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Author Note: Welcome to chapter seven, kind readers. I hope that you enjoy it. This story contains Yaoi and is unbeted. For the Yaoi part if you don't like don't read, please. And for the unbeted part I will not apologize for the mistakes in both grammar and spelling. Now on to the story:

Chapter Seven

Even in Danger life goes on…

Naruto POV

"I am so bored" I sighed.

How long before that Shikamaru comes and springs me from this joint? I really want to get out of here…I hate the smell and well, just being here in the hospital. It sucks.

I thought that Itachi said they were on the way here…

Pitter Patter Bang…

Where's mom? What room, Shika? Are we there yet?

Wait boys I will tell you if you quite running off…

"Well, never mind on whether or not they are coming…I can hear them a mile away, I wonder how Shikamaru did with the angels last night?" I muttered as I slowly got up into a seating position.

I just hope that he isn't too frazzled…even though that would be funny. I couldn't help but giggle in a slightly evil way with that thought. Well, ready or not here they

COME…

I braced myself for impact, as two little speed demons came racing through the door. Closely behind my two speeders was Shikamaru's little boy and following up in the rear was Shikamaru carrying Kohana. Just looking at that image…

Was sort of, how do I explain it? Strange but in a good way; the kids were so young when their daddy died, hell Kohana wasn't even born yet. It was sort of enduring to see this tall handsome…damn I just called him handsome, well anyway…man carrying Kohana while herding three very rambunctious boys.

That is weird…

Why does my heart feel a little achy? I haven't felt this way…well, since the first time I saw Sasuke. It was the first day that he came into class and well, my heart aches that same way. I wonder why…I love Sasuke. Pathetic I know to love a dead person but I really do…still do. Then why? Why am I attracted? Well, enough musing over this it's time to go home…

"Hey, everyone calm down" I said looking at the anxious children.

"See I am fine" I smiled at them.

"Are you sure momma" asked Hideaki.

"Yes the doctor said it wasn't bad and that I needed to have a couple days of rest and I will be good as new" I smiled at my oldest as I held out my good arm for him.

My two boys ran into my arms and seeing them getting love Kohana wiggled to get out of Shikamaru's arms. He set her down and she did a two year old version of a flying leap. Which means that she ran to the side of my bed and held up her arms while she bounced up and down; Shikamaru's son looked at the four of us and then held his head down. I sort of felt bad for the boy so…

"Hey, Tobikuma…" I said.

At the sound of my voice his little boy head lifted and he lifted his eyebrow then waited for me to continue.

"Come here…hugs are free in the Uchiha household" I smile and my boys made room for Tobikuma to get a hug too.

Shikamaru's Pov

Wow, these little people can run…how troublesome.

"Hey, wait minute guys we have to go to room 216" I said as the kids were trying to speed ahead of me.

How can they have this much energy? They sound like a herd of elephants. On the other hand, I am enjoying the cuddle time with Kohana. She really looks like her 'mom' with the blond hair but those eyes remind me of Sasuke so much. God, I really miss my friend.

But holding this little ray of sunshine…is simply amazing. She is so sweet and adorable…oh, wait where are the boys…never mind there they are. Oh, wait there is the room.

I open the door and there sits Naruto looking…just adorable.

I vaguely hear Naruto say something to the kids and then I feel Kohana wiggle to get out of my embrace. So I let her down and then she runs over to be picked up by Naruto. Then I notice, now that I am paying more attention, that Naruto is telling my son…

"Come here …hugs are free in the Uchiha household" said Naruto with a smile. And what a smile it was…almost blinding in its brilliance. It was a warm smile…an inviting one that my son really had no choice but to succumb to its light.

My son ran up to Naruto and held onto him like he had known him…his entire life. It was really sort of amazing to watch. Tobikuma never opens up to people like that and I was a bit taken aback. This blond haired man with those brilliant blue eyes seemed to capture even my rather distracted son. They only met in the park for God's sake. And that was yesterday…I guess people are right…when you click with someone knowing them for but a second seems like you have known them forever.

And Naruto just seemed to know that my son is rather…I guess quiet and unassuming would be the right words for him. Now don't get me wrong…my son is very smart but he never asks for anything…it's almost like he doesn't want to bother anybody with what he may want or need. With all the excitement yesterday, my son just needed reassurance that the nice man he met in the park was really okay. I would have to say that Naruto has a gift. For even I didn't get…his need…

Great now I feel like the crappiest father out there.

Damn…I was so concerned with Naruto's kids and Naruto himself that I neglected my son's needs.

He must have been scared…

Well, feeling guilty about it won't help and anyway I have been given a job by Itachi. The job could possibly be difficult but I really don't think that it will be… troublesome. That word is getting to be a bad habit.

But I digress; my job is to ensure the safety of Naruto and his kids. And that job is something I am strangely looking forward to.

"Naruto are you ready to leave?" I asked while looking with amusement at the hug fest going on.

Naruto raised his eyes to mine and smiled. I couldn't help myself…I smiled back.

"Yeah, I am ready…I really hate hospitals" said Naruto while disengaging himself from the kids.

Naruto stood and attempted to pick up Kohana. I could tell it was hurting him and pissing him that he couldn't do it. So I walked up and…

"Kohana, can I carry you again…I really liked having you in my arms" I smiled as I kneeled down to meet her dark eyes.

Kohana looked at me a second, then she looked up at her 'mom'. After she got her 'mom's' nod, she graced me with those beautiful eyes again. A small impish smile appeared on her face…

"Yess…Shika I want you to carry" smiled Kohana, her little chubby baby arms raised. I stood up and took her into my arms. Then I smiled at Naruto and he shook his head at me…

"Shikamaru…would you mind taking us back to the hotel…I don't want to bother you anymore than necessary but I would appreciate the ride" Naruto said with a hint of nervousness in his voice.

I regarded this petite man and I could almost see the shame in asking for help. I sort of wondered at that emotion his eyes seemed to be saying to me. Why shame?

I sighed…

"Naruto I will take you to your hotel so that you and the kids can get your things; then I will take you guys to my house" I said firmly, my portraying that I was serious.

Naruto's face was…well, lack of a better word…shocked. Then I saw a bit of anger.

"Why? Do we have to go to your house? The hotel is fine" said Naruto as his blue eyes clouded like a storm was approaching.

"I am not meaning to offend you Naruto by being high handed but really how are you going to take care of the kids with your arm in a sling" I said trying to advert an argument.

Naruto looked at me…how the hell that man doesn't get tired with all the emotion that runs through him…I will never know…but anyway, it looked that my argument was sound enough for him and the last emotion that showed on his face and in his eyes was acceptance. Which was I feel a miracle in of its self…

"Okay…If you don't mind…I guess I really could use the help" Naruto said with a small bit of relief in his voice.

So with that conversation over, I walked to the door and everyone followed me out. No conversation was said as we made our way to the car. I looked at our surroundings as we went to the car…wait a minute who is that guy and what or should I say who is he looking at? He seems to be looking at Naruto…wait a minute that guys is telling someone something through an ear piece.

Oh, shit this looks like this may be harder than what I first thought. I have to get these guys to the safety of my house as fast as possible. With an heightened sense of urgency, I usher everyone into my car.

Leaving the hospital, I take the Uchiha's to the hotel and quickly we get everything out afterwards Naruto checked out of the hotel. Making our way to the house…silence was the plan of the day. Even the kids weren't arguing…which really surprised me!

It was almost as everyone understood that something was wrong. Naruto keep stealing glances at me…then he did the most adorable thing…yes, adorable…I know sad huh…anyway he bit his lower lip nervously.

Finally getting to my house, I ushered everyone in and then I unpacked everything. After getting all people in, I took Naruto to a vacant room and told him that I would bring his clothes and stuff up soon. But first I had to make a phone call.

Going down stairs, I went to my office and closed the door.

Dialing a number I know very well…I heard the rings. Then the phone was picked up…before the person I called could say anything…

"Itachi …we have a problem" I said with determination.

TBC

A/N: Well, here is chapter seven. I hope that you enjoyed it. I would like to thank the people who reviewed: purropolis princess, demarra (sorry I was late with the chapter), and siarafaerie-101-miss. And to all of you who put my story on alert and favorite, thank you very much. I really appreciate it.