Sacrifice

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Disclaimer: I do not own Naruto

Warning: All warnings addressed at the bottom of chapter 2.

Beta: Cyndaquil123

Tripe update 'cause it's my birthday :D Special birthday wishes for all my fellow July babies and Cancer buddies.

Angst start for our fave drama queen. Things get back on track at the end though, be prepared for a roller coaster.

Side note: Naasica, Kakashi, and Obito are the epitome of what not to do when you have PTSD. DID forms (typically) when you detach yourself to your traumatic experiences instead of dealing with them. Don't do as she does, friends. If you've been hurt, seek help.

(ง ⌣ ~ ⌣) ง  

I'm just being me.

Cut out the things that I don't need

Don't care if you disagree, I don't need your sympathy

Winning this game on my own

Monster by Kira


(ง ⌣ ~ ⌣) ง]

I kissed Kushina's cheek. "Take care, okay? Don't have him until I get back."

Kushina smiled adoringly at me, brushing back a strand of my hair. "I wish you could stay."

"We can't refuse a request from the daimyo, and given that your condition is meant to be a secret," Minato trailed off. "There's no public reason to refuse."

"Don't worry, Nee-chan," I soothed her, reaching over and carefully patting her soft cheek. "Everything will be okay in the end."

Her smile softened as she patted her round stomach. Her eyes were filled with love when she looked down at Naruto. "You're right."

She's sunlight embodied.

"Don't worry, we'll keep an eye on her," Obito said with a big grin.

"It'd be easier if we were allowed on her guard service," Kakashi muttered, glancing over at Minato.

Minato frowned. "We don't want to draw attention to this. Your entire team is well known to be Konoha's best. If we had you on guard duty for Kushina—"

"Everyone would immediately have their eyes on her, we know," Kakashi cut in. "That's why if you let us into ANBU—"

"Absolutely not," Minato denied. "You three have been put through enough from the war, and seeing how all three of you refuse to see a therapist—"

"We don't need one," we said as one.

"It's a requirement to be in ANBU to pass your psych evaluations and receive regular visits," Minato repeated for the millionth time when Kakashi brought up ANBU.

"The day I go to therapy is the day Kushina dyes her hair black," I bit out.

Minato sighed while Kushina giggled. I smiled one more time at her, taking in the moment of seeing her so happy and alive.

You're so beautiful, I thought with fondness. So filled with life, and hope. Our precious jinchūriki, so you were kept untouched by the war and the horrors it holds. You should not be so red.

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