Note: My first fic, has manXman goodness, very detailed and somewhat graphic. Don't like, don't read. *glares*

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XxXxXx Leaving Home xXxXxX

The Uchiha alpha, Itachi, was sitting in the library of his large state when Sasuke found him. Sasuke was radiating barely suppressed rage when he scowled at his brother. The younger Uchiha was only keeping a hold on his temper by remembering that Uchiha's did not fly into rages.

"Is it true?" Sasuke growled.

"Yes," Itachi sat back, not bothering to play dumb. "I think it's time you settled down and raised some pups of your own."

"How can I raise pups when we're fighting with the foxes?" the young wolf snarled. "And all the females I've met are not Uchiha mate material."

"That's why you're going to the King's court," Itachi stated calmly. "You have a better chance of finding a suitable mate at the demon court than at home, who knows, you may even make a new alliance."

Sasuke growled, eye twitching, and knew he had no hope of changing his brother's decree while he was in his present mood. It meant he was going to the demon court, whether he wanted to or not. And he definitely did not want to.

"What if foxes are there?" Sasuke mumbled, knowing they would be.

"I trust you can restrain yourself little brother," the other said. "You will not shame the Uchiha name by making a scene, and you will choose a good mate."

Kakashi entered before Sasuke could retort and the young Uchiha snapped his jaws shut with a click. Sasuke knew that his mentor would tease him if he knew that the proud Uchiha boy was going to beg, beg to not have to find a mate, he'd never live it down.

"Kakashi will accompany me," Sasuke ground his teeth on the words. His look bordered on murderous but settled for hostile.

"Of course," Itachi said and waved him away.

Sasuke stiffened at the dismissal and anger rolled off him in waves, making Kakashi smile beneath his mask. The Uchiha wolves were proud and reacted badly when that pride was threatened, often getting very violent and cruel. Kakashi ignored the obvious signs of danger and steer his student out of the library, earning a glare.

"Itachi finally decided to send you to the King's court then," Kakashi deduced.

"Hn."

"Mate hunting?"

His student nodded, scowling.

"Foxes are bound to be there," the older man said cheerfully.

"So?" Any more grinding and Sasuke would have dust for teeth.

"Don't rule anyone out," Kakashi advised, serious. "It may surprise you when you meet the one, and there's always next year if you don't."

"You expect me to stay there for how long?"

Kakashi shrugged. "If you don't find the mate of your heart in two years you could settle for a simple breeding or—"

"Uchiha's mate for life," Sasuke snapped.

"Then you better find yourself a mate in two years," Kakashi chuckled. "If you don't scare them all away with that scowl."

Kakashi watched the sixteen year old demon retreat to his room, amused at the move; He'd have to make sure Sasuke didn't get any unwanted attention during his heat. An Uchiha wouldn't tolerate being cornered or having any but his mate touching him with the intent of mating.

Kyuubi watched her younger brother with obvious amusement, seeing the fourteen year old as happy as ever. Naruto had been depressed after the death of their father at the hands—or paws—of a wolf. The wolves had, of course, denied any plans for the murder and fighting often broke out much easier than usual.

And Naruto needed a mate soon.

Naruto laughed as Iruka chased him around the courtyard and his sister smiled. Kyuubi was always so busy, but that only made Naruto cherish their time together. Iruka was growling in annoyance and his nostrils flared with the emotion. Everyone knew that Iruka thought of the two as his own—simply because he had yet to mate and breed his own litter.

"Naru-chan," Kyuubi called, "come here a moment."

"Yea," he grinned, tilting his head cutely.

"Dad explained about mates, do you remember?"

"Of course," he said. "I have to get a mate to have kits, but dad said I'd have to go to the demon court for that."

"Kyuubi?" Iruka questioned, worried.

"He was right and you will be going when you turn sixteen," Kyuubi shifted on the bench. "But you're a submissive so…."

"You'll need to find a dominant," Iruka finished quickly, seeing his que. "Dominants are always and are often much larger, be careful. They can be really ugly too, unless their younger."

"Oh," Naruto cocked his head in thought. "How will I know when I've found the one?"

"He'll make you feel… alive," Iruka struggled. "You'll want to touch him, be with him, have his kits, and make him happy. That person will make you feel special and wanted and needed."

Naruto blinked and thought about it. He'd need someone strong, not ugly, someone who smelled good, was possessive and protective, and someone who wasn't past breeding age. His mate would need good genetics so that Naruto wouldn't have trouble bearing the offspring.

"Okay," Naruto grinned. "I'll get the best mate possible, just you see."

Kyuubi chuckled and ruffled his hair; glad she could have such a bright brother. It saddened her to have to send him away but she wouldn't force him to only have a limited selection just so he stayed. Kyuubi herself had no mate and did not plan on having one; Naruto's mate would be strong enough to take her place once she stepped down. Besides, her brother had a vibrancy about him that couldn't be contained, another clan might need it.

"Iruka, you'll go with him."

He nodded, not bothering to speak. When your alpha told you that you were doing something, you were doing it. Nobody else could be trusted in Iruka's opinion—other clan members might not want Naruto to pick someone he wanted because they didn't like the demon. Iruka wanted Naruto to be happily mated, not stuck in some clan arrangement.

"Who knows," she grinned, eyeing him while she relaxed, "you may find your mate. You deserve kits of your own Iruka, Naruto can't be babied forever. He needs to toughen up so the potential mates don't eat him alive."

Iruka nodded, knowing that weak demons were killed so strong demons only could pass along their genes. No demon in their right mind wanted a mate who couldn't at least hold their own and protect their young.

Finally! Chapter one is done, woo-hoo!

Sasuke: When do I get the dope?

Naruto: (purring) Patience teme….

Sasuke: (instant nosebleed) ….

Reviews are welcome while I take continue the tale I'm a-weaving. Good reviews help me decide how the mating of these two happens.