A young Naruto once again feels this… comforting presence.
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I DO NOT OWN NARUTO.
Lullaby
Two-year-old Naruto whimpered and started sucking his thumb. It was cold. He was lonely.
A dog barked and Naruto shivered, clutching the thin blanket trying to gain some comfort in the dead of night. Tears glistened his eyes just as they nearly always did.
"Hush now kit. Sleep easy and I'll keep you safe."..
The voice was low and almost a soft growl. The voice did not frighten the young boy, it was soothing.
Red chakra swirled around Naruto and warmed the cold boy. Naruto reached out in wonder and tried to touch it.
The voice chuckled and the swirling chakra swept up the stuffed bear on the floor and returned it to its owner. Naruto made gurgling noises of thankfulness as he reached out with one hand and his thumb back in his mouth.
Naruto clutched the bear and watched as the warm chakra became clouds of shapes. There was a fox running with an endless number of sheep.
Naruto yawned and the shapes became long swirling tails that cradled him from his core.
"Sleep now kit. Dream peacefully."..
The voice started to growl softly in a soothing melody. Naruto closed his eyes and snuggled into the warmth. The lullaby continued long after Naruto had fallen asleep.
The source of the red chakra felt a loving warmth just from lulling the small boy who enjoyed the comfort.
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