Kiba's Trouble

By Topaz Talyn

Disclaimer: I do not own Naruto or any related characters

Chapter Four: In Hiding

Naruto needed a place to hide. Kiba was after him with a vengeance. And even though he had been able to defeat Kiba before, Naruto feared for his life. He had to find a place to hide. Somewhere that Kiba would never suspect. But somewhere close to Kiba. He had to hide right under Kiba's nose.

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"…No."

"Come on Shino I need a place to hide." Naruto pleaded with the Aburame boy.

"No."

"Come on this could work out well for both of us." Shino cocked an eyebrow

"How will this benefit me?"

"Well… I could help you meet girls. I've noticed that you have trouble talking to women."

"Naruto, I don't have a problem. I'm just anti-social."

"Well now's your chance to turn over a new leaf. We can say goodbye to the old anti-social Shino. And a new Shino will be born one who is a friend to everyone and is very popular. So come on Shino, what do you say?"

"…."

"…"

"…No"

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After being rejected by Shino Naruto decided that he would crash with Kakashi. He quickly ran across town being careful not to be seen until he found himself at the door of Kakashi's apartment. He paused for a second and then knocked.

"Who is it?"

"It's Naruto." There was a pause and then Kakashi slowly opened the door just a crack.

"Hello Naruto." Kakashi said lazily

"Kakashi-sensei I need a place to hide. Kiba's going to kill me." Kakashi raised an eyebrow

"Why is Kiba going to kill you Naruto?" Naruto was caught. He realized that he couldn't tell Kakashi what he had done or else he'd be in huge trouble. But you know Naruto was so clever and slick that he thought up a lie and he thought it up quick.

"Akamaru is missing and Kiba thinks that I took him."

"Well do you know where Akamaru is, Naruto?"

"Ummm. Lost on the road of life."

"Now I know you're lying Naruto."

"Well can I hide out with you anyway?"

"No I don't think that my apartment is … appropriate for a child your age, but I do know one place where nobody will look for you."

"Where?"

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And so it was that Naruto found himself inside the Uchiha villa. Kakashi was right; it was the perfect hiding place. Since Sasuke ran away nobody ever came here plus it was big enough that he could hide out almost indefinitely. After wandering around the halls (and drawing moustaches on the Uchiha family portraits) Naruto decided that he should get some sleep so he lay down in one of the many bedrooms and was asleep in a matter of minutes.

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Naruto was awoken later that night by two voices coming from the hall.

"Why are we here again?"

"Because it's the perfect base to operate out of. Plus, it is after all, my house."

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Author's Note: Cliffhanger! Anyway this story probably won't be updated until I've finished my other one. So hang in there.