Amara Kagome, Replacement Mom!

By Sevieiscute

Disclaimer: I don't own them, or else I'd be rich!

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I gave him the you-planned-this-didn't-you look, and he just shrugged, admitting it.

"Kakashi, my rival, you are too hip! First Kagome then this pretty lady. I will beat you, and win one of their hearts." Gai exclaimed and ran off.

I shook my head at him as I got up to start training. "You get your kicks in the wrong ways."

Now:

After the scary interlude with Gai, we headed to the Hokage tower to report that the Genin had passed the test. On the way, I changed back to "Kagome" since it wouldn't be strange to see me there, plus the disguise was draining my chakra.

"So Kakashi, am I prettier like this, or before?" I teased while we were traveling.

"Umm…. You're always pretty?" he said.

"Haha, very funny." I laughed as we stopped at the tower.

"I'm serious!"

"Sure."

"Let me prove it to you." And then he leaned down and kissed me through his mask.

"Ahem…" we bounded apart and looked over to see the Hokage-sama.

"Hehe, sorry you had to see that Hokage-sama." I said, embarrassed.

"Just follow me inside." said the Hokage, though I could see a little redness behind his ears.

Then, the Hokage left inside. After awhile to compose ourselves, we followed him in too.

Once we were inside I whispered to Kakashi, "By any chance did you notice Naruto, Sasuke, and Gaara watching outside?"

"Of course."

"What are they going to think! They just saw you kissing their mother!"

"Yo, chill, we'll cross that bridge when we get there."

"Fine, easy for you to say."

After a two hour meeting with the Hokage on how we were to handle the group and secretly train at the same time, we adjourned until next time.

"See you Kaka-koi." I said as I left blushing at the new nickname.

Once I got home, I knew the boys were already there.

"Hello boys."

"Hi Mom!" chorused the boys.

"Have a nice day? Did you pass?"

"Yes, we all did, but Mom, umm." Said Naruto and looked over at Sasuke.

"You know our teacher Kakashi right, the one in your journal, right?"

"Yes, I do."

There was silence, then Naruto burst out, "We saw you two today, at the Hokage office!"

"So you guys approve! I'm so happy! Now I can start inviting him over!"

"Yes mom, but we saw him with our teacher Nhin-sensei k…"

"They would be together aren't they, teaching you? Anyways, he's so dreamy." I interrupted.

"But mom, they were k…"

"I've been in love with him for a long time you know, ever since you guys were three. He was the one that took care of me when I couldn't remember anything. He taught me how to write my name!"

With that I climbed the stairs into my bedroom and closed the door, all the time smiling at my ingeniousness. I put my ear to the door and listened.

"What are we going to do!" said Naruto.

"Quiet idiot!" whispered Sasuke.

"Am not!" whispered Naruto.

"Hem… anyways, we have a problem." Whispered Gaara. "How are we going to tell mom about Kakashi-sensei and Nhin-sensei?"

"Especially about Kakashi playing them both." Whispered Naruto.

"I don't know, how can we do this without hurting Mom?" whispered Sasuke.

"I guess we have to talk to them sometime we can get them alone." Whispered Gaara.

"Hn.. yea right, talk. Right now I want to kick his ass." Whispered Sasuke as they left.

I sat on the floor, and tried my hardest not to laugh at the boys and Sasuke! I didn't know he had it in him! I expected Naruto to say something like that but not Sasuke!

I crawled over to the window and saw them writing something on a piece of paper. Knowing them, it was probably plans on how to deal with the situation. That made it ten times harder not the laugh so loud I bother the neighborhood.

Once I calmed down, I went down to cook dinner, reminding myself to tell the boys that Kakashi wanted to meet them at six in the morning tomorrow.

When they came back inside, they were almost normal again.

"Hey mom, can Neji, Kiba, Shikamaru, and Choji come over for dinner?" asked Naruto.

"Sure! If their parents let them." I replied, since I always make enough for an army.

Half an hour later, after a phone call to each boy's parents, absolutely making sure that they can come, the other boys were there.

"Good evening Amara-san" they chimed, bowing their heads.

Every time they do that, I can't stand it! So I rushed over and gave them big hugs, repeating cute a lot. The boys I was holding were 12 and 13, thinking they were too big for hugs, but I loved to prove them wrong.

I held them for awhile, laughing with my boys at the way the boys were squirming. You would think that after all this time they would get used to it.

When I finally let go, the boys were red with embarrassment, so I burst out laughing as I pointed upstairs to where the boys were to go.

As they climbed upstairs, I heard mumbling,

A "how troublesome" from Shikamaru.

A pleased "Humph" from Neji, and knowing him all these years, I know it was a pleased one.

A "Great bear Hugs huh" Kiba whispered to Akamaru and Akamaru barked in agreement.

A "smells good" from Choji.

Even though many years had passed since I last saw a Naruto episode, I still remember slightly that Neji was a cold distant boy, but now, he seems warmer, though a little shy. He really is a sweet boy on the inside. He even occasionally talks to Hinata, but of course, the rest of the boys have no idea about what he really is, about the branch family or anything.

I'll let the boys play until they get hungry I guess.

Days later:

"How far is the target?' I asked into the radio.

"Five meters and closing." Said Sora.

"So… How much longer are we gonna wait!" said Naruto.

"I'm in position." Said Sora.

"So am I." said Sasuke.

"All Right!" said Kakashi. "GO!"

Meters away, I could hear Naruto screaming and a cat screeching.

"Remember. Our quarry has a ribbon on its right ear that says "Tiger" I said.

"Make sure there is no mistake." Said Kakashi.

"Target confirmed." Said Sasuke.

"Good, then mission: "find the missing cat: is completed." Said Kakashi.

"It's too bad Gaara couldn't have come!" said Naruto.

"Why is that?" I asked him.

"Because he could've gotten this cat easily with his sand coffin!" said Naruto.

"He can't Naruto, remember that, he's not part of our village even if he gets to stay here."

"I know, but a boy can wish can't he?"

"Yea, you can." I said and smiled through my masks.

Later, once we got back, we gave the cat to the women. The way she hugged it, I felt really bad for the cat even though I like dogs more.

We walked over to the Hokage tower to file our mission and on the way, we picked Gaara up from his private training.

"Now, the next assignment for Team Seven will be…to baby sit for the council of elders…to run errands to the neighboring village…to help dig sweet potatoes…"

"NO WAY! NO THANK YOU! BORRRING! GIVE US SOMETHING DIFFERENT TO DO. SOMETHING IMPORTANT! SOMETHING AMAZING!" yelled Naruto.

"Don't be a fool! You're only a beginner!" said Iruka.

"Everyone starts out doing grunt work. It's where you get experience, so you can work your way up to the bigger things." Said the Hokage.

"WE'VE DONE TONS OF SMALL STUFF. CAN'T WE GET SOME ACTION!" yelled Naruto.

"Naruto, that's enough!" said Kakashi.

"Knock it off!" I said, as I punch him on his head. "I'm sorry Hokage-sama"

"I don't want to hear it! All the old fart does is apologize and then give me a lecture. But it's not fair. There's more to me than the trouble making screw-up… THE OLD MAN THINKS I AM!" exclaimed Naruto, striking a few poses.

"Very well, since you put it that way… I'll let you do a C rank mission, to protect a certain person." Said Hokage-sama.

"WHO IS IT? SOME GREAT LORD? THE DAIMYO? A PRINCESS?" yelled Naruto excitedly.

"Compose yourself, please invite him in." said the Hokage.

We turned around to see an old man holding a beer bottle, a rope around his head, and a backpack on.

"What's this, they look like a couple of snot-nosed brats, especially the midget with the stupid face." Said the stranger.

"What midget?" said Naruto as he looked around and everyone moved closer to him to show that he was the shortest.

"I'LL KILL HIM!" yelled Naruto.

"Come, come Naruto, it isn't good to kill the person we have been assigned to protect is it?" I said as I pet his head and Kakashi held him back.

"I am Tazuna, a bridge builder of ultimate renown…until I am safely back in my own country, where I'll be completing my next bridge, you'll all be expected to protect me…even if it costs you your lives!" exclaimed Tazuna.

I was then very close to fall down anime style at this guy's rudeness. I composed myself and told the team to go home and pack and be at the gate in an hour. Yet, before they left, I called Gaara back.

"Hey Gaara." I started. "You know you can't come with us on this trip right?"

"Yes, I do." He said calmly.

"So what are you planning to do?"

"Stay at home with my mother, and train."

"Oh okay, see you when we get back." I said.

"Bye."

I then poofed away, and after returning to my real form, went to find Kakashi about this little problem of that I can't be in two places at once since Kage Bunshins don't work well over long distances.

After searching a while, I found him reading his book in a tree that looks straight at the Hokage Monument.

I walked over and plopped down on his lap, making myself comfortable and trying to disrupt his reading.

"Hey Kaka." I said as I nuzzled his neck

"Hey Nhin" he said, finally putting his book away and hugging me.

I sat up before I forgot everything I was going to say, but leaned back down at the disappointed look I knew would be on his face through the mask.

"We have a problem you know." I started.

"What about."

"Gaara, he has to stay home, but I can't be there, I'll be with you, escorting Tazuna."

"So what can we do with him?"

"I don't know, maybe I could stay home?"

"No, that wouldn't work."

"You're right the rest of the team needs us, but what to do?"

"I think it's time for you to call in a favor from Gai."

I looked him in the eye, it had a serious yet mischievous look to it. "Are you serious!"

"Yes, ask him house and train Gaara in Taijutsu for a month or two."

"Why would that work? He'll think "Kagome" should be at home, watching him."

"Say that you are in need of a favor, since you'll have to need some time to go to a special secret mission. Plus, he won't ask a lot, because he's absolutely smitten with you." He added jokingly.

I looked at him angry and then smack him on his head. "Don't say creepy stuff like that!"

"Ow, that hurt!" he whined, doing puppy dog eyes.

My eyes softened and rubbed his head. "Damn, gets me every time, and I thought girls were the ones who did it?" I teased.

"Works doesn't it?" he added cockily.

"Yes, it does." I said, as I leaned down to kiss him, then broke of the kiss before he could slip his tongue in and stood up.

"Where are you going?" he said, in a voice like a kid getting denied candy.

"I have errands to run, plus, puppy eyes, aren't the only tricks girls have." I said, as I winked.

I left, and went to find Gai in the place I knew he would be, at the training grounds.

When I got there, predictably, he was there, but there was also another boy there. It was Rock Lee, a boy I remember, who had no talent in ninjutsu or genjutsu, until Gai took him under his wing and taught him taijutsu, he really couldn't have been a ninja.

I took a deep breath, a really deep breath, and walked over to Gai, who was overseeing Lee's training.

"Um…hello Maito-san."

"Ah,Kagome-chan has come to visit me!"

"Uh, yes." I said, looking over at Lee.

"I see you notice my star pupil, the explosion of youth prevails!" he said, striking many poses.

"Yea, sure." I said, trying not to run away.

"So, is there any special occasion you seek me? Have you finally found out that my eternal rival is not good enough and decided to submit to my woos?"

"Umm…no, I actually need a favor."

"Sure, anything for a pretty lady!"

"Um… I need you to watch Gaara for me, and train him in taijutsu, since he's not very good at it, while I go on a secret mission for Hokage-sama."

"YES! You decided to ask me instead of Kakashi, you must know I am the perfect candidate!" he said, flashing his smile.

Trying to see pass the dots, I replied, "Um… Kakashi is on a mission, and Iruka has a class to teach…"

"Anyway, I will do my best for you!"

"Thank you; I don't know how to repay you."

"Well, you could go out…"

"Speaking of going, I must go get ready, see you later!" I said hurriedly and ran the hell away.

After I got miles away, I sat down breathing hard. That was close, too close.

When I was done resting, I got up and went to prepare for the trip.

One hour later

When everyone was there, we set off, even Kakashi was on time.

After walking for awhile and listening to Naruto and Tazuna-san talk about the Hokages, I saw a strange sight, a puddle on a hot day, I looked over at Kakashi and he nodded at me. I instantly knew what he wanted. Even though I had been training like crazy, I still wasn't close to the level Hokage wanted. I didn't have the physical ability, but I still had the brain power.

A few feet later, I sensed a presence behind us and allowed them to capture me just like they had captured Kakashi.

"Two little piggies." They said evilly, while inside my brain I was laughing at their stupidity.

We both used a replacement jutsu, and moved into a tree.

As we watched, the genins were horrified at the blood, and then the two assassins went for Naruto and I almost jumped out to rescue him, but Kakashi stopped me.

Right then, Naruto jumped out of the way, and kicked the two assassins. Then Sasuke quickly drew two kunai and pinned them to a tree.

Then, the assassins quickly disconnected their chains, and rushed toward Sora, who was protecting Tazuna.

What they didn't see, was that Sora's hands were already flying through seals and she then said, Doton Doryuuheki no jutsu (1) and a wall made of earth immediately sprung up between the attackers and them. This girl was no amateur, where could she have learned that jutsu?

By then, Kakashi and me were sure who the attackers where going for, so we jumped out and he immediately caught the attackers.

"Tazuna-san?" I said.

"What?"

"We need to talk."

"Our attackers were obviously after you Tazuna-san." Said Kakashi.

"This mission was classified as a C-rank mission, but now, it seems as if this were at least a B-rank." I stated.

"Don't you worry," Said Naruto.

"We can handle it," Said Sasuke.

That said, we kept going, so we could get to a boat to the Wave Country before we got attacked again.

Hours Later

After an uneventful walk to the docks, we got on Tazuna's friends boat. Then, Tazuna started explaining to us about Gato and his assassins. Soon we were on land, finally understanding what a dangerous mission we were actually on. Yet, we decided to continue protecting him

When we were walking on the road to Tazuna's house, we all sensed a presence and looked over at the rustling bushed, where a bunny hopped out.

Tazuna looked relieved, but the rest of us weren't so sure, why would a snow hare still have its winter coat on in spring? It's probably a decoy.

Seconds later, I felt something coming and immediately yelled, "Duck!" which everyone did in time just as a large cleaver swung above our heads, striking a tree, and a man was then on it, whom I recognized as Momochi Zabuza.

"Well if it isn't Momochi Zabuza, demon on the Mist Country." Said Kakashi.

"You must be Kakashi of the Sharingan eye."

"You three," I said, "Assume the Manji battle formation and protect Tazuna-san" I said urgently as I looked on at Kakashi and Zabuza's counter.

"Zabuza, shall we?" Kakashi said seriously.

I then stepped up, the hell if I was going to have to watch Kakashi fight alone. I knew I wasn't up to level, but I sure would try!

Then, I suddenly felt someone. "Hey girlie, your fight's with me, not him." Said a woman from in a tree behind me.

I turned around and recognized her; it was Mesu Mai, missing-nin from Kumogakure, village of the hidden cloud. She was very distinguished; she had medium brown hair that was always in a different style, heavy makeup, and the most revealing clothing possible that was still possible to fight in, without showing her privates. I don't think it makes a difference, cause she's always revealing herself to a new person everyday.

"If it isn't the bitch herself." I said hatefully. This woman was known for sleeping with anyone to get ahead. She had killed many of our shinobi. "Don't tell me you're now whoring yourself to Gato? Amazing how anyone could actually still want you."

I could tell she was getting angry, though it didn't show much on her face.

"Who the hell are you, you're obviously not very good, cause you're not in the big bingo book of shinobi."

"The name is Yen Nhin and I'm all it takes to kick your ass."

"YOU LITTLE BITCH!"

"Excuse me, that's your name."

"I'M GONNA KILL YOU!"

"Bring it on." I said, getting into a fighting position.

"Fine."

She jumped down and got into an offensive position right away.

"Let's dance."

(1) Earth Rising Wall