Hi there! It's been ages since my last update lol (just never got round to it). I'm trying for a story this time that I plan to update and not just a one-shot! It's my first time writing something longer for others to read, so please review, review and review- I need ALL the improvement I can get!

Forgive me (and point out) any grammar mistakes, changes in tone that are a bit weird, etc.. I tried to keep it consistent!

A bit about the timeframe: I wanted the setting to be at a hospital since the village hasn't been rebuilt yet and the boys need to be together lol, so two weeks may seem a bit too short for some of y'alls. BUT MY EXCUSE IS THAT THEY HEAL REALLY FAST!

I own nothing of Naruto (if I did it wouldn't have ended that way ugh) and am making no money off this project.

The way I wanted it: Enjoy!

Chapter 1

It had been two weeks since their last fight. The Fourth Great Shinobi War was finally over-Madara defeated and deceased, Kaguya sealed away and all ninja and civilians freed from the vivid dreams the Infinite Tsukuyomi captivated them in. All this happened due to two young men, whose fates were entwined as such that all would come to pass as though it would all work out well in the end. And surprisingly enough, it did. These were the thoughts of the young Uchiha as he walked through the forests of Konoha with the blonde-haired boy whose destiny he shared. He remembered the latter's conversation prior to their walk...

'Neh, Sasuke?'

'Hm?' The dark haired boy turned his head towards the owner of the voice that called out to him.

'Well, you see...' Sasuke was wondering why the other man was so adamant in speaking. He watched with black eyes as the other's blue ones shifted around and chose to focus on a spot- one which settled on his feet. Nervously scratching the back of his head before continuing, Naruto took a frustrated sigh and carried on.

'E-Ero Sennin's shrine is not too far away from here. I..I'd like it if you came with me before you leave tomorrow.' He paused for a bit in thought. 'Just...just come, okay?'

'Yeah, sure. Ok.' The boy who had onyxes for orbs had no idea why the blonde was getting so flustered. It was just a visit to the memorial of an old mentor. He was sure that lots of people close to Naruto had died over the last few years. Why was this any differe-

Then he recalled. His own family. The pain he had of losing them, and the inability to get rid of the fluttering in his stomach every time he visited their gravestones. No matter how many years had passed. Even now...There was absolutely no way Sasuke would consider visiting with the Uchiha clan graveyard with someone else- regardless if it was the Hokage, or Naruto for that matter. No other person could experience the feelings he felt- not being able to do so would result in ultimate disrespect towards his clan. Jiraya was an important person to Naruto. Other than himself, there were few that he could call family. Visiting someone like that, someone who was close enough to call father, with someone else was- not to say the least- very uneasy. Sasuke inwardly laughed. They had shared the same feelings, even to this extent?

That's why, Naruto you...

'We're here.'

Sasuke was snatched away from his reminiscing by his companion's voice. He followed the blonde's hand containing yellow flowers (courtesy of the Yamanaka's) , to a boulder with the kanji for 'teacher' engraved on it. Two smaller rocks were placed on either side of the larger one, kunai joining the top of all stones by a thin wire. Slowly, the blue-eyed youth began to make his way forwards towards the site. Sasuke could feel the hesitation in his steps, the nervousness of his breathe, the goose bumps on the nape of his neck all too well. He often felt like this when visiting his family grave. He only imagined it was a thousand times worse for Naruto since he himself was here too. The boy in front of him had now placed the bouquet before the large stone. The grave site itself was pitiful, Sasuke thought, but was special as Naruto had constructed personally. Uzumaki then proceeded to clasp his hand to his chest and offer a prayer. The dark haired boy still stood a couple of yards away from the memorial, unmoving. When Naruto was done, he lowered his arm so it remained at his side.

'Ero Sennin. I miss you.' The voice in which it was said was barely audible, but Sasuke wouldn't miss it for the world. It held so much sadness and regret and longing- feelings which he knew all too well. It hurt badly, but the blonde wasn't done dealing painful blows to the Uchiha yet.

'I-I did it Ero Sennin.' He continued. 'I defeated Madara. I got rid of Obito's hate. And I…' He paused again, taking a deep breath. 'I-I saved... I saved Sasuke.'

The boy flinched at hearing his name. It hurt. So badly.

'I'm going to be Hokage soon, hehe. Though, I wish you were alive to see it. Baa-chan said you'd be really proud, heh.' At that, Sasuke could hear almost silent sobbing, before the hurried wiping of a sleeve against a now slightly red face. The black haired boy felt his stomach do a three sixty. He begged.

Please stop. Please stop this right now.

As if responding to the Uchiha's pleas, the blonde spoke.

'Sasuke. What are you standing there for? Come and offer a prayer to Ero Sennin.' Even Naruto couldn't hide the fact that he'd been crying through his voice. Sasuke scoffed inwardly at the ridiculousness of it all.

What's wrong with this guy? Doesn't he have any clue of what he's doing, taking someone like me to a place like this? This is a joke.

'Naruto.'

'Hm?' The recipient of the name looked up, a confused expression beginning to form on his face.

'I don't get you.' The Uchiha spat out suddenly.

The confused look Naruto held had grown even further.

'I was an Akatsuki member. Part of the same organisation that killed Jiraiya.'

Sasuke swallowed.

'What would you have done if while he was alive I was ordered to kill him instead of Hachibi?'

No answer.

'What would you have done,huh?! Would you have been able to forgive me? Could you weigh us on a set of scales?'

Still no response.

'Would you have killed me?!'

Sasuke's lungs gasped for breath as he screamed that last sentence.