After two years Naruto has decided to join Sasuke in his journey. Sakura confesses her love to Naruto before he leaves. She knows he'll never feel the same and begs for one night of passion. Naruto agrees and soon after leaves Konoha. 12 years later Naruto and Sasuke return to Konoha with a surprise while Sakura has a surprise of her own.

Couples- SasukexNaruto, slight NarutoxSakura, SaixSakura, ChojixIno, ShikamaruxTemari, KibaxKarui, LeexHinata and others...

Warnings- Violence, Language, Mpreg (Sort of), Boy Love

Disclaimer- Naruto belongs to Masashi Kishimoto

Uzumaki Blood

Chapter Six- Orange Orphan

Naruto and Sasuke were walking along the normal route home through the forest. It had been a long month for the couple. Their last couple of missions were longer and a lot more life threatening.

Naruto sighed crossing his arms behind his head, "Just when you think we cut the root of those crazy cult guys we find even more of them in another place."

Sasuke nodded crossing his arms staring at the ground, " I know dead-last. They're as bad as cockroaches. It seems there are a lot more spread out than we first thought."

The blonde stretched his arms resting them back against his head staring up at the clouds, " I wonder how Tai is doing. I hope he hasn't caused too much trouble for Karin."

"He's your son Naruto. So of course he has." Sasuke smirked knowing full well he just pressed his partner's button.

"Oh sure he's mine when he terrorizes the village or flunks his studies, but when he masters a move or jutsu he's a proud Uchiha!"

Sasuke gave his lover a smug look, "Of course. It only makes sense, since only my genes can make his skills high leveled."

Naruto pouted punching the ravenette's arm making sure to leave an ugly bruise. Sasuke smirked rubbing his arm.

All of a sudden Naruto stopped walking staring towards his left side. Sasuke stopped right after staring back at the younger man.

"Naruto? What is it?", Sasuke was now facing his partner completely staring at him with concern. Naruto didn't budge at the question. He then started running towards the direction he was staring at. Sasuke flinched at his sudden movements and quickly followed after the blonde.

"Naruto?!"

Naruto quickly halted near the creek that ran in the middle of the forest. Laying near by was a young child that looked sick and covered in bruises. The blonde walked slowly towards the child kneeling next to him checking his pulse. Naruto sighed in relief when he felt the child's lite heart beat.

"Is he alright?", Sasuke asked staring down at his partner and the injured kid.

"I think so…" Naruto pushed his bangs back and pressed his forehead against the young boy's checking his temperature, " Looks like he has a fever though…." Naruto rose gently picking up the boy.

Sasuke clicked his tongue and glared, " Naruto no. Let's just take him to a clinic."

Naruto scowled at his fair skinned lover, " Screw that! You know full well that Karin is the best healer around this place!"

"I said no!"

"And I say up yours, we're bringing him home!", Naruto walked passed his partner in a huff while carrying the sick boy. Sasuke crossed his arms glaring towards the blonde. But he knew there was no way to win this certain dispute and just let Naruto do as he wished for now. He sighed while he and Naruto continued their journey home now with a young child tagging along with them.


Taiki was running home after another fun day with his best friend Onamazu. It was his day off from training and studies. But now he was eager to get home because today was the day his parents return after they've been away for two long months completing more missions.

"I can't wait to show father how much I learned without'em! And I wanna tell daddy about all of my adventures with Ona!" The young noirette beamed as he ran through the yard to his house's door.

When he made it to the front door he grabbed his keys unlocking it. His grin brighten when he saw his parent's shoes lying at the entrance. Taiki quickly took off his blue sandals and ran towards Naruto and Sasuke's room to greet them.

"Daddy! Father! Welcome home!" Taiki greeted when he opened the door to the master bedroom. The eight year old's expression changed when he saw Karin on the bed tending to a kid he's never seen before while his dad was holding the boy's hand with a worried expression on his face and his father was watching from the edge of the bed with his hands in his pockets. Taiki stood frozen from the situation. Sasuke turned towards his son letting loose a sigh understanding the young Uchiha's confusion.

Sasuke walked over to him placing his hand on his child's shoulder, "Why don't we have some green tea in the kitchen?"

Taiki nodded slowly.

They both left the room heading to the kitchen. After Sasuke was done making the hot beverage he pour the drink in the tea cups placing them on the table. They both sat there in silence sipping their tea once in a while.

"Who was that boy?" Taiki finally asked.

Sasuke set the cup down, "Your dad found him unconscious in the forest while we were heading home. He insist that we should bring him home. That's why auntie Karin is fixing him up.

"Will he be okay?" The boy asked slightly nervous.

"He should be alright. Thanks to dad's quick thinking."

Taiki smiled, "Daddy is super cool! Rescuing someone so quickly! He's so awesome!"

Sasuke chuckled a little smiling looking down at his tea, " He certainly is."


It had been three days since Naruto and Sasuke returned home with the injured boy. Karin was able to heal his bruises and stab wound. The only thing the boy had left was his high fever. So Naruto has yet to leave his side since he brought him home. The young visitor took all of the blonde's attention. At first Taiki pitied the boy for the condition he was found in. But now he loathed the apricot haired Boy for stealing all of his dad's attention.

Right now Taiki was in a small training area that his dads made for him. He was punching and kicking straw dummies, taking out his frustrations on them. Onamasu was along there with him kicking around a football.

As he was kicking the ball trying new tricks the aqua haired boy told his young friend, "You know Tai, I'm sure this kid you keep yelling about isn't as bad as you're making him out to be."

Taiki huffed punching the dummy so hard it hits the ground, " No way Ona! He really sucks!"

"For being sick? That's a little unfair Tai-Tai…"

"Nah-Ah!"

"Ah-Huh! Face it Tai, the only reason you don't like'em is cause you're jealous."

"No I'm not…" Taiki pouted stopping his attacks, shoving his hands inside his pockets.

"You totally are! But you shouldn't be, cause right now the only reason your dad is all over that kid is cause he's sick. As soon as he wakes up things should get back to normal." Onamasu came over rubbing his back.

Taiki could only sigh and slowly moved away continuing his training.


"What you're leaving!? But why father?! You guys just got back!", Taiki yelled very upset with this situation.

"I understand Taiki and I'm sorry, but I can't ignore this mission. I'll be going alone this time, so Dad will be in charge and Karin will be coming over to check on that boy. Plus you've been slacking on your mental training." Sasuke explained as he was gathering his gear and weapons.

Taiki couldn't help but flinch at the idea of his auntie coming over to do boring work. He was never into stuff like that, it was always his least favorite part about training to become a ninja.

Sasuke keeled to his sons level, "Don't worry I'll only be gone for a month. A month and a half at the latest."

Taiki hugged Sasuke wrapping his arms around his neck. Sasuke smiled gently hugging him back rubbing his back, "Be patient with dad okay. He's just worried about the boy. He'll return to his normal self once he wakes up."

Taiki mumbled as he nuzzled into his father's neck, "Hope so…"

Sasuke couldn't help but chuckle at his immaturity and let go. He got up grabbing his bag heading to the door.

Before he took off Taiki called out to him, "Be safe."

Sasuke nodded and walked out leaving Taiki there alone with his thoughts.

He always hated this, he always hated it when any of his dads left for a mission. It felt like he would take in a breath holding it while they're gone and only when they come home safe he could let it out without a problem. He remembered when his parents had to give him the talk when he was four years old about what they do and why they do it. It was cool and scary at the same time, knowing what they do to be the best ninja's they can be. But as cool as it is, it's also a dangerous lifestyle. He remembered when he had nightmares about one of them being gone forever, or worse both of them being gone forever.

That's why whenever they come home he does everything he can to try to make them proud and be by their sides. But for some odd reason he feels the need to garner Naruto's attention the most. He has no way to really explain it but it's always been like that, ever since he was smaller. He was so possessive with him that there are rare times when he feels jealous of Sasuke.

When he told Ona about this his answer was, "That's how it is with my mom. Sometimes I fight with my dad just to get her eyes on me. I used to think I was weird for being such a mama's boy but mom told me it's how most sons act with their mothers."

His answer didn't really clear anything up for Taiki, since he didn't have a mom. But it did helped knowing he wasn't the only kid who acted like that.

So when this intruder comes into their lives out of nowhere, it rubbed Taiki the wrong way. All of a sudden there was a little boy taking all of his dad's attention. Something that Taiki always wants. But it looks like he wasn't going to get that anytime soon.


It had been a couple of days since Sasuke left for his mission. Karin was teaching Taiki about the importance of Chakra and Chakra elements. Taiki was easily bored from the lesson. He was supposed to be writing notes but instead he drew a picture of what was supposed to be the young boy with horns like a demon.

Karin quickly noticed he wasn't paying a lick of attention and took his notes seeing the jumped surprised by his aunt's actions.

"Whats this Taiki? Is this supposed to be that young man I helped saved the other day?"

Taiki sighed knowing lies would be useless, "Yeah…" he crossed his arms laying back.

"I guess it can't be helped that you're jealous, but he should be awake pretty soon. After that things will return to normal.", Karin explained handing him back his notebook.

"Whatever…" The young Uchiha pouted.

Karin sighed knowing exactly where this conversation was going because the two have this conversation all the time. So she took a seat next to her frustrated nephew placing a hand on his shoulder, "Taiki we've discussed this many times. There's nothing you can do about them going on their missions."

"Why do they have to go all the time though! Why do we even do this?! I mean wouldn't it be easier for us to live in the waterfall village or something like that!?"

Karin nodded, "Maybe, but let's just say it's not that easy for your parents to live just anywhere…"

"Why not?"

"Your father has a dark past. He…. He's done things he regrets and things that made a lot of people despise him. But he has changed now for the better. Thanks to your dad and you he has become a much more gentle man. But not everyone believes that…..So for now it's easier for your parents to live in small places, like here in the fishermen village."

Taiki sighed slowly getting why they do these things. But he is glad that they at least HAVE a home now. Before they would just move to one random village to another around the waterfall and water country just staying in small apartment places barley staying for a month in till they pack up and moved once more. Hell there were times when they didn't even have a place to stay and he would just stay with his aunt while they went on the mission.

Karin got up kissing the top of the raventte's head, "Are you ready to concentrate now Taiki?"

Taiki sighed at least his brain got a small break from all of this boring work. He slowly nodded. Karin nodded back going back to her place grabbing he booklet explaining chakra and chakra elements.


After his lessons Karin went into her room to study some documents, while Taiki was left alone in the living room while his dad and that annoying boy. He decided to go up to the master bedroom to spy on the two. He slowly opened the door being as quiet as he could. He stared into the room crouching down making sure he wasn't seen.

Naruto was currently giving the boy a sponge bath wiping his legs arms and body with a wet cloth. After e finished he placed the cloth and bucket of soapy water to the side and grabbed a brush combing through the boy's slightly long orange hair.

"Your hair is really beautiful, ya know. Do you know orange is my favorite color.", The blonde grinned at the unconscious four year old.

Taiki frowned, he couldn't help but take a grip of his hair staring at the dark black strand he inherited from his father. Feeling envious for the young boy's apricot hair.

"I think you would look rather silly with orange hair Taiki." Naruto called out.

Taiki flinched, a little shocked from being caught snooping. But he should of known his dad would sense his presence easily. He open the door with determination in his eyes, "How do you know? I think I'd look awesome!"

Naruto chuckled at his son's sudden interest in dying his hair and only shook his head at his immaturity. He grabbed the towel hanging off his bed drying the unconscious boy's hair.

The blonde explained, "I think you should love yourself for who you are Taiki. If you truly wish to change your hair color I won't stop you. But good luck trying to convince father to agree with that. You know how much of a prideful stick in the mud that bastard can be."

Taiki crossed his arms bloating his mouth with air. He knew his dad wasn't lying about Sasuke's strict temper. But it didn't change the fact that he was extremely jealous that this boy had another advantage against him. This kid really was the worst!

"Anyway why do ya have to watch him dad? Isn't he better yet?!" Taiki demanded.

Naruto crossed his arms tilting his head slightly, "True he's a lot better than when we first rescued him , but I still can't help but worry about him ya know…"

"Why? It's not like he's gonna die dad."

"Taiki why are you so angry?"

"I'm mad cause all you care 'bout now is this dumb kid! Admit it you love'em more than me!"

"That is not true Tai! How could you say such a thing?"

"Lier!"

"Taiki please calm down…"

"No! I won-"

"Shut up will ya!" a new voice interrupted.

Both the son and father turned toward the source of the unfamiliar voice to see a grouchy child with small bags glaring at their direction.

Taiki only glared at his enemy that was now finally awake. While Naruto couldn't help but tear up happily.

"Y-Your finally awake!" Naruto stuttered. He moved forward hugging the young boy, "I'm so relieved!"

The boy only flinched pushing the blonde away, "G-Get off! Who are ya creeps?!"

"Oh I'm sorry. You see I found you about a month ago with my partner Sasuke! You were unconscious so I thought the best thing I could do was to fix you up and care for you in till you woke up!" The blonde cheerfully explained.

The boy only gave a blank stare, "Well ya wasted your time geezer!"

The blonde shinobi's eyes widen, "eh?"

"Just leave me alone you pedo!" he curled up in the covers hiding from the blonde.

Naruto surprisingly wasn't hurt by the harsh words. He just gave a gentle smile and slowly rose from the bed, "I'm going to fetch Karin. Keep an eye on him for me Tai 'kay?"

The blonde didn't wait for a response as he rose from the bed leaving the two boys alone.

Taiki only wore a scowl on his face from how rude this hell spawn was to his dad just now. After everything his dad did for the brat, he had the gall to call him a pedophile! Taiki turned focusing his infamous Uchiha death glare at the young four year old.

"What's your problem!? Is that how you treat people who save your life, you jerk!?"

"Both of ya are pervs that want somethin from me! And I'm not giving you shit!"

Taiki flinched at the language. This kid was only four years old and he knows mature words like that?

"You ungrateful brat! My dad is not a pervert! He's the best dad in the world right next to my father!"

"So you're all fags? Typical now I know you're nothin but a bunch of pedophiles."

That was the last straw. Taiki walked over to the rude four year old punching him over his head. He despised that word. It was a hurtful word that people would call his dads behind their backs. To the young boy's credit at least he had the guts to say it up front.

"You little asshole! Don't ever call my dad's that word ever again! They could of left you to die but they didn't! They saved you!"

Karin ran in, " What is going on here!?"

Naruto came in right after her, " Taiki are you both fighting?"

"He started it! He said a bunch of mean things and called you that horrible word!" Taiki cried. His eyes were tearing up frustrated.

Naruto gave his son a sad look. And stared at the young boy, " Karin will you take Taiki for a moment?"

"But I thought you needed me to check up on the boy?" Karin asked.

"In a moment. I just need to talk to our guest alone."

Karin rolled her eyes but did as the blonde said and took Taiki's hand leading him out of the room to the bathroom to clean him up. Naruto took a seat at the end of his bed where the boy across from him kept his eyes to the left, refusing to look Naruto in the eye.

" I'm going to make a guess that you have no parents… Do you have a home?"

The boy's shoulder dropped. But his eyes were still away from the blonde. He slowly answered by shaking his head.

"I see. So I guess there has been times when people have done nothing but take advantage of you. That's why you're so defensive of us. I understand that feeling. Adults and kids can be cruel to those without parents. Especially those who might be different. But I assure you that you can trust me and my family. If we wanted to harm you we wouldn't have bother to heal your wounds from before right?"

The young boy sat up slowly hugging his knees, "I guess so. But what about the other one?"

"What other one?"

"Ya know? The guy you screw?"

Naruto's face turned bright red, "Oh I um see Taiki told you about the situation in our family. My partner is currently out on an important mission. He can be a bastard sometimes, but that's what I love about him."

"That's weird."

"I guess it is. But I've always been a weird guy, ya know." Naruto laughed.

"So what now? Are ya gonna kick me out now that I'm awake?"

"Do you have a place to go to?"

The apricot haired child shook his head, "No.."

"Then why don't you stay with us for a while in till we can figure things out. Sounds good?"

"I guess."

"By the way I'm Naruto. What's your name?"

"Never had one. People have always just called me Orenshingo."

Naruto's breath hitched at the young boy's response. It almost sounded like the boy's name was literally Orphan. It's like a play on words. Orange Orphan.

"I see…. Is it alright if I call you something else? I'm not comfortable with calling you by that name." Naruto asked.

"Sure I guess. I don't care either way."

Naruto thought for a moment in till one name seemed perfect for the young boy, "How about Kyo?"

The boy rose a brow, "Why Kyo?"

"Well one of my favorite things about you is your hair. I love this shade a lot. Orange has always been my favorite color."

The boy's whole face turned red blushing hiding under the covers, "W-Whatever! I don't care either way!" It was obvious he liked the name a lot but he refused to admit it to Naruto, the blonde decided not to push it for the young boy's comfort.

"Alright now that everything is settled I'm going to get my cousin to check your condition. Don't worry she may be cold, but she is the one of the best healers I know." He smiled. The boy gently nodded refusing to look at the man too embarrassed on how easy it was for him to trust Naruto. Especially after the harsh things he called the blonde. Naruto just chuckled and left the room to go get Karin. When he entered the living room he saw his son hugging onto the red haired woman tightly still sobbing from before.

The blonde couldn't help but sigh sadly at his condition. He walked over to the two lifting his son embracing him.

"Sorry about that Karin." He caressed his son's back as he continues to cry in his shoulder, "You can see Kyo now."

"Are you sure this time?" Karin said as she adjusts her red glasses.

Naruto chuckled, "Yeah. He should be good now."

She nodded and was on her way to finish what she was first asked. When the father and son were finally alone he carried him to the couch setting him on his feet in front of him as he sat down at his eye level.

"Hey buddy are you gonna be okay?" Naruto asked very concerned.

Taiki was still upset but at least now he was trying to control himself wiping his face with his sleeves, " I hate him Dad! I really hate'em!"

"Look Taiki I understand why you're upset. But I need you to be a big boy for me and let it go. He only said that because he was afraid…."

"Don't care! I still hate him!"

Naruto gave the boy a stern look cupping his cheeks, "Taiki.. what are you training for?" he asked in a serious tone.

"W-Wha?" His son looked up confused.

"What are you training for?"

"T-To become a ninja…"

"That's right. That means there are times to get mad at something and times to not get mad. Kyo may have been wrong for calling me whatever he called me. But he felt like he was in danger and lashed out. You're older and know better than he does. So you have to control your emotions sometimes. That's a part of being a ninja." Naruto explained to his son.

Taiki sighed letting his shoulders dropped a little defeated but he gave a light nod acknowledging his dad's words. Naruto gave his son a gentle smile rubbing his head stroking his fingers through the dark strands. His stare becomes more gentle as he cupped his cheeks softly.

"I'm sorry if I haven't been paying attention to you my son. You're doing a great job!" He pulled Taiki in his arms embracing him. "I know it has been hard for you."

Taiki hugged back tightly tears still falling soaking his dad's shoulders. Naruto closed his eye enjoy this moment with his boy rubbing circles around his back,

"I missed you Daddy…." The young Uchiha sobbed.

"I missed you too Tai..."

The two just sat there in the middle of the room enjoy their moment together. Taiki sighing happily while Naruto continued to comfort him gently.


It had been a couple of hours since the tension from Kyo waking up finally settled. Now Taiki was in his room minding his own business reading a scroll from his lesson today. He didn't get most of it but he still continued studying the material trying to find a way around the complicated work.

"What are ya doing?" a voice called to him. Kyo was standing in his doorway staring at the older boy.

Taiki stared up and immediately wore a glare. He agreed to let go of his anger for the boy calling his dad's those awful things, but it didn't mean he had to like him.

"Nothing you would understand!" the young Uchiha said angrily, not bothering to look up.

The four year old pouted crossing his arms, "I'm smarter than I look you know!"

"Whatever. Just leave me alone."

The orange haired stuck his tongue out at the older boy giving him a raspberry running away soon after.

Taiki rolled his eyes and continued to read through his scroll.

A moment later Karin knocked on his door, "Can I intrude?"

Taiki looked up and only shrugged at the woman.

She walked in taking a seat next to him on his bed, " I'm guessing you're still not happy with Kyo?"

Taiki nodded for his answer.

She sighed, "Look Taiki , I don't think you completely understand his situation."

The young ravenette finally rose his head, "What's there to understand!? He's rude ungrateful brat that's over staying his welcome!"

Before the boy could say anything else his auntie slapped the back of his head immediately muting him.

"There is a lot to understand. Something that you're lucky enough to have never been through." Karin got up to the bedroom door to shut it so their conversation was more privet.

She walked in front of Taiki placing her hands on her hips giving the young Uchiha a stern look, "The reason he's still here is because he has no where else to go. Your dad is being kind to him because he knows exactly what he's been through. It's not easy to live without your parents. Heck it's not easy to live on your own! That's why you grow thick skin to protect yourself from this harsh world." She sighed crossing her arms as she looked away with sorrow in her eyes, " I had to when I lost my mother." She quickly shook off her sadness and stared right back at the boy with her concern red eyes, " Taiki I know you love your parents deeply. I see how you appreciate them and I'm grateful for that side of you. But it doesn't give you the right to be ignorant towards others that are less fortunate than you."

Taiki didn't respond to her words he just stared at the ground as his eyes watered a little. Problem upset that she was defending Kyo.

She only shook her head and turn to leave the room. Be fore she left she said this, "Think about the things you have and he doesn't. Once you do you'll understand why he acted up the way he did." She than left his room closing the door softly behind her.

Taiki groaned frustrated as he fell back onto his bed. He growled loudly as he ruffled his fingers through his dark locks.


A week has passed since Kyo has woken up. Taiki continued to give him the silent treatment not ever acknowledging the four year old's presence. Naruto and Karin were disappointed at his immature behavior, but Taiki didn't care. He felt he had the right to feel what he felt.

What was annoying though was the young boy's constant pestering. He seemed to follow him or his dad around like an annoying shadow.

What was up with this kid? First he acts all mean and rude. Now all he does is kiss the adult's butts! He couldn't understand this brat. So Taiki thought the best thing was just ignore him and continue on with his day.

At the moment he was heading out to meet with Onamazu to show off his new moves. But for some reason he couldn't shake off Kyo. He seemed a little more stubborn today.

After he put on his sandals he turned to the carrot top and gave him his meanest glare, "Would you get lost already!"

"Why? Where are you going?" The four year old chirped with curiosity.

"None of your business!"

"But your Dad's gone and Miss Karin is busy! Can't I play with you?"

"No! Now get lost!"

Taiki's angry response caught Karin's attention from her room, "Taiki be nice and let him tag along!"

Taiki's eyes widen, "B-But-"

"Either you take him or I can give you extra homework!"

The young Uchiha growled stomping his feet angry, while Kyo cheered putting on his sandals. Taiki glared at the door tapping his foot impatient as he fumed.

"Kay ready!" the four year old cheered

Taiki only rolled his eyes and open the door leaving in a huff. Kyo quickly followed closing the door behind them.

"So are ya gonna train?" Kyo asked as he followed behind the Uchiha.

"Hn." Taiki responded.

"Whats that mean? Yes or no?"

"Hn!" Taiki responded not bothering to explain himself.

"Oi stop ignoring me!"

Taiki stopped in the middle of the road catching the younger boy off guard. Kyo flinched when the taller boy turned all of a sudden.

"You know you're really getting on my last nerve! First thing you do when you wake up is insult me and my family. Which you didn't apologize for by the way! Then you think you can just live with us like nothing happened! I really hate people like you! People who are inconsiderate pieces of trash, who don't respect anyone but themselves! Things would be better if you just left and never came back!"

Kyo froze his eyes widen with shock. He looked down at his feet eyes tearing up. He then turned running away from the older boy never looking back.

Taiki sighed. He felt like he let out all of that bottled up anger. But part of him wondered if he was a little too harsh. But he shook it off walking to the training area to meet up with Onamazu. Once he made it there he grin seeing his friend kick the football against one of the wooden post.

He ran up to his friend with a grin, "Hiya Ona!"

Onamazu caught the ball after it flew back smiling at his younger friend, "Hey! What took ya Tai?"

Taiki frowned crossing his arms, "Just that dumb brat! He's getting on my last nerve!"

"Maybe you should go a little easy on him Taiki… I mean he's only four years old."

"Who's side are you on!? He disrespected my family and me! And he thinks he can just butt into my life!"

"But wasn't he alone before Taiki? Just think about it for a sec. I mean if you act like a jerk to him all the time eventually he's gonna get the message and go right?"

"I hope he does!"

Onamazu shook his head and walked away.

"H-Hey where are you going Ona!?"

"In till you understand I don't wanna help you train." He then walked off leaving Taiki alone with his thoughts.

Taiki glared at his direction then turned towards one of the dummies punching it hard taking out all of his anger. It broke off the stand from the strong hit.


Later that evening Taiki walked home eating some dangos he grabbed from downtown. After he made it inside his house. He announced himself at the door as he slipped off his sandals.

He walked into the kitchen finding his dad making dinner while Karin was setting the table. Naruto turned back smiling at his son, "Welcome home."

When Karin turned to see him she asked, "Where's Kyo?"

"He's not here?", Taiki asked.

"No. He was with you wasn't he?" Karin asked a little more alarmed.

" Y-Yeah but he left not long after. I thought he was heading back here."

Naruto frowned as he stopped cooking, " Taiki what did you say to him?"

Taiki frowned looking down as he slipped his hands in his pockets, "Nothing much…"

"Bull! Tell me what happened now Taiki!" Naruto yelled as he took off his apron.

Taiki scratched the back of his looking away, "I…..I told him….things would be better if he just left." The young Uchiha flinched expecting to get punched on the head for his harsh words. But it never came. When he looked up he saw his dad just staring at him with tears in his eyes. It was something Taiki didn't see that often so he was shocked.

Naruto wiped his eyes, "I've never been this disappointed with you…. I thought I raised you better than this… I'm ashamed that you said something so.. horrible." He walked out of the kitchen then quickly out of the door without another word.

Taiki was shocked. That was probably the first time Naruto has ever been that disappointed with him. His eyes watered tears flowing fast off his face.

"D-Dad…?" he muttered looking towards the entrance to the kitchen that Naruto exited from.

Karin walked over to him kneeling to his level. Nothing but angered scarlet eyes. She took a hold of his chin turning him towards her direction, "Taiki I want you to listen and listen good. And none of your half hearted promises. Got it?"

Taiki nodded slowly still crying.

"Your dad loves you. He loves you so much. He would sacrifice himself in a heartbeat if he had to just for you. Your father also loves you this much. It's scary how much they both love you. Yes you can make them mad, worried, and sometimes disappointed. But it doesn't change the fact that they love you more than anything in this world." Karin stated, "That's why it hurts them so much when you do stupid things like what you said to Kyo."

Taiki sighed dropping his head as he started to sob.

Karin stroked his hair gently hugging him close, "Let's wait for them while you think of how you're going to apologize to Kyo."

Taiki hugged her back tightly nodding as a response as he continued to cry.


Naruto was frantically searching for Kyo, using his clones to cover more ground. He was worried the four year old was already long gone. But when one of his clones caught a boy with young red hair by the pier Naruto sighed relieved. He quickly caught up to his clone's location and let his clones poof away as soon as his eyes spotted the young red head.

Kyo was holding himself crying. He was sitting inside a boat as one of the fishermen had their arms crossed scowling at the boy. Naruto assumed it was his boat Kyo was in.

Naruto walked over hopefully to clear the situation.

The fisherman turned when he saw the blonde approached them.

"Uchiha-Uzumaki? Is this brat with you?" the old man asked.

Naruto nodded.

"Get him off my boat then. I caught him trying to steal it. You're lucky I didn't call the mayor or this brat would've been arrested by now!" The man complained.

Naruto bowed, " I understand. I'm very sorry sir." He walked over to the boat lifting the small child from the vessel and left the dock.

Once he found a spot he could settle, he placed the boy in front kneeling down to give him a tight hug.

The blond let go grabbing his upper arms, "Are you alright? We were worried about you Kyo."

Kyo only looked away with a frown on his face as his eyes still watered with tears. He tried to wipe his face but his tears refused to stop.

"Kyo… I'm sorry about what Taiki said. I promise you that we don't want you to leave."

Kyo glared pushing the blonde back, "Th-That's not it! Taiki made me realize something! I need to leave before it's too late!"

Naruto rose a brow confused, " What are you talking about?"

"What I'm saying is….is.." His tears started falling faster, "I need to leave before I can't anymore! C-Cause if I stay any longer, I'll wanna stay when you can't keep me anymore!"

Naruto's eyes widen but sighed frowning. He now understood why he may of panicked. He knows what he's talking about, he remembered when it was just him and the village. No one else existed, no one else mattered. At least not in till he met Sasuke…

Naruto pulled Kyo in for another hug rubbing his back, "I'm not going to do that to you! I'm not going to make you leave. I promise Kyo I'll keep you safe!" Naruto began to cry his heart out for this young child.

Kyo only sobbed crying even harder into the man's shoulder.


Taiki and Karin were both reading scrolls on the couch while they were waiting for Naruto to find Kyo. As the two sat there Taiki could barely concentrate on the characters as he was thinking about what he said to Kyo earlier. He wasn't really sure how to feel about it now. The twos eyes focused on the door when they heard it click as it opened.

Naruto walked in carrying the orange haired boy in his arms, as Kyo held back tightly hiding his face in the blonde's neck. The blonde walked towards the couch.

He set Kyo on his feet as soon as he was in front of Taiki and Karin, "Okay we're going to settle this issue right now. First Kyo why don't you give your piece?"

His eyes were glued to the floor as he fidget with the end of his shirt, "I-I'm sorry Taiki….. I was scared when I woke up at your house… It's not the first time I've been taken by bad men…. If I let them have their way I…..I don't know…." He strained a little in tears. He wiped his face with his wrist.

Now the adults eyes were on Taiki. He felt nervous under their gaze, but he took in a deep breath and said, "I-I'm sorry too…. I just… I get defensive when it comes to my parents. I love them a lot. So when you said those mean things I snapped. I guess I was frustrated when everyone acted like it was okay." Taiki teared up , "People always say horrible things behind their backs. I just can't stand those kind of people who act nice when they really hate you… " The young ravenette started to cry. He sobbed into his hands.

Kyo looked up at him with sorrow. He slowly walked towards the older boy.

He hugged him, "I'm sorry…I'm really sorry.."

Taiki continued to cry hugging him back, "I.. I forgive you…."

"Me too…"

Naruto smiled as Karin sighed relieved all of this arguing was finally over.

"Naruto." She asked the blonde.

He looked towards the woman, "Yeah?"

"Can I talk to you for a moment in your room?"

He arched a brow, "Um sure.."

The two adults left the children there as they entered the master bedroom. Karin took a seat on their bed adjusting her glasses, while Naruto stood in front of her with his hands in his pockets.

"So what did you want to talk about Karin?" Naruto asked.

"I'm wondering what we're going to do about Kyo? Are you thinking about adopting him?", The red head questioned.

Naruto sighed crossing his arms as he tilted his head thinking, "I'm honestly unsure…He has no where to go. Plus I'm sort of getting attached to him. Kyo needs someone to take care of him Karin…."

Karin rose from the bed placing her hands on her hips, "Naruto… You know you can't decide this without Sasuke."

"I know… but Karin I just can't abandoned him….I can't…"

"I get it Naruto I really do."

"Do you know what it's like to be alone from the start? To have no one and be shunned by others?"

"Maybe not from the start, but I know what it's like to be unwanted."

Naruto smile sadly looking away, "Then you know how hard it is for me to just leave him…"

Karin sighed shaking her head as she crossed her arms, "I see you're not going to see things my way. Very well I won't fight you on this anymore. But don't expect me to help you once Sasuke finds out."

Naruto chuckled softly, "Don't worry, I can handle the bastard myself."

After that the two went back to the boys and they finally got to sit at the kotatsu and eat their dinner.


After dinner Taiki was in his room looking meditating after such an emotional day. He learned how to meditate like this when he first visited Mount Myoboku. It helps ease his mind whenever he feels anxious.

He was interrupted though when he heard someone approach his door. Before they could knock he knew exactly who it was, "Come in Kyo."

The young boy on the other side flinched and slowly opened the door, "How'd you do that?"

"My observation skills are heightened when my mind is at ease. So what did you want?" Taiki asked once more.

"I was just wondering about something. I was wondering if you knew where your mom was?"

Taiki closed his eyes thinking for a moment, "I honestly don't know. But I don't think it matters."

"What?! But how come?"

"Well I never really needed a mom. Both of my dads are more than enough for me."

"Okay but which one is your real dad?"

"Um both. They both are my real dad. I guess that's hard for you to understand."

The orange haired boy fidget blushing, "M-Maybe. I guess I'm used to seeing moms and dads all the time. It just surprised me that you're okay without a mom."

Taiki only shrugged at that, "I never felt like I was missing out of anything."

"One more question?"

Taiki nodded , "Yeah?"

"Which one is the girl? Naruto or the other one?"

Taiki was really confused now he only tilted his head scratching his cheek, "I don't understand what you're asking…. They're both guys…."

Kyo blushed immediately regretting the question shaking his head, "N-Nevermind forget I asked!" the young boy jumped and quickly walked out the room his face red. Taiki only stared out the door more confused than before, but he quickly shook it off and continued to meditate.


It had been a two days since Taiki and Kyo made up and apologized to each other. The two got a long a lot better now. Currently Taiki and Kyo were walking to the training area to meet Onamazu. It was the first time for the red haired child to meet some new besides the Uchiha-Uzumaki household. So he was a little nervous.

Kyo was walking close behind Taiki as they both went down the pathway. He didn't want to take any chances.

"You're getting nervous over nothing Kyo." Taiki said as they continued down the path.

"But what if he doesn't like me?" Kyo asked nervously his grip tightened on Taiki's shirt.

"Ona doesn't judge people. His mom and dad are pretty cool too. They're the first adults, besides my Auntie, that accepts my parents and their lifestyle. They're good people. Goofy but very kind.", Taiki beamed as he bragged about his friend and his family.

Kyo felt a little less nervous but the old him still couldn't help but be on guard. When they finally made it try both found Onamazu kicking his football around in the middle of the train field.

"Hey Ona!", Taiki greeted. Kyo quickly hid right after behind the older Uchiha.

"Yo!", Onamazu responded kicking the ball up into his arms. He walked over to them waving with his free hand.

Kyo couldn't help but flinch a little. Taiki only smiled and moved so he could revel the small four year old.

Ona grinned when he saw the boy a kneeled to his height, "Hey, didn't mean to scare ya. I'm glad to finally meet you."

Kyo felt a little less shy and nodded, "Y-yeah… nice to meet you too…"

Onamazu looked up giving Taiki a smug smirk while Taiki was blushing not daring to look his best friend in the eye.

"Anyway why don't I show you around town. Taiki said it would be good for you to learn your surroundings and no one knows this town better than me!" Ona grinned pointing at himself with his thumb.

It was Kyo's turn to give the brunette boy a smug smirk, "You've really warmed up ta me huh?"

Taiki's whole face was now bright red quickly walking ahead not saying a word to either of them. As he did they both gave shit eating grins as the ran to catch up to Taiki.


After they showed Kyo around town they were now by the creek, Onamazu and Kyo were both kicking the ball back and forth towards each other while Taiki was out in the river standing on top of the water with his chakra using his bare feet since this was the only way he could stand on water for now. His eyes were close as he was concentrating on standing still on the moving river.

Kyo couldn't help but gaze a couple of times, which Onamazu quickly caught him doing.

"Amazing isn't he?" On spoke first.

"W-Wah?!" Kyo flinched surprised accidently kicking the ball near the lake.

The aqua haired boy chuckle walking straight to the ball kicking it up with his feet quickly catching, "Even though he already trains with auntie Karin and his dads he still wants to be super strong. Right now he's learning chakra control. Sometimes he falls in if he uses too much chakra which is super funny!" The tall boy snickered obnoxiously.

It quickly got him hit by his friend by his shoe.

"Oi Tai that hurt!"

The young boy only stuck out his tongue giving a loud raspberry to Ona. The older boy responded with his own ugly raspberry.

"Besides his obvious flaws. He's still a crazy strong guy that I look up to! Even though I'm older!"

Taiki quickly retorted, "By one year!"

Ona leaned in whispering to Kyo, " Technically a year and a half." He chuckled.

Kyo couldn't help but laugh at their friendly banter. He stared towards Taiki who regained his composure quickly, already back to original position. He began to realized why he had given Taiki such a hard time before. He was jealous of the life and people that loved him. Something that Kyo never had. Hell he wasn't good enough to have his own name in till Naruto rescued him. He stared up at the clouds looking up with slight sorrow holding in his tears.

Naruto had told him that he could stay… How much longer though? Eventually he'll become a nuisance and have to leave and never look back.

He took control of himself though. Kyo should be more greatful. He now knew what a family was and how they should be. He gripped his fist tightly smiling bright. He should be happy for at least a getting a chance to see what its like to be loved by someone like this. It would be selfish of him if he wanted more….

He promised himself that he wouldn't be sad when the time came. He promised he would be thankful and leave with a smile!

To Be Continued….

Author's Note- Hey long time huh? Like REAL long time. So sorry for this dely. The I wrote way more for this chapter than I originally intended. I have notebook with chapters already written and this particular chapter was only 32 pages long in the notebook, which if written on here would probably only be 15 pages at most. But as I wrote I ended up realizing there were tons of parts that were not fleshed out enough. So decided to end it here because I feel like it would be way too much junk to take in if I try to squeeze in Sasuke's part that was in the draft version. Anyway in till next time!

From here on out let's all move forward from Gaidon, 700, and Boruto. It is what it is. I've learned to live with it so please respect each other's opinion and let's enjoy Naruto our own way, all of us.