Disclaimer: I don't own Naruto. This is AU. Konan and Pein are Naruto's adoptive parents.

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Konan was walking in the pouring rain, because she had forgotten to bring an umbrella. When she went to the grocery store, the sun was shining, but now it was raining. A few minutes later, she saw a shadow of what looked like a young boy. What would a child be doing outside when it's raining?, she thought.

Apparently, the figure saw her, so he ran into an alley. Why is he so afraid of me, Konan thought. She decided to follow.

When she went into the alley, she saw nothing but walls. "Hello?" She called. Konan waited for a response, but didn't get an answer. She assumed that no one was going to answer her, so she exited the alley. She was walking across the street, even though a car was driving by. It was too foggy to see anything. Before the car hit Konan, someone pushed her out of the way. The strange thing was, the person's hands felt more like claws.

"Are you alright, Miss?" The person asked. He looked about the age of seven. He was wearing a trapper hat and she could tell his hair was black, because of his bangs. His skin was pale and he had onyx eyes. He was wearing a black overcoat and white shorts. Konan swore the boy has what looks like a tail. She also noticed that, instead of hands he had paws.

"Yes, I'm alright. Thank you." Konan replied.

"I-I'm sorry I ran off earlier. I was just...afraid." The boy replied.

"Afraid of what?" Konan asked.

"Well..if you haven't noticed, I'm not exactly normal." The boy removed his hat, only to reveal that on his head were cat ears. Konan's eyes widened, and the boy put his hat back on out of fear and embarrassment. "I see. So, you're a neko. Were you always like this?" Konan asked. The boy didn't say anything.

Konan's eyes softened and she gave a small smile. "Personal topic, huh? What's your name?"

"Sasuke Uchiha," he replied.

"My name is Konan. Where are your parents?"

"I don't know."

"Are they dead?"

"I don't know."

"Any siblings?"

"I don't know."

"Do you have a legal guardian?"

"I don't know."

"Where do you live?"

"I don't know."

Konan couldn't help but gasp. It's like this boy barely had any memory. She couldn't help but feel sympathy. "Do you have a place to stay for the night?"

Sasuke shook his head. "I just wander around, looking for shelter. I'm lucky if I find a cardboard box big enough."

Konan couldn't stand this. "Come with me."

Sasuke was surprised now. "Why?"

"You have no home or parents. You can live with me, my husband, and my adopted son."

"Won't they think that I'm a freak?"

"Not on my watch, they won't." Konan couldn't grab Sasuke's paw, so Sasuke wrapped his tail around her hand.

"Mrs. Konan, what's you husband and your son like?" Sasuke asked.

"Well, my husband is a bit serious, gloomy, strict, but a very nice guy once you get to know him. My son is energetic, hyper, and loves ramen. How old are you?" Konan said.

"I'm seven years old." Sasuke replied.

"That's perfect! My adopted son is seven years old too. You two would be such great friends."

"Yeah, I hope so." Sasuke said in a wishful tone. Just wait until they see that I'm a freak.

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Konan opened the door to her house. "Pein, I'm home!" She called. Konan put the groceries on the table. "Take off your hat and coat, Sasuke." Sasuke took off his coat and hung it on the coat rack, but he wouldn't take off his hat. "Why won't you take off your hat?" Konan asked, even though she knew why. "I..um, don't feel comfortable taking it off." Sasuke admitted.

"Mom, you're back!" A boy with blonde hair and blue eyes came running towards Konan and hugged her, and she did the same. "Naruto, this is Sasuke. He will be living with us from now on. Sasuke, this is my adopted son, Naruto." Konan introduced the two. Naruto smiled and waved. "Hi, Sasuke."

Sasuke smiled and waved back. "Hi, Naruto."

Naruto noticed his hat, paws, and tail. "Why do you have paws and a tail?"

Sasuke averted his gaze from Naruto and looked at the floor. Konan put a hand on Sasuke's shoulder and looked at Naruto. "Naruto, Sasuke is a neko. He is part cat." She explained, hoping that Naruto wouldn't do anything to hurt Sasuke emotionally.

"You're part cat?" Naruto asked.

Sasuke nodded.

Naruto smiled and grabbed Sasuke's shoulders. "That is so cool!"

Sasuke blinked a few times in confusion. "I-it is?"

"Heck yeah it is! You're part animal and part human. I've always wanted to be like that! Well..I would want the animal to be a fox, but a cat is cool too." Naruto stated excitedly. Konan sighed in relief . She now knew, the two boys would get along well.

"Konan, I see your finally back." A man said, while walking into the kitchen. The man had orange hair, brown eyes, and a lot of piercings. "Who's this?" The man asked, after he saw Sasuke.

"Hi, honey." Konan greeted, and she kissed the man's cheek. Naruto nudged Sasuke's elbow and pretended to vomit, while Sasuke chuckled.

"Naruto, adults do this with their spouse. It's not gross." The man said.

"Oh, Pein, this is Sasuke. He will be living with us from now on. Sasuke this is my husband, Pein." Konan said.

"Hi, sir." Sasuke greeted.

"Hi, Sasuke." Pein said.

"I'll go get dinner ready. In the meantime, Naruto, why don't you show Sasuke around the house." Konan suggested.

"Alright, mom. Come on, Sasuke." Naruto said. He walked out of the kitchen and Sasuke followed.

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"How come you never ask me about anything?" Pein asked Konan, who was setting up the table.

"What do you mean by 'never ask you about anything'?" Konan replied.

"You know full well by what I mean. You brought a kid home."

"So?"

"So, you can't take away a child from their parents."

"Sasuke doesn't have any parents."

"You couldn't put him in an orphanage, because?"

"He saved my life, Pein."

"I understand that you're in debt, but there is something strange about that boy."

"Did I forget to mention that Sasuke is a neko?"

"A neko? You mean he's part cat?"

"That's what a neko is. Now, no complaining. Besides, Naruto seems to like him. Also, Sasuke is a very polite boy. Now, go call the boys for dinner."

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Author's Note: This is it for chapter 1. Reviews would be appreciated.