Summary: Sasuke, traitor to Konoha and the one who betrayed Naruto in the worst way possible, returns to Konoha after eleven years seeking redemption from the new Hokage. But will the new hokage give him a chance, or will he turn Sasuke away? What will Sasuke's reaction be when he finds out that the sixth hokage is the one and only Naruto Uzumaki?
Disclaimer: I DO NOT OWN Naruto or any characters associated with it. If I did, I kind of wouldn't have to make fanfics about it. I do own the plot though, so nuh!
Pairings: Sasu/Naru, Iru/Kaka, Gaara/Naru, and Naru/Sasu.
Warnings: Definite yaoi. Don't like, don't read. Rating will change according to content in chapters. There is a hint of a lemon in this one… It will be explained in later chapters because it's all part of the plot.
A/N: This one is dedicated to my kick ass lil sis, who requested a Sasuke/Naruto fan fic, Gricel. I love ya bunches, you rock! and hopefully I do this pairing justice.
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It was ironic that he would be thinking of someone else while being pleasured by Gaara. It was hilarious that every time Gaara hit that spot within him, he was reminded of all those times another man had done the same. It was crazy to think that he was calling out the right name, but inside he was whispering another… It was sad that this time had been no different than all the rest. Even as he laid there in Gaara's arms, both men recovering from their love-making, he was remembering the other man.
Warm breath upon his skin sends shivers up his spine as his lover moves within him, filling him so completely he couldn't be sure where he left off and the other began. He cries out his lover's name in joy and enjoys every blissful moment as they reach completion together. Silky raven hair spills across the snow white pillow case as his lover pulls out and lies beside him on the bed. Dark eyes hold warmth, love, and affection in them as he pulls the blonde close and holds him almost protectively. Laying his head comfortably on his lover's shoulder, the blonde smiles sweetly at the words spoken softly from those faintly smiling lips. "I love you… dobe."
His answer comes straight from the heart. "I love you too teme…"
What they'd shared had only been a lie. A cruel twist of fate that never should've happened. If it was meant to be then why did his love make an attempt on his life? Why would he want to kill him if he'd truly loved and cared for Naruto? It had taken five years after Sasuke had been banished for Naruto to get over it. He had even managed to find a new love with his fellow hokage. Gaara was now the hokage of the sand village and both had decided to give a relationship between them a chance. Surprisingly enough, they'd hit it off and were now celebrating their sixth year together.
Gaara knew that Naruto could never love him as he'd loved Sasuke, but he was happy with the love the blonde shared with him. He had found out that Naruto never did anything half-assed. When you were loved by him, you were given as much of his heart as he could give to you. In return, Gaara loved Naruto the same way. He had a feeling that someday he'd have to give Naruto back to Sasuke, but he wasn't going to make it easy for the Uchiha. Naruto was his now for as long as the fates wished and there was no way he was just going to hand him back to him with a pretty bow tied around him and a grin on his face.. nope, not happening.
Sensing the sad thoughts weighing on Naruto's mind, Gaara pulls him closer and presses a soft kiss to his forehead. "Do not worry so about things that have happened in the past Naruto. Whether you believe it or not, things always happen for a reason. If it was meant to be, it will be again. For now, let us enjoy the time we have together. We are not guaranteed tomorrow…"
Naruto looks up at him with a soft smile and kisses him tenderly. "You are right Gaara… I will not dwell on the past any longer." Snuggling up to Gaara, Naruto lets out a soft sigh and slowly falls asleep, safe in the arms of his current lover, not knowing what tomorrow will bring…
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Limping through the forest was not the way he had imagined himself returning to the village hidden in the leaves. At least, not in broad daylight where any ninja could see him and attack. His clothes were torn and hung loosely about his skinny frame, making the raven-haired man appear as a scarecrow. He could see it now, Konoha, the only place he would have any hope of finding redemption. He'd heard a few years ago that a new hokage had taken over and turned the village around for the better, giving the people within its walls hope and ensuring peace reigned once more. He could only hope this new hokage would give him another chance at life.
Two ANBU ninja soon take the man to hokage tower, not trusting him, but not seeing a legitimate reason as to why he could not have the audience he requested of their leader. They soon arrive and a voice that is familiar to Sasuke allows the three men entrance into the hokage's office. The ANBU lead him in and one of them speaks to the Hokage, who Sasuke can't really see from under that hokage hat. "Hokage-sama, we found this man walking towards our village. When asked for an identity, he merely requested an audience with you. Shall we leave you or do you wish us to stay and keep an eye on him?"
Sharp blue eyes look up and assess the man between them. Those normally warm, friendly eyes harden in an almost defensive way when he recognizes the features of the man. "You two may leave us, but stand outside of the door. I will call for you when I need you." Both ninja bow their heads in respect and leave, closing the door behind them. Sasuke watches the man before him, wondering why those eyes seem so familiar and why it hurts to see the coldness in them.
Watching Sasuke squirm under his gaze would normally have given Naruto a deep satisfaction, but now only makes him feel disgusted at himself. Taking the hat off, he lightly lays it on his desk and looks up into shocked obsidian eyes. "You are lucky they lead you here, normally they get rid of any possible threat… What is it you wish to speak with me about Sasuke?" The one word that falls from those full lips shocks Naruto though he doesn't show it.
"Redemption."
"Why Sasuke? Why did you come here for that?" Those black eyes he loves so much fill with a deep, aching pain that makes him want to cry out in anguish. How much his teme had suffered over the years!
"This village and its people are the ones I have wronged the most Naruto… I even tried to kill the one I love for power… the power to kill Itachi... the power to get my revenge on him for the massacre of our family." Sasuke's eyes are teary, but none fall as if the tears are as stubborn as the one they reside in. "I don't expect you to forgive me, o-or even allow me another chance. That's all I want Naruto… That's all I need… Just one more chance… A chance to start over… I can't live like this anymore- please consider it." Close to tears himself, Naruto closes his eyes for a moment before opening them halfway. His expression is deep, thoughtful, and is one that gives Sasuke hope.
"Sasuke Uchiha… I have considered your request and… You will have your chance, but I warn you that you will not only have to prove yourself to me, but to every last person who lives here as well. Tomorrow you will be Iruka's shadow. You will learn from him and be his student once more. Take his lessons to heart and listen well because he will be the one who awards you with a new headband. I am sorry it has to be this way, but I have to give you a way to prove yourself that everyone will notice. Otherwise they would try to do you harm for past offenses. No matter what they do or say, I want you to look to the future. Don't beat yourself up over the past or it will haunt you more than it already does. After Iruka awards you your headband, you will train under Kakashi until he declares you ready... You will have to earn your position in the ranks like everyone else. Is any of that unfair for you?"
Looking into those deep cerulean eyes he'd always loved, Sasuke answers softly. "No, None of that is unfair... Thank you… Naruto… do you hate me? I could never forgive myself if…"
With a light smile, Naruto stops him. "Stupid teme, I could never hate you. I forgave you a long time ago. I've always wondered why you did it, but now that I know the reason for it, I am at peace with what happened. Sure, it wasn't the best experience in the world, but what is done is done and we can't go back and change it now. All we can do is place one foot in front of the other and keep going one step at a time."
Sasuke seems almost amused. "No matter how smart your words are… you're still a dobe."
Naruto snorts softly and allows his expression to show his amusement. "And no matter what favor you ask… you're still a teme."
"I'm still your teme dobe, remember that. Now where do I stay?"
Pushing away the hurt and panic Sasuke's comment caused, Naruto writes a few things on a scroll and gets out a small money pouch, full of coins. "You will live in your family home. It has been kept up through the years. All of your things are still there, but for this first week back in Konoha, Shikamaru and Ino will stay with you as your escort and protection. Before you protest to that, you will need protection. They are the best ANBU in this village, and until everything has settled down, you'd better get use to them being your shadows. Don't give them any trouble, and they will be fair and won't come complaining to me that you're being an insufferable ass. This scroll will smooth things over with the shop owners as will the presence of your bodyguards. The money in this pouch is the same amount that was left behind when you left. I got it before anyone could raid the place... I'm the only reason you still have anything. And if you thank me right now, I'll kill you."
"Wouldn't dream of it Naruto. I will thank you for this chance you have given me. You won't regret it."
"Shikamaru, Ino, you can come back in here now." The ANBU who found Sasuke return, sans masks, and Sasuke sees that they are indeed the lazy genius and his girlfriend. Spying the rings on their left hands, Sasuke smiles slightly and amends his girlfriend thought to wife. "Shikamaru, you and Ino are to be Sasuke's bodyguards for a full week. He is to be taken to Iruka everyday after regular classes are finished. The parents would riot if they thought he was going to school with their children… I will speak to Iruka personally and tell him everything he needs to know about this situation. I have decided to give the Uchiha a chance to redeem himself. If he fails, he will be cast out of this village once more."
Shikamaru looks at Naruto with a new kind of respect for not giving Sasuke any slack. Not many would be strong enough to cast a loved one out after one failure. "Troublesome Naruto, but we will do as you wish. Are you sure you can cast Sasuke out if he fails your test? You still love him. Will you be able to do that?"
Naruto's expressive eyes flicker with hurt for a moment. "Even if it kills me Shikamaru, I will keep my word. That's my ninja way… If Sasuke fails, he will be cast out. So make sure he doesn't fail."
With a small smirk, Shikamaru bows his head in respect. "Hai Hokage-sama. Ino, Sasuke, let's go. Our hokage has important work to do."
After taking the scroll and money pouch, Sasuke is led to the old Uchiha manor where he finds out that not only has the place been kept up, but there are new clothes in his closet. His old clothes are packed away in a chest, along with eleven years worth of newer wardrobes as if someone expected him to return someday. Alone for the moment, the last Uchiha gently fingers the new garments and allows himself to shed the tears that have been locked inside for far too long.
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A/N: Alright, this is only the first chapter and I hope I did the pairing justice so far. The only yaoi-themed thing I've written before this was my one shot, so tell me what you think whether you like it or don't. Well, I hope you guys enjoyed it. And to point something out, Naruto would rather have Sasuke cast out of the village than have to sentence him to death.