Hey all, thanks for being patient for the update. So much is going on now that spring is here finally!

If you haven't seen yet (as written on my profile), once this fic and the other is done, I will no longer be posting new work on FF. Everything is on A03 and I'm tired of juggling between the two sites. A03 is much more user and interactive friendly.

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~early spring~

"Happy birthday to youuuuu!" The group of wolves sang, filling the room with many different notes and howls. The flickering of the candles on a large cake sparkled off the face of the wolf that sat before it. Eyes wide and a stoic face stared down at the elegant sweet frosting and the drops of wax that were beginning to form at the base of each candle.

"Blow out the candles as much as you can!" Sakura cheered out and clapped her hands in excitement. A chorus of whoops and cheers encouraged the blowing out of the candles.

The wolf puckered up his lips after glancing at all the smiling, cheerful faces that were watching him, inhaled deeply before releasing a strong wind from his chest. The candles all flickered out as the wolf moved his head to hit all the candles. All but three went out.

"Three girlfriends! Awesome!" It was Kiba chuckling and clapping.

Utakata gave a confused look at the beta wolf. "What is a girlfriend?" he asked and Kiba burst out laughing once more. Sakura punched Kiba in the arm, scowling at the wolf for his insensitivity before quickly blowing out the last remaining candles. Utakata continued to wait for an answer.

"It's just a silly thing that comes with blowing out birthday candles," Hinata explained, who was sitting next to Utakata.

It was now near spring, and Sakura, together with Hinata, decided to talk to Utakata about his possible birthday for a few weeks. The pair talked to Utakata and Kakashi, since Kakashi had learned things from Utakata, to determine that Utakata must have been born in the spring or summer. And, another birthday party was held.

Utakata of course didn't see the point of doing such a thing, but didn't stop the two wolves from planning a celebration. Over the course of the past few weeks, he had become more comfortable in the Uzumaki household. The gray haired wolf, Kakashi, had come by often and they went on their walks, where Utakata learned much about packs and himself. He had come to appreciate the gray haired wolf, and found himself looking forward to when he would return.

There was much in Utakata's life that Kakashi had found fascinating, and he told Utakata that he would record it for future reference. At first Utakata was hesitant to allow information about himself to be written, but Kakashi explained how recording of events that had happened in the past and even now, can help future generations not to repeat, how to prevent and in some cases, how to cure situations that had once happened. The gray haired wolf gave his word to not allow any information to fall into the wrong hands, and to be safe, Kakashi only recorded what Utakata had seen and experienced. Kakashi had explained that he wanted to learn more about Utakata's other self, but only because he wanted to help Utakata understand it. Suppress or control it. Utakata was still leery of the darker side of himself, not liking it at all when it did overcome him, invading his thoughts with dark and horrible thoughts, convincing him that he was a superior being that would not hesitate to slash, kill, and devore all those that stood before him.

With slow steps, he allowed the elder alpha Uzumaki wolf to examine him more closely a few more times, with Kakashi by his side. The elder blond wolf was kind, compassionate and Utakata had come to trust her more and more. She had a way of explaining things so Utakata could understand. But the more he met with Kakashi and Tsunade, the more he felt alone, realizing that he was most likely the only one of his kind, and that he would probably never find a mate. His wolf was the superior of his body, he felt, and he could feel it longing at times for a potential mate. But Utakata couldn't risk it, not with the darker side of himself on the cusp of being in control. But it was getting harder to ignore, the longer he spent with the Uzumaki pack. The normality of a wolf pack was always around him, triggering his inner wolf on several occasions to embrace the pack, become part of it, release himself to the normality of it.

"Utakata, are you alright?" A voice broke through Utakata's musings. He glanced over to see the brunette female beta wolf, Hinata, looking upon him with concern in her eyes, her fingers gently brushing his shoulder.

He stared back at her for a few moments, his mind fascinated with the beta wolf before him. His wolf purred loudly in his ears and he shook his head quickly and gave a small smile in response. "I'm alright, thank you, just lost in thoughts for a moment."

Hinata smiled gently at him before pointing at the cake, instructing him to cut out pieces for everyone, as part of the duty of being the birthday boy. Doing as he was instructed, Utakata cut up the cake and allowed himself to be pulled into the celebration.

Sometime later, after the cake was eaten, gifts were opened and people were milling about chatting and laughing, Utakata found himself outside, staring at the forest as he would often do.

"Did you have a good time?"

Utakata found himself smiling slightly at the flashes of the day rolled through his mind at that question. "I believe so Kakashi, thank you for coming." He turned to look at the gray haired wolf, who, like normally, was grinning back in response. He turned his head away, looking out at the forest once more.

"Something on your mind?" Kakashi questioned, looking out in the same direction, shoving his hands in his pockets.

"Hn," Utakata hummed out in response and started to take steps across the yard. His steps were making sloshing noises, as the spring brought in the warmth and the snow was beginning to melt. He jerked his head in the direction of the forest as he walked, knowing that Kakashi would see the subtle hint to follow.

The pair walked in silence between the trees, the beams of sunlight creating sparkles on what snow was left behind on the trees and ground.

"I have a question," Utakata finally broke the silence as they walked. Kakashi made a humming noise to indicate he was listening. "I feel a pull, from inside," Utakata made a fist and held it up to his chest. "My wolf wants acceptance from an alpha. I don't understand." He stopped and looked at the gray haired wolf.

Kakashi nodded his head slightly and shrugged his shoulders. "It's the way of a wolf. When you are feeling comfortable within a pack, it's only natural that a wolf wants to be part of that pack, a family." Kakashi smiled at the other.

Utakata dropped his head, thinking about what Kakashi had just said. "Then, what do you suggest is the next step I should take?" he asked, still looking at the ground at his feet.

Kakashi scratched the side of his face briefly while humming. "Well, thinking about your options is a start. I'm pretty confident that either Uzumaki pack would like to hear about what your thoughts are and would probably answer any questions you may have," he explained with a smile.

"I am not sure I can be the pack member that is expected of them," Utakata whispered in response, a frown on his face. He jerked his head to the side when he felt a hand on his shoulder, seeing Kakashi's warm smile directed at him.

"Just give them a chance," Kakashi responded. "What's the worst that could happen? They say no?" Kakashi snorted and squeezed Utakata's shoulder gently to show his support. "I doubt they would."

Utakata just nodded and started walking again, Kakashi walking alongside him. The pair didn't say anything more for the remainder of their walk.

"So what can we help ya with?" Naruto spoke animatedly with a large smile on his face. He was currently sitting in a large room on a sofa, Kyuubi at his side and Utakata sitting across from them with Kakashi standing beside him.

Kakashi had called the two Uzuamki alpha into a sitting room at the request of Utaktata who wanted to speak to the alpha's. Of course the two alpha's had no issues meeting with the other wolf, but were curious as to what the meeting was about.

Utakata wrung his hands together on his lap, his eyes flickering between the two alpha's. Naruto's face was kind, relaxed and smiling. Kyuubi's look was more reserved and curious. The two alpha's waited patiently for someone to start speaking.

"It has been explained to me, that," Utakata hesitated for a moment to glance up at Kakashi. Kakashi gave him an encouraging nod. "My wolf and I would like to be part of a pack." He gnawed his bottom lip for a moment, nervous at what the outcome would be from the two alpha. He found this sensation odd, as he had never cared about what others had thought about him before. But this time, something ached in him to seek the approval and acceptance from the two alpha in the room. When there was no answer from the alpha's in the room, Utakata continued. "And I would like to be considered to join the Uzumaki pack."

A loud clap echoed through the room, startling Utakata from his thoughts.

"Well, that's excellent to hear," Naruto bellowed with a grin. "Just to let you know," he added while leaning forward, his elbows resting on his knees. "I would like to think that Kyuubi and I," he pointed with his thumb to the redhead next to him, "were already considering you a part of our family." Kyuubi just grunted out a response while bringing his one leg over his other knee.

Utakata found the response confusing. Wasn't there supposed to be a discussion, or census, or battle to be accepted into a pack? He tilted his head in question, Kakashi's hand landed on his shoulder giving him a slight squeeze, keeping him grounded.

"But, to be a pack member, requires a little more classic initiation," Naruto added with a pinched frown. His face now held a firm confident look. "It requires the alpha wolf and you, as well as the other members of the pack. It would be a test, to determine your ability to join the pack. Do you think that is something you are willing to do?" Naruto raised his brows at Utakata. When Utakata didn't answer, Naruto continued, "you will always be considered one of the family if you chose not to follow through with the initiation though." He nodded confidently and smiled warmly.

Utakata frowned, bit his bottom lip and looked at his hands. He was certain that he wanted to belong, and being a part of the family didn't seem like enough. He glanced up at Kakashi briefly, who still bore a smile and then looked over to the two alpha males. "I am certain."

Naruto looked over at Kyuubi, who nodded in agreement. "Excellent! Let's get things started then!" He jumped up and clapped his hands once more. "Meet outside in thirty minutes, I'll get the rest of the pack ready." He stepped up to Utakata, held out his hand to the other and smiled. "I'm looking forward to this friend," he said warmly, waiting for Utakata to respond to his handshake.

Utakata hesitated but then grasped Naruto's hand, giving a warm solid shake before the blond headed out of the room, calling out he would see him soon. Kyuubi stood up slowly, pulled his shirt down and released a smiling snort. "Welcome aboard Utakata and good luck," he grinned. He held out his hand for the brunette, shook Utakata's hand firmly and left the room behind Naruto.

Kakashi nudged Utakata from his stupor of watching the two alpha leave. "Any questions?" He grinned. Utakata just shook his head no. "Well, let's get you ready then! You should probably have a little to eat before you begin." Kakashi led Utakata out of the room, his face smiling warmly.

True to his word, Naruto stood outside, half an hour later, fully transformed into his wolf, standing tall and proud, the wind moving his thick fur coat and the sun creating glistening highlights in his fur. In a large semi circle around him, stood the entire Uzumaki pack, as well as Nagato, Yahiko, Konan with Iwai on her hip, Kimimaro and Kakashi.

Utakata walked from the Uzumaki house in his wolf form, Kyuubi walked beside him in his human form. Kyuubi slowed to stop, holding his arm up before Utakata, to signal a stop. Not a word was spoken as all eyes were focused on Utakata and Kyuubi.

"Utakata has requested to become a member of our pack," Kyuubi announced loudly to the others. "As required by the Uzumaki clan protocols, you are all gathered here to witness the event between the alpha," Kyuubi pointed to Naruto, "and the contender." He then pointed to Utakata. "The contender shall be put to the test, against the alpha only and should the contender pass the first trials…" Kyuubi raised his arms up and about, shouting out excitedly, "then the final test shall be between alpha and contender — a one on one wolf fight — to the death!" Kyuubi shouted and the others all around released loud sounds of 'ooooo'.

Utakata whipped his head to look at the redheaded alpha, his ears straight up, his eyes wide.

Kyuubi started laughing, bending over as he clutched his stomach. "Oh my gawd, ha-ha-ha! U-Utakata! Y-you should have seen your face!" Kyuubi pointed and threw his head back laughing. The other Uzumaki pack members began laughing, Kakashi was shaking his head slowly side to side at the display while Nagato, Yahiko, Konan and Kimimaro just looked around in surprise.

Kyuubi walked slowly towards Utakata, wiping the tears from his eyes and still chuckling under his breath. Leaning on the wolf he patted Utakata's head. "I was kidding about the death part, really," he laughed again.

Utakata's ears laid back flat, his eyes narrowed at the redheaded alpha and he growled.

"Aw come on, laugh a little! Take a joke!" Kyuubi pouted but still laughed. He scratched behind Utakata's ears and stepped away again. "You will still have to go against Naruto though," he announced. Naruto barked firmly, looking at the two. Kyuubi walked over to the tree line and beckoned both of the wolves over. "The trail is clearly marked, there are a total of five flags on the trail, Naruto you are to collect the blue and Utakata, you collect the brown." He pointed to a couple small markers on the trees. "You will begin there. Bring all the flags to the finish line. The one who crosses first with all their flags, wins a surprise for the final event!" Kyuubi threw his arms up high.

Naruto snorted and shook his head, taking his position at the start and staring straight ahead. Utakata approached slowly, his eyes looking about in a nervous type fashion before standing next to the blond alpha.

"Oh, and the flags will require a little bit of work on finding! We couldn't just leave them in plain view! Get your sniffers working!" Kyuubi laughed and grinned. He then held his hands up over his head, "ready?" He stood out of the way of the wolves, "set?" The two wolves bent their legs, ready to sprint, "GO!" Kyuubi dropped his arms and yelled, and the two wolves leaped forward with a snarl and crashed through the trees.

Kimimaro ran up beside Kyuubi, grasping the alpha's waist and looking through the trees. "What happens if Naruto wins?" he asked, his sea green eyes looking up.

"Wait and see little wolf," Kyuubi winked. He turned about, keeping Kimimaro in his grasp and joined the others as they walked towards the finish line that was located on the other side of the house.

About an hour later, the group of wolves were chatting outside near the finish line. Kyuubi was kept busy explaining to Kimimaro, Nagato, Yahiko and Konan about the gathering of flags, how the pack set it up – and suddenly a wolf pushed through the trees, covered in mud and rolled to the ground.

Everyone looked at the mud drenched wolf, and Kyuubi began to laugh. "And it looks like we have a potential winner folks!" he called out with a laugh.

The wolf, covered in mud, twigs, leaves and everything else from the forest, managed to get up on all fours and spat out a pile of mud covered fabric from its mouth.

Kyuubi moved to the pile of muddy fabric, gathered them up and showed them to the rest of the crew. "Let's take a look shall we?" Kyuubi threw the muddied fabrics towards the others before turning to the wolf. "And depending on who you are, and if you got all the flags, you will be the winner!" Kyuubi chuckled. The large wolf snorted out and shook its head. Kyuubi knew which wolf it was based on scent, but it was all fun just the same to see the wolf covered from ears to toes in mud, sticks, leaves and everything else.

The rest of the wolves all whistled and cheered at the sight. Kiba was laughing loudly at the sight and ducking from Sakura's fists who kept swinging at Kiba for being so rude. Within moments a large dirty blond wolf, covered in various twigs, leaves but no mud broke through the trees to cross the finish line.

"And here comes our 2nd place!" Kyuubi hollered out. Naruto snarled and shook his head while pawing at the ground. The blond wolf dropped the various flags from his mouth.

"Sorry brother, but it looks like Utakata beat ya!" Kyuubi laughed and held up all the muddy flags Utakata brought. "I declare Utakata the winner!" Kyuubi hollered out, fist pumping the air. The rest of the crew cheered and Naruto just whined.

Sasuke wandered over to the sulking blond wolf with a smirk on his lips. Naruto rubbed his large head against Sasuke. "Quit pouting dobe," Sasuke chuckled as he rubbed Naruto's muzzle. "You did good." Sasuke was finding this initiation entertaining as he had never seen one like this before. And certainly the Uchiha's initiations into the Uchiha pack certainly was as interesting and fun as this. Naruto rubbed his cheek along Sasuke's swollen stomach, purring loudly for Sasuke to hear. "Hurry up and get this over with, I'm hungry," Sasuke teased.

The wolves gathered around in a semicircle once again once Utakata and Naruto cleaned up.

"For the final match, the newcomer must take on the alpha!" Kyuubi crowed out, pointing between the two wolves. "But because you won the obstacle course, you get an advantage!" The wolves all whistled and yelled out cheerful cries and Kyuubi had Naruto and Utakata take several steps apart from each other. Kyuubi then pulled out a large piece of material, and held it up to show the others watching. They all hollered out cries of victory and approval. "For your advantage, alpha will be blindfolded at the start!" He grinned and walked over to Naruto who huffed a noise in response, that suspiciously sounded that he wasn't pleased. Kyuubi grinned wide. "He may be blindfolded before the start, but he has every chance he can to try and get it off as soon as the go is given!" Kyuubi hollered out while tying the fabric over Naruto's head, ensuring his eyes were covered fully. He patted Naruto on the head and went to stand beside Kimimaro. He began a loud countdown, he raised his hand and yelled go after dropping his arm.

Naruto charged Utakata, letting loose a growl as he headbutted the other wolf while blindfolded. Utakata snarled in retaliation as he was pushed to the ground and quickly found his footing to launch himself at the dirty blond wolf, muzzle opened wide. Naruto was busy trying to shake the blindfold off when Utakata pounced on him, causing Naruto to yelp in surprise.

Kimimaro flinched and tucked his head into Kyuubi's chest at the sounds and movements of the two large wolves battling at each other.

"Don't worry little wolf," Kyuubi purred. "It's nothing serious, nobody should get hurt…hopefully." He chuckled slightly, hugging the little wolf closer to him. "This is more or less to appease the wolf instincts," he explained. Kimimaro looked up and blinked rapidly, his face full of questions. Kyuubi grinned. "Wolves are pack animals with alpha, beta and omega, right? That much you know ne?" Kyuubi grinned and laughed when he saw Naruto get rolled across the grass, and Utakata failing to pin him. Kimimaro nodded into Kyuubi's chest, still not wanting to look. "Well, with the wolf being mostly controlled by animal instinct, back in the days of old," he laughed. "Wolves had to fight for their position in a pack. Was the norm. Go Naruto!" he quickly wooted out.

Kimimaro peeked out to see the two wolves pouncing, rolling, snarling as they attempted to pin each other. Naruto had long since lost his blindfold, not that it seemed to make much difference anyhow.

"Our inner wolves still have those instincts even though we have certainly evolved to what we are today," Kyuubi continued before laughing at watching Utakata's eyes widen when his tail was pulled by Naruto. "So we have to do things like this to make sure our inner wolves are satisfied." He nodded at Kimimaro before running his fingers through the wolf's hair. "So don't worry, nobody will get hurt and Utakata will still be a part of the pack, that decision is already decided."

The pack members and others were busy whistling, laughing, calling out cheers towards the two while Utakata and Naruto continued to wrestle. The match lasted for several minutes before Naruto successfully clamped his jaw on Utakata's neck, got his entire body over the other and held him against the ground.

The cheers that erupted echoed through the forest, as the Uzuamki pack members rushed to congratulate the pair of wolves.

"See! Nobody hurt," Kyuubi purred and hugged Kimimaro. "Now shall we go congratulate the newest member of the Uzumaki pack?" Kyuubi grinned when Kimimaro nodded happily. The crowd of wolves approached the two wolves, offering welcome and congratulations to Utakata and declaring a celebratory dinner was now in order.

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Everyone was now indoors, eating a barbeque prepared by the pack, enjoying chatting with each other and just having fun. Sasuke sat idly beside Utakata on the couch, a small plate of food on his lap, watching the pack and others interacting with smiles, laughs and stories. He rubbed his swollen stomach without thought, taking in the sight. Never in his days would he have imagined being where he was today.

The Uzumaki's were very compassionate, caring and a close family pack. Their home was always filled with love, support and no one was ever alone. Sasuke thought about his own family, the Uchiha's and how much different it was. There was always a desire for power and wealth growing up. And knowledge. The more you knew, the more powerful you could become. Nothing like Naruto's group. Sure he had Itachi, who would do anything for him, remembering the past few years when Sasuke was in a dark frame of mind. His denial of his true status, how he ran from his family seeking solace from Orochimaru, the blank periods of his time away he regrets now but he works on allowing that time to pull him into depression.

A nudge on his shoulder broke Sasuke of his musings and he looked over to see Utakata looking at him gently. Sasuke rose his brow, a subtle hint that he was listening.

"Are you alright?" Utakata whispered. "You seemed to be looking somewhere but not seeing, if that makes sense?"

Sasuke gave a small huff of a laugh and leaned against the back of the couch. "Yes, just thinking."

After a moment of silence Utakata asked, "may I ask you something?" He pinched his lips as if he was uncertain if he should be saying something.

"Hn," Sasuke hummed, glancing at the new Uzumaki member.

"Being that you were brought in as a mate to the Uzumaki pack, what is expected of me?" Utakata showed no real emotions on his face as he continued to hold Sasuke's gaze.

Sasuke's expression softened, feeling deeply for the wolf, who came from an obvious traumatic past, not knowing much about his other self buried deep below, but the wolf was trying. Sasuke was familiar with that feeling. The feeling of being alone, determined to make it on your own, being fearful of allowing anyone into your world because the trust you put in others, left you nothing but hurt. In so many ways, he and Utakata had shared the same experiences and luckily for the both of them, they were found by a very kind, compassionate, loving and trustworthy pack. Sasuke adjusted himself on the couch, turning to face Utakata more head on — preparing himself to have a good long chat with the other.

A few hours later, Sasuke curled up against Naruto's shoulder, taking a deep breath and feeling the day's events weigh on him. The celebration had long since settled somewhat after everyone had eaten and did some visiting. Naruto had almost carried him up to bed, but Sasuke slapped the alpha's hands away. Naruto pouted playfully and planted a kiss on his forehead before taking his hand and refusing to let that go while they climbed the stairs.

Naruto's one hand slowly caressed the swollen omega's stomach that housed their growing pup, and released a purr while Sasuke's nose was tucked into the alpha's shoulder. The alpha was preening loudly in Naruto's head, enjoying how everything played out today. There was a new pack member that the inner alpha successfully bowed into submission, the pack was healthy, vibrant and the alpha's mate was bearing their pup.

"Talked to Utakata earlier tonight," Sasuke murmured into Naruto's chest.

"Hm?" Naruto hummed, letting the raven haired omega know that he was listening.

"He had some questions about being a pack member, what his role is, which seemed pretty basic, considering where he came from," Sasuke hummed. "I think you should talk to him. He seems insecure about his role." Sasuke trailed a finger up the alpha's chest, following the muscular lines and circling one of the blond's dusty coloured nipples. He could hear the alpha purring loudly and his own omega was feeling practically drunk on the attention being received.

Naruto swiftly maneuvered himself until his nose was tucked into Sasuke's neck, inhaling deeply and flicking his tongue to taste the porcelain skin. Sasuke released a throaty moan that went straight to Naruto's cock. "I'll talk to him tomorrow, promise," Naruto whispered into his mate's ear, feeling Sasuke shiver.

Sasuke slid his toes up Naruto's thigh, hooking his leg around the apha's hip, and gripped the blond hair tightly, pulling the alpha away from his neck. The vibrant blue eyes had taken on a darker tinge, red flushed cheeks, panting slightly from plump lips and Sasuke could see how aroused the alpha was. The alpha curled up his lips, showing off his canines before licking his lips that had Sasuke's omega tremble with anticipation. The alpha released a hungry thick scent and the omega was his meal.

"My mate," Naruto purred. "My beautiful mate who takes care of our growing pup," he added, his eyes flickering with worship at the omega beneath him. "Your touch, your scent, makes me want you so much," he whispered before crushing his lips upon Sasuke's.

The omega responded eagerly, his tongue lapping and dancing with the blond's slick appendage, releasing a hum of excitement as he dragged his claws down the alpha's back. The blond alpha responded with a hungry growl in his kiss, running his hands along the omega's torso, and cupping the swollen stomach gently. His breath quivered when the alpha's hand then moved to gently squeeze his cock that began to harden. He whimpered in the kiss when the alpha's fingers then probed at this slickened opening.

"So beautiful," Naruto breathed, pulling back from their heated kiss. "So wet and ready for his alpha." Sasuke arched slightly with a moan when Naruto pushed a finger into the heated and slicked opening.

Moving down slowly, planting kisses on Sasuke's chest and moving the raven's leg off his hip, Naruto positioned himself between the raven's legs and took his fully hardened cock between his lips and teeth.

"Ah…fuck Naru—" Sasuke moaned out, grabbing a fistful of blond hair, his other arm laying over his head and grabbing his pillow tightly. His eyes were squeezed shut as he felt the heated mouth suckling at the head of his cock and the fingers pushing into his opening slowly.

Humming loudly, Naruto encouraged the raven to guide his head over his cock while working his fingers in the slickened hole, rubbing the omega's sweet spot. The alpha within felt pride swell watching its omega quiver, moan and hum from the pleasure he received. A fierce feeling of protection rushed through the alpha when his eyes fell upon the swelling that housed their pup. He suckled harder on Sasuke's cock, pleased when he felt the raven's legs squeeze his head, the harsh tugging on his hair and the pleasurable groans and gasps coming from Sasuke's lips. He spread his fingers still deep within the omega's heat, stretching the opening that eagerly sucked his fingers in, exciting the alpha even more with the thought of slipping his knot into his mate's opening.

A sudden arch of Sasuke's back and his legs gripping a tight hold on Naruto's head, a moan ripped from the raven's lips while he pushed the blond's face into neat trimmed black hairs, forcing the alpha to take his entire cock. Naruto flexed his mouth, swallowing around the cock forced deep into his mouth and continued to rub his fingers against Sasuke's spot deep in his slickened cavern.

"Nngghh, nngghh… yyyeeesss…" Sasuke groaned while his orgasm shook through his body. A sense of ownership flowed through the omega as the alpha allowed the omega to dominate. Sasuke gripped the blond locks tightly, guiding the warm lips and mouth up and down his cock, milking him dry. "Ah fuck, Naru," Sasuke breathed out after a few moments, releasing the blond locks and relaxing his legs.

Naruto sat up, a lustful hungry grin on his face as he looked down at his flushed and sedated mate. He pulled his fingers up to his mouth, sliding them into his mouth and his eyes rolled back tasting Sasuke's slick. "Fuck, you taste so delicious, made for me and only me," he growled.

Sasuke beckoned the blond closer, and Naruto easily obliged, carefully hovering over Sasuke's body, ensuring he gave their pup lots of room. Sasuke cupped the blond's face, rubbing his thumb along the scarred cheek before slipping his other hand behind the blond's neck and pulling him in for a heated and sensual kiss. Sasuke hummed as he tasted himself on the alpha's tongue and he sucked on that tongue with vigor, sucking a heated growl from the other. He pushed the blond back, panting slightly from their kiss, looking up into fully lust blown eyes. "Make love to me, alpha," he whispered huskily.

Naruto eyed those deep dark coloured eyes that looked up at him. "I love you," Naruto whispered in response before guiding his hardened cock to Sasuke's opening. His cock slipped easily into the heated sex of the omega, causing Sasuke to gasp and Naruto swallowed that gasp with his lips. With a lazy kiss and slow grinding movements of his hips, the alpha slowly made love to his mate over and over throughout the night.

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"So, how ya doing?" Naruto asked Utakata as he took a seat in the larger room. Naruto cracked open a can of soda pop, taking a large swallow while crossing his leg, making himself comfortable while waiting for Utakata to respond. He gave the other wolf an encouraging smile.

Utakata just watched the blond alpha. He had thoughts in his mind about what he was doing, but wasn't sure it was the right thing, or how to ask, or if he should even consider, hell, there were just so many questions…

"Yo," Kyuubi announced when he entered the room. He held up a can of soda pop as well and flopped down at the other end of the couch Naruto was on. "How ya doing 'kata?" Kyuubi asked the other wolf while opening his can of soda pop as well.

'So different yet so much the same…' Utakata thought to himself as he took in the two alphas. "I'm not sure how to answer that," he responded, pinching his lips into a frown.

"Mah, no worries, I get that," Naruto responded with a grin, leaning forward and placing his elbows on his knees. He knew that Utakata had pretty much no social skills. It was a work in progress. "So tell us then, what is on your mind? Are you having second thoughts about being, uh here?" Naruto asked worriedly. He had hoped that Utakata was feeling comfortable, sure it was a big change in what he was used to, but he was willing to work with him, Naruto owed him a lot.

"Thank you for allowing me into your pack," Utakata started, nodding at both alphas. Naruto and Kyuubi both grinned wide. Utakata inhaled a deep breath, "I wanted to share a thought with you." His eyes just flickered between the two alphas.

"Sure, go ahead," Kyuubi answered, taking a sip of the soda pop from his can.

"You are both aware of my other being, within me," he started, looking at each alpha who both nodded. "Kakashi has been helping me, and Tsunade-sama has been very kind but it may not be enough." He clasped his hands, placing them on his lap and waited patiently.

"So you have a suggestion ne?" Kyuubi asked, tilting his head in question.

"I also want to ensure the safety of the Uzumaki and Uchiha packs," Utakata added with a nod of his head.

"That's noble of you Utakata, but you don't have —"

"No alpha," Utakata interrupted Naruto and shook his head. "The packs have done so much, I hold the utmost respect for both of them. Myself, as well as my wolf, are completely loyal to the Uzumaki pack." He nodded his head in respect before continuing. "I–I am having trouble understanding the way pack life goes here," he whispered.

"I get it — culture shock," Kyuubi piped up. He glanced over at the blond alpha who raised a brow at him. "Tsk brother," Kyuubi whined and rolled his eyes. "Ya know, when someone is brought into another place, where things are like different and you kinda freak out cause you aren't sure what to do." Kyuubi waved his hand in a circle trying to explain. "Kimimaro went through a slight culture shock, cause he was raised as a slave and didn't understand how packs should be." He raised both his brows at Naruto, wondering if the blond alpha got it yet.

"Ah, I understand," Naruto quickly nodded his head in agreement before looking back at Utakata.

Seeing that he had both the alphas' attention again, Utakata continued. "I would like to moderate, observe and report back to the pack regarding the vampires plans, movements and—and,"

"Holy shit you wanna be a spy!" Kyuubi exclaimed with a laugh.

Utakata just looked at the red headed alpha with confusion.

"Go on Utakata," Naruto said while leaning over to Kyuubi and slapping him on the arm to shut up.

Utakata shrugged. "And, I may learn more about myself."

Both alpha's knew he was talking about his vampire genes that lived within him. They both had seen it take form.

"Any new information I gain, I would not hesitate to share with you alpha," Utakata explained quickly to Naruto. "I would not think of betraying you, ever, my alpha," Utakata whispered quickly and dropped to the floor, bowing low towards Naruto. His wolf was demanding submission, now that his request was verbalized.

Naruto left Utakata in his submissive position while he thought about Utakata's request. There was a lot to consider with the wolf's proposition, especially with how dangerous it was. He tapped his chin for a moment, trying to organize his thoughts. "I need some time to think," Naruto called out. "You will have my answer in three days." He got up and stood before the still kneeling wolf on the floor. Naruto understood Utakata's wolf. It was immature, in how to act towards a pack leader, only going on instincts and Naruto knew he couldn't force Utakata's wolf to suddenly act differently. He knelt down and touched Utakata's head, stroking the side of his head gently. "Thank you for meeting with me, you can go now." The alpha echoed its dominance at the other.

Utakata quickly rose to his feet and bowed. "Thank you alpha," he whispered and then bowed to Kyuubi. Kyuubi just rolled his eyes at the gesture. The brunette wolf then left the room.

"Shit man, look at you, being all alpha," Kyuubi teased Naruto while getting up from the couch. He stepped up to the blond looking into those kind blue eyes he always knew. "Damn bro, you've changed. Like, more mature or something." Kyuubi folded his arms and smirked at the blond.

Naruto chuckled and rubbed at the back of his neck. "Being a father will do that. Just you wait." He shoved Kyuubi's shoulder as he walked by with a chuckle. He had a mate to find, leaving Kyuubi to himself and heading to the kitchen first. Grabbing a plate of vegetables and fruit for his mate, Naruto made his way up the stairs to their room. Sasuke was struggling with energy these days, and last night's love making, certainly wore the omega out. Sasuke was more content to spend time in his bed-nest in their room than sitting anywhere else in the Uzumaki home. The pack respected that and gave Sasuke his space.

Slipping through the door, he inhaled the rich scent of his pregnant mate, his eyes fluttering closed at the smell and his alpha preened within him. He quickly closed the door quietly, noticing that the television was on, but on low, and Sasuke seemed to be dozing within all his pillows.

Putting the plate down on a table by the bed, Naruto stood at the side just taking in the glorious scene before him. The omega's blue black hair was a mess, sticking in all directions, but wisps of it had fallen upon his forehead and cheek. His lips were slightly parted, and Naruto could see the deep long breaths releasing. One leg was draped over a pillow, and another pillow was tucked in tight to his chest, his arm hugging it close. The position had Sasuke's swollen stomach tucked between some pillows and resting on the bed. He was still in his sleeping shorts and shirt, which held the rich scent of the omega that Naruto's alpha nearly felt drunk on.

Taking care not to wake the omega, Naruto slipped into their bed-nest, and nuzzled his way up to Sasuke's back, snuggling in close and wrapping his arm gently around Sasuke's midsection. Sasuke only grunted slightly at the sudden heat that had moved in behind him but didn't wake and settled back into deep sleep immediately. Naruto nuzzled into Sasuke's neck, inhaling the scent and quickly became drowsy, content with his current position. Whispering words of love, he closed his eyes and allowed sleep to take him.

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Kyuubi had wandered back to the cabin where Nagato and the rest of his pack were currently housed. After hearing Utakata's request, it had him think about his own thoughts and plans. Knocking first before walking in, he was greeted with a warm inviting scent that spoke to his inner alpha, my pack. The feeling flowed through him, making him feel more powerful than ever, knowing that he was in charge of a pack. Once he accepted to be the pack alpha for the few wolves, sensations that he had not felt so strongly ever before began to emerge. Persistent desires of wanting to protect his pack, wanting to see them flourish and succeed, to name a few. And one sensation that had been heightening more and more — the desire to mate. His alpha knew there was an unmated and readily available omega in the pack, and even though Kyuubi and Kimimaro had announced they were mates, nothing else had been done to merge their mated status — yet.

Kyuubi knew he wasn't sure about mating yet, considering that the two had only been together for a little while, didn't exactly follow the standard courtship protocols that were written for centuries on their kind and not to mention that Kimimaro was only possibly 17 summers old. To the best of the pack's knowledge that is. Since Kimi didn't know when he was born and could only best guess how old he was when he escaped and how long he spent in solitude in the forest, the pack decided he had to be about 17 years.

'Was that too young?'

Kyuubi himself was in his early 20's and certainly for humans, the age gap would be frowned upon. He sighed loudly, there was just no way to find out for sure how old Kimi was without looking up some sort of birth records.

"Sounds like something is on your mind," Nagato called out, breaking Kyuubi from his spell.

Kyuubi looked over to where Nagato was stirring a pot on the stove top, a warm smile on his face. Kyuubi ran a hand through his hair, looking around to see there was nobody else in the kitchen. "Where's everyone at?" he asked.

"Oh Konan is napping with Iwai and Kimi is showing Yahiko some areas in the forest," he explained while looking down into the pot, smelling the contents.

Kyuubi pinched his lips in thought for a moment. "Can I talk to you about something?" he asked while taking a seat at the table.

"Anything," Nagato replied without looking back. He was adding some spices to the pot.

"Um," Kyuubi hesitated, suddenly feeling very shy. He scratched the side of his cheek, giving himself the courage to speak to the elder beta man. "It's about mating," he finally managed to say.

"Sure," Nagato said easily as he brought the spoon up to his lips and tasted the food from the pot, still not looking at the red headed alpha.

"Well," he stammered. "You know Kimi and I are, uhh…"

"Officially mated? Of course," Nagato chuckled softly.

Kyuubi just nervously chuckled in response. "We haven't officially, like, you know.."

Nagato turned this time, giving the red headed alpha a smile. "No hurry on that young alpha," he responded with a kind voice. "Was there something you weren't sure of? How it works? How to prepare the opening or where it should go—"

"NO NO NO! Please no!" Kyuubi interrupted the old beta man, waving his arms back and forth. He did NOT want to hear the sex basics from Nagato! "I know where and how to work those areas, old man," he explained when Nagato looked at him with wide eyes at the outburst, but was smiling just the same. "It's just, with Kimi, do you think he's too young yet?"

Nagato turned off the stove top, moving the pot with steaming food to a cool spot before coming to sit across from the alpha. "Good question, how do you feel about it?" he asked gently with a smile.

Kyuubi pinched his lips in a frown. "Well, my alpha is feeling ready, but the human social side is a little more — leery of the age difference." Kyuubi just lifted his hands in exasperation.

"Sounds certainly like a predicament you are having dealing with two different society norms," Nagato pointed out.

"Yeah! That's it!" Kyuubi clapped his hands. "So, my alpha is kinda pushing, ya know? Is that normal, ya know, with knowing Kimi is probably only around 17 years old? Sometimes I feel like a predator," Kyuubi laughed nervously at the thought.

Nagato leaned back in the chair and crossed his arms, pinching his lips in thought. The alpha certainly had a good question. After a moment he leaned forward, placing his forearms on the tabletop, lacing his fingers together. "Young one, when two wolves who are destined to be, will just know when the time is right or not right."

Kyuubi leaned in closer, his eyes were wide with curiosity, Nagato smiled warmly at the sight. "The scenting of each other you two do, helps each wolf determine when the other is ready as well," he added. Nagato noticed a strange look upon Kyuubi's face. "You two have been scenting, haven't you?" he asked, secretly knowing what the answer was probably going to be.

"Uh…" Kyuubi suddenly felt like an idiot. He hasn't been scenting Kimimaro at all since their declaration of being mates. And of course Kimimaro wouldn't have a clue about it, since he was so innocent.

Nagato chuckled. "Well young one, I suggest you get started with that, and then I am certain you will eventually find your answer."

Kyuubi looked at the beta man with a grin. It was easy to talk to him, and he appreciated Nagato and Konan a lot. He was proud to have them in his pack. "Thanks Nagato, I appreciated that," Kyuubi grinned loudly while getting up from the table. "I'll be back soon, gonna see what Kimi and Yahiko are up to before dinner."

Nagato nodded his head when getting up from the table to head back to the stove. "Oh by the way, young one," he started, making Kyuubi halt in his tracks at the door. "Kimimaro is technically at an age of consent in the human world." He winked at the red head. "But only if you both are ready," he sternly added, pointing his finger at the alpha. "Understood?"

Kyuubi grinned again. "Loud and clear boss!" He gave a thumbs up sign and headed out the door.

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Later in the week, three days to be exact, as promised, Naruto requested Utakata to meet with him. Naruto had given lots of thought to the wolf's request, discussing it with Kyuubi, Sasuke and Kakashi. Utakata trusted Kakashi quite a bit, and since the elder wolf was gathering information about the vampire side of Utakata, Naruto felt that Kakashi's input would be important. And Sasuke being his mate, of course he would ask Sasuke's opinion, even though he felt he didn't have much advice to add. Naruto had just nuzzled Sasuke and thanked him for listening, because even just that made him feel better. He then asked Kyuubi and Kakashi to be present in the meeting, so all the wolves could get a clear understanding of what the plan was.

There were still some details that Naruto wanted Utakata to explain, so he could make sure that there was no mistake on what Utakata's idea was. With all the wolves in the room, Utakata explained his thoughts.

"I have a lot of experience living alone and off the land," he started. "Living with a pack is still relatively new to me, and will—has been difficult for me." He bit his bottom lip, feeling ashamed suddenly.

"Completely understandable," Kakashi piped up. "Both points," he added. He turned to Naruto. "I have faith in his ability to live on his own, since that is how we met him." Kakashi nodded his head and crossed his arms.

"My concern is the danger you could be in if you are discovered," Naruto growled. "Trying to gain information from a species like that is — is practically a death wish!"

"He has a point," Kyuubi agreed, giving a firm positive nod of his head.

"But with all the new recent information that has come to light since the attack, there are many unanswered questions that could possibly be answered by what he discovers. There is still a threat to others," Kakashi added.

"He has a point too," Kyuubi piped up with another firm nod of his head.

"There will always be a threat out there, looming in the darkness, things that we may never know exist or existed!" Naruto argued.

"But with my help," Utakata whispered. "I could help the packs stay ahead of the unknown. And—it could help me figure out exactly who I am," he added sadly.

"You are an Uzumaki pack member, that's who you are!" Naruto exclaimed, moving to put a hand on each of Utakata's shoulders. "I don't need paperwork, or reports, shit like that to know who you are!" Naruto's voice was firm but soft while looking Utakata in the face. "I trust you, care for you and be damned if I will let you be trapped with no one to protect you! I am your alpha! It's my job to protect the pack! Every member!" His voice shook with authority.

Kyuubi's eyes widened at the outburst from Naruto. He hadn't seen Naruto act so passionately and noble before. 'He really has grown up,' Kyuubi thought, suddenly feeling inferior to the other alpha.

Naruto leaned in closer to Utakata's face, placing his forehead against the other and closing his eyes. "I don't want to lose you, when I just got you," he whispered. The alpha verberated a sound that was somewhere between a growl and a purr. The alpha within him was furious at the sudden request of their newest member wanting to leave. And to make it worse, knowing that the wolf would be going into a dangerous situation, where his life would be at stake. And the thought of the pack member being alone when in danger, was something Naruto was having difficulties getting passed.

"Alpha please," Utakata whisper pleaded. His wolf was clawing at his mentality to submit fully, but… "understand why I need to do this."

"Let's see if we can't come up with a plan," Kakashi suggested.

Naruto pulled his alpha back painfully into the recesses of his mind, feeling the bite of pain in his temples as he did so. Nodding his head when he stepped back from Utakata, he moved to sit back down and listen to any ideas.

The four sat and chatted a little while longer, Naruto being able to control his alpha outbursts better, until they settled on a plan that would work best for everyone. Utakata would keep contact with the pack, every certain number of weeks, of his information, where he has been and his next heading. He would then send word to the pack as soon as he reached his next destination. If the pack did not hear from him, they would at least know where to start looking if they had to.

"It's settled then. In the next few weeks when spring is fully here, Utakata will be on his way," Kakashi announced.

Naruto knew he didn't sound pleased when he gave his blessing, but he was wanting Utakata to find answers especially for himself. He needed to trust Utakata to take care of himself and his alpha would have to accept that. It was well into March now, which means in couple months, his newest pack member would be on his way. He sighed as he watched Kyuubi and Kakashi talk to Utakata about planning for his trip. Sometimes he felt it really sucked being the pack alpha.

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Next chapter is almost done, shouldn't be to long to get er up :) Keep smiling ya'll! It's been one hella ride!