Dancing with a Demon Fox
Summery: When Sasuke returns after three years, he finds that things are different. His friends have changed, his home has changed. But there is one person who isn't at his welcome home party. Naruto. And when he finally finds Naruto, the battle that ensues and the love that follows was never to be expected.
Chapter 1: A long awaited Return.
Sasuke sighed as he sat across from Tsunade at her desk. His hair ha been trimmed back and he wore the clothing that he had worn before his...unexpected departure three years before. Tsunade eyed him cautiously.
"So your saying that Naruto hasn't been seen ever since the news of my return came?" He sighed calmly. 'Just like the little...running away when the tension gets too big for him.' He thought, disgusted.
"Yes...he asked for an out of village mission that would get him away for a while. But...he's due home tomorrow." Tsunade said seriously. "I'm not sure what he's going to do when he sees you. He's changed over time...he's a lot stronger than before..." She cautioned and Sasuke stood.
"We've all changed." He said simply as he exited. He closed the door and sighed. It had been nearly two weeks since he had returned home. Thankfully all the commotion had died down. But he had to admit, he was a bit worried. What mission could Tsunade have given Naruto that he would be away that long? And did Naruto really hate him that much that he didn't even want to face him...? 'Who cares?! If the little dobe wants to go get himself killed, why should I care.' Sasuke thought angrily at himself. But no matter how hard he tried, he was sill worried.
Sasuke was lost in thought as he walked down the stairs leading out of the Hokage tower. A sudden cry broke him out of his reverie.
"NARUTO!!!! YOUR HOME!!" Sakura cried. Sasuke followed her line of vision, and sure enough, there was the blonde haired shinobi. He was walking up the path calmly. Sasuke stared at how much Naruto had changed. He was taller, Sasuke could guess Naruto was now taller than him. Much of his baby fat had been trimmed off, leaving the boy slender and muscular. his hair brushed along his headband limply. Naruto turned and met Sasuke's gaze. His electric blue eyes were calm..almost cold and dead.
"Sasuke..." He said in a low tone. Sakura looked back at the Uchiha and then again at Naruto. She began to back up to the side of the small lane.
"Naruto." Sasuke smirked at him. His stance was relaxed, but underneath the cool surface, hard tension boiled. "I see you've grown since our last...encounter. And I've heard your stronger too."
"I've been training." Naruto said shortly.
"Oh? To become Hokage?"
"To bring you back. But it seems my efforts were wasted." Naruto frowned. "Why have you returned?" It was Sasuke's turn to frown.
"Am I not welcome?"
"No. Your not."
"And who's going to stop me?" Suddenly there was a flash of movement and Sasuke was taken by surprise at Naruto's speed. The young blond was right infront of him, a kunai resting just above Sasuke's collar bone. "Do you want t fight me, Naruto? Is that it?" He hissed. "Because you have know idea how much I have grown."
"Then come and get me, Sasuke-Teme." Naruto launched himself up onto the roof tops and started running. Sasuke was quick to follow. He watched the young man in front of him, wary of his every move. Time past and suddenly, Naruto stopped. Sasuke skidded to a halt and the familiar surroundings shocked him. It was the same place their last battle had taken place.
"How...nostalgic.." He chuckled. Naruto turned to him and the chuckle died in his throat. He shifted into a relaxed fighting stance and watched Naruto do the same.
"You know Sasuke...when you left...I thought you would never return. I fought so hard...trainedso hard...just to get you back. I thought that if you came back, everything would be ok again..." Naruto said softly, remembering the time he had spent with Jiriya out of the village. Sasuke felt n odd motion rise in him. Pride? Happiness that Naruto had missed him? He shook his head and tried to ignore i. "But it will never be the same..will it?" Naruto looked up angrily. "WILL IT?!" He roared. The red chakra flared up around him and his usually calm blue eyes turned a demonic red. His nails became cruel claws.
Naruto came at him, bringing his fist up to punch Sasuke in the mouth. The rave haired shinobi brought his hand up and caught Naruto's fist. Naruto brought his other fist up and Sasuke caught that one two. The stood there, locked in a hold, glaring at each other. Suddenly, Naruto brought his leg up and smashed his knee into Sasuke's chin, sending the Uchiha flying backwards. Naruto stood there, glaring at him as Sasuke stood up and wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth. His eyes were red from the sharingan, his family curse. But they were calmer than Naruto's fiery red orbs.
Naruto dropped his hand down to his knee and a ball of energy flared in his palm. Rasengan. He ran at Sasuke, raising the deadly ball above his head But as he moved, it began to change. Fire and what looked to be water began to swirl along with the air. It glowed brighter and took the form of a shurukin. his eye widened as Naruto grabbed his arm and slammed the massive attacked straight into his chest. The energy flared and expanded to encompass them both. Blaring pain cause Sasuke to cry out. Naruto let go of his arm and the force sent Sasuke flying backwards. 'His strength...it's so...' But he didn't get to finish his thought as he crashed into the stone wall.
As the smoke cleared, Sasuke stood up slowly and shakily. Pain raced through his body. he looked over at Naruto. The blond shinobi stood, completely composed in the middle of the lake. His shirt and jacket had been torn by the blast, reveling a hard muscular chest and stomach. Naruto pulled the the tatters of the shirt and jacket away and Sasuke found himself wondering what it would be like to have Naruto's skin against his own. He shook his head to expel the images and tried to ignore the slight warmth he felt growing between his legs. The demonic chakra around Naruto had died down.
"Done already, Naruto?" Sasuke said flatly. Naruto sighed.
"No matter how angry I am at you, Sasuke...I'm...I'm still happy you are home...I know I should hate you...but...but I.." He looked up and Sasuke was shocked to see tears in his beautiful blue eyes.
"N-naruto..." he stammered and Naruto looked away. His hair fell down to cover his eyes.
"Come on...your fangirls will be waiting..." Sasuke's gut twisted at the sadness in his friends voice. 'C-could I...could I be...falling in love with Naruto?!...I..I mean...I definitely want him...' He looked down at the slight rise in his pants. 'But...is there...more?' He looked back up and saw that Naruto was heading home. He ran and caught up with him. The whole way back thoughts of Naruto and just how he felt about him plagued Sasuke's mind.