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Chapter 21

After leaving Ichiraku's, Naruto walked down the main road of Konoha,
ignoring the looks he received while searching for Kiba. He lifted his head to
scent the wind, picking up Kiba's unique smell near the forest along with
Shino's and Hinata's. Swiftly jumping to the nearest roof he took off in
the direction of the smell.

Arriving a few moments later he almost laughed out loud as Hinata had Kiba
pinned to the ground with a kunai. The young dog-nin looked as if he was about
to die as Shino leaned against a tree holding Akamaru from joining the fight.
Faintly he heard what Kiba was telling Hinata "I just wanted to know why you
smelled like a cat no need to try to kill me Hinata."

Hinata leaned back, not taking the kunai from his tanned neck. "Oh, if that
was all you had to say then you shouldn't have added smelly to the first
part of that question."

Kiba looked paler as the kunai pressed close enough to draw blood. "F-Fine,
I apologize; just get offa me."

Hinata smirked but got off of him, allowing him to sit up and gingerly rub
his now blooded neck. "Sheesh I didn't think you were violent about
anything Hinata, why now and over a cat?"

Shino released Akamaru and strolled over to where his other teammates now
stood glancing into the trees to tell Naruto he had been spotted. Shino faced
Kiba standing next to Hinata wrapping an arm around her waist before leaning
in to smell her neck.

Hinata sighed while Kiba flinched at the intimacy. Shino never took his
shaded eyes off of Kiba while he spoke in a monotone voice. "How would you
like it if someone insulted Akamaru by calling him a mutt?"

Kiba sputtered for a moment before bowing his head in defeat. Naruto taking
the opportunity jumped from the trees and landed just behind him. He deftly
grabbed the boy and pulled him back into his chest before resting his blond
head on his buddy's shoulder, hood blocking his smirk. "Hey guys, do you
think he's had enough an wants to join us again?"

Hinata smirked but nodded, snuggling closer to Shino who just gripped her
waist tighter. Naruto laughed lowly, his breath sending shivers down Kiba's
body at the close proximity. He turned his head more so that his mouth was
right above the pulse point on Kiba's neck. "How 'bout it Kiba…would
you like to know our secrets once again?"

Kiba whimpered, nodding so that his neck pressed closer to Naruto's lips.
Naruto taking the opportunity presented licked the tan skin in front of his
mouth, savoring the slightly salty taste. "Hmm, why not? But there are some
conditions and rules you have to follow. Will you?"

Kiba pressed his body closer to Naruto's, letting himself relax more into
the body behind him before he spoke, voice gruff but clear. "Yes s' long
as I can take Akamaru with me I want my pack mates back."

Shino nodded, pulling Hinata closer before they both disappeared. Kiba was
slightly stunned but waited for Naruto's response. "Well, it looks like
they want you in too, welcome back Kiba"

Naruto released Kiba and turned, walking away leaving a stunned dog-nin and
his companion. Naruto stopped looking back at them "Well, aren't you two
coming we need to get to my apartment"

They nodded, Kiba picking up Akamaru and running after their friend.

(Scene change: Naruto's apartment.)

Naruto opened the door, letting Kiba walk in first before looking directly at
a tree nearby, flipping the occupant off before proceeding inside and locking
it. Inside Kiba was staring at the doorway where he could smell fox, wolf, and
a cat of some kind.

Naruto walked to the door and through, leaving Kiba alone in the apartment
for a moment before he too ran through the door not wanting to be left alone.

Kiba crashed to the floor as he tripped over something in his path, landing
in a soft surface that smelled like vanilla. Looking at his foot as Akamaru
climbed out of his hood he saw a pillow tangled between his legs. Growling a
little he barely heard the laughter directed at him. Turning his head quickly
he saw three strangers with Naruto, Shino and Hinata.

The one closest to Naruto was a little taller than him, about 5'10 or so
with red hair and gold-ish eyes. He was leaning on Naruto, holding his stomach
as he looked at Kiba on the ground laughing.

The one closest to Hinata seemed to have a little more control as the only
way Kiba could tell he was laughing was the fact that his silver orange eyes
were glowing while his black and white hair seemed to be moving in a
non-existent wind. He was the tallest of the three at about 5'11.

The last one was standing at Shino's side he was a little bulkier than the
other two and stood at 5'10. His hair shades of gray from the darkest of
slates to the lightest of silvers. His eyes were like storm clouds twinkling
with mirth down at the fallen dog-nin.

Kiba blushed, his slightly tan skin going red as he stared at them. He
snapped out of it when Akamaru licked him barking. Kiba turned to his
companions, surprise showing on his face. "What do you mean they all smell
like animals?"

Akamaru barked again his white face scrunching up a bit as he explained the
smells to Kiba telling him to use his nose. Kiba watched them as he sniffed
the air, taking in the familiar scents of his friends and those of the other
three. He crawled away from the deadly pillow, a frown on his face. "What
are you people, and why do you smell like wolf, fox, and cat?"

Hinata stepped forward, walking up to Kiba while letting go of her
transformation. Her tail swished to and fro before she cornered Kiba and
Akamaru. She wrapped her clawed hands around his throat, leaning in so they
were face to face. "Kiba, I'm not a cat…I'm a Panther."

Yeah I know short but got a new beta so I'm gonna try this out sorry if
it's a little slow thanks for the help an suggestions everyone~ Serius

Betaed by~ Living Paradox