A Naruhina story. I'm so sorry about deleting my last story. I had no idea how to continue it or put it on paper. I won't delete this one, I swear.
Disclaimer: I don't own Naruto.
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The Beginning...
"Your daily afternoon tea, Your Majesty." the servant said monotonously.
The prince did smiled in thanks though the brightness in his smile was fake. The servant gave a smile and left immediately.
Naruto was sick of this so-called "adoring and comfortable" life of his. Servants doing his bidding was to be a luxury for the prince but he found it robotic and empty as he saw each servant coming in punctual only to do their duty. They seemed to be perfect in their jobs, no flaws or anything. One may enjoyed that but he felt inferior to them. Maybe, he was only known perfect because of them. He depended too much on them. The military campaign was currently failing in the country. A hundred years of peace fared the kingdom in seemingly everlasting comfort but it also dulled their military skills. The rival kingdom, Land of Uchiha, was currently trying to take over once more. This time, much to the horror of the Land of Uzumaki, the rival seemed to be winning.
Naruto stared at the hot and dark tea as if studying it. He saw his reflection in the brown liquid. Somehow, his reflection started to flicker but stopped.
"It must be my imagination." he thought aloud as he raised the cup of tea and took a sip. Same, old, and bland tea.
Something is to come.
Naruto put down his tea calmly and closed his eyes. "Kyuubi, may I please drink my tea in peace?"
Naruto, it is urgent. That flicker in your tea is a sign of omen.
"Shall it be, Kyuubi, you know how much I hate it here." he answered, taking another sip of his tea. He could hear the demon growl.
You know damn well that if you die, your father will be very sad and the kingdom is doomed.
The blond only smirked to himself and took another sip of his cordial. "And you're only worried that you will disappear. I been stuck here all my life and learning all of this elegance and shit."
That may be true, Naruto, but something tells me that you haven't been playing much attention in your studies.
"Oh, what makes you say that?" Naruto said, putting his now empty cup down.
The Uchiha has many ways to torture you to death once you are in their hands. If not death, then to madness.
His eyes did not seemed surprised when he heard this. "I would prefer pain over being answered 'yes' to every damn thing I say here. It gets bland and boring."
You are going to regret this, Naruto.
"Heh, humor me." Naruto finally said, dismissing the demon inside of him. He got up and decided to wander in the castle, skipping his classes. Hopefully, Minato is not back yet from his military duties. His garden remained beautiful as usual due to his mother's care. "How I miss you, Mother."
He tenderly held the flowers for a couple of seconds before bowing in respect. His mother died from a plague. He did love his father and mother but their life of perfection was a bit too much.
"Your Majesty, the royal scholar is advising you to come now." The voice startled him from his thoughts. A servant. Bleh. A perfect servant.
It was always a fifty-fifty chance that he would successfully ditch his classes everyday. Today, it was lucky. The hours seemed to flew by as he hid from the scholar and servants looking for him to dinner then, sleep.
Naruto, listen to me. Minato still has not returned. That is another bad sign. Jiraiya is worried.
The prince climbed in his bed effortlessly. "You worry too much, Kyuubi. The Pervy Sage's predictions and advice is not always right anyway, why should I care?"
Naruto-
"Night, Kyuubi."
Naruto was pulled harshly out of his pleasant dreams of simplicity and equality from people when a large bomb was heard. "What the hell?"
I told you, Naruto. The castle is under siege.
"What?!" Naruto stumbled out of bed as he grabbed his sword out.
It's no use, Naruto. All of the servants had scattered and not one came up to warn you.
"Shut up, Kyuubi! There's a reason why fencing and combat class was my favorite!" he growled out with determination. He rushed out in the hall which was disorganized. Part of him felt satisfied for the servants, for once, not being perfect. However, most of him was consumed by fear.
"Halt!" cried out a voice.
Gripping his sword tightly in battle stance, he turned around to face a guard, not from his kingdom but the other. Ignoring the empty command, he made short work of the guard and continued to slash his way to the throne room. Surely, his father must be back. Every room was in a wreck and reeked of dead bodies littered everywhere. Naruto paid no heed to this and grasped the doorknob to the throne room.
You're too late Naruto…
"W-what?" he gasped quietly through the small open crack. There was a dead body and two people discussing about something deeply. He could barely make out what they're saying.
"This land…belongs to us." said one man. "Minato isn't here to protect it. Good riddance."
"Father, was it really worth it take it?" asked the other in doubt.
"Of course, Sasuke. I always knew, sometime, I would beat Minato." answered the other man.
Naruto's eyes widen. That dead body….it was his father. Rage built inside him
Naruto, let it out, make me free….
The prince wasn't listening to care, though. He rushed in the room nearly surprising the two. Sasuke's father smirked and nudged Sasuke before whispering something in his ear. Sasuke nodded in understanding. Because of his anger, Naruto wasn't able to think thus it rendered his actions careless. It wasn't long until Sasuke had Naruto on his knees in desperation, blocking each blow of his sword. Finally, with a kick in the former prince's stomach, Naruto felt himself blacking out, fading away….
Foolish young boy, anger and rage will be the death of you….
That was the last words that Naruto heard from Kyuubi.
0.o.0.o.0
"Move, you piece of crap!" The cruel guard aimed another kick at Naruto's bruised side in the cell. "King Fugaku wishes to see you."
Groaning audibly, Naruto struggled to get up but found it rather difficult because of the guard's repetitive kicking. "Maybe I will if you stop sticking your foot up my ass."
"Why you-"
"That is enough." said another voice. Naruto instantly recognized him and turned angry once more.
"You!" the blond cried out angrily, pointing an angry finger at him. The guard kicked him harder.
"How dare you disrespect Prince Sasuke!"
Sasuke's eyes stayed distant but he raised his hand. The guard stopped kicking Naruto and roughly pulled him to his feet.
"Come, my father requests you to the throne room immediately." Sasuke said smoothly, gently pulling on Naruto's arm.
"What makes you think I'll listen to you?!"
All the guards' weapons were out and pointed threateningly at him. For a moment, Naruto wished for his past boring life but shook it away.
"Naruto, Jiraiya is in another cell. If you come with me, I'll allow you to see him."
"And if I don't?"
"He will be sent to the execution guillotine. He is the only relation you have to your former life as a prince." Sasuke replied emotionlessly. Naruto frowned before reluctantly agreeing.
Naruto took his time to notice all of the nice halls, making his stomach sick. Worst than before, his clothes were torn from fighting and now he was put in a place where all of his arch rival's servants look down upon. It seemed like an endless maze of rooms until finally, Sasuke's hand rested on a doorknob leading to his throne room.
"Father, Naruto is here." Sasuke said in respect, giving a curt bow. Fugaku looked up and nodded to Sasuke. Naruto noticed that another person was here. An older version of Sasuke? He also noticed the hate laced in Sasuke's eyes as he stared at his older brother. Problems at home, eh?
"Hello there, Prince of Land of Uzumaki. I'm sure that you're fully aware of your land's condition right now, correct?" Fugaku said pleasantly.
'Yes, I do. Because of your bastard of a fucking son beat the crap out of me. Then, you waltz happily to my father's throne and placed the stupid crown on your head like a fucking pansy, right?'' Naruto thought bitterly, gritting his teeth together. That was the answer the king needed.
"Alright, I had many relations with your father, Naruto. He was my rival but our kingdom is getting bigger so we needed more land. I had no choice but to claim yours since it was the closest. I had to kill Minato since he refused to move from his stead even with his castle under siege. I'm sorry for your loss." Fugaku's voice had no lace of sympathy. "However, I had to admit, your skills in combat and fencing is exceptional. Therefore, I'll make you a servant still but with higher privileges. You will have the privilege to talk to my youngest son, Sasuke. You will also have the privilege in accompanying Sasuke on every trip he goes on to care for him. May he use you to practice his training skills as well. I feel this could benefit both of you and my son."
"I understand, sir." Naruto answered. Well, at least, this was better than being treated like dirt.
"Yes, Father." Sasuke bowed down obediently.
"Ah yes, I'll have someone teach you the basics of servant duties as well." Fugaku announced. "Hinata, come forward."
A petite and pretty girl, at least in Naruto's senses, came meekly out. She blushed as Naruto stared at her and bowed in respect. "I will teach Naruto, Your Majesty."
She smiled at him in a caring way that no servant in his time did. He couldn't help but allow a slight smile to curl his lips.
For some unknown reason, Naruto felt that this servant is more than just a perfect robot. She was someone that he could acknowledge as a true "loyal" friend. Not one who just says "yes" to everything he says.
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So, this is my newest Naruhina story. Please review if you want me to continue!