Author's Note: Hey... Nothing much to say, except read and... Revie-... Ah, forget it.
Disclaime-: No.
Author's Note #2: Hn... Just remembered to tell you... Erm... I know this chapter is super short, but it's just supposed to be prologue, you know?
So... Yeah... Read on... And I promise to update my other story soon, as well.
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Long, calloused fingers made their way out slowly, to touch the cold water, as a sigh left thin, bluish lips at the chilling contact.
The young man cupped his hands together, filling them with water, and slowly brought them towards his face, before splashing the cool liquid onto his tired features.
Pale hands gripped the marble edges of the sink tightly, light bluish green veins standing out clearly, as the muscles in his hands flexed slightly,
Sasuke looked up at the mirror, to see his own fatigued expression staring back at him wearily.
He blinked drowsily, before running a hand through his thick, dark locks, making his hair messier than it already was.
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'… I'm losing it…'
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The last remaining Uchiha shook his head, as he made his way out of the bathroom, and walked into his room.
Opening the window slightly, he let out a deep breath, as he let the crisp air wash over his features.
He stared out blankly at the vast horizon, the sky taking on a pinkish tint as the day dawned.
No longer he was at odds with the world, instead as one with it. His eyes slid shut momentarily, long lashes falling lightly against his cheekbones, serenity resting in his heart and mind.
Yet, even then, he felt something tugging at the back of his mind… Some annoying thought pricking his sub conscience like a three month old, fungus covered, hairy piece of fruit.(A/N: don't even ask… "-.-)
He felt as though something was wrong.
As if there was something he was missing… Something he had forgotten… Something important… Or rather… Someone…
He let out a sigh, before making his way to his bed and lying down, as he tried to get some sleep, shutting his eyes.
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Dark trees flew by in a haze as a young man tried to escape from the enemy.
He glanced back warily, panting harshly, as he stopped on a low branch, hunching down slightly as he tried to catch his breath.
His eyes widened as his keen ears picked up the sound of the leaves rustling, and he whirled around to face his attacker, kunai held out defensively.
Dark eyes swept around the area cautiously, as the boy's grip on the kunai tightened.
"Come on, coward… What's wrong?" he taunted, his lips turning down into a vicious sneer. "You're not scared are you?"
He ducked as a shuriken was thrown his way, and smirked grimly, before throwing his kunai with sharp precision.
'Hn. Stupid idiot... Gave away his position.'
He smirked again, in satisfaction, as he heard his opponent fall to the ground. The sooner this mission was over... The sooner he could go home...
He straightened up, and turned around swiftly, onyx eyes widening as a bulky figure stepped up in front of him.
Slender brows creased downwards, as he pulled out his katana, preparing to hit the adversary. Letting out a snarl, he thrust the sword forward; gasping in slight surprise and pain as he felt something prick the back of his neck, before slipping out of consciousness.
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Sasuke sat up abruptly, clenching the dark sheets around him, as beads of sweat rolled down his face and neck.
He tried to get his breathing under control, as he brought up a hand to rub his temple.
Black orbs gazed around the bare room, narrowing down in confusion.
'What the hell happened that day?'
His head tilted upwards as he raised his eyes towards the table at the corner of the room. They came to rest on a framed photograph of three young genin, along with a much older, silver haired male, who seemed to be their mentor. They then moved onto a more recent picture. This one had the same three people, except that they looked much older, and it looked as if it had been taken quite recently.
Onyx eyes studied the images carefully, uncertainty filling up those dark pools.
Blinking dazedly, he got off the bed slowly, and made his way towards it.
Reaching out a pale hand, he grabbed hold of the frame's edge and dragged it off the table slowly, before bringing it up to his questioning eyes.
He brought up a finger and traced the faces of the three ANBU members on the picture, his features softening as he recognized one of them as his own.
But why couldn't he remember the other two?
They looked so familiar… So…
... Something.
He heard someone tap on his window and snapped out of his thoughts, whirling around quickly.
He walked towards the glass slowly, parted the curtains, and stepped back in slight surprise.
Slender brows furrowed downwards, his eyes narrowing as they landed on a blonde ninja. The same one on the photo.
He seemed to be saying something, as he grinned sheepishly, and rapped against the glass a couple of times.
Opening the window, Sasuke let out a low growl, before asking a question that utterly shocked the other male.
"Who the hell are you?"
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Thanks to StarsInTheRain, one of the most inspiring authors I have ever seen on Fanfiction, for kindly beta-ing this for me. ^^
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Yeah, so... I guess you can tell this is going to be sort of Sasuke-centric... I may add some SasuSaku into it later... Maybe some other pairings as well... And yeah...
Like it's already going to be SasuSaku, but it a more dramatic way... Not exactly in a pairing sorta fashion... But I might turn them into a pairing... And yeah... Nevermind, I'll just shut up now... I probably don't even make any sense... (rolls eyes)
Whatever...
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Review.
Oh and... Ideas are welcome!