Authors note- Never thought I'd write a cliché'd time travel fanfic… but here goes. Can't stop inspiration when it hits you. Lets face it, time travel is awesome. Not to mention it actually happened in the show… so Im not ganna be to hard on myself over here! So, as mentioned this is a double pairing, Kakashi x Orochiamru and Sasuke x Orochimaru.

The skies were darker than usual, the night air more cold and the wind more persistent. The ninja were all alert, all prepared to face what they had to. The Kyubi growled in a long drawled out manner, trying to intimidate the ninja with its voice alone. It didn't need its sinister sound tip frighten the shinobi. Naruto watched in pure confusion. He didn't know how sincerely empty and alone he would feel when the demon was extracted from him. Hadn't known he had some how grown familiar and fond of the monster he at one stage wished the death of. Light blue eyes watched the nine tails sway from side to side, the fur on its back raised in warning, teeth bared.
"Why?" Naruto yelled, "control yourself!"
"Run Naruto!" The demon roared, smashing several boulders with one of its large tails, "Or I will kill you."
"Naruto!" Sakura screamed, knowing how quickly attached the blond got, knowing how he would refuse to give up on anyone he once deemed a friend. Naruto was weak, the demon being extracted taking a larger toll on his body than he anticipated. He fell to his knees, vision blurring. He wanted to reach the Kyubi, beg him to try harder. Sasuke unsheathed his sword red eyes flashing in the moonlight while black markings circled inside them dangerously.
"Don't-attack him Sasuke! He doesn't want to hurt us he has lost control of himself!" Naruto panted in desperation.
"He will destroy Konoha." Sasuke stated.
"He won't, he-he can stop himself!" Naruto tried. Kakashi appeared before Sasuke instantly, he placed a firm hand on his apprentices.
"We don't have to kill it Sasuke. If we do, Naruto may die as well." Kakashi warned, "his chakara can not exist with out the Kyubi, they have been one source of energy for too long."
"We can figure something out for Naruto, but we are not standing around saving a demon." Sasuke said confidently, as if destroying the nine tailed fox was easily doable. Kakashi watched him with concerned eyes knowing when Sasuke set his goals they were unchangeable. He also knew if the Kyubi was killed, Naruto would die as well. The only reason Naruto was alive being the fact that the Kyubi had such intense chakara it managed to transfer to his old host despite the distance.
"Naruto just run!" The Kyubi barked, not wanting to destroy the boy he had grown so close to. He had at one point wished to kill the child, wished for him to set him free and then in a turn of irony betray him. Not now however. Never now. He wanted the boy to run and get out, the Kyubi was trapped under the influence of Madara. Red flashed around its hazel eyes and he roared before rearing up and smashing a large tail at team seven. Kakashi was quick to defend his students, successfully stunting the approaching tail by colliding with it first a blue channel of lightening circling his hands. Madara stared at the battle with little interest, it was their deaths if they wished to fight his creation. It was after all, his monster. He had brought them into the world and it had been Minato who had taken them away. But now the old Hokage was dead, Jiraiya as well. The only people capable of sealing and unsealing besides the Uchiha himself being Jiraiya, Minato, The third Hokage and Orochimaru. All of which were dead now. Madara smiled to himself, such an easy ending. Once he had exterminated Konoha there would be no more threats to his plans. He could create the Utopia he always planned to. Konoha had always bred the finest warriors. They were the only village posing any threat and so, after releasing all the Jinchuuriki, after freeing them from their hosts he had ordered the demons to destroy it. Somewhere along the line, Madara didn't know when, the demons became fond of their hosts. They tried to fight the Uchiha's power, tried to break free of his control. Even for the almighty creatures Madara proved to be a threat.
"Please don't kill him Sasuke." Naruto choked, "he doesn't want to hurt us, he doesn't have a choice we need to save him!"
"He will always be a monster Naruto. No matter how much he tries to go against his nature, he was designed to kill!" Sasuke snapped back, fed up with the blonds emotions. Kakashi watched the two out of the corner of his eye, but he was preoccupied with the raging fox ahead. He had a plan, still unaware Madara was nearby.
"We have one more option." Kakashi said hesitantly.
"Get over these useless attachments, there is no one left alive who can seal these things. And if there was what would the point be? We will have to transfer them from host to host for the rest of eternity. Naruto can't cage that thing forever." Sasuke said.
"He can die with me when the time is right." Naruto panted, Sakura kneeled by his side trying her best to remain calm. Green and blue chakara flared meekly around her hands as she pressed them to the blonds chest. She ignored the conversation, focusing only on aiding her friend who was struggling for breath.
"Do you remember the Lost tower?" Kakashi said interrupting the two younger ninja, they looked at him. How could they forget, Naruto had been sent crashing through time and ended up rescuing a different time stream before barely managing to return home.
"What about it?" Sasuke asked skeptically.
"We could go back a few days! Before Madara succeeded!" Naruto finished, catching onto the idea quickly. Kakashi nodded before the ground shook violently as the Kyubi made another move.
"To risky." Sasuke replied readying his sword.
"Get out of here brats!" The fox roared.
"Let's take his word and leave." Kakashi ordered, he leapt to Naruto and picked him up, deciding the blond eighteen year old was to weak to run. Sakura got to her feet and followed her teacher out. With the retreat of his team Sasuke found he was forced to back away. He couldn't face the demon on his own, not even he was arrogant enough to think that. He slipped his sword away and disappeared. Sasuke did a few hand signs and upon his calling a large hawk entered the skies. He hopped onto its back before commanding it to retrieve his friends. The bird of prey glided beside the other three ninja who gratefully jumped on top of it.
"Well?" Sasuke asked impatiently, his eyes locked on his teacher.
"What?" Kakashi asked calmly, knowing it was a feat in itself the Uchiha was listening.
"Where is this Lost tower nonsense?" Sasuke asked. Kakashi smiled gratefully and pointed in the direction to the ancient ruins. The hawk veered off and aimed directly for the given location reaching great heights as it did so.
The temple came into view quickly and the ninja leapt off the great birds back, landing soundlessly before running inside. As if exactly how they left it the kunai signature of the Fourth Hokage was still firmly placed inside the ground. Kakashi pulled out a few scrolls which bared the mark of a ritual and placed them all around the kunai. He did a few hand signs and asked Sasuke to do the same on the other side. Once he had begrudgingly obeyed Sakura took up the last spot, Naruto merely watching and trying to keep his breathing in check.
"A feeble attempt at best." A dark voice spoke.
Kakashi glanced up to see the legendary Uchiha, his cold eyes fixed on then group in annoyance. Kakashi singled for his team to continue as they were.
"I suppose I will expose of you here and now. No more questions." Madara said.
"Now what?" Sasuke mumbled under his breath so that only Kakashi could hear. The copy ninja thought for a moment.
"Once we transfer enough chakara into the scrolls it will take us to where we want to be." Kakashi explained, "we just need to distract him long enough."
"Madara!" Naruto yelled in anger, "release him!"
"The Kyubi was never yours to control Naruto." Madara replied, he was going to say more but the angered child screamed up at him before he got the chance.
"I never controlled him!" Naruto snapped, "and I never would! He isn't some weapon!"
"That is where you are wrong Naruto." Madara said softly, "you can not wield a sword and expect it not to cut you if another holds it."
"He isn't a weapon! You're forcing him to kill!" Naruto cried out in anguish.
"Well then, my apologies. If he means a lot to you, I'll give you a chance to say goodbye shall I?" Madara said in a patronizing manner, on his command the temples walls began to shake until finally they exploded. It was a sight daunting enough to stop the bravest shinobi in their tracks. All nine of the tailed beasts took cautious steps into the giant hall. Circling the ninja, watching with glowing red eyes as their minds were over taken by the sharigan wielder. Kakashi watched in fear, he didn't know if they would have enough time to gather the chakara they needed. Madara suddenly looked paler and panic momentarily flashed through his eyes. He stared at the kunia placed in the ground which shook with every step the monsters took. Suddenly he yelled out.
"Get out!" He said quickly, but the beasts were to blood thirsty now, to enraged. They growled and snarled ready to lunge at their opponents. As Madara had predicted, the presence of the demons had the temple in hysteria. They would wreck havoc on time with the amount of chakara the beasts were projecting. Madara tried one last time to call off the attack. Kakashi was next to see the problem. He and his team lost control of the ritual and the tailed monsters seized it. There was a bright flash until it was so blinding all that could be seen was pure white. Muteness echoed in the room spreading across the entire world.

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"It's not fair." Jiraiya moaned throwing a rock into the large pond, he glanced at the pale ninja beside him but Orochimaru made no indication of replying. Getting annoyed with his team mate Jiriaya picked up a rock and lobbed it at him. With as much grace as humanely possible, the other Jounin caught the rock in one hand his eyes unmoving still not making any effort to look at the white haired Sannin.
"I should go speak to a wall, it would offer more conversation." Jiraiya snapped.
"And less cruel, living things can only take so much of your constant whining." Orochimaru replied calmly, he got to his feet and observed the other seventeen year old for the first time that day before shaking his head. For once, his team mate seemed to have some thing truly troubling to discuss. Praying he wasn't going to get another lecture about the ninja's novels which contained questionable content, Orochimaru engaged him.
"What's not fair?" He asked tossing the rock back at the white haired male. Jiraiya gratefully caught it and ruffled his own billowing white hair.
"Sensei wants to retest me." Jiraiya said, his mood dropping again. Orochimaru looked at him with slight confusion.
"Retest you on?" He asked.
"He doesn't know if am ready to be a Jounin." Jiraiya said darkly throwing the rock into the water. Orochimaru sighed, and sat down beside Jiraiya sensing the conversation would take longer than anticipated.
"What did you do this time?" Orochimaru asked, his long black hair lightly blowing in the wind, or more breeze.
"Nothing much, the usual. I think that jerk Chunin ratted me out." Jiraiya said.
"Well there isn't much to worry about Jiraiya." Orochimaru concluded, finally deciding on how he was going to cheer him up, finally deciding on a solution, "your skills on the battle field are unquestionably good, your ability to judge a situation commendable as well. No one can say you are not on the level of a Jounin. It's your behaviour that needs work, Sensei is most certainly not doubting your experience."
"What does that mean?" Jiraiya asked, sensing his friend had a way to help him.
"You don't need to be retested Jiraiya, you need to mature a bit." Orochimaru concluded, "Sensei will notice the change and drop the subject."
"How do I mature a bit? I'm hardly immature." Jiriaya said in denial, Orochimaru refrained from rolling his eyes. It was only natural for Jiraiya to struggle to see his own flaws.
"Stop hanging around the girls changing rooms and start helping out a bit more. You could also start by coming to meetings on time." Orochimaru said, he got to his feet, "Sensei wants to help you Jiriaya. He won't take away your rank."
"What the hell is that?" Jiriaya said slightly alarmed, the snake Sannin turned around quickly but before he could fully focus on the land behind him a flash of white light blurred his vision. It engulfed him and he lost sense of the world momentarily, the entire scene going mute and white.

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Kakashi got to his feet in a slight daze, he searched the landscape for his students. The temple was no where to be seen, but some debris of it lay around, broken pillars and walls lay on their sides, smashed or fractured. Next to catch his eye was Madara who struggled to his feet after the blast hit him, the Uchiha looked around uncertainly and then looked swiftly in a northern direction. Kakashi followed his eyes and instantly noticed his student unsheathe his sword.
"We can take him out while he is down." Sasuke said, expecting Kakashi to help him. Madara hissed in annoyance and formed hand signs, in mere seconds a large spiral appeared around him, going up in an invisible portal. Sasuke cursed and lunged at the semi transported Uchiha. He was too late and his blade made contact with air.
To their left, the tailed beasts all lay limp. They got to their feet and upon their leaders call all ran off, still to shaken by the transportation to fight. Sasuke darted out the way to avoid being trampled by the beasts.
"Damn it!" Sasuke snapped, he turned to face his team.
"What happened?" Sakura asked as she supported Naruto.
"We just broke time." Sasuke said irritably.
"You can't break time." Kakashi explained, "we might have ruptured it though."
"As in?" Sakura asked.
"As in we might have transported ourselves somewhere we didn't want to be." Kakashi said, "us and Madara. The tailed beasts as well."
"Great so we don't know where we are." Sasuke added, he shook his head, "no more stuffing around. We are ending these monsters."
"No!" Naruto objected.
"We have to Naruto." Sasuke said his tone definite, his mind seemingly set. Naruto was silenced by Sakura, the female medic trying her best to stabilize him as much as possible. Kakashi blocked his student for the second time that day staring into the others heated red eyes.
"If you kill the Kyubi, Naruto dies as well." Kakashi said, it had the Uchiha pause for a moment, it had him thinking. However he and Naruto hadn't been on the best terms lately, and he certainly didn't see the other as his friend. They were allies... For now. But he had little use for Naruto other than that. Or at least he tried to convince himself that he had no attachment to the blond. His red eyes died down and returned to his usual cold black ones.
"For now, we will settle on finding out where we are. Once that is done I'm going to kill those things." Sasuke said, Kakashi didn't argue. He could stop his student later on if need be. Kakashi examined the landscape, noting a large lake which was still rippling from their grand entrance. A glint of metal caught his eye and he swerved out the way to avoid getting hacked by a hurtling kunai. He spun around to see his opponent but the quick moving ninja didn't allow him much time. Sasuke was next to act, his sword drawn and ready as he lunged at the new opponent. Another enemy made himself present but his movements where more invasive and clumsy. When the two enemies finally slowed it down to avoid getting hit team seven stopped in mere startled confusion. They looked at the attacking two Jounin as if they had just stumbled across something thought to be imaginary.
Orochimaru held a small blade in his hand, and Kakashi wondered if it was such a light weight weapon because the Sannin was so light weight himself. His slim form was exaggerated by his tight fitting black tank top. He wore standard Jounin pants and shoes with a dark blue head band tithed around his head. The emblem of Konoha clearly embedded into it. His golden eyes were fixated and cautious, slightly apprehensive. It was strange to see the feared Sannin so young and vulnerable, despite wearing the Jounin ranked uniform he hardly looked the part of elite. He was to slim and fragile looking, almost seemingly light enough for the wind to push over with out needing to blow very hard. He had less confidence in his eyes, less arrogance as well. Kakashi found himself looking at the Sannin for longer than he should have and glanced to his second opponent.
Jiriaya had a much more arrogant look, the more humble Jiraiya he knew dead and gone. He was determined looking and wore the full Jounin attire, green pull over and all. His head band was also tied tightly around his head bearing the Konoha sign. Jiraiya had a kunai firmly grasped in both hands as he stared at the team. He analyzed them with less ambition, more waiting to see their next move unlike his black haired team mate who assessed them for more than just their immediate goals.
"Who are you?" Orochimaru asked, his voice commanding but unthreatening. He was alluring in look, his pale skin reflecting the harsh sunlight while his black hair framed his face in all the right ways.
"We have no business here. We will fight if you push us." Sasuke replied standing up from his previously crouched position his full height a good head taller than the snake Sannin.
"You wear our Villages head bands." Orochimaru said, "Which is fraud unless you are apart of it."
"Orochimaru, we need-" Naruto was cut off, the blond forgetting basic rules about traveling through time in his desperate panic.
"How the hell do you know his name?" Jiraiya snapped, Kakashi cursed to himself. The Sannin were not famous yet, not that well known except int heir village. Being the Hokages students had earned them a god name already, and graduating so early in their childhood as well, but their fame was limited to Konoha until after the second ninja war, which hadn't yet happened.
"Let him speak." Orochimaru ordered, Jiraiya snapped angry eyes at him.
"We need your help." Sakura said, "Naruto needs proper medical attention Sensei."
Kakashi looked at the boy and noticed the player he was looking, he had started to shake and was unable to breath properly. They needed help urgently, but he didn't know if he wanted to trust the two offensive teens before them.
"What's happened to him?" Orochimaru asked cautiously. He took a reluctant step which was followed by much more confident ones, he came to a stop by Naruto and his team trying to find any noticeable injury which might lead to the ninja's state. Suddenly Orochimaru snapped his golden eyes and readied his sword once more, Kakashi almost launched at him, thinking the Sannin was going to attack his team. It was only when he heard the large thud behind him that he knew what was happening. One of the tailed beasts stood behind them, looking on in frenzied panic. It was still trapped by Madara and suffering the jump through time. It didn't want to fight, it simply wanted to run, the large blue and white feline hissed and backed up. The two Sannin watching on in utter shock and confusion. Luckily enough the cat didn't stay for long and ran past them with the grace most cats possessed. It darted for the coverage of the forest and abandoned the fight before it had begun. Jiriaya took chase, but to Kakashi's relief he was stopped by the other Sannin.
"Why are you chasing it?" Orochimaru hissed as he grabbed the others arm. Jiraiya chose to stop, if he had wanted to he would have simply pulled the smaller Sannin with him.
"I want to know what it is." Jiriaya said.
"They need help." Orochimaru snapped, "you want to earn Sensei's respect, start by doing your job."
"I help our ninja, from Konoha." Jiriaya said sulkily, he knew Orochimaru was right, but he hated having to always admit it. He looked over at the fallen blond and trotted to his side, "okay, let's get them back."
Jiraiya bent down and scooped Naruto up effortlessly, his strong and sturdy young build showing no strain. He headed in the direction of his village not even checking to see if the other ninja had followed. Naruto was too weak to object, he didn't even have enough strength to check who had picked him up. He hadn't been able to see Jiraiya, Kakashi hoped he wouldn't over react when he realized who it was. Naruto had become close with Jiraiya and his death had been hard to take. He had only seen Orochimaru at that point, and already he had mentioned his name. Orochimaru took it in his own stride however and wasn't overly concerned with the name drop, perhaps he was distracted by the tailed beast which had just run off. They weren't far from the village, the two incredibly young Jounin haven been close to home. Sakura was hesitant to follow the Sannin, or particularly one of the Sannin. Kakashi supposed that was normal, what wasn't normal was how the Uchiha watched him. When Orochimaru turned left Sasuke's eyes followed that direction. Every step, every breath. The snake Jounin couldn't take a side ways glance with out Sasuke seeing it, observing it. Sasuke was set on him. Perhaps he was fascinated by seeing his old mentor now younger than he was. Orochimaru wasn't oblivious to the strangers eyes pressed firmly to his back but he wasn't worried either, or perhaps he just hid his worry well. Kakashi didn't know and didn't much care, what he did care about was getting Naruto stabilized. Jiraiya may have been less mature in his youth, but he maintained his care for all life, making an urgent effort to get home as quickly as possible. Orochimaru took the lead, he summoned a small black and beige serpent which slipped to the floor and disappeared into the forest ahead. Kakashi was concerned, unsure of the snakes use. Sasuke noted his worry, which surprised Kakashi as he had been pretty caught up with looking at the Sannin.
"That's a messenger snake." Sasuke said as he was familiar with most of Orochimaru's summonings. Kakashi nodded in acceptance and saw Orochimaru throw his head back lightly to observe the followers. He analyzed Sasuke with minimum interest yet still held an intense stare.
"Have you signed a blood contract with snakes?" The Sannin asked, evidently hearing the other identify one of his more minor familiars.
"No." Sasuke said curtly, "I have one with hawks."
"Oh." Orochimaru replied, missing the intended threat, or once again hiding his knowledge meticulously. He didn't bother continue their conversation immediately bored with the reply. The village soon came into view and three Jounin awaited them before the gate.
"More strays?" One man joked although he addressed Jiraiya, he walked to Orochimaru and half gave half dropped the messenger snake into his hands. He didn't acknowledge the young Jounin or make eye contact, none of the older men did. Kakashi waited to see some sort of reaction from the snubbed ninja but nothing changed his composed features. Orochimaru held the wriggling serpent casually, it's long slender body wrapping and coiling around his arm and neck. He didn't notice the mans blatant rudeness, then Kakashi thought of another theory, perhaps he was use to it. Jiraiya greeted them seemingly unaffected by his friends rejection and passed the semi unconscious Naruto across to one of the Jounin. They took hold of him only glancing down once, they eyed the whisker like markings skeptically. Team seven followed the Jounin inside, although the structure of the village was what they knew the interior was changed. Different owners to shops and different merchandise inside they're stores. Kakashi met eyes with many unfamiliar faces who seemed mildly interested as the boy was carried inside. As they progressed further and further Kakashi watched how the Jounin were greeted, but how Orochimaru was ignored. He mindlessly ran his hands around his serpentine pet, the young black and beige snake licking the air and slithering closer to its owners face. He didn't pay attention to everyone else, he seemed to be in a different world. Kakashi was getting fed up with the rudeness of the villagers around the Sannin.
They arrived at the hospital and medics rushed to his aid, they took Naruto off the Jounins hands and rushed to a room where they could stabilize him. Naruto struggled to breath and the medics did all the could to ensure he wouldn't suffocate. Sakura was on the edge of her seat as they sat down in the waiting room, unsure if she should go and help knowing she had a lot of knowledge that Tsunade had passed on to her. Kakashi reassured her that he was fine then shifted his eyes over to watch the snake Sannin as he approached. Orochimaru still held the snake in his hands although it was now looped around his neck the only part of it on his arm being some of its tail. It observed Kakashi but ultimately didn't take much interest. Orochimaru decided Kakashi was the oldest and most approachable and came to stop by him.
"What were you doing near our borders?" Orochimaru asked, not sparing them any time to worry about their downed member. Kakashi knew he couldn't make mention of the time travel, specifically to Orochimaru who later in life could make good use of it. He may be innocent now, but he would change. Unfortunately Kakashi didn't have a lie or story prepared.
"We were attacked." Kakashi said trying to ignore the question.
"What were you doing by our borders?" Orochimaru repeated.
"We were looking for cover." Sasuke snapped, "we are travelers and belong to no village. We were attacked by rogues on the way."
"Your headbands?" Orochimaru asked glancing between them.
"We were hoping if we wore headbands from a strong village we wouldn't be targeted. Rogue attacks have become frequent." Kakashi added, slightly annoyed Sasuke had decided he would take on the responsibility of the team. Clearly not trusting Kakashi at all.
"Where did you get them from?" Orochimaru asked.
"Corpses." Sasuke said, "as we said, there have been many rogue attacks. Your men go out on missions and sometimes get caught in the middle of such attacks."
"The Hokage will want to see you." Orochimaru said.
"That's fine." Kakashi replied, "we will answer any questions needed."
"Also, you have been requested to remove your headbands. I'm sure you understand the complications behind wearing something belonging to a village you do not come from." Orochimaru said, keeping his entire disposition formal and polite. It was almost as if someone had told him what to ask and how to act. His youth heavily showed in lack of experience, his small falters. He was certainly more confident than many ninja his age, but after witnessing the Sannin when he was so flawless even the smallest falter was noticeable. Almost out of place. The lack of self assurance making him seem rather vulnerable, the rejection he received equally adding to that fragility. Then Kakashi realized something else problematic. His sharigan eye. The only thing stopping the world from seeing it being the headband. The sharigan was solely from the Uchiha clan, which would give away his blood lines, not to mention the fact that he only had one. He hesitated but saw his team remove their headbands. Orochimaru noticed Kakashi stop, so, deciding refusing was more suspicious Kakashi removed it, but kept his eye firmly shut. The long scar indicating an injury where surgery was required. Orochimaru looked him over with interest and then ripped the metal part holding the Konoha symbol off the material. He handed the emblem-less headband back to Kakashi.
"As long as the symbol is gone you can wear it." Orochimaru said, probably assuming Kakashi had hesitated as he was ashamed of his injury. The fore thought intriguing both Kakashi and Sasuke. Sakura was still preoccupied with Naruto. Explaining their predicament to the Hokage would be hard, and Kakashi wasn't sure at that point whether it was the Second or third Hokage. The third undoubtedly more approachable than the second. Orochimaru watched the team for a few more moments before addressing them again.
"The nurses say he will need to stay under strict surveillance all night. They aren't able to locate the exact problem. The Hokage will see you now." Orochimaru said, Kakashi knew the medics would struggle locating the source as the Kyubi was a foreign element to them. All he needed was to be stabilized. Kakashi got to his feet allowing Orochimaru to take lead, Sasuke and Sakura falling in swiftly behind.

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Orochimaru lead the tram through the busy streets, still almost ghost like in his presence of the other civilians. He wasn't recognized by anyone, wasn't acknowledged. They arrived at the Hokages building and entered with little pause, soon walking up the long staircases they knew well.
"Travelers, but you are shinobi correct?" Orochimaru mused glancing back.
"Yes." Kakashi replied.
"So then your original village was?" Orochimaru asked.
"I learnt from my father, he never told me his village. I trained them." Kakashi said leaving all evidence of a past behind them. Orochimaru glanced across them most likely assuming they had little to no skill considering Kakashi wasn't much older than them. How good a teacher could he have been?
"Lord Second will see you now." Orochimaru announced and Kakashi almost wanted to turn back at the name. He was a far more intimidating ruler, and was certainly the only Hokage likely to send them to their deaths if seen as a lie.
"I thought Konoha was on its third Hokage by now." Sasuke said honesty, Kakashi wanted to kick him for speaking of the future in the presence of the Sannin.
"Not yet," Orochimaru said unfazed, "Hiruzen might be appointed soon."
"How soon?" Sasuke asked once again half sending Kakashi into hysteria.
"Maybe a few months, maybe at the end of the year. Depends on certain technicalities." Orochimaru said still clearly unfazed.
"Which are?" Sasuke asked evidently also unhappy with meeting the Second. This time Orochimaru turned to fully look at him, slowing down his pace slightly.
"And why would a traveller care so much about the politics of Konoha?" Orochimaru asked, when Sasuke made no move to answer immediately the Sannin continued, "I'm not allowed to give such information away, sorry."
Awfully polite Kakashi thought, then they arrived at the door. Orochimaru knocked on it twice and then awaited permission to enter. A warm voice met them.
"Enter." The voice said. Orochimaru pushed the door and held it open for the other ninja who entered apprehensively. Both the second and third Hokage were in the office, but Hiruzen was merely standing beside the table while Tobirama wore the red robes seated in the Hokages chair. Hiruzen smiled warmly at his pupil and the group.
"Orochimaru-kun." Hiruzen said, with out pause the young Sannin walked over to his teacher to stand by his side. The first person to acknowledge him.
"Names?" Tobirama said bluntly, Hiruzen looked over at him slightly unimpressed.
"Sasuke." The Uchiha said.
"Kakashi."
"Sakura."
"Last names?" Tobirama asked expectantly.
"Unknown." Sasuke said with equal coldness. Orochimaru smiled at the blatant disrespect, the blatant fearlessness. Tobirama gave him an unimpressed glance but returned to shuffling through a heap of paper.
"Where did you originate?" Tobirama asked.
"We don't know our routes." Kakashi said.
"Children of rogues?" Tobirama said.
"Travelers." Orochimaru said, evidently not to thrilled by the Hokages clinical manner. He didn't seem to apprehensive talking to the leader but perhaps he was braver beside his teacher. Tobirama glanced at him but didn't look in anyway offended. He simply nodded and jotted it down, Hiruzen smiled and hushed his student who merely acknowledged his Sensei's orders then dismissed them. The messenger snake still hanging around his neck curiously watching the humans act with one another.
"What were you doing by our borders?" Hiruzen asked far more politely.
"Seeking refuge, we even tried wearing your headbands to avoid being attacked." Kakashi said.
"How long do you plan on staying?" Tobirama asked impatiently.
"Till Naruto is stabilized." Sakura said.
"For as long as you allow us." Kakashi added quickly, Sasuke grunted in disapproval.
"We won't stay long." He muttered. Kakashi was close to hitting the blunt and unappreciative Uchiha. Then it dawned on him, Sasuke was still raw about Itachi, he hadn't forgiven the village or its leaders entirely.
"Fill these in." Tobirama said handing them papers, "Orochimaru will lead you to accommodation, we will help you till you're back on your feet. When you have settled fill those in, we will have someone fetch them."
"Accommodation...?" Orochimaru asked, evidently unsure of where he was leading them.
"North side gates. There is an inn called Tseria." Hiruzen said to his student, Orochimaru nodded, he lived close by, it wasn't the best area in Konoha. Kakashi took their papers in his hands. They would have to be cautious as to not give away their knowledge. Orochimaru whispered something to his teacher, almost childlike as he leant up to reach his ear. Tobirama glanced at him and then couldn't stifle a laugh shaking his head. Team seven hadn't caught what was funny, or what had been said. Orochimaru glided to the lead and Sakura and Kakashi moved to the back, and with much resistance, Sasuke slotted in behind.

Authors note- That's chapter one! Not very eventful, next chapters will be more exciting, but chapter one is always the introduction which is hardly ever that eventful…

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