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
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Couples- SasukexNaruto, slight NarutoxSakura, SaixSakura, ChojixIno, ShikamaruxTemari, KibaxKarui, LeexHinata and others...
Warnings- Violence, Language, Mpreg (Sort of), Boy Love I
Disclaimer- Naruto belongs to Masashi Kishimoto
Uzumaki Blood
Chapter 7- Kyo
Sasuke had walked into an abandoned warehouse near the peak of a mountain that was closer to the rain village. He decided to take cover going inside. When he walked in he took off his hood and looked around making sure there were no enemies that could ambush him. When Sasuke felt he was safe he set his bag against the wall walking inside with his hands inside his pockets.
"Why is it every time we meet somewhere you have to choose places that are moldy and wet?" Sasuke called out.
He heard a snicker coming from the shadows. The Uchiha's head turned towards the source of the voice. There he found his old teammate Suigetsu. He had a sharp grin on his face, his hair slightly longer than before.
He took a sip of water he always had on hand before he answered, "You know me. So how's the wife and kid?"
Sasuke only rolled his eyes at that remark but grabbed the most recent picture of the two from his pocket that he always had on him. He handed the photo to the ivory haired man.
He whistled, "Damn Taiki is already that tall huh?! And that blondie of yours still looks like a teenager eh?"
Sasuke swiped the picture back, " Enough. So what info do you have on the Kuroakami gang?"
"Always a stick in the mud down to business huh? Anyway it looks like they're growing even more rapid than ever. They're gathering outsiders from all of the countries around the water nation. They're even getting people from the snow nation on board with their crazy cult shit.", Suigetsu explained.
"If this continues they might become big enough to overthrow the water country. We need to find a way to stop this…" Sasuke said as he contemplated zoning off.
"As powerful as you and Naruto are, you guys can't keep this up. Eventually you'll need help from a village. Why not go back to Konoha?" the sharped toothed man suggested.
"You know why."
"I do. But I also know you can't keep this up forever. What happens when they finally decided to crush you guys, or God forbid do something to your kid?"
Sasuke glared at Suigetsu when he brought his son into this "We can protect him. Don't underestimate us."
Suigetsu sighed scratching the back of his head, "Alright I won't argue with you about it anymore, let me just say this though. Eventually you'll have to live with all the mistakes you've made and deal with the consequences for all of it, anyway here." He handed the Uchiha a piece of paper. It looked like a map of the area around here with X's on some locations.
"Those are all the hideouts and camps that my insider got for me."
"Thanks." Sasuke gathered his things placing the map in his pocket for later.
"I'll continue to help you guys with these freaks. Just keep in mind what I said though okay?"
"Hn."
"Hey, carful with that rotten attitude. You'll lose your wife if you always act like a bastard." Suigetsu chuckled.
"As if." Sasuke turned placing his hood back on, "In till next time Suigetsu."
"Yep. And tell Karin I said she's getting fat."
Sasuke turned raising a brow, "You haven't seen her in ten years. How would you know?"
"So she is getting fat?" He cackled.
Sasuke rolled his eyes walking towards the door, "Goodbye Suigetsu."
"You're never any fun. See ya around Sasuke." He waved as afterwards drinking more of his water.
Naruto was in the kitchen with a toothbrush in his mouth while his clones were setting things up for breakfast. Karin had to return home to work on some experiments. Plus she said Orochimaru might be seeking her out so it was best if she were away from the Uchiha-Uzumaki family.
Without the extra hands he was back to cleaning and cooking on his own. Karin had already drilled Taiki on his genjustu and mental exercises. She made him a packet to do while she was gone, which would most likely not be half-way finished by the time she returns.
As Naruto was brushing his teeth he was scratching his stomach under his shirt, his eyes closed still half asleep. Once his clones finished getting things started he released the justu and they disappeared leaving only puffs of smoke. Naruto rinsed his mouth spitting the residue in the sink, setting his tooth brush in an empty cup for now while he continued where his clones left off.
Even though it would be easier to have a bunch of shadow clones do all the chores, Naruto knows it's a waste of chakra when he could simply do the tasks himself. There are some mornings though where he could barley get anything done by himself, like today. Last night he was distracted by troubling thoughts. Like what was he going to do with Kyo. It had almost been a month since the orange headed boy awoke and things were getting more and more complicated each day.
The jinchuriki yawned exhausted from the sleepless night.
The boy had no where else to go and it wouldn't be right just to kick him out. But what other options were there? An orphanage? The blond couldn't help but snort at that idea. He would most likely end up back at the streets if he tried that. There were only two options. Either find a family that could take him or they adopt the boy themselves. And with the way they were all getting along with each other Naruto was sort hoping to go with that option. The only problem was he still needed to discuss Kyo with Sasuke. Most likely the Uchiha would probably want to go with the first option seeing how he could be such a cold bastard at times. But Naruto had to be fair and discuss it with him.
The blonde was finally finished with breakfast. He made some toast, rice, with some smoked salmon. The shinobi decided to go wake the boys up and have them eat before they start their day.
When Naruto walked to Taiki's room he couldn't help but chuckle softly with the sight. There was his son tangled in his sheets while Kyo was on the floor spread out on Taiki's old futon with his blanket kicked to side.
After things finally settled down between the two boys Taiki was actually the one to offer Kyo a place to sleep in his room. Naruto was happy they both got along now, especially after such a rough start between the two them. He walked in first going to Taiki gently shaking his son awake.
"Five more minutes Dad…..", the young Uchiha mumbled his hold on his blanket tightens.
"Come on Tai I made us some Salmon.", the father stoked his hair trying to bribe him with food.
"I want Yellow Tail~" he whined eyes still shut.
"No money for yellow tail", He gently smacked his head, "Come on we have to go to the training field today."
Taiki finally caved and slowly sat up his bed head was atrocious.
Next Naruto kneeled gently shook Kyo who was easier to wake than his son. He slowly rose with a monstrous bedhead off his own. Both of them got out of their covers and the blonde lead the boys to the dining room. They clapped their hands, thankful for their meal then slowly dug in. Taiki would nod off once in a while Kyo was leaning on his right hand slowly eating the fish with his rice.
"What are we doing today Dad?" Taiki asked with his mouth full.
"Today we're going to test Kyo. See if he has the power to be a ninja."
That woke up the young four year old, "Re-Really?"
Naruto nodded.
The young apricot headed boy stared down zoning out.
Taiki noticed this and bumped him gently with his shoulder, "Hey what's up?"
"What if I'm not strong enough to be a ninja…What if I'm just normal…" Kyo's grip tightened on his chopsticks.
Naruto smiled gently stoking his hair, "Nothing will change Kyo. If you don't have strong chakra levels, it won't change anything between us."
"R-Really?" Kyo couldn't help but choke with tears.
The older blonde nodded, "Really."
The four year old let out a relieved sigh. He quickly wiped his tears away.
Taiki couldn't help but chuckle, "You worry too much."
Kyo looked away embarrassed for tearing up, which made Taiki chuckle some more.
After everyone was finished Naruto and the two boys cleaned up the table and dishes and soon after when into the bathroom to get ready for training.
Naruto, Taiki, and Kyo both made it to the training area that was right next to the river.
"Taiki why don't you continue to practice standing on water since you're still struggling with that, while Kyo and I train here."
Taiki nodded bowing, "Yes dad." He quickly raised up his pants taking off his shoes leaving them next to their bags as he walked onto the water.
Kyo couldn't help but stare at Taiki as he did that, amazed by his skills.
"Alright then Kyo I'm going to test you on a couple of exercises to see if you have what it takes. And even if you don't have a lot of ninjutsu or genjustu we can still work on taijutsu. There's nothing wrong with learning a little self defense." Naruto explained.
Kyo nodded acknowledging the blonde. Naruto walked over to his bag grabbing a couple of things from his backpack. When he was back he was holding two small pieces of paper, handing one of them to Kyo.
"What's this?" the small child asked waving the paper in his hand.
"This is a special paper that I was able to get a couple of days ago from the Waterfall Village. With this we'll be able to see which element your chakra is strongest with and we'll go from there."
"So how does it work?"
"All you have to do is focus your chakra where you're holding the paper. If it doesn't respond, it means your chakra isn't that strong or element base. But if it does then you'll see for yourself." Naruto explained.
Kyo nodded. He closed his eyes concentrate in the tip of his fingers that were holding the small paper. He flinched when he felt the paper suddenly soaked with water.
He dropped the paper in front of him backing away from it.
Naruto chuckled grinning down at the boy, "Well it looks like you're good with water. I guess that isn't much of a surprise seeing where we found you."
"Th-That's my element, water?"
The blonde shinobi nodded, "Yes but that doesn't mean you can't learn other elements. It just mean it will be easiest for you to learn water based jutsu's. So now that we know your element we'll work on those jutsus another time. Since I need to find a couple of scrolls with those kind of basics. So for now we'll work on building your stamina."
Kyo nodded with a smile on his face. He was relieved that paper responded…
"So let's do 30 push ups and sit ups to warm you up."
"R-Right!"
As he they were warming up Taiki was watching from the lake smiling. He was glad Kyo had an element he could work on. Seeing how he was really worried. The Uchiha couldn't blame him for being so nervous, since not everyone has what it takes. He remembered when Ona tried to train with Sasuke. He'll never forget the look on his friend's face that day.
Taiki felt himself sinking, he quickly jumped up on top of the water letting out a sigh of relief. The last thing he needs is to fall in again. He was lucky he didn't catch a cold when that happened.
Back at the shore Naruto had already finished 100 push ups and sit ups by the time Kyo only had ten push ups completed. He was now waiting patiently for the young boy to finish his last sit ups. If he struggled Naruto came in to assist.
After the young four year old finally completed the exercise he laid back panting. He was already beat from doing all of that at once.
"Alright Kyo now it's time to run 10 laps around the lake." Naruto said giving a few stretches to his legs.
Kyo's eyes widen as he slowly sat up, "R-Right now?"
Naruto couldn't help but chuckle, "These are just warm ups. We haven't even begun the real training."
Kyo's head dropped. But he slowly picked himself up nodding up at the man. He was determined to become stronger and smarter. The young red head was willing do everything he can before that faithful day comes when he has to leave one day.
Sasuke was at one of the camps that was the last place on the map Suigetsu had handed him. None of them had any info though. Sasuke pulled his sword from one of the cult member's body frustrated from the lack of progress. Taking down the camps may cause some damage, but that's just ten percent of the real problem. He swung his katana making the blood splatter on the ground that was on the blade. He put his weapon away shortly after he decided he was done and thought it was best to start heading home. He pulled out a scroll shortly after he bit his thumb causing it to bleed. He swiped the crimson liquid down the scroll making a couple of hand signs. This summoned his crow Jetto that he used to relay messages home. He wrote a letter in a blank scroll to inform his family that he was on his way home attaching the message on the crow's leg. He told him the location and then set him off. Hopefully Karin was still there to get the message, seeing how his lover can be an idiot when it comes to Jetto.
Sasuke sighed moving his shoulder to pop some of his bones that was tense from the battle. He couldn't help but think of home and how Naruto and his son were. It was hard for him to leave things like that when Taiki was as jealous as he was. He knew his son couldn't help but feel betrayed by Naruto for giving that young stranger his full attention. Part of the Uchiha understood why Naruto acted the way he did but he could also understand Taiki's side. He remembered times when he couldn't help but feel jealous of Itachi. He loved his older brother, but hated the struggle of fighting for their parents attention. Something Naruto doesn't really understand. So he left knowing his partner might have a hard time sorting through their son's feelings.
He stopped when he spotted a cave nearby which would be a good spot to rest and eat. He had been up for thirty-eight hours doing nothing but fight and travel. He was sure if Naruto was here he would have been home days ago. But the blonde insisted on staying behind not wanting to leave Karin with the young boy and their son.
The Uchiha grabbed the same picture that he showed his old Taka member earlier, staring at the photo. Every time he felt the same cold loneliness he would look at the picture to remind himself he has someone. He has a family. He has two people he loves more that anything. Sometimes it was one of those things that helped keep Sasuke from falling back to that dark place that scared him all those years ago.
He closed his eyes as he sighed, finally relaxed enough to fall asleep. Before he drifted into slumber he made sure to tuck away his precious photo. Laying quietly in the cave in till he regained all of his energy for the rest of his journey.
Naruto was sitting on the bench outside a dangos stand with his son and Kyo after a long day of training. The two boys were drained from the exercises the jinchuriki put them through. But they both felt good knowing that they were a little stronger than they were before. It was a great feeling.
The three were eating some dangos while Naruto and Taiki drank green tea and Kyo stuck to water.
"You both did good today." Naruto complimented.
Taiki nodded with his mouth full while Kyo smiled brightly, his face still flushed from all of their training earlier.
Taiki swallowed his food afterwards grinning down at Kyo patting his head, "Not bad for your first time."
"Really!?" the young boy asked with a light in his eyes.
"Yeah!" the older Uchiha praised.
"It's only going to get harder though Kyo. So if you feel like your not ready for this you should tell me now." Naruto explained.
Kyo looked down fidgeting with the dango stick in his hands. He knew what he was getting himself into. He at least thought he did. But if he wants to continue to learn how to be strong. Plus it was a decent excuse to stay longer with Naruto and Taiki. Even though it would make it even harder to leave. But Kyo has to be strong in this, he knows this was only temporary as much as he hated that notion.
But after he took in a breath he finally answered nodding his head, "I understand… I'll try my best Naruto-san!" he bowed towards the father and son.
Naruto grinned while Taiki gave the young red head a thumbs up both of them chuckling.
Quickly after Taiki turned his head suddenly and dropping his dango stick that was half eaten Kyo flinched when there was suddenly a foot ball in the Uchiha's arms, the force of the ball making the raven headed boy fall out of his bench to the ground with his legs hanging of the seat. He was dazed with a new ugly bump in the back of his head.
"Gotcha!" a familiar voice caught Naruto and Kyo's attention.
Naruto couldn't help but chuckle even though he should have been concern for his son. While Kyo covered his mouth laughing as he turned trying to hide his amusement from Taiki who now was gathering himself. He flipped backwards throwing the ball back at his older friend with a glare on his face, "That hurt you jerk!"
Onamazu caught the ball expecting the retaliation, "Payback for yesterday Tai!"
"Aw come on that wasn't that bad!"
"I couldn't go anywhere thanks to your super stink bomb!"
"I told ya not to mess with it before we pranked Nobu-san."
"Anyway you guys are done training for the day huh?"
Kyo nodded while Naruto and Taiki responded with the answer, "Yeah."
"That's cool! Learn anything new?" the aqua haired boy asked as he was playing with his foot ball.
"Taiki is still working on his chakra control while we found out Ryo has a very strong connection to water element. We're going to see if any water-based jutsus will work. "Naruto explained as he sipped some green tea.
"I'm really excited to learn more! I wanna get stronger with Tai-kun and Naruto-san!" Kyo cheered.
Taiki lost his smiled when he noticed how quiet his friend was. Onamazu seemed to be zoned out in thought after hearing how Kyo had strong chakra. The Uchiha decided to change the subject, "Hey dad, since we're done can I go play with Ona?"
Naruto couldn't help but notice the friend's strange behavior as well and decided to let him go, "Go for it. We need to go to the market anyway."
"We do?" Kyo tilted his head.
The blonde shinobi nodded down at the young boy, "Yes. We need to go to the one in the Waterfall Village actually. We won't be back in till late so you have dinner cover Tai?"
His son nodded as him and Onamazu walked towards the training area they usually play in.
Naruto let out a sigh.
"What's wrong?" Kyo asked scooting a little closer to the adult.
" Nothing really. I just feel bad because of Ona."
"Is he alright?"
"Kind of. You see a while back we did the same kind of training with Ona that we 're doing with you. But sadly there was no response for anything. When my partner tried to sense his chakra it was really weak. "
"Oh…"
"It's not uncommon. In fact most often in small villages like this you're more than likely to have no high Chakra levels at all. In the ninja world we call these government run villages, where you would catch fish for a living or run shops, things like that ya know?"
The red head nodded.
Naruto took another sip of his tea, "Ona was really hoping to become a ninja though, since his fraternal grandparents were from the rain village."
"Were they ninjas?" Kyo asked.
The blonde nodded, "Yes but they moved after hearing about the war. Ona's father decided to go with them since he was never much of a fighter."
The young boy couldn't help but feel guilty.
Naruto tapped the back of his head, "Don't feel bad. It's not your fault he can't do it. It's also not Ona's fault either. He just can't, it's as simple as that. "
Kyo nodded his head softly.
"Alright now that's settled let's get going. The sooner we go the sooner we can come back and look over those jutsus.
"Y-Yeah."
The two clapped thanking their meal, shortly after they both got up, threw away their garbage, and then both started heading to the waterfall Village.
Taiki and Onamazu were at the training field kicking the ball to each other. The younger raven couldn't help but be worried about his older friend. He hadn't spoken since they brought up Kyo's chakra levels.
"You okay Ona?" Taiki said straight forward.
"No not really. Frustrated if I'm honest." The two boys were always good about talking things through. Most of the time at least.
"I had a feeling. It sucks, but nothing you can do right?"
The ball suddenly paused at Ona's feet as he looked down. Taiki shook his head, placing his hands in his pockets walking over to his distraught friend. He quickly kick the ball up to him, by reflex the aqua haired boy caught it.
"Ona I don't care if you can't be a ninja. You're still my closest friend."
"I know. It's just, you and your dads are so cool, so is Auntie Karin. And I'm sure Kyo will be awesome too. I guess I can't help but feel left out. What happens when you get too big for the fishermen village? Will you guys just go away while I'm here kicking around my stupid football?"
"Maybe….but that doesn't mean I'll ever get too big for you. Even if I leave you'll still be my closest friend!" Taiki grabbed the football from him, "Besides you love your stupid football!" he chuckled.
Ona couldn't help but crack a smile at his friend, " Yeah I do…"
"Besides there's more to being a ninja besides chakra." Taiki began bouncing the ball off his knees.'
"Really? Like what?", Ona asked tilting his head a bit.
All of a sudden Taiki kicked the ball with all of his strength straight into a dummy. The force of the kick made the dummy fall back the wood holding it up snapped from the impact.
Taiki placed his hands in his pockets, "Taijutsu. Even though some forms of taijutsu takes chakra to perform them right, most of the time taijutsu is just the fancy way of saying to fight with your fist. Even though you can't be a ninja Ona, it doesn't mean you have to be a push over!"
Onamazu couldn't help but smile. He was really lucky to have a passionate friend like Taiki to help him out whenever he's feeling low like this.
"So what do ya say Ona? Wanna learn some cool moves?"
Ona nodded, "Yeah let's do it!"
It had taken around forty-five minutes for Kyo and Naruto to make it to the Waterfall Village. Luckily this wasn't Naruto's first time here, plus him and Sasuke did some side missions in the past when the village needed help. So Naruto and his family were always welcome inside whenever they needed things for ninja training that the fishermen village didn't supply.
"Wow…. This place is huge…" Kyo gazed around the market area with amazement.
Naruto chuckled at the four year old's excitement. It must have been his first time in a ninja village. Usually ninja villages were two times bigger than normal villages, so for Kyo to be inexperienced from the large country didn't surprise him.
"Alright we need to find the scroll shop. They're sure to have something for your training. Now where was it again?", Naruto wondered out loud. Usually when Naruto came here it was with his partner. Since Sasuke wasn't back yet Naruto would have to navigate on his own.
While Naruto was figuring out how to locate the shop Kyo was just staring at everything with awe. He couldn't help but notice a little toy shop. Without thinking much about it he wandered there while Naruto was lost in thought. When he enter he couldn't help but feel giddy from all of the toys. Some things were toys while other things looked like young training packs for Ninjas. But what caught his attention was the stuff animals. He ran straight towards the section. The animal he noticed first was the stuff fox.
Kyo grinned at the toy because the first thing he thought of was Naruto. Since the adult sort of resembled one, especially when he gave a toothy grin. He wished he had money to buy it. But then he thought maybe he could swipe it without notice. Since no one would suspect him since he was so young right? At least he used that reason in the past.
He slowly pulled his shirt up, but before he even moved the fox inside his clothing someone gripped his wrist tight.
The apricot haired child froze, his blood running cold from the fright of being caught in the act. When he turned to see who caught him it was none other than Naruto there with a disappointed stare in his eyes.
"Drop it Kyo." He said with a strict tone that was new to the young boy.
Kyo nodded slowly setting down the toy. Naruto kneeled down to his level, "We don't steal. It doesn't matter how much you want something, honor isn't gained from taking shortcuts.
The four year old's eyes began to tear up feeling nothing but shame for revealing his ugly side to the person that has done nothing but help him. He began to cry burring himself into Naruto chest sobbing loudly, " 'M sorry! Really sorry N-Naru!"
"You know what you almost did was wrong right?" Naruto asked stroking the back of his orange head.
Kyo nodded crying harder gripping at Naruto's clothes tight.
"It'll be fine. Let's apologize to the shop keeper." Naruto said as he lifted the young boy in his arms.
The blonde shinobi walked over to the cash register where the shop keeper was waiting for customers to ask any questions or making a sell.
Naruto bowed slightly while Kyo was in his arms hugging around Naruto's neck tightly hiding his face still in tears, "My student would like to say something to you sir."
Kyo slowly turned towards whipping his eyes trying to some what compose himself, "I-I'm sorry fo-for trying to steal your toys…" he hiccups at the end of his sentence face still wet from his tears.
The store owner gave a gentle smile, which Kyo wasn't used to when he gets caught, "It's alright. These things happen. As long as you learned your lesson right?" the old man was very compassionate when he gave the light lecture.
The young boy nodded still trying to dry his tears.
Naruto bowed, "We appreciate your forgiveness sir."
The elder nodded, "It's quite alright. Here." He went inside his drawer pulling out a little piece of candy, giving it to Kyo, "Next time ask your master if you really want something young man. I'm sure if you're good he'll buy it for you."
Kyo nodded taking the candy gently. It was a little lollipop that looked to be cherry flavor, "Th-Thanks…" he bowed his head after showing his gratitude. Naruto walked out Kyo still in his arms trying to gather himself.
After Naruto saw he was calm enough he set him on his feet. Kyo still ashamed couldn't look Naruto in the eye.
"I was once in your shoes Kyo. But the difference was that I was an orphan in my village not on the outside. In the leaf village to be specific… It was hard growing up without family… the villagers didn't make it any easier…." The blonde couldn't help but stare off thinking about his dark past.
Kyo took notice of this and placed his hand on his cheek tapping him lightly, "N-Naruto-san?"
The man blinked looking down with a sad smile, " It sucks because people treat you like scum even though the only thing we want is someone to care for us…to notice us…to not be lonely…"
The young boy frowned at the thought. Hating the fact that Naruto and him shared these sad memories. He felt even more ashamed for the act he pulled earlier. He hugged Naruto closed hiding his face in his neck.
"I'm sorry…" he mumbled, " I'm sorry for stealing…."
Naruto smiled stroking his back, " We all have our own struggles…. I hope I can teach you to live an honest life Kyo…. I want the best for you…." He confessed closing his eyes as they both embraced each other.
This was bad… really bad…. Kyo was starting to feel more attached to the blonde than he wanted to be. The more he learns about Naruto the harder it gets for him to let go when it's time for him to go. He knows it'll happen. Kyo just needs to make sure he's the one that can walk away..
Naruto loosened his grip pulling back, " Anyway.. that's all in the past now. Let's find those scrolls so we can train you properly." He gave a bright grin as he set the four year old down.
Kyo wiped his tears away with his arm nodding his head.
After that the two help hands walking to the shop, while the walked Kyo finally decided to open the treat the kind shop keeper gave him.
It was dusk when Naruto and Kyo made it back with the scrolls along with some groceries for the week to come. When Naruto and Kyo entered the house they were greeted with the smell of fried rice. Taiki learned how to cook a couple of recipes from his dad and even some extra tips from Onamazu's mother. Once in a while the young boy would cook if his fathers were tired from their long missions or if they did some extra training themselves to strengthen themselves.
Naruto announced, "We're back."
From the kitchen came two familiar voices, " Welcome back."
The jinchuriki smiled at the voice of Onamazu. It was a sign that what ever sadness he was feeling, his son helped him through it.
Both Naruto and Kyo walked towards the dining area after taking off their sandals at the entrance.
"Smells good. Are you really Tai-kun?" Kyo asked surprised by Taiki's cooking skills.
"I guess you'll starve then huh?" Taiki retorted sticking out his tongue at the four year old.
"Carful Tai you're gonna catch it on fire if you're not carful." Ona said laughing at his immaturity.
"The last thing your father needs is an explanation on how you lost your eyebrows again." Naruto said as he puts away the groceries.
"Hey have more confidence in me Dad! I'm a pro see?!" the young Uchiha tried to prove himself by tossing some of the rice in the air catching it with the pan. Sure a couple pieces of rice did fall all over the floor but the boy did catch most of it.
"Any more of that and we'll barley have enough for one of us." The aqua haired boy pointed out.
"Shush you." Taiki pouted continuing to cook the rice normally.
Everyone including Taiki let out a loud chuckle at the childish banter between them all. It wasn't in till a light tap caught Naruto's attention.
"Shit." The blonde reacted.
Kyo responded looking up at the blonde, "What's wrong?"
Taiki and Onamazu looked to the window both their hearts dropped at the sight. It was a crow, and it wasn't just any crow. The dark bird Jetto belonged to Sasuke. He used it to send letters to Naruto and Karin whenever he was gone on his missions. The only problem with the crow though was the fact the Naruto absolutely hated the bird. He always ended up leaving more marks then messages whenever the blonde tried to get the scroll from his partner. The only people that could handle the flying devil was Sasuke and Karin. And since Karin wasn't here it was up to Naruto to deal with the damn bird.
So Naruto took a light step towards the feathered creature.
Both Ona and Taiki stood back from the window. Making sure they didn't get caught in the upcoming crossfire. Kyo was still confused, but the two older boys made sure to shield the small boy behind them as the blonde shinobi walked closer to the cursed crow.
Naruto opened the window gently, being carful not to frighten the edgy bird. All three of the boys held their breaths, not daring to make any noise.
"Okay Jetto… nice…and…easy.." Naruto whispers reaching towards the scroll attached to it's leg.
It was going smoothly in till the bird suddenly flapped it's wings. Naruto couldn't help but flinch at the movement. That was when all hell broke lose. The bird cawed loudly biting Naruto's finger and flapping wildly against him. Naruto screamed at the bird moving around him pecking him and biting his neck and face.
The two boys rushed on to try and help the man only for the bird to now target both boys. Kyo could only stare at awe as he saw all three of them coward away from a small crow, while also trying to grab the message from the bird's leg.
It wasn't in till Kyo suddenly remembered his time in the forest. The apricot haired child went to grab some bread from the cabinet. He had to think for a bit before he finally remembered the right call. Kyo let out a bird call that was similar to another crow. Jetto paused it's movements. The bird flapped landing on Kyo's shoulder. When the small boy offered the bread crumbs it gladly took it eating the pieces. While the bird ate Kyo took the chance to grab the scroll handing it to Naruto. The little boy couldn't help but chuckle looking at his supposed elders who were all covered in black feathers and bird droppings from the scuffle from just seconds ago.
"Th-Thanks Kyo…" Naruto said as he took the scroll. The blond made sure to give a dirty glare at the stupid crow for all that trouble. The shinobi finally opened the scroll to read his lover's message. As he read through the scroll he began to grin.
"What's it say Dad?" Taiki asked bouncing beside his father eager for good news.
Naruto stroked his son's hair smiling down on him, "It looks like father is done with his mission. He'll be home in four days."
"Awesome! I can't wait to show him how much stronger I've become! Maybe he could see how good I've been getting at standing on water!" Taiki cheered.
" I didn't know almost falling in less than two minutes was considered good." Ona responded only teasing his friend.
"I'm better than that Ona! Besides I'll train extra hard so he could see me at my best!" the young Uchiha declared.
Naruto couldn't help but notice how quiet Kyo was from the news. Maybe he wasn't ready to meet Sasuke yet, since the boy wasn't used to the idea of two men being together.
"Kyo.. are you uncomfortable with the idea of me and my partner still?", Naruto asked.
Taiki and Onamazu couldn't help but pause at the sudden question. They both couldn't help but stare at Kyo fro his response.
The boy quickly shook his head, "No it's not that. I guess I'm more nervous since I haven't met him yet you know?" Kyo set the crow on the chair since he was starting to strain the red head's arm.
Naruto sighed relieved, " Well that makes sense. Now that's settle. Jetto you're going in your stupid cage in till the bastard returns!" the blonde made a clone holding the bird so he wouldn't start an attack a second time, " Boys clean up so we can eat dinner."
The ravenette and aqua haired boy nodded going towards the bathroom to clean off the feathers and white droppings. Kyo decided to take the time to think by himself.
Sure Kyo was nervous about meeting Naruto's romantic partner. But that was only half of his worries. He was more worried because he had a feeling that Sasuke would be the one to object to the apricot haired boy staying. Even though he already knew his time here was short. Kyo had the feeling that Sasuke would be the one to kick him out. Which he was ready for. It was inevitable, but it didn't mean it didn't hurt to know that some of the best time in his life was now reduce down to four short days.
Kyo was going to make the most out of his short time.
It had been a couple of days since the Uchiha-Uzumaki household received Sasuke's message. Naruto was currently training Kyo while Taiki was jogging in place on the river bank. He was running the opposite direction of the currant. The blonde was helping the four year old stay in place while he did sit ups. These past couple of days of training have help both the boys become even stronger than before. Taiki was just about done with his chakra control while Kyo was almost ready to move on to even harder exercises. Naruto couldn't be any prouder.
While Kyo did sit ups he couldn't help but be a little curious of Sasuke. Seeing how Naruto doesn't seem like the kind of guy to have a man as a lover. The young boy wondered what kind of man was the Uchiha?
"H-How did you meet him?" The boy asked while sitting up and back.
"Who?" Naruto asked tilting his head slightly.
"Yo-Your boyfriend."
"Oh Sasuke. Hmm well…"
"Your gonna tell the story?!" a screech was shout from a far. Taiki overhearing their conversation. He quickly ran across the lake towards the two and cheered, " Which part are you gonna tell?" Taiki asked excited.
"What you want me to tell you guys from the beginning?" Naruto asked his son. The young Uchiha nodded enthusiastically. He wanted nothing more but to hear about how his parents met for probably the hundredth time. The jinchuriki shook his head at this and let go of Kyo's feet so he could listen to the story with no distractions.
"I guess I'll tell you how we met first. You see when we were young I was one of the only kids in Konoha around my age that had no parents. It was really lonely. Unfortunately though Sasuke lost his parents not long after he turned seven. It was nice for me though, because it was the first time someone was the same as me. I really wanted us to be friends… but he had a lot of baggage from losing his family…. Whenever I tried to approach him he would just give me this glare and turn away. Freaking jerk…" Naruto growled out the insult.
"So you both looked at each other as rivals and fought like cat and dogs!" Taiki explained with a smile on his face.
The blonde shinobi chuckled at his son's outburst, "Yes Tai, you remembered huh?"
"So when you were kids you never got along?" the apricot haired boy asked wiping himself with a cloth that they kept in their backpacks.
Naruto nodded, "Yes it was rough. Later on we became a squad and things were still pretty tough between us. I honestly never understood why I couldn't have been more honest with him back then. Maybe part of me wanted to prove myself, to show him I was strong."
"If you two fought all the time, how'd you end up together?" Kyo wondered as he hugged his knees.
"Well that's a very long story.. but to give the shorter version of it-"
"They had this huge battle! It was the biggest battle ever! Dad did a jutsu, then father, then they said some cool stuff, then woooosh! Big explosion! Then they held hands and said that they love each other!" Taiki explained with all kinds of hand gestures.
Naruto blushed a little, " You skipped a couple of things there son, but basically yes we had a huge battle and a little after I figured out my feelings and finally decided I couldn't live without him." The blonde couldn't help but grin.
"Isn't it weird though? To kiss a man and all that stuff, it doesn't gross you out?"
Naruto chuckled, "Hope not, seeing how we've been together for over ten years now. It doesn't matter to me honestly. Sasuke is my one and only."
Kyo couldn't help but cringe at how engross the jinchuriki was getting talking about his partner. Taiki only snickered at how uncomfortable the four year old was getting. It wasn't like before though… it was almost like he was embarrassed at the thought of it, like Naruto was….
He shook his head before finishing the thought, " So….what about Taiki….when was he born?"
Naruto flinched at the question which made Kyo a lot more curious for the answer.
After he recomposed himself the shinobi answered, "Well Sasuke was in a relationship with a woman before he got together with me."
"Where is she?" Kyo questioned tilting his head.
Taiki quickly interrupted before Naruto could answer, "It doesn't matter!"
They both looked towards Taiki who looked a little scared of the information.
"It doesn't matter where she is…." Taiki said, he crawled over hugging Naruto from behind, nuzzling his face into his back, "My dad is more than enough…" as he turned his head.
Naruto sighed turning so his son was hugging from his side instead of his back.. He rubbed Taiki's back comforting him.
Kyo saw how tight the young Uchiha was gripping his father. He decided to let it go, seeing how the older boy would be upset if they continue the conversation.
He changed the subject with his last question, "Will you two get married?"
Naruto's eyes widen but then he looked down with a distant gaze. He finally responded, "We can't….You see it's actually illegal for us to marry anywhere… We know in our hearts we're together… but for now that's all we have."
Kyo sort of understood now. Naruto and this Sasuke weren't just two guys that kissed each other. There was this connection that they both shared. He could tell by how Naruto and Taiki spoke fondly of the second father. It was a shame he'll never really get to know him..
"Alright that was a good brake, let's continue with some other exercises." Naruto clapped his hand as a way to wake up from their little brake.
Taiki let go of the blonde and Kyo stood up, both of them nodding their heads.
"Kyo I want you to read this." Naruto handed the boy a small scroll.
Kyo looked on the outside, "Weapon training for kids?" the apricot haired boy read out loud.
The blond nodded, "I know this part of training is boring, but it is required for a good reason."
"I understand."
"What about me?!" Taiki asked standing up.
"You're going to do some of your homework Auntie Karin left you." Naruto answered as he rustled through his bag for the packet.
Taiki's jaw dropped, "B-But-"
"No buts kid. Auntie Karin gave you this a couple of weeks ago and you haven't even completed two pages!"
"But what about my chakra training!?"
"I thought you were telling me yesterday how it's super easy walking on water now?"
The Uchiha flinched immediately regretting those words. He sighed letting his head drop, slowly grabbing the packet, "Fine…"
The blonde nodded, "Good while you both work on your assignments I'll go prepare some lunch. I'll be back in a little bit."
While the two were reading their scrolls Kyo couldn't help but stare at Taiki. The young boy's mind still on how uncomfortable the older boy was with the subject of his mother.
"Tai-kun?" Kyo asked.
"Yeah?", Taiki responded not looking up from the packet.
"You really love Naruto dont'cha?"
Taiki smiled nodding, "Yeah I love him a lot."
"Is that why you don't want a mom?"
The raven haired boy flinched. He looked away with a fresh frown on his face," I know it seems weird to not want one. But I honestly don't care about her."
"What if she wanted you and cared about you."
"It doesn't matter. She's not here and that's that. The only parents I need are my dads!"
"I'm sorry.. did I make you mad?"
Taiki shook his head sighing, "No your fine. I guess it seems strange to you huh? But honestly I couldn't be happier. My dad's are great people who help others and they're both so strong and cool. I couldn't imagine anyone replacing them."
Kyo was beginning to see what the older boy meant by that. The orange haired boy couldn't help but think a complete family was always a mom and dad with their children. But Naruto and this Sasuke were different. Kyo was more envious of Taiki than ever now.
Only two more days in till he have to say goodbye to Naruto and Taiki. Hopefully the Uchiha would be gentle letting the small child down.
It was later in the afternoon right before the sun set for the day, the Uchiha was walking home exhausted from his long journey. He wondered how Naruto handled the situation with the young boy. He should of recovered by now and things should be back in order. Which the Uchiha would be grateful for once he makes it back. First he'll take a bath, then he'll visit with his son to see how his training has been, then he'll eat dinner, then later tonight him and Naruto will have some much needed alone time when Taiki goes to bed. He smirked at the thought of his partner, the ravenette could hardly wait.
Sasuke was almost home, he couldn't help but walked a little faster. Excited to finally return safe and sound. He never liked going on these missions alone, over time he had gotten used to his partner's presence. Plus they got things done a lot faster together. The Uchiha was now only a couple of steps away from the door. Before he opened the door he noticed a bird flapping his wings to his right. Usually when Sasuke sent Jetto out Karin knew exactly how to unsummon him. So the crow being in the cage indicated that Karin had left a while ago and his idiot and the bird scrapple. He rolled his eyes at the thought and went over to the angry bird.
"Sorry Jetto, I expected Karin would still be here." He opened the cage putting his arm out for the crow. Jetto got the message and jumped on the shinobi's arm. Sasuke did a couple of hand signs sending the bird back home. After that was taken care of Sasuke finally was able to enter his home.
When he noticed an extra pair of shoes Sasuke almost didn't bat an eyelash to them. But when he noticed how much smaller these pairs were compared to Onamazu's, he was slightly suspicious.
He decided not to announce himself in till he had more answers about what was going on around here. The Uchiha walked towards the front when his eyes widen when he saw his son who was so spiteful about their unexpected guests before was currently playing cards with the young boy. And the two were laughing like they've know each other for years.
But the only question Sasuke had for this boy really was, why was he still here?
Sasuke decided to sneak passed the two young boys, strait into his bedroom to get some answers from his lover.
When he finally made it to the room, his beloved was doing push ups with a couple of his clones on his back to test his strength further. As much as Sasuke wanted to admire the view of Naruto working out, he needed to focus with the issue at hand.
"Naruto I'm home." He announced placing his bag near the closet.
The blonde continued his exercise replying back, "Welcome back bastard."
"Freaking idiot.. So would you like to explain yourself?" he crossed his arms.
"About what?" the younger man decided to stop his push ups sitting up, giving his partner all of his attention. As he did this his clones dispersed into smoke.
"About the boy dead-last. Why is he still here?"
Naruto sighed grabbing his towel wiping away his sweat, "Well… when Kyo awoke I quickly found out he didn't have anyone…So I thought he could stay here for a bit, ya know?"
"Naruto that's not our problem."
"Not our problem my ass! Look Sasuke your gonna look me in the eye and tell me I should of kicked out a four year old kid?!"
"No but at least get the authorities involved instead of taking responsibility."
"Oh yeah like they know what's best! Do you know what happens to kids who get sent to the government with no homes? They take them to crappy orphanages that don't give a shit about them! You're telling me that would have been better!?"
"So what, now you want to adopt this boy? You know that's not an option Naruto. We have to worry about ourselves right now."
"And what's so wrong about adopting him Sasuke!? He's a good kid…"
"You're seeing yourself in him Naruto. That's the only reason you're not thinking straight."
"He had a name before I decided to call him something else."
"What does that-"
"People called him Orenshingo." Naruto's eyes began to water.
Sasuke's eyes widen slightly as he uncrossed his arms. He was at a loss from such a cruel name.
"Freaking Orenshingo..Why call a kid something so messed up?!" the blonde try to hide his eyes behind his hands, he always hated crying in front of Sasuke like this, "Of course I see myself in him, a kid who is lonely and wants nothing but to be loved and acknowledge from the world. That's all a child wants… to not feel so empty…"
Sasuke held his lover's hand pulling them away from his face so he could hug him properly. He stroked the back of his head trying to comfort him.
"Then what do you want to do Naruto?"
"I-"
Before the blonde could answer there was a loud knock at the door. The two shinobi were surprised by the sudden interruption. Naruto walked over to the door opening it quickly composing himself before he did. When he finally opened it he saw Taiki with a panicked expression.
"Tai? What's wrong?"
"I-I was too late! I thought I heard the door open, so when I found dad's shoes I was excited! But when Kyo saw'em he looked like he saw a ghost or something and suddenly ran to our room! When I went to check on him, he was gone with all of his stuff!" Taiki began to tear up scared, "I swear I didn't say anything this time! I didn't want Kyo to go!" he hugged Naruto close crying into his lower chest.
The jinchuriki hugged back stroking his head, "I believe you Taiki, we'll find him."
Sasuke walked over to the two, "You both stay here, I'll look for him."
"But Sasuke wouldn't it be easier for us to go together?"
"I have a feeling this Kyo left because of me. Plus if he sees any of you he might hide if he intends to run away."
Naruto sighed, "Please be go easy on him Sasuke."
Sasuke nodded taking off to find the young boy.
Kyo was currently on the pathway towards the village a couple of miles away. He knew Naruto would probably try to catch him again when he figures out that he's missing. But the young boy had to try, he knew once Sasuke finally returned home he would have to go. He'd rather leave on his own rather than be told to leave by Naruto and his partner. It hurt but it had to be done, the blonde shinobi should understand Kyo's decision.
When he saw an entrance to the forest's pathway he smiled, he could return to the area he stayed before he met Naruto.
But to his surprise there was a man near the entrance, this was strange because this pathway was mostly unknown to people unfamiliar with the landscape. He made sure to keep his guard up. Maybe he could go around to the other path to avoid any unwanted encounter.
So when he turned around the last thing he was expecting was finding the exact same man standing right behind him. He flinched falling over on the ground, heart beating out of the young boy's chest.
The man finally spoke, "So, what would you have done if I wanted to hurt you?"
Kyo was shocked from the question and decided not to answer it.
"Would you try to run? Would you fight? Scream for help? Either way it would have been too late." The man continued.
"I-I don't understand…"
"We haven't officially met, my name is Sasuke Uchiha-Uzumaki. You've been staying with my family for over two months now." The Uchiha finally revealed himself.
The apricot haired boy gasped and quickly gathered himself bowing down to the man, "I'm so sorry for all of the trouble! I didn't mean to intrude!"
"I know that. It's my idiot partner that brought you to our home. I even told him to take you to a clinic instead. But he's stubborn, one of the reasons I'm with him."
Kyo nodded not lifting his head, "Yes sir."
"So I'm curious, why did you decided to leave like this?"
Kyo slowly rose up staying on his knees, "I had a feeling Naruto couldn't keep me… I've done nothing but bother him and Tai-kun and Ona too! I know you don't need me. "
"If we couldn't keep you, there are better ways to go about this."
"Like an orphanage, no thanks."
"You don't know that. My partner and you have a lot in common. He wouldn't have done that to you."
"I know… but I would rather be on my own…. It's easier this way."
Sasuke sighed crossing his arms, "Sadly that's not an option."
Before the apricot haired boy could respond the shinobi's eye changed into red, something the young boy has never seen. And as soon as he saw them he felt sleepy all of a sudden and passed out.
"Back then I probably would of let you go. But I have to think about things differently now that I have a family." Sasuke said as he lifted the boy into his arms. He began to make his way back home.
Naruto was pacing in the living room, while Taiki was sitting on the couch hugging his knees. The blonde was biting his nails as he paced, hoping that Kyo was safe. He was also hoping Sasuke wouldn't scare him with his stern personality.
"I'm sorry dad…", Taiki muttered in his knees.
Naruto paused turning towards his son. He couldn't help but be a little confused, "About what Tai?"
"It's my fault he left. I should have watched him better! Or should have been nicer when he first woke up! Or-"
"Taiki." Naruto cut in walking to the couch taking a seat next to his worried son, "Don't blame yourself for this. I think right now Kyo's way of thinking is that he thought we couldn't keep him. So maybe he thinks it would have been better to just leave."
The young Uchiha sat up, "What? Why can't he stay here?"
"What about what you said when he first woke up?"
"I was stupid! Kyo should stay!"
"I think your father might disagree."
The boy tilted his head confused, "What? Why would father think that?"
Naruto sighed laying back on the couch, "Well remember how awkward your father acted when he had to meet Ona's family."
"He's still like that though.."
"Yeah, that's kind of the point. When it comes to other people he tends to keep space between himself and them. Hell it took most of our childhood in till he figured out he didn't wanna kill me. But none the less your father can only show the worst of himself to people outside our family." The blonde explained.
Taiki loosened his grip on himself turning more towards his dad, " Then what about you? Don't you want Kyo to stay?"
Naruto sighed closing his eyes to think about his answer. Of course he wanted Kyo to stay, but he had to think about how it would effect the household. How Kyo felt about it, how to get Sasuke to agree to let him stay, how Taiki would really adapt to sharing attention with another child.
"I…I'm unsure…." The blonde finally answered.
Taiki stood abruptly from the couch, "What why?! Don't you care about Kyo?!"
Naruto gave a sad smile, "Of course I do. But I also have to think about how a decision like this will effect everyone. And I also don't know how Kyo feels about it. Seeing how he ran away."
Taiki only pouted quickly walking away towards his room. This confused the jinchuriki for a moment, suddenly Taiki was back with a stack of paper in his hands. The young Uchiha shoved the stack towards him.
"W-What's this Tai?" Naruto asked gently taking all of the paper.
"Just look at it!" Taiki responded.
Naruto sighed. But he decided to go along with his son's suggestion. When he looked down he was surprised the first picture he saw was of Kyo alone. In the sloppy sketch he was crying. Naruto moved on to the next picture, he was surprised to see him and Naruto holding hands. Taiki was in the photo too, but he was separated from them with a poop on top of his head. Naruto couldn't help but chuckle at the immature sketch of his son. When he turned to the next page it was a drawing of them holding hands together. They all had big sloppy smiles drawn on. The next photo was of them as well but this time they weren't holding hands. And there was another person now. It looked like a random guy with a duck on his head. Naruto assumed it was Sasuke, with how silly the hair cut was. Kyo must of used his imagination and the only description he had of Sasuke was that his hair looks like the back of a duck's feathers. But in the photo Naruto and Taiki were still smiling but Kyo's face was blank.
In the last photo Naruto almost choked on his breath when he saw the drawing of him, Sasuke, and Taiki holding hands with smiles. But Kyo was nowhere in the photo. The sloppy words on the bottom of the page gave Naruto chills.
Happy Family…
Sapphire eyes watered. Naruto wasn't the brightest person. But he knows more than anyone how much it hurts to see someone happy with something you desperately want. All Kyo wanted was a family…. But it looks like he was worried of being nothing but trouble. It didn't matter to the small boy what he wanted, and that broke Naruto's heart. He hugged the drawings close as he succumbed to his tears for the young boy.
Taiki wasn't expecting his dad to have this kind of reaction. It made him even more worried, "Dad? A-Are you okay."
"I'm such an idiot…. I should of seen the signs earlier… but instead I was too focused on other things… When I should have been following my heart." Naruto sobbed.
This only confused the young Uchiha more, "What do you mean?"
"Tai… There's a reason I understand Kyo and his situation. But that's something to talk about after we find Kyo…"
Taiki couldn't help but be curious, but for now the ravenette decided to wait for the explanation. His dad wasn't the type a person to lie to him. So he trusted Naruto to tell him when the time is right.
Both father and son filched when they heard the door open. Sasuke finally made it home, and on his back was the missing boy Taiki and Naruto were so worried about.
The blonde ran to his lover hugging him close. He whispered in Sasuke's ears, " You found him….."
The older shinobi shifted his arms behind him so he could carry Kyo with one arm to free his left arm to hug his partner back.
Taiki ran towards his parents hugging them both tightly. His eyes full of tears.
After a moment the family finally let each other go. Sasuke walked over to the sofa setting the young boy down.
"Taiki keep a close eye on him. Me and your dad need to talk." Sasuke ordered his son.
Naruto sighed, already guessing his partner's decision.
But before the couple could go anywhere the young Uchiha held a strong grip on both of their shirts. He knew his strength was nothing compared to his parents. But he wasn't going to just let them go before he had a say.
"D-Don't send him away!" Taiki sobbed.
Sasuke's eyes widen from his son's cry. This was the last thing he was expecting.
"He needs us! He won't be happy anywhere but here!" their son continued to cry pulling himself closer in between his fathers. They both held him. Naruto stroked his fingers through his hair, while Sasuke took a grip of his right shoulder, "Sure he can be a brat… and rude… but he's a really good kid!" their son pressed his face against the taller Uchiha as he cried into his shirt, "Don't let him go…"
Naruto couldn't help but tear up himself. He kneeled down at his son's level wrapping his arms around him crying together with Taiki, "I'm sorry Taiki….. I'm sorry.."
Sasuke just stared as two of his family members were crying below him. Taiki was a child, so that was understandable. But Naruto was crying in front of the Uchiha for the second time today. He decided to finally respond to them since two of his idiots were going to sob all day otherwise.
"You both are making fools of yourselves when you don't even know my decision on this matter." The older shinobi explained.
Both Taiki and Naruto rose quickly, eyes still wet from their tears.
"I'll give him a chance…seeing how you both want him to stay. And since it's two against one with this decision I'll back down. I may be stubborn with new people, but if you both stand up for this child, I'll try my best to make him feel comfortable from now on while living with us.
"Sasuke…" Naruto sighed he quickly stood hugging his partner close kissing him.
Taiki gave a big grin and ran over towards the boy who was still knocked out. He shook his shoulder to wake him up, "Kyo! Kyo wake up!"
Kyo's eyes slowly opened from Taiki's gestures. When he finally opened them he sat up abruptly.
Taiki couldn't help but flinch from his quick movement, "K-Kyo? Are you okay?"
"Tai? Why am I back!?" he yelled. Kyo stood now looking to the whole Uchiha-Uzumaki family, "Why are you doing this?!"
"W-What are you talking 'bout…" Taiki couldn't help but be frighten by the four year old's outburst.
"Why are you making this hard!? Just leave me alone!" the boy began to sob, " I don't need ya anymore! I don't need anyone!" his tears were coming faster.
Naruto was stunned while Sasuke kept silent. He decided it wasn't the right time to intervene.
"Kyo please-" Naruto tried to take a grip of the conversation, but he was quickly interrupted when Kyo threw a pillow from the couch at the blonde.
"Shut up! Don't you see I was using you! I don't want you! I don't want a stupid family! You're nothing but fa-"
This time Kyo was interrupted. A sharp sound of a slap echoed the room. Taiki had slapped Kyo across the face. Instead of the usual immature tears or a bratty frown that was usually worn on the older boys face. Sasuke's eyes widen when he saw a face that had never been on his son. A stern mature look. A look a big brother always makes. A look that Itachi made.
" Kyo… you know how I feel about what you were gonna say. You'll regret it if you didn't intend to take it back."
"Don't try to act cool now! You wanted me gone the most!" Kyo screamed.
"I know… I guess I was scared…You have something in common with my dads…. Something I can never get. I hope I'll never get! But if you lie to yourself…about how you really feel… it will hurt even more later…." Taiki explained.
"You don't know anything! You're stupid! A big dummy!"
"I know I am. I may be dumb! But I at least know how to be honest! I want you to stay!"
Kyo was taken back by Taiki's words, but he was too stubborn to let Taiki win. He didn't need his sympathy.
Before he could retort though Naruto gave his piece, "Kyo I want you to stay with us! I want to help you become stronger! I want to raise you!" the blonde screamed from his heart. His son was right. He wasn't going to lie to himself either.
"N-Naruto.." Kyo was now in shock. His heart was close to overflowing. But he didn't want to let it out. He couldn't…
"Orenshingo."
Kyo's whole being went cold from the sound of that name.
Naruto gave a heated glare, " Bastard are you out of your mind!?"
Sasuke tilted his head, "What, that's your name isn't it? I assumed if you intend on leaving, you also intend on leaving the name my family has given you. Seeing how you don't need them." The Uchiha's word's cut sharper than a cold blade. The look of horror was in the four year old's eyes at the memory of his old name.
Kyo tilted his head down, he was trembling.
"So, I think you've made a decision Orenshingo. I'm sorry to have brought you to a place you obviously hate."
"No!" the apricot haired boy yelled.
"No?"
"That's not true!"
Sasuke finally gave his gaze to the young boy, "Then I think you owe it to my partner and son. I think they deserve to know how you really feel."
"I-I love them! I love it here! I love Naruto, Tai, Ona, and Karin-san! I wanna stay!" the young boy bawled loudly.
Taiki hugged him while Kyo clung back tight. Naruto smiled trying to wipe his tears now.
His lover used his sleeve to wipe his face, "J-Jerk stop it."
"Then stop crying like you're a child, freaking idiot." Sasuke responded.
"I can't help it. Today's been an emotional day." Naruto sighed.
The Uchiha took a grip of his lower waist pulling him close so that their sides were touching, "I know…"
"So…what made you change your mind? I know it wasn't because we were crying. And there's no way its because we outnumbered you. Since we've lost to that logic before."
"For once your right dead-last."
"Hey!"
"It's actually quite simple. When I saw him in the forest by himself, when I confronted him… it reminded me of you… Back then when you were more skittish and on guard…back then I was stupid not to come to you." Sasuke explained his mind on the past.
"Sasuke…."
"So you could say I also want to take care of him. There something about him… something that I could sense."
Naruto grinned, "I'm glad you see it too.. I was so busy inside my head when I should have been going with what I want."
"Hn."
Naruto suddenly jumped when he felt a hard pinch on his rear. He glared at the obvious perpetrator, "Bastard are you insane! Not in front of the kids, ya know!"
"I'm still pissed about not being informed." Sasuke glared back at his lover.
Naruto flinched when be realized Sasuke was right to be mad, "Fine Sasuke… what do you want?"
"I top for two weeks."
"TWO WEEKS?!" Naruto exclaimed.
Both of the boy's attention were back at the men, "Why are you yelling dad?" Taiki asked still hugging the younger boy.
Naruto's whole face was red now, "N-Nothing…. It's nothing." The blonde turned back fast whispering harshly at Sasuke, "How about a week and a half? I have needs too bastard!"
"Two weeks."
Naruto sighed dropping his head. It was going to be a long couple of weeks.
Now that their arrangements for their nights were settle Sasuke walked towards them Naruto following close behind.
The blonde walked around in till he was behind the four year old. He kneeled to his level, the apricot haired boy letting go of Taiki to turn to the blonde.
Naruto gave a gentle smile, "So would you like to stay with us…Kyo.."
Hearing that name made the four year old felt warm. Especially from the kind person that gave it to him.
Kyo nodded, "I do! I wanna stay forever!" he hugged the jinchuriki close.
Taiki smiled but then a thought occurred to him, "Hey dad that reminds me, why did you decide to call him Kyo?"
Naruto smiled at the question and turned his attention to Kyo by stroking his fingers through his messy mane, "Simple, my favorite thing about Kyo is his hair…."
Kyo couldn't help but blush at his honesty. It felt like he was getting a complement from a mom. He couldn't explain it.
Taiki couldn't help but be jealous. He quickly turned to Sasuke, " Father I wanna dye my hair orange!"
"Absolutely not." Sasuke quickly answered.
"Why?! I'll look awesome with orange hair!"
"You'll look like an idiot."
"But I am an idiot…."
"Yes but that doesn't mean you need to look like one Taiki. I absolutely refuse."
"No fair! I wanna have orange hair!"
Naruto could only roll his eyes. He walked over to Taiki hugging him, "I told ya he would say no."
Taiki hugged Naruto close, " But my hair isn't good enough!"
"Black is also my favorite." Naruto tried to reassure patting the top of his son's head.
"Really!?" Taiki exclaimed.
"Yes.." his parent nodded.
He pulled Kyo hugging both the boys, "You're both my favorite…."
Kyo's face was red. But he felt nothing but happiness. It almost felt like a dream. While Taiki chuckled taking in all of the love from his parent. Sasuke finally walked over.
He took a hold of Naruto's chin grabbing his attention, he whispered so only Naruto could hear, "And you're my favorite…" the Uchiha kissed him.
Kyo almost screamed but Taiki covered his mouth. The boy had a stupid look of shock. It was the first time he has ever seen two men kiss. And he was sure it wouldn't be the last.
After Sasuke separated from Naruto he turned towards Kyo. And he gave a light smile. Something the Uchiha didn't easily give, "Welcome home….Kyo."
When he heard Sasuke call him that name he cried back, "I-I'm home…"
To be Continued….
A/N'S: Whew that took FOREVER! I'm so sorry guys… for some reason I wanted this chapter to be told with a lot of heart… I think it's because of Naruto and Sasuke's past…. Anyway please don't be surprised if I don't update for a bit because of my new revised version on Archive of Our Own , I'm making some major changes, it feels like there's an unwanted space with chapters 3 to 4. So please be patient everyone. Once I'm finished with my revisions on A3O, I'll work on the present update once more.
Thanks for reading everyone!
