Musical Hands: chapter 13

Summary: Kakashi had been listening to an anonymous piano player for years till silence happened. After years of silence, his heart is picked up by the sound of music once more and goes looking with his comrades. Finding an-inner scarred beauty. Naruto has always hidden her real gender till one day she is no longer able to hide. A scarring incident stopping her from living her life, till she met Kakashi.

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"I'M NOT JOINING ANBU!" Naruto yelled at Tsunade when she finally calmed down. "I'm not in danger! Just broken-hearted, Tsunade! I know what I'm doing! I'm trying to keep everybody I care about safe! I have a plan and ANBU ain't in my fuckin' plan, Tsunade!"

Tsunade tried to calm the raging girl down. Naruto had already broken her desk and was turning her office upside down. Perhaps jumping to conclusions and telling the young blonde that she was going to admit her into ANBU was a bad idea. "Naruto-sweetie. I know you trying to keep everybody safe, but your temper is not doing anybody justice. You broke up with Kakashi and you're in pain, I get that, but I was only thinking about your safety. So…STOP DESTROYING MY OFFICE!" she hollered at the blonde and punched the girl on the top of the head.

Naruto hissed in pain and rubbed her throbbing head angrily. "Damnit, Baa-chan!"

Tsunade sighed in relief and folded her arms. "Now that you're level-headed, tell me about this plan of yours before I pass judgement. I'll warn you now if your plan is shit then you're going into ANBU with no arguments. Is this clear, Naruto Uzumaki?"

Naruto nodded with a scowl. "Fine. Kyūbi and I have a fair idea of what's going to happen and I caked this plan up a few days ago. Just…listen to all of it before you go mental and start destroying everything in sight."

"I can't give any promises, but I can try. TRY." Tsunade worded.

Naruto nodded with a sigh. It was better than nothing.

Hospital: Iruka

Iruka was staring up the ceiling and released a small sigh as he said. "You know, although you are hidden in the shadows, I can still feel your glare on me, Kakashi. You might as well show yourself so we can start talking." He sat up just in time as Kakashi made him visible. Iruka could see that Kakashi had been crying from his bloodshot and puffy eyes and his slumped posture. He smiled kindly and gestured for Kakashi to take the seat next to his bed. "I'm not going to yell at your, Kakashi nor am I mad by your actions. I'm fine."

Kakashi plopped onto the chair and placed his masked face into his hands. "I am not worthy of your family, Iruka. I have hurt her in the worst way possible and now she doesn't want me, Iruka. I'm sorry for treating you the way I did." He released a strangled sob and didn't care of his reputation right now.

Iruka sighed. It seemed his surrogate little sister sure did a number on Kakashi. "That is where you are wrong, Kakashi. You haven't hurt Narumi in the worst way possible. The only way you can hurt a girl like Narumi is by destroying what is most important to her and from what I've seen, you haven't done so. Yes, Narumi loves and places her family above all else, but there is only one thing that could hurt and break Narumi…and you haven't done that, Kakashi." Kakashi was still slumped and didn't believe his words. Iruka sighed again and furthered explain. "Narumi cared for one man and one man only…" Ignoring Kakashi's tense posture. "…above her own life and idolised him. He was everything to her. He treated Narumi like his own and Narumi loved this man for that. He took care of her and did everything within his power to make sure that Narumi was safe and happy. As you are aware of, Narumi has her own land and in that land is her Sanctuary she runs to whenever she is stressed or backed into a corner. That Sanctuary is Narumi's last piece she has from this man…this man being the Sandaime Hokage."

Kakashi whipped his head up in shock. "Lord Third?"

Iruka nodded. "That place is like Narumi's heart…her soul almost. It has a very special meaning to her. You haven't hurt her in the worst way possible, Kakashi. If you destroyed that place of hers, then you would have succeeded in hurting her in the worst way possible. But you haven't. The Sanctuary is very, very special to Narumi…"

Kakashi had a flashback to when he and Narumi had played together on the piano and overlooked the lake. "I decided then and there that this place was my safe haven and the next time I went swimming under a full moon was with somebody I wanted to share this place with for a long time. Maybe, just maybe, you might be that person, Kakashi."

Iruka continued with his story. "Narumi is a special and private girl, Kakashi. When she told me about you, I knew then and there that I couldn't scare or threaten you to leave her because she would only chew me up and spit me out brutally…" he chuckled nervously. "You could say that she is like her mother when her switch his flipped."

"Mother?" Kakashi muttered with a tilt of his head. "She never spoke of her parents before…"

Iruka's eyes softened. "Sadly, her parents died on the night she was born and is now under the care of her godparents. The Sandaime took a special interest Narumi because he was a good friend of her parents and godparents…"

"Is this because of her ice-chakra?" Kakashi questioned. He knew of the Yuki clan from the water country, but almost all had been wiped out by the purge.

Iruka shook his head. "No. It was her heart…she was so pure that the Sandaime did all he could to protect that purity for as long as he lived. Those two had a special bond that nobody could break. Anyway, enough of that. All I am saying is that you didn't hurt, Narumi. Anger, yes. Frustration, definitely." Kakashi had winced again. "I know without a doubt that my silly cousin cares for you Kakashi…"

"Then why did she leave me?" Kakashi whispered sadly and tugged at his silver threads. "That she wants nothing to do with me…Iruka…she means so much to me that it hurts. I'm not sure what I'd do if I saw her move on. I really do love her, Iruka…"

Iruka pitted Kakashi at this moment. If Naruto had pushed Kakashi away, it was for his safety. At least that was where his thoughts were heading if he knew Naruto's mind well enough. "I can't help you there, Kakashi. I'm just telling you what I think. I have no clue why Narumi would push you away and I can give no words of comfort."

"Thank you for just talking to me, Iruka." Kakashi went to stand and moved over to the window. Leaping up on the windowsill and looked over his shoulder with a fiery determination. "I know Narumi is lying, Iruka, and that she is hiding something from me. I may be stubborn and perverted, but I don't plan on ever giving up on that stubborn and hot-headed blonde. I know that she cares for me, Iruka. Call me crazy, but I feel it within me that she is lying…"

Iruka tilted his head and huh-ed. "How do you know if she is lying to you, Kakashi? Narumi is a sharp and guarded woman and isn't all that easy to read." What Kakashi said next almost gave Iruka a heart attack and almost wished he hadn't comforted him. Naruto was sure to rip him a new one. Iruka paled.

"Because she is my mate." Kakashi voiced steely and leapt out the window. He needed train and clear his mind a bit…away from Konoha and on his land, owned by his family.

"Iruka, you're awake." Narumi whispered in relief as she entered his room from the door and moved to his side. Narumi frowned she saw how pale he was and asked. "Are you okay, Iruka? You look like you've seen a ghost." She was holding a fruit basket in her hands.

Iruka chuckled nervously and replied. "No, no, no. None of that. Just thinking about the up and coming practical with my class. That's all."

"Oh, okay then." Narumi smiled and placed the fruit basket on the side table before closing the open window. The room was chilly. Narumi sat on the chair beside Iruka's bed and reached over to clasp his hand. She sighed in relief. "I'm glad that you're okay. It took me a while to sneak into the hospital without being seen."

Oh the irony. Iruka could only muse. Having Kakashi visits him about Narumi and for Narumi to visit him as soon as Kakashi left and was currently sitting on the chair that once resided the masked man. Though Iruka's thoughts were drawn to Narumi and saw the signs of crying, but from at least an hour ago. There was something else too…something that made Iruka narrow his eyes at Naruto and demanded. "What happened, Naruto? And don't even think about lying to me."

Naruto's eyes widen before they pooled with sadness. "Iruka…it's gone…m-my…Jiji…it's gone…" she sobbed.

Iruka wasted no time pulling Naruto onto his bed and held her closely as she grieved. His eyes narrowed further. "Who would dare to destroy the one place that was like her soul?" Iruka mused and swore to investigate the matter and hunt down whoever demolished the one place Naruto shared wondrous memories with the Sandaime Hokage. "We will rebuild, Naruto. We will rebuild."

"It's gone…" Naruto sobbed brokenly into Iruka's chest.

Iruka knew she wasn't just crying about her safe haven, but also about what she did to Kakashi. At least the girl knew she was brutal…in every aspect.

Team Gai:

"Yosh! I pulled out the rest of the piano, Gai-sensei!" Lee cheered as he dumped the body to the Grand Piano onto the shores.

Team Gai had been cleaning the lake for the past two hours and although they were shinobi, it was a taxing job. "Good job, Lee!" Gai hitched a thumb over at his mini-me when his eyes zoned in something gleaming in the body of the piano. Getting curious, Gai walked over to the wood and reached inside the body of the piano and grasped hold of something cool and thin. Pulling back, Gai's eyes widen when he pulled out a pure silver chain with a flat-circular gem that was translucent with a swirl engraved into the middle. Holding it up to the sun, he made the gem turn dark blue briefly before returning to normal. "Oh my…" he whispered in awe and already could tell that this gem was worth a fortune and held historical value. "This must be returned to Narumi-san immediately. Come along my youthful team! We set out to find our pianist!"

"Gai-sensei, what about all this broken wood." Neji muttered as he folded his arms.

Tenten sighed. "Gai-sensei, why won't you return the necklace and Lee, Neji and I will finish up here." Gai's boisterous laughter filled the clearing before Tenten slapped a hand over his mouth. "Gai-sensei, the ANBU will hear you…"

"Oh right. Sorry Tenten." Gai whispered, but it was more of a whispered shout. "I'll be off my youthful students!" he hushed loudly before running out of the lands to find Narumi Yuki.

Sakura:

Sakura was brushing her hair in her room with a smug smile on her glossed lips. It took a while, but she had finally managed to find a piece of land that was owned by the blonde haired- bitch. It was easy once she overheard the jonin leaders speak of a blonde woman that matched up to the blonde that had yelled at Kakashi yesterday. It was difficult to find the place they were talking about it, but found it no less and destroyed the place. It was Sakura's own message to the blonde, just as the blonde had set fire to her deceased uncle. There was no need for her to be subtle now. Sakura was going to make a full blown statement. Tonight.

All was fair in love and war.

And Sakura planned on winning and destroying any hopes of her opponent getting back up. By not getting back up, Sakura still intended on poisoning the blonde-haired-bimbo. No one would get in her way of claiming Kakashi Hatake. No one.

Tsunade:

Tsunade was rubbing her throbbing temple as she just finished cleaning up the mess of her office. "Damn you, Naruto." she cursed under her breathe and wished Jiraiya would get back from his intelligence gathering. She really needed to relieve some stress with her lover. Naruto's plan was flawless and Tsunade didn't like it at all…but it had to be done. "Its times like this I hate being a Hokage. Just you wait Naruto, when your time comes I'll make sure you understand my frustration!"

Gai:

Gai found Narumi leaving the hospital in the shadows and slipped in behind her. "Narumi-san…" Gai whispered and was surprised that the girl didn't show any shock. "Why are you at the hospital?" he tilted his head in confusion.

Narumi couldn't help but see Gai as a sort of puppy when he did that. "I was just visiting my cousin. I'm sure you know him. Iruka Umino. Can I help you, Gai-san?"

Gai nodded at her answer and held out the necklace. "My team found this while cleaning your lake. This was hidden within your piano and thought you might want this back."

Narumi's two-toned eyes gazed to the necklace with her eyes widening in shock. "W-what…? I…I thought this had been lost a long time ago." Taking the necklace into her shaking hands with a tear sipping out of her eye. Wiping the tear away, Narumi explained. "This belonged to my father. My mother had given this necklace to him the night they made love. This necklace has been a part of my mother's clan for generations. Though, it used to be blue, but since my father and mother and no longer around, it has returned to its original state." She held the necklace close to her heart and looked up to Gai with a generous smile. "Thank you, Gai. This means a lot." She had seen the necklace many times in the photos of her parents that Jiraiya had kept for safe-keeping. He had told her all about the necklace once she spotted it and he had assumed it got lost during the Kyūbi attack because Minato wasn't buried with it. "Jiji must've kept hold of this and kept it in the piano for safe-keeping." Narumi mused.

Gai bowed. "Think nothing of it, Narumi-san." He was about to ask about her conversation with Kakashi, but thought better of it when he saw how swollen her eyes were. "Your lake is clean now, Narumi-san. If you need anything, then please don't hesitate to tell me or my team."

"You've done enough, Gai-san and I thank you and your team." Narumi bowed. "I must go home. Please excuse me, Gai-san." Taking a step back and disappeared in a swirl of leaves.

Naruto reappeared in the lounge of her home and sat on the couch with a heavy sigh. Taking the necklace up to her eyes and traced the Uzumaki swirl on the gem. She could spot the almost invisible seals inside of the gem. It was a bond seal. Given to the partner with her chakra pressed into the seals to lock everything into place. Sighing, Naruto placed the necklace around her neck and ran her fingers through her hair. Being at home alone was lonely. "I better start planning the re-construction of the lake." She muttered and ignored that pang of bitterness in her heart as she moved to the study. Pulling out bits of paper, pens and rulers and began drawing up a new pier and decided to build the piano on her own. It would make the place all that more special to her.

Many hours had passed by with Naruto designing her pier when she heard the main gate's buzzer going off. Looking to clock on her desk it read 9pm and wondered who would be at the gates at this time of night. Naruto sighed and got up. Placing a cardigan around her shoulder and heard the buzzing once more. Standing just before the door and looked to the monitor with a frowned. Sending a quick prayer to kami, Naruto easily disguised her voice as Kira's and pressed the button on the monitor to speak to the person. "Can I help you, Danzo-sama? It is a bit late for a stroll, don't you think."

Danzo replied. "I have come to speak to your niece, Yuki-san. At our last meeting, your niece froze before fleeing from my home. I wish to see if she is alright and I haven't startled the wonderful girl."

Naruto bit back her snarl and replied calmly in the male's voice. "She is unavailable at the moment, Danzo-sama. Her oldest brother, Raiden has come to take her out on vacation for a few days…"

"When will she be home?" Danzo demanded in a cut tone.

Naruto flinched and wished Jiraiya was here right now. "In two days, Danzo-sama. Three at the most."

"Very well. I will return then." Danzo muttered and left briskly.

Naruto released the button and fell to the floor with a heavy sigh. Releasing the jutsu for her voice and cursed her luck. It was a good thing that Danzo and his men couldn't get past the gates or enter their lands. Standing up, Naruto walked into the kitchen to make some tea when her body tensed and her eyes widen as a window smashed and in flew a small bomb. Before Naruto could do anything, the bomb went off and the was suddenly filled with a poisonous smoke that had Naruto choking as her lungs were burning and eyes were wavering. "W-what…?" she hacked out as her knees gave out and the poison continued to spread throughout the house. Naruto coughed harshly with blood splattering everywhere as her entire body went numb from the affects. Her vision went blurry as she smacked onto the ground completely useless…

Within Naruto, the Kyūbi was howling in outrage and cried murder. "DON'T DIE, NARUTO! YOU'RE NOT ALLOWED TO DIE YOU HEAR ME!" Working all of his chakra into Naruto's system to try and flood out the poison and neutralise the chemicals.

"K-Kyūbi…" Naruto whispered sadly as her vision wavered with the poison in the house mysteriously disappearing. She chuckled weakly as she pieced together what happened. Somebody wanted her dead and didn't want to leave any evidence behind. There were no remains of the bomb and somehow the broken window was fixed. Naruto closed her eyes and muttered one last thing to her Bijū. "Save me… I promise…damage…" going limp as she went unconscious.

Kyūbi looked to his host that was in the mindscape and pulled her into his tails safely. "I'm not going to let you die this easily, Naruto Uzumaki. You still owe me the death of Madara Uchiha." Kyūbi wouldn't let his host die a miserable beating. No way in the seven levels of hell. It would take nearly all of his chakra supply to neutralise and rid of the unknown poison from his host and by the looks of things, this poison was extremely potent. Mere food for Kyūbi, but dangerous for his host if she ever wanted to have children. Kyūbi worked diligently throughout the night and for the better part of the morning till he exhausted himself into the late afternoon of the next day. He didn't even care for the knocking on the door as he worked hard to safe his precious kit.

Another day passed and Kyūbi was still working on Naruto as she was still unconscious and it wasn't until around 9:17am that day did Kyūbi drop in exhaustion and Naruto gasped for life as her eyes widen greatly.

Kyūbi released an approving snarl as he felt sleep consume him. "Break the bitch."

Naruto just groaned as all over her body ached and propped herself against the kitchen island as she tried to control her breathing. Everything was on fire, but she was alive…barely. Thank kami Jiraiya wasn't home. He would've died and her blood would've done nil on him. She flexed her fingers and quickly asked Kyūbi before he slept for a long time. "Am I safe?"

"You blood is now the only antidote to every poison that bitch threw at you. She will be laughing at her success of your death, but she won't be laughing once she sees you. Break her. Break her so hard that she will never be able to recover from her plight and her actions. That harlot should learn the way of the animal kingdom…" Kyūbi used all his energy by yelling out his anger and promptly fell asleep.

Naruto sighed with a nod. At least she was alive. Groaning painfully as she stood up and desperately needed to take a shower. She ignored the knocking on her door as she moved up the stairs and practically threw herself into the shower with all her clothes on. Grabbing the nearby scissors, Naruto cut away her clothes as she took steady breathes. Sakura had taken this too far and Naruto was at an all-time low with Sakura's stunt. She would pay.

Achingly, Naruto turned off the shower and hauled her body up to dry herself. Walking into her room in all her naked glory and pulled on her undergarments before getting into a large t-shirt and jean shorts that touched her mid-thigh. Naruto grabbed her heart in pain as she fell to her knees and gasped loudly for air. The pain was unbearable but knew it would pass soon. Pulling herself up onto her bed and shut her eyes to rest. Completely ignoring the constant knocking on the front door.

Raiden:

Raiden returned to the leaf village just before lunch time and was walking towards the Yuki home when he spotted a head of silver at their front door knocking. "Kakashi-san?" Raiden called to the man and caught the Jounin's attention immediately.

"Do I know you?" Kakashi asked. This man looked vaguely familiar for some reason.

Raiden smirked and chuckled a little. "I'm sure you have heard of me, but no, you don't know me. My name is Raiden Yuki." Holding is hand out to Kakashi. "Narumi's oldest brother."

Kakashi's eye widened and shook Raiden's hand. "You look just like Kira-san."

Raiden laughed. "Indeed, he is my uncle after all." He teased the jonin and asked. "So, what are you doing at my home, Kakashi-san?"

Kakashi shuffled uncomfortably. "I came to speak to Narumi…but she's been ignoring me. I tried all yesterday and today, but she won't answer the door." He looked to the large two storied home. "Perhaps she is not here."

"Or she doesn't want to see you." Raiden teased good-naturedly but stopped when Kakashi tensed. He sighed and pulled out the house keys. "Sorry about that, Kakashi-san. Would you like to come in for some tea or coffee?" the disguised Itachi knew what he was doing was going to potentially receive a tongue lashing from Naruto afterwards, but Naruto needed to stop being stubborn and have faith. The girl sometimes forgot that he, Sasuke, Jiraiya and Tsunade were all capable of taking care of them self and had experience to help with her plan. Raiden turned the key and didn't wait for Kakashi's answer as he said. "Come in."

Kakashi followed Raiden inside the home with a heavily thudding heart. Slipping off his shoes and joined Raiden inside the kitchen as the younger male boiled the jug. He gulped nervously and looked about the house. He couldn't feel Narumi's chakra, so she was out and might come back and get angry that he was there. She might even just freeze him to death. Would her brother kill him for what he had done?

As if sensing Kakashi's nervousness, Raiden chuckled and said. "Don't be nervous, Kakashi-san. I'm aware of what you have done, but I can tell you're a good guy…you just need to be tamed of sorts." Grabbing two cups and began making coffee for the both of them. "How do you like your coffee, Kakashi-san?"

"Black with no sugar." Kakashi replied. "Thank you for inviting me into your home."

Raiden nodded. "It's no problem…and if you and my sis have a fight, I'll be here to break it off. Can't have you two destroying the place now, can we?" he teased as he handed Kakashi his cup.

Kakashi released a tiny strangled noise from his throat. "Right…"

The disguised Itachi felt something off and looked in the direction of the Sanctuary. "Hmm, I wonder what has happened in my absence." He grabbed his cup of coffee and gestured for Kakashi to follow him with his own coffee as they put their shoes back on. Leading the man outside the back of the house and into the lands their family owned. Raiden took a sip of his coffee as they walked, though his eyes widen in shock as he spat out his tea. "What the fuck happened here?!" he yelled in outrage.

Kakashi had dropped his cup. Smashing against the forest floor with the coffee going everywhere. He growled dangerously in his throat and snarled at the sight before him.

The sanctuary was gone and all that was left was the pristine lake. There were small pieces of rubble left on the shores, but it was dead obvious what had happened. Somebody had destroyed Narumi's favourite place and she was left alone to clean the place up.

Raiden placed a tight grip on Kakashi's shoulder and shook his head at the enraged man. "No, we can't do anything." He hushed Kakashi with a pointed looked. "As much as I want to hunt down the perpetrator, this is Narumi's job. She will see to it that this person is punished and it's best that we are not in her way. Trust me when I say this, Kakashi, but never get in Narumi's way when she gets even or is provoked."

Kakashi just nodded. "I'll still hold onto my rage for what happened here. This place is special to her and always made her smile and laugh. I can never forgive who would so such a thing to her."

Raiden nodded. "You're a good man, Kakashi…just misled at times. Come, we better head home and clear our heads. I'm sure when Aunt Natsu and Kira-Ji sees this they will be just as furious and take their anger out in sex." He laughed and finally made Kakashi chuckle. They headed back home with Raiden the only one having his coffee in tack and walked into the backyard. Raiden knew Naruto was excellent at hiding her chakra, so he wasn't sure where she was right now and only hoped she would come home before there was nothing to speak to Kakashi about and had to send him home. "I believe my sister needs to be more honest." He muttered suddenly and caught Kakashi's interest. "She's very unpredictable."

Kakashi nodded in agreement as they re-entered the house. Though just as Kakashi walked into the house, his eye widen at the same time Narumi's eyes saw him and widen in shock. His mouth suddenly went dry as his heart thudded miserably. "N-Narumi…" he squeaked.

Narumi had just come down the stairs after her nap when she saw Kakashi with her brother. She was so not in the mood to be around anybody right now. She glared at her smug brother and was about to go back upstairs till she realised she came downstairs to use the Study. Narumi, never being the one to be rude to guests bowed. "Hello, Hatake-san." Before walking towards the Study and slammed the door closed.

Raiden chuckled a little with Kakashi's shoulders sagging. Raiden clapped Kakashi on the back. "She'll come around, Kakashi. I know it." He winked.

Just then, Narumi came out of the Study with a long roll of paper in her hands. It was the plan for the new sanctuary. She looked to the two men and sighed. "When is Ji-san coming home? I need to speak to him."

"Tonight I believe." Raiden answered and took the roll of paper from her in a flash and ignored her warning growl. "Now…I'll have a look over this and leave you two for some lovey-dovey time." He winked and ran out of the house when Narumi threw a lamp at him.

Kakashi caught the lamp before it smashed against the wall and placed it down on a nearby table. "Hey." He started of lamely.

Narumi folded her arms and looked away from Kakashi. She didn't want to show him her eyes because then he would know what she was thinking and feeling. Better yet, he would see the signs that she had been crying. Narumi completely disregarded the fact that she was dying yesterday and wanted nothing more than to run away from Kakashi. Yet at the same time, she wanted to run into his arms and confess her sins to him. Even the fact that she set Sakura's uncle on fire. She held herself tightly. Dear kami, she was craving his touch. "Do you need something, Hatake-san?" she muttered. Narumi gasped in surprise when Kakashi was in front of her in a flash and had pulled her arms from around her body. Yanking her wrists towards him and slammed up against his body as he ravished her mouth. Narumi stiffened and closed her eyes tightly as she felt the need and plea of Kakashi and weakly tried to fight him off.

Kakashi had none of that and was glad he placed a genjutsu on his face before moving for her. He slipped an arm around her waist and pulled her closer till their stomachs met and pinned her arms between their bodies as his free hand caressed her cheek before running sensually down her spine. Eliciting a moan from his mate and took the plunge into her mouth. Licking the top of her mouth before playing roughly with her tongue as he rubbed her lower back gently.

"K-Kakashi…" Narumi whined and pulled back, yet Kakashi kept coming forward with his passionate kisses. "P-please…we can't…"

"Bullshit." Kakashi called her bluff and swooped down for her lips once more as he tightened his hold on her. Though not too tight to startled her. "Stop running from me, Narumi." He kissed her lips gently with every word as they soon fell to the sofa with Kakashi lying on top of her and kissed her deeply once more. "If you didn't want this, you could've easily shoved me off a long time ago. Your reasons for leaving me were all lies and filled with shit." He placed butterfly kisses all over her face and lightly along her jaw line. Running his hand along her thigh and gained a moan of pleasure from her. He stopped his kisses and caresses and looked down into her eyes. "Why did you run from me, My Lunar? Why would you hurt me like that?"

Narumi looked up into his eye and couldn't take it anymore and looked away from his face.

Kakashi gently moved her face to look at him. Kissing her eyes and whispered. "No running from me, My Lunar. You know as well as I do that I will change my behaviour for you. I truly love you, Narumi. So, please don't lie to us anymore."

Narumi covered her face with her hands and sobbed sadly. "Ka-Kashi…I can't…I really can't do this, Kakashi…" she cried.

Kakashi hushed her gently and licked the tears from her face. "I know you can't and I'm not here to pressure you into taking me back, My Lunar. I needed to see you and understand what you did… I can see that you still care for me and that makes me so happy, My Lunar…" Kakashi made her cry harder as she held back her voice. He didn't try to move her hands. "I understand that I scared you and that you're not ready to be in a relationship, but I'm just letting you know right now that I can wait. I'll wait for as long as it takes for you. I will always wait for you…till you are ready…till you want me…I will wait. If you take another man, I will admit I will be hurt, but I will still wait for you, My Lunar. I will wait till you are ready." He leaned down and pressed a gentle kiss to her lips before disappearing in a shunshin. Narumi still cared for him and he could wait for her till she was ready. Kakashi reappeared at the lake and spotted Raiden looked over the papers.

"How did everything go?" Raiden asked as he showed Kakashi Narumi's plans for the new sanctuary.

"I'm not sure, but thank you for letting me see her, Raiden-san." Kakashi bowed.

Narumi continued to cry and wished she didn't have to live like this. She only released her voice when she felt large and strong arms pick her up and place her head into their broad chest. She didn't hesitate to wrap her arms around their middle and cried. "J-Jiraiya…w-what am I g-going to do…?"

Jiraiya stroked Naruto's hair softly and rocked back and forth. "Stick to the plan. We don't have many options or that much time. We have to stick to the plan." He saw Sasuke enter the home and placed his finger to his lip to not make any comments about the crying Naruto.

Sasuke took one look at Naruto and quickly took her from Jiraiya's arms and carried her upstairs and into her room. Tucking the blonde under her covers and sat beside her as she hugged his middle and sobbed. Sasuke sighed lightly as he brushed her blonde hair out of her face and finally spoke to her after being separated for so long. "Why couldn't you be asexual, Dobe?" he released a strained chuckled when she socked him in the middle.

"Shut it, Teme. When I'm ready, I'm going to knock you six feet under for all the shit you've put me through." She grumbled into his shirt.

"I look forwards to it." Sasuke rolled his eyes with a sarcastic tone.

Naruto sniffled and looked up to Sasuke with her two-toned orbs. "Teme…"

He raised a brow down at her.

"Want to mess with a pink-haired harlot?" she asked.

Sasuke's lips curled into a dark smirk.