Author's note: ....I'd only ever read Naruto ONCE. Just what they printed in Shounen Jump. Then one night I slept over at Sesshoru chan's house, and she said, "Hey! Wanna watch Naruto?" My life was forever changed.
DISCLAIMER: I do not own them. If I did... insert evil chuckles here
Warning: YAOI! MALE/MALE Relationships; Iruka/Kakashi, Naruto/Sasuke...eventually.
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Umino Iruka, Ambassador of and tutor to Prince Uzumaki Naruto, looked up at the looming Palace and sighed.
"I have a bad feeling about this Mizuki-san." His aide chuckled.
"You worry too much Iruka-sama." The brunette sighed and shook his head.
"You're probably right." He tightened his knees slightly sending his mount towards the huge gates. Mizuki was right behind him, his mare sulking slightly at leaving the nice grazing area. The clear blue sky smiled down on them, but the sun was evil in her kindness. Mizuki wiped sweat from his brow once again and Iruka smiled.
(I'm glad I wore light robes today.)
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"Sir the Ambassadors are approaching the gate." The Captain of the guard put away his book and scratched absently at his eye patch, silver hair defying gravity.
"Alright, I'll inform his Majesty." Both the soldier and the other occupant of the room coughed as he disappeared in a poof of smoke.
"Stupid pervert." The second in command growled, waving smoke out of her face. She pointed at the still kneeling soldier.
"You! Come with me to greet them." Relieved to have orders again the soldier stood and saluted.
"Yes Ma'am!" The lieutenant snorted and strode off, pink hair flying behind her.
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"They're here majesty."
"Thank you Kakashi. Sasuke, don't scowl."
"Hmph." The silver masked captain raised his head, hearing faint echos of Sakura's voice as she lead the envoys to the throne room.
"Rise Kakashi, I would have you present for this."
"As you wish my liege." He rose and walked to stand to the right of the throne, opposite of Sasuke, on the left. The black haired boy's scowl had not diminished one iota. The black clad man had to stifle a yawn as the voices drew ever closer.
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"Greetings honored ambassadors." Both men dismounted and bowed to the stilled bowing woman.
"Please rise, it is an honor to be here." Iruka said smiling. Mizuki rolled his eyes. Umino-kun was really to kind. The female rose and the younger man's eyes widened. She was no servant! She was in the palace guard! He clenched his teeth to keep his jaw from dropping. Iruka on the other hand did not look surprised at all but extremely pleased.
"I said you'd do well, Haruno-san." Turquoise eyes went wide.
"IRUKA-SENSEI?!" The taller man opened his arms to welcome the enthusiastic hug. The two chatted amiably, Mizuki trailing behind them as the girl led them past the great entryway, up the grand staircase, past four floors and down a large hall.
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The poor soldier, abandoned back at the main gate, looked at the two horses and the loaded mule.
"I'm always getting forgotten." He whined. Iruka's gelding whinnied in agreement while Mizuki's mare snorted disdainfully.
"Hmph, see if I feed YOU." He took the bridles of the horses in one hand; the mule's in the other and began the trek to the palace stables.
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The huge doors opened admitting three figures. One's curves identified her as Sakura, 2nd in command of the palace guard. The other two were the ambassadors. One had silver hair and an arrogant smile, his robes a light gray with teal trim, his breeches darker gray. The other wore a light cotton robe, a shifting green blue, with white trim on the bottom that looked like froth on waves. His breeches were the dark blue of the deep ocean.
Kakashi's eyes traveled up from his legs to his torso, eyeing the tantalizing outline of muscles. Finally, finally he made it to the face, managing to see the scar, before his eyes were caught in amused chocolate pools. They exchanged something there, in that split second before the contact was broken as the two foreigners knelt before the King and his brother.
"Your Majesty, Highness, I am Umino Iruka, envoy from the Lands of Konoha and Kyuon." The prince's frown deepened in expectation.
"My aide and I have come to convey Prince Uzumaki's wishes to court your brother majesty." Two and a half sets of eyes widened slightly in some surprise.
"I had thought his intention was marriage." Iruka looked straight into Itachi's Sharingan eyes
"It is your Majesty." A black eyebrow rose.
"Indeed. Kakashi, escort Mizuki-sama to their chambers." Kakashi bowed and began walking towards the doors.
"Please follow me." Iruka nodded to Mizuki who rose gracefully and trailed after the black clad man like a ghostly shadow.
"Sasuke, I'm sure you have training to do."
"But brother-!"
"Go." The younger boy stormed out, Sakura shutting the door behind him and herself.
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Once the two were alone Itachi stood and stepped forward holding out a hand.
"Please, rise. I would not have you kneel Sensei." Iruka took the hand and rose, exerting almost no pressure at all, flashing the ruler a soft smile.
"I am pleased you remember me Sire." The elder Uchiha snorted and waved to a servant to fetch refreshments.
"You made yourself difficult to forget." The scarred man winced.
"I am sorry you had to witness me in such a state." The servant returned bearing cushions and tea. Placing the cushions on the floor on either side of the tea tray she bowed and backed away. The two men sat and Itachi himself poured the tea.
"It is of no matter, I'm glad you are well." The elder man snorted.
"Recovered, majesty. I would not say I am well." A demon wing eyebrow soared upwards as he held out a cup.
"Then why are you here?" Iruka accepted the cup with a small bow.
"Orochimaru is harassing our borders again, and Gaara has offered for Naruto's hand." Itachi blinked, unmoving.
"I was not aware Haku had died..."
"He hasn't. Gaara accused him of treason and sent him into exile." Silence reigned as pin-wheeling red met warm mocha. The king's cup made a soft clink as he set it down.
"That is dire news indeed." Iruka nodded.
"If he declines then Gaara will declare war."
"And we shall be next."
"You can see why he believes a Marriage Alliance would be beneficial." A smirk flitted across the elder Uchiha's lips.
"Those were his words?" The teacher chuckled and took another sip of his tea.
"I'm afraid I dare not repeat what he said in polite company Majesty. But he is sincere in his wish to marry your brother."
"So he does not wish for war..." The brunette smiled.
"He wishes for what is best for his people."
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AN:...well? Is it terrible? Should I quit while I'm ahead? Please tell me...