Don't own anything Naruto. Just writing for fun.

I decided I wanted to try a new story involving our favorite couple Kakashi and Iruka with a little bit of twist. So please let me know what you think. To anyone that has read my other stories and was unable to leave feedback, I now fixed the anonymous feedback. So you can leave feedback if your not logged in. Thank you and I hope you enjoy it.

Chapter 1

I was once a human. That was until an experiment gone wrong. I was a shinobi, the best in the village, when I was captured on a mission that went terribly wrong. I was tortured for information, but once they realized that they weren't going to get any information from me, I was used for experimentation. In which that experiment changed my life forever. Everyone in my village thinks I am dead I'm sure, given up on looking for me a long time ago. It's been a year since I've been home since that fateful mission. I was fortunately able to break free from my prison, and today I live in the forest just outside my old village. I wanted to be close to my friends and the one I love. Even though I will never be able to confess my true feelings to him. You see, I am now a werewolf. I am also able to change form into a wolf whenever I want to. Which is unusual because from the stories werewolves were only able to become a wolf during a full moon. It must have something to do with the experiment that was performed on me because I am able to understand both wolves and humans. Even though I can still understand what humans say, I will never be able to confess my feelings. I will never be able to see the one I love again. He was the most beautiful, amazing man I have ever seen. He had the silkiest brown hair that I just wanted to untie and comb my fingers through it. He has tan skin that I want to touch, caress and worship every inch of it. And those eyes, those chocolate eyes that you could drown in the depths of them. What I wouldn't do to see him again. I long to see him. But that dream will never come true, not that it would have ever come true to begin with. He only saw me as a lazy, perverted jounin. Besides no one would ever want to be with me now. I look like a monster.

The man I am in love with is Umino Iruka, and my name is Hatake Kakashi and this is my story.

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I am now at the lake by the den that I go to whenever I need some time alone to think. This lake is so beautiful, especially in the spring with all the sakura trees in bloom. It reminds me of the village. This is my getaway from every day life. A time for me to remember my past, and forget what I have become. Even though I know that I will never be able to go back to my old life, I still wonder what everyone is doing back in the village, does anyone ever think about me, does he ever think about me, did those brats of mine find a new sensei, do they ever miss me. These are all thoughts that run through my head every day since that day.

I am currently sitting on an island in the middle of the lake that has a sakura tree in the middle of it. The island isn't very big. It has just enough room for the tree and me to sit underneath. And to add to the affect, there is a full moon tonight, and it's shining through the tree. I am in my wolf form at the moment reminiscing about the past. I don't know why I keep thinking about it, because nothing will ever chance. I will never be a part of that life again. And the more I think about, the more depressed I become.

Once I escaped the prison, I was taken in by a pack of wolves. I owe them my life. I was in pretty bad shape when they found me. I was taken in by the leader of the pack when he found me injured in the forest. He wants me to become the leader of the pack one day, once he has become to old to protect the pack. He thinks of me as his son. I am unable to refuse because of everything he has done for me. This is now my life. This pack has become my family, and I will protect it with my life if need be. My true form is a werewolf, which is a descendant to the wolves.

Coming out of his thoughts when he heard a twig snap, Kakashi perked his ears up. "What was that?", he thought looking in the direction the noise came from. Not moving, Kakashi kept watching to see what made that noise. Trying to pick up a scent, but not smelling anything. After waiting a couple more minutes, something started to come out of the trees. Looking harder Kakashi realized it was a human. Looking more he realized it was a ninja, and not just that a leaf ninja. "Dang, I wish it was lighter out. I wonder if I know them." he thought, then turned his head and looked away "No, I don't what to know."

Not wanting to attract attention, Kakashi just stayed were he was waiting for the ninja to move on. It would be harder to see him with just the moonlight shining.

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Iruka hearing water running near by, followed the sound. Not paying attention to where he was going, Iruka ran into a branch knocking him off balance. Trying to correct himself so he wouldn't fall, he overcorrected himself and stepped on a twig almost falling on his face. Holding his forehead from where he hit the branch, Iruka thought "Some ninja I am? Not even noticing a branch in front of me. And then stepping on a twig. How pathetic am I? Good thing there's no enemy ninja around." he sighed as he continued to walk towards the water. Breaking through the trees, Iruka now stood by the lake. "This place is beautiful. I wonder why I've never noticed it before." Walking up to the waters edge, Iruka decided to take a swim to cool off. Taking off all his clothes, Iruka jumped into the water and said "It's a little cool, but it feels good. I'll just swim a little, then head home.

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Noticing the man looking out into the water Kakashi thought "Great, what is he doing." watching the ninja come closer to the water and unzipping his vest "What is he doing! He's taking his clothes off. Ahh, great. He's going to be here for awhile. Well I guess I'll just take a nap." curling up under the tree to relax.

Iruka enjoying the water, noticed a little island in the middle of the lake with a tree on it. Squinting his eyes in the moonlight, he said "Ah, it's a sakura tree. Their so beautiful this time of year. And the moonlight filtering through it makes it look amazing. Think I'll go over and rest a little on it. I'm actually a day ahead of schedule anyway." he continued as he swam over to the island, not realizing that it was already taken. Once he got closer, he realized that there was something under the three. Looking closer he said "That looks like a wolf. What would a wolf be doing out here?" Once reaching the island, Iruka walked over and bent down beside the wolf, he thought "I've never seen a wolf like this before. He's bigger that normal, and he has most beautiful silver fur." reaching his hand out to touch the fur.

Feeling something on his skin, Kakashi peeked his eye open only to come face to face with the ninja that was swimming. Startled by being close, Kakashi jumped up and got into a defensive position, growling at the man. Iruka taken by surprise, lost his balance and fell back into the water. "Man, I really am graceful for a ninja. What is it with me losing my balance." Iruka growled out.

Kakashi hearing the voice, his eyes going wide, thought "I know that voice it can't be, can it."

Iruka looking up at the wolf from the water said "I'm sorry I didn't been to scare you. I didn't realize you were here until I got to the island. I'll just head back." swimming back to the shore.

Kakashi so shocked when he realized who it was, didn't even register that the man was leaving. "That was Iruka. That's not possible. He doesn't go on missions. What would he be doing here." thought Kakashi sitting down once he calmed back down from being startled. "He's leaving. I guess I would too. I'm sure I gave him a good scare." Feeling even more depressed, Kakashi dropped to the ground and just laid there lost in thought.

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Once reaching the shore, Iruka redressed and headed home looking back at the island before leaving. "I really didn't mean to scare him. I've just never seen anything so beautiful before. I think I'll come back again when I have more time. Maybe try to apologize to him, although I don't know how I will apologize to a wolf." laughing at himself. "Maybe if I bring him some meat or something." Shaking his head, amused at his own thinking continued "Why am I thinking about this so much. It's just a wolf. But there's something different, something familiar. I just can't put my finger on it.", scratching the back of his head. "All well, I better get back to the village. I don't want to, but if I continue through the night I should be back my morning. I can rest when I get back."

Once reaching the gates of the village, Iruka sighed "I really shouldn't have pushed myself. At least I'll have a couple of days off before I have to teach those brats. Mmm, a nice hot bath sounds good about now. I'll just drop of the scroll real quick, and head home." heading off towards the hokage's tower."

Once reaching the tower, Iruka walked up to the hokage's office to deliver the scroll. Coming to the door, Iruka reached out to knock on the big double doors but stopped short when he heard someone talking.

"He deserves to be remembered. He died for this village." yelled Tsunade

"I understand that, but what if he hasn't died." replied Shizune "There's a possibility he could be alive."

No, there isn't. It's been a year. He stayed behind to distract them so the rest of his team members could escape. If he did survive the attack, then I'm sure he wouldn't have lived long. I know Kakashi, he wouldn't have given them any kind of information no matter how much they tortured him. I'm sure they wouldn't keep him, once they realized that. That's why we have to honor him. He deserves that much. All he ever let people see of him was a lazy perverted jounin, but inside he was a kind and caring man." Tsunade sighed. "I just want to give him the recognition that he deserves."

"Their talking about Hatake Kakashi. I never realized that. I always thought that he was just another arrogant jounin that only thought of himself. Why didn't I see that. And to give up your own life, to save the lives of your teammates is a true shinobi. I really did misjudge him." thought Iruka, listening again once he heard them start talking.

"Alright, we'll go ahead and do this, if you're absolutely sure." replied Shizune

"Yes, I'm positive" said Tsunade

"Very well then, I'll get everything ready." replied Shizune

Realizing that the conversation was about over and it wouldn't be very good to get caught eavesdropping, Iruka knocked on the door waiting for a reply.

"Come in." yelled Tsunade

Opening the door, Iruka walked into the office and said "Good evening Lady Tsunade, Shizune. I was just going to drop of the scroll from my mission before heading home."

"Ah, thank you Iruka-sensei. I take it everything went well?" replied Tsunade

"Yes, and they wanted me to thank you for helping them." said Iruka

"Very well. That'll be all then. Take the next two days and get rested up. I expect you to return to those brats of yours then. Understood?"

Bowing, Iruka replied "I understand…thank you." turning around to leave.

"And Iruka" Iruka turning back around to face Tsunade "the next time you want to eavesdrop you may want to hide your chakra." smirking at the others expression.

"Oh crap, she caught me." thought Iruka Iruka not sure what he should say, his face turning red from embarrassment, replied "I….I'm sorry Lady Tsunade. I didn't mean to…"

Lifting up her hand to stop the tanned man she replied "Don't worry about it, but since you know about it now, I want you to help Shizune set things up."

"Yes, Gondaime." replied Iruka

"Good, I'll let you rest today, but I want you in here tomorrow at 9:00.….understood?" said Tsunade

"Understood" replied Iruka turning around and leaving.

"What have I gotten myself into" thought Iruka as he walked down the streets towards home "That'll teach me for being nosy. Well, forget about that right now, there's a nice hot bath calling my name."

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"Well I better head home to the den. It's getting late." thought Kakashi jumping into the water to head home. "What I wouldn't do to see him again. Nothing has changed. He's still looks so beautiful." he continued as he walked back to the cave.

Once reaching the cave, Kakashi walked to the back of the cave not really wanting to be with anyone right now.

Seeing his adopted son walk to the back of the cave, Daichi decided to follow to make sure he was ok.

Once in the back, Kakashi changed back into his werewolf form, just wanting to be left alone.

"Are you alright, Kakashi." asked Daichi

"I'm fine, Daichi. I just want to be alone right now." replied Kakashi

"Did something happen while you were out?" asked Daichi

"It's ok. You don't need to worry about it." replied Kakashi

"Kakashi, even though you are not my son by blood, I still think of you as my son. So please tell me if something is bothering you. I want to help you." said Daichi

"You've help me so much already. I don't want to bother you with the little things." replied Kakashi "And it's kind of weird to be asking a wolf for help." not meaning for it to sound the way it came out.

Sighing, Daichi said "You are still not use to us are you? You've been with us for a year. We all consider you to be family. I hope one day you can see us as that too." turning around to leave.

"I already do." said Kakashi, Daichi stopping in his tracks and turned around to look at the werewolf. Sighing, Kakashi continued "I saw a leaf ninja today."

"Did you recognize him?" asked Daichi, going over to sit beside his adopted son.

Looking down at the ground, he replied "Yes, and it wasn't just any leaf ninja, it was him."

His eyes going wide, Daichi said "You mean the one that you care about?"

"Yes, he's still so beautiful. I wanted to tell him how I feel and hold him in my arms, but I know that can never happen." replied Kakashi

"You never know what will happen. So many unexpected things can happen. I never thought that I would have a son, then you came into my life." said Daichi

"I know…..I am honored you consider me a son, but it's just hard." replied Kakashi "I think right now I just want to be alone, if you don't mind."

Sighing, Daichi got up to leave. But before leaving he looked back and said "Please don't lose hope, Kakashi" leaving the werewolf alone.

"I'll try not to." Kakashi mumbled, laying down to go to sleep trying to forget the memories from today.