life as a Fox

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Kakashi was humming quietly to himself as he went through paperwork, different order forms for new shipments of weapons, and filling out forms of new ninja registrations, assigning missions to certain people. It was a hassle but Kakashi found enjoyment in doing such things, he liked being organized and it had it's professionalism, plus being paid to sit around all day had it's perks.

He had filed away a form when all of a sudden he felt the presence as if something was watching him. He put the thought form mind, thinking maybe it was because of the lack of sleep last night. (his and Anko's anniversary) He smiled to himself at the thought. Him and Anko always had soft spots for each other even in the academy, but she went her way and he went his, and they never really got to meet up until later in life.

She was brash and strong minded, but he liked that in a women, she also had this soft side, deep, caring compassionate, something he also admired about her. He will admit at first he was shy, not sure how to go about wooing her, she seemed like the girl that liked the odd and interesting, one of a kind stuff.

But he later found out that she liked the norm, she loved getting flowers and chocolates, going out to eat then seeing a show, old school stuff, stuff he thank-fully knew how to do. It might sound cheesy but she liked it that way, she liked having a gentlemen, because deep inside she was a lady.

Kakashi hummed louder and flipped the next order over, once again the prickly sensation in the back of his neck kept bugging him. Finally the ninja in him made him turn around bracing for the worst.

He jumped nothing braced him for what he was witnessing, scores of birds, lined along the ledge outside his windows, and in the middle of the feathery and beaked mass was a single creme colored wolf with blue eyes grinning ear to ear. More and more birds were landing on the roof tops behind them, basking in the sun, some were flying about chasing down other birds hunting them.

Kakashi walked calmly to the window he opened it "yes" he asked Naruto looked to him "we have new allies" Kakashi glanced to the birds "do we now?" he said looking at them, they were large and reminded him of hawks or falcons, only larger with denser feathers, something about them seemed..otherworldly.

Until one spoke "hello great head elder of the leaf roost" Kakashi glanced down at the one who spoke he was large and warrior like, the speaking didn't surprise him, he was used to Naruto dragging home things that were strange. "ah, yes, well...welcome to my...roost...I am sure you are finding it quite comfy".

The bird clacked "yes it is" the bird turned his head "this place was made for birds, you have grown strange trees that provide excellent resting places." Kakashi glanced down to the electric poles the bird was motioning to. Kakashi nodded "glad you like them...just don't touch both lines at once...the trees have a terrible...zap..to them"

Naruto nodded "I mentioned that to them, hopefully they remember"- zzzzzzzppppppppp crackle...snap...zzzzzzzzz "Barin! what's wrong! are you okay?" some birds in the back ground asked, laughter rose up "woooo weeeee that was fun! it was like a burst of...something! it felt great you should try it!".

Kakashi didn't need to turn his head, neither did Naruto both of them looked dead pan forward as they listened to five more mini explosions as the birds experimented with the electricity, the lights in the office flickered then went dark. Kakashi sighed Naruto grinned then turned "oi! stop that what did I say!" there was a chorus of "sorry's" from five birds laying on the ground, feathers puffed and smoking.

Naruto turned back "situation handled" Kakashi let his head veer to the left hitting the window giving himself the much needed face palm. The bird spoke "may we enter? Velke said that we would have to run through...negotiations". Kakashi nodded, confused at who Velke was, he was expecting just Naruto and a few of the birds, but apparently 'we' meant every bird that came with them.

So Kakashi's office was soon filled with the current breeding population of Gyrfalcons. (as he found out upon introduction) Naruto (who was Velke as he found out) sat on his desk next to him, right on top of the newly finished order forms. Kakashi sighed they sat in his chairs, the sat along the bookshelf's, and inside the bookshelf's, and the floor was now a mass of beaks and beady bird eyes.

"so what exactly is it you had negotiated with them...Velke?" Kakashi asked Naruto grinned "well...they would come here during the summer breeding season, hatch their eggs, raise their young for a bit then return home, and while they are here, they would provide an excellent messenger service".

Kakashi nodded it would be something the village needed, during the attack on the village by the peins the messenger bird hatchery was destroyed, several generations of bird breeding and training gone for history. The messenger nin had to borrow from other villages and go out and capture new birds to raise and breed.

Kakashi nodded "that is...actully a good idea Velke" Naruto glared at him and smacked him with his tail "of course it's a good idea" Kakashi cleared his throat "I would be glad to accept you, however we have technicalities here, we would need a signed contract with the...leader of your...flock".

The birds all turned to each other "the elder's did not come on the journey...they are our leaders...so what now?" Kakashi sighed "well...are they going to be coming in the future?" the birds shook their heads, "no, only us who are breeding will be making this journey each two year"

Kakashi nodded "very well...then you will have to appoint one of you right now as leader". All the birds turned to Naruto "we cannot choose, Velke will, wolves have the ability to see leadership in a being" Naruto glanced to Kakashi, Kakashi had to hold back his snort of laughter.

Naruto cleared his throat "very..well...ummmm eenie...meanie...minie...moe...lets see..." he closed his eyes then his twirled about him and went around in random circles until it stopped "you" he said opening his eyes, "me?" the bird asked, he was older mostly a muddled chocolate brown plumage.

Naruto nodded "yes!...my tail has spoken! the great leader finding ability..is located within the tail! it is you...what is your name?" "Roki" he said "very well...Roki will be your leader for now" All the birds turned to him then bowed to him, Roki looked around happy and surprised at his new higher position.

Kakashi said nothing "very well...let me draw up a contract..you can all go outside... stretch your...wings, enjoy the village" The birds all screeched in happiness and took off, Kakashi had to duck under his desk to survive the incoming wave of sharp claws and beaks flying at him.

Naruto jumped down next to him "leader finding ability...in your TAIL?" Kakashi said to him, Naruto looked down ears drawn back "I had to make something up" Kakashi flicked Naruto's nose roughly "owe! oi! don't be mean!" soon the Gyrfalcons were out, Naruto rose and walked out "so?" Kakashi spoke "give me a day to explain to the council...about our new allies...and their proposition" Naruto nodded "gotcha, I will keep them from doing anything...drastic".

Kakashi nodded "you do that" Naruto left turning back to his office, witch was covered in feathers...and...leavings. He sighed and hung his head in defeat..."I love my job...I love my job...go to your happy place...that's it...your happy place...you can do this...you can do this Kakashi" he said to himself silently then began to laugh he stopped "it's official...I have went crazy...yay!" he exclaimed putting his hands up in the air.

Sakura walked in and looked at the mess and him in his position she spoke calmly "should I be concerned about you?" Kakashi sighed "no, no I'm good, call for a council meeting tomorrow, the village has new allies". Sakura looked at him "where from?" "the sky" Kakashi said picking up a cast off feather.

Naruto walked into the house "I'm home" he said walking through the door. Hinata happily came up to him hugging and kissing his cheeks for extra measure. "I...missed you to" he said licking her cheek back. she smiled down "it happened" she said smiling wildly "huh?" he said looking confused she glanced down at her stomach.

Naruto looked shocked at her "that's great!" he said nuzzling her and rubbing against her (his version of hugging) "I know! Sakura gave me an ultrasound for fun, in case the pregnancy test was wrong...it was, I was pregnant!" Naruto licked her cheeks "what does Kiba think?" he asked "I haven't told him yet, I was planning on telling him tonight" Naruto nuzzled her one last time "I am happy for you Hinata."

She giggled like a school girl then got up "come on, let's celebrate...let me guess you want ramen?" Naruto nodded "of course" she began to make the ramen. Naruto spoke "so...where is the baby room going to be?" Hinata paused "I don't know I will talk to Kiba" Naruto nodded "I can move out of the room, you can use it, my pillow is more comfy anyway."

Hinata looked at him "are you sure?" Naruto nodded "of course! I don't need all that space, I am a wolf for petes sake, if I want space I will go outside." Hinata leaned down and hugged him "Naruto you are the kindest person I know, I love you Naruto you are the greatest friend I have, you are like a brother I never wanted."

Naruto and her laughed then she made him ramen and they waited until Kiba got home to tell him the news. Kiba came in Hinata started bouncing in her chair, Naruto told her to act like nothing was out of the ordinary, they had already came up with a way to say it. Hinata spoke casually "so Naruto says he will let us have his room" Kiba glanced up "why do we need his room?" he asked sipping a drink.

Hinata got up and gave him his supper then sat down casually "for the baby of course" Kiba paused he gave Hinata a double take. then his face spanned out in a great big smile, he was up and holding Hinata faster then Naruto could follow. The two of them shared a kiss and hugged each other, Naruto could feel their love for each other radiating at it's maximum.

He laughed and slurped more noodles. Kiba spoke "everything is just perfect right now, I never want it to stop". Naruto commented "neither do I".

Little did they know, that fate had something planned out differently for them, for even though it had given them something great...it would take away something great in return. The y could only hope that when it did happen, they would be prepared to have their courage, their hearts and their bonds tested to the absolute maximum.

Well thats what I have, I am sorry I took so long to write, I hope you enjoyed.

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