Good Boy
Summary: Good boy means so many things to Kakashi and Pakkun.
On mental alarm, Kakashi's eye snapped open that morning. Without preamble, Kakashi sat up and turned his alarm off a millisecond after it started. The shiny brown and black Snubull at Kakashi's feet grunted before stretching its body out, yawning loudly. Kakashi stood up, scratching his head; the Snubull was arching its back as it moved to get comfortable.
"Good morning Pakkun," Kakashi said idly, and the pug pokemon grunted.
The Hatake clan was once a clan of attack-trackers; the only thing separating them from the Inuzuka was their white chakra. Unlike the Inuzuka, however, a Hatake received five to eight dogs from the clan to train up for whatever battle purpose; like the Inuzuka clan, the Hatake were expected to bond with their partner. Bonding and living with your battle partner was what set few clans, like Inuzuka, Hatake, and Aburame, apart from the average ninja.
Kakashi and his Snubull were a prime example of loyalty and companionship. Thanks to his ex-ANBU/jounin rank, Kakashi had a total of eight pokemon; all dog like and powerful attacks and trackers. Kakashi's pokemon were wild and feral mostly; all caught or taken by Kakashi during missions. Pakkun was the only exception; living happily in the house with Kakashi. Pakkun was the only pokemon Kakashi's received from his father as the man had died before he was given more.
Back to the story, Pakkun kept an idle eye on his mast as the copy-nin showered, and then dressed in his more casual clothes as this was his day off. As Kakashi walked to his bedroom door to leave, Pakkun crouched and then jumped. Kakashi was no longer surprised by the weight that would suddenly appear on his head; Pakkun just idly pillowed his head on the silver mess of hair.
On track with his routine, Kakashi walked to the kitchen. Almost on autopilot, Kakashi started a pot of tea, while he waited for it to boil; Kakashi watered his snoozing Sunflora, Mr. Ukki. Once the tea was done, Kakashi prepared himself a mug while popping bread in the toaster and getting the pokemon food ready.
Pakkun jumped down the counter and nibbled on a poke-pellet while Kakashi walked outside, using clones to carry seven bowls of varying sizes and foods. Once the bowls were set down, he whistled loudly. He was answered by barking pokemon; his Arcainine, Houndour, Houndoom, Luxray, Mightyena, Absol, and Herdier. Kakashi ignored their rough housing as he walked back inside; catching his toast as it flew out.
Kakashi took a bite, scratching Pakkun's head as he walked by.
"Morning," Pakkun said in his usual deep voice.
Kakashi chuckled. "Good morning Pakkun," he replied; slightly exasperated.
Pakkun was definitely one of kind, probably one of very, very few that could talk. When Pakkun talked, it always warmed Kakashi's insides because said pokemon had learned to talk for him. When Sakumo died, and after Obito, Kakashi needed someone to understand him, truly understand, and Pakkun had decided it would be him.
"What are we doing today?" Pakkun asked curiously; though he already knew.
"What we always do."
Kakashi and Pakkun finished breakfast quietly and the Kakashi brushed his teeth. Kakashi and Pakkun poofed out of the house and just as the Snubull guessed; they were in front of the Stone. Pakkun got down from Kakashi's shoulders and remained silent as Kakashi began to talk to his teammates; silently, Pakkun mentally spoke to Obito's Murkrow, Kuroi, and Rin's Happiny. After an hour, Kakashi fell silent; just staring.
Three hours later, Kakashi finally shifted, picking up Pakkun in what the other knew was a need for comfort. Another minute of starting and they poofed again, this time at the grocery store.
Pakkun sat in the cart as Kakashi pushed it around; quietly talking to his depressed master. By the time they left, two bags in each hand, Kakashi was back to his normal self; happily conversing with his friend and lazily telling Sakura, Naruto, and Sai hello. Just as Pakkun hoped, when they passed the bookstore; Kakashi stopped, faceplanting and dropping the groceries as he looked into the window at the new IchaIcha.
Pakkun rolled his eyes lovingly. "We gotta go Casanova; we've got a green tail," he warned.
Instantly, Kakashi picked up his cargo and moved. Safety away from a certain green beast and his four-armed partner, Kakashi relaxed. Pakkun caught his scent if rain and he looked up; he used Protect as it began to sprinkle.
"Good boy," Kakashi teased. Thanks.
"Whatever," Pakkun grumbled. You're welcome.
Soon they were home and, to them, it was safe again. Pakkun helped Kakashi put the groceries away and watched as his master and friend made a light snack with tea. After Kakashi ate, feeding bits to Pakkun, he communed to the living room.
Kakashi sat down heavily in his arm chair, staring at an old picture of his team 7 with Minato that he'd purposely put in front of the chair. A few moments were lost in thought before Kakashi sat back, pulling out his Icha-Icha; Pakkun laid down on Kakashi's lap, breathing deeply in relaxation.
As he read, Kakashi scratched Pakkun's favorite spots; his neck, ears, and back, thinking. This was his good boy and he wanted no other.
"Good boy," Kakashi murmured. I love you.
"Whatever," Pakkun snored. Love you too.
End.
I've started a new trend of Naruto x Pokemon. This is #2. Still need a name for Yamato's Sudowoodo.