Oo I'm beat, let me tell ya. XD Finally, chapter two is done! I've never felt so writer's blocked before...I knew what I wanted to write for this chapter, but leading up to it is a pain. X-x Anyway, hope you enjoy this chapter, it's a tad longer! 8P
Disclaimer: Masashi Kishimoto-sama is the only one who owns Naruto...
Important A/N: I'll end up putting this at the end too, just because I know people skip over these anyway. Oji-san means Uncle. Mei means Niece. And Oyasumi means good-night.
Chapter Two
Sasuke leaned back lazily against the tree, glowering at the place that stood only a few hundred feet before him. What had possessed his mind to make this decision he didn't know. But he never had idiotic ideas and they usually never failed. So obviously this was a good idea, somewhere deep in the core of his twisted mind; where he had yet to figure out…
He shook his head. He had obviously spent too much time with Orochimaru if he was seriously thinking of going through with this. It was absurd, unthinkable! He couldn't possibly…Well he could but it would be so…so…He stopped thinking because he couldn't think anymore. It was done, he'd decided. The plan would be carried out whether his supposed inner-self thought it wise or not. When night covered his shadow he would silently and swiftly make his way into Konohagakure.
--XxX--
"Sakura-chan! Wait up!" Haruno Sakura glanced over her shoulder as Naruto came running up towards her, a grin on his face. She stopped, smiling as she waited for him to catch up. When he did, they resumed their walking and she asked, "Hey Naruto. What's up?" The blonde grinned and scratched the back of his head. "I was wondering if you'd like to go get some lunch with me. I'll pay." The pink-haired medic-nin smiled and nodded. "Sure Naruto. What's it to be today?" Blue eyes narrowed in thought then he grinned, "Ribs. Maybe we'll catch Shika and Chouji." Sakura chuckled and hooked arms with her friend. "Ribs it is then. Were you planning on coming by the hospital anytime soon? Little Harumi-chan can't wait to see you again. She's been asking for you all week."
Naruto's eyes twinkled at the mention of the little girl. She was about five with forest green hair and bright, inquisitive turquoise eyes. She was sick, and had been since she was born premature, with no parents to take care of her because of her mother's death during childbirth. The hospital faculty was the only family she knew, and since the day Naruto had accidentally stumbled into her room, he'd been known as 'Naru-oji-san' for the little child. Sakura wasn't completely sure what her illness was, but it seemed serious unless she had medication. Naruto had fallen in love with her when he set eyes on her, and had tried to visit as much as possible for her.
"Yeah, I'll come by and see Harumi-mei. Tell her I'll be by later this afternoon." He smiled. Sakura returned it and nodded, saying, "Alright. She'll be looking forward to it. You know how much she loves you." Naruto's cheeks flushed a little with pride and embarrassment, but he was happy to have Harumi. He'd always loved little kids, and most of the time they loved him as well. His childish ways were one of the things that attracted them to him, though he'd grown up more in the last three years. They thought of him as a big brother, or in Harumi's case, an uncle. In return, he thought of them as little siblings—or nieces. He ended up loving each one he came to meet in their own special way.
Completing their walk to the restaurant, the two were happy to find Naruto's prediction true, and joined Nara Shikamaru and Akimichi Chouji at their table for lunch—on Naruto.
--XxX--
"Heeeeey Harumi-mei!" Naruto drawled out, grinning as he entered the little girl's room. Her eyes lit up at the sight of him and she squealed, "Naru-oji-san!" He laughed and presented her with a bouquet of flowers for her—daisy's which were her favorite—and beamed when she gasped happily at the sight of them. She smiled at him and took the flowers, hugging him tightly around the neck.
"Arigato Naru-oji-san." She breathed, smelling the flowers daintily. Naruto grinned and said, "Don't mention it. My pleasure." Harumi smiled and set the flowers in her lap, looking at Naruto. "Thank you for coming by. I've missed you." she said sweetly. Naruto chuckled and waved a hand, saying, "No problem. I've…missed you too. So how've you been doing? Sakura-chan treating you right? Giving you those sweets I order?" Harumi laughed and replied, "Sakura-oni-san is very nice. And yes, she did give me a sweet a few days ago saying it was from you." Turquoise orbs brightened and Harumi repeated gratefully, "Arigato." Naruto smiled. "You don't have to keep thanking me you know," he said truthfully. "I do it because I want to; I like making you happy." Harumi shrugged, still smiling and they sat in a comfortable silence for a while, each lost in their own thoughts.
Finally a clock chimed nine and Naruto stood, stretching. "I guess I better go and get some shut-eye. You get some rest too Harumi-mei. I'll come by again soon." He assured, hugging her. She nodded as he kissed her forehead and tucked her in, cutting out the light as he went to leave, like every night. "Oyasumi Naru-oji-san. I love you." she sighed sleepily, her eyes slipping closed. Naruto felt his lips twitch into a small smile as he murmured back, "Oyasumi Harumi-mei. I love you too." And then he left.
--XxX--
As Naruto reached his apartment, he yawned hugely, climbing into his bed still fully dressed excluding his jacket. He was too tired to change. Kicking off his sandals by the foot of the bed, he crawled under the covers and snuggled against his pillows, enjoying the bliss of sleep as it took over. As his eyes closed, he glimpsed at the stars again, a smile gracing his lips.
'Oyasumi Sasuke, wherever you are.'
--XxX--
Sasuke smirked as he gazed through the window. Yes, he was carrying out his plan tonight, before it was too late. He'd caught sight before of the ANBU Tsunade had assigned, but now they seemed to be nowhere near. Perhaps they'd been reassigned. All the more lucky for him he supposed.
Glancing around quickly he jumped from his perch on the opposite apartment building and skillfully made his way through the window into the next apartment. There his shadow loomed over a peaceful whiskered face like a dark presence waiting to strike.
--XxX--
The next morning, Naruto yawned loudly as he sat up from his bed and stretched, smiling as he heard a few satisfying pops from his shoulders as cricks gave way. Wiping sleep from his eyes, he scratched his blonde head, wondering why the sunlight hadn't woken him this morning. If it was raining, that would defiantly down his mood a bit, he was looking forward to training today. Blinking a few times, he found his bed to be less squishy than normal, and his bedroom seemed to be unnaturally dark for the apartment. His brow furrowed and he forced himself to look around and comprehend.
This was defiantly not his bedroom. Or apartment. Or Konohagakure for that matter.
"What the—Where am I?!" he cried, jumping up only to be held down to whatever he was on. He looked down and found his wrist to be bound by a chain to the headboard of the bed he laid in. Jerking, he desperately tried to rid himself of it but nothing worked. Eyes wide, he took a good look at his holding place. Candles were the only source of light throughout the room, which seemed to be somewhere carved out of a cave. The shape of a door could be seen slightly through the darkness, and only the bed and a table occupied the room, excluding the blonde Fox. Naruto took a ragged breath. What was going on?
"What is this?! Where am I?! Let me go!" he yelled into the shadows, jerking once more at the chain. Focusing his attention on that again, he failed to notice when the door opened and shut and a figure stepped forward into the darkness, masking their features. Only when they spoke did Naruto stop struggling and turn to stare in disbelief.
"So you're awake I see. As loud as always dobe." They sighed. Cobalt eyes grew wide and a single name made it's way from his lips in a mere whisper.
"Sasuke…"
The raven smirked and stepped into the candlelight, showing his face. His dark eyes studied the blonde as he folded his arms over his chest carelessly. Naruto continued to stare at him, dumbfounded until something seemed to click in his mind.
He'd just been kidnapped by Uchiha Sasuke.
((Groans)) Man I hope I never have this problem again... X-x Anyway, hope you liked this chapter. No idea when Chapter 3 will be up. Gomen! But school is Monday, and I have schoolwork. ((Makes face)) Hopefully I'll be able to find time to type up Chapter 3 soon...maybe tomorrow, but I'm not positive and not making any promises. Until then, toodles!
Oji-san--Uncle
Mei--Niece
Oyasumi--Good-Night
-- Miah-Chan