Disclaimer: I don't own Naruto.

a/n: Tada!!! The second chappie!!! I know, I know, you were about to die with anticipation, eh, am I right? Haha...anyways, please, Happy Readings!!!!


Naruto's POV:

I was so happy when I saw them, I thought that my heart had exploded. I sprinted into them, and pulled them both into a badly needed embrace. The whole flight I thought I was going to be sick with sadness and nervousness. And I didn't put their photo down for a second. The flight attendant that had escorted me, walked up to them and handed them some papers, said a few words, then left. I feel bad about it now, because I couldn't even break away to say thank you. But, I just couldn't let go. I felt so at home and safe.

"Come on, we should be getting home soon." one of them cooed softly.

I nodded, and backed away, wiping at my eyes slightly. I smiled up at them and mumbled, "Sorry, I'm just so happy."

"Ohhhh!!!!" The brown haired man cried out, pulling me into another hug. He exclaimed, "Kakashi, I don't know why we didn't adopt him sooner!"

After a while, we made our way out of the airport, and into the chilly parking lot (it gets really cold at night). I shivered slightly as we walked along, for what seemed like forever. Finally, Kakashi (I learned that that was the white haired guys name) pulled out the keys, and unlocked a shiney silver car. I climbed in, and waited as Iruka (that one is the brown haired one) and Kakashi got in and got the car started. It took about an hour for us to drive along the frosty highway to Konoha, but I wasn't planning on complaining.

"Look, Naruto, there it is!" Iruka exclaimed, pointing excitedly through the windshield.

I leaned forwards and watched as hundreds of lights drew closer and closer. And, as we passed through the streets, I had my nose smooshed up against the side window, watching as small buildings flashed before my eyes. It was definitly more exciting than the pamphlet had let on. Halfway into the town, Iruka spoke up.

"That's the school...and, that's the hospital...and, that's Konoha mountian. I don't know if you can see it, it's kinda foggy out."

I squinted up through the dense clouds, trying to see the mountain, but, all I saw was snow. I sat back down slowly, still trying to catch a glimps. That is, until I heard Kakashi mutter, "We're home."

I almost started crying again. I've never been able to say that phrase before. And, I never realized how wonderful it was. As we pulled up into a driveway, and got out, heading up to the front door of a two story house, I whispered, "I'm home..."

Opening the door, I heard Iruka call over, "Come on Naruto! You want to see your room right?!"

My face lit up, and I sprinted up behind them. Kakashi turned the key, twisted the knob, and pushed open the door. Inside was exactally what I had pictured a home to be. Warm, and full to the brim with happieness. I looked up at Iruka and asked with my eyes, "May I?"

He nodded, and I didn't stop to see if he had said anything else. I was already running around, like a child would on Christmas. Before I ran into the two of them waiting and watching me in the entrance way, I had looked through a sitting room, a kitchen, a livingroom, a diningroom, it seemed like this place would never end.

"Come on...I want you to see your room!" Iruka smiled, grabbing me by the hand, starting to drag me up the stairs. I took ahold of Kakashi's hand, and all three of us went up the stairs, and down a long hallway to a door.

We stopped in front of it, and Kakashi motioned for me to go in. I stepped up to it tentatively, placed my hand over the knob, and pushed it open. It was perfect, just like the house had been. There was a twin bed in the corner under the bed, with light blue covers. The walls were a darker blue, almost like the color of the night sky outside. There was a desk on the other side of the room with a brand new computer and other things, a small couch, and a big closet. I took two steps in, and stood motionless. My new parents stood behind me, waiting for a reaction. Finally, I turned and gazed at them, tears falling to the hard wood floor beneath me.

"Naruto...?" Iruka asked worredly.

"Why?" I asked shuddering slightly, trying to hold back the crying. "Why do you care for me so much, even though you don't even know me?"

Kakashi and Iruka looked at each other, both smiling, and moved forwards to pull me into an embrace. I heard Kakashi say in his soothing voice, "You're our son. And we'd care for you even if you were a brat."

I laughed, hiccuping slightly as I mumbled, "Thanks."

After they gave me a proper tour of the house, Iruka made me a quick snack, and Kakashi told me to go to bed before the sun started to rise. I went up to my room, excited by the fact that I would have my own bed. When I got in there however, I realized that I didn't have any pajamas. Walking back to the kitchen quietly, I was about to call out to my new fathers, but stopped short when I heard their conversation.

"...did the right thing. He's a wonderful boy." Kakashi said.

"Yes he is. But, I'm worried about how he'll do in school. Have you-" Iruka began, but was interrupted by Kakashi saying softly, "Yes, darling. I talked with Tsundae. She will allow it. He'll be in good hands."

"Good...but..."

"What is it?"

"Well, how do you think the kids will treat him? We've never had anyone new come into town before." Iruka asked worredly.

Kakashi sighed, "That will have to be something we find out when he goes next week. Don't worry. He seems like a strong kid, and he's probably been through a hell of alot in his life, so this'll probably be nothing."

"You're right." Iruka mumbled, the sound of fabric rubbing against other fabric came to my ears.That's when I heard the sounds of kissing and small moans comming from one of the two.

I nearly sprinted up the stairs.

Time Jump!!!

"Awwww...Kakashi! Look at him!!"

"Ughhh..." I groaned, pulling at the blanets to wrap me up in a tighter cocoon.

Someone started petting the top of my head, murmuring, "Hey...Naruto...it's time to wake up."

My eyes started opening slowly, but when I caught sight of who it was touching me, I nearly jumped out of my skin. I let out a squeak, jumped back, and immediatly toppled over onto the floor. As soon as my vision came into focus and I realized that I hadn't been kidnaped, I gave a sigh of relief. I looked up indignantly and cried out, "Don't scare me like that so early!! It's not polite!"

My new parents just smiled down at me, Kakashi extending his hand for me to stand up. Iruka exclaimed as soon as I was to my feet, "We're going out shoping today, and the sales are going on now, so we gotta hurry before all the good stuff is gone!"

I gaped at them for a momment, and then I gave them the biggest grin yet. Kakashi said happily from my right, "You don't want to go to school looking like a dumb-ass, so let's get going!"

"Kakashi! You shouldn't talk to your son like that!" Iruka scoffed, giving him a good thwack on the back of the head.

We all piled into the car after I had eaten breakfast and scrambled into a clean shirt. Not that that one was any cleaner, but I only had three and it was this one's turn to be worn. I also had on a pair of tight fitting pants (they used to belong to this girl named Tarla, but she left without them, so what I learned was don't waste) that were slightly torn at the knees. My shoes needed to be put through the washer a few times, and my hair needed a little trim. To sum it all up, I looked like an orphan.

We drove through town slowly, considering that the speed limit rarely went over 30mph, but I got to see all of the other houses, and stores as we passed. Some people waved, others just went about their buisness, a couple girls (one pink haired, one blonde) smiled at Kakashi and Iruka as we crept by, but when they caught sight of me, they both stared after wonderingly. Iruka and Kakashi didn't tell anyone that I was comming. Were they ashamed? Did they think that if they met me, and they didn't want to keep me, that it would save them some embarassment by not having others know they picked a reject that was always hated?

No. I shouldn't think like that. They even said last night that they'd love me even if I was horible.

They parked in a spot close to the doors, and we all crowded through the opening into the clothing outlet. It wasn't that busy. I was expecting to see the racks empty, with no one giving up what they happened to grab, willing to fight tooth and nail for it if they had to. But, I only saw the store clerk, a bored looking man with a huge main of white hair. He was currently jotting something down fiendishly in a journal that he had propped on his knees, giggling to himself with a far-away look on his face. He kinda creeped me out. Iruka had a field day! It's like shopping was his love and not Kakashi, though Kakashi didn't mind in the slightest, he was actually too absorbed reading a little dark green book.

And, despite the tons and tons of clothes that we piled up, it only cost about $120 for it all. Plus we got school supplies and other things to put in my room. A total of four bags just for me. But, just as we were walking out of the store, something caught my eye. I stopped dead in my tracks as my eyes spotted something resting on the bottom shelf of a $1 sale rack. It was a hat, a night cap that was blue on the bottom, with a surley looking penguin decorating the rest. My eyes lit up, and I immediatly stuffed the bag I was carrying into the arms of the person nearest me. I sprinted over to it, as though it would sprout wings and fly if I didn't reach it fast enough.

As I was making my way over, I had shoved my hand in my pocket and pulled out five quarters. I ran back to the cash register and handed the money joyously over. The man gazed after me mumbling, "Wierd kid..."

"What spurred that on?" Iruka asked, smiling at the catatonic penguin currently sitting on top of my head.

As soon as he asked, my happy emotions drained, and were replaced with ones of sadness. Iruka noticed the sudden change, and shooed Kakashi ahead of us, identifying my troubled thoughts and assesing the situation.

"What's on your mind, Naruto?" he asked, slowing down our pace.

I couldn't help it, I started crying again. Silently though. I sniffed, "It's...someone I left behind...at the home..."

Iruka stopped next to me and waited patiently for me to continue. I wiped away my tears forcibly, and started over, "He's like a little brother to me. We were in the same house together for a few years. Dealing with that...woman, brought us together...we were each other's strengths. And now, he's gone."

I was sobbing now, and as I started getting even more worked up, Iruka had gathered me in his arms. I mumbled into his chest, "I promised...I promised him that I'd go back and save him, but I don't know how. I don't know how!"

I clutched at his shirt, and held on tightly, waiting for my fit to end. A few minutes later and Iruka mumbled, "I can talk to some people who were thinking of adopting too, and recomend your friend."

"Can't you get him out of there?" I asked, pulling away and looking up into his eyes questioningly.

He shook his head sadly, "I'm sorry, we can't adopt again for another half a year. That's just the rules. I'm sorry."

I was silent. This bit of information was crushing. But, after a few minutes of my crying, Iruka mumbled kindly, "Listen, I'll call the agency and see what I can do. I'll try my best to get your friend."

I nodded my head, smiling quickly before we started back towards the car.


a/n: DON'T WORRY!!! There is romance in this story. Just wait. It gets good. See ya!