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Chapter 4: To go or not to go


"No, Absolutely not Uchiha." Sasuke startled by the animosity behind Naruto's words instantaneously let go of the appendage, as if it was scorching him well, it was, deep in his cold black heart, it was scorching him. " Why?" was the eloquent reply Sasuke could muster.

Sasuke tried his best to keep the rising anger, from being rejected, from his voice but sadly, Naruto detected it and immediately felt remorseful seeing as that the man really did treat him very kindly even if he tended to tease and anger Naruto, which was actually more often than not. Why was he sorry again? " Sasuke, it's not that I don't want to…to be with you-". Naruto couldn't keep the blush from spreading to the tip of his ears, " I just can't because- because I don't want to get hurt again. I'm really sorry …" With not even a proper goodbye Naruto vanished in a swirl of leaves and a strong gust of wind that slightly pushed Sasuke back.

"Wait Naru-" Before Sasuke could regrab Naruto, he disappeared, vanished without a trace except for the pile of leaves littered on his floor. Just then, it felt like a fist coated with fifty karats of gold just punched him dead straight in his heart, and he felt his throat start to clog up with a painful object that kept on jumping up and down as if it was glad to see him so...so, pained.

Resentment bubbled within him and he knew with out most clarity that he would do anything to keep the damn blond beside him, even if he had to drag him, lock him up and chain him to the bed post, He would do it. " Kakashi!" With a cry too loud and filled with ire, the man referred to as Kakashi entered through the door panting for all he was for he just displayed raw speed equivalent to the late creatures of the night though, no one really saw it ... What a shame. " You called, sire?"

" Round up a search party and tell them to meet me in the meeting room. We are going to catch a very feisty... fox. Hurry!"

" Yes!"

Sasuke couldn't wait to see the sweet little vampire again and this time the blond won't be leaving.


Naruto for some unknown reason felt tired which was really odd seeing as that he slept for a millennium already but, the face Sasuke gave him when he rejected the proposition broke something within him that he never though he still had. Attachment, and a very strong one too. He had an instinctual feeling that Sasuke, the bastard that he is, was actually sincere with his request- er, demand but, Naruto didn't have the courage to face the feeling of betrayal again, not again.

He could reminisce it so well, he could remember him so well. Uchiha Madara, his master, the only man that managed to tame the king of vampires and the only one that succeeded in capturing the heart of said king, Naruto. They deeply cared for each other and their bond ran deeper than a master and servant relationship but, unfortunately it was the blond who only thought that for after five years, five. Not one or two but, five years! of working together against Madara's really pathetic foes he heard one sunny day, not from his beloved master but, from a measly nosy vendor that Madara, his most precious person was going to be wed, tomorrow to a fiancé that he apparently had even before he met Naruto.

In the end, Naruto's animalistic rage caused a certain idiot to be debauched and completely unrecognizable from head to toe. No one really came forward to save the vendor- who's name crossed his mind- because they all knew that the blond was not only far superior in strength but, he was under the custody of Madara which clearly spelled that Naruto was never to be harmed, or else, and likewise the people didn't want to know what the 'or else' part was.

Naruto not knowing what to do with all the bottled indignation, fled to an isolated island, far from civilization wherein he barricaded it with trees too tall and foreboding that not a soul could enter it for he intended to never be disturbed as he planned to sleep for who knows how long. And he never was disturbed, not by his brethen- they understood that their lovable king wanted to be left alone therefore they didn't bother him though that didn't mean they weren't worried sick- and not even by his master. They all left him to drift in a sea of black misery, also known as slumber.

Though, on the day he met Sasuke he felt a tug. While he continued to sleep, he felt a relatively powerful pull in the corner of his mind, it was as if someone desperately needed him and the need was something not even Madara was ever capable of expressing so, very intrigued he followed the pull and he ended up in a room full of humans that were separated into two unequal sides. It was there that he met the man that strongly held his head high up and held his ground even as a bunch of his kind looked eager to manically stab him with the weapons that they held, that man was Sasuke Uchiha. Who was also the first man to ever sexually molest him- and it was their first meeting to boot! Naruto sniggered for, now that he thought about it, it was a very Sasuke~ish thing to do- to have a way with what he wanted even without the consent of others. How he missed the selfish idiot right now.

It was pathetic really, to Naruto. Once upon a time he dreadfully loved an Uchiha so much that he would give up everything just for him but, their love was not meant to be so he gave up and now another Uchiha- he would bet a dime that they were related somehow- that clearly felt attracted towards him and vise-versa but, this time even if there were no odds being stacked against them to deepen that relationship, Naruto still gave up. Pathetic really. The pride that his people once held for their king that promised to never to give up would be sorely crushed by now, he bet.

" It is a pleasure to meet you, Naruto-san. I am...Uchiha Itachi, descendant of Uchiha Madara, your previous master and I would like to have a little word with you, if you would consent." Naruto's eyes widen as he took in the figure of the man that managed to sneak through his impermeable senses. No doubt about it that if he was able to appear before Naruto without being detected then, this man was dangerous, far too dangerous and he better take him seriously even more so if he was the descendant of Madara.


"You lot have been gathered here to search for someone. Obviously, I would accompany you since I don't trust you to bring him back... without heavy casualties. We leave after an hour and you shall follow me to the designed location. That is all." Sasuke immediately left after his speech since he didn't want to hear their obnoxious chitter-chatter that would definitely follow and besides he had to act quick for Naruto may disappear to a place that would be difficult to track. There was only one place that Sasuke knew Naruto might be; an obsolete house in the middle of a thick forestry, so, he had to hurry. Sasuke though was thankful that only a certain area in the region grew such thick and enormous trees which he saw when Naruto and him were conversing so, his search was pretty narrowed down now.

Earlier than the described time, a squad of Sasuke's best trackers and himself were off. Since the majority of the land was littered with concrete streets and the vehicles that they were riding on travelled on a speed on par with an airplane they were able to discern the forested area immediately. The area was to be untouched due to a decreed law that was passed on from his father's ancestors therefore, the group had to walk through the forest to search for whomever or whatever it is Sasuke was looking for. The soldiers really had to wonder if the criminal- they decided that it absolutely cannot be a lover because Sasuke was considered irresistible with the ladies back in their kingdom so, no one and they mean no one, even their own wives would run away from him- was that dangerous that he had to be immediately captured.

Reaching the forest, yes that was pretty easy but, looking for one person in a large vegetation congested area? as if. If the trees weren't bad enough the forest also seemed to be laden with a thick mist therefore, the soldiers found it rather difficult to keep up with their fast pacing leader and they were to fearful to speak for the man leading them through the bushy maze looked ready to kill anyone who dares interrupt his concentration." Inuzuka!"

Hearing the boss call his name Inuzuka Kiba meekly went forward and addressed Sasuke." y-y-yea?" Sasuke sneered at the slow moron for not only being as fast as a pregnant snail but weak as a new born calf too when he spoke. Why oh why was he stuck with the worst army of men? " The mist is too thick for our eyes so use your mutt and sniff if there is anyone around near our premises."

Kiba saluted and conversed with his partner, a trained dog sniffer, Akamaru. They weren't bothered that the man could talk to the dog because well, he was weird that way and he was not Kiba if at least couldn't do that." Sire, Akamaru said that there is someone. One person, at twelve o clock, 3 kilometers from here, stationary from the looks of it,"

" Nice work soldier. You are useful after all." Kiba braggingly grinned at his fellow colleges for his boss that was as stiff as the bark next to him just complimented his well, his and Akamaru's work, ha! let's see them being complimented. " I want you lot to surround the area while I go in and ... interact with the target. Oh, and remember the signal or your lives are for forfeited. got it? " They all hurriedly bobbed their heads and prepared for when the signal was given.


Sasuke through the mist could make out a silhouette of a lithe person sitting on a rock. perfect. He knew that it was undoubtedly Naruto for no one else could have golden locks that shine even when a fog was trying to veil it from view. " Naruto" Sasuke whispered the name as if it was a 20 year old wine, timeless and definitely precious. The figure, in a split second after the sound was uttered, vanished but, Sasuke wasn't startled for he knew that Naruto was capable of such magic though what he didn't expect was for Naruto to reappear again behind him. Sasuke, due to years of paranoia, sensed an appendage was hurling at him in a speed beyond human capacity so, he twisted his body to one side but, the hand still managed to scrape his cheek which caused a small cut to form. On instincts Sasuke flipped backwards to further avoid the full blown assault but, a sudden clean swipe to his legs caused him to fall on his backside which gave the hitter the perfect chance to straddle him and completely immobilize Sasuke's movements. Though, Sasuke really didn't mind being straddled by Naruto but, he would definitely prefer it if they were somewhere less spacious and if the positions were reversed. " Naruto, get off me now. I order you."

Naruto chortled at the comment, really who did Sasuke think he was? okay, he was the current ruler of the humans but, he forgot Naruto was far stronger than him ." You order me? Uchiha you really are either the most stupidest mortal or your just too trusting with little o'l me. I am the king of the night walkers, the most strongest beings to ever to walk this planet. No being, and definitely not a human could even scratch us. And you dare order me? you're just too amusing. By the way, why are you here?"

Sasuke sighted for he knew that the chances from escaping the degrading position was as slim as giving an exact number on how much hair he has so, he opted to just answer Naruto's questions then, forcibly haul his ass back to his room, where it should rightfully be" I am here to negotiate the proposal I stated awhile back. You must stay with me and as the current ruler of- well, everything, disagreeing would only lead to heavy casualties on your part"

" Uh-huh so, let's say I do come along with you- this is just a big, what if! remove that silly grin off of your face before I punch you!" Naruto tried to calm himself and once again adjust the situation to his advantage. " anyway, if i do go with you, you must allow me to bring a... a companion along and he would be under the protection of the king, as well as I. Meaning no one, especially those crazed bunch that appears most of the night, cannot inflict harm on us. Those are my conditions. Agree with them now or forever will I cease to see you."

Sasuke scrunched up his brows in deep contemplation at the terms Naruto included, this definitely wasn't part of his plan especially the part where Naruto brings along a companion. He knew that the vampires are long gone since his most trusted- he begrudgingly admits- servant, Kakashi said so therefore he had to wonder who this so called companion is. Is it Naruto's lover? He'd have to start planning for his unfortunate demise then. Sasuke should't jump to conclusions but, the thought of Naruto knowing someone other than him is to put it simply, horrifying. Plus, giving the unknown stranger his promise for protection may lead to fatal consequences like what if the stranger was insane and he starts beheading Sasuke's people for fun. Sasuke would never agree with- " Oi! Sasuke! I don't know about that sour look on your face but, would you hurry up because the sun will rise and I don't particularly like it...and neither does my friend so, do I stay or go?"

" Sure. As long as you and you friend-," Narute quirked his eyebrow in wonder at the palpable resentment in Sasuke's voice when 'friend' was mentioned, " -promise that you would not cause any problems for me."

" It's a deal then. Oh, and I almost forgot. Come here...er-Madara! yea, thats it Madara come here!" Sasuke tensely readied himself for 'Madara' to appear so, he could slash him to itty bitty pieces and crow... crow? A black figure dived down from the tree Naruto was beckoning and it was a black crow, Madara was just a damn crow? And he got all worked up for nothing, ridiculous. It had to be because of his lack of sleep that he was acting strange. Yes, it was due to the lack of sleep.

Now that he properly looked at the little fellow he oddly reminded him someone, someone with eyes glowing red like a blood stained lilly but, for the life of him he just couldn't remember who it was though he was sure it was someone important and someone he didn't want to reminisce... Itachi. Thats right the tiny pest had eyes like Itachi's, the bastard that- " Caw!" Before he could grab the bird's neck and strangle it, the bird flew towards him and settled in his right shoulder, looking intently at him as if it wanted to desperately convey something but, Sasuke didn't speak crow so, he decided to just let the matter go. " Naruto, The sun is rising. let's go."

" Kay, hold my hand". but, Sasuke instead tightly held Narutos' waist and awaited for the dreaded nausea that would hit him once he returns. Naruto blushed at the endearing touch but, he didn't want to let Sasuke see him in such a state plus, he wanted to see Sasuke's face turn green again like before so, he transported them back to Sasuke's room though a tad bit faster than the last. The usual occurred wherein Naruto was on the floor laughing his ass off as well, as the crow but, it seemed to have more dignity than the blond so, it only slightly quivered on Sasuke's table, letting out a few 'caws' once in a while. How Sasuke knew it was laughing, he didn't know and ended up visiting the toilet, twice.

After hurling his intestines, Sasuke looked primped when he stepped out of the toilet and the laughing duo stopped their hullabaloo and were now exploring their knew home, and marking their territories; Naruto was writing his name on whatever he fancied with a permanent marker, this included Sasuke's bed, study table, couch and pretty much everything else whilst the crow was... making a bed of it's own in Sasuke's empty bookshelf with a pile of twigs. Where the hell did it get those!

Sasuke sighted, looks like he'd have to take care of another pair of idiots... idiots, did he forget something?


" Hey! one of you go in there and check if his royal bastard is still kicking!"

" Why don't you go. You suggested it after all"

"I... have a very serious illness wherein I'm not suppose to be 10 feet from things, people, or events that would likely get me killed. And going after him would be considered one of the things I'm not suppose to do so, you go!"

" Thats bullshit man. Why don't we just all go at once?" Everyone swiveled their heads towards the man who said that and bonked him for the stupid idea. Really, all of them weren't suicidal.

Kiba just leisurely sat on the ground and inwardly laughed at their absolute stupidity. They were trackers that have a keen sense of smell yet, they still didn't notice that no one was in the clearing where Sasuke was suppose to be with the mysterious person, really they were far dumber than a platypus which was saying something for they really don't do much. ( except kick evil scientists' butts!). " Why don't we just leave him there and go home? It's morning and I say damn consequences!" Kiba applauded for though it was rather mean if Sasuke was really still there but, the man did have a point, it was morning and his butt was freezing, they really had to go.

" Yeah!" Everyone cheered, including Kiba, and headed for their transportation but, a sudden notion caused them to groan in abstract horror.

" Hey, who has the keys?" Yep, it really was horrible because the so called guy they apparently left had the keys and now they were back to square one: to go or not to go, that was their predicament.


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