The sound of horses and chanting men was deafening as Agamemnon's forces surrounded the fortress cheered for their hero's defeat of the infamous Hector.
In the background, a hooded figure internally cheered, 'take that Itachi, I win.'
As if the gods decided to counter the figure's quick assumption, a single arrow shot from the fortress straight through Achilles' heel. Achilles toppled from the chariot. The stunned Greeks froze in mid-cheer. Not even Aeolus, the ruler of the winds, dared to break the deafening silence that ensued. Finally, as if by a secret signal, the battle restarted, each side twice as determined to win.
Amidst the chaos, no one heard the hooded figure's furious internal screaming of 'Itachi'. The figure's blood-red eyes scanned the battlements, looking for a dark haired man with eyes as equally red as his. He found him. Their eyes locked, even from the far distance, the clocked figure could see the amusement written in those other, more dangerous eyes, mocking him.
"Good morning Sasuke," The grey-haired man said. The man strolled to where Sasuke was staring intently at the scrying glass. "Oh?" the new arrival raised an eyebrow. "Two weeks after the fighting is over, and you're still looking at the remnants of that city? Personally I would find that view dreary in a day. I much rather look at the oceans. Though looking is about all my dear dolphin is allowing me to do these days," sighed the grey-haired man morosely.
Dark grey eyes glared, "Cut you crap, Kakashi. What do you want?"
"Oh? Is this the way you treat your dear old sensi? Especially when I have another assignment for you."
"What are you talking about? I'm on fifty year probation. Besides I don't think I can handle training another hero this soon after that … incident."
"You mean that who Achilles fiasco? Yes, that was a rather tragic way to die. Shot in the heel after a victory. Cheer up Sasuke, at least the Fates said we will still be one of the most renowned heroes centuries later."
"I don't want one of my assignments to be known for something as stupid as this! This is all Itachi's fault. He purposely hid Achilles' weak point from me. That whole fiasco is him mocking me. Paris behind Hector to mock me when I thought Achilles had won. I thought it was strange that he chose Hector, who seemed to be a common brute. I am positive he messed with the scrolls. Otherwise, I would still have my perfect record, you well know."
"Hmmm, well you can't prove that. Even the Gods are unable to change the scrolls. Well, you really should take this one. One of his attributes broke the charts. From the picture, I would say he's exactly your type. Blond, blue eyes, pretty, probably prettier than Achilles …"
"Well, if you put it that way..."
Kakashi clapped Sasuke's shoulder companionably. "Good, his name is Naruto. It's an uncommon name in that region. Oh and don't mess up. Your reputation as a Guide can't survive another blow this soon."
"Yah, Yah" Sasuke grumbled, forming the signs to open the gateway to earth. As he walked through, Kakashi waved cheerily and called "Oh and don't forget you owe me a favor now"
Sasuke sputtered and turned back, but the gateway was already closed.
"Damn Kakashi." He grumbled.
As headed farther into the gateway, he thought 'you better be worth all this trouble, Naruto."
A/N Review! First story ever, will definately get better (and smexyer) =]