected, not wanting to admit his insecurities. If Sasuke didn't want him, he would just have to accept that and try his hardest to get rid of the remaining weight.
Surely if he was back to his former weight, Sasuke would want him again?
"I can still smell something's wrong," Sasuke pointed out and sat up as well. "Come on, tell me."
"Just – why did you stop?" Naruto asked helplessly. "I thought you would want – I thought you would want as well." He swallowed, barely able to keep back, I thought you wanted me too?
"I don't want to hurt you," Sasuke said resolutely, confusing the blond even further. "You only gave birth six months ago, I don't want to put too much stress on your body."
"But I feel fine!" Naruto protested, though at the same time he felt giddy with relief as he realised that once again it was Sasuke's protectiveness holding him back and not because he was no longer attracted to him.
He really should have known Sasuke would worry too much!
"Still, I don't want to risk it," Sasuke said, shaking his head. "I'm sorry I let it go this far already; I should have known better."
"Honestly, Sasuke, I feel fine," Naruto insisted, sidling up closer to him. "Please, it's been so long … I need you." His cheeks pricked at the blunt admission, but he knew from past experiences that his bluntness was a good way to get Sasuke fired up in return.
And yes, he could see those dark eyes blazing up, a hint of fang slipping past reddish lips, and he grew excited, his arms slipping around Sasuke's neck, ready to continue, when the dark haired man shook his head again.
"No, I can't risk it, sorry, Naruto. I think it's better if we wait a couple of months more."
A couple of months more? He couldn't be serious! Naruto stared at him in disbelief, but while Sasuke looked equally as frustrated, he wasn't about to budge either.
Suddenly fed up with the entire situation, fed up with how restless he'd been feeling lately, now knowing it was because he and Sasuke hadn't made love to each other in a while, he rose up and stamped out of the den, ignoring Sasuke's surprised shout.
Marching over to the den on the left, he barely remembered to knock on the wood before he entered, surprising Deidara and Itachi who had been dozing off in their own nest.
"I gave birth to Hikaru six months ago, is it okay for me to have sex now? I feel fine," he said impatiently, putting his hands on his hips.
Deidara blinked owlishly. "Erm, I can't say I'm a medical expert, but I'd say if you feel fine, go for it, un," he answered and shrugged.
"Six months seems enough time for your body to recuperate," Itachi agreed, caught between a cross of amusement and bewilderment.
"Pretty sure Izumi barely even waited six months," Deidara muttered and yawned. Flapping his hand at Naruto, he closed his eyes again and curled tighter around Itachi. "Have fun, I'd say."
Satisfied that he'd been proven right, Naruto returned to his own den, where Sasuke was waiting for him with an exasperated look on his face.
"I can't believe you asked my brother whether your body is ready," he sighed, rubbing his cheek.
"I asked Deidara actually," Naruto corrected him and got back into the nest, crawling into Sasuke's lap. He linked his arms around the shifter's neck, feeling strong arms descend around his waist. "Look, I understand that you're worried, but I'm really fine, Sasuke. It's been so long and Hikaru will stay with your parents for a couple of hours more at least. Please, I really want to feel you again."
Sasuke's face softened and he gently stroked some wayward strands of blond hair back. "I just don't want to hurt you."
"You won't," Naruto reassured him and closed his eyes when lips met his in a second kiss.
It was funny, he mused, as Sasuke pushed him down and removed his shirt, that it was always Sasuke worrying that he might end up hurting him instead of Naruto worrying that the wolf shifter might hurt him.
Sasuke really should have more faith in himself.
"H-harder, please!" Naruto begged, pushing back against Sasuke, who growled and tightened his grip on the blond's hips.
His knees were probably going to be bruised by tomorrow, braced as they were against the thinnest part of the nest, and his entire body would be alight with teeth marks, showing everyone what he and Sasuke had been doing, if they hadn't heard them already, but Naruto didn't care.
The only thing he cared about right now was having Sasuke inside him again after so many months of being empty, of feeling his strong body curved on top of his own, his cock battering against that particular bundle of nerves deep inside of him which never failed to set his entire body alight, making the tips of his fingers and toes tingle as heat rapidly pooled together in his lower belly.
He couldn't even feel the cold air anymore, the pleasure blazing through his veins, warming him up from the inside, and he mewled when Sasuke heeded his plea and started thrusting deeper and harder, striking that particular spot again and again until it all became too much and Naruto came, sobbing at the intense pleasure that seemed to crash into him like waves battering against a cliff, making his body shake and shiver; his thighs quivering as his strength was rapidly depleted; his ears ringing and bright lights flashing across his eyelids.
Even through the haze of pleasure, he could feel Sasuke steadily growing, the knot forming and catching onto his rim, and he could also feel the moment that Sasuke started slowing down, apparently intent on pulling out before the knot could completely catch.
His hand shot back immediately, grappling at Sasuke's wrist, and he gasped out urgently, "No, no, give it to me, please."
"I'm not – I'm not so sure that's a good idea," Sasuke said; his speech slurred, evidence that his fangs were on full display.
"Yes, it is, it's a very good idea, please, I want it, Sasuke, please, give it to me, I need it," he babbled; his coherence shot to hell as his body still spasmed, working through the last waves of his climax.
All he knew was that he needed everything Sasuke would give to him, including his knot. No holding back, no pulling away from him when it was clear that Sasuke wanted to continue.
Sasuke snarled and Naruto could feel tiny pricks in his hips where claws pressed into his skin, but he quickly forgot about those as Sasuke started fucking him more roughly, determined to get his knot inside and all Naruto could do was brace himself against the nest, wondering deliriously whether he would be able to come again so soon.
It turned out he could and he swore he blacked out the very second Sasuke's knot fully caught, filling him up completely, stretching him like he hadn't been stretched in months.
When he came to, his body was still quaking like he was experiencing his own personal earthquake, and Sasuke was kissing the back of his neck and his shoulders gently, running his hand up and down across Naruto's chest and stomach. They were on their sides now, Sasuke pressed firmly against his back, and the knot hadn't gone down yet.
"You feeling okay?" Sasuke asked softly, grasping at one of the blankets so he could drape it across them.
"Yes, perfect, this is exactly what I needed" Naruto sighed, feeling like he was still in a haze; any outside noises reaching him like he was underneath water.
Sasuke's little puff of laughter caressed his damp skin, making him shiver slightly. The restlessness was gone now, replaced with a bone deep satisfaction instead.
This had been exactly what he needed: connecting with Sasuke again after months of chaste kisses and fleeting caresses.
"Naruto, sweetheart, Hikaru is hungry, would you mind - " Mikoto cut herself off as soon as she laid eyes on them and the way her nose wrinkled made clear that she knew exactly what they had been doing just now. "Really, Sasuke?" she exclaimed exasperatedly, making Hikaru laugh. "You should know better than to knot him now! What if he ends up pregnant again?"
"He said it was fine," Sasuke answered petulantly, pulling the blanket up until Naruto's waist to cover him up completely when she came closer to hand Hikaru to the blond. "I don't want to make him unhappy and well, it happened before I realised it." He cleared his throat.
"Still, you should have known better," she said disapprovingly. "He might still breastfeed, but that doesn't mean he can't get pregnant at all."
His mind still rather foggy, he was only aware enough to place Hikaru to his chest where the little boy latched on immediately, drinking hungrily. "I don't mind, I want to have more babies with Sasuke," Naruto said absently.
That had Sasuke tightening his grip around his waist and had him nuzzling the back of his neck.
Mikoto sighed and shook her head. "Go talk to Deidara once you're both ready. He'll give Naruto something that will ensure he won't get pregnant until you two are fully ready for it."
"Will do," Sasuke promised and she left then, clucking her tongue.
"You really are amazing," Sasuke chuckled; his whole body shaking with his amusement.
Naruto just hummed, feeling like he was floating, cradled against Sasuke's chest with their baby eating.
He was definitely feeling fine now.
Deidara ended up handing him a concoction of herbs, which would prevent him from becoming pregnant as long as he drank the tea. It tasted somewhat foul, but with Hikaru still so young, it would be best if they waited a bit longer before they would think of having another child.
If someone had told him two years ago that one day he would be mated to the most amazing and kindest man he had ever known, having his child and considering having more than one, he would have laughed straight in that person's face, because miracles like that didn't exist. Not for people like him.
But they did, they did exist, and here he was now, together with Sasuke, Hikaru growing day by day, surrounded by a family he never thought he would have.
He might have been a sacrifice, but he was loved now and wanted, and that was more than he could have ever dreamt of.
And when he looked at the gates one fine summer's day and saw two familiar faces smiling up at him as they got closer and closer, blonde and silver hair catching in the sunlight, he knew life couldn't get better than this.
Here, surrounded by his family.
The End
AN2: When I started writing this story, I thought it would be finished in five parts at most ... Clearly my brain betrayed me once again :') I hope the ending isn't too horrible! It's still somewhat of a weakness of mine that I try to work on, but well ...
Regarding the extension: I have planned at least two more oneshots for this particular universe. One is called "The Stone" and is in Sasuke's pov, set around the time they first met. That one should hopefully be finished soon. The second one you can look forward to - if you want - will be called "The Willing" and will be set a bit further into the future; a sort of epilogue if you will :) It will feature something a lot of you have been wondering about for quite a while now.
For now, I thank you once again for reading this story! Please leave your thoughts behind in a review for the last time; should you spot any mistakes, please point them out to me.
I hope to see you all back in my future stories (including the extension of this universe)! Please stay safe and take care of yourselves!
Cuddles
Melissa
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