My Little Kitsune

chapter 3

Fire
Destruction
Screams
Agony
Longing

"we love you my little sunshine....., remember that"

"Mama!....." little kitsune shot up from a nightmare, beads of cold sweat rolling down his face to his body, he closed his eyes, inhaling and exhaling a few calming breaths, once his mind was cleared he recalled the night before, the rain, the wolves that attacked, hiding under a house.
Now that he thought about it he had a feeling that he was going to die, considering the amount of wounds those beasts scratched on him, but instead he felt ok, more than ok even, looking down he realized, that he was bandaged head to toe, he was also in a small bed, Minato panicked and looked around, finding himself in a small old  room dimly lit by an only window at the top left, by its rays of light, he noticed that it was day time, "w-where am i?" little Minato whispers, moving the sheets to his face for cover, he was scared, you couldn't blame him, he's only five after all, was he kidnapped? Where was he? What will happen to him? Will he be killed?, all these questions were so overwhelming to the young cub that he bursts onto tears, 'please...help me' he whispers between sobs 'i don't wanna die... I don-' just then the door to his supposed room opens, and an old man looking to be in his late 50 enters the room, he was waring an old over sized Yukata, in his hands was a try of food and water, little Minato was so scared that he rushed out of bed and hid in a corner despite the pain, the old man paused in his steps "oh, You are awake I see" he said with a bright smile on his face "that's a relief, giving the injuries i had a feeling that it'd take a few more days" he set the try down on the bedside table and looked at the fox direction, "I know you are scared my child, but i mean you no harm" he said putting a hand on his chest, still holding that kind smile, Minato only stared, not daring to move, if there's one important thing he learned, its to never talk to strangers unless they really mean no harm it was quiet but the man nodded towards him in understanding "well whenever you are ready, I'll come back later to change your bandages and give you medicine" then he leaves, Minato still stayed where he was, contemplating on what to do now, he can't run away in his condition, and even if he did he wouldn't go far, not to mention that he has nowhere to go, not even back to the forest after what happened last night, looks like his only option is to stay here, Minato may be a child but he's no fool, he'll know when one is being truthful or a liar, for now however, he'll play along, if he really is no harm then little Minato can comply, however, funny business, and he wouldn't hesitate to slit his throat
A huge growl roused in his stomach, Minato whined a bit, he looked at the food covered by the lid, should he?.... But what if its poisoned?... It smell..
really good though........ "Growl~~"
.........

"burp' ahhh~" little Minato smiled in satisfaction rubbing his full tummy, he'll have to admit, that was delicious,
but now what?  As he thought of what to do next footsteps could be heard down the hall towards him, oh yeah, the man is coming to change his bandages and give him his meds, Minato still doesn't trust him but, he needs him to get better then he'll plan his next move on how to escape, the door opens an this time Minato stayed on the bed, watching his every move "done already?" he asked, Minato didn't reply "shy one aren't you? don't worry i get that a lot, isolating myself from the town brings many mischief and false rumors about me, but i don't get bothered" he sits down on a near by chair, Minato had to force down the urge of moving away "I'm sorry if I'm making you uncomfortable, its just I never had any visitors for quite some time, i couldn't help but get chatty" Minato listened, "i-if you don't mind... um... could you... come a little closer, i cant change your bandages if i don't know where you are... for you see.... I'm blind" The man hesitated Minato frowned, now that he looked at the man properly he could see that he wasn't exactly looking right at him, and his pupils look very white, was this man really blind? Minato contemplated a bit, finally he obliged and moved closer to the mans out stretched arm, Minato flinched the moment they made contact "ah there you are" the man smiled brightly, "don't worry, if you feel uncomfortable don't hesitate to tell me young one, ok?" The man started to carefully remove the bandage around the torso, as he pealed each bandage, the old man applies some ointment on the scratches, lite Minato almost moaned, his tensed body softening under the touch, the man smiled but didn't say anything so as not to scare him again, soon he was done, and little Minato pouted, he was really starting to enjoy himself, "how about some lunch?" the old man asks Minato was surprised had it been that long already, looks like time dose fly when you are having fun, "what would like little one?" then there was silence, Mnato stared at the man in front of him, looking at him, its only been almost a day but, so far the man has been nothing but kind and genuine, and a really good cook, maybe he could trust him, at least until got back on his feet, Minato finally spoke to the man "a-anything is fine" it was low but, the man heard and smiled brightly, almost immediately he rushed to the kitchen to get the food ready, Minato saw and almost laughed, this man was pretty silly but very hard working even though he was blind, doesn't he have a family? Why aren't they taking care of him? did something happen between them?
Maybe when he understands him a little better he could ask

its night time and they were getting ready for bed, "I'm sorry if its is too big little one" Minato was in one of the old mans shirts, since it was over sized it was able to cover the boys body but leaving leaving his shoulders bare, "i-its fine sir, thank you" although he doesn't fully trust the man, Minato was taught to  always be polite, no matter, who it is "my room is two doors down if you need me" the man said, he was kind enough to leave a lamp as a night light for little Minato, and he was very grateful, "good night little one" the old man left, leaving the door ajar before heading to his own room to sleep
".... good night sir" Minato whispers, by the time his head hit the pillow he immediately dozed off

later that night
The old man was awoken by a bad dream, it was of his loved ones, and tragic accident, he sighed, this happens almost every night, so the man got up and went to the kitchen to get some water to cool his head, upon arriving back with the glass he heard something from the other room, it sounded like crying of a child, he remembers the boy from earlier and walks down his door, the closer he got, the louder the cries "please... No.. d-don't hurt me... Please.... Mama... Pa-papa.." carefully he opens the door and calls out "little one, are you alright?"

Minato's dream
"Run, Run son! don't ever look back!" Kenji Namekaze shouted along with his wife to the little boy the is Minato, their son, said boy shook his head frantically pleading for them to come with him but to no avail, the scene changes, his parents knelt in front of him beaten an bruised by the evil, behind h stood a man, everything was black but he could see his pricing red eyes, staring back at them, "We love you son.... We're sorry" and then the man slit both their throats, the poor boy screams, the dark figure gets closer, but Minato couldn't move
"My child!"... a faint voice calls out, and everything fads
"wake up! you are dreaming, wake up!"

"Wake up boy!" Minato shot his eyes open, breathing heavily, "it's ok it's ok, you are ok calm down!" the man says "breath, nice and slow" his calm voice brings Minato to realty, and he calms down a bit "th-there was a-a man he-.." "it was a nightmare child, nothing will hurt you, you are fine" the old man places his forehead against his "you are fine" Minato finally stops panicking, but then started to cry  without thinking he hugged the man, who in turn was surprised by the action,"I was so scared.. hic... Sob" he strokes his hair slowly "shh sh shsh, its alright now, it was just a nightmare, I'm here" Minato still cried, and the man still tried to calm him down, not minding the wetness of tears on his shirt.
When the boy finally stopped he never let go of the man, in fact he was comfortable hugging him, it was strange but nice
"mister?" he called "yes?"
"...... Please don't leave me" the man smiled "...... alright"

Finally got another part in this book! phew
Stay tuned my little gems!!