Hey... I do hope everyone likes this. Was suddenly inspired, and out popped this.
Shounen-ai, drabble.
Consider this an apology for our hiatus...
With grace,
Sugar
Disclaimer: I do not own Naruto, or any of the characters associated with it. Those belong to Masashi Kishimoto.
Shimmering pools of crystalline blue stared out across the field, the creek gurgling happily nearby. The sun was high, fluffy white clouds skittering across the sky. The leaves on the trees sang out in delight at the soft caress of the sun, their green leaves making music in the breeze.
Sitting down on the grass, Naruto observed the world around him. Somehow, the beauty didn't reach his eyes. All he saw was a place that would never be the same. The colors dulled, the light waned, the music muffled. The pain overrode all of the wonder of life.
Staring down at his hands, the blond clenched and unclenched them. When he opened them again, a small ball of red chakra was there, squirming in his palm. It wiggled and writhed, spreading its heat out in different directions, but never leaving its human master.
He had learned to do this, handle the demon's chakra, during the lonely days and nights spent alone. When the solitude became unbearable, he called forth his companion, and reveled in the heat he so longed to receive from another. With a sigh, he clenched his fist again, hiding the small mass of chakra from view. This time, when he opened them, the mass had taken form. Acting on a will of its own, a small, dappled red butterfly fidgeted its wings, before taking to the sky, a red trail of pixie dust in its wake. Naruto followed his creation with his eyes, watching it take to the sky, enjoying its few fleeting moments of freedom.
Releasing his hold on the fox's power, the butterfly shimmered out of existence, leaving the sky's unmarred blue to reign once more. As his eyes trailed back down, they caught sight of a figure, dark hair with obsidian eyes. A small smile overcame his features, accepting the hand offered. He was pulled to his feet, and then- to his surprise- into a crushing hug. Surprise turned to joy, as tears filled his eyes.
"You returned to us..." He whispered hoarsely.
"I returned to you." He said in response, placing a tender kiss on Naruto's forehead.
"Sasuke..."