A/N: Sorry for the late update!!! I'm just so busy with stuff!

Disclaimer: I… I… I do not own Naruto!!!! (runs away with precious diamond-like tears flowing from my eyes)

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Recap:

But every physical appearance is Naruto-like… from the very top of his head until the tip of his toenails.

Whenever they meet eye to eye, all Sasuke could see is the dull spark on Naruto's eyes.

Something's really wrong with Naruto, and Sasuke's sure of it.

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Chapter 2: File

"I asked if there's something wrong with you."

"Something's wrong with me?? Haha, what are you talking about? Of course, nothing's wrong with me!" He replied with a big grin plastered on his face.

"Are you sure?"

"Why do you ask?"

"You've been acting strange."

"Well, are you worried?"

"Hn."

"Don't worry, teme, nothing's wrong with me." And with that, he left for the bedroom.

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The blonde sighed deeply as he lied down on the king-sized bed. How long have I been acting strange since I saw that file on the lab? Well… I can do nothing about it… if this is my fate, then so it is. Wait, was I acting like Neji all along? No, I don't wanna be like Neji and just accept my fate!

Just after pondering, he stood up, stretch, and put up a big, sunny smile on his face. He then went out of his room and greeted Sasuke like he used to, the same with everybody else.

"Is it just me or is Naruto really back to us?" Kiba asked her girlfriend.

"I-I think he's back." She stuttered like she used to.

-At Mr. Mushi's shrine-

"Oh, yes, Hokage-sama, there's something wrong with Naruto." Mr. Mushi confirmed after doing his ritual.

"W-What is it?" She asked.

"According to the information I received, there's something he saw while visiting a lab."

"Tsunade-sama, that must be the lab near Oto." Shizune said.

"Yes, the question is, what did he see there… Mr. Mushi, do you know what he saw at the lab?"

"Herm… It's a file…"

"A file? But he's never reported about it. All he said was that the lab was a replica lab." Tsunade mused over her thoughts. "Do you know what that file contains?"

"Sorry, but that's all I know."

"Alright... Shizune, we're leaving. Thank-you, Mr. Mushi." She said as she bowed and started to leave.

"Um, Hokage-sama, you forgot something." Mr. Mushi called.

"Oh, yeah, I'm sorry. Here's the payment." She said as she handed over some cash.

"Thank you, please come again!"

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"I wonder what that file contains…" Tsunade rubbed her chin as she pondered deeply.

"Maybe someone close to him was just a replica and it bothers him." Shizune replied.

"Oh, yes! That could be possible! Shizune, you're so brilliant!"

-That night-

"Hey, Akira-chan, have you already brushed your teeth?" Naruto asked as he was washing the dishes.

"Yes, Dad…" He said as he went upstairs into his room.

The telephone's ring echoed throughout the hallway into the kitchen.

"Teme, please answer the phone!"

Then the ringing stopped.

Suddenly, Naruto felt two arms wrapping around his waist. "Who was that?"

"Kokishin."

"Hm? What did she tell you?"

"She's on a mission and she won't be able to come back tonight, so that means…"

"Shut up, teme, I wouldn't want Mihana askin' again about my limping." He said as he finished washing the dishes and freeing himself from the tight embrace of the raven-hair. "And besides I still have more important business to do."

Sasuke frowned, turned his back on Naruto,… "Do what you want." … and walked away.

Naruto followed him unto their bedroom, but Sasuke locked the door.

"Hey, teme, I was just kidding!" Naruto said as he knocked on the door.

"I'm not letting you in unless you agree about it." Came the reply.

"Well, guess what: I'll just sleep in one of the guestrooms." He harrumphed and stomped away.

"Do what you want!" Sasuke shouted, but still maintaining his cold tone.

"Of course I will!" Naruto replied.

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That teme! He thinks I'm stupid enough to give in to his blackmailing! Hah! He's wrong! Naruto thought as he slumped himself on the bed of the guestroom. What's with the smell of this bed? It seems as if it hasn't been used for centuries…… oh well, what else can I expect from a cold-blooded, loner teme…

-Next day at Yondaime's house-

"Ryuu, Naru-chan is here!" Ayaka called.

Yondaime came scampering down the oak-wood stairs and greeted Naruto as he sat down on the couch opposite the one Naruto's sitting at.

"So, what are you here for?" Yondaime started.

"Well, it's just natural for a son to visit his parents, right?" He replied.

"Really, well, I think you need something from me. Is it a game CD you want?"

"Ugh… yeah, do you have the Final Fantasy XII? 'Cuz you know it's been sold out in the nearest game store."

"I'm currently playing it."

"What? You left the PS2 on again?" Ayaka asked as she set down on the table two glasses and a pitcher of cold orange juice.

"Sorry, I thought Naruto here was just--"

"No excuses. No PS2 for you today, Ryuu." Ayaka scolded.

"So, that means I'll be able to borrow it, right Dad?" Naruto grinned.

"Oh, well, what else can I do…" Yondaime sighed as he poured juice onto his glass, drank it halfway, and headed for the stairs. "I'll go get it upstairs."

"Please excuse your father's childishness." Ayaka said.

"Don't worry, Mom, I'm used to it." He sweatdropped.

Yondaime came scurrying down the stairs again with a DVD game on his hand. He handed it over to Naruto. "So, you're leaving?"

"Well, I guess so. I'm so excited to play this right away!"

"Have a safe trip home, Naru-chan." Ayaka fairly said.

"Thanks, Mom. Bye!" He said as he headed over to the door. As soon as he reached for the doorknob, he halted. "Mom, Dad… If I were somebody else and not your real child, would you still treat me the same?"

They were both confused and bothered with Naruto's question.

"What are you talking about, Naruto?" Yondaime asked.

"Oh, nothing, nevermind." He chuckled and left.

"Darling, I have a bad feeling." Ayaka said.

"Same here."

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Naruto inserted the DVD game into the PS2. He sat down on the couch and relaxed as the intro began. Suddenly, he felt to thin arms wrap around his shoulders. "Sasuke, if it's you, I'm busy."

"Busy even for me?" The person pouted as she rested her head on Naruto's shoulder.

"Oh, Ko-chan, it's you. Sorry 'bout that."

"Why? You had a fight with Tou-san again?" Kokishin asked as she sat down beside him.

"That teme, he wanted me to have 'fun' with him last night. I declined so he locked the door and told me that he won't let me in until I agreed with him. Of course I'm not that stupid to fall for that blackmail so I just slept in one of the guestrooms." He narrated.

"I bet you both had a hard time sleeping." She chuckled.

"I was even thankful I don't need to endure his you-know-what for a night!"

"Girls would kill for that, Dad." Kokishin let out a soft, enthusiastic giggle.

"Nee-san." Somebody called from behind.

"Oh, Akira!" Kokishin stood up and went to hug him, but was stopped by a C-cup bra in front of her face. "Um… my bra?"

"It's in my bathroom."

"Oh, yeah, sorry. The drainer on my bathroom was clogged the other day so I used yours instead." She sweatdropped as she hastily grabbed her underwear with a blush on her face.

He, then, went out of the room without a sound.

"He really got his traits from Tou-san." Kokishin sighed.

"I bet when he grows up he'll start acting like Sasuke with his girlfriend… or shall I say boyfriend…" Naruto sweatdropped and sighed.

"What are you playing?" Kokishin asked.

"Final Fantasy XII."

"Cool!"

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The two men sat on the opposite sides of the couch. One's watching T.V., and the other is constantly changing the channel.

Click.

One vein popping.

Click.

Two veins.

Click.

Three veins.

Click.

"What the heck, teme! Stop changing the channel!" Naruto boomed.

Suddenly, it stopped. Both were now quiet, watching Barney. Naruto raised an eyebrow at the show.

"Could you please change the channel?"

"You told me to stop changing the channel, and now you're telling me to change it."

"Do you really want to watch that gay show?"

"Why not?"

Then, there was silence again.

"Naruto." "Sasuke." They both called at the same time.

"You go first." Sasuke said.

"Nah, you go."

"Alright. Ugh, do you… really love me?" He blurted out with a slight blush creeping upon his face.

"What?"

"Cuz you see, since we've been together, I'm the only one who makes the move." He said without looking at him.

"What gave you that idea?"

"It's obvious."

"Oh… ah, sorry. I'm just not that sweet type." He sweatdropped.

"Ts… But how come you could be that sweet with Ko-chan?"

"Wait… Are you jealous of our daughter?"

"No! It's just that… you've never made a step to get closer to me."

"Sorry, teme." He said as he moved closer to him and snaked his arms around Sasuke's waist.

"Oh, by the way, what were you about to say?"

Quickly, Naruto took his arms away from Sasuke and stood up. "Nevermind." And he walked away.

"Hey, dobe!"

"Anyway, are you still planning on watching Barney and his gay minions or have fun with me tonight?" He said and then he darted for the bedroom.

"Would I pass?" Sasuke evilly smirked and chased after the blonde.

TBC

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A/N: I meant no offense to the Barney fans out there!! Anyway, sorry… it's short. Have you gotten any idea of what's happening to Naruto?? Sorry for the love parts. Hehe. Anyway, I hope I can update soon!