A/N: I'm glad everyone is enjoying the reunion so far. I know that amongst all of this drama it's sometimes difficult to remember that this is a KibaxNaru fic, but that's what happens when I go overboard with a storyline haha.

I would just like to clarify that Kyuubi's love for Naruto is primarily paternal love that has developed into obsession as the result of insecurity and the desire to protect and receive dependence. It is an actual mental state that some people can develop into depending on their personality, etc. So yeah, although sometimes it may seem like it, Kyuubi doesn't have romantic feelings towards Naruto. I only clarify this because I have realised that when Kyuubi is marvelling at Naruto's appearance or some of the things he says can come across as romantic and possibly sexual but that's not the intention. He's simply obsessed to the point where he says things like that without noticing any romantic undertone that others would. And, likewise, Naruto has no romantic feelings towards his uncle.

Now that that's cleared up, here's the next chapter guys and girls.

The door was smashed down, hitting the ground with a loud thud!

Cerulean and crimson eyes darted to the side, the two figures pulling away slightly to break their embrace as Obito Uchiha burst into the apartment. The uncle and nephew saw the man just for a brief moment before he stumbled and fell to the floor with a yelp of surprise. Watching the rescue party plummet to the ground caused Kyuubi to cock an eyebrow and Naruto almost wanted to slap his own forehead in disbelief.

"Shit! Dammit, 'Kashi, you couldda warned me first!" The man complained, pulling himself up into a seated position and rubbing the back of his head.

"There's no time to be an idiot, Obito. Where's Naruto?" A familiar voice sounded out, just before a head of spiky silver hair appeared through the doorway. Kakashi limped into the apartment, eyes darting round to lock onto the crouching targets, glaring in determination. Kyuubi stared back, offering a guttural chuckle of amusement which sent shivers through the boy he held in his arms.

"Mr Hatake?" Naruto said, shocked by the state of his English teacher. He was a bloody mess.

"Thought I'd taken care of you, Kakashi." The blonde boy gasped, turning to stare into the face of his uncle. Had he done this?

"Get your hands off Naruto, right now!" The teacher demanded, his voice full of fiery determination Naruto had never heard from him before. If the boy was in Kyuubi's position, he would have jumped back instantly. But the man just smirked cockily, tilting his head slightly to the side to show off his devilish, yet handsome, snarl. He wasn't scared, intimidated or affected in any way.

"As if my head wasn't killing me already." Obito muttered, clambering up onto his feet to stand beside his friend. The Uchiha didn't really look like he understood the seriousness of the situation…either that or he was simply too drunk to really focus. "Let's hurry up and get Naruto so I can get to bed."

"Give it up, Kyuubi. It's over." Kakashi warned, shrugging off his friend's comments. But Kyuubi continued to smirk, entirely unfazed and his confidence untouched.

"Is that so?" He chuckled deeply as his arms fell away from his precious nephew and he rose to his feet. Naruto was almost ashamed that he was disappointed when the warmth of the embrace left him, ashamed that he actually wanted it back. But he silently watched his uncle grin, looking Kakashi and Obito up and down. "Look at you two. You've already been beaten to a state of uselessness, Kakashi. And you're friend here," He cocked his head in Obito's direction. "is too out of it to do a thing. And even if you two were in perfect condition, the end result would still be the same."

"What a dick." Obito muttered, scowling in annoyance.

"If you get in the way, you'll both die."

"No!" Naruto shouted, lunging forward to grasp his uncle's hand tightly- much to the surprise of everyone else. He looked up pleadingly, blue eyes shimmering. "They're my friends. Please don't." Kyuubi looked down at him. Eyes half-closed in a manner so damn similar to Sasori's it was creepy.

"Friends…?" Kyuubi's features softened briefly, giving the boy beneath just a glimmer of hope. "Naruto, I'm here now." He said sweetly. "You don't need friends anymore." With a warm and gentle smile, Kyuubi assured his nephew before turning to glare at the two intruders once more- finding the mere sight of them disgusting.

"Give it up." Kakashi said, staring through the blood that had trickled down from a cut on his forehead.

"Yeah! We called the police!" Obito added triumphantly, grinning. But Kyuubi…he just chuckled again. "Hey! What's so funny?"

"So, Konoha's police are on their way? That's all? Good thing I brought a friend along just for this very situation then. Itachi will take care of them, I assure you." Kakashi and Obito gasped, eyes widening in shock. Obito's grin vanished instantly as horror overtook him from the mention of a single name.

"I-Itachi…?"

"Sasori, my man!" Deidara yelled down the street toward the figure ahead of them, waving one hand high above his head to grab the other boy's attention. The aloof teen ahead paused, stopping in his tracks and turning to look behind him.

"Sasori, what's going on?" Kiba demanded as he and Deidara caught up with the redhead. He was cold, tired and had a headache- his patience was wearing thin. Indeed, it was pretty obvious from his appearance. With his hair ruffled by the breeze, eyes hazed over and brows constantly furrowed- he wasn't a happy puppy.

"We need to get Naruto as soon as possible." Sasori said plainly.

"But why, hmm?"

"I worked it out. Kyuubi should be here any day now, possibly even tonight."

"W-what?" Kiba leaned in, eyes widening as his ears caught one particular name.

"Kyuubi's after Naruto. He planned everything out to make sure he could get to Naruto when he was precisely fourteen." The redhead declared, explaining his inner thoughts with such a level of detachment that they were hard to process.

"What are you talking about?" Kiba growled, determination snapping into every one of his features.

"Why fourteen?" Deidara added curiously, cocking an eyebrow.

"Kyuubi doesn't want to kill Naruto. That's what he wants everyone to believe. His goal is to reunite with Naruto so they can run away and live in hiding together. With the nephew of a cold murderer missing, everyone will assume he was killed and besides…would the people of Konoha really bother searching for him?"

"Tch." Kiba's eye twitched in anger at the question, the smiling face of his boyfriend flashing through his mind.

"But Kyuubi obviously can't just take Naruto by force. So he plans to take advantage of his loneliness."

"What do ya mean?" Deidara asked, growing annoyed.

"Naruto's a teenager now. In general, teenagers are easier to manipulate due to hormonal changes and heightened emotions. In other words, the loneliness that comes from a lack of familial love will be stronger more in Naruto now than ever. That's why Kyuubi chose to act. He plans to force himself back into Naruto's life and offer the love only family can offer."

"So you mean…" Deidara began, starting to work it out.

"Naruto will go with Kyuubi willingly. Despite everything Kyuubi has done, regardless of all he is, Naruto won't be able to win against his loneliness. Kyuubi Namikaze…a master of manipulation. He plans to make his own nephew recklessly love him."

"No!" Kiba snapped, causing both of his friends to look at him with concern. "Naruto would never do that! He isn't alone anymore…he has us…he has me!"

"That isn't enough to fill the void." Sasori retorted coldly. "When you grow up without a family to love you, friendship isn't always enough. Some people end up like me…empty and unable to properly show emotion," Deidara's face softened, a sympathetic and loving smile crossing his face as he listened to his lover's words. "And some become like Naruto…desperate for just a taste of that love."

"That's not true!" Kiba shouted, grabbing Sasori by the shirt and pulling him in to glare directly into those grey eyes. He was red in the face, furious, and starting to get worked up.

"Isn't it?" Sasori asked calmly, staring back. "He constantly seeks affection and approval from others, he falls in love with a strong, older male who can look after him and act as a role model and ever since watching that documentary he's been constantly losing himself in thought."

"You're saying Naruto only loves me because he doesn't have a family?!" Kiba threatened, grinding his teeth together as the compulsion to hit the redhead began to rise.

"You're telling me you haven't noticed anything at all that suggests I'm right?" The brunette stopped, eyes widening ever so slightly as just one single memory flashed through his mind.

Kiba awoke in the night, the need to use the toilet having stirred him from his sleep. Although he knew he had to leave the comfort and warmth of the bed, he really didn't want to…especially when someone so adorable and loveable was snuggled up to his side, breathing softly. As his eyes adjusted to the dark, Kiba looked down at the sleeping boy and smiled at the sight. Naruto was like an angel when he slept…except for the occasional snore or twitch, but even that was cute. And the way Naruto was clinging to his boyfriend's body, his head resting in the nape of the brunette's neck, made it so difficult to pull away. But Kiba had to go, slipping out of the boy's hold as carefully as he could. Not that it mattered much- the boy still stirred. The brunette froze, staring down as Naruto shuffled at the loss of contact and snuggled down into the mattress instead. And at that moment he let out a deep breath…and on that breath, a single name was carried…

"Kyuubi…."

"Naruto can't help but yearn for the kind of love only a family member can give him. It's human nature to seek out all forms of love- whether it be from a friend, lover or from your family. He loves you more than anything…even someone like me can see that. But Kyuubi is a remnant of something Naruto has wanted all of his life." Kiba's grip began to loosen, his anger melting away as Sasori spoke what obviously was the truth. "People like Kyuubi…they prey on that yearning and take advantage of it. But Kyuubi is also seeking the same love, one only his last living relative can give him. That is why they'll be drawn to one another…and that is why Naruto will end up going with him…."

"Unless we stop him." Kiba concluded, letting his hand fall away from the redhead's shirt as he stared decisively at the ground.

"That's why I asked Deidara to get you. If anyone can act as a shield against Kyuubi's manipulation, it's you."

"Then let's go, hmm!" Deidara announced, patting the aloof teen on the back.

"Yeah…sorry, Sasori."

"Think nothing of it. Just focus on Naruto."

"Right!" Kiba spun round in the direction of his boyfriend's home and began to sprint as fast as his legs could carry him. He was worried that Kyuubi may already be there, that Naruto might have already agreed to go with him. He couldn't let that happen, not just when the boy's life was getting back on track. He wasn't going to let his Naruto be used anymore.

Obito grunted in pain as he was thrown to the ground, his shoulder slamming on the floor roughly from the force. And above him, Kyuubi stood triumphantly with a subtle smirk on that face.

"Obito!" Kakashi yelled in concern, moving forward to attempt a punch on the distracted murderer. He should have known better. Kyuubi dodged smoothly and grabbed the teacher's wrist, pulling him forward so that his stomach collided with the flame head's knee. The air was knocked clean out of Kakashi's lungs, a little blood flying out of his mouth as he slowly collapsed to the floor in agony. His already battered body couldn't take much more punishment…he was at his limit.

"Stop it!" Naruto shouted in desperation, running towards his uncle to try and break up the fight. His previous experience fighting off bullies was Naruto's source of strength, but that was nowhere near enough to help him land a hit on the cruel man in front of him. Kyuubi caught his fist effortlessly and smiled.

"You can tell we're related." He mused. "But you're fighting the wrong person, Naruto. Deep down you know that family should stick together." He pulled the boy forward so that he could hiss into his ear, so that the words wouldn't reach the ears of any other. "I can give you everything you ever wanted. I'll always love you and never abandon you. You'd never be alone again; I'd always be at your side to protect you from the harshness of reality. Do you understand? Never again will the claws of reality dig into your heart. You must have been so alone….I know how much it hurts. But you never have to feel that again."

"But…you k-killed them…." Naruto murmured, tears beginning to sting his cerulean eyes once more.

"Only to protect you. It was the only way I could. Trust me."

"T-trust? I…I think I…."

"Naruto, don't!" Kakashi yelled from his foetal position, now struggling to breathe properly. "Your parents loved you more than you can imagine! Kyuubi doesn't love you…obsession isn't the same as love." Kyuubi snarled angrily, climbing to his feet and preparing to attack out of pure rage and hatred.

"And what would you know? Is there really anyone in your life you truly love?!" Kyuubi demanded, driving a full force kick into the man's gut. Coughing up more blood onto the floor, Kakashi started to hyperventilate.

"Y-yes…" He spluttered. "There is…one person I…."

"Are you okay, 'Kashi?" Obito asked worriedly, sitting up beside the man to check on him…like a true friend. Kakashi just offered a bloody smile, trying to ignore the agony his body was in.

"This…is nothing…."

"You see, Naruto? Reality is cruel and unforgiving. The only thing that can protect you from that pain is love. That's why you have to come with me…to end your suffering."

"Oh, shut up!" Obito whined childishly, glaring at the man with those pewter Uchiha eyes. "For someone who doesn't shut up about reality, you're pretty damn delusional. Just piss off and stop spouting bullshit."

"And for someone who's about to die, you have a lot to yap about." The flame headed man retorted coldly before turning to look at his silent nephew. Naruto…the boy who meant absolutely everything….

How could such a fun and awesome night turn into such a nightmare?

Not hours ago, they were all laughing and drinking and dancing at Ino's party…and now…Kakashi was sprawled on the floor, covered in blood and struggling to breathe properly; Obito was knelt beside him, trying to figure out what to do to help his friend…and Naruto was stood helplessly…seriously considering the option of running away with a murderer.

He was gonna do it.

He knew it was based on a whim and he knew it was the wrong decision…but he was going to do it anyway.

"Naruto!"

Everyone in the room tensed up, eyes darting to the door as the sounds of hurried footsteps clambered up the stairs and a single voice called out loudly.

"K-Kib…" Naruto began, silencing himself as soon as the very man appeared in the empty doorframe. Kiba, in all his glory, entered the room with determination and a serious side to him Naruto had only seen on him when he played basketball.

"Get the hell away from Naruto you sick, twisted son of a bitch!" Kiba growled, staring Kyuubi Namikaze down without a single trace of fear or hesitation.

"Obito, what happened?" Sasori asked, diving down to Kakashi's side quickly- those grey eyes darting to every visible wound on the man's body. Sasori was a puppet craftsman, so he knew a great deal about the human body. He was trying to judge whether the wounds were really serious or not.

"He beat up 'Kashi."

"That right?" Deidara asked, strolling past the redhead as he went about observing their teacher. "Kyuubi Namikaze, right? You have some nerve coming back here, hmm. And as for Hidan…how dare he make a fool of me!"

"Get the hell out of here now before I rip your goddamn head off." Kiba warned darkly, glaring at the man with pure disgust and hatred. The brunette had made his way over to Naruto, moving to stand in-between the boy and his uncle protectively, arms outstretched to act as a shield.

"Before we rip your head off." Deidara corrected, moving to stand beside the Inuzuka.

"You may be able to trick Naruto into going with you, but as long as we're here you can't do so without interruption. Your plan's failed so it would be smart to leave now." Sasori warned, glancing over at the man…who had started trembling. All eyes in the room were on Kyuubi, watching as his body shook…at first they thought he was crying…until a quiet yet menacing chuckle reached their ears. He was laughing….

"Foiled by a bunch of teenagers…you've gotta be kidding me." He muttered in between his loudening chuckling. His body was shaking quite violently now, as though trying desperately to hold in a far louder laugh. "A plan fourteen years in the making…and this is how it ends…?"

…

…

He let it out.

The most cruel, psychotic and unnatural laughter imaginable rang in their ears as Kyuubi's mind- full of obsessive thoughts, painful flashbacks and uncontrollable chaos- finally burst free. Everyone in the room flinched as it hit them roughly. A laugh which didn't match the handsome face, the charismatic persona or the image of a loving uncle…the laughter which only truly represented the murderous monster within…the laughter of a broken man….

A/N: This chapter is a little shorter than most, but that's because of how I paced it out.

So yeah, I've obviously gone overboard with the reunion, even I can see that but oh well. It is supposed to be the dramatic climax before the happiness…right? Unless there is no happiness O.o

But there we go, this chapter is absolutely full of information and important events I guess:

Kyuubi's a psychopath.

Naruto is longing for a family and actually considered going with Kyuubi.

Sasori is a really nice guy deep down.

Obito is still drunk -_-

Kiba's a freakin' badass bursting in there all hero and whatnot.

And Kyuubi has a laugh…

Boom. Chapter done.

Next chapter is the final one of the reunion. So in the next chapter we'll find out if Kyuubi gets his way or not and if not, what becomes of him? Total dun dun dunnnn moment.

So what did you guys think anyway? Let me know!