Not much plot, just a filler type thing. Thanks to those who reviewed XD

Disclaimer: I don't own Naruto, however I own what ever name you don't recognize.

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Cries of a Lost Child

Chapter 002: The Story of Recovery

It had been nearly a week since he'd started going to the motivational group; and within those few days, he still didn't know the name of the blond who spoke to them, it was as if they were meant to talk to each other, and he was just in there to push everyone along.

What bothered Ryo the most is, the fact that the blond guy was so happy...all the time.

He winced as he hit a bad chord on his guitar and decided to stop thinking about it.

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The fifth day, Sasuke got a call from the woman at the youth center, "Uchiha-san, you're going to have to come in." was all she said, but by her tone, he knew it wasn't something good.

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When Sasuke pulled into the parking lot, the same woman that had called him stood outside; arms crossed over her crisp white blouse, back straight and head held high.

No words were exchanged as she led him inside.

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When they arrived, Sasuke heard talking inside; it wasn't loud like Ryoichi said when he'd told him about the loud blond who pushed them along.

"The kid'll be out in a second." was all the woman said before walking away, muttering something about getting a drink.

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"Now Ryo-kun, can you tell me what caused you to punch Hiro-kun?"

He rolled his eyes, "Look, I don't have to tell you nothin' unless I want to."

Ryo watched amusedly as the blond man got frustrated, "Look, I'll tell you, if you tell me your name."

When the blond appeared to not want to give in, he sighed, "I won't tell anyone Sensei."

"Alright Ryo-kun, you drive a hard bargin. My name's Naruto."

"No family name?"

Naruto grinned, "Depends on which family name you want."

Ryo raised an eyebrow, "You have more than one?"

"Of course, but, that's for another time. Now, why did you punch Hiro-kun?"

He smirked, "Like I said eariler, I don't have to tell you nothin.'"

"But you do have to explain to me though."

'Shit.' Ryothought as he heard his father's voice from the doorway, "Uh...hey Dad."

Naruto stood up, "Well, now that Uchiha-san is here, I'll be going."

"You can stay. After all, you deserve to know the reason for my son's misconduct during your lesson."

He grinned, "Uchiha-san, you're making it sound like I'm a teacher or something. All I do is sit here for an hour and a half and monitor these teenagers."

Sasuke raised an eyebrow, and Naruto struggled to not laugh, the father-son resemblance was amazing.

"Look, I'm sure Ryo-kun had a very good reason why he punched Hiro-kun-"

"-he recognized me from that conference last spring."

Both Sasuke and Naruto turned to him.

"Hiro...was one of my "acquaintances" when I went to school."

Naruto looked at him, "So you punched him?"

Ryo glared at the floor, "That's not all I want to do to that idiot."

"That still gave you no reason to punch him. Now, Ryoichi, for the rest of the week, plus the next two, you are not to step foot outside of your room."

"Uchiha-san, that's really not necessary-"

"Dad! You don't know nothin'!"

"Anything Ryoichi."

"Stop calling me by my whole name, why can't you just call me Ryo?"

"You are my son, I can call you by whatever name I want to."

Naruto, who was tired of their bickering, went over to the door and slammed it shut, immediately gaining the attention of both father and son, "Can you two please stop mindlessly bickering? Uchiha-san, that's one of the problems that I wanted to talk to you about. Now, I understand that being a single parent is hard, but it's your job as a parent to make sure that your child is heard."

"Look, I don't care if you are some psychologist or shrink, you don't-"

He held his hands up, "I assure you Uchiha-san, I never did pass the final year of high school, so being a psychologist is out of the question; but, even without the education, I can speak from experience. It's best to listen to your child, no matter how stupid it is. Now, Ryo, I expect you not to get into anymore fights, alright?"

Looking out the window, he shrugged, "What ever."

"Now, Uchiha-san, if it isn't too much trouble, I'd like to ask you to come with Ryo Thursday; it's an "open house" type session."

Trying not to look any less professional, Sasuke nodded, "I shall."

Naruto smiled, "Alright then. See you two Thursday."

Andddd done.

Again, this is a filler, which is why it's so short.

Next time: Group Therapy gets more personal.