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[If Kushina didn't have enough reasons to hate the Malnosso before, she certainly did NOW. Now it’s personal.
As if it wasn't before.
Still, she hopes more than anything that Naruto is still around. With hardly any more chakra to speak of, she can’t really sense him like Vegeta had taught her either. It would be the second time she didn't get to say goodbye -- for either of them. At least she knows she can get through it and there’s always a chance he could come back. There’s always that.
He might not recognize her though. In fact, would anyone? Kushina’s most distinguishing feature has always been her long, straight, red hair. Sure, it was still plenty straight. It was definitely just as red as ever too.
But now the ends fell just above her shoulders. She had managed to save the mass of hair that had been sheared off when she hadn't been paying attention. It’s clutched in her hand. That’s the problem with long hair, Kushina laments. As much as she loved it (and Minato and Naruto did) it definitely got in the way when she was fighting. The consequence was this:
Short hair. Also dirty, smelly clothes and dirty, smelly body. She was considerably more worried about getting home to Naruto however. Bathing and wondering what anybody would think of her new haircut could come later.
Too bad she’s lost. Her eyes turn upwards to glare at the sky.]
I could really use Saori’s cloud now.
[And so she continued through the forest, kicking sticks and rocks and grumbling the whole way.]
[On the other hand, Minato isn’t lost. Or at least, not as lost as he initially thought he will be. Unceremoniously dumped within the dense forest of Luceti wearing only this pair of pajama bottoms, Minato thought he’d get lost but he supposes patrolling these forests before disappearing (he prefers the term ‘disappeared’ than actually having gone home since he’s not supposed to exist there) actually paid off.
He remembers this forest fairly well that he doesn't waste time navigating it to get home.
Home.
Funny when he thinks about it. He actually went back home but he doesn't remember anything. This realization, this fact, leaves a stinging sensation within him. Konoha isn't home now because what good is a home when he’s not even alive in it? Right now, Luceti’s their home because here, he and Kushina get to spend time with Naruto, be with him, like they originally planned. And he terribly missed them, missed this little miracle they were given, and he’s reminded that you don’t have a home until you just miss it.
His mind begins to work. How long has he been gone? They must have been incredibly worried! Did Kakashi look after them? Is he still here? Are the others still here? Who remains? What’s currently going on in the village?
He moves in haste.
But even before he activates his Hiraishin to teleport to his nearest seal (which is probably somewhere in the village outskirts), he senses warm, familiar chakra that he can never, ever forget.
Minato immediately stops and looks around, the wind brushing through his golden locks and naked skin bringing in an all too familiar scent with it.
It smells like home.]
Kushina?
--
[Later, a voice post pops up from Kushina. She sounds agitated so she gets right to the point.]
Is there a shampoo or pill around here that makes your hair grow faster?
[sounds of Minato blubbering in the background
to which Kushina responds with a flustered:]
It’ll grow back, ya know!
[MINATO’S NEAR SOBBING… only not.]
But, Kushina…
It’s not the end of the world, Minato!
Still, your hair… [Pauses as hewipes his tears clears his throat.] I suppose I’m just not used to it being this short? [Sheepish smile but Kushina definitely knows it’s because he adores her long hair sobs.]
I’m not used to it either… [A pause where she reaches up to run her fingers through the strands like she used to but it’s just. NOT. THERE. and her fingers grasp at air.
Ah, yeah. That’ll take some getting used to.]
Um, you can have this?
[She’s holding out all the hair that had gotten cut off with an awkward smile.
Which Minato accepts with a sad, albeit still sheepish, smile.]
Thank you. [He looks down at them. DEFINITE SADNESS IN THOSE EYES ABUBU.] I guess…?
[Silence for a long minute where the two of them just look at Kushina’s beautiful, long locks of hair in his hand.]
... I wonder if someone can make a wig out of it.
[Again, silence follows that suggestion with Minato just slowly looking up at Kushina with wide, blue eyes which clearly asks the question, “You’re not serious, are you?”]
As if it wasn't before.
Still, she hopes more than anything that Naruto is still around. With hardly any more chakra to speak of, she can’t really sense him like Vegeta had taught her either. It would be the second time she didn't get to say goodbye -- for either of them. At least she knows she can get through it and there’s always a chance he could come back. There’s always that.
He might not recognize her though. In fact, would anyone? Kushina’s most distinguishing feature has always been her long, straight, red hair. Sure, it was still plenty straight. It was definitely just as red as ever too.
But now the ends fell just above her shoulders. She had managed to save the mass of hair that had been sheared off when she hadn't been paying attention. It’s clutched in her hand. That’s the problem with long hair, Kushina laments. As much as she loved it (and Minato and Naruto did) it definitely got in the way when she was fighting. The consequence was this:
Short hair. Also dirty, smelly clothes and dirty, smelly body. She was considerably more worried about getting home to Naruto however. Bathing and wondering what anybody would think of her new haircut could come later.
Too bad she’s lost. Her eyes turn upwards to glare at the sky.]
I could really use Saori’s cloud now.
[And so she continued through the forest, kicking sticks and rocks and grumbling the whole way.]
[On the other hand, Minato isn’t lost. Or at least, not as lost as he initially thought he will be. Unceremoniously dumped within the dense forest of Luceti wearing only this pair of pajama bottoms, Minato thought he’d get lost but he supposes patrolling these forests before disappearing (he prefers the term ‘disappeared’ than actually having gone home since he’s not supposed to exist there) actually paid off.
He remembers this forest fairly well that he doesn't waste time navigating it to get home.
Home.
Funny when he thinks about it. He actually went back home but he doesn't remember anything. This realization, this fact, leaves a stinging sensation within him. Konoha isn't home now because what good is a home when he’s not even alive in it? Right now, Luceti’s their home because here, he and Kushina get to spend time with Naruto, be with him, like they originally planned. And he terribly missed them, missed this little miracle they were given, and he’s reminded that you don’t have a home until you just miss it.
His mind begins to work. How long has he been gone? They must have been incredibly worried! Did Kakashi look after them? Is he still here? Are the others still here? Who remains? What’s currently going on in the village?
He moves in haste.
But even before he activates his Hiraishin to teleport to his nearest seal (which is probably somewhere in the village outskirts), he senses warm, familiar chakra that he can never, ever forget.
Minato immediately stops and looks around, the wind brushing through his golden locks and naked skin bringing in an all too familiar scent with it.
It smells like home.]
Kushina?
--
[Later, a voice post pops up from Kushina. She sounds agitated so she gets right to the point.]
Is there a shampoo or pill around here that makes your hair grow faster?
[sounds of Minato blubbering in the background
to which Kushina responds with a flustered:]
It’ll grow back, ya know!
[MINATO’S NEAR SOBBING… only not.]
But, Kushina…
It’s not the end of the world, Minato!
Still, your hair… [Pauses as he
I’m not used to it either… [A pause where she reaches up to run her fingers through the strands like she used to but it’s just. NOT. THERE. and her fingers grasp at air.
Ah, yeah. That’ll take some getting used to.]
Um, you can have this?
[She’s holding out all the hair that had gotten cut off with an awkward smile.
Which Minato accepts with a sad, albeit still sheepish, smile.]
Thank you. [He looks down at them. DEFINITE SADNESS IN THOSE EYES ABUBU.] I guess…?
[Silence for a long minute where the two of them just look at Kushina’s beautiful, long locks of hair in his hand.]
... I wonder if someone can make a wig out of it.
[Again, silence follows that suggestion with Minato just slowly looking up at Kushina with wide, blue eyes which clearly asks the question, “You’re not serious, are you?”]
PARENTS ;A;
I know it's not your guys' fault. I'm just glad you're back. What happened?
[Oh- and to answer what Mom said:]
I'm at home, yeah. [h-hahaaa cleaning.welp] A-are you coming home now?!
PARENTS AND SON 2GETHER AGAIN
As long as you didn't throw out their things.]
Yeah, we're on our way. [Clean faster. Gonna have to be shorter than an hour with your DAD THE YELLOW FLASHER.
She shoots a quick glance to Minato.]
Your dad left Luceti for a while and I was taken by those metal people that kidnapped you a while ago. I got them back a lot harder for it though.
[She does that thing where she clenches a fist and it shakes because she's actually mad, thinking about it.]
NO MORE LEAVIIIIING
I'm sure they learned their lesson now.
[Then, turning back to their son.]
Your mom's right. We're on our way, though my seals are gone so we're traveling by foot.
[WHICH GIVES YOU MORE TIME TO CLEAN LOL. But still, they're pretty fast even when traveling by foot.]
huggsss
s what happened.
[He had picked up on it, eventually. But they are back now, that is all that matters.]
I'm in the house! I'll be here waiting for you guys, okay!! [Gonna just tidy up a bit first lmao, the clones will come out in a sec]
ALSO 2/2
MOM, WHAT THE HELL HAPPENED TO YOUR HAIR Y'KNOW??!
hugguhuggu
SO THERE IS SOME MINATO IN HIM AFTER ALL]
You just noticed?!
smoochessss
FUCK OOPS kisses
I didn't, ya know?! I mean, I didn't do it myself!
The metal men did it.
kiss 4evs
What else did they do? They didn't hurt you, right? [If they did he is gonna KICK THEIR ASSES.]
5evss
[She doesn't remember anything YOU OVERPROTECTIVE SON JUST LIKE YOUR DAD. She almost laughs
but she just folds her arms. See, fine.]
Same as what they did to you, I expect. Plus the haircut. I'll tell you about my fight with them once we get back home. Ah...
You're still at the house, right?
5evvvs 1/2
[Maybe that's better, in a way.]
Yeah, I'm at home.
no subject
[GOTTA TIDY UP ALL HIS CRAP.....]
lmao they're just repeating the same things at each OTHER WOW UZUMAKI
SIGHS]
I said we're on our way. We don't know how far into the forest we are though.
[SUDDENLY MOTHER INTUITION he sure is worried about when they'll be home]
Narutooo, you better stay there and I better not find a huge mess once we get back.
what winners
[Not commenting on the mess thing lmao because. Yeah.]
I'll see you soon, yeah?!
winners of this derp's life
We'll see you soon, Naruto.
<3<3
[Time to go clean. Whenever they show up he will be in the kitchen, shoving the rest of his junk into the trash bin.]
weiners
Instead she stands there and clears her throat, hands on her hips and tried not to smile.
She's struggling herself -- struggling to keep it back.]
We're home.
weeners
I hope we didn't keep you waiting for too long.
[Even if judging from the sight that greeted them, making him wait seems more ideal for Naruto.]