Chapter 1: Coming of Age

Sasuke Uchiha wasn't a happy person right now. His older brother had come in to tell him that their parents requested his presence in the study. They always requested his presence when something important needed to be done. By god damn it all, why today? It was his birthday, so he shouldn't be doing anything, right? Itachi never had to do anything on his birthday, so why did he? He was in the hallway that led to the study; he sucked in a deep breath and knocked on the door. It wasn't that he hated his parents; it was just that they expected him to be just like his brother and every mistake he made was frowned upon. Sometimes when he needed to escape he would see his cousin Neji Hyuga or his best friend Gaara. The three families: Uchiha, Hyuga, and no Subaku were the most powerful families in Konoha. They were feared, wealthy, and had everything.

"Come in." a firm voice answered, Sasuke growled at it and then walked in with a calm air about him. His mother was standing next to his father, she was treated like a trophy instead of a wife, but she never protested since her husband provided her with everything she ever wanted. Though at events such as balls, festivals, and such they looked more couple like. His father had his head rested on his hands, a typical Uchiha business-type pose. This was not good on Sasuke's part.

"You summoned me father?" Sasuke said calmly, he did not want his temper to get out of hand, especially when his father was in business mode. His father looked up at him with emotionless eyes, another typical Uchiha thing. Mikoto decided to take over for her husband, she could be more gentler about these things.

"Sasuke-chan, your father and I know that today is your birthday. You turn 18 and that is the age you must well….obtain….uhm…" Mikoto couldn't find the right word for it without angering her son.

"Sasuke, what your mother is trying to say is that since you are of age it's about time you got yourself a slave." Fugaku said bluntly, Mikoto looked at her son with worry as the word was mentioned.

"You want me to WHAT?!" Sasuke shouted as he rose from his seat rapidly. Fugaku glared at his son and rose from his seat as well.

"Sasuke I advise you to keep your mouth shut and know your place in this family! Your brother got one, your cousin Neji got one even, and now you will get one too!! UNDERSTAND ME?!" Fugaku yelled and Sasuke knew there was no room for argument. Mikoto went around the desk and held her son down.

"People will be here today to show you a line of them. Neji and Gaara will also be there, if that is any help?" Mikoto said, Sasuke nodded to his mother gently. She may not have been the perfect wife, but she was the perfect mother. Sasuke left the office and headed out where his brother was waiting for him. Itachi stared at his brother's semi-tense body; he knew exactly what set his brother off too. He decided to wait until he was done picking a slave before tormenting him a bit about it. As for himself he went back to his room to see if Kisame was still there. Sasuke stalked back to his room all the while ignoring his older brother. His phone rang, it was his cousin Neji texting him that he was on his way with Gaara. He collapsed onto his bed and sighed deeply, why did he have to get a slave? They were a handful, annoying, and if it was a girl…they flirted endlessly. Not to mention that some were said to be part animals. That made them even more annoying. His door was knocked upon lightly and he whispered a soft "Come in." and in came a servant.

"Master Sasuke, your cousin Master Neji and your friend Master Gaara are here…as are the slave traders." The servant said then left his master to be alone. Sasuke sighed and left for the foyer of the mansion. There stood his cousin and best friend both with smirks on their face.

"Happy birthday Sasuke." Gaara said as he shook his friends hand gently.

"Yeah, happy birthday man. Though it sucks you have to get a slave." Neji said as his hugged his younger cousin. Sasuke nodded and looked towards the traders.

"Show me what you got." Sasuke commanded, then as if practiced the traders pulled on chains and in came in the slaves. All ordered by age, gender, height, and weather or not they were part animal. Sasuke looked at all the girls. But none were of interest to him, especially the ones who tried to hard. He moved onto the boys, again none caught his eyes even if one of them called Sai groped his ass while he wasn't looking. Sasuke slapped him and moved onto the half breeds; people called them divine creatures, others called them demons. Sasuke didn't know what to think of them, he stopped at one. It was a young boy, no older than 16. He had blonde hair that framed his face and was pulled back into a braid. He had the bluest eyes that reminded him of jewels. His face was decorated with whisker like marks, three on each cheek. Upon his blonde head was a pair of orange ears, they were smooth as silk and tipped black. He wore an orange kimono designed with red fox prints and a gold sash held it in place. Poking out from a hole made in the kimono was a tail, not to bushy but was still slightly puffy, it was orange and again tipped black. Sasuke had to admit, he was adorable.

"What is your name, little fox?" Sasuke questioned. The blonde looked up at the Uchiha. Blue met black, the Uchiha felt his heart tug as he saw the sadness in the blue depths.

"My name is Naruto, Uchiha-sama." Naruto said quietly, Sasuke being the semi-nice guy he was rewarded the fox with a scratch on the ears. The fox yipped happily and leaned into the touch. This was the first time he was treated with such kindness, it felt good. He hoped that Uchiha-sama would pick him to be his pet and not that pink-haired bunny slut. She was desperate for a good fuck and couldn't get one, this was her last chance.

"Well Sasuke, you seem interested in either the fox or the rabbit over there." Neji pointed out. Sasuke nodded and looked between the two, it was true. The bunny named Sakura didn't look as desperate as the other girls but who knew what she could be like when she was taken. Sasuke walked over to her and he swore he a heard a whimper from the fox when he walked away, he looked behind him and saw the fox was trying to follow him but was held back by the chains. Sasuke smiled and gave the fox a look that told him to wait patiently, the fox obeyed. That was what Sasuke was looking for, good obedience. He walked over to Sakura and lifted her up; she snuggled into his chest and smiled. She began to lick his face gently (I know rabbits tat do this.).

"Stop that." Sasuke commanded but she didn't listen to him. He put her down but she clung to him like glue. It took both Gaara and Neji to pry her off of him; he glared at her and walked back to the fox. He knelt down and placed his hand out, the fox looked confused but he put his small hand into the larger one. Sasuke placed told him to take it back, Naruto listened. "I want this one, I want Naruto." The fox looked happy while the bunny looked ready to rip him to little pieces. The traders unlocked the fox and handed him over to Sasuke; when they walked pass Sakura she jumped on Naruto and began to savagely beat him. The traders held her down and tranquilized her, Sasuke held the shaking fox in his arms. From a top of the staircase Itachi watched with mild interest with Kisame on his side. His brother picked well, a fox was hard to come by and when they came they were gone. He went back upstairs to inform his mother and father that Sasuke had picked his slave well. Kisame followed him up the stairs with mild interest. Mentally he wished the little fox well and that he didn't run into any problems with the young Uchiha. Sasuke was sitting on the floor with his little fox in his arms. He scratched its ears in attempt to comfort him.

'Don't worry Naruto; you're safe now…I hope.' Sasuke thought as he took Naruto upstairs with Gaara and Neji following close behind.

End chapter 1

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