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Yuki no Purinsesu

Chapter 03: Camping and Insomnia

Team 7 P.O.V: Naruto

We were still about a day or two from Konoha and now carrying a bunch of little kids might actually slow us down even more so than normally coming back from a mission. Thirteen minutes into carrying the kids the blonde on my back decided to talk to the other older boy on Sai's back. No matter what they were able to talk about books of all things and something about a Shipuden? It was then that the youngest started to talk to the girl saying how he missed a smart t. and his little sister Kyo. After about a day of traveling with 3 preschoolers and a toddler, all with what seemed to be a deep intelligence, Kakashi-sensei said we should probably set up camp and that tomorrow he would make sure the kids got to sleep in real rooms at the onsen near by.

"What's an onsen?" The little girl asked.

"It's like a Turkish bath, but in nature." The brunette said.

'This is weird we don't know what to call who and that is annoying me that the albino obviously knew me and Sakura-chan. So shouldn't we know who the four kids we found names are. I mean they know Orochimaru hence the reason they are coming back with us to konoha so they can talk to Tsunade-baachan.'

It seems I was not the only one wondering there names. Because Kakashi-sensei asked them to tell us about themselves if they wanted dinner. 'Evil Kakashi-sensei' I thought scared the dark haired one might not get to eat.

"Nay~ Can I go first guys?" The albino asked. The brunet obviously did not like that idea saying, "No, we'll go from oldest to youngest and give our names, age, likes, dislikes, and dreams for the future. That alright?"

"But you guys need to go first because were just scared 'wittle children' who don't know the people in front of them and who were taught to not talk to strangers." The purple haired girl spoke with mischief obviously glinting in her eyes.

Agreeing to the kids demand Kakashi-sensei started by doing the same thing he did when he introduced himself to me Sakura-chan and Sasuke when we were Genin. "I am Kakashi Hatake. I have no intentions of telling you my likes and dislikes. As for my dream... I have few hobbies."

"I'm Naruto Uzumaki, age 15, I like ramen and my friends and dislike Orochimaru and those trying to hurt my friends. I plan to be the next Hokage."

"Sakura Haruno, age 16. And I'm a medic nin. That's all you need to know from me." Sakura-chan spoke with weariness clearly in her voice.

"Sai."

At Sai's turn the brunet and albino looked interested, well the brunet hid it better. And when Sai was done they both looked pissed. To the point of Kakashi

sensei having to hold them back from pouncing Sai. Truthfully I wanted to do the same. but then thought Kakashi-sensei did the same as Sai so there really was no problem.

"So who are you kids?" Sai asked oblivious to the young boys ill intent towards him and Sai flashing his fake smile.

"I'm Je-Jo-Jonouchi Katsuya, I'm Five. I like solving things and working, I hate people who get through life the easy way and I want to own my own corporation in technological advances." The blonde spoke.

"I'm Shun Kuro. I'm four, and I like reading and inventing new things to better improve our lives on earth." Said the Brunet.

"I'm Myl-" "Mitsuki our real names not our code names" The albino quickly spoke over the girl. "Her name is Mitsuki Gurīn"

"I'm four and I hate being interrupted. I plan to be a chef." Mitsuki spoke while give the Albino and last of their little group and 'I'm not impressed' look.

"I'm Leiko! Leiko Randorī and I'm tree hehe! I love candy and drawing, but I hate Jonouchi 'cause he's a big meany who wont chair 'is candy. I also hate that Snake Lady and her boy toy. I want to be a teacher! I want to help and teach toes around me." Spoke the youngest. It was then that I noticed that the youngest was a little girl not a little boy.

"Ohh so he is really a she!" I spoke aloud confirming my revelation.

"Huh? Course I'm a girwl I am also awesome and super cool but you probably alweady know that." 'She' spoke in a pouting baby voice.

"Well this changes a few things" Kakashi-sensei spoke, only to receive five confused faces. Seeing the confusion on our faces he said, "well now that we know little Leiko's true gender we need to rethink the sleeping arrangements. We only have two tents. And Sakura's is really only gonna be able to fit her and maybe a child, while we would barely have any room for two extra small bodies. So that leaves the last without a place to sleep."

"Um I can sleep in a tree if that's okay Mr. Scarecrow" Leiko mumbled. Somehow Kakashi-sensei was able to hear her though. "There is no need for you to do that Leiko-chan. You probably can't even stay awake so why would we force you to stay up." Sakura-chan said to the younger girl sweetly.

"But I won't be able to sleep for several reasons anyway so it's okay" Leiko pleaded. The look on her small face only proved how cute and innocent she was.

However Kakashi-sensei wouldn't hear of it and said he would just sleep outside by the fire. And how we would take our normal shifts. But that if she truly wanted to that Leiko could sleep next to Kakashi outside.

Sighing the little girl agreed with my sensei and we set up camp handing out the food rations to the little kids and we had soldier pills.

Later That Night: Leah/Leiko's P.O.V

'I wonder why Sean made us change our names to these. I mean I know not many Japanese people name their kids names that start with an 'L' because that would be like naming your kid to be arrogant and all so why didn't he call me something else. That and Sean says we need to call each other by our new names and practice writing both our new and old names. And Jeff went with Jonouchi not Junko what does he want to be in the Yu-Gi-Oh world now'

I giggled out loud. Kakashi who was right beside me looked at me with an inquisitor look in his one visible eye. We sat in a tree a few feet from camp while the others slept, and how I was suppose to be as well. Ya see, Kakashi told me that I could only be with him if I promised to sleep. If not he would have made Sakura or Sai watch me back in the camp.

"Maa. Well," he started, " what do we have here?" He spoke with such a bored hazed voice that I couldn't help but giggle some more, as I looked up at him from where I sat next to the tree trunk resting against it. "Can't sleep?" he finally asked.

"Aw 'I'm sorry Kakashi-san, I have insomnia so it's hard for me to sleep at all." I usually stay up 'till 'round one or two in the morning and then fall into a light sleep only to be awoken when daylight reaches my eyes. It's been that way since I was little. The only time I really was able to fall asleep was when I was stressed out and murderous from lack of sleep.

"Mhnmm" suddenly I was pulled into something warm compared to the chill spring night. I looked up to see that Kakashi had pulled me to his chest with his eyes close. I thought 'OMG! If I wasn't a little girl or even a passer by I would totally find this so cute or hot. Depending on the situation. But seeing as I was a little girl I had to suck up my little bit of fangirling that I was doing and think "is this what a parents love feels like?"

I was content to lean on him and allow sleep to pull me. It was only ten.

Camp: Kakashi's P.O.V.

I looked at the little girl giggling next to me wondering what she would think is so funny. Yes I knew she wasn't asleep and was just pretending but I let it slide. She was uncharacteristically adorable even if she looked like a little boy. I think that just made her cuter. Her laugh wasn't like the other little girls and be like small chimes but instead was loud and *abrasive but her giggles were innocent like her, pure and sweet.

"Maa. Well," I started, " what do we have here?" I spoke in my version of a monotone voice. I saw that she was struggling and couldn't help but giggle some more, as I looked down at her from where I sat next to the small child. "Can't sleep?" I finally asked.

"Aw 'm sorry Kakashi-san, I have insomnia so it's hard for me to sleep at all." She replied. I could tell there was something else she wasn't telling me but let it slide for now.

"Mhnmm" I mumbled as I picked her up and placed her in my lap. Like how my father did for me when I couldn't sleep as a kid before he died.

She looked surprised so I closed my eyes pretending to have fallen asleep as I felt her lean back into my chest and her breathing evened out. Indicating she had fallen asleep.

What I heard next made me feel a sharp pain in my chest. She had mumbled something in her sleep but my keen ears picked up on it. And I felt like I failed the small child in my arms. "is this what a parents love feels like?"

It made me wonder if she was loved in her home or if her sister was too. I had heard earlier when the children were talking that she missed a toy and her younger sister. 'Such a sweet child' I thought, 'should not have to guess what love from a parent is like'

With that I summoned Pakkun and told him to watch out for anyone while I got a bit of shut eye. Tomorrow I thought I will make sure these kids go to that onsen near by. And then get them back to Konoha to show them everything and get the Hokage's approval for me to adopt them. Hopefully I can take them in, if not then maybe I can convince some of the other clans to take them in. I'm sure they would love to anyways. Hell if I can't take them in then maybe Jiraiya and Iruka could help. Though I am not going to let Gai have one or any of them no more turtle men.

A/N: Okay well I'm gonna do a vote for the next three chapters. It is this...Which kid goes with who. You can chose any of the four toddlers and pick a clan or person to take care of them. Just remember that it ends with Chapter five. Thanks for reading

~maxstar1219