DISCLAIMER!: I DON'T OWN NARUTO! Thought you'd know by now...

(A/N): Here we are at the second update for Saturday!

BTW guys...stuff

But enough about stuff, ON TO THE STORY!

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Chapter 18: Truth

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Cole looked at his son with worry in his eyes. Naruto had tiers in his eyes and was staring at his father in fear. "Is, is it true...I am the Kyuubi no Yoko? I'm...adopted..."

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Cole couldn't say anything. He had never seen Naruto like this in twelve years. He didn't know what to do. So he did what came natural. He hugged his son. And didn't let go.

Naruto struggled slightly but Cole didn't let go.

The boy began to shake and sob.

Cole just held him.

Once Naruto calmed down enough to listen to reason. Cole loosened his hold on him so he could look him in the eye. "Naruto," he said calmly, "Never in my life have I ever looked at you as anything less than my son. I may have adopted you, but I still love you. You are my son, and nothing will ever change that."

Naruto had tears rolling down his face while he looked at his father. "But...I'm a monster...a demon..." Cole just held him tighter. "Never call yourself that again. You are my son. You are Uzumaki Naruto. And that will never change. You know enough about fuinjutsu to know the difference between a kunai and a scroll." Naruto continued to shake in his fathers embrace. But he had calmed down enough to stop crying. He soddenly froze and said, "Does...Does Mom know...Does Hina-chan know?"

Cole let out a small sigh. "Yes, Anko knows...But she has known since you were only three months old. And that hasn't kept her from loving you any more than it has me. Hinata doesn't know about it though. But...I don't think she would care what was sealed inside of you. As long you are you, that all that matters."

Cole held his son in the forest. He held till the boy fell asleep from emotional exhaustion. Cole made a clone to deal with Mizuki's corpse and he carried his son home.

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Anko opened the door for her husband and son expecting them to be triumphant and happy form catching the traitor. But what she saw was a sadness in Seinaru's eyes she had never seen before, and her son in his arms asleep. "What...What happened?" Seinaru walked in silently and went to Naruto's room. He let his son down on his bed and went out of the room and closed the door behind him. Anko was following her husband in curiosity. When he closed the door. He leaned against it and slid down the door. His hands rubbing his temples. He looked up to see his wife's distressed face. "He knows..."

Those two words were all Anko needed. Tears came to eyes and she sat down with her lover and held him. She held him close and stoked his hair, telling him it'll be alright. But knew this already. He knew Naruto was a tough kid. It was just...the fear of having his son not look at him as a father anymore...terrified him...

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. . . .THE NEXT DAY. . . .

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The next morning Naruto woke up feeling exhausted. He, got dressed and walked into the living room. He saw his father sitting on the couch. He looked tired, but he just smiled at him. "Hey, Naru-chan..." He said, his voice quiet. Naruto slowly walked to him. Cole sighed. "Well, I guess I should start. Come here, there is a lot we need to talk about." Naruto sat in front of him. He was waiting for his father to start saying he was sorry and explain this whole situation. But the only thing he did was hold out a fist infront of him. Naruto was confused and said, "Uhh, what are doing?"

Cole smiled and said, "Put your fist up to mine, then close your eyes and relax. All will be explained once you do."

Naruto still looked confused but did what he was told...and lost consciousness.

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He woke up to the sound of dripping water. He slowly stood up and looked around. He was somewhere that looked like a sewer and it was pretty dark. "Ah, your up, welcome to your mindscape Naruto." Naruto turned around and saw his father. "Where the hell did you bring me!?" He got in a defensive position. Cole just raised his hands and said, "No where, were inside your head. This is your mindscape. Here try changing the environment." Naruto thought for a moment. Then he was suddenly blinded by sunlight as the place changed into a sunny grass land. "Woah..."

Cole chuckled and said, "I know right. I've been waiting for us to get the chance to come here. There is someone I'd like you to meet. Turn around and say hi."

Naruto turned and almost shit himself. There in a massive cage was the largest and most powerful being he had ever seen. The fox just grinned at the boys reaction and said, "If you think I'm scary now why don't you let me out. I'll show you a good time while I eat you." Naruto gulped and Cole laughed. "That's not very nice Kurama-chan." Kurama just let a low growl escape and smirked at Cole. "Been a while Gaki, you sure grew since the last time you were here. Hell I think you could give that old Hashirama a run for his money now." Cole laughed and said, "Ah, I don't know about that. I'd need a LOT more battle experience.

Naruto was, well, stunned. Here standing before him and his father was the most powerful demon in the world. Something that was responsible for the countless deaths on the day of his birth. The thing people hate him for. And his father is...chatting with it? They were acting like old friends who hadn't seen each other in a few years. "OK, What the hell is going on here? Why are you two so...friendly?"

Cole turned to his son and said, "Well Naruto, let me introduce you to Kurama, the Kyuubi no Kitsune." Kurama leaned down to look at Naruto, "Sup Kit. I'm happy you finally found your way down here. So..Oracle we doing it now or what?"

Cole just thought for a moment. He sighed and said, "Nah, not yet. I don't his body could withstand the stress. We are actually here to make introductions and...answer questions."

Cole cleared his throat and turned to his still confused son. He pulled a mask out of nowhere and put it on. He bowed to Naruto and said, "I guess I should go first. Hello Naruto. You may know me as your father. But I am also known by another name. I am the Oracle of the Rikkudou Sennin. Seer of the future and speaker of Prophecy. I am the Oracle, and I know a great many things."

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(A/N) CUT! Haha. You thought all would be explained today. Well, I got you good didn't I?

Any who, stick around for 2 chaps tomorrow and see where things go from there :D.

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