AN: 'Sup folks? Sorry about the delay of updating. Final exams and the start of new classes totally messed things up for me. However, spring break is in a few days so I'll have enough spare time on my hands to update as much as I can. But, for now, enjoy!

It had been about six months later when Naruto decided that he liked the spacious living of the wilderness. No rules, no set bedtime for training the next morning, and no large amount of living expenses. Sure, he missed the ramen but he could contain himself until they eventually bought it at a nearby town. There were, however, times that Naruto wanted to kill himself. Recently he'd begun to experience frequent pains in his abdomen where his seal was located. Whenever he'd wake up to go train he'd suddenly feel dizzy one moment and fine the next. Jiraiya said he shouldn't worry about them but Naruto sensed worry in his sensei's eyes. But as time went on and his training became more intense, so did the pain and the dizziness along with more side effects. It wasn't until the evening before the day of his birthday, during a dream, did Naruto "visit" Kyubi.

Walking through the corridors of his mind Naruto turned the familiar corners he committed to memory. He finally came to a stop in front of the familiar metal gates that concealed the fox spirit and frowned. The normal rate of chakra that leaked out of the Kyubi's prison had increased immensely. Instead of standing to great his container, the fox lay quiet in his prison. What confused Naruto the most was that he was half his usual size.

"So, if it isn't the gaki. You finally showed up; I've been calling you for ages." It growled.

Naruto growled back. "You've been causing me this pain? Gee, if I'd known that I would've been here earlier to kick your sorry ass."

"Enough of you incessant chatter," Kyubi snorted, "I've called you here to let you know that I'm slowly depleting from existence."

"Nani!? What do you mean 'slowly depleting from existence'? I need you damnit and you're gonna stay so I can use your chakra!"

"Do you ever shut up? If you quit your whining I'll explain."

Naruto huffed but waved his hand in gesture to go on.

"Finally! Anyway, my existence will soon be gone but my power and psyche will remain with you. Instead of us being separate entities we will become one."

Naruto involuntarily screeched. "What the hell are you talking about!? I don't wanna share my soul with you at all!"

Kyubi sighed. "We're not sharing a soul, gaki. My lifespan is almost completed and my spiritual body is fading. However, since you're the one whom I'm trapped in my power belongs to you; compliments of the fourth Hokage."

"My father?" Naruto's voice suddenly became very small.

"Yes, well, upon the day of your seventeenth birthday, which is, unfortunately, tomorrow, our chakra's will merge, giving you ultimate power. There is, however, a few side effects." Kyubi grinned.

Naruto, suddenly became very, very worried. "Side effects?"

"Just the usual excruciating pain and several…traits you get to inherit."

"Don't yank my chain, Kyubi." Naruto sneered.

"Oh, I'm so very scared. Look, gaki, trust me when I say you'll look better than you do now," Kyubi eyed him critically, "trust me."

Naruto had to admit, though wary of the fox's intent, he couldn't help but feel a…motherly vibe coming from Kyubi? Wait a second…better looking? He sighed exasperatedly. Beggars couldn't be choosers. It wasn't as if he hadn't face excruciating pain before. Hell, he was a ninja, he constantly felt pain. Though, why couldn't he shake the uneasiness?

"Kyubi, not to be all sentimental, cause I hate that crap, are you really gonna be gone forever. Not that I like you in my body, it's just gonna feel…weird without you constantly nagging and criticizing me." Naruto hastily added the last part.

For a minute the fox spirit thought. "I'm not quite sure. Your chakra is a part of you, your entity if you will. I do know that once our chakra's merge I will no longer have the ability to escape from your body. That is, of course, because I will no longer have a body. It's almost time for you to go kit, you're w waking up."

"Wait, Kyubi, there's one thing I want to know before you…well…die."

The spirit "quirked and eyebrow".

"What was my otousan like?" Naruto almost whispered.

This took the demon by surprise. Of all the things he wanted to know, especially with the knowledge of a spirit as old as him, he wanted to know about his father? Suddenly, the old fox smiled and chuckled at the blonde's innocence. "Strong, the fourth was strong, but annoyingly so. You are definitely your father's son, gaki. This is goodbye…gaki…"

That's what Naruto woke up to someone shaking him and calling his name. "Naruto! Damnit, I've been trying to wake you up for an hour! This is what I get for letting a kid tag along. I should've known bett-!"

Naruto stuffed Jiraiya's mouth with a nearby sock to silence him. The blonde ninja glared and stretched before cracking his neck and stopping suddenly. He suddenly realized the date and jumped to his feet and took the sock from the sage's mouth. "Quick, what time was I born?" he nearly screamed. Jiraiya scowled at what he thought was a ridiculous question. "What does it matter?" the Sannin raised an eyebrow.

"It has to do with something Kyubi told me, now tell me the exact time I was born!"

"Wait- you talked to Kyubi?"

"Yes, now tell me!"

"What did it say?"

"DAMNIT JUST ANSWER THE FUCKING QUESTION!"

"All right! All right! Sheesh! Not until early evening, around five-ish. I still don't understand what you're talking about Naruto."

Naruto growled. "Mine and Kyubi's chakra's are merging…tonight."

"That soon, huh?"

"Yeah, I couldn't believ- wait a freakin' second! You knew about this?"

"Pretty much, I knew it was bound to happen sooner or later."

To say Naruto was a bit upset was an understatement. After an hour of ranting and bitching, Naruto finally calmed down enough to gather himself and begin to prepare for the worst. He knew he would need his energy so he ate well but not enough to make him sick. He didn't want to overeat and puke it all up later because of the pain. He did that once; not a pretty sight. Jiraiya had immediately gone to the nearest town for medical supplies and pain killers when Naruto suggested it. Once he had done that Naruto checked the time. Twelve o'clock, only five more hours to go until he would experience the worst pain he'd ever felt in his entire life.

Oh…joy…

End of chapter four! FINALLY! Don't worry, next chap is gonna be here soon so see you til then!