Naruto and its characters belong to Masashi Kishimo
Warning: Shonnen Ai and course language
Thanks to Hatochan she helped me a lot with this chapter !!!
Night of the wolves
Chapter 5
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Sakumo POV
Time skip three years.
I lean back on to my couch and sigh as I listen to Kakashi playing with his toys in his room. I am glad for this small reprieve from constant questions.
It makes me miss my mate all the more. I am positive that she would know how to answer all of his questions and would not get as frustrated as I do.
I glance over the coffee table and see the mail that I still need to sort through. I shake my head as I begin to reach for them when I hear a knock at the door.
I wonder who it could be as I am not expecting anyone.
I get up and open the door. I am surprised to see Itachi has stopped by.
He never comes over unannounced or without an invitation.
He looks at me and bows "Sakumo-san, I'm sorry to intrude may I speak with you ?"
I nod "Yes...would you care for some tea?" I ask as I step back and allow him to enter.
As I shut the door I look around outside...never know when I may get more visitors.
He nods back at me and waits for me to lead the way to the kitchen.
Once inside he takes a seat at the table and I begin to fill the kettle with water and place it on the stove and turn on the burner.
As I wait for him to begin speaking I get the bags out and as soon as I get the cups in my hand he tells me why he is here and I almost drop the cups in surprise.
" I would like to speak with you about being my mate" He tells me in a matter of fact voice.
WHAT??? I am positive that I didn't hear him right..
"Pardon me?" I inquire as I catch the cups before they hit the ground.
" I would like to speak with you about you becoming my life mate...I can come back another time if you aren't ready for this conversation." He says in a very causual tone.
How can he be so casual about this?
" No... now is alright.. I just never imagined a conversation like this to be like this to come up between us... that's all." I tell him as I sit down across from him and look him in the eye.
" I greatly admire you, Sakumo-san. You are one of the greatest shinobi in Konoha. And over the years my feelings for you have increased. I have considered it for some time now and I've decided that I want you as my mate. " He looks me right back in the eye as he says this leaving no doubt in my mind that believes every word of what he is saying.
I can feel my sons' chakra just outside the door and I choose to ignore his presence and let him believe that I don't know he is there.
"Itachi... I am a great deal older than you and I am flattered that you feel this way... But, I am sure that this is a ..passing thing.. these feelings you have for me. Besides, I am a wolf and you are a dragon and our ways are different" I tell him as wave my hand through the air. I get up and turn the burner off and pour the hot water in to the cups and take them back to the table.
" Age has no relevance. I don't see any relevance in the difference between our clans; shinobi have intermarried before. And this is not a passing feeling, I've felt this way for years... I've had feelings for you for years. " As he says this I can feel my heart almost stop.
" Why me though? I am surprised to hear that you have loved me all these years ...just how many years have you felt this way?" I ask him as I stare in to his eyes.
This maybe nothing more than a crush...He can't possibly ...
"Thirty years, since that mission in Wave. And to answer your other question... I don't know why exactly. I just know that when I think about you... I need you. When I look at you... I need you. When I hear your voice... I need you. I have this undeniable urge to touch you whenever you're within reach. " He then takes a drink of his tea.
Thirty years is along time to love someone and keep silent. I have been with Miaka my first mate for twenty-six years. Why is it he never said anything prior?
"Why is it you never said anything sooner ? Granted I have been alone for a long time now and I will not deny that I have missed companionship...Itachi do you know what scares me? that this is nothing more than a crush and your attentions will fade from me to someone else... I would NOT be able to deal with the heart break of your betrayal or you dumping me to the curb side for something younger and better" I lower my gaze in to my tea as if it holds all the answers.
" This is not a crush." He whispers fiercely.
"Please tell me how are you so sure of this? I am positive that you know that I do have a child and that anyone who wants to be my mate must also love my child? Tell me could you do that ? " I demand...he is asking a lot from me and I can not just give my heart freely to those that think that they love me. I HAVE to be sure that this is real.
I have had feelings for him but I have brushed those off to the side and now here he is saying that he returns those feelings; I am more than a little afraid of what the out come will be if I don't question it.
"I can't explain how I know. I just do, within my heart. I love my younger brother. I don't see why I wouldn't be able to care for another child. " Itachi insists.
"You are set on this aren't you ? What if I told you that you have competition?" I decide that I am going to get to the bottom of this. And see just how serious he is about this; And far he is willing to go in order to have me.
" I'm an Uchiha. I don't have competition." He says with an air of confidence.
" Did you know that in two weeks I will be in heat and yes you will have competition... I will of course be locked up in my room but that doesn't mean someone won't try and break in" I say this as I once again meet his eye.
" If I'm locked up in the room with you, then I can deal with any unwanted attention that might intrude." He actually looks pissed at the thought of anyone breaking in to get to me.
"And what if YOU give in to the urge as well??" I refuse to back down from this.
"I won't give in to anyone but you." He counters meeting my gaze.
"Tell me Itachi why have you decided NOW is a good time to tell me?" I demand.
"Because I believe that you have lingered over your mate's death for too long. I was waiting for you to return to normal on your own, but you haven't. So I'm taking the initiative." He sets his tea cup off to the side and folds his hands together on the table.
" ... You want me that badly?" I try to swallow down the lump that has appeared in my throat.
" Yes." Itachi replies staring at me intently.
" you are scaring me...You are making me feel things I haven't felt in years. You are reminding me of what it can be like to come home and have a mate waiting for me...To be loved and love in return" I hide my hands under the table so he doesn't realize how unnerved he is making me.
I know that I could send him away at anytime but I also know that there is no in hell he will ever leave me alone. I have learned from the past what Itachi wants he will get no matter what.
" That shouldn't be frightening. You should want that. And I can give you that until my last breath." He leans forward slightly as he says this.
I hold my hand out to him "Really? Can you be faithful and accept no one else but me as your lover and mate ? Will you love my son as your own and protect him with your life? Can you swear that no matter what you will always be here for me?" I find myself demanding answers to these questions that have been plaguing my mind.
"I promise. You have me until I breathe my last in service of Konoha." As he says this I can feel my last bit of doubt leaving me.
" Very well then ...You shall have me as well until I also breathe my last for Konoha.. Well now what do we do ?" I am willing to give him and myself a chance. I want to be happy again.
" One of us has to pack, most likely me. I assume you won't want to move to the Uchiha compound." He arches his eyebrow as he asks me.
I give a soft laugh " No, but thank you for the offer...I suppose I shall get my room ready for you. It will be nice having someone to share my life with again" I am hoping that I am not moving to fast for him .
" It will be nice to have someone who doesn't see me as just a child prodigy." He says with a slight smile.
I gently touch his cheek " I understand ...it is hard to be seen for what you really are"
I can't help but smile softly as a small blush graces his features.
"You are a strong and fierce warrior .. I am honored that you have given me the chance to be yours" I realize as I say this that I mean every word of it.
"I am nothing compared to you. You are what inspired me to work harder, to be a better shinobi." He lightly touches my fingers on his cheek.
I feel a blush grace my features " I love you please hurry and move in with me... I promise that I will have a good dinner waiting for you ..." I look at him intently.. I want ..no I NEED to begin my new life ...now.
" You mean, right now?" He blinks in surprise at me
I look away from him in embarrassment...maybe I shouldn't have pushed so quickly.
"I simply mean, I thought you would want to speak with your son before I became a permanent residence in your home." He sighs " He won't understand unless you explain it to him." He tells me as he holds on to me.
" In case you hadn't noticed he was listening at the door the entire time..I taught him to mask his chakra . So he knows" I tell him as I give a small smile.
He shakes head " Knowing and understanding are two completely different things, Sakumo-san. I'd rather not sleep with one eye open, afraid that a mini-nin might kunai me while I slept for trying to replace his mother."
Itachi replies firmly.
" Get your stuff and I will talk with him...Believe me when I tell you he will be happy...He has already tried to set me up with Hayate, Anko, Asuma and Ibiki" I say with a roll of my eyes. As much as I like Anko and Ibiki ..those relationships would NEVER work out no matter what. And as for Hayate...Yuugao would NOT tolerate sharing.
He actually snickers at hearing my son's attempts at finding me a mate " Very well. I'll gather my things and be back by nightfall. I may send some of the servants over throughout the afternoon with my larger items." He rises from chair and straightens clothes, lightly touches his fingertips to my lips " I'll be back." He whispers to me.
" I will be waiting" I tell him as I watch him leave.
I pick up the cups and place them in the sink and walk down the hall to my son's room.
"Kakashi...come on out I know you heard everything." I say as I watch him come out from under his bed.
" Are you mad at me Tou-san?" He asks me with his head lowered.
" I should be for you eavesdropping but no I am not angry. I need to tell you about ...my new mate that will be moving in tonight."
I scoop him up in my arms ans carry him to the living room and sit him down on my lap as I sit on the couch.
" As you heard HIS name is Uchiha Itachi...He is a fire dragon. He will also be your new tou-san. At no point will he be trying to take your kaa-sans place." I take a deep breath and look in to his eyes.
"So I will be like Ryo and have two tou-sans too?" He asks looking thoughtful.
"Yes, and I promise you that Itachi will be a good tou-san ... He has never had a mate or a child before. But, I know that he will do all in his power to protect you and keep you safe." I can see that my son is digesting this information.
" Will he also love me like you do?" Kakashi asks me.
"I am sure he will come close but, No can ever love you as much as I do. After all you are MY pup." I give him a big hug and hold him close to me. The feeling of possessiveness over coming me amazes me.
I really do not like sharing.
I can feel him giggle and squirm around a bit as I gently tickle him. I give a soft laugh I am sure that all will be well.
Kakashi spend the day helping me get the house and bedroom ready for his new tou-san.
Of course I have to re do the majority of his efforts I remind myself that he is three years old and is doing his best.
Finally at 4p.m. I have Kakashi get his shuriken ready and go out back and pick a target so I can help him learn the correct way to throw shuriken. Meanwhile I will be getting dinner ready.
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Two hours Itachi finally shows up.
"Kakashi...you need to focus !" I tell him as he once again seems to be more interested in bugs than shuriken practice.
"Sakumo..." I hear Itachi call my name as he walks up and I blink in surprise when Kakashi suddenly appears in front of him and gives him a big hug and yelling "Tou-san!!"
I watch as he picks up Kakashi and gives him a hug back.
"Kakashi-kun, how is your practice coming?" Itachi asks him more than likely already guessing the answer.
"I am not doing good..." I hear my soon answer hanging his head.
"Why is that ? I have heard many great things about you." Itachi asks raising Kakashi's head up so they can look at each other.
"Cause instead of focusing on my targets I was wondering when you would be here and if I would get to see you... and I was also thinking about dinner." I am surprised to hear my son answer the questions so quickly.
I can already tell Itachi will be good for him...I just hope that Itachi will survive being alone with him when I have missions and when Kakashi will want me all to himself sometimes.
"I am here now and you can see me... hit six of the targets and maybe he will let us have dinner." I arch an eyebrow at the blatant hint about dinner; As well as the bribe.
Yes...I have missed this.
Itachi puts Kakashi down and he scampers off to get his shuriken.
I walk over to him and he suddenly pulls me in to his arms and holds me close as he watches Kakashi hit the six targets. "He is good" He whispers in my ear sending a shiver of desire through me.
"Yes he is... I and the pack work with him when we can." I tell him.
He gives a small "Hn" in reply and suddenly I hear a very loud growl come from him. I turn around and see his face turn very red as I realize that was his stomach voicing its need for food.
"Dinner is ready" I tell him as Kakashi comes walking up with his bag of shuriken.
I lead the way to the kitchen and walk over to the sink to wash my hands as my son puts his bag away in the closet and goes to the bathroom to get washed up. Itachi comes up next to me and washes his hands as well gently rubbing his shoulder against mine.
His small touches and scent make me want him desperately. I calm myself down knowing that we will have from tonight on to enjoy each other.
I get out the plates and glasses as I fill the plates with food Itachi gets the drinks ready. Kakashi comes in and takes his place at the table.
Itachi takes the plates and sets them down on the table and I get the chopsticks out.
After we are all seated we begin eating... I made chicken stir-fry, steamed rice and vegetable dumplings.
I still have to trick my son in to eating his fruits and vegetables.
I watch Kakashi carefully making sure that he doesn't try to hide his stir fry veggies anywhere.
I am in shock when he eats it all...No doubt he is putting on a show for Itachi.
I shake my head slightly and immediately have Kakashis attention.
"Tou-san?" He asks looking at me
"It is nothing are you ready for bed?" Just as I ask the question he gives a huge yawn.
" I would say so.. Come on little one." I tell him as I scoop him up and carry him off to the bedroom. I can feel Itachi following close behind.
I help Kakashi get in to his pajamas; While I am doing that Itachi gets his futon ready. I lay Kakashi down and tuck him in and Itachi also gives him a small hug good night.
As we walk out I leave the door cracked in case he may need something during the night.
Walking back to the kitchen I quickly begin getting the dishes done with Itachi helping me. Every brush of our hands leaves me wanting more.
After the dishes are done I lead the way back to OUR bedroom. It seems so strange to say 'our' instead of 'my'.
I flip on the light switch in our room and show him that I have folded and hung up his clothes. I decide to take a fast shower and get my sleeping clothes together and take them with me to the bathroom.
I can feel his eyes on me as I shut the door. I place my clothes on the rack and turn on the taps to the shower. while the water gets to the right temperature I get undressed and place my dirty clothes in the hamper.
I step inside the shower and let the hot water course over my body. I take a deep breath and reach for my wash clothe when I feel an arm wrap around my waist and hold me close to a very naked and aroused Itachi.
"Thought we could save water" he whispers in my ear making me become as aroused as well. He reaches past me and gets my wash clothe and shower gel. He puts a small amount on the wash clothe and begins washing my body.
I can feel my face burning no one except for my first mate has ever touched me in this manner.
"Your turn" I hear him tell me as he hands me a wash clothe with a small amount of soap on it. I can feel my breath hitch a slight bit and I take the clothe from him and begin washing his body.
I start with his hands and work my way up his wrist to his arm and shoulder. I am amazed at how muscular he actually is. I can hear him sighing softly from my ministrations.
After I have clean him I gently rinse him off. After I rinse him I turn off the taps I open the shower curtain and get a towel and begin drying him off.
After he is dry he takes a towel and dries me off. He takes my hand and pulls me from the bathroom back to the bedroom and lays me down across the bed.
He is immediately next to me holding me close to him.
" I love you" He whispers to me as he gives me a soft kiss.
"I love you too" I whisper back and return the kiss.
We lay like that holding each other until we fall asleep.
A/N: Hope you all enjoy please R&R
Lycons have long lives...VERY long lives. For the sake of my fic it will be exaggerated a bit.