Ice Dancer | By : LadyLaran Category: Naruto AU/AR > Yaoi - Male/Male Views: 2312 -:- Recommendations : 0 -:- Currently Reading : 0 |
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Author’s Note – Thank you all for your patience and wonderful reviews. I was recently able to get back on my medication, which I had been off of due to financial concerns, and I spent quite a bit of time both groggy and foggy. In that state, I wasn’t able to focus on reading, much less writing, and now that the meds have built up in my blood stream, my emotional state is much more stable and the side effects are gone. Now I can focus on writing again!
Disclaimer – I do not own “Naruto” nor do I make any money from this story.Chapter Six – An Important Announcement is MadeHaku brushed his hair out, humming to himself as he performed the task. Hiashi-sama was assisting Naruto into his formal haori and hakama outfit that had been put together for today’s events. Both boys had been hurried to the clan tailor for formal attire and afterwards, they had been introduced to the clan head’s children.Hanabi, who was barely a toddler, had been too young to do more than wave a slightly sticky hand at them. Hinata had greeted them politely, and Neji had done the same. The ice-using shinobi could see a hint of the bitterness that had tainted a good portion of the boy’s youth in the past, and he would do what he could to encourage Naruto to befriend him.Haku pulled his hair into a half ponytail, leaving most of the hair to flow freely over his shoulders. The effeminate aspect of his physical features were starting to emerge, which he didn’t mind as it was a tool to use to mislead the adversary. Today though, he wouldn’t disguise any masculine traits that were visible at this young age.With a soft sigh, he smoothed out the white haori and hakama, ensuring there were no wrinkles. The Namikaze’s clan colors were white, red, and a tinge of black, and both of the outfits created for him and his husband had been done in these colors. Both outfits were predominantly white with a red and black obi and the clan seal embroidered over their hearts in red and black. The trimming of the outfits was done in black to help break up the monotony of the white fabric.“Nervous?”The boy turned his eyes to the doorway, spotting his adoptive father standing there, and shook his head.“Not really,” he replied. “I’ve just had a lot on my mind; we need to find time to speak of how to handle certain upcoming events,” he told his father softly.“That’s been on my mind as well,” Zabuza admitted, not surprised by Haku’s worries. “If there’s time this afternoon, we’ll have that chat and figure out what to do.”“What will you be doing while Naruto-kun and I are handling the issues with the councils,” he asked, changing the subject for the moment.“I get to meet with the infamous Ibiki,” he deadpanned. “Should be fun.”“Don’t cause too much trouble, Papa. They might not like it if you actually break their T&I specialist,” he teased, enjoying the laughter that crossed his mentor’s face.“Can’t make any promises, Ice Dancer, but I’ll try,” he said, using Suijin’s nickname for him. The boy made a face at the name but didn’t comment on it.“Truth be told, I am worried about this meeting,” Haku commented. “I do wish you were able to come with us.”“You’ll do fine, Haku,” Zabuza said, sobering as he did so. “Don’t let them push either of you around and if his safety is threatened, do what you have to do to ensure he’s protected. Just try not to give away too much of what you can do.”“I will do as you say,” he promised his father. “Speaking of giving things away, I think I’ll be ready to start refining the mirrors soon. I was evaluating my chakra reserves earlier, and they’re almost at the right level to begin working on them.”“So soon?”“Chakra bond,” he replied. “My reserves are growing, and his seem to be flowing in a calmer manner. I’d have to ask Hiashi-sama to confirm it.”“Seems the bond is affecting you faster than we thought,” he mused. “Might be a good thing where Naruto-kun is concerned. If things work out where we have time after that chat, we might start him on chakra control. With the amount that kid has, it’s best to have him iron it out before he gets ready to start doing the smaller jutsu. We might be able to get him to use the clone jutsu properly, but I don’t know.”“If we can’t, we can ensure he knows the other forms of clones outside of the shadow one,” Haku suggested and Zabuza nodded.“If that’s the case, I’ll make sure the Hokage knows that the typical clone jutsu can’t be used due to chakra reserve issue and get permission for him to use another kind while in the academy,” he said. “It’s never a bad thing to have various styles of clones in your arsenal anyway.”The boy nodded, then sighed as Hiashi and Naruto came to stand behind the swordsman.“Are you ready to go, Haku-san?”“I am, Hiashi-sama,” Haku replied, moving towards the door. Once he was passed his father, his hand slid into Naruto’s, easing the feeling of tension that had formed in his chest when the blond had gone with the clan head to change earlier.“All right then, let’s attend the meeting,” Hiashi answered. “We shall see you soon, Zabuza-san. Good luck with Ibiki today.”“You three be careful. Haku, remember what I said,” the former Mizu shinobi told his son.“I will, Papa,” he replied, turning with Naruto to follow the Hyuuga out of the house. As they exited the building, he smiled at his mate. “You look nice.”“Really?”“You do,” he insisted, sensing the tension from the other child. “Feeling nervous?”“Yeah,” Naruto admitted, staying close to Haku. “I’m not good with people since the ones that usually are with me end up wanting to hurt me.”“Which won’t happen again,” the ice-using shinobi insisted. “We’ll make sure of it. As for what happens in the council chambers, don’t let them frighten you or make you nervous.”“Haku-san is right,” Hiashi told the boy. “Remember what I told you and it’ll be just fine. Now, I’m going to teleport us there to help keep things quiet until we’re ready to make the announcement. Both of you hold onto me.”Each boy grabbed an arm and drew in a deep breath as the Hyuuga formed a seal and shaped his chakra, pushing it into the jutsu. The trio disappeared with a swirl of leaves and appeared in a small antechamber that the Hokage had let them use that was next to the room where the councils met with the village leader.“Both of you stay here and come out when you hear Hokage-sama call for you,” he reminded them. “Everything will be fine,” Hiashi reassured the children before heading out of the room.Haku gave Naruto a hug, holding him as the boy clung for a few moments. His voice was soft, keeping it quiet so it wouldn’t be heard through the partially open door.“He’s right, Naruto-kun. Everything will be just fine; I’ll help you make sure of that,” he promised softly. “I’m scared I’ll wake up and everything will be a dream,” the blond admitted, staying close to his mate.“It’s not a dream,” he whispered in his ear. “Remember, I was right beside you when you woke up this morning.”Haku had been the recipient of the world’s longest and tightest hug when the blond had woken up to find the other boy beside him. The room they had been given had one bed, and the two had slept curled up beside each other. The ice-using shinobi hadn’t minded the hug and had whispered reassurances for a while until the other had relaxed.“I remember,” Naruto answered quietly. “I’ve never had anything go well before. Now I know who my parents were and have a husband. All of these good things are happening, and part of me thinks something really bad will follow.”“Not if I can help it,” Haku assured him. “We’re a team, Naruto-kun. You and I aren’t just husbands; we’re also friends and because of that, I’m going to do everything I can to make sure you’re happy from this point on.”Naruto didn’t answer but hugged him one more time, keeping quiet as the voices of the council carried into the small chamber. The older boy held him close while they listened to the meeting as the leader of the village began to call it to order.“Good morning,” the Hokage greeted the shinobi council. “There’s a few items of business that needs to be addressed before the civilian council joins us. Please be seated so we can begin.”There was the sound of chairs being moved slightly before silence filled the room, and the older man’s voice was heard once again.“The first order of business this morning has to do with our numbers here on the shinobi council,” he Hokage began. “As you know, the Namikaze seat has been empty since the passing of the Yondaime.”“Has the daimyo decided to dissolve that seat then,” a voice asked.“No, he has not, Uchiha-san,” Sarutobi answered. “In fact, certain conditions were met yesterday and the seat will once again be filled. As some of you know, the Yondaime’s heir has been hidden away and had not been informed of his heritage. Yesterday, I had the privilege of being there when one of the conditions regarding the information blackout was fulfilled and the blackout removed.”“You’re being deliberately vague, Hokage-sama,” another male voice replied, this one containing a touch of amusement. “Well, an old man has to get his amusement somehow, Shikaku-san,” the Hokage replied, teasing his chief tactician. “Naru-chan,” he called out, summoning the two that had been waiting for his call.Both boys exited the antechamber, moving to where the Hokage was sitting. Haku watched the group closely, alert to any threat to his mate.“Yesterday, Naru-chan met this young lad and they chakra bonded,” the old man explained. “There are witnesses to this event and as you all know, chakra bonding means that the two are married. One of the stipulations in the Yondaime’s Will stated that his son had to be either a Chunin or married before he could be informed of his parentage and estate.”An older man, close to the Hokage’s age, spoke up with an angry sounding voice.“You have proof of this, Hokage-sama?”“Anbu Team Six was there when the event happened,” he answered mildly. “I called Hyuuga Hiashi to my office afterwards, and he confirmed the bonding.”“The boys are bonded,” the Hyuuga clan leader said in response to the stares from his fellow council members. “Their chakra is intertwined and affecting each other even now.”“I hope you don’t mind if we ask for another person to verify,” a man wearing a dark blue haori and hakama asked.“Of course not,” the Hokage answered. “Aburame-san, would you be so kind?”The man in dark glasses nodded, and a few insects flew out from under his sleeves. The boys did nothing as the creatures flew around them for a few moments before returning to their master.“They are chakra bonded,” Shibi informed them. “Namikaze-san’s chakra is starting to flow at a more sedate pace, and there’s a visible link the kikai have detected between them. Congratulations, Namikaze-san.”Naruto gave the man a smile and small bow of respect.“Thank you, Aburame-san,” he said to him in a polite tone of voice.“So, this means the Namikaze clan is no longer inactive as of now,” the Hokage opened. “So I would like to introduce Namikaze Naruto and his husband, Namikaze Haku.”Both boys gave a polite bow to the council, and Naruto spoke once he had straightened up.“As I am currently underage, I know I cannot sit in my family seat at this moment so I will be using a proxy until I am of age. The proxy I have chosen is one who knew my father well and knows what he would have chosen to do in order to keep our village safe. I have asked Hyuuga Hiashi-san to be my representative here.”There was a long moment of stunned disbelief, and Haku’s keen eyes picked out the ones who were disturbed by the news that had broken. “Once again, I congratulate Namikaze-san on his nuptials and recognize his decision on proxy,” Shibi said, breaking the silence. “Is your proxy also your guardian?”“Hiashi and Haku’s father are sharing guardianship,” the Hokage told the Aburame. “Non-council queries can go to one or both of them.”There were a few nods amongst the group, and the older man continued.“If there are no further questions, we should allow the civilian council to join us and make the announcement.”One of the Sandaime’s guards opened the doors, allowing the other council admittance to the chambers and Haku went on even higher alert. While the shinobi council had some who weren’t pleased with the events, they had respected it. The problem would be with this second council, and he would ensure they knew his husband was protected.There were a lot of dirty looks directed towards Naruto as the new group settled in their seats. To Haku’s delight, Naruto didn’t flinch and pretended not to see them.“Hokage-sama, before we begin, what is that thing doing here?”The Hokage’s eyes narrowed on the speaker, a merchant in certain foods that was a constant thorn in his side.“I announced to the shinobi council that the conditions revolving around the Will of the Yondaime has been met. The Namikaze seat has been filled by a proxy chosen by his heir and when he is of age, Namikaze Naruto will dismiss his proxy and take his father’s seat.”“Are you saying that brat is the Yondaime’s son,” a woman screeched, making the shinobi in the room flinch.“Madam, you will politely refrain from addressing Namikaze Naruto by such disrespectful names,” Haku said, voice soft but full of deadly promise. “And just who are you?”“He is Namikaze Haku, my husband,” Naruto answered, copying Haku’s cool tone. “We are chakra bonded, witnessed by Anbu and confirmed by both Hyuuga Hiashi-san and Aburame-san. Hokage-sama informed me of who my parents were, and I will do my best to follow in my father’s footsteps.”“You have no right to speak to us like that,” one man growled, glaring at the two boys. “You aren’t the Yondaime’s son; you’re just an animal that should have been put down when you were born.”“Your ignorance is showing,” Naruto answered, copying something Hiashi had told him earlier that day. “I am not an animal; I am a living human being who has not wronged anyone here.”“You’re not human,” the man snapped. “You’re nothing but a murdering animal, and the Hokage should have killed you before you could hurt another innocent person.”Haku caught a glimpse of a knife as the man lunged, and he reacted before any of the shinobi in the room could. He stepped in front of his husband, left arm reaching out to knock the pitcher of water on the Hokage’s desk over and forming a sign with his right hand while instinctively molding his chakra.
Sharp senbon created from ice went flying with a simple gesture and pinned the man to the wall as they buried themselves into the stone the tower was created from.
“Any violent action against my husband will be dealt with in a severe fashion; I will not tolerate him being hurt again. If he is harmed by an action taken by any of you or the people who feel the way you do, I will retaliate with extreme prejudice,” the boy informed the group in a soft, cold voice.“Namikaze-san will not be the only one,” Hiashi said, glaring at the civilian council. “The Hyuuga clan will assist in defending Namikaze-sama, and I will go after anyone who has sanctioned such violence.”The Hokage rose, putting a gentle hand on Haku’s shoulder. The actions the child had taken both surprised him and made him proud.“He would well be within his rights to do so,” the village leader told the group. “Namikaze Naruto has named Hyuuga Hiashi as his proxy, and Hiashi is also one of the guardians for him so any questions must be taken to either Hiashi or Haku-kun’s father. Boys, thank you for your time. I apologize for the actions taken today.”Both boys bowed, then headed out of the room. They knew Hiashi would be busy for a while and had decided earlier to head back to the house once done with the council meetings. The two would have a Hyuuga escort not too far so they would remain safe.After they left, they could hear an explosion of voices before the door closed behind them and the hallway was silent.“Let’s head home,” Haku said to his husband, taking his hand. “Papa said he’d find some training for us to do when we got there.”Naruto grinned and walked beside his mate, feeling happy that he’d had someone in his corner this time. It had felt nice when Haku had defended him from the enraged man, and he desperately wanted to be able to return the favor someday.Author’s End Note – I hope everyone enjoyed the story. For anyone on a site that doesn’t allow for update alerts, check out my profile for my yahoo group. I post alerts there. Please let me know what you thought of this chapter. See you next time! ~ LaranWhile AFF and its agents attempt to remove all illegal works from the site as quickly and thoroughly as possible, there is always the possibility that some submissions may be overlooked or dismissed in error. The AFF system includes a rigorous and complex abuse control system in order to prevent improper use of the AFF service, and we hope that its deployment indicates a good-faith effort to eliminate any illegal material on the site in a fair and unbiased manner. This abuse control system is run in accordance with the strict guidelines specified above.
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