Title: Canine Persuasion
Author: Morganna3
Rating: T/PG-13
Summary: Pakkun tells it like it is. KakaSaku drabble series. Pakkun POV
Disclaimer: Naruto is copyrighted to Masashi Kishimoto, Shonen Jump and Viz et al. No copyright infringement is intended.
A/N: Possible crack and just for fun. Loosely (in some cases very loosely) based on the 50 shinobi theme challenge. Shinobi Theme #36 Fiesta.
Canine Persuasion: Fiesta
Entering Sakura's apartment, Pakkun sniffed the air once more. The overwhelming smell of food almost made him groan in delight. However, there was something missing. The scent of her other teammates was nowhere to be found. He turned his head to regard Sakura in surprise. "Wasn't this suppose to be a team dinner? Where is everyone?"
Sakura sighed. "Naruto and Sai were called away for a mission." She leaned down and pet the fur on Pakkun's back. "I'm glad I can always count on you. Too bad you haven't rubbed off on Kakashi."
He hated seeing Sakura so disappointed so he did the only thing he could do. He offered her his paw. "I'll let you touch my pads. They're extra soft." He wiggled his paw enticingly.
Sakura laughed and stroked his pads gently. "They certainly are. You know what?" He looked at her quizzically. "We'll have the best dinner party ever without them. Just you and me."
"We can still have a big party. Maybe I could invite the rest of the boys?" Pakkun grinned.
She nodded her head and Pakkun took that as permission. He popped out and back in a matter of seconds. "They are definitely agreeable." The whole pack began popping into her living room, snuffling at Sakura, and demanding pets. Sakura's smile nearly split her face as she began passing out sausages.
After dinner, Pakkun nestled into Sakura's lap. She lightly dozed on the couch as the ending of some movie played on the television screen. The rest of the pack was spread out around her position. This had been the best night any of them had had in a very long time and the company had been jovial. They had eaten the amazing food with gusto until their stomachs had pooched out and they had to waddle into the living room. Sakura also knew how to give the best scratches and she had everyone willingly begging before the night was over.
Much later, he heard a knock on the door. Pakkun nodded at Bull to answer it. The big dog heaved himself up and used his mouth to turn the handle. Kakashi stood in the doorway hand raised mid-knock. As one, his whole pack turned and gave him a much annoyed glare. Kakashi stared into the living room with eyes as wide as saucers.