Chapter 12

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Chapter 12

*Flash back*

"Just hear me out Lady Tsunade…"

"Kiba, you're a great kid, but I can't tell you."

"Please tell me." He looked down. The normally obnoxious boy was docile and his spirit seemed broken.

The Hokage sighed deeply, "If I tell you this, you owe me big time, you got that?"

"Yes." A look of fervent determination flooded his eyes.

"That mission, you went in heat." She stood up, "And you had sex with Naruto."

That was the last thing the Inukuza boy could imagine. "WHAT!?"

"Quiet. Now, nobody else knows, but you three, me, Shizune and Sakura. Keep it that way." A nagging voice in her head told her that telling him was a mistake. "There's more."

"M-more?"

"The Kyubii decided it was as good a time as any to make some changes in Naruto's body… he's…"

"The smell-" he locked eyes with her, "He had a familiar scent when I…. he smelled like Hana's clinic…. When the…"

"Do you get it now?" The Hokage sat down, her eyes on him the whole time.

"B-but why would he keep it a secret? We had sex, right?"

"Kiba, talk to your mom."

"She won't talk to me."

"Talk to your mother, she'll explain it properly to you."

"Ok." Kiba was still confused, but he felt a stir in his heart, could this be an opportunity to be with Naruto once more?

"And Kiba?"

He looked up "Yes?"

"Don't do anything stupid before talking to your mom."

"I won't."

He left and met up with Shino outside. "What did you learn?"

Kiba shook his head, "I'll tell you later. I have to talk with mom."

"I see. I'll be at the apartment if you need me."

Kiba bit his lip in anxiety, "I will always need you, Shino."

*End flash back*

He lay on his side of the bed, thinking about it all. He felt like dirt.

"Want to talk about it?"

"I really shouldn't."

"I don't like when you're too silent. I over think things I shouldn't."

"What are you talking about?" he turned to look at his lover.

"Its about Naruto. I know that. I also know you were in love with him."

"Don't be ridiculous Shino, I didn't love him, it was…. I love you." He sighed, "Never forget that, ok?" he petted Shino's head several times, much like he'd do to Akamaru.

"Hm."

"Were you posted to be at the exams tomorrow?"

"No. You better do your best, ok?"

"I will."

(-_-) (-_-)

A month had now passed, Naruto noted, he sighed as the warm spray of the water beat over his body.

"Naru… can I shower with you?"

He was surprised at the question, "If you really want to." He scooted over as the child limped in the shower with him. He lifted him easily then began to soap him as well, "This is really weird Kyu, you're not a perv or anything are ya?"

"Naruto, shut up. I needed help and Sasuke already said no."

"So you chose teme over me?" he shook his head slowly, "ah well, it doesn't matter."

"He went to the Hokage." The boy stated softly, "I'm gonna miss him."

"Quiet. It won't be that long... Only about a week."

"Or longer."

The blonde finished their shower, and then left with the chibi-fied demon child.

They both got dressed; Daichi one of Naruto's smaller shirts, and some boxer briefs Sasuke got him last night and the blonde settled for a thin white mesh shirt and grey slacks.

When Sauke got back, Naruto was preparing himself to be told that he wouldn't see his Uchiha for weeks to come. He plopped on the bed.

"Naru, can you wrap my bandage? It looks nasty."

"Gross Kyu- I don't wanna touch it."

"Wimp. Are you gonna say that when that baby of yours pops out and it gets an injury?"

"What are ya yapping about, just put a lock on it."

"You miss him don't you?"

"I guess." He sighed.

"Do you want me to alter the gender of the baby?"

"No. it's fine."

The boy frowned then sighed rather loudly, "I'm so bored."

"And Sakura-chan and everybody will be at the exams, everybody but me."

There was a knocking on the door. The blonde curled on the bed.

"I'll get it." The boy limped from the room. He returned later with an angry and confused looking Iruka.

"Naruto, I'm taking you out for lunch, let's go."

"Iruka sensei?" he sat up slowly, "I don't feel like it."

"C'mon, I'm starving."

"Me too, can't you just make us something delicious please?"

"Speaking of us, who is the adorable little boy? Don't tell me you already had the Kyubii baby and didn't tell me." He smiled playfully.

"Wow, you sure do know everything, don't you?"

"…."

"It's Kyubii,or Karuma-san, whatever works best for you. He wanted to help me out, so here he is, as powerful as he looks."

"B-bu-b?"

Naruto sighed, "He isn't a threat, at least, not unless I want him to be; he's just my accuracy and precision, he does the stuff I can't do anymore."

Iruka looked at the small child, his orange red eyes gave nothing away, and they seemed as innocent as any other three year olds, probably even more so.

"I'm not gonna bite you, Iruka."

And then it seemed all too real, this was the monster that killed his parents, not Naruto, but this thing pretending to be a child. "Oh crap." he sighed, it didn't hurt that much though, it was almost as if he got over it.

Naruto sighed, "My back hurts." He whined.

The man exhaled deeply, "Are you sure he's harmless?"

"See that wound on his leg? He's helpless, and as I said, if I want him to disappear, he will."

"Oh…"

(-_-) (-_-)

When Sasuke returned home, he was angry, more than he could say. It only seemed to worsen when he saw Iruka and Naruto around the kitchen counter eating something that smelled deliciously spicy.

"Hi Sasuke."

"Hn. I'll be in my room."

"We left some for you…"

"I'm leaving shortly, but thank you anyways." He continued to his room, and then closed the door firmly.

He had succeeded in begging the Hokage to let him stay away from the exams with the blonde, but as a result, he had to start the ANBU training as soon as possible. And that meant the second she and the others left to go to Suna, he would have to meet his mentor. It sucked, oh yes it did.

(-_-) (-_-)

Shino was waving good bye to his friends, he had already became jounin in the last exams. He watched them leave, it would be a long time before he saw them again.

"You know, its best you don't look."

"Hinanta - chan?"

He turned to see her, looking at him sadly.

"Let's go have dinner. We need to talk."

"Pardon my rudeness, but shouldn't you be with them?"

"Oh Shino, I thought you already knew," she rested a hand on her lower abdomen, "I found out I was pregnant… well, a few days ago. Neji-san doesn't want me to, in fear that I might lose the little one."

Shino tited his head to the side slowly, he bit the insides of his cheeks, thankful that his eyes were concealed. "That's wonderful news, Hinata -chan. I wish you all the best."

"Well, lets go then." She turned and led the way.

Apparently, she was into sweets, because she led him right to the dango stall. They sat.

"Tell me all you know." She turned to pin him with her eyes. Her face was twisted in a sad smile.

"About what, might I ask?"

"I sensed your bugs in the room, I have been sensing them for a while now."

"Ok, you caught me, now what?"

"Now, nothing. You shouldn't tell Kiba –kun…"

"The Hokage already did. He needs to make his own choice."

"He's rash and unreasonable; he needs you, Shino- Kun."

"You might not like this, but you too are in love with Naruto. Don't act like you're supporting any of his love life."

She smiled faintly, a dango at her lips, "I love him, for his unpredictability, denseness, and his guts. We all do love him, don't we? Some more than they should, but… love never stopped me from caring about anyone. I really hope he will be happy, with Sasuke –Kun, or anybody else."

Shino remained still as he processed her words, "I don't particularly hate Naruto, I just can't get over the fact that he's actually carrying Kiba's child. It makes me jealous."

"That's right; it means you love Kiba very much. Imagine hoe Sasuke must feel, and now Kiba? I bet Naruto just wants a friend to understand him… I'm sure of it."

"Will you be that person?"

"I have always been that person. You were too once, remember?"

"I never thought that you would give me advice on forgiveness, though it's a bit cliché." He spun on his chair and took up a stick, "Your husband must feel inferior to your childhood love."

Now the lavender eyed woman smiled brightly, "Yes, and it makes him work harder for my love, it's what keeps us together. He will always be enough."

"I see. Well, thank you."

"Now lets eat."

A/N:

Well another chappie down.

hope you enjoyed, and for the reviewer who reviewed in french... there's something called google translate, so review in english time.

I appreciate the criticism however, it helps me to keep getting better.

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