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.:Chapter.Eleven:.

"We're not deserting them, we're following orders. Sasuke and Sakura-chan would've done the same thing," Naruto said, although he was sure that was wrong.

"O-Okay, if you're sure…" They headed for the gates when someone's voice was heard.

"You're not seriously planning on ditching us, are you?"

"Sasuke-teme! Sakura-chan! You're alive! And you're here! And you're alive! And you... have kids?"

Sakura rolled her eyes at Naruto, gently waking up Kyo. Sasuke did the same with Hana. "Naruto, Hinata-chan, we're bringing two more travelers. This is Hana and Kyo. They hid Sasuke-kun and I from Ryuu's men. Kyo-chan, Hana-chan, these are our friends, Naruto and Hinata."

Kyo blinked the sleep from his eyes, then looked up at the fox boy and white eyed girl. These nin from Konoha sure did look weird- first there was Sakura with pink hair and Sasuke with black eyes, now this Naruto guy with whiskers and a girl named Hinata who had white eyes! "You're funny lookin'," he mumbled to Naruto before falling back asleep.

"Eh? Why I oughta-"

"Dobe."

"What?"

"Shut it. Let's go. The sooner we get Sakura back to Konoha, the better." Hinata and Naruto's eyes widened when Sasuke allowed Hana to tuck her face into his neck.

"Oi Teme-"

"Naruto, watch your language in front of the children," Sakura snapped.

"Sorry Sakura," he whined, then turned to Sasuke. "I thought you hated kids…"

Sasuke blinked. "Tch." The blonde sweat dropped, but then walked ahead with his best friend.

"Where did you find them Sakura-chan?" Hinata asked, looking at the sleeping boy. "They're adorable!"

Sakura smiled as she explained what happened. "…Sasuke-kun and I will find them parents when we return. First we need to get some supplies. We'll stop at Hidden Falls Village and get some clothes."

"We should change our appearances, just in case," Hinata suggested.

"Hai, that's a good idea, once our chakra is back up, of course. Sasuke-kun!" Said Uchiha turned around.

"We're going to stop at Hidden Falls Village to get supplies."

"And Ramen."

"And clothes for the little ones."

"And Ramen."

"We'll have to change our appearances as well."

"And Ramen."

"WE GET IT NARUTO! YOU WANT YOUR RAMEN! JUST SHUT UP!"

Hinata, Sasuke, and Naruto felt their eyes go wide and took a step away from the annoyed kunoichi. Naruto scratched his head sheepishly.

"Eheheh, sorry Sakura-chan… I'm just so hungry."

"I know, Naruto, we all are."

It was the middle of the afternoon by the time they reached Hidden Falls Village. They took an hour long nap, the four ninja each taking a shift of keeping watch. By then their chakra levels were nearly back to normal, there was enough for Sakura to heal her knee and they could alter their looks.

Sakura used chakra to turn her hair ebony black, her eyes a piercing icy blue. Sasuke couldn't help but get turned on with her sexy appearance. Because she'd hardly been seen, Hinata just made her hair a dark brown with olive green eyes. While Naruto couldn't hide the six lines on his face, he managed to change his blonde hair into a deep red, his eyes turning hazel. Sasuke's hair turned brown with brown eyes. Inner Sakura was mad, his plain brown eyes and dull brown hair turned him from Sexy Beast to Cutie. She missed her old Sasuke.

Sasuke had managed to swipe a money pouch off of Ryuu when he wasn't looking. They used the Dragon Man's generosity to provide shelter, food, and clothing. Sasuke and Naruto walked out of the men's store with new backpacks full of food, weapons, and a spare set of clothes. Sasuke wore a black shirt and black pants, while Naruto bought black pants and another orange sweatshirt.

Minutes later, Sakura and Hinata arrived from a women's store. Sakura was clad in the usual black cargo pants with a white and blue striped shirt and white jacket. Hinata had on gray pants and a black scoop neck sweater, a red t-shirt peeking out under it. In their arms were Kyo and Hana, still dressed in their burlap sacs.

"Why didn't you change the kids?" Naruto asked.

"They're still filthy," Sakura explained. "We're going to give them a bath and then change their clothes."

The only motel they could find was the Nakahara Motel. The group prayed that Juro wouldn't recognize them. Of course, he didn't. They paid for one room and he went back to reading… Icha Icha Paradise. Sakura and Hinata shuddered.

Once they got into their room, Hinata went to look at the bath room. "There's no tub," she said when she came out, frowning.

Sakura bit her lip. "I don't want to go to a public bath house, it'll be easier if we can remove these disguises."

"Maybe you could find a hot spring somewhere," Naruto suggested.

"Yeah!" Hinata said. "I'm sure they have some natural ones by the waterfalls."

Sakura nodded, taking everything out of her pack besides bathing necessities and towels. "You two stay here, you can remove the chakra disguises, but use them to answer the door."

"Duh Sakura-chan."

"Tch."

"Okay, sorry! Sheesh," Sakura muttered, lifting Hana into her arms as Hinata grabbed Kyo.

The four of them reached the water falls, finding that no one was around. One hot spring was hidden by rock walls and a waterfall. The girls decided that would be their best option.

Removing the chakra disguises once they were sure no one was around, the kunoichi undressed and did the same to the children before going into the hot springs. Sakura took Kyo while Hinata took Hana. After washing their bodies, minding their bruises, the girls washed the children's hair and added conditioner. They allowed them to play in the water while they washed their own hair and bodies.

Once they were done, Sakura and Hinata toweled off and got dressed, adding the chakra disguises. They proceeded to dry off the kids and dress them in their pajamas. The older girls squealed with delight in Hana's adorable light yellow flannel nightie and Kyo's green feetie pajamas (a/n: OMG I LOOOVE THOSE!!!).

They entered the motel room, locking the door behind them as they removed the chakra disguises. Hinata noticed the boys had a bag with them.

"What's that?" she asked.

"After we showered, we got bored," Naruto said. "So teme suggested we go get something for the kids."

"Tch." Sasuke hadn't planned on Naruto saying it was his idea. He flushed slightly at Sakura's delighted gaze.

"Kyo-chan, Hana-chan, wake up. Sasuke-kun and Naruto have something for you," Sakura said quietly, waking the two. Their eyes widened as they saw a dark brown bear and a fabric doll with curly blonde hair. They squealed in delight and wriggled out of Hinata and Sakura's grasps to hug their new toys.

Hinata walked over to the kitchen area of the motel room with Naruto to begin making dinner, and Hana and Kyo sat on the couch, playing with their new playthings. Sakura walked over to Sasuke, seated on the bed.

"S-Sasuke-kun," she whispered, grabbing his hand. "That was really sweet of you." Sasuke looked over at her, finding himself lost in her gorgeous emerald eyes.

"I- I figured it would make you happy," he said quietly. Sakura blushed and smiled, bringing her hand to cup his cheek, her thumb stroking it. Sasuke leaned forward, his eyes starting to close. Sakura's heart sped up, knowing what was about to happen as she too leaned forward.

"Sasuke…" a tiny voice interrupted. The two instantly jumped away from each other, seeing Kyo and Hana staring at them.

"H-Hana-chan! Hello!" Sakura said, smiling nervously. "What can we do for you?"

Hana glanced back at Kyo, then looked up at Sasuke. "A-Arigatou, Sasuke. For the toys." She then leaned up and kissed his cheek, doing the same to Naruto. The two then walked back to the couch to play with their toys. Sakura smiled at Sasuke, then stood up, patted his shoulder, and went to help make dinner.

Kyo and Hana sat in awe. Never in their lives had they seen someone eat so much! Sakura and Hinata rolled their eyes as Sasuke and Naruto ate their ramen bowl after bowl after bowl. Kyo and Hana could barely finish one bowl without becoming full.

Hinata and Sakura set up the pull out couch for the kids, making sure they got the fluffiest pillows. Then Sasuke and Naruto told them stories of their best missions while the girls washed the dishes.

Sakura and Hinata smiled at each other as they heard Sasuke and Naruto get even more into their story of the Chunin Exams. Hana gasped when Naruto talked about he and Sasuke passing out, leaving only Sakura to defend them. He was about to get to her cutting off her hair, when Sakura clanked a pot in the cupboards.

"Well we're done now, we should get to sleep everyone," Sakura announced loudly. Sasuke and Hinata exchanged glances, while Naruto got confused, but shrugged and went to the bathroom.

Sakura tucked in Hana and Kyo, kissing each of them goodnight. Once the two were asleep, Hinata and Sakura changed into sleep pants and tank tops. Again, Naruto and Sasuke decided to stay fully clothed.

And again, there was the bed predicament. There was no couch for Sasuke to sleep on, and there were two queen beds. None of the four knew what to do.

"Naruto-kun, why don't you and I share a bed?" Hinata asked, glancing at Sasuke and Sakura. Naruto caught on instantly.

"Okay Hinata-chan!" he shouted loudly, climbing into bed. The two lay down right away, pretending to sleep.

Sasuke rolled his eyes. Idiots. They really think we fell for that?

Quit being stupid.

What?

Now's your chance! There's one bed and the two of you! Go for it! Inner Sasuke said slyly, waggling his eyebrows to add to the effect.

I cant do that! Not here with the dobe and Hinata and the kids-

Haha who said I was talking about that?

I… but- you… argh…

Inner Sasuke laughed evilly. Pervert. Just sleep in the bed with her. Who knows, maybe in your 'sleep' you'll 'accidentally' brush against her-

"So," Sakura said. "I guess I'll go to bed now…" She slipped under the covers, leaning up on her elbows.

"Hn."

Sasuke walked over to the corner of the room, sitting down and crossing his arms. Sakura pouted. Why was he always so difficult?

"Sasuke."

"Hn?"

"You can sleep in the bed. Its not like anything's gonna happen." I wish it would though!

Be quiet, I'm trying to talk to him and you're distracting me.

-sticks tongue out-

When Sasuke didn't respond, Sakura groaned and slumped down onto her pillow, laying on her side, facing Naruto and Hinata who were already asleep in each other's arms.

Sasuke got up to turn the lights out and startled Sakura when he crawled into the bed with her. Inner Sakura started screaming, running around and cheering. Sakura was glad it was dark so no one could see her face match her hair.

Sakura moved to turn around when her hand brushed against something firm. Sakura gasped. She just rubbed his six pack! It was so tight and firm and sexy, she could hardly stand it. And then the ever intelligent kunoichi realized something.

Uchiha Sasuke was sharing a bed with her. And he was shirtless.

Inner Sakura fainted. Sakura was about to, when Sasuke turned to her. "You okay?" he mumbled. Sakura nodded, unable to find her voice. However, Sasuke couldn't see her in the dark.

"Sakura?" he snapped.

"H-Hai. Um… sorry about… hitting… you," she mumbled before quickly throwing her head onto her pillow.

Sasuke's eyes widened. He hoped she hadn't heard the noise he made when she did. He didn't even know what it was. It was low, from the bottom of his throat. Could it be… a moan?

Inner Sasuke laughed. PERVERT. Sasuke shook his head, laying it back on his pillow.

Unbeknownst to the two struggling in the bed, two pair of eyes were watching the entire time. Ivory and Cerulean gleamed with amusement before closing contently.

Sasuke woke up with his nose buried in something that smelled delicious. Like… strawberries? He slowly opened his onyx eyes, which widened when he saw pink. So that's what that warm thing in his arms was! Sasuke looked down to see Sakura in his arms, her face cuddled into his chest. Their legs were intertwined and his hands were in her hair.

"Mmm Sasuke-kun…" Sakura mumbled, rubbing her cheek against Sasuke's bare chest. Damn that felt good. Too good. He needed to get control of himself!

"Are Sasuke and Sakura-chan in love?" a tiny voice shouted. Sasuke and Sakura sat up instantly, to find Naruto playing with Kyo, while Hana and Hinata were making breakfast. Hinata pulled her hand over Hana's mouth, turning away so the pair wouldn't see her smiling.

"Ahem… good morning everyone," Sakura said, scratching the back of her head. She straightened out her hair, then got out of bed quickly. Sasuke was already up and pulling his shirt on.

Sakura quickly took a shower, trying to escape everyone's teasing eyes. Sasuke sat on the couch next to Naruto, who was showing some defense moves to Kyo through his teddy bear and Hana's doll.

"Have a good sleep, teme?"

"Shut up, dobe."

Naruto laughed, then turned back to Kyo. "Okay, Kyo-chan, do you remember what to do if someone comes at you like this?"

Naruto made the bear come at the doll, Kyo instantly blocked it and made a move of his own. "That was great, Kyo-chan!" Even Sasuke was impressed. For a kid who'd never been trained as a ninja, Kyo was quick to catch on.

"Hey!" Hana shouted, running over to the boys. "Ayame-chan doesn't like fighting!"

"What? Yes she does!" Naruto protested.

"No," Hana said. "She likes tea parties, flowers, and Sasuke-kun."

Hinata nearly dropped the plate of eggs in her hand. Naruto howled with laughter while Sasuke's face paled. Kyo was in his own world, showing his bear different punches on a lamp.

"Nooo," Naruto insisted when he recovered. "Ayame doesn't want to go to some stupid tea party, she wants to become a strong kunoichi!"

"No she doesn't!" Hana shouted, stomping her foot and hugging the doll tightly. "She wants to marry Sasuke-kun…" The young brunette batted her eye lashes at the Uchiha lovingly. Naruto burst out in laughter again.

"Hana-chan, kunoichi can still go to tea parties and get married," Hinata explained. "Sakura-chan and I have tea a lot-"

"But neither of you are married to Sasuke-kun."

"Well, we could get married. Lots of ninja are married."

"Hana-chan, Ayame cant get married to Sasuke," Naruto said. The grin on his face made Sasuke grow worried of what he was going to say.

"Why not?" she demanded.

Naruto winked at the pink haired girl coming out of the bathroom, brushing her hair and humming softly. "He's already taken."

Hana grinned, turning around at Sakura and hugging her legs. Sasuke stood up, scowling.

"What's going on?" Sakura asked, lowering her hairbrush.

"Naruto told me you're getting married to Sasuke-kun!" Hana shouted. "I guess if Ayame can't have him, I'd want you to."

Sakura's eyes flickered as she crossed her arms. "Naruto, may I speak to you outside for a minute?"

The two quickly changed into their chakra disguises and suddenly Sakura's angry voice was heard, then a loud thwap.

Sakura walked back in, her hairbrush dented, followed by a blonde Naruto, rubbing the enormous bump on his head. Sakura removed her disguise, pulling Hana into her arms so she could brush her hair. Sasuke decided it would be a good time to take a shower.

The group ate breakfast, then Sakura and Hinata changed Kyo and Hana. Kyo wore black pants (the girls noticed how much he idolized the two older boys) and a red and blue top. Hana had a cute dark purple shirt that matched her eyes and light purple pants. Ino would've loved it. Sakura twisted Hana's hair into two braids so her hair would stay out of her face.

The four ninja made their chakra disguises again and paid Juro, again much to the disappointment to Naruto.

They decided to stick to the path while it was still early, but soon Hana and Kyo grew tired and Sasuke and Sakura carried them. After a while they all decided it would be easier to just tree hop, much to the excitement of Kyo and Hana.

"Oi, let's take a break for lunch," Naruto suggested. "I'm starving."

"Me too!" Kyo shouted. "And so is Teddy." Sakura laughed, kissing his head. Hinata used her Byakugan to find a few shade trees by a creek.

Naruto boiled the creek water over the fire Sasuke made while Sakura and Hinata played with Kyo and Hana. Soon their lunch of ramen was ready and everyone ate hungrily.

While Sakura and Hinata cleaned up, Naruto tried to show Kyo how he could catch a fish with his bare hand. Kyo laughed as the fish slapped Naruto in the face before falling back in the water.

"Sasuke?" He looked down from his spot leaning against a tree to see Hana holding a tomato out to him. "Sakura-chan bought it at the village. She said it was for someone special who loves tomatoes. I know you like tomatoes, so… here."

Sasuke looked up at the kunoichi, who was now laughing her head off watching Hinata do something. He eyed the tomato, then grabbed it. He bit into it, he hadn't eaten a tomato in the longest time and it tasted delicious- but Sasuke couldn't help but feel that it wasn't the fact that he hadn't eaten one in a while that made it taste so good… there was something else that added to it.

Hana screamed suddenly, running over to Sasuke's lap. "I just saw a guy in the tree! Then he disappeared!" she shouted. Sasuke sat up, he knew he felt someone's presence.

"Naruto!" he shouted. "Grab Kyo. We've got visitors."

All four ninja grabbed kunai, ignoring whatever they were previously doing. Sasuke disregarded that he dropped the half eaten tomato in the dirt, his eyes were now scanning the trees.

"I don't see anyone," Sakura said. Hinata activated her Byakugan, searching for any sign of a threat.

Hana clutched onto Ayame, as if she was afraid it was the doll they were after. Sasuke adjusted her so she was on one hip, his other hand grabbing a kunai. Hana looked over to Kyo, seeing that he and Teddy were safe with Naruto. She turned back to see Sasuke now had red eyes with weird black things in his eyes.

Hana screamed at the top of her lungs, wriggling from Sasuke's grasp. "Sakura-chan!" she shouted. "Sasuke turned into a monster!" She jumped into Sakura's arms, looking at Sasuke, then shaking in fear.

"I-It's okay, Hana-chan. He's not a monster, its something his family can do. It's like a trick, it helps him fight," Sakura explained, yet Hana refused to look at Sasuke anymore.

Naruto noticed that Kyo started shaking as well. "It's okay, Little Buddy," he whispered. "Sakura-chan, Kyo's not doing so well either!"

Sakura bit her lip, seeing the look in Sasuke's eye. "Hinata-chan, go grab Kyo-chan. We'll keep them hidden."

In the blink of an eye, Hinata had returned with Kyo in her arms. And it was perfect timing too, because now two ninja jumped at Naruto.

"Stay down here," Sakura told the kids, who were crouching next to a tree behind the two kunoichi. "No matter what happens." They nodded their heads, hugging their sibling.

Now there were several ninja, some fighting with each of the four shinobi. Sakura was worried about fighting in front of the kids, they weren't used to seeing this. She was sure they were terrified.

It was then that Sasuke decided to chidori a few of the ninjas he was fighting. Both Hana and Kyo screamed and started shaking. Sakura bit her lip, quickly kicking a ninja's head so he fell unconscious.

She quickly moved so she was next to Sasuke. "The kids cant take this. You're scaring them. I'm going to move them. Can you guys hold them off?" Sasuke nodded.

"I'll go with you," Hinata offered. Sakura nodded, grabbing Hana. She yelped as a ninja grabbed onto her hair and accidentally got hold of Hana's doll. Hana screamed again, trying to tug her doll out of his grip.

"Where do you think you're going?" the ninja snapped. Sakura groaned, bent down and punched the ground, creating a crevice between them and the ninja. She winced as he grabbed several strands of her hair as well, though.

"He took Ayame's eye!" Hana wailed, sobbing into Sakura's shoulder. Sakura and Hinata ran as far as they could, then masked their chakra, hoping they wouldn't be found.

About forty five minutes later, Naruto and Sasuke found them. Hana looked down at Ayame, fingering the place where the button that served as her right eye used to be. Sakura frowned, reaching for a needle and thread that was in her pack. She then grabbed her brand new black jacket, ripping a button off.

Hana watched in amazement as the pink haired kunoichi proceeded to sew the button in place. "Hooray, you fixed her!" she shouted, hugging the doll tightly. Sakura smiled as Kyo crawled over towards her, so now both were sitting on her lap.

"We should get going," Sasuke said. Sakura nodded, picking up Kyo. Everyone noticed how Hana hesitated to go over to Sasuke. She fidgeted with her doll before walking over to Naruto and lifting her arms. Naruto looked up at Sasuke, who just crossed his arms and walked away with a grunt. The blonde lifted her up, jumping a bit as she immediately tucked her face into his neck and fell asleep.

"They're just not used to the Sharingan," Sakura reassured to Sasuke, touching his shoulder. His face remained emotionless, but his eyes betrayed the disappointment he felt. "Tch." Sakura's heart ached for him as she knew how much it meant to him to have someone trust him so willingly, only to have them end up fearing him like most children did.

Sakura rubbed a sleeping Kyo's back before jumping up into the trees with a sigh.

A/N: Poor Sasuke. It's not his fault the Sharingan makes him a little scary. Will he ever regain Hana and Kyo's trust? And who were the ninja that attacked them?

You'll find out as soon as you review!!!