Chapter 13
Last time on 'And The devil Marches On'
"I…
said.. enough." He hissed and I looked away from him to glare at
Itachi, who was now pacing around the room angrily.
"Stupid Kyuubi. He just had to get involved, didn't he? I was so close to taking Naruto for myself.." Itachi started muttering as he continued to pace, while kicking over a small table covered with glass picture frames, making them break and shatter. I heard Madara sigh in annoyance and he took his foot off of me. I quickly picked myself up and brushed off any dirt I may have collected while I was on the ground.
"Sasuke go to your room. I don't want you to come out of there for the rest of the night. And Itachi, I want you tell me exactly what happened." Madara said. I hesitated for a second, wanting to stay and hear what happened, but when he glared at me I slowly made my way back to my room.
Naruto's POV (at Konoha High's Entrance)
I yawned loudly as I walked to the front entrance with Iruka on my heels. I didn't bother to try and be sneaky coming into school this time… for three reasons… first: It was pointless, second: I didn't want Iruka to get suspicious and third: I was too damn tired.
Those stupid nightmares kept haunting my mind last night and I could barely sleep!
Oh and Iruka was with me cause I dragged him here to talk with Kyuubi-sensei. I owed the redhead at least that much for saving me TWICE yesterday. I still think I should do more for him but I didn't want to bug him either… whatever… too tired… And Iruka made me wake up earlier than usual so we could get here earlier. Apparently, he wanted to come super early so he can speak with Kyuubi and still be to work on time.
I felt my eyes droop and I staggered a little as I almost fell asleep right there near the main-office door but Iruka put a hand on my shoulder to keep me steady. I slapped my self a little to make my eyes stay open but I knew that wouldn't really help… but whatever.
I opened the door to the main office and walked in, slightly smiling at Shizune as I walked in and I plopped myself down into a seat located at the side of the office… I soon found myself falling asleep… ZzZzZZZzzzZZzzzZZZzZZzZ
(Normal POV Since It's no fun when Naruto's just sleeping)
Iruka sighed at Naruto as the blonde instantly fell fast asleep in a seat next to him.
"May I help you?" Shizune asked nicely as Iruka made his way to the large desk.
"um Yes. Naruto had informed me that Kyuubi-sensei wished to have a word with me, but apparently Naruto is incapable of bringing me to his classroom. Could you possibly get a hold of him so I may speak with him." Iruka asked with a broad smile. Shizune smiled back.
"yes of course! Just wait one moment and I'll call him over the intercom." Shizune said before disappearing into a small office behind her. Iruka just stood there patiently and looked back to see Naruto still fast asleep. He smiled softly at the sight, but then he frowned when he remembered their little argument last night.
Iruka was brought of his thoughts when he heard the door to the office open suddenly and he turned to see who came in. He felt his whole body stiffen and his eyes went wide at who came in. The tall man had oh so familiar silver hair that stuck up crookedly and those bored looking grey eyes that he hadn't seen in forever. The man also froze and his eyes also grew a fraction.
There was a long awkward silence before…
"DOLPHIN-CHAAAANNNNN!!"
Iruka flinched when he was suddenly engulfed in strong arms and tackled (more like glomped) to the ground.
"K-kakashi!" Iruka stuttered with a blush as he felt said man nuzzling his face into the crook of his 'dolphin's' neck.
"Where have you been all this time!? I've missed you so!" The silver haired man squealed while standing back up, with the brown haired man still latched into his arms. Iruka felt himself being lifted into the air and being spun around slightly. He wanted to pry the man off him, but his arms were pinned to his sides in the awkward embrace. He wheezed and gasped for air a little as Kakashi tightened his grip on him.
"K-k-kakash-shi. I can't b-BREATH!" Iruka all but yelled. Kakashi loosened his grip and let Iruka touch the ground. The brunette gasped and gulped air into his lungs and once he finally started breathing normally he smiled at Kakashi and hugged him.
"It's nice seeing you again! But I didn't know you worked in Konoha." Iruka said with a puzzled frown while looking over to Naruto to see the blonde STILL asleep.
'Man, he can sleep like a log!'
"I started working here after you left" Kakashi said and Iruka could tell he was pouting that childish pout of his even though his carf was covering his face.
Kyuubi please report to the main office! I repeat: Kyuubi please report to the Main office Kakashi and Iruka paused when they heard the soft voice speak over the loud intercom.
"Kyuubi? Was that why you came here? You didn't come just to see little 'ole me?" Kakashi said with that hurt puppy-dog look in his… eye. Iruka laughed softly and leaned into Kakashi's arms while smiling.
"I already told you, I didn't even know you worked here. But now that I know, I'll come visit more often." Iruka said. Kakashi laughed and held the brunette closer making him blush slightly.
"Why are you here anyway? Are you coming to get a job here too?" the silver haired man asked excitedly. Iruka shook his head and then looked over at Naruto again, who was still sleeping soundly. Kakashi looked to where his dolphin was looking and then felt himself chuckle.
"So that's him huh? The son of—" But he was cut off by Iruka's hands covering his mouth.
"Shh!" Iruka hushed then said, "He still doesn't know yet… But I'm afraid I'm going to have to tell him soon or else someone else will end up telling him, especially seeing as he's going to this school now…" Iruka let out a long sigh.
"So that's why you came to see Kyuubi?" Kakashi asked curiously. Iruka shook his head once again.
"No. Apparently He wants to speak with me about something. He told Naruto to tell me."
"Is it about the fight yesterday?" Kakashi asked. Iruka's eyes widened.
"What fight?!" Iruka asked angrily while trying not to raise his voice, in case Naruto woke up.
"Sorry to keep you waiting, I had t—" Shizune stopped talking once she saw the two men in near her desk. Kakashi had his arms around the Brunette man named Iruka, and Iruka seemed a little pissed, so to speak.
"Uh… Am I interrupting anything?" Shizune asked nervously. Kakashi separated himself from Iruka and his one revealed eye turned into an upside down "u", which told that he was smiling.
"No nothing at all ms. Shizune. My, you're looking quite radiant today." Kakashi complimented, making Shizune blush.
"T-thank you…" She stuttered under the mysterious man's gaze. Iruka was still fuming and confused beyond belief. He wanted to know what this 'fight' was about, and if it involved his darling Naruto in anyway. It would explain the cuts and cruises he got yesterday…. Iruka would have to speak with Naruto about this.
Kakashi looked at the distressed dolphin for a second before sighing and quickly pulling down his scarf so he could give Iruka a chaste kiss. Then he walked out of the office, leaving a blushing Shizune and Iruka behind….
"Ngg! Mf…" Naruto groaned in his sleep and Iruka immediately turned his attention to the blonde.
Naruto's head tossed from side to side and his face was twisted in fear and pain, as if he was dreaming about something scary.
"Gah… ah!" Naruto shouted while suddenly waking up and looking around the room frantically. He spotted Iruka and immediately latched onto the surprised man, while shivering in fear.
Naruto's POV!
The fuck! I can never go to sleep anymore without having nightmares about that stupid rapist bastard! (you know the one I'm talking about!)
Grah! I hate it! Hate hate hate! That event is all I can think about anymore and it's killing me! I'm going to make a mental note to never EVER go near that sicko again! Uh-uh! I'm not going through that again and by the same person, no less!
I flinched when I heard the door open and I turned to see familiar long red hair and piercing crimson eyes. I felt myself relax instantly, as if being around this man made me feel safe. Kyuubi locked eyes with mine and I gave him a smile as I latched off of Iruka. I looked up at the man I had recently jumped on, only to see that he was slightly glaring at Kyuubi. I quickly looked back at Kyuubi to see that he had a stoic and expressionless face on, as if Iruka's glare didn't bother him in the least.
"You must be Kyuubi-sensei." I heard Iruka say and he gave a forced smile. Kyuubi nodded once.
"And you must be Iruka." Kyuubi said and there was a small glint in the corner of his eye, it looked evil…
"indeed I am." Iruka confirmed. Though… to me, it looked like they already knew eachother very well, and they were only trying to show it off as if they never met before. I'm not stupid…
"what is that you wished to speak with me about?" Iruka forced out in a nice and casual tone. But it looked like he wanted to attack the redhead in front of us.
"Ah.. Yes… I wanted to speak with you about the school… and I also wanted to speak with about Naruto, and a couple of things that happened yesterday." Kyuubi said and he raised his chin up to show his superiority. I felt my jaw drop a little and my eyes widened. He wasn't really going to tell him about they fight and rape incident was he!!
"yes well… Would you like to discuss this here? Or.. shall we take this somewhere else?" Iruka requested in his formal voice. Kyuubi looked as if he was thinking about taking this somewhere else, but then I saw him give Shizune a look that said can you leave us alone for a while?. I looked over and saw Shizune nod respectfully while walking out of the main office. I looked around some more to see that no one else was around.
Kyuubi-sensei made his way over to the chairs and settled down while motioning to the seats next to him and looking over at us. I took the hint and sat in the chair next to him while Iruka remained standing where he was. Kyuubi sighed and shook his head but began speaking anyway.
"Ah well… where to begin… Well I guess I should start with Naruto…" Kyuubi looked over at me with a stern look on his face and I gulped loudly. Iruka suddenly got curious and worried. He walked closer to us, but still refused to sit down in a seat.
"What happened? Did he do anything bad?" Iruka asked anxiously.
I looked over at Kyuubi and pleaded him with my big blue eyes not to tell Iruka. It would devastate him. But Kyuubi didn't see the hint, or he just refused to take it as he continued.
"Well it seems as though a few boys aren't warming up to Naruto." Kyuubi stated simply. Iruka's eyes grew stern as he looked towards me. I sunk into my chair and looked down at my feet to avoid contact.
"I knew it! That's where that big gash and bruises came from!? Isn't it?" Iruka shouted in frustration. I nodded feebly and nervously pulled at the long sleeves of my bright orange shirt.
"No need to yell Iruka. It wasn't really Naruto's fault. Well I don't think it was. Those boys that did those things to him aren't very friendly." Kyuubi said, but it didn't help Iruka calm.
"I know it wasn't Naruto's fault! I just… I just thought that things would be different here…" Iruka said and sighed. I relaxed a little as Iruka's anger calmed. Kyuubi hummed in thought.
"So this kind of thing happened in his other school as well?" Kyuubi asked, well more like stated and looked towards me. I sighed softly and nodded in affirmation.
"yeah… They always did stuff like this to me… That's why I didn't feel the need to tell Iruka either." I said and gave Kyuubi a pointed glare saying that he should've just kept his mouth shut about it. That only seemed to amuse Kyuubi though.
"You shouldn't keep stuff like that from me Naruto!" Iruka shouted, there was a hint of disappointment in his voice, which made me flinch.
"Naruto." Kyuubi said, getting my attention.
"Did you ever find out WHY those boys were beating you?" Kyuubi asked and I nodded but I kept my mouth shut, hoping that they wouldn't ask anymore questions but—to my annoyance—he did.
"Mind telling us what happened, Naruto?" Iruka asked in his Mother/Father tone with his arms crossed over his chest.
"Actually…. No not really… " I admitted with a sheepish grin. I heard Iruka sigh and he gave that disappointed look again. I hate it when he does that… Kyuubi was doing the same thing only he looked more like he wanted to put me in time-out or something…
"fine… We'll talk about that when you get back home today." Iruka said with an annoyed groan. "anyway. Wasn't there something else you wanted to tell me about Naruto?" Iruka turned his attention back to Kyuubi-sensei. The redhead was silent for a long while, with his eyes locked with mine. I pleaded and begged him, with my eyes, to not tell Iruka about the Itachi incident.
He reached up and raked his hands through his long hair before sighing and looking over to Iruka again.
"No, I believe that was it for now. I just want to inform you about the school rules and what is expected fr—" Kyuubi was cut off as the bell to first class rang loudly. I shot up from the chair I was sitting on and hurriedly gathered my things.
"Well it was nice speaking with you again Kyuubi-sensei, but I must be leaving to first class. I'll catch you later Iruka." I said and was about to grab for the door knob to the exit, but I was stopped by Kyuubi's voice.
"Oh, Naruto. Before you go to your second period class I'd like you to come back here to talk to me for a minute." Kyuubi said and then turned his attention back to Iruka, who was now sitting in a seat, but it was two seats away from Kyuubi-sensei.
I nodded and bowed respectfully towards Kyuubi-sensei before making my way out of the office.
That was a close one… I really hope Iruka doesn't find out about the little thing that happened with Itachi… Or else all hell will break loose in this school.
I guess that would be fitting though, seeing as school pretty much IS hell.
I laughed to myself as I made my way down the hall.
"Naruto!"
I stopped and turned around when my name was called and spotted Kiba waving me over. I smiled and walked over to him. Kiba grinned at me and placed an arm over my shoulder while patting my unruly blonde hair. I growled playfully and batted his hand off my head, making Kiba laugh, but the brunette never took his arm off my shoulder.
"Whatchya been up to squirt?" Kiba asked with another grin plastered onto his face.
"Who you calling squirt!?" I snapped with a small smile.
"Well seeing as you're the shortest person here, I would have to say that I'm calling you a squirt, shortie." Kiba teased. I gave him a glare and pouted while batting his arm away from me.
"You know… You look absolutely fuckable when you pout"
I nearly jumped out of my skin when I heard Sai's voice whisper in my ear. I spun around and grabbed the area where my heart was located and took in deep breaths, exaggerating a heart attack.
"Don't DO that!" I gasped, my eyes wide, and I could feel a small blush crawl onto my cheeks when I finally registered what he said.
"You stupid pervert!" I yelled while trying to give Sai a good whack on the head, but the bastard was too quick. Kiba looked on in amusement as I continued to chase Sai around, attempting to beat the shit outta him with my notebook. The other students in the hall didn't pay much attention to us and I had accidnlty bumped into a couple of students, but they didn't even give me a second glance as they continued walking. I shrugged it off and tried continued my battle with Sai, but the bastard ended up escaping into his classroom. I huffed and yelled at him once more before going over to Kiba and grinning.
I quickly got out my schedule and asked Kiba where my first period was located, seeing as I didn't get to go to first period yesterday. He gave me the directions, and I tried to commit it to memory as best as I could, but, once again, my memory is pretty bad….
"Well I guess I better go to first period before I'm late. I'll see you later." I said.
"Yeah I'll see ya soon, shortie." He chuckled and ruffled my hair before walking off. I watched as Kiba's quickly disappeared in the flood of students and I looked down at my schedule once again. It said:
1st period – Teacher: Kakashi-sensei – Subject: English – Room# 122
Okay Kakashi-sensei it is…. English seems like a normal class. I just hope the teacher's not TOO weird….