A Brand New Life. Chapter One: The Starting Point.
Hello guys. So, I decided to make a new story. I know you're thinking "WHAT." So, yeah, here it is. I hope you enjoy this one as much as my other stories.
Disclaimer- I no own T.T
Summary- Kakashi ends up adopting a Naruto when he (Kakashi) turns seventeen. With Naruto being three, he thinks Kakashi is just a nice man who wants him. What is the reason behind this? Does Kakashi really care more than we think? How did he save Rin? NaruHina.
"WHAT DO YOU MEAN HE'S IN AN ORPHANAGE?" Kakashi roared at the Hokage. "He told me to take care of him."
"Kakashi, calm down. Naruto has been at the orphanage since he was only a few weeks old… and I know his father told you to take care of him," The Hokage started. "but, the law states that you must be at least sixteen to adopt a child, under any circumstances. Besides, when you were sixteen you were too worried about Rin."
Kakashi looked away from the village leader and down into his palms with a burning sensation in his throat. On the inside, he was seething with anger. He was also scared beyond belief. Why did Naruto have to be there of all places?
"How many?" Kakashi whispered to his hands.
"How many what?" Sarutobi didn't miss a beat.
"Homes…how many homes has he been put through?" Desperation crept into his voice, slowly at first, coming through strongly until his voice cracked.
"This year? Six." Kakashi gaped at the old man in front of him. How could he let that poor three-year old go through that?
Kakashi sighed a great sigh. He quickly acquired Naruto's current location and fled before Sarutobi could stop him.
He found the orphanage within an hour but…Naruto wasn't there. The volunteers working there obviously didn't care for the blond, he could tell by their scoffs and eyerolls. It frustrated him to no end. He went to go find his (soon to be) new charge or son, whatever floats the boat.
"Naruto," Kakashi called into the morning sky of the village with a sad desperation. As Kakashi exhaled, a slight rustle was heard around the corner.
Kakashi disappeared and reappeared in front of a small blond child. Without warning, the child ran into him. A gasp escaped his lips. The moment he recognized Kakashi, he began to turn in the opposite direction but Kakashi was too fast for him. He picked the young boy up by the collar on his orange jacket.
Naruto, the little tyke, whimpered with big tears in his cerulean orbs. What was this humongous, masked person going to do to him? But this man did have a comforting sense about him. He smelled good and just something about him made Naruto want to take a little nap.…
"Naruto, I'm your new dad- Kakashi." Kakashi smiled from behind his mask, Naruto saw his cheek bones rise, and little crows feet appeared his one visible eye.
Naruto pushed against Kakashi's chest at those words. Not again… He couldn't stand another bad home.
"Don't worry. I'm not going to hurt you, Naruto. I know what it's like to grow up without having a mom or dad around. I'll be here for you, don't worry." Kakashi tightened his hold on the tiny scrap of boy in his arms.
"O-okay, Kashi." Naruto pulled the nice man into a mini-sized bear hug.
The duo headed back to the orphanage to make it official. Several signed documents and "thanks you's" from the staff and they were on their way home.
Kakashi stopped in the middle of the main street and led Naruto into a shop. He directed Naruto to pick out a bedspread set and a few decorations. The kid came back with an orange and blue bed set and a matching rug.
After that, they visited a clothing establishment. Kakashi tried to get the boy in a few different colors but Naruto wouldn't budge. They ended up leaving with a few orange shirts and black shorts, along with socks and shoes, of course.
As they were about to leave town and head to Kakashi's humble abode, something in a random shop window caught Naruto's eye. At closer inspection, Kakashi recognized it as a snow globe. Inside of the sphere there was a small fox like creature. Picking his jaw off the floor, the little kid looked at his new guardian, who nodded with an amused smile. He ended up buying that, too.
Finally, they got to Kakashi's house. It wasn't very big; there were two stories and a decent sized back yard. On the first floor there was a small kitchen, a spacious living room, a bathroom and a dining room. Upstairs held another bathroom, two bedrooms, and a small study slash library.
Naruto immediately made himself at home, setting up his room to his liking. As he was adventuring around the new space, he found a box in the slight walk-in closet.. It wasn't very special on the outside, but he was delighted when he opened it up. A small toy fox sit inside. It was a bit battered from years of use but it was nothing major. He sighed in contentment.
"I see you've found my Sensei's old box." Kakashi smiled at Naruto, startling the small boy. Kakashi moved on silent feet.
Naruto nodded and happily hugged the fox tighter. He didn't know why, but he wanted this fox more than anything he'd ever wanted. It tickled something in his small memory.
"You can keep it," Kakashi got a blinding smile as a thank you.
He laughed and ruffled the kid's golden hair.
"You hungry?" Kakashi looked around, surprised by Naruto's ability to decorate a room by himself.
"Uh huh," Naruto replied, his stomach rumbling loudly.
"Okay. Let's go get some ramen," Kakashi said in a childish, excited voice. Naruto wore a confused look on his face, like he had never heard of this strange item named ramen.
Kakashi gave him a smile, "You're in for a treat."
After eating Kakashi definitely heard more than one word from the boy. It was "Can we eat there again?" "That's good!" and many other exclamations. The two headed home after many bowls with full tummies.
"Tired...," Naruto whispered and teetered in place. Kakashi caught the blond before he fell, though. He hoisted the blond onto his back and started jumping over roof tops, panting slightly.
Kakashi put the young boy into his bed after putting him into his pajamas. Kakashi kissed his child on the forehead and whispered a goodnight. After one last look into the room, Kakashi made his exit.
He sat on the couch reading for Kami knows how long. Suddenly his phone rang, startling him.
"Hello?" Kakashi said into his corded wall phone, "Oh hi, Rin".
After a few affirmative yes's he told her that he was home. He hung up his phone and closed his visible eye. With a sigh, he pushed off from the wall and did his nightly routine of sweeping the kitchen, humming a tune while putting any misplaced items in the living room away, and brushing his teeth while dancing in place, before going to sleep. He had a dreamless sleep, like usual.
Kakashi awoke to a tiny person sitting on his stomach. Shooting up, Kakashi made the kid fall off the bed, only to bounce back up in a matter of seconds.
"Are you hungry?" Naruto nodded as his stomach made a bear-like noise.
Kakashi got out of bed and went into his small kitchen. It was't much but, hey, he was a ninja. The two ate a small breakfast together before Kakashi tried to teach Naruto his name.
"Say it," Kakashi half begged the blond after repeating it to him at least fifty times.
"K-kashi!" Naruto giggled after saying it. Kami knew what was running through his three-year-old mind.
He patted the youngster on the head. Maybe it would be good for him to have someone to take care of. It would help him become more responsible. Yeah, Kakashi nodded to himself with a smirk.
KNOCK! KNOCK! KNOCK! Someone was pounding on the door. Kakashi ran to answer it. The door creaked opened and the person that stood calmly there was...
So I decided to end it here because I want to. I don't want to hold my next chapter ransom because I find it a bit rude and disrespectful. So If you would please review and I will answer it the next chapter. So yeah stay gold~ oh and Vote on my poll! Anything you want to say Sasu-nee?
Sasu: Hey guys! J This story is really sweet, don't you think? ~beta out~