Demon Unleashed

by dropout kid

Chapter 2 – Lost

[edited as of 18 February 2009]

"Oh shit," Naruto looked at Kyuubi. "Quick, you – you need to hide!"

Kyuubi raised her eyebrows. "What the hell do you mean hide? You just let me out."

"NARUTO-BAKAAAA!" Sakura shouted. "You have to the count of three! One, two…"

"Shit," Naruto swore again, looking franticly at his front door.

"Three!" Sakura knocked the door off its hinges, and then stepped casually through the now door less entrance. "Naruto, hurry…" She trailed off when she caught sight of the red-haired girl standing closely beside Naruto.

"Hi, S-Sakura-chan," Naruto began nervously, tugging on his orange jacket.

"Oh, I'm sorry. Am I interrupting something?" Sakura asked, looking back and forth from the two.

"No," Naruto said quickly, shaking his head. "No, you're not interrupting anything."

Sakura raised her eyebrows. "Okay…" She looked away from Naruto and smiled politely at Kyuubi. "Hi, I'm Sakura. What's your name?"

Kyuubi, who had been staring at the splintered door on the ground, only scowled. "You really couldn't enter civilly?"

Sakura blushed faintly. "Oh, w-well, Naruto doesn't mind…"

"What – that you completely destroyed his front door?" Kyuubi asked skeptically. "I don't know anyone who 'doesn't mind' something like that."

Sakura's gaze dropped to the floor at the girl's scolding tone. "I'm sorry. I didn't mean —"

"Don't apologize to me," Kyuubi frowned. "I'm not the one whose door was smashed into a million little pieces."

Sakura glanced towards Naruto, looking extremely flustered. "Naruto, I'm, uh, sorry for destroying your door…"

"Its okay, Sakura-chan," Naruto said quietly, looking just as flustered. "Just forget about it." He shot an annoyed look at Kyuubi. "It's not a big deal."

Sakura nodded awkwardly. "So," she looked at Kyuubi. "You never did tell you your name."

"I'm Kyuu," the red-haired girl said, her eyes flashing. "I'm a long time friend of Naruto's."

"Really?" Sakura looked surprised. "How did you two meet?"

"It's a long story for another time," Naruto said quickly before Kyuubi could answer. "So, Sakura-chan, what brings you here?"

"Baka, like you don't know," Sakura rolled her eyes. "Don't you remember? We're all going out tonight. We planned it forever ago, and you agreed."

"I did?" Naruto scratched his head sheepishly. "Yeah, well, I guess it must have slipped my mind."

"And that's why I'm here!" Sakura said with a smile. "Now come on; we don't have all night."

Naruto bit back a groan. "You know, Sakura-chan, now that's Kyuu is here, I was thinking I should probably spend time with her —"

"She can come with us!" Sakura smiled brightly. "You like clubs at all?"

Kyuubi smirked. "I don't mind them." She ignored the pleading look Naruto gave her. "Actually, I love clubs. It's been a while since I've been out to one."

"Great," Sakura chirped. "So, Naruto, you'll come?"

Naruto glared daggers at the grinning Kyuubi before letting out a defeated sigh. "Yeah, Sakura-chan, that sounds good." He ran his fingers through his spiky hair. "Would you just give Kyuu and me a few minutes alone? I need to talk with her real fast."

"Sure, I'll just go wait outside!" Sakura said in a bubbly voice. Everything seemed so much better now that two more people were going clubbing with her.

"What the hell is your problem?" Naruto hissed as soon Sakura was out of earshot.

Kyuubi shrugged. "I've been locked up in your head for 17 years. You don't know how bad I need a drink." She smirked.

Naruto rolled his eyes. "Well then what am I supposed to do?"

Kyuubi frowned. "What do you mean?"

"I don't want to take care of you when you're completely trashed," he snapped. "As you already know, I can hardly take care of myself."

Kyuubi chuckled. "Don't worry; I have an amazingly high alcohol tolerance. And besides, if anyone here needs to get shit-faced, it's you." She looked at him seriously. "Actually, I've changed my mind. I'm feeling particularly nice this evening, so I'll be the one who is doing the 'taking care of'. You can get wasted. Like I said, you need it more than I do."

"What does that mean?" Naruto asked slowly.

"Alcohol can be helpful," she said simply. "It can take your mind off things, loosen you up, and sometimes numb any pain you're feeling. Well, at least it does when you've had enough."

Naruto stared at her. "It will numb the pain?"

Kyuubi laughed loudly. "You really haven't gotten drunk before?"

"Not entirely," Naruto admitted. "But I'm able to pull off being drunk really well."

"Oh, well, good job on that," Kyuubi sighed sarcastically. "But seriously, tonight you can just relax and get trashed. I promise I'll take care of you."

"Yeah, but why should I trust you?" Naruto asked skeptically. "For all I know this could just be one big plot to do something horrible."

"I… I can't harm you," Kyuubi said after a long moment of silence. "You're my vessel."

Naruto cocked his head to the side. "Wait, so you're not allowed to harm me?"

Kyuubi shook her head. "No, that's not what I meant. If I wanted to, I could easily harm you. But that's the thing – if I wanted to. I…I don't want to… and therefore it's as if I can't. You're a part of me, and me of you. And although I hate you with my entire being… you've kind of grown on me, and I care for you..." She trailed off awkwardly. "Does that make any sense?"

Naruto nodded.

"Good," Kyuubi said, clearing her throat. "Now come on, let's go. The pink-haired bitch is waiting for us."

"Sakura," Naruto said in a voice very unlike his own. "Her name is Sakura."

"Yeah, I know," Kyuubi shrugged. "But that doesn't mean I have to call her that."

Naruto shook his head and silently slipped on his shoes. With a heavy sigh he walked out of his apartment, where Sakura was already waiting, grinning from ear to ear.

"Ready?" Sakura smiled at both Naruto and Kyuubi, who were standing in front of her.

"Yeah," Naruto sighed. "Let's go."

Kyuubi only smirked.

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Kyuubi watched amusedly as a very tipsy Naruto stumbled into one person after another as he pranced around the crowded dance floor.

"So, Kyuu, you're a good friend of Naruto's?" Kiba smiled at her from across the table they were sitting at.

"Yeah," she nodded, taking a sip of her sake. "We've been friends for a long time."

"Oh, so you two are really close then?" he asked curiously.

Kyuubi shrugged. "I guess you could say that. We've been through a lot of stuff together, so yeah, I suppose we're closer than most."

"What kind of stuff?" Kiba pressed.

"Oh you know, just stuff," she said cryptically, sipping her sake again.

"Hmm, that's cool," Kiba gave her a toothy smile. "So, how long are you in town for?"

"That's a good question. Um, I'm really not sure," Kyuubi said honestly. "I'll probably stick around until Naruto gets sick of me." She shrugged. "So I guess it all depends on him."

"Oh," Kiba frowned. "Well, if he does kick you out, you can always stay with me!"

She chuckled lightly. "I'll keep that in mind."

With a sigh she looked away from him and briefly looked around the table. Unsurprisingly enough she was surrounded by all boys – Kiba, Chouji, Shikamaru, and then painfully anti-social Sasuke. Sakura, Ino, Hinata, and Tenten had managed to snag Neji and Naruto before hitting the dance floor. Rock Lee had tagged along willingly. And Shino was outside catching fireflies. But he did that kind of thing all the time, so no one gave it a second thought.

"Hey!"

She turned to see Naruto smiling down at her, his cheeks slightly flushed.

"Having fun?" He asked, barely sliding into the chair beside her.

"Mhm," she finished what was left of her sake with one gulp. "Actually, I'm having the time of my life."

"Yay – me too," the blond squealed, missing the sarcasm of her statement.

Kyuubi just stared silently at him, and then raised her eyebrows when he abruptly grabbed her arm and moved in close to her, so only she could hear him.

"Oh my god, Kyuu, do you hear it?" He looked at her with wide eyes. "Do you know what song this is?"

"Um… no," she answered him slowly.

"It's my favorite song!" He screeched cheerfully. "I wonder how they knew I liked it!"

"They're magical," Kyuubi sighed, pulling her arm out of his hold.

"Yeah, probably," Naruto agreed with her, nodding furiously. "So, are you going to dance with me or not?"

"Dance with you?" She raised her eyebrows. "Are you joking?"

"No!" he shook his head quickly.

She stared at him for a long moment before saying, "I'd rather die."

Naruto gaped at her. "Pleaseeeee!" he pouted, giving her those damned puppy eyes.

"Not a chance," she said, skillfully evading Naruto's adorably sulky face. "Besides, there's a girl over there who want to dance with you."

Naruto instantly perked up and then look over where Kyuubi was pointing, which happened to be the opposite side of the dance floor.

"There is?" he grinned at her.

"Totally," she nodded. "But you've got to hurry; I heard her say something about leaving…"

"No!" Naruto exclaimed, unsteadily standing up. "I'll go find her!" he stumbled over to the floor and determinedly made a path for himself, pushing people out of his way. Kyuubi smiled at the episode until Naruto vanished from sight, swallowed by the crowd.

"I'm guessing there wasn't any girl over there?" Sasuke asked, eyeing her carefully.

Turning to him, she shrugged. "Eh, not really – but I'm sure he'll find someone to dance with. I mean, he's cute as long as he keeps his mouth shut…"

Sasuke nodded before looking back at the dance floor. "That was fast."

She turned to see Naruto surrounded by three pretty girls, all who were dancing suggestively with him.

"Damn," she turned around, smirking. "I have a feeling this is going to be a long night."

-

Kyuubi winced as she helped Naruto through his destroyed doorway. He was much heavier than he looked. She ignored his slurred comments as she lugged him into his bedroom. With he loud sigh she threw him onto his bed. However, she failed to notice that Naruto was still clinging onto her kimono, so she was unwillingly thrown down with him.

"Guh," Naruto groaned as she landed on top of him. "You're kinda heavy."

Kyuubi pursed her lips, pushing herself up onto her elbows so she was resting with her head just above his, with his face pushed up against her chest.

"Naruto," she said softly. "Would you please let go of my me so I can get off of you now?"

"No," he said, snuggling into her chest. "You're warm."

She looked down at him with a scowl. "Watch it. You're nuzzling my chest, pervert."

"Squishy," is all he said.

"Come on, let me go," she whispered, leaning down and resting her forehead on his. "If you don't, I'm going to have to use force."

Naruto laughed softly, letting go of her kimono. However, before Kyuubi could lift herself off of him, he moved his hands down to her hips, fisting his hands into the fabric there, once again restricting her movement.

"Naruto," Kyuubi shifted so her lips were resting against his ear. "What the hell are you doing?"

He turned his head, his lips lightly brushing against her neck. "You care about me."

Kyuubi's eyes widened indistinctly.

"I…I care about you," he whispered against her skin, sending chills down her spine. "But why? Should I care about you?"

Kyuubi didn't answer. She merely closed her eyes and let out a shaky breath at the brief contact. She couldn't even remember the last time she was touched like this.

"I should hate you," he continued, his lips finally meeting her skin with force. She hissed at the contact, arching her back. She gripped his shoulders with shaky hands. "You make my life a living hell."

"Naruto," she gasped breathlessly. She let out a quiet moan as he began to slide his hands from her hips along her feminine curves and then back, caressing the sensitive skin beneath the fabric. "F-Fuck!" She swore as Naruto bit down on the junction between her neck and shoulder.

"Kiss me back," he said breathlessly, licking the wound he made. Awkwardly bringing her head down to his, he crushed their lips together – lips, teeth, and tongue clashing furiously. Naruto's hands wandered bravely over her figure, raising his hips to slowly grind against her.

"N-No, wait," Kyuubi panted, breaking their kiss. She stared into his lust-filled eyes before quickly standing up and collecting herself. "We… we shouldn't do that."

Naruto stared at her from the bed. "Shit, I'm sorry. I really wasn't thinking…"

"It's not your fault," Kyuubi said sharply. "I was supposed to be taking care of you." She quickly walked away from him and towards his door. "You should sleep now. I'll go sleep on the couch."

Naruto opened his mouth to respond, but instead of words he was only able to produce a huge yawn. Then, with his mind feeling fuzzy, he decided to take Kyuubi's advice and try to fall asleep. There was nothing to worry about; he'd fix everything in the morning.

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