Chapter 8
A few months later had Kushina feeling relieved, her Omega was okay. He had escaped with only a few bruises and scratches, paired with a mild concussion.
Fugaku, on the other hand, was a little different. The brunette Omega had been heavily injured and he'd had to have an emergency surgery which had him in crutches, occasionally a wheelchair if the pain of standing was too much, but he'd been able to walk properly the majority of the time before Kushina had noticed a change with Mikoto, the other Alpha slowly growing distant.
Fugaku had also gotten a lot quieter, more than he was back in high school, the brunette always declining any invite to the Uzumaki manor, although he'd always be polite about it.
That was the one thing the Uchiha Clan were. No matter what, they were always polite and respectful.
It was always an 'Oh, no thank you Kushina, Itachi isn't very well, maybe next time.' Or 'No thanks, Mikoto and I have reservations tonight.'
And when she'd asked if she needed them to look after his Pups, he'd tell her 'Oh, no, my mother offered and I've already agreed, I'm sorry. But thank you very much for offering.'
She was becoming worried, so was Minato. Their Pup had gotten even fussier, the blond Pup was almost always either irritable, whining or sobbing into his mother's chest.
Although, she was trying, she was getting almost nowhere. She had phoned Mikoto asking if Sasuke was okay, the Alpha always agreeing saying, 'Yeah, he's doing great.'
There were times when she'd gotten a call from Fugaku, the Omega always excited about how 'Sasuke's said his first word', 'He's taken his first steps.' And 'His first tooth came in.'
Or her personal favourite, Fugaku sending her a picture of Sasuke's slowly sharpening facial features. She always thought Sasuke would be gorgeous when he grew up.
Having a mixture of his Sire and Mother's looks and his Mothers personality and his Sire's strong but soft demeanor.
The Omega was always excited about his Pups' firsts. Itachi's first 100%, Sasuke's first time having dango– which he hated, Itachi was absolutelyhorrifiedandbetrayed– the Pup always preferred tomatoes over anything sweet.
Later, over the years, the brunette had stopped contact all together. It wasn't until Sasuke had started Presenting, had Fugaku called her crying.
She remembers it clearly, as if it had only been the day before. Fugaku had called in a panic, his mutters and mumbles almost to the point where she couldn't understand him.
"Kushi-na." He hiccupped. "P-Please, I-I, just please- I-I need you here, please." He begged her. "Fugaku? What's wrong?" The Omega whimpered softly.
"I-It's Sasuke, he-he's presenting, oh, I'm such a bad mother." He whispered the last sentence so quietly she barely heard him. The Alpha heard the quiet shuffling of footsteps and then the soft whimpers of a Pup.
"Shhhh..." She heard the Omega whisper. "Mommy..." Sasuke whined. "I know Baby, I know." She heard shuffling, probably Fugaku picking the Pup up.
"It'll be over soon, just don't fight it, okay?" Somehow, Kushina had been able to tell that she had been put on speaker phone.
She muted herself, gently shaking Minato. "Mina." "Hngh?" The Omega grunted. "I'm going to Fugaku. Sasuke's Presenting." The blond shot up. "What-" She shook her head.
"Stay with Naruto, he'll need you." The Omega shook his head. "They'll need each other." Kushina sighed. "I'll ask." The Omega nodded, getting comfortable against the headboard.
She unmuted herself and looked at Minato before speaking up. "Fugaku?" For a few minutes all they heard were quiet sniffles and hiccups. "Momma." Sasuke whined.
"I know it hurts Baby-" Sasuke hummed. "Kushi." The ravenette mumbled. "Oh." Fugaku sniffled. "'Shina?" "Do you want Minato and Naruto to come with?" Sasuke let out a pained whine.
"Mama..." He whimpered. "I-" The Omega whimpered. They heard another harsh whine from Sasuke. "O-Okay, okay, uhm, yes, that-that would be nice, please." He whispered.
"I'll stay on the phone with you Fugaku." She heard sniffing and a soft, almost quiet, 'Mama?', probably from Itachi. "Hi Baby." The brunette whispered.
"'Touto gonna be, okay?" The younger Omega asked. "Yes, your Otouto will be okay Itachi." He hummed. "Okay, you need anything Mama?" "Can you get Sasuke's pacifier? Please?"
She assumed Itachi nodded, soon enough she was in the car, her two precious blonds in the back seat. "Mm... Ma." Naruto hummed sleepily.
"Yeah?" "Hurts." He huffed. "I know Pup." Minato said softly. "Ma?" The Pup whispered again. "Yes Naruto?" The Pup huffed. "See 'Mega?" He mumbled.
"Yeah..." The older of the two blonds agreed. "'Kay." The two Mate's made eye contact in the rearview mirror. They both agreed to just keep quiet about their Pups claims.
Naruto had Presented as Alpha just a few months before, and if their Pup's claims where right, Sasuke was to Present Omega.
Half an hour later had the Uzumaki family at the Uchiha Manor. Kushina let herself in, her Mate following behind her. "Fugaku?" She called out.
"I-In the living room!" He answered. She walked into said room, seeing her friends small form rocking back and forth.
"Fugaku." She said quietly. The Omega's bloodshot eyes met hers. "Oh Fugaku." Fugaku's jaw trembled. Kushina walked towards the Omega.
"It's okay Fugaku, it's okay." She reached him, seeing Sasuke's sleeping form. There were dry tear tracks that streaked down the Pups face, his purple pacifier bobbing from his lips softly.
Minato walked into the room, Naruto lying on his chest. "Come Fugaku." The blond whispered. The Uchiha Omega whimpered, looking down at his Pup. "It's okay Fugaku, I've got him."
Fugaku looked between the Uzumaki couple. "O-Okay." He handed his Pup to the Alpha, getting up onto his shaky legs. Minato led him towards the couch that sat against the wall closest to the pair on the floor.
"Where is Mikoto, Fugaku?" Fugaku whimpered, shaking his head 'no'. "Fugaku?" Minato pried. "Bad Omega." He whispered, Minato's eyes going wide. "You're not a bad Omega, Fugaku."
The brunette looked at the blond. "Where's Itachi?" Minato smiled, not wanting to change the subject but let it go for the moment. "Do you want me to get him?" Fugaku looked like he was contemplating for a second before nodding.
"Y-Yes." He said quietly. "Please?" Minato nodded, handing Naruto over to the brunette. "Stay here, okay?" Fugaku nodded. Holding the Pup carefully. "O-Okay."
Naruto rumbled, nuzzling into his collarbone. Fugaku hummed, stroking the Pups hair. "Is he okay?" He whispered. Kushina nodded, slowly rocking the sleeping Pup in her arms.
"He's doing well, because you did so good Omega." Fugaku whimpered, looking down at Naruto instead of at the red head.
'Just as I thought. What have you said Mikoto? What have you done? Where are you as your Pup Presents and your Omega is in destress?' She sighed. "Fugaku." The Omega hesitated to look at her, but he did, eventually.
"You did good Omega. Sasuke's safe because you did the right thing, he needs an Alpha to help." Fugaku nodded. "Y-You were the first Alpha I could think of... M-Mikoto is... I—" He hesitated. "I-I don't even know where she is right now, to be honest." Her eyebrows furrowed.
"We'll stay as long as we need to." The brunette whimpered. "I-I don't want to bother you Kushi..." He sniffled.
The Alpha smiled. "You'll never, ever bother us Fugaku, we've been friends for years. You won't get rid of us that quickly, or ever if I have a say."
His smile was a bit wobbly, but Kushina was happy it was there, at least. Sasuke would be fine, Itachi too. But most importantly, Fugaku would finally believe that he's a good Omega and Mother.
No matter what anyone said.