Naruto Fan Fiction ❯ A Sad Live Deserves More ❯ Chapter 4 ( Chapter 4 )

Dinner that night was slightly strained. Naruto was quietly eating deep in thought while Sasuke was trying to stare a hole straight through the blonde. Kakashi had finished eating and had his nose in its customary place. Sakura was rambling on trying to get Sasuke's attention. Finishing his food Naruto walks into the kitchen to find Tsunami doing the dishes.

 

Setting his dishes in the sink he asks. "Tsunami-chan let me help you with those."

 

"Why thank you Naruto-kun, I appreciate your help" Tsunami smiled warmly at Naruto. "If you think you can handle these I'll go give Haku a bath."

 

Worry etching into his voice Naruto can't help but ask. "Do the others know?"

 

She smiled again. "No Naruto-kun, I have been the one taking care of the both of you. I must say you'll make a cute couple!" His face turning crimson and making a really convincing imitation of a fish as Tsunami breaks into a fit of giggles. "You know, you might want to know that you both talk while asleep. It was really cute!"

 

Regaining what little composure he could Naruto started in on the dishes. "Thanks"

 

With a smile Tsunami made her way to Haku's room. There on the bed was the glowing light blue form of Haku. Trying to keep calm Tsunami calls for Naruto to come up the stairs. Within the time it took to step next to the bed Naruto was in the room. When he approached the bed he stared to glow as well. Looking at his hands he had a golden aura. Looking up he she's Tsunami look at him with wide eyes. Before he can ask anything his world turned black and he was suddenly in his mental apartment.

 

"Kyuubi what's wrong? Why where me and Haku glowing?" Panic-stricken Naruto starts pacing.

 

"Well I thought it would take longer but her body is finally fully converted to that of a demons. It's nothing to panic over! And for the reason your glowing as well is because when a demons aura flares like that it makes other demons auras flare as well. This means is she'll awaken soon. Now get out there and wait till she wakes up. She'll most likely have lots of questions." As Naruto was about to thank the fox the world shifted again and he found himself looking at Tsunami.

 

"It's ok Tsunami. It's just and after affect of the way I healed her. She'll wake up soon so I'll stay here till she does." Looking down at Haku he notices that her hair has changed to deep, almost black, shade of blue, and the same whisker marks he has. Gently taking her hand into his he sits by her side.

 

Tsunami smiles at the scene before her. 'I knew they would make a cute couple.' "Ok Naruto-kun, I'll bring up some water and some rice balls for when she wakes."

 

Smiling up at the woman he can't help but think if his own mother would have been as kind. "Thank you again."

 

Eventually Tsunami brought up a tray with the said items. Naruto just sat by her side wondering what she would say. 'Did I have the right to do this to her? Will she hate me? At the time I didn't think what she would want. I hope she wakes soon.' As if on a mental cue she starts to stir. Coming out of his thoughts Naruto looked down just in time to see her eyes open.

 

"Naruto, why are you dead?" Haku was surprised when the blonde boy bent down and hugged her tightly.

 

"Haku, I'm so glade your ok. I-I couldn't let you die! Please forgive me Haku!" His words stopped for they couldn't penetrate his sobs.

 

Looking at him she smiled. "You saved me? How? And where's Zabuza?" She felt his grip tighten as she mentioned her mentor's name. Her tears came as she realized her father figure was most likely dead. "Zabuza's dead isn't he." Naruto only nodded and she broke down.

 

After who knows how long they both regained some composure. Naruto told her what happened after she lost consciousness. He told her about how he promised to take care of her. After calming her down some more he decided to tell her what he did.

 

"Haku, about how I healed you. Well you remember how I said I hold Kyuubi?" at this she nodded. "Well he told me I could save you. He told me if I helped him he would make it so you would live. The thing is to do it he kind of turned us both into Kitsune." Seeing nothing but confusion he elaborated. "He offered to make you and me fox demons. I'm sorry but it was the only way and I just couldn't lose you." Naruto broke into a sobbing mass pleading Haku to forgive him.

 

Haku just sat there trying to soak in the situation. 'Naruto saved me! But Zabuza is gone. Naruto promised Zabuza he would take care of me. Naruto wants me to forgive him. But why?' "Naruto, why do I need to forgive you? You saved me; I don't know how to thank you."

 

Naruto hearing this looked up at her with hope in his eyes. "I thought you would hate me for turning you into a demon. People will hate you now and it's all my fault!"

 

Smiling at him she hugged him. "Naruto, you gave me a second chance. My only regret is that Zabuza died. He was like a father to me. But I'm happy you cared enough to save me." They both fell silent for a while basking in the warmth of their embrace. Eventually curiosity got the better of Haku. "Is there any side affects to being a Kitsune? I don't feel any different."

 

"Um well. I'll get right down to it. We're immortal." grinning sheepishly he scratches his head. "We heal really fast and our senses should improve."

 

Coming out of her shock she looks him in the eye. "We're immortal. As in not die?"

 

"Kind of. You see we can't die naturally. We can still be killed, but it's allot harder to kill us now because we heal so fast." Making sure she understood the difference he continued. "And um your hair and eyes are different color."

 

At this Haku hopped of the bed. "I'm going to the bathroom I'll be right back." When she looked in the mirror she smiled. Her hair was a beautiful dark blue that reminded her of the ocean, and her eyes are a light crystal blue Slowly she ran her fingers over the new marks on her cheek to find that they are really sensitive.

 

After grabbing his ninja disguise kit he stood outside the bathroom door waiting for her reaction. Slowly the door opened and he was happy to see her smiling. "I take it the changes aren't to bad?"

 

"I really like the new color and the marks are cute. It'll also help keep Hunter-nin off my trail." Hugging him tightly she lead them back to the room she woke up in. "So what do we do now?"

 

Naruto sat Haku down at the bed and opened his disguise kit. "Haku I'm going to use some make up to cover your whisker marks. Those marks brand you as a Kitsune. If my village found out they'd kill you without question."

 

"Ok but they'll find out eventually you know that." She said as he applied the makeup.

 

"He told me of a way to hide it with an impenetrable illusion but until we learn it this will have to do." Smiling at his handy work he kissed her.

 

After breaking the kiss Haku asked. "So what are we going to do?"

 

Sitting on her bed he pulled her into his lap. "Well, I figured I'll bring you to Konoha and get the old man to instate you as a Konoha shinobi."

 

"Where will I live? Are you sure they'll accept me?" she asked burrowing her head into his chest.

 

Running his hand through her hair he smiled. "Well you could live with me or we could see if the old man could get you your own apartment. And if they don't accept you we can always just leave."

 

"You'd leave your village for me? So are we together then? As in a couple?" She looked up into his eyes with a smile on her face.

 

"If your ok with it. I mean I feel so happy when I'm with you. If it was my choice I'd never leave your side." Hugging her tightly he takes her lips with his. She quickly returns his affections and soon they're lying next to each other as hands start to roam. Breaking the kiss Naruto looks down at the beautiful figure beneath him "Haku, as much as I'd love to continue this I think we should tone it down a bit. I wouldn't what to wake everyone up."

 

Quickly rolling on top of him she settles into his chest. "Fine but I'm taking you as my pillow."

 

Deciding that to argue with her would get him nowhere he resides himself to his fate. "Haku, there's one last thing you need to know."

 

"What is it Naruto?" Looking up into his eyes he could see it was serious.

 

Naruto sighed. "Haku, as the price for helping you I agreed to giving Kyuubi a second chance at life. My first child will be his reincarnation. He promised me that he wouldn't hurt those I hold precious. Then again we don't even know if he'll keep his memory. Will you stay with me knowing this?"

 

Haku just kissed his lightly. "He gave me a second chance, it's only fair that he gets one too."

 

Letting out the breath he was holding he kissed her back. "Thank you Haku. You have to be the most understanding person I know."

 

She snuggled back into his chest. "I love you."

 

"I love you too." He wrapped his arms around her and closed his eyes. 'I could get use to this' was his last thought before he fell asleep.

 

He had been running for hours only to fall into a trap. As he ran into this last alley he saw the other end sealed off by another mob. Resigned to his fate Naruto falls to his knees.

 

"Why! Why do you hate me!" cried the five year old.

 

"Demon-spawn like you don't have the right to breathe!" Replied a man as he stepped out from the crowd in front of him. The man kicks him in the head. "Tonight you die demon!"

 

The beating that followed was one that would haunt Naruto for years to follow.

 

A figure stepped out of the crowd wearing a Konoha Forehead Protector. "It's time to finish this!" Drawing a sword he makes to split Naruto in half.

 

The boy looked up just wanting the pain to end. What he saw was glowing blue hand suddenly sticking out from the man's front with an ANBU wearing a dog mask behind him. Seeing three other ANBU taking care of the rest of the crowd. Removing his hand from the corpse the dog ANBU bent down and picked up the beaten child. The ANBU raced to the hospital Naruto smiled at the masked ninja. "Thanks Doggy-san." with that the boy lost consciousness.

 

The first thing Naruto noticed when he woke was the warm body wrapped tightly against his. 'Ohh yeah, I could get use to this.' Looking down at his blue haired goddess he smiles at her as she slowly starts to stir. Basking in the warmness he kisses her forehead. "Good morning Tenshi-Chan."

 

Blushing slightly she kisses him. "Morning Koishii-Kun. What are we doing today?"

 

"We'll first you two need to get dressed and then we help with the bridge." Came Kakashi's voice from the door. "And Naruto, I'd like a word with you." Both teenagers turn a ghostly white then commence to turn a new shade of red. Smiling Kakashi closes the door and walks downstairs. 'This will most defiantly complicate things. But then again if anyone deserves to be happy it's him.'

 

Not even two minutes after he got a cup of coffee they both came down the stairs. Kakashi sighs as he saw the glares Sasuke and Sakura are sending the two. 'Definitely complicates things'

 

"NARUTO! WHY DID YOU THROW SASUKE OUT THE WINDOW YESTERDAY! YOU SHOULD OF LET HIM JUST KILL THE FILTHY WH." Before she finished her sentence Sakura was stopped by the feeling of emanate death that was coming off Naruto.

 

Still emanating enough killing intent to make Kakashi sweat Naruto decided to give his one and only warning to his pink haired teammate. "Haruno-San, I will say this once. Haku is under my protection. Any threat or attack against her will be seen as an attack against me. As for the 'Golden Boy' he attacked Haku so I defended her. Now if you will excuse us I would like to get in a light exercise before heading out to the bridge." Holding Haku's hand he made his way out the door.

 

"Sasuke, Sakura. I have agreed to bring Haku to the Hokage at Naruto's request." Kakashi having said his piece moved to the door to have his talk with Naruto.

 

Before he left Sakura spoke up. "Kakashi-sensei what happened to Naruto. He's acting completely different."

 

Kakashi looked at her and sighed. "That's the thing. He's not acting anymore. Remember look 'underneath the underneath'. What you see now is the real Naruto." With that said he left them to think.

 

When Kakashi exited the house he was surprised to see Haku teaching Naruto water walking.

 

"The trick is to constantly expel enough chakra to offset your weight." Haku stepped onto the water and motioned Naruto to follow. As he stepped out se sank to his knees but started to rise.

 

"You know that is a chunin grade exercise." Remarked Kakashi as he walked over to them. "Naruto would you join me to talk in private?"

 

"What ever needs to be said can be said in front of Haku. I have no secrets with her." Looking the junin in the eye to make sure he got the point.

 

"So be it. Follow me." Without another word Kakashi jumped into the woods with both teenagers on his heels. Stopping in a clearing a ways form the house he turned to the two. "My first question is when did this happen?" he asked pointing to the both of them.

 

"Two days before the bridge. Haku found me after I had mastered my latest move and fell asleep. She woke me up and we talked. I told her how I was treated back home, and she comforted me. I had to leave to get back to the house but we agreed to meet again the next morning. It was then I told her why I was hated, and you know what, she accepted it and told me she didn't hate me for it. She then told me how she was treated the same in Hidden Mist. She was treated just like me all because she had a bloodline. I think that's when my feelings for her took hold of me. We're so much alike. She then told me she was Zabuza's accomplice. And then we split ways again and you know the rest." Finishing out with a slight blush remembering their actions that day Naruto waits for his sensei's response.

 

Seeing the blushing couple he can imagine what went on besides talking. "Ok, I'll buy that one. Question number two is Haku's new look."

 

"Well I was hoping I could delay that explanation till we got to the old man but I'll tell you now. When I healed Haku I'm willing to bet you felt how much chakra was being used." Getting a nod he continued. "Well I figured that if it heals me it should heal her. With some well placed death threats to the fox I got him to help but it kind of had a side effect." Seeing worry on Kakashi's face he put his arms up in defense. "Don't worry he's still behind lock and key. But pushing that much demonic chakra through us kind made us into Kitsune."

 

"You realize if the village finds out they'll scream for your executions." With a sigh he leans against a tree to think. "I fear one of two things will happen if this gets out Naruto. One the Hokage will be forced to kill you. Or two the council will demand for you two to have a controlling seal placed on you and turn you into living weapons. Well with this one you truly earn you title of most unpredictable ninja in Konoha, that's for sure."

 

Haku chose this moment to speak up. "If those are the options I think we'd be better off to take our chances as missing-nin."

 

"That's an alternative if it comes to it, but for now just keep it secret. I won't be writing this in the mission report, you don't need any paper trails." replied Kakashi.

 

"Well just so it doesn't come as a surprise when we get back I'm going to request to be removed from team seven." This statement shocked Kakashi, seeing this Naruto decided to explain. "I think if me and Sasuke where to continue to be on the same team one of us will end up dead. He hates me for just about everything I do. I already knew the tree climbing exercise, but decided to seem to struggle just to avoid confrontation and to maintain the 'Dobe' mask. It's nothing against you, I dare say I owe you my life Doggy-san." Naruto smiled seeing his sensei shocked for the second time today. "How many times did your ANBU unit save my life?"

 

Collecting himself Kakashi smiled. "More times then I can remember. How did you know it was me though?"

 

Giving his patented foxy grin he chuckled. "Chidori isn't something you forget seeing. I assume it's you personal technique."

 

Walking over to Naruto he put his hand on the boy's shoulder. "Hai, It's one of the two original technique's I have made. Well we should be heading back. We still have a bridge to help finish. But what we talked about here is not to be repeated."

 

Getting a dual chorus of "Hai" he leap of in the direction of the house.

 

"That went a lot better then I thought it would." Said Naruto as he followed Kakashi.

 

"I'm glad he understood." Haku replied as they sped off.

 

The next morning they where all packed and ready to head out. After a long goodbye ceremony team seven was finally off. Naruto and Haku took point position just too be away from the brooding machine that is Sasuke. About mid after noon Naruto stopped. Suddenly a rain of kunai and shuriken flew at Haku only for Naruto to step into the line of fire. Naruto managed to smile at Haku before he popped out of existence.

 

Three Mist Hunter-nins stood on the road before Haku. "We have come for the missing-nin know as Haku. Step aside and let us do our job."

 

As the hunter-nin finished twenty Naruto's walked out of the forest and grinned. "And if I were you I'd leave while I could."

 

A mist rolled in around the Mist-nins and the Naruto clones obscuring everyone's sight of the battle. Kakashi moved to join the fight but a hand on his shoulder stopped him. Looking back he saw Naruto behind him. "Kakashi don't all villages use the four man teams?"

 

Smiling Kakashi got what Naruto was saying. "Hai, one man stays hidden to report back incase of failure. Don't worry I'll find him." With that Kakashi fanned out his senses and found what he was looking for. Quickly using Kawarimi with a shadow clone his begins to stalk his prey.

 

The Naruto that had talked to Kakashi now turned to Haku. "Haku, could you please take care of this annoying mist?"

 

"No problem." Haku starts condensing the mist into water and then goes through the seals for her Sensatsu Suishpo. Seeing one of the hunters being distracted by a couple Naruto clones she sends her thousands of needles into his vital areas. Sasuke and Sakura both had the same thought. 'She really could have killed me at any time.'

 

The other two Nins fell when Naruto used Kage Kunai with Bunshin Daibakuha. Sasuke's anger flared at the demonstration of Naruto's power. 'Why does the Dobe have so much power? He doesn't deserve it! That power should be mine!'

 

After a minute Kakashi returned. "Well that was fun but we really need to continue on our way."

 

Sasuke scowled. "I'm not leaving until the Dobe tells me where he learned Bunshin Daibakuha. He has no right to have such power."

 

Kakashi grinned. "So that was what went boom. As for where he learned it I don't know. As for not deserving it, if he was able to learn it and live he has every right to that Jutsu. You see it's a kinjutsu because most people tend to blow themselves up trying to learn it."

 

Naruto chuckled. "Yeah, the Jutsu has a nasty habit of back feeding igniting your own coils. The first time I tried it I nearly blew up my arm. But so you know I'm not allowed to revile where I learned it. Matter of fact the old man told me not to use it, but I needed to end the fight quickly."

 

Sakura decided to give her two cents at this time. "Leave it to Naruto to learn something that suicidal."

 

Kakashi noticed the slight pain that passed in Naruto's eyes. "Well let's get a move on. I'd like to be back in Konoha by noon tomorrow."

 

When they approached the gates the next day Kakashi waved at the guards. "Mission success. Sasuke, Sakura you have today and tomorrow off. Naruto, Haku please follow me to the Hokage's office."

 

Haku could help but fell Naruto's pain as they walked through the village. So much hate was directed at him. She was jolted from her thoughts as they entered a building and climbed some stairs leading to a waiting room with a secretary and two ANBU guarding a set of large ornate doors.

 

Kakashi walked up to the ANBU and nodded to them. "Team seven's mission is a success. I've come to give the Hokage my report." The ANBU just nodded and let them through the large doors.

 

"Ahh, Kakashi, Naruto, welcome back. And how is the young lady behind you?" Asked the aged figure behind the desk.

 

Naruto waited till the door was shut. "Hey old man, we need to have a talk. Just the four of us."

 

"Ok Naruto." The Hokage went through a couple seal and the walls, ceiling, and floor glowed for a brief second. "Now Naruto what so important that you wanted the privacy Jutsu?"

 

Naruto looked at the Hokage with a face that said he was dead serious. "What's said in this room is not to be repeated or written." Naruto sat in one of the chairs and then commences to tell the Hokage everything that happened with the same adjustments he told Kakashi.

 

The old man lit up his pipe. "So, you and Haku here are Kitsune." Sighing he blew out some smoke. "Well you deafeningly make my job interesting I'll give you that. I agree that Haku would make an excellent addition to our forces, but as for changing teams I don't know."

 

Naruto smiled. "Say old man. How much does the council what to get rid of me?"

 

The Hokage scowled. "You know they've been after your head since birth."

 

Naruto's smile turned into a fiendish grin. "Is there any jonin that they what to get rid of just as badly? I figure the council would love to put all the 'rotten eggs' into one basket, and the fact I might corrupt the 'Golden Boy' of an Uchiha should be enough to help push them into agreeing."

 

The Hokage looked out the window. "You know they'd push me to give such a group suicide missions."

 

"And I'm counting on you to hold them off long enough for us to get some training in our new abilities." Naruto laughed a little. "You know, I've been told that the Kitsune clan was the greatest of the demon clans. I've also been told where to find an abandoned den with the training scrolls we need. I trust this information for one reason. He knows that I can kill us both at any moment. I didn't learn Bunshin Daibakuha to kill my enemies; I learned it as a way to kill myself. Since that fact has arisen he has been very compliant."

 

The Hokage looked over to Naruto. "I'll give you a week. By the end of the week your new jonin sensei while be back from their mission. I'm assuming you want Haku with you but you need a third genin so I'll be assigning one. Haku will be living with you unless she has any complaints." Looking over at Haku he saw the blush that crept up her face but she nodded. "Good, now I have lots of paperwork, Naruto and Haku you are dismissed but I expect you to be back here in a week. Today is Tuesday so be here next Wednesday at 10 AM."

 

With a duel chorus of "Hai" they were gone.

 

Kakashi looked over to the Hokage. "So when are you going to tell him about his parents?"

 

Looking at the picture of the fourth he sighed. "I was going to tell him when he hit chunin. The exams are in a month so we will see how he does."

 

Kakashi got up from his seat. "Oh, who is going to be their new sensei?"

 

The Hokage smiled. "I believe Anko-Chan would be able to handle him."

 

Kakashi balked. "Her! You know she'll never agree to this."

 

The old man looked out the window again. "If there is anyone who could understand what he's been through it's her. And as for taking them on it wont be her choice. Now if you will excuse me I have paperwork to do before I have to leave. I'll assign another genin to you before your next training session."

 

 

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So what do you think? I don't know why but it fells off. Oh well, if I fell like changing it later I can. I will now to reply to my reviewers.

 

From FF

 

Cre A. Tor00x: Thanks allot. Glad there are people who enjoy my writing.

 

Brian Darksoul: Thanks, oh and I have plans for Sasuke and Sakura. As for the possibility of a pseudo harem, I might, MIGHT, have Anko in the mix but not sure.

 

Fan: Glad you like it but Haku is staying the way she is :-)>

 

Genaric Name: I PMed you with the answer. Hope your still enjoying the fic.

 

From AFF

 

wolf: Glad you like it. I believe all your questions are answered in chap 4.

 

wildkit: Thank you I plan on it :-)

 

Those are responses to the reviews to chapter three. I hope you all enjoyed chapter 4 and look forward to your comments!