Hello readers! I know I still have two other stories—Shinobi no Pokémon and Not As Simple As It Sounds—to update...BUT I just couldn't keep this idea in my head any longer! I hope you enjoy it! ^_^
FYI: This story is shounen-ai, which means it has boyxboy in it. It will also contain dark themes. Also, DO NOT question my style. Don't like, don't read. If I get flamed, it will be returned indefinitely. There, I warned you all. Don't say I didn't.
Disclaimer: I do not own any aspect of Naruto. It belongs to Masashi Kishimoto. I only own this and every other story I have.
"How did it come to this, Sasuke?!"
There he stood right before me, my rival and closest friend. We had wandered through the same darkness, drowning in its depths until we found each other. At first, it seemed as if we would never get along; we had always picked fights to the chagrin of those around us...but that wasn't the case. During our rambunctious banters, I could sense us getting closer and closer until he became my match, my other half. I couldn't help but be attracted to that light, that warmth. Especially after that fated kiss...
"Say something!" The person before me bore whiskers on each of his cheeks below vibrant azure eyes and bright blond hair...just like his flamboyant personality. It stood out from the grim atmosphere of the dark forest we were in.
"I'm not coming back to Konoha, Naruto. Nothing you do will sway my mind." How could he expect me to change my answer after two years of pursuing my goal? My purpose in life is to avenge my clan by killing the murderer, my own brother. I need to fulfill it at all costs; that's my sole purpose. I must obtain it in order to defeat him, even if that means...
"I knew you would say that!" He assumed an offensive stance, mine moving to mirror his own. "Even if I have to break every bone in your body and drag you, I'll bring you home! I won't break my promise to Sakura-chan! I won't fail this time!" There he goes, mentioning her name. She's all he thinks about, even to this very moment. He does everything with her in mind, desire to please her overriding his rationality. The way he looks at her, the way he smiles when he hears her voice...I don't stand a chance.
"Then show me!" I reached back, extracting my sword from its sheath before pointing it at him. No matter what...
"Yeah!" My opponent charged, forming a seal I knew all too well. "Kage Bunshin no Jutsu!" ...I'll kill him!
Multiple clones surrounded him, running near. One approached the original's side, moving his hands over an outstretched palm. "Rasengan!" The others went on, circling me.
"U!"
"ZU!"
"MA!"
"KI!"
I took a deep breath, placing my fingers over my mouth as I blocked the strikes via my katana. "Katon: Gōkakyū no Jutsu!" A great fireball escaped from my lips, immolating the copies.
"Over here!" Amidst the smoke invading the area, Naruto leapt, arm out.
"Chidori!" Our attacks met, a resounding shockwave flooding the area as we tried to surpass the other. However, after many long moments, we bounded away, both unable to win. Naruto recovered quickly, not relenting in his assault. "Die!" I glared, activating my visual prowess as the Ten no Juin blazed across my skin. "Sharingan!" I casted a genjutsu on him, forcing him to a halt as he slumped onto the ground. I slowly approached his motionless frame, lowering my blade. "Goodbye—"
"Not yet!" A crimson chakra poured out of his body, forming a bubbling cloak distinguished by vulpine ears and a single tail. He crouched as he somehow broke free from my spell, snarling. "I won't give up on my friends!" Of course that's all he sees me as. How could I think otherwise? He'll never feel the same...
"Kusanagi no Tsurugi: Chidorigatana!" I channeled voltage through my chokutō, aiming for the extra appendage.
"Oh no you don't!" Three more grew out, taking hold of my weapon and dislodging it before the cover darkened, encompassing his entire stature tautly as he appeared more wicked. "RWAA!"
I was shocked. "What is with this power?" My attention returned to current events as the Jinchūriki growled, scampering on all fours towards me. "Chidori Nagashi!" An electrical current crackled from me, cackling.
"Kyuubi Bīmu!" A ray of scarlet energy shot from the fox's snout, countering the wattage. "Kyuubi Tsuisutā!" A charcoal gust raged, knocking me harshly into a tree. I can't be this weak! I can't be like how I was in the past!
The demon advanced, snapping his jaws. "Chidori Senbon!" The objects flew astray as I threw them, causing the possessed to cry out in pain as his limbs were impaled. "Jagei Jubaku!" A pair of snakes slithered out of my sleeves, wrapping their target in a constricting hold.
"RAWR!" The creature bellowed as he bit their skulls, forcing them to dispel as he gave off another feral roar. My seal abruptly evolved into its second stage, causing my complexion to become grey and my hair to lengthen as wings sprouted. It had come to this...
"Habataku Chidori!" An ebon orb formed in my grasp, the sound of flapping birds splitting the locus.
"Kyuubi Tsuisutā!" The wind suppressed the lightning, forcing me to take to the skies to avoid the resulting damage. "Kyuubi Bīmu!" I acted immediately, narrowly eluding the beam.
I then dove down, weaving the appropriate signs for my next move. "Katon: Gōryūka no Jutsu!" Flames that took on the shapes of mystic dragons launched out, raining into the ground below. I swooped in, picking up my sword in the process as I flew toward my opponent only to be repelled as a sphere of chakra expanded. I flipped midair, attempting to regain balance but to no avail; Naruto utilized the opaqueness of the dust to pounce, trapping me beneath his distorted figure.
"Grrr..." He made to crunch my neck solely for my fist to meet his face, his chin rocking back as I landed another blow. My rival swiftly retaliated, cuffing my cheek. We continued that close combat for what seemed to be an eternity, neither of us relenting.
I smirked as the beast lifted himself to swipe at me, giving me the perfect opportunity. "Chidori Eisō! Kusanagi no Tsurugi: Chidorigatana!" I pierced him twice simultaneously, paralyzing the victim in the process before throwing him into the sky. "Raikō Shishi Rendan!" I leapt after him, dealing him a series of calculated kicks before landing, fingers wrapped in electricity.
"ROOOOOAR!" I glanced up, stunned by what I saw; the wounds I had inflected were recovering at an abnormal rate, closing rapidly as the healer veered sharply, tackling as he crashed into me. I squirmed, struggling to break free but alas, I wouldn't budge. I stared on with fear in my hues as the kitsune bared his teeth, preparing to sever my jugular when...
"NOO!" ...Naruto abruptly screamed, ceasing in the act. The cloak receded, revealing his usual form as he collapsed on top of me. He gazed deep into my eyes. "I can't let Kyuubi influence me this much; I don't want to kill you!" He extracted a kunai, holding it to my throat. "Just return to us! Please!"
Rage filled me as I flipped us over, pressing my blade into his trachea. I ignored the panicked expression he bore as I spoke. "You moronic idiot. What made you think I would change my mind? I have only one goal; to avenge my clan. Nothing else matters. I don't care what you want; you're nothing to me." What am I saying?! That's not what I meant! This couldn't be farther from the truth! "You'll always be a dobe, now and forever!" Who's saying this?! What's happening to me! Why won't my mouth stop?! "Usuratonkachi; that's all you are, useless." Am I really going to do this?! I can't! My hand moved on its own as it hovered above his chest. "Chidori!" No! I don't want to do something I'll regret! However, the rest of my mind overpowered the tiny bit that resisted as a cruel smirk stretched across my lips.
"Don't do this Sasuke!" My body disregarded my soul as the next words slipped out.
"Maybe you should have." I never looked away as I stabbed him in the heart...
Jutsu: Kage Bunshin no Jutsu (Shadow Clone Technique), Rasengan (Spiraling Sphere), Uzumaki Naruto Rendan (Naruto Uzumaki Combo), Katon: Gōkakyū no Jutsu (Fire Release: Great Fireball Technique), Chidori (One Thousand Birds), Ten no Juin (Cursed Seal of Heaven), Genjutsu: Sharingan (Illusionary Technique: Copy Eye Wheel), Kusanagi no Tsurugi: Chidorigatana (Grass-Mowing Sword: One Thousand Birds Katana), Chidori Nagashi (One Thousand Birds Current), Kyuubi Bīmu (Nine-Tails Beam), Kyuubi Tsuisutā (Nine-Tails Twister), Chidori Senbon (One Thousand Birds A Thousand Long Cylindrical Objects), Jagei Jubaku (Binding Snake Glare Spell), Habataku Chidori (Flapping One Thousand Birds), Katon: Gōryūka no Jutsu (Fire Release: Great Dragon Fire Technique), Chidori Eisō (One Thousand Birds Sharp Spear), Raikō Shishi Rendan (Lightning Flash Lion Combo)
Translation: dobe=dead-last, Usuratonkachi=Thin Hammer
P.S: I'll update once a week due to my schedule but it ULTIMATELY depends on the amount of positive feedback I get. In other words...if I get an unsatisfactory amount, I'll simply stop since this ISN'T my only ongoing story. If you don't want that, please review! (:
How was it?
Please review! I really appreciate them and they motivate me to write more!