It was a warm sunny afternoon. The clouds floating in the sky, the birds taking flight, and the villagers bustling about on their daily lives. Kai is four years old now and yet, her height doesn't make her look like one. Thanks to her sudden growth spurt, she looks twice or three years older than her age. None of the villagers thought much about it. They all just thought it was a hit in puberty. A stage that happened quite earlier than other kids her age. Of course, only those who are close to her thought otherwise. They had found it somewhat strange since it wasn't normal for a child to grow so fast. Especially her intelligence. But seeing no harm, they all push the subject aside and go with their daily routine.
Her hair has grown quite a bit in the past three years for it has grown to the nape of her neck. She had tied it in a low ponytail seeing as how it kept getting in her face and she was also quite lazy at taking care of her hair, so it was quite disheveled, making it look spiky. Thanks to her laziness of taking care of her hair, Kai looks just like her father.
Kai Namikaze stretches her arms over her head as she walked. She has just got done training for the day and is now taking a leisurely walk around the village seeing as she got nothing to do for the time being. As she walked, villagers greeted her as she passes by them. Deciding to turn into the food market, Kai had just turned just in time to see Itachi and a little boy, who resembles just like him, come out of the Dango shop.
She greeted with a wave, "Yo, Itachi." His head turns to her voice. He smiled as he saw her, "Kai."
Standing in front of him, she pouted a bit when she notices that she only reached up to his chin making Itachi chuckled a bit at her childish annoyance in height. But she set that aside and smiles at him before looking down at the boy, seeing as she was a foot or two taller than him, who was standing next to the older Uchiha, "Is this your little brother?" Itachi put a hand on top of the little one's head, "Yeah. This is Sasuke." She smiles as she greeted him, "It's nice to meet you Sasuke. I'm Kai Namikaze. Itachi's friend."
Sasuke didn't greet her right away as he merely stares at her. Itachi and Kai were a bit confused on his lack of response until he suddenly points at her, "You're the Fourth Hokage's son." Chuckling at his response of thinking that she's a boy, Kai merely went with it, "That's right."
"How old are you? Are you as old as big brother?"
Shaking her head, Kai put a finger up, "I'm actually a year older than you."
This surprise Sasuke as he looks to his brother for confirmation, "This true Itachi?"
Itachi nodded, "Kai may be tall but she's actually a year older than you. And smarter."
Kai chuckles as she notices that Sasuke didn't quite catch that Itachi calls her she and not he. Smiling at his compliment, she thanked him, "Thank you."
Looking up at the sky, Itachi looks back down at Sasuke, "We should get back home little brother." A bit down that they already have to leave Kai, he whined, "Do we have to?" Poking his forehead, Itachi gave him a stern look, "No arguing." Pouting, Sasuke nodded. Turning his attention back to Kai, Itachi apologized, "Sorry Kai."
She understood that Itachi wanted to train and eat the dango's that he just bought earlier. So she waves a hand dismissively, "Don't worry about it." Nodding at her understanding, Itachi grabbed Sasuke's hand as he starts leading them back home.
Kai watched as the two siblings leave. The little one bickering with the older. The smile that was on her face dropped as she remembers her own little brother. A little brother who was being taken care of in the Village Orphanage. Looking up at the sky, she remembered that today marks the third year of Naruto's birth. It was also the mark of her parent's death anniversary.
Deciding to check on her little brother first before visiting her parents grave, she jumped from rooftops to rooftops as she quickly made her way to the Orphanage. It didn't take her long until she arrived at the building. Looking through the window of her little brother's attic bedroom, she notices that he wasn't there. Putting a hand on her chin, she wondered where he could've gone. 'He couldn't have gone too far since Lord Third doesn't allow Naruto out of the Village,' Kai thought. Making a decision, she decided to check the perimeter.
It took her a while until she finally found him. He was at the playground, watching the other kids play with each other and making friends. Naruto was standing under a tree as he watches them. Kai could see the envy, the longing, look in his eyes. He wanted someone to be his friend. To be there for him just like how the kid's parents are there for them. But not one of the kids would go near him.
Sighing through her nose, Kai decided to go and buy Naruto a birthday gift this year again as she jumps away from her hiding spot in the trees. She dashed on the rooftops for a while until she got close to the markets. Jumping down into an alleyway, Kai walked out into the bustling street as she looks around at the shops. There were many as they range from clothing to shoes and toys to weapons. But so far, she couldn't find anything that Naruto might like.
Feeling a bit glum, Kai was about to give up until she came across another weapon shop. This shop sold many ninja tools just like all the others. But the weapons weren't the ones that caught her interest. It was what was displayed in front of the store that got her attention. Walking up to the display, she looked as there was some custom made weapons and right next to it were wooden toy kunai and shurikens.
Reaching for one, Kai held up the wooden toys as she inspects them. The wood that they used to create them looked like they were from really high-quality trees that are quite rare to find. But if you weren't careful with them, they would break just as easily. As she inspects them, she remembers the wooden toys that she had back at home. Sure they weren't as high quality as the one she held in her hands, but they lasted her pretty long seeing as they were the very last gifts she has received from her parents. Heck, just last year when she was Naruto's age, she started using them to practice her throwings. Sure they weren't as heavy and propel as great as the real ones, but to get the feel and the grip was what only mattered to her. Finally deciding on what to give to her little brother as a birthday gift, she set the toy back down as she went to the Yamanaka's flower shop.
Entering, Kai didn't expect to meet Inoichi there. He was so busy with work, seeing as he was in the Intelligence Division, that it was quite rare to see him in the shop with his wife. He was chatting with her by the cashier counter until Kai's presence gained his attention. Turning to look at her, Inoichi greeted with a smile, "Kai! It's been awhile since I last seen you." Kai greeted back, "As to you as well Mr. Yamanaka."
The man laughed as he waved his hand, "Please, just Inoichi is fine. Calling me Mr makes me feel old."
Chuckling, Kai nodded, "Alright."
Remembering something, Inoichi brightly smile, "Ah yes! Kai, I want you to meet my daughter, Ino." He looks behind his wife's legs as he gestures for someone to come out of hiding. Curious, Kai patiently waited to see the man's daughter.
When she finally showed herself, Kai immediately knew that she was Inoichi's daughter. Her face looks just like her mother's but her eyes and hair was the same as her father's. Their resemblance was so strong that she doubts anyone will be able to mistake Ino for anyone else's daughter. Smiling, Kai waves to her, "Hello." A blush appeared on Ino's face as she went back hiding behind her mother's legs. Inoichi wife's frowned at her daughter's greeting, "Ino, you have to be polite and greet him back." But instead of saying a "hello". Ino peeked from behind and silently wave back. Her mother sigh as Kai chuckled.
Facing the young Namikaze, Inoichi's wife apologetically smiles at her, "I'm sorry about my daughter, Kai. She's usually not this quiet." Shaking her head, Kai wave dismissively, "Don't worry about it, Mrs. Yamanaka." Smiling at her understanding, Inoichi's wife grabbed a bouquet, that consisted of lilies and daisies that were already beautifully wrapped with purple wrappings and handed it to her. Grabbing the beautiful bouquet, Kai handed her the money as she bowed to the Yamanaka family, "I'll be taking my leave then." They bowed, "We'll see you again Kai," said Inoichi, wrapping an arm around his wife's waist and putting a hand on Ino's shoulder. Smiling, she nodded as she took her leave.
The walk to the grave site took a while as it was on the other side of the village. So when she arrives at the graveyard that held her parent's memorial stone, she notices that someone has already beaten her there. The grave was cleaned and there were fresh flowers laid upon the grave's stone. Kai instantly knew who it was. Setting the flowers down, she sadly smiles as she looks down at the grave stone.
"Mom… Dad… How've you two been? I bet it must be peaceful where you're at. No war, no violence… just eternal peace."
Putting her hands in her pockets, her smile disappears as a frown now replaced it. "You know. It's hard being alone. Without you two… it feels as if I'm alone in this world." Taking a deep breath, she exhales, "I know that there are others who are there for me. Like Kakashi and Jiraiya… and old man Hokage. But even they can not replace a love that you two can only give as a mother and father." She then starts to chuckle, "I'm sorry for complaining. The one who actually has it worse than me is actually Naruto. He's so alone… that it's hard for me to watch him from afar and do nothing. I know that Lord Third said that I could still talk to him. It's just… it's hard not being able to tell him that I'm his sister and that you both truly love him."
Still wanting to say more, she almost chokes up from her tears as she tried to not let them fall. Her shoulders shook as she fisted her hands in her pockets. It wasn't fair for them to die and leave her and her brother alone in this cruel yet beautiful world. Their parents were so young. So full of laughter and happiness. And yet… it all disappeared in one night. A night that ruined everything for her little family.
A calloused hand came upon her head, shaking her out from her thoughts. Surprise that anyone else was there beside her, she looks up to see Kakashi looking down at her mournfully. He softly patted her head, "It's okay to cry in front of me, Kai. I'll always be here for you." Gritting her teeth, Kai tried so hard to hold her tears back as she clenched her hands. But a lone tear soon fell and then another, and another. Soon, she started to cry a waterfall as she hugged Kakashi, who had knelt down to her level, as he hugged her close to him. As she cried, Kakashi sadly looks at the gravestone. A gravestone that held his Sensei's and wife's name upon it.
They stayed that way for a while until the sun started to set. Leaning away from Kakashi, Kai wiped her tears away. "I'm sorry Kaka-chan. You got your shirt wet because of me," she said, looking at the wet blotch on his shirt. Kakashi smiled at her little nickname that she has given to him since little. He ruffs her hair, "It's fine. You're more important than my shirt." Smiling, Kai looks up at the sky and noticed how late it has gotten. A frown replaced her smile, "I still need to give Naruto his gift." Standing up, Kakashi looks down at her, "Well then, you better hurry." Kai smiled as she nodded, "Yeah!"
Taking off, she waves to him, "I'll see you later Kaka-chan!" Chuckling, he waves back to her until he could no longer see her silhouette. Once she was gone, an Anbu came for him, letting him know of his next assignment with his team. Before he left though, he looked down at the grave once more, 'I'll take care of her. I promise.' Even though he did not voice his promise out loud, a gentle wind blew as it softly caress his face and he was gone. Gone to do his Anbu duties that Lord Third has assigned to him.
Running back to her home to get Naruto's gift, Kai was about to pass the Orphanage's home until she heard a sniffle. Stopping in her tracks, she retraced her steps back to see where that noise came from. Listening intently, she heard the noise again. It was coming from the alley way. Looking at her surroundings to see if it could be a trap or someone's way of a prank, she stealthily walked into the alley. The noise got louder as she walked closer to the object.
The alley was so dark, that she almost missed the silhouette of what looked like a kid sitting there in the dark. The nasty stench of the alleyway not helping her senses. Being cautious, she spoke, "Hello?" The sniffle stops as the kid's shoulders stiffen. Seeing that there would be no harm coming from the kid, Kai put her hands out, "I'm not here to hurt you. So, can you come out of the shadow so I can see you?" The kid was quiet and still, as if he was debating if he could trust her or not. But it seems he/she made their decision as there was a shuffle and the kid finally stepped into what little light that Kai could receive.
Her eyes widen when she notice who the kid was. It was none other than her little brother, Naruto Uzumaki. The kid was covered in dirt from his face down to his feet. He had tears streaks down on his face as he sniffles again, trying to dry his tears. She snaps out of her shock when she heard him ask, "Who are you?" Looking at him, she could see the wary look in his eyes as he looks up at her. Reaching a hand out to him, she saw him flinch. His eyes were tightly closed shut, shoulder stiff. It was almost like he was waiting for a beating.
Her eyes blaze in anger. She couldn't believe his reaction. Just by seeing him flinch, she knew instantly that the villagers have been beating him without her knowledge. Gritting her teeth, she slowly inhales before exhaling, calming herself. Putting her reached out hand on his head, she felt him flinch again. Not wanting him to be scared of her, she softly smiled at him as she patted his head.
It took him a while to fully look at her. No one has ever been kind to him. Nor did they ever touch him so kindly as she did. So when he looked up at her, all Naruto saw was a kind smile on her face. Her eyes not showing any anger or fear. It showed kindness.
Kai knew that she couldn't tell Naruto that she was his sister. No matter how hard she wants to, she knew she couldn't. So with the smile still plastered on her face, she spoke, "Are you okay? Why are you crying?" It took a while for Naruto to process what she had asked him. Her voice was so kind unlike the Orphanage lady that was taking care of him and everyone else that it felt, nice. It felt nice that someone is talking to him. That someone is being kind to him.
Tilting her head, Kai took her hand off his head as she waves it in front of his face, "Hello?" That seemed to snap him out of his thoughts as he shifted from one foot to another as he took a quick glance at the Orphanage home next to him, "The lady threw me out." Her eyes widen, "Why?" He glumly looks down at the ground, "Because I accidentally dropped my plate of dinner on the ground. So I got kicked out and now I got nowhere else to go."
This angered Kai. It angered her so much that she literally wants to stomp in there and almost want to beat the Orphanage Lady for throwing her little brother out. For what? Accidently dropping his plate? But she knew that she couldn't do that or else she would cause trouble for the old man. Calming her anger, she brought a hand out to him, smiling, "You can come stay with me for tonight until I asked Lord Hokage to get you your own home." Naruto hesitated a bit as he looks down at her hand. "B-but I'm a monster… A freak…" he said, as he stares downcast at his feet.
She mentally huffs as she put her hands on her hips, "Says who? The villagers?" Her response made him look up at her. Smiling, she ruffles his head, "I don't see anyone who's like that. All I see is a lonely kid who wishes to have a friend and doesn't want to be alone anymore." Her words seem to have struck a chord as his eyes start to tear again.
Eyes widening, Kai wave her arms, "W-what? Why are you crying? Was it something I said? Cuz if it was I'm sor-" She didn't get to finish as Naruto threw himself at her, hugging her tightly around the waist. They almost toppled down to the ground until she gathered her weight, plus his, and was able to stand up still. She heard him sniffle and could feel her shirt getting wet from his tears. Smiling, she softly patted his head as she hugged him to her, "You're not alone now Naruto."
He leaned away from her as he looks up at her, tears still falling from his eyes, "Really?" Chuckling, she nodded as she wipes his tears away, "Really. I'll always be here for you." Smiling, Naruto cried in happiness as he buries his face into her chest. Hugging him, Kai was happy that she had stopped here tonight. If she didn't… She wouldn't know what would have happened to her little brother.
Softly patting his head, she asked, "So, are you ready to spend the night with me?" Looking up at her, Naruto frowns, "But what about your mom and dad? Won't they be mad?" She sadly smiled at him, "I don't have any." This seems to quiet Naruto as he said a quiet, "Oh."
It was silent for a while until Kai looked up to the sky and notice how late it was. Not wanting to waste any more time, she grabbed his hand as she led him to her home. Naruto didn't reject as he tried to keep up with her. Since she was bit taller than him, he was mostly being dragged. Looking behind her, Kai notices that he was lacking in speed. So stopping, she crouched down in front of him. Feeling him not getting on, she turns her head to look at him over her shoulders, "Get on." He smiles excitedly as he quickly got on her back for a piggy back ride.
Once he was on, she ran forward for a bit momentum before jumping up to a rooftop. She kept jumping from one another until she saw her home. Jumping, she softly landed in front of the house. Crouching down, she slowly let Naruto off her back. He had a bright smile on his face as he looked up at her. She chuckled, "Seems like you had fun." He nodded, "Yeah! It was the greatest! Believe it!" Laughing, she ruffles his hair before turning to unlock the door. Opening it, she turned on the lights as it lit up the entire living room.
Naruto was slowly taking his time in entering her home. She chuckles, "Don't worry. You're perfectly safe here." Hearing her reassuring words, he gained more confidence as he steps into the house. Not before taking off his shoes of course. Once they were off, he stacked it next to Kai's on the shoe rack and fully step into the house. Going into the living room first. Kai saw that Naruto forgot to close the door behind him. Softly shaking her head, she went to close it, locking it after.
Walking into the living room, she saw Naruto standing in the middle of the room. Looking at all of the things around him. Crossing her arms, she leans on the wall, "So, what do you think?" He looks at her, "You're house is comfy. It makes me feel at home." 'Because it's your home too Naruto,' Kai thought as pushes herself off of the wall.
"Well anyway, you need to clean up since you're mostly covered in dirt," said Kai, walking up to him.
Naruto looks down at himself and saw that Kai was right. He was filthy. Heck, even his clothes were filthy.
Grabbing his hand, Kai gestures her head to the hallway, "Come on. The both of us can take a bath together. That way, we don't waste water." Not rejecting the idea, Naruto nodded as he follows Kai to the bathroom.
The bathroom wasn't too big like how you would find in a huge household. It was actually quite small and perfect for a small family. But since it was only Kai living in this house, it seemed bigger than it is. Naruto looked around the bathroom as Kai went to turn the faucet to the tub on. It took a while for the water to get to the right temperature. Once the bath was filled, Kai turns to look at Naruto, "Okay Naruto. You can wash yourself up before me. I'm gonna go to my room to get extra clothing and towels for us."
Naruto nodded at her words before she left. It didn't take her too long to find the right clothes size that she knew would fit Naruto. Grabbing extra clothes for herself as well, she went to the hallway closet to grab two towels. When she got back, she had expected for Naruto to already be washing up. So when she got back into the bathroom, she found him still standing there in the bathroom, fully clothed.
Kai frowned, "Naruto. Aren't you going to take a bath?" He shook his head, "I… was hoping we could take it together." Sighing, she softly smiles, "Alright." Her response seemed to have enlightened him as he quickly looks up at her with a bright smile. Setting the clothes and towels aside on the counter, both she and Naruto started stripping themselves of their clothes.
Once done, Naruto was surprised, "What?! Kai! You're a girl?" Kai laughed as she took her hair band off, setting it on top of the clean clothes, "Yeah. Surprise?" He furiously nodded. Laughing, Kai ran her hand through her hair, "It's not that I'm keeping myself a girl a secret. Everyone just didn't believe that I'm actually a girl since I look too much like my dad. So I get called a boy most of the time. I'm so used to it that I don't really care if others see me as a girl or a boy."
Nodding, Naruto understood as he smiles, "Well, Kai is still Kai. Whether you're a girl or a boy! Believe it!"
Smiling, Kai ruffles his hair, "Thanks, Naruto. Now lets you get cleaned up."
The both of them sprayed themselves with warm water as Kai rinsed herself of shampoo and soap. When it came to Naruto's turn with the soaps, Kai had to be extra careful not to get any of the shampoo get into Naruto's eyes. It would burn and irritate him if it did. Once she was done scrubbing his head, she grabbed the spray, "Okay Naruto. Close your eyes." Naruto did as he was told as Kai started rinsing the shampoo and soap off of him.
It took a while but once the both of them were finally soap free, they both finally got into the bathtub and let themselves soak. It was bliss and peaceful. As if the world didn't matter to them. It was so peaceful that Naruto interrupted it with a question, "Hey Kai?" Opening her eyes, Kai looks at Naruto, who was sitting across from her, "Yeah?" He fidgeted a bit, "How… How did you get that scar on your back?" Humming, Kai looked up at the ceiling, "The scar huh…" His question took her back to the memory of that night. The same night as of today. She hums again before answering, "Would you believe me if I told you that I got this scar from the Nine-Tail Fox?"
When she got no response, Kai looks away from the ceiling, down to him. His eyes were wide as curiosity swam in his eyes. "Really?!" He shouted. Kai nodded, "I got this scar on the very same day that my parents died protecting the village." Naruto went quiet after that. Confuse on why the quietness, Kai looks at him. "What's wrong?" He didn't answer right away as he tried to click something together. So when it did, he looks at her in shock, "You're the Fourth Hokage's son! Or… daughter." Chuckling, she nodded, "That's right." His eyes widen, "No way. You're Kai Namikaze! The one who everyone in the village admires…" He then trails off as a doleful look replaced the shock, "Why do you talk to me? I mean…"
Sighing, Kai knew this would come up eventually. So wading herself towards him, she got behind him as she held him to her, "Because I know how you feel." A pained look crosses his face, "No you don't. You're the Fourth Hokage's kid. You're always being admired by all the villagers."
"That's just it Naruto. I'm the Fourth Hokage's kid. No one sees me for who I am."
This confuses Naruto as he looks up at her, "How?"
Bringing a hand up, she rubs the back of her head, "My father is the Fourth Hokage. He saved this village from the Nine-Tail Fox. But because I'm his kid and I even look like him, no one sees me. Kai Namikaze. Why do you think everyone calls me Lord Namikaze? It's mostly because of my father's reputation that he left behind."
Frowning, Naruto looks down at the water, "So what are you going to do to make everyone recognize you?"
Smiling, Kai brought a hand up with a fist, "By becoming Hokage! That way everyone will stop seeing me as my father and starts seeing me as Kai! Kai Namikaze!"
His eyes widen at her words, "If I become Hokage… Will that make others start treating me better?" Kai nodded, "Of course! Being Hokage isn't easy since you'll need to be strong to become one. But once you do become Hokage. Everyone will stop disrespecting you and start treating you with respect! Respect that you are someone important!" Her words seemed to have made an impact on him as he quickly stood up from the bath as he held a fist up, "Yeah! I'm going to become Hokage too! Believe it!"
Laughing, Kai stood up and got out of the tub, "Okay. Enough bath time. Time to get in our clothes." Smiling, Naruto exclaimed, "Okay!" Helping him out of the tub, Kai gently put him down as he started running to the set of clothes that she had set aside. Draining the tub, Kai grabbed a towel to dry herself off. Naruto was doing the same as her, copying her every move. Even putting their clothes on together at the same time. Kai chuckled when she saw what he was doing, making him laugh as he rubs his head. Patting his head, she gestured to the door, "Go and wait for me in the living room. I'm going to clean up in here very quickly."
Nodding, Naruto didn't object as he quickly ran out the door. Shaking her head, she put her hair back in a low ponytail, hair disheveled as ever and started putting both her's and Naruto's dirty clothes into the hamper to wash later. Remembering that today was still Naruto's birthday, she went into her bedroom to look for her toy weapons. It didn't take her very long since she remembered quite well that she had put it in the drawer of her wardrobe. Grabbing it, she stared longingly at the box.
The very gift that her parents had given to her was now going to be given to Naruto. Even though she may not be her mother or her father. She could at least give him something that they had given her. To give to her little brother. Holding the black box close to her, Kai started for the living room.
When she got there, she watches as Naruto had climbed onto the sofa as he stares at the family pictures that held her and their parents. They were all smiling in it. Of course, it was only when she was an infant till her reach of Naruto's birth. He held himself up on the head of the sofa as he looked at the pictures. Kai could see the curiosity and something else in his eyes. A feeling to belong or envy perhaps. She didn't know. So clearing her throat, she gained his attention, "Naruto. I got something for you." Hearing her say that she has a gift for him, Naruto quickly looks away from the pictures as he jumped down from the sofa and ran up to her.
"Really? Really?! What is it?!"
She chuckles as she hid the box behind her back, "Be patient Naruto." He stops all movement as he looks up at her with eager eyes. Taking the box from behind her, she held it out to him, "Happy Birthday Naruto." Looking down at it, the box was a velvet black as it held the Namikaze clan's symbol in the middle. Grabbing it as if it was made of glass, Naruto carefully opens the box to see a bunch of wooden kunai and shurikens. Bringing them up, he could see that they have been used but very well taken care of. Taking a kunai out, he looked at it.
"They're not as great the real ones. But since you're still little. You can use these to practice your aiming when you do become a ninja. And sorry if it looks used. My parents… well, my father more like, made those for me to practice for when I become a ninja," said Kai, rubbing her head.
Naruto looks up at her in shock, "Your dad made these? Kai! I can't take these from you!" He said as he tries to give it back to her. Shaking her head, she put a hand over his, "No Naruto. I want you to have them. They helped me a lot in my training. And if they worked for me, then I'll know that they'll work for you just as well." He frowns, "But why?" Smiling softly, she put a hand on his head as she leans down to put her forehead with his, "Because I know one day that you will become Hokage. I believe that you will achieve that dream Naruto."
Downcast, tears started to flow from Naruto's eyes as he held the box close to him. "Why? Why are you being so nice to me?" he asked, not at her in the eyes. Chuckling, she ruffles his hair, "Because, you're like a little brother to me Naruto. We're both quite alike. You and I." Sniffling, he brought a hand up as he quickly wipes his eyes and smiles up at her, "Really?" She nodded.
Exclaiming in happiness, he jumped as he glomps her, making the two fall to the floor. "Oof!" Kai breathed out as she held Naruto so he wouldn't get hurt. He was rubbing his face on her chest as he mumbles, "Thanks, Dad."
It was quiet. Kai blinked her eyes once, two times, and then three. 'Did he say what I think he said…?' thought Kai, still looking down at Naruto. When Naruto finally caught on what he just said, he quickly shot up, sitting in her lap as he shouted in embarrassment, "Ah! Kai! I'm sorry! I didn't mean to call you Dad! I meant to call you big sister but Dad just kind of slipped and-" He didn't finish as Kai laughed, interrupting him.
Naruto's face was red in embarrassment. He couldn't believe he called her Dad. Well, he couldn't really blame himself for it since Kai kind of gave off a fatherly feel just then. Which made him feel a love from a father. Looking up at her, he pouted as she was still laughing.
"Kai~! Stop laughing!"
Breathing from her fit of laughter, Kai sat up as she looks down at Naruto in her lap. His face was still red in embarrassment. Chuckling, she ruffles his hair as she pulled him to her, "It's okay if you called me Dad. I won't blame you for it since I tend to act more like my Dad than my Mom." Embarrassment residing, he looks up at her, "Is it really okay?" She smiles as she rubs her head, "Well. Even though I'm a year older than you, it would take me awhile to get used to you calling me that. But other than that, yeah. You can call me Dad or Big Sister. Just call me Big Brother when we're out in public okay?" Smiling, he nodded, "Yeah!"
That night on Naruto's birthday, was a precious memory for him. For it was the first that anyone has ever accepted him. Accepted him for who he was. As the night went, Kai made homemade Ramen for the both of them on Naruto's birthday. Though there may not be a cake, Naruto exclaimed that her homemade Ramen was better than a cake any day, making her smile. They then were back in the living room, Kai telling stories of ninja battles. As she told the stories, she made fighting gestures so Naruto could get the visual of the battle. Of course, he joined in also by making his own fighting gestures. They argued a bit at what was right and what was wrong until the both of them ended wrestling each other down on the ground.
What the two didn't notice was that night, there was a certain silver haired Anbu was taking pictures of the two siblings as they wrestled and play together until they finally fell asleep on the living room floor. Chuckling, Kakashi brought two pillows and a blanket from the closet as he set it for the two. Laying their heads softly on the pillows, Naruto lifted a leg to put over Kai's as he scoots himself into her warmth. Kai unconsciously pulling Naruto to her as she held him. Smiling warmly at the two, he decided to take a picture of the cute moment before putting the blanket on the two blondes.
Getting up, he was about to leave until a hand held his, stopping him. Looking down, he saw Kai sleepily look up at him, "Don't go Kaka-chan." With a smile, he decides to lay beside her as he props his head on his hand, "Go to sleep Kai. I'll be here." Smiling, her eyes slowly closed as she fell back into slumber.
Bringing a hand up, he softly caresses her cheek, "I'll always be here," he whispers until he himself decided to take a short nap as well.