Chapter Four

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A/N

I want to thank "clockright" for we are collaborated on many ideas for this story.

This chapter will be full of raw emotion. Kaiko will have her confrontation with Kiba but it will not go how most would expect it to. Hana will show up with bad news for both of them.

As to not give too much away its best we get to the story.

Kaiko was still in the hospital room. She got special permission when she asked if she could stay one more night. She told her parents she did not wish to return to her room while it reflected Naruto. While she stayed at the hospital Minato had Neji, Choji, Shino, and Lee redecorate her room. They painted it a nice muted purple color. The bed was deemed not appropriate for a girl or anyone else for that matter. They got a nice queen-sized white sleigh bed, painted the nightstand white, got a simple girls dresser and painted it white, and hung simple white sheer drapes.

While this was going on Kaiko was trying to get some sleep in the hospital. Kushina spent most of her time with her to try to make her feel more comfortable. Kaiko had just fallen asleep finally. This time she slept a good hour before she woke up screaming. Kushina immediately hugged her, "It's alright Kaiko. You are safe now."

"Mom … MOM…" Kaiko cried with tear, "I remember the nightmare. It was horrible. I was running away from this demon dog that wanted me to perform for him. I ran and ran until I bumped into a huge cage, the largest I have ever seen. On the doors of the cage was a seal. Thru the bars huge red glowing eyes was staring right at me. Those eyes shown were colder than the coldest ice. Those eyes were connected to the nastiest and sharpest fangs I've ever seen. A voice ripped thru my head daring me to rip the seal off its cage. On one side of this cage I had this horrible demon dog trying to make me perform horrible things for it and on the other side huge demonic presence wishing I rip the seal off its cage so it could hurt me. That's when I woke up screaming."

Kushina gasped when Kaiko mentioned the huge demonic presence behind a huge cage. She knew that could only be the Nine-Tailed Fox. She had wanted to wait till her child passed the genin exams before sitting them down and explaining about the Nine-Tailed Fox being imprisoned within her. She cursed Obito for ripping it out of her on that terrible day October 10. That day is a mixed blessing for Kushina for it's also Kaiko's birthday but it's also the same day they had to seal the Nine-tails within her. The only good part of it they managed to do it without using that dreaded jutsu that surely would have killed Minato leaving her a widow.

Thankfully Kiba had entered the room which provided a much needed distraction. "Are these the nightmares she been having? I could not help to overhear. I suppose this demonic dog is me. Makes sense considering."

Kaiko eyed Kiba with a little contempt, "Mom could you please excuse use? I like to talk to Kiba alone."

Kushina was nervous about this as she eye Kaiko and then Kiba, "I really don't think this is a good idea young one."

Kaiko calmed down a little and in a reassuring tone said, "I'll be alright and beside's I know you'll be right outside the door."

Kushina looked at Kiba, "Ok but remember I will be right outside the door." She said that with eyes that could kill leaving Kiba understanding that if he tried anything heinous.

After Kushina left the room Kaiko waited for Kiba to speak first. There were a lot of things needed to be said and she wanted to be baited.

Kiba however did not speak for he was taking in Kaiko's condition. Even he saw she was fragile where Naruto was strong willed. Seeing what he has done Kiba crumbles to the floor in defeat. "I'm so sorry Nar... I mean Kaiko-san. I ... I never meant for this to happen. I did not want to hurt you, but after what happened to Akamaru, I … I … I got so angry. Shikamaru said the plan was to kiss you, and tease you about it, because you were willing... I … I... got so mad all I wanted to do was hurt you when you chose me! Dammit Naru... I mean Kaiko-san. How could you?!" Kiba says the last part in a whisper as his sobs are heard throughout the room.

Kaiko looked at him coldly, "So you are still blaming me for my attack. You are blaming me for your actions Saturday. Before we get in it I am concerned about Akamaru. I heard his last surgery was today to take off the rest of the glue. … Don't look so surprised Kiba. I do take what I did to Akamaru seriously. I am the reason he is hurt. I know that. It's my responsibility no one else. Did you know I volunteered for work at Hana's clinic for the next six months when I was Naruto as punishment for my actions?"

Kiba whispered back, "No! I did not know that. I am sorry if it seemed I was blaming you or making excuses for my actions. I am just upset with myself for doing this to you. Please forgive me trying to blame you. I don't know how Akamaru is doing. I came here first thing. I felt salvaging our friendship is more important. Now I know taking responsibility for my actions is important. After today I won't be around for six months. There is a Jail cell deep within Hokage Mountain. It's perfect for housing Inuzukas for the stench there is putrid and no chance or seeing the sun. Even the food is delivered via tubes connected to the Ikibi Morino's holding facility. Starting tomorrow I will be there for six months. Also my ninja career is over since I will also be listed as a sex offender."

Kaiko vowed to do something about the sex offender verdict. Sure she agrees with the confinement but she did not think he deserves not being able to pursue his dream. She will have a talk with Sarutobi Hiruzen and Ibiki Morino about the matter later. "Any chance you can make a phone call and find about Akamaru for me, Kiba? I really like to know."

Suddenly Hana entered the room demurely. As Kaiko saw her first she spoke, "Hana! Aren't you supposed to be with Akamaru? Who is performing the surgery if not you?"

Kiba turned and looked at his sister and froze. Something was dreadfully wrong for she is hardly ever this quiet. "Sis?"

Tears poured from her eyes as the only thing she could whisper, "Kiba, I am sorry."

Kiba stiffened, "No, it can't be true."

Hana continued despite the tears in her own eyes, "Everything was going fine until recovery. I could go into the medical jargon but suffice to say unforeseen complications arose that could not be overcome. He did not suffer, fortunately."

Kaiko could not take it anymore. With tears she cried, "I am so sorry Kiba. I know how much he meant to you. This is all my fault, I'm sorry."

Kiba wrapped his arms around her. With everything that happened Kaiko should have freaked out at this point but those arms were so soothing she knew he would not harm her. "Hush Kaiko. Don't blame yourself. It was Akamaru's time pure and simple. I forgive you for the prank fore you was another person at the time. Nothing is your fault. Please you need to forgive yourself."

When Kaiko calmed down she said, "Kiba, I originally asked to see you to see what your thoughts about the baby was but I have decided to have it if it will bring some happiness back to you."

Kiba looked at her thoughtfully, "Kaiko, I have seen the effects of being a mother have on a young body in dogs. Those dogs never could be up to ninken standards. Those dogs usually starve themselves to death because of their depression. Tell me the truth now, you still wish to be a ninja right? The answer is written all over your face. A sad fact in some of those dogs is they force themselves to have miscarriages but the way they go about damages their own bodies beyond repair to be effective ninken. Fortunately you are human and have options those dogs do not have. I am sure you know those options. Please reconsider your decision carefully if not for Akamaru or me then for yourself. Choose the path you feel most comfortable with. But know this I also know from experience with Inuzuka women that no matter which path you choose there are consequences associated. If you excuse me I will take my leave."

Kaiko thought long and hard about what Kiba had said. If she had the baby her ninja career was over. Tsunade had said the same thing. From the sounds of what Kiba was saying he was recommending she have an abortion if she wanted to continue her ninja career which Tsunade also happen to say the same thing. What was unknown to any of them was part of her Nindo her ninja way was to protect those who can't protect themselves. This baby inside of her was such a person who can't protect themselves.

Kaiko also can feel something most others cannot. She had read in books about the years before any war happening. She feels with every fiber in her being that another war is fixing to begin. It was little signs here and there and most have explained them one way or another. But as a collective those signs are unmistakable. She once shared her concerns with her father and the next day he convened special meeting with the council and different sub-commanders. If another war is coming then she will be needed. She was so confused.

"Kaiko may I have a moment?" asked her mother, Kushina.

"Sure mom," she answered as she went into the living room and sat down in a chair opposite her.

Kushina bit her lip. This is one conversation she wanted to wait on for another few years but circumstances demanded she do it now. "Kaiko, you are aware of the Nine Tailed fox attack when you were born right?"

"Well yes but that is ancient history. Why bring it up now?" asked Kaiko.

"It's time I told you the full story of what happened back then and not the abbreviated version you know. History tells of nine creature of pure chakra that was once part of a bigger being…"

"You're talking about the Sage of the Six Path aren't you? I know all about it. … I … I don't know how I know for no one ever mentioned it in the Academy but I do know all about it. Then Sage had ten tails and he used his creation of all things ability to separate his tail into nine creature of pure chakra with the Nine-Tailed Fox being the most powerful."

Kushina was shocked. Maybe she should have had this talk sooner. "Do you know what a Jinchuriki is as well?"

"They are humans who tried to harness the power of the tailed beast by sealing them up inside of them."

"Partly Kaiko. They do have a tailed beast sealed inside them but the reasons are more complex today than way back then. Humans from day one considered them as demons without any feelings. Over and over again they abused the tailed beast to try to get them as a tool for their pathetic wars. In time the beast became bitter to mankind so they attack when they can. Kurama, the most powerful, hated humans with a passion which led to his attack thirteen years ago."

Something dawned on Kaiko after digesting the information. "Mom, you were the Jinchuriki of the nine-tailed fox. He must have escaped while you gave birth to …"

Kushina had tears in her eyes, "He did not escape. He was ripped out of me by force. Fortunately your father was able to repel the attacker that evening and he had the foresight to have sealing specialist on had in case of such an accidental escape."

"Mom! Why are you telling me this? It's not as if I am the new jinchur…" Kaiko stopped as she remembered her dream and say her mother's tears. Both confirmed what is to be true. "I am the current Jinchuriki of the nine-tailed fox," she stated as a fact. "Is part of my dream his way of trying to contact me? … How do the pregnancy and my decision to keep the baby affect Kurama?"

"First I do think he might be trying to contact you but that is between you and him. For your second question well it's complicated as you finding this decision being. Is it my understanding you can't continue your ninja career if you have the baby no matter if you keep it or put it up for adoption?

Kaiko nodded her head yes.

"Then you can't stay being the Jinchuriki. And since there is not a suitable host within Konoha it's more than like Kurama would be sealed within someone from another village."

Kaiko cried when she heard that. There was only one decision that can be made. "Mom, you and I both know I have no choice in which I have to choose but I can't make the call myself. Would you please call Tsunade and arrange for everything. By that time I would have arranged with Dad a special meeting we need to go to."

An hour later Kaiko was inside the conference room with her Father, the fourth Hokage, and her mother, Kushina. With them were Sarutobi Hiruzen, Ibiki Morino, Kiba Inuzuka, Hana Inuzuka, and some of the members of the civilian council. They gathered there for Kaiko wanted to talk to them about Kiba.

Kaiko stood up, "Everyone here knows what Kiba had done to me. While I agree with his incarceration I am here to ask that he not be put on the sex offender list. By doing so will end any possibility of him being a ninja for the hidden leaf village. That would be a huge loss to this village and I think there had been enough loss of late. Kiba's ninken partner, Akamaru, passed away today during surgery due to a prank I pulled on Kiba. He did not tell me at the time but I knew anyway that rarely do Inuzuka's get another ninken partner within their lifetime. On top of all that I am pregnant with his child. He had made an empathic plea for me to have an abortion so I can continue the ninja path. However I had decided to keep it until I had a chat with my mother Kushina Uzumaki. She told me a secret I needed to hear. Yes, she told me of my being a Jinchuriki. From there I gained a new perspective and responsibility. I weighed my baby's life against that of the village and I chosen my baby but when I weighed that against the torment humans caused the tailed beast I had to choose the tailed beast. So my mother, Kushina, scheduled me for an abortion tomorrow. I already feel the sense of loss and I know that is one of the consequences Kiba mentioned to me earlier today. We both are victims of terrible pranks we pulled on each other. I have chosen to continue my ninja career please allow Kiba the privilege of the same choice." Kaiko said the last sentence so low it was barely heard as she collapsed crying.

A/N

I don't think I need to tell you the verdict. It was unanimous. The next chapter will jump ahead after the abortion. I must say this story is draining me emotionally. It's not like when I wrote Narunekochan. During that I was energetic but then again they are by far two different storylines.

Today I just found out about StormRebel's tragic death. I too respect his work greatly and my thoughts go to his family and in particular his sister PureTemptest.