"Speaking"
'Thoughts'

"SCREAM"

FLASHBACK

(Again, mostly Naruto POV)

Naruto sighed, feeling the wind get harsher. He knew the incoming storm would be a hard one, he could tell. The clouds were large and dark, but certainly not the worst he'd seen. If he was lucky; it would blow over in a few hours. He saw several bushes move, a shadow circling him.

"What the hell is that, N-Naruto?!" Kiba stuttered, eyeing the creature wearily. He could feel Akamaru shaking and he forest become quiet.

"That, Kiba, is Kyuubi." Naruto said, looking the creature in the eye. "C'mon out Kyuubi, you're scaring the clients."

A low growl was heard and a giant fox stepped into their paths, its eyes a pitch black. Its body stance was rigid, eyeing the people Naruto had brought with him. "Meet Kyuubi."

The animal let out a low growl, as though responding to its name. "Kyuubi, this is Sasuke-" Naruto pointed to Sasuke. "He's been taking good care of your kit."

Kyuubi's muscles became less tense, but she still remained in a pouncing position. Sasuke tried not to stare Kyuubi in the eyes, because doing that would be a direct threat to the animal. Instead; he tried to entertain himself by petting the kit. It purred louder, the small animal playfully nipping his fingers. Sasuke scowled at this, while Ino and Sakura hid behind the Lee, Shikamaru and Choji.

Kyuubi let out a few whines and yips while the smaller animal answered back in more high-pitched rushed sounds. 'Kyuubi's voice was obviously more mature,' Sasuke thought, beginning to put the kit down. The kit yipped in annoyance as it was removed from its lint-filled home. Kyuubi growled at this and Sasuke quickly placed the small animal back into his pocket. The kit began purring again and Kyuubi relaxed.

"Kyuubi, is there anyone in the area?" Naruto asked, hoping it was a yes. Kyuubi yipped. A growl was a no, a yip or yowl; a yes. 'So Gaara's around here, huh?' Naruto thought. 'I guess we were closer to them then we thought.'

"Kyuubi, we need to get through." Naruto stated, motioning for Kyuubi to move. Sasuke again tried to put the kit down, but the kit protested again. Kyuubi growled. Sasuke sighed. 'It looks like I'm stuck with the little fur ball.' Sasuke scowled and brought it up again, scratching it behind the ears. Again; it purred.

"Just keep it for now, ok Sasuke?" Naruto asked pensively, hoping Sasuke would say 'yes.' He was on ok terms with Kyuubi, but he really didn't want to test his luck TOO much. He was surprised she didn't maul Sasuke, but was happy she did not.

"……………..Fine." Sasuke agreed, hoping the animal would leave. Kyuubi turned her tail; leaving. Sasuke tried to finally put the kit down.

"YIP!" The small creature cried; feeling its comfy home again leave. He was on his knees, letting the kit down. He looked up; he was face to face with angry Kyuubi. He kept his cool, let out a deep breath and gingerly placed the kit back into his pocket. The kit purred again; Kyuubi left again.

'HOW LONG AM I GOING TO HAVE TO KEEP IT?!' Rampant thoughts crossed Sasuke's mind, it really had startled him when he came face to face with an angry Kyuubi.

"You-you're going to have to keep it, Sasuke." Naruto stuttered, glad Kyuubi decided not to rip his throat out. Naruto was use to the friendlier Kyuubi, but now that Kyuubi was a protective mother…oh wow; he was scared. "This entire area is Kyuubi's domain. I really wouldn't test my luck if I were you…" Naruto sighed, squirming under Sasuke's annoyed look.

'Fabulous. I've got an annoying little kit and it's beast of an angry mother breathing down my back. FANTASTIC!' Sasuke growled, sighing. He shook his head and began to walk down the path, motioning them to follow. Naruto sighed; happy that Kyuubi had calmed down and left.

He never knew what an angry mother Kyuubi was!

End chapter! It was sort of a filler chapter, but I felt like submitting it. Happy Holidays! I need a name for the fox. Any ideas? I was thinking of naming it Ramen or something, but I'm up for suggestions.