'God hates me,' he thought. His little boat was in the middle of nowhere, surrounded by endless ocean. So far the clear sky was getting darker, more clouds were appearing,and the blowing wind turned from warm breezes into cold gusts.Suddenly, a streak of bright lightning flashed across the sky, and about 3 seconds later a loud crash of thunder was heard.
Naruto shuddered. He had left his hometown, determined to become the greatest sailor of all the seas. Not caring about equipment or supplies, he stole a boat and set out sailing, heading... anywhere other than where he had been. Now he was stuck out here (well... wherever that 'here' was in the vast ocean), shivering in the cold wind from the nearing storm, without food or water... or paddles as a matter of fact...yeah... life was so beautiful.
The boy felt like he was on the edge of starvation- he hadn't eaten for almost eight hours, and he was sure that it was world record. He closed his eyes and lied in the bottom of the boat, between the rowing benches, and contemplated his luck (or rather lack of). The sea was getting rougher, and the rocking of the boat lulled him to sleep.
The blond boy didn't see the ship sailing in his direction, nor the people screaming on board and pointing their fingers at him. When the larger boat got closer, long hooks came down from the ship and pulled the lifeboat near the side. Two men jumped down and hauled the sleeping boy on board to show him to the captain.
The tall man with long black silky hair smiled coldly, his crimson eyes shining with excitement.
"Take him to my cabin," he ordered. Two men nodded and carried the teen under the deck.
Naruto was fast asleep and oblivious to everything that was happening.
The storm was rough and furious. Tall waves were throwing the ship from side to side, almost sinking it. Every member of the crew was working desperately as they tried to save the boat and their lives (this order was decided by captain). The only thing keeping them from being washed over were the security ropes round their hips. After three hours of heroic fighting they left the stormy sea behind and finally reached calmer water.
The ship had some minor damages, but it was nothing serious. Ordinary people may say that it was a miracle that nobody died and the ship was still able to sail. But on this boat, with THIS captain, it was far from being unusual- they had survived much greater dangers without so much as a scratch. . And their lives were always full- they were pirates, after all.
Naruto was feeling great. A bit hungry, but great. Surrounded by a warm blanket, on a cozy bed, with strong arms around him... with...strong arms...around...him? (30 seconds for thinking)
'WHAT THE FUCK?!?' ( effect of thought process)
He carefully opened his eyes only to see a ribcage. And he could tell that it was definitely not a feminine one. It was way too broad and muscled to belong to a woman, ) but the skin was almost snow-white, which made it look more delicate. Oh, and there were no breasts.
There were pale pink nipples and trail of black hair, which started near man's bellybutton and disappeared under fabric of his dark trousers; it looked really dark in comparison with his creamy skin.
"Like what you see?" a calm voice asked, and the boy jumped in surprise realizing he was staring. He turned his head to look in the man's face and saw a pair of big, blood-red eyes watching him and sly smile across narrow slightly open lips. For a moment he watched other man's face. Then suddenly realizing that his chest was bare (where the hell was his shirt and jacket?!?), being hugged in a bed by a half-naked MAN.
Naruto pulled back, falling from the bed and landing hard on his ass. Then, still not standing up, he scooted back until his shoulders hit the opposite wall. Well, considering that it was fairly small cabin he had crawled only about 2 meters from the edge of the bed. After thinking for a short while, he decided that there wasn't enough free space between them so he slowly stood up and reached for the door handle; only to find out the door was locked.
OH SHIT
Itachi couldn't help but smile. Blond boy was surprised, shocked and scared, all those feelings shown clearly in his beautiful, big, blue eyes. Lithe tanned body with slightly muscled stomach and arms, was one of the most exciting things he ever saw in his whole life. And you can believe me- he saw a lot.
The were both silent for few minutes. Naruto staring at Itachi, enraged blue eyes locked with calm and amused crimson ones. Blond opened his mouth to ask ("What the hell I'm doing here?!") but only gasped loudly as Itachi raised from the bed. Three fast steps and he was standing right before the boy, his hand on Narutos chin, caressing it gently with his thumb.
"Are you scared?" he asked not stopping his finger movement. When Naruto didn't answer he smiled but his eyes remained emotionless. "I bet you are" thumb moved down and now was pressed against middle of blonds bottom lip, caressing it lightly. "You don't know where you are... how did you get here... or who I am... right?" Stupefied Naruto only nodded.
Itachis lips curled up in a smile as he sighted with satisfaction patting boys head with his hand and moving slightly away. Man turned around reaching into half open closet, finding what he was searching for. When he faced Naruto once again he was holding black silk shirt and matching vest.
"Here you are, your clothes were kinda wet. I removed them so you wouldn't catch a cold." he said handing boy the clothes. After moment of silence where Naruto remained motionless and Itachi watched him, waiting for something. Finally raven-haired man asked
"Don't you wanna get dressed?" after 10 seconds Naruto finally realized he was talked to. He
shrugged and started to put the clothes on. In the meanwhile, captain once again reached for
the closet and now was dressing into black shirt with red pattern near the hem and a vest,
much the same as the one given to the boy.
"It's slightly too big, but I don't have anything smaller" Itachi said when they were fully
clothed once again, examining the boy curiously. "you'll just have to bare with it for a while
when your clothes are drying."
"Thank you"- those were the first words Naruto has spoken while on-board. He was still a bit
shocked but his self-confidence was once again live and kicking. "So... who you are?"
Watching the man on the bed cautiously he asked "Maybe... kidnapper?"
Itachi smiled
"Rescuer rather. I'm Itachi, captain of this ship. We picked you up from a lifeboat while
you were unconscious" He grabbed a chair standing near a small desk and sat on it gesturing
towards second one. "And you are?"
Naruto took the invitation and when sated said:
"The names Naruto! I'm seventeen and I LOVE ramen!" He nodded confirming his own words,
grinning widely.
"And if I may ask... what were you doing in that boat?"
Boy, still grinning:
"Well, sailing of course!"
"..." Itachi commented
"What?"
"No... nothing" the man said trying to compose himself before asking "And where were you
sailing to?"
"..." Naruto answered stopping smiling
One minute of awkward silence
"OK, I understand"
"Like hell you understand! I'm going to be the best sailor in the seven sees! You never
know, maybe I even join the Navy and become the general! I'm gonna hunt those bastards
pirates and hung them all! Muahahaha ('evil,cheeky laugh')
"..." ('lack of reaction')
"By the way..." Naruto asked looking around "What kind of ship is this one?"
"A pirate one"
"..." ('gulp')
"..." ('evil grin')
"You know I was joking about the hanging... right?"
'Well... God really must HATE ME'
They were sitting for almost five minutes, both motionless and quiet. And maybe they would
remain there till The Dooms Day but suddenly someone knocked loudly on the door. Without
turning his head, still glaring at Naruto smiling evilly, Itachi said:
"Come in. Use the spare key, the doors are locked".
Something cracked and the door swung open. On the other side of them , in long and narrow
corridor, there was standing a boy or rather a young man. About 19 years old, very pale with
shoulder-lenght black spiky hair and... crimson eyes?
'Another one?' Naruto thought
"Aniki! Boatswain Kakashi told me that we found someone. Is that true or..." he saw Naruto and
suddenly became quiet. He stared at him, his cheeks bright red (blushing is really visible on
such a fair complexion), lips half-open to pronounce words which froze somewhere in his
brain.
Itachi cough lightly
"You want something, little brother?"
'Oh so they're brothers'
"Aniki, can I have him?"
'...WHAT?!'
"Well I was thinking about kipping him for myself..."
'...pardon...?'
"Oh please Aniki! I want him! I'll take care of him!"
'What am I... a dog?'
"If you insist"
'Huh?!'
"Thank you Aniki!"
'...I think I can't follow this conversation'
"But I'm going to play with him too, so don't be jealous"
" OK Aniki, I won't. Thank you!"
Itachi turn his head to speak to Naruto:
"You'll stay with him for the time being. His name's Sasuke and his my younger brother so I
hope you'll get along well" his face expression changed from warm and friendly into evil and
sly "Or I suddenly remember someone talking something about hanging pirates..." he gave
Naruto some time so his words would sunk into boys brain "Do I make myself clear?"
'He's a psycho! I'll better agree or he'll do something really bad to me'
"Yes"
Meanwhile Sasuke knelt before stunned Naruto and cupped his head with his palms
"So... Naruto-kun hope we'll get along well and have fun"
He leaned forward and kissed him on the lips sucking blonds bottom lip gently.
' . . . ' ('brain-mode off')
"You're all right? Ne, Naruto-kun?... Aniki whats wrong with him?"
"Give him some time Sasuke. I'm sure he'll react in... lets say 10 seconds" said Itachi cowering his ears with his palms.
10 seconds later every crew member on the ship jumped in shock when they heard somebody scream. They all were experienced pirates and they heard many people scream in pain, fear or agony but this one was different. It sounded like a mad demon stumped on a sharp piece of glass.
They had about 5 second to think about it when somebody jumped from the door leading under the deck. It was the blond boy they picked up earlier. Now dressed in captain clothes, he was running in circles searching for some way to escape... Kinda hard task in the middle of an ocean, if you ask me...