"Tou-san!" I shouted, still in tears. I wanted to run to him, but Kakashi stopped me.

Kakashi appeared next to him and squat down.

"I guess it's over isn't it? Kakashi." Zabuza said. Kakashi was silent. "Do me a favour, Kakashi"

"What is it?" Kakashi asked.

"I want to..see him" Kakashi nodded in response. He carried him and appeared next to Haku's corpse.

I dropped next to him. "Tou-san." I cried.

"Silly girl, don't cry over death. You should be happy that we are free and going to a better place." I cried, unable to speak.

"I wish your brother is here. I wish to see both of you together again. But I guess we are bound to be separated. Anyhow, you are in a better path. With Kakashi." He wiped my tears away and tuck a strand of my hair behind my ear.

"Kakashi.." Tou-san called.

Kakashi arrived next to him and grabbed his hand. "Yes, Zabuza?"

"I'll leave my daughter in your hands now..the truth..you may tell her when you think the time is right."

"Understood."

"I believe you will take good care of her and love her like you always did. Protect her. Make her happy or I'll come up from the dead to haunt you." Both of them chuckled.

"Sure thing, Zabuza."

"If a guy dared to come near her, tear his skin off." He laughed. "Make sure he loves her and cares for her as much as we both do. Maybe more." Kakashi nodded and left out a soft chuckle.

Zabuza turned to me and said,"He is your father now, Sakura. Sakura Hatake. But remember, I am honoured to have a daughter as splendid as you. I'm proud of you, my dearest daughter. Sakura Momochi, my only daughter. Please take my Kubikiribocho. With it, my soul shall always be with you. To protect you. I love you, Sakura. More than you will ever know." He pulled my head to his lips and kissed my forehead. When he let go, he has already lost his breath.

I gasped with a sharp pain in my chest.

"TOU-SANNNNNNNNNN!!!" I shouted.

"AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!" I screamed from the top of my lungs while clutching my chest. "ARGHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!" I screamed and screamed and screamed as tears roll down my cheeks. I sobbed terribly like I'm crying my eyes out.

"TOU-SAN! HAKU!" I cried.

Kakashi appeared beside me and hugged me tight. He clutched me close to his chest and I screamed while crying. He cried as he saw how upset I am. His heart aches like his world is shattered as he saw me in that state.

The villagers stood there with tears in their eyes. Naruto was crying as Sasuke looked upset, trying to hold back his emotions from showing. Tazuna as well. It started to rain heavily and they still stood there watching and hearing screams. Their heart ached and prayed silently. After a few moments, they returned as they have nothing else to do.

Naruto and Sasuke carried the two corpses and headed to make a grave. Kakashi carried me in his chest and took off.

When we arrived, it wasn't raining anymore. We made two graves for them at a cliff which has a view of the beautiful sunset. I was kneeled in front of the grave for a long time. The other three stood behind me quietly.

"When I was young.." I began to speak softly. "Tou-san used to bring Kisame and I here. Before my brother left." I stopped for while. "We used to watch the sunset together..but I guess now there is only me." Fresh tears rolled down my face.

~MEANWHILE~

No, Sakura. I'm still here. Right here with you, watching the sunset. Tou-san and Haku may not be here, but I am.

After Sakura dried her tears, she pulled Kubikiribocho from the ground and placed it on her shoulder. She wants to have a good grip on it and it's weight. She wants to feel her father near her before she transform it into a smaller size to make a necklace. She bowed at the two graves and place her two fingers on her lips, then pressed it on the ground in front of the graves.

"Good bye, Tou-san, Haku" She said and left with her team.

Suddenly, she felt a presence and turned to my way. But luckily, Itachi and I hid very well. She turned again and walked with her sensei.

After awhile, I walked to my father's and Haku's grave. Itachi left behind giving me personal space.

"Thanks for killing Gatou for me, heh" I joked.

I turned serious and said,"I'm glad I looked for you before so I know where Sakura is. Whenever I have a mission nearby, I would look at her from a distance. On her birthday, no matter how busy I am I will visit her without her knowing. And I would meet you. Then we would chat. We would even leave the present for her and convinced Kakashi with a stupid note to say it was his gift to her.." I kept quiet. "I'm glad I came to this mission. To see you for the last time." I shed a couple of tears. "I'm glad I'm able to talk to you before you..go away." I stared at the sunset and said,"Do you miss this sunset, Tou-san? I do. Imouto chose the right place, didn't she? And I'm glad we can finally reunite after so long even thought both you and Haku left this world and I stood beneath the shadows. I'm proud of her as well, Tou-san. She is a fine shinobi." I stopped and continue again. "Well, I should go now. Sayonara, Tou-san! Bye Haku, thank you for loving my sister." I touch my two fingers on my lips and pressed in on the ground. Same as how Sakura did and turned to leave.

"Sayonara...aishiteru.." And I left.

~UP ABOVE~

I love you too, Kisame. You, and Sakura. My two beloved son and daughter which I'm very proud of. Good bye and all the best. I'll always watch over you two.

I turned to look at Haku.

"Let's go, Haku" I smiled.

"Hai" Haku beamed.

Take a very good care of her..Kakashi.. And.. thank you.

Published: December 2014
Edited: 12 January 2017