Recap:

"Alright, but he will be trained as part of the police force… and when he's not on the job you will take care of him." Itachi looked surprised but actually smiled up at his father before turning back to the room.

Police Wolf

Chapter 2

The moment Itachi entered the room Kimimaru lifted his head. Sasuke was nowhere in sight and the fox didn't seem to worried.

"Where's Sasuke?" Kimimaru pointed behind him where Itachi now saw a scrawny, young wolf sniffing around the room. He watched as the wolf sniffed every inch of the back wall before stopping and tilting his head. Itachi stepped over to the wolf, Sasuke evidently didn't notice because his gaze stayed locked on the wall in front of him.

"What is it?" the wolf jumped and quickly moved away from the teen, his teeth bared and gaze sharp. Itachi raised an eyebrow at the growl that came from the deep small animal before looking over at Kimimaru in question.

"You startled him… the only reason he was quiet and submissive before was because he thought you would be like Orochimaru." A deeper growl came from the wolf at the name but Itachi kept his eyes on the fox.

"Is he dangerous?" Kimimaru shrugged.

"Only if he feels threatened, which you did when you startled him." the fox smirked and Itachi sighed before turning back to Sasuke and holding up his hands in a peaceful gesture. Sasuke stopped growling but he didn't relax until Kimimaru gave him a small nod. Once his tail dropped he sent a few rough barks at the fox.

"No you can tell him Sasuke… remember you need to use your words." The wolf scoffed before returning to his human form.

"The wall smells funny." Itachi raised an eyebrow and looked at the wall.

"How so?" Kimimaru looked curious and joined them in front of the wall, sniffing it much like Sasuke had done.

"I don't smell anything?" Sasuke tilted his head and looked up at Itachi. The young teen looked thoughtful before his father came in with the blond and another man.

"What are you three doing?" Itachi looked up at Fugaku.

"Father, what's on the other side of this wall?" the man looked confused.

"The evidence lockers, why?" Itachi smiled and rubbed Sasuke's head making the wolf's ears fold back.

"Sasuke said he smelled something." Fugaku raised an eyebrow in surprise and turned toward the door.

"Minato stay here for a minute, I'll be right back." The blond nodded and watched Fugaku leave before turning to the new man behind him.

"While we wait Juugo this is the one I was talking about." The orange haired man looked down at the white fox that Minato was gesturing to and smiled.

"I like him." Minato smiled back just as Fugaku returned with a small paper bag in hand. Immediately the black wolf was in front of him rapidly sniffing the bag before shifting back and nodding his eyes locked on the bag.

"That's the smell! What is it?" Fugaku actually smiled as he ruffled the boy's hair.

"This is cocaine, it's a street drug that is illegal and anyone who has some is breaking the law." Sasuke slowly nodded but tilted his head.

"How come Kimi-kun can't smell it?" Kimimaru looked curious too and moved closer to the police chief.

"I can smell it now but I couldn't before." Fugaku nodded.

"It seems Sasuke has a more sensitive nose then you do. There's nothing wrong with either of you and Sasuke being able to smell well is a good thing." Sasuke smiled at the praise, having not received any before, but tilted his head back to the side.

"What do you mean good?" Itachi looked surprised since the young wolf caught on to his father's intentions.

"We couldn't find anyone willing to take you two in-" immediately Sasuke's ears dropped and he backed away from them, fear obvious in his tense posture. Itachi saw this and quickly continued.

"So I convinced my father to take you." Sasuke's eyes shot up and looked at Itachi. "As long as you become part of the police force and help us you will be welcome." Sasuke turned his large eyes to Fugaku, who nodded.

"Your ability to sniff out drugs like this." He held up the bag. "Makes you a prime candidate." Sasuke looked confused causing Kimimaru to laugh.

"He thinks you are perfect for the job." Sasuke blushed at the praise but turning back to Fugaku.

"But what about Kimi-kun?" the chief looked toward the Minato, who smiled.

"This is my friend Juugo and he agreed to take in Kimimaru." A deep rumble came from Sasuke's throat as he backed away from the blond, ignoring the orange-haired man being gestured to. Itachi lightly placed his hand on Sasuke head, but the wolf's ears stayed up and directed toward the tall blond.

"Do you not like him?" Sasuke frowned and shook his head, his lips unconsciously curling back to show his slightly sharper than normal teeth. Fugaku smirked as Minato gaped at the small wolf, but before he could say anything the radio on his belt cracked to life

"All available officers there is a high speed chase in progress…" Fugaku turned off the radio as he walked to the door.

"Itachi go ahead and take Sasuke home to your mother, I'll be home later." Itachi was barely able to nod before his father was gone along with Minato. The teen sighed but was pulled from his thoughts by Juugo clearing his throat.

"Did you want a ride home?" Itachi shrugged and looked down at Sasuke.

"Are you ready to go to your new home?" Sasuke looked hesitant but nodded and let Itachi lead the way behind Juugo. The two humans and shifters left the police station only to get bombarded with flashing lights and loud voices as reporters vied for their attention.

"Oh that's them! ITACHI! Itachi Uchiha is it true?" once one reporter shouted out the others started in on the teen.

"Yes Itachi did your father finally catch the well known criminal Orochimaru?"

"What happened to the animals found with him?"

"Were they put to sleep?"

"Did you try to save any of them?"

"Who's that? Is he part of the investigation?" Itachi frowned and ignored the shouting people and flashing cameras only to feel something press into his back. A small whine reached his ears over the shouting and he knew it was the little wolf.

"Where are you parked?" Juugo smiled as he unlocked the first car in the lot. Itachi nodded as the man opened the back down and let them in, being sure to hide Sasuke from the aggressive reporters. Once the doors shut the voices where muffled and the darkly tinted windows blocked them from the cameras.

"So where am I taking you?" Itachi sighed and looked down at the shaking wolf in his lap, he was slightly surprised that the animal was smaller than before but drew his attention back to the man driving.

"Do you know where the high school is?" the man nodded. "It's about 2 miles from there." Juugo nodded again and pulled out of the parking lot completely ignoring the flashing cameras and yelling people.

25 minutes later found Itachi exiting Juugo's car in front of his house with Sasuke asleep in his arms. On the ride Kimimaru had explained that a shifter could shift between human and animal its entire life. But while in animal form it can grow or shrink between the sizes they have grown through. Meaning Sasuke could shrink down to the size of a wolf cub while in his wolf form.

"We'll keep in touch." Juugo nodded and Kimimaru smiled from the passenger seat.

"Take care of him… Orochimaru had him since he was 5... he likes to talk through his wolf form but an animal's vocal cords don't allow speech. You have to remind him to shift." Itachi nodded and waved as the two disappeared down the street. At the sound of the car leaving Sasuke jerked awake and he struggled in Itachi's hold.

"We're here." Sasuke stopped at the raven's voice and looked up at the two story house before him. Itachi placed him on the ground and watched as the wolf grew in size until his head reached Itachi's hip. "Would you like to look around?" the wolf looked up with a cautious expression before giving a slow nod.

"Alright, but you have to stay in the yard… we don't want someone trying to shoot you." Sasuke scoffed before shuffling off around the house. The wolf walked the entire yard, sniffing every nook and cranny before his sensitive hearing picked up the front door opening. He tensed and listened as the teen called his name. Sasuke slowly moved up the side of the house and peeked at the two people on the porch.

"Where is he?" Itachi gave the raven-haired woman a smile.

"Mother please remember what I told you." The woman sighed but nodded. Sasuke watched them as Itachi called him again, a small frown tugging on his lips. Sasuke's eyes widened at the frown and slunk up to the steps a low whine escaping his muzzle. The woman gasped and slowly made her way down to him. Sasuke pressed himself flat against the ground and closed his eyes expecting to be hit but a soft hand gently rubbed his head before lightly scratching his ears. Sasuke slowly raised he head and saw the kind smile on the woman's face.

"Hello little one, my name is Mikoto, I'm Itachi's mom. Come on, why don't we get you inside?" Sasuke tilted his head and softly whined. Itachi smiled from the porch.

"Remember your words Sasuke." Mikoto looked confused and gasped when the wolf shifted into a scrawny and scarred young raven-haired boy. Her eyes saddened when she took in his appearance but the boy's small voice melted her heart.

"Why don't you hate me?" Mikoto's eyes widened and quickly wrapped Sasuke in a hug.

"Sasuke… we are your new family… we could never hate you." Sasuke tensed at the contact before his eyes became watery and silent tears fell from his eyes. Mikoto started to gently rub his back and hum, Sasuke slowly calmed down to the point where Mikoto could let him go.

"Come on, let's get you cleaned up and fed then we'll show you around alright?" Sasuke nodded and rubbed the tears from his eyes, Mikoto took his hand and led him inside. Sasuke ears immediately went forward and his eyes scanned the rooms as they walked through the house.

"Itachi, go and get some of your old cloths." Said raven nodded and disappeared down a hallway. Sasuke's eyes followed him until Mikoto led him into a large bathroom. "Don't worry you can explore all you want later. Now let's get you cleaned up." Sasuke looked hesitant as she started to fill the tub but Itachi reappeared with a bundle of cloth in hand. Mikoto smiled and quickly shooed him outside.

-40 minutes later-

Mikoto happily hummed as she toweled Sasuke's head dry, gaining quiet giggles from the small child. Sasuke looked like a totally different person. All the dirt, grease, and blood had been washed off revealing smooth pale skin. The boy's hair had been shaggy and knotted but Mikoto had taken a pair of sizzers to the black locks and now all that was left was soft bangs that reached his chin and soft spikes that stood up in back.

"See you look better already." Sasuke peeked out from underneath the towel and gave Mikoto a hesitant smile and nodded. "ok here's some cloths, get dressed and feel free to explore the house alright?" Sasuke nodded again and watched the woman leave before doing as told and getting dressed.

The cloths were a little baggy but they were in good condition, unlike his old cloths. Sasuke looked at himself in the mirror and blinked a few times at his new look before turning and heading out of the bathroom. He could hear Itachi helping Mikoto in the kitchen so he turned to other direction and began searching the house, he went over every inch of the house before finally making his way back downstairs.

Itachi watched him from the kitchen as he scanned the living room before heading to the dining room and repeating the process. Mikoto joined her son as Sasuke stared at the light hanging above the dining room table with curious eyes.

"Sasuke?" the wolf's ears twitched but his eyes stayed glued to the light. Itachi chuckled and walked over to stand beside Sasuke.

"Have you never seen a light before?" Sasuke slowly shook his head.

"Not really… before he took me I lived with…" sadness suddenly overtook Sasuke and he dropped his gaze to the floor. Mikoto hurried to the boy's side and gently hugged him.

"Do you want to talk about it?" Sasuke took a deep breath.

"He took me… he took me away from my mom because there aren't that many of us… I think they k-k-killed her." tears spilled from his eyes for the second time that day and Mikoto sadly rubbed his back to calm him down. Itachi frowned but checked the time on the clock. It was a little after five and that meant Fugaku would be coming home soon. He worked the standard 7 to 5 during the day and since he was the chief he was always on call.

"Itachi…" his mother quiet voice drew his attention back in front of him. Sasuke had fallen asleep in Mikoto's arms and shifted into his wolf form. "Wasn't he bigger outside?" Itachi smiled and carefully picked up the pup from his mom's arms.

"When they are in animal form they can grow and shrink between any sizes they've grown through." Mikoto nodded and followed Itachi back into the living room where he placed the wolf on the couch.

"He's so small… I want you to treat him the best you can. He's had a hard life and this is his second chance." Itachi nodded and let Mikoto softly sit next to Sasuke and gently rub his now silky soft fur.

"Father should be home soon, did you want me to start dinner?" Mikoto smiled and shook her head.

"No I'll do it, you have homework anyway." Itachi sighed and headed upstairs as Mikoto headed to the kitchen to start dinner.

TBC

I hope it's not too confusing with the shifters abilities but review and if you have a question I will try my best to answer it.