Chapter 2

Disclaimer: I...don't own the characters. Okay, I do own the bird, but not it's name... or the idea from where the name came from...

A/N: Thanks everyone for the feedback :D I got the giggles when I read the reviews because, let's face it, it feels good to get them :P So here it is:

Chapter 2: Stranded

Day 1

Naruto jolted awake at the feel of something cool and wet splashing his face. It felt really good, refreshing even, as it was hotter then hell at the moment and he felt like he was being cooked alive. He'd have to yell at Kiba again for keeping the heater running through the night because even if the darkness brought cold the morning always brought warmth. Naruto felt a picking sensation on his head causing him to believe Kyuubi had gotten into his room again. Had he left the door open? Usually he had to kick the orange tabby out at night because the feline loved to smother his face with fur and tickle his ear with his tail. Naruto reached up a hand to lazily shoo the cat away. The sensation disappeared for all of five seconds before it started up again, this time pulling at his golden locks. The blonde reached for his covers' if he pulled them atop his head, the cat would be irritated enough to leave him alone.

He reached. And reached... and reached. He felt around his body taking note that he was still in his cargo pants and shirt when he usually only slept in only his boxer shorts. And why did his bed feel rough and plastic-y? There was another splash of water on his face, the picking sensation still continued on his head. What the hell?

His eyes shot open, memories came flooding back to him in a disturbingly abrupt manner as he took in his surroundings. Or tried to at least. That picking sensation just let out a loud squawk. Cats don't squawk. And cats certainly hate water to this extent. And he definitely did not bring his cat on this trip. He reached his hand up timidly and started patting his head making his way up until-

"OW!" Bringing his hand down to inspect it, he realized he was now bleeding and there was a very real bird perched atop his head. Said bird leaned its neck down and peered at he blonde. The two met eyes and Naruto could have sworn the bird glared at him in a "stop-moving-or-I'll-kill-you" sort of way. This, a completely normal situation (of course), made Naruto scream. A manly scream. But still a scream. And with this scream he toppled over, taking the unhappy bird with him, overboard. Again. Where he became soaked. Again.

Scrambling to stay above water he drew in a deep breath and propelled himself towards the boat, throwing his arms violently over the side of the raft and pulling himself up, the bird holding firmly (painfully) to his scalp all the while. The bird squawked once more before looking down at the boy again in a "are you done yet?" manner. Despite himself, Naruto nodded. Seemingly satisfied the bird retracted its... feet? talons? claws?... from Naruto's probably bleeding scalp and promptly fell asleep. Great. He was stranded and now he had a bastard bird sitting on top of his head.

His stomach let out a large, loud rumbling sound, causing even himself to jump. Now he was stranded, with a bird, and a hungry stomach. Awesome vacation.

Day 2

Today, the bird took to nesting in Naruto's other pair of clothes. Naruto dug into his backpack for the rest of his crackers. Yesterday he allowed himself 5. And then 5 more. Then 5 more... and then... let's just say this saving food thing he'd read about in the guide is total shit and he's still hungry and has a bottle and a half of water left and he was worn out and the bird kept bringing fish on board and eating it merrily in front of him and... This, this here, it sucked. Surely his family was already searching for him, sending out helicopters, spreading the news around so if anyone found their sweet and lovable blonde haired, blue eyed son that they should return the boy to so and so address.

With a sigh he began to eat the rest of his crackers absently observing as the bird flew off, dove into the water, caught a fish and flew his (her?) way back onto the boat. Naruto watched feeling himself drool at the prospect of eating something other than the starchy crackers, forgetting the fact he'd have to eat the fish raw. The bird seemed to sense his yearning gaze, puffing out it's feathers the bird turned away, hiding the fish from his view.

"Selfish!" Naruto whined. "I let you stay on my boat with me and you can't even share!"

The bird tuned his head to Naruto and gave him a look that clearly stated that he was wasn't amused and turned back to it's meal.

"Fine! I'll catch my own fish!" It slipped his mind that he was talking to a bird.

Day 3

His crackers were gone and he only had one water bottle left. His guide gave him shit directions on how the catch fish and he could swear the bird was laughing at his efforts.

"Damn you Sakura!" Naruto yelled to deaf ears, hurting his parched throat in the process.

He threw the book to the other side of the boat, the bird, startled, squawked and glared at the blonde. The book happened to bounce on the flooring and head right overboard. Panicking, Naruto jumped up, vaguely surprised he had the energy, and reached for the book. Luckily he didn't go overboard and he ended up catching the book just before the greedy waves gobbled it up.

Well, that was until the angry bird pecked at his side, continuing to glare at him. The book fell into the water... along with Naruto himself.

Day 4

Naruto was starving. his body was tired from frantically trying to catch the ever allusive water residents and needless to say, he was failing. Miserably. Naruto gently laid himself on the floor of his side of the boat falling into an exhausted slumber, still hungry, still thirsty and still wet.

Day 5

The blonde couldn't move. He was starved and just finished the last of his water seconds ago. He searched through the now dry and water stained guide looking for ways to make fresh water. Of course he had none of the supplies needed, so he was basically SOL unless he was saved in three days, which was the time limit to how long you could survive without water (at least that's what the book said).

Day 6

He was so pathetic by now that even the bird took pity on Naruto. Earlier the flying animal had taken to the sky more times than usually, bringing back at least 4 fish before pecking at Naruto's leg. Then he nudged the fish in reach of the boy and backed off.

"Peace offering, eh?" Naruto chuckled weakly, before chomping into the fish's stomach. He would never eat fish again if he survived this, that was for sure.

After he was done eating the two had a lengthy staring contest, fed up, Naruto broke into a a large grin and said, "Guess you aren't so bad after all."

A loud squawk was the only reply he received. He held his hand out, gesturing for the bird to come closer. The animal let out what he could only assume was an irritated sigh and moved closer. Naruto slowly reached out to pet the soft feather's on the bird's head. The bird, finding that he was being to nice to the human pecked the hand away and flew upward to settle on the blonde's head.

"Playing hard to get now?" Naruto mused, his voice raspy from lack of water.

The two sat in a relative silence, as the bird couldn't talk in the first place and Naruto... well... he didn't feel like going crazy.

"How about I call you Wilson*?" Naruto asked, omitting the crazy comment.

The vain attempt at comedy was not appreciated by the animal who only gave an annoyed squawk.

"Well I thought it was funny..." Naruto pouted.

The bird reached it's neck down so their eyes could meet and gave him a look as if to say "Are you an idiot?"

With a sigh Naruto mumbled, "At least you aren't a volleyball."

Day 7

Naruto awoke from the immediate halt of the rocking caused by the calm waves of the ocean. He had gotten so used to the feel that when they suddenly stopped he became wary. Slowly opening his eyes he began to take in his surroundings. Well that's what he'd liked to have done except there were two beady bird eyes directly in front of his. The two started in a scream/squawk battle, both scrambling away from each other. The bird flew to the sky while Naruto scrambled away from the boat, sand clinging to his skin and clothes.

Wait... sand? Naruto stood up, albeit shakily, and turned around. Land. He was on...

"LAND!" A burst of energy welled up inside the blonde as he took off running, the bird flying close behind him. There were trees of all kinds panted everywhere. Fruit trees, shade bearing trees, climbing trees. Naruto had never been happier, except for that time when his teacher Iruka treated him to his very first ramen, but that was besides the point. He picked a fruit from a tree and bit into the heavenly food. The bird followed suit and soon enough they were curled up together sleeping under the shade of palms.

Day 8

Naruto woke and immediately went back the boat, which was thankfully still shore side. He grabbed his backpack and stuffed his extra pair of clothes in it. Today he would explore the wonders of this island. Maybe find people who could help him or at least find a fresh water spring. Islands had those right?

With his new pet perched on his head, he began to walk. And walk. And walk. All he saw was green, green and more green. In the city you never saw this much color unless you went into a green house and even then, it wasn't this colorful. It was absolutely beautiful. The forest was alive with small birds and other small island animals which of whom were all curious about this human newcomer. They gathered around Naruto, some hiding shyly while other jumped on his shoulder only to be scared away by the bird. Naruto was Wilson's, no other animal could touch him! Naruto laughed at Wilson's supposed possessiveness and continued on his way. His energy was back from eating so much fruit and a group of tropical colored birds led him to a spring of water where he drank from.

Suddenly the duo came upon a wall. A vine covered wall. Curious, Naruto followed the wall, his hand trailing along the foliage. Once he rounded the wall, Naruto stopped dead. The wall was a house. A quite large house. A mansion even. Okay, maybe he was exaggerating, but it was big house all the same.

The bird flew from his shoulder and settled itself on a bird stand on the wooden deck. The bird peered up at him, and then started preening it's feathers happily. Naruto stared confused as the bird made itself at home.

"You live here already?" The bird made no move to acknowledge the blonde, so Naruto walked further onto the wooden deck. Could he... could he go in? Whose house was this anyways?

The bird squawked at him and pointedly looked at the beach seat next to the stand. Naruto assumed the bird wanted him to sit, so he took his seat and slowly drifted into a light content slumber.

End of Chapter

So I purposely didn't make it as dramatic as it could have been, because this is supposed to be comedy and I want to get to the good stuff :P

*Anyone remember Cast Away? Good movie. Real dramatic. Lol

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