Although this is the only fanfiction on this account, this is not my first fanfiction. Three years ago, I made one, but I took it off Fanfiction.Net because a) I was not going to continue it, and b) I didn't like it personally. However, this is my first fanfiction for three years. So go easy on me... please? Oh yeah, constructive critisizm accepted, but NO FLAMES!!! Gah, nothing hurts an authors creative ability more than a flame.

Anyways, now for the Disclaimer: This is a Fan Fiction. I am a Fan, writing a Fiction about Naruto. I do not own Naruto. If I DID own Naruto, this wouldn't be a Fan Fiction, this would be ACTUALLY IN THE SERIES! (I don't know how it fits with the plot line, but I'd MAKE IT FIT) So yeah. Me not own Naruto. Got it?

A/N: Um, the first chapter (this one) will be in Kakashi's POV. The second (the one in process of being created) will be in Naruto's POV. Then it'll be Kakashi's again. Then Naruto's. Then.. I think you get it. ON WITH THE SHOW!

*****Silent Tears Chapter 1: Chimaki*****

It was an unusually cloudy day when Kakashi took his team to a small travellers' restaurant a few kilometres outside of Hidden Leaf. He took one look to the sky, and his visible eye darkened with sadness, at the dreary sight above his head. Naruto, however, was rather cheery and hyperactive, as usual, from the promise of ramen that Kakashi was almost regretting.

"Ramen, ramen, ramen, ramen, RAMEN!"

"Shut up, dobe!"

That was Uchiha Sasuke. The sole survivor and the number one rookie of Hidden Leaf. Also, the most serious, other than Kakashi himself, of the team. Kakashi turned around to call out to the pink-haired genin a couple of metres back. Sakura had large pink hearts for eyes at the time, most likely, Kakashi mused, from gazing at Sasuke like he was a god. That girl always supported Sasuke in whatever he did, and criticized Naruto whenever possible, but stayed on the sidelines. She hardly ever steps in to help fight. Kakashi called to her, to keep up with the group, and turned back, reading the book in his hands. Although the book was supposedly humorous, he could not bring himself to cheer up. He did not know why, but his inside was telling him that he'd regret taking everyone to this restaurant, although it was his favourite, where he could take off his mask without people gawking at him all the time.

That reminded him: Why weren't Naruto, Sakura, or even Sasuke talking in hushed excited voices about him finally taking off his mask? Maybe they thought of it ahead of time, and have snuck cameras with them, or maybe they have forgotten all about it. Unfortunately, Kakashi suspected that the former was true. Still, if it was true, they concealed their cameras very well. Kakashi hid his bittersweet smile behind his mask. They were growing up and learning so fast. Even Naruto. Every day he becomes more mature, and much less like the troublemaker he used to be. Soon, Kakashi mused, they would make it to Chuunin, and eventually become Jounin. When that happened, Kakashi would hardly ever get to see them. He kept it hidden, but he was very proud of his teammates. Just past the next little rise in the road he could spot his favourite restaurant.

"We're here, guys."

They approached a small clearing on the side of the road. Within that clearing was such a small restaurant that Team 07 would've missed it if Kakashi hadn't pointed it out. Naruto was practically bouncing up and down from the sheer joy of reaching the restaurant. Maybe he hasn't matured much after all...

They entered the restaurant only to greet the owner almost immediately. She had such a friendly face that Kakashi began to cheer up.

"Ah, Kakashi-san, you brought people here with you this time!" She gazed lovingly at their faces, yet lingered a little on Naruto, with her usually friendly eyes turning ice cold. Almost immediately after an uncomfortable pause, she snapped her head back up to talk to Kakashi, her eyes returning to their normal, friendly selves.

"Well, Kakashi, it's great to see you again. You practically have the whole restaurant to yourselves. Go and find a spot you like, and I'll bring the menus for you in a minute."

"Thank you very much, Chimaki"

Team 07 went and sat themselves at the bar stools in the front of the restaurant. Chimaki brought three menus and passed them to Kakashi, Sakura, and Sasuke. Five minutes later, she came back, brushing right past Naruto, asking Sakura, Kakashi, and Sasuke in turn what they would each like to order. After she took it down, she turned around to go to the kitchen, but Sakura stopped her.

"Excuse me, miss, but I think you forgot about Naruto. He's the hungriest of all of us here."

"Oh," her face became filled with hatred. "I'm sorry, but I will NOT serve the Demon-Fox."

Demon Fox? Naruto? Sasuke and Sakura's faces filled with shock. Naruto cast one glance each at Sasuke, Sakura and Kakashi, and his eyes filled with tears. He bolted out of the door, and out of the restaurant.

Kakashi slammed his fist down on the bar table. "CHIMAKI! You know the laws, we were NEVER allowed to mention that! ESPECIALLY in front of pupils his age! You KNOW we were forbidden to say it! And WHY didn't you serve him?! He has every right to be here, he has every right to eat at a restaurant! He's NOT a demon, Chimaki, he's Uzumaki Naruto! He IS human, with the fox sealed inside of him! I don't know WHAT caused you to say this, and refuse service to him, but now I must leave the restaurant. Cancel our orders, and don't expect us back for a long, long time!"

Kakashi boldly walked out of the restaurant, with a worried Sakura and Sasuke on his tail.

***End of Chapter 1***

Well, how was it? For my first fanfiction in AGES. Please R/R! Well, I'm guessing you have already read the thing, so please review!