This chapter is set when Naruto is 15 years' old and every one else follows accordingly. Also this chapter and the next will have slight SasuNaru with side pairings but not to worry this story is ItaNaru/NaruIta all the way . So sit back and enjoy cause this ride is about to begin.


Prologue (3 years after valley of the end)

Tired blue orbs turned mirthlessly to the familiar stranger who had managed to sneak though Konoha's defenses effortlessly to end up sitting beside the pile of reference scrolls scattered along side the coffee table.

"You shouldn't have come here." Remarked the troubled blonde-haired person who sweetly pouted to the infamous anbu captain, whose face has yet to be seen by anyone except the current Hokage.

"Are you expecting anyone?" questioned the hokage's right hand man while leisurely perusing over the hidden notebook that depicted a new jutsu.

"As a matter-of-fact, I am, your brother to be exact." The hokage responded sordidly while nibbling on his lower lip as he continued to observe Itachi through the reflection on the window over-looking the Hokage Mountain.

A delicate brow arched up in question when the Rokudaime turned his head around signaling the arrival of his expected guest, Uchiha Sasuke. In no time, Itachi placed his mask back on and hid in the shadows of the office as Konohamaru, the Rodudaime's official secretary, knocked on the door letting the blonde know his guest was about to enter. The blonde-haired young man turned back around, this time to view all the citizens that went about their daily lives underneath Konoha tower, before acknowledging the request.

"Come in."

Chocolate tuff of hair pulled back into a low ponytail came into view as a man with a healthy tan and appealingly cute scar lazily stretched along the bridge of his nose stepped in after thanking Konohamaru ever so kindly and closed the door behind him, as soon as the close was clear.

"I hope you know Iruka is in class right now at the Academy with Hinata."

A puff could be heard as a tall pale man with sinless black tresses that hugged and framed his face ever so nicely and even darker eyes stared at the figure standing proud before the window.

"Hmmn…" Sasuke mumbled out as he too, like his brother before, made his way to the coffee table eyeing the scrolls. Time seemed to pass by as a pale finger lightly passed its way down one dust-encrusted scroll as a slight grimaced broke through the stoic mask Sasuke always wears only to become flawless again.

"You always were anal." The Hokage remarked fully turning around in the flourish of his white fire-skin rat coat embroidered with rustic red-orange golden tread that lapped at the bottom of the trench coat in the shape of fire. Sapphire eyes stared back as Sasuke gave his usual remark to his would be mate had Sasuke not chosen the path of power or so he said to himself.

'Hmmn! That's all you can say after disappearing as you did. And after all the trouble I went through too, rescuing you from that snake-bastard, Orochimaru, just so you can go and leave us again." Naruto finished disappointedly though still with a smile firmly set on his face that would just about creep anyone even Sasuke.

"Sigh…Naruto" Sasuke's once emotionless eyes panged with regret as he stepped closer to the newly affirmed Rokudaime of Konoha he embraced him with all he had as though, afraid to let go believing…

"Naruto…I'm…sorry. Not about leaving Konoha to get stronger or going to Orochimaru for power, both times. I left you here figuring you would wait for me." Sasuke was about to continue, when Naruto skillfully unwrapped the others arms from his petite frame.

"Sasuke don't lie to me and think I will believe it. So, what do you want?" Naruto's façade dropped displaying all his pent-up suspicion towards his visitor. A small smirk appeared making the young Uchiha appear like a broken doll.

"Kukuku. It would seem that putting you in charge wasn't such a bad idea after all, Dobe."

Sharp marine eyes full of killer intent stopped both Uchihas in the room from breathing as they continued to stare at its vessel.

"Don't. Ever call me. That. As far as I am concerned, you're no longer the same Sasuke I was teammates. "

Finally deciding to put all inner desires for the blonde aside Sasuke got to the point of his visit ignoring the millions of scattered shards taking turns in bleeding his heart cold thanks to a specific blonde-foxes' cold welcoming.

"I was told by my informants you know the whereabouts of Itachi." Sasuke relayed as he went to the desk to get a cup of sake, that Tusnade had given him as a congratulatory gift earlier that day, and sat back down on the couch. Naruto visibly letting down his defenses deeply sighed before informing his guest that he knew nothing. Hearing this, Sasuke stared long and hard at the blonde before seeming to make up his mind. At that, he got up and transformed into the honeyed-eyed, chocolate-haired teacher, Naruto had meet at the academy, and walked out of the office as easily as he had arrived. Twenty minutes passed by and all remained as the successor of Orochimaru had left it not moments before seeking the very person that stood not two meters away from him. Tears came streaming down of the vulnerable blonde breaking the stiffness in the air.

"You can come out Itachi." A strong voice void of any emotion vibrated from the very being that had just sent his friend back to Sound. A shadow disconnected itself from the rest of the wall and then wrapped itself around the petite blue-eyed doll as he silently let the salty raindrops fall onto the same toned cloak as those of the very person for whom he wept.


Hope everyone liked my first ever Naruto fanfiction. I will be updating soon. 'Till then happy readings.