Two Weeks Later
The village and its people were in high hopes as the convoy that was carrying the leader of their village as well as his family came within sight of the village gates. Just as the first Ninja entered Konoha, those who had gathered broke into a cheer.
While this was happening a midnight black cloaked figure was standing on top of a nearby building watching the event unfold. "They look so happy down there, laughing together..." The figure spoke to himself as he watched the happy family.
"Naruto, you shouldn't have expected your family to put their lives on the back burner..." The familiar voice of Shroud spoke as he tried to give his young master some wisdom.
Naruto hummed in response as he watched his family split off from one another. While his father Minato went in the direction of the Hokage's Tower, his mother and brother were making their way towards the hospital.
"Should I let them find out on their own that I am no longer living within the hospital walls?" Naruto inquired of his tenants, though when he didn't get a reply right away he was speaking once more. "Shroud? Sunset?" Naruto boomed out.
Thankfully this time, Naruto was able to get a response in a satisfactory amount of time.
"Let them scramble around looking for you! It would be funny to watch..." Sunset spoke out though before she could completely finish, Shroud was interrupting her.
"...do not and I repeat do not listen to that beast! You need to go and speak to your family." Shroud finished and though Naruto wasn't inside their crystal homes he could have sworn that he saw an image if Shroud giving a dirty look towards Sunset.
Deciding that heeding Shrouds advice would be best in the long run, Naruto made his way towards the hospital to ensure that his mother didn't have a meltdown when she finds out he isn't there.
Running with speed that the magic running through his veins has granted him, Naruto was quickly able to make it to a building that was just across the street from Konoha's hospital.
Once getting there, Naruto started to search for his family and thankfully due to their crimson colored hair he was able to spot them pretty quickly.
Jumping from the roof, Naruto started his descent towards the ground. His cloak fluttering in the wind behind him. As he landed Naruto saw that he was only a fee feet away from his family.
As soon as his mother spotted him, screams of joy tore from her throat as her legs moved towards the son that she hasn't seen move of his own accord in the last three years.
When Kushina made it to her beloved Naruto, she pulled him into a bone crushing hug.
"Is that really you, Naruto?" Kushina cried out though her words didn't stop there. "Please tell me this is not a dream!" Kushina whispered so quietly that Naruto would have missed it if his senses weren't heightened.
At seeing the way his mother was reacting to his return, a smile crept upon Naruto's face. "Yes, it really is me. I have been awake for the last few weeks." Naruto responded.
Though Kushina didn't want to, she soon let go of Naruto. "You have changed so much since the last time I laid my eyes on you. Look at your hair and clothes!" Kushina exclaimed as she ran her hands through her youngest sons new hairstyle.
From there she turned to face her eldest child. "Tai, come over here and give your brother a hug!" Kushina ordered the crimson haired boy.
The order caused Tai to become slightly nervous and though he wanted to refuse but looking at his mother caused him to rethink that choice.
Soon Tai found himself standing in front of Naruto and quickly went in for the hug. When Naruto felt his brothers touch, he immediately recoiled which caused the dragons living inside him to start fighting to get out.
Not wanting to expose his abilities at this particular moment, Naruto pushed the creatures back down. Once this was finished Naruto reluctantly returned his brothers hug.
Kushina didn't notice the reserved exchange between her two children as she was busy talking about how good it was that her family was whole once more. When the hug between the brothers were over, both boys turned and faced their mother.
"We need to let your father know that our family is once more whole...Tai will you be a dear and walk your brother home?" Kushina inquired of her eldest son.
Though Kushina didn't wait for her son to respond before she ran to inform her husband of Naruto's miraculous return.
Not wanting to be pulled back into the same routine of being bullied by his brother, Naruto decided not to wait for Tai to start the journey home. As Naruto was walking he could hear Tai running after him. Though soon Tai's footsteps weren't the only thing that he was hearing.
"Wait up!" Tai called out as he ran to catch up with his surprisingly speedy brother.
Though by the time that Tai spoke, Naruto was already deep in conversation with his tenants.
"I cant do this. He is just going to treat me the same way that he did when I was a child!" Naruto bitterly thought to himself. While Naruto was busy giving his side of the silent conversation, Tai was busy trying to get Naruto's attention by waving his hands in front of his brother's face though Naruto was still too far gone to notice.
"Blast him with your fire!" Sunset roared to her master.
Like usual, Shroud disagreed with his fiery companion. "Don't you dare listen to that hothead!" Shroud roared back.
Hearing this caused Naruto to laugh out loud which brought a look of suspicion to flicker across Tai's face.
"Naruto!" Tai hollered out, in hopes of getting his brothers attention.
The sheer volume of Tai's voice brought Naruto from his conversation with his companions. Looking towards Tao, Naruto spoke. "Yes, my brother?" Naruto questioned.
Tai just stared at Naruto for a very long uncomfortable moment before he ended up wandering off on his own.
Though Naruto already knew the way to their home, he still ran to catch up with Tai so they can make the walk together.
While the two brothers were making their way home, their red haired mother was making her way towards the Hokage's Tower.
With each step, Kushina could feel the excitement that has been bubbling up inside her since she saw her son try and burst out. Though knowing that she had to tell her husband before word got out to him, is what kept her contained.
Soon the entrance to the tower came into view and without a second thought, Kushina was bursting in; even though when her husband has his door shut it usually means he wants no interruptions. Though since Kushina is not wanting to miss out on any more time with her family she put that thought at the back of her mind.
"A closed door means I am not to be disturbed!" The frustrated voice of Minato called out.
Hearing the tone that Minato was using when he spoke to her almost caused Kushina to snap at her husband. Though since she was still in a great mood over the return of her son, she let it go.
"When your wife wants to see you, then she will she you." Kushina retorted as she fully made her way into the office.
This caused the Hokage to immediately sit the paperwork that he was looking at down as well as look up towards his wife.
"I'm sorry dear. Is there something I can help you with?" Minato asked of his wife of nearly twenty years.
"It's Naruto..." Kushina started but was interrupted by Minato when he jumped from his chair.
"Is he okay?" Minato inquired as he was readying himself to bolt from the room.
"...he is awake!" Kushina finished though she quickly started to speak once more. "You would have known that if you wouldn't have interrupted me."
After a quick hug, the two left Minato' office so they could go spend some time with their children.
Naruto's Dragons
ShadowStreak(M)- Shroud
EmberHeart(F)- Sunset
Authors notes: Thank you all who read the chapter. I was thrilled at finally having the family reunite and it was slightly interesting writing about the estranged brothers. Will they continue towards a path of healing? Or will they fall into old habits? Stay tuned to find out!
