I have Important news: I need help writing this story.

For starters, I'm not that good in Japanese, which is a problem considering where the Narutoverse takes place in. I am also not skilled in writing and designing battles, as well as writing in general. It would be a great help to me if someone volunteered, and it will also mean I will be able to upload chapters more quickly. If you're interested, please PM me.

Disclaimer: I still don't own Naruto or Pokemon.

"Talking"

"Thinking"

"Poke Speak"

If one were to venture into Uzumaki Naruto's apartment, the first thing they would see was a rather large Egg, swaddled with blankets and resting on the bed. Next to said Egg, on the floor, were the remaining blankets, arranged to make a makeshift bed.

Naruto had been watching the egg closely when Iruka entered. The Teacher took a moment to survey the apartment and the condition it was in.

"Naruto," He asked, more curious than anything. "Why are your blankets on the floor?"

"I don't want to break the egg, so I'm going to sleep here for now!"

Iruka could understand the boy's logic. Naruto always moved around when asleep, and there was a great risk of hitting the egg. The egg was hardly that fragile, but Iruka couldn't blame the boy for being so worried.

Pokemon Eggs were very resistant to physical trauma, or else any careless ninja would find themselves without a partner. They were also able to hatch in almost any temperature, so long as it wasn't too extreme.

Still, all newly graduated ninjas usually handled their eggs like water balloons; ready to burst at any given moment. It was actually quite endearing. But Iruka had a job to do.

"I need to discuss something important with you Naruto."

Naruto reluctantly tore his gaze away from the egg and looked at his teacher. "Sure! What's the matter Iruka-Sensei?"

After the incident with Mizuki, the Sandaime had asked Iruka to investigate the academy. What the chunnin had found shocked him: Naruto's education had been completely sabotaged.

Sloppy Taijutsu Styles, Fed wrong information, the list went on and on. It was enough to make Iruka want to unleash a highly destructive Jutsu on his colleagues. The Sandaime had been equally angry, if not more so.

They both agreed that while Naruto's severe lack of a proper education had to be remedied, he must not find out that the Academy Teachers had hated him so much.

The excuse Iruka was using was simple: Naruto's grades had been absymal, so the Chunnin had volunteered as his private tutor. They would be working on Naruto's taijutsu style, chakra control and more. Iruka made it clear that he did not expect Naruto to master everything by the end of the week, only improve.

The Chunnin had expected Naruto to make a face and complain about studying theory, no matter how necessary it was. And he did.

Naruto recovered quickly though, and soon he was jumping up and down in excitement, before he gave a cheeky grin. "Does this mean you're going to tell me how you keep finding me after I pull a prank Iruka-Sensei?"

Iruka laughed and ruffled his student's hair. "Nope. I need a way to keep you out of trouble after all."

Naruto opened his mouth, probably to say something else, when they heard a cracking sound. Both of them turned to see Naruto's egg wobbling, cracks beginning to appear on it...

...Before the egg burst into flames, quickly lighting both the bed and the blankets on fire. It seemed as if a Campfire had formed on Naruto's bed.

Chunnin and Genin stared at the scene for a few minutes, before Naruto snapped out of his trance.

"AAAAAAAHHHH, MY EGG!"

Naruto leapt into action, grabbing a nearby pillow (which had somehow escaped the flames) and attempted to put out the flames with it. Not only did the attempt fail, said pillow caught on fire too, prompting Naruto to drop it quickly. The flames began to lick the wooden floor of Naruto's apartment.

"Iruka-Sensei! What should we do?" The Genin asked the man, who had remained rooted in his spot. The chunnin took one look at the flames devouring Naruto's apartment and his hands flashed through some signs at top speed.

"Water Release: Water Stream!" A stream of water was expelled from Iruka's mouth, which he then used to extinguish the flames licking at the floor.

"My Egg!" Naruto was in near hysterics, watching his still burning egg. "We need to put the fire out!"

Iruka paused for a moment, before he shook his head. "There's no need for that Naruto. Your Pokemon is a fire type; that's why the egg burst into flames. The fire won't hurt it, but spraying it with water certainly will." The Chunnin recalled talking to a friend of his, who's partner was a Ponyta. The friend had fondly told the teacher how his egg had suddenly burst into flames when it was about to hatch.

Hearing Iruka's explanation was enough to make Naruto relax, although he was still worried if his anxious fidgeting was anything to go by. Iruka continued to put out the remaining flames, although careful not to touch the egg itself.

After about ten minutes (Though neither of them had been keeping track) the fire surrounding the egg died down. The egg itself was now a brownish red colour, the colour of Molten Lava instead of the bright orange colour it once was.

Then cracks began to appear on the surface of the egg. It spread outwards, until the whole egg seemed as if it would shatter with just the slightest touch. Any minute now, and Naruto's partner would finally hatch.

And it did. Although in a much more dramatic fashion than either of them expected.

The egg downright exploded, causing both Naruto and Iruka to take cover under the bed. Bits of eggshell and glowing ashes rained down, covering every square inch of Naruto's room. It was a messy sight, but Naruto wasn't paying attention to that as he scrambled out into the open. He was looking at his bed.

Sitting on his bed where his egg used to be was a Pokemon. The Pokemon was dog like in appearance, with bright orange fur with black stripes along its back and legs. The fur on its muzzle, chest belly and tail however, was cream in colour, as well as a tuft of fur on the top of its head. The coat was shaggier on its chest and tail.

The Pokemon blinked when it saw Naruto, tilting its head in curiousity. Naruto swallowed a lump in his throat. For once the Genin was at a loss of words.

The silence was broken when the Pokemon all but launched itself into Naruto's arms. Genin and Pokemon tumbled over, hitting the charred floor with an audible thump. The Pokemon then immediately began licking Naruto's face, much to the boy's dismay and Iruka's amusement. It didn't take long for Naruto to get completely covered in slobber. The Pokemon soon stopped, sitting on Naruto's lap with a happy expression on his face.

"Growlithe!"

So here's Chapter 2! I apologise if it's a bit short, but I'm currently having exams.

Before all of you rage at me for not giving Naruto a Vulpix, consider this:

Naruto is hated by the whole village because of the Kyuubi. What would Konoha do if he received a Pokemon that resembled the Nine-Tails? They'd make his life even worse, that's what. The villagers would take the Vulpix as a confirmation from Arceus, a sign that Naruto is indeed the demon they all fear he is. They would hate him even more.

So yeah, no.

I gave Naruto Growlite because it's one of the most Loyal Pokemon, being a dog and all. It's Pokedex entry even highlights it! "Extremely loyal to its Trainer, it will bark at those who approach the Trainer unexpectedly and run them out of town." And it's also stated to have a "a brave and trustworthy nature. It fearlessly stands up to bigger and stronger foes." Does that sound a lot like Naruto to you? And anyway, Naruto really does need loyal friends. He doesn't really have any at this point in time.

Also Growlithe is orange. That's a plus.

Reviews and constructive criticism are welcome! Flames will be ignored!