Kesali Ruv here again after a while! SO! This is a story with two of my characters, Riku and Kazuki (they're twins) and their interaction with Kakashi. They are Moriko's older brothers (you can see Moriko in another one of my oneshots called Promise?. Like that one, this one was kinda thrown together last minute. It's gonna be a twoshot and I'll explain why I wrote this is the next chapter that I will be posting shortly after this one. So. Here's this one. Hope you like it and I apologize for the mistakes and if Kakashi may be a little bit out of character!

Pairing: No pairing here.

Rating: General

Genre: Family/Drama

Point of View: 3rd Person

Summary/Basic Plot: Kakashi has to deal with seeing his two boys off on their first mission, but it isn't a goodbye. It's more of a see you later.

Disclaimer: I do not own any characters from Mr. Kishimoto's Naruto, however, I down own: Kesali, Moriko, Kazuki, and Riku.


"Father, we'll be with a team leader," Riku said adusting his vest.

"I know, just make sure you're alert. It's always better to be careful than not," the older man said. He walked with the twins towards the Konoha Gates. They were going on their first mission, something Kakashi had been worrying about since the day they told him. Surprisingly they were paired together with another kid that they said was 'adequate' (he couldn't help but laugh inwardly again at their description of the other genin). And to add even more to the surprise, Shikimaru was going to be there team leader.

"This is also a D level mission, Father. All we're doing is finding a lost cat," Kazuki reminded pulling his bag up more on his back. Kakashi snorted.

"You never know. Remember when-"

"You and Team Seven were on a simple bodyguard job that bumped the level up to an S class mission? Yes, Father, you've told us," they said in unison.

"I just want you two to know that you never know what'll happen on a mission. There have been plenty of times when-"

"Dad." Kakashi stopped to look at the two boys by his side. They looked up at him.

"We'll be fine," Riku told him.

"Besides, you're going to have to get used to us going out on missions," added Kazuki.

"We know the dangers of the job, but we still chose this." Kakashi only stared at the two boys a little big longer before heaving a sigh.

"I know. It's just…well, it's your first mission so all I CAN do is worry." The brothers smirked.

"Have faith. We'll come back, promise." Even though they couldn't see the actual smile their father was wearing, they new he was because of the creases at the edge of his revealed eye. Their walk continued in silence each wrapped in their own thoughts. Kakashi's worry increased as they got closer while the two boys excitement and anticipation grew. The gate was up ahead. They could make out the silhouettes of the other two from their team, but before they got closer to the meeting spot, the twins slowed their pace just a bit causing the silver haired man to look at them curiously.

"If you're this worried about us leaving," Kazuki began randomly.

"How will you act when Moriko goes off on her first mission?" Kakashi groaned inwardly as Riku finished the statement. He didn't even want to think of his little Moriko going off on a mission without him around. It was true what they said. If he was acting like this when they were going on a mission, how would he act when Moriko did the same years down the road? He didn't even want her to become a ninja, but if it's what she chooses…

That'll be a dark day for him.

"I should've known better than to expect the two Hatake boys to be on time if their dad never was…" Shikimaru said scratching his head. "I thought I was late, but you boys beat me today." The two boys only waved a hand, pulling their masks up to cover their nose as they walked towards their team leader. Kakashi watched them with pride but also a little sadness knowing this was just another step for them becoming adults. Their team spoke briefly about the mission one more time then turned to leave, but before they got halfway to the edge of the forest, his two boys looked over their shoulder with creases at the edges of their own eyes. They threw another wave at him.

"It's not a goodbye, okay?" Riku assured.

"It's more of a 'see you later'," Kazuki chipped in. Kakashi only blinked at the twins. It's not a goodbye…he smirked. When did those two become so smart? Putting a hand in his pocket, Kakashi tossed a lazy wave back.

"See you later than." The creases at the edges of Riku's and Kazuki's eyes increased as their smiles widened.

"See you later!"


Okay! So there's the first part. The second shall be up in a bit.