Moonwolf: New chapter and oh I have a notice…the story is coming towards its end as I only have about 1-2 chapters left… /watching a sleepy Genma go to the bathroom/

Genma: /grumbles and yawns before grabbing what he thinks is his AXE-Z/ pfft! /stares at his now cream covered armpit/

Moonwolf: /blinking rapidly/ sooo…you started to shave your armpits?

Genma: /tilts his head/ …yeah and later I'm gonna take the bikini line… /grumply grabbs a cloth to clean up/


Found!

Kakashi stifled a growl as they watched various masked men and woman run in and out of what looked to be a completely innocent building. Oh but Kakashi knew better…oh yes he knew that inside that building was his blond little student… his little fox and if he was hurt...oh there would be hell to pay if one hair on that precious head was harmed. Raidou and Genma traded looks as the low growling sound reached them and Genma gathered whatever courage he had before crawling forward, until he was beside the copy-nin. He calmly laid one hand on his shoulder " I know your angry Kakashi...but you need to calm down…for Naruto's sake"

Kakashi glanced at him before nodding, taking a deep breath "I know…any of you have a idea on how we can get in?" Genma sighed "I have none…as far as I can see there are guards over the whole place" Kakashi nodded, having seen the same thing to. Raidou on the other hand was frowning "I…might…have a idea" he muttered.

With Tsunade

Tsunade was staring at the scrap card in front of her, trying to force herself to scratch the area and find out if something was wrong. Jiraya stood right next to her, waiting "…you wont know if you don't try" he said it softly. Tsunade sighed "I know…" Jiraya raised his eyebrows "but?" Godaime lifted a shaking hand "but I'm afraid…I cant lose him to Jiraya" golden eyes where filled with tears "and I don't think Kakashi will stay sane if we do"

Jiraya sighed "don't you think I know? Naruto was my student…heck Naruto is my godson, so don't you think I'm scared out of my wits? " black eyes gave Tsunade a stern look "I gave my promise to Minato…I may not have been able to keep it always but I be damned if I break it now that I'm in Naruto's life…now please Nad, just please" he placed his big shaking hands on her shoulders.

Tsunade took a shaking breath and started to scratch away the layers hiding the symbols, giving her two hares and two tigers. The hands on her shoulders tightened, signalling the fear the white haired man was feeling. She had one spot left to scratch, one more and they would know…

Back to Kakashi

Raidou's idea was ingenious and really simple. They would dig their way into the building, using earth based jutsus and Genma being the best one with earth managed to get them in without alerting anyone. Now came the serious part, finding Naruto without anyone noticing them…oh boy that would be hard.

All tree had immediately shut of their chakra when they entered the building, hiding it away so that no one would come running to check them out. Muscles tense they moved quietly down the hall, the crystal leading them towards Naruto.

Down hallways, through doors and past non descript walls it took them. Kakashi suddenly stopped, causing Raidou and Genma almost to crash into him "Kakashi what…" the copy cat held up a hand "do… you… hear that?" he said faintly. Raidou shook his head but Genma frowned, concentrating on what Kakashi might have heard. Then he heard it… the faint sound of whimpers and soft sobbing. His eyes went wide "you don't think…" Kakashi didn't answer, instead he started to run towards the noises.

The two other followed, afraid of what they would find. It took no less then five minutes to find the right door but for Kakashi it felt like days. The whimpers had become clearer and now Kakashi could feel that it was Naruto's chakra. He didn't think, he just ripped the door of and ran into the room. It was luck for him that their was no alarms on the door.

With Tsunade

Both stare at the last spot then…. "IT'S A PANDA!!" a scream of joy came across Konoha, quickly followed by "HE'S ALIVE!!"

Back to Kakashi

Kakashi looked around wildly, the scent and sight of blood shaking him to the core as he knew, he KNEW it was Naruto's. but Naruto was no where in sight… but the sounds coming from under the bed made it clear where he was, Kakashi knelt down and winched as he heard Naruto pull himself even more together, most likely curling into a tighter ball "Naruto?" the soft sounds stopped. Kakashi lent even more down, laying his cheek on the floor "Naruto its me…come out" his voice was soft, just like the first time in the hospital after the jutsus hit.

A soft pained mewl was heard and Kakashi could almost hear the question ' is it safe? Is it really you' it took almost all his willpower not to cry in front of the two other shinobis. Kakashi put one hand under the bed, waiting as he continued talking soothingly to the boy under the bed. Weak shuffling came before Kakashi finally felt Naruto move closer to him, sniffing at his hand. It came suddenly, a orange bundle crashing into him but Kakashi was prepared and closed his arms around his fox.

He quickly rolled around and stood up "lets get out of here" he said to the other two that had been standing guard. They nodded before letting Kakashi move out, going back to the place they came in before. Naruto was clinging to his senior, his clothes bloody and his face hidden in Kakashi's vest. The only noises escaping him was a random whimper here and there and Kakashi could feel his blood boil but at the moment he had better things to do then take revenge…like taking care of Naruto.

It went surprisingly easy considering this was ROOT headquarters, and soon they where out in fresh air, running away from the place with a speed that would have made the Yondaime himself envious.

Kakashi stopped running and Genma and Raidou stopped beside him. Genma looked concerned at the orange bundle splattered with blood "how is he?" Kakashi just shook his head "healed…but scared and bloody… I want you two to go to Tsunade and tell her we found him" Raidou raised a eyebrow "and you?". Kakashi sighed "I'm taking him back to the apartment…to make him feel safe…then I'm taking him to the bathhouse so I can clean him up…"

Genma nodded "as you wish" then the two disappeared. Kakashi nuzzled into blood soaked hair and made the hand seals for necessary to bring both to the silver haired jounins apartment.

They appeared in the living room and Kakashi gently sat down on the sofa. Pakkun and the rest of his hounds scrambled up to him sniffing the terrified boy "I'm sorry boss…" Pakkun whispered but Kakashi raised his hand " you couldn't have known Pakkun… I don't blame you" he rubbed Naruto's back, trying to convince the boy to uncurl. The dogs whined softly and Pakkun nodded "we are leaving Kakashi…Naruto might feel safer without us here" Kakashi could only nod as the dogs went poof.

And then they where only two. Kakashi took a deep breath " I was so scared Naruto… when I came home and you weren't here… I though… I" Kakashi's couldn't get the words forth as it felt like someone was chocking him. Naruto timidly peeked at him then squeaked, hiding his face again. Kakashi sighed and started to hum a old lullaby that his father had sung to him when Kakashi had been very little.

It calmed down the fanatic beating of Naruto's heart. at one point Kakashi had been sure that the blonds heart would beat thought his ribs. The boy was still shaking…still hiding his face away but at least he was calming down. The silver nin sighed and ran a gentle hand through the blond hair, frowning as he discovered the dried blood coating his hand "Naruto…" he whispered and the boy finally turned his head to look at him, watery blue eyes blinking tiredly. Kakashi sighed, this might be harder then he wanted it to be "Naruto I need to clean you up… so please stay calm"

Kakashi stood up, not looking at Naruto and therefore missing the glint of intelligence that for a second shone in blue eyes. But when he turned back to Naruto the glint was gone, leaving only a confused, scared boy. Kakashi carried Naruto to the bedroom, setting the boy down on the bed before moving to the box that held the blonds stuff. he found forth a black shirt, orange pants, boxers, Naruto's soap and shampoo. He then turned back to the bed and put the stuff on his bed "I need to get the some towels so wait here Naruto" his voice was deep and soothing.

He turned to walk to the bathroom but suddenly stopped as two arms clamped around his waist. He twisted his head to watch Naruto, who was desperately clinging to his waist "oh Naru-chan…" he sighed and lifted Naruto into his arms once again, blinking as the boy wrapped his arms around his neck and his legs around his waist "well that makes it easy…" he muttered as he moved about gathering what he needed. Then he left for the hot spring. Clothes in his arms and Naruto clinging to him, safely in his arms.


AN: Okay…. This might be the second last chapter…haven't really decided buuut I know that there's a lemon in the next chapter -

Kakashi: YAY FOR LEMON!! AND NARU-CHAN IS SAFE!! SQUEEEEE! /tackles Naruto/

Naruto: /falls over/ OMFG! Helppppp!!

Moonwolf: ….no /squirms/ Kashi might kill me if I interfere