Kit or Fawn

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D/C: I own nothing.

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"Yin-Kurama Speaking or to add emphasize."

"Yang-Kurama Speaking or writing."

'Naruto and Shikamaru's mental link to each other and to their respective Kurama's.'

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"We meet at last…"

Naruto stared up into the cage of the demon fox that apparently has been sealed within him since the day of his birth. The reason why so many people were killed that night, why he never knew his father and… the reason why Auntie Yoshi-

"Naruto! WAKE UP!"

Naruto felt his world began to swirl in front of him and all he could hear is the Kyubi laughing at him as he was being pulled away.

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Naruto took in a deep breath and quickly realized what was going on around him. Shikamaru is repeatedly shaking him, calling out for him while Mizuki smirked down at them. That man just informed them that they are both Jinchurki's of the Nine-Tailed Fox and that was the reason why many of the villagers harbored such hate towards them. He looked over at Shikamaru to see him staring up at Mizuki with a familiar look in his eyes.

"We already know."

'We know?' Naruto really wanted to question Shikamaru's words, but it appeared to be working in their favor. Mizuki looked taken aback and didn't know what to say to tore them down. 'You knew about this? How long?'

'I knew about it far as I could remember. Sorry, I never mentioned it before.'

'Third's Law… Do you think we could use this information to get us out of trouble with our parents?'

'… yes.'

"Boys, run!"

Naruto and Shikamaru turned to see that Iruka running towards them, without even looking back at Mizuki, they both ran. They could hear their teacher yelling at the traitor, demanding to know why he did what he just did.

Naruto tightly gripped the giant scroll in one hand and reached over to Shikamaru to haul them behind a large enough tree. It was just far enough to ensure they were still hidden but still close enough to hear what Iruka and Mizuki were yelling about.

What they heard only seemed to confirm many of the questions they had thought they've buried deep within them. So that's why people hated them for no apparent reason. They could understand the anger and resentment, they do, but it is heavily misplaced. Then… the other side of the anger and resentment, peace and a fire began to burn within the people whom understood the last wish of the Fourth Hokage, how he wanted the boys wanted to be heroes and not as monsters. Iruka's speech to Mizuki caused the boys to cry how he's their biggest advocate.

Shikamaru's eyes widen when he saw Naruto opened the scroll an began to look through it. "What are you doing?"

"Either you find something you could use or shut up!" Naruto hissed at Shikamaru as he continued to unravel the scroll to look for a potential jutsu for him to use. His eyes widened when he found something that could very well prove useful. "Found something…"

Shikamaru looked over to see what Naruto found and his eyes widen. He mentally went through the off ch-forget that. Naruto has the stamina, chakra and sheer determination to do that jutsu. Plus, this is perfect for the both; as they are both incapable of using the simpler version of the jutsu. "This is… perfect."

"I know."

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"I think… we may have overdone it…"

"Just a bit."

Naruto and Shikamaru stood over the heavily battered Mizuki, letting out a moan of pain when the Nara kicked him in the shins. Naruto turned his attention over to Iruka, when the man let out a groan of pain himself. The Uzumaki quickly headed over towards him and saw the state of the wounds Iruka currently has. It appears nothing major for now, but he would most likely going to need to see a doctor soon. "Can you move, Iruka-sensei?"

"Naruto…Shikamaru… about what Mizuki said… You two are more tha-"

"Sorry, I'm la- What happened here?"

Everyone, whom were still conscious, turned their heads to see Kakashi Hatake, along with several Anbu appeared before them. Kakashi sweat dropped when he took note of Mizuki's state and wondered how this came to be. "Do I want to know…?"

"…He broke the Third's Law and you're late." Shikamaru rubbed his cheek, wincing as he did so. Mizuki had managed to get in a cheap shot and now it's going to be a drag having to sport this around for the next couple of weeks. He turned to see Kakashi staring down at Mizuki, his expression bare of any emotion. "So…who wants to tell Auntie Kushina about this? This wasn't part of the plan."

Kakashi's paled, he started to curse his habit of being late. He was supposed to be here before things got physical and could only imagine what the woman would do to him. At this rate, the brats won't get in trouble, he will be the one in the receiving end of her wrath. "On a lighter note, you two just accomplished your first mission, and you two aren't even genin yet?"

"Mom is still going to try and kill you."

"… Damn…"

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"YOU DID WHAAAAAAAAAAAT!"

Naruto and Shikamaru watched on as Kushina dragged Kakashi around the home by her hair, they were sharing a bowl of popcorn as they enjoyed the show. As predicated, Kakashi got the majority of Kushina's wrath all the while they got praises for keeping a calm mind throughout the entire 'mission'.

'Should we mention about…'

Shikamaru tilted his head as he thought over Naruto's words. Of course they need to talk to their respective parent on what was told to them back in that forest. Although he knew the presence of Kurama, but the Kyubi only told him so much and would only say as much as he did until Naruto fully knew of his status. Now, everything is on the table and now they need the missing pieces to solve this massive puzzle. 'Wait until dad gets home.'

'Just to clear things up, I was talking about my mom seeing your dad romantically.'

'…Wait until dad gets home.'

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Kushina rubbed her face as she and the boys waited for Shikaku to come back home from the Hokage Tower. She made it a point ignoring the fact Naruto and Shikamaru are poking an unconscious Kakashi. From the message she got from the man, he needed to figure out what exactly had occurred tonight and possibly torture that bastard.

Right now, Kushina wants him home and have the talk with the boys. Mizuki told them about them being Jinchuriki's and the boys are far to calm about it. Far too calm for her taste. She knew she had to talk to them about, but she hoped deep down, they wouldn't find out. The Uzumaki didn't want them to go through what she went through growing up.

"Damn… you sure did a number on them…"

Kushina lifted her head to see Shikaku walking into the home, taking off his flak jacket as he did so. "What happened?"

"Mizuki went rogue, wanted the scroll and planned on putting the blame on the boys." Shikaku stated before he plopped himself on the sofa that was next to Kushina. He waved for the boys to come sit next to him, he did however raise an eyebrow at seeing Kakashi being completely knocked out in his home. Shaking his head, Shikaku turned his attention back to the boys and he saw how quiet they are. It reminded him of when they were young children, never once did they bother to talk to anyone except to themselves. This is further evident as the boys arms are linked together and refused to look at him or Kushina. "What do you guys want to know first?"

"Is this why the villagers hates us for no apparent reason?" Naruto asked in a small voice, so unlike himself nowadays.

"Yes." Shikaku stated, he ignored how Kushina shot him a look for his blunt response. He gave her a look himself before he continued. "People don't understand but that is no reason for their behavior towards the two of you."

"That man that attacked us that night… did he wanted us because of what we contain within ourselves?" Shikamaru asked, a bubbling rage could be seen within his eyes. His teeth are clenched shut, grinding together as he wanted answers. "If so, how is he connected to us let alone the Uchiha's?"

"They are connected, we just don't know how exactly they are."

"…"

"Why us?"

To be continued…

R/R.