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A Fox Mission

11:08

Since Naruto had told everyone his big secret Sasuke was able to get control of himself, Sakura was able to recover from unconsciousness, and Hinata was still wrapped around him.

"Naruto you've had that fox in you the whole time we have been with you?" Sakura was now getting a concerned look on her face.

"Yeah is that what the orange chakra is?" Now Sasuke was getting even more curious.

"Yep I've had it my whole life and yes that is what the orange chakra is. It's the fox's own chakra but I can usually only use it when I have no energy left so it's like a backup supply."

Sasuke was starting to be relieved, "Is that all? You had me thinking it was worse like the fox could control you."

Naruto was shocked, "You mean you don't care that I have the Kyuubi inside of me?"

"Nope."

"Baka, of course we don't care! I mean just because you have a monster doesn't mean you are a monster!"

"N-no way l-like she said."

Hearing this Naruto began to cry, "Thanks you guys."

11:24

"Okay enough with all the sappy stuff, lets get on with the meeting. The reason I had Naruto tell you this is because we have a dilemma. Naruto this is why we need four ninja on the mission. I'm sure the Kyuubi told you something about your birthday."

"Yeah but all he said was something about a caretaker and to let up on the furball' jokes because of my fourteenth birthday and it happens at exactly midnight."

"Wait, you can talk to the fox whenever you want and he can't hurt you?" Sasuke was getting confused with the whole Kyuubi thing.

"Yep, I can talk to him in my head anytime I want and no he can't."

"Weakling."

"Yeah, but I don't always have to listen to you. And he's going to be the first one dead if I ever get out"

'Shut up fox.'

"Kyuubi just threatened you."

"Ooh I'm so scared what is going to do growl at me." Sasuke found something else he liked teasing Kyuubi.

"Bad move"

"Come on people stop interrogating Naruto and get back to the subject. The hokage and I figured out that Naruto is going to change into what he calls a 'furball' or a fox for his birthday. And also like he said it happens at midnight tonight and through the week he will obtain another tail until he has nine then the next day he will return to normal. But when he does change he will be able control part of himself. We guessed that it would be battling since that is where he uses his brain."

"Hey, I use my head in other things," Naruto was irritated.

11:42

"Of course you do. Now like Kyuubi said Naruto will need a caretaker."

Hinata heard this loud and clear, 'Oh I hope he picks me. Please pick me.'

"I already know."

"Well I can't do it I have to lead us," Kakashi lied.

"That's not even an good excuse," both Sasuke and Naruto grumbled.

"Sasuke can't do it who knows what torture he'll do to Naruto." Sasuke smirked evily.

"Sakura can't do it, if she hugged him he'd die of lack of air." Sakura looked offended at the statement.

"Hinata is the only one gentle and kind enough to take care of Naruto." At this both Naruto and Hinata blushed.

'YEEEY I get to take care of Naruto-kun!' Hinata screamed in her head.

11:54

"Okay everyone take out your sleeping bags and come right back except you Naruto since you won't need it since you'll be a fox."

11:58

"Okay Naruto you ready for the transformation?"

"Sure thing Kakashi-sensei."

Everyone came back and gathered around Naruto.

12:00

There was an orb of light circled around Naruto and every second it got brighter until it got smaller and exploded. The next thing they know it was dark again and a mew was heard. They looked around to find where it came from and found a small orange baby fox.

"Okay everyone you saw it now go to bed. Hinata you must take Naruto with you to your tent." Hinata blushed and almost fainted at the thought.

12:15

After everything calmed down Naruto took his place on the side Hinata's pillow and curled up and of course Hinata blushed deeply. After getting in the sleeping bag Hinata stroked the fox's fur a few times and all she could say was:

"Happy birthday Naruto-kun."

There it is hoped it was long enough (you know who you are) and I hoped everyone liked it

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