Face red from anger was shooting the death glare at the older version of himself.
"But dad-"
"For the last time, NO!"
"You're always telling no."
"Maybe because you're acting more and more like a kid with each passing day."
"That's because since you got elected you're not allowing me to do anything by myself. I am stuck here for how long? Almost the whole freaking week!" the blond teen sighed loudly. If it continues, this man will be the end of his.
"It's because you sneaked out again Naruto."
"But dad-"
"Naruto! Stop putting yourself in danger like this! There has been a crime increase in the last month after some gang war broke out downtown, and it is still simmering down. Innocent citizens are being hurt. We have gotten rid of any immediate threats, but there is still danger out there! You can't just go out on your own."
„I just wanted to see this movie with Shikamaru and Kiba! I'm nineteen years old dad! I am an adult and I can do whatever I want!" Minato frowned.
"Do not talk to me like that! I am your father and you have no choice but to respect my decisions since you used my trust again Naruto. You said you will be playing in garden with Kyuubi and instead you sneaked out. You are saying that you're an adult, then act like one! I know that Shikamaru was the one to plan your escape and I have known Kiba since he was a kid and he always been like this. So have you, but this must change now."
"Dad-"
"That is enough. You will not, under any circumstances leave this building for the rest of the week." Naruto's eyes widened at this and Minato couldn't help but let out a small smirk play on his lips.
"Of course, if you disappoint me again, your punishment might be prolonged and… don't you dare turn your back on me while I am talking to you Namikaze Naruto!" The older male almost screamed the last part at the disappearing form of his son, nevertheless feeling the satisfaction thanks to the next argument he won.
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Naruto on the other hand did not paid attention to his father's cries.
That man! He thought. He thinks that I am a trouble, just look at Kiba! He got me to go in the first place. Some best friend... The fun was worth it though and his lectures don't get me down anymore. Man, I thought the summer before my second year of college would be a blast... it has barely started and he is already like this!
Namikaze Naruto was the son of Kushina and Minato Namikaze, the latter of which having been elected as President a year ago. His son hadn't exactly been thrilled with his life for the previous year, and was rather pissed off that his father might run for a second term. It may have sounded mean, but he rather hoped he would lose if he ran again. First, because he hardly had any time for his family, and second, because...
He's not letting me do anything I want! And every word in this sentence was true. It's not like Naruto was a spoiled kid, but ever since Minato was chosen as the head of the USA, he became overprotective of his only son. The funny thing was that the blond teen did not asked for much, especially not for the attention from his father. Hell, he really just wanted to live a simple life of a college student and that was why they were not getting along rather well lately.
He walked to his room grinning at the Secret Service agent to hide his discomfort, then entered his room and closed the door behind himself. Once that was done, he let out a growl and plopped down on his king-size bed covered with red sheets and many pillows. The whole room was dominate by different kinds of orange and red colors; with a little yellow accents. Naruto loved them, which is why he was looking outside the window, watching as the sun hid itself from his eyes, displaying beautiful artwork of his favorite colors caressing the sky. A moment later, the noise made its way to his ears. A very, very familiar noise; his mobile phone was ringing. Just by listening to the ring tone Naruto knew who it was; his best friend Inuzuka Kiba. He sighed and flipped the phone open.
"Hey Kiba, what's up?"
"Never mind that. Tell me what your father said about last night."
"What do you think? I swear this man is so frustrating! Ok, I know I'm still young but I think being nineteen can allow you to go to the cinema and watch a movie with your best friends and not being followed by a dozen men in black."
"That's true bro, but look at the bright side. You make friends with the ones assigned to you pretty easily, especially Deidara and Iruka. Seriously, I wouldn't complain if I were surrounded by four hot guys like them. Well maybe three, Kisame is not my type."
Naruto couldn't help but chuckle. Sure, he knew about his best friend's sexual orientation; Kiba told him when they were fifteen. The brunette even tried to hook the blond up with some of his friends; guys and girls. After the tenth attempt, fruitless of course, Naruto gave Kiba nickname Matchmaker.
"Ha I knew you would say something like that. I told you before I am not interested in any of them that way. Besides, they are my guards and on top of that Secret Service. It just doesn't seem right."
"I swear bro; one day I will find you a man… or a woman you won't be able to tear your eyes off. After that I'm going to steel this two bodyguards of yours."
"Sorry Kiba, but Deidara and Sasori are kinda dating." The blond heard his friend frowning on the other end of the line, but almost immediately felt him grinning widely.
"Do you think they will be interested in threesome?"
"Kiba! Ew, that is so… so… not right! Stop corrupting my innocent mind!"
"That is the problem bro. You are too pure for your own good."
"Yeah, yeah. Anyway why are you calling me in the first place?"
"Oh I almost forgot. I want to taint that purity of yours of course." Naruto couldn't help but smirk at that.
"I'm listening."
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Thirty minutes later Naruto was putting his black blouse with hood on, thinking what to do to sneak out this time. He knew that the 'playing with his dog' excuse won't work this time and trying to pass the Secret Service agents was as close to impossible as it could. They were that good. However, Naruto did not receive the title of 'The most unpredictable person' for nothing in High School. When it came to pranks and jokes, he was always the best one. Therefore, he decided to use the classic and the simplest tactic- out of the window.
It will probably hurt a little since my room is on the first floor but it's nothing I can't handle.
He put his wallet in his black jeans pocket and opened the window. Without looking down, he stepped outside, with one hand grabbing the vines growing on the left/right side of the window. Depending on how you look at it. Now fully outside, he carefully moved his right hand down only to grab a vine with the thorns. The sharp element pierced his skin making Naruto jump in surprise and landed perfectly on his ass. Standing up slowly he rubbed the said spot with his uninjured hand.
I was wrong. It actually hurt like hell.
Without nothing more to think of, he quickly pull himself together and run across the wide lawn of the White House and then made his way through the hedges. Looking around he spotted the familiar red car parked at the end of the street. Not really knowing how, he was currently closing the door, letting out a loud sigh.
"You look like a crap bro but I'm glad you made it." He said starting the engine and droving away.
"You have no idea." The blond sighed again removing a few drops of his sweat with the palm of his red hand.
"There's a first aid kit under your seat. So what was the excuse this time?" Naruto couldn't help but look at Kiba with this huge grin of his, at the same time pulling out a small white object. One look told the brunette that something was not quite right.
"There was no excuse." Naruto replied cleaning and bandaging his hand.
Ah yes. Kiba thought. Troubles are sure to come after tonight.
"So I like surprises and all but can you tell me where exactly are we going?" the president son asked fifteen minutes later while they were driving somewhere.
"They opened this new amusement park today at the edge of the town. Well, it's more like a carnival but I thought it could be good to drop by and look around." Naruto groaned putting off the mentioned earlier black cloth.
"There will be so much people there. Good thing I decided to take my old and trusty blouse."
"Come on man, what will they do? Ask you for an autograph or the picture? Eventually talk to you about how great your father is. It can't be that bad."
"Yeah you're right. Ok then, let's go!" he said cheerfully and at the same time, their car stopped. The blond watched carefully as his friend took out his jeans jacket from the back seat and stepped outside the vehicle.
"Don't tell me we're going to walk there."
"Ok I won't. Now come on, it's inside the forest." Naruto growled but followed anyway.
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The carnival was indeed something to look. The whole thing was set on the large clearing, surrounded by the metal, middle height fence, which in turn was decorate by many small and colorful lamps. Kiba, dressed in jeans and white-collar shirt with elbow length sleeves, led Naruto through the main gates, tightly holding his hand. With his black blouse gone, Naruto was wearing his favorite orange shirt with red and yellow flames on the back and short sleeves. Needles to say, both males and females were looking at them. Some with jealousy but most of all, with nothing but a pure lust.
The two were mischievous; true partners in crime. Ever since becoming friends at four, the two had been able to wreak havoc where ever they went. They were a formidable duo, and few would dare to cross them if they knew what the boys were capable of. Naruto and Kiba weren't as bad trouble makers now as they were before, but they still had their fun. They were loyal to each other, and stuck up for each other in tough situations, always helping the other out when aid was needed. Both were stubborn, and their similar personalities only intensified this trait.
After a quick glance they decided to ride on the rollercoaster, since they stomachs were still empty. With full, it was quite dangerous. Of course, Naruto being Naruto he is, became hungry pretty quickly. Thanks to Kiba who, as the blond thought, has impossibly high sense of smell, they quickly found the stand with his favorite food, ramen.
It was and probably always will be the one thing Dad and I have in common. He thought when something else stuck him hard. It was getting pretty late and Naruto wondered just how long until one of his guardians or his father will notice that he is not in his room? Or maybe they already knew? Something made his gut twist unpleasantly.
"Hey Kiba I think we should be going back. I kinda don't want to spend the rest of my life in this damn white building."
"Relax bro. I want to check the aim games. Then we can go."
"No, seriously we should go. It's getting pretty late and we still need to go back to the car." A cold shiver ran down his spine when he imagined it.
"Fine have it your way. But don't chicken out on me later."
They headed out of the forest, with the blond clinging tightly to his friend arm, just as the brunette predicted. Naruto almost screamed in relief when he saw their car. Almost, but he did screamed like a girl when something brushed his leg.
"What is it now Naru-chan?" Kiba said playfully adding the Japanese horrification.
"Oh just shut up will you? Something brushed my leg." The brown eyebrow arched questioningly.
"And what would that be?" Naruto did not answer, looking around himself frantically, searching for something, anything.
"There! You see it?" he pointed his finger at something white, moving to exit the forest. Without thinking, he ran after the mysterious object not bothering to answer Kiba's calling for him. When he passed the last tree he looked around once more and spotted a bundle of white fur, dirtied by mud, laying under the lantern and whimpering softly.
"Yo bro what the was that? Why did you run on me so suddenly?"
"Shh, look I found this dog. I think we should take him with us." Kiba sighed loudly. Of course, that was so like Naruto. Worrying over the abandoned animals. That was how he got his dog with reddish brown fur after all.
"Fine. Just grab him and we will be going." The blond head nodded in agreement and stepped closer to the animal, which in turn backed away slightly, baring his fangs and growling.
"Hey, I am not going to hurt you. It's ok now, come on." He took another step forward, met with the step back from the dog.
"Don't be scared of me."
"Maybe he is scared of me?" a raspy voice whispered in his ear. Naruto froze in the spot, his eyes wide with fear. This was definitely not the voice of his friend. Gulping his fear down, the blond turned around slowly looking straight into the green eyes. The man, which was obvious by his figure, grabbed him by the forearm and pulled roughly to his body.
"You can't escape me now Mr. Namikaze." He smirked showing one missing teeth. If it was any other situation, the president son would frown and throw some unpleasant words about the man bad breath, but now was definitely not the time.
"Kiba run!" he screamed as loud as his throat and lugs let him to his friend, before the dirty hand blocked his mouth.
"We do not want to be seen now, do we?" the man said, a hint of anger mixed with amusement dancing in his voice. Naruto couldn't do as much as only nod briefly. His fear catched up to him again, when the man tied and blocked his mouth with the dirty piece of cloth. The blond was perfectly aware of what was happening right now. This was exactly what his father tried to protect him from.
He was being kidnapped.
Only this time there was no one to save him from the man. And what made him almost laugh was this ridiculous thought of being worried about Kiba's well being instead of his own. Did he hear his screams? Was there more than one person? If so, did Kiba manage to get away?
So many questions, zero answers. Naruto didn't even notice that the man was walking with him in the forest again. Of course, inside the forest they were almost invisible. His thoughts were interrupted when the man suddenly stopped walking and looked at him oddly, before his massive body pushed him to the ground. Sparing a quick glance at the kidnaper's face, Naruto
quickly pushed the dead weight aside and got up only to see a familiar figure standing maybe foot away from him.
"K-Kiba?"
"Naruto." The brunette whispered his name in relief.
"Are you ok?" the blond head nodded allowing his friend to relax slightly.
"Thank god. Let's get the hell out of here right now."
Oh, you don't have to tell me this twice. Naruto thought following Kiba.
"Hey what exactly happened?"
"Well, I got inside the car when I heard your screams. Your little friend let me borrow his nose and we both followed you. When we finally catched up, I picked this big rock, throw it and landed a perfect hit on the back of his head. The man will wake up with a big headache."
They were snapped back to reality when they saw flashing lights approaching them. Still too dazed to really hear them, Naruto thought about the man. He was indeed bulky, but he had seemed much bigger when he was holding him. His hair, knotted unbelievably were a blazing red color to match its form. He had a strange black tattoo on his right forearm, in the shape of a musical note. His body tensed again when a pair of arms wrapped themselves around his shoulders and lifted him up a second later.
Oh god, he came back for me. Was the only thing Naruto could think of. That is until he saw a familiar black jacket and identification card hanging on the pocket and a few strands of blond hairs.
"It's ok Naruto. You are safe now. We got the bastard." Deidara whispered soothingly in his ear. The blond murmured a quiet 'mhm' allowing his body to fully relax. He was save now and he perfectly knew it.
"How did you guys got here?"
"Your crime partner called us and said something about you and some weird guy. Naturally we were on the road thirty seconds later."
"Oh I see. And how is Kiba?" Deidara chuckled. Yes, this was his Naruto, not some scared to death puppy.
"He's pretty good, considering that he is playing with his newly found pet, as he said."
"That's good. Really good." He smiled brightly into jacket. The gesture quickly disappeared when he heard Kisame speaking.
"We found the man but he was already dead with the white bubbled salvia drooling from his mouth."
"What might be the cause?" Sasori asked; frown visible on his smooth peachy face.
"We do not know that yet. But I called the President and he said to take the man to the hospital and let the doctor do the autopsy. He is on his way there now."
"What about Naruto?" Deidara asked already knowing the answer.
"Straight to the room, with someone inside to guard him." Naruto felt the pit of his stomach turning cold, as if he swallowed the whole snow in the world.
Father. Maybe I should let this person kidnap me after all. With him, I think I would be safer than in home. Was his last thought before the sweet world of dreams invaded his mind.