This beta is so lonely...the beta world has slowed to a stand still. *whine whine*
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So... I gotta keep writing, right? So bring on another exciting development with Tell Me. Be wary reading this chapter, I think there going to be several types of responses to this one. And I also think its a little short, but wanted to get this out before the umm.. well i'll leave it at that okay? Don't want to give to much away.
With my current moods as of late, well, read on...
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Naruto tapped away at his computer, grabbing printed documents and arranged folders. Friday morning had him moving about the office, preparing his presentations and any other paperwork Kakashi had requested. As soon as he walked into the office this morning, Kakashi informed him that the partner would be there at nine thirty a.m. and what board room they had booked. Though his nerves were on edge, he kept himself focused and reminded himself that he was certain that all the ducks were in a row, so to speak. He often thought back to his bedroom conversations with Sasuke the night prior.
"What if my ideas aren't good enough? What if the guys laughs and says I have no talent? What if I create disaster for the company? What if…" Naruto rambled on while lying against Sasuke's bare chest in his bedroom. His fingers tracing the lines of muscle. The room having evidence of their love making; tossed clothes all over the floor, rumpled bed covers and the moon light blanketing across their bodies creating a soft glow.
"Naruto," Sasuke spoke in a stern whisper and tipped Naruto's chin to look into his eyes. Sasuke then planted a kiss on Naruto's nose. "Just do what your best at," he snorted out suddenly. "You know, talking ones ear off."
"Jerk!" Naruto spit out and slapped Sasuke's stomach playfully. Sasuke just chuckled as he grabbed Naruto playfully and ruffled his hair.
Naruto hummed to himself as he thought of their playful banter and love making. He found himself blushing and heating up at the thought. He sighed happily and took a seat at his desk, taking a long drink of water from his bottle.
His office phone rang, startling him back to earth. It was Kakashi, informing him that the partner had arrived and to prepare the board room. Kakashi will be bringing him. Naruto hurried off to the board room, checking to ensure everything was ready before Kakashi brought him in.
Several minutes later, Naruto heard Kakashi talking animatedly outside the walls and coming to the door. Naruto took a deep breath and straightened out his shirt as the door opened.
"Naruto-kun, good to see you here." Kakashi came through the door. "Come meet one of the Freelance Fox's partners Naruto-kun." Kakashi presented his arm out, pointing towards Naruto. "This is our newest and brightest addition to the Fox, Naruto Uzumaki." Kakashi's eyes squinted that showed he was smiling behind his mask.
Naruto found it odd that Kakashi would still be wearing a medical mask, but, whatever. Naruto smiled politely and bowed towards the individual that walked into the board room. He was tall, slender and walked smooth like on air. Another man, who had white hair, smooth firm looking body, was behind him and quietly closed the board room door. 'Another partner?' Naruto thought to himself. Silently Naruto let out a pleased breath, thankful to himself that he created extra folders just in case more than one person showed for the meeting. The white haired man came up behind the tall slender older man who Kakashi was talking to and stood quietly behind him.
"Ah Naruto-kun," the tall slender man spoke. "I have heard so many pleasurable stories about you from Kakashi-san. He speaks very highly of you and I am eager to see what you have brought to the Freelance Fox." The man's voice was deep and smooth. Naruto thought it sounded like a hot knife cutting through butter type smooth as he rose to meet the man. His eyes found white pale complexion, long black waist length black hair that molded around his boney face and eyes were hooded light coloured. Naruto shivered slightly at the man, 'his eyes look yellow, is that normal?' he thought as those eyes focused on him intently.
Naruto swallowed hard and held a handout to the man. "Thank you very much sir. Thank you for coming by again." The man shook Naruto's hand limply and Naruto cringed at the clamminess he was certain he felt.
Kakashi then spoke up, "Naruto, let me introduce to you one of the Freelance Fox partners. Orochimaru Sanin-sama." Naruto finished shaking the hand and gave another small bow towards him. The older man gave a creepy grin towards Naruto, and he shivered suddenly. 'Creepy…' "Naruto-kun has prepared a package for us to review, so shall we get started?"
===intermission===
"Well this seems all very well asserted and I have to agree with a lot of the ideas Naruto-kun. I look forward to seeing you again to discuss future options," the voice rolled out that sounded like a purr and a hiss that had Naruto's fox growl from within. Naruto mentally told his fox to calm its britches. The older man shook Kakashi's hand and gave Naruto a nod with a smirk. "Suigetsu, bring the car around," he suddenly called out over his shoulder in a commanding voice.
The whitehaired man now known as Suigetsu nodded without a sound and gathered up one of the packages that they were discussing, before leaving the room quickly and quietly. The Sanin moved to leave the room. "I will be in contact with you later next week Kakashi-san," the Sanin mentioned as he waited by the door as Kakashi opened it for him.
Yellow tinted eyes looked back at Naruto and gave a long look down his body. Naruto suddenly felt exposed and wanted to hide himself. His fox quivered uncontrollably and was practically whining and begging to run. "Again, it was a great pleasure meeting you Naruto-kun," the voice poured out sicken sweet as a pointed tongue stuck out and moistened the thin greyish lips. Naruto suppressed the overwhelming urge to gag. "I look forward to working with you more closely." With that he slowly made his way out the opened door, Kakashi following behind him.
"Thank you sir," Naruto quickly called out again before he flopped himself down on a chair when the door closed. 'Jezuz fuck, that was—was so ….' His body tensed a bit at the thought of that old man's eyes looking at him like he was something to eat, and then what the hell was with the tongue? 'GAH!' Naruto ran to grab some hand disinfectant. He suddenly felt very dirty.
When he finished up, he noticed it was almost time for lunch. He quickly sent a text.
You: 'Just finished meeting! Lunch?' He smiled when the small bubbles appeared, indicating that a response was coming.
Sas: 'On it, Jugo coming to pick you up. See you in 10'
Naruto smiled at the response and moved to clean up his desk before meeting his boyfriend.
Short time later, Sasuke watched Naruto talk across the table with such expression in his voice and body, that he felt himself glowing inside. As they sat at the small sandwich deli shop, tucked into the far corner away from the hustle and bustle of the crowd, Sasuke couldn't keep a small smile from sneaking onto his lips. His alpha was puffing out feeling proud of its mate and Sasuke could feel the warmth emanating from his chest. His mind still had yet to come to the acceptance that this could possibly be something more than just liking the dobe, or was it just part of the mating? The instant he thought of the word mate, the alpha purred and pushed at wanting to coddle and safeguard the omega. Sasuke snorted out loud at the feelings his alpha was pushing forward. He focused on the large round blue eyes that were focused directly on him and he gasped at the azure's that nearly blinded him. Naruto had stopped talking.
"You in there Sasuke?" Naruto leaned closer to Sasuke's face, his face tilting sideways slightly as he pulled a hand to check his forehead. "You feeling okay? Your looking flushed." His eyes expressed concern. Sasuke playfully slapped at his hand.
"I'm fine dobe. I'm going to take care of the bill, Jugo is outside." He grabbed the bill and ruffled the blond locks, causing Naruto to playfully slap back at Sasuke's hands and poke his tongue out at him. Sasuke chuckled, "we will talk more about it later at home. Sounds like you did good."
Naruto gave him a smile and popped up from his chair. "Can't wait to see your house tonight teme! Hurry up, I'll go hop in with Jugo before he gets a parking ticket or something." He made his way between the crowd and headed outside.
Sasuke watched his blond bounce his way between the people before standing in the lineup to pay the bill. He couldn't wait to have his omega all to himself for the entire weekend. His lips curled up slightly as his alpha agreed completely.
Naruto managed his way out to the sidewalk, looking down the street and seen the black hummer a few cars down. He could see Jugo in the driver seat, and he rose up to his toes, waving frantically at him. When Jugo nodded that he had seen Naruto, he grinned broadly and started to head towards the hummer.
"Ah Naruto-kun!"
Naruto stopped and looked to see that he had just come across a parked black Maserati luxury car. Naruto let out an appreciative whistle. He pushed his bangs up as his eyes travelled along the curves of the black sleek Italian car, deep tinted windows and followed the black trim to the grill.
"Damn, what a beauty," he whispered to himself.
"Why Naruto-kun, thank you very much for the compliment!" A voice chuckled darkly from behind him. Naruto whipped his head to the side.
"Oh Sanin-sama! Is this your car?" Naruto quickly bowed to the man.
The Sanin came to the back door. "Why yessss…do you like it?"
Naruto suppressed a shiver at the voice, then stood up and force a smile. He just couldn't get comfortable around this man, job or not. "It certainly is a beauty sir. Maserati right?" he forced himself to answer politely.
The long black haired man nodded towards him as he waited for the driver to come around and open the back door. "You know your cars Naruto-kun," he said with an appreciative nod. He moved himself and stepped into the back of the car. "I look forward to seeing you again Naruto-kun," he called out from inside the car. "I cannot wait to – Ohh-aahhh!"
Naruto jumped when he heard the distressed call from the man. "Sir! Sir! Are you alright?!" Naruto ran up to the opened back door of the car, bending low to look inside to see if the man needed help. A hand grabbed his shirt tugging hard while something pushed him from behind. "What the—" Naruto sputtered out before the car door was slammed shut.
"What the fuck!?" Sasuke ran out of the front of the store, pushing past people, not caring if they cursed and yelled him. He saw the black Maserati driving off squealing its tires with Jugo just stopping at the curb. "Where's Naruto!" Sasuke began pushing at Jugo's chest. "JUGO! What the fuck happened? Where's Naruto? Was he in that car?!" Sasuke ran out to the street to see the black car turn a corner. "JUGO! Get to the Hummer, NOW!" They both sprinted for the Hummer, Jugo slamming it into gear and taking off.
"Itachi!" Sasuke practically growled into his phone. "Someone just fucking kidnapped Naruto. Black Maserati, we're going after it." Sasuke gave direction where their location was before hanging up. "Jugo, what the fuck happened?" Sasuke's eyes were red and glowing, his canines bared and snarled as he waited for Jugo to explain.
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In the car Naruto struggled when he found himself wrestled into a solid grip of arms around his torso. Massive thighs appeared to be squeezing around his legs, making it difficult to move. "What the fuck man! Let me go!" He began to twist himself against to break free, trying to kick his feet and legs as well. "If you don't fucking let—" A heavy intense growl escaped his chest as his eyes flickered to blazing orange.
"Suigetsu, hurry up before—" was all Naruto heard when he felt a searing pain exploding into his neck.
Naruto hissed out, gritting his teeth at the pain. "YOU FUCKERS!" Naruto struggled against his restraints, trying to find a weakness in the solid muscle mass that was holding him hostage. His inner fox was flaring from the inside. The heat within him began to seep from his pores, red swirls began rising up as steam would from a pot of hot water. He could feel his nails starting to stretch as his fox clawed from his insides, gnawing and wailing to be released.
Just as he began to feel the fox release, Naruto then felt himself weaken slightly as he continued to struggle. A numbing sensation began to quickly expand throughout his body, feeling like deflation of an air tube. Slowly, slowly his fox essence began to shrink. His growls then began to soften and disappear.
'Fuck! Shit! NO!' Naruto began to panic as he felt his fox's presence disappear into nothing. Naruto struggled even harder against the force that held him in the seat when a nasty smelling cloth was forced onto his nose and mouth. His captor crushed his ribs quickly so he was forced to inhale a breath through the cloth. He begged and called to the fox to release, anything, but there was nothing but empty space. He felt his eyelids become heavy and was able to look at who was sitting in the car. 'No no no no… please no…' he felt himself beg to himself as he felt the darkness creeping up from the corners of his eyes.
"Tsk tsk Naruto-kun. Be thankful. Aren't you happy to be coming home?" The yellow eyes glinted in pleasure and a tongue flicked out to lick at his tiny grey lips. "We have someone on our tail, loose it now!" the Sanin yelled to the driver.
Naruto's eyes slipped shut and he slumped against his captor. The Sanin hummed as he stroked the unconscious blond locks slowly. "I have a surprise that I cannot wait to show you."
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"Faster for FUCKS sakes! They can't get away!" Sasuke slammed his fists on the dash, his eyes flickering and watching the black car inching further and further away from them. "FUCK! Where the hell is Itachi!?"
Sasuke was suddenly slammed forward, his seatbelt locked and he felt his head snapped forward, his breath forced out. The Hummer's tires squealed on the pavement, as Jugo clenched his teeth and let out a growl as he held the steering wheel to keep the Hummer steady as it came to an abrupt stop. Sasuke's wolf growled out in frustration as he looked over the hood of the hummer to find several pedestrians standing shocked and fearful in the middle of the road. Sasuke roared in agony and frustration as he slammed his fists against the dashboard. Naruto was gone…again.
===intermission===
The sleek black Maserati pulled into an air strip several miles from the centre of the city. The whitehaired figure pulled a limp blond body from the car, hoisted over his shoulder like a sack of flour and carried the blond up the airstair into the waiting jet. Orochimaru got out from the car and spoke a few words to the driver who held the door open. Nods were exchanged and Orochimaru smoothly walked over to the jet with a large satisfied smirk on his face. There was no interference as the jet made its way to the runway.
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Sasuke slammed the office door open that it cracked the wall. His eyes were fire red and his canines bared as the huffing growls escaped the chest of the enraged alpha. He wasted no time in jumping over the desk, not caring as papers and a desk lamp went flying off as he flung himself at the wide eyed gray haired man that sat in an office chair. Grabbing the grey haired man by the throat, pulling him from the chair and Sasuke pushed him against the back wall. Sasuke's elbow pushing into the neck of the brown eyed man, causing him to release a small 'erk' as his breath was taken.
"You have 30 seconds to tell me where the fuck he is before I start breaking each bone in your body starting with your hands," Sasuke snarled out slowly and deeply. His eyes squinted hard at the gray haired man, the promise of a painful death was easy to read in them.
Kakashi just held his stance, as the young alpha held him against the wall, not making any sudden moves. He blinked surprisingly when the young Uchiha questioned where "he" was. Kakashi noted the much larger beta behind the young alpha with thick reddish orange hair. Though he was quiet, his eyes were zeroed in on him and his teeth and fists were clenched tight, obviously holding back whatever frustration he was feeling. He had closed the door and stood behind the desk, waiting for a signal should anyone come in or should Kakashi feel like he should fight back. Kakashi certainly wasn't going to be the fool that would try and fight back, he liked his body parts where they were thank you very much!
"Umm…where who is?" Kakashi then coughed out, his voice box strained slightly from the pressure of the alpha's arm pressed against it.
Sasuke shoved his body harder into the man causing Kakashi to moan out slightly at the uncomfortable pressure. "Don't FUCK with me old man," Sasuke hissed out as he pushed his arm again up under Kakashi's chin. "Where the fuck is he!" Jugo's knuckles cracked behind him.
"You had best answer," a deep smooth voice broke through the room.
Kakashi looked up to see the elder Uchiha enter the room. Jugo stepped to the side while bowing as the door closed behind him. Itachi moved around the desk smoothly to stop beside his younger brother. Sasuke growled again and pushed harder into Kakashi, having him choke out trying to breath.
"I-I don't k-know who y-you…"
"FUCKER!" Sasuke grabbed Kakashi's hair and slammed his head into the wall. "I DARE you to say that again!"
Kakashi saw stars dancing in his eyes as his head came into contact with the wall. His breathing was strained as the young Uchiha pushed up into his throat again and Kakashi brought his hands up to grip Sasuke's arms. He refused to panic. He would not submit either, he was too stubborn for that.
"Where have you taken Naruto-kun Kakashi-san?" Itachi spoke firmly, his eyes holding Kakashi's.
Kakashi's eyes widened. "W-what?! What do you mean w-where?" Kakashi flicked his pupils toward the eldest Uchiha, his eyes showing surprise and confusion.
Itachi tilted his head. His alpha nudged out and Itachi told Sasuke to release him. Though Sasuke was irritated at the command, he released Kakashi and stepped to the side, allowing Kakashi to rub at his throat and adjust his collar. He coughed out a bit before speaking. "What's going on? Tell me?" he coughed out before grabbing his chair that had rolled across the room. He waved his arm to the chairs in the room, inviting the Uchihas to sit.
"Naruto was taken at lunch, right outside the damn café, in public!" Sasuke growled out at Kakashi. "It was a black Maserati. Neither Jugo or I could see who had taken him." Teeth clenched, he stopped in front of the desk, leaning forward on his arms as his eyes bore into Kakashi. "We know you are in lead with the council," he whispered out with a snarl as Kakashi raised an eyebrow at him. "We know the council wants him and has had him before. Now— . .He!?" Sasuke moved closer with each word, his alpha growling and spitting out each word. His alpha was beyond pissed that his mate was taken and Sasuke was struggling to keep it maintained as Sasuke worked to find the answers.
"I don't know who and the council and I go way back, but not how you are thinking." Kakashi sounded calm as he spoke, though inside his mind was a whirlwind of questions. His thoughts were balancing on panic.
"I don't fucking believe you," Sasuke slammed his fists on the desk, snarling again. "Where the fuck is he!" he reached and grabbed Kakashi's collar, pulling the man over the desk. "I'm ready to start…"
"Otouto, stop." The deep voice reverberated throughout the room, having Sasuke instantly flinch at the voice. "I believe him."
Sasuke released Kakashi and turned to face his aniki. "What the fuck! You know—"
"Enough," Itachi held up his hand. Sasuke glared at him but remained quiet. Itachi looked at Kakashi who was still standing, trying to straighten his tie, yet again. "Kakashi-san, Naruto-kun has been taken. I do not know your exact relationship with the council, but if the council has a hand in this, any information you may have could be valuable." Itachi stood still, his red eyes holding Kakashi's.
Kakashi cleared his throat, pulling his tie slightly before bringing a hand through his hair. He let out a breath as he began to pace behind his desk. "I really don't know who would but –," Kakashi snapped his fingers as he stood up quickly. He reached to his desk, pressing a button on the intercom. A female voice came through the speaker, informing Kakashi she was listening. "Call Inuzuka-kun to my office please."
Sasuke flicked his head at Kakashi. 'The loud mouthed mutt!'
Kiba knocked sharply before poking his head in through the door to Kakashi's office. "You wanted to see me Kakashi-san? What can I—!" Sasuke grabbed the brown haired man's shirt and yanked him through the door quickly, causing Kiba to stumble to the floor. "Fuck man! What the hell!" Kiba sputtered out as he quickly bounced up onto his feet, huffing out, only to suddenly sense that he was surrounded by what felt like very powerful werewolves. He froze in the stance he was in, his hands resting on the top of his legs and his eyes flickering to each of the wolves. "Uhh…Kakashi-san?"
"Thank you for coming so promptly Kiba-kun," Kakashi spoke up behind him.
Kiba slowly turned around, ensuring that the other three powerful wolves weren't going to attack. Kiba faced Kakashi's serious face. He straightened up and gave a nervous grin towards Kakashi. "Something you need Kakashi-san? How can I be of service to you?" Kiba then gave a respectful bow towards the gray haired man.
"You can tell me what the fuck you know mutt," Sasuke deeply snarled out as he took a step towards Kiba's form. His fists were clenched as he ground his teeth together, making an ominous noise throughout the room.
Kiba turned his head towards the young alpha, giving him a smirk and a snort. Kiba refused to be threatened by another alpha, he was alpha himself for fucks sake. He stuck his nose up at the other alpha before turning back to Kakashi and waiting for his boss to speak. He ignored the low growl from behind him.
"Kiba-kun, about our discussion the other day…" he trailed off, watching Kiba's response.
"I told yah everything I know Kakashi-san, I promise!" he sputtered out quickly.
Kakashi held up his hand to the sputtering alpha. "Hush now, I believe you told me about what you know of that particular time," he nodded with a glare at the brown haired alpha. "But, I want to know if there is anything else that you may have seen or been witness to in other areas, that you can share with myself and these gentlemen here."
Kiba turned his head to look at the other wolves again. Their red piercing eyes holding him, their aura screamed submission and even though the bigger reddish orange coloured hair one was beta, he was so fucking huge that his massive form was intimidating already. Kiba glared at the younger black haired alpha, who sneered back at him with a growl. Kiba wasn't scared of that one, but the older one, Kiba shuttered. He felt his alpha cower down when the older black haired alpha came closer. His eyes were hard and held him frozen. His stance towered over his own and his aura stole the very air around him. Everything about the elder black haired alpha had Kiba and his inner wolf want to fall and roll over.
"Kiba-kun," the taller black haired alpha spoke. His voice deep and pierced through his senses like a bullet. Kiba couldn't move, he was frozen as the alpha approached him. "Explain to us your role with the council." Itachi stopped inches away from Kiba, his body towering over the small alpha.
Kiba nodded his head slowly, as his eyes lay wide and frozen on Itachi's red ones.
Sasuke snorted with a frown in the background as he watched Kiba fall victim to Itachi's way of asking and the voice. 'Hmph…showoff'.
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After several minutes of Kiba explaining and with Jugo holding Sasuke down on several occasions, Kiba was finally able to answer questions and inform the group of what he knew. Sasuke was near losing his ability to hold back his wolf at the end after hearing how Kiba had been involved in the attack on Naruto in the forest both times and Kiba witnessing how Naruto was held against his will at the mountain side building. Sasuke began to visualize scenes of ripping Kiba's throat with his claws, or his teeth, pulling back his head by his hair, gripping it hard with such force to hold it steady and slowly drawing a claws across the tender skin that barely covered his most vulnerable area. Having Kiba bound to the floor, sprawled out as he dragged his claws through the tender flesh, enjoying the howling despair Kiba would make, watching his blood flow into the very floor of where Naruto lay helpless, in pain and crying out for Sasuke.
"Otouto," a firm voice broke through the visions. Sasuke blinked rapidly as he found Itachi watching him and giving him a warning look. Sasuke's alpha growled in response from within, clawing and biting Sasuke's mental walls, demanding to be released to seek vengeance. Sasuke bit the inside of his cheek, taking deep breaths as he struggled to control his inner wolf.
"That partner you brought in Kakashi-san." Kiba wrung his hands together, as he swayed back and forth on his heels in thought. "His scent is familiar."
Kakashi raised a brow as he laced his fingers together underneath his chin. "Sanin-sama you speaking of?" Kiba nodded briefly.
"Naruto spoke of meeting a partner today," Sasuke snapped out.
"Who was it?" Itachi asked as he turned to look at Kakashi.
"Orochimaru Sanin."
Itachi and Sasuke's eyes widened as they turned to look at each other. "Nii-san…" Sasuke whispered out, his voice cracking slightly, but only Itachi heard.
Itachi stood quickly, Jugo by his side instantly, Sasuke looking towards the door as he held himself under control. "We take our leave," Itachi snapped out to Kakashi.
"Wait!" Kiba shot out an arm to grab at one of the dark. haired alpha's. His arm was instantly grabbed, twisted behind his back as Kiba gasped out in a surprised cry. He as slammed into the top of Kakashi's desk with a wolf bending his arm back in a painful position and pressure was pushed into his body.
"Be thankful I don't kill you right here, you putrid sob excuse for a wolf," Sasuke hissed and snarled into Kiba's ear. "Don't ever come near Naruto again." Sasuke picked up Kiba and slammed him into the desk again before letting him go.
"W-wait please," Kiba chocked out as he pushed himself up slowly, being cautious and considerate of the other alphas. "What's happened to Naruto? Please, he—he's a friend…" Kiba lowered his eyes and frowned.
Sasuke ground his teeth in irritation before turning to the door, "Jugo." Sasuke moved through the door, Jugo behind him instantly. Itachi turned and gave Kakashi a nod before slipping out the door, letting it click quickly behind him.
Kiba stared at the closed door, eyes wide, mouth fell open slightly as he clenched his fists and turned to face Kakashi. Kakashi's response was a raised brow and a tilted head. Kiba held his arms out to the side and shook his head at Kakashi. "Well? What the hell? Where's Naruto? What—the fuck—is going on?!" Kiba slammed his palms down on Kakashi's desk, his brown eyes glaring.
Kakashi inhaled a deep breath, pinching his lips together and his brows furrowed in thought. He rose to his feet and shoved his hands into his pockets while making his way around the desk to where Kiba was standing, gaping at him, waiting for an answer. Kakashi stopped at the door leading out, placing his hand on the knob, "it's time for you to go."
"B-but Kakashi-san," Kiba spit out. Kakashi looked over his shoulder, his eyes serious but sad. He opened the door wide and stepped to the side. The gesture was obvious. It was time for him to leave. Kiba frowned hard and huffed out in irritation before flicking his eyes up to the gray haired man. Kakashi kept his gaze steady and said nothing. Kiba stomped his way out of the door and was suddenly struck in his chest, a feeling of guilt, sorrow and pain. 'What was happening?'
Closing the door behind Kiba, Kakashi flicked his phone out, swiping the number he found and waited. "They may have him," he spat out angrily. He pulled a hand through his hair with fury while he turned towards windows. "It may have been Orochimaru. Only evidence is a Maserati. Who do we—? What?!" Kakashi bellowed into the phone. "But where would…" his voice trailed off as he listened to the phone. His eyes widened before he whispered a word noting his call was ending. He dropped his hand, shoving his phone into his pocket. Bringing his palm to his forehead, he struggled with his thoughts. 'What now? Who to call? Shit! Fuck!' He flicked his head up suddenly. 'The Uchiha's!' He turned on his heel and ran out of his office. He needed to catch them. They needed to know.
Kakashi pushed past his staff, paying them of no mind as the majority of them turned to see what the fuss was about. Their boss, sprinting through the office, was a site that was never seen of their usual carefree boss. Heading the door, he spotted the trio a few feet away as he trotted up behind them. Jugo immediately stopped him, his massive hand covering practically half his chest. "I have a lead," Kakashi breathed out as he leaned to see around the large man. Itachi eyed him warily and Sasuke glared a warning his way.
"Jugo, let him pass. Come, ride with us," Itachi spoke smoothly as if the situation was just a friend offering a ride. Jugo turned and opened the door for Itachi and Kakashi followed him into the Hummer. Sasuke hopped in the front seat.
Kakashi nodded at Itachi his thanks and settled in. "I received a tip that Orochimaru was seen with his Maserati at the airport. His jet was being prepped to leave. He may be leaving and if he has Naruto, this is bad."
"Jugo, the airport, now," Itachi commanded and leaned into the speed of the car picking up. He eyed Kakashi who just continued to watch the moving scenery. "Just who are you really?" Itachi questioned, his lips pulled into a frown.
Kakashi smiled behind his mask and scratched his head. "That story, is for after." Kakashi smiled, his eyes crinkling and Itachi just nodded.
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SMASH!
A vase exploded against the wall in hundreds of shards. The young dark haired alpha released a growl as he pulled at his hair, his eyes glowing red and his frustration expanded into the air. It had been a week since Naruto was taken and any leads they had led to dead ends. Sasuke grabbed the corners of his desk, gripping it tightly, feeling slightly satisfied at hearing the wood groan from the abuse. He slammed his fists down, panting harshly to contain his fury that threatened to release.
When they had arrived at the airport shortly after learning that Orochimaru was seen at the airport with his jet apparently being prepped to leave, their fear became reality as they found the jet had already left. Itachi was able to find out where it was heading by pushing what power he had over the flight data controllers and contacted the foreign airport. As Itachi quickly made arrangements for the group to board a plane and follow, Itachi received the call that the radar had lost the jet just before it hit the edge of their continent.
'Say that again…' Itachi hissed out through clenched teeth into his phone.
'S-sorry sir – it just disappeared! It was on its heading and then dead air.'
'A jet does not just disappear. There is obviously a malfunction in your equipment. GET-ON-IT!" Itachi growled out the order on his phone before handing up.
Sasuke watched his brother in horror when he realized the conversation that his aniki had had. 'No no no…this can't be right! This can't be happening!'
Sasuke felt the rage rising from his wolf once more and he welcome it with open arms. The anger rose fast and seeped from his pores like sweat as he growled and hoisted the desk, flipping it over in the room. He howled out in despair, releasing the anger and fury that continued to boil with in. He ran hard towards the desk, striking out and slamming into the side of it with his foot, causing a hole to be smashed open on the side. The desk splintered and split across the room as the alpha continued his assault upon it. A gust of wind began to encircle him, twisting up as his eyes glowed blood red, canines bared, his snarls laced with froth. Claws began to form as he continuously swiped, kicked and attempted to destroy the piece of furniture that still dared to stand before him. He heard nothing, only felt the heart wrenching reality of torturous withdrawal from his mate. His chest burned with pain knowing that his mate was taken from him…again. Seeing and knowing what his mate had been through, the anguish he felt of not being able to protect him…was slowing killing him. He roared and cried out, over and over, swiping, punching, kicking at the rooms furnishings as the red misted gale force winds continued to surround and swirl up, feeding into his despair, his pain and his overwhelming guilt of not being able to protect his mate.
Outside the room, Jugo stood, listening and waiting. He couldn't help Sasuke. The power within the alpha was too powerful, thus he could only wait and just make sure nobody went in as the alpha released its anguish. Though Jugo looked unfazed, inside his heart wailed with the shared pain of the pack. Sasuke was suffering deeply, and it affected them all. Jugo suffered in guilt as well, thinking about how Orochimaru just walked freely among the manor. Orochimaru knew of the kitsune, he and Suigetsu discussed how they had it, how he should have known! If only, if only… his mind struck over and over…'what if I had…if only I had…'
"Jugo, stop beating yourself up," a deep voice commanded from down the hall.
Jugo took a deep breath and lowered his head, giving a sad frown. "Hai Itachi-sama," his voice laced with sadness responded.
Itachi stopped beside Jugo, placing a hand on his shoulder softly. "There was nothing you could have done. We were all blinded," Itachi whispered softly. His eyes focused on his, "we will have our chance at redemption. I guarantee it." Itachi growled out and gave Jugo a solid confident shake on his shoulder. Jugo gave a nod in response. Itachi slipped behind Jugo and opened the door, "I need to speak with him." He slipped in and closed the door quickly behind him.
Itachi stepped into the room and felt his heart tighten in pain as he witnessed at the ordeal his otouto was suffering from. He recognized the gale of wind circling around and up, like a trapped cyclone, a turbine of emotional torment. The eyes of the young alpha glowing with anger, practically bleeding out from the torture it felt inside. Since the airport, Sasuke and his wolf had these moments, and Itachi could not blame them. He himself could not imagine the nightmare that would happen should someone take his own mate, whom he had just discovered. Still, it was time to move forward, plans needed to be made and his otouto needed to find control.
"Otouto," he called out, as the force winds were loud. "Come back, I need you." Itachi stood and watched as the young alpha continued to howl, growl and rip apart any furnishings that were in his reach. "Otouto, enough. Control yourself." Itachi heightened his authority over the younger alpha. He hated such a dirty trick, but time was valuable, and they had little to waste. He waited as the younger alpha stopped, slightly slouched and breathed heavily. Itachi waited as he watched the heavy pants begin to soften and the red eyes slowly fade to black. He moved forward when the exhaustion began to take over Sasuke as the wolf subsided deep within and the black orbs began to close. Itachi scooped up Sasuke as he collapsed in weariness and he carried Sasuke out of the now broken room. Jugo opened the door, following Itachi as he carried Sasuke to his chambers and placed him in his bed. "He needs some time to recuperate," Itachi spoke as he covered the now deep sleeping Sasuke. "Ensure he has food and water at the ready. When he wakes, make sure he eats and drinks, then get him to come to me. Hopefully he will wake in time for the meeting." Jugo hummed in agreement as Itachi ran his fingers softly through Sasuke's hair and gave him a soft smile before turning and leaving the room.
"Thank you for coming Kakashi-san. You understand the importance of this meeting," Itachi nodded towards the gray haired man that entered the room. "We have much to discuss. Please, have a seat." Itachi pointed his arm towards the armchairs located in the centre of the room, then moved towards them, taking a seat.
Kakashi smiled behind his mask, "thank you Itachi-sama for having me." Kakashi sat hard in one of the chairs, wiggling his bottom a bit, exaggerating his movements and releasing a small appreciative hum. "Some fine furniture you have Itachi-sama. I may have to invest in a similar style for my own home." Kakashi chuckled slightly as he leaned back, then relaxing his arms on the arm rests and focusing on the alpha situated across from him.
"You noted that there was something to discuss prior to the airport and you called this meeting. Provided that you were able to come up with a suitable explanation at that time on why we should not dismember your body piece by piece, explain." Itachi's command was very simple, blunt yet calm sounding.
Kakashi leaned forward, resting his elbows on his knees and staring directly back at the alpha, his eyes serious and stable. "I am a member of the historical Heiwa no Hogo-sha, now just called Hogosha. Our members are from a long line of descendants, devoted to the protection of those born of the blood line of the ancient god Honshu. My position is about monitoring and protecting those who are probable destined mates." He wrung his hands slightly before sitting back up. "You know, soul mates, true love, etc. etc. Different generations have a different name for them." He flicked his right hand about for emphasis. "But the truth of the fact is that in our history, this type of bond has existed within generations for hundreds of years. And generations of elders had followed an ancient prophecy that the bond of destined mates would lead to a promising world of prosperity and peace between species."
"And where does this said prophecy come from? Such things are made up all the time, no matter what the species," Itachi questioned, his voice not showing any emotion.
"The scrolls are hundreds of years old, at least. There is no dating of the time period from hence they were written. The language took years to decipher, thankfully there were still persons that understood the majority of the markings when they were discovered. They were discovered in an underground storage area. The opening covered from years of growth of the surrounding area." Kakashi nodded his thanks at Jugo, who handed him a cup of tea. "The scrolls were kept safe by the organization and later translated into novels, which in turn have transferred the knowledge onto flash drives today."
Itachi held his gaze, his mind filing all the information Kakashi was sharing and cross referencing with what knowledge he had just recently come into from his own mother's journal. A thought crossed him mind suddenly. "You are sharing this information quite willingly, hence why are you now?"
Kakashi sipped his tea with an agility around his mask that had Itachi impressed, before answering. "Because I am aware that generations of your own family were previous members." Itachi's eyes flicked up quickly. "A distant branched family member of yours was part of one of the organizations in Australia," Kakashi's eyes suddenly drooped in sorrow. "He was my best friend."
Itachi eyes widened in question. He didn't miss the past tense wording.
Kakashi gave an audible sigh. "But, that's another story." He looked up, his eyes showed a bit more smile, but the sadness was still readable. "But there were several organizations once, but they dwindle in numbers as those who are intended are being found and captured. Many of the organizations are made of those who are destined mates. Your parents being a prime example. With you and your brother not having any knowledge of the Hogosha, I suspect your parents were trying to protect you both until you each found your own destined mates."
Itachi felt a twist in his heart at the mention of their parents. Their deaths were premature, yet honorable, but still, the thought of them still tugged at his heart.
"We know of Naruto, we have been watching him for years. He is different, yet, he also wasn't able to grow up with others like him." Kakashi slumped sideways in his chair, resting his head on one palm. "We argued on if we should bring him in to expose him but then he would show no signs of development, and it was questionable if he even had the genes. Then the argument would come that he should be allowed to live a normal life if the gene was being dormant. It was a never ending discussion of what move to make. We continued to watch." Kakashi then rubbed his temple for a moment, his eyes closed as if he were thinking.
"He was very difficult to keep track of, considering his family has been under attack for generations and often they were captured. Those who were able to protect went into hiding the best they could, for as long as they could," Kakashi breathed out as he ran his hand through his thick locks, frustration showing all over his face. He took another sip of tea and took a breath. "There wasn't enough of us to keep him, to keep them safe, but we still aren't able to determine why he is so valuable." Kakashi looked over to Itachi, who hummed in response.
Kakashi raised a brow in question towards the alpha. Itachi took a sip of tea, his brows furrowed in thought. "We may have the answer to that, but it will be up to Sasuke if he willing to share that information with the Hogosha." Itachi held up his hand halting Kakashi who appeared he wanted to protest. "Please understand that learning of the organization is rather new, and I would like to learn more about it first."
Kakashi relaxed his shoulders and nodded his head in agreement, "I understand."
"We need to determine where Orochimaru has gone that isn't known. Surely there are some clues…" Itachi began before he noticed that Jugo had come back into the room, cleared his throat and bowed. "What is it?"
"Itachi-sama, Haku-sama has requested your presence."
"Excuse me Kakashi-san. Jugo please assist Kakashi-san if he requires refreshments. I shall return as soon as I can," Itachi spoke out smoothly as he walked out of the room.
Itachi floated swiftly down the halls to his chambers. His petite omega was still being sanctioned in his chambers, stepping out short distances down the halls to explore on his own with the doorway always in his site. He was still skittish, timid but Itachi didn't mind. His chambers was a small living suite in itself. If one wanted to, one could just live there. The luxurious suite housed a couple thousand square footage, give or take a few feet, full bathroom with extras, walk in closets, off set sitting area and a full walk out balcony that looked over the forest. The only area it was missing was a kitchen, but with their full kitchen and staff to cook and delivery to his room, why would he need such a space in his quarters? Itachi grinned slightly to himself as he pushed through his chamber door and his alpha purred loudly as the scent of his omega filled his nostrils.
He walked through the space to find that his beautiful omega was standing out on the balcony, staring out across the forest. The wind was light, but pushed a few strands of the dark brown hair about softly in a gentle sway. The air was rich with the scents of spring but the alpha's nose only detected the sweet scent of the omega. He moved up swiftly behind Haku, slipping his hands around the small body and linking his fingers together, successfully trapping the omega into his body.
The omega melted into the embrace, allowing the alpha to scent and taste him, while releasing a pleasant hum of pleasure. Itachi left soft kisses on his neck before speaking. "You called for me?" he whispered between kisses.
Haku hummed in agreement as he turned to face Itachi, still wrapped in his embrace. "You spoke of Orochimaru-sama leaving on a jet with Naruto-kun and I hear the distress in Sasuke-sama's cries," he spoke with concern in his voice as he looked up into Itachi's eyes. Itachi nodded in response. "I can see the pain in your eyes watching and hearing him suffer as well." Haku placed his smaller hand against Itachi's cheek, giving him a small smile of support. "I think I can help you find them."
Itachi led Haku with him to the sitting room where Kakashi was still waiting. Though Haku was still somewhat timid and Itachi's alpha was still protective, the learned information needed to be shared. "Kakashi-san, we have a lead," Itachi spoke firmly with authority as he took a seat, Haku quickly taking a spot on his lap. Kakashi perked his eyes up in interest. Itachi's inner alpha growled mentally, Itachi was quick to discipline it. "This is my newly found mate, whom I believe to be my intended," Itachi nodded and softly caressed Haku's long dark brown hair.
Kakashi nodded with a smile behind his mask, giving a hum of agreement. "And I wish you all the best. What of this lead?"
"My mate, Haku, was originally with Orochimaru-sama's pack. He was a selective for the Uchiha pack," Itachi explained plainly.
Kakashi just nodded, as he was familiar with the arranged marriages between the clans. He waited patiently for Itachi to continue.
"Being he was an omega in Orochimaru-sama's pack, he was treated in a quite distasteful manner," Itachi growled out. "I assure you, that type of behaviour is not practiced in the Uchiha pack." Itachi tsked out and pinched his lips together in irritation. Kakashi nodded again. "But it has come to my mate's attention that he had been present in several conversations within the Orochimaru-sama pack that can prove useful to this situation." Kakashi leaned forward, his eyes showing that his full attention was on Itachi. "Orochimaru-sama had developed a lab on an island, his own private island in fact. How he had the means to do this is not important, but Haku had been present when discussions were had for what the island lab is to be utilized for." Itachi lowered his eyes and shook his head slowly. Kakashi clenched his fists slightly, but said nothing as he waited for Itachi to continue. "More importantly, Haku had been present to see the land location coordinates."
Kakashi sat up quickly, his eyes wide as they flickered between Itachi and Haku. "We have no time to waste, I'll make some calls."
"Agreed. But I suggest that the council does not learn of any plan we plan." Itachi's eyes flashed to red while staring at Kakashi. A warning should his direction be disregarded.
"I agree. I'll get started tonight in contacting the members and will contact you first thing tomorrow morning." Kakashi stood from the chair and bowed at Itachi. "Thank you, until tomorrow." Itachi hummed in response and Jugo followed Kakashi out of the room.
Itachi nuzzled Haku's neck, his alpha purring out and enjoying the scent of the omega. "You truly are a blessing," Itachi whispered and left several light kisses on Haku's neck.
The omega moaned out in response. His skin broke out in goosebumps at the attention his alpha was giving. "W-what of Sasuke-sama? We need to inform him," Haku whispered out as he tilted his neck so the alpha could have more access.
"He needs his rest first. We will inform as soon as he wakes. Until then, I need to contact others. I suspect we may need some extra help on this." Itachi went to stand when Jugo had returned to the room.
"Itachi-sama, Sasuke-sama is on his way." He stood by the open door, waiting and holding it open.
Sasuke made his way into the room, he looked as aloof and sophisticated as always, but Itachi recognized the fatigue. His otouto was exhausted both mentally and physically. The young alpha wolf was on constant edge, causing Sasuke's mentality to crumble. In turn, that would affect the physical aspect. Sasuke walked straight across the room for the bar and proceeded to make himself a drink. He all but nodded once at Itachi and Haku, noting their presence.
"Itachi-sama, Shizune-san has arrived. Shall I show her in?" Jugo asked from the door.
"Show her to the waiting room, I need to speak with Sasuke."
Jugo bowed and left the room, the door giving a soft click behind him.
"Otouto, we have news. Come sit." Itachi settled himself back into his chair, Haku moving back onto his lap. Sasuke tipped back the small glass, taking what beverage he had in a large swallow then giving a slight hiss at the taste. He slammed the glass down a little harder than necessary, Itachi recognizing the continuous frustration Sasuke was obviously feeling. "Come, we have a plan." Sasuke glared over his shoulder before walking stiffly towards the seating area. He sat down hard, crossing his leg and giving Itachi a hard stare. Itachi smirked slightly at his otouto and began to tell him of the news.
Sasuke was a ball of energy after Itachi had explained the meeting with Kakashi and Haku's information. "We need to go now nii-san! Collect reinforcements, call the airport, fuck now!" Sasuke paced the room, pulling his hands through his dark hair continuously. The young alpha was trembling as the inner wolf struck all the anxiety cords, clawed at his frustrations and agony. His ability to control the wolf was wavering.
"I am putting together what we need otouto, fear not," Itachi said as he finished his phone call. "Jugo! Please bring Shizune-san in. We've kept her waiting long enough." Sasuke stopped in his tracks turning to stare at Itachi. His eyes gave a confused look towards him and Itachi just tilted his head in response.
"What could she want? We don't have time…" Sasuke started on but stopped when Jugo opened the door. Jugo led Shizune into the room, waving an arm out to the armchairs where Itachi and Haku sat. Sasuke just stood where he was, returning the impassive look on his face.
Shizune bowed when she entered. "Thank you for seeing me Itachi-sama. I have information that I need to notify Sasuke-sama of," she spoke curtly and professionally before raising herself to stand. Sasuke flicked his head her way, surprised that she wanted to speak with him.
"Thank you for coming Shizune-san. Can I get we offer you a drink?" Itachi nodded towards Jugo, who took the hint and started towards the bar.
"Thank you for your kindness Itachi-sama, but no, I kindly decline. Sasuke-sama if I may?" She had glanced to Sasuke before looking back at Itachi. Itachi acknowledged her request. She turned to Sasuke and placed a hand on a back of a chair. "Sasuke-sama, I have some results of Naruto's blood work." Sasuke raised an eyebrow, expressing interest. "His DNA does have a shared gene of were-fox creatures and a more complex development within his genetic path, I wasn't able to identify completely." She hesitated for a moment, watching Sasuke to ensure he was still following her. "Some of the code in his genetics are foreign, something I've never even seen on this planet, too put it simply. But as fascinating as that is, I was more intrigued to learn with the more simple standard testing that I do with all samples, measuring the beta human chorionic gonadotropin came out to almost 50 units per milliliter. And this was at the time that I took the blood mind you, which was about 3 weeks ago." Shizune held her arms out, palms up and her face expressed a surprised type look.
Sasuke and Itachi looked at each for a moment, both gave an identical look before looking back at Shizune. "Excuse me Shizune-san, but my brother and I are not aware of what you mean," Itachi asked calmly.
"Beta human chorionic gonadotropin is a human hormone produced and detected in the blood. The higher the level, the more time the hormone has been produced in the body," Shizune explained.
"And the result being?" Sasuke tried to ask in a clipped tone, his patience was already thin and the doctor was not helping.
"The end result is that with the level of the hormone suggests that Naruto was, at the time I pulled the sample, was at least three weeks pregnant."
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*hides under the table holding up cookies as surrender*