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

Chapter 35: Daddy's home

They stood at the gates waiting. Myra had gotten the phone call about an hour before. Her father and Sephie had been picked up by representatives of Konoha. In a switch of events, Myra was pacing nervously and Naruto was sitting still with his eyes closed. Had Myra taken a moment from her pacing, she would have noticed his soft snoring.

Poe and Edgar came into sight. Poe flapped down to Myra's shoulder, while Edgar fluttered to a precarious position on Naruto's head. Myra smirked. "Edgar, don't even think about it."

"To late, I already thought about it." The great bird pecked Naruto on the forehead, waking him with a start. There was a flurry of wings and arms. Naruto came out of the mess of feathers with his hands around Edgar's throat, shaking the bird rather violently.

"NARUTO!" Myra yelled wide eyed at the blonde. Poe was internally laughing. Naruto stopped shaking Edgar, but kept his grip around the bird's neck. The blonde looked at Myra disgruntled.

"PUT. THE. BIRD. DOWN." Myra glared. Naruto released Edgar with a harrumph. The bird coughed and flapped to the branch of a tree.

"Stupid Fox Boy!" Edgar grumbled.

"Stupid Bird Brain." Naruto grumbled back.

Myra and Poe shared a laugh. "Poe, do you think those two will ever get along?" Myra smiled stroking Poe feathers.

"Edgar likes Pretty Boy more than he is letting on. But you should know how Edgar is. He enjoys pestering and aggravating the humans he likes." Poe sighed. Myra giggled and turned when she heard the sounds of the SUV pulling into the gates. Poe took flight and landed in the tree next to the ruffled, but unharmed Edgar.

"We are going back to the nest. I need to take a nap." Edgar groused.

"You just had a nap." Poe cooed.

"It takes a lot of stamina to travel across country." The bigger bird ruffled his feathers.

Poe tilted her head at Edgar. "You are incorrigible. But if we must nap, then so be it." There was a flutter of wings and the birds flew off. The black SUV stopped just inside the gates and a man in a black business suit and sunglasses exited the driver's side and opened the side door.

All Naruto saw was a blur of pink and black jump from the SUV and tackle Myra. Myra hit the ground with a thud. "MYRA! I HATE FLYING!" The petite blonde yelled. Naruto couldn't really see the girl very well. She was wearing a neon pink t-shirt with black jeans. Her boots were similar to the ones Myra was wearing. Her blonde hair had layered black and pink highlights. It reminded him of Temari's preferred hair style, but more colorful and longer.

"Sephie, I'm glad you're on the ground safely. I'm also very glad to see you… NOW GET OFF ME!" Myra grunted. Sephie looked around. The blonde girl hadn't realized she had tackled her friend to the ground.

"Ooops… Sorry." Sephie said apologetically. A tall man with long black hair pulled back in a tight pony tail and dark eyes got out of the other side of the SUV. He was wearing a dark blue button down shirt and regular blue jeans. Plain white sneakers were one his feet. He walked over to the girls and pulled Sephie off of Myra. He smirked and held out his hand to help Myra off the ground.

Myra's face lit up as she took the man's hand. She nearly toppled him over as she stood up and captured him in a monstrous bear hug. "Dad!" She breathed him in.

Naruto had stepped closer to the reunited family. Sephie was watching Myra and her father shedding a mock tear. Sephie sniffled teasingly. "It's just so beautiful."

Myra dropped her arms, but her father didn't let go. "Um Dad… You can let go now."

"I'm just happy to see ya kiddo." Rai let go of his daughter and smiled at her.

"You saw me a few days ago. It's not like I've been gone for that long." She groused.

Rai smirked at Myra. "I'm your father and it's been a few days too many."

Myra chuckled. "I'm happy to see you too Dad." Naruto had been standing off to one side not wanting to intrude. The driver walked over to Rai and whispered something that Myra didn't catch. Rai nodded and turned his attention back to Myra.

"It seems that Lady Tsunade wants to see me as soon as possible." He looked at Myra. "Do you think you can keep Sephie out of trouble while I go do official stuff?" He smiled.

Myra raised a mischievous eyebrow. "I think I can do that." Myra looked over at Sephie, who was having a very one sided conversation with the other escort in the passenger side of the SUV. He had white spiked hair, sunglasses, an eye patch and a mask. Naruto had noticed Kakashi and was trying not to bust a gut laughing.

Rai walked over and took the blonde boy under intense scrutiny. The elder Ravenheart couldn't help but think back to his best friend growing up. Naruto looked so much like the Yondiame. Naruto jumped a little at the man's gaze. The boy blinked up at Rai.

"I knew your sensei Jiraiya, Naruto Uzumaki. He was a great warrior and I mourn his passing." Both Naruto and Rai frowned a little. Rai regained his bright smile. "We will be able to swap training stories later, but now it is a great honor to meet you." Rai extended his hand. Naruto blinked in shock. "He's honored to meet me?" the boy thought. Naruto shook the man's hand; then looked over at Myra who was beaming.

Sephie had finally peeled her hazel eyes from the disguised Kakashi to notice Myra smiling dreamily at Rai and the blue eyed hottie. She elbowed Myra in the ribs.

"Ow! What was that for?" Myra grumbled, rubbing at her side.

"Who's Mr. Hot Stuff?" Sephie asked, nodding toward Naruto.

Myra tilted her head and smirked. "Mine." Myra growled possessively. "So don't get any ideas."

Sephie's eyebrows disappeared underneath her pink and black bangs. "Oh really?" she eyed her best friend. Sephie crossed her arms and tapped her foot. "Lucy, you have some 'splainin' ta do." Said the petite blonde in her best "Ricky" accent.

"Uh… No… I don't." Myra looked at Sephie indifferently.

"Yeah right… Cut the crap!" Sephie squinted at Myra. "What happened to that famous motto?"

Myra looked at Sephie confused. "Which one?"

"Men are pigs." Sephie grumbled.

"Oh… That one." Myra chuckled. "Men ARE pigs." She nodded. "That one," nodding to Naruto, "just happens to be an exception to the rule." Myra smiled. Naruto walked over to Myra with her father right behind him. He snaked his arms around her waist, kissing her gently on the cheek. Sephie was in shock. Rai simply laughed. He hadn't seen Myra that happy in a long time.

Sephie squinted, perplexed by the sight of the affection. The petite blonde girl started to inspect Naruto thoroughly. Naruto looked at Myra confused. Myra smiled and shook her head. Sephie looked at Myra.

"So what did he have to do to get the block of ice to melt?" Sephie walked around Naruto again. Myra shrugged.

"Persephone Marshall, Naruto Uzumaki. Naruto Uzumaki, this is Sephie. My best friend." Myra smirked.

Naruto let go of Myra and offered Sephie his hand. He had his classic grin on his face. Sephie raised an inquisitive eyebrow and shook his hand. "Pleasure to me the man that was able to melt the Ice Princess." Naruto looked confused again. He didn't understand a word she said, so he continued to smile. Sephie leaned back to Myra and whispered. "Does he have a brother?"

Myra closed her eyes and nodded, then smacked Sephie upside the back of the head. "OW!" Sephie's cry of pain made everyone jump. Rai turned to Myra who was whistling like nothing had happened. He had to stifle his chuckle. Rai clapped his hand on Naruto's shoulder which made Naruto jump again.

"I have to run off to the Hokage's office for a little while. We can meet up somewhere afterwards and eat before I go have a little chat with Lord Hyuuga." Rai felt Naruto tense at the mention of the Hyuuga bastard. Myra nodded, as did Sephie. Rai looked at Naruto.

"Do you think you can handle both of them?" The man smirked.

"DAD!" Myra shouted looking horrified.

Naruto had a mischievous foxy smile on his face. He looked over at his scowling girlfriend and lost the foxy grin for something more serious. "I will do my best, Sir." He said flatly.

Rai chuckled. The elder Ravenheart hugged his daughter and Sephie. "You two stay out of trouble."

"Sure Dad… Sephie and I are going to go paint the town pink with purple polka dots." Myra had a sly smirk on her face.

Sephie crossed her arms indignantly. "I like chartreuse polka dots better."

Rai shook his head and laughed. "Please don't get into any more trouble." Both girls looked at each other and grinned evilly. Naruto was a little frustrated by all the talking but no understanding of what anyone was saying. Most of all, he was worried about the two girls with matching devilish grins.

"Are you sure you want to know what those two are up to?" The Fox rumbled.

"YES!" Naruto screamed inwardly.

"I can give you understanding, however, keep it to yourself for the time being. It may prove to be more entertaining and more enlightening if you do." The Fox yawned.

Myra and Sephie waved as Rai got into the SUV and drove away. Myra and Sephie were giggling. "Think he suspects anything?" Sephie grinned. Myra tilted her head and smiled deceptively at Naruto. "He hasn't got a clue."

Naruto returned the deceptive smile. He had understood what they had said and was assuming the worst. Evil thoughts ran through his mind. If he kept quiet, they may talk about him and maybe, just maybe, he could find out why this Sephie girl was so shocked to see him with Myra.