I know it's short but since I haven't updated in a while I figured I'd give it to you this way and tell you I have a writers block on how to get things where I want them to be. No worries though I'll just call my lover and just by hearing their voice I'll be inspired to write soon enough. Until then please enjoy.

Chapter 3: Coup de Foudre

Itachi awoke to the smell of his mothers cooking. The memories of glazed platinum mystic eyes, that made him think of an ice covered sapphire in the sun, and sun touched skin or the foxy whisker like marks that teased the others cheeks were still far too fresh on his mind for him to forget anytime soon. However, what plagued him more than that was the pain he received at the mere thought that it could just have been a dream, a dream he wished he could die in even if the atmosphere was a melancholy one. Deciding to get up and save the memories for later analysis during a boring meeting he went and took a shower like every other morning completely missing the red-orange golden tipped fox with white fur outlining the same icy sapphire eyes that haunted his mind peeking from under his black silk covers.

Once the water had been on for some time Naruto deemed it safe to leave the confines of the luxurious silk covers and quickly jumped onto the window sneaking out leaving no sign of him ever being there as he continued on out of the Uchiha compound. Though it would seem that one pair of onyx eyes found a fox exiting from Itachi's room a bit interesting but shrugged it off as part of Itachi weirdness and continued to cook the morning away happily singing a quiet tune.

Rokudaime POV

'Geez, that was close. Well since I'm here I might as well go and see what myself is up to at this time of day. Hmmn. Maybe Kyuubi will recognize me and be able to help.' Agreeing with himself he speeds off faster than any normal fox could ever go especially without being spotted by the police squad or Anbu.

Taking only a few minutes to arrive with Naruto's super speed thanks to the merging with Kyuubi directed him to the old apartment that the Sandaime had been too kind as to give to him much to the council's chagrin. Easily enough, Naruto reverted to his human form and watched as the chibi Naruto-self watered the plants that were skewered all over the apartment. But there was something strange with the chibi Naruto that any good shinobi would be wary of and that was either the slight change in posture, or the bloodlust filled aura that began to emanated from the miniature self though none of these or mayhap all gave away the red eyes that now looked back at a grinning Rokudaime.

The crimson eyed chibi Naruto walked over to the window and opened it up allowing the other to slip in before placing a barrier so no sound could be heard by people passing by.

"So it would appear my vessel isn't such an incompetent human after all, came back to thank me." The demon remarked snidely while still placing a subtle hint that he was proud as he circled around the elder Naruto taking in every difference and analyzing all the elder Naruto's strengths and weaknesses with one sweep of his calculating eyes.

"I'm glad you approve, Kyuubi-sama." Naruto genuinely responded respectfully to one of the few people he actually respected and showed he respected by giving them such a high suffix, but none of this did anything to deter his feelings of seeing Kyuubi as his mother.

Such a respectful tone was not lost to the Kyuubi no Kitsune either, as her eyes filled with pride, warmth, and motherly joy that one would feel their hard work and protection had not gone in vain and that in the end they had grown well. A purring the elder Naruto had not heard in years resounded throughout the living room as he was readily attacked by the most gruesome of bear hugs.

"Ahhh. Can't. Breath. Kyu-ubi..sama." Elder Naruto squeaked out of gulps of air he tried in vain to attain as he turned a frightenly worrisome shade of purple.

"Sorry kit, I just couldn't help myself. SO what are you doing here in the past?" Kyuubi sat on the floor since there were no couches or chairs to be used. The elder Naruto followed suite and began his long tale stopping every now and then to catch his breath.

"I see. Do I take it you desire my help?" Kyuubi got up and decided to finish the task chibi Naruto had started, several hours ago, by watering the plants.

"Uh….funny you should ask that….but, yes, to be honest I don't know what to do from here on out. I do know that before the night is over my younger self will merge with the 'me' before you. When that happens I will look like my younger self except the strength and power as well as knowledge I had acquired during my first life span will remain and add to the younger self." Golden locks swayed gently over rose tinted cheeks as Naruto looked down in embarrassment of being caught unprepared and by Kyuubi-sama, no less.

Kyuubi contemplated this as she went about getting the used towels and blankets she had dug up from the trash and washed to serve as a makeshift bed.

"I take it I was the one that told you all that." Kyuubi made a few last alterations to the makeshift bed before standing in front of the elder Naruto with a serious face plastered where there was once motherly concern.

"Yes, you did." This time Naruto did not act sheepish nor did he act ashamed he merely stated the truth.

"Did I ever tell you how it was that you and your younger self would be united if you ever went into the future?" Kyuubi continued to stare with hallow eyes at the kit of which she was so proud of moments before. A shiver went down the elder Naruto's spine as he answered with a calmness he did not have but had acquired through the years of being by Itachi's side as well as being Rokudaime.

"No, you did not, Kyuubi-sama."

Ok even though that is were I got stuck I think I have it figured out now so until next time, stay in touch. And don't worry I won't forget about all of you, I'll update sooner this time.