Nagato sighed as he walked in the middle of nowhere. It was pouring down rain, as usual. He had a rain coat on, the hood up over his red hair, bangs hanging down in front of his face which hid his eyes. His boots squishing in the mud as he walked around. He had no idea where he was, he, Yahiko and Konan all got separated while searching for the three Konoha ninja that his friend wanted to be trained by. He didn't think it was a good idea at all, he didn't know if he could trust them. Now, thanks to an explosion that had made it where he was separated from his friends, he had to search for them. He could only hope they were okay, the thought of them being hurt somewhere scared him. In fact, just being alone right now scared him half to death, but Yahiko always yelled at him to be strong, so he had to be.
He soon thought he heard squishing shoes from someone else, which made him tense and look around. Worried it was an enemy ninja and he didn't know what he'd do if he was attacked. However he soon saw a figure in the distance, an unfamiliar one, but not an adult sized figure. Must be somewhere around his age...right? He still got nervous when he noticed the figure coming towards him, ready to fight if he had to, until he heard a voice.
"Hey, you!" It was coming from the figure, who was much closer now, Nagato noticed one thing almost instantly, a Konoha headband. For a second that day flashed through his head, it was all he remembered, those headbands. At first he was horrified that it was a Konoha ninja about to kill him, but then heard him say, "Can you help me out?!" the figure was soon only a few feet away from him.
Nagato could now see a boy with spiky black hair, the Konoha headband on his forehead, goggles over his black eyes that were looking right at the red head. He was a bit taller than Nagato as well, probably a little older as well. He wasn't really dressed for this kind of weather, other than a cloak draped over him, it didn't have a hood though.
The boy spoke once he saw Nagato, "Hey you're a kid like me!" though he could tell he looked scared and said, "Oh hey, did I scare you coming out of nowhere like that?" smiling a bit kindly, "I was just looking for someone who knew this parts, do you know these parts?" he asked.
The younger boy looked down nervously, trying not to look at the headband that just gave him horrible memories. Glancing up at him, trying to just look into the eyes behind the goggles. Speaking in his quiet voice, "I...do..." nodding a bit.
"Cool! Think you can help me find my team? I got pretty lost and we were supposed to meet somewhere, but they must have taken off without me." The boy rubbed the back of his head.
"Uh...I'm sort of...looking for friends of mine too..." Nagato said to him, "I don't know if-" though before he could finish, the other boy interrupted him.
"Oh, then we can look for our friends together!" He grinned to the red head, "Sound good?"
"Um..." Nagato tried to say something, but the stranger just said, "Okay good! Lets go!" starting to walk off. Though he stopped in his tracks and looked to the younger boy, "Oh uh...wait, you know these parts, I don't." rubbing the back of his head, "You lead!"
He sighed at the older boy and just started to walk, keeping his distance from him. Wondering if he should ask his name...it would be awkward if they didn't know their names. Who knows how long they'd be stuck together, it would depend on how long it'd take to find their friends. At least he didn't have to be alone...but how Nagato wished he wasn't a Konoha ninja.
Soon he gained the courage to ask though and asked, "Uh...I never...got your name..." he didn't know how else to show he didn't know his name.
He watched as the black haired boy seemed to take a couple minutes to process what was just said, then he slapped his forehead where the headband was, "Oh right sorry! I never told you my name!" then smiled at Nagato, "My name is Obito, Obito Uchiha! What about you? What's your name?" he asked.
"Its...Nagato..." the red head told him, his voice still quiet as he walked by the boy who he now knew as Obito.
"Alright Nagato, its good to meet you!" Obito said, quite cheerfully. He didn't seem like a bad guy...in fact, for a Konoha ninja, he was sweet. Then another question was asked by him, "So how old are you anyway? You look close to my age."
He glanced at the young Uchiha, then said, "I'm ten..."
"Really? You seem like you'd be younger than that. Anyway, I'm twelve, heh, I'm two years older than you." Obito seemed to like being older than him, not that Nagato cared really, "You don't talk a lot do you?" the spiky haired ninja stared at the boy walking next to him. There was no answer from him which sort of annoyed him.
Obito pouted a little at the lack of conversation, but he could understand why he was being so quiet. After all, they were still practically strangers to each other. It was getting darker out though as time passed, since it was always cloudy it'd be even darker than a normal night with a clear sky.
The Uchiha decided to say something again noticing that, "Don't you think we should find some shelter for the night? Maybe our friends will find us while we're resting!" he smiled a bit at the thought. Except he mostly couldn't wait to see Rin again, Kakashi he could wait to see.
"Um..." Nagato looked around a bit then pointed in a direction, "I think...there is a cave that way..." he muttered, starting to head in that direction. Obito blinked at this but followed him, guessing he knew this place better than he ever could.
They soon made it to a cave, it was one that Nagato had stayed in before when he was alone, before he met his friends. Obito ran inside of cave and his hair was really soaked, not having any hood to cover it, shaking his head a little when inside then said, "Man, its good to be out of the rain!"
The red head stayed quiet, taking off his coat since it wasn't the warmest. Sitting down on the cold cave ground, but he was used to it. Obito however, was not, standing where he was and said, "Uh...maybe we should try to make a fire. I could go out and find firewood!" he suggested.
"There...is a forest near by...but how will you set the fire...?" Nagato asked him quietly.
The Uchiha put a fist to his chest and grinned, "I'm an Uchiha, I can use fire style jutsu! I'll be able to set the wood on fire!" starting to head out, "I'll be back, okay?"
Though before he left, Nagato grabbed his own coat and grabbed Obito's arm gently, "Uh...you can wear my coat...its more fit for going out there...it has a hood..." he muttered shyly.
He blinked at the offer and smiled, "Sure, thanks!" it would be a little small on him, but not too much. Taking it from him, pulling off the cloak that had covered his body, then put on the coat. Putting the hood on then heading out, leaving the red head all alone.
Nagato sat in the cave, against the wall and looking down at the ground. He was starting to feel a cool breeze from outside, that made him shiver. He hoped that Obito would come back soon, he didn't like he be alone. Even the company of a young ninja from a village he disliked he would appreciate. He couldn't help but find himself wondering more about the boy, wanting to get to know him.
It felt like forever to Nagato, but Obito soon walked in carrying wood that they could use as firewood, "Got some!" he smiled. Setting it down on the ground and took off the coat, "And your coat really helped, thanks!"
The red head nodded and watched as he set up the wood, then kneeled by it. Curious about this fire style jutsu he'd use, never seeing a jutsu close up, even if it was a small version, it didn't matter. He watched as Obito did hand signs then a small fireball came from his mouth, hitting the wood and lighting it. Smiling at the warmth and light that came from it. Sitting down comfortably by it and said, "Now this is nice!"
Nagato had blinked at the small jutsu and asked, "What kind of jutsu was that...?" he asked curiously.
"Oh, it was a small version of my fireball jutsu." Obito said proudly, "I can make a much bigger version, but I had to keep it safe!"
The red head stared at Obito and said, "Oh...cool...I want to learn jutsu..." he did say to him.
"Do you have anyone to teach you?" The Uchiha asked curiously.
Nagato shook his head then said, "Though...my friends and I are searching for someone to teach us...hopefully we'll find someone..."
"Well if I wasn't only a chunin, I'd try to teach you some ninjutsu! But I only know my fireball jutsu, and I don't know if you can use fire style." Obito rubbed the back of his head, "But I'm sure you'll find out your element soon then you can use some ninjutsu!" he knew that the usual time that training started was for those in Jonin rank anyway.
"Yeah..." Nagato gave a nod then went silent. He soon laid down by the fire and yawned tiredly. He was quite sleepy and the fire was cozy. Laying on his back and staring up at the ceiling, listening to the crackling of the fire. It slowly put him to sleep, his hair still covering his eyes even as he slept.
Obito had watched as Nagato fell asleep, he wasn't sleepy enough to go to sleep himself yet. Though was finding himself curious about the sleeping boy, scooting over to where he was by the fire quietly after awhile. Sitting at the side of the sleeping boy, watching his sleeping face and could see the hair in his face. He had noticed that it stayed in his face the entire time, wondering what his eyes looked like. Though he had reached over to brush the bangs out of the boy's face. Looking at him though, he had to admit he looked quite peaceful sleeping, maybe even...cute.
However as soon as Obito caught himself thinking that, he mentally slapped himself, Man Obito what are you thinking? He's a boy like you! Its not normal for a boy to think another boy is cute, right?! Though he couldn't stop staring at him, he truly was absolutely adorable. Maybe...even cuter than Rin. Damn it I have to stop thinking about this! Rin is much cuter than him! He found himself biting his lip in confusion though, he had never thought he'd find another boy attractive. A boy younger than him too! Even if only by two years...
Though he found himself reaching over to put a gentle hand on the pale cheek. He was pretty warm, thanks to the fire. He was sure most of the time his skin was cold to the touch, after all, he lived in this country, it must be cold thanks to the rain. His hand rubbed the cheek gently, Nagato, in his sleep had rubbed his face a little up to the warm hand. Obito blushed a little at how cute that looked, he could never get this close to Rin. He hoped that the red head wouldn't wake up, afraid that maybe he'd get scared from him touching him, even if so gently. He found himself even moving his face closer to the sleeping boy's face. Wishing those eyes would open so that he could see them. He was sure whatever they looked like, they'd compliment his face.
I can't help myself...he's too cute. I hope...he doesn't wake up. This was the last thought that went through his head before he leaned in more to gently put his lips against the red head's. His lips were so soft, he liked how they felt. A light blush on his cheeks as he did this.
He held his lips against the younger boy's lips for a moment before pulling away. Sighing a little as he held his head a bit above Nagato's face, glancing up to the eyes that he expected to be closed. However, he paled when he noticed those eyes were open. There was a blush spread across the younger boy's face. Obito was about to start explaining quickly, but he stared right into the red head's eyes. He noticed how...unusual they were. They were a purpleish color, but they looked like they had swirls around the pupil. The eyes seemed to even glow a bit, but no matter how unusual they were, they were beautiful.
Though the quiet voice snapped him out of his little trance, "Uh...O-Obito..." He tensed up and looked down at the younger boy, before quickly pushing away, blushing more and started to panic a little. He felt like he probably scared him half to death with pulling something like that!
"Uh, look I'm sorry!" He sat a bit away from the now sitting up Nagato, "I shouldn't of done that!" the red head already seemed nervous enough around him!
He was about to continue with his apologies, but noticed Nagato scoot over there, and sit right by him. Before Obito could continue, he put his head on the Uchiha's shoulder. His bangs falling back into place though as he did this, covering up his strange eyes.
"Um..." Obito was at a loss for words, which wasn't like him. Then Nagato looked up at him and muttered shyly, "You...don't have to be sorry...I didn't mind..." reaching up a little to give a quick kiss on his cheek. The boy's cheeks were about as red as his hair at this point.
The black haired boy's own blush calmed down some and chuckled a bit at the cute little kiss that he received on his cheek, "Well...that's good to know. I thought I'd scare you away from me!"
Nagato shook his head hearing him. They were silent for a moment before the younger boy pulled on Obito's shirt a little, "Can we...lay down together...? I want to be close when I sleep..." he felt too lonely and cold when sleeping alone, maybe having someone there with him would help.
The Uchiha blinked at this then smiled, "Sure, maybe it will keep us warm!" then laid down by the fire. Nagato laying down right by him, but had cuddled up to him shyly. Not that Obito minded, he even wrapped his arms around him to add onto the warmth.
The two laid there for awhile before they both fell asleep in their embrace. As the night passed, the wind from outside blew out the fire and made it pitch black, but it didn't matter since they were asleep.
Soon morning came, not that you could tell, since the sun never shone thanks to the clouds. The two were just starting to wake up, but as they did, they could hear voices, familiar to both of them. Obito's eyes opened half way, groaning at the thought of getting up, but blinked a few times when he realized someone was calling his name. He gently pulled away from the half asleep Nagato and stood up. Peeking outside the cave to see four figures so close. However he recognized two of them and it made him grin. It was Rin and Kakashi! He was more pleased to see Rin though. There were two other with them, which happened to be Yahiko and Konan. Nagato opened his eyes more when he heard the voices, slowly getting up as well. Going to stand by Obito, by the time he got there though, the figures had made it there.
Konan ran over to the drowsy Nagato and hugged him, "Nagato! You're okay!" she said happily.
Yahiko looked like he tried to act tough and not care but said, "Man it took forever to find you." but he had a small smile on his lips.
Rin had went over to Obito with a smile and said, "There you are! You were late for the mission and we got attacked, so we weren't at the meeting spot."
Kakashi had rolled his eyes and muttered, "He's always late..."
Obito and Nagato glanced at each other, but both were glad to see their friends again. After they went through introductions, it was time for them to say goodbye. They stood outside in the rain, the orphans standing across from the Konoha chunin. All ready to go out in the rain and continue with what they were doing. Obito though went over to the red head more and grinned, "Hey, thanks for sticking around me! I hope we'll run into each other again one day!"
The younger boy shyly looked at him and nodded, giving a small smile, which he usually didn't smile unless it was to his friends, "Yeah, I hope to see you again one day too..."
"Heh, if you're a ninja then, I'm going to want to spar with you!" Obito laughed a bit, "See how tough you get!"
An amused smile was on Nagato's face and he said, "I'll look forward to it." he just hoped they wouldn't be enemies.
Rin and Kakashi were starting to walk off now and Rin called, "Come on Obito, we have to go now!"
"Okay, I'm coming!" The Uchiha called, giving one last look to Nagato as he was starting to back away, "See you later." giving a wave then turning around to run off with his friends.
The red head put his hand up a bit and waved goodbye to him. Watching the figure that he had once saw coming towards him, fade away in the distance. The figure that he had once been scared of, the figure of a Konoha ninja.
The figure of a Konoha ninja he had come to love.
Ok so this is written, my first story on this account! This is a very unusual couple that I wouldn't mind seeing more of. I'm thinking about continuing it, to go onto the future and make this into a few chapter story. We will see, I hope you enjoyed this fanfiction, I feel its different than most.