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"speaking"
Flashback or dream
"Kyuubi"
The Third Time Is Not The Charm
The battle between Naruto and Sasuke ended with Naruto falling into unconsciousness. Sasuke stood above Naruto thinking about finishing him off. But his thoughts off Itachi's words filled his head. He had no desire to follow the path that Itachi did. He wanted power and he's do it without Itachi's help. He looked down at Naruto and smirked. Light shined through the clouds and done on the blond. It was like a spot light finding Naruto.
He felt his headband come undone, and he saw it fall against Naruto's side. A mark was slashed right over the leaf sign. 'So he managed to scratch my forehead afterall,' Sasuke thought. Then his knees got weak. He fell down and slumped over Naruto's body. His lips met Naruto's for a few seconds before Sasuke pulled back.
Rain fell over Naruto. But he remained asleep. Sauke couldn't help but smile. 'The Dobe is still a sound sleeper. Doesn't even notice that I could slit his throat and he'd never see it coming.' He smirked as he stood back up. He glared at the sky but let the rain hit him, washing away his feelings. He let hatred fill his head. He was about to reach for a kunai when his heart pounded against his chest. Sasuke's hand fell limp at his side. He took one last look at Naruto before heading off towards Orochimaru. 'May be later,' Sasuke thought. He had no idea what he meant. Was he planning on killing Naruto later? Or was it something else? He held his bleeding shoulder and refused to look back. He knew if he did, he'd give in to the blond. And he could not let that happen.
Naruto awoke on Kakashi's back. He knew he had failed to stop Sasuke. He wanted to disappear. But he thoughts swam and he remembered the promise he made to Sakura. He could not give up. He had to bring Sasuke back no matter the cost.