Demons' Den

Disclaimer: I do not own Inuyasha or Naruto

Genre: Family / Action / Romance / Humor / Adventure / Friendship

Pairings: Sesshomaru x Kagome, Rin x Kakashi, Naruto x Hinata

Rating: High Teen to Mature

Warnings: Language, blood and gore (eventually)

Chapter 1

They had just moved to Konoha.

She had finally convinced her husband, after several years to see the ninja life. She thought it was almost like a fantasy world of sorts. All of the weaponry, the missions, their skills, the fights, the clothing and their badass attitude that always excited her as a girl and even now in her adult years.

So after several years she had done the impossible. She had convinced her icicle of a husband—dubbed by many—to move under the pretense of living in a community again.

They had lived for many, many years in a cool campus of their castle in the mountains to the north. The winters there were beautiful. However one can only take so much. The snow was beautiful to gaze at when curled in front of a fire or to watch it drift to rest gently on the ground from a window. But it was so very cold as well. Not to mention that only a handful of staff and three of her family members actually resided there.

Her daughter, Rin who was now a beautiful teenager, had been a wonderful asset in their move. Ah, it was a skill she believed that only her daughter and she had. Her husband, the poor man didn't stand a chance. As soon as their doe like eyes shined up hopefully at him, he had been forced to avert his gaze.

Her husband though was quiet an agreeable person, however he had a rather vicious stubborn streak when desired especially if it had anything to do with his family. He had fiercely argued that such a life was not appropriate for his daughter and his wife. That the violence would eat away at them causing them to lose their innocence in the world. But she had quickly refuted by counting the number of times she had had to kill and the number of times she had seen death.

He had then argued about their daughter wanting to engage and become a ninja, what would happen then. She had smiled and said that she would support her daughter one hundred percent and even try to teach her some of her special skills to aid her. She had also pointed out that she was a very skilled fighter and had her share of epic battles that it would be unfair to not teach their child.

Then the argument of where they would move to was issued. Shad stated out the number of their houses in different ninja cities, holding up a paper with all the name of their residences. He had tried again of course, by pointing out that there were so many so where specifically that had a good environment to raise their growing daughter.

She had impulsively read the first city that caught her eye on the paper: Konoha of the Leaf.

That had surprisingly stumped her husband for a very brief moment, but when he asked why, why did she want all this.

She finally relented and told him she had a feeling that they needed to move. To experience new things and well... it felt like something was calling her out. Asking her for help, and she couldn't refuse that. No way could she refuse that.

With a tired sigh he agreed, only because he had known that his wife could be more stubborn than him. That had been why they moved at such a later time. But he knew... oh he knew it was only a matter of time until he conceded. And he didn't like it one bit. Nope, he didn't. In fact to show his displeasure on the move, he had retired to the study of their house until everything was in order.

Her daughter and she had enthusiastically set up the beautiful old clan house. Apparently, her husband's father had taken an interest in the area many years ago before it had become such a village. She loved the old Japanese architecture, the koi ponds and the lovely gardens. In a way it was very traditional, but she found it only all the more beautiful. Of course the kitchen had been remodelled to a state of the art kitchen, a necessity as she loved to cook and fed her family.

She only wished that the rest of her children were with her now. Only Rin had decided to come with them. She had three more children, all boys. And boys... well will be boys. They had wanted to experience the world when they had reached the age of maturity. She knew that her youngest son, Hideaki had gone back to their main house to conduct some serious experiments. Yes, her little nerd that one, sometimes he seemed to drink books and would never leave the library for days. That was until she would come in and pull him by the ear and 'ask' him to eat with the family.

Her middle child, Shunnuske was a warrior, through and through. He had decided one very random day to travel the world and aid in wars. She of course had been much panicked when he first told her of his plans. However, she knew in her heart that she could never stop him and that he was quiet a powerful and strong with a decent head between his shoulders. He sent her letters all the time to keep her pacified.

Her eldest... he brought a sad clench through her heart. Her beautiful, caring, compassionate son had disappeared five and a half years ago. Nothing... she knew nothing of his whereabouts, and every night she prayed for a sign from him. A smallest inkling that he was okay and alive.

"Do you plan to stand there all day?" a male voice asked.

"Did you finally decide to come out from hiding?"

"Koi..."

She turned at the endearment to her husband. He was dressed in royal blue regal yukata, his long silver—white has tied loosely to the back so his bangs framed his face beautiful yet masculine face. She gave him a sad smile, "I was just thinking."

His sharp gold eyes watched her for a few moments before pulling her into him. His chin resting upon her head, "You worry too much." He murmured.

"No... I-I just. He's been gone for so long! Shun sends letters every month, heck even Aki sends one. But... but no word for three years..." she trailed off sadly, finding comfort in her husband's arms.

She felt him sigh, "He is fine since it was us that trained him. Now, shall we tour the city?" He asked.

Her curiosity peeked, as she nodded, "Let's go!" Her husband gave her a smile only reserved for her as he led her outside. She returned the smile brightly; luckily she didn't have to change from her midnight blue four-layer kimono. "So where are we going to go?"

"Wherever you wish." He replied.

Her eyes sparkled in mischief, "Wherever I want? Are you sure you want that?" Her footing stumbled slightly on the side walk.

"If you rather we visit our chambers..." He trailed off huskily as he caught her.

Her face sprinkled with pink, as she mock glared at her husband, "You my dear husband have been spending too much time with that perverted friend of yours."

"Jiiraya?"

"Yes him! Did you know he writes those hentai—erotica books, Icha Icha Series?" She replied with a hint of anger, as they turned into a park.

"Hn."

"I better not find one of those books in our home!" She said with narrowed eyes.

Her husband raised an eyebrow, "I find that our bedroom to be much better... example of erotica."

Her mouth dropped out, "Y-You!"

"Hmm?"

"Oh! Don't you dare act all innocent! How can you even say that in broad daylight?" She asked incredulously.

He turned slightly and smirked at her. She gave him a scoff before walking faster and, moved front of him. He chuckled softly before slipping a hand in hers to slow her down. She sighed before giving her a defeated smiled. "You're ridiculous."

"Ah... and you married me."

"Obviously I was intoxicated."

"Hn."

She smiled as she stopped taking in the laughter and playing of the children in the near playground. Her husband too stopped and watched the children with her. "They're so precious..." she muttered with a lazy smile.

"Ah." He brought his arms around her and hugged her small frame.

She leaned back into her husband's embrace. Her eyes drifted over the laughing children playing carefree, when she noticed a child sitting alone. Her confusion grew as she glanced around to see that no adult was watching over him.

She heard a sigh come from her husband before he gave her a reassuring squeeze, "Go."

Her husband always knew about her habit of playing with children. She knew that, as it had been one of the reasons why her husband and she had fallen in love. Children playing had really begun it all.

She gave him a sweet kiss on his cheek, before making her way towards the child. The boy was about two or three years old, and had sun yellow hair. She kneeled and smiled softly at him, "Hey there."

His head jerked up in surprise and fear. She was so surprised to see such beautiful blue eyes that she couldn't catch him as he lost his balance from his the swing he was sitting on falling on his back.

Her eyes widened, "Are you alright?" She asked, as she quickly went to help him up. He flinched away from her hands in fright causing her eyebrows to narrow in confusion. "Shh... its okay, I'm not going to hurt you. I just want to be your friend."

"W-why?" he asked incredulously in a very low voice.

"My name is Kagome and I'm new here. I just moved in today with my husband and daughter." She explained sincerely, "So I want to make friends. You seem like a great start." But she was confused, why was the child so scared? So frightened that he flinched from her? The ideas her brain was coming up seemed to ignite anger in her, for the horrible treatment of this child.

"B-but no one li-liksh me. I ish b-b-bad." He mumbled looking away from her as tears fell down his face.

Her heart clenched painfully. Something in his voice called to her. She didn't realise, but soon she had pulled him tightly into her chest. Kagome mumbled soft words of reassurance to him not being anything but a sweet and beautiful child.

He had stiffened greatly at contact, but soon found relief in her embrace. He clutched to her tightly as large tears soaked her kimono. She picked him, still hugging him to her as she made her way to the bench her husband had taken to seating at.

By the look he was giving her, she knew he had known what had played out. His gold eyes watched her carefully as she gently sat down with the still crying child. Kagome soothed him and soon he whimpered and hiccupped. He pulled away slightly but kept his arms around her.

His eyes drifted over to her husband and fear quickly flicked into those cerulean blue eyes. Her husband gave an uncharacterised reassuring smile before holding his hand out to the child, "I'm Sesshomaru, and you are?"

"N-Nawuoto." He replied with wide eyes as he accepted his hand.

Sesshomaru nodded, "Maelstrom? Powerful name."

His eyes widened further, "No one evwa shaid that befowu."

Kagome smiled, "You're right not to mention it is a unique name, so much better than Kagome."

Naruto shook his head vigorously in denial, "Nu-uh! Yous name ish vevy pwuetty! And yous is vevy stwong shounding too!"

She grinned, "If you say so, Naru-chan." She then straightened her face and gave him a serious look, "Now Naruto... I would like to ask you something?" The chibi boy turned to look at her. She inwardly smiled at his attentiveness, "Would you like to play with me?"

His eyes watered again, and Kagome gently wiped them away, "I know I'm old—" Sesshomaru coughed at which Kagome glared at him knowing full well that he had suppressed a chuckle, "—See Maru-chan is way too old to play so I would really like a person to play with. We can play tag, or maybe on the swing? It's up to you."

After a several hours Kagome soon found herself and Naruto lying exhausted under a tree as they caught their breath. "Wow, you sure now how to run Naru-chan, I had a lot of fun with you kiddo."

"Youv vevy fun too nee-chan!"

"Thanks sweetheart, but maybe I am too old for this." She mumbled the last part.

"No youv not! Youv vevy pvwuetty and kind and bea-buaetiful." Naruto gushed out.

"Beautiful." She corrected unconsciously. Before wondering how had he heard that? She had it to low for his ears. Sure she was used to her husband picking up her grumbles and muttering, but never a human. Human... no she knew he wasn't human; call it a hunch but she knew he wasn't. She turned sharply to where Naruto lay; she scanned over him feeling large coils of chakra and another presence? Her eyes widened as she gasped too quietly for the child to hear.

Something demonic was sealed within the child. A fox demon... definitely a fox demon. But how? She felt a shadow come over them and looked up to see her husband towering over her. He watched her before nodding. "It's late Naru-chan, aren't you parents going to worry?"

"I-I don't have pawaents." Naruto replied softly.

"Where do you live then?" her husband asked.

"The ophange a few minutes down."

"Well then, why don't we walk you home Naru-chan?" Kagome said as she sat up, offering Naruto her hand.

He blinked before a shy smile made its way on his lips, "'kay."

Kagome gave his hand a light squeeze and began to trek towards the orphanage. The whole way there she couldn't help but think that the little boy seemed to fill her with joy and a sort of completion she hadn't felt since the disappearance of her eldest.

This... this felt right.

Her husband must have felt her new emotion, as he wrapped his arms around her. He whispered lowly, "We need to talk."

She nodded, because she knew, now that she had met the boy she couldn't let him go. She... she wanted him to be with her, with her family.

"Naru-chan, will you be at the playground tomorrow? I want you to meet Rin." She asked softly.

Naruto gave her a wide toothed smile, "YES!"

Kagome smiled back as they reached the orphanage. She pulled him to her and gave him a hug, "Till tomorrow Naru-chan."

"Tomowwoo." He mumbled back.

Kagome straightened up, while Sesshomaru gave Naruto a pat on his head. She watched as the boy walked into the orphanage and gave them a one last big smile and wave. She felt like crying.

She didn't want to part with the adorable blond. No, she didn't at all.

Her husband's hand wrapped around her once again and gently tugged her towards the direct to their home. She was silent, as she thought about the beautiful boy.

What had the boy gone through if he had been surprised at her kindness and the offer to play? He shouldn't have been. He was a child, and he should have been carefree. He should always have that beautiful smile, not that shy unease look!

His blue eyes should always shine with joy and mirth not with sadness and fear. He should never have to flinch from anyone. That child... he needed a family.

He needed... her family. She realized with a jolt. Yes! She thought in sudden happiness, they would adopt him and call him their own. No one would be able to do anything about. He was a perfect child. His smile had melted something in her.

Convincing her husband wouldn't be too hard. All she had to do really was sniff and say how much Narut0 reminded her of her eldest.

Her eyes widened. 'Wait a minute!' He did remind her of her eldest... in fact there was a slight similarity in their aura. She had felt a slightly demonic aura from the boy. He couldn't be her son's child. No the boy was no hanyou... more as if he had a demon contained inside of him.

She gasped inaudibly, her baby was inside Naruto, the boy she had wanted to call her own. But... h-how?

She was broken out of her reverie when her husband kissed her softly on her lips. She looked up at him as he pulled away, "Come." With a start she noticed that they were inside their home and that her daughter was looking at her in mild confusion and worry. "Rin, why don't you ask the cook to prepare dinner?"

"Yes Father." She left the room slowly as of unsure what was happening.

Kagome nodded and followed him to the back gardens. He pulled her onto the bench. "The boy—"

"Naruto, Sesshomaru call him Naruto." She interrupted.

He gave her a hard look, "Naruto... he is a jinchuuriki."

Her eyes looked sad, "I figured, I did feel a demonic aura from the boy."

"Ah... he has the Kyuubi no Kitsune sealed inside of him, apparently it attached this village three years ago. The Hokage then sealed the nine-tales fox into that young boy. Koi... no one likes demons here. In fact they fear them indescribably."

"S-Sesshomaru t-there's only one nine-tales fox!" Kagome cried out softly.

His eyes hardened, "I know. I did not believe it. I merely thought it to be rumors; especially that Shippo would harm a village. That was why I had chosen to ignore it." He placed a hand tenderly on Kagome's cheek, "I was mistaken. After meeting Naruto, I realized that Shippo was indeed sealed inside the boy." He looked deeply into her eyes, trying to convey his feelings, "If I had known... I would have been here to stop our son. I would have never allowed it to get this far, never would he have attacked a village or been sealed in Naruto."

Silent tears fell from beneath her eyelashes, "I know." She then smiled up at her husband giving him a tender kiss, "I guess this means we will have a new son, now doesn't it?"

He let out a small chuckle, "Whatever my mate wishes." Before pressing his lips to hers.

"Yes, he deserves to be home with us." She said with happiness, she was almost giddy with it. "My little Naru-chan!"

Preview:

- "What do you mean we can't adopt him? I'm not going to let Naruto be an orphan for his whole life if I can help it! Besides, you lot know nothing of how to raise such a special child as him!"

- "We are the Taishou clan, it would bode well for you to show some respect."

- "Mother, look it's a mime!"

- 'Why do I always get trapped by crazy and deranged woman? First Kushina, then Rin—though she was more fangirl than anything and now another Rin that's nothing but a chatterbox?! God must hate me.'

- "Wait, a minute! Does that mean you're a ninja?!"

- "Oh! Naru-chan rhymes with Maru-chan! How cute is that!"

- "Welcome home, Naruto."