Disclaimer: So I got this letter in the mail from Kishimoto…..and I still own nothing….
Thank you to those who reviewed and those who suggested prank ideas!
A/N: No more finals and I get to go home today for a month! Updates may be sporadic, but I intend to try and update at least twice a week….it all depends on my work schedule and if mom needs help with anything after her arm surgery and I am sure she will…guess that means that the daughter who can parallel park with no problem, but can't pull in a parking space will be getting a lot of practice. Maybe after this month I can actually pass my road test and get my license? Now enough with my mini rant… on to the story!
Kakashi stood staring at the walls of the spare bedroom, 'Where to start making the bed or putting away the clothes? Sensei…I sound like a woman.'
He sighed pulling out the light orange sheets and putting them, followed by the black comforter, onto the bed. Next he found the black and orange pillows and the stuffed animals placing them neatly on top of the comforter before moving all the clothes to the dresser. The room was still not personal, but Kakashi wanted to leave placing the figurines and books onto the bookcase for Naruto so he would not feel left out, 'Now what do I want to make for lunch? Miso soup with eggplant sounds good; I wonder if Naruto-chan will like it? '
With his plans in mind, Kakashi strolled out into the living room watching Pakkun, Bull and Naruto discussing something in hushed tones. "What are you muttering about?"
As soon as Kakashi left the room Naruto leaned close to the dogs asking, "Do you want to help me prank Kakashi-san?"
Pakkun was silent for a moment mulling the question over, 'If I prank him boss may get mad, but this would be revenge for him keeping that juicy steak from me two days ago. How he thought he could have that in the fridge and not have me begging for some I don't know.'
Bull looked at Pakkun his answer plain to see in his large brown eyes, he wanted to prank Kakashi, but would not do so unless Pakkun would too. The little pug thought for few more seconds before grinning, "I'm in. What did you have in mind kid?"
The six year old leaned close to the dogs and began whispering in hushed tones what he had in mind.
The jounin's voice brought their discussion to a close as Naruto answered hurriedly, "We were just talking about your hair."
Pakkun gave a snort and ran towards Kakashi, "Hey boss can I have one of those milk bones?"
The man sighed grabbing the box from the counter. He threw a bone lazily in the air and chuckled as the pug leapt up to catch it. "Bull, catch."
The large bull dog waited until the treat had hit the ground before snatching it up. He padded over and curled up near Naruto chewing on the treat. The blonde lay back, resting his head on the dogs flank. The animal ignored the added weight and continued eating the bone. Kakashi took in the sight and was mildly surprised Bull had not reacted to Naruto's move. 'Sensei if you saw what I am seeing… you would faint.'
-Flashback-
A ten year old Kakashi stood near the lake with a brown puppy nipping lightly at his ankles. An older blonde man stood to his right, "Mah Kakashi-kun is that your new ninken?"
"Yeah, this little guy is Bull."
The blonde shook his head and knelt down reaching out to pet the pup only to have his hand bitten. He gave a startled yelp in surprise and glared at Bull. "You need to train him better Kakashi-kun."
The silver haired youngster grinned beneath his mask, "Sensei, Bull doesn't like anyone besides my father and I."
"When I have kids your dogs are never coming near them."
"Sensei, I don't want to see your kids; little blonde terrors running around Konoha? No Thanks."
His sensei grumbled and ruffled his hair affectionately, "I can't wait to make you watch them," the blonde thought for a moment, "I already have reproduced, but he hasn't been born yet."
Kakashi groaned.
-End Flashback-
'I still can't believe that was how he decided to tell me Kushina was pregnant.' Kakashi shook his head and looked at the small boy, 'The least I can do is look out for him since your both gone.'
Naruto had one hand on the dogs collar and his other arm was holding Pakkun to his chest. All three were snoring softly. Kakashi ran a hand through his hair, 'He definitely has his father's snoring habits.'
The man went into the kitchen and began making lunch as he hummed a jaunty little tune.
Naruto once again found himself standing in water; the only difference was it was not trying to pull him towards the creature leering at him from behind the bars.
"You look so much like the man who imprisoned me. I wonder if your blood tastes the same as his."
Naruto shivered backing away. "What are you?"
"I am you… and I will escape and take over."
Naruto screamed.
Kakashi was stirring the soup on the stove when he heard the shout full of fear and worry, "Boss!"
He stopped stirring and strode into the living room, knowing that for Pakkun to sound like that something had to be wrong and it was. Naruto was pale and sweating, his jaw was clenched and his muscles were tense. Pakkun wriggled in his arms trying to escape the grip the five year old had on him. Kakashi kneeled next to Naruto and gently shook him, "Come on Naruto, wake up before you crush Pakkun."
The blonde did not react to the words of the older man, "Boss, do I need to nip him?"
'Sensei would kill me for this.' Kakashi groaned, "Lightly and make sure you don't hurt him at all. I don't want to see any marks!"
The pug nodded and lightly bit the finger that was closest to his mouth.
"I will destroy the people who dared to challenge me! No insignificant whelp will stand in my way, not even you!"
Harsh laughter rang out strongly deafening the small figure as the creature in the cage thudded forward. Naruto saw the orange-red fur and shook in fear of what was coming closer into his line of sight. Just as the creature was about to enter his full field of vision a sharp pain on one of his fingers spurred him into running away from the cage. As he rounded the corner the evil voice rang out, "Run all you want, but there is no where you can hide from me! I will have you!"
Kakashi sighed in relief as Naruto's blue eyes snapped open, "Naruto-chan come here I want to talk to you."
Naruto released his grip on the dogs and followed the man into the kitchen. Kakashi returned to his cooking as the youngster sat at the table, wondering what the other wanted to talk to him about. "Naruto, what were you dreaming about?"
He shivered and clenched his small hands, "I-I s-sa-saw a mon-monster."
The man paused, he had a sinking suspicion it was not just any monster, but he needed to confirm his thoughts. "Can you tell me what the monster said to you and what it looked like Naruto-chan?"
"He w-was big an-and re-red an-and he sa-said he wou-would get ou-out. He wa-wants t-to de-destr-destroy the vill-vill-village." as he was speaking tears began to roll down his tan cheeks, "W-wha-what d-do-does de-destro-destroy mean?"
Kakashi was unsure what to tell the boy. The jounin left his cooking once again and gently ruffled the blonde locks whispering, "The monster can't hurt you. Don't worry about what that word means okay Naruto-chan?"
Naruto wiped his tears away and looked at Kakashi with watery eyes, "R-rea-really?"
"Really, Naruto-chan."
Kakashi was pleasantly surprised to find Naruto liked Miso soup with eggplant. The dish was something Kakashi's sensei never liked; the man figured that would carry over to Naruto. Kakashi engaged the boy in a light hearted game of scrabble and used it to expand his vocabulary. There were many indignant cries of "That is not a word!" from the boy.
After being forced to explain what 'Scarecrows and 'Whirlpools' were, Kakashi called an end to the game. The time passed quickly as both learned more about the other playing games. Kakashi learned Naruto was smarter than the average five year old, but still wasn't anywhere near genius status. Naruto learned the orange books were not for children and he promised not to open them.
The pair was sitting on the floor of the living room watching Pakkun and Bull play when the clock struck 9 p.m. Kakashi looked at the boy next to him and said, "Come on Naruto, let's get you to your room. I left some of the things you wanted in the bags so you can decorate to your liking, and then I want you to go to bed."
Naruto nodded and followed Kakashi to his room, He opened the last of the bags and began arranging the frog, wolf and fox figures on the dresser and end table. The plant he put on the windowsill and the books he stacked on the desk in the corner. The child then climbed into the bed, accidentally knocking the white fox plush to the floor, and closed his eyes. Kakashi bent down and picked up the plush, he handed it to Naruto before telling him goodnight and headed to his own room intent on getting some sleep.
Naruto waited until he was sure Kakashi was asleep and quietly climbed out of bed. He entered the living room again and muttered softly, "Bull, Pakkun where are you?"
The two dogs got up and walked to the boy. "Is the game plan the same?"
"Yes Pakkun it is."
The trio went their separate ways, each completing a different section of the prank before returning to bed. Naruto felt bad for pranking the man because he was being so nice to him, but he also wanted revenge for being woken up and he had already asked the dogs to help.
Kakashi awoke with the idea something was going to go drastically wrong with his morning. He padded into the bathroom and started his shower, he washed his hair and body and grabbed a large white fluffy towel before moving to stand in front of the mirror. 'My hair still looks dirty….maybe there is some shampoo left in it.'
He again entered the shower and rinsed his hair, before again wrapping the towel loosely around his hips and standing in front of the mirror. The man brushed his teeth noticing that the toothpaste tasted off, thinking nothing of it he went to his room and began getting dressed.
Once in the kitchen the man began making breakfast only to find none of the eggs would come out of the carton. Kakashi fought with them and ended up with a mess in his fridge, he twitched. 'What is going on this morning?'
He then poured himself a glass of milk only to find the labels of the juice and milk had been switched around. The jounin then went to open the door to his apartment, intent on getting the mail, only to have a bucket of pink paint land all over him. 'Yup, somebody is definitely out to get me today.'
He went to take another shower only to find the paint not wash completely out of his hair. The man grumbled about having terrible neighbors and went to find his sandals. He found them shredded and chewed beyond recognition. Kakashi was twitching heavily as he walked to the entrance of Naruto's room. He opened the door to see the boy, Bull and Pakkun all together sleeping soundly. Kakashi walked over to the bed and said loudly, his tone slightly dangerous, "Would you mind explaining to me why everything seems to be wrong this morning?"
Naruto took one look at Kakashi and laughed.
Well, this chapter was a little longer ^.^
Until next time...Ja' Ne!