A/N: Ahh there's so much I can respond to, so I shall do it in a short paragraph.

I myself was emotional while writing the last chapter, since I place myself in their position. But I'm glad you all liked it. And Itachi..trust me. I have plans for him. That's all I'll say. But really, thank you all. I really enjoyed reading your comments and reactions.

And in case anyone was wondering. I write Kyuubi instead of Kurama since this story focuses more on Naruto and Sasuke. And in this case, Naruto calls him Kyuubi, so I am as well. I just don't want to keep switching back and forth as it may seem oddly inconsistent. But there may be some cases I will call him as Kurama. We'll see.

And I have to thank you all again, so thank you.

Disclaimer: I do not own anything.

After an hour, Naruto went back upstairs to check on Itachi and Sasuke, only to find them sleeping on the floor. Their tails were intertwined with each other, as Sasuke was curled against Itachi. Naruto admitted he was a tad jealous, wishing Sasuke was curled up against him instead.

When he entered, Itachi stirred awake, bringing himself to full attention. It was something that was beat into him; to wake up immediately when his master entered or else he would get punished.

But when he got up, Sasuke, who was laying on Itachi's arm, roughly hit the floor with his head.

"Otouto!" Itachi tightly hugged Sasuke. "I'm sorry, are you okay?"

Sasuke rubbed his head, still a little sleepy and nodded.

Itachi looked at Naruto and mumbled a 'sorry'.

"Why are you always sorry?"

Itachi looked away, unsure of what to say.

"Don't be sorry if you don't know why." Naruto softly said.

Naruto bent down and picked up the sleepy Sasuke. He looked at Itachi who was still sitting on the ground.

"We have to leave."

"May I ask where?" Itachi for some reason felt a little nervous.

"We promised someone we would listen to his piano playing. You're coming too, so you can meet him when we get there."

"Okay." Was all Itachi managed to say. He was slightly confused on what was happening, but he decided it was better to just agree.

Naruto looked down to look at Sasuke and saw dark eyes looking up at him, making him jump.

"How many times are you going to do that?" He placed Sasuke down since he was fully awake. "We're going to watch Kyuubi."

Sasuke's face lit up and he rummaged through the bag and grabbed the stuffed nine tailed fox so he could give it to Kyuubi.

"Kyuubi?" Itachi asked.

"He lives with me, you'll meet him, but we need to leave now or else we'll be late." Naruto tried rushing them.

Naruto suddenly turned to Itachi.

"Are those clothes comfortable? I mean, is your tail okay."

"I am more than grateful just being able to wear clothes, so thank you."

"You didn't answer my question though."

"Hn.." Itachi hesitated. "My tail feels uncomfortable from the pants." He mumbled and closed his eyes.

"Then I'll buy you proper clothes tomorrow."

Itachi looked at his master.

"You don't have to do that master..! I'm just a slave.." He mumbled.

"Itachi, enough. You are a human being as well! Having ears and a tail doesn't make us that different. I've already bought Sasuke clothing." He looked at Sasuke and then back at Itachi. "Now come, we have to leave."

Naruto held Sasuke's hand and started to leave.

"You coming?" Naruto looked back at Itachi who seemed a little stunned.

"I..I'll come." Itachi said a little defeated.

Itachi trailed behind them, wanting to hold Sasuke's hand as well, but it was occupied by the stuffed animal.

Naruto caught Itachi staring at Sasuke's hand.

"Let me hold that Sasuke." Naruto grabbed the stuffed animal out of Sasuke's hand.

Itachi looked at Naruto for the action. He slipped his hand into Sasuke's, who smiled and squeezed Itachi's hand. Itachi faintly smiled as they left the house holding hands.

Kyuubi was waiting in the bar to start playing. It was starting to get a little busy. He sat with the piano on a mini platform of a stage that was near the bar table. There were tables scattered across the room where everyone else could sit.

Kyuubi was more of the background music and a lot of times, he wasn't noticed much. But he didn't really care, his passion for the piano was what mattered most to him. Many noticed the talent Kyuubi had and they tipped him well. At first he refused the tips since he wasn't in need of money. The bar owner, Kakashi, told Kyuubi that he should accept them as it came off as rude when he didn't take them. They also insisted that he should take it, so he ended up accepting them.

Kakashi owned a couple restaurants and bars around Konoha. He often did business with Minato and helped him with the difficult task of being Hokage as well. He was also one of the trusted few that knew about Kyuubi's background.

"Kurama." Kakashi called out. "Are you ready?"

"Yeah." Kyuubi softly said, still waiting for Naruto and Sasuke to appear through those doors.

He had a clear view of the door. He started to slowly place his fingers on the piano as if to prolong the time. It was a little past nine. He couldn't wait any more. He pressed down on the keys and started to play his piece.

A couple minutes in and he was absorbed in his piece. There was no need for music sheet as he memorized everything everytime he performed.

But from the corner of his eye, he saw a familiar blonde, and two? Two black kits following behind him.

He didn't have the time to think who the other one was, but he felt his chest lift up. He almost smiled to himself from that feeling of happiness. He caught Sasuke smiling and giving a small wave and that did make him smile in response.

Naruto was leading both Sasuke and Itachi through the bar to get a table closer to Kyuubi. Both of them were required to be leashed. It was a law that all hybrids were to be leashed in bars, only because they didn't want them to wander inside where alcoholic beverages were served. It was for the safety and concern for both hybrids and people.

Naruto thought how odd it was that Sasuke and Itachi were both the legal age to drink, but he was not. It reminded him that he should probably read Itachi's papers later.

Both Sasuke and Itachi hesitated before sitting down in the seats. They were a bit calmer when they noticed that there were other hybrids sitting down.

"That's Kurama." Naruto pointed, and then he continued, but whispered this time. "I call him Kyuubi, but we aren't allowed to say that in public. It might cause trouble, but I'm the only one who calls him that anyways."

Itachi looked at the red head and immediately felt something different from him. It was a strange feeling, almost like a strong aura coming off from him. His attention was diverted when Naruto asked him what he wanted to drink.

"You don't have to buy me a drink master." He said softly.

"Just give him the same." Naruto told the waiter. He bought Sasuke and Itachi soda, thinking it would give them a different experience. He was going to buy food as well as a snack, but he felt that they should eat with Kyuubi as a mini celebration.

Itachi listened to the piano playing, ignoring the other noises buzzing around. It has been so long since he felt so relaxed from hearing anything, and to be hearing actual music was such a treat.

Sasuke enjoyed it as well. He's heard Kyuubi practice before, but he loved it.

Now Naruto has heard Kyuubi play piano hundreds of times, but it was the fact that Kyuubi himself invited them to listen was what made it special.

The waiter brought their drinks and Naruto took his and started to drink. He laughed when he saw the reaction from both of the brothers. They almost cringed from the carbonation the soda contained. Sasuke almost seemed startled from the drink, but he liked it in a strange way, and Itachi seemed a little skeptical about the drink.

"What is this?" Itachi asked softly.

"It's soda. Do you not like it? I can get you something else."

"No it's fine." Itachi quickly said. He didn't want to trouble his master.

"How about you Sasuke, do you like it or not." He turned to face Sasuke.

Sasuke nodded and started taking another sip of it with the straw.

Naruto saw Sasuke's ears twitch, almost like a spasm. He saw Sasuke clearly enjoying the soda and the bubbles.

Kyuubi was watching the three as he played. He kept wondering who the other hybrid was, but he noticed how similar he and Sasuke were. Did Naruto buy another hybrid?

After an hour had passed, Kyuubi was done playing. He saw Sasuke energetically clapping, and the other two were softly clapping. He was going to leave to change back into his own clothes, but he saw Sasuke running up to him holding something.

Sasuke held up the stuffed animal and put it in Kyuubi's hands.

"This is for me?" Kyuubi asked.

Sasuke nodded and smiled.

"Thank you." Kyuubi lightly smiled back. "Now hurry back to Naruto before you get in trouble."

Sasuke had ran up to Kyuubi with the leash still attached to him, but Naruto wasn't holding it, so it was dragging on the ground. Sasuke nodded and spun around, scampering back to the table.

Kyuubi stayed after a bit on his piano as regulars and a couple new people came up to him to give him tips and to just talk to him. Kyuubi chatted with them for a little bit, thanking them for the tips he received. He then left the piano and left to the back to change into his normal clothes.

After he changed, he sat in the empty chair, joining Naruto and the other two.

"Who is he?" Kyuubi immediately asked, pointing at Itachi.

Itachi slightly felt uncomfortable when the attention was suddenly focused on him.

"He's Sasuke's older brother, Itachi."

"Oh?" He looked at Itachi. "Do you not talk?"

"I talk..sir." Itachi added. He didn't really know who this was, so he decided to call him sir.

"Sir? Don't call me that. It makes me sound old." Kyuubi slightly frowned.

"I'm sorry." Itachi bowed his head slightly.

Kyuubi then pulled Naruto to the side, away from the brothers.

"He's really broken." He whispered.

"I know.." Naruto said solemnly. "I'm not sure how to help him." He scratched his head.

"I'll help." Kyuubi wasn't sure why, but he just felt the need that he should.

"Really?" Naruto was surprised, but Kyuubi was already going back to the table, so Naruto went back as well.

"Call me Kurama." Kyuubi told Itachi when he sat back down.

"But.." Itachi started.

"No but's." Kyuubi said firmly.

"Hn."

"K..Kur...ama..?" A soft voice from Sasuke came out. He wanted to try it for himself.

They all just stared at Sasuke in odd shock. Then Naruto started to whine.

"Noooo..!" Naruto squeezed Sasuke. "Why can't you say my name?! Come on! Naarruuto! Try it!" He held Sasuke's hands.

Sasuke opened his mouth, but he suddenly felt embarrassed. He blushed and quickly shook his head.

"Aww come on Sasuke." Naruto started to pout.

Sasuke hid his face behind his hands and shook his head again.

Kyuubi started to smirk when he saw Naruto pouting.

Naruto then turned to Itachi.

"Call me by my name."

Itachi shifted in his seat.

"I..can't."

"Why can't anyone say my name." Naruto grumbled.

"I can say your name." Kyuubi chimed in, knowing that it would annoy Naruto.

"Whatever." Naruto mumbled.

They all started to leave after Naruto paid and tipped the waiter for their drinks. During the whole ride home, Naruto sulked since neither Sasuke or Itachi would say his name.

When they returned home, Kyuubi said goodnight and went straight downstairs to sleep.

Sasuke had fallen asleep, so Itachi tried carrying him on his back, but Naruto took him instead.

"Don't strain yourself Itachi. I know you won't admit it, but your body's weak. But I'll make sure you eat properly to get your strength back."

Itachi bowed his head in response as he followed Naruto and Kyuubi back into their home.

"I'm guessing you want to sleep with Sasuke right?"

Itachi nodded.

"I would like that if you don't mind."

"You can sleep in the guest room with him."

Naruto carried Sasuke to the guest room upstairs. It was strange going in that room since the area itself, he rarely ever went there.

Inside the room it had a bed big enough for the both of them. It contained a simple nightstand, dresser, a walk in closet, and a bathroom.

Naruto carefully placed Sasuke on the bed.

Itachi had never had a room like this before, but he decided to keep his mouth close this time and accept it.

Naruto left the room and returned back with a toothbrush, toothpaste, and soap for Itachi. He then handed another toothbrush to him.

"If Sasuke happens to wake up or something, tell him to brush his teeth. For some reason he hates brushing his teeth."

Itachi chuckled a little bit.

"He has always hated it. Our teeth are a little different, so we don't need constant brushing. It doesn't hurt us to brush it everyday, but Sasuke just doesn't like it."

Naruto started to laugh.

"Man, he really is stubborn. Tomorrow, you should tell me all about Sasuke and yourself. I'm really interested you know?"

Itachi nodded, and Naruto started to leave.

"Master?" Itachi continued when Naruto looked back. "Thank you.."

Naruto smiled.

"Of course. Goodnight."

"Goodnight." Itachi responded, lightly bowing his head.

Itachi went into the bathroom to wash himself up. It was nice to be given privacy and freedom for once. He sighed in disbelief. So much had happened in one day. He quickly brushed his teeth, as it has been a while since he last did so.

When Itachi returned to the room, he saw Sasuke sitting up, rubbing his eyes.

"Sasuke?"

Sasuke was a little confused where he was.

"Master put us in the guest room. He also told you to brush your teeth if you happened to wake up."

When Sasuke heard that, he quickly laid back down and pulled the covers over him, feigning sleep.

"Come on, don't be so stubborn." Itachi said as he started to lay down under the covers as well.

Sasuke pouted and hugged his brother, shaking his head.

"Fine.." Itachi gave up.

Sasuke secretly smiled to himself.

"But when we wake up tomorrow, you're going to brush it."

Sasuke made a 'hmph' noise but nodded anyways.

"Now go sleep. Goodnight Sasuke..I love you."

Itachi hugged Sasuke, finding the bed extremely comfortable. And it was even better that Sasuke was by his side. He squeezed tighter as a one last check to make sure this was really real.

Sasuke curled up against his aniki, seeking that certain warmth he hasn't felt in years. It was just pure happiness, finally being able to sleep with Itachi at night once again.

Naruto laid on his bed, missing his cute lover that usually slept next to him. It felt oddly cold next to him, as there was no one curling next to him. But he honestly couldn't be happier.

He was glad that he was able to bring the two brothers together. But he really need to help Itachi adjust. He could tell that Itachi suffered through so much abuse.

Naruto turned on the lamp, remembering about Itachi's papers. He got up to find it and then laid back down.

While he read it, it was the same layout, but they were different. To start, Itachi was twenty six years old. His birthday was June ninth, which already passed. He decided that they would have a belated party anyways, feeling that Itachi hasn't had much excitement for a while.

He did not have any regeneration skills like Sasuke, which didn't really make sense to him as he was a hunter. If they were hunters, aren't they bound to get hurt? Unless that's what they wanted. Bastards. But being a hunter, Itachi had sharper fangs and claws.

Itachi's mental age was the same, which explained the maturity in him. It explained that Itachi can be scarred, which was already present right on his face.

Naruto felt resentment towards that unknown person who scarred Itachi's face. Itachi had to live with that forever. But he knew Itachi was strong. Just his presence was strong, even though he was afraid.

It would take some work, but he was determined to help Itachi feel welcomed and live like how any normal person would.

Naruto yawned feeling sleep coming over him. He lazily put the papers on his nightstand, turning his lamp off. He found himself falling rather peacefully into a slumber of contentment.

Naruto hoped that he would be sleeping with Sasuke soon, but he decided to let them have their time together for now. He smiled as he finally went to sleep.