Oh boy, here goes. Hope you guys like my first story. Remember, I like constructive critism, but flames will be ignored.
I don't own Naruto, just the characters that I have made up.
Six year-old Ikaru hit the ground. She had been thrown out of the orphanage yet again.
The man at the door shouted, "And don't come back. Your old enough to be on your own now."
Ikaru stood up and walked away. When she finally stopped, she realized that she had no idea where she was. She started looking around. Suddenly she heard footsteps behind her and turned around to see a mob of people.
"Hey, look it's the demon. Let's get her."
Ikaru gulped and started running. A few of the mob were ninjas so they threw kunai. She dogged two but the rest hit her. One was in her shoulder and the others were scattered around her back, but she kept running. She jumped into the trees and started hopping through the branches. She went in a zigzag motion and ended up in a familiar area. She found her usual hiding place and waited for the mob to pass her.
She smirked and thought to herself, 'Works every time.'
She pulled out the kunai and put them in her little bag. She started walking to where Kenura lived. She felt herself loosing blood. She knocked weakly on the door.
Kenura answered the door and looked around to see who it was. Seeing no one, she decided to glance down and she saw Ikaru collapsed on the ground.
"Ikaru!"
She picked the unconscious child up and shot off to the Hokage's tower.
She burst in the door. "Lord Hokage!"
The 3rd looked up from his paperwork and saw Kenura. He then noticed Ikaru in her arms.
"Some of the villagers attacked her again."
The 3rd sighed, "Take care of her tonight. We'll get her a better home tomorrow. I know that she will be happy to see you in the morning."
Kenura nodded and took Ikaru home. Once they got home, she cleaned and wrapped Ikaru's wounds. She found a childhood t-shirt for the small girl and gently slipped it over her head. She took her to her bed and put a blanket over her. Then she got ready for bed herself slipped under the covers. She looked at Ikaru's face before she fell asleep.
'How can anyone want to hurt her?'
Ikaru woke up and rubbed the sleep out of her eyes. Then she looked around and knew that she was in Kenura's room. She saw Kenura still asleep and curled up closer to her. She fell asleep again, knowing that she was safe.
Kenura was woken when she felt Ikaru curl up closer. She just smiled. After a while she got out of bed and went into her bathroom. She changed and headed back into her room. Ikaru opened her eyes again and sat up. She got out of the bed and went over to Kenura. She hugged her waist.
Kenura said. "I think that we need to get you some new clothes today."
Kenura got Ikaru into some of her old clothes and then made breakfast. Then they headed out. They went into a store where the owners were kind to Ikaru.
The owner walked out of the back and said, "Morning, what can we do for you today?"
Kenura said, " Well, we're here to get her a new outfit."
The owner's wife came out, "Well isn't that just lucky? I just finished making something and I need someone to try it out." She unfolded a garment. "Come on Ikaru, let's go try it on."
She led Ikaru to a dressing room and helped her. She noticed the bandages on her back and glared at them. She helped Ikaru into the garment. It was a combination between a gi and armor. There was a hard layer below the first one that protected the chest and then the next layer you tied on over the armor.
She led Ikaru out, "What do you think? Is it comfortable? Can you move good?"
Ikaru nodded, "I love it." She looked up at her, "Can I buy it?"
The owner said, "Keep it as a thanks for helping us test it out."
A huge smile crossed Ikaru's face. "Thank you." She then went to go look at pants.
The shop owner's wife went over to Kenura, "I saw the bandages."
Kenura nodded, "Yes, the Hokage is going to get her a place to live today."
The owner looked at his wife. "We'll be right back." He led her into the other room.
The owner's wife exploded, "We can't let that poor girl go through this anymore! She needs a home. A real home."
Her husband agreed, "I know, Ellen, I think that it's time to extend our family."
Ellen smiled, "A little girl of our own. But… let's make it a surprise."
He nodded and they headed back into the store. Ikaru had picked a small pair of pants and a pair of black sandals.
Ellen said, "Is this all for today?"
Kenura walked up with a shirt and another pair of pants. " Yes, this is it."
Kenura handed Ikaru the money. "Here, you pay them."
Ikaru shyly handed Ellen the money.
Ellen winked at her husband and said, "Don't forget that we have to go to the Hokage, Ben."
Ikaru looked up, "I'm going to see the Hokage too. Do you wanna walk with us?"
Ben said, "Sure, that's a great idea Ikaru. Let's go."
Ellen helped Ikaru change into her new outfit. Then they all headed to the tower. They came in and the Hokage looked up, "Ikaru, I like your new outfit."
"Yea, Mrs. Ellen made it."
The Hokage smiled and then he looked over to Ben and Ellen, "How may I help you today?"
Ben walked up to the Hokage, "My wife and I have decided to adopt Ikaru."
Everyone else in the room was shocked.
Ikaru ran and hugged Ellen around her waist. "Does…Does this mean I don't have to go back to the orphanage?"
Ellen nodded. "That's right. This means that I'll be your mommy and He" pointing to Ben. "Will be your daddy."
The Hokage got out the papers for Ben to sign. He was smiling a little on the outside, but on the inside, he was beaming.
Kenura just smiled and thought, 'Well Ikaru, you're finally getting the life you deserve.'
Ellen picked Ikaru up. "You'll be safe. I promise you." She hugged Ikaru tight to her.
Ben walked over. He took Ikaru into his arms. "Well, let's go get you settled."
Kenura went over to them and gave Ikaru a kiss on her forehead. "I'll see you soon." She turned around and headed home.
Ben and Ellen walked out of the tower and headed to the marketplace. They went into a toy store.
Ellen said, "Ok Ikaru, you can pick any toy you want."
Ben put Ikaru down and Ikaru looked around until she found the one she wanted. It was a navy blue wolf. They paid for it and then they left with Ikaru clutching tightly to the wolf. Then they walked into a bookstore and picked up a few books.
Ellen slipped away without Ikaru noticing. Ben carried her to a restaurant and they ordered. Ben noticed some of the customers giving Ikaru glares. He just glared back. Ikaru didn't seem to notice. She was focused on a book that they had gotten. She didn't know how to read yet, but she looked at the pictures.
Ellen walked into the restaurant and over to them. She was holding a small box that had a little dust on it. Ikaru looked at it in curiosity. She was about to ask, but their food came. They ate and then left. Ikaru ended up falling asleep in Ben's arms.
When they got home, Ben gently shook Ikaru awake. "Ikaru we're home, and Mommy has something to give you."
Ellen pulled out the little box. It was a beautiful necklace. It was a wolf hanging from the chain and on the back was an engraving.
It said, "Ikaru, we love you so much."
Ellen put it around Ikaru's neck. "This is from your real parents. It was on your neck when you were taken to the orphanage as a baby."
Ikaru held it in her hands. She smiled and looked up, "Well now I have two more parents."
She gave both Ellen and Ben a hug. Ben picked her up and said, "It's been a long day. Let's go to bed." He carried her upstairs and took her to the spare room. He got her settled and kissed her goodnight. Ellen came in and kissed her on the forehead, "Sleep tight. Tomorrow is full of adventures." They turned out the lights and went to bed as well.
