Waring Outcasts

by Trixie Sage

Disclaimer: I do not own the Naruto or Harry Potter series or characters.

Chapter One- Meetings and Reunions

It was four days since Kakashi had regained consciouness after collapsing due to chakra exhaustion, and team 7 was in the forest surrounding Tazuna's house so the three genins could practice tree walking to help with their chakra control while Kakashi watched. Tazuna was at home today as everyone was taking a break from working on the bridge so no one was needed to protect the workers. "Naruto!" Was the horrified scream coming from Naruto's frantic teammates as they watched his fall from the tree top he had been standing on. They knew that Naruto was unlikely to survive a fall from the height he had been at however they knew that they would not be able to reach him in time even if they were to use chakra to enhance their speed, in spite of knowing this they still tried to reach him in time. However when he was about five feet from the ground a man who seemed to appear from nowhere caught Naruto. The man who was now holding Naruto bridal style calmly approached the relieved teammates stopping when he was about a foot away, and gently set a still shocked Naruto on his feet. After making sure Naruto was able to stand on his own the man turned to leave, but before he could leave Kakashi's voice stopped him. "What are you doing here Orochimaru?Why did you save Naruto only to leave? It doesn't seem to be your style. " Orochimaru turned back to face Kakashi when he heard Kakashi start to question him he sneered at Sasuke, Sakura, and Naruto when they all gasped then paled in fear at the mention of his name. He couldn't believe Kakashi actually had the nerve to question him as Kakashi undoubtedly knew his reputation.

After a minute of silence Orochimaru deigned to answer Kakashi, with an audible sneer that clearly said he didn't think Kakashi was worth his time Orochimaru said, " Well Kakashi not that it's any of your business but I was passing through the area when I saw your student fall so I thought I would save him as he may provide amusement for me later on. After all he may prove to be powerful and perhaps useful to me one day. " After having said his piece Orochimaru watched the reactions of the team while thinking about how easy it was to provoke them as was proven by Kakashi growling in frustration at Orochimaru's words. Being able to scare other ninja's was just about the only thing Orochimaru enjoyed about being an S-class missing nin recently, well he also enjoyed throwing people off-balance by acting in ways they didn't expect him too. "I know you like your precious dog summons Kakashi but do you really have to behave like them?And here I thought you were a civilized person, after all growling is for the animals and uncivilized people. " Orochimaru said with a vengeance while inwardly laughing at the expression on Kakashi's face since he could discern it despite Kakashi's mask. Kakashi's team were clearly confused and frightened by how Orochimaru was acting. After all, here was Orochimaru an S-class nin insulting their teacher like a kid insults their rival. The confusing part of what was happening was that Orochimaru was not attacking Kakashi or his team nor did Orochimaru seem to have any notion of leaving anytime soon. While the frightening part was the fact that they couldn't tell what Orochimaru wanted with them however they knew that whatever he could want couldn't be good for them. Orochimaru could practically feel the student's confusion which he reveled in. Orochimaru could see the exact moment Kakashi realized that Orochimaru was purposely irritating him in order to keep him off balance as Kakashi started to compose himself putting himself in a more battle ready mentality.

Contrary to what Kakashi thought Orochimaru himself had no intentions of fighting, instead he planned on leaving as he had no reason to stay now that he knew Naruto was safe with his team. So with this thought he began to gather enough chakra to make his retreat, however just as he was about to preform the jutsu he heard a familiar sound that he hadn't heard in a long time come from directly behind him. Orochimaru spun around to face whoever it was that had apparated, while gathering more chakra in case he needed it he also took a fighting stance so he could be ready to attack or defend himself should it be required. However as he looked upon the intruder he allowed himself to relax marginally as it was unlikely that the intruder would attack since the intruder had a warm smile on his face. Orochimaru was proved right as all the sudden he found himself the recipient of a bear hug which he returned with great enthusiasm. "How?" Was all Orochimaru could get out, as Sirius let him go due to the shock that had set in at seeing his godfather again after so many years not to mention the fact that Sirius had hugged him even though he had most likely heard of the terrible acts Orochimaru had committed. Orochimaru knew that Kakashi and his team were watching the reunion avidly and with suspicion at least on Kakashi's part, but he couldn't bring himself to care as long as they didn't do anything or interrupt.

Sirius drunk in the sight of his whole and healthy godson while feeling extremely relieved not to mention grateful that he had found Harry. Sirius had truly thought that he had lost his godson for good when Sirius watched him fall through the Veil after having been pushed out of the way to the safety of the floor. Sirius had been extremely happy when he found out that the veil was merely a doorway to the hidden countries as that meant his godson could still be alive, he had immediately volunteered to join the search for Harry. Standing in front of Harry he observed how much Harry had changed in the time since Sirius had seen Harry last, while thinking about what Harry had gone through since Sirius had last seen him. He knew that for Harry it had been years since they met due to Harry somehow traveling through time after arriving in the hidden countries,. Harry or Orochimaru as he was called now had waist length silky black hair, emerald green eyes that had a yellow tint to them, a slender well muscled body, Harry also now stood at six foot one. He was wearing an emerald green tunic that went to mid-thigh which had long sleeves that were snug at the wrist, he wore black ninja pants the legs of which covered the black leather boots that went to the middle of his calf . Sirius noticed that Harry's clothes while not restricting his movements were clinging to his body, Sirius also noticed that Harry looked like he was in his early twenties despite how old Harry actually was. Sirius knew Harry had been trained to be ninja as when he had heard Orochimaru's description Sirius had thought it sounded close to what he had imagined his godson would look like when he was older. Sirius shook his head clearing it so he could answer Harry as he looked at the hostile faces of the ninjas watching them he decided to tell Harry how he found him later. Harry seemed to have reached the same conclusion as he suddenly said," We will talk about how you got here later Sirius, for now let me say I have missed you and I am happy to see you again." Harry said this with warmth and affection tingeing his voice, looking behind Harry he could see the shock, confusion, and fear the ninjas felt at Harry's actions. Sirius chuckled at the thought that his godson no matter where he goes will eventually gain a reputation, poor Harry he thought. "I missed you to Silvershadow, so how have you been since I've seen you last?'' Asked Sirius deliberately using Harry's marauder name as using Harry's current name would be too weird for him to do, he also didn't say the name Harry as he knew that his godson didn't want the ninjas watching them to know it.

For his part Kakashi was decidedly confused considering the situation he felt he had every right to be. When he first felt Orochimaru gather his chakra he thought that Orochimaru was planning on attacking, it was then that he had heard a loud crack which was followed by the appearance of a stranger. It wasn't the stranger suddenly appearing that was strange in itself, no it was the fact that the stranger hugged Orochimaru who promptly returned the hug with what seemed to be great enthusiasm. As if that wasn't enough to confuse him Orochimaru has to act more strangely by speaking with affection to the man along with allowing the stranger to hug him then live. As Kakashi thought that Orochimaru would have killed anyone who would dare to hug him, it was very confusing for Kakashi. He was confused as he didn't know that Orochimaru knew how to care for someone else; also why did that man call Orochimaru Silvershadow? Was it a codename of some kind? If so, did that mean that Orochimaru belonged to some kind of organisation? If Orochimaru did, who else did and what was the organisations goals? The thoughts of an unknown organisation which most likely consisted of missing nins with unknown goals was scary to Kakashi. Kakashi was also afraid for his team because he was sure that whoever Orochimaru cared for could only be as twisted if not more so than Orochimaru was. Not to mention, the stranger was most likely as powerful as Orochimaru if not more powerful than Orochimaru was. Kakashi knew that if he had to fight Orochimaru he would most likely lose but not before he could gain his team enough time to get a good head start on Orochimaru but if he was faced with two S-class nins he knew he would be decimated in short order and his team would be decimated with him. So he could only watch what happened while hoping that the two would decide to leave without fighting him and his team as unlikely as it seemed. Kakashi didn't think that his teammates were in any condition to leave as the three of them were frozen in fear or shock, perhaps both.

"Recently I've been better than ever, however before that I was on a long rocky road you could say." Orochimaru replied with amusement tingeing his voice knowing very well that the other ninjas would misinterpret the words, the ninjas would likely interpret his words to mean that Orochimaru was talking about having trouble with some evil plan then having his plan come together. But Sirius would understand that Orochimaru was saying that he had had a major problem that was also very hard to solve, and that he had only recently solved it . He loved scaring other ninjas, it was one of the few perks of having a criminal status anymore which he tried to take full advantage of when he could. It was one of the reasons he hadn't insisted on taking this talk some where else yet as he knew that the ninja's were scared that he and Sirius were going to kill them. "You will have to tell me what exactly has happened since I last saw you, later. However, I need to tell you that I came to ask you to come home, as all your friends miss you and want to see you again. I have also brought letters along with the unfortunate news that your parents are alive, there is more to tell you about your parents but that can wait until we are alone.'' Sirius said in a grave tone wishing that he could have waited to tell Harry about his parents later but professor Dumbledore made him swear that he would tell Harry about them the first time he saw Harry if he could, in order to get Harry used to the idea so that he doesn't kill them when he sees them. "What do you mean my parents are alive?You mean they have been alive this whole time?I can't believe them! Do they even care about anyone other themselves?"Yelled Orochimaru in rage while watching as Sirius flinched then sighed in what seemed to be weary relief letting Orochi know that he hadn't wanted to deliver this news, also that he had expected Orochimaru to do worse then yell upon receiving it.

"I know your parents are alive because I have seen them. I will tell you the rest of the news pertaining to the order and the events that have happened since you left later as I don't believe now is the time to tell you. The reason I even told you this much is because the leader of the Order ordered me to tell you when I first talked with you." Sirius said, to which Orochimaru gave minute nod to indicate that he understood what Sirius was referring to while inwardly seething about his abandonment by his parents. " Did my parents have a good reason for abandoning me in your honest opinion Padfoot? Do you think there is a good enough reason to abandon a child?" Orochimaru hoping futilely that his parents had a good reason for abandoning him while wondering if it's going to become a family tradition to abandon your kids, after all he had abandoned his child in order to protect the child. He snorted ruefully wondering if he actually has the right to be mad at his parents when his own kid didn't know him.

"Truthfully ? No your parents didn't have a good enough reason to abandon you. And yes I do believe that there are a few situations in which it's okay to abandon your child although, I wouldn't call it abandonment if you have reason enough." Sirius answered as honestly as he could, he could tell by the uncertain tone of voice when Silvershadow asked the second question that the answer to that question was very important to wondered if his godson had a child that he had left and was afraid that Sirius would condemn Harry for leaving his child. He hoped that if he was right Harry would tell him about it soon. Just as Sirius had decided to listen to Harry about what had happened to him to cause Harry to do the things he had as Orochimaru he resolved to listen to his godson's reasons for leaving his child, if he has one, before he would hold leaving the child against Harry. Sirius suspected that Harry did indeed have a child and that his reason for leaving the child is closely connected to the reason Harry did the terrible things he did.

"Sirius I have decided to go back with you as I don't really have anything left here anymore, not to mention I want to see my friends again so when do we leave?'' Orochimaru said suddenly realizing just how much he missed his friends along with the surrogate family he had found. Orochimaru then realized how he truly had very little to keep him in the hidden countries lately after neither his kid nor his soul mates needed him nor were they likely to want him if they found out what his relationship he had with them; that thought left him feeling hollow. He knew that his child didn't need him as he had snuck into and out of Konoha without getting caught to spy on along with, discreetly protecting and helping his child. Orochimaru knew that his child was now a gennin with a team whose jounin was a good ninja so he believed that his was in good hands and no longer needed Orochimaru's help or protection. He also knew that his mates could take care of themselves and were better of without him besides they believed him to be a traitor to the village and a criminal. No it would be best for everyone if he went back to the wizarding world.

"We will have to wait a few weeks before we can leave as there are 6 others searching for you as well so we made plans to go our own way, then meet up at the Valley of the End near Konoha. Don't worry we have ways of contacting each other along with other precautions in place in case we run into problems we can't handle." Sirius replied to Orochimaru's question smiling in happiness for the first time since Harry went through the Veil. Sirius was happy that Harry was coming back yet sad that from what he heard Silvershadow's life here was most likely worse than it was back home he had hoped that Harry would be able to be a relatively normal ninja when he first realized Harry had ended up in the past somehow. When Sirius first arrived in the hidden countries about two weeks ago he thought it would be easy to find Harry as he would just have to ask people if anyone from the outside had appeared suddenly. However it had been harder then he thought as no one had heard of newcomer appearing recently and for some reason none of the locating spells could find Harry. He and the others who had also had no luck in locating Harry, they had sat down to brainstorm how that could be which is how they came up with the theory of Harry having been sent to the past somehow after arriving in the hidden countries. After having decided that Harry if he did land in the past most likely took on a new identity then became a ninja. Sirius and the others then had looked at a stolen bingo book to see who Harry could be after which each person in the search chose to search for Harry candidates who they would meet or spy on to see if it was Harry. The others had called Sirius crazy when he had said that Orochimaru was Harry but Sirius had known in his gut that Orochimaru was Harry.