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


Debbie Fills Mike in More On Her Plan

Debbie woke to the sound of PJ laughing. Looking around the bed, she didn't see him and sat up quickly. She found PJ and Max on the floor. PJ was lying on top of Max, and Max was licking his face.

"Hey if you two are going to play, keep the noise down," she told them. They both stopped playing and looked at her as if saying "We weren't doing anything." Debbie lay back down only to have Max jump up on the bed and come over to her, whining.

Debbie leaned over the mass of bodies in the bed and shook Bruce awake. "What?" Bruce grumbled.

"Your dog needs to go out," Debbie informed him.

"Tell him to use the toilet," Bruce said, rolling back over in the bed.

Debbie slapped his arm. "Bruce, if he pees on the carpet, you will pull it up and replace it," she warned.

Bruce jumped up and out of the bed, not in a good mood. He had been dreaming he was in another armory when Debbie woke him up. Putting on a t-shirt, Bruce looked at Debbie, remarking, "You've peed on the carpet. So has PJ, Cade, one of the twins and Joshua. It's sti;; the same carpet."

"We aren't dogs," Debbie replied.

"Why couldn't you take him?" Bruce demanded.

"You want to continue where we left off yesterday?" Debbie challenged him.

"Do you want to go swimmin' again?" Bruce accepted.

Debbie lay down, withdrawing her challenge, and simply replied, "He's your dog."

"Max, pee on Debbie," Bruce commanded.

Raising her head up, "Bruce if you teach that dog to pee on command, I'll put the pigs in the basement with your guns," Debbie said.

"We will have a lot of bacon really fast," Bruce said, walking out with Max.

Walking outside Bruce found the wind was blowing, and it was really cold. Bouncing on his toes to stay warm.

"I would think this isn't so cold for a guy that run around Fort Polk dressed like it was summer." Bruce heard someone say.

Kiba walked up with Akamaru. Unlike Bruce he was dressed warmly.

"That was different," Bruce argued. "What are you doing here?"

"Akamaru has to be taken out too," Kiba answered like it should be obvious.

Akamaru and Max greeted each other.

"Max hurry up and go," Bruce complained as he bounce on his toes to stay warm, he thought about digging out a housecoat and to start using when taking Max out. The thermometer told him it was twenty seven degrees, but it felt a lot colder than that.

"Go on Akamaru!" Kiba told Akamaru.

Akamaru and Max went to finish their business. Then they said their goodbyes and Max ran back to the door waiting to be let in. Bruce opened the door and Max shot in like a rocket.

Looking at his watch as he praised Max, Bruce saw it was 0440. He ran back upstairs and got dressed in workout clothes. Grabbing his rifle, he headed to the gym to work out; Max followed him.

Debbie woke up at 0515 when the alarm went off and woke the others up, having to drag Buffy to the end of the bed to get her up. With hair going everywhere, Buffy got out of bed and told Debbie she would meet them at the gym and left. Debbie, Angela, and Stephanie got dressed then dressed the kids.

Stephanie looked at Debbie, asking, "Debbie, what p- you off yesterday?"

"Nothing. Bruce was just being a little too cocky. Sometimes I have to let him know I can't be bullied and not too push the kids so hard," Debbie admitted.

"You weren't mad at him?" Angela remarked.

"Not until he started mouthing off at me."

"You're crazy just like he is," said Stephanie.

"I can live with that," Debbie replied, grinning.

They finished dressing the kids and headed to the gym. Bruce took the kids with him to the hall when the trio arrived at the gym. After putting PJ in his chair, he turned to put Cade in his high chair only to find Cade sitting in the chair beside Emily. Cade started throwing a fit when Bruce picked him up and tried to put him in his chair. Looking at Cade like he was possessed, Bruce put him on the floor and he climbed back up in the chair beside Emily.

"I think Cade wants to sit like a big kid," Naruto said from his seat. "Is that right Cade?"

Cade nodded is head.

"So then you don't want to sit in a high chair then, huh?" Bruce asked.

"No!" Cade replied. Normally Bruce wouldn't be sure what Cade means by no as he said no to everything, but considering Cade agreed to Naruto, Bruce got the message clear. Still, he wasn't done yet. Bruce took the tray off the high chair and threw it on the floor. He put Cade in the high chair without the tray and moved him towards the table.

Cade looked at Bruce and yelled out. "Hey!"

"Relax Cade, you're still sitting at the table like a big boy," Naruto told him.

Cade looked at Naruto then grinned. "Big boy!"

"How the heck do you do that?" Bruce asked Naruto.

"I just read kids that well," Naruto said. "Besides, it's not like Cade was hiding his intentions. Right Cade?"

"No!" Cade shouted.

Bruce was in no mood for this. At least not until he had his coffee.

Millie walked up and put plates in front of PJ and Cade as one of the workers brought Bruce his coffee. As usual Naruto already had his plate. Bruce had no doubt Naruto got it himself.

Joe came over. "Bruce, I can't tell you how grateful I am," Joe stated.

"Joe, you are more than welcome," Bruce replied."I know you would've done the same for me."

Joe chuckled. "By the way, Naruto. My son seems to take a liking to you."

"What is there not to like? I'm a likable guy," Naruto said.

"Well he was shock and amaze of those shadow clones you used on Bruce. When I told him you were from another world where people can do that. His jaw dropped. "And when I told him you were a fox in human form, he couldn't believe it."

"Tell him to come by the east field later and I'll prove it to him," Naruto said. "I'll be helping Paul with the runway today."

"Aren't you taking a day off?" Bruce asked.

"This Sunday just like the rest of the clan not on guard duty that day," Naruto said. "I already arranged it with Debbie and Nancy. If something comes up and I have to work Sunday, I get the next available day I'm on the farm off."

"I'll be sure to let him know." Joe told Naruto.

Millie set the twins each a plate down.

Bruce asked, "Millie, do you know how to sew?" Millie just looked at him, expecting a joke. Seeing he was serious, she told him she could.

Bruce told Millie he sucked and Debbie was not much better. He outlined what he wanted, and Millie told him it would not be a problem. When Paul came in Bruce went over the day's schedule of laying the runway. When the trio came in, they rounded the table, kissing the kids and Bruce, then sat down. While talking to everyone, Bruce finished his coffee and breakfast. Standing up, he told Debbie the twins were spending the day with him inventorying the weapons.

As Bruce picked up the twins, Debbie reminded Bruce it was cold, so he promised to get them dressed warmly. After they got dressed, they went to the big storage area and finished the inventory. While Bruce went around counting weapons, the girls played chase with Max between the rows. Bruce was done before 1000. Leaving the main storage, Bruce took the twins, got on one of the buggies, and drove around the farm. Letting the girls take turns driving, he stopped in front of the house when he saw Jake. Jake was on top of one of the trailers that they had gotten from Ft. Polk.

"What are you doing, son?" Bruce asked.

"Just doing a system check and aligning the dish for satellite signal. If they get the runway done this afternoon, I'll send out a flight."

"How hard are those things to fly?" Bruce asked.

"The Grey Eagles is nothing, Dad. I can teach anyone to fly it in a few hours. It is literally point and click. The Reaper is like a plane, so we have to wait for pilots."

"Well get some folks over here to teach them," Bruce said.

Smiling, Jake replied, "First class is when I lift off."

Bruce left Jake to play with his toy and went to the basement to finish his inventory. Max and the girls picked up their game[ of chase in the basement while Bruce worked. When Bruce and the girls didn't show for lunch, Debbie brought them each a plate to the basement.

"You're not mad at me, are you?" Debbie asked.

"H- no. I'm still waiting for the make-up part," Bruce admitted with a grin.

"Figure as much," Debbie responded,hugging and kissing Bruce before heading back to the hall,

Walking in, seeing most everyone gone and kids running around playing. Debbie headed over to the table to work on the schedules. Mike was in his chair working on his laptop as Debbie sat down with hers. Seeing Debbie sit down, MIke got up and sat down beside her.

"Debbie, can we talk?" Mike asked.

"Sure, MIke," Debbie replied as she continued typing.

"Have you told Bruce?"

Debbie's hands froze over the keyboard.

"If you're talking about what you, Naruto, and I discussed, the answer is no," Debbie said, looking up at him.

Mike sighed. "Debbie, I've been in the medical field long enough to know you don't blow off premonitions like that. Please tell Bruce."

Debbie turned in her seat toward Mike. "Okay Mike, what would happen if I tell Bruce?"

"I don't know, but he might," Mike admitted.

"No Mike, he wouldn't. He would let it override his thinking and make a mistake. That mistake could cost us a lot and I'm certain it would cost us Bruce. WIthout him, this family and clan does not stand much of a chance."

"You don't know that."

"You are wrong, MIke. I do know that."

Mike was stunned by her certainty. "Okay, I'll admit that without Bruce our odds are s-. He fears nothing and can think in a fight like Stephanie thinks in a lab. But he might be able to come up with something," he pointed out.

"Mike,I'm holding you and Naruto both to your promises. I want you to answer me honestly. What would Bruce sacrifice to save me?" Debbie inquired.

Mike knew in his heart the answer as it came out of his mouth. "Just about everything."

"That's right. And we can't let that happen."

"Why did you have to tell me?" MIke demanded.

"You'll be able to pull Bruce back. I know you're not stupid. This is going to hurt him in ways few can imagine. Only other person who could do it is Naruto, but he has his own part in helping Bruce and the clan that will require him splitting off from Bruce for a while. That's one of the reasons I told both of you, so you two can prepare the best you can."

"What do you mean splitting him from Bruce?" Mike said.

"Let's just say he'll need your support to get it approved when the time comes," Debbie explained.

"OKay then, what are you doing with Angela and Stephanie?The other night it sounded like a romper room over there, yet Bruce tells me nothing happened. Something happened because he started acting like himself."

Debbie laughed. "Nothing did happen, but I taught Stephanie and Angel how to get the guilt out of Bruce when he goes a little too far protecting us. This may shock you, but I wanted something to happen," Debbie declared.

Hearing that, Mike sat up as Debbie continued. 'Angela and Stephanie are there to lessen the blow. Bruce is now used to them sleeping in the bed and having them around. He has to come to depend on them, which, if either one would have tried after I'm gone, Bruce would have shut down. I hope they will make him cling to some part of his humanity so you can save him. Even after you pull him back, he would remain alone, not letting anyone else close. They are already close to him. Defending this family, yes, he would have, but with no one to comfort him, to make sure he's happy. That is the thought that brings me the most sadness," Debbie admitted with tears running down her face. Debbie wiped the tears from her face. "If Bruce is alone with no one to love him, then what is the point of him living?"

"You're choosing his next wife," Mike accused.

Debbie laughed and sniffled. "You could say that, Mike," she replied. "If someone is already there in his life, he won't shut out the world and live with a memory of a dead wife. Yes, he has the kids, but they grow up. It's what kids do. Bruce has to have someone there for him, and he has to be there for someone."

"Okay Debbie, I agree and I think you're right. Bruce would shut down. WHich one do you think he will choose?" Mike asked.

"I have no idea; one, both, or neither. He just has to be used to someone already in his life so he can't build a wall. If he builds a wall, he will live with rage, losing his soul."

"What about Angela and Stephanie? They have come to care a great deal about Bruce."

"I'm not stupid, MIke. I know they're in love with him. It's really hard ot to be, but if Bruce chooses someone else, or one of them, the other or both will move on," Debbie predicted.

"Bruce is not the only one who will sacrifice a lot to save someone," Mike pointed out, looking at Debbie.

"You're right, MIke, but I won't sacrifice this family's or humanity's chance at survival. I feel we are restarting America the way it was meant to be. If we don't build something for the kids, what's the point? If we live in caves and revert back to the stone ages, what's the point? Humankind cannot go backwards from here. Either we go forward or we die."

"Well, Bruce is the man for that," Mike agreed.

"I just don't want him sitting in that bedroom after the kids move on, all alone. That is what Stephanie and Angela are for. It was only going to be Stephanie, but Angela literally threw herself into our family after Alex. Thinking back on her reaction, I wonder if perhaps Alex had part in it himself. Either way, I don't know how I would function without either one of them, and that's what Bruce will feel."

"Why tell Naruto though?" Mike asked. "The way you talk about his part, he might have been better off not knowing about your sacrifice."

"I told him because it's the only way to stop him from saving me,' Debbie said. "If I hadn't told Naruto, when the time comes he would interfere with my sacrifice and not know about it until it's too late to save the clan. By letting him know, he know when the time comes he wouldn't be breaking his rule to save others over following orders because he would be saving the clan."

Mike had to admit that sounded reasonable. "How long do you think?" Mike asked next, not really wanting an answer.

"I don't know Mike. If I did, I would tell you. I can tell you it's not close, but other than that I don't know. What I can tell you is that I have become more certain it will come to pass with Naruto aware. Until ten, I will keep going on helping here and preparing everyone the best I can," Debbie replied, squeezing Mike's hand.

"Debbie, what if it's years? Something is bound to happen with Angela and Stephanie," Mike declared.

"I wish," Debbie said, letting out a big sigh.

Mike leaned forward, looking at Debbie closely, feeling her face for a fever. "Debbie, are you okay?"

"Yes, MIke, I'm fine. If 'something' happens as you call it, that would only cement their place in Bruce's life. If 'something' happens with either or both of them. I would know Bruce would make a decision for one of them, and I wouldn't have to worry anymore," Debbie replied without a doubt. Mike just looked at her with a blank expression. Debbie sighed, "Mike, Bruce is sex crazed, but Bruce sees it as part of a relationship. I knew after Bruce and I did 'something' he was mine."

"Does anyone besides Naruto and me know?" Mike asked.

"Stephanie, but she doesn't believe it. And Carroll," Debbie informed him.

Mike nodded. He stood up and hugged Debbie, saying "I love you, Debbie, and I will do what you ask."

"Mike, when Bruce comes back to you and is his normal self again, give him some time, then tell him you want to read the red notebook," Debbie said.

Mike looked at her with confusion. "Your journal?"

"No, this is about what I felt, what I have done to prepare, and has a note to everyone. It's mostly to Bruce, but I would like you to read it, then Nancy. I tell her why I couldn't tell her. Finally Naurto will be allowed to read it goes into detail why I told him to help him understand."

A shiver ran up Mike's spine the way Debbie talked about it with such certainty. "Okay Debbie," he agreed.

"One last thing, MIke. Don't let Bruce get angry with me for 'picking out his girlfriends'. I tell him in the book, but I can't say it like a guy can. We both know boys don't like to be forced into anything." Mike nodded, hugging Debbie again.

They finished their work on the computers and went outside to help with the projects. Mike's heart sat heavy in his chest as he helped out around the farm. Debbie had only told one lie to Mike that afternoon. SHe knew her time was getting close; the dreams were constant now. THat is what had her on the edge when Bruce asked her to go out on patrol with him to get's Joe's family. Debbie knew she would not make it a year. SHe could not see herself with the family during the summer.