Alright I'm starting my ninth chapter. Thanks again for the reviews~ The consistent reviews really makes me happy to see and keeps me engaged and thinking about this story in different ways.

"Kyuubi Speech"

"Midnight Speech"

"Everyone else's speech"

Chapter 9
On with the story

Naruto, Sasuke, and Hinata stayed up late into the night discussing and conversing about their new discovering of Naruto's personality and power. Sasuke and Hinata were still all getting used to listening to the true Naruto for the first time. He was a lot more intelligent, calm, and sensual then the dobe that they knew. For Sasuke it made him a bit uneasy. It was like speaking to a brand new person. He had many mixed feelings. Though Sasuke focused on just how powerful Naruto was and how exactly he came to be that way.

Hinata was absolutely enthralled by everything Naruto said. They all sat in a circle while talked and Hinata couldn't take her eyes away from the golden haired boy. It was obvious to everyone. And she held a sad look in her eyes when she had to leave, making sure she'd be in bed before anyone would check on her. Sasuke decided to leave at the same time after Naruto promised to train him in the days to come.

"Thank you again for opening up to us Naruto-kun." Hinata said with her head bowed, now standing in front of Naruto as she readied to leave the clearing. Naruto smiled warmly down to her, stepping forward and opening his arms up before engulfing the short girl in a warm hug. Hinata's heart fluttered from the contact, that familiar blush painting her face.

"Thank you for being so supportive Hinata-chan." Naruto said before placing a tender kiss against her forehead. She gasped audibly before nodding staying still, not moving until Naruto released his hold. From behind Sasuke just nodded his head and flicked his wrist a bit as he departed.

"Yea it's cool. See ya tomorrow." Sasuke said, trying to regain his cool demeanor. Finally releasing Hinata, Naruto stepped back before turning around and heading back to his spot in the middle of the clearing. Hinata's gaze lingered on the way he moved so hypnotically before finally shaking her head to snap out of her daze. Biting into her bottom lip, the girl hesitated before turning around and running off, a tender smile plastered across her face.

When the clearing was clear Naruto raised his arms wide above his head and let out a yawn. As he did that, the black scarf around his neck started to move. Midnight unwraved her baby fox tail from around Naruto and hopped off of his shoulder, morphing into her full demonic form as she hit the ground. She then turned around to face Naruto, looking at him with a small smirk.

"Well that was eventful." Midnight cooed in an amused tone. Naruto chuckled softly before stepping towards Midnight and moving his arms forward to wrap around her waist, tugging her into a possessive hug. Instantly Midnight wrapped her arms around Naruto's neck, twirling one finger along the hair on the back of his head.

"You could say that. I'm pretty sure Hinata has a huge crush on me." Naruto stated matter of factly while falling backwards and bringing Midnight with him. She gave no protest as she fell with Naruto, the boy landing gently on his back with his tails slipping out from under his robes to cushion his fall. And as his back hit the ground his fox ears sprouted on top of his head, his nails extended, his canine teeth sharpened, and his eyes took on it's red, slitted, demonic form.

Naruto now laid on his back with Midnight lying atop him, Naruto never releasing that strong grip he had on her slender waist.

"You think?" Midnight commented with a knowing giggle while leaning up to nuzzle her face underneath Naruto's chin. Naruto watched her idly with a small smile for a time before looking up at the stars in the night sky.

"Sasuke was freaking out for a moment but I think it all went well, all things considered." Naruto mused. Midnight was busy entangling her legs with Naruto's.

"How long before you think you can trust telling them about the true you?" Midnight questioned while bringing a furred hand down to lightly draw circles against Naruto's chest. Naruto cast his gaze off to the side in thought.

"I don't know." Naruto stated in apprehension. Midnight's eyes watched his expression before she focused on the circle she was drawing in his chest with her sharp nail.

"Well let's hope they are ready when you do. Especially Hinata. I think she'd actually accept you no matter what. She seems like that type of person. She reminds me of a few demons I've known. I like her." Midnight commented in an idle manner. Naruto raised a brow while looking down at Midnight.

"You mean you…like her, like her?" Naruto questioned in interest. Midnight let out a sultry giggle at that question.

"Maybe. You better watch out Naru-kun. I might just steal her away before you get your claws in her." Midnight warned while leaning her body up so she could begin placing small licks into the side of Naruto's neck. Naruto closed his eyes and sighed in comfort. These tongue massages were the best. Common among demons. His mother did it to him, and now Midnight.

"That's ok but I better get an invite to the wedding." Naruto stated with a playful chuckle. Midnight placed a single fingers against her bottom lip in thought.

"Maybe...we'll see. But what do you really think of her?" Midnight asked in a curious fashion. Naruto looked down at Midnight in thought.

"Well she's definitely nice. I just don't know yet. She's a hyuuga. That complicated things. Especially so when Mother and I start to move forward with our plans. If she gets close I may hurt her." Naruto stated in a serious manner. Midnight nodded in understanding.

"That is true. She'd have to choose. You'd have to have a very strong friendship for her to choose you when the time comes." Midnight went on. Naruto nodded in agreement, his eyes taking a far off gaze. Midnight frowned as she felt his worry.

"You'll figure it out Naru-kun. You have your mother to help you along the way. And me." Midnight whispered tenderly. Upon hearing those words Naruto looked down at Midnight's face again, his grip tightening around her waist.

"Thank you. You're...I'm glad you were the one that came through the threshold." Naruto spoke sweetly while averting his gaze, a small blush tinting his cheeks. Midnight couldn't help the genuine smile that played across her lips as she nuzzled her face even more into the side of Naruto's' neck.

"Me too." She whispered dreamily before finally allowing her eyes to flutter shut, her face showing her satisfaction. Naruto stared down at Midnight's restful face for a bit after she closed her eyes, a foreign feeling welling up in him. He didn't quite understand it but eventually the tween wondered off to sleep as well.

For the next few weeks Sasuke, Hinata, and Naruto began to meet up after school nearly every day to spend time together, and also to train. Naruto did as he promised to Sasuke, training the raven haired pre-teen as his first student. It was an unexpected change for Sasuke to be taught by whom he once considered his peer. But it was obvious that Naruto's strength and knowledge vastly outweighed his own.

Hinata trained as well but Naruto could tell that Sasuke trained for harder than her. It was clear that Hinata was there mostly just to spend more time with Naruto, which Naruto was perfectly fine with. In terms of her father Naruto instructed her not to lie. So she always told him when she went out that she was going to train with friends. He allowed it for now, especially since could sense that she was telling the truth. Though Hiashi was suspicious of who these friends were. Hinata never specified and he was too busy with Hyuuga relations and training Hinata's sister to press the matter. So Hinata was relatively free to spend her days as she pleased along as she didn't slack on her studies.

While the three were together it wasn't all training however. Naruto insisted that they eat together as well and take multiple breaks. He was really interested in getting to know the two more, and they felt the same way. They'd often have small conversations over afternoon snacks.

While Naruto spent time with Hinata and Sasuke during the day, Midnight trained with Kyuubi. Midnight figured that she had really been slacking since coming to the demon realm. Kyuubi was quick to take the girl under her wing, making sure that Midnight would be strong if she were to stay with Naruto, either as his peer, or even potential lover. During the late nights Midnight and Naruto spent time with each other. Usually curled up and conversing about their day and other various topics. Naruto had began to learn enough about Sasuke and Hinata that he was almost ready to take their training and relationship to the next level.

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