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Sakura's Warning

"Sasuke you promised." Naruto's words sounded cracked and horse as he spoke to Sasuke. He began to sway from side to side, before his legs gave way and he fell backwards.

Reacting quickly, Sasuke caught his teammate before he fell to the floor, he tried to apologise to the semi-conscious blonde but the words kept getting caught in his throat. Even though Sasuke hadn't known about Sakura's intention, he felt like he had broken a very important promise. Sasuke could only watch as his friend's eye's closed on the own accord before he went limp and still in the Uchiha's arms.

Sakura stood at the door still holding the syringe that she had used sedated Naruto with. Sasuke was lost for words at Sakura's betrayal, she clearly had overheard the conversation between him and Naruto just moments before, yet still she injected him now Naruto might not trust him..

Before he could even begin voice his anger at Sakura what she had just done, she raised her hand and spoke. "Sasuke, don't make promises you can't keep." The medical ninja's tone was sharp but emotionless.

Infuriated by her lack of concern, Sasuke snapped his head around ready to put her down a peg or two. But Sakura wasn't planning on listening to Sasuke's lecture and quickly jumped out of the window to who knows where, leaving the confused ANBU to pick up the pieces.

"Sasuke don't make a promise that you can't keep." Sakura's strange and hurtful comment was still ringing in Sasuke's ears as he looked down at the limp form drapped in his arms. "What on earth did she mean by that? I don't think her remark was just based on what I said to Naruto."

One of the ANBU's began to speak to the raven braking Sasuke out of his thoughts. "Sasuke-kun, I think it would be best to put Naruto back to bed and wait for him to regain consciousness. It looks like Sakura only used a small dosage I doubt Naruto will sleep too long."

Sasuke nodded before gently lifting Naruto on to the bed and covering him in his quilt. He watched as Naruto slept. To the untrained eye he looked like he was resting comfortably, but Sasuke knew Naruto was anything but comfortable his eye lids twitched, he occasionally moaned and shook his head from side to side.

Sasuke suddenly felt a new presence, different chakra signal from another ninja fast approaching; he began to ready himself to draw out a weapon on the unknown person before a hand stopped him. He snapped his gaze around to see the same ANBU from before, "It's fine we know who it is, we sent for him when Naruto began to panic."

Sasuke gave the masked man a questioned look "Your Sai aren't you? The guy who was a stand in for me Naruto speaks fondly of you."

"Your reputation proceeds' you Uchiha Sasuke, yes I am Sai, Naruto spoke often of you when I was on team 7. We can talk later he is almost here now." Sai wasn't surprised that Sasuke had worked out who he was so quickly and removed his mask, revelling his pale face to him giving Sasuke one of his fake smiles."

Sasuke wondered who he could be, he didn't have to wait too long before he got an answer with a soft thump on the window ledge, Sasuke sighed and rolled his eyes."I should have guessed you would come, Iruka-sensei"

The Uchiha looked at Iruka his face covered in sweat and full of worry from his fast sprint. "Naruto is just resting Iruka he will be fine in a little while." Iruka's face blazed with fury at Sasuke he had to calm himself before he exploded with fury and risked waking his foster son up. Both he and Sasuke hadn't seen eye to eye and constantly bickered among themselves.

Before Iruka could throttle Sasuke, Sai debriefed Iruka on the events that had transpired in the night. Iruka looked at the sleeping form on the bed it pained him when he heard how upset Naruto had gotten. He had remained calm for most of the conversation, until Sai go to the part about Sakura sedatedNaruto.

Iruka's temper erupted and soon the room quickly filled with his shouts."WHAT,BUT THE FIFTH STRICTLY TOLD THEM NO…" Sai raised his hand to silence the infuriated Chunin thee quickly continued the rest of the events before finishing with what happened with Sakura, he didn't mention what she had said to Sasuke for some reason.

He snapped his gaze at the Uchiha "WHY DIDN'T YOU DO SOMETHING I DON'T KNOW WHY HE KEPT TRYING TO BRING YOU BACK." Iruka felt a hand gently squeeze his shoulder; He looked round to find the source of the touch had come from Kakashi. Sasuke couldn't help but be impressed by his sensei's stealth he hadn't even felt Kakashi's chakra before he dropped in. Kakashi said nothing pointed to the bed, Iruka followed Kakashi's line of sight only to see Naruto thrashing and moaning.

Iruka bowed his head "He must feel the tension even in his sleep." Iruka walked over to the bed before stroking the thrashing blonde's spiky hair. Naruto's thrashing stopped before he moaned "Iruk..a." Iruka continued to stroke his hair and speak to him, slowly soothing him "Hush now Naruto and rest I will look after you and so will Sasuke."

Iruka was not told, by Naruto's request about Sasuke and Naruto's relationship. Sasuke was wondered if seeing to two of the arguing may have made Naruto even more reluctant to come out to Iruka. Sasuke wasn't sure if this was the reason, but Naruto needed to tell Iruka in his own time. Sasuke had often wanted to shut the overprotective ninja up with the revelation, he would often grin imagining the look on his face. If he got a nose bleed when he saw Naruto's sexy jutsu imagine what he would be like if he knew about them.

Sasuke watched Iruka with envy, wishing he could do that with Naruto, not just touching him but showing his emotions to the blonde. The raven haired boy couldn't help but feel that by not showing his emotions to Naruto was one of the reasons he wouldn't talk about his dreams.

All Sasuke could do at the moment was to watch intently and learn how to comfort his sleeping friend for the next time this happened. Kakashi looked up seeing Sasuke watching Iruka.

Sighing with exasperation at his students ignorance he spoke quietly to Sasuke "Go and sit with him, you and Iruka can learn something from each other. Your orders are to stay with Naruto and look after him today. I will come back later." With that Kakashi left, leaving Iruka and Sasuke together.

Meanwhile in the Hokage's office

Tsunade gazed at her two medical students from across her desk, her chin resting in her hands, scrutinising her students every move and action. Ino cradled her bandaged wrist, luckily it was only bruised and not broken the only thing that was severely damaged was her ego.

Even if you didn't know the Fifth that well you could tell that she was furious, it was when she was silent when she was at her angriest. They silence in the room was awful to bear before Tsunade let pent-up anger out on her table.

"WHAT THE HELL WERE YOU TWO THINKING I STRICTLY TOLD YOU INO, NOT TO BRING INJECTIONS WHEN YOU DEAL WITH NARUTO. STOP HOLDING YOUR WRIST ITS YOUR OWN FAULT THAT YOU GOT HURT." She snapped her gaze to Sakura who was the only one in the room not to flinch at the thunder in Tsunade's voice.

"SAKURA, YOUR ACTIONS ARE EVEN WORSE WHAT THE HELL ARE YOU PLAYING AT, SASKUE ALMOST GOT THROUGH TO NARUTO AND YOU COME IN AND SHATTER HIS FAITH, WE WILL BE LUCKY IF HE EVER TRUSTS SASUKE AGAIN."

Sakura's felt sick to the stomach when her teacher used the words Sasuke, Naruto and trust in the same sentence, Sakura had kept her word not to tell the others about Sasuke and Naruto's secret love for each other. "Why doesn't she just tell them about Naruto and Sasuke?"

Sakura met her teachers gaze with defiance, there was no way she was going to let Tsunade make her feel guilty about her actions. In her eyes she had acted as a medical ninja.

As she deafened herself she spoke with little emotion even Ino was shocked by her lack of care. "I judged the situation accordingly; Naruto began to get distressed and acted violently he was a risk to himself and others around him. In his weakened state I used a small amount of sedative that was necessary to defuse the situation. I had to wait till he was being held by Sasuke till I got a clear shot."

Tsunade's eyes looked like they were going to pop out of her head, "DON'T GIVE THAT BULL SHIT SAKURA. You have been avoiding Naruto and Sasuke for weeks why?"

That was it, she knew full well why she had avoided them if Tsunade was too blind to see it or was just wanted to humiliate her in front of her peers, she didn't know but there was no way she was letting Tsunade think she had won this.

Sakura had to think carefully before she answered raising her voice and shouting wasn't going to help her case. "Naruto and Sasuke need time to adjust to life in the village, I hardly think by hanging around I am doing Naruto and Sasuke's relationship that has been built of understanding any favours."

Tsunade's glare at Sakura intensified, at the sly hint at the secret relationship between Naruto and Sasuke. This little hint hadn't gone unnoticed by Tsunade or Ino who had raised an eye brow to Sakura's answer something wasn't right with Sakura.

"What did she mean about Naruto and Sasuke's relationship? I know that Sasuke knows what Naruto went through, but Sakura's comment and Tsunade's reaction to it implies something else was going on."

Tsunade could tell by Ino's face that even she had noticed the subtle hint, not only was it to rouse Ino's suspicion but also a threat to Tsunade that she could easily reveal Naruto's secret to the rest of the ninja with little effort. Plus, Ino still has feelings for Sasuke, if she found out things could get messy.

Shizune had also heard the threat and was seething that Sakura would threaten Tsunade like that. She had been so cold just recently constantly making it known that she could stop being cooperative. Naruto had asked that it be kept on a need to know bases for now. Not because he was embarrassed of Sasuke, but because he was worried that the villagers and friends would treat Sasuke differently.

Sasuke had already confessed that it was because of his denial about his sexuality that he had left the village. But Shizune and Tsunade had both agreed Naruto was also worried about how the rest of the village and ninja's would react; his reluctance to tell Iruka had confirmed their suspicions.

Sakura also knew this and was making the most of the power she had hold of them.

With a deep and controlled sigh Tsunade continued to glare at Sakura if she had been on her own she could easily remind her of where she stood. But Ino now had an idea that they were hiding something, to lose her temper and react to Sakura's threat would only make Ino more curious.

"Sakura, be very careful what you say. Remember I am the Hokage I didn't get this far without learning a few tricks myself. I know exactly what you are doing and I am warning you not to push your luck or you may find yourself playing a game you cannot win." Tsunade's voice was low but the message was there.

Ino wasn't sure what Tsunade was getting at but had the good sense to keep her mouth shut.

Sakura got the message but still the two held there gaze at one another, nether one was willing to break and admit defeat. Shizune and Ino both looked at one another confirming that they both could sence the silent battle in the room. With that the Hokage dismissed them both Ino was gone in a flash determined to leave the atmosphere.

When they had left Tsunade remained silent for a moment, she turned slowly to face Shizune "We have a big problem, I think Kakashi was right. To begin with I suspected that it was Sasuke we had to watch but now we have to worry about Sakura."

Shizune looked at her a little confused that she was so calm. "Is there something else I should know about Sakura's behaviour?"

Tsunade didn't answer her straight away she didn't know what Sakura was capable of, she sighed "You can come out now Kakashi." In a puff of smoke the sliver haired ninja appeared, but he was not his usual self even this book was put away.

Tsunade and Kakashi looked at each other both knowing what they other wanted to say. It was Shizune that spoke first. "Kakashi, I guess you heard all of that earlier. I just don't understand what has gotten into Sakura these days. She used to be Naruto and Sasuke's teammate but know she is acting like they don't even exist anymore."

Kakashi remained silent still watching Tsunade carefully. Tsunade knew Kakashi well enough to know that even though he was the master at hiding his emotions , it mean that he could always hide what he was feeling, and after today she knew Kakashi was hiding something. He had specifically told Tsunade that Sakura was a concern and should not be Naruto's medical ninja even though she was one of the best.

Tsunade put her thoughts to Kakashi. "Kakashi, tell me what you know and don't lie to me, you would never involve yourself in a decision unless you knew something. Tell what happened in snow country."

Kakashi looked down at his floor slightly ashamed that he a hid something so important he had hoped that he had been mistaken at what he saw but know after today he had been right to infer.

Back at the Uchiha Mansion

Iruka and Sasuke had sat with Naruto on separate ends of the bed, for so long that it was slowly getting dark outside, both had sat in silence the whole time. Sasuke was really frustrated about why he couldn't bring himself to so much as touch the blonde. He loved Naruto so much yet was at a loss as to how to express how much he loved him.

Iruka sat in silence watching Naruto sleep he had relaxed a little but it was clear that Naruto wasn't fully asleep. Iruka sighed he just couldn't understand why the boy he considered his son was refusing to tell him about not just his dreams but other things as well. He had a feeling that Naruto wasn't telling him the full story.

Sasuke had was fed up with the silence and decided to pluck up some courage and ask the only other person in Naruto's life what he could do to help him. Swallowing his pride Sasuke asked in a voice so low you could have missed it. "How can you know what to do when he is upset? You seem to know what works the best in any situation, how do you train yourself to know?"

Iruka looked into Sasuke's eyes he could tell that there was no sarcasm or snide comment in his question; he was clearly asking a genuine question. It did make him slightly angry that he had made it sound like a training exercise. But he did have to remember that Sasuke had lost his parents and most likely forgotten what it was like to be comforted and likewise be unable to comfort others.

"There is no manual to tell you how and when to comfort others, that has to be learnt and nurtured remember how you're….parents used to comfort you when you were sad or scared. In short it is something you naturally do."

Iruka was unsure if mentioning Sasuke's parents was a good thing but it was the only example he had. Like it or not Sasuke needed to be reminded that sometimes he needed to remember that he didn't have to hold back all the time.

"That's the problem I….. don't know how to show them." Sasuke couldn't believe he was admitting that he didn't know. He was the best of the best. A Uchiha never admits his weakness especially to your potential father in-law.

Instead on laughing at Sasuke's admission, Iruka motioned him forward Sasuke came round to the bed he was surprised when Iruka held his hand and pulled it towards Naruto's hair. "Just stroke his head slowly not too fast and not too lightly, it takes practise but I'm sure you can mater it in no time."

Sasuke almost at once felt Naruto relax at the soft touch, back when they had been in a cell together he had managed to show Naruto some affection to the point of hugging him. But since coming back he found it near impossible. Naruto half asleep grabbed Sasuke's hand and pulled his hand under his head. Iruka almost laughed at the sight of Naruto sleeping on Sasuke's hand like a pillow.

Sasuke was very happy with his small victory and rather enthusiastically asked more questions.

The two of them were so warped up in their own conversation that they hadn't noticed that Naruto was starting to wake up. Naruto's eyes flickered open he squinted as the light entered his eyes, after blinking a few times to clear his vision he could make out two figures speaking next to him he recognised the person to be Sasuke and the second was Iruka.

"So how exactly do I, you know… comfort him? What does he respond to the most?" If Naruto had the energy he would have shot out of the bed. Sasuke the prince of ice was asking his parental figure how to comfort him when he was having nightmares.

"I must have died and gone to an alternate universe." Naruto thought it was the first time he had seen Sasuke and Iruka in a room together and not arguing with each other, he knew it was because the both cared about him very much. But it was nice that they were both in a room together without the animosity in the air.

He hadn't noticed till then that he was asleep on Sasuke's hand, it felt warm and soft, "Sasuke stop moving your hand, it's my new pillow."

Sasuke and Iruka's attention was quickly drawn Naruto waking up. "Dobe, stop complaining you are privileged to be sleeping on an Uchiha."

Naruto squeezed Sasuke's hand a little tighter and pulled it closer to his face pretending to act flattered "Really, Iruka-sensei remind me to never washing this cheek again. Even when become the Hokage I will make sure that this moment become is recorded in history."

Iruka giggled slightly even though he was tired Naruto could still light up the room with his wide toothy smile and unpredictable nature. "You should be resting; you will never become Hokage if you fall asleep on missions."

Naruto shuddered at the thought of sleeping, he was very tired but he just couldn't face the nightmares not with Kabuto waiting for him when he shut his eyes. Sasuke noticed his reaction and tried again to get Naruto to open up to him. "Naruto, please, I hate seeing you like this. All the people that care about you are worried about you. If you could just let us what you are so scared of then maybe we can help."

Naruto shook his head he couldn't tell them; he didn't want to burden them with his worries. He had done more than enough of that recently. "I don't want to worry anyone; everyone is so worried about me I don't want to make it worse."

Iruka spoke up now worried that Naruto wasn't thinking straight, as usual Naruto didn't realise that by hiding his troubles he was making them worse. "Naruto by refusing to tell us you are making us worry. How would you like it if I didn't tell you when something was worrying me and I hid it from you?"

Naruto looked at Iruka and then at Sasuke both had concern on their faces, he just could not tell Sasuke about the ones about Sakura he was afraid he would be angry with him. "I just can't tell you right now, Please don't force me to explain."

Iruka could see how much pressing him for answers was upsetting him, Naruto had tears in his eyes and was clinging to the blanket for dear bad for upsetting the blonde Iruka climbed into the covers allowing the blonde to snuggle into him. While he watched Naruto get comfortable he failed to notice Sasuke's jealous death stare behind him.

Sasuke was just about to climb in next to him when Iruka beat him to it mentaly he began to curse the chuinin. "One day Iruka I swear to god, you will pay for stealing my moment."

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