Warnings: By now I think you know what to expect

Song: 'Guilty Pleasure' by Cobra Starship

The Hidden Angel

Chapter 1 One Person's Nut job Is Another Person's Father

"See ya tomorrow Jiraiya," Naruto said. "My shift's ended." "Have a nice day Naruto," Jiraiya said. "And don't forget to ask Sasuke to do that favor for me."

"Yeah yeah you old perv," Naruto said leaving the store. "I still don't see how Sasuke wearing bunny ears, no shirt, and holding a sign that says 'Visit Barnes & Noble' will help attract costumers."

'Its been two weeks since that whole incident with asylum and things are finally starting to get back to normal,' Naruto thought. 'Well, as close to normal as could possibly be after all this. Cause now that we know the secret behind Akatsuki Co. we get to work there. The pay is so good that I quit my jobs at Toys 'R' Us and McDonald's. Plus with all these new friends I'll never feel lonely again.'

"Hello Naruto," a male voice said as Naruto passed an alleyway. "Who's there?!" Naruto said panicked. "How do you know my name?!" "Relax Naruto it's just me," the man said as he stepped into the sunlight.

"Kabuto!" Naruto said excitedly. "I haven't seen you in years. How's dad been?" "He's good," Kabuto said. "I heard you got into some trouble with one of his clones." "Yeah," Naruto said. "Damn thing tried to rape my boyfriend."

"I'll have to tell Orochimaru that when I return," Kabuto said. "So anyways, the reason I'm here is to pass on a message." "What message?" Naruto asked. "When are you coming home?" Kabuto said. "We miss you. Plus with our enemies teaming up Orochimaru might not have much longer to live."

"You know I can't leave school," Naruto said. "I won't be able to help if don't graduate. Besides, what's the point of doing all that work if I just drop out?" "But Naruto we need you," Kabuto said. "Orochimaru doesn't have much time left to live." "Look, summer recess will be here in a few weeks," Naruto said. "I'll visit then. I promise."

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"Itachi, I'm bored un," Deidara whined. "How much longer do we have to follow this kid?" "He's not just some kid," Itachi said. "He's an elite Venom agent. Now will you quit whining!"

"Fine," Deidara said. Then a few minutes later. "Hey Itachi," Deidara said. "What now Deidara," Itachi said. "It's that Naruto, un?" Deidara said pointing toward Naruto as he excited Barnes & Nobles. "Yeah it is," Itachi said. "He must have a part time job or something. Wait a minute. Why is he talking to that agent? Let's get a closer look."

Sneaking over ever so silently they managed to get close enough to get part of the conversation. "Orochimaru doesn't have much time left to live," Kabuto said. "Look, summer recess will be here in a few weeks," Naruto said. "I'll visit then. I promise." "Interesting," Itachi said as he watched the blonde walk away. "Should we tell Tsunade, un?" Deidara asked. "No," Itachi said. "Lets see how this plays out."

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"Naruto where were you?!" Sasuke said as Naruto walked into the training room. "Chill Sasuke," Naruto said. "I just had to stay after school for something." "Liar!" Sasuke said pointing a finger accusingly. "Kakashi told us that he's been covering for you! Now where have you been?!"

"Fine I'll tell you the truth," Naruto said. Just don't freak out on me okay? I was at my job at Barnes & Nobles." "Why would you lie about something like that?" Kiba said. "It's not that ba-" "What did I tell you about getting a job!!" Sasuke screamed. "You're barely passing and you decide to get a job!! What for?!"

"Dude chill," Kiba said. "It's not that bad. Naruto always had a job. His entire life. He's always passed. Dude you sound like you're his mother." "Kiba!" Shikamaru said. "Nah it's okay Shik," Naruto said.

"I've gotten over my parent issues a long time ago. And Kiba lay off Sasuke. He believes that if you get a job then you loose your soul. Now lets train sometime before I get become an old man." "Your right," Kiba said. "You and Shika train spar while me and soul boy over here spar."

"Hey!" Sasuke said. "You sure you're okay?" Shikamaru asked once they were out of earshot. "Yeah I'll be fine," Naruto said. "Especially once summer recess comes." "Going on one of your mysterious European trips again?" Shikamaru asked. "Yeah," Naruto said.

A/N: Fabulous! I can't believe I'm already on the third on in the series. I feel so amazing right now! And kinda cold. But that's probably cause I'm eating ice cream.. XD

Thanx: Thanks Shimaki-33 for reviewing Akatsuki Todd. The last paragraph was my favorite part too. It was so much fun to write! Thanx punjabbingphanatic for adding Akatsuki Todd to your Story Alert List.