Just a Bit

A/N: Rereading over my stories makes me realize some things. 1. They're really good and 2. I have horrible grammar. It was mistake after mistake and stuff like that. So now I'm trying to look over every single chapter I write carefully before posting. So read, review and enjoy.

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Chapter 4: Issues

Mikoto would raise hell for her children

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2 months later

Fugaku was looking through the mail when something caught his attention. 'Konoha Elementary Schools'. 'That's odd' he thought to himself. Why would they me sending anything here? Out of curiosity he decide to open it.

Dear Mrs. Uchiha,

There have been some complications with your son's (Itachi Uchiha) enrollment. Yes, he is a friendly and well behaved child but his learning ability is not as well developed as other children. And many parents are upset by the fact that the circuluim is being changed because of one child. Some have even with as far to petition the removal of Itachi and have him placed in a class more 'suitable' for his learning, so they're children can continue at the right 5th grade standard pace. There will be a PTA meeting coming this Thursday that I recommend you come to if you have any concerns, questions, or statements in regards to this situation

I personally have enjoyed working with your son; along with many other students, and would prefer if he was to stay in my class

Sincerely,

Mr. Kakashi

Fugaku read the note over and over. Itachi was in school. How and why did he not know about this? The note was dated around early October, which meant Itachi had to have been going to school for about 2 months. Why had he not notice this every morning when he left for work? Why had he not paid attention to the noises he heard downstairs like showers and things like that? Why had Mikoto not tell him about this?

The door swung open and in walked Mikoto and the boys. Seeing Fugaku's worried face she sent them both upstairs to bed. " What's the matter," she asked cautious, seeing the note clutched in his hands. She knew this would come eventually, why she didn't tell him right away. But the cat was out of the bag now and all she could do is sit back and see his reaction.

"Why, how, when?" Fugaku was still clutching the note in his hand "why didn't you tell me about this?" Mikoto tried to think of what to say before replying back with, "you would of objected to it." She felt that was most likely true, because he was the one to follow the doctor's orders and all that stuff. Probably most of the family would object to Itachi being in school. "Did you even make sure he was ready?" Fugaku snarled angrily at her.

"Of course he was ready," she retorted back angrily "what makes you think he's not?" Fugaku pushed the note in front of her, and she snatched it out his hand. She read it over and over, her eyes stopping at different parts and such. She could feel her own blood boiling in her veins as she placed the note on the table. The hell, did these people think they were doing. Who the hell did they think they were; to try to pull her son out of class and make like he didn't belong. "You see what I'm saying" Fugaku's voice broke her concentration.

"You could of at least put him in a class where he could learn better, without interfering with other kids." The line, simply yet forcefully crossed the line. The same line that the secretary at the school had tried to cross. She wasn't about to put her son into a special ed class or a kindergarten class. No, Sasuke was in kindergarten. Itachi he was in 5th. Just the thought of it mad her angry.

"Listen here and you listen here good," her voice rose with every word. "There is no way in hell that I'd put Itachi in a special ed's class. Fuck what the doctors think, fuck what the school thinks, fuck what those parents think and fuck what you think." Her face was turning a dark red as she continued, "my son, my sons will grow up perfectly and experience all life has to offer them and I'll be damned if I let someone stop them."

Fugaku stood in shock at her words. He didn't know what he could say or what he should of said. But there was nothing that could be at the moment because of what caught his eyes. Caught Mikoto's attention to, turning her anger into worry as she looked at the shaking figure standing by the stair case.

Fugaku was the first to speak or at least tried to. "Itachi," he said cautiously as he looked side to side at Mikoto. "Sweetie," she went trying to calm her voice down. Itachi just stood there looking at both of them. He didn't say anything but there was a worried and frightened look on his face. Mikoto stepped to come closer towards him and he ran upstairs. "Itachi," she called out but he had already slammed the door.

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"Is mommy and daddy okay," Sasuke asked looking over at Itachi. He nodded staring at the door 'why were they arguing about me' he wonder sadly. He had never heard them, especially mother, so mad. It was just like how at school he'd hear teachers talking about him. They didn't want him there and he couldn't understand it. He liked it there, liked his teacher and he liked his friends. 'Do they hate me' he couldn't help but wonder and shook his head at the thought. That's the last thing he wanted was for anyone to hate him.

"'Tachi," Sasuke whispered bringing him back to reality. "You're crying, what's wrong?" Itachi brought his hands up to his face and wiped a tear away. He didn't even realize he was crying. Shaking his head he went, 'it's nothing.' Sasuke frowned at him before wrapping his arms around him. "It's okay, you shouldn't be crying," it made Itachi want to cry even more. Sasuke patted his head and wiped a tear that was forming at his eyes.

Sasuke might not have known about Itachi's condition, but as far as he could tell Itachi was sensitive. So he was always to comfort him, because that's what brothers were for. "Mom says I'll start school soon. It'll be fun." Sasuke said trying to comfort Itachi.

It worked because Itachi did smile, you'll go to Konoha just like me." Sasuke's face lit up and he smiled, hugging Itachi. Itachi smiled and returned the hug, "we should get some sleep it's late."

Sasuke nodded, "can I sleep in here." He looked up at Itachi with puppy like eyes. "Yeah," and Sasuke yelped in joy. Itachi shhed him, "don't make mom and dad come in". He wasn't sure if they were still mad at him and he didn't wasn't to know. Sasuke nodded before climbing into bed. "Night 'Tachi." "Night Sasuke"

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Mikoto and Fugaku both sat at the kitchen table in silence. Neither saying anything for some time. Fugaku spoke first, "I'm sorry. I shouldn't have overreacted." Mikoto looked up at him, her eyes tearing up. "I'm the one who overreacted." The tears started falling down her face and dripping on the table. Fugaku took her hands in his, "it'll be okay."

Mikoto nodded before getting up from the table. Fugaku followed behind her, as she walked up the stairs. She wanted to check up on the boys, make sure they were okay. It had broke her heart to see Itachi crying because of her and Fugaku's arguing. She knocked on Itachi's room door, receiving no answer.

Walking in she smiled at the sight. Her two beautiful sons, all she wanted was the best for them. Fugaku did too, but they had different ways of doing it. But they'd have to come to an agreement on how to raise them together.

So Itachi would stay in school and Sasuke would start. They'd be a happy family, a normal family. And above all else, they'll be happy.

A/N: bleh, I really need to keep up with my fanfics. Don't want to keep you guys waiting to long. Just have a lot to do. Oh well. I feel more or less content with this chapter. Tell me what you think.