Like a Fairytale

Chapter 2

NARUTO

Surprisingly, meeting Grandpa Jiraiya was out of this world. I know that dad is rich but never this rich. Upon arriving the Namikaze Mansion we were greeted by lots of maids and butlers. The mansion was huge like castle in movies Mom and me watched back when we live just the two of us.

Then I saw an old man descending flight of stairs. He has pale skin, lengthy white spiky hair. He has the same eyes like me and dad but bluer. He was wearing a black coat with black dress pants and polished black shoes. Underneath his coat is a red tie and white button-down shirt.

He stood in front of us, then facing dad he asked him, "Is he your boy?" I stared in his face and it shows no emotion. I thought he will throw us out because he may have made a mistake of meeting us. Then Dad looked at me and gave a genuine smile and replied, "Yes father he is. This is Naruto."

The man observed Mom, she was stunned when the man suddenly hugs her. He said, "Kushina, I--" he paused. "I apologized of what I did to you back then. Will you give this old man another chance?"

"Mr. Namikaze, your apology is well accepted and," Mom started. He was cut by him, "Call me Father, Kushina you're a part of this family now. If I must, may I speak with your boy?" "Of course, Mr. Nami-- I mean Father," mom responded.

He knelt down so he can see me eye to eye. I was scared for a bit, because he may not like me. He was staring so I did the most polite greeting I could say, "Good afternoon Sir, My name is Naruto."

There was a moment of silence and I thought, 'He doesn't like me. Maybe he hates me?'

But I was flustered of the next thing he did, he hugged me. "I'm Jiraiya, you may call me what you want but not Sir." "Can I call you Poppy then?" I asked. "You may do so," he stood up and ruffled my hair. I was so happy and my hands started to move on its own, grabbing Poppy's coat. He stopped and looked at me curiously. There was an awkward silence then I did what I wanted to do. I gave him the most honest smile I can give and said, "Poppy, I love you."

"What a sweet boy," Poppy whispered and he scooped me like I am a five year old kid. "I love you too Naruto," giving me a bear hug. "I believe it's your birthday today--" he paused and put me down. "Everyone, prepare for a celebration, invite the whole of Konoha City for we will celebrate my grandson's 12th birthday," he exclaimed. Everyone bowed and said, "Yes Master Jiraiya." Every maid and butler was out and did as Poppy ordered. He asked one of the maids to prepare lunch dinner. "I believe we have lots of catching up so let's go to the dining hall," Poppy leading us the way.

That afternoon, Poppy, Dad, Mom and I shared our first family bonding. It was perfect, like a fairytale out of a book. I am so happy that I never wanted the day to end but there is a party tonight so we need to prepare so we part ways.

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