Fay: I'll update Make a Wish ASAP but first I had to start this one. I know I shouldn't but I really liked this idea. Sorry if you don't like it but I do. I got the idea for this from a fic called Changes but I didn't like a few things so I decided to write my own version. Whoever wrote it…I nod in your direction.

Disclaimer: Fay doesn't own it!

Warnings: One-sided SasuNaru full blown ItaNaru and Yaoi (Duh.)

Notes from Fay: This is in no way related to Hidden Life, Secret Love nor is it the other circumstances I was talking about. I got this idea after reading some ItaNaru fic and I wanted to complete it because they were taking forever to update. This is its own story and not related to my other ItaNaru fic. It just happens to be a good place to start okay?

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It was mid-afternoon when she saw them walk up to the gates. Immediately, Sakura recognized one of them-the large white haired man-but she couldn't believe that the person next to him was Naruto. Naruto no longer sported his bright orange jumpsuit and instead wore a tight form-fitting fishnet shirt with a black tank top underneath, black baggy pants with thousands of pockets, and combat boots. On his left hand he wore two rings. One was a simple golden band around his ring finger and the other was a more complex ring on his middle finger. Naruto's hair was no longer short and spiky; it was in a ponytail sitting on top of his head in the same fashion that Deidara always had his; only Naruto's hair was a bit shorter.

Naruto's mouth moved as he spoke to the elder man beside him and the white haired man laughed heartily, clutching his stomach as he roared with laughter. When they passed the two gaping shinobi at the gates, they waved shortly, but turned back to their conversation quickly.

Sakura waved lightly but it went unnoticed by the two homecoming ninjas. She continued to gape after Naruto as he walked, wondering when Naruto had gotten so…slender…so hot. Just as they turned the corner, Sakura's eyes traveled down, seeing a small boy clutching the leg of Naruto's pants as he hurried to match the blonde's stride.

Who was that kid?

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Naruto laughed. It had been forever since he had been home and it excited him but saddened him when every memory returned. The memories of making friends, the villagers abusing him, Sasuke leaving him, and other things filled his mind but he pushed them away reminding himself that everything that happened then was behind him now. He would start anew, as best as he could with so many secrets weighing on him, but he would try to make things right.

He looked at the white haired man beside him who was still chuckling from their earlier conversation. They had grown so close over the years, like father and son. Now, Jariaya was looking at every woman who passed by. Naruto rolled his eyes.

"I don't see what you see in women," Naruto stated in a serious tone. After two seconds of silence, they both burst out laughing. It wasn't anything in particular he had said, it was just the way he said it. Knowing full well that Naruto was gay just made it even funnier.

Naruto felt a tugging at his pant leg. He looked down at the boy and smiled.

"Are you tired of walking, Kaoru?" Naruto asked sweetly. He pulled at the boy's hood, making sure it would stay in place.

"I'm hungry, mama," the boy replied sleepily. He held out his arms and Naruto gathered him up in his arms and placed him on his hips.

"Uncle Jariaya will take us out later, okay?" Naruto said as he kissed the boys cheek.

"I will?" Jariaya asked.

"Yep." Naruto replied as he continued walking to the Hokage Tower.

When they entered the office, Naruto was attacked by Iruka and pulled into a vicious hug. Naruto felt Kaoru flinch at the sudden attention his mother was getting. His grip on Naruto's shirt tightened but it loosened when the young boy felt Jariaya's hand on his back, offering comfort. Tsunade had also been waiting for him apparently and she kissed Naruto's cheek as a welcome home kind of gesture.

"How have you been?!" she exclaimed as she ushered both men in. "It's been four years and I want to know everything interesting that happened."

Naruto sighed, repositioning the child on his hip. "I am sorry but I can't stay. I have important business to attend to. Jariaya can fill you in on whatever you need to know. But right now, I have to go." He waved goodbye and walked out.

"Uh…wait!" Iruka called as he rushed out after Naruto.

"Yes?" Naruto asked as he continued walking with his former teacher beside him.

Iruka looked him over. He looked so different. And who was this child with him? "Well, Kakashi and I want to take you out to dinner with a few friends tonight. We have been planning this for a while ever since we heard you guys were on your way back."

Naruto nodded. "I'll come. When and where?"

"Tonight at seven at Ichiraku's." Iruka recited.

Naruto nodded. "Alright. I'll be there." He waved goodbye to his teacher and surrogate father. He would have to reschedule that dinner with Jariaya. The old man still owed him.

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Meanwhile with Jariya…

"Who was that kid?" Tsunade asked as she took a large gulp of sake.

Jariaya sighed and sat down in the chair opposite of Tsunade. "It's a long story. In the files here-" he tossed a stack of files at her. "Is the report of everything that happened. I'll give you the short version because I know you aren't going to actually look at them." The old man cleared his throat. "For the first year of training we trained right outside of fire country, about two days from here on foot. I had to make money somehow so I went to do research…" He coughed and smiled sheepishly at the scowling lady. "I left Naruto alone for about two weeks. Shortly after I came back, I found he went missing during the night. Then for about three months, Naruto's health went down the drain. He tossed his breakfast every morning and sometimes even his lunch. I was worried but he refused to go see a doctor. We stopped training for about six months upon his request. Long story short, about nine months into our training he tells me he is going into labor. Naturally I panicked. Luckily the father came to help and even stuck around to help Naruto train afterward and take care of the baby."

Tsunade stared wide-eyed at the old man before her. "What?"

"Okay so let's start from the beginning. For the first year of training-"

"I know that! I heard your story! That kid with Naruto is his son?" Tsunade was gaping at her former teammate. She wasn't sure if she heard that right or she had drunk too much sake.

"Yup." Was the old mans answer.

"Who is the father?" she asked as she leaned across the desk, intrigued by this news.

"I can't tell you. It would have to be Naruto's decision to tell you who it is. Although I wouldn't have known myself if I hadn't been around for the birth. The father wouldn't have hung around me if he didn't trust me to guard his secret."

"Who could it be?" Tsunade muttered under her breath wishing she knew the answer.

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Naruto placed Kaoru on the counter pulling his hood down to reveal the boys face. His eyes were like Naruto's-as blue as the ocean-but his hair was jet-black, pulled back into a ponytail like his fathers in a red ribbon. Suddenly, his eyes flashed to red and his Sharingan spun wildly. Even though he had no training with his Sharingan, he had part of Kyuubi in him so he learned things without really trying. Sadly, the boy couldn't control when his Sharingan popped out.

"I can't leave you home and I can't leave you with that old pervert…" Naruto thought out loud. "I'll have to take you with me I guess." Naruto was scared that his Sharingan would suddenly pop out during dinner but it wouldn't be the worst thing to happen.

"Mommy?" the boy asked sweetly. "When do we get to see daddy? I want to see Uncle Dara and Uncle Sasori," his pout was so cute.

"Why not right now?" a voice called from behind the two. Naruto whirled around smacking right into Itachi.

He backed up, rubbing his nose. "Don't sneak up on people!" Naruto yelled. "That is just so rude!"

"Uncle Dara! Uncle Sasori!" Kaoru yelled as he ran to the two men by the door. When at Akatsuki Headquarters, Naruto spent a great deal of time hanging out with just Sasori and Deidara while Itachi was away on missions. Kaoru had adopted them both as uncles because of this.

"Kaoru!" They both bent down to ruffle his hair, messing up the perfect ponytail he had. He giggled and smiled hugely at them. He may look like his father but he had the personality of his mother.

"I missed you." Itachi said as he pulled himself up to sit on the counter in front of Naruto.

"Three weeks and you couldn't stand it, huh?" Naruto asked sarcastically as he folded the hooded cloak he had just taken off of Kaoru. "Am I that good? Or do you worry about me that much?" Itachi smirked at him as he followed the blonde to the back room where he placed the cloak in a drawer.

"Perhaps I have grown attached," Itachi said with wonder in his voice.

"I see. I guess there is nothing I can do to rid myself of you then?"

"Shave your head, get fat, wear bright colors, and chop off your manhood. Perhaps then I will leave you alone." Itachi let his breath slide over Naruto's neck as the blonde pushed the drawer shut.

"I have to go to dinner with a few friends tonight, Tachi-kun. If I can't walk, then you can't touch me for a year."

Itachi took a step back. "But it's like your body sings to me. You know you want me." Itachi licked his lips for emphasis.

"Unlike you, I can fight off temptation." Naruto walked passed his lover and husband and into the kitchen where Deidara and Sasori were now listening to Kaoru talk. Mostly they were just fascinated by his eyes. The Sharingan popped up so randomly. Besides, it wasn't everyday a four year old child had a fully developed Sharingan. "When are you leaving?" Naruto asked as he leaned against the wall, watching his child talk to his Uncles. You could tell when the Sharingan showed by Deidara and Sasori's faces. It would suddenly light up. They were proud to be called uncle by this prodigy.

"In a few days. I wanted to watch over you and spend a little time with you. I had heard a few rumors that my brother had come back to this village. Isn't that who you are going out to dinner with tonight?"

"You snoop too much," Naruto said with a sigh. "It was Iruka who invited me to dinner with Kakashi. But he also said some friends. That probably meant Team 7 was going to meet up at the dinner. I don't want to go because Kaoru is tired and if his Sharingan pops out during dinner…it would disastrous."

Itachi nodded. "Perhaps if you performed a Henge to his eyes no one would be able to tell."

"That doesn't work on him." Naruto stated. "I tried that once while we were out with the old man one day. Needless to say that's why I've got several ninja on my tail who want Kaoru for his power." It was true. One day, Kaoru's Sharingan showed and now several powerful organizations wanted Kaoru.

If you are asking yourselves right now if the Akatsuki had the same intentions…well it wasn't like that. Everyone in the Akatsuki loved Kaoru. They loved Naruto too. They were all like one big family since everyone there had either killed most of their family or had been banished from their families. They were all like Uncles to Kaoru. Even Pein (Sp?) seemed to enjoy the company of the boy. If anything ever happened to Kaoru or Naruto, they would kill that one person who ever dared to think about hurting either one.

"Ah yes, I remember now." Itachi scratched his chin. "I suppose I could take him off your hands for a while."

"Oh no you don't. The last time I left him with you guys, you were training him in the forest with a bunch of guys you captured from Orochimaru's lair." Naruto glared at him. "He's coming with me. I do not trust you alone with him and the rest of the Akatsuki. Perhaps when he is older, like seven or eight-old enough to enter the academy-but he's only four!"

Itachi nodded. "That would be best. Of course that is the time he will decide where he wants to be."

"That's right." Naruto mumbled as he looked at his son.

The plan was, Naruto didn't want Kaoru growing up without a village he could turn to or live in. He wanted his son to be able to choose whether or not he wanted to stay in the village that shunned both his parents, or live a life with the Akatsuki. He didn't want to force Kaoru into a life he didn't want.

"I suppose I'll have to get ready for dinner." He looked at his watch. It was two hours until seven. "Come take a shower with me," he said as he pulled Itachi towards the bathroom.

"I thought you said-"

"There are still many things we could do, my dear." Naruto chuckled as he pulled Itachi into the bathroom and shut the door, leaving Deidara and Sasori with Kaoru.

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Fay: I hope you like it. It's kinda short I know. The last part isn't edited because I wanted it up ASAP so I just wrote it and saved it. If something doesn't make sense or there is an error tell me but otherwise don't flame the couple or Yaoi or my way of writing.

Jayne: So this isn't like your other ItaNaru story?

Fay: No. It starts out similar though. I wrote four rough drafts for this story. I kept the beginning and then tossed in four different endings so this is the one I liked best. That's the reason I didn't edit the last part. I was too lazy to write any more after writing the most recent chapter to Control.

Jayne: Lazy!

Fay: But you still love me.

Peace and Love!!!