A/N: On to the next chapter!

"Elvish"

Thoughts

Chapter 3

Look out Konoha, two mischief ninja's are on the way

Sarutobi slowly tapped his fingers on his desk in anticipation as Iruka paced restlessly and Kakashi buried his head in his copy of Icha Icha Paradise. The cause of this? They three ninja were waiting for Naruto's return and for the Elvin ambassadors to arrive. Thankfully they sent a letter ahead stating their arrival this time. After what seemed like hours the kunoichi that served as the Hokage's secretary burst into the room nervously.

"Hokage-sama, the ambassadors from the Elvin realm are here," she informed them with a low bow. Sarutobi noticed that her eyes kept flickering to the door fearfully.

"Send them in." The woman bowed again and admitted four individuals. Two of them the Hokage recognized as the Sirius and Mialay couple from before. "Ah, Nightstar-dono, Black-dono. I cannot say that I'm particularly pleased to see you again."

Mia and the rest of the group bowed politely, as one, in greeting, before she spoke. "Hokage-sama. First, I must apologize about the confrontation last week, but I did specify that it was Naruto's decision. Second, my name is Black Mialay now." Sarutobi nodded at the underlying meaning as Iruka looked among the group for his adopted brother desperately.

"Apology accepted Black-dono. But where is Naruto?" Mia nodded toward the two cloaked and hooded figures behind her.

"May introduce you to my two sons? My oldest Potter-Black Harry…" Harry was five feet ten in height, toned with muscles and had long, silky black hair and piercing emerald eyes. His Elvin heritage was shown in his high cheekbones, sharp facial features, and pointed ears. "… and Kazuma-Black Naruto." The three ninja gasped at the change in their charge/friend.

Gone was the short blond hair that stuck up all over the place and the child-like visage. Now he was a whopping five foot four inches and possessed sharper facial features, much like his brother. His hair still defied gravity, but it was about three inches longer, making it slightly easier to manage. When he nodded to his mother again the longer locks shifted to show the same ears as the others.

"Hey, old man Hokage! Kakashi-sensei! Iruka-sensei!" Naruto chirped. "How have you been?"

"NARUTO?!" three incredulous voices cried. The blond gave them his trademark grin and leaned back with his arms folded behind his head. Iruka was the first to snap out of the shock that had taken over the older ninja.

"Naruto what the hell is going on!" he screeched. Each of the elves winced at Iruka's loud voice, Sirius actually going so far as to whimper, covering his ears. "You had us all worried sick! What happened to you?!"

"A lot of good, healthy meals, personal training, and the chance to have a real family, that's what," Mia responded calmly, before sticking a finger in her one of own, ringing ears. "I told you when I first visited that it was Naruto's choice if he wanted to come with me or not. Correct?"

The Hokage gave a small nod and offered them a seat, gesturing to the few chairs he had. Mia sat down with a grateful nod, Sirius beside her. The boys stood respectfully behind the two adults. "What can we do for each other now, Black-dono?"

"Naruto has expressed his desire to become Hokage and to do this he needs to participate in the Chuunin exams. I would also like to have Harry participate as well. To facilitate this, I am offering to put together a team as per the rules. In return, I offer you extra protection during the exams, when the other lords and ladies congregate on Konoha."

"Who would the other two members be?" Sandaime asked curiously.

"I have been able to create clay houses for spirits. My younger, twin brothers have offered to be the other two members." The Sandaime nodded his consent. He rummaged around his desk, brought forth the necessary papers and handed them to Mia, who then passed one form to Harry and another to Naruto, keeping two for her brothers. As they stood she continued. "Thank you very much, Hokage-sama. We are off to find a decent house. Hatake-san, if you wish I will send Naruto over at," she paused for thought, "12:30?"

"That's fine, I'll inform the others," Kakashi replied, before disappearing in a cloud of smoke.

"Naruto? Do you mind if I tell Konohamaru that you're back?" Iruka asked. Naruto nodded his approval and followed Mia to the realtors who sold them a cozy little house with a garden. As for the village, they gave a collective shudder, as if they knew their worst prankster had returned… with a vengeance.

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When 12:30 arrived, could be found Naruto perched in a tree close to Team Seven's meeting place. Naruto gave a jaw-splitting yawn and settled down to wait for his team and their horribly late sensei. He was half temped to send Kyu to see where Harry was, but he knew it was a bad idea. Shrugging to himself again, he scanned the surroundings like his mother taught him. Oo, Sasuke-teme is almost here, he thought and smirked. All right Mr. I'm-so-high-and-mighty. 

See if you can find me. A devilish look appeared on Naruto's face as he completely masked his chakra and waited.

Sasuke Uchiha was not having a fun time. The reason? His greatest pain-in-the-but had returned from Kami knows were. Sasuke growled to himself as he imagined the blonde baka's rant, screaming about how much stronger he had gotten during the trip, while he was still as weak as ever. But still… the dobe had found someone to train him even though it was only for a week. Now that irked him.

"SASUKE-KUN!" The black haired Genin was very tempted to slam his head onto the bridge railing as the loud voice of his female teammate reached his ears. "Sasuke-kun! Did you hear? Naruto's back from his training mission! I can't wait to see him." Sasuke decided that ignoring the pink haired girl was the best thing and did just that.

Sakura pouted when her love didn't respond and leaned against the railing. Inner Sakura was promising lots of pain for her blond haired teammate for not telling them that he was leaving when she saw him next. The two Genin and their hidden friend, who they didn't even notice, waited another hour for Kakashi. Fortunately for his person he was only one hour late.

"Yo!" their teacher said after he poofed in.

"YOU'RE- not really late?" Sakura's yell trailed off when she realized what the time was. "Who are you and what have you done with Kakashi-sensei?" she demanded instead.

Kakashi blinked slowly and replied, "I'm me Sakura. Anyway, where's Naruto?"

"He's not here yet." Sasuke's face showed his disgust that the dead-last was taking after their sensei, yet his voice was emotionless. That was the breaking point and Naruto fell out of his hiding place, roaring with laughter. The members of Team Seven, other than Naruto, stared as the grey clad boy rolled on the ground in a fit of joy.

When he calmed down enough to stand, he did so. "Man you people are so oblivious. I mean I've been here for two hours, including the time we took waiting for Kakashi-sensei, and yet, not one of you knew I was here. If I was an enemy, you all would be dead"

"NARUTO??" the pink haired kunoichi shrieked. Naruto winced and was temped to rub his now ringing ears. And Sirius thought Iruka-sensei was loud!

"Hey Sakura-san. Teme. What's up?" His female teammate ran over and glomped him.

"Where did you go? What did you do? What did you learn?" she demanded fast pace, after pulling away.

Sasuke scowled at being shown up by Naruto and was going to give the shorter boy a piece of his mind when Kakashi decided to speak up. "Now, now, leave all the questioning for later, Sakura. We have a mission to get to." When he had their complete and undivided attention, 

he continued. "A new ambassador has arrived and has requested that we assist her and her family with the moving and gardening. Come on, she wants us to be there by 2 o'clock." Kakashi motioned for his team to follow him. He then fell behind to Naruto.

"What happened to you? You look normal," Kakashi asked in a low tone.

"A special henge," Naruto replied just as quite. "We don't want people to know about the change just yet. Also, I'm willing to bet that my new family has employed our services." Kakashi just nodded and went back to the front of the group to pull Sakura off Sasuke before he led them to a two story house with a sizable back yard. Kakashi walked up on to porch followed by his team and knocked, then waited.

"Hey there, Hatake-san! I'm glad to see that you are on time." The two members of Team Seven that didn't already know her were stunned at the tall, beautiful elf. "Hey! I'm Black Mialay, pleasure to meet you."

Sasuke and Sakura bowed politely as Kakashi introduced them. "Hello Mialay-dono. This is Uchiha Sasuke and Haruno Sakura. You already know Naruto."

"Of course! I didn't teach him for a week and not get to know him," Mia laughed and motioned for Team Seven to follow her. "My husband, Sirius, is inside painting the game room at the moment. I would like you to start the garden while I work on the furniture and make sure that Sir doesn't do something stupid so I don't have to take it out on his hide. Naruto knows what stays and what doesn't, so listen to him."

"Yes Mialay-sensei," Naruto said giving a two fingered salute and guiding the team through what plants were used for what. Mia gave him a soft smile and entered the house and started yelling at her husband. Naruto snorted and suppressed a laugh as heard what his new father had done.

"What's so funny, dobe?" Sasuke demanded as he carefully removed a weed and planted a healing flower.

"Let's just say," Naruto drawled, snorting again. "That you should be very glad you don't understand what they are saying."

"So translate," Sakura demanded.

"Ok, but I warned you. Sirius is being chewed out; with words I will not repeat, for painting every room in the house save their son's room in neon colors. Bright, fluorescent colors with random shapes splattered all around. Mialay-sensei has threatened with removing parts of his anatomy to making him go with out sex for a year. Shit! Move!" Naruto suddenly yelped and pushed them out of the doorway as a body soared out and headed over the tree tops. Naruto whistled long and low. "Wow. She really got some distance with that hit. He probably won't be back until dinner if we get lucky."

A sigh from the door got their attention. Mia stood there with a couple glasses filled with lemonade. "Sorry about not inviting you in, but my husband has ruined the house. Both you and I would prefer that you were not exposed to that kind of horror. As Naruto said he most likely won't be back until the night. Come and rest for a while." The team needed no other invitation and even the lazy Kakashi came over. Unfortunately for him he didn't get a drink. "Sorry Hatake -san, but I only have enough for those who work. Naruto, I deed your help inside please." Naruto nodded and took back the empty glasses before following her in.

"Holly shit! Dad really did a number in here." Naruto shook his head and he and Mia quickly vanished the horrible paint away. Naruto quietly thanked the Gods that he learned both Elvin and human magic. "Now what do you want me to do mom?"

"Head upstairs and start working on your room I'll finish up in here. Then you can head back to your team." Mia practically shoved him upstairs and carefully finished the paint job her husband botched so spectacularly.

Naruto laughed as he headed up the stairs. A quick look showed that Harry had already unpacked and arranged his room. Hedwig looked up from her perch and gave a trill of welcome. Naruto didn't see Shea, Harry's snake familiar, and theorized that she was exploring the house. He just hopped that his teammates didn't see her.

Naruto shuddered as he ducked into the empty room, before vanishing the paint Sirius put up. With another flick of his wrists the walls changed from white to a nice blue with a navy carpet appearing under his feet. He then pulled out two summoning scrolls and, a few quick hand seals later, a bed, dresser, four-poster bed, desk, chair, and an area for his familiars appeared. As soon as they appeared he quickly arranged them to his liking.

Naruto looked around critically before summoning Kyuubi and his other familiar Leon, a phoenix, so they could check out their new settings. As Leon and Kyuubi settled on their individual perches, or in Kyuubi's case bed, Naruto started unpacking his suitcases and a knock came at his door.

"Come in qwan," Naruto called. Harry opened the door and stepped in. "How was the 'getting-you-know-you' session with our uncles?"

Harry grimaced at the memory. "Brutal. They're worse than mum when it comes to training." Naruto laughed at his older brother's statement as he quickly stored his bags and sat in a chair. "So, how was it with your team? Sasuke still a prick?"

"Yep. Sakura is still clueless and Sasuke-teme was all fired to attack me when I showed him up. Still has his stick-up-the-butt problem, too."

"Where are they now?" Harry asked, stroking Leon's feathers, and then bent down to gently pet Kyuubi as he came over begging for attention.

Naruto rolled his eyes at the fox demon's reaction to the attention and answered. "Working in the garden with mum. They have yet to meet you, ada, or the uncles."

Harry got a scary, mischievous smile. "I can't wait to meet them."

"No pranks Harry! Not until the city wide prank." Naruto chided playfully. Harry mock pouted, but followed his younger brother down to the garden. Mia was showing Sakura what plants could be used for healing, which could be used for poisons and explained how to use them as well. Naruto was pleasantly surprised to see Kakashi helping out. "Hey Mialay-sensei! Look who I found!"

Mia looked up and smiled at the two boys. "Harry! Naruto where did you find my wayward son? I was positive that my idiot brothers had spirited him away!"

Harry laughed and pulled his mother up to give her a hug. "Yes mum. Your brothers kidnapped me for more training. They're devils!" Mia and Naruto laughed at Harry's face and introduced Team Seven to Harry. Sakura blushed as Harry gently took her hand and brushed his lips across the back. "Hello Sakura-dono. It is a pleasure to meet you." The semi-romantic moment was cut short as Naruto slapped Harry across the back of his head.

"Flirt! You have a girl, remember?" Naruto scolded. Harry glared at the boy this time with a little killing intent but released the girl's hand anyway. "As we were saying, the Cyclops is Kakashi and the guy 'Death Glaring' at you is Sasuke-teme." Harry smiled politely and nodded at the other two men.

"Did they meet dad or the twins yet?" He asked innocently.

Mia shook her head. "They saw your father when I punched him out the door and sent him about three hour run from here. As for my brothers, they haven't met yet. And it is going to stay that way for at least a day!" Mia then turned to Team Seven. "I would like your assistance again tomorrow. I still need help to get this garden into order with my new plants. As for today's pay it's been sent to the Hokage Tower. Thank you."

"When do you want me home?" Naruto asked.

"I'll expect you for dinner. Only tell Iruka and Kakashi about your change of residence and make sure that no one else knows. I'm not going to have idiots at my door trying to do something to you." Mia gave her adopted son a hug and sent him after his teammates before tearing into her brothers. "Durion(Adrian)! Calanon(Aaron)! What were you thinking when you took my son with out my permission!" Naruto sighed as her shouts faded and Team Seven gave him strange looks.

"You really don't want to know."

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After they gathered their pay from the Hokage, Team Seven ended up walking aimlessly around town before Sasuke left with his normal dismissive 'I'm better than you' comments. When Sakura asked with hearts in her eyes if they could work on their teamwork, Sasuke settled for declaring her to be worse than Naruto, still believing that he was a dead-last, and walked away. As Naruto tried to cheer her up, he was approached by a square rock with eye holes.

"Hello Konohamaru, Moegi, Udon. How are you three?" he asked, turning to said rock where the three kids were hiding. It puffed away and the kids jumped up and surrounded Naruto. "You guys need to work on your disguises. A rock doesn't have eye holes."

"Naruto-nii! Did you get stronger while you were gone?!" Konohamaru asked as he jumped up and down.

"Yes. And I got two new senseis. They were able to make me a lot stronger!" he boasted. "What's up?"

"Will you play ninja with us?" Moegi begged.

Sakura had stayed behind to see what was going on and saw a chance to put Naruto down. "A ninja playing ninja? What a joke!"

The Konohamaru Corps glared at the pink-haired girl. "You're no fun." Udon said, sniffling. "Who are you anyway?"

"That is Haruno Sakura. She's part of my team and has a huge crush on Uchiha Sasuke." Naruto explained.

"Oh good." Konohamaru breathed and then signed his death warrant. "Did you see that forehead? It is huge!" Naruto attempted to shut the boy up but it was too late. He groaned as Sakura slowly turned around with murder in her eyes.

"Uh, guys? Run." With that they scampered off down the street, a seriously pissed off Genin following. The chase was cut short however when Konohamaru ran into a Sand-nin.

"You want something brat?" the boy with face paint and a wrapped thing across his back growled. When the Hokage's grandson didn't answer immediately, the stranger picked him up, ignoring the female Sand-nin's warning, and swung him around by the scarf. "How do you like this punk?"

"Put the kid down Kankuro," the girl begged. "You know if you don't you'll pay for it latter."

"I'm sorry. I was chasing them when he ran into you," Sakura apologized when it became apparent that he wasn't going to put the boy down.

Kankuro looked the Leaf-nin over and smirked before tossing a comment over his shoulder. "It will be a while before he gets here, so let's mess with these punks." Konohamaru tried to kick the boy that was still holding him up in the air and missed but Kankuro got a scary look in his eye.

Naruto chose that point to speak up. "Put the boy down," he demanded coldly. Kankuro smirked and raised his arm but before anything could happen, Naruto lunged forward and grabbed the boy just as a rock Sasuke threw hit the Sand Genin's hand. Shocked by the sudden movement and attacks, Kankuro made a mistake and turned to Sasuke, thinking that he was the more dangerous opponent. "Bad move asshole." Naruto growled from behind him, holding a kunai to his neck. "Now tell me, what are ninja from the Sand are doing in the Leaf. You are so far from home."

"Wha? How?" Kankuro gulped. Temari, his teammate and sister, looked the boys over and gulped. "Damn you pesky brat!" her brother settled for growling.

Naruto smirked and didn't move. Suddenly a new voice spoke up. "Kankuro. Enough." Naruto slowly released the frozen pre-teen and turned to the new voice.

Hey Kyu. Are you feeling what I am? Naruto asked.

Kyuubi nodded. Shukaku. The one-tailed raccoon-dog. He was always causing trouble for the Sand village until he was sealed into a tea pot. Some one must have transferred the demon to the boy.

"H-h-hi Gaara." Naruto smirked and filed away the names for future reference.

"So Gaara is it? How's the old raccoon doing? He letting you sleep? Apparently not by the lines under your eyes. To bad." Gaara glared and vanished from the spot on the tree only to reappear directly in front of Naruto a moment later.

"How do you know of him?" the shorter boy hissed, letting out a fair amount of killer intent.

Naruto, however, wasn't fazed and calmly let out some of his own. He watched in fascination as Gaara's eyes widened slightly in true fear. "A little fox told me. He also told me that the raccoon had an annoying habit of trying to possess any humans while they slept. I see that trait is still going strong, only it's isolated to you." As Gaara continued to stare Naruto lowered his voice. "If you want, I know someone who can help repair the seal and keep him quiet. If you want help let me know directly after the second exam."

Gaara's calculating gaze met Naruto's serious one and he nodded. "Kankuro, Temari. We're leaving," he stated, monotone. As they walked away, Gaara suddenly stopped. "You, with the blond hair, what's your name?"

"Uzumaki Naruto."

"I cannot wait to battle you Uzumaki Naruto. Until then." Having said his piece, he continued down the road.

"Hey, Naruto!" Harry yelled as he ran up. Sasuke had already gone from his perch in the tree with some new information. "Mom's looking for you." Harry then spotted the Sand Genin. "Who were they?"

"The Chunin exams are starting." Naruto replied, smiling.

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