Done for the Storms Challenge at Sasunaru100 LJ community.

Author: Noodleslove

Rating: G

Warnings: This is written for the Sasunaru community but it is pretty neutral. Can be interpreted as friendship or slash, whichever.

Please enjoy!

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The sun believes it was made for the people. It was created to warm the seas, grow the crops and brighten the lives of the people

But sometimes a hateful storm will come in, will block out the sun and terrorize the people with strong winds, scorching lightning and ear-piercing thunder. And the sun has no choice but to retreat until the storm has run its course and receded back into itself.

Naruto and Sasuke are like the sun and the storm, though this was never a conscious choice on Naruto's, nor Sasuke's part.

Naruto had always been like the sun, covered up and beaten down by that overwhelming storm. All he wanted was to let a little of his own light shine through. To be acknowledged by Sasuke that he too, could be brilliant in his own way.

Naruto didn't mean to chase away Sasuke though. He never thought summoning a frog, or learning the Rasengan would be enough to overpower Sasuke. To damage Sasuke's ego enough that he would back away, the jealousy and anger festering until it evolved into that viperous storm, harmfully contained within himself and unable to spark outward because of that brilliant light waiting to melt all his efforts away.

Sasuke had to leave, he had no choice. A storm is frighteningly powerful; it can kill people, ruin cities and destroy lives. It will flash with immense strength; enough to even cast away the sun. But eventually the sun will return, it always does. No one can destroy that light. And beside the glorious sun, even a terrible storm appears weak.

People would tell Naruto to let it go. Polar opposites can never stay together, though they might attract initially. How can a fish and a bird live in harmony? How can day and night co-exist? The light will drive off the darkness until it is forced to live pathetically as small, harmless shadows.

But life is more complex than simple opposites, and they would never deter Naruto.

Naruto needs Sasuke. Nothing will ever make him doubt that. And Sasuke… Naruto knows –hopes- that Sasuke needs him. Needs him to keep that dangerous intensity in check when it begins to flare up.

So Naruto will stand with the sun shining on his back, warming him and giving him courage to continue the chase. He will follow that storm wherever it goes, and when he finally catches up to it, the sun will shine its way through the clouds, pierce the darkness, and cut through the stinging hatred. The sun will vanquish the raging storm from inside Sasuke and he will finally be free to follow Naruto back into the sunlight.

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