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Warnings: I do not own Naruto. Rated "M" for language and adult situations.

Chapter 28: What dreams may come.

Mrya held tight to Naruto as they bounded home. She was still shivering with the thoughts of recent activities. She was concerned about Naruto. He hadn't said a word to her the whole way back to the apartment. They touched down on her balcony. Naruto set her down gently and waited until she found her balance.

Myra took a few tentative steps and smiled at him. Naruto was forcing the smile. "See I told you I just had to get the blood circulating in my legs and I would be fine." She opened the balcony doors and they went inside. Myra handed him back his jacket and went to change. His was still standing in the kitchen when she came back wearing her bathrobe. She could tell there was something wrong. Her expression changed to show it.

"What is wrong with you?" She put her hand on his check. He raised his hand to touch hers and put his head on her forehead.

"It could… He…I could have really hurt you." He stammered, worry laced in his voice. Myra chuckled at him lovingly.

"Is THAT what this is about? I would hope you think I'm made of sterner stuff. I ASKED for it… My GODS LOVE…" She looked at him confused. Naruto moved her hand from his cheek. The warmth of her hand was making it difficult for him to tell her.

"You have no idea what I'm capable of." He kept his head down.

"Ok… That came out of no where and I am even more confused. You are going to have to be a little less vague." She raised an eyebrow. Naruto was tearing himself up. She hadn't rejected him when she saw him change. The irony of calling her a rabbit, no IT called her Rabbit. Myra could sense the turmoil. She put his hand to her cheek.

"Please tell me what's wrong. I can't answer a question if you don't ask it." She looked up at him. Crystal blue swam in the grip of chocolate brown, and he blinked.

"The monster nearly took over. He could have killed you and enjoyed ripping you apart." Naruto whispered very softly. Myra wasn't horror struck like he had been expecting her to be. She wasn't even shocked. She just smiled at him. "Oh… You're worried about the demon?" She said very flatly blinking at him.

"You knew?" Naruto was a little shocked that she already knew.

"Yes. Is that a big deal?" She was confused again. "I can pretend I don't know if it will make you feel better." Naruto laughed and relaxed a bit. He was still very upset about what happened earlier, but he would take that up with the Fox later.

"How long have you known?" He asked her.

"I have two spirit birds that know EVERYTHING, and you're asking me how long I've known." Myra was being sarcastic again. They both laughed. She started to take her hair out of the tight braid.

"Speaking of the feather brains, where are they?" Naruto looked at the empty perches.

"Probably put hunting or making a mess of the Hokage's office."

"I bet Granny Tsunade will be happy about that." They both laughed. Myra's laugh turned into a yawn. Naruto swept her off her feet again.

"I think its time to put you to bed." He eyed her.

"But I'm..." YAWN. "… not tired." Myra protested. He walked her into the bedroom and placed her on the bed. She grabbed at his shirt before he could move away. "Don't go. Stay. Please?" She looked up at him. "I'll make waffles." She pouted. He shook his head; then kissed her softly.

"Speaking of the birds, what would the big bird say when he finds me here?" Naruto didn't like the male. The female bird seemed to like him. He striped to his boxers.

"There isn't much they can say." Myra pushed her self up, took off the bathrobe and dropped on the floor. She was naked and it caused Naruto to jump slightly when he turned around. She was stretching and yawing.

"What?" She pulled the covers up to her chest.

"Um… You're not going to put something on?" He blushed to his toes and seemed very embarrassed all of a sudden.

"It didn't seem to bother you this afternoon." Myra smirked.

"I thought you were tired." Naruto eyed her suspiciously.

"I am." She crossed her arms in front of her and closed her eyes. "But if you don't like the feel of my skin," She opened one playful eye to look at him, "I am sure I can find something to put on." A smile danced on her lips. Naruto shook his head and slipped off his boxers.

Myra scooted back to give him room to get in. He kissed her again as he got into bed. She let him get comfortable. Then with out hesitating, she curled up next to him, putting her head on his chest. She felt so fragile next to him. Naruto stroked her hair and felt her breath even out on his chest.

"I love you." She whispered. He felt her start to radiate that energy that was so addictive. Something he never wanted to give up. He pulled her closer to him. "My Rabbit." He growled possessively. The Fox may have named her, but it kind of fit. Naruto started the think the last few days. It was all a blur really. He had never been happier. Naruto was going to treasure this moment as long as he could, because it usually meant something bad was just around the corner. It was only a few more minutes before Naruto was asleep with his love in his arms.

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Myra stood watching a young blonde boy and his friends playing. They seemed happy playing on the swings and the slide. They played until the sun started to dip farther below the horizon. Parents arrived to retrieve most of the children. The blonde boy stood and watched his friends leave with their parents. There was a sad look on his face and Myra felt his sadness and pain.

There were many more of the same and she watched them all. She heard the people whisper about the demon child and the names he was called by the other children. She felt his loneliness and anger. Tears started to stream down her cheeks.

"Did you do this to him?" She questioned.

"I am partially to blame… Yes. The rest you can blame on the people of the village and their fear of me." The Fox chuckled. Myra was standing next to a tall man with red hair that looked a lot like Naruto, but his features were more fox like. His eyes were red slits. He had pointed ears and nine tails of fire behind him. On his wrists and around his ankles were heavy chains. There was a pad lock with a seal over the key hole.

"Why? Why would they do this to a person?" Myra was still crying as they continued to watch Naruto's more important memories flash before them.

"To be feared and hated is the life of a Jinchuriki. It isn't a pleasant thing to be chosen, and most of the time, the host doesn't have a choice. The Brat was chosen by fate to be the vessel of a demon. I attacked the village 17 years ago and to protect the village the Yondiame sacrificed himself to seal me inside a newly born child. I've been here ever since." The Fox didn't seem to care. More memories flashed. Myra watched the older Naruto become a Genin and felt his joy of being accepted by someone. Then she watched in horror as Sasuke and Naruto fought at the Valley of the end. She felt Naruto's pain and understood now more than ever why Sasuke was important to her love. She started to look away as the scene changed again.

"Don't turn away now Rabbit. You wanted to know and understand him. This is who he is." The Fox wasn't taking pleasure in what Myra was doing. She watched him change to the four tailed fox. She felt the pain that racked his body and the rage that drove him to destroy everything in his path, but it wasn't his rage. Myra turned to look at the Fox.

There was no emotion on the Fox's face, but Myra could feel the sorrow and regret of having that much rage flowing through him. She felt pity for the Fox. The Fox noticed that she was staring at him and not the memories flashing before her.

"You are the one making him relive these nightmares and if you aren't going to watch them, I won't take the blame for it." The Fox crossed his arms and closed his eyes.

"Why? Why would you take the blame for this?" She was shocked. The Fox didn't look at her.

"Don't ask stupid questions Rabbit. I don't like answering them. If you don't want me to help you out, I won't." The Fox started to walk away.

"Why did you pick the name Rabbit for me?" Myra had to ask.

"Because foxes like to chase rabbits." And with that the Fox disappeared.

"Funny, that's what my brother told me once." Myra had seen enough to learn what she needed. She took a deep breath and the scene changed yet again. It was the street where she had met Naruto for the first time. She watched him whistle down the street with out a care in the world. All was happy in his dreams. Myra thought it best if she left him alone now. She took a deep breath and made a few hand signs.

Seconds later she woke up next to the still sleeping Naruto. He was smiling in his sleep and all was right with the world. She tried to move, but his arms reacted to her movement by holding on to her. Myra smiled and kissed him on the chest. Naruto relaxed his hold on her. Myra just smiled, laid her head back on his chest and drifted back to her own dream filled slumber.

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A/N: Wow... Two chapters in one night/day. I must be on a roll. I am sure there are some burning questions. Here is my answer to all of them. Say tuned, keep reading, and be kind and review. Or don't be kind and review anyway...