Mirror, Mirror

A/N: Hell that took awhile didn't it...Sorry about that, was doing some traveling. Well here is the next Chap hope you like it....


Chapter 8: The Journey Home

Kakashi carefully lifted Iruka from the ground and leaned him against the trunk of the tree. The heavy foliage that kept them undercover wavered softly as a gust of wind came through. It sent moonlight filtering through the leaves, and Iruka watched quietly as Kakashi wrapped up the blankets he had been lying on. Kakashi felt Iruka's eyes watching him intently; he knew what the brunette was thinking. "Iruka!" Kakashi was upset, "don't even think about it." Kakashi had turned to look at Iruka he was now standing moving slowly toward the entrance, his movements shaky and weak.

"I can move on my own, you don't need to carry me. We won't be able to move as fast if you try to carry me." Iruka was using that teachers voice again, but this time Kakashi did not find it alluring, rather he found it rather agitating. His eye narrowed as he looked at Iruka, he pointed back to the trunk of the tree. He watched as Iruka took a deep breath and swallowed hard, Kakashi was scaring him.

"I will be carrying you! There will be no argument!" Kakashi turned and finished packing the bedroll. He moved toward Iruka and helped him put the backpack on. He then put another small pack on the large bulldog. "Okay, I'm afraid this is going to be a little painful Iruka considering where your wounds are, but it's the easiest and probably the best way to carry you." Kakashi turned and knelt on one knee so that Iruka could get on his back. Iruka moved slowly, the weight of the backpack now a slight burden, he leaned lightly forward against Kakashi's back, wincing at the pain it caused in his body. Kakashi hooked his arms behind Iruka's legs and picked him up, earning a sharp hiss from his lovely brunette. The sound made Kakashi shiver, (I'm not supposed to be hurting you. Iruka if I could carry you faster bridle style I would).

"Okay, lets go." Iruka's words were a pant, a whisper of both pain and determination that only another ninja could understand. Kakashi nodded, and moved forward trying to keep his movements as fluid as possible so as not jar Iruka any more then absolutely necessary.

"There's a village not far from here. We should be able to tend your wounds and rest there before moving on again." Kakashi kept his voice to a low whisper so only Iruka and the two dog nin's could hear him. Iruka nodded and then buried his head against Kakashi's neck.

"I'm going to try and rest." He whispered in to Kakashi's neck, his warm breath a relaxing feeling at this time of anxiety. Kakashi pressed on, hoping that in truth Iruka could sleep even with Kakashi's body moving beneath him.

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Iruka's POV

After whispering into Kakashi's ear about resting he tucked his head into Kakashi's neck. He tried to keep his breathing steady, but he was finding it difficult as each branch that Kakashi landed on sent a slight jolt into the mostly unhealed wound that graced his stomach. Still Iruka tried his best to relax, he felt as though he was roasting, though he assumed that was due to the fever, as the wind from Kakashi's speed whipped around him gently.

Finally after a lot of concentration and a few slight movements on Kakashi's back, which thankfully didn't throw the Jounin out of rhythm, Iruka found a happy medium between sleeping and being fully awake. Though he assumed that this feeling was somewhere along the lines of delusional, it still felt pretty nice. (I wonder what it was that Kakashi gave me? I was pretty sure it was just a basic fever reducer) Iruka, trying not to giggle all of the sudden, nuzzled softly into Kakashi's neck. (Come to think of it, I really don't hurt that much anymore). He really wasn't paying any attention to the fact that his nuzzling was throwing Kakashi out of his fast paced rhythm, he was just enjoying the way the Jounin smelled and the way his nose felt rubbing against his covered neck. Another soft giggle escaped his lips as the cloth from Kakashi's mask tickled his nose. He was really in la la land.

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Kakashi's POV

(Okay maybe the plus wasn't such a great idea. Damn it Iruka stop nuzzling, your making this damn uniform fucking hot) Iruka nuzzled him again letting out a small chuckle as he did so. (Great, he's high, which means he has never had this shit before. I should have known better. He doesn't go out on a lot of high risk missions so there's no reason to make him get used to the opium.) Kakashi let out a sigh, not only was he dealing with an injured Iruka, but he was also dealing with a high Iruka. Which in most cases, by the way Iruka was acting, might be quite a bit of fun, but when your trying to keep someone from injuring themselves and there so high they can't feel it, it makes your life a little difficult.

Kakashi then felt a soft blowing feeling through his mask, directly over his ear. His eye squinted in annoyance. (You have got to be kidding me) Kakashi heard another slight giggle from the drugged up chuunin. (This trip is going to be really long if he doesn't stop that, not to mention damned un-comfortable) Kakashi shifted slightly in his pants as he moved to the next branch. (You can do it Kakashi; you can make it to the village without raping the incredibly cute, very much injured, high as a kite ninja on your back. Not much farther)

The smoke from the village could already be seen on the horizon, it was in neutral territory and patrols from Konoha often passed through there, making it a fairly safe place for Kakashi and Iruka to rest. (Although I fear one very high ninja, is going to give me a few problems.) Kakashi continued to his target, keeping his mind as focused as possible, given the fact that Iruka was now blowing softly in his uncovered ear.

"Kakashi? Can I tell you a secret?" Iruka was giggling softly again causing Kakashi to roll his eyes. (Higher then a fucking kite).
"Sure sweetie, what is it?" Kakashi was waiting for the chuunin to give him some rainbow colored answer about him liking ramen or the fact that the sky was actually green and the grass was blue, which is probably why the chuunin's comment nearly made Kakashi miss the branch he was going for.

"I've always wondered what it would feel like to have you between my legs," Iruka was whispering in Kakashi's uncovered ear. "It feels...mmmm....like sitting on a washing machine." Kakashi's face was going red, his uniform went from hot to inferno, and his pants suddenly felt like they were skintight. (Not what I needed to hear right now). "Can I tell you another secret?" (NO!)

"Iruka, sweetie, we're almost to the village, so I need you to relax and try not to move okay. When we get there you can tell me all your secrets, okay." Kakashi's composure was almost shot; he was tired and now entirely horny. (Thanks a lot beautiful, I couldn't have done it without you *sigh*) Kakashi hit the last branch and landed just outside the view of the gatekeeper.

"Yo." Kakashi turned to see Pakkun sitting there, his little paw in the air.

"Ooooh, he's so cute," Iruka giggled over the jounin's shoulder at the small dog.

"Wow, pains really getting to him." The other dogs looked at each other, their sharp ears having heard the whole conversation between Kakashi and his brunette lover. Kakashi shook his head in denial.

"Worst, he's not used to the opium." Pakkun gave a frown.

"Well at least I was able to get you an escort back to Konoha. They brought a medical nin with them. Follow me." Pakkun headed toward the side of the gate and they all slipped past unseen. He led them down one of the back alleys to a small shack. A small bit of light coming form beneath the door, and the smell of food made Kakashi's mouth water and his body ache for a warm bed and good meal. The door opened and he slipped in side with his brunette safely clinging to his back.

"Hey Kakashi-sensei, long trip." Before him stood his escort, three ANBU, one blonde, one black, and one pink haired medical nin.

"Naruto," Iruka giggled from Kakashi's back. They all looked at their drugged up sensei, his eyes slightly glazed and a grin on his lips that went from one ear to the other. At that point in time he tried to move off of Kakashi's back on his own. The blonde and black haired ANBU went to his aid. "I'm okay, I can stand!"

"Wow, Iruka-sensei, you are screwed up." Naruto was looking at him wide eyed. The kid had never seen his sensei high or even drunk for that matter.

"Hmm...I think I would rather be screwed by Ka...." Kakashi's hand slammed over Iruka's mouth before he could finish. Iruka looked at him. He moved his hand and pulled Kakashi's hand from his face, "are you blushing Kakashi?" Iruka giggled again. Sasuke looked at Kakashi, then back and Iruka, a devilish smile crossing his face.

"It's about damn time," he said sardonically. Naruto gave him an odd look.

"What do you mean Teme?" Sasuke just answered Naruto with a kiss and smirk. It took a second for Naruto to figure it out, well more like several minutes but eventually he got it. "Oh."

Kakashi was staring at Sasuke as Sakura and Naruto laid Iruka down on his back so Sakura could begin his examination. Iruka started to giggle because the young medical ninja's chakra was tickling him. "What do you mean, about damn time?" Kakashi was completely lost. (Did Iruka say something? Why didn't they tell me?)

"We were wondering how long it would take the two of you to figure out you liked each other. After all, the whole damn village knows. You two are the only ones that seemed to remain clueless. Pretty pathetic for a Jounin." Sasuke's bad attitude grated a little more then usual. But the more Kakashi thought about it the more he realized that the boy was right. There had been several signals. (Damn I can be dense some times).

"He'll be okay Kakashi-sensei, he just needs to get some rest. Eventually the drug will work its way out of his system, but for now it will keep what pain is left dulled." Sakura was getting up from her sitting position, and stretched slightly. "I will take the first watch, Sasuke and Naruto will..."

"Be right outside." Naruto finished for her as he made a few hand signs and poofed away. Sasuke just gave a smirk and followed his boyfriend's example. The two of them had been together for almost 4 years now, ever since they were 17. (It's amazing how time flies).

"Mmm...Kakashi?" Iruka was looking at him from the floor with that same glazed look in his eyes. "You said I could tell you all my secrets when we got here." (Figures, the only thin he could probably remember right now.) Kakashi laid down on the bedroll next to Iruka, his head propped up on his hand, and began to stroke Iruka's cheek. Iruka nuzzled softly into the touch, then picked the hand off of his face and began to stare at it intently. "I love you." Iruka's gaze didn't move from the hand that he was holding a few inches above his face. "That's my secret." This time the glazed eyes turned towards Kakashi and fluttered softly.

"I love you too, my beautiful little brunette." Kakashi moved forward and kissed Iruka softly. (Good night kiss...) To his surprise Iruka rolled into it so they were now chest to chest lying on their sides. The kiss deepened and Kakashi stopped paying attention to what was going on as he concentrated what was left of his energy on the kiss. It was also the reason he ended up on his back with his brunette on top of him, flashing a very dirty grin. "Iruka," Kakashi's voice was deeper and more demanding then it had been to date. "Off Iruka! We both need to get some sleep, no playing...." The "ing" part came in a slightly high pitch as Iruka had found one of Kakashi's nipples through his shirt and gave it a tight tug. (Damn it! Damn it! Damn it!) Kakashi got a hold of both of Iruka's hands pushed him over on to his back and straddled him. "Iruka, we need to rest, we can play tomorrow." Iruka began to pout, (Noooo, please don't pout, your so damned cute when you do that.) But the pouting continued.

"You don't want me," the pout was added to by tear filled eyes, and he turned his head away from Kakashi. (Hn... who would of thought that drugging him up would turn him into such a horny, manipulative bastard). Kakashi wasn't sure what to do, they were both exhausted and Iruka needed to recover.

"I do want you, but your still injured babe, and we're both exhausted. It would be better to wait until tomorrow, when we're both full of energy, hmm." Kakashi lowered down to Iruka and nuzzled him on the cheek lightly with his nose. "So please be a good boy and lets get some rest, and I promise we will play tomorrow."

"Promise?"

"I swear." Iruka smiled and leaned up and pecked Kakashi on the lips and then waited patiently for the Jounin to move. (Yep, the promise thing does it again. Whenever you have a drunken person, just promise them what ever they want and they won't remember in the morning.) Kakashi rolled off of Iruka and on to his back with a soft sigh. He began to close his eyes when he felt Iruka move again. He opened his right eye to watch the chuunin as he moved over to Kakashi, resting his head in the crook of his arm and covering both of them with the blanket.

"Promised." He whispered softly as he fell asleep. (Nope, won't remember a damn thing.) The Jounin grinned internally at his brilliance.