Ch. 4 Demi-Gods

Nearly two months passed since the incident with the Wheels everything was getting back to normal. They didn't have any more trouble with any of the surviving Wheels members or

many of the other gangs once word got around about what happened so they lived their days working, studying, and hanging out. Sasuke woke up one morning to Naruto whistling

and smiling he was standing on a stepping stool hanging up some bright colored stars. Sasuke noticed that the whole apartment was decorated for a party there was a banner on

the wall that read Happy 25th Birthday. "Whose birthday is it?" Naruto stopped whistling "It's my birthday teme. We've had a party each year for me here since I was 20." "Ok but

why are you the one putting up the decorations?" "Because I want everything to be ready for when they get here, they should be any time so get dressed." Sasuke went back to

get out of his sleeping cloths. The morning past with them setting up the rest of the party when no one arrived they watched TV Naruto noticed it was almost noon. "Where is

everyone they should've been here by now?" Naruto pouted then they heard Unbound by Avenged ringtone Naruto opened his phone "Kiba where are you guys?" "Hey Naruto sorry

me and Akamaru can't make it to the party our college professor is making us do a project we have to finish by this evening. My girlfriend Hinata is working and Akamaru's girlfriend

Meme is at a dancing concert sorry again." "It's ok I understand thanks for telling me." "Shikamaru wanted me to tell you that he can't make it either he didn't tell me why." "Ok good

luck on your project bye." He hung up the phone sighing. "The twins and Shika can't make it." Sasuke's phone buzzed he flipped it open pushing a few buttons then closed it he got

up off the couch. "Why don't we go see what's taking the others so long. They are more than likely at Ino's shop." They took Sasuke's car because he refused to get on the back of

Naruto's bike. The car stopped in front of the shop it was completely empty and dark Sasuke honked the horn twice no one came to the door. They got out walking around the

building to the back door Naruto used the spare key they had hidden under the rocks. They went to the room with the only light Sakura and Gaara were sitting at a table surrounded

by white Horse Nettle flowers they were wrapping indigo ribbons with a gold trim on the steams both looked up from their work. "Naruto Sasuke what are you to doing here?"

Naruto walked in picking up a flower "We wondering why you guys were late for the party." He sniffed the flowers sweet scent "What party?" Gaara looked confused Sakura slapped

herself on the forehead. "O no Naruto's birthday I completely forgot." Naruto put the flower down "It's ok I see your busy with work." Sakura rubbed the back of her head smiling.

"Yea we have a huge order to fill for a wedding tomorrow we're so sorry Naruto. Since Lee is gone on a delivery and Ino is sleeping we will wish you a happy birthday for them." She

got up giving him a hug. "Well we're going so you can get back to work. Tell Ino we said hi when she wakes up and Lee." They left through the back door getting back into the car

Sasuke paused before turning on the engine. "Since we are both free for the rest of the day why don't we go on a date?" Naruto sat up straight blushing "A date" "Yea a date as in

me and you in public together eating talking." Naruto could see a slight pink on Sasuke's checks he could tell he was embarrassed he couldn't help but smile. "Sure let's go on a date.

Do you have somewhere in mind?" "We can go where ever you want to go it's your birthday." Naruto noticed it was already after 1:00. "Let's get ramen." "You want to eat ramen for

your birthday? I should have known it's your favorite." "Yep" His smile growing Sasuke turned on the car pulling out into the street. "I know a nice ramen shop not too far from here."

Sasuke suggested they pulled up to the ramen shoph placing their order taking a seat in one of the booths talking about the birthday party's Naruto and the gang had. The waitress

brought them their food Sasuke's phone started buzzing he flipped it open pushing more buttons then closed it. "Who was that?" "Work" "Well anyway as I was saying Lee was so

drunk he climbed on the table taking off his cloths while trying to dance then he tripped landing face first in his birthday cake." He laughed at the memory Naruto had six more large

bowls before leaving. "That was great" Naruto stepped outside starching Sasuke looked down the street "Let's go for a walk" Sasuke led the way walking in comfortable silence

there was a loud scream Naruto took off in the direction of the scream Sasuke behind him they came to a huge opening to a carnival. "Sasuke look I didn't know there was a carnival

here today." Sasuke went up to the ticket booth "Let's go inside." "What about the woman that screamed?" "That was the reason for the scream." He pointed inside to the haunted

house another scream came sounding just like the first. "It's a recording" He paid for two tickets and wrist bands so they could get on the rides. "Come on lets go" They walked

looking at the running happy children their parents trying to keep up and the other couples Naruto was like a kid in a candy store. "Sasuke let's get on the bumper cars." Naruto

tugged at Sasuke's arm Sasuke enjoyed himself bumping into everyone he was attacked by Naruto and a group of kids. "That was fun. Let's do that one next Sasuke." He grabbed

his hand pulling him to another ride that spines while lifting you in the air and swinging you side to side. They rode another that spend you around in circles until you were able to

stand on the walls. They rode ride after ride till they had to stop before they passed out. "Come everybody give it a try knock over the bottles and win a prize five balls for five

dollars." An orange stuffed teddy bear with black button eyes caught Naruto's attention Sasuke noticed. "I'll try" He bought five balls knocking over all the bottles giving the teddy to

Naruto. "Happy Birthday" Naruto grabbed the bear squeezing it tightly "Thanks" He gave him akiss on the check the pink returning. They wondered around the carnival more playing

some of the shooting games bobbing for apples and riding more rides Sasuke bought Naruto some cotton candy and a candy apple for himself Narutolooked at the public clock. "It's

already 8:40 time really does fly by when you're having fun. We should be heading back so we can take down the decorations." Sasuke stopped him. "There's one more ride." He led

him to the large fares wheel they walked though the empty line the operator told them the safety rules then shut the door. The ride was slow but pleasant Naruto stared out the

window looking blow at the tiny people then it stopped he looked up at all the lights of the city. "Wow I've never been to the top at night it's so beautiful." "Yea it is" Sasuke was

looking at Naruto. Naruto looked at him smiling "Sasuke this is one of the best birthdays I've ever had." He gave him a kiss on the lips and laid his head on his shoulder holding his

hand. Sasuke was oddly comfortable with the hand holding and simple kiss it was just as enjoyable as the passionate ones. The ride stopped againat the bottom Sasuke's phone

buzzed again. Man they're irritating. He opened the phone pressed the end button the put it back in his pocket. "Was that work again?" He asked while picking up their stuff "Yea" "It

must be important they have been texting you all day." "Not really just Kakashi bugging me mostly. Come on lets go." They walked back to the car hand in hand and drove back to

the apartment Sasuke got the key to the door shaking it twice in the key hole. "Need some help-" Sasuke opened the door holding his arms in front of him. "After you my lady" He

smirked "I'm not a lady teme." He walked in anyway flicking on the lights "SURPRISE HAPPY BIRTHDAY NARUTO" Everyone shouted. Naruto was too shocked for words. The twins,

Hinata, Meme, Sakura, Lee, Kakashi, Shikamaru, Gaara, and Ino were all there. Akamaru walked to him closing his mouth. "Dude we know it's your first surprise party, but you could

say something." "Bu-bu" they all laughed at him he shook his head trying to get his voice under control. "I thought no one could make it today.""We lied." Kiba pointed out "While

you guys were gone we came in to surprise you." He looked back over at Sasuke "Even though emo duck over here decided to take his sweet time." Sasuke smirked letting the

comment slide this once. "I wanted to have more time for my date after all this was my idea." Naruto turned to him "You tricked me." He smirked again Naruto looked at everyone

"Thank guys" They gave him a group hug. "Now let's get this party started." Kiba shouted he started the music everyone was have a great time Kakashi came up to Naruto. "I don't

believe we've been introduced my name is Kakashi Hatake but you can call me Kakashi." They shook hands. "Nice to see you again Kakashi." The rest of the night was filled with

cheers, dancing, and getting slap drunk. (except for Ino and the twins since they were only 20) When everyone left Naruto flopped down on the couch. "Today was great

Sasuke..hiccup..everyone looked so happy..hiccup..we need to have a party for you next." Sasuke just chuckled at the drunken idiot he picked him up bridle style Naruto draped his

arms around his neck snuggling on his chest Sasuke turned off the lights taking Naruto to his room. He pulled the covers back putting him down when he tried to get back up Naruto

wouldn't let go of his neck. "Stay with me pretty raven." Sasuke smiled climbing into the bed with him. "Happy Birthday my beautiful fox." A few weeks later everyone was at Naruto's

apartment watching an old cheesy black and white movie. Knock knock "I'll get it" Naruto got up walking to the door. "Who is it?" "Kakashi" He opened the door for his other boss

letting him and another man inside he looked at the two men dressed in matching black suits with a white tie Kakashi had a blue trident on his left jacket pocket and the other man

had a white wing on his. "Hi Kakashi" "Hello Naruto" both smile Naruto waves to the other man he nodes. "You two haven't met yet have you?" Kakashi realized "Naruto this is my

husband Iruka, Iruka this is Naruto. The young man I have been telling you so much about." Both men shook hands "Nice to meet you." "Likewise" "We're watching a movie in the

living room if you two care to join us?" Naruto asked "Thank you but actually we're here to see Sasuke we have a message for him." Iruka answered giving him a smile he showed

the two men to the living room. "Sasuke Kakashi and Iruka are here to see you." Sasuke didn't turn around "What do you two want?" Iruka spoke "Lord Sasuke you are needed at

home for a very important gathering-" "We have to go now." Kakashi finished jabbing Iruka in the ribs with his finger for the Lord comment. Sasuke got off the couch standing in front

of the two gods. "Ok but this better not be another one of Jiraiya's little book sales." He turned to Naruto "You heard the love birds I have to go." "Ok um when will you be back?"

Naruto asked him shyly lowering his head blushing Sasuke smiled at him. "Is that concern I hear?" "No" he quickly replied. He put his hand on Naruto's face rubbing his thumb up and

down his check "Don't worry dobe I should be back in a day or two. Be safe while I'm gone." He gave him a quick kiss. "This is way better than the movie" Someone whispered

Naruto's entire face up to his ears went red Sasuke walked out with Kakashi and Iruka close behind.

In Heaven

The meeting was delayed for a day but the gods and goddess were soon gathered in the meeting area there was food and wine everyone talked among themselves Sasuke stood in

the back with a goblet of wine in his hand. He wore his god robe that went to his knees and short sleeved trimmed in red with a red rope belt. He saw his father Fugaku the God of

the Sun and his mother Mikoto the Goddess of Healing talking with his older sister Kurenai the Goddess of Wisdom he noticed that some of the gods were missing. Jiraiya his wife

Tsunade their daughter Kushina Goddess of Love a goddess of true beauty her long fire red hair almost touching her feet with forest green eyes and Kakashi were the last to arrive

everyone went quiet when they came in Jiraiya stood in the middle of the room. "Greetings gods and goddess of the heavens." His voice boomed though the meeting area "It has

been far too long since we have gathered together I hope you all have enjoyed the food and wine." Some of the gods held up their goblets. "The first matter at hand my new book

can be bought at any local bookstore on earth for the low low price of $19.99. I also have some illustrations for sell." He held up a poster of a naked girl blowing a kiss her arm

covering her nipples the other covering her lower area standing on one leg the other propped up a huge grin on his face Tsunade punched him on the head that should have crushed

his skull and anything under it. "That's not what we came here for you pervert." Sasuke could hear some of the gods laughing Jiraiya became serious again. "There has been a lot of

activity on earth lately. A Demi-god and other humans are killing our human bodies along with our ekgonons (offspring)." There were whispers among them one of the gods spoke.

"What does this have to do with us we have all lost out human body many times and we lose out mortal ekgonons every time they die. Why is this now a concern?" "This Demi-god

has been targeting only gods and goddess not any of the other humans. We believe they may have help from one of the gods in order to identify us." The same god spoke again. "If

it is as bad as you say it is why don't we stop them?" Tsunade spoke her voice just as strong as her husband's. "You know we can't do that. The last time one of us interfered with

the lives of humans or Demi-gods in that matter we lost many gods and goddess." A goddess spoke "What of the other Demi-gods that are still alive?" "There are currently 33 alive.

They seem to be only targeting those that are old enough or close to being old enough to use their powers. There are only 3 left that are old enough to use theirs. One is the young

woman with the Nine Tails sealed inside of her. The second is the man that is involves in this entire ordeal Itachi Kyoto son of Orochimaru Ruler of the Underworld. We believe

Orochimaru is the god that is reasonable for this so he may gain control of the heavens." Another god spoke "So if you know who the god is why not arrest him for treason?" Kakashi

stepped next to his brother and sister in-law. "Treason is a very serious crime that is punishable by death it is not to be taken lightly. We need proof or someone that has witnessed

his actions even if the god is my treatise snake of a brother." Another goddess spoke "What about the last Demi-god?" Kushina stepped forward her voice smooth but just as strong

as her parents. "The third Demi-god is my son Naruto Uzumaki but his powers lay dormant." Sasuke dropped his goblet his heart sinking to the pit of his stomach his ears deaf to the

rest of what Kushina had to say. He looked at Kakashi who was also looking at him he jerked his head to the side Kakashi led him to a room similar to a library with selves full of

books two chairs a wooden table and a marble fireplace he motioned for Sasuke to have a seat. "I think I'll stand" his voice cold Kakashi took a seat in one of the chairs watching

Sasuke. Sasuke was heated with his old friend he felt betrayed by one of the few people he trusted. "Why didn't you tell me about Naruto?" He snapped "I didn't think it was

necessary, but that is not why I brought you here." His voice sounded serious something Sasuke rarely heard from him Sasuke looked at him wishing he could make him burst into

flames only to take his eyes away from him. "Then why did you?" Kakashi thought of how to choose his words knowing that Sasuke is the type to go off from his anger. "Sasuke you

have to promise me that you will not do anything reckless when I tell you this." Sasuke could feel his anger growing more and more by the second. "I can't promise anything." He

shot a glare to him "You must otherwise I'm not sure I can trust you with this information." Silence "Fine" he growled Kakashi let out a sigh of relief knowing that once a god made a

promise they had to keep it. "We don't know how long this Itachi group has been targeting us but they have managed to kill nearly every god and goddess that they've come

across; even the ones that have been in their human forms with some of their powers. I think that Orochimaru may be planning to use Naruto in his attempt with the takeover of the

heavens, that maybe why they have left him alive." Books flew off the selves the table sitting in front of Kakashi was thrown into the fireplace with no one touching it. "I would never

allow him to so much as touch a hair on his head." Kakashi smile to himself "I thought you might say that. I have a plan will you help me?" "Yes" "Then follow me we have wasted

enough time with the meeting being delayed you know a day here is a week on earth. There is no telling what has happened while we've been gone." Kakashi walked to the

bookshelves pulling out an old book the shelf opened with a guest of wind blowing out Sasuke followed him into the hidden chamber he grabbed his chest a sharp piercing pain hit

his heart. Naruto

On Earth

*One week earlier* Naruto was walking home from visiting Ino and Gaara. Ino finally had her babies the day after Sasuke left she had two girls and a boy. The oldest is a girl named

Izumi she has her father's hair color with her mother's eye color the second is a girl named Aki she has mixture of both her parents hair and one of each of their eye color the boy is

named Haru he has his mother's hair color and his father's eye color. "I'm so happy for them, they are going to have handful with those three but they have all of us to help. I wish

Sasuke could be here to see them they're the most beautiful babies I've ever seen." He stopped walking looking up at the starless sky. "Speaking of Sasuke he said he was going to be a

couple of days I hope that everything is ok." Sigh he took a short cut though a shut down construction site wanting to get home to take a shower and go to sleep he felt something hit

the back of his head then everything went black. "Hum what happened?" He rubbed his head looking around he was in large room that had a stone floor and walls with no windows

and a large metal door. "Where am I?" He heard voices coming from the other side of the door a pale skinned man with jet black hair and eyes came in giving him a smile followed by

a man with long brown hair and pale blank eyes another man with light blonde hair some of it pulled all the way to the top of his head a long bang covering half of his face with blue

eyes a shade lighter then Naruto's came after him. A female walked in her blond hair pulled back in four spiky ponytails bangs hanging off her face coming to her blue-green eyes.

Two more men came in one had short brown hair with purple markings on his face with eyes that reminded him of Gaara's the last man came in wearing a long black cloak with a

hood covering half of his face, his lips moved. "It's so good to see you again Naruto. I see your all grown up it's been far too long." Naruto could see a smirk form on the man's lips

Naruto stood up keeping his eyes on the hooded man. "How do you know my name?" "I've known you for a very long time Naruto. You don't know my name but I'm sure you

remember my face?" He pulled the hood back revealing long black hair pulled into a ponytail lying lazily on his shoulder with deep lines under blood red eyes. Those haunting red

eyes reminded Naruto of the most horrible day of his life he could feel the anger and fear flowing through his body. "YOU!" he still had his smirk "Yes Naruto! I'm glad to see you still

remember the man that killed your parents all those years ago." (chuckle) "I take it you're not happy to see me." Naruto launched at the man his fist full of the hatred he had for him

the man simply stepped to the side brushing Naruto off. Naruto twisted his body his foot aiming for his chest the man caught his leg in mid-air spinning throwing Naruto into a wall.

He quickly recovered he launched again his fist moving as fast as he could throw them the man moved dodging them like they were nothing. He punched Naruto in the stomach

forcing him to the group behind him the pale eyed man kicked him in the back knocking him to the floor his foot still on his back the blue eyed man walked to him pulling him up by his

hair. Naruto punched him in the jaw then kicked him in the side the blonde fell the red eyed man took his place. He caught one of Naruto's fists using his elbow he hit Naruto in the

chest breaking his ribs Naruto fell to his knees feeling more pain than he ever thought possible. The man kneed him in the face he could feel the fresh warm blood coming from his

nose and mouth his foot went in Naruto's stomach forcing more blood from his mouth his insides felt like they were on fire Naruto lifted is other fist throwing it with the last of his

energy the man caught it. "AAAAAHHHHH" He squeezed Naruto's fist breaking the bones. "You really are the weakling of the Demi-gods" Naruto looked into those eyes that were the

source of his nightmares since he was 13 trying to ignore the pain coming from his hands. "Wha-What are you talking about?" The man laughed enjoying the pain he inflecting on his

victim physically and mentally. "They really have told you nothing. Those foolish gods leaving you one of the most powerful weapons with no knowledge of who or what you are."

"Weapon what are you talking about?" The man squeezed again Naruto held back the scream denying him the satisfaction he lifted Naruto only a few inches from his face. "How

naïve" the room became below freezing in a matter of seconds "Now now Itachi we need him alive." The voice came from thin air a snake shaped black smoke came through the

cracks of the floor forming the shape of a man with long black hair paper white skin and golden snake eyes. Itachi dropped Naruto on the floor to go stand with the others. "Who are

you?" He could see his breath as he spoke the snake man looked at him with a thin smile. "My name is not important." His voice reminded Naruto of a snake watching its prey ready

to strike. "What we brought you here for is. Neji Sai" The men appeared behind and in front of Naruto one grabbed his wrist and the other had his ankles he struggled to free himself

the white skinned man glided towards him small black flames on his finger tips. "My brothers are finally catching one it is time for the next phase. We need to make sure he is useless

to them." He lifted his shirt placing his hand on his stomach Naruto felt a freezing cold pain going though every muscle nerve and bone in his body then everything went black again.

"Naruto can you hear me?" The voice was soft and distant. "Naruto! I think he's waking up." Naruto slowly opened his heave eye lids looking into big silver ones. "Hinata" she smiled

"Yes Naruto its Hinata. Good you don't seem to show any signs of memory lost." "Where am I? I can't move." "You're in the hospital I work at Kiba and Akamaru found you in the

street not far from here. You can't move because of the medicine we gave you and all of the blankets we have you in. You have a few broken ribs, some bruised muscles, a broken

nose, your hands are crushed, and you body temp has dropped dramatically." He let all the information she told him sink in. "How long?" Another smiling face came into his eye sight

"You've been out of it for a week man." It was Kiba "Where's Sasuke?" his face dropped. "He's still gone. We haven't heard a word from him." He drifted back into the darkness.

Sasuke

Three days later Naruto was released from the hospital thanks to Sakura she almost killed the doctors for keeping him so they could run test. He had a meeting with everyone telling

them what happened leaving some information out. "So your saying the guys that had Ino attacked are the same ones that kidnapped you." Shikamaru asked. "Yes! There were also

five others. One was the man that killed my parents." "If they are as strong as you say how will we defeat them when they come back?" The room went quite "We will fight like we

always have." Akamaru answered "We'll kick their asses like we did all the others." Kiba finished "We'll use the power of our youth to defeat them." Lee threw up his thumb "We'll

make them regret ever stepping foot in Tokyo." Sakura pounded her fist together Naruto stood up. "We'll make them wish they never messed with the Fox Crew." "Yea" They all

shouted. "I'm glad to see you all feel that way." They all turned looking a smiling Kakashi and a very pissed off Sasuke.