A/N helo, I'm back! And with this I'll give you my fourth chapter! Yaay! And many thanks to Prescripto13, because she is willing to be my beta reader, so my grammar is way better! Um what else… anyway, happy reading!

Disclaimer Masashi Kishimoto

A Forgotten Support

"So, Kakashi, I was thinking about telling you this later but, I don't have much time. Therefore you have to listen to me carefully." Kakashi raised his eyebrow in puzzlement, Minato rarely got this serious when talking to him, thus he nodded. "Okay, now, how do I put this… Ummm… You know the child is my son right? I want to ask you this last favor: please watch him, guide him. I want Konoha to see my son as a hero. He doesn't have anyone left, just you Kakashi."

He really did not know what to say, it was just too sudden. He was barely 17, and with his underdeveloped posture, he was still considered a boy by many. And Kakashi did not know much about children, and childhood, let alone how to raise one.

But sensei didn't say raise, he just asked me to watch him. That I know I can do.

"I'll do my best sensei." Kakashi answered him firmly, yet grievously. He had an idea about how the villagers would treat the boy, and it did not sound good at all. He knew a piece of this by personal experience. He looked at his sensei, really looked at him. The man hadn't changed at all, even though he was already more or less a month in there. Minato eyes pleaded with him, silently asking him to fulfill his promise. Therefore Kakashi steeled his expression, not giving any information to his sensei, not even a word. Kakashi knew Minato would understand him just fine because the expression the Hatake wore was his 'mission face', meaning Kakashi would do it no matter what the circumstances were.

Seeing this Minato felt his most gigantic weight vanish from his shoulder. He knew he could put all his faith in his eldest student, and he knew that Kakashi would carry his will to the best of his ability. Minato smiled softly at Kakashi. The boy was really serious about every mission given to him, whether it was a simple B-rank or a tough and tricky S-rank. And he knew the boy was regarding his last urgent request as a mission, a simple yet tough one he deduced. Minato chuckled,

"Don't stress yourself too much, Kakashi. Just consider it practice for your future," Minato raised his eyebrows in suggestive gesture. "If you know what I mean, hehehehe." He smiled slyly at Kakashi, while nudging him. A tick mark appeared on the boy's exposed forehead. His sensei always knew how to annoy Kakashi, and in fact it was one of his favorite activities. Minato just gave Kakashi his trademark grin, feeling giddy because it was his last opportunity to get Kakashi riled up.

"Okay then, I think this is good bye." Minato chuckled, "No more promises Kakashi, you know I can't keep them anymore. One last thing Kakashi . . . please don't give up. Live and be happy for us." Minato grabbed his former student's shoulders and stared at the latter's right eye, hoping to find some light in there.

"You said 'don't make any promises," but I'll tell you this: I don't make promises that I can't keep sensei," Kakashi retorted back coldly. "So, don't waste your breath. You can save it for later, for I'm sure you'll need that more than me."

The Yondaime shook his head in disappointment; this silver-haired teen was really stubborn when it came to taking a stand. Unfortunate occurrences had molded the boy into this; he really did not want to leave the boy, let alone his son. God knew how Kushina felt; she wanted to see their baby one last time, even if it was just a glimpse. But she could not come with him, for only one person could go in and out. Since he was the one who was closest to the boy, he was the one who went. Sakumo could not go; he was in far too long to leave as was his wife Yukio, Kakashi's okaa-san who he did not have a chance to know.

I think my little one will be good for him. Yeah, Naruto is what he needs.

"Well we better get ready then," Minato stood up, brushing the grass and dirt from his back. Kakashi followed his sensei, after looking at the pale full moon. The two men stood side by side, enjoying their last moment in each other's company. Then out of the blue Minato grabbed Kakashi in a headlock, causing the boy to bow deeply, and ruffled his hair.

"Ja ne… Kakashi-kun."

Kakashi's field of view was only the ground and his sensei's feet, which were slowly dissipating into thin air. The boy maintained his position, even though the arms and hands that were grasping him had disappeared. Slowly the boy whispered,

"Farewell, and be at peace… Minato-sensei…"

Kakashi straightened his back. He took a deep breath, held it for a while, and released it to the deep blue sky. He observed the enchanting night sky which he produced, and feeling lighter than ever he closed his eyes in serenity. Then voices came out, voices that he never thought he would hear again, echoing in the vast field.

"Kakashi-kun! Don't forget us, ne? Live happy Kakashi-kun!"

Not even a second Rin, and I'll try. I'm not giving you any promises.

"Hey brat! Watch my son, will ya'? Have fun out there!"

Heh, course I will, red-haired demon. I'll have fun as much as you could imagine Kushina, you'll see… hehehe… Kakashi smirked at that.

"I'm proud of you, my son. Though you've never seen my face, remember my voice. Okaa-san is happy for you!"

Okaa-san…

"Kakashi, you have become a great man. We are all proud of you. Be good, and be safe."

Otou-san… everyone arigato…

He flopped his body onto the ground, replaying their voices in an endless record. The coldness of the ground welcomed his weight in a soft layer of grass. He let his body rest once again, in that wonderful landscape of his.

Aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa

He woke up abruptly just to be welcomed by a familiar white room with a single door and all of its profound hollowness. The problem was how to get the hell out of there? The door was a futile attempt; he made his way to the wall and knocked it, testing its thickness.

THUD THUD

Based on the sound he deduced that he would shatter his bones if he tried to break it, as he was not the one gifted with superhuman strength like the only female sannin, Tsunade-sama. He started to make hand signs, followed by calling forth

"Chidori."

The chirping of birds filled the air, then Kakashi struck the wall with blinding speed. The jutsu did nothing to the wall-no crack, not even a single scratch. On the contrary, the wall did something to his hand, and what a feat it was. Now Kakashi cradled his fractured right hand to his chest, his mouth producing many abhorrent words, and a scowl decorating his face. He paced back and forth like a caged animal, then he suddenly stopped. He remembered something about a night field, sitting on the grass, and being with someone. He couldn't fully recall it no matter how hard he tried. It was like beating against a persistent mist.

What was that? I'm sure I was here all this time, but where is the meadow? Is it outside? Damn, a useless door. Why not a useless window, at least I can break the freaking glass..!

SWOOOSHHH

A wind hit his back and he pivoted on his heel, surprised at the force that struck it. There in front of him stood an opening big enough for three men to go through side by side. He squinted his eye, and while using his left hand to provide a shield against the wind, he approached the hole and looked down. There was no visible grounding, just an endless vast sky. He looked back to see the door, and much to his confusion he was getting farther away from it –no- the door was getting farther away from him. His head snapped to the right to confirm his theory. He was right, for the wall stretched out, gaining length with each passing second.

What the hell?!

Kakashi then stood up and ran, trying to reach the door. Then two seconds later, he was being sucked out by the wind, no longer having footing on the ground. He was getting away from the door, but the difference was now the door was far above him. He was falling, and doing so at breakneck speed. Worse, he was paralyzed for no reason at all.

A/N so, what do you think about this betad (I don't know the correct word) chapter? Tell me, tell me, tell me… ! thanks for reading guys! :)