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Naruhinakirakacus: I'm glad you enjoyed the reunion. I hope you enjoy what this chapter has to offer.

Maxridelover: Right? It will be very interesting to see how this all plays out.

Ashley: Well the end of the chapter at least. There is still much to go, and welcome to fanfiction! I hope that you stick around to see the end! Lots of hugs to you.

Moonttje: Awwe, but Gaara is such a cutie. No matter, he's just there to help fill in the story more. More Naruto and Danzo coming right up!

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Hi Friends!

This is probably one of my favourite chapters to be honest. I don't really know why but it just is and for some reason it feels fluffy and warm. Tell me what you think. I also just wanted to say that if anyone wanted to talk about anything you can come chat with me on here, wattpad or my tumblr: Sharpiestainseverthing just is you need someone. Fizzy is here for you.

-Enjoy

Sadness, that was the feeling that was coursing through his body. Sadness for hitting Sasuke, sadness for getting mad and upset. It overwhelmed him. The feeling was sour, the building of tears felt sour. Sour. Sour. Sour. He hated the word as it kept replaying in his mind over and over again. Sour. Sour. Sour. He couldn't describe it any other way. A small voice in the back of his head was sobbing as he ran out the door. Looking around he didn't know where to go. Sasuke wouldn't want him back. Kakashi and Iruka certainly wouldn't allow him back inside of their home. Where would he go? Slowly he started walking into the wooded region of the backyard. He remembered that Iruka had explained that he would take long walks there, but Naruto didn't want a long walk, he wanted to escape.

A harsh cold wind bit through his clothes, chilling his bones. He didn't mind though, he deserved it. We walked for what seemed like forever, the tree's grew in density and size, then they started to slowly thin out the further he walked. Sounds of the city were nearby, maybe he could escape there. Slowly he made it to the street where he pulled up his hood, hoping that it would hide his hair keeping him low profile. There were bright lights and loud people, quiet people and dark alleyways. He hadn't been outside in so long, he had never experienced what it's like to be free and able to go wherever he wanted to go.

A small smile came onto his face. Where did he want to go?

Another harsh chill came rushing through his body, but along with it was the smell of salt. Curiosity took over him as he followed the smell hoping to find where it was coming from. He weaved through the streets passing shop after shop, smell after smell, person after person hoping he would find where the salted air was coming from. Slowly he came to a stop. In front of him was a sparkled mirror that seemed to carry on forever. He walked towards it wanting to touch the simmering with his hands, only he scrambled back when his feet started sinking into the ground. The ground seemed like it wanted to suck him up, but he was so close to the mirror he didn't want to give up. With a determined heart he trudged forward, he was going to touch the mirror no matter what. It's what he wanted. He wasn't being told to touch it by anyone, it was his own...

Choice

Slowly he reached his hand out to touch the mirror shocked to find that he was touching water. It was cold and was continuously moving under his fingers, almost as if it were alive. He wanted to feel it around his body.

"I hope you're not thinking what I think you are going to do there." A voice came from behind. It was deep rich and held a tone of authority that Naruto had wished he never had to hear again. He turned around and saw an old man who was sitting on a bench a few feet away. "That water will swallow you up in a heartbeat."

Naruto sighed in relief when he didn't see that face of Danzo, but a face old and tired. It was one that radiated calmness, so he carefully walked over and sat on the bench next to the old man.

"What's your name?" He asked reaching over into his bag for something.

"Naruto."

The man pulled out a small wrapped mint handing it over to Naruto with shaking hands then popped one of his own into his mouth. "You can call me Onoki."

Naruto nodded looking at the mint that was in his hands, the sound of crinkling was present as he unwrapped the sweet placing in his mouth. Flavour invaded his tongue, it was creamy but cold, it tasted of toothpaste.

"What are you doing out here this late at night Naruto?" Onoki asked.

Naruto shrugged. "Running."

Onoki nodded to himself. "I would run, but my back is so bad, so I just walked here at an earlier time so I could escape from my granddaughter who will eventually find me and drag me back to the house where I will remain in bed until I can find another day to sneak out."

"Do you usually sneak out?" Naruto asked.

"Whenever I get the chance. I can't stand being inside, I am a free person. Just because I'm old doesn't mean that I can't get out and do things on my own."

His words ran through Naruto's mind, he understood that many people wanted to be free but didn't have the chance. Now was the time where he could change, he didn't want to live his whole life being scared, being something that people pitied. Why couldn't he also be free?

"Grandfather there you are!" A young girl with short brown hair came tromping through the sinky ground to the old man. "I thought I said last time that you couldn't go anymore. You are too old!"

Onoki only smiled though. "Why don't you just sit with me for a little while, I'm talking to my new friend Naruto."

The girl direction then turned to him. He looked down scared of what she might do. "You sat with my Grandfather?"

Naruto nodded.

"Where are your parents? Do you need me to call somebody?" She asked.

At this point Naruto froze, he didn't know where he was or what turns and streets he took to land him in that moment.

"I-I. I don't really know... How I got here." Naruto felt a small sense of panic welling up in his chest.

"Why don't you come home with us then? We can figure it out from there alright?" She smiled helping her Grandfather off the bench and towards a car. Naruto sat firmly in place. "Come on Naruto, we'll help you sort all of this out."

Naruto took a deep breath and followed her, he knew that if he stayed then he would probably freeze to death. Plus he trusted the old man for reasons unknown. The car was warm and was a soft grey on the inside and the seats molded to his small body.

"I never introduced myself, I'm Kurotsuchi." She smiled at him through the rearview mirror.

"Thank you for helping me." Naruto mumbled into his chest.

Kurotsuchi laughed a little. "You cutie, everyone deserves help some time in their life."

Naruto tried to contain the rush of blood that went to his cheeks but he couldn't. He didn't get complimented. He remembered what Danzo had told him about compliments how and how to receive them. "Thank you, I appreciate the compliment."

Kurotsuchi laughed again. "So polite."

They sat in a comfortable silence for a bit, Naruto watched the scenery go by hoping that he wasn't making anyone too worried. Bad thoughts plagued his mind and a sinking feeling made it's way into his chest as he couldn't help but feel bad for his actions. He hadn't felt these feeling in a while and it was overloading.

"Are you alright Naruto?" Kurotsuchi asked seeing the boy's discomfort. "We'll be home soon so we can call the police there, I just didn't want you to freeze out in the cold weather waiting for somebody to come pick you up."

Naruto nodded. "I just haven't gotten l-lost very many times."

"It's scary huh?" Kurotsuchi nodded to herself. "I don't like not knowing where I'm going, but I guess that's life for you.

The car then pulled into a small driveway in front of a relatively small house that had a calming rock garden in the front. Naruto followed the two inside where there was a relatively large boy sleeping on the couch, Kurotsuchi told Naruto to just leave him alone.

"Alright, I'll call the police and then we can go from there alright?" Kurotsuchi looked at Naruto for confirmation.

"I won't get in trouble will I?" Naruto asked.

Kurotsuchi shook her head. "I doubt it, you just got lost right?"

Naruto looked down. "Well i-kind of, I wanted to get away f-for a little bit, and then I got lost."

"I'm sure you'll be fine." The older girl reassured patting him on the head pulling her phone out her pocket to call. "Oh hello, I was just wonder if anyone has reported a missing teen about 16 years of age. Yes that's correct." She then started to wander off into the other room leaving Naruto alone with Onoki.

"Want another mint?" Onoki asked.

Naruto stood for a second. He didn't want the mint, but he couldn't say no.. "Can I have it for later?"

Okoni nodded handing the sweet to the boy with a smile.

"Well Naruto someone is coming by to pick you up, they should be here in half an hour. For now we can just sit and warm up, I'll get the heater going."

Naruto nodded, he was cold from all the harsh wind that bit through his bones. He sat down next to Onoki in front of the large portable heater. The hot blew onto him in a warm wave that soothed his tight muscles. Slowly he relaxed into the couch, he only closed his eyes for a second and before he knew it a loud knock was heard. Onoki carefully helped Naruto sit up, the blonde was wiping away the sleep in his eyes.

"D-Did I fall asleep?" He asked looking around.

Onoki nodded. "Only for about an hour, you needed it."

Naruto was worried that he made the old man mad but he wouldn't see any hate or trickery in his aged eyes.

Kurotsuchi, who had gone to open the door, came back with Kakashi in tow who immediately ran to pick the boy up in his arms.

"Oh Naruto, we were so scared." The older man said rubbing the Naruto's back in calming circles. "Are you alright?"

Naruto nodded. "I'm fine."

Kakashi stilled for a moment noticing the boy's lack of stutter and his almost instant reply. Something had happened. "That's good, everyone is worried sick, your parents are also at the house after we called to see if you were there. Oh Naruto we are so glad you're safe."

Naruto didn't know how to react, he didn't bad that everyone was worried. He left fuzzy inside knowing that someone cared that he was gone.

"Nobody is upset?" Naruto asked looking up at Kakashi.

Kakashi smiled and shook his head. "Of course not, we were just worried was all."

Naruto nodded looking at Onoki who was smiling. "Maybe we will meet again Naruto?"

Naruto gave a small smile to the old man. "Hopefully."

Kakashi thanked Kurotsuchi and Onoki for their help and lead Naruto outside to the the car where he opened the front door to the car thinking that maybe he would sit there for a change. Naruto looked at the front with uncertainty, Kakashi understood and opened the back where Naruto carefully climbed in.

The drive back was quiet, but a warm feeling was placed in both of their chests. Rain silently pelted on the top of the car and windows giving way to little rivers on the glass. Naruto traced the rain rivers with his index finger traveling over the cool glass. He leaned his head against it hearing the rain, it calmed him, he wasn't sure how his parents and the others would react. It was out a character for him, he hoped they weren't mad at all.

After a while the car slowed down and went over a bump indicating that they had made it back. The feeling of uncertainty made its way into his chest, embarrassment and regret. What he did was stupid and he knew that it wasn't one of the best choices he had made in his time being there. Shamefully he got out of the car and walked towards the front door behind Kakashi, but before he could get there the door was opened and a bundle of red ran towards in engulfing him in a large hug. He stiffened at first not knowing who is was, but calmed after hearing his mother's voice.

"Oh Naruto we were so scared. My sweet son I was worried, I'm just so glad you are safe."

Naruto sagged into his mother's hold tired from the events of the day.

Another pair of arms wrapped around him from behind. The voice identified them as his father's arms.

"Are you alright Naruto?" Minato asked threading his hands through his son's blonde hair.

Naruto nodded, his head still in his mother's chest. Another pair of arms wrapped around his waist, Naruto didn't even have to guess who they belonged to, it was pretty clear. Kyuubi.

Naruto mumbled something incoherent into his mother's chest, Kushina lowered her head down and asked if he could repeat himself. Only a whisper came out, but Kushina smiled anyway.

"Minato I think he's going pass out." Kushina said observing her child.

Kakashi told them where his room was and Minato carried him up the stairs to where there was a bed set against the corner. Minato gave a sad smile and kissed his sleeping child's head.

Kushina smiled when she saw her husband coming down the stairs. "Minato. He told me something."

Minato was curious and couldn't quite figure out the look on his beautiful wife's face. "What did he say?"

"He wants to come home."

-Fizzydrink101