SSM 2012: 5. Harvest

Harvest

Sasuke smiled at the little pink-haired bundle sleeping soundly in his wife's arms.  The idea that he was actually a father now was still sinking in even though he'd had nine months to think about it.

Sasuke had never really liked children—he'd never given much thought to having a family of his own until after the war.  Even then, he'd still had doubts—but all that was forgotten when he held his child for the first time.

Even his niece hadn't awakened so many feelings within him, though he'd certainly felt more comfortable spending time with her than other children.

No, it was completely different when it was his own child.

Looking at this baby now, all he felt was joy and pride—their child was nothing short of perfection.  A most precious harvest they had yielded together.

The birth of his first child marked the beginning of a new—and hopefully happier—chapter of his life.

…

When he brought the baby over to his brother's house later to show off the newest Uchiha, Sasuke was still beaming with pride.

Itachi couldn't help but grin at the sight of his little brother being so careful with his child—his brother always seemed softer around Sakura.  It reminded him of how Sasuke had always been as a child.

"Here, have a look..." Sasuke smiled, gently pulling back the blankets.

Itachi smiled down at the baby.  "You should be proud, little brother.  Your daughter is very beautiful."

Sasuke's blank glare was enough for Itachi to realize his mistake.  He smiled sheepishly and rubbed the back of his head.

"Er... I mean... Your son is quite handsome..."

It won't be the last time his boy is mistaken for a girl, but Sasuke loves him anyway—pink hair and all.