"Pardon me Kitsune" Began Tsunade Politely "I know that many creatures of your… unique blood (meaning that she thought it was a demon) can understand Human speech. In fact, many Yuma can speak it. But I need to know why you were found where you were, and are you the Kyuubi."

Slowly, ever SO slowly the fox turned its head toward the Hokage.


Meanwhile a certain young Hyuuga was becoming quite confused,

"I'm not allowed to see Naruto-kun?" Hinata asked in a quiet voice "A-Anno ANBU san, but I have been trying to s..see N-Naruto-kun for the l-last two d-days and…"


It had not been a good day. First that Pink haired chick had tried to force her way past. Then, after he had been forced to restrain her she had started throwing not only kunai, but Insults at him, To be honest they were the type of insults that would have made a sailor say "would you watch your language please, there are truck drivers present". Just when things were starting to look up this had happened

No sooner does that damn pink haired chick leave than this blue haired girl takes her place. Man, when will I catch a break. "Please don't press your luck young lady. I can understand your frustration, but I simply cannot allow you to enter."

"P-Please" Murmured Hinata "Just a short look, to be certain he's alright"

With the last of her sentence, Hinata had looked up at the ANBU guard, hoping against all hope that he would reconsider.

Oh SHIT! It's a Hyuuga! I'm sorry Hyuuga-Sama, but my orders come directly from the Hokage herself. I can not permit you to open that door."

His face softened slightly.

"I would if I could Hyuuga-sama, but I don't think that even I could break the Jutsu that Tsunade-Sama placed on the door. If I heard her right, your Byuggan will not be able to pierce the walls of this room either. I'm truly sorry.

Hinata had been trained in proper etiquette since she was quite young. This gave her just enough Backbone to answer the last statement.

"Anno ANBU-sama I know that you are only doing your job"

With those last parting words, the last of Hyuuga Hinata's courage left her, and she fled the hospital thinking: If only I could have gotten in, perhaps I could have found a way to tell him how I feel this time.


The Fox's head slowly ever SO slowly turned to her, and Tsunade could not help but let out a gasp

Those EYES, t-their NARUTO'S eyes…

Indeed, now that the fox had turned to face them, Jiraiya and Kakashi were also stunned speechless, because there looking out of the fox's body where a pair of Bright blue eyes that burned with a familiar intensity. In fact the only change in them was that they were now slitted, like the Kyuubi's had been.

"N-Naruto?!?" asked Tsunade quietly

Once again the trio could only stare as the fox gave a nod of agreement.

"What? How? WHEN?!?" said Jiraiya his jaw hanging halfway to the floor in shock

Naruto, the Demon fox just whimpered slightly

"What?" asked Kakashi "what's the matter Naruto… well besides the obvious I mean"

Naruto simply whined again, then he lay back down with his front paws hanging off the edge of the bed.

"What can I do for you Naruto?" Asked Tsunade "do you need something?"

Naruto nodded again

"What do you need? Blankets? Towels? Food? It must be food, you must be hungry! Wait right here, I be back!"

With that, Tsunade rushed out of the room now on a frantic search for food. Had she been a little more attentive, and a little less caught up in her thoughts she might have noticed that the fox was now shaking its head no.


Back in a certain hallway, outside of a certain room, a certain ANBU member was well on his way to losing his temper

"Listen kid, I wouldn't care if you were the fourth himself, I am only accountable to Tsunade herself at the moment, and she said NO VISITORS!"

"Look" growled kiba "I'm no visitor, my friends and I just want to talk to that BAKA for a moment ok?"

Beside him Shino, Lee, Akamaru, and Shikamaru nodded in agreement

"I said no and I meant no. DAMNATION! Why the hell are all of you coming to see an unconscious Brat anyway?"

"Because" said Shino calmly "we are his friends"

"YES" yelled lee "AND WE MUST RE-IGNITE THE FLAME OF HIS YOUTH!"

This is so troublesome. What he is trying to say ANBU-sama, is that we need to tell him we have no hard feelings toward him, even if he didn't bring back that bastard Uchiha. Said Shikamaru in his usual dulcet if lazy tone of voice.

"Look kids" said the ANBU guard. "Listen slowly and carefully because I'm only going to say this ONE time. YOU. CAN. NOT. ENTER. WITHOUT. THE. HOKAGES. PERMISSION. Did you get it that time?"

Just then, the five shinobi were startled to see Tsunade sweeping down the hallway muttering to herself.

At last thought Kiba "Tsunade –Sama, How nice to see you."

Tsunade stopped momentarily, and gave Kiba a good looking over

"What do you want young men?"

"Well Hokage-sama" started Shino "we came to see Naruto, but this Baka of a guard won't let us enter"

Tsunade blinked a few times at this statement… "He won't let you see Naruto?"

I knew I should have gone cloud gazing instead Thought Shikamaru "Yes Hokage-sama, our friend Uzumaki Naruto is on the other side of this door, but we have been told that we can't enter."

Tsunade blinked a few times

"Who said that?"

"I did" answered the ANBU guard.

"SHIT!" Tsunade whipped around at the sound of a voice coming from behind her, and Before she took a moment for thought, she pounded the guard with that demonic strength that fright gave her "DAMMIT don't scare me like that" she said and then turned back to face the three boys who where busy sweat dropping "as for you three, don't bother to try entering, NOBODY is getting in there. I made certain of that!

"But Hokage-sama" Began Kiba "we really need to…"

Tsunade cut him off

"Naruto isn't taking visitors at the moment, he needs some time to adjust"

That being said she swept off down the hall leaving behind three confused shinobi, and one concussed and sleeping guard.


Now that the initial shock had worn off, Jyira Jiraiya and Kakashi were trying to guess what it was that Naruto wanted.

"Milk?"

"Cereal?"

"Toast?"

"A new Kunai?"

Naruto just lay in the bed with his head resting between his front paws and rolled his eyes

(How stupid are these two Kitsune?)

(As far as I can tell they are more intelligent than most, they are still dealing with the shock however.)

(Your talking to ME bout shock?!?)

(You have someone to talk to, they do not)

I suppose that I'll need to give them a hint then

"I know!" Naruto heard Jiraiya say " I bet he's bored and wants, to read one of my books!"

An almost imperceptible growl stopped him from moving to get one however.

Naruto was now standing up. He looked both of them straight in the face, and then promptly turned his back on them.

"Ahhh I think that I get it now" said Jiraiya "he wants to be petted, what a cute little Naruto. Does he want a petting? Yes he does! Don't you snoogy"

Before he could take more than two steps however, Naruto whipped around snapped his teeth at Jiraiya's hand.

"Evil little vermin. I should put you out of your…"

His voice died off as Naruto's eyes suddenly went an evil red, and his whole body started to glow.

"Um Naruto, I think that he was probably kidding"

Said Kakashi carefully.

(I do believe that he is correct kit. If I have any grasp of your human concept of 'Humor', I would guess that he was less than serious)

Ya, I know. I just wanted him to get serious.

Once again, Naruto the Kitsune turned and faced the other way. This time Kakashi caught the drift.

I think that he wants a moment of privacy.

Once again, Naruto whipped around, and Jiraiya took an involuntary step backwards. This time however Naruto was nodding. Kakashi chuckled slightly under his breath,

"Alright, Jiraiya and I will be waiting outside."

Naruto sighed

At last, those to morons took the hint.. I wonder what happened to Tsunade-baba?

(I honestly do not know kit, at the moment I think that you probably have other problems to deal with however)

True enough… now I just have to focus correct?

Without waiting for a reply, Naruto concentrated on changing his form back into a human. There was a few moments pause as his body hunted around for the right morphic signal, and then Naruto the Human stood up and stretched. Only to grab the blanket off the bed and wrap it around himself in a makeshift toga a second later.

Hmmm, ya know Kyuubi, there may be a downside to this 'shift' thing after all.

(And what would that be kit?)

Clothing primarily

(Foxes do not need clothing kit)

But Humans do… Well I guess we will see what everyone else has to say, and then make a decision based on that.

(Mental shrug)(Whatever you say kit)

Kakashi, Jiraiya! I'm… Back.

Kakashi and Jiraiya walked in and stopped talking, Naruto thought that they had been discussing some inane drivel, but when they stopped, He grew a worried.

"What? What is it guys?"

Naruto's two former mentors could only stare in shock. Naruto was no longer a little boy, He was a young adult, and he bore a VERY striking resemblance to the fourth Hokage, except for his hair and his eyes. Naruto's hair was as spiky as every, but now it had an interestingly wild twist in the color. Long strands of white red and blonde hair stuck out from his head at every angle and oddly, the roots seemed to be a pitch black. Overall, it looked like Naruto's head was on fire. The second thing was his eyes. They were still the same stunning blue they had always been, but now they had vertical slits, just like Kyuubi's.

After a moment of studying Naruto's new appearance Jiraiya broke the silence.

"Well Naruto, what ever happened, it appears that you've changed more than a little in appearance."

"In what way Jiraiya-sensei?"

"Well to start with your nearly as tall as I am, secondly, the whisker markings on your face have enlarged a little bit, and have turned blue. Outside of that the only real changes are your hair color, and the pupils of your eyes."


As Naruto took a moment to digest this information, Tsunade walked in with a tray containing a bowl of Raman.

"Well Naruto all I could get was insta…"

Suddenly Tsunade realized that there was somebody sitting on Naruto's bed. It startled her enough to throw the tray and the Raman right at the young man, and before she could control herself, Tsunade had lashed out, attempting to hit this wild looking newcomer in the face.

Naruto on the other hand had no compunctions about dodging. First, he caught the tray of Ramen (being careful not to spill any of course) and then he reached out and caught Tsunade's arm rather than getting hit.

Tsunade was once again shocked by this stranger in front of her as he managed to stop her attack. With her inhuman strength, she should have smashed every bone in his hand to splinters before he stopped her, the odd young man however just chuckled good-naturedly.

"Thanks for the food Tsunade-sama, but it works better if I eat it rather than bathing in it."


Kakashi decided that it was time to break the Ice a little bit.

"So, Naruto. Jiraiya and I were having a discussion earlier, and I was wondering. What do we call you now? Personally I favored Naruubi,"

"But " interjected Jiraiya "I favor Kyuubitto"
(I don't remember whose Fic I got the names from, but if you tell me, I'll give you credit for them)

Naruto shook his head and gave a short laugh

"Sorry guys, but It's still Naruto. Outside of some additional memories, a bit more chakra, and a couple of sweet new techniques. I am still the same person. So I think I'll keep the same name."

"Naruto?"

Tsunade had whispered the name as though she was having a hard time accepting it as a reality

Naruto turned to Tsunade and bowed slightly.

"In the flesh Onee-chan"

"And the fox?"

"It appears that Kyuubi's… Departure, has left me with the ability to shift forms at will. Onee-chan are you ok?"

Naruto waved a hand in front of the disbelieving Tsunade's face.

"Hello? Tsunade? Hokage-sama?... HEY BAA-CHAN"

Once again, Tsunade's fist whipped out,

"I thought I told you not to call me that!"

Jiraiya and Kakashi watched in amusement as every punch thrown at Naruto was dodged or parried. Tsunade had developed an evil glint in her eyes, and finally Naruto left an opening allowing Tsunade to pound him toward a wall. Naruto did not make the usual imprint however. He flipped over in midair and landed lightly on the wall while rubbing his jaw.

"Dammit Onee-chan, that stings a little bit."

Nobody could help it, Kakashi and Jiraiya started howling with laughter, and Naruto cracked an easy grin. Tsunade seemed torn for a moment between anger and amusement, but in the end, she joined the rest of the group and laughed.
Twenty Minutes later Naruto was running through the town at an easy lope,

Ya know Kyuubi, this fox body is certainly nice for running around in.

(As you said before kit, it has some, advantages and some dis-advantages. At some point, you should try to learn how to speak your native language in this body though.)

I suppose that your right.

(So, where are we headed kit)

I'm headed home at the moment. I can get some clothes, and then go back and talk to Onee-chan.

(You respect that old women don't you.)

Naruto stopped running for a moment.

Yes, I suppose that I do.

After a few moments taught, Naruto once again started running for his home. Now for a little background Fox's were once considered a good luck charm in Konaha. In fact, the Uzumaki family had once had a relationship toward foxes the way that the Nara's did towards deer or the Abrume's toward their bugs. After the Kyuubi attack however, that had all changed. Although foxes weren't actively hunted, if a person were to find a fox they were supposed to chase it out of town, in fact many of the villagers had picked up less than highly intelligent dogs, and trained them to hunt down foxes. Naruto of course had Tsunade's protection in the form of a scroll she had tied to one of his legs. It read "Protected". Therefore, Naruto made it all the way back to his apartment without more than a circumspect look in his direction. When he got there however he was shocked to find a burning pile of orange clothing in one of the dumpsters. Naruto didn't waste a minute but ran upstairs just in time to hear his former land-lady explaining to a new couple about how she had evicted an unwanted roomer.

Well Kyuubi.

(Yes kit?)

It appears that my luck lasted to long. Once again I'm stuck.

Kyuubi, sounding very amused thought back (and you want my advice?)

I'll take anyone's advice at the moment.

(Then my advice is to go talk to that old woman. I personally have no Idea how to deal with you humans.)

Naruto the fox shook his head.

So much for divine intervention.

(Heh, your asking the wrong side for help if you wanted divine)


Naruto was slowly making his way back to the Hokage tower. He was deep in thought, and consequently not paying much attention to the looks he was receiving. That is until he heard a low growl. Naruto turned his head, there standing between the buildings was a group of Fox hounds.

Well, so much for the Hokage's Protection.

Naruto was unsure how to fight in his current form. After all, the whole glowing thing he had done in the Hokage's tower had been instinct kicking in. Looking around quickly Naruto took off into the park. A pack of thirty dogs directly on his heels.


Hyuuga Hinata had been having a bad week. First Naruto had gone after Sasuke, and then he had disappeared for two day. THEN when Hinata FINALLY found him, the ANBU said that Hinata wasn't allowed access.

(Sigh) If I were only stronger, I could have gone with… then maybe Naruto wouldn't have gotten hurt so badly.

Hinata sat down on a park bench, and stared out over the grassy play ground.

Why do I have to be so weak…

Hinata had been sitting on the bench for no more than two minutes when she noticed something odd. There was a fox up in the tree no more than twenty feet away from her. As Hinata watched it started to slowly climb down, but the fox had no more than set foot on the ground when it was attacked by a large pack of dogs that had been hiding in the bushes. What really intrigued Hinata was that this fox had a piece of paper tied to it's forepaw. Although it was mud-splattered, the paper read "Protected" to be honest Hinata had always had a soft spot for animals, especially cute furry ones, so Hinata didn't hesitate for a moment in going over to the tree.


Naruto was getting a little bit worried. He had been stuck up in this damn tree for almost an hour already.

Yup this was a smooth move Kyuubi, 'run up the tree' you said 'they can't climb' you said. Now look at us. We're trapped by a bunch of dirty mongrels that I normally could chase off with a few well chosen curses.

(Please try to remember kit, YOU asked ME for help. I'm no longer used to running, I stand and fight.)

Naruto was trying to come up with a reasonable response for this when he first noticed Hinata. She was only ten feet away and walking closer every minute.

Oh! Thank Kami-sama

(Why is that kit?)

It appears that she sent the Calvary in

And after a beat.

But don't ask me what that means, I have no Idea


Hinata had no trouble at all getting the dogs to scatter. A couple of well chosen hand motions and they all disappeared back into the bushes. Hinata then approached the tree.

"You can come down now little guy, it's alright, I'll protect you."

That's not a good Idea Hinata-chan. You may not have noticed,but those dogs haven't left yet.

"Come on down, Poor little thing. You must be scared to death. Here let me help you."


Naruto, as a fox could pick up on the language of the animals, even if he couldn't speak it yet. There fore it came as a bit of a shock when he heard the leader of the dog pack snarl.

(She's collaborating with the enemy. She's a traitor. GET THE GIRL!)

One moment Hinata had been reaching out to help a poor fox out of a tree, and the next she found herself laying on the ground fending off a horde of dogs. Just before she passed out, Hinata thought to herself,

NARUTO HELP ME!


Humans are by nature an odd mix of latent abilities. Most humans for example have some measure of empathy. Meaning that they can sympathize with, and in some cases share the pain of others. Some also have a slight Telepathic ability, which means that they can read the minds of, and send thoughts to, those around them. Naruto, in combining with, and talking to, Kyuubi had developed these senses to some small extent. Hinata was in LOTS of trouble, and stress or shock tend to bring out latent abilities in humans. Therefore, when Hinata called for help, Naruto responded without a second thought. Kyuubi had only a moment before the fight began to make an observation to himself.

(Oh, NOW he wants to fight.)

Had Hinata been awake, or anyone else been close enough, they would have seen a red ball of flame descend into the middle of a pack of dogs. Just by landing, the chakra that surrounded it blew back the dogs, and (although Naruto didn't notice) healed Hinata's wounds. The dogs were having none of this however, they had been trained to hunt down and, whenever possible, Destroy Foxes. An odd one was no exception. That is, it was no exception until the damn thing grew another Tail and turned into a Bright red missile.


Hinata woke up a few moments after Naruto had come to her aid. She didn't know that it was him of course, but when she awoke, she felt a cold nose pressing her neck. A moment later, something licked her on her cheek. Hinata sat up quickly, in her mind, she could still see the dogs jumping to attack her. She scanned the area quickly just in time to see the last of the pack run limping off with it's tail between it's legs.

"Did you save me little fox?"

Asked Hinata. As she looked down into its Blue eyes, she couldn't help but wonder if it was trying to come up with a suitable answer. It certainly seemed intelligent enough.

Naruto was slightly amused

And who else would have been close enough to save you if I may ask?

(She can't hear you kit)

(Sigh) Yes, I know… now what, on to Tsunade?

(Bring the girl with)

WHAT?!?

(You refuse to change back without clothing correct?)

Well, Yes…

(Then bring the girl with, she can tell the story as far as she knows it, and if that old women is anywhere near intelligent, she'll fill in the holes herself.)

Good point


Hinata was slightly amused when the fox gave a little tug on the sleeve of her coat.

"What's the matter little guy? Do you want something?"

Hinata almost passed out again when the fox gave an unmistakable nod

What in the name of Kami-Sama

"Um ok what do you need."

The fox moved away a little bit and then stopped and looked back at her.

"You want me to follow you?"

Again, the fox gave an unmistakable nod

This has been a very odd day

"Alright lead on"


Tsunade had been going over some paperwork (meaning that she was asleep) when somebody had started shaking her shoulder.

"Hokage-sama, you need to wake up, you have a visitor"

The ANBU then quickly ducked Tsunade's punch. He thought he was safe until

Oh, crap.

Hinata couldn't help but feel sorry for the ANBU as he went flying through the wall. He had managed to duck the punch, but in doing so, he had set himself up for the kick that followed it.

"Huh? Wazzat? Whose there?"

"Um it's me Tsunade-sama"

"Hinata?"

Tsunade sat up

"How'd you get past the ANBU? Oh never mind. I suppose I'll have to talk to their captain about them sleeping on the job again. What can I do for you?"

Hinata hesitated and then said.

"Well, I followed this fox, and he led me here"

"Huh? Fox?"

Tsunade then caught sight of Naruto sitting beside Hinata

"NARUTO?!? What are you doing back here?"

Hinata was confused

"Naruto? Hokage-sama?"

Tsunade had to think fast and she knew it. It had been HER order that nobody was to know about Naruto's… difficulties.

"Um... the fox Hinata, I named it Naruto. It's personality seemed to match to me, and I missed that loudmouth."

Naruto rolled his eyes, Tsunade was patting herself on the back mentally, and Hinata had another question.

"Um… s..Speaking of N..Naruto-kun Tsunade-sama, U..Um I h..Have your Permission t..to go and v..visit him?"

Naruto was shocked and Tsunade was amused

"I'm afraid Hinata-chan, that Naruto was removed from the hospital. He is assumed to be out training with Jiraiya again"

Now I just need to tell Jiraiya that.

"However, I do have a minor problem you could help me with."

Hinata had barely heard her.

"Hmm? And what is that Tsunade-sama?"

Tsunade was wearing an evil grin that made Naruto nervous. You see at the first opportunity Naruto had left his hospital room, Tsunade had gone to check on how safe it would be for Naruto to move back home. ( and had gotten there a minute to late to stop the torching of Naruto's clothes.) when Naruto had skipped out. So Tsunade knew he needed a place to stay for a while.

Hinata, be glad and rejoice, I'm about to do you a BIG favor

" I need you to look after Naruto for a while."

Noticing Hinata's confused expression

"The Fox Hinata-chan, the fox"

Hinata looked down at Naruto, who was now glaring daggers at Tsunade.

"I d..don't know what my father would think Tsunade-sama"

"Oh don't worry, I'll give him a scroll explaining some things and he'll be fine with it."

"As you wish Hokage-sama."


That was how twenty minutes later Naruto found himself outside of the Hyuuga Manor, Tsunade's last words still echoing in his ears. Just before Hinata had walked out the door, Tsunade had walked over to Naruto looked him in the eyes and said,

"Behave yourself Naruto-kun"

"Alright Naruto-kun, if you can understand me, I want you to keep close for a while. My father doesn't much care for animals."

The trouble was that no sooner had Hinata stepped into the House thanshe was given a summons to her father. Nervously Hinata had tried telling Naruto to stay put, but the servant had orders to bring the fox as well.


Hyuuga Hashi was sitting behind his desk doing some routine paperwork when Hinata came in. following a short distance behind her was a fox.

It would have to be a fox wouldn't it. Hinata even If I don't show it I love you. But a fox… that brings back memories of the fourth. He had a pet fox to, but his was…special.

"Hinata, I was informed by the guard that you were bringing an Animal into our home. You know my rule on pets."

"A..anno father, but the Hokage gave me this note and asked me to take c..care of it."

Hashi took the note from Hinata,

"The Hokage should know better than to…"

His voice died away, the note read.

Hashi,

Sorry to drop this on you lap all at once, but the

fox is actually Uzumaki Naruto. A far as I can Tell

he and the Kyuubi fused during his fight with the

Uchiha boy. I know that you've been campaigning

to get the ban on foxes lifted, and I know you feel

A debt toward the fourth. I formally ask you to

Begin care for his son.

The fifth Hokage,

Tsunade.

PS. Naruto is rather shy around Hinata, so I

wouldn't worry about him And your daughter being

alone at night. They are supposed to be Betrothed

anyway, aren't they?

Hashi sat and contemplated the note for a while. As he did so, he looked over Hinata, and took a LONG look at Naruto.

"Does it have a name yet?"

Hinata jumped a little at her father's voice

"A..anno, um yes father. The fifth Hokage named him Naruto."

"And you want to keep it?"

"Um…"

"Setting aside the Hokage's orders. Do you want to keep this Animal?"

Hinata thought back to the park, when she had first seen him, the dogs, the Hokage… Looking back Hinata found some rare courage.

"Yes father, I would."

Hashi leaned back in his chair again deep in thought

"Fine, as you are willing to speak in favor of keeping it on your own I will make an exception."

Hinata's eyes nearly fell out of her head. HER father was making an exception because SHE was willing to speak up?

"A..agrito father. I.. I'll go get it settled in then."

"Hmm? Oh yes, we don't have rooms to spare at the moment. We received a delegation from stone, and the sand children are staying with us until they decide on what to do as far as citizenship. It will have to either stay outside or in your room."

Hinata thought for only half a second.

"It will stay with me then."

"Oh yes, Hinata."

Hinata had been turning to leave

"That fox is a half demon, be glad that it likes you. Also, Naruto. As a demon I'm sure you can understand me, you will stay for a moment."

Hinata was a little surprised to find her new companion wasn't completely what it seemed. But to be honest she didn't much mind. Hinata went to prepare a spot for the fox to sleep.


Naruto was just a little bit worried. Hinata had just been informed that he was a demon. Luckily, her scent said that outside of a little shock she was fine. But Hashi… Hashi worried him.

"Relax Uzumaki"

Hashi had spoken as soon as Hinata had left the room. Naruto did relax a moment until he realized what Hashi had said. He looked up with questioning eyes.

"That's right. I know that your Uzumaki Naruto. Your father, the fourth, was a good friend of mine. In fact, after the seal was completed I wanted to adopt you. You were the son of my friend after all. Unfortunately I didn't have much control over the household at that time, and the elders denied my request."

Naruto was now sitting and staring at Hashi

The fourth was my father and Hashi wanted to adopt me?

(you suspected the part about your father kit)

so.

Hashi was speaking again.

"I expect you to behave yourself around Hinata, Do you understand? I don't tell her, but she's my favorite daughter… she reminds me a lot of her mother. I'll get you a room of your own as soon as I can. I'm assuming that your shape isn't permanent. Kyuubi's wasn't, and I'll get you some clothing. But I need you to promise me something."

Naruto raised an eyebrow, and impressive trick considering he was still a fox

"I want your word that you'll protect Hinata, and that you will not try anything… Perverted, while in my home. Agree?"

Naruto was quick to nod yes.

"Good, then I believe my daughter is coming back. Behave yourself Naruto."


Hinata had walked in just in time to hear the phrase 'Behave yourself'

Why do people keep telling the fox to behave himself?

"A.. anno father, um I'm ready"

"Alright daughter, leave my sight. Take this fox with you. I expect you to train twice as hard now daughter. You have a pet to earn."


Hinata led Naruto back to her room. When they got there Naruto Yawned.

Damn, it's been a long day. First the Hokage, then the dogs, then Hinata and Hashi… I wonder where I sleep?

(Remember to think clean thoughts Kit, your in a woman's room now.)

What the hell is that supposed to mean?

Kyuubi just laughed in the back of his skull.

"Alright, if you really are a demon then you should understand me correct kitsune?"

Naruto looked up into Hinata's eyes and nodded.

Wow, he really does understand

"Then feel free to make yourself at home. I'm going to get ready for bed"

Naruto took the opportunity to walk around the room, he noticed that there was a picture of Hinata's team on the nightstand, and an old picture of himself staring at the clouds.

I wonder where she got that from?

(why not ask her?) said Kyuubi in a sly voice.

Naruto turned around to see where Hinata had gone but after a single glance behind him he whipped back around. If he had been human, his face would have been beet red.

What the HELL? Damn you! You BAKA KITSUNE! Damn you and Jiraiya BOTH!

Even as Naruto was thinking this, he couldn't help but think about what he had just seen. He thought back Quickly 'look around I'm going to get ready for bed'. You see when Naruto had turned around he had seen Hinata almost entirely naked, she had been about to slip a nightgown over her head and well, under the nightgown she wore only panties.

(what's the matter kit? Isn't she pleasing to the eye? The soft curves of her body the lovely grace of her legs, the smooth curve of her Breasts. The…)

Enough already, the memory is probably permanently engraved into my brain at this point. DAMMIT, One Pervert was bad enough, but now I'm sharing my head with one too!

"There you are Naruto! Were you admiring my pictures?"

Naruto quickly nodded trying hard not to think at all.

"Well, those are all pictures of my most precious people."

Hinata reached over and picked up the picture of Naruto.

"This one most of all. (sigh) Where are you Naruto-kun? Why do you never seem to notice me?"

(Your certainly noticing her NOW eh kit.)

DAMMIT YOU BAKA KITSUNE!

"Oh well. You can sleep in that box of rags over there if you like… but,"

Hinata picked up Naruto and gave him a hug…

"I would much prefer it if you would cuddle up on top of my bed… for some reason you make me feel comfortable."

Naruto was trying hard not to notice the fact that only a thin piece of fabric was now separating him from Hinata-Chan's smooth skin.


After setting Naruto down Hinata lay down in bed and pulled the covers up.

"Goodnight Naruto, I'll see you in the Morning"

After a moment Naruto jumped up on the bed and curled up against Hinata's back

Good night Hinata-chan, I'm sorry I didn't notice you sooner.

Kyuubi snickered, but didn't want to spoil the moment. If he had wanted to, He probably would have said something along the lines of 'Ya, I bet you are.'


Whew, I sincerly appologise for makeing all of you wait as long as I have. I realize that it's been nearly a month since I last updated, probably longer, but I'm been working on my other fic. I hope that all of you like long chapters, because It may be a while before I update again. I hope that none of you were too embarrased by anything I wrote, Normally scenes like the last one make me a bit uncomfortable to put down, but at this point it just seemed right. I'll try to update this Fic a little bit more often, but everyone concerned should know that My focus is still primarly on 'Return of the lost'.

To behonest with you, The only reason that I updated this one is bacuse I'm not entirly certain how to continue the other... well, that and the fact that I've been slowly writing this chapter and felt that it was time to get it posted. Heh, I do so love putting Naruto in awkward positions. BUT on to the Reviews.


Kittfox: Am to... (blushes) I'm just not posting

Dragon Man 180: good enough?

drunkdragon12888: Longenough fer ya?

To everyone: thanks for the reviews. I really hope that some of the people who have been responding to 'Return of the lost' will also respond to this fic. Thanks to all of you however.

Sincerly,

Manatheron