Amethyst Gem: Well here is part 1 of the sequel. I couldn't have done it with out the help of Crazy PurpleSage. She even wrote the dream sequence. So she gets loads of credit.
Oh yeah…. I OWN NOTHING!
A LIGHT SHINES THROUGH THE DARKNESS
"Hey, Dobe! It's getting cold! You coming in?"
"Hai!" Naruto called. He glanced back at the sunset he had been watching and smiled. Glancing back down at the silver band in his hand he grinned again.
"Soon…" he whispered before turning away from the red, orange, and purple blend of colors.
ONE YEAR EARLIER
Sunlight streamed through the blinds waking the sleeping blonde.
Naruto groaned and scrunched up his face, rolling over in hopes to avoid the bright light.
After several minutes he gave up and slipped out of bed. He stretched and rubbed his eyes before leaving his room and heading into the one across the hall.
He opened the door quietly and looked into the room. Light had also snuck its way inside the rather large room. Looking at the bed he smiled. Sasuke lay under a thick blue blanket. He faced the window and as the light seeped through the blinds it hit his face giving it an elegant glow. He seemed to be at complete peace while he slept.
Naruto loved waking up to see this. His lover seemed so calm, but it made him sad that Sasuke couldn't see the light streaming into his room. Naruto sighed and left Sasuke's door slightly open before heading downstairs to make breakfast.
He had only been living here for three days and so far it had been an easy adjustment. He loved waking up knowing he wasn't alone. That someone was right across the hall if he was scared or lonely.
Unfortunately, there were other things that would take awhile longer to adjust to…..
Grabbing some eggs from the fridge he began to make a simple breakfast for Sasuke and himself. After he moved in he had started to put his cooking skills to use. He always hated cooking, plus why bother when you have instant ramen? Now, however, he had to care for Sasuke. Even though the Uchiha knew where all the utensils were, without his vision several dangerous things could happen. Naruto refused to risk it so he bought a recipe book and started to cook for the two of them.
He also asked Sakura to teach him. She agreed to come by twice a week and teach him what she could.
Naruto hummed softly as he prepared the meal and place everything out onto the table.
"Sasuke!" Naruto called, "Sasuke-Teme!"
"I'm coming! Damn it, Dobe!" Sasuke grumbled slowly heading down the stairs taking one step at a time while gripping the railing.
Naruto watched Sasuke closely as he descended the stairs. Even though Sasuke knew his home pretty well accidents could still happen.
As Sasuke headed over to the table he reached out a hand, searching. Naruto rushed forward and grabbed the hand guiding it to the chair and laying it there.
Sasuke gripped the wooden back and sat down. Naruto placed a plate in front of him and put the fork in his hand.
"You got it?"
"Yea." Sasuke replied quietly almost regretfully.
Naruto sat down to eat but continued to watch Sasuke sadly. He knew Sasuke hated being waited on. Sasuke liked to do things himself, in his way, but he couldn't do that anymore.
He had to rely on others. He had to rely on Naruto.
"Sasuke…" Naruto started, not wanting to anger the Uchiha.
"What?"
"We need to go to the store. We are out of milk and eggs. We could also use some other stuff as well.
Naruto watched Sasuke nod before standing up and feeling his way to the kitchen sink.
"Sasuke…let me…"
"DAMN IT! NARUTO! I CAN DO IT MYSELF!" Sasuke yelled.
"I…know. I just…"
"Just what? I'm sick of being treated like a china doll! I know my own house! I don't need help" Sasuke threw his plate into the sink out of anger, shattering it.
Naruto flinched. Sasuke rushed back to his room, almost tripping on the stairs in the process.
Naruto fell to his knees and sobbed into his hands.
Over the three days he had been here Sasuke had grown distant and he was easily angered. It was almost always about his lack of ability to do basic tasks, including his lack of independence. He also barley ate. He would leave half the food on his plate. Naruto never said anything because he was still eating. It wasn't like he was starving himself.
Naruto looked out the kitchen window as his sobs subsided. He needed to be strong. For Sasuke. Things will get better. They have to!
Naruto wiped away his tears with the back of his hand and decided to clean up before attempting to talk to the angry Uchiha.
After clearing the table, he tossed the shattered remains of Sasuke's plate in the garbage before heading up stairs.
Once arriving at Sasuke's room Naruto couldn't help but smile. The boy's door was slightly open, as if Sasuke knew Naruto would come after him.
"Sasuke?" Naruto called, entering the room.
Sasuke sat at the edge of his bed, facing the window. Sunlight poured into the room hitting the Uchiha's face, lighting up his pale features.
Naruto slowly approached Sasuke before taking a seat next to him.
Several minutes went by in silence before Sasuke spoke up.
"Gomen…I didn't…" he whispered.
"It's alright…your frustrated. I understand." Naruto replied.
"It's just that I never had to rely on someone so much before. I'm used to always relying on myself." Sasuke let out a frustrated sigh, "I can't do anything now that I lost my vision!"
"You're wrong Sasuke. I know you; you can do anything you put your mind to. I know it won't be easy but I'll be here to help you through all of it. Kakashi will help you and I'll be there to cheer you on and support you!" Naruto smiled and reached out to take hold of Sasuke's hand. "You don't have to be alone anymore Sasuke. You don't have to rely on everyone, just as long as you have someone to turn to. Someone you trust."
"Someone like you, Dobe?" Sasuke smirked.
"Well…yeah!" Naruto said with confidence.
"Usuratonkachi!"
"Hey!" Naruto punched him playfully in the shoulder.
Sasuke smirked before tackling him onto the bed. Naruto let out a shout of surprise before smiling up at the raven, waiting for his next move.
Sasuke leaned down and captured the pink lips in a passionate kiss, only pulling away when they both needed air. He wrapped his arms around Naruto's waist and buried his face into his chest.
"I love you, Teme."
"Mmm…love you too, Dobe." Sasuke mumbled.
Naruto smiled and stroked Sasuke's hair, knowing the affection he received from Sasuke was something the Uchiha saved only for him. When around friends Sasuke would act more like the Uchiha he was. Emotionless, quiet, and he always seemed like he was bored of something. Of what? Who knows!
After several moments Naruto spoke.
"Sasuke? We have to go to the store sometime today."
Sasuke grunted in reply.
"Come on, Teme! You've been sleeping too much lately!" Naruto shouted, running his fingers along Sasuke's side and tickle spot.
Sasuke jumped and sat up immediately, wanting to avoid being tickled. "Okay, let's go!"
Naruto laughed and together they got ready.
Naruto and Sasuke walked together down the street. Naruto was holding Sasuke's hand and guiding him wherever they went.
Once inside the store, Naruto got a basket and started filling it with whatever he thought they needed and including a few extra groceries along the way.
"Sasuke are you okay?" Naruto placed a loaf of bread into the basket before looking up at the Uchiha.
Sasuke had one hand gripping Naruto's black and orange jacket tightly. There was a slight tremor going through his body.
"I'm fine!"
Naruto sighed and headed to the checkout. In his rush he didn't see a young lady walk in front of him.
"Hey! Watch where your going!" The lady shouted.
Naruto fell backwards dropping the basket and forcing Sasuke to let go of his jacket.
"Naruto?" Sasuke's panicked voice called out. A pale hand reached out, searching desperately for the blonde.
As Naruto started to get up a man shoved him back down.
"That's my wife you ran into!" He sneered.
"Honey, that's the traitor. He betrayed the village and they still let him back in!" The woman muttered.
"Well! What a pair! Demon boy and the traitor!" The man laughed.
He went to shove Naruto again, pushing the boy back and scattering the groceries.
Sasuke started to shake. If this man attacked he couldn't defend himself or Naruto. He didn't even know where Naruto was! He could hear him but he just couldn't place where he was!
The man laughed again and went to grab Sasuke who was still reaching out for Naruto.
"Don't touch him!"
"Leave them alone, you creep!"
Those voices…They sounded familiar.
Sasuke felt someone grab his hand and felt some comfort from the touch.
"Hey, Naruto! Are you okay?" Lee knelt down to help Naruto pick op the scattered groceries.
"Yeah! Thanks!" Naruto brushed himself of and grabbed the basket from Lee.
Making sure Sakura had Sasuke he went through his items to make sure they were all there.
"Let's get out of here!" The lady whispered and the two ran off in another direction.
People who had stopped too stare quickly went back to their shopping.
"Sasuke? Are you okay?" Sakura asked still holding his hand tightly.
"N…Naruto?" Sasuke pleaded. He felt so vulnerable and scared. It made him feel weak.
Sakura smiled and placed his hand on Naruto's coat as he was finishing checking the items. Sasuke clutched onto it with both hands desperately.
Feeling the shaky grasp on his top Naruto realized how scared Sasuke must be.
"Sasuke! I'm sorry! I should have watched where I was going!"
Naruto grabbed Sasuke's hand tightly and with Lee and Sakura, he made his way to check out.
"What are you guys doing here?" Naruto asked.
"Well, I need to get a few things and Lee here offered to accompany me."
"It's good thing we were here! People can be such jerks!" Lee said before practically shouting, "BUT DON'T LET THEM GET YOU DOWN! People like that aren't worth your time!"
Naruto nodded his head and paid the cashier before leaving the store.
"Well, I'll see you later Naruto." Sakura said.
"See you later, dude!" Lee waved as Naruto and Sasuke walked away.
"Do you think Sasuke will be okay?" Lee asked once Naruto was out of sight.
"Naruto will take care of him!"
"Yeah, Sasuke seems really attached to him."
"Naruto is someone he can rely on without feeling useless and weak. Sasuke has always been alone in life after Itachi killed his family. He grew up relying on only himself. All this is really hard for him."
"Maybe Kakashi will be able to do something for him once his training begins."
Sakura nodded, "I'm sure of it!"
Lee smiled, "So… what do you say I take you out to dinner?"
Sakura laughed and nodded, "That sounds great!"
On the way home Naruto maneuvered his arm around Sasuke's waist. From the convulsing clutches on his shirt he knew Sasuke needed the close contact.
Naruto unlocked the door and slid it open, pulling Sasuke inside. He took the Uchiha's hand and headed down the hall to Sasuke's room.
Sitting Sasuke on the bed, he searched the drawers for a pair black PJ bottoms before running to his room and grabbing one of his own shirts. Sasuke seemed to take a liking to Naruto's smell and had been sleeping in his shirts for the past few days. Naruto guessed it was because smell was one of the only ways for him to know it was Naruto with him. He took comfort in the scent and it made him feel safe.
Slipping off Sasuke's shirt, he helped him pull the other on. When he handed Sasuke the PJ bottoms Sasuke shook his head.
"Sasuke?"
The raven shook his head again and Naruto finally got the idea that he wanted to sleep in only the blonde's rather long, oversized shirt.
Naruto laughed and helped Sasuke out of the rest of his clothing leaving him in only his boxers and Naruto's shirt.
It was quite a sight. The orange T-shirt fell down to Sasuke's knees making him seem smaller than he really was.
Naruto pushed Sasuke down and lay next to him, wrapping his arms around his waist.
Sasuke rolled over and buried his head in Naruto's chest, curling up against him.
His body shook with silent sobs and although they were silent, Naruto could feel the tears on his shirt. Sasuke never cried…so this was a first for Naruto.
"It's okay now, Koi." Naruto stroked the soft raven hair in hopes to comfort the boy the boy. "I'm sorry. I should have been paying attention. You could've gotten hurt."
Naruto felt Sasuke shake his head and smiled. "I love you Sasuke. I won't let anything happen to you. We'll get through this."
Naruto continued to whisper soothing words to the raven until he fell asleep. He snuck out of the bed and tucked Sasuke in. Giving him a kiss on the forehead, he headed to the backyard to train a bit before making dinner.
Sasuke's Dream Sequence.
"I can see." Sasuke looked at the surrounding ninja. It was so obvious which ones were clones and which were real. So blatantly obvious. He could see the lack of chakra signals like the lack of any lines on the back of his hand. It was funny, embarrassing really that it had taken him so long to master this simple technique. The Sharingan.
"I can see." Sasuke opened his eyes and saw Naruto coming at him at remarkable speeds. But they did not seem so remarkable any more. In fact, he seemed to be slowing down. Like time had stopped just for Sasuke in each instant to see exactly what Naruto would do next. It was as clear as the water thundering down into the falls below them. This may be called the Valley of the End, but only Naruto's journey to rescue him would be ending here. Sasuke's journey was only beginning. He could see everything. His past, present, and future. As well as Naruto's past, present, and future. The blond dobe wasn't that hard to figure out. Naruto had no parents, no friends, and no future. Sasuke would gain the Mangekyou Sharingan in this battle. No contest. Sasuke could definitely see that much.
"I can see." Sasuke ran at Itachi. Sharingan versus Mangekyou. It didn't matter that Itachi was still more powerful. He didn't need the same power Itachi had. He could see more clearly than ever before. He would push his regular Sharingan for all it was worth until he had beaten his older brother. He was not leaving here alive.
"Sasuke! Sasuke! Wake-up." A frantic voice was shouting in his ear. Blinking open his hazy eyes to glare at his unknown attacker, he saw black. Rubbing his hands over his eyes to dispel all haziness that might cause him to be so disoriented he opened his eyes again. Still black.
"Sasuke? Are you okay?" Naruto? The voice was Naruto.
It all sank back in.
Sasuke was at home. In his bed. Where Naruto had put him earlier. Helped him into after that incident at the market. An incident that would have never happened if Naruto had just let him die that day when he beaten Itachi.
Sasuke rolled away from Naruto and buried his into his pillow.
"Why did you save me?" he groaned into the soft fabric. He was sure that his words had struck Naruto's ears.
He fisted his sheets in his hands. Sheets that were once blue. Blue according to his memory and nothing else. If only he could see. See or it wasn't worth being here.
"Teme!" Naruto sighed and sat on the bed, pulling Sasuke to him.
Sasuke buried his face into the kitsune's neck. "Why?"
"I love you, Sasuke. I don't what I would have done if you died." Naruto sighed. "Sasuke, I can't say that I know what you're going through…because I don't. Though I do know what it's like to want to die. I tried once, to kill myself."
Sasuke pulled away in shock. "Naruto?"
"All my life I've been shunned, insulted, hurt. No cared about me. To them I was that damned fox!" Naruto yelled before softening his voice, "Just because I was a demons vessel they judged me. I always put a smile on my face and acted like nothing bothered me, but it was lie. I was hurting! Finally I had enough, I wrote a letter and planned on jumping off the hokage monuments."
"What happened?" Sasuke sat entranced and frozen with worry at the same time. Only Naruto's current presence by his side kept him from jumping up at this moment and hugging Naruto close to him and making sure he wouldn't disappear.
"Iruka-sensei found the letter and stooped me before I jumped. I was mad at him but then he told me that I should stop paying attention to those who don't care and think about those who do. Even the Hokage had a long talk with me. They kept telling me things would get better. I didn't believe them. But shortly after that I graduated and was teamed up with you and Sakura! I found that as time went on things got better and better. I made new friends and met more and more people who cared. It made me want to live."
"What about when things got hard?"
"I had people I could go to and rely on for help. I had support and you!"
"ME! But I abandoned you!"
"You gave me a reason to keep going. The further I got, the closer I was to finding you! You gave me a reason to get stronger and…you gave me someone to love!"
"Naruto…" Sasuke wrapped his arms around Naruto's waist.
"So please Sasuke! Give this a chance. Don't leave me!" Naruto hugged Sasuke close to his body. Then he added quietly, "Because if you do…I'd have to follow you."
Sasuke was shocked. "Naruto?"
Naruto smiled and shook his head. "Dinners ready. What do you say we eat and take a walk before heading to bed early? Kakashi's training is tomorrow!"
Sasuke nodded and pulled on the clothes Naruto handed him.
Around 9:00 they took their showers and decided to sleep together in Sasuke's room.
They slept back to back, with their legs entangled.
Tomorrow Kakashi's training would finally begin!
Amethyst-Gem: Alright! Chapter 1 is finally done! I went through a bit of writers block while writing this so I hope it works. Although I couldn't have done it with the help of Crazy PurpleSage! She not only edited it and gave me several ideas, she also wrote the dream sequence. So I give her loads of credit for this chapter as well as full credit for the Dream sequence. Hopefully she'll be able to continue helping me throughout the rest of the story. Well I hope you liked it! We will get started on the next chapter right away! Right?
Crazy PurpleSage: Of course I will continue editing. I love doing this! And your story is so much fun to read!
And to everyone; AmethystGem worked really hard on this so you better like it. ;P
It came out awesome anyway, so I know there won't be a problem! Now, off to the next chapter. Tell us what you think please….
