Disclaimer: I don't own Naruto. If I did it would never update regularly.
A/N: I'm sorry I'm sorry I'm sorry I'm sorry. Its been months I know...but I'm alive and I'm trying. I had actually lost the book I wrote the plot in and I never bothered to look for it. Then college and work was consuming my time...Then i finally cleaned and found the book...in my book shelf...and here we are...sorry.
IFR: I don't even remember fam. Go read the last chapter.
Naruto stood at the bottom of the stairs quietly listening..every now and then zoning in and out due to the random headache he had awoken with. Though he could only gather bits and pieces of the conversation, he knew that he needed to be very worried. The topic of the argument was concerning.
Indeed...what was to become of him?
His life was in more danger that he could fathom. He did think about the council and that fact he would need a mate but...the well being of the hybrid species was indeed on his shoulders.
Could he even stay here? What was to become of him? Was it his duty to breed? Who would be his first mate if he never found his soulmate?
The fox's mind began to rush before going silent again. For a moment it felt like his mind was being raped before it stopped and he started to come back to his surroundings.
Naruto slowly noticed the noise of yelling and arguing that had awoken him ceased and all eyes in the room was on him. Each pair being familiar to the fox's surprise. There was a pair the fox didn't expect to see at all.
"Good morning...Naruto. Didn't Iruka teach you it's impolite to enter a room without speaking."
Kakashi...the human lover of Iruka. A scientist and doctor if he remembered correctly...
'Why is he her-Neji...'
His mind stopped processing information for a moment as he locked eyes with the only bat in the room.
The pain came back...that man's name on repeat echoed in his mind and his body started to become warm. It didn't take long before the omega felt strong arms encircle his body and lift him from the ground carefully. He was teleported to the soft couch near the window to get some air.
The expressions of the room changed to serious concern and one of satisfaction as the only doctor in the room began to examine the fox.
"He has a high fever..."
"He was skinny dipping in the lake late last night and nearly drowned." Itachi side-eyed his sibling.
"I guess that could be it but usually coughing and other symptoms come with such fevers with that cause."
Kakashi continued to examine the fox, collecting samples every now and then to take back with him. He noticed the heavy silence behind him and felt the nasty aura of concern radiating off of the two wolf alphas on his back.
He sighed, "He's okay. He needs more rest and I'll prescribed some pills for him to take to help the fever and lessen his pheromone released during his heat cycles so they are less intense."
The two wolfs both sighed a loud sigh of relief and took a seat in the living room near the rather joyous calm bat. Less weighed down, the doctor continued his work, pressing below Naruto's stomach to ensure he developed correctly. If he was now maturing this meant something was working to prevent him from developing regularly in a timely manner...hopefully it was an unnatural cause. If this was a defect the fox was born with...it would affect his plan majorly.
'The plan...'
"In order for my plan to be successful...finance is a major concern... ."
Itachi immediately caught on to Kakashi's drift and sat forward to immerse himself in the topic.
"You touched on it a bit the other day...Are you really capable of turning a beta into an omega?" Itachi presented his uncertainty in the matter to which cause Kakashi to scuff.
"You don't really have much of a choice but to place your faith in me ." He stated as he fluffed a pillow, gentle resting the fox upon it so he could sit up a bit.
At this the large wolf growled a bit, "I don't like to be backed into a corner Mr. Hatake especially by a human. If that's a threat to expose us if you don't get what you want then know that money is power and only you will fall...and it's going to be one heck of a way down for you."
"It is by no means a threat. I'm just offering you a plan on how to save the fox. If my plan is successful then not only would the burden be lifted off of Naruto to save your species but the Uchiha name will be backing such a tremendous movement. I personally believe that this is a great deal for you. You get what you want...I get what I want..."
At this the wolf raised an eyebrow but smirked. "Get what you want..huh?" Itachi said more to himself "Finance? Care to outline for what exactly?"
Kakashi was delighted at the understanding and cooperation of the other and proceeded to reach for his bag, revealing a folder to hand to the wolf.
"I will need certain machinery that can't be sourced here and are also not provided by the Government in my current lab. The list is available within the document." Itachi nods as he exams the files. "As it states, this would include basic things like a Rapid Immersion Freezer and blah blah blah, all stated there. Of course I can't carry this all out in a Government Lab. So that is also listed within the document. I would need the freedom of taking multiple samples when needed and every good scientist always needs a good test subject...for this case I need ones who don't talk with their purses full."
"This all sounds rather expensive," Sasuke commented as he pecked into the document. "How are you going to be able to fund this crazy experiment with no guarantee of success while keeping Father none the wiser. Even if he trust you most you will still have to provide him with security and concrete evidence and documentation about a new business venture before he signs off on handing over his money."
"Well what if we simply don't use...his money?"
"Huh?"
Neji nodded, "It wouldn't be wise to ask. I would be willing to assist with funding."
Itachi added, "I have some personal finances put aside from my profits...and I know you do too...in addition to a nice gift Mother left for you."
"Wh-"
"I know Mother left you a few nice things before she passed, I also know where you hid it and that you had no intention of telling Father, or me..or anyone for that matter...not that it was that hard to find out of course. People talk when paid the right price."
Sasuke glared at Itachi who met his glare back confidently. In defeat the younger broke first.
"Does Father know?"
Itachi chuckled a bit, "We both know the correct question is does he care...To which I think you already know the answer."
Itachi mentally cursed having heard himself say it but gulped down the guilt he began to feel. Neji eagerly watched, this development was much to his satisfaction and the look on Sasuke's face pleased him greatly. To describe it would be a broken bravado. One would see the hurt and anguish under all that pride.
Sasuke was taken aback and bitterly bit the inners of his cheek in frustration and anger. It was his fault it was like this now. He sighed and looked toward the doctor, "I demand consistent updates on this issue and information on all break through and failures."
"Well of course. I will keep you all up to date on the progress. I take it that this is a sign of complete agreement to my plan?"
Itachi grunted a bit as he finished scan the document. He understood there is no guarantee that this would be successful but he needed a plan and this felt like the best of his options at the moment. However, only an idiot would hand their money over this easily.
"Allow me to spend some time reading through this as well as looking over my options with the others. If you can present me with a better description of how you plan to approach this as well as some form of evidence that can provide me some form of security that this will work...then I will back you and provide you will a newer contract and the finance that you need."
Kakashi frowned a bit but nodded in understanding as he took a seat in the arm chair beside Naruto. Itachi was a business man after all. "Understood, I will do my best."
With that the room became silent. The four merely sitting there as morning sun seeped in through the window. The trees danced just outside, creating lovely shadows upon the forest bed. They were calming down after a morning of tension and arguing.
It wasn't long before a quiet shuffling began to break the silence and Naruto slowly began to sit up, cradling his head in his hands as though it was take away the pain.
"Kakashi...?"
Neji tilted his head a bit at this, now coming to a realization. "You...know this omega...I wasn't paying much attention to it earlier but you seem rather familiar with him...You've known this omega all this time?"
Kakashi slowly nodded as he pulled out so pills from his bag and requested Sasuke to get him some water.
"Yes. He is my lover's...well I guess child. He cares for Naruto alot. The pup views him as a mother."
At this statement Sasuke seemed perplexed as he handed over a bottle water, "Do you not view him as your own son?"
Itachi cleared his throat at this, breaking the discussion from this sensitive topic, "His personal life is not your concern. On a more pressing issue, You didn't seem to know Naruto was an omega...neither did the fox himself. That begs the question...does Iruka know?"
Kakashi paused for a moment and looked over to Itachi upon having Naruto swallow the pills, "And what exactly are you trying to suggest?"
"I am not suggesting anything. However, if they have a mother and pup relationship as you stated then we can't rule out the possibility that he knows...and has known for years and never informed you...nor that he is looking for Naruto. I hope you know the contract you have signed prevents you fro-"
"I am well aware of the terms of the contract. I am sure that Iruka doesn't know of this or else he would have told me. He has no reason to keep such a secret from me. I suggest instead of prying at my relationship and my life you focus on ensuring Naruto's safety."
Kakashi frowned a bit under his mask at the suggestion that Iruka would hide such a secret from him but at the same time he was doing the exact thing that he wished to not be true. He chose instead to shake it off and help the now slightly awake patient to fully sit up.
Having done so, Naruto scanned the room a bit before turning toward the doctor with a silly toothy smile.
"How nice to see a familiar face...hehe...Kakashi. Is Iruka here too? He must be so worried...ha."
Kakashi frowned a bit. "He isn't but I'll be sure to tell him that you are okay so he doesn't worry too much. In a meantime, I will be your doctor. I'll take good care of you and visit you regularly."
Naruto brightened up a bit despite the pain in his head which had calmed down immensely.
"I have so much I want to tell him. It's all be such a crazy roller coaster. I would really appreciate it if you tell him I'm okay. Oh!...when you visit next time can you bring my vitamins? Iruka keeps the refills in the drawer near the kitchen."
'Vitamins? "Sure...I'll look for them."
Naruto smiles and holds his head a bit as he tries to hold back the urge to cry. The fox had felt some form of relief. If Iruka knew he was okay then he wouldn't have to worry about making the dolphin feel stressed. He felt grateful that he could at least let his love one know he was fine and taken care of. Now he had to fine out what was to become of him. He didn't catch alot of the conversation at all. It hurt to even begin to think. He felt so...tired.
Sasuke walked over and picked up the mentally fatigued fox, bridal style.
"I suggest you go and lay down for a bit, dobe. I'll prepare something for you to eat."
"Heh...Baka"
Sasuke smiled a bit seeing that the fox was somewhat okay. He nodded toward Kakashi before ascending up the stairs.
"I had better get going." Kakashi stated as he gathered his items and placed some perception pills on the table. "Twice a day. Should help with his fever and headaches and the second one is once a day. Will lessen his pheromones a bit, must be taken on a full stomach or he will be in pain."
"I'll ensure that he takes them properly Doctor. Thank you for coming."
"It's my pleasure. I do hope that you will see the benefits of my plan."
"I do...I just hope your reasoning for proposing such an idea doesn't stem from an unfulfilled desire,Mr. Hatake ."
Kakashi gripped his items a bit and smiles. "Do enjoy your day ." He turns and exits the cottage, following behind Neji who had stepped out earlier and started the car.
"...You as well, I hope you know you can't fulfill the promise you made to Naruto. Iruka must not be informed of this...no matter how close you are."
"I read the contract I signed. Do take care to follow my instructions and ensure everyone takes the medication they are suppose to." He states before climbing into the car,"Oh..and stay out of my business, let's keep this strictly professional, Mr. Uchiha."
He smiles toward to alpha as the car drove off toward the far exit of the forest.
"Right...I'll be sure to do that." He frowns a bit as he reenters the abode to a now empty living room. He scanned the folder he had placed upon the coffee table and looked over to drugs on the table.
Picking them up he reads the labels upon the bottles, noting one had expired from 48 years ago which raised some concerns. He then eyed the pages of the document chuckling to himself a bit,"What to do...what to do..."
'This keeps getting more and more stressful huh? What next.'
