A/N: Wow thankies again for the reviews, alerts, and reading!! Seeing as how I already had over 100 hits for the prologue I will be continuing with this fic. Don't worry I did not forgotten about my other story. I will be updating that one as well soon. I just want both of stories to have the same amount of chapters. Once I have got SGofL caught up to Naruto Sage Chronicles I will only be updating once a week/two weeks.
I have a full time job that takes up a lot of my time so I am going to make a schedule for my updates so that I can still be true to my readers and not die from lack of sleep. I will be starting this schedule once I get back from my dad's birthday. I don't live in the same province as him and he said that he wanted all his kids home for his birthday. Well what's a daughter to do right? So I will be leaving this coming Thursday.
Anyways…I will be updating this story on Sundays and I will be updating my other story on Saturdays. However I will make special sooner updates if the reviews are there. I feel that if my readers take the time to review than I can take the time to update faster. If I do get a lot of people reviewer for sooner updates I will update during the week as well as on the weekend.
One little catch is that I don't want one of my stories to get too far ahead of the other. This story is my fun AU story where I get to create my own version of a Naruto World where my other fic is a Continuation of the original story. Thus I feel that they need to be updated fairly closely.
Sorry SORRY for babbling on and on!! Only my blanket disclaimer and legend than it's on to the story!! Hugs =^_^=
Blanket Disclaimer: I don't own Naruto or any of the characters, places, or jutsu. I do however own this plot, any OC's I create, and any jutsu that I make up.
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Italics – thoughts
Bold Italic – Kyuubi's thoughts
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WARNING: This story is yaoi!! Main parting is SasuNaru. There is going to be many other one sided pairs as Naruto is one sexy fox!! If you don't like yaoi than don't read!
Shadow Guardians of Life
Chapter One: Fun in the Sun?
Sasuke stared at the blonde haired girl as she rambled on and on about the coming school year. It was lunch and Sasuke had found himself stuck in his home room listening as each class president talked about what their classes would be doing for the year. The raven haired teen stifled a yawn as he turned his head towards the window. It was a warm, sunny, and cloud free day. He didn't want to send his hour locked up in a room.
No Sasuke wanted to find the new kid. After they had had home room together Sasuke discovered that he had no morning classes with the blonde bombshell. But that didn't stop the Uchiha from learning about the boy. It seemed that the blonde haired blue eyed teen was the talk of the school and it was only mid day. Girls were gushing about asking him out, talking with him, and all around trying to think of ways to be near him. The guys, which caused a frown to appear of Sasuke's face, were just as eager to have their way with the teen.
The word of the students was that Uzumaki Naruto hailed from Myobukuzan. Myobukuzan was a very small town in Northern Konohagakure. If memory served correctly, in which case it did seeing as how he was a Uchiha, Myobukuzan had a populace of just shy on two hundred people, had one school that had every grade, and was a least a good six hour drive from the capital city, Konoha. People said that Naruto had been home schooled by his guardian and that this was the first time that the boy had ever been in a 'public' school.
"So I think that wraps up everything here for today. Remember everyone that the fall festival is only four weeks away and that each home room must pick a theme for the festival. Are there any questions?"
Sasuke's onyx eyes flicked back to the people gathered and was grateful, though he didn't show it, that everyone seemed to understand what was expected of them. The blonde girl smiled as her eyes wandered over to look at Sasuke. "Sasuke-kun remember to inform Naruto-kun about the upcoming festival."
Sasuke raised an eyebrow, "Hn."
The girl huffed out her cheeks slightly, "You have to tell him about it! He hasn't been to high school before and I'm guessing that he has never been to a high school festival before."
Sasuke rose from his seat and headed for the door, "I know my duty and I don't take it lightly." Before anyone in the room could say another word Sasuke slid the door open and left.
The halls were surprising empty as Sasuke made his way towards the back doors of the school. He knew that Nara, Kiba and Choji would be out on the back field but the halls being as empty as they were were very unusual. Where is everyone? I know that it's a nice day but there are always some students in the hall.
Sasuke rounded the corner that lead to the stairs and froze. Well that answers that question. The hall was filled with students who were all pressed against the glass. They all seemed to be staring down into the field. Sasuke's eyebrow rose slightly as he made his way towards them. Kiba, Nara, and Choji will most likely be playing Aerobi and I know for a fact that at least Kiba will be shirtless but he has never drawn this kind of a crowd.
Sasuke froze as he finally started to hear what the students pressed to the glass were talking about.
"Oh my GOD! He is so gorgeous! I think he gives Sasuke-san a run for his money."
"Did you see his smile! Kyaa!! I wish he would smile like that at me!"
"His smile is amazing but did you see his eyes! I have never seen a blue like that before! I could stare into them all day!"
Sasuke shook his head slightly as he walked behind the squealing girls. The dobe isn't that good looking. Okay so he does have a good smile and yes his eyes are the clearest blue I have ever seen but…wait! What the fuck am I thinking?! Sasuke growled as he continued down the hall. He was completely lost in thought until he came to a group of seniors that Sasuke knew were known for being very aggressive both in the area of bullying and sexual advances.
"Fuck man! I just want to grab him, bend him over the nearest desk, and fuck that ass of his!"
"Look at his bronze skin! I'm getting a hard on just looking at him."
"I'm betting he's a virgin. Just imagine how tight his ass would be!"
Sasuke's eyes narrowed as he turned his attention to the teens staring out the window. One of the bastards was actually drooling! Sasuke walked up the window, pretending not to hear them as he turned his attention to the outside world. The minute he did he wished he hadn't. Down in the back field was a crowd of people watching four boys playing Aerobi. He knew that Nara, Kiba, and Choji would be playing but he never expected to see the fourth player. It was none other than the new kid, Uzumaki Naruto.
Nara and Choji were on one team and they had removed their uniform jackets, rolled up their sleeves and removed their ties. They were obviously the 'shirts' side of the game. Sasuke's eyes widened as he looked over at Kiba and Naruto. Kiba, of course, was shirtless. The teens pale skin shone in the light of the sun and Sasuke had to turn his eyes away. For being one of the heirs of Inu Clan you'd think it wouldn't be so pale.
All thought flew out the window as Sasuke gazed down at Kiba's partner. It was Naruto. The teen was shirtless as well and just looking at him had Sasuke stunned. The boy's chest, stomach, arms and back were nicely toned showing that the boy didn't have an ounce of extra flesh on him. Even from the second floor Sasuke could see the muscles rippling slightly on his body as the jumped and twisted to catch the Aerobi.
Sasuke unconsciously licked his lips as he stared Naruto down. The blonde hair whipped about in the wind, his azure eyes twinkled with joy, and his skin was a rich bronze. Sweat lightly coated the boy as he continued to run, jump, and throw the Aerobi with the others. By the look of joy on the boys face Sasuke knew that the teen had no idea that he was currently being eye raped by the whole school population.
"I'm going to head down there and see if I can't join the game."
"Why would you do that?"
Sasuke's eyes flicked to the lecherous teens beside him. His eyes narrowed as one of the boys, who Sasuke knew was Sai, licked his lips. "I'm going to tackle him of course. Then I'm going to run my hands over all that bronze body of his."
Oh fuck no! I will NOT allow the most perverted guy in the school to touch Naruto! Sasuke followed after Sai and his group of 'thugs' as they made their way through the school and towards the back field. I will be the one that touches the blonde dobe not some sick twisted fucked up…wait a damn minute?! What the hell! Naruto is just a dobe! He is a stupid, relentless, beautiful…fuckable.. Sasuke growled as he kicked the door to the stairs open. This is going to be a long fucking year!
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Naruto walked over to Kiba as the other team had called a time out. The bright red and blue Aerobi was currently spinning around his wrist as the blonde reached his teammate. Kiba grinned, making his red tattoos on his face stand out as he held up his hand for Naruto to slap. Naruto grinned as he slapped hands with his new friend.
"You're awesome at this game Naruto! I thought you never played before?"
Naruto grinned, "I haven't but it's not that hard to figure out. It's almost like playing Frisbee though I like this game a lot more!"
Kiba laughed as he swung his arm over his teammate's bare shoulders, "My partner is usually Sasuke but he isn't nearly as good as you! I mean the duck butt is fast, coordinated, and can get a goal all the time but he doesn't have the same spirit that you bring to the game."
Naruto blushed slightly. He had been so worried that he wasn't going to make friends at his new school. It had taken him three years of whining, pouting and threatening to be allowed to come to a real school and now he was more than happy at the results. His last class, before lunch, found Naruto sitting beside Inuzuka Kiba. The two hit it off right away and Naruto found himself invited to play Aerobi. He had no idea what the game was but didn't want to turn down a chance at making new friends.
So when they had finished eating Kiba, along with Shikamaru and Choji, had exited the school and started to play. Naruto was extremely nervous about being on the 'skin' team but once he got playing he didn't care anymore. Nothing else mattered at that moment because for the first time Naruto had friends his own age, was playing in the sun, and was currently at a public high school. The loss of his shirt didn't seem all that important when he thought about it.
"So Kiba what is the score?"
Kiba removed his arm from Naruto's shoulder as he placed a finger on his chin. "I believe we are up by two goals."
Naruto's fox like grin spread across his face as he tossed the Aerobi into the air and caught it, "So one more goal and we win?"
Kiba grinned as he turned to look at Shikamaru and Choji. "Yep one more and we win. This is the fastest I've never finished a game of Aero…well look whose come to join us!" Kiba grinned as he waved over Naruto's shoulder.
Blue eyes locked onto onyx eyes and Naruto felt blood rushing to his cheeks. It was the teen from his homeroom. The one that was rude to Hinata-chan. I think is name is…Uhatachi…no…Uhmmm…Sake.. Naruto giggled softly. No that's what Ero Sannin drinks all the time…
"What brings you hear Sasuke?"
Naruto mentally slapped himself. Sasuke! Wow you'd think I would remember his name. Wait why did Kiba call him 'duck butt' earlier. As Naruto thought on that he ignored the two friends talking. He shook his head slightly as he looked up at Sasuke and just as he did Sasuke turned his head to look over at the other team. Naruto was presented with a side view of the handsome cold bastard and his eyes widened. Before he could stop himself he burst out laughing.
"Oi…Naruto are you okay?"
Naruto doubled over as he waved his hand at Kiba. He knew that he was making a bit of a scene but he couldn't help it. When Sasuke had turned his head and Naruto got a look at his profile he instantly knew why Kiba had called Sasuke a 'duck butt'. Though the raven haired teen was very handsome and his hair was very stylish Naruto could only think of one thing when he saw it. The way the hair was spiked at the back looked just like a duck's butt.
"What the hell is your problem dobe?!"
Naruto gasped for air as he straightened himself out. He wiped as his eyes as he turned to Kiba with a huge grin on his face. "I can totally see it now!"
Kiba's eyebrows drew together slightly in confusion. "See what?"
Naruto waved his hand in Sasuke's direction as he giggled deeply, "I can see now why you call Sasuke-teme a duck butt!" Naruto ignored the death glare that was directed at him by the teme as he looked at Kiba who was grinning broadly.
"I know right!"
Naruto gasped for air as he nodded his head. Naruto's eyes widened slightly as said teen grasped his upper arm and dragged him towards the now pissed off raven haired teen. "You are not to call me that again."
Naruto raised an eyebrow as he looked from the hand that gripped him to the face that glared at him, "Really?" Who does this guy think his is?! All he had to do was ask me nicely not to mention his hair looking like a duck's ass and I wouldn't mention it again. But no! This teme just hat a stick up ass!
Sasuke gasped slightly as a sudden wind knocked into him and he released the blonde before staggering back a few steps. Naruto's blue eyes widened slightly. Oh shit! Oh shit! Calm down Naruto! Last thing you want to do is draw a crowd…well more of a crowd than there all is...
"So…Sasuke what are you doing here? I thought you had meetings at lunch."
Naruto sighed in relief as Sasuke didn't seem to care about a sudden wind attacking him. "They were finished so I decided to come out and have a round of Aerobi."
Naruto's eyes dimmed slightly, "Oh…well Kiba did say that you are his usual partner. I can sit this out so you guys and play." Naruto made to walk back towards his discarded clothes but a hand on his shoulder stopped him.
"What are you talking about Naruto?! You are still playing!" Kiba smiled at the blonde, "We just need to find another player for Shikamaru and Choji's team…oh by the looks of it they already…found…one." Kiba's eyes narrowed as he stared across the field. Naruto turned around as well.
Standing with the other two was a tall, lean, dark haired teen that Naruto hadn't seen before. Well in all honesty Naruto hadn't seen a lot of the students of the school. Hell the school populace was larger than Myobukuzan. "Who is he?"
Naruto jumped slightly as Sasuke's voice filled the air, "His name is Sai." Naruto raised an eyebrow at the look on the raven haired teen's face. Wow if looks could kill! "I'll cover him. You two keep your original checks." Sasuke stated all this while he removed his jacket and stared down Sai.
"I'll leave keeping an eye on him to your Sasuke." Kiba's voice was no more than a growl as he two stared that the tall teen.
"Kiba? Sasuke? Who is Sai?"
Kiba smiled as he gently guided Naruto back towards the field, "He is someone that you don't want near you Naruto. Trust me. Stay away from Sai and let Sasuke handle him."
Naruto gave Kiba a quizzical look but shrugged, "If you say so Kiba."
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Sasuke glared at Sai as the two teams once again faced off. However Sai wasn't looking at Sasuke. No his eyes were focused on Naruto. That fucking pervert! I am going to enjoy knocking him around! Sasuke brushed his bangs aside as he turned to look at Nara and Choji. The two looked worried as they glanced between Sai and Naruto.
"Hi! I'm Uzumaki Naruto!"
Sasuke looked over at the blonde and grinned. Naruto had a smile on his face but one look at the teen's blue eyes showed Sasuke that the blonde was wearily of the dark haired teen.
"It's nice to meet you Naruto. I'm Sai. I think I will be your check." Sai smiled.
Before Sasuke could open his mouth the sound of Naruto's voice filled the air. "Actually my check is Shikamaru. I believe that your check is Sasuke. I believe it's only fair since the two of you were the ones that just joined the game."
Sasuke grinned as he glared at Sai. Sasuke knew that Sai was pissed even though Sai had that stupid smile on his face. "Yes that is true Naruto. It is only fair."
Naruto grinned. "Great let's play! Next point wins the round! I believe since I was the last one to catch the Aerobi before the time out was called that means that it's our throw?" Naruto looked at Kiba and Nara as he said this and grinned when the two nodded.
Kiba cheered as the two teams spread out. Naruto headed for Nara's goal to get ready to start the round. Sasuke walked off to get ready to run. There's no way I'm letting Sai anywhere near Naruto! If anyone is going to be running their hands over his flesh its goi… Sasuke growled under his breath. What the fuck is wrong with me?! Stupid blonde dobe!
"I know what you're trying to do Uchiha."
Sasuke didn't even spare a look at his 'check'. "Hn."
Sai's soft eerie laugh reached his ears and ran back his back. "No matter what you try that blonde god is going to mine. I'm going to fuck him so hard he won—"
Sasuke spun around and grabbed Sai by the collar. "Shut. The. Fuck. Up! You will stay away from Naruto!"
Sai grasped his wrist as he stared into the onyx eyes of the Uchiha. "We'll see Uchiha."
Sasuke made to reply but Kiba's loud voice rang through the field, "I thought you two wanted to play?!"
Sasuke released Sai, gave him one last glare, before turning his attention to Kiba and Naruto. Naruto had the Aerobi drawn back, obviously ready to start to the round. "Let's start!" Naruto smiled at Sasuke as his eyes flicked to an empty spot on the field before returning his gaze. Kid knows how to play. Sasuke smirked as he crouched down, ready to run the minute Naruto threw the Aerobi.
At Choji's loud yell Naruto whipped his arm around and shot the Aerobi into the space that the blonde had gazed at a few seconds earlier. Seconds before the Aerobi was released from the tan fingers Sasuke darted towards the open field. The red and blue blur flew straight at him. Sasuke's eyes narrowed in on the Aerobi as he leapt forward. A blonde blur whipped past him. The kids good!
Sasuke shot his arm through the Aerobi, pivoted on his ankle, as he whipped his arm around and launched the saucer in the direction that Naruto had taken off in. Sai yelled out as the Aerobi just missed slicing through his cheek as it sailed past him. Sasuke grinned in satisfaction as he looped around Sai and continued down the field.
Sasuke's onyx eyes widened as he realized that he had over shot the Aerobi. Naruto wasn't very tall as the Aerobi was flying a good three maybe four feet above and behind the boy. Fuck at this rate it will reach Nara's height before it reaches Naruto's.
"Kiba you ready!?"
Sasuke's eyes flicked to the Inu heir who was running like the wind towards the goal. "Ready when you are Naruto!"
What the hell are they talki—Sasuke watched in awe as Naruto stopped, spun around and darted towards Nara. Nara slammed on the brakes as he saw Naruto running full force at him. A playful smirk danced on the blonde's angelic face as his eyes darted from Nara to the Aerobi. What is he doing?! He's going to crash into Nara at this rate!
Naruto reached out and grasped Nara's shoulder before flipping himself into a one handed hand stand on the shoulder of a shocked Nara. Naruto laughed as he twisted around and stuck his toes through the Aerobi. With another twist of his body and a flick of his leg Naruto shot the Aerobi at an angle down the field. Once the Aerobi left his foot Naruto curled his body under and flipped over Nara's shoulder the rest of the way.
Sasuke gapped at the blonde as he straightened, grinned at Sasuke, before taking off down the field. Sasuke ignored the cheering from the crowd as he followed after the blonde. How the hell…WHO the hell is this kid!! Sasuke veered around a confused Nara as he followed after the blonde as they ran towards the goal.
Sasuke's eyes never left Naruto as he ran towards the goal. The boy's back muscles rippled as he pumped his arms. His firm round buttock moved perfectly as his legs propelled him forward. But there was something else about the boy that drew Sasuke in. There was power just radiating off him. As Sasuke stared at the boy he couldn't help but feel like he was staring at a great and noble being.
His bronze skin shimmered in the sun. His golden hair flowed through the wind. His whole body gave off a glow that Sasuke wanted. No, he needed it. He had never felt such a strong pull to anyone in his entire life. Everything about the boy called to him. Who are you…? What are you…? Is it true that you are just a small town boy? How could one town keep you all to themselves?
Sasuke blinked hard and had to twist to the side to avoid running into Naruto who suddenly stopped. Slowly his brain turned back on and he realized that Kiba had caught the Aerobi in the goal and that they had won. Sasuke turned his attention to Kiba and grinned as the Inu danced around cheering.
"AHHH!"
Sasuke whipped around just in time to see Sai run head long into Naruto. Naruto gave a cry of surprise as the two teen fell to the ground. They rolled a few feet before they stopped. Sasuke's eyes narrowed as Sai had made sure to land so that he was pinning Naruto down. One of Sai's arms blocked the boy's face from view.
"What the fuck you prick!" Sasuke growled as he stomped over to the two.
"Naruto…?"
Sasuke leered over Sai as he got ready to yell at Sai for purposely tackling the blonde but the sound of Sai's voice stopped Sasuke. The raven haired teen looked over Sai's shoulder and down at the blonde pinned to the ground. The look on the blonde's face caused Sasuke's blood to run cold. Naruto's face was scrunched up and he looked like he was in a lot of pain.
Sasuke didn't think he just reacted. He grabbed the back of Sai's shirt and tore him from the blonde angel. Sai gave an indigent yell as he was thrown back. Sasuke knelt down and gently pulled the blonde into his arms. Naruto's breathes were coming and going in sharp pants. Sasuke gently cupped Naruto's cheek as he pulled the boy closer.
"Naruto…"
Naruto raised a hand to his head and pulled at his hair while a painful moan escaped him, "Sa..sasu…ke…"
Sasuke's eyes narrowed as he felt completely helpless. Did he hit his head? Did he hit his back, his shoulders, or his legs? "Naruto I'm here. It's Sasuke." Sasuke glared over his shoulder as a shadow fell over them. "Back the fuck up!"
"Sasuke what happened to Naruto?"
Sasuke glared at Kiba and the others. "I said back up! I don't know!" Sasuke turned back to Naruto and cringed slightly. Naruto's eyes were opened slightly but the look of pain clouded over his usual vivid blue eyes. "Naruto, come on, what happened? You can tell me." Sasuke was surprised by how gentle his voice sounded.
Naruto panted as his looked to the sky. "No…Sasuke…"
"Naruto wh—" Sasuke looked up at the sky and gasped. Dark black, swirling, roaring clouds filled across the sky. What the fuck?! It was clear a minute ago! The winds picked up as thunder roared across the sky. Sasuke could hear the students, that had gathered, scream as the rain started to pour from the heavens. As the lightning struck Naruto yelled out in pain. "Naruto!"
"Sasuke…run…" Blue eyes widened as Naruto looked pleadingly at Sasuke, "Run!"
"What are you talking about?!"
"Shit! SHIT! Sasuke!"
Sasuke ignored the yells of Kiba, Nara and Choji as he gently stroked Naruto's cheek with his thumb. "Why should I run away?! Naruto answer me! What's wrong?!"
Sasuke growled as he felt someone push his shoulder. He tore his gaze away from Naruto and glared at Nara. "What!"
"Look…" Nara nodded his head in the direction of the back field.
"Sasuke they…are h..here!"
Sasuke looked down at Naruto as the boy suddenly went limp in his arms. "Naruto?! NARUTO!" Sasuke jumped slightly as a deafening, rolling, soul devouring roar filled the air all around them. Sasuke looked one last time at the blonde in his arms before turning his head in the direction of the god awful sound. Standing in the field was something that he never thought he would never see at the school.
Body of black ebony glass absorbed the light from the lightning. Eyes of pure, unadulterated hate stared at the remaining boys in the field. Long, razor shape fangs lined the long maw of the creature. Billowing, spilling silver fog rolled out of his gaping mouth. It can't be…
"A wraith has appeared."
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A/N: So here is chapter one!! Thank you all again for the support and I hope you can all find some time to leave me a little comment. I will try to update again before I go away to my dad's birthday. I will try. Reviews help me to update. I will be gone for over a week.
FYI: For those of you who don't know Aerobi is a real game! It is ssssoooo much fun. It's like Frisbee but WAY better. The 'Frisbee' is a large rubbed cover ring. The ring itself is about four inches wide and has a huge hole in the middle. This is so you can catch the Aerobi by putting your hand, foot or even your head through it! The game is played by dividing yourselves into two teams. The 'check' is the person that you cover much like a check in basketball. You make two goals, usually played on a football field, this way you can use the goals of the football field as the actually goals. You score by catching the Aerobi in the goal zone. This game is usually non-contact but can be played as a full body contact game!
Thanks again for reading!! Hugs!! =bows= Bitter