A/N: I want to point out I started this, story earlier in the Fall than I did with my other crossover: Arashi Uzumaki of the Blue Plague, but still no where in the beginning, so if you want to know what happened in Blue Plague series before the point I used, you got to read the actual books. Just don't let kids read it.
I'm also censoring curse words as it's too many used in more than just saying usual ways that I can't ignore them all. At least with censoring I'm not going against my usual way of avoiding curse wordsof the Blue Plague series Tomas W. Watson, whose wife is Tina Watson. I should also tell you Watson always based a character after himself in his books, and in the Blue Plague series that's Bruce.
Finally, I don't own the Blue Plague series or the Naruto series or it's characters. But I do know the wife of the writer of the Blue Plague series Tomas W. Watson, whose wife is Tina Watson. I should also tell you Watson always based a character after himself in his books, and in the Blue Plague series that's Bruce.
if you see letters with '-' that's me sensoring curse words in case none of you realized that.
If you haven't read it yet, read this first:
Blue Plague's Nine-Tail Fox's Son: The Fall
Blue Plague's Nine-Tail Fox's Son: The Survival
It's Alright to Have Joy During the Apocalypse
Naruto got up for his early morning training Wednesday before going to the center for breakfast. Today was the day of the wedding and Naruto knew it was going to be a busy day because of it. Naruto was David's best man, as Jake and Matt were going to be each other's best man.
Debbie and Bruce declared yesterday that wearing anything that isn't in BDUs or combat clothes is optional as it will be for any weddings from this point onward as everyone still had to be armed in case of an attack. Ino was just happy she had an excuse to wear a dress even if she had to carry a gun until she remembered she didn't have any dresses to wear.
This time Danny ended up being the biggest help for Ino. Apparently Bruce had been buying Danny dresses every year on Easter for her to wear. The engaged couples already decided to wear BDUs for their wedding like Steve, which made Matt really happy. Naruto decided to wear ACU too since he was going to be David's best man and didn't want to be the only one not in one. This way Steve and Tonya won't be the only ones in the family to get married in BDUs.
Sai was asked to draw the weddings for the couples since the one he drew for Steve and Tonya turned out well. Since he can draw from memory (the picture book he had made for his brother turned out to be proof of that), he was given as much time as possible to finish them.
Mindy and David were getting married first, then Danny and Matt, leaving Mary and Jake to go last. The families would just keep switching sides at the alter.
Mary was mad at first when she realized she would not be there to see the others get married. Jake and Matt fixed the problem by putting in a video feed so she could watch from the house.
Naruto headed into the center and saw Bruce and Mike chatting at the family table.
"Ah, Naruto, just the one I'm looking for," Millie said.
"I already decided to let you serve me today, Millie, for the occasion," Naruto said.
"That's good to hear, but that's not why I want you. I was wondering if you create them shadow clones of yours and help deliver the food to the girls," Millie said. "I would ask Bruce, but he probably make a joke out of being allowed to serve."
"Sure," Naruto said.
Naruto followed Millie to the kitchen. Naruto created a couple of clones to help carry the plates of food, and headed to the house. They passed the soon to-be grooms leaving the house.
"How come the guys are ready but the girls are still getting prepared?" Naruto asked.
"Us girls like to take their time getting dressed and adding makeup for occasions like this," Millie said. "Boys don't worry 'bout stuff like that."
"But they're wearing BDUs not dresses," Naruto said.
"That don't matter. There's still the hair and make up," Milie said. "I bet you if you go check on 'em female friends of yours, they're getting hair and make up done too."
"Oh no, I'm not taking that bet," Naruto said. "I'm happy with the deal we have, and I'm not going to change it."
Millie chuckled. "I thought I try. No matter. Shikamaru don't seem to mind."
"That's because you basically gave him a reason to be lazy in something," Naruto said. "Shikamaru is a great tactician and will put his life in the line to protect those he cares about, but its no secret that he would sit around and watch clouds all day if possible."
Millie smiled as they headed to Danny's room only to find the door open and empty. They check Mary's room and found it the same as Danny's. They decided to check Bruce's room. Naruto manage to balance the tray and knocked on the door.
"Go away, boys! The girls are getting ready."
"It's me and Narutom" Millie answered. "We brought food."
Stephanie opened the door, standing there in sports bra and panties. "Sorry, Millie. The boys kept trying to get the girls to come out, saying this was stupid tradition," Stephanie explained.
"Say what now?" Naruto asked.
"Groom not suppose to see the bride night before or hours before the wedding," Stephanie explained.
"Okay..." Naruto wasn't so sure why it was a big deal but decided it was just a human thing.
Naruto walked in to find the room full of women and girls running around in sports bras and panties. All three brides-to-be were putting on makeup or fixing their hair with someone to help them. Before coming this world Naruto came to know not to look at a girl in her underwear unless you want to be beat up (Mostly from his travels with Jiraiya). But now after their time at Marcus Farm on the way to the farm, Naruto began to relax being around girls and women in their underwear as long as they don't mind him looking.
Naruto set the trays on the dresser next to Millie's and began to leave.
"Naruto, before you go, can you take PJ and Cade with you?" Debbie asked. "Bruce left them here this morning and I'm not in the mood to deal with Bruce's nonsense about traumatizing them,"
Not noticing the boys earlier, Naruto turned to PJ and Cade just sitting on the bed with blank expressions, watching the women.
"Sure," Naruto said as he picked up PJ and Cade. "We won't tell your daddy what you saw." Naruto whispered knowing Cade started seeing Bruce as his daddy after Alex's funeral and he got the feeling Bruce is feeling the same way.
Naruto took the boys to the center and rejoined everyone at the command table. The wedding were scheduled for 0800 one after another, then everyone else was going to work. The newly weds would get one day off. Naruto sat Cade and PJ in their high chairs next to Bruce.
"Where did you get them?" Bruce asked.
"Angela brought them to me to watch while the girls were getting ready since you were still working out," Naruto lied.
Jake about to point out that he Matt and David saw him helping Millie carry food without the boys but stop as he realized those might have been shadow clones or the boys might have been with a shadow clone or something like that.
After breakfast, the hall was cleared and Bruce got Willie and Maggie to watch PJ and Cade. Then Debbie opened the door and motion for him outside, and Naruto took his position next to David when things were about to start.
In the crowd Naruto noticed that most of the female teens were dressed up for the occasion like Ino along with Sakura and Hinata. Temari along with most adult females were dressed in BDUs. Although Naruto knew Millie was just joking around about betting his friends were getting all dressed up for the wedding, Naruto realized he would have actually lost the bet if he had agreed.
Good thing I didn't take her on that bet, Naruto thought.
Then Debbie opened the door once more and Bruce led Mindy down the aisle and gave her to David. After Bruce gave her away, he stepped over to David's side behind Naruto as one of the groomsmen. Buffy came up, carrying the family rings. Like Mindy, Buffy was dressed in BDUs with an M-4 across her back. After they exchange the rings and were pronounced man and wife, David removed the rings Bruce had given him from his pocket. They took off the family rings and put on their wedding bands.
The group reset as Naruto traded places with Jake. Bruce and Debbie went to get once again led them inside. Danny was in full gear with new tiger-striped BDUs that fit very well. Danny had tightened up her tactical vest to show the curves of her body. Her shirt sleeves were rolled up and she had on knee and elbow pads with her tactical gloves. Her Galil was slung across her back and the P-90 was on her hip. Most men would of found Danny intimidating, but Mike had to catch Matt and hold him up. When Matt kissed his bride, Danny whispered something in his ear, making him weak in the knees. WHen the service was finished, the hall prepared for one more.
This time Mike left to walk in Mary with Nancy leading. When the service was finished the newly weds stood together for more pictures. There were at least eleven people taking pictures during the wedding with two recording videos. Then there is Sai drawing the portraits. When the brides threw the flowers, Bruce grabbed Buffy and the twins and ran to the other side of the hall.
Susan came around, gathering up the kids. Those who dressed up went back to their barracks to change back to their combat gear. Everyone else except for the newly weds headed off to work.
"You didn't have to extend Ino's request to everyone," Naruto said.
"It's fine. It's only fair that since Ino was allowed to dress up, everyone has a choice," Bruce said. "Besides, we needed a reminder that the clan doesn't have to be dressed for combat for everything."
After lunch, a convoy was was send out to get more heavy equipments. Bruce grew worried as it was getting warm but no one was concern as it was 52 degrees and yesterday was 58.
Naruto couldn't help but worry too. He remembered Stephanie saying it took a few hours for a blue to become active after warming up during hibernation-which meant it takes a while for blues to fully awake from hibernation before becoming a problem. The problem was that that doesn't necessarily apply in the wild. Then Naruto remembered that Stephanie had also kept out a good portion of her presentation for Bruce.
I need to ask Stephanie about the research on blue hibernation, Naruto decided.
Naruto headed to Bruce who was talking to Paul. "Hey Bruce, I'm going to ask Stephanie if she has more information on the CDC's research on Blue's hibernation in cold temperatures too see just how warming them up affect their behavior as they wake up."
Bruce slapped himself in the head. "Why didn't I think about that?"
"I just thought of it myself, overhearing you complaining to Conner," Naruto admitted.
Bruce was about to follow Naruto to look for Stephanie when a woman came up to them. "Bruce, I need to talk to you," she said, stopping in front of Bruce with her hands on her hips.
The woman was about 5'6", portly, and around forty with brown hair and a snobby appearance. "Let me guess... Jenny Green," Bruce said.
Jenny took a step back, caught off guard, but she quickly regained her composure. "I must object to the way you are working us."
"Oh here we go," Naruto groaned as they were warned this might happened.
Jenny ignored Naruto. 'Also requirement that kids are to know how to shoot a weapon is ridiculous. They are kids, not soldiers. Then you make them exercise and reward those that are fittest. That makes the the other kids feel bad. You should reward them all because they tried. Then-"
Jenny stopped as Bruce held up his hand. "Jenny, we have a lot of work to do and I'm not in the mood for copious b-. I want the kids to give it their best. I want them to know their limits. No, I don't believe that everyone should get on the baseball team and get a trophy. I want them to earn it." Before Jenny could say anything Bruce said, "Jenny, I'm sure you've talked to others here and I'm not in a good mood today. We have a lot of work to do. If you don't work, you don't eat. If you continue not to work, we will throw you out on your a-. Now get back to your group."
Bruce walked off, leaving Jenny gawking at him with an open mouth.
"Just so you know, we don't force all kids to learn how to shoot. We only teach those of a certain age and older. We do let everyone to have a day off a week so it's not like we work everyone 24/7 unless they choose to." Naruto said before leaving.
...
At dinner Naruto talked to Stephanie and got the portion of her presentation on the research on Blue Hibernation. Naruto decided to have a a shadow clone to read up on the presentation and got back to work. He figured if he just read on his free time with all the work going on, it be months before Naruto be done with it and he got the feeling they need to know what else the CDC learned sooner rather than later.
The next morning after training Naruto was heading working out when, he saw Bruce driving his truck with Buffy.
Naruto was amaze the truck still worked. He heard about the Shreveport shooting, but he didn't see the damage to the truck. There were dents all over the body with several bullet holes in the hood and windshield.
"Bruce, what are you doing?" Naruto asked.
"Carrol won't let Marcus get a new tractor, so I'm bringing him one," Bruce said.
"Does Paul know about it?" Naruto asked knowing Bruce assigned Paul over stuff like that.
"Paul was the one who told me about Marcus wanting a new tractor," Bruce said. "You want to come along?"
"Heck, yeah! I haven't seen the Sneads since your shoulder healed up," Naruto said as he climbed onto the back.
They got to the dead end of the land where they kept the semis that carried the tractors. Bruce picked out the best tractor and had Buffy follow him in the truck as he drive one of the semis. Naruto decided to make it easy for Buffy to see by sitting on his lap and he reach the peddles.
When they reached the snead farm, the family greeted them with hugs.
"Marcus I brought you a present," Bruce said, pulling Marcus to the semi.
"Bruce, we have so much stuff here now and don't have enough room to put up-" Marcus stopped, looking at the trailer.
"This one's yours. Don't ask me how it works because I have no idea," Bruce said to a shock Marcus, who forgot how to talk.
Darrell came over to Marcus. "Well, come on, climb up, Paw."
When Darrell helped up on the trailer, Marcus just rubbed his hand over the tractor.
"I say its safe to say he loves his present," Naruto said.
That was when Carroll walked over to stand beside Bruce. "Bruce, don't ya think this is being a little prideful?" Carroll asked.
"D- right it is. We're living in h- on earth and if we can have little joy out of something without distracting us from our duties, then so be it," Bruce told her.
Carroll looked at Bruce and smiled. "You're right, Bruce. A little joy from a new tractor won't be stoppin the world."
"I hate to run, but Debbie is going to be mad at me when she finds out I brought Marcus a tractor after you said he couldn't have one," Bruce admitted.
"You tell Debbie I's wrong and she better not say nuthin to ya," Carroll said, putting her arm around Bruce's waist.
Bruce put his arm over Carroll's shoulders. "Fat chance on that," Bruce replied watching Marcus still rubbing the tractor.
"Thank you, Bruce. It's been some time since I've seen Marcus speechless. And I'm sorry we couldn't make it to the wedding yesterday," Carroll said.
"Forget it girl, but you'll still be there Sunday, right?" Bruce asked,
"Yeah, we'll be there, Bruce. I'm lookin' forward to meeting some more of Naruto's friends I heard you found."
"Oh heck yeah. That be great," Naruto responded.
Buffy hugged Carroll and asked, "Did you see me driving?"
"Yes I did, Buffy, and you was doing real good, but be careful, okay? Don't push Naruto around too much either."
Buffy ran to the Passnger side as Naruto climbed in until Bruce told Buffy she was driving them home. As they left Marcus finally got into the cab of his new tractor.
...
At 0610 they pull back into the farm and headed toward the hall. Buffy ran off to tell everyone she was driving. Bruce and Naruto sat down to eat. Paul leaned over to ask Bruce how Marcus like his present.
Then Steve stood up, tapping his glass with a spoon to get everyone's attention. When everyone at the table was looking at him, Steve said, "I just want everyone to know, Tonya and I are going to be parents. The new family member should be here in July.
Everyone ran over to hug the new Mama and Daddy.
"Congrats, guys," Naruto told them.
"Thanks Naruto," Steve said.
"How did Nathan take the news?" Bruce asked.
Steve smiled. "He's the happiest. He gets to be the big brother like his dad was."
"Well, his dad was the best, so he has some big shoes to fill," Bruce pointed out.
"He'll do good, Dad," Steve wagered.
As everyone went back to their seats, Bruce got their attention.
"Okay, Paul, what's the plan for today?" Bruce asked.
Paul looked up. "Well, the slabs are dry for the next two barracks, numbers four and five. We'll start framing today. After we paint. Barrack number three will be ready today. I have several people assigned to spread hay over the berm we put around the fence so the rain won't wash away the dirt. The last convoy will head to the refinery to bring fuel back here."
Bruce nodded. "Stephanie, I want you and Danny to make sure everyone here has three sets of ACUs, two pairs of boots, and one pair of tennis shoes, and one set of civilian clothes to wear. Also make sure they have the necessities like towels, socks, toothpaste, and such. This afternoon is when you will start handing it out. Naruto do you need free time to read Stephanie's report on blue hibernation?"
"I'm fine. I have a shadow clone covering the reading for now," Naruto said.
"What are you looking up?" Sakura asked.
"I want to see if CDC has done any research on blue hibernation and behavior after they wake up," Naruto said. "Like say how slowly warming them up affect them compared to quickly thawing. For all we know the blues could be awake just not as active right now since it's still in the fifties and when you factor the fact many animals either hibernate or migrated somewhere warmer, I wouldn't blame them for waiting it out until it gets warmer or food source comes along. I know they don't have the upper brain thinking we have, but it doesn't take logic to know when it's cold or hot out any more than it does to kick in animal instincts."
"I didn't think about that," Paul said.
"I knew the research the CDC did on it, and I didn't think about it being a factor right now," Stephanie admitted.
"Naruto is smarter than he let on," Shikamaru said like it explains everything.
"Paul, I want the convoy to get what they need and return as soon as possible," Bruce said, feeling better that he has an explanation to his gut feeling.
Paul nodded now understanding the concern.
...
At noon, Steve and his family as well as David and Mindy was gone. Naruto was at the command table with Bruce eating when Pam screamed for Mike and Bruce from mission control over the radio. "Big Daddy One and Two this is mission control!"
Naruto rubbed his ears as he had his radio on normal volume setting as Bruce keyed his microphone. "This is Big Daddy One. Big Daddy Two is beside me."
"Get to mission control! The convoy is being attacked!" Pam screamed.
Naruto disappeared and reappeared in a flash before Bruce was even able to get up.
"They are moving in from the north. Team two has one man down," someone yelled over the radio. Huge amount of gunfire sounded in the background, along with roars.
Another voice came in. "The drivers are dead! Let's-" The voice stopped speaking enidng in a scream.
"This is Blonde Fox. Big Daddy One and Two is coming," Naruto said. "Do you have a three prong Kunai on you?"
Ever since the gang attacked Alex's group, Naruto had requested every commander of a team to carry a three prong kunai on them so he can come to their aid in a flash.
"I have one. I manage to get it off my teammate," a voice Naruto recognized as Mindy.
Bruce grabbed the microphone from behind Naruto. "This is Big Daddy One. What's the situation?"
"Daddy!" a scream came over the radio speakers.
Bruce closed his eyes as he keyed the microphone. "Mindy, its Daddy. What's going on?"
"I'm in deep s-, Daddy!" Mindy yelled as Bruce could hear rapid, single, suppressed gunshots.
"Mindy, where's the rest of the fire team?" Bruce asked.
"They're dead, and the blues are ripping their bodies apart," Mindy reported as she fired single shots.
"How many blues are attacking, you Mindy baby?" Bruce asked.
"Thousands and I see more coming. I'm on top of the big fuel tanks. There's only one ladder that they can use to get at me reported in a scream, firing single shots
"She said she got a three prong kunai on her. I'll be there in a second." Naruto said.
"Mindy, Naruto will be there in the flash to back you up." Bruce said.
Naruto disappeared in a flash and reappeared on the tanker next to MIndy.
"Naruto is here, Daddy," Mindy
"S-" Naruto said seeing an ocean of blues around them and indeed the one ladder was the only thing giving Blues access, but they were climbing fast not giving Mindy much breather room.
"Bruce, this is Naruto. I'm going to need to clear the area before we returned. Otherwise I would have to jump with Mindy shooting." Naruto reported.
"Copy that Naruto. Permission granted to clear out the area." Bruce said.
Not having the time to enter sage mode for the Rasen-Shuriken Naruto decided to use the chakra bomb. Naruto took out one of his scrolls and made the hand sign. "Fox Clone/Transformation Jutsu: Five Tails!"
A puff of smoke surrounded Naruto and when it was cleared there were four four Narutos in five-tail Fox form. They quickly surrounded Mindy formation and quickly formed chakra bombs. They each swallowed the ball before firing a blast from their mouths at all four directions into the blues. Mindy dive into holding onto Naruto as four huge explosions surround the area, obliterating the blues.
When the smoke cleared Naruto transform back to normal as his clones disappeared.
"You okay?" Naruto asked Mindy.
"Thank you Naruto!" Mindy cried as she hugged Naruto tightly which answered his question.
"Big Daddies, this is Blonde Fox. How does the area look?" Naruto asked.
"Blonde Fox, this is Big Daddy 2. I think you destroyed many buildings in those attacks along with some semis but you are clear for the moment. Now bring Mindy home before Bruce breaks out of my grip and gets you himself."
"Copy that. Blonde Fox heading home." Naruto said. He didn't have to tell Mindy to grab hold as Naruto disappeared in a flash and reappeared in the Command Center. Mindy let go of Naruto and ran over to hug Bruce and Debbie who were obviously relieved to see her alive.
"Naruto, you scare the s- out of me with that attack," Mike said.
"Sorry, I didn't have time to enter sage mode for a Rasen-Shuriken," Naruto explained. "I never seen that many blues in one place before... not even in the woods."
David ran into the room and Mindy ran to him in an embrace, crying.
"You did good Naruto," Bruce told Naruto. "If it were up to me I would have drove there to get Mindy and drove out with or without the blues following.
"Those who abandoned their teammate are worse than scum," Naruto reminded Bruce. "That's why I have every team leader bring a three prong kunai with them."
"I want Joe and Harry to start forging three prong kunais for the clan. No one goes out without one." Bruce said.
They headed to the center. Naruto sat on his chair too tired to get in line and the table was already filled.
Millie stepped out of the kitchen with a big bowl of something. She sat it down and Naruto realized drool in realization what it was.
"RAMEN!" Naruto cheered.
"Special made for the hero of the day," Millie said.
No one argued, nor did Naruto as he chowed down on. Bruce let Naruto finish before getting everyone's attention. "Command group, tomorrow morning we are meeting in the den. Someone get Millie to have breakfast ready and we will eat there. Plan on being there for several hours, and tell Millie either she or Lynn has to be there."
Everyone nodded before leaving for the night.
A/N: I just want to add I am pretty much a liberal as I fall under that category, although there are some things I agree with conservist with. But I'm not going to play the liberal card in the Blue Plague series because it was Bruce and his family's way of doing things that kept everyone That and anything about gun control and restrictions pretty much means nothing in any apocalyptic scenario as when it happens (it most likely will since in a scientific POV it already happened 5 times before in the 5 great mass extinctions wiping out over 90% of life) it's most likely going to end up a survival of the fittest and gun control/restrictions does not apply to that when it comes to surviving. I seen too many Apocalyptic genre movies and read too many books in that genre to argue otherwise.
Also i want to point out in the original Bruce Mike Danny and Buffy drove the ocean of blues to save Mindy and even had to fight their way out, but after the attack that led to Alex's death I didn't think Naruto prepared something just incase there was another attack since not only this is post-time skip in the Nine-Tail Fox's Son, but I even had Naruto learn the flying thundergod jutsu during his sage training to make sure he can create enough distance between him and the Rasen-Shuriken. Anyways, the original is more epic on how Bruce saved Mindy, so you'll just have to read it for yourselves.
Next chapter I finally introduced the gang that will be the main threat to the clan in this book.
