I don't own Naruto.


Kakashi followed Minato through the village as others rushed by trying to restore order. Most civilians had been evacuated and were now, hesitantly, beginning to return. The kid clutched tightly to Kakashi staring wide-eyed at everything they passed. The red haired woman caught up with them after a few minutes and spoke quietly with Minato. Minato nodded and they increased their speed.

Soon they arrived. They went through a building near the Hokage tower into an empty hall then into a blank nondescript room. Both adults turned to Kakashi and the kid, but it was the woman who moved to take it from his arms. She moved slowly as not to frighten it, watching its reaction closely. The kid watched her apprehensively as she drew nearer continually tightening its grip on Kakashi. as she reached out to take it the kid started to whimper quietly and drew further into Kakashi.

"It's OK baby, I won't hurt you" she cooed, "can you sit with me a while? I'll get you a treat." the kid seemed to relax at her voice and, with a final look at Kakashi, held out its arms to her. A giant grin split her face as she lifted the kid into her arms. Kakashi watched as the kid snuggled into her then began chewing on the collar of his too big jacket.

He wondered if he had been like that when he was small and if his mother had ever had the chance to cuddle him the way the lady was to this kid. Minato's voice broke him out of his thoughts, "Come on Kushina, we need to be sure he isn't a threat or if he has any clues so we can get him home.". Sighing wistfully, the recently named Kushina walked over to a cot and sat, moving the kid so it was on her lap facing Minato and Kakashi.

Minato sat next to them and reached for the kid, but the kid shrunk back. Kakashi watched silent and still as the kid tried to scoot out of Kushina's lap to get away from Minato. Minato's face tightened as Kushina held the kid still long enough for him to cast a small sleep genjutsu. A small part of Kakashi felt bad for his teacher, but he quickly squashed it. It didn't matter what the kid did or what Minato felt, ninja didn't let their emotions get in the way of what had to be done.

Kushina gently removed the too big jacket and paused. Under the collar was a Hidden Leaf forehead protector on a long white band. The forehead protector easily fit over the kids head when Minato took it off and handed it to Kakashi. "keep a hold of this, we should show it to the Hokage." he said, turning back to the kid. Kakashi looked at the item in his hand. The Hidden Leaf symbol was clear and the metal was shiny, but it was rough like it wad seen many battles and small cracks littered the edges. Looking back at the kid Kakashi saw Minato checking the kid over for any seals or seal complications from what had happened earlier.

After a few minutes Minato sat back and sighed, "He doesn't have any seals on him and he doesn't look hurt, but it may be a good idea to get him checked over by a medical nin." he turned to face Kakashi, "Kakashi, could you report to the Hokage: the kid is unharmed and bares no seals. Also, the message the fox gave you." With another sigh, Minato stood and left the room. Kakashi figured he was off the check the seal that caused the problem in the first place.

Kakashi watched as Kushina wrapped the kid up in it's jacket once more and picked it up. She gave him a light smile as she vanished out the door. Looking once more at the forehead protector in his hand, Kakashi left.

It was going to be an interesting report.


I just realized how short my chaps are, sorry about that. it's just easier to write in small parts.