Guitar Heroes
Summary
Sasuke is the popular brother of the most popular guy in school (i.e. Itachi) and lives in his brothers shadow at school and at home. So what does he do to escape, why he joins a certain hyperactive blonde's rock band. (not good at summaries) This is my first fic and if you don't like it then I hate you! Just kidding, I only hate Hitler and Orochimaru (how dare he drive Naruto and Sasuke apart). And before you read the next chapter, I suggest you listen to The Trooper by Iron Maiden, The Spirit of Radio by Rush, and other Classic Rock/Metal standards. What am I planning? Read! (meaning that not even I know what I am planning)
Disclaimer: I don't own Naruto. If I did, Orochimaru would be dead and Sasuke would have never left. Instead of leaving that night, he would have confessed his love for Naruto and they would be together forever. But then their would be no conflict and therefore no plot. (Stupid logic)
Rating:M just to be safe. Some curse words (OMG like none of us have heard those) maybe a make out scene in Ch 2 and possible boy on boy in later chapters (If I can focus for that long. The doctor says I got the ADD) Also some typical High School Stereotypes (hey you know at least one person who is a living stereotype so don't flame me for them!)
Pairings
SasuxNaru (main)
NejixNaru (Minor)
Ch. 1. The Gum-Suckers March
Applause rang out through the auditorium as the Konaha West High School Wind Ensemble (1) ended the final chord of Frank Ticheli's Sanctuary. A raven haired teen clapped unenthusiastically as he glared at another teen who could be mistaken as an older version of himself standing at the Timpani. 'Why do they make me come to these dumb concerts' the teen in the audience thought.
"Sasuke pay attention to your brother," whispered Fugaku "Don't you want to be like your brother".
"Oh gosh golly gee willikers Dad, I sure wish I could be perfect like Itachi so I can be worthy of the Uchiha name," Sasuke retorted sarcastically.
"Don't be a smart ass," Fugaku replied
"Shhh. They're about to start," Mikoto whispered
With that Sasuke turned his attention to the stage. The band had already sat down and had begun to play an upbeat march. Sauske looked into the program that he had picked up searching for the song that the band was currently playing. It read 'The Gum-Suckers March by Percy Grainger'. Itachi had moved from the Timpani to the Marimba(2) and was franticly playing notes. Sasuke decided to glare at him but something caught his attention, or rather someone. Sauske began to stare a blonde boy who was playing the Trumpet. The boy looked about his age; 16 but he could tell that he was just a few inches shorter than him (but then again Sasuke was around 6'2) (3). His rounded jaw that gave him feminine
'I wonder if he is a good kisser because he is a brass player' Sasuke thought.
Sasuke quickly shook the thought away asking himself why the thought had crossed his mind and quickly started to glare at his brother once more.
Itachi was quite possibly the most beloved guy in school; but what is sets him apart from other popular kids you ask? Well Itachi actually has character and isn't a dick. Aside from being an all around nice guy: He was Quarterback for the Varsity Football team, Drumline Captain, The Percussion section leader in the Wind Ensemble (which is the best High School band in the state), he always got the lead in the school play, held the school and state record for the 100m freestyle and the 200m IM in Varsity Swimming which he was also the one captains of along with his best friend Kisame Hosigaki, a candidate for valedictorian for the class of 2008, the best runner and thrower on the Varsity Track Team, and on top of all of that he is the Drummer for "Akatsuki"; the best rock band in the entire school. They are already getting offers for record deals.
Sauskeon the other hand is just plan B. The younger Uchiha was popular due to his mysterious 'I'm making a rebellious statement by ignoring you" demeanor. He is Quarterback for the Junior Varsity Football team, was always the second lead in the school play, was on the Varsity Swim team but did not have any records and only swam when Itachi had conflicting engagements on the days of Meets, was also a candidate for valedictorian for the class of 2009, the best jumper on the varsity Track team, and had his own unofficial fan club (although it's just a bunch of girls that want to go out with Sasuke). The only reason that Itachididn't have a fan club is that Itachi had figured a way to keep the fangirls away and refused to tell his little brother 'Why does everybody have to fucking love Itachi,' Sasuke thought to himself. 'He's not that great. I do almost everything he does and yet I don't get a single good job or we're proud of you from Mom and Dad.'
Sasuke looked over at his patents who where looking at Itachi like he was freaking Jesus Christ or someone.
'I guess I will never be good enough for them' Sasuke thought as the band finished the song and the audience began to applaud. All of the band members stood up and the director bowed as the audience began filling out of the auditorium.
"Well lets go congratulate him," Fugaku said as he and Mikoto began to walk to the side door that lead to the Band hallway where all of the band members where putting their instruments in their cases. After a few seconds looking for Itachi in the now crowded hallway Mikoto spotted him.
"Itachi!" she yelled to get his attention
Itachi turned away from the group of people he was talking to and began making his way towards the other members of the Uchiha family.
"You where great tonight." Fugaku said
"Thanks" Itachi said in a monotone voice
"We are so proud of you son." Mikoto said joyously
"Thanks" he said again in the same voice
"You do the Uchiha name proud Itachi" said Fugaku
"Thanks"
'How can he just be so ungrateful? I am lucky if they remember my birthday or give me the time of day. Why do they always have to treat Itachi like he is someone from a higher plane of existence? I hate you so much Itachi' Sasuke thought as he glared at his brother
"Is there something you would like to say little brother," Itachi said coolly
Sasuke hated the fact the Itachi still called him is 'little' brother. He hated the fact that he will never have his respect. He hated doing things that he didn't like because his parents pressured him because Itachi did it. He hated the fact that he was 'Plan B'. He hated his whole life.
"No," Sasuke replied bitterly
"Alright let's go home," Fugaku said
"Why don't you ride with me little brother" Itachi stated
"Whatever," Sasuke replied as he walked out of the hallway
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Sasuke followed Itachi out to his car and got in the front seat as Itachi got into the drivers seat and started the engine. There was nothing but silence as Itachi drove his 'little' brother home. The entire car ride Sasuke thought about the blonde Trumpet player.
'I think we had classes together Freshman Year,' he thought 'Yeah we had Regional World studies and Honors Bio together. He was a real dobe from what I remember, and everyone seemed to hate him for some reason. I think it was cause he's gay or something. Man, I hope that he is at least Bi so that I can have s-,'
Sasuke immediately cursed out loud, breaking the silence that had lasted 10 of the 20 min it took to get to the Uchiha estate.
"Is something the matter little brother or have you recently developed Tourettes," Itachi asked
"Fuck you," Sauske said regaining his composure
"Sorry Sasuke, we're brothers,"
"Shut up"
"Alright," Itachi chuckled
'I've got to get my mind out of the gutter," Sasuke thought.
About 5 min passed until Itachi broke the silence once again.
"So did you enjoy the concert?"
"No" Sasuke said coldly, thinking that he had knocked his brother down a peg.
"Oh well. I guess I will just have to practice harder for the fall concert" Itachi responded
Sauske mentally cursed himself for making Itachi work harder. The harder Itachi worked the more attention he got and Sasuke hated whenever Itachi would set Sasuke up like that. Just as an excuse to make Sasuke feel more inferior to him. Itachi was well aware of the fact that Sasuke was only born as 'Plan B' and that they paid no attention to him. But he still shined at everything he did and Sauske hated him with every fiber in his being for it.
'I was the one who did Music first' Sauske thought
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And that is the end of the first chapter of my first fic. Don't bother sugar coating the reviews, I can take constructive criticism. The reasoning for the title will become more obvious in the next chapter, as will the drama hopefully.
A/N
1) I go to Normal West High School and I play in the wind ensemble and we are the best band the state and we played the gum suckers march. It's my story and I'll brag if I want to!
2) It's a Xylophone for all of you non Band nerds out there
3) I made Sauske my height Teehee!