Kalivax: Hey everyone, I got inspired when I read this short story my sis downloaded from Yaoi no Kodomo, it had no plot, no point, no pretty screwing bishies but It did have the cutest little dog-boy! So, I wrote two stories, one original (a side story for one of my and my friend's manga) and this one. I kept being torn in two whether this should be Gravitation (I just adore the OVA! Kyaa! ) or Naruto. It took me while and I decided to Naruto-even though part of me still thinks this is too perfect for Gravitation, ah well, I'll make it up to me (ano...that sounds weird...U). I'm really depressed though, my pet rat, Osamu (named after someone in Digimon-stop with the smirks guys, I really used to love the show, I still adore Koushiro/Taichi and-yes, I know that's a boy's name)is uber sick. They say she'll die pretty soon and I've only had her for a year. I really really like her, she's like my muse, in rat form. I know I sound crazy, but I love my pet. So updates may be far and few, my getting a part time job and required summer homework also adds to this. But anyways here it is (plz. inform me if you copy my idea, coughTheSwitchcough, its one big headache to be trendsetter sometimes):

disclaimer: Hah-I wish to go to Kingdom Hearts universe with my best friend Stephanie and make shonen-ai pairings!-oh and I don't own Naruto

Ogenki desu ka?

by: Kalivax and Osamu

(who is currently sitting on her lap, chewing on the shonen-ai shinobi's blue plaid shorts)

Haruno Sakura looked at the boy sitting across from her in the pet store window. It was only recently that it had been allowed that people such as him were allowed to be sold. She involuntarily shuddered. To have half-humans(1) sold as slaves and-oh Kami-sama(2) she really didn't want to think about it. The world really was cruel. The kitsune boy cocked his head at her. His tail swishing cutely. That's when she noticed the man next to her tapping the glass. The boy flinched, the sound hurting his already sensitive ears. The man next to her laughed.

"Well, well, isn't that cute?" she was sorely tempted to slap him when she noticed more and more men were joining in ogling the poor boy. She 'hmph'ed at some of their comments. Sure the boy was attractive but to say those things-and out loud? how crass. She noticed the look one was getting. He was a fat, balding, greasy looking man and he looked as if he was reaching for his wallet. She had seen a look like that before. Like a butcher about to cut up a calf. It gave her the chills. She turned away to see the blond boy look at its admirers. That's when he stared back at her. There was something in his eyes. Help me, please. That's when she snapped. How dare these people! They were acting as of he was some type of entree' and they were starving pigs! She stormed inside and shoved a handful of bills on the counter in front of the cashier.

"The blond kitsune, how much?" she demanded, hurriedly. The man smiled. He had a chi-pao on with elaborate floral designs(3) and at first she had mistaken him for a woman. "Hmm, it depends," he looked at her money and then gestured for her to follow him. She did so and began to notice how the lighting seemed to fade as they went on. Wait, why was this taking so long? The display window didn't seem to be so far from the door a few minutes earlier?

"Right this way," the man interrupted and led her to a beautifully carved door. He opened it and there was the boy, he looked startled. So did she. Wasn't he on display? Why was he in a dimly lit room looking at her curiously? The man gestured for her to go inside and she did so. The room was a bit small but nicely decorated, holding only a few pieces of furniture. A dresser, bed (which the kitsune was lounging on) and vanity, with oriental designs were all-actually. He had some manga on the vanity along with a picture of a handsome blond man in his twenties. Amazingly the room looked very classy and she was surprised such a room was in a pet shop.

"Naruto-kun, this lady wants to buy you," the man's voice brought her back to attention. Dazzling sky-blue orbs looked from the man to Sakura. "Sure, why not she's better looking than the rest," he muttered, indifferent. Sakura was about to suggest that maybe she should just forget the whole thing when the man interjected: "Naruto-kun. You know, she doesn't have to buy you-" "Allright, allright, geez, do you want me out that bad?" he sounded a little hurt, "huh D-san?" 'D-san' just smiled at him and walked closer to Naruto. "Naruto-kun," he said, softly, "you know as well as I do this isn't what you're father would've wanted. You should go with her, at least she's trustworthy."

Sakura lifted an eyebrow. Had they forgotten she was in the same room as them? "No we haven't, now Haruno-san, would you please come with me as Naruto packs, we can discuss the terms to adopt," D led her out of the room and into the one next door.

She sat down on the couch, while D pulled out a piece of parchment from a nearby desk. Apparently they were in some stately study(4) she noticed a bookshelf some ways near the desk and a fireplace near the couch(5). D placed the parchment and a pen on the coffee table in front of her. She read the paper slowly.

Only fresh vegetables after midnight.

He must finish his education-until College (Sakura 'hmph'ed at this, these rules were just common sense, well, the first one was abit demeaning she thought but shrugged it off.)

And finally: Never let his heart be broken, we cannot be held accountable for his actions if it happens.

Sakura looked up at D. "What is this supposed to mean?" she pointed to the last condition and he merely smiled. "You wouldn't want your heart broken either now, would you?" he asked in reply. Sakura felt he was hiding something from her but Naruto came in. Apparently he only had a few possessions, since he only had two bags, and one seemed to droop a little as if it could hold more but had nothing else to fill it. Sakura must've been in a daze because, as soon as she looked to the paper, her signature was on it and they were walking out of the shop.

"What is your full name?" Sakura inquired as they walked to a cafe' where she was supposed to have met up with her bodyguard ten minutes ago. "Naruto Uzumaki, what's yours?" he returned, his tone abit deflated. "Did you really like that D?" She questioned. "Well, he's my dad's friend, he's kept me safe, I've been with him for awhile," he answered then repeated his last statement, "what's your full name?"

Sakura was about to answer when her bodyguard rushed to her. "Sakura-san! Where have you been?!" he interrogated, "you had me worried!" "Lee-kun, I'm alright, I just went to," she knew if she mentioned the odd shop that he'd barge into D-san's store and demand to know what stunt he did to his dear 'Sakura-san', "run a few errands. This is-" "Naruto Uzumaki, sup fuzzy brows," Naruto greeted. Lee looked at Naruto's tails and ears.

"But he's- Sakura-san, what-where?" poor confused Lee began. That's when it hit her. What was she going to do with a half-demon, half-human boy, her age? She held her head. "Sakura...chan? is something the matter?" Naruto's voice cut in. She noticed that he had a look on her face. As if he read her mind he gave her a pitying look. That's when she remembered. Their was someone she knew. Someone who could use this boy.

"He's a present," she smiled as she said the last part, "for Sasuke-kun!"

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(1)In this fic, Naruto is half demon. C'mon its AU people! also he only has a tail and fox ears. I think given those features he looks alot like the dog-boy in my opinion (okay he needs his hair to grow our too)

(2)I kept thinking Since -dono is a higher form of respect wouldn't it be Kami-dono? ah well, I guess 'Kami-sama' just has a nicer ring to it.....

(3)Actually for those of you who don't know, D is the main character in Pet shop of Horrors, I just had to include him because he's so cool! He seems a bit OOC in here though.....don't worry, this the only spot he's getting, he's only like a guest character (for now at least) and won't be in the next chapters (I'm guessing unless Sasuke does something stupid, then..we'll go from there....)

(4) Stately study-Nice eh? I like the way it almost rhymes!

(5)If you can please, think of that old lady's (the mean one)study from Spirited Away. Cause that's what I'm trying to get at here...

And finally before the authoress's notes:

There's a reason why the pet shop building seemed strange to Sakura. In Pet shop of Horrors, D's shop always seems to twist and turn and lead you to rooms you'd never expect (ask Leon Orcot's brother, Chris, he should know...he panicked once and got lost too, I just love him and Pon-chan together! Tanuki/human love!). But anyways seeing as I don't own Pet Shop of Horrors, its abit to explain. Also if you are unfamiliar with the 'terms' dealie its because in Pet shop of Horrors there are always terms you must agree with and follow or else...( start eerie {Queerie!} music in the background).....

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Wow, that was longer and more different than I had expected. This fic is probably going to be at the most four chapters. I still have to work on The Switch, I recently decided to finish (damn conscience!) and my other Naruto fic. To those of you who read it, gomen for slow updates, but my muse is sick and I'm starting to get busy again. I'll be finishing it soon also though because the only problem I came up with was how to explain how Nami and Shinta were born in detail. I'm sure it's pretty obvious why Nami came to the past...no, it isn't? Well just wait for the next chappie! The pairings in this fic are all shonen-ai! (All the other readers leave) No wait! I mean-yeah its shonen-ai....(half of the readers still leave)... well Rock Lee will be with Sakura since I think Rock Lee is just the coolest thing, but be warned, Sasuke's gonna have to fight lots of people for Naruto's affections! I love NaruSasGaaNeji tria-uh, I guess, square? anyhoo, I'm a Shino fan-girl so he'll play a major part too...till next time readers! Please review!

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Zaijian!!!