Author's Note: What do you think of the first chapter? I was hoping, praying desperately that it wouldn't suck. Anyhow, I'm going on ahead with the second chapter. But before that, I'd like to thank Shadow Eclipse and babowonsuni for reviewing. The story, as you said is still under construction so it might get better. You two are my lifesavers! I was expecting no reviews, or loads saying I suck. Back to the story! By the way, I'm changing the POV to 3rd person.

Disclaimers: I don't own Naruto. Oh, such a pity…

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Chapter Two: Florist Meets Fox

Kyubi…

What are you doing here?

Naruto flinched inwardly. The Kyubi's animalistic voice was something like a cross between a growl and a hiss, the coldness in his tone sent shivers down his spine. However, Naruto didn't let it show. Getting over his shock, a sudden rage swelled up in him. He was standing in front of the thing that made his life miserable. He raised his fist and brought them down on the bars of the cage.   

Why?! Why did you have to come? Why did you have to attack the village? Why did you have to be sealed in me, of all people?! Why?

Kyubi kept silent as he listened to Naruto release the long strings of questions that he had always asked.

Answer me, dammit!  

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If you hadn't destroyed half the village and killed all those people then I won't have to endure all the loneliness, all the hate! Because of you, I had to go through years of pain! Do you have any idea how it feels like? Kuso, say something!

Slowly, a pair of eyes opened to him. Red slits met sky blue orbs.

Do you really want to know?

The voice lost its cold edge and it questioned Naruto with his piercing gaze. Undaunted, Naruto glared defiantly into the red eyes. The silence grew thicker as the staring contest continued. Suddenly there were scraping, shuffling sounds and the Kyubi revealed his head to Naruto. The latter held his ground, a dark feeling warning him to be cautious.

Brat, how badly do you want to know?

Very! If I'm going to be hated for what you did, I want to know why!

Kyubi fixed the boy in his gaze, from the orange jumpsuit to the determined look on his face. Naruto was right, he should know. He deserved to know. Kyubi smirked lightly. Looks like Naruto had grown on him, however much he denied it.

Very well then.

Naruto trusted the Kyubi enough to relax a little. He sat down and waited for Kyubi to continue.

I will tell you why I attacked this village. I…will tell you about my past. Better feel honoured brat, 'cause you're the first to know.

Kyubi laughed softly. Naruto stiffened, not out of fear, but rather at the bitterness in Kyubi's voice. After a moment's silence, Kyubi resumed talking.

The reason I'm stuck inside of you, of all I did, was because of her…

Her?

The one and only human being that loved me for what I am.

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Kyubi's Flashback.

Kyubi wandered out of his cave, his fur bristling at the cold morning air. The Kyubi no Kitsune was a protector of the Konoha, a nine-tailed demon fox. For many years he had kept the village safe from other demons, stories of its power kept them away. But being different from the villagers meant that he was discriminated. Years of experience taught him that humans fear and shun things they do not understand, things that are different from them. They saw him as a dangerous existence that kept at bay, lurking in the forest, waiting to pounce on them at the most unlikely moment.

Kyubi had never tried to breach the security of the village and that earned him a sort of trust. There was an unspoken agreement that they will not threaten him or enter his territory and Kyubi the same. But there were days when he felt bored and wanted a little social contact and he would go to the village under disguise. And today was one of those days. He looked around, making sure no ninjas or whatsoever was hanging about. "Transform!" (A/N: The Kyubi doesn't really uses jutsus, does he? I know he's got loads of chakra but then he's not a ninja so I think he uses kitsune skills.) After the smoke cleared, gone was the Kyubi and in its place stood a young man. He had a headful of blond hair and startling red eyes. In his human form, Kyubi walked out of the forest and entered the peaceful village of Konoha.

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The village bustled with activities as the morning grew late. Kyubi walked around, not doing much. The people who passed him either ignored him or gave him a polite smile. He would smile back. He liked it.  He had learned the way that humans live, so his disguise was perfect. Nobody knew he was the demon. He continued walking until he was standing in front of a flower shop. Kyubi knew this was the only flower shop in the village and he liked to see the beauty of the flora decorating the shop. Every time he came to the village he would look at the flowers but never entered the shop.

Suddenly, his gaze was averted to a young lady coming out of the shop. She held a bunch of carnations and began to arrange them outside the shop. Kyubi just stared at her. He had never quite seen such a beautiful woman like this, with long brown hair framing the angel-like face. Sensing his gaze, she turned to him, smiling. "Can I help you, sir?" He was drawn into those dark eyes and it took a full five seconds for him to register that she was talking to him. "Oh, um, no. Just looking." Suddenly, the Kyubi felt very shy.

Out of the blue, a crash was heard and a cry followed. Instinctively, Kyubi ran inside the shop and caught a pregnant woman before she hit the floor. "Sumire-san!" The woman ran to the pregnant lady, Sumire, panic clearly written on her face. "Sumire-san, daijoubu desu ka?" Sumire nodded, still a little frightened to speak. Kyubi set her on her feet. Sumire let her friend lead her to a seat and sat down. The woman then ran to get a glass of water. "Mou, you should be carefully. If there's anything you want just call for me. If you had fallen, it would have a bad effect on the baby."

"Sumimasen, would you like me to check if she's okay?" Both women turned to looked at Kyubi, who shifted uncomfortably at the attention. "Onegai shimasu." The woman stepped aside. After a while, Kyubi stood up, announcing that she was fine, just a little stunned. Sumire smiled lightly, "Arigatou gozaimasu." "You're welcome." "Anou, I've never seen you around before. May I know your name?" Kyubi thought quickly and answered, "Tsukishi Kyo." "Yamanaka Sumire." The woman bowed a little, "Watashi wa Shuri desu. Uchiha Shuri. Hajimemashite, Tsukishi-kun."

A/N: Here you are, the second chapter delivered. I hope this one's better. I'm actually using characters from Three For Three. The storyline branched of from there. Those who read that fanfic will know who Shuri is. If you're wondering how I know about the details or why I keep referring to it, for your information, sachiroyurei and I are sisters and I mean really. So, this is really our story.