Yay! Chapter 2 \(^-^)/ I really like how this story is turning out. I hope you guys like it ;-;
*Disclaimer* Yeah you know that one great manga series? Yeah Naruto. I don't own it. If I did it wouldn't be on hiatus right now. And SasuNaru would be canon
*Warning* Just OC's in here. Sorry I made them one day and fell in love with them and just had to add them into a story ;-;
Chapter 2: The Meeting
Sasuke sat at the small wooden dining table in his house. Today he had promised Yuki to explain everything. Well, more like answer her questions. After talking to Naruto, they had agreed that it would be best to tell her what she wanted to know. It was better that way, the hurt she had in her eyes had torn the Uchiha. He hated seeing his daughter like that. It's not like they wanted to keep it from her, they just weren't sure who to trust. Ok, that was a bad was to say it but there was no other way. The council was up on his ass since he came back and when they found out about their feelings...all hell broke loose. Not literally, but they were pissed. Sasuke himself never got scared but when the council decided that they couldn't be in a relationship and Naruto's reaction...just terrified the Uchiha. But there was nothing they could do, the village elders had made their decision and that was final. The two still fooled around occasionally though since it was still too dangerous. They didn't know when someone would walk in on them and in turn report it to the elders. Thankfully all their friends were fine with it.
Sighing, Sasuke rubbed his temples then reached for his cup of water. Oh how he hated the village elders. Making everything complicated. Thankfully they weren't suspicious of Yuki at all or else all three of them would be kicked out in a flash. The front door slammed open and Yuki stalked across the living room, a scowl covering her face.
"How'd the mission go?" Sasuke asked taking another sip of his water
Yuki turned to face him, crossing her arms.
"Greeaat. If you call having to run around for the whole time trying to catch a dog!" She huffed out walking over to the table and sitting down.
"Sounds like on of missions I had when I first started." Sasuke smirked setting down his cup.
"With Naruto?" The blonde asked curiously
Sasuke nodded his head.
"When did you...meet him exactly?" She asked looking at her father.
"Well," The Uchiha started leaning back slightly in his chair "It was when I was in the academy. We were paired to spar against each other. I easily defeated him."
"Well of course you were strong!" Yuki stated
Smiling, Sasuke shook his head. "Yes I was strong physically, but mentally he was stronger than anyone in the village. He changed the minds of so many people just because of his determination."
"Was he the reason you...came back?" The young girl asked curiously.
"Yes."
They sat in silence for several minutes, the blonde pondering her thoughts. Sasuke smiled slightly watching her.
She reminds me of Naruto so much.
"Um...when did you umm...start you know..." She said finally stumbling over her words.
"When did I start loving him? Well, I guess since day 1. But I never registered it as love," Sasuke shrugged placing his hands on the table "What else do you want to know?"
"I want to know about my mom." Yuki looked up from the table, staring straight into his eyes.
Sighing he took a sip of his water, collecting his thoughts.
"She was a very beautiful lady," Sasuke started "She was kind. Naruto and I are very grateful that she did what she did."
"She carried me?" Yuki asked silently. Sasuke replied with a slow nod. "Am I related to Naruto in any way?"
"Yes...it's...complicated on how and even I don't know exactly how they did it, but they did." Sasuke replied slowly.
"What happened to her?"
Sasuke sighed and looked down at the table, grabbing his cup and gulping down the rest of the water. He was afraid she was going to ask that, but then again he should of expected it.
"She...passed away. There was a raid on the small village she lived in and she was one of many that died." The Uchiha finally said looking up at his daughter.
She was staring at the table, her blonde hair covering her hair. She stood up suddenly, pushing her chair back with a force. She slowly walked away, heading towards her room. Yuki then stopped and turned, looking at the Uchiha with tear filled eyes.
"Thank you for telling me this daddy." She said quickly before rushing towards her room.
The dark haired man sighed standing up and walking towards the kitchen. He knew that she hardly called him daddy unless she was scared or sad. Setting down the cup, he walked over to the couch and sat down. Sasuke hated making his daughter cry, it hurt him so much. As much as he wanted to go comfort her though, Sasuke knew that just like himself she didn't like showing her emotions. Rubbing his temples, Sasuke leaned back against the couch and let out another sigh.
"How'd it go?"
Sasuke opened his eyes and glanced over at the blonde sitting next to him. Unlike said blonde, he was never jumpy.
"Good I guess." The Uchiha replied.
"I'm guessing she didn't take her death well, huh?"
"Hn."
The blonde leaned over slightly. Sasuke turned his head to face the blonde. Naruto smiled and leaned forward, giving the Uchiha a quick kiss.
"It'll be alight." Naruto smiled before giving a small wave and vanishing in a puff in smoke.
Sighing, the dark haired man leaned forward placing his head in his hands.
"Oh I hope so."
"Denied."
Naruto narrowed his eyes, releasing a low growl.
"And why is that?" Naruto slowly said.
The blonde crossed his arms staring at the village elders. Oh how he hated them. He had finally grown enough courage to confront them about his relationship with Sasuke. All he wanted was for them to accept it. But of course that didn't work out the way we wanted to.
"Its unacceptable for the hokage to be in that sort of relationship." Koharu stated simply.
"In what ways is it unacceptable? The village already know what Sasuke and I are to each other and they haven't stated that they were against it at all."
"But they never showed that they were for it either," Homura said placing his hands on the desk in front of him "It also won't be viewed positively by the other villages."
"How?! Everyone accepted that Gaara was gay! All the villages were even supportive of it" Naruto snapped back, clenching his fists.
God these village elders!
Kit, calm down. The last thing we need is for you to injure or kill one of them.
Yeah yeah... Naruto growled, taking a deep breath.
"You'll need to come up with a better reason for why it "isn't acceptable." Because what you're coming up with is a load of shit." Naruto said flatly, then turned on his heels striding out the door.
He walked down the long narrow hallway towards his office. Why he put up with them the world may never know. Tsunade had warned him about them before he became hokage, but he blew off the warning as her being protective of him. Oh how he has wished he headed her warning. The blonde rubbed his temples. Just one day he wished everything would run smoothly. Is that too much to ask? Naruto stopped and sighed then smiled. He could just ignore the elder's words and be open on his and Sasuke's relationship. He was the hokage anyways!
The purpose of the elders are for them to help the hokage with decisions. They know what's best for the village.
And I don't? Naruto growled.
Of course you do, kit. I'm just saying they've had more experience in that field.
Do you remember the Uchiha massacre? I don't think they were doing the best for the village then.
That was instigated by Danzo.
But they fully corroborated with it though. The blonde continued walking towards his office.
They were only looking out for the village.
Uh no they were just trying to get rid of a group that irritated them.
Naruto stepped into his office, slowly closing the door behind him.
They're just so closed minded. Those old geezers will never accept my relationship. They aren't making these decisions for the good of the village, just for themselves.
Naruto sighed when Kurama didn't answer. He slowly walked towards the window overlooking the village. He loved the sight. Just watching the villagers go about their day made him happy. Plus the sunsets were just beautiful.
"Hokage-sama."
Sighing Naruto turned around. Couldn't he just get a couple minutes of peace? He looked to see two figures clad in their ANBU uniform standing before his desk. One, a female, had wrapping covering her skin wrapping her mouth in a mask-like manner. Her black and white ANBU mask was attached to her side. Her light blue hair pulled back into two pigtails with a few strands covering her face. She stared at Naruto with black emotionless eyes, a scar cutting through her left eye. The second figure, visibly male, stood firmly but still relaxed. His body, like his partner, was covered similarly in fish net which also covered his face in a mask. His light blue hair pulled into a pony tail with very few strands framing his face. His black eyes stared kindly at Naruto, a scar exactly the same as the woman's on his right eye. He clutched his mask in his hands. Smiling Naruto stepped forward. He liked these two a lot. They were the second best ninja in the ANBU and the blonde trusted them just as much as he trusted Sasuke.
"Ah what do my twins need today?"
The female flinched, her eye twitching slightly. The male just chuckles slightly before speaking.
"Remember we have names, hokage-sama."
"Eh, calling you Minoru and Manami isn't as fun...hey! Why don't I call you the Mwins? Get it cause-"
"We get it hokage-sama!" The male, Minoru, chuckled.
Naruto smirked and crossed his arms. Normally he would hate it when people interrupted him, but he allowed it since they were friends anyways.
"So what do ya need, youngsters?" Naruto smiled sliding into his chair.
"We're the same age." Manami said crossing her arms.
"Yeah yeah whatever." Naruto brushed it off with a wave of his hand.
"We have news." Manami stated.
Sighing Naruto leaned against his chair.
"Good or bad?" He asked closing his eyes
"Depends on how you look at it." Minoru replied.
The blonde cracked an eye open staring at the twin. "Go on..."
"Well," Manami started stepping forward "We found a new village."
"More like a village that wants to declare itself as a country." Minoru added
Naruto groaned leaning forward. All he wanted was for them to check on a report for the village, but they come back with this? The blonde rubbed his temple. It was going to be a long day.
"So I'm guessing the leader wants to talk to me?"
The twins nodded.
Naruto leaned back in his chair closing his eyes. Just what he needed. A village wanting to separate. It wasn't that he was against it. It was just the fact that he had nothing to go by. Small villages separating to form their own countries was rare. Small countries appeared all the time, but from uncontrolled land. Naruto knew he would have to get help from the village elder which pleased him oh so much. Slowly standing up, the blonde grabbed his cloak slipping it on. He strode towards the door then stopped, looking over his shoulder at the twins.
"You coming or not?"
"Yes!" The two responded quickly, putting on their masks.
"Is the leader outside the village?" Naruto said over his shoulder as they walked down the hallway.
"Yes along with the adviser and ANBU captain." Minoru replied
Nodding, Naruto continued walking. He expected as much. Kage typically didn't travel alone, even as powerful as they were it was still dangerous and if this village wanted to separate they need to have a powerful leader. If they don't something can happen to the leader and...well everything will be thrown out of balance. Plus finding a capable candidate was hard.
"Aren't you going to ask for input on the situation from the elders?" Manami spoke up as they walked through the quiet hallway.
Naruto stopped and turned to face them with crossed arms.
"Nope. For one they will just mess it up and cause chaos and war with everything and everyone. Also I don't want to talk to them for the second time in the last hour. Especially since our last meeting didn't go quiet well." Naruto replied.
Taking their silence as a cue to move on, the blonde turned around and continued walking towards the entrance. Pushing open the doors, Naruto stepped out of the building and walked faster through the town, weaving through the villagers who gave curious looks to their hokage. The twins fell into a brisk walk behind the blonde as they weaved carefully through the town. Finally reaching the entrance to the village, Naruto stopped and turned around to face the twins.
"Now remember. Do not take any action against them unless I say to. We don't want any unnecessary bloodshed."
The twins nodded and Naruto smiled, turning around quickly. Silently, they walked out of the village into the forest. The forest was quiet as they walked towards the clearing close by. The blonde was curious to see the leader of the village. He's heard that the village had many powerful ninja and if that was true then the leader should be at kage level. Maybe. If the reports were wrong then the village would be denied it's request. Well not that he was going to accept it anyways...well he might. Just depends on the impression the leader leaves. As they neared the clearing, the blonde could make out two figures sitting on a log and on standing before them.
Two females and a male kit. The females are sitting while the male is standing.
Naruto nodded stepped into the clearing. The three figures turned and watched as Naruto and the twins approached them. The male turned to face the blonde with arms crossed while the females stood up, standing next to the male. Naruto smiled and stopped walking a few feet away from the group.
"I'm Naruto, the hokage of Konoha and these two are my trusted ANBU members. Please pay no head to them. Just here as persecution."
Nodding, the female in the middle smiled and stepped forward.
"I am the leader, Kasumi. The male is Hiroshi my adviser. Amaya is my highest ranked ninja." Kasumi said.
Kasumi stared at Naruto with light green eyes. Her light brown hair slightly framed her face with a single strand going down the middle of her face to her nose. Her hair cascaded around her shoulders and stopped at her waist. Three black wave-like markings went across each cheek just like Naruto's whiskers. She wore a black strapless shirt that cut off halfway on her stomach. A black triangle shaped skirt hung on her hips with black knee high ninja shoes. A white robe wrapped around her body and a light blue gem hung on a strong around her neck.
Naruto glanced over at Amaya who didn't seem to be paying attention at all. Her black hair covered the right side of her face and framed the other half. Her hair was pulled back into a high pony tail which ended at her waist. She stared past Naruto with red eyes, with a small mole under the visible eye. She wore a black strapless shirt that stopped right under her chest. Three straps wrapped around her upper arms loosely, one bright blue one bright pink and one black. Her hands were covered with wrappings. Baggy ninja pants hung on her hips, one big cut on each side on the thigh exposing her thigh. Black ninja shoes sat on her feet. Red fire like markings were visible on her shoulders and thighs.
Glancing over at Hiroshi, Naruto saw the brown haired man glaring at him. His brown hair was slightly shaggy, covering his right eye, and reached his shoulders. His blue eyes were narrowed at the blonde. He wore a dark blue half short kimono on his left side, the left sleeve hiding his left arm, and a black low cut shirt that exposed his chest. A white sash wrapped around his waist tightly. Black ninja pants hugged his legs and black ninja shoes sat on his feet. He wore a fish net glove on his exposed arm. Three scars ran across his left cheek and right arm.
Hiroshi, Naruto observed, didn't seem to be pleased with him.
Probably just the stress from all of this, kit.
Hopefully...
"So! You want to separate from Konoha?" Naruto started turning his attention to Kasumi.
"Yes. We believe that we are strong enough to stand on our own. Of course, we plan on helping Konoha whenever they need." Kasumi said smiling.
"You think you are strong enough, huh?" Naruto said crossing his arms.
The only way to figure out if they were strong enough would be to have a battle...unexpected of course. They would need to be ready in any situation.
Hopefully they don't take it badly...
You plan on attacking them unexpectedly at full force and you hope they won't take it badly? What other way would they take it?
You never know...maybe they will catch on.
Naruto glanced over his shoulders at the twins who stood still awaiting for a command. The blonde gave them a quick smirk and a wink which they replied with a slight nod. Naruto turned his attention back to the three in front of him smiling. Hiroshi narrowed his eyes at him, giving him a cold glare.
Hmm...looks like he suspects something.
The brunette leaned over to the smaller woman, whispering something in her ear. The woman nodded and turned to the raven haired woman to her left, whispering something in her ear. She nodded, all three turning their attention back to Naruto. Hiroshi and Amaya stepped away from their leader slightly, Naruto cautiously watching their every move.
"Is our request approved or denied?"
Naruto glanced over at the small brunette who smiled at the blonde.
"Hmm. Hard to say. I don't really believe that you are strong." Naruto said slowly, turning his attention back to the other two.
They now flanked him, but from a good distance. Manami, though, stood beside the brunette while Minoru stood beside the raven haired woman. Smiling Naruto turned his head slightly to look at their leader.
"Want to prove me wrong?"
"Why certainly."
Naruto didn't expect the immediate attack. Then again he was underestimating the small group. Kasumi was suddenly in front of him, kunai drawn and attacking him with full force. The blonde easily dodged the attacks, but her speed seemed to increase the longer he stood in front of her. Quickly moving, Naruto side stepped one of Kasumi's attacks and leaped into a nearby tree.
Simple attacks yet...seems like she's holding back.
Smirking, Naruto summoned two shadow clones who quickly leaped onto the ground. Kasumi stood her ground, staring at the shadow clones. Naruto watched as she slowly closed her eyes, moving her arms tightly to her side.
What the hell?
The brunette's eyes snapped open, her eyes completely red. She charged the shadow clones, a huge grin forming on her face. The shadow clones clashed with her, but disappeared in a puff of smoke. Kasumi looked up to where Naruto sat perched on the tree branch, red eyes staring into Naruto's blue ones.
Karuma?
Kit this is you battle. You know if I help she's completely defeated. You're strong enough on your own.
I know but what the hell was that?
Beats me. Never seen it before.
Naruto stood up, quickly summoning two more shadow clones. He stuck out his hand, the two creating a small rasengan in his hand. The clones dispersed but another puff appeared in it's place.
"Naruto you idiot."
"Huh?" Naruto jumped at the voice loosing his balance slightly. A pale hand grabbed his hand and pulled him up before he fell off the branch. Naruto glared at his ANBU captain, who he assumed was only smirking behind his mask.
"Hey teme! We're in the middle of something here!"
"It can wait hokage-sama."
Naruto glanced back to the ground where the small group stood. Kasumi stared at Naruto, her eyes back to their light green. Hiroshi grinned widely while Amaya stared off into the woods. The twins stood off to the side, arms crossed. The blonde glanced back at Sasuke who continued to hold him. Why did Sasuke end up showing up at the worst of moments? Sighing Naruto glanced back down at the group.
"No it's fine. Just from that small quarrel I could tell you were strong. Miko, Achi?" Naruto glanced over at the twins, calling them by their code names.
"Hiroshi proved to be strong enough." Manami stated calmly
"Same with Amaya." Minoru replied
Nodding Naruto glanced back to Kasumi.
"Alrighty then. Seems like you pass the strength test. I shall personally bring you the papers in due time. I have to prepare them and address the matter to the village elders. Soon enough you shall become your own country." Naruto smiled at the three who all responded with a slight smile, even Hiroshi.
Man what's up with him?
Naruto pushed away from Sasuke and hopped down. Sasuke followed landing lightly behind him.
"Seems my hokage lacks in manners," Sasuke said from behind him. Naruto growled glancing at the raven haired from the corner of his eye. "I am Taicho, The ANBU captain."
"I am Kasumi, the leader of the small village." The small brunette said smiling at the Uchiha.
"Hiroshi." The brunette grunted crossing his arms, turning his head away from the two.
"My name is Amaya." The raven haired woman said glancing over at Sasuke.
"The pleasure is mine." Sasuke replied kindly.
Since when was Sasuke kind?
He's always kind.
No!
Kit. Remember when he bought you ramen? That's being kind.
Nu-uh! He owed me, I beat him in a duel!
Because he let you.
Nu-uh!
Naruto stomped his foot and pouted. He looked up and saw that the three before him were staring at him with a raised eyebrow. Naruto laughed lightly, rubbing the back of his head.
"Uh you know. Just talking to Karuma."
"Karuma? Oh you mean the Kyuubi?" Kasumi said slightly tilting her head.
"Yup! The very one!"
"But I thought he was evil." Amaya said looking straight at Naruto.
"He was. Until I won him over." Naruto said grinning widely
"And you forgave him for killing your parents and destroying the village?" Hiroshi asked
"Of course," Naruto said crossing his arms "I forgive everyone. Things happen and people change. I wouldn't have this dobe here if I didn't forgive him." The finished motioning to Sasuke with his thumb.
"You wouldn't be hokage without my help though." Sasuke declared
"So not true!" Naruto growled turning to face the raven haired man.
Kasumi giggled slightly and Naruto snapped his head to look at her.
"What?" Naruto said quickly
"You act like a married couple!" The small brunette giggled
Naruto turned away, his cheeks turning a light pink.
"Well more or less we are."
Naruto looked up at Sasuke. Did he really just..say that? Wait...why should he be surprised? They love each other a lot...they watch out for each other and everything but...it just seemed weird hearing those words from Sasuke.
"Ehh really? So cute! How long have you two been together?" Kasumi was suddenly very close to them, hands clasped together and jumping up and down. It was a typical response from the girls.
"Well officially, only 2 years." Sasuke replied
"So just when the 4th war ended?" Amaya suddenly said
Naruto nodded slowly, staring at the ground. That day was very strange...very strange indeed.
-Flashback-
Naruto stood at the edge of a cliff overlooking the battle field. It had only been a few days since the war had ended but they were still retrieving the bodies of the dead. It was a gruesome battle, most of the casualties coming from before Naruto joined the battle. They were able to stop Obito and Madara just in time. Naruto sighed and turned around, slowly walking down the cliff.
"Naruto."
Naruto glanced up and saw Sasuke standing before him, arms crossed his dark eyes gazing into his own blue ones.
"Did the kages accept your request?" Naruto asked curiously.
After the war ended, the kages had made the attempt to take the Uchiha into custody, the Raikage even attempting to kill him. Naruto had stopped them quickly and told them to think about it. He had helped them when he could of sided with Obito just as easily. They had immediately walked away, stating that they would discuss what they would do with him. When they had called to talk to Sasuke, the Uchiha told the blonde that he had a request of them.
"More or less. They didn't accept everything but they did say they would pardon my past actions and allow me back into the village." Sasuke said with a slight shrug
"Yes! Finally you can come back to the village!" Naruto said grinning widely
"Hey Naruto..." Sasuke started staring at the blonde
"Yeah?"
"Do you...really want me to stay?" Sasuke asked quietly
"Of course! We are friends!" Naruto replied quickly.
Sasuke nodded slowly and glanced away, his hair covering his eyes. He didn't seem very...pleased that he said they were friends. Maybe he didn't see him as a friend but as just a classmate? Naruto's heart throbbed in his chest slightly. Why was his heart hurting? He shouldn't be getting upset about something like this. Maybe...we was just upset that Sasuke might not view him as a friend. Even after all they had been through...
"Naruto...do you only view me as a friend."
Huh? Only...as a friend? Where is he going with this...
"What do you mean, teme?" Naruto asked slowly
"Never mind." Sasuke mumbled turning on his heels and slowly walking away.
"Hey wait!" Naruto ran up to the Uchiha, grabbing his shoulder and turning him around.
"What do you mean by only?" Naruto asked firmly
"I said never mind. Just forget about it dobe." Sasuke said narrowing his eyes, shrugging the blonde's hands off his shoulder.
"You don't typically ask these questions. I know you and when you ask something like this its something important. What do you mean by only Sasuke." Naruto growled
Sasuke stared at Naruto then quickly broke the gaze, staring at the ground.
"It means I view you more than a friend dobe."
Naruto stood their silently. More than a friend? Does that mean...no it can't be. They've always had a rivalry and Sasuke had always expressed is annoyance with the blonde. But why does it feel so...right coming from Sasuke? Why was his chest hurting more than ever? Does...he actually...
"I'll just be going then." Sasuke said quietly, turning around. Naruto grabbed the Uchiha's hand before he got to far, looking straight into the other's eyes.
"I...just don't know what to say. My chest started hurting when you said that but...I just don't know what to say. I don't know what I'm feeling because I've never felt like this before and I.." Naruto dropped his gaze to the ground.
Did he actually like Sasuke more than a friend? Just what was this pain in his chest?
"Dobe."
Naruto felt warm arms wrap around him and he looked up. Sasuke help Naruto tightly to him, a slight smile on his face.
"It's your heart and it's called love. I feel it all the time when I see you..." Sasuke said slowly staring at the blonde
Love...? It made sense now...why he always pursued Sasuke. He never knew why...he just thought it was because they were friends...but it was actually something more. That's why he hated Sakura loving Sasuke...not because he loved her but because he loved...Sasuke.
"It makes sense now..." Naruto mumbled
"Dobe." Sasuke mumbled back
Sasuke grabbed the blonde's chin, tilting it up. Naruto felt warm lips against his and his eyes widen. Sasuke was...kissing him? The Uchiha pulled away, releasing the blonde's chin. Naruto's stomach did flips and his heart pounded in his chest. He remembered...this is exactly how he felt when they had accidentally kissed back when they were younger. Naruto cheeks turned red and he stared at the ground.
"I uh..." Naruto stumbled saying. What was he supposed to say after that?
"I had asked if we could be together."
Naruto's head snapped up. Together? As in...living...together as a couple?
"W-what did they say?" Naruto asked
"Tsunade had to talk to the village elders." Sasuke said coldly
Naruto furrowed his eyebrows. The village elders always caused trouble. Tsunade even said she didn't like them. Why did she have to seek their counsel on it?
"When I become hokage..." Naruto started clenching his fists
Sasuke chuckled stepping away from the blonde.
"You'll be a great hokage." Sasuke said with a smirk
"Believe it!" Naruto replied with a smile
-End Flashback-
"Who confessed first?"
Naruto glanced up at Kasumi who stared at him with eager eyes.
"Sasuke more or less." Naruto replied with a smirk
"Ehhh so you're seme?" The small brunette said turning to look at Sasuke
"Of course." Sasuke smirked
Naruto turned away blushing. Now why were they going into their sex life?
"Hokage-sama."
Naruto turned to look at the ground. There stood an ANBU member standing beside the ninjas from the small village.
"Yes?" Naruto groaned. It was never good when an ANBU member comes seeking for him.
"The elders would like to have a conference with you."
Told you. Sighing Naruto stepped away from Sasuke, dropping onto the ground. Looking at the small group, the blonde smiled.
"It was nice having this talk. I'll be by in a few days with the paperwork."
The three nodded and Naruto sighed. Time to deal with the damn elders.
And that ends Chapter 2 ^-^ Please review!