Mechanical Love ch. 22

Disclaimer: I don't own Naruto

Daichi walked down to the pizza place. It was getting cold so he put on the jacket. He was already halfway to pizza place. Daichi just passed by a gang of big buff guys with tattoos. They just watched as he walked by. He was really feeling uncomfortable with being watched. Some reason it feels like he was being followed. Daichi looked over his shoulder slightly and saw the buff guys following him. He picked up the pace and the guys were still following him.

"Yo little guy, where are you going in a hurry?" The leader asked smirking.

The leader has fair skin with a snake tattoo on his right shoulder. He has crooked teeth and was wearing a faded out jacket with the sleeves ripped off, a white t-shirt, and baggy pants. Daichi broke out in a sprint for the pizza place. The gang ran after him. Daichi ran as fast as he can but the gang was closing in on him. He was a few feet from the pizza place but Daichi felt someone grab the back of his jacket. He struggles to get loose but no avail. Daichi was lifted into the air.

"So where are you going, squirt?" The boss said smirking.

Daichi fought against the boss's grip but it was hopeless. Daichi wished that Naruto was here.

"I wonder if he has any money, boss" Terminator said curious.

He was from the first chapter. He's back! The boss rubbed his chin, thinking. Daichi was having a bad feeling in the pit of his stomach. The boss grinned evilly and stared at Daichi. Snake was about to punch Daichi when felt cold metal against his head.

"I highly suggest that you put my buddy down and walk away"

"The Duke!" Daichi said happily.

The Duke was a 5 foot 6 guy with a dragon tattoo wrapping around his left shoulder, light brown hair, tan skin, and red eyes. He was wearing a tight black tank top, blue jeans, and backwards cap. The Duke was with his gang. They are called the Dragonairs and a very infamous gang on this side of Konoha. The Duke was very fond of Daichi and gave him protect when he could. Daichi saw The Duke as the big brother, he never had. Snake put Daichi down and slowly walked away. They ran with their tails in-between their legs.

"Daichi, are you ok? You're not hurt, are you?" The Duke asked worried.

"I'm okay but I'm hungry though" Daichi said holding his growling stomach.

"Well since we're near the pizza place, why don't we grab a slice" The Duke said smiling.

"Alright" Daichi cheered.

The Duke carried Daichi on his shoulder and they walked into the pizza place. The rest of the Dragonairs went home.

With Naruto

Naruto had put the twins' in their cribs and sat on the couch. He was tired. He didn't know how Hinata-chan did this every day. The twins are a handful and were pretty hard to get them to go to sleep. It was quiet and he hasn't seen Daichi since Hinata left for her dad's house.

"Maybe he's playing with the next door neighbors" Naruto said shrugging.

He lay down on the couch and closed his eyes. He was pretty tired. The thing he knew was being waking up by a panicking Hinata. He sat up in the sitting position.

"What's wrong Hina-chan?" Naruto asked rubbing his eyes.

"Daichi-kun is gone" Hinata said looking for him in the apartment.

"What do you mean he's gone?" Naruto asked confused.

"He's missing and I can't find him anywhere" Hinata said freaking out.

Naruto got off the couch and started searching for Daichi. He looked in the twins' room, the bathroom, the closets, and their bedroom. No signs of Daichi. Naruto went next door and asked his neighbors. They said that they haven't seen him. Hinata was getting more worried by the second. Naruto had called Kyuubi, Suigetsu, and Kiba over. Hinata had called Ino, Temari, and Tenten. They all came over as soon as they could. Naruto had explains the situation to them.

"Ok here's the plan: The guys are going out to search for Daichi and the girls stay here just in case he manages to come back on his own" Kyuubi said explaining.

"I'm going with you" Hinata said getting up.

"Look Hinata, the twins need you here but don't worry I'll bring Daichi back" Naruto said smiling.

Hinata sighed then nodded. Naruto hugged her then left with the guys. The guys went on the street and split up. They could search more ground that way. Naruto was worried that something might happen to his son.

With Daichi

Daichi was strafing down a large pepperoni pizza and a large soda. Being scared to death could make someone hungry. The Duke was watching him eat the food and was wondering where this kid was putting it.

"Daichi, slow down. The food isn't going anywhere" The Duke said smiling.

Daichi chewed slower.

"Thanks for saving me. I was really scared" Daichi said smiling.

"No problem, anything for my favorite little buddy" The Duke said grinning.

"I'm your only little buddy" Daichi said laughing.

"Exactly why you're my favorite beside how are you doing?" The Duke asked curious.

"I'm doing ok" Daichi said eating the last slice of pizza.

"Is your mom treating ok?" The Duke asked frowning.

"I'm not living with her anymore" Daichi said solemnly.

The Duke was caught off guard by Daichi's voice. He never talked like that before. What the heck happen to this kid?

"Why?"

"I was adopted by some nice people and I was happy for awhile but it didn't last" Daichi said playing with his soda.

"What happened?" The Duke asked concerned.

"They had their own kids and became less concerned about me. I should've known this would happen but it is what it is" Daichi said shrugging.

"Daichi, I don't think it works like that. Babies take up a lot of time is all" The Duke said emphasizing.

"I don't think so and I'm not going back there" Daichi said walking to the bathroom

. The Duke sighed. This kid really feels betrayed again. He couldn't just let this kid walk around here at night in this neighborhood. He was going have Daichi stay with him until tomorrow. Daichi came back in a few minutes.

"Hey Daichi, how about you stay with me for awhile?" The Duke asked smiling.

"Really?" Daichi asked smiling. "Yea why not" The Duke said grinning.

"Ok" Daichi said yawning.

"The Duke picked him up and walked towards his apartment.

This was going to be an interesting night.

End of ch. 22