A/N: This is terribly late because I've been busy, and it was kinda hard to write. So please forgive me. In other news, this chapter is going to be a time skip of two years, to get things moving along. Kaori is now 3 ½ years old so his speaking a movement will be better and he'll talk more (: Hope you like and enjoy please.

Warning: None.

Disclaimer: I don't own.

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Two years later.

I looked over at Kakashi then Naruto then down at Kaori back to Kakashi. I had to fight from scowling, "Absolutely not, he is too young to start ninja training. Plus it's all up to him if he even wants to be one." I cross my arms over my chest and glare at Kakashi, daring him to even think about talking back. Naruto however didn't know when to keep his mouth shut.

"Come on Iruka-sensei! It's good to start early; he'll be a great ninja! Don't be such a mom!" Naruto shouted as he stomped his feet.

"Yesh Mama! I wanna do it! Pwease pwease!!" Kaori whined tugging on my pant leg.

I look down at those big grey eyes, just begging me to let him do it. I look away quickly, refusing to give in. This is way to dangerous, I will not have my baby getting hurt, no way! I look at Kakashi and I can just see the wheels in his head turning to try to think of a way to convince me. I glare pointedly at him and he just stares back, unfazed by it.

Kaori whimpers some more and tugs harder on my pant let, "Mama…"

Looking down, I fall for his trap. Teary, huge, innocent eyes filled with plead look up at me. I sigh and run a hand down my face, "Kakashi I swear to God if he comes back with so much of a scratch, your as- behind is dead!" I huff and stalk into the kitchen waiting for them to leave.

I hear Naruto and Kaori shout happily before racing out the door. I sigh and lean heavily against the counter top, I feel Kakashi's presence before arms wrap around me and draw me into a strong chest. I look up at him trying to hide to worry in my eyes, sighing I burry my face into his shoulder.

"Such a mother hen Ruka-chan." Kakashi chuckles softly.

I punch him lightly, not even in the mood to joke around, "You better be gentle as ever Kakashi, and I don't want our son hurt. You understand me?" I look up at him glaring softly.

He tugs down his mask giving me a smile, "Of course, love. We'll be home for lunch." He leaned down and kissed me softly, before walking out of the house.

I could only shake my head; he was always good at convincing me. I set to work on preparing lunch for when they get back, knowing they will be hungry, also setting to work on cleaning up.

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Around 2 o'clock Naruto came bursting through the front door with Kaori on his shoulders followed by a very tired looking Kakashi. I laughed softly as Kakashi collapsed face first into the couch and Naruto and Kaori continued to run around.

They stopped in front of me, huge grins on both their faces, "Mommy! It was fun! I wanna be ninja, I wanna be ninja!" Kaori bounced in place on Naruto's shoulders.

Naruto laughed and lifted the kid off his shoulders and set him down, "Yeah Iruka-sensei, he is a fast learner, and super fast too! He even had Kakashi-sensei running!" Naruto grinned happily.

I smile down at my son, "Really Kao-chan? I'm very proud of you. Now lets getting something to eat yeah?"

"Yes, yes!" He ran into the kitchen and sat on his chair (which had a small step stool in it so he can see) and waited patiently.

"Care to join yes Naruto?" I ask as I walk into the kitchen, "Bring Kakashi in here as well."

"Okay!"

I could hear Naruto yelling at Kakashi to get his lazy ass up and eat. A grunt followed and both men took their place at the table. I just made some chicken, rice and vegetables. We all set to eating; Kaori and Naruto talking to each other while Kakashi shoveled down his food and now sat contently, rubbing his stomach.

Pretty soon Naruto had to take his leave, something about a mission. I take Kaori to take a bath with Kakashi trailing behind us. As I set the bath to fill I notice Kakashi undressing as well, "You can wait your turn, ya know?"

He smiles at me, "But this will save water plus Kaori doesn't care (1). You're welcome to join us as well Ruka-chan."

I blink at him but than nod since that does make sense. I blush softly at Kakashi invite, afraid he won't be able to behave himself. I look up at him and he holds his hands up, palms facing me, silently saying he'll be good.

I turn off the water, seeing the bath was pretty full and undress myself. Kakashi lifts Kaori into the tub, which goes after his toy rubber ducky. Kakashi settled in after him, leaning against the wall of the tub, and lastly I get in sitting next him and watch Kaori play happily.

"How did he do?" I ask softly, turning my head to look at Kakashi.

"He has a lot of potential Iruka, it unbelievable. For someone as small as him, he has a lot of chakra already. If he entered the academy next year, he could graduate by the age of seven." He answers looking back at me with a serious expression.

I bit my lip, "That's too early. I don't want to rush him."

Kaori must sense we are talking to him since he comes and settles in between us he looks up at me, "Mama I wanna do ninja stuff much more! Can I?"

I smile down at him and run my fingers through his damp silver hair, "If that's want you want, Kao-chan."

He yells a 'whoop' before he resumes playing, stilling sitting between Kakashi and I. After twenty minutes of soaking and washing we get-out and dress. I was about to head to the kitchen before I'm lifted off the grounded and carried back into the living room, I'm set down back down and I look over my shoulder to see Kakashi retreating into the kitchen.

I sit down on the carpet and play a few games with Kaori. He has me chasing him all over the room, and rolling on the floor. He giggles and squirms as I tickle him. Soon Kakashi calls us to dinner. We eat in a comfortable silence, with Kaori throwing in a random statement here and there.

After eating, I take Kaori to bed. I read him a few stories before tucking him in and heading back to the living room. I settle down next to Kakashi who quickly pulls me to his chest, cuddling in his own way.

I look up at him and kiss his bare chin, "Thank you, for taking Kaori out today and for dinner."

He looks down at me smiling before kissing me softly, "Thank you for letting him."

I smile and snuggle deeper into his chest. I have no idea what I did to deserve such a wonderful man.

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1. I heard with Japanese customs its okay to bath with a child under 5 (so I've heard, I could be wrong)

Once again sorry for the lateness!

-EmarosaKnox.