“I told you to take an umbrella this morning.” Iruka tsked. “I didn’t want them to get wet.” Kakashi said. “Did you leave the Hokage robe and hat at the Tower?” Iruka asked. Kakashi shook himself off in the entryway, before peeling off the outer layers of his uniform. “Damn thing swells and gets stuck every time it rains.” “We really need to do something about that door.” Kakashi muttered. The rest of the dogs stopped running around to sheepishly greet Kakashi.
“Hi Boss.” Pakkun greeted as if hadn’t just spent the past few moments howling like he was the victim of a homicide in a horror movie. “It’s Kakashi you idiots!” Iruka bellowed. The lights flickered back on and Iruka blinked against the brightness. “Wuh-?” Was all the figure in the doorway managed before the rest of the ninken joined in. “Attack! We’re under attack.” Urushi screeched. It seemed to be the signal for the ninken to lose what little calm they had left. The thunder followed a few seconds behind. The was a lone figure in the door that became backlit by lightning. The door swung open to smack loudly against the wall. Lightning flashed and made all the dog’s eyes glow eerily in the dark. A few more thuds followed as Iruka hurried to the door. The ninken had abandoned the couch in favour of scurrying to throng around Iruka’s feet and nearly trip him in the dark. “Why does the universe love to make me a liar?” Iruka muttered and changed directions to head for the front entryway. Iruka had managed to work his way from the couch to the hall when a loud bang, that had nothing to do with thunder, came from the front door. “I don’t want anyone to get hurt by accident so it’s best if you all stay on the couch.” Iruka explained. “Don’t you think one of us should come with you? You know, to guard you?” Shiba asked. I don’t want to accidentally step on anyone while I’m getting the flashlight, OK?” “That’s enough!” Iruka put an much pissed off teacher as he could into his tone. I’m going-” Thunder drowned out most of what Iruka was saying and set the ninken off immediately. There was a soft puff-sigh and the lights went out. Just as the words were out of Iruka’s mouth, several bright flashes of lightning lit up the house in succession. It took a few minutes but all of the dogs settled down again.
The dogs all whined except Bisuke who yipped a few times until Iruka shushed him and nuzzled his head.
#Thunder and lightning is a quiet storm crack#
Thunder was preceded by a loud crack that sounded like someone had triggered an explosive tag over their heads. Eight pairs of wide worried eyes stared at him. “Ok guys, that was the lightning so the thunder is coming.” Iruka said. Iruka hid a smile behind his book.Īnother flash of lightning brightened the room. The rest of the group followed suit, finding spot around Iruka to lay down while still managing to stay in physical contact with him. Bull forced his way under the coffee table, making the tea cup on it rattle, before settling a paw on top of Iruka’s foot. Akino joined them on the couch, letting out a barely audible whine as Iruka stroked his fur. Bisuke hopped into Iruka’s lap, trembling and tried to lick Iruka’s chin. The rest of the pack however, had either tails that were dragging on the ground or curled under their bodies.
Not at all like his usual sprawl where he would lay with his legs draped on either side of the arm, in the perfect position for back scratches. He kept his legs tucked under him like he was ready to leap into action at any time. He sniffed once at Iruka’s hair before settling down. He leaped to sit in his favourite spot on the arm of the couch. He looked calm, there was nothing in his body language that said he was upset about the storm. “We think it would be best if we all guarded you.” Pakkun said. It wasn’t long before a group of anxious ninken invaded the livingroom. He listened to the sound of the rain battering the roof and waited. “Who wants to come and guard me?” Iruka asked. Iruka would never admit it but on pain of death, but it was hilarious to see battle hardened ninken scared of a storm of all things. He could hear them sniping at each other and the sound of claws scrambling uselessly at hardwood for traction. They were trying to be quiet but it was impossible when eight dogs were trying to cram themselves under the bed at once. He raised his head from his book at the sound of a scuffle coming from the bedroom. Thunder followed in a few beats with a roar that Iruka could feel in his chest. A flash pulled Iruka roughly from a world of river ruling dragons and brave, lone adventurers.