Disclaimer: I don't own Naruto or any of the characters.
Warning: There is going to be malexmale love happening. I you don't like this then don't read it. You can't say I haven't warned you.
Author's Note: This is my first time writing a story so please go easy on me and I hope you enjoy.
Prologue
The forest was quiet and dim. The sounds of bird calls could be heard faintly from the canopy and every so often you could hear a small animal scurry across the forest floor. A small creak was nearby and there was a patch of sun that trickled in through the trees and landed on a large rock. On this rock sat a creature. A creature so beautiful it looked as if it was glowing in the sun. He was a creature thought to be of only myths. He was a demon.
Once upon a time demons filled these lands. Then man came and destroyed their forests and homes. Demons were once a kind civilization and did not want to hurt these new creatures called man. Demons fled the lands in fear and never returned. The ones who stayed soon died out from lack of food and enslavement. Over time, humans forgot about these magnificent creatures. Only to be mentioned in myths and bed time stories.
A few survived though, by hiding in thick forests such as this one. This was a young demon that sat upon the rock. A yellow patch of shoulder length hair sat upon this creatures head. Crimson triangle shaped furry ears that twitched at the faintest of sounds sat on this head. Past the long thin neck followed a tanned male body with a crimson and blonde tipped tale. He was dressed in a lone pair of plain brown shorts. He was resting from a recent kill on this rock in the warm sun. Full and content he decided to take to take a short nap, unsuspecting of the danger that lurked within the forest.
The youngest prince stormed down the castle's great halls. Servants avoided him so as to not get in the way of the prince's rage. He was not happy at having to put away the book he was enjoying. He opened the large double doors that led into the throne room where the king sat at his throne while the oldest prince stood next to him.
"What have you called me here for father?" the young prince questioned.
"Sasuke," the king said in curt greeting. "It seems that a few of our kingdoms hunters have found something interesting in the Gail forest. Seeing as you and your brother are old enough and need to start being involved with the kingdom's affairs, I thought you two should be present."
"Of course father," replied Itachi the oldest son.
Sasuke marched up the steps that led to the throne to stand on his father's left while Itachi stood to his right.
"Send in the hunters!" bellowed the king.
Two servants opened the large doors and in walked the three hunters with what looked like an animal and human hybrid that was chained and being dragged in behind them. Sasuke looked at this creature with high interest. Though dirty and disheveled, it was truly a very beautiful creature.
"Your Highness. My lords," greeted the three hunters while bowing. The creature simply tried to bite off the chains but proved unsuccessful due to the gag in its mouth.
"We found this creature in the Gail forest some days ago and thought it should be shown to you your Highness," Said the tallest and oldest looking.
"What exactly is it?" asked the king.
"Why it is a demon Sire."
"Demons are creatures of myth hunter. They died off hundreds of years ago. Are you trying to fool us?" argued Itachi.
"No, of course we wouldn't my Lord!" The hunter exclaimed with a horror struck face. "We have checked to see if it is actually a demon. The tail and ears are very much attached and it is the only explanation as to what it is."
"Yes, I suppose it is," said the king.
During all of this Sasuke kept watch on the demon. It knelt on its knees and kept still as if he had given up fighting. As he stared at the demon, the demon stared back at him. It had the most magnificent blue eyes Sasuke had ever seen. They reminded him of the ocean and a beautiful blue sky. He could see that there was no defeat in those eyes. He knew this demon was not done fighting for his freedom. Then he noticed something on the demon's face that irked him.
"What are those marks on his face?" asked Sasuke interrupting the tall hunter.
Everyone turned to look at Sasuke as if they haven't even noticed he was in the room until now.
"They are cuts my Lord," said the hunter slowly.
"Why are there cuts on his face then?" Sasuke glared at the hunter. He was not happy to have the demon's beauty marred.
"He attacked us and we thought to punish him so he wouldn't do it again."
Sasuke frowned at this and seemed as if he was going to yell at the hunters when Itachi decided to interrupt.
"What do you plan on doing with the demon father?"
Sasuke stopped himself and looked towards his father awaiting his answer. The king sat in thought for a few minutes while everyone waited to see what the fate of the demon will be.
"We have no use for such a creature. Kill it."
The demon seemed to have understood this and then went into a fit of rage and thrashed about trying to remove his shackles that bound him. You could hear his voice howling behind the cloth that gaged him. The hunters pulled the chains and tried to hold him down. Sasuke couldn't fathom having such a beauty killed. It wasn't often or even at all that Sasuke was interested with something like he was with this demon. He has yet to find a woman, or man even, he thought to pursue. He did not want this opportunity taken away.
"Father, if I may?" asked Sasuke before the hunters had a chance to take the demon.
The king waved his hand as an invitation to continue.
"I wish to put the demon in my care and make him my personal servant."
The king's eyes widened only slightly at Sasuke's request. The demon stopped his struggle and stared at the youngest prince. His ears were focused on the youngest prince and his tail twitched in anticipation. The hunters gasped at this request thinking it impossible to tame such an animal and suicide to simply try. It was absolutely hell just trying to bring the demon to the castle. They constantly had to keep an eye on him in fear of having another attack like the first one.
The oldest hunter decided to try and persuade the prince from such an outrageous request. "My Lord I think that would be very unwise, this demon is-"
The king held up a hand to stop the hunter from continuing further. Everyone waited in silence while the king contemplated his decision.
"This demon seems to be very wild Sasuke. I would not enjoy having such disruption in my castle," said the king.
"I understand father. I will have this demon tamed by the end of this week, and if not then you can have him killed as you originally planned."
The king once more sat in thought.
"I will give you only one week to tame it Sasuke. No more and no less." With the final decision made, the king stood and left the room.
"Of course father"
Everyone watched the king as he left, all but the demon that was still staring at Sasuke.
"I hope you know what you are getting into little brother. This doesn't seem like an easy task," said Itachi turning to look at Sasuke.
"All the more reason why. He'll definitely liven up my dismal life."
"That is most certainly true. I give the best of luck to you then." Itachi then followed his father and left the room.
Sasuke glanced at his new conquest. Those large blue eyes looked at him as if to challenge him in being tamed.
This will most definitely be interesting.