Chapter 1- A Flicker of Light

It has been six months since Naruto had successfully obtained a restraining order from the courts against Sasuke; he was still in a happy relationship with his bandmate Gaara and his album was going on strong. However he had still yet to finish it. Naruto didn't mind though, his fans on the other hand were getting more and more agitated, they were certain this was the longest wait they ever had to endure for a new album from their favourite band and slow releases of single songs was starting to no longer cut it. Despite this Naruto didn't seem to notice.

In contrast Sasuke was still in treatment, ever since he found out the truth about Naruto's 'incident' as it were, he couldn't bear the thought of seeing him like that. He had decided then and there that he had to make the change, his appalling personality was not going to save him or prove anything to anyone and he finally noticed that. He realised that he had wasted the past year and a half, no just over a year and a half, obsessing over an unhealthy relationship that should not have really existed in the first place, and even though it hurt him he had to admit that he still wanted to be with his long lost lover.

Sasuke was learning though. He knew that the relationship was bad; he knew that he had treated Naruto like dirt, no worse than dirt, but yet some part of him still wanted to be with Naruto. Itachi called it obsessive behaviour whereas Sasuke believed; somehow he still believed it was love even after all the trauma and pain he caused. In some sick part of his mind he does love Naruto; he just needs a bit of help understanding what a true relationship should be like.

Itachi on the other hand couldn't be happier, for the first time in over ten years he was seeing the brother he helped raise, a respectable gentle soul, not the malicious bastard he had been experiencing over the past ten years. Yes Itachi couldn't be happier, that was until the fateful day arrived.

It was a sunny day in Konoha when Itachi received the papers, the fated papers that could cause Sasuke to spiral back into his old, dark ways: The court order. Once again Naruto Uzumaki was attempting to file for a divorce, however this time he is not taking any chances. On this piece of paper Sasuke is being demanded to attend court in the Hidden Rock Village to discuss the matters of his and Naruto's marriage, to see what the grounds are for the divorce before any formal signings can be made.

This was the day that Itachi dreaded; he knew it had to come eventually, ever since Sai showed up on his doorstep he knew this day would inevitably come. He just really wished it didn't have to come so soon… not when Sasuke was improving so much. His fear for his brother's wellbeing was almost overwhelming.

'Oh well,' he thought, 'I guess it's time to test Sasuke then.'

He walked down the hallway from his office into Sasuke's bedroom; he knocked on the door before swiftly entering with the envelope attached firmly to his clipboard.

"Sasuke," he said getting the younger Uchiha's attention, "I need to talk to you."

Sasuke turned his head away from the easel, it turned out Sasuke had a creative talent himself for art, it wasn't until about two months into his rehabilitation that painting was recommended to him for an outlook for his pain and anger. It eventually became a crutch for him to keep away from alcohol; it also became a method for him to control his feelings for Naruto as he was going through the world wind of emotions over his time in hospital, helping him understand the feelings he had and toxic they were to others, to everyone. You could tell he had improved; he was really taking care of himself, he no longer had bags under his eyes, he gained a healthy weight not to mention complexion and nor did he reek of alcohol.

"What's wrong Itachi?" he asked politely.

Itachi unclipped the file from his board, "A court order has arrived for you," he handed it to Sasuke who opened it, reading its contents, "It says you have to be in the Hidden Rock Village in two weeks for the hearing,"

"You're still reading my mail I see," Sasuke stated, taking the papers to his bed reading them thoroughly.

"There you will probably be expected to sign the divorce papers, that is of course if the court decides in Naruto's favour for the divorce, but to be honest you can get divorced for any reason nowadays so you probably will have to sign the papers there regardless," Itachi continued ignoring Sasuke's statement.

"Does that mean I will actually be allowed to attend this hearing?" Sasuke asked looking up at Itachi.

Itachi lied, "I think it is best," he took a deep breath reciting a speech that almost sounded false, "Sasuke you have improved so well, and I think this could be the perfect opportunity to prove to Naruto and to yourself, that you are getting well. After all you do want a relationship with Naruto don't you?"

He actually didn't want Sasuke to attend the hearing out of fear of a relapse but of course he couldn't tell his brother that. Luckily for him Sasuke didn't seem to notice that, at least that's the impression that Sasuke gave him.

"Yes, but you know as well as I that I cannot have the kind of relationship that I really desire," Sasuke replied sadly.

Itachi joined Sasuke on the bed sitting next to him, "Yes, but you don't to live in a world of two choices, you don't have to cut Naruto out of your life, nor do you have to have romantic relationship with him, you can be friends. Like you were before you started dating, do you remember that?" Itachi asked.

"Back then though I was after him, back then I wanted to be with him even though he hated me, we weren't friends" Sasuke testified rubbing his hands together to get the paint off his hands, a method he developed to distract himself.

"On the contrary," Itachi replied putting his hand on his brother's shoulder, "he didn't hate you Sasuke, he wanted to be you. Back then you were the perfect boy at school, you had the grades, you had the popularity, you were basically good at whatever to did, and tried to do, and that astounded him. He wanted to be just like you, to prove himself. You inspired him to try harder. You two were friends without even realising," Itachi concluded.

Sasuke averted his eyes from Itachi.

"And I believe you could be friends again, all you have to do this time is prove yourself to him, prove that you have learnt from your past mistakes and that you are learning to become a better person. And this…" He lifts the papers from Sasuke's lap holding them in front of his face, "Could prove it."

He stands up still holding the papers, then he turns back towards Sasuke holding the papers as if to hand them back, "Well little brother, what do you say?"

Hi Guys!

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Sorry it took me so long to update, 2015 was a really bad year, never the less I am starting 2016 off with positive thoughts and more writing hopefully. I have been working on this for so long and I'm not gunna lie it went through some major edits to get to this finished state now.

I'm sorry you guys had to wait so long, forgive me?

This is a sequel to Naruto Uzumaki: Best Singer in the World, so if you haven't read that you definetly should otherwise you won't know what's going on in this fanfic.

Thanks guys and please review if you can they really help me out a lot and shout out to all my readers you have given me support over the past year, I'm sorry you had to wait so long but thank you for your constant messages they really kept me going through the past year when I really struggled so thank you!

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