so i was reading one of my other stories and i realized i should probably start going over my stories more carefully before i post them. either that or stop writing them in the middle of the night when i should be sleeping because some of the typos are just so painfully noticeable. it not just on this site either because I'm on a few other sites as well (ones of which i shall not name) and some of the typos on my stories are just annoying and if you read my story complicated you'll understand. at one point in that story i think i type does instead of those.

anyway, i apologize for any bad grammar or typos that might be in this story. thanks for reading and enjoy.

what the heroes leave behind chapter 2

Another year had passed and the third was happy to say his home finally had some stability. Things were finally cooling down and in a few years he believed the village would have few signs of ever being under attack. There were still many problems, but they were much more manageable now and could be easily fixed.

One thing that didn't change was the suppressed chakra signature that often ended up outside his office window. He sighed, he had hoped when he let Kakashi have a day off that the boy would have fun with friends, but three years just wasn't enough time for the scarred boy. Standing he slid the window open.

"its a wonderful day isn't it Kakashi-kun" he asked the young teen who sat silently reading a book. If the boy had heard him, he didn't show any indication of it. "you cant ignore me forever Kakashi" the third smiled at the boy who briefly glanced at him.

"yes Hokage-sama" Kakashi answered formally as always.

"come, have some tea Kakashi" Kakashi sighed, he didn't want to be off today or any other day, yet the hokage seemed adamant on making him relax. Wordlessly, Kakashi followed the man into the office. He frowned staring at the hokage from across the mans desk.

"what kind of tea would you like"the hokage asked.

"what ever you have is fine" Kakashi muttered pulling out his book. He tried to ignore his smiling leader, but the man just keep trying.

"great I'll have it fixed momentarily" the Hokage smiled. Kakashi narrowed his eyes on the man as a servant came not even a minute later with a tray of tea and mini cakes. It was as if the man had predicted his answer. He eyed the third critically, but the man just smiled at him and handed him a cup.

"arigato"he thanked staring at the cup. Taking a sip, Kakashi was shocked to fine it was one his favorites. "gyokuro" he stated calmly meeting the smug eyes of his hokage.

"ah yes, I've found you have expensive taste and that you prefer more sweet teas, despite the fact you don't like sweets" he glared at the hokage, the man must have been spying on him "a reminder of the past maybe" the hokage pondered. Kakashi's glare hardened.

"with all due respect hokage-sama" Kakashi began, planing to tell the man off. "i don't-" his rant was cut off by a childish sequel and the patter of small feet.

"Ojiichan" yelled a child, followed by a yellow blur. Kakashi watched as a small blonde haired child hugged the hokage, then proceeded to climb into his lap and stare wide eyed at the sweets.

"Naru-chan whats on your face" the hokage asked eyeing the pink stains on the boys nose and around his mouth.

"uh he was like that when I found him" a voice interrupted Naruto before he could answer. All eyes turned to Asuma who stood fidgeting at the door. The hokage looked over his youngest son with amusement in his eyes. The young teen had dirt on his knees and several rips in his pants along with an assortment of twigs and grass in his hair. The older boy also had a small pink stain under his lower lip.

"is that so" the third asked turning to Naruto who now had a look of confusion on his face.

"silly Niisan, you took me for ice cweam, member" Naruto said in a childish voice, pouting. Asuma visibly deflated being caught by his father, not that he could really hide the truth anyway.

"its okay to have a little fun Asuma"the third smiled. "go ahead and get cleaned up, I got him" Asuma nodded.

Kakashi had sat silently watching the interaction between the two suratobi's before turning his attention to the young blonde on the thirds lap. He couldn't stop the light chuckle that escaped his lips as he watched the young boy messily slurp some of the hokages tea before trying to reach for the mini cakes. Naruto jumped slightly when Kakashi slide the sweets his way, it seemed he hadn't noticed Kakashi, nor did he realize he had the teens attention. The two watched each other quietly before Narutos face broke out into a blinding smile.

"hiya Kakashi-san" Naruto greeted.

"uh hi" the young boys smile brightened even more before he started digging into the cakes "how did you-" Kakashi was once again interrupted this time by the Hokage.

"he's seen you a couple times at the tower" the Hokage explained, lovingly rubbing his hand through the blonde hair. The third smiled at the young blonde, the boy had changed from a shy and quiet child to a loving bundle of joy in just a year. 'Now if only I could fix Kakashi' the old man thought.

"oh" Kakashi muttered, he cringed when the Hokage picked up his drink to take a sip, unaware Naruto had drank from. 'hm..serves him right' Kakashi thought.

"Grandpa I want another sip" Naruto said right when the third had took a sip. Kakashi watched in amusement as the Hokage frowned, then looked down into his cup to see little bits of food particles. For the first time in years, Kakashi burst out laughing as the hokage turned a sickly shade of green and made a face of absolute horror. Poor little Naruto for his part looked just as terrified, for he thought his grandfather was dying or something.

"Ojiichan" the blonde cried out.

"Grandpa needs to go check something real quick, I'm okay" the third said stiffly, putting Naruto down in his chair before walking out. Naruto started to sob, much to Kakashi discomfort.

"Hey kid whats your name" Kakashi asked trying to distracted the boy. Naruto wipes his eyes with little fist and looked up at Kakashi with a quivering lip.

"is Jiji dying" Naruto pouted.

"Nani..no no, grandpa just forgot to do something and had to go do it" Kakashi explained.

"you sure" Naruto frowned

"yeah"

"kay" Kakashi was surprised at how fast the little boy's emotions changed "will you play wit me"

"um...i can't"

"why"

"i..um..i've got to go train" Kakashi lied rubbing the back of his head. Naruto pouted then proceeded to smile again as he thought of an idea.

"then i'll come with you" he said jumping up out of his chair. Kakashi shifted uncomfortable under the two year olds intense stare, he didn't know how to let the kid down easy. "well..lets go"

"um no..you can't go" As soon as the words left his mouth Kakashi regretted them. Naruto's eyes welled up with unshed tears, his lower lip started to tremble and Kakashi began panic "um what I meant to say...was you can't go because I have to eat first and you probably don't want to wait for me to finish" he sighed in relief as Naruto's mood completely flipped.

"i'm hungwy too" Naruto pouted.

"fine" kakashi frowned.

…...

"so kid what do you like" Kakashi asked as he and Naruto strolled trough the market.

"um..ramen"Naruto mumbled quietly. Kakashi frowned looking down at the boy who was practically yelling questions at him minutes before they had arrived at the market. He noticed Naruto glance up, then shrink into himself and finally noticed the glares coming their way. He sighed, he was used to the glares and looks the villagers gave him, but the kid probably wasn't.

"whats your name" he asked partly to distract the kid and also because he didn't know.

"Naruto" came the reply barely above a whisper. Kakashi stopped in his track, looking down at the kid, he realized he hadn't even payed attention to the boy's appearance.

*flashback*

" I'm going to name him Naruto" Minato squealed as he pranced around his office. He stopped in his tracks to stare at the ten year old who stared impassively back at him. Minato's smile deflated a bit as he stared at the boy he considered his son " what do you think" he asked in a hopeful tone.

"i think kushina-sama made a mistake letting you name it" Kakashi stated as he made his way to the hokages chair and took a seat. Kakashi frowned as Minato came over and picked him up and sat him in his lap. "i'm a ninja" he mumbled, but snuggled into the mans chest none the less.

"you're so mean Kakashi-kun" Minato grumbled resting his head on top of Kakshi's. "what would you name him then"

"why do you want a baby anyway...they're ugly, they drool, barf, they can't defend themselves and they smell" Kakashi said in monotone with a little pout, not that it really showed through his mask. "besides...you have things that are more important" everything was said in that same unemotional tone, but Minato could read underneath the underneath.

"like" Minato inquired tickling Kakashi's sides, failing to get a reaction out of the boy.

"work..the village..your wife.." Kakashi listed then added just barely above a whisper "me" to his list. Minato almost didn't catch the last part, it was so quiet, but he did. He smiled kissing the top of Kakashi's head and nuzzling his face into the gravity defying gray hair.

"you know...me and Kushina want a baby...and we thought our first little boy would want to have someone to look after and teach" Minato said squeezing the small child in his arms. "we want you to be okay with this first...you know we love you Kashi-kun" Minato whispered kissing his head once again. This time he got a reaction out of the boy. Kakashi squirmed not liking the attention he was getting or the warm feeling in his chest.

"i guess Naruto's alright" Kakashi mumbled crossing his arms.

"good..because its a little to late for backing out now"Minato chuckled.

*flashback end*

"its okay if you don't wanna hang out no more" Narutos voice broke Kakashi out of his daze. He looked down at the little boy who seemed so fragile at the moment " I know people hate me" Naruto began to walk away, but Kakashi stopped him. He squatted down to Narutos level.

"can I tell you a secret"Naruto nodded "they don't like me either"

"really" Naruto asked hopefully. Kakashi eye smiled and nodded.

"and guess what"

"what"

"i like ramen too and I know this great place..come on I know a shortcut" Kakashi slung Naruto onto his shoulders and jumped to the roofs.

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