A Demon's Friend

There lived a boy named Naruto Uzumaki who lives with his foster parents. His real parents died in an accident when he was a baby. He hardly went anywhere for he has sensitive health. Home schooled, he was. Never to really send time with anyone his own age. His foster father, Iruka spends all day working to keep up with the bills. Barely managing he'd still have time to teach his son. Happy with his current life the young boy played outside in the garden.

While he was playing outside one day he heard a noise in the bushes. Slowly walking up to the bush he asked who was there.

Came out another boy. But this boy had dark hair and pale skin. Same height and wearing black clothes. Strangely the boy had two small bumps on either side of his forehead. Staring a bit. Naruto smiled.

"Would you liked to play with me?" He asked sweetly. Holding out a hand.

The boy said nothing.

"Um…"Naruto hesitated, suddenly the boy pushed the blonde down and ran away.

Completely confused Naruto sat up abruptly. "When you do, come back!" He yelled into the direction the boy ran. "We can play catch together!"

Hoping he'd come back the small blonde went inside.

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Settling into the comfy blankets Naruto told his foster father of the strange boy he met earlier. Describing and giving every detail he could. Listening carefully his father smiled.

"I think you just met a demon, Naruto." He said.

"A demon? Really?! Oh dear!"

"Yes, demons have very odd behavior. Very odd I must say. They hardly ever have any company, indeed." He said as in a matter of fact. Listening and hanging on to every word Naruto nodded. Very fascinated by these demons.

"I say, your very lucky and unlucky to have met one. And as to one so young. At the right age they kill for joy and trick others for what they want. Really now." His father said onward. "But some are very handsome. And some aren't."

Taking in every info on the strange boy Naruto slowly fell asleep. For his weak body took in.

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After a few days since the meeting, Naruto has spent a quality time outside. Waiting for the demon to return.

When the day came he was excited.

"Come! Come please!" Said the boy. Coming out the dark haired glared.

"What you want, human?" He asked in a cold tone. His black eyes staring deeply into the blue ones.

"To be friends!" He giggled as if it was silly to ask.

"I don't need friends. Especially one who is incredibly weak. I don't even know you" The demon spat.

Not at all offended Naruto went on. " Oh, pardon me! I haven't at all introduce myself.! Bless me! My names Naruto Uzumaki! At your service!" Trying to remember the proper why to introduce thy oneself Naruto held out his hand.

Staring at the offending hand the demon frowned. "What's that mean?"

"It means we shake and you tell me your name."

"Why? You don't need to know my name." The demon argued.

"It's only politeness. Daddy says so. Come on. Shake!" Naruto held his hand further to the demon. Who slowly took the hand and gave it a little shake.

"Sasuke." He mumbled. Smiling the blonde laughed.

"Your weird, Sasuke! But I like you!" Puzzled the demon named Sasuke only loosened his face a little. "I also like your odd and yet delightfully amazing bumps on your head." He said pointing at his forehead underneath his black hair.

"There called horns, dope." The demon growled lightly.

"Dope? What's dope?" Naruto asked confused at the new word. Deciding not to answer Sasuke changed the subject.

"You said you wanted to play catch." He said awkwardly. Looking at the blue ball beside the wooden chair on the grass.

"Oh! Yes of course!" Immediately taking the ball and throwing it in Sasuke 's direction.

His new friend.

The two played ball.

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"You know, Daddy, I have a new friend! His name is Sasuke!" Naruto said cheerfully.

Wiping the tables he smiled up at his father.

"Really? Now your finally making a friend. I don't think I know of a Sasuke. Prey, where you say he's from?" His father spoke as he washed the dishes in the next room.

"Uh…I have no clue. He's a demon! Remember the one I told you about?" Naruto frowned lightly.

Thinking a bit Iruka entered the room "A demon?"

"Yes! He's very nice and rude.!" Naruto laughed.

Sighing his father sat down in one of the chairs. "Naruto, demons are nothing but trouble. Be careful around Sasuke. Alright?" In a loving voice he smiled at his son.

Nodding Naruto hugged his father tightly.

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The next day the demon called Sasuke didn't return to play. Or ever returned again, until a few years later.

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A couple of years passed to when Naruto turned seventeen. An age where his body changed. And his health turned for the worst. Leaving him in utter agony. Having to work much harder with longer hours, his father did his best to care for his poor sick son. Naruto's frail body held on. Fighting his illness.

One day while he was weakly trying to hang up clothes he heard a snap in the garden. Ignoring the noise he struggled with the last pair of pants. Determined to get better he ignored again the snap, which was louder than before. Finally done he slowly walks into the house. Thinking of what to cook for dinner that night.

To this day he hadn't forgot his first friend, Sasuke. But now he has new friends he met in the small town twenty miles off. Kiba, Shino, Shikamaru, Sakura and Hinata, a friendly bunch they are. To him Kiba was a bit energized and loved him even more. Shino a very quiet obsessed bug lover but a kind hearted man. A genius Shikamaru whose going to college to study to be a doctor. Secretly, Naruto knew he wanted to help him be free of his deadly disease. Grateful he loved him. Sakura a beautiful actress, in his opinion will be a great actress worldwide. And Hinata who thinks of Naruto greatly. Loving her and her kindness Naruto happily called them family. Next to his busy father, Iruka.

They were all busy now. Not at all bothered Naruto found himself a book and read outside under a tree. The clothes blowing slightly in the wind.

Sighing Naruto closed his eyes. How good tea would do about now. Then and there was a soft thump heard before him. Opening his eyes slowly then widened.

Before him stood his friend. Demon as he was, Sasuke.

Looking handsome as ever. With black hair that stuck up behind his head and dark piercing eyes. Two horns now long and sharp above his eyebrows. Wearing yet again black garments, so foreign to Naruto he thought it was interesting.

Startled Naruto stared open mouthed. Quickly recovering he smiled. "Sasuke! How good it is to see you after so long." He said softly. Holding out his small hand to Sasuke he stayed seated to the tree.

Frowning Sasuke bend down to Naruto's level and took the small hand into his. Caressing it lovingly he said. "You are not well."

With that sat down.

Smiling Naruto cheerfully asked. "Where have you been, dear friend? A lot has happen indeed!"

Not looking at his friend, Sasuke said nothing. Only staring blankly into the trees while still holding onto Naruto's hand. They remained quiet.

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"Do you have a mate?" Sasuke asked out of the blue of day. Since his return he visited Naruto almost everyday. To him it seemed as if he's making up lost time.

"A mate?" Naruto repeated, not quite understanding the question. As he folded the clothes. His health turned for the better. He was a bit stronger than before.

"Yes, someone you love." He said sitting on the grass opposite of his friend. Not looking at all in his eyes.

Confused Naruto said honestly. "No, I have not. Nor will I ever think I will."

Not answering Sasuke stared down at Naruto's hands.

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"I don't think I ever will have a mate either." Said the demon one day.

Thinking Naruto smiled wearily to him. "How it seems so." Deciding not to ask about mates. For his heart secretly hurt about the subject.

Staring at him for a while Sasuke remained quiet again.

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A year later after a lot more visits from Sasuke, Naruto was in deathbed. How hard his father worked and worried over him. How his friends demanded a cure for him. Everyday seemed painful and numb to him. His body growing weaker and stopped functioning all together.

His father remained at his side. Never leaving him for a second. Sadly Naruto smiled painfully. Telling his father it would be fine. He'll be alright.

Then a knock was heard at the door. Answering it Iruka made way for Sasuke who pushed his way in. Settling himself by his side he stared adoringly at Naruto. Not surprised Iruka sat down himself by his son. Already knowing who the man was. A demon friend of his dear son.

Holding his hand Sasuke began mumbling words of some kind. Here and there he bowed his head closer to the blonde. Knowing his dear human friend was about to die.

"Sasuke." A soft voice spoke his name. Moving closer Sasuke held his breath. "It's so good for you to come."

Smiling Sasuke, for the first time lovingly held his hand tighter. "I'm glad I could come on this fine day."

Smiling weakly Naruto sighed. After a while spoke.

"You are a dear friend of mine, my very first friend. I treasure you.

" But Sorry, dear friend. For I must leave you. When you decide to come let's play. And goodbye dear father. I love you both so dearly." He said and closed his eyes.

Leaving two beloved people behind.

Oneday they'll see each other again.

Then. The Demon thought. He will make his friend his mate. He smirked.

The father smiled sadly. He'll see his son again.

Maybe.

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