Forbidden in Love and War

Summary: Sasuke, a lupine, and Naruto, a vulpine, were suppose to hate, and sneer at one another. But instead they found friendship, and something even stronger, as their world was building for a war they didn't want to fight. AU. SasuNaru.

M for Full-Blown Teenage SasuNaru Lovers.

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Chapter One: Forbidden Friendships

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A claw came down in one powerful swipe as it tore away at fur and skin. A yelp sounded out as blood spurted from the deep wound that revealed meat and bone across the lupine's (wolf's) Top right shoulder.

The lupine looked back heatedly at his rival, his enemy, his "friend" and snarled, baring his teeth furiously. The vulpine (fox) stared back his usual golden eyes glowing a crimson red. His once orange-red coat was now stained with the blood of himself, and his opponent. His ears lay back against his head as he growled back to the lupine.

This was a start of a war, a war that would go on for generations to come. The war of Vulpine and Lupine.

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Blue cerulean eyes looked out over a bright beautiful valley from a distant cliff. A deep sigh escaped a pair of full pink lips. "I want to go out there." A voice said as he moved past from the forest brush out into an opening on the cliff. With much fatigue the teenage boy plopped himself on the ground as he swung right leg over the cliff and propped his elbow up on the left one so he could strategically rest his chin on his hand. A pair of deep red ears twitched slightly as a big bushy tail swayed from side to side before it wrapped itself around the boys slim waist. He toyed with the deep red gem that hung around his neck and looked out admirably at the valley. It was quite beautiful. The deep green of the grass and shrubs. The small ravine that flowed through, start to finish. And the big beautiful oak tree that stood tall right in the middle of the plain.

Another sigh escaped his lips as he through his head back and screamed. Frustration was evident in his bright eyes. He was sick of being guarded, he was sick of being watched, and he was sick of not being able to go anywhere. Why the hell did it matter if he was the great-grandson of the legendary Kyuubi? Which was the founder of the vulpine's land. "He was also the one who started this war." The blonde muttered to himself, as his ears lay flat against his head in disappointment.

"Naruto!" The blondes ears raised immediately as panic erupted in his stomach.

"Shit!" He cursed as he quickly scrambled up. Before Naruto got dart away a hand came out and securely grasped the color of his black sleeveless top and pulled him backwards.

"Naruto." A firm voice spoke angrily.

Naruto with his arms crossed and tail waggled in annoyance. He fearfully tore from the mans grip and stared back at his instructor. "Yeah, I get it Iruka, don't stray from the village." He said his teeth clenched in aggravation. "But, I don't get it, we all know the lupines aren't coming up her to fight. So why? Why must I be so secluded!?" He argued.

Iruka's shoulders sulked as he pressed a hand to his bare forehead for his brown hair was tied messily in a ponytail. His brown fox ears were pressed hard against his head in sympathy for the boy. "Naruto not now." He whispered softly. "You can run away and rebel any other time, but now is not it. The lupine's are planning something and we have to be careful." He said placing a hand gently on the youth's shoulder.

Naruto refused to meet Iruka's glance. "You always say that." His hands clenched and unclenched periodically. "It's never safe right!? Never! The lupines are always going to be a threat, just like were always a threat to them. Right!?" A movement in the bushes made both individuals look away from each other.

Naruto gasped as the person appeared in front of them. "Father…" He breathed out, as he once again refused to make contact with another.

"Minato-sama." Iruka said with the utmost respect as he bowed. The leaders blue eyes flashed from Iruka to Naruto in mere seconds.

"Naruto, come…" He said his voice firm as his orange-red tail swung angrily. A gentle smile slowly appeared on the man's features. "…please."

Naruto, with reluctance, followed his father into the forest. Yet unbeknownst to the adult's, Naruto's eyes lit up slowly as he conjured up a plan.

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Night slowly enveloped the day so quickly it was funny. At least to the mischievous fox who planned to escape. With a big grin plastered on his face Naruto slowly exited his den and laughed quietly in his gut. No one would notice his absence until the morning, and then he was just say he went to hunt. Everything was planned out well. As he began to walk out of camp he froze as a twig snapped.

"What are you doing?" A soft voice spoke. Naruto quickly turned to see his best friend standing beside him. Damn his friend for never sleeping. Aquamarine eyes stared into his own dark cerulean blue.

"Uhm. Midnight stroll." He said with a nervous laugh.

"Oh really." He friend said as he crossed his arms and rose an invisible eyebrow. His bright red hair blew gently in the passing breeze as Naruto tried to quickly come up with an excuse.

"Okay Gaara." He said as he pulled his friend into a crouching position. "I'm going to the big oak tree in the middle of the valley." He whispered into his friends ear. Naruto noted that is friend did not agree with his plan as his dark grey ears rose in alarm, yet he said nothing. "Gaara, you can't tell father he'll kill me."

Aquamarine eyes studied his appearance for mere seconds before the red head lead an inaudible sigh out. "I won't tell." He muttered quietly. "But I'm not covering for you." He added on as Naruto smiled.

"No worries." He called out silently as he ran for the exit to the small village. "I'll be back before morning." As he ran through the trees and skillfully dodged all branches he grinned. With his right hand he gripped his red gemstone tightly and closed his eyes. A bright white light engulfed the blonde and in a quick instant disappeared revealing a small red fox with a white underbelly and snout. The tip of his tail had a bit of black along with his left ear. The red gemstone shone brightly around the foxes scruffy neck. Unlike before running this one was faster and seemed to hold more stamina. All for paws padded the ground as Naruto ran, a grin still plastered on his foxy features.

After about two hours of running Naruto appeared at the valley. He quickly ran over to the ravine and sunk his head down so he could lap up some much needed moisture from the running. With a yawn the youth circled and sat down, his tail encircled him in warmth and he smiled looking over to the big oak tree. Only a few more minutes, He thought to himself. The tree that he had always wanted to venture to was only half-awhile away. The black tip of his tail brushed against his gem and Naruto was once again surrounded by the white light. Once faded the youth watched the trees leaved blow gently in the breeze, a soft smile appeared on the soft pink lips he possessed. He stood up and quickly brushed off any dirt that hung on his navy green pants.

Once finished he took in a big breath of fresh air and sprinted forward to the tree. His eyes shone with mirth and admiration as he came closer to the tall oak. His ears stood tall and his tail wagged happily. Only a few more steps, he shouted to himself. He quickly placed his hand on the rough bark that stood. A grin emerged on his face and he gently ran his fingers across the indents from the wood. Naruto was happily in his own wonder land he didn't realize a pair of place obsidian eyes staring darkly at him.

A rustle from up above startled the fox as he quickly looked up. A lupine was watching him carefully. His lips curled back and he clenched his teeth. And the wolf did the same. With an angelic force the lupine bounded down from the tree and stood tall as Naruto stared at him with hatred. He sat down and quickly allowed his bushy black tail to brush against a deep onyx gem that hung around his neck. A deep blue light encased the being without a second thought. Naruto stared, he had never seen a wolf turn to a human. It was like a completely different metamorphosis than the foxes.

Naruto stared wide eyes at the teenage boy, in front of him. He was about Naruto's age, give or take a year, and had the most beautiful black eyes. His raven spikes blue gently in the wind as he himself studied Naruto. With an impassive he slowly started to circle Naruto. And Naruto followed him with his cerulean eyes.

"A fox." The stranger muttered with a sneer.

Anger quickly boiled up in the foxes blood. He turned and stared into the black eyes that studied him blankly. "Naruto. My name is Naruto Uzumaki, you goddamn wolf!" He said as his teeth clenched wickedly.

A smirk appeared on the strangers face. "Goddamn wolf. You have nerve." He said staring heatedly at the blonde. "What right do you have to speak that way to me? You prowl around here like you own the place."

"What!?" Naruto screamed angrily. He almost pounced before constraining himself. "You're the one who has nerve. Wolves have made it so foxes are on the brink of starvation. We are all huddled up together trying to be strong while you're laughing your asses off and taking our territory."

"Your territory?" The stranger asked with amusement dripping from his voice. "It was ours to start with."

"You're lying it was ours." Naruto spat.

"You need more reliable resources." The wolf retorted.

"I have them! My great-grandfather was the one who owned this land! The Kyuubi! So shut up." Naruto said seething, his ears placed themselves tightly against his soft blonde locks, his tail wagging furiously. The wolf stood there staring at him as if he'd seen a ghost.

"Then Kyuubi was a liar." He said smoothly with no trace of sarcasm. "Because fox," He spat out, "My great-grandfather was the one who owned this land. And because of you and you're people, I am forced to live a life a seclusion. You have no idea how that feels." He said anger glowering in his eyes. His black eyes twitched with aggravation.

Naruto stared at the stranger with shock. He was exactly like him. He knew what it was like to live Naruto's life. "I do know." He said sincerely. Which the stranger must of caught because he quickly flung hi head around to stare into Naruto's cerulean orbs.

"Sasuke." He said softly. "My name is Sasuke."

And to that Naruto smiled brightly. They stood there, staring into each others eyes.

They were enemies. They new that. But, somewhere in their hearts they felt something blooming, a friendship, perhaps. A friendship they would have to keep secret. A forbidden friendship.