Betrayal Part Two
But despite Iruka's resolve, it was not to be. He brought down several of the more dangerous criminals, securing them with the think chakra rope every shinobi carried. After joining another group consisting of Raidou, Genma, Kotetsu, Izumo, and Ibiki, they ran reconnaissance through the forest around Konoha, seeking any who may have already escaped. Then he bid them a good night and went back to his apartment. The crisis had been handled swiftly, and someone else must have caught Mizuki. That was probably better anyway.
Iruka smiled at the extra pair of sandals at the door. It was the simple signs of his lover around the house: extra toothbrush, the wonderful meals Kakashi could and often did prepare with ease, the attentive listening and sound advice that came from a lifetime of observance, and many more. All the little signs, and the wonderful feeling of waking up next to the strongest jounin, and knowing he was loved.
The academy teacher pulled off his flax vest, hanging it on the stand designed for such things. Strange: Kakashi's wasn't on there. Then again, the copy-nin only remembered to hang things up every other time the moon was full, so it was no huge surprise. Ah well. The chuunin would deal with it later.
Iruka made his way to his bedroom, picking up items out of place and generally trying to keep things organized. A hard task with a genius prone to clutter living with him, but a challenge Iruka gladly accepted. Better to have a slight mess than an empty apartment, in his opinion.
The academy teacher glanced at the small scratches on his arms, and decided that they could wait until morning. They had barely bled, and no longer stung. Iruka had no doubt that Kakashi was alright; the jounin had faced Sound ninja and suffered less than a scratch. Right now he simply wanted to curl up with his lover and sleep. Iruka opened the bedroom door, opening his mouth to greet Kakashi. And all words died on his lips. There, standing next to the window, was Mizuki.
A/N: Sorry for the length! I'm posting as much of the rest of the story as I can tonight, to make up for it! I just couldn't find away to continue this chapter without it not sounding right.
And since there are only 2, I shall answer my reviews.
Hen21: I've no idea what he is in the manga, but I made him a jounin for….reasons you will see later shifty eyes.
Kitsune's dark Shadow: Yes! Another supporter of the all-power version of Iruka! Or, maybe not all powerful, but still kick-ass!