Good evening everyone, welcome to yet another installment... I almost feel like I should be selling this chapter or something. I really don't have much to say, other than its been fricken cold here for the past week, I'm still working my ass off, the kids are driving me crazy and I really enjoy seeing people comment on my stories. Even though I write these wonderful tales that rise in my head and I want to see the black and white, it makes me smile to be reminded to see that there are others out there that enjoy the same sort of thing! This chapter includes some snuggles and lovey dovey stuff, and I hope that I haven't dragged it on to much, I don't think I slow burn it to much? There is always some hints that need to come up before the BAM! SURPRISE! and all that jazz. Keep smiling :)
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Sasuke made his way to the shower at his brother's house. The morning proved to be a painful one. The sun was shining brightly, reflecting off the snow and practically blinding him this morning. It was cold out, normal for November, but dammit if the sun didn't fool him into thinking that it was nice out. "Stupid winter weather, stupid sun making me think its nice out, stupid birds for singing so early in the morning…" Sasuke continued to grumble and fuss under his breath while he turned the shower, stripping off Naruto's sweatshirt that he slept in and his underwear. The sweatshirt hung low enough he didn't need any sleep pants and his omega relaxed more when Sasuke was enveloped in the alpha scent.
Stepping into the now steamy shower, he let himself relax under the beating showerhead letting the flow of water wash away his continuous worried thoughts. After last night's fainting situation at the club, his brother's mate, Deidara was fussing so much over him that left him feeling smothered. Deidara had brought him back to the house, insisted he eat some porridge because 'porridge sticks to your insides and keeps you warm!' was what the omega sing songed out while practically shovelling a spoon into Sasuke's mouth. 'Drink your tea pup!' Deidara had demanded and wouldn't let Sasuke leave the kitchen until the bowl and cup were finished. But when it came to bathing, that is when Sasuke drew the line at Deidara's persistence! Thankfully Deidara listened to him when Sasuke said he could bathe fine on his own! He wouldn't doubt that if he let him, Deidara would have hand washed him in the bathtub complete with bubbles!
Deidara had waited for him though, grabbing another towel and taking care of Sasuke's hair. Grabbing herbal oils, Deidara had rubbed Sasuke thoroughly down, informing him that the herbal oils would help him sleep. Sasuke was now at the point of being so exhausted, he just let Deidara be. But when Deidara tucked him into bed, placed the soft kiss on his forehead, Sasuke couldn't help but to smile at the attention. His omega wolf adored being pampered by the elder omega, so it would purr out and release heavy calming sensations that Sasuke couldn't help but relax. He was so relaxed by the time he was tucked in, sleep came quickly. But then those annoying birds, the sun...he certainly wasn't a morning person but a sudden growling noise interrupted his thoughts. Sasuke frowned and looked down at his stomach. 'Guess I still have to eat...stupid stomach,' Sasuke continued to grumble as the hot water continued to beat down.
Itachi came up behind Deidara, who was already at the stove cooking eggs, bacon, sausage, ham, hashbrowns and toast, he wrapped his arms around the midsection of Deidara, nosing the blond's neck and giving kitten licks.
"Are you cooking for an army?" Itachi chuckled as his eyes took in all the food that Deidara was preparing, his hands rubbing Deidara's front softly and teasingly.
"Sasuke needs to eat! What better way than to make a variety to see what he likes." Deidara side stepped back and forth, stirring, flipping and grabbing. "Make yourself useful and go butter the toast," Deidara barked out the order.
Itachi stood straight up, feeling slightly surprised at Deidara's take charge attitude. Not that he minded, it was a slight turn on watching as his omega became dominant and his alpha rumbled deep below with sudden interest while Itachi watched Deidara stomp around the kitchen and practically own it. Slipping over to the toaster, Itachi grabbed the ready slices and began to butter them while watching Deidara.
"Something different happened last night with Sasuke's wolf," Itachi hummed out while he smoothed the butter over the toast. Deidara stopped flipping and gave Itachi a questionable look. Itachi nodded, "his wolf, for lack of a better word, snapped, at me."
Deidara leaned all his weight onto one leg and propped up his arm on his hip. "Snapped? Like went crazy 'un?" Deidara's head was cocked slightly, looking at the alpha, waiting for more of an explanation.
"No love, more on the grounds of not allowing me to come near Sasuke." Itachi bit his bottom lip while he concentrated on buttering the toast. "His wolf has never been defiant towards mine, I don't know how else to explain it without sounding derogatory." Itachi just chuckles.
"His wolf snapped its jaws at you, like you were trying to take its food 'un?" Deidara answers back with heavy sarcasm.
Itachi rolls his eyes and snorts out, "to put it that simply, yes."
"Well hmph, can't understand why 'un," Deidara huffed out as he turned back to the food cooking on the stove. "You can be a little brash, pushy and downright bossy." Deidara snorts out a laugh.
Itachi just lifts a brow at his mate. "How was his wolf with you last night?" He decides to keep the conversation going, thinking he will deal with his sassy mate later if he keeps this up.
"Nothing out of the ordinary. It seemed to accept my help with open arms." He turned his head to give Itachi a smirk. "Jealous 'un?" his voice rich with mirth.
Itachi took two large steps up to Deidara, his eyes hard as he pulled himself into the omega. "Now what is it I have to be jealous of, hmm?" he growled as he moved his tongue onto Deidara's neck, tasting and nipping at the skin. His alpha purred as he felt Deidara suddenly shudder under his assault. The omega practically rolled over to submit with want.
"Mmm...perhaps I'm just more motherly than you could ever be 'un," Deidara panted out and hummed out in pleasure.
"Could you please not get so pornographic where we eat," Sasuke's voice drawled out as he entered the kitchen. His eyes rolled at the sight that was before him of his aniki and his mate. "You have a guest, try not to forget," Sasuke huffed out as he headed for the fridge after grabbing a glass.
"A guest! I think not!" Deidara stepped away from Itachi's clutches and made his way towards Sasuke. "You are my pup and this house is as much as yours as it is ours!" Deidara pulled a struggling Sasuke into his grasp, rubbing his cheek alongside Sasuke's head, inhaling his scent and whimpering happily.
"And it's the act of love, not fornification," Itachi grumbled in the background. Nobody was listening to him anyway.
Sasuke wiggled about in Deidara's grasp, trying to balance the juice container in one hand, the glass in another and somehow trying to escape the overly touchy feely omega. Sasuke's inner wolf purred out happily at the attention and fought with Sasuke's mentality to stay put in the motherly embrace. Sasuke grumbled under his breath as he stood still, allowing Deidara to rub his scent all over his head. "Dei, breakfast is burning," Sasuke muttered out after Deidara showed no signs of releasing him.
Deidara grabbed Sasuke's cheeks quickly, pulling him in close for a kiss on the cheek. "Go, sit, I have breakfast all ready for you," he sang out and released him to head back to the stove, humming a nameless tune.
Itachi just stared at Sasuke, then to Deidara, then back to Sasuke again. Sasuke just shrugged his shoulders and took a seat at the kitchen table with his juice. Clearing his throat, Itachi went to sit across from his brother, his eyes watching his otouto's movements. "Otouto," he called out.
Sasuke looked up, raising a brow, "niisan?"
"How are you feeling?"
Sasuke let out a sigh. "No different than usual. A little tired and hungry." He took a swig of juice and sat back in the chair when Deidara had started placing food on the table and brought Sasuke a plate.
"Hn," Itachi responded. He watched Sasuke begin to put several large portions on his plate before he began to eat. "Hungry?" Itachi smirked out.
Sasuke looked up at Itachi and gave him a glare. "Hn," Sasuke snorted out, shoving eggs and sausage in his mouth.
Deidara placed the last of the food on the table, placing a plate in front of Itachi. "Let the poor boy eat, get some colour back into his skin." Deidara patted Sasuke on the head gently before turning and moving the dirty pots and pans to the sink.
Itachi slowly put various items on his plate, his eyes still glancing at Sasuke who appeared to be eating like he had been starved. 'I wonder…' Itachi thought. He sat back for a moment and had his wolf reach out to Sasuke. His inner alpha was pleased to have his younger sibling be in his presence and it happily reached out to console with the young omega. The alpha brushed the senses of the omega, and the omega responded with a low growl. Confused, the alpha pushed harder at the omega.
*SNAP!*
The alpha pulled back and growled deeply within the depths of Itachi's mentality, letting its frustration at the situation be known, but didn't become enraged from being chased off by its former pack member. Itachi bit his bottom lip to suppress the discomfort from the sudden spark of the attack. Sasuke stopped eating and looked at him, his eyes curious. Itachi shook his head at his otouto while he pinched at the bridge of his nose. Sasuke held his look for a moment longer before going back to eating his food.
"Dei, can I talk to you for a minute?" Itachi called out as he stood from his chair. Deidara turned and gave him a nod, wiping his hands on his apron and followed Itachi out of the kitchen. The pair made their way to the family room at the other end of the house, and Itachi closed the door behind Deidara. He made his way to the large picture room window and looked outside at the winter scene. Deidara came up behind him and wrapped his arms around his torso, nuzzling his nose into the back of Itachi's neck.
"Something wrong?" Deidara mumbled into Itachi's skin, giving light kisses to the area.
"Sasuke's wolf is still defying my alpha. But I don't think Sasuke knows it." Itachi folded his arms across his chest while starting out the window.
"Hmm, odd. Doesn't alpha get pissed?" Deidara rubbed his hands along Itachi's chest.
"That's the odd thing, it gets annoyed but doesn't get overly angry," Itachi mumbled out. "Do you suppose this is what to be expected since Sasuke became part of the Uzumaki pack?" Itachi whispered deeply, his hands grasping Deidara's wandering hands and giving them a squeeze.
Deidara turned the alpha around, his light blue eyes looking up to troubled deep black. "'Tachi 'un," he purred out, placing his one hand on Itachi's cheek, smiling when Itachi leaned into his palm. "Sasuke is happy, he will always be your otouto, he knows he has a place here and just because his wolf is having different thoughts, I don't think that Sasuke would ever be chased away just because your alpha is pouting." He smiled and pulled Itachi's lips to his own for a soft kiss.
Itachi responded vigorously to the omega's soft lips, his mouth guiding the other into an open mouth kiss so he could taste Deidara more. The omega hummed out in agreement as he deepened the kiss. Itachi's hands moved down and squeezed Deidara's ass in his hands and pushed his rapidly growing cock against the blond.
"Now, quit pouting and go have breakfast with Sasuke," Deidara hummed as he responded to Itachi's advances. "We can talk later about-this." Deidara gave a sultry smile and grasped Itachi's bulge behind his pants, giving it a squeeze. He pushed away and headed out of the room.
Itachi dragged his palm down his face and grumbled, "damn omega." He shifted his hardened package in his pants and followed after Deidara.
After the late breakfast was consumed, the dishes were completed, Itachi handed Sasuke a cup of tea while they sat in his office. Sasuke nodded his thanks and sipped, his eyes glancing at Itachi who was sitting in the large arm chair beside him and staring out the tall windows. A light snow was falling, leaving small imprints on the window for a fraction of a second before the flake disappeared. Itachi took a deep breath, his fingers wrapped around his teacup and quietly tapping his fingers. Sasuke knew his aniki was thinking deeply on something, so he waited.
"Otouto," Itachi started. "Mother is holding a Christmas Gala at their home, and she has requested we both attend." He brought the cup up to his lips, sipping quietly at the hot tea and not looking at Sasuke. He waited for the rebuttal.
Sasuke's hand shook slightly and he squeezed the cup tighter, hoping he wouldn't drop it. He closed his eyes and took some deep breaths. His wolf nudged within him, probably getting concerned on what was up with him. Moving his cup to the side table, not wanting to drop it, he brought his hands together on his lap. "Why now?" he spoke out, pleased that his voice didn't crack under the current stress he was suddenly feeling.
Itachi turned to look at his otouto. Sasuke looked calm but he knew better. "Considering she hasn't seen us for at least five years, she is naturally concerned and curious on how we are doing."
Sasuke thought about his last time at the manor, when he got his calling at 17 years of age, well past the prime time to get the awaking that was normally at 16 years of age or earlier for strong vibrant werewolves that the Uchiha clan prided their heritage on. The years he hid his true status from his family, other than Itachi who promised to help him be something he was not, was not something that could be erased just like that.
"The family dynamics are not as horrible as you may think otouto," Itachi spoke, his calm deep voice breaking Sasuke's thoughts. "I'm certain mother and father will be proud-"
"Quit the bullshit. You know exactly what the clan is like, especially our righteous proud father," Sasuke hissed out with a sneer, his fists grabbing hold of his slacks while giving Itachi a glare. "He will disown me, especially now that I'm with the Uzumaki pack for sure. Might as well save the headache and hassle and just tell him you married me off as soon as it was discovered I presented as omega." Sasuke snarled out between clenched teeth, his eyes grew a red rim.
Itachi released a tsk, "I wish you would give them a chance otouto. The outcome may be surprising." Sasuke said nothing but his breathing was getting heavier and Itachi could feel his anger rising. "Very well, I will send notification that you will not be attending this year," he signed out heavily. He took another sip of tea, his brows furrowing slightly in disappointment.
Sasuke relaxed his grip and inhaled deeply. Grabbing his tea, he sipped in the silence of the room.
Later that day, Sasuke decided to head back to the Uzumaki pack. His wolf was getting anxious to be around the familiar surroundings of Naruto's scent and Sasuke struggled to get out of Deidara's grasp while trying to say goodbye.
"Make sure you eat, drink lots of water and tea, and come back if you feel ill," Deidara whined into Sasuke's neck while hugging him tight. Sasuke let out a sigh and waited for the clingy omega to release him. "Oh, and don't forget to get lots of sleep pup," Deidara pulled back to give Sasuke a kiss on the cheek.
"Dei, let the poor boy go already," Itachi grumbled in the background. Deidara just stuck his tongue out in response. "Sasuke, I'll let you know any updates I get." He nodded at Sasuke.
"Hn," Sasuke responded then he turned to head to his car, giving them a wave before he left.
Deidara continued to wave as the car drove out of sight. "Hmm, I just thought of something," he muttered as he brought his fingers to his chin, tapping it slightly in thought.
"Hm?" Itachi grasped the omega around his waist, quickly inhaling his scent deeply while Deidara appeared to be thinking.
"I know I've read something somewhere about the behaviours of wolves, but where-" He pinched his lips together and tsk'd. "I'll be in the library 'un," Deidara announced and turned on his heel back into the house, leaving Itachi standing alone on the porch and confused, again. His black eyes watching the back of his mate scurry off into the house. Itachi just let out an exhale and pinched the bridge of his nose, shaking his head while he followed behind Deidara.
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Sasuke pulled up into the gravel driveway of the Uzumaki pack, his wolf suddenly felt more relaxed and Sasuke released a long breath. He never thought that he would feel so at home at the Uzumaki home. Grabbing his items, he slipped out of the car, his feet crunching through the light snow on the ground, the thought of heading straight to his and Naruto's room brought a sense of excitement.
Opening the front door, he was hit with the several scents in the home. 'Shit, of course, Kimimaro and company!' He couldn't believe he had forgotten the small group was here. He slipped off his shoes and jacket and listened carefully for any noises. The soft cooing of a baby caught his senses first and his wolf began to vibrate in excitement. Smiling to himself, he made his way to the area of the house where Nagato, Konan and Kimimaro last were. Getting closer to the rooms, he heard the soft murmur of voices from one of the bedrooms. He peeked his head around the corner through the open door.
"Sasuke! Your back!" Kimimaro exclaimed quietly and hurried to the door. "Come, come meet oneesan," he quickly said and pulled on Sasuke's hand into the room.
Sasuke allowed Kimimaro to pull him towards where Konan and Nagato were sitting on the bed. Sakura was also there checking Konan's vitals and she smiled at Sasuke. Konan's eyes were golden that sparkled with the colour of her hair. She must have bathed since last Sasuke saw her, for her skin was glowing and her hair was long and silky looking. She smiled kindly at Sasuke while Kimimaro dragged him to the foot of the bed. Nagato gave Sasuke a smile and a nod as well, holding the pretty omega's hand. In her other arm, was the baby bundle, Iwai, Sasuke reminded himself. Sasuke could hear the soft gurgles coming from the bundle and his omega practically vibrated, it pushed Sasuke to coddle the bundle. 'Settle your ass down wolf!' Sasuke scolded.
"Hello Sasuke," Konan's voice was soft and kind. "It's a pleasure to finally meet you. Kimimaro has spoken all good things about you." She gave another smile and chuckled when Kimimaro nodded his own head enthusiastically in agreement. "Thank you for saving us. You and your pack, we are all in your debt." She bowed her head.
Sasuke wasn't sure how to respond to that. He has never had someone who looked, smelled and sounded so sincere towards him other than Naruto. He bit his bottom lip, racking his mind to come up with the right response. "Hn, you're welcome." Sasuke mentally rolled his eyes. Could he sound even more stuck up?
"Oneesan is getting much better Sasuke. And-and otouto is so adorable!" Kimimaro blushed when he called Iwai his little brother. Sasuke gave Kimimaro's hand a supportive squeeze.
"Would you like to hold him Sasuke-kun?" It was Konan. Her eyes were soft and kind looking towards him.
Sasuke's wolf practically bit at his mental walls, pushing to see the small little cub. Sasuke nodded and moved forward to pick up the bundle when Konan held him out. Sasuke gathered up the bundle carefully, noticing that he was already heavier than a couple days ago when he first met him. Softly he pushed the blanket away from the baby's face and took in the site. His perfect tiny button nose, the smooth every so soft skin and tufts of hair. Sasuke's wolf rolled in his mind, releasing warm feelings that Sasuke couldn't name. Something about this little creature just felt so -right. 'He's so fucking amazing,' he thought as his eyes continued to rove over all the tiny baby's features. He walked slowly to the chair in the room, his body swaying slightly as if soothing the child. Sitting slowly, the baby's eyes fluttered slightly and the tiny peach coloured lips opened to make a soft sighing sound. Sasuke's heart thumped quickly, he felt an overwhelming feeling of what he could only explain was love. He wanted to protect this little being, be there to soothe his pain, hover over him so nothing, not a damn thing, could harm the precious little boy. He moved his lips to kiss the tiny chubby pink cheeks.
His lips gently touched the cheeks and his wolf exploded with emotions that had goosebumps breaking all over Sasuke's body. He shivered involuntarily but the feelings it left were wholesome and he wanted more. He gently began to rub his cheek against Iwai's cheek as well, his eyes closing, feeling the intense satisfaction flow through him. The baby gurgled at the touch and wiggled his head slightly, and Sasuke gasped.
Keeping his cheek on Iwai's, his mind fluttered with excitement at the feel of the presence of Iwai's inner wolf. The fluttering of the presence was like a butterfly tickling his nose pushing and releasing a sense of want towards Sasuke, wrapping its warm embrace around his own wolf, like a warm feather filled blanket. Sasuke could feel his wolf melt in happiness. A tear escaped Sasuke's eye without him noticing.
"Are you okay Sasuke?"
Sasuke blinked suddenly and looked up to see the small group of wolves watching him. Kimimaro asked the question, coming and kneeling down before Sasuke, his eyes looking at him with concern.
Pulling himself back up to a sitting position, Sasuke wiped the stray tear and cuddled the bundle into his chest, breathing in the baby's scent. His wolf purred loudly in his head. "He's so perfect," he whispered and nodded his head towards Nagato and Konan. Kimimaro smiled and patted Sasuke's knee. The baby started making popping noises and Konan chuckled from across the room.
"Sounds like someone is getting hungry," Konan called out with a smile and held her arms out. The motion was clear to everyone in the room what Konan wanted. Sakura hummed out in agreement and hung her stethoscope around her neck as she stood.
Kimimaro jumped up and gently leaned over Sasuke, his hands moving to the bundle and his eyes were gleaming happily at Sasuke. Sasuke suddenly leaned back, his grip tightening on the bundle and his lips curling up slightly into a snarl at Kimimaro.
Kimimaro gasped slightly, jerking back his arms and standing straight. His green eyes were frightened by the sudden outburst from Sasuke.
Sasuke snapped his mouth shut, his teeth clicking in the process. He looked at Kimimaro's frightened expression and glanced to see confused looks on Nagato and Konan. Sakura even hesitated in her steps. He could feel his wolf raise an awareness of possessiveness that flowed through him, making him feel confused at the sudden emotion. Shaking his head slightly he bit his bottom lip and held the baby towards Kimimaro. "Sorry, it seems my wolf wasn't finished enjoying his scent yet." He gave a small smile of indifference like the outburst was no big thing. 'Stupid stupid wolf! What are you doing?!' Sasuke scolded his wolf mentally but nodded calmly to Kimimaro who gathered up Iawi into his arms. Kimimaro just gave him a nervous smile before turning away and Sasuke was overwhelmed with guilt. "I'm glad you are on the mend Konan-chan. I'll see you all again," he spoke as he quickly got up off the chair and bowed politely before leaving the room.
"See you again Sasuke-kun," Konan called out softly to him and Sasuke could hear Nagato hum in agreement. The feeling of escape overwhelmed him and he made a beeline for his room.
Sasuke quickly closed and locked the door and stomped towards his and Naruto's bed. "Stupid stupid stupid!" he berated himself through clenched teeth and shook his fists at his side. Sitting down hard on the edge of the bed he went over what happened just moments ago in front of the small pack downstairs. "Fuuuuuuu-CK!" he whined out. He ran both of his hands hard through his hair, breathing out a long exhale and then fell back against the large bed, his body giving a slight bounce. "What the hell was that wolf doing! What was I doing?" He had to admit though, cuddling and rubbing with Iwai was amazing! The rush of being protective of something so small and perfect was a glorious feeling. A smile snuck onto his lips without him knowing as he thought of that tiny face, that perfect nose, the petal soft skin and the adorable noises he made. His irrational feelings were wiped away with the images and smell of baby Iwai and Sasuke closed his eyes to take in each memory close. He rolled the rest of his body onto the bed at the same time, wiggling himself to burrow within the soft comforter and his wolf howled in excitement catching the slight scent of Naruto. With his wolf sedated in the scent of his alpha and the memories of the sight and scent of baby Iwai, he allowed himself to float away in bliss.
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In the week that passed at the Uzumaki household, Konan got stronger as her wolf healed her with such speed, Sasuke could say he was impressed. Sakura mentioned that the maternal instinct can be strong, most likely the reason that she was healing so quickly. But it probably helped that she was in an environment with healthy food, loving pack members and basically getting her needs met.
Sasuke watched Kimimaro sit and coddle baby Iwai and talk to the little baby while Nagato helped Konan walk about the home.
"Really Nagato, I can get there on my own," Konan huffed as Nagato held her elbow, following her around the house.
Nagato kissed her temple when she stopped to scold him and gave her a smile. "I'll always be here to catch you." Konan just shook her head with a smile.
Sasuke felt a pang in his chest watching the two mates doting on each other. He missed his own mate, his wolf howled out in a long sorrowful wail, that caused the familiar sting behind his eyes. He looked down at the book on his lap, realizing he hadn't passed the page that he started on sometime ago. He sighed loudly and leaned back in the chair, closing the book, giving up on reading it and closed his eyes.
Blinking his eyes open, his eyes slowly focused into the darkness. The room was small, smelling musty and like soil, and it was a small cramped space. His eyes glanced about slowly, taking in the roots sticking out of the wall. He was sitting on soil, the entire area was nothing but dirt, leaves, and the roots. Seeing beneath him, he could see he was sitting on the ground, but it wasn't cool, it was calming. 'A den,' Sasuke thought to himself. When did he get here? He stretched his fingers out to touch the walls, they were solid, did not crumble like he thought they would.
Being cautious, he didn't know how he got here, but the scent surrounding him was his own and his wolf. He was in human form, but felt he shouldn't be. Moving slightly, he measured the area to be just big enough to fit a full grown werewolf. A small round entrance was to the side, beyond it was darkness but Sasuke knew that went out. He moved towards the round entrance, curious to see where he was.
A whimper stopped his movement. Turning quickly, tucked into a small groove in the floor, a black ball of fur was curled up and whining every so quietly. Sasuke's thoughts immediately went to the ball of fur, a possessive concerned feeling flowed through him thickly and his wolf, his only thought was focused on seeing that ball of fur and soothing it.
Something cold and sharp grabbed his ankle and he yelped in surprise and from the sting of pain. The hair on his body rose immediately, his teeth snarled out when he turned to see. A large clawed hand had his ankle, blood and pus was pouring out of his leg where the hand was touching. Sasuke swiped his arms repeatedly at the hand, his body running on adrenaline of anger and fear, the need to get this thing off of him, the motivation of protecting the ball of fur flowing through him.
His fear intensified when the clawed hand squeezed his ankle harder and began to pull him away from the whimpering ball of fur. Desperately he clawed at the ground, trying to pull from the force, but with no luck as he was continuously pulled into the shadow. His other leg kicking frantically at the shadows, trying to get the force off his leg. A maniacal laugh echoed through the darkness as the force squeezed Sasuke's leg harder, the pain rippling through his body and he screamed. He couldn't stop the force from pulling him into the darkness, the strength and chill of the force melting his skin as he dug frantically into the dirt floor, trying to pull away, trying to reach the small black ball of fur that quivered and whimpered.
Sasuke gasped, his eyes flew open and his heart was plummeting against his chest so hard he felt light headed. He quickly brought his legs up to his chest, his eyes looking over his legs, he turned his feet about, running his hands up and down the lower areas of his legs. His lips were dry and sore from his heavy panting, trying to catch his breath and he lowered his forehead to his knees.
Closing his eyes he listened carefully. He was still in the chair in the sitting room. The scents in the home were familiar. The wooden floors, the leather of the couch, the soft fabric in the armchair he was sitting in, the scents of breakfast still hung in the air and the soft subtle scent of Naruto in the blanket that was around his shoulders. Taking a shaky slow breath, Sasuke's heart began to slow down and the adrenaline of fear was leaving his system.
'What a fucking dream,' Sasuke thought to himself. The visions were beginning to disappear in a mist, but several parts of the dream were still vivid and sharp. The clawed hand that had him in a death grip. The sinister laughter that echoed in the darkness and the overwhelming fear of not being able to escape. His wolf pushed at his mind from the fear, nudging, rubbing, pushing at a small emotion, the feeling to hide.
"Sasuke?" Kimimaro's small voice broke through the room. Sasuke shivered. "Are you okay?"
A small feeling of warmth touched Sasuke's knee, bringing Sasuke back into the room, his senses settling on the familiar scents and sounds. Sasuke lifted his eyes, rubbing at them, trying to see the small omega. His sea green eyes peeked through his long silky white hair, wide with concern and kindness. Sasuke felt himself melt at that innocent look. The corner of his lip curled up slightly in a smile.
"You fell asleep so we let you be. I heard you wake, were you hungry?" Kimimaro tilted his head in question.
A growling noise rumbled through the stillness of the room. Kimimaro's eyes widened and looked down at Sasuke's lap. Sasuke jerked his head at the sound as well, his cheeks warming up.
Kimimaro grinned and started to giggle. "Sounds like it Sasuke! Come! Hinata-chan has made something up in the kitchen!" He stood up quickly and held his hand out to Sasuke with a smile.
Sasuke nodded his head and allowed Kimimaro to help him up. The thoughts of his dream still lingered in his mind, but for now, he would just chalk it up as another weird dream.
==intermission==
Sasuke walked and swayed about the room, looking at the small bundle in his arms. Iwai's eyes were wide, round and lilac in colour, his pupils watching Sasuke intently. Sasuke could feel his wolf purring loudly within as he walked about, Iwai's pink tongue poking out now and then between his tiny pink lips, creating small smacking noises now and then. He couldn't get enough of staring at the little wolf. His warm baby soft skin, feathery soft hair, wide bright eyes, tiny fingers that grasped strongly and not to mention his tiny toes that curled when Sasuke ran his fingertip along the bottom of his foot.
Tsuande had come by after lunch to do a check up on Konan, so Nagato asked Sasuke to take Iwai until Tsunade would give baby boy his check up. Naturally Sasuke nodded his head, appearing calm and cool to the other pack but inside his emotions ran in a whirlwind of excitement and he blamed his wolf. As he walked about the floor, his wolf pushed and pushed out at the baby, searching, seeking. Sasuke just smiled as his wolf went practically ballistic with enthusiasm, until a sensation had his breath hitch, as the small spark of warmth flashed within him. His wolf rolled about in a frenzy of exhilaration from the sensation and Sasuke's heart fluttered, the buzz of electricity rolling over his skin in warmth. Iwai's inner wolf had poked out at him and his wolf again; feeling, exploring and some playfulness rippled through them and Sasuke couldn't help but pull Iwai close to his face to rub his cheek against the cub. Purrs erupted from both wolves now during the tender moment.
"He certainly is a wonderous little one now isn't he?" A husky voice called into the room.
Sasuke snapped his head up and turned to see Tsunade giving him a smirk of a smile with her arms crossed. A twinkle in her eye showed that she was teasing Sasuke and Sasuke just looked back down at the small baby.
"It's time for his checkup," Tsunade cleared her throat. Nagato stepped into the room, giving Sasuke a soft smile as he gently took Iwai from Sasuke's arms. Sasuke felt his irritation raise, but he kept it under wraps this time, as he let go of the little boy. Nagato rubbed his face against his son, giving a purr as he turned to head back to most likely the room Konan was in.
Tsunade took the few steps towards Sasuke and leaned in close, her golden eyes peering at Sasuke closely with her hands on her hips. Sasuke leaned his head back slightly, pinching his lips together and meeting the older alpha's stare. Her stare unnerved him slightly but be damned if he would show any weakness.
The alpha winked suddenly then stood straight up. "I want to see you when I'm finished with Iwai."
It wasn't a request and Sasuke's eyes widened in surprise. She gave him a knowing stare and Sasuke then just nodded his head. "Good. I won't be long." She turned back in the direction of the guest rooms.
And gone long she wasn't. Sasuke had only just read a page in his book when Tsunade's heels came clicking back into the room. She had her doctor's bag in her hand, she grabbed the large footstool by kicking it over closer to Sasuke and promptly sat down on it. Her golden eyes looked softly across at dark onyx.
"How have you been doing Sasuke?" she asked while placing her bag on her knees, opening it up and grabbing a stethoscope from inside.
"Hn," Sasuke shrugged.
"When you mate is gone for an extended period of time, it can cause mental stress on you and your wolf. Which can eventually lead to medical issues if not monitored closely." She held up the stethoscope and held it up. "I would like to listen to your vitals if that's okay?"
Sasuke nodded his head and moved to the edge of the seat so Tsunade could reach him easily. Tsunade placed the end of the stethoscope on her arm to warm it up before placing it on Sasuke's chest and then to his back. She checked his eyes, pulse, throat and ears. She tested his refluxes and the colour of his skin after a slight pinch.
"How are you and wolf feeling during Naruto's absence?" she asked while putting her equipment away.
Sasuke felt a sharp sting behind his eyes suddenly, his wolf suddenly pulling at the sadness of loneliness and depression.
"I see," Tsunade hummed. "When was your last heat?" She quickly asked so Sasuke wouldn't have to think too long about Naruto's absence.
Sasuke could feel his cheeks warm up and he dropped his face, so his hair would hide his blush.
Tsunade chuckled, "no need to be embarrassed. I am a doctor you know." Her eyes glinted with mirth.
Sasuke still didn't respond. He wasn't used to being questioned by other alphas, even if they were former pack leaders. Being an Uchiha and a former alpha, he was trained to not show any sign of being intimidated and be damned if he ever allowed it. He bit the inside of his cheek and brought his eyes up to Tsunade. His lips were pinched tight and he gave her an authoritative look. She only just smiled back at him.
"Have you been experiencing anything out of the ordinary?" Tsunade asked as she sat up straight and folded her arms across her chest. "Could be anything Sasuke. Mood swings, hot flashes, nauseous, fatigue, loss of taste…" She rolled her wrist. "Is your wolf doing anything different?"
Sasuke glanced away from the older alpha, his hands fisting the small blanket in his lap.
Tsunade sighed and softened her eyes. "Look Sasuke," she spoke while touching Sasuke's hand to get him to look at her. "I'm here if you have questions." She nodded slightly and squeezed his hand gently. "I've been around a long time, know quite a few things and nothing gets past these experienced senses." She tapped her nose, then her forehead and gave Sasuke another soft smile. She just watched his eyes for a moment, both of them silent until she gave a final squeeze to his hand and stood up. She ruffled his hair, "take it easy young pup."
"Hn," Sasuke responded.
"How is Konan Tsunade-sama?" Hinata softly asked while she prepared tea.
"Much much better. She is healing very well and quickly." She grabbed a mug, putting a dash of sugar in the cup before moving it towards Hinata who was bringing the teapot. "Iwai is doing fine. I have no concerns. He is developing on par."
"And Sasuke?" Hinata hummed out as she poured the tea.
Tsunade raised a brow at the young beta. Hinata looked back with a kind smile. "What have you noticed?" Tsunade hugged her cup.
Hinata took a seat and tucked her fist under her chin. "Well, he's been more distant, but, he wasn't much of a talker to anyone...though he does seem to be close to Kimimaro." She nibbled on her bottom lip while she thought. "His appetite seems to have improved."
Tsunade sipped at her mug of tea, watching the young beta appear to be thinking.
"He seems quite taken with Iwai though," she mused with a smile. "He seems his demure really changes when he is holding that little wolf." She grabbed her mug and began to take a sip of tea. "Oh, mmm," Hinata stuttered out in the middle of her taking a drink. "Sakura mentioned that the other day, he was holding Iwai and he actually growled at Kimimaro," Hinata giggled slightly. "I guess he actually sounded protective or something." She shrugged her shoulders and sipped at her tea.
Tsunade raised a brow again and tapped her nails on the mug, watching Hinata. She took a breath. "Hinata," she started and Hinata acknowledged that she was listening. "Ensure Sasuke is getting enough to eat, make sure he doesn't get overly stressed and make sure he is getting enough sleep."
Hinata nodded, "is there something wrong Tsunade-sama?" She sounded worried.
Tsunade smiled and shook her head. "The long absence of a mate can be hard on a wolf, mentally and physically." She pointed a manicured finger at Hinata with seriousness. "Now I trust my brat to get back in one peice, he better if he wants to walk again (she grumbled under her breath), but in the meantime I want to ensure that Sasuke is doing alright during his absence. If you or Sakura have any concerns with Sasuke's well being, call me immediately."
"Hai Tsunade-sama," Hinata nodded.
Sasuke slipped into his room, quietly closing the door behind him after Tsunade had let him. Heading over to the drawers, he pulled out a pair of sweatpants from the bottom drawer and wrapped them around his neck like a scarf. His wolf immediately purred out and weighed on his senses as Sasuke fell into the large bed, immediately feeling exhausted even though it was still early afternoon. The scent of Naruto filled his pores, sleep fell over him quickly and easily.
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Deidara sat at one of the large oak tables in the library, flipping through pages of a large book, his lips pinched in thought and now and then his eyebrows would raise as he noticed something of interest. At times his finger would follow the words on a page or he would cup his chin and lean upon his elbow. A few more books were stacked to the side and Deidara was interested in them all.
Itachi eyed his mate from the door archway, his arms folded and a small smirk on his lips. He watched Deidara for several minutes, taking in the smooth lines of his face, the graceful way he moved his hands through his hair, around his face and around the books. The omega hadn't noticed Itachi watching him for the past few minutes and Itachi found this intriguing. It was not often that Deidara had been so absorbed in something that had him not notice his alpha nearby. It was when Deidara leaned back in his chair, letting his head fall back with his blond locks falling behind the chair, his arms falling loosely to his sides with his eyes closed, Itachi moved in.
Itachi could hear the loud breathless sigh released from Deidara's lips as he quickly and silently moved in over his mate, his eyes taking in the soft lines of Deidara's neck that was so nicely presented. He quickly moved his lips and tongue to taste the skin before Deidara noticed his presence. The sudden gasp that left Deidara's lips to immediately change to an inviting and warm purr had Itachi's alpha stir heat in his lower region. Long slender fingers laced through long dark silky hair of the alpha, pulling lightly and scratching at the scalp, while the alpha assaulted Deidara's neck with smooth long strokes with his tongue and nips with sharp canines.
"Mmm, 'tachi 'un," Deidara breathed out. His skin had broken out in goosebumps with every lick and nip from Itachi. Deidara pulled at the long hair, forcing the alpha to break away from his neck and Deidara guided Itachi to his lips. Deidara pushed his lips onto those heated alpha lips and dipped his tongue between them, only for his heart to speed up as the alpha's tongue twisted and twirled with his own in a seductive dance. Humming with excitement, Deidara wrapped his arms around Itachi's shoulder and pulled him in harder, demanding more tastes, more heat as he pushed his mouth into Itachi harder.
The alpha's heat rose into a feral dominance of want, possessiveness and desire when the omega responded so eagerly. Itachi growled lowly while he straddled the omega, who still sat in the chair. He leaned forward, pressing his lips harder into the omega's lips while his hands gripped the arms of the chair. He squeezed his legs around the omega's legs, successfully trapping him between his knees before moving his hands up to grab the omega's arms that were laced around his neck. Without breaking the wet hot filthy kiss, Itachi moved Deidara's arms to the arms of the chair and slightly leaned upon Deidara's forearms to hold him steady.
Itachi pulled back first, licking the flavor of his omega from his lips, his glowing yellow eyes focusing on the half lidded, lust blown eyes of his mate. Deidara's cheeks were flushed beautifully, his lips were glistening with moisture and parted as the omega panted lightly. The alpha within him demanded submission from the omega and was pleased with what it saw. The marks left on Deidara's neck glowed brightly, the possessiveness sedated temporarily as the alpha took it in. Deidara's eyes flickered down to where Itachi's bulge was very noticeable and licked his lips. Sultry light blue eyes came back up to focus on yellow and Deidara lightly bit on his bottom lip.
Itachi tilted his head back and forth slightly, watching the sultry look of his mate, taking in his body and continued to grip his mate still. He smirked slightly when Deidara wiggled his arms slightly testing Itachi's hold and settled just as quickly when he realized he was secured. Itachi leaned forward once again, but lower as he nuzzled at Deidara's chest between the few opened buttons of his shirt. Deidara's breath hitched at the alpha's touch and bites, his fingers clenching at the chair's handles and his ass wiggled in the seat. The alpha's desire rose higher, hearing the omega's moans and smelling the excitement practically flooding Itachi's nose.
"You working hard my mate?" Itachi purred out between licks and nips. His tongue then found the omega's hardened nippled and flicked at it playfully.
Deidara's back arched at the pleasurable sensations zapping through his skin and his knees rubbed together as he struggled to feel some friction on his now hard cock. "MM, y-yes 'un," Deidara bit at his bottom lip to keep himself able to answer the question with his eyes squeezed shut.
"You look so sexy when your eyes are concentrating hard on those books, your lips whispering out the words," he growled out with each breath. With each taste of the omega he could feel his cock pulse and a deep hunger begin to grow.
"I-I was lookin-mmmm," Deidara started to talk but Itachi's warm mouth made talking normally impossible.
"What were you looking for love?" Itachi hummed out again and he moved his nose back up to Deidara's neck, nosing at Deidara's mark and leaving light kisses. "Can I help you with anything hmm?"
Deidara gripped the arms of the chairs so hard the wood groaned. The waves of electricity going through his skin had him shivering uncontrollably and he couldn't stop panting and moaning out.
"Come now love," Itachi whispered out into Deidara's ear. "There must be something I can help you with hmm?" Itachi gave a quick bite on Deidara's mark.
"AHH!" Deidara cried out and his muscles spasmed throughout his body, causing his body to twist and turn beneath Itachi. Itachi's hands held his arms firm, his legs still held together by Itachi's own. "My-my, ahhh-sensei!" Deidara's head fell back, his chest heaving from the assault.
Itachi pulled back with a smirk, his eyes glowing yellow, half lidded and his canines were stretched out over his bottom lip. He released the omega's arms and cupped Deidara's chin, pulling those lust blown eyes to look at him. And he wasn't disappointed. Deidara's eyes were glistening with unshed tears, fully lusted with passion, his bottom lip was swollen from him biting on it and his face was flushed to his neck. "Very good my student. Sensei will give you a private session," Itachi purred out, his voice thick with sexual hunger. Deidara nodded slightly with a small desirable smile.
Itachi tucked his hands beneath Deidara's ass and Deidara immediately lifted his legs, wrapping them around Itachi's waist. Deidara's arms slid up to wrap around Itachi's neck while Itachi lifted the omega up slowly and squeezed him against his body. Deidara groaned deeply as his confined hard member rubbed against Itachi's equally hard member. Itachi squeezed Deidara's ass and pushed his lips into Deidara's when he stood straight.
"It's time for class," Itachi growled out while Deidara attacked his neck and bounced slightly against him causing a desirable amount of friction against his hard cock. Deidara all but purred in his ear while Itachi carried him to their room.
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Itachi nuzzled his nose into the blond omega's hair and pulled him in closer. His chest was pressed against Deidara's back, his knot linking into his omega tight and his alpha preened at the feeling and sight that lay before it. The smaller wolf purred loudly in his arms and he could feel Deidara running his fingertips up and down his hip. Their bodies and wolves were both sedated from their recent physical activity and the smell of their mating was thick in the air.
"Did you find what you were looking for love?" Itachi mumbled into Deidara's hair, his fingers running up and around on Deidara's chest.
Deidara hummed out, shifting his hips slightly and his breath hitched in pleasure as he felt the alpha's thick knot still embedded within him. Itachi's fingers then scratched down his chest, the alpha's purr turning into a seductive growl in his ear. Itachi dragged his tongue along Deidara's ear, sending shivers throughout him. "Hmm 'un? Find what?" He closed his eyes and rubbed his head against the alpha.
Itachi chuckled. "You being sassy towards your sensei?" he teased out in a suggestive tone.
Deidara stopped moving suddenly when he opened his eyes. Visions of their little role playing game filled his mind. Itachi as the teacher, Deidara the defiant student being taught a lesson and he felt his cock twitch and wolf perk up.
"Dei?" Itachi broke through the omega's thoughts. Itachi was curious to see what Deidara had been looking so intently at in the library, no matter how sexy it made him look.
Deidara shook his head slightly, coming back from the sexual visions and feelings in his head. "Hmm, I was looking under werewolf anatomy 101, so to speak," Deidara chuckled. Itachi left kisses on Deidara's shoulder. "I know I read somewhere 'un about omega's being bonded into other packs, I just wanted to refresh my knowledge. I know I learned about this when I was still with my pack. Before-before…" Deidara trailed off to a whisper.
Itachi felt the distress in Deidara and quickly pulled him in closer, nuzzling and comforting his mate. It was no secret that Deidara had a troubling past before Itachi found and saved him. Itachi had spent many months just gaining the omega's trust so he could properly court the omega. It was so worth it though, for his intended, his mate, his chosen one and he released a calming purr and scent.
Deidara inhaled deeply before taking a shuddering breath. "I have been remembering many of the basics 'un but I haven't found any mention yet regarding an omega turning against a family alpha yet. But I know there is something 'un, it's on the tip of my tongue." Deidara made tsking noises to himself.
"I trust you to find the answers you are looking for love," Itachi whispered out while planting kisses on Deidara's shoulder, down to his back.
Deidara hummed out while he closed his eyes, feeling his alpha's soothing purr, his heady scent and his cock began to twitch that was still deep inside him. Releasing his own rich scent of pheromones, Deidara pulled the alpha's hair so he could attack those lips. He was certain the information he was looking for could wait for a little while longer while he succumbed to his mate's advances.
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It had been a good week or so since Kyuubi had at least told Naruto something about what he had experienced while he was gone. Naruto understood that Nagato and Konan were special wolves to Kyuubi, but they did not have a pack. Did they have family? Kyuubi didn't know. It was painfully obvious that Kimimaro was a victim of the auction and Kyuubi not knowing if Kimimaro had a family was also depressing him. What if they all had a family pack that was missing them all? Who was waiting for them to hopefully return? Over the week, Naruto and Kakashi continuously talked to Kyuubi for some means of support and talked about putting the wolves at peace respectfully on their land and that they could ask the other packs about them. It was still a touchy subject for Kyuubi, but he was getting better at talking to the two alphas about it.
Utakata was silent for the majority of the time together with the other three wolves. He watched with interest at the interaction between the three. Though Naruto and Kakashi often invited him for their runs, he declined more often than accepted. Utakata wasn't familiar with their pack mate behaviours and he chose to just watch from the shadows. He wouldn't admit that he was finding their interactions with each other somewhat fascinating, since he had never grown up in a pack.
The redhead, Kyuubi, was a younger alpha than Naruto, but was considered the second in command within Naruto's pack. Though they weren't blood related, they considered each other as such and wouldn't hear of any other way. Kakashi wasn't part of their pack, but was a close and long time friend of the pack. Kyuubi and Naruto treated Kakashi like a father figure of some sort, giving him the respect and friendship as if he was part of their pack.
Utakata found this all to be confusing at first. His understanding was wolf packs had an alpha, several betas and at least one omega. His teachings were that the alpha was strong, powerful, did not like sharing the pack with other packs and the more powerful the alpha, the more omegas that alpha would have to breed with. The betas were to keep the pack fed, succumb to the alpha and omega's every whim, no questions ever asked. All pups born from the omega's were by the alpha's seed only. Beta's would have pups amongst themselves, no alpha seed was allowed but Utakata would scoff at that. From what he had learned about alpha's, he couldn't be convinced that alpha's would not take what and who they wanted, when they wanted, hierarchy rules be damned.
Utakata sat at the edge of the cave when he heard the three wolves coming closer. Their yapping and whining carried through the breeze and Utakata could tell that Naruto and Kyuubi were at it again, playing around like pups. He stood up and leaned against the wall of the cave, polishing his flute and watched while the two wolves crashed through the trees. He shook his head and frowned. 'It's gonna be years before the trees cover up the damage those two have done over the past couple weeks,' he thought to himself. Kakashi slowly walked from behind, going through the already made paths that were made. Utakata nodded his head in respect to Kakashi when he saw that he was carrying a large elk in his jaws and dropped it at Utakata's feet. Utakata swore he could see a glimmer of a smile in those big round wolf eyes.
The three transformed into their human forms, grabbing some clothes from their bags that were near the mouth of the cave before grabbing the carcass and pulling into the cave. Inside they all got busy preparing the meat.
"I think this will do for the trip home," Naruto casually spoke up while placing sliced meat on sticks to cook over the fire. Kakashi hummed in agreement and Kyuubi said nothing. Naruto glanced over at Kyuubi and frowned slightly when Kyuubi didn't look up at him. "Kyu'bs? What do you think?" he asked out softly.
Kyuubi pinched his lips together, his brows furrowing down and making his forehead wrinkle. He half shrugged and still didn't look up.
Naruto shuffled over to Kyuubi, his shoulder nearly touching the other. "Come home Kyu'bs," Naruto whispered. "If it's only for a bit, then so be it, but let home be your starting point of where you want to go next, okay?" Naruto's eyes were soft as they glanced to the side, taking in Kyuubi's posture and scent. The younger alpha still had a thick scent of sadness, but Naruto knew not to expect him to get over the pain just like that, but Kyuubi needed to remember he had a family that cared deeply for him and would always be there for him. Naruto hoped that taking Kyuubi home would help him remember that. Naruto waited patiently for Kyuubi's response while they both continued to strip the meat and prepare it for cooking.
Naruto didn't know how long they sat there quietly, with only the sounds of the fire crackling, the four of them breathing and moving about preparing the meat of the elk. The scent of cooked wild meat filled the cavern and at times one of them would start chewing on a piece as they all continued to work. Naruto's alpha thumped out with excitement when he heard Kyuubi whisper out a simple word.
"Okay"
Naruto wanted to jump up, pump his fist in the air and give everyone highfives, but he managed to keep his excitement down. He knew that this decision for Kyuubi was a difficult one but he was glad he was able to convince Kyuubi that he needed to come home. Naruto at least allowed himself to grin while still stripping the meat and gave a knowledgeable grunt of approval instead as a response to Kyuubi's word.
The next day, the wolves were preparing to leave, having a good night sleep and Naruto, Kakashi and Utakata were packing up their bags with the now cooked meat. Kyuubi of course didn't have a bag but Naruto and Kakashi had no issues packing extra meat for him.
"We should send a letter to the pack, to let them know we are heading back," Naruto piped up as he zipped up his bag. Kakashi hummed in agreement.
"I will guide you through the safest pass through the mountains and as far as the town of Elko. It's a quite isolated small town, right along the mountains, barely any people there and you can send your mail from there." It was Utakata speaking up this time. "You should be able to pass as a tourist if you go in right when the bus runs through. Providing the weather is good, we should get there in three days." He nodded his head when Naruto and Kakashi looked at him with surprise.
Naruto scratched the back of his neck and gave a grin at Utakata. "That is very kind of you Utakata, but, you don't have to stay here. You can come back with us!" Naruto grinned widely but was obviously nervous at asking the stoic wolf.
Utakata just stared at the blond. 'How strange, he would be willing to invite me to his territory? What's the motive…' Utakata was now conflicted with the thought that Naruto was indeed a caring alpha as he watched over the last three weeks, but what alpha would invite another to his territory other than to kill the threat? His wolf muddled in the back of his head, pacing in circles in his mind, just as confused as Utakata felt.
"W-well, that's if you want to, ya know?" Naruto quickly stuttered out when he saw Utakata give a confused look. "I-I just thought how you are here alone...with no pack...and-and well…"
"Naruto," Kakashi cut off the blond. "Don't judge, it's not like you."
Naruto gave a sheepish grin as his cheeks turned red. "Y-yeah, yeah, sorry Utakata. I-I meant no harm," his head was lowered but Naruto looked up through his golden eyelashes towards the other, looking suspiciously like a guilty dog.
Kakashi grinned and shook his head as he prepared himself to shift. Kyuubi had already shifted and was waiting a few feet away, his head looking to the south, his nose sniffing the cool November air.
Utakata shifted his bag, his thoughts still on why the blond alpha would suggest such a thing. He looked up at Naruto again, who was nibbling on his bottom lip, still giving him the big round eyes that were practically begging for forgiveness? Or an answer? What did the alpha want him to say?
"We should get moving," was all Utakata could muster up to say. He watched as the blond alpha's eyes widened slightly before he frowned sadly and then shook his head in agreement. Naruto sighed loudly and turned away from Utakata and began to shift. 'Was he disappointed?' Utakata suddenly felt guilty that the blond was feeling bad, obviously because of what he told him. He watched the large blond wolf slowly walk to the large red coloured wolf and nudge shoulders. A pang of sadness shot through his chest while watching the moment between the two wolves. 'Why do I care?' Utakata thought before shaking his head of all emotion and shifting. These characters were certainly making him more and more confused the longer he stayed with them.
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You are ALL just so special in my eyes! I'm going to steal you all away to cuddle and snuggle with when I'm feeling the blues!