A/N: Sorry that it took sooo freaking long! But i was sick, like i explained in my other story.. So to sort of make up i will give everyone cookies! ^^ *grabs list*

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The two boys were walking down the streets, through the local market. Naruto was jumping up and down, giggling about the prank they just made up. Sasuke sighed and pulled the blonde down so that he would stop jumping.

"I can't believe I'm actually gonna prank someone!"

"Ssssh, dobe. Do you want everyone to hear?"

"Sorry. But it's just the first I'm doing this.. I mean the first time that I can remember.."

Suddenly Sasuke stopped walking. He facepalmed himself and sighed. Naruto raised an eye-brow.

"Sorry If that sounded stupid but.."

"No. It isn't that. I forgot something. I left the eggs at home.. Wait here. I will go get them."

Without waiting Sasuke ran towards the dorms. Leaving a nervous blonde behind. Naruto wasn't used to be alone in a crowded area. So his heart began thumping very loudly. He clutched his shirt and forced himself to calm down.

"It will be okay. Nobody will hurt you. Breath in. breath out.. Sasuke will be back soon."

The blonde yelped when a cold hand was placed on his shoulder. He immediately turned and saw a man looking at him.

"Uhh.. Sir.."

"Stay away from Sasuke. And never try to remember the past."

"Wha-"

"No questions."

"Like hell I won't ask questions. Who are you? And why?"

"You can call me Kabuto. And if you remember you would only bring Sasuke pain."

The odd man turned around and walked away. He yelled one last time to Naruto 'Don't forget.' Naruto felt his heart speeding up again. He clutched his shirt again and tried to get his breathing stable. But he couldn't. He kept thinking about that man. How he looked so familiar. Sounded so familiar. His head started to spin and everything was turning red. Suddenly he was standing in front of a burning building. Screams could be heard. Screams of little children. Screams of.. him and Sasuke. He dropped to his knees and looked at the building in defeat. He saw himself standing in front of a window. Banging on it. Pleading to be released. He heard Sasuke scream next to him. He looked to his right and saw the little boy screaming to his best friend. Afraid to lose him.

"Naruto."

The red sky became blue again and the building slowly disappeared.

"Naruto."

He was back at the market. He saw Sasuke crouching next to him. Shaking him and waiting for a response. He looked up at the dark eyes and pushed the boy away. Quickly he got to his feet and ran away. He heard Sasuke's worried screams but he didn't care. He needed to stop this. Before he hurt Sasuke. He kept running until his legs gave out and his breathing was too painful. He fell to the ground. And again he clutched his shirt. But this time he didn't try to breath normally. He couldn't, it hurt too much. He pressed his head on the cold ground. Naruto didn't know how long he stayed like that. It could be seconds, minutes, maybe even hours. Every minute was too long, too painful.

"Naruto. Are you okay? Sasuke is worried about you."

Naruto tried to give the man an answer but all he could do was wheeze and try to breath. He didn't even see the man before him. It was all blurry.

"Wait… Here. Will this help?"

The man grabbed Naruto's shoulders and forced him to sit up. He gave him his inhaler. Naruto just stared at the thing while still wheezing.

"C'mon Naruto."

That seemed to get him out of his daze. He took a few sharp breaths from the inhaler. Everything became less blurry and he could see Itachi sitting in front of him.

"You.. know."

"Of course I know. It's in your record."

"My record?"

"I work at school. I'm the one who always checks everyone's file. Don't worry. I'm the only one who has seen it. Although.. There isn't much in that file."

Itachi got up and pulled the blonde with him. Naruto's breathing was still a bit sharp, but it seemed like it would be better with time. The raven was deciding what to do. He wanted to confront the blonde about running away. But he didn't want to scare him. Or something like that.

"You are probably wondering why I left.. right?"

"Yes. I am."

"Well I saw this amazing.. butterfly. Yeah, it was soo beautiful. And I had to follow it."

"Naruto. Don't lie to me. Sasuke told me he found you sitting on the ground and then you pushed him away and ran."

"Yeah.. Well I saw the.."

"No. He saw fear in your eyes. Naruto. What happened? Did you remember something?"

"No. I didn't."

"Don't li-"

"That's the fucking truth. You may choose to believe me or not. But it wouldn't change a damn thing. Itachi.. Things.. are just difficult, okay? And I don't think I will be able to share a room with Sasuke.. Please. Can you give me another roommate?"

Itachi was shocked, too say the least. He never thought that Naruto would be asking for this. Everything was going so well. They were remembering. Or at least Naruto was remembering. What on earth could make the blonde take such a decision? Before Itachi could reply, Naruto was walking away. He called out to the blonde. But got no reply. No! He couldn't let him walk away like that. He ran towards Naruto and grabbed his arm.

"Naruto, I can't let you do this."

"I thought you would say that. That's why I have decided I'm leaving."

"Leaving? To where? Why? Stop making this decisions and talk to Sasuke. Whatever he did.. I'm sure you two can clear up."

"It's not about that, dammit. Do you think I want to leave? Leave Sasuke? No I don't .. But I have to. I just… have to."

Tears rolled of the whiskered cheeks. His shoulders were shaking terribly and his breathing sounded heavy. He turned to walk away again, but this time a younger raven was blocking his way. He looked pissed, to say the least.

"What are you doing?! Walking away like that! I was worried sick about you! And then you just decide to leave?! How fucked up are you?!"

"I… I.."

"What? Nothing to say? Dammit, dobe. Why would you leave? Everything is alright. So why?"

"He told me to stay away."

"He? About who are you talking?"

"Kabuto. Look I don't know him.. But he warned me.. And I will not ever hurt you."

Itachi's eyes widened at the name. Was this the same Kabuto? Was this the same filthy rat that helped that man take Naruto away? It couldn't be.. He was supposed to be dead.. He saw him die..

"You have seen him?"

"Uhm.. Yeah.. I just told you."

"Was he a creepy looking man with gray hair and glasses?"

"Yeah.. How did you know that?"

This was not good. He was back. He was back. But why? To take Naruto? Again? Maybe his plan failed.. No. He couldn't let them take Naruto.. He was Sasuke's best friend. And was once his little brother. No Itachi couldn't let them do this again.

"Itachi? Are you okay? You seem kinda pale."

"Naruto. Never go anywhere alone. Do you understand me?"

"But why?"

"No questions. You will do as I say."

"Aargh. I'm not a damn kid anymore. Jeeez What's up with you people. You keep telling me that I can't ask questions and boss me around. That's just unfair."

"It may seem unfair. But I only want you to be safe."

"Safe? What's that supposed to mean?"

"I can't tell you."

"Hah! Okay now I've had enough! Safe my ass."

Naruto walked away, muttering various things under his breath. Sasuke immediately followed the blonde.

"Leave me alone, teme."

"Don't be like this, Naruto. Itachi just wants the best for you."

"Well.. I'm not sure if I trust him… I don't remember.. I saw memories but I don't remember. Do you know how frustrating that is? It's like having access to something but at the same time you can't access it.. Plus.. I don't want you to get hurt."

"Me? Hurt? Those guys want you, Naruto. Not me."

"Kabuto said I would hurt you. You have to understand.. I can't do this."

"Yes, you can. C'mon.. Were is that dobe with his incredible speech? The blonde who never gives up.. where is he now?"

"Sas.. Don't do this. Don't make this any harder for me.."

"Oh.. I get it. You are just a scaredy cat."

Flashback

"I don't know Sas.. What if we get caught?"

Two little boys were standing in front of a store. Buckets of paint standing next to them.

"What? Are you a scaredy cat?"

"What?! Never! Hmpf. I'll show you."

Naruto took one of the buckets and started painting the building. Sasuke laughed and took a bucket too. He threw the paint on the wall and watched in awe how the colors mingled.

"Haha.. Sas, This is soo much fun!"

"Hey! What are you kids doing there?!"

"O-oh.. Run!"

The boys started running like their life depended on it. Suddenly the blonde tripped and fell to the ground. The shop owner immediately grabbed him with his collar and picked him up.

"Hey! Look what we got here.. It's that filthy monster."

"Lemme go!"

Naruto thrashed as hard as he could and punched and kicked the air around him.

"You know what you could do to make up for this?" The man hissed between gritted teeth.

The blonde shook his head while tears threatened to fall.

"Just disappear. Or wait.. Even better. Just die. That would make everyone's life better."

The tears fell from the big blue eyes. He squeezed his eyes shut waiting for his punishment, but instead he was dropped to the ground. He saw the man lying in front of him clutching his private parts.

"Oi! Naruto are you okay?"

Naruto looked at his friend, the tears still clear in his eyes. Sasuke crouched down next to him and asked him again.

"Are you okay?"

Slowly Naruto nodded his head.

"W-What happened?"

"I kicked him. No one hurts my best friend. Not when I'm around. I will always keep you safe. Always. Even when don't want to."

End flashback

"Dammit Naruto. Not again.. Naruto.. Hey! Dobe."

Sasuke was shaking him while he kept yelling. After a while Naruto looked up and grinned sheepishly.

"Uh.. Yeah.."

"Damn.. It took you long this time."

"Did you mean it?"

"Yeah.. Ten minutes at least."

"No I meant.. You promised me to always keep me safe.."

Sasuke looked confused. When did he make that promise. Wait… Was it in the memory Naruto just had? Sasuke decided to play it safe and nodded. Even if he didn't make that promise. He would still keep it.

A/N: Okay because i made you wait soo damn long.. Here's a mini little tiny spoiler.. You know Naruto had detention? And he didn't go? So maybe a certain teacher will give him some more detention aka alone time.. Okay that's enough.. Too much, really.. ^^