Chapter Three
Rule Number One
Naruto glared down hard at the offensive looking serving bowl. They had to be kidding. His eyes hardened as the red meat continued to stare back at him. The very smell of it was making his stomach upset. Apparently to Sasuke his gaze was that of a predator and its prey rather than of disgust. Man was he wrong.
Itachi cleared his throat as he crossed his legs in his seat. He found this scene rather amusing. He was the only one who knew Naruto was somewhat human after all. So of course the boy would be reluctant to eating from a dog bowl full of raw meat, served to him on the floor. Itachi thought briefly he would just have to get use to it. Plenty of buyers treated their jinchuriki like common house pets.
"Eat already" Sasuke growled, still kneeling in front of the fox with contempt. "That is prime grade meat. Do you think you deserve better than that Kyubi?" he retorted bitterly. Sasuke stiffened as the fox snapped at him, trying to bite at him. Sasuke huffed under breath and snatched the bowl back up quickly. "You ungrateful mutt." Sasuke glared back at Itachi. "You have terrible taste in pets. He doesn't even do what he is suppose to" Sasuke complained.
"Try cooking it" Itachi said simply.
Sasuke's brow twitched. "I looked it up. Foxes prefer to eat it raw."
Itachi paused at the statement. Sasuke researched it? It was a baffling thing for the teen to act so interested in anything other than school work. Not to mention they only had the Kyubi for a few hours now. He had been quick to look into the matter? Was he excited about having a pet? Itachi deeply hoped not. This was one pet Sasuke was not going to get to keep if he had any say in the matter.
Itachi lifted up from his seat and grabbed the bowl. He pulled out a skillet from the cabinets and set it on the stove to start cooking the meat. Sasuke was less than thrilled to see Kyubi's expression suddenly eased up as if he was approving this. Sasuke briskly sat down and watched. "So where do you think he comes from? We don't get a lot of foxes around here" he mentioned. He eyed the nine tails skeptically. "Especially any like this" he retorted. "Maybe he escaped from a zoo or a circus" Sasuke commented only to receive a snide huff from the animal. He looked at Kyubi with surprise. He really wondered if it could understand everything he was saying.
Itachi stepped back from the stove and slipped the slab of meat onto a regular plate. He set it at the kitchen table and pulled out the chair. Sasuke was speechless as he watched the fox rush over and jump into the seat to start chewing down on his meal.
"W-what do you think you are doing Itachi? If you let animals eat at the table, they'll never learn properly!" Sasuke hissed. He rushed over, attempting to grab the plate to put it back on the floor. He yelped out just as Kyubi snapped his jaw to bite him again. He recoiled quickly and stepped away.
"Just let him have his way for now…we'll condition him later" Itachi remarked sternly. He certainly intended to teach the boy his proper place now if he was to become a real pet. They both watched the fox devour his meal like it was the last thing he would ever get.
"Can we give him a bath?" Sasuke questioned stubbornly. "He smells terrible and he's still all scratched up."
The teen's eyes widened in horror as the Kyubi's head rose up at this statement. In a moment he was jumping down from the table about to make a run for it. Itachi jerked forward, blocking the path to the hallway and grabbed him by the neck again. "He has a point. You could definitly use a little freshen up" Itachi commented only to receive a helpless whimper from the boy in return.
Naruto yelped and fidgeted as Itachi carried him down to the bathroom and Sasuke rushed to set the water. This was humiliating! He didn't want to be bathed by these guys like he was some dirty dog. He tried to break free but Itachi's grip was far too strong. His means of escape were proven futile as they closed the bathroom door behind them and before he knew it Itachi had plopped him down into the warm bubbly mixture. He pawed at the water, making splashes and instantly soaking the pair as he tried to climb back out.
"Damn it! Stay!" Sasuke huffed, grabbed the fox roughly by the torso and dragging him back down to sit. Naruto winced out in pain and finally submitted. Sasuke huffed deeply as he noticed his own shirt had gotten wet in the process. With a reluctant grunt Sasuke quickly started to pull off his own shirt.
Naruto's eyes widened and he stiffened as the other boy's naked upper half came into view. How could he not be a little put off when seeing someone stripping right in front of him? He could feel his face growing hot and was grateful he wasn't in his normal form less he would be blushing deeply right now. He had to gawk at the other's body. It was nicely formed and looked as smooth as a baby's bottom. He could have yelped when he suddenly noticed the teen standing up and working on his pants as well.
"What are you doing?" Itachi asked firmly, quirking up a brow.
"What does it look like? I'm getting in too. It's kind of hard washing him from the side of the tub" Sasuke pointed out. This was indeed true considering every tub in the Uchiha mansion was built more like a Jacuzzi than a traditional bath tub. The fox could easily move out of their reach if they let him.
Naruto gulped softly to himself as the other boy stripped down to his boxers and carefully stepped into the tub next to him. Crap, this guy was going to bathe with him?! His ears lowered against his head as Sasuke remained standing over him and grabbed a bottle of shampoo. Naruto looked to Itachi quickly as if asking for help in this situation.
"I can do this alone" Itachi commented.
Sasuke rolled his eyes. "Yeah right. Leave you to take care of an animal? Itachi you aren't exactly the most gentle, caring person when it comes to animals." Sasuke pointed out. "I still remember that time you 'accidentally' ran over the maid's cat."
"It kept leaving dead rodents at the door" Itachi stated blandly.
"You asked her to get rid of the mice without using traps! How else did you think she was going to do it?" Sasuke shot back.
Itachi shrugged. "She stilled didn't have to bring her mangy feline to work with her."
Naruto felt his throat growing dry. Was this the type of person he was forced to be looked after by? He didn't want to get on the man's bad side.
Sasuke sighed and lathered the shampoo in his hands before rubbing it gently over the thick fur. Kyubi tensed up as soon as those careful hands started massaging his back. Sasuke rubbed the bubbles into the fur gradually, working his way down to the fox's legs. Itachi watched silently as he noticed a slight trembling come over the boy as his younger brother continued to touch him in such a slow sensual manner. Itachi suddenly smirked and reached over to help. Naruto whimpered out as Itachi grabbed one of his tails and slowly stroked it with both hands; till it was thoroughly lathered in suds. He watched the creature's shoulders slop down in an odd relaxation as they continued to wash him. Itachi moved onto the next tail, repeating the action of slowly guiding his hands along the soft fur.
He rather liked the sensation. The Kyubi had such a nice pelt. Whoever looked after him before now did a good job of making sure the boy was nurtured. Itachi had to keep himself from chuckling when he noticed the boy had his eyes closed and his head lying contently on the edge of the tub. "Don't get too comfortable…" Itachi whispered down into the boy's ears. There was some pay back to ensure after the destruction of his home. "Sasuke don't forget his stomach" Itachi called out in demand.
The teen paused for a moment and nodded. He carefully lowered down into the tub and grabbed Kyubi into his lap, causing the fox to squirm. He flipped him over carefully so that his back now lay in the boy's lap and his stomach as well as other areas was exposed. Naruto fidgeted desperately as he was held down, praying that he did not lose control of himself and turn back any moment now. He mewled out loudly as he suddenly felt Itachi's hand come over his chest and rub down on it.
"Do you think he's like a dog?" Sasuke asked. Itachi shrugged as if giving the boy permission to find out. Sasuke suddenly moved both hands over the fox's stomach and started to rub quickly and playfully like one would a dog. He couldn't help but suddenly laugh out as Kyubi's leg went twitching up in the air and his head threw back against his chest. Itachi smirked in amusement as he noticed another reaction as well.
Some form of savior took pity on Naruto that very moment when the phone went off in the house. Sasuke frowned and slowly got up. He had a feeling it was for him since Itachi rarely had calls that weren't directed to his cell phone. The moment the younger Uchiha stepped out of the room, Naruto gasped out.
Itachi grinned smugly as he was soon looking at a breathless tan skinned boy again. Naruto was beet red in the face and sputtering as he sat back in the water, moving his arms quickly over himself.
"Why bother? I've already seen it" Itachi pointed out.
"Shut up you bastard!" Naruto hissed back. He looked down with shame, his hands cupping over the forming hardness between his legs. "You did that on purpose you freak" he growled.
"Who me? How was I to know it only took a simple stomach rubbing to get you all turned on" he taunted. Itachi lied proudly. He knew from years of experience at the auction house that every jinchuriki had their little soft spots. It certainly helped buyers to know these things about their pets. Naruto grimaced, feeling the great discomfort of the pressure building up in him. "Why are you just sitting there? Don't you want to take care of it before Sasuke comes back?" Itachi taunted playfully.
Naruto bit his lip lightly and frowned. "I can't…" he murmured angrily.
"Why not?"
"You're here…"
Itachi shook his head and slipped his hand back beneath the water. The teen suddenly yelped out as he felt the older man's hand between his legs. His face exploded into heat. "You are going to have to get rid of this shyness little one. I promise you…there are a lot worse things" Itachi insisted. "And I'm going to make sure you are ready for them…"
"W-what do you mean?" Naruto asked. He didn't have time to receive an answer before eh felt the other's hand give his member a firm squeeze. Naruto gasped out, sliding further into the tub. "W-wait…you can't…" he breathed out heavily Itachi started to stroke his shaft slowly. He shook his head and tried to grab hold of the edge of the tub and pull himself away. Itachi swiftly looped his other arm around the boy's torso, pulling him up closer to the edge and forcing his back against Itachi's chest.
"Be a good little Kyubi..." Itachi whispered darkly. He moved his hand carefully up and down on the boy's erection, drawing out a pleasurable tremble from the teen.
"M-My…name is Naruto" the boy finally clarified. He gasped out, reaching his hand over Itachi's as the man continued.
Itachi raised his hand quicker now, pumping the boy with more precision. His fingers came and teased the tip of his shaft; rubbing his small opening with his thumb. "Very well Naruto…I will call you by your human name. Only when you behave" Itachi promised. He gave the boy's member another firm squeeze, making him whimper out.
"Behave?" Naruto muttered back, his eyes narrowing into a scowl. He stiffened as he felt his release quickly approaching. He gripped Itachi's hand tighter and curled his toes as he tried to keep from coming. Itachi graciously slipped his finger over the opening in prevention.
"As long as you stay under my roof…you will listen to my rules. Understood?" Naruto whimpered out, wanting to come so badly but not being able to. "Understood?" Itachi threatened again, squeezing the boy's erection harder. Naruto gasped out and nodded. "Good." He removed his hand swiftly from the boy, narrowly escaping before the teen cried out in release. He smirked pleasantly as the foggy white substance collected in the water and the boy panted breathlessly. "Now get cleaned up" Itachi demanded. He rose from his spot by the tub and headed for the door. He was sure the boy would appreciate getting the catch to wash him up rather than have Itachi finish the job.
Naruto growled lowly and did as he was told. He was going to get out of here, he was determined. He finished up bathing, which took longer than necessary now that he had to drain the water and rid the evidence as well. He was drying himself off when Itachi stepped back into the bathroom. The teen frowned as he saw the shiny blue collar in the other's hands. Itachi did not bother asking him if he wanted to wear it. He simply jerked the blond over to him and forced up his head before snapping the pretty piece of jewelry in place.
"I suppose you want me to call you master as well?" Naruto snipped back.
Itachi shook his head. "Not necessary. Itachi will suffice. I'm not your master. Simply consider me…your trainer."
To Be Continued…
A/N: Hope everything is not as dark as it sounds . I'm hoping to lighten up the mood more later on. Until then I hope you are all enjoying it. I accept love in the forms of reviews, lol. Update coming soon!
