CHAPTER 4
By: Sighcoe
Re-edited by: Clover71
Of Dates and Hypnosis
"S-Sasuke," Naruto stuttered after finding his voice. "What do you think you're doing?"
The prince smirked. "You brought this to yourself, Naruto. Don't ask me."
"B-but, I don't-" The blond's protest died on his lip, when his semi-erect member blazed into life again as the raven stroked it.
"I'm giving you a hand, Na-ru-to," Sasuke murmured seductively into his ear. "Imagine, my little blond, that a crown prince is willingly giving you a hand."
-Then, Now and Forever 4 -
"Sa-Sasuke… Stop it," Naruto hissed without much conviction in his voice as he tried desperately to push the prince's hands away from him.
But the raven-haired youth turned a deaf ear to Naruto's protests as he continued to suck and kiss the blond's skin, trailing down to that sweet spot at the junction of the blond's shoulder and neck. One hand held Naruto firmly against him, while the other roamed, kneading the blond's warm and wet skin.
Naruto gritted his teeth, preventing the pleasurable moans to escape from his lips.
"Wai – wait…" Naruto panted, "Please… Sa-suke… no... we can't… Saku-ra… ahh…"
Sasuke turned him around, pressing him against the wall. And before he could utter any words of protest, a sudden press of familiar lips against his assaulted him. Naruto's voice was lost in a moan when a moist tongue delved into his lips and forced his own to dance along with it. Sasuke sucked and nibbled at his lower lips and tilted his head to deepen the kiss.
The small voice oinside him that had been urging him to put a stop to this was reduced to nothing but an inaudible drone when Sasuke's mouth moved from his lips and slid across the the sensitive skin of Naruto's neck then teeth latched onto a spot just below his ear. He could no longer think straight, not even considering anyone's feelings, even that of Sakura's, as waves of wonderful sensations raced throughout his body. Naruto wrapped his arms around Sasuke, hands trailing on the powerful back, from his neck and down to the small of Sasuke's back. The only single thought that ran through his mind was mine. Even for just a single moment, Sasuke was his.
Sasuke pressed himself more against Naruto, his hips grinding against the blond's, their erections brushing against each other. He ground his painfully hard erection against the smaller boy's and was rewarded with a beautiful sound escaping at last from Naruto's swollen lips.
"Moan for me, Naruto. I want to hear how much you missed this. How badly you want me," Sasuke whispered huskily into Naruto's ear as he continued to grate his hips against him.
The blond, lost in lust, unconsciously complied with the prince's request. He moaned out loud, the vibration coursing through his body straight to his already aching penis. Naruto arched his back and met Sasuke's thrust, every inch of him burning with the need he had been keeping locked inside of him.
Slowly, Sasuke moved his hand down and wrapped it around Naruto's erection. He began to jerk the blond off with steady and firm strokes and the flaxen-haired teen muffled his gasps by biting the prince's shoulder.
"I want to hear you," Sasuke whispered into his ear. "Let me hear you, Naruto."
Naruto threw his head back and wedged his lower lip between his teeth, refusing to give Sasuke the satisfaction. But when Sasuke started to thumb the swollen head of his leaking erection, he tightened his hold on the other's shoulder and let out an erotic sound that made Sasuke's body burn hotter. He could feel the tremor of Naruto's body against his, as he too was having a hard time in keeping his own mewl of pleasure while grinding his hips on Naruto's thigh.
"I missed this, I missed you so much…," Sasuke crooned in between pants into Naruto's ear.
In response, Naruto coiled one of his legs around Sasuke's waist and plundered into his mouth, thrusting his tongue onto the prince's willing one. Sasuke clasped the blond's bottom and lifted the other leg to wrap them around his waist, mouth still moving against each other as he patiently prepared his lover.
Using a single finger, Sasuke teased the blond's opening and prodded inside the tight heat. Years ago, when they had first started finding relief in each other, lube was a necessity, until both of them learned that slick preparation was not needed as long as Naruto was relaxed, ready and willing. The second and third finger followed shortly, probing the blond's inner walls, searching for that nerve that would take Naruto into a world of ecstasy.
"Oh… fuck Sa-Sasuke!" Naruto gasped, separating his mouth from the prince's.
Sasuke smirked between nipping kisses, knowing that he had finally found it.
"I… I… I want you… inside." Naruto practically begged, sounding desperate. "Sasuke… ugh… inside me…now!"
Sasuke gripped him tighter, aligning himself to enter the blond as gently as he could. His mind almost went blank in pleasure when he was engulfed by the tight heat that only Naruto could give him. He paused for a second in frustration, but still he waited for the blond to adjust to his intrusion.
"B-bastard… stop… stop stalling. Move!" Naruto half pleaded, half demanded. The relished feeling of being filled by Sasuke never failed to stop the usual pain that accompanied the act. His whole body only hummed in pleasure at the connection. He felt as though he was whole, immortal and invincible.
Sasuke started moving, slowly at first, but the building pleasure made him thrust mercilessly, slamming himself against Naruto's ass. He pulled out and thrust back in, aiming for the blond's prostrate.
Naruto groaned, his eyes rolling back in pleasure as he rolled his hips, trying to bring Sasuke deeper inside of him.
"Harder… fucking… harder, Sasuke… please."
Sasuke obliged –not minding the word he always reprimanded the blond for using – and quickened his pace, thrusting harder, much rougher than any other time they had done it. His other hand curled around Naruto's neglected member and started pumping it in time with his thrusts. He buried his face against the blond's shoulder, sucking and biting at it, trying to hush his pleasured gasps.
Naruto clutched tighter at his lover, grasping the dark hair as he closed his eyes and simply felt Sasuke's movements, going in and out, in and out of him. Nothing mattered for him at the moment, not the game they were supposed to watch, not Sasuke being a royalty nor his own lack of royal blood, not his guilty feelings about Sakura, not the whispering thought that Sasuke didn't love him, and not even the cooling water that touched their burning skin.
"Naruto," Sasuke groaned unconsciously.
"Yes," Naruto grunted, his hips meeting Sasuke's full thrusts. They've been doing it for some time, and usually they could last longer if they wanted to, but not this time. After months of separation, their bodies craved for the much-needed release, both of them slowly felt the steady heightening of their bliss.
"Not yet," the prince moaned into Naruto's ear as he quickened his pace, involuntarily chanting the word 'mine, mine, mine.' And then he reached his climax, surging deep inside the blond and releasing his seed, his body shuddering in pleasure unlike any other he had had with his fiancée. His hand tightened around Naruto's and the blond cried in satisfaction as he too reached his own orgasm.
-Now, Then and Forever 4 -
It was an unfortunate event that the team Naruto was rooting for lost, but still the glowing smile never left his lips. Even Sasuke appeared pleased with something that only the two of them knew of. If one would carefully observe them, they could assume that the two gorgeous young men were on a date, with the way they kept stealing glances with each other and that blissful radiance both of them were emitting. Even though their touches were accidental and their movements were casual, anyone could see the emotions swirling behind the blue eyes and the partially concealed desire in the taller of the two.
Times like this made Sasuke cherish his lone bodyguard more than the dozens upon dozens of men in black suits that usually accompanied his parents. It made him feel normal, walking out of the soccer dome, grunting once in a while with his friend's chatter, pushing their way out of the mob of people, watching people cuss because of their loss and the likes.
Unfortunately, even with his black hooded jacket, covering half of his lower face, Sasuke still attracted attention. Not because of his title but because of his looks that could not be hidden even beneath the clothes. It didn't help as well that Naruto's radiant smile emitted a friendly vibe within a five meter radius, adding interest among the people around them. The attention they were getting was not limited to any group, age, or gender; in fact, people as young as five years and as old as seventy years gaped at him– them.
He would've enjoyed walking in a slow pace towards their waiting car if not for the half dozen girls and boys (clearly gays if the flamboyant way they act wasn't clue enough) trailing– stalking them from behind. He was positive that Naruto was aware of it since he, too, increased his steps, until they reached his black SLR McLaren Roadster Mercedes Benz. Both of them climbed immediately inside the car, and Sasuke had it roaring on the road before anyone could follow them.
Naruto's prattle echoed all throughout the trip until they reached a five star restaurant in the middle of the city. All of it was reserve for the prince and his companion and the whole staff served at their best to please the powerful young monarch.
Sasuke and Naruto filled their dinner time with conversation about politics, the game they just watched, some school stuff, a touch of Sasuke's relationship with Sakura, and a tiny detail about Naruto's mission that zeroed in to their earlier fight.
"I called Iruka in regards to your request," Sasuke started, looking up from his plate and meeting the blond's curious gaze.
"I said you can't leave, but it doesn't mean Karin can't fly here to meet you," he added. "Iruka confirmed that she's available and will be meeting you earlier next week. Is that fine with you?"
Naruto stared quietly before a grateful smile blossomed on his youthful face. "Yeah, it is. Thank you, Sasuke."
Sasuke waved a hand slightly in dismissal, not dwelling too much on how the young man in front of him could make him do unnecessary things. He was not sure if he was spoiling his body guard too much, or if it was because Naruto was already among the few people that he would gladly give everything for.
The rest of the evening was spent driving quietly around the city until they reached the closest sea side where the water met the foot of a mountain, and the preserved area became a sanctuary to some wild animals that most of the affluent residents in the area owned.
The salty smell of the cold air that ruffled their hair brushed against their noses as Sasuke parked the car beside a rail. The moon was full and the sky was clear. Sasuke's leather seat slowly declined halfway, his eyes closed as he heaved a deep breath. The lulling sound of the crickets and the waves crashing on the shore was soothing, that he almost forgot he had Naruto with him in the car.
Naruto shifted on his seat, pulling one of his legs toward his chest as he stared at the enormous blue moon hanging above them. It was a sight to behold, and he must admit that he rarely enjoyed such scenes since he usually had pressing matters to think of than to just stop and admire the panoramic view. The only time he had recalled watching the moon was at least a year ago, when he grimly slit the throat of a woman - under the bluish ray of the moon – who had tried to set up the prince into marrying her daughter.
"Sasuke?"
"Hn?"
"You're tired, aren't you?"
"Hn."
"Why don't we go back already so you can sleep more comfortably on your bed?"
"I doubt that."
"Hm?"
"I doubt I could sleep."
"Is it really worse than before?" Naruto asked, tilting his head to the side.
"I don't know. I can't remember."
"But I must admit your screams can really be frightening."
"I wish I could just remember," Sasuke murmured, eyes still closed, hands folded at the back of his head.
"Does Her Majesty Mikoto already know?"
"I assume Sakura already reported it."
"And?"
"I'm meeting Tsunade next week."
"That old hag?"
"Naruto…" The prince warned gently.
"I mean the… royal doctor?"
"She's bringing someone to help. She says she's going to bring a lady name Shion, a Celts descent, for hypnotherapy."
"Lady Shion? I met her a few years ago."
"Really?"
"Yeah, it was on a mission with Gaara and Tenten. She's the crown princess from that tiny nation on the north, and she's quite easy on the eye."
"Hn." The youngest Uchiha replied with a tone of dismissal.
"But do all future kings and queens have attitude problems? Because she sure acts like a female version of you."
"Tch, I'll let that pass for now."
"Heh. But honestly, that place is strange. I saw few men at the country's capital when we we were there."
"I heard it's a country where only females can rule"
"I heard that too. They said it had something to do with their, uhm… spiritual link with the other world or something as weird as that."
"The Celtic nation hundreds of years ago was considered a land of shaman women, so I guess it's true."
"Shaman? And you believe in such rubbish?"
"History books rarely lie, moron."
"Rarely. And don't call me moron, bastard!"
"Hn."
A comfortable silence settled over them once again. Naruto gripped his jacket closer to his body and huddled his legs around his arms, resting his chin on his knees. The air became colder as the night wore on. A soft mist started to gather around the trees entrenched on the sides of the sea, the shrill sound of a night bird resonating around them.
"C'mere, Naruto," Sasuke mumbled.
"Where?" Naruto asked, moving closer toward the prince.
"Closer."
"Why… ack!" The blond's query was halted when Sasuke pulled him towards him and let him lay flat on top of the raven-haired royalty.
"Sasuke?" He whispered softly.
Naruto straddled Sasuke, adjusting his sprawled position from before, as the pale boy encircled his arms around the blond – one hand on the small of his back, the other burrowed beneath soft golden hair – dragging Naruto closer to him.
The blond's cheek was pressed against Sasuke's shoulder and his arms folded, clutching the prince's jacket.
"This is nice, don't you think?" Sasuke murmured quietly into his ear.
"Sa-Sasuke... I don't think –"
"Are you comfortable?"
"I – yeah." Naruto answered, a small smile tugging on his lips as a pinkish hue tinted his face.
"Happy Birthday, Naruto."
Happy birthday to me indeed, Naruto thought.
He hummed in response, his eyes slowly closing, enjoying the feeling of being in his prince's arms.
-Then, Now and Forever 4 –
Sakura silently trotted inside the shadowy living room and into her fiancé's bedroom, and, to her surprise, she found the bed unoccupied even though it appeared to have been touched. Slowly, she removed her jacket, placing it gently on the enormous bed. Without thinking, she sauntered over to the door likning Sasuke's room to Naruto's. It was ajar and even without pushing it further, she could see the entire bed and its occupants.
When she saw her fiancé lying peacefully on his stomach, at Naruto's bed next to the blond, who in turn was sitting cross legged with his laptop on his lap, she was hardly surprised. What astonished her, though, was seeing Sasuke breathing gently and he appeared to be in deep sleep. His right arm was enclosed snugly around the blond's waist, his face burrowed at the side of Naruto's hip.
The young assassin on the other hand seemed to be engrossed with what he was doing as his finger flew over the keyboard. The tapping sounds rising from it and the quiet hum of the security monitor were the only sounds drifting through the dark room.
Before she could make another step forward, a pair of warm blue eyes locked onto hers. A small shy smile flashed on the flaxen-haired boy's face upon seeing her. Of course, she thought, Naruto probably knew she was there the moment she stepped inside the pad. Still, even after the years of knowing them-him, she could not get used to the idea of his ridiculous talent of perception.
"Sakura," Naruto greeted her. His voice was clear but whispery and sounded apologetic. "I'm sorry about Sasuke. He woke up from another nightmare and you're not around. I – I was surprised when he came to me. I just can't shove him out when he turns up dazed and frightened."
Sakura shook her head as she slowly sauntered towards the bed, taking a seat beside Naruto. "It's okay, no need to apologize. I've never seen him fall asleep after a nightmare, not even when I'm with him. I'm glad he's sleeping well right now."
Emerald eyes glanced softly at the sleeping man's face with an almost wistful look. "I'm a bit jealous, though. I mean, while I can't calm him with my presence, you could make him sleep like this."
"Sakura, don't say that." Naruto frowned. "Maybe he just… well, we had a tiring night so maybe it had taken a toll on his body that's why he managed to fall asleep at last. It just so happens that I'm here."
The future queen shook her head once again, her face flushing a little. "Silly Naruto. You know too well how tiring our nights were."
Naruto nodded, looking down at his laptop while he scratched the back of his neck. There was also a tinge of red on his cheeks. "Uh, yeah."
"I guess it's the feeling of being secure when he's around you. That even subconsciously he knows you will ward off anything bad that would come after him. I must admit it is something I cannot provide Sasuke. While I can love and take care of him, I cannot shelter him from the harm that only you can defend him from."
"Sakura– "
"Shhh," Sakura cut him off. "It's really fine Naruto. I'm glad it's you who Sasuke turns too when I'm not around."
Naruto clenched his hand on his lap as the guilt started to eat at him again. How could he betray his friend by sleeping with Sasuke earlier, even if only once? He had told himself that he wasn't going to betray his friendship with Sakura. He was going to honor what trust the girl had given him. But when Sasuke touched him, all rational thoughts seemed to fly out the window, and all he could think about was himself. To be selfish even once in a while, to get drunk with pleasure. When did he become a whore for love?
His thoughts were interrupted when a soft small hand envelope his, placing a small box on his palm.
"Uh, what's this?"
"We met Sai earlier. Both he and Temari almost killed each other when he popped out of nowhere and startled her," Sakura explained her eyes wide in amusement. "He came here to give you this. From your brother he says."
When Naruto heard it, his face darkened a little. He gripped the small blue box tighter before opening it. Inside was their family heirloom. It was a rare blue diamond necklace clasped on animal leather. It had been handed down to them from generation to generation that tracing its root was already impossible.
"It's very… beautiful," Sakura said in awe. "I haven't seen any diamond like that before. Not even those very expensive ones in auctions. It must have cost a fortune, if not; you could probably buy a small country with that alone."
"It's a family heirloom." Naruto answered in a clipped tone as he hooked the necklace around his neck.
Sakura nodded in understanding. "I see. It compliments your eyes, Naruto."
"I never thought he'd hand this over to me," Naruto whispered, more to himself than to his company.
"And here's mine…" Sakura trailed off, waiting until the blond's attention was back on her. "Honestly, I haven't gotten you anything. I don't know what to offer you. A car? A villa abroad? An all expense luxury trip around the world? Jewelry? Yacht?" she listed frustratingly, "Those things are nonsense, and knowing you, you won't need them."
"I told you I'm not asking for anything– "
"Hush, I don't want to hear that from you." Sakura scowled lightly, "That's why I'm giving you this."
Sakura handed him a typical brooch with a leaf emblem, a sign of royalty from their country. The same one Queen Mikoto had given her when Sasuke had chosen her to be his fiancée. "I want you to have this Naruto– "
"I can't! How could you possibly give that… Your Highness!" Naruto exclaimed, though his tone was still muffled to keep Sasuke from waking up.
"Sakura, Naruto, Sakura," the girl reiterated for the nth time. "And I'm giving you this because I can and I want to."
"Bu – "
"You can return it to me the moment you decide what favor I can do for you. You can ask me for anything Naruto, ANYTHING at all," Sakura emphasized, glancing quickly to her future husband as she said it. "But only one special favor and I'll grant it, without question, without a doubt, without hesitation. Three years from now when you reach your age of reasoning I would ask you for that, so be sure it is something you really wanted, that you could live without. So don't waste it, understand?"
Naruto moved his head negatively. "I can't Sakura. I could not ask anything from you."
Sakura grinned, fastening the brooch on his shirt.
"I'm not going to take no for an answer," she answered with blatant determination.
-Then, Now and Forever 4 -
A few days later, Naruto found himself inside a royal suite of a five star hotel. Karin, all poised and pretty in her expensive dress, was sitting opposite to him; her ruby eyes were filled with confusion and her guise was grim.
"Why did you do it M'lady? I never hide things from Sasuke, but this time I have to for you! You're a special friend, and I could not, would not do anything to have you killed when I know I can protect you. It's treason Karin. To plan for Her Highness' death is treason, and you know that well. So why?"
The auburn-haired noble nibbles on her lower lip, her eyes darting around the room before meeting Naruto's gloomy ones.
"For you." She softly replied.
"For me? What do you mean for me?" The blond asked, his voice becoming cold and his eyes narrowed into slits. He could not grasp as to how the impeded assassination against Sakura happened because of him.
Karin folded her arms over her midsection, her head bowed as her gaze trailed the red carpet spread across the floor. "His Grace Orochimaru wanted you. He was so obsessed with your genes that he'd do anything to have you become his laboratory rat. It's impossible for him to have His Excellency, thus you being the sole Namikaze with an Uzumaki's blood still lingering in your veins is his only chance. He wanted to clone you – or rather, your exceptional talents – and build his own perfect soldier –-"
Surprise was an understatement when he heard it. But he forced himself to be calm and listened attentively to the young patrician woman.
"– and the only thing that could prevent him from touching you was for you become the future king's consort. But with Lady Sakura in the way, he's free to do as he pleases."
Naruto stared at his friend, wondering if Karin was telling him the truth or was just trying to reason out. He knew that Orochimaru was one of the most powerful monarchs their country had an alliance with. He was respected because of his advanced knowledge in terms of the technological development of his country. Human cloning was legal in his territory, and all scientists around the world dreamed to work under him. It was one of the few allied nations their country valued, and to expose something like that without concrete evidence could cause war.
"What would make you think that once Her Ladyship was gone, Sasuke would make me his consort?" He grunted in displeasure.
Karin looked up and answered him with obvious confidence. "Because His Majesty would not marry anyone else."
Naruto snorted. "Don't assume too much, Karin. Sasuke might think that I'm his best friend, but he'll never see me beyond that."
"Don't you love him?"
The blond glared at her so menacingly that anyone would run away in fear. "What I feel would not change anything. His Majesty will only marry Her Highness, and I would make sure no one will hinder it even if I have to become Orochimaru's guinea pig."
"You can't possibly mean that, Naruto! I care for you! You're like my little brother already! And I would do whatever it takes to protect you. How could you demean my concern? After the death of my parents, you're the only one I consider family. I have risked everything for that information, and now, now His Grace would probably come after me." Karin cried out, lunging toward the startled blond, engulfing him in a hug.
Naruto's cold demeanor softened as he buried his head on Karin's shoulder. "No need to be afraid. I can take care of myself if that's what you're scared off. You are belittling me too much."
"I'm scared Naruto, I don't want to lose you." The woman sobbed into his shoulder, her hands tightening around him.
"I'll be alright, and you will be too. I promise." Naruto soothingly whispered. "And I always keep my promises, right?"
Karin nodded, though she refused to let the young man go. She wasn't sure anymore if she dreaded Naruto's death or the horror of what Orochimaru would do once he caught her.
-Then, Now and Forever 4 -
"This is Princess Shion, Your Majesty. She'll do the hypnosis, as has been approved by your mother and father," Tsunade, a tall, lovely and very voluptuous middle-aged woman stated. She was a well-known and respected doctor around the world and was also the Uchihas' royal medic head. She was smart, with a sharp tongue, and she was afraid of almost no one.
Sasuke took the extended hand of the young girl around his age with long golden hair and delicate features. He slightly touched his lips on her hand as a polite greeting for someone with almost similar stature as his. The princess was as every bit as comely as Naruto had said, and as proud looking as any royalty should.
"I'm please to meet you, M'lady."
"The pleasure is all mine, Your Majesty. At last, I finally meet the infamous prince."
There were few people inside the private room. Beside Sakura and Temari, who had accompanied him, was the princess' personal assistant, Taruho, and then there was Tsunade. Outside, a few dozen guards were surrounding the building, all for the princess' protection.
"So, shall we proceed?" Tsunade asked, leading them inside the smaller room, where a small reclining chair stood at one corner and a comfortable lounge sat on the other side. There was soft instrumental music playing in the background, and the lights were mellower than that in the receiving area. The room temperature was neither cold nor hot, and the calming smell of lavender had been sprayed into the air.
"Your Majesty, please take a seat on the chair and try to relax," the doctor instructed. "As for the rest, except the princess, please refrain from making any sound."
Sakura and Temari nodded, making themselves comfortable on the settee.
Once everyone was settled, Shion walked casually toward the prince, who was sitting quietly on a Victorian chaise. His absurdly gorgeous face was distracting, and fortunately for her, she already had her eyes set on a certain smiling blond she had met years ago.
"I was looking forward to see Naruto with you, Your Majesty," Shion started, making small talk to ease the prince into following her command later on.
"He's needed somewhere," Sasuke answered casually.
"I guess I'll see him later then."
"Hn."
Shion pressed a smile on her face, taking note that chatting with someone like the prince would surely put a stress on what they were supposed to do. She decided to forego the supposedly pleasant chat and went straight to business.
"Are you sure you want to go under this, Sasuke?" she asked. "Can I call you Sasuke?"
"Yes, I'm sure, and I suppose you could call me that for now."
"How are you sure? I need to know how willing you are to go through this."
Sasuke gave her a flat look before uttering, "I'm anxious, is that enough?"
"I need for you to trust me then, Sasuke," Shion said softly with her sweet melodious voice.
"I could do that."
"Is there anything, just a tiny thing you remember from your dream?" The girl coaxed.
"There was…" Sasuke took a deep breath, but his indifferent façade didn't change. "There was blood everywhere."
"Ah…" Her face was bland and devoid of any emotion, but her voice was gentle and calm. "Can you please close your eyes for me, Sasuke?"
Sasuke obeyed, closing his eyes as was instructed.
"I'm going to count down backwards, from one hundred to zero, okay?"
The prince nodded in response.
"One hundred…"
"Ninety nine..."
"Ninety eight…"
"Ninety seven…"
Shion tapped her finger on the wooden table beside her for every second she counted.
"Eighty one…"
"Sasuke, you'll be getting sleepier and sleepier for every tap I make."
"Eighty…"
"Seventy nine..."
"You're getting more tired, Sasuke, more tired."
When she reached zero, the prince's breathing became soft, and his face relaxed.
"Sasuke, are you with me?"
"Yes."
"Where are you? Please describe where you are."
"I'm… I'm nowhere. Everything is black; I can't even see my hand."
"Good. Imagine yourself on a meadow, with wild flowers around you and the sky is clear with few white clouds in the sky. You feel relaxed and content…. How are you feeling now?"
"I feel secure and… calm."
"Very good. Now you see that single red rose on the middle of the field? I want you to pick it…. Are you done?"
"Yes."
"Look at the red petal of the rose and I want you to go back further and further into your mind, Sasuke, further and further until you see the same red color on your hand –"
Sasuke started to tremble and shiver on his chair, his hand clenching on his side and his skin paler than usual. "No! No!"
"Further and further Sasuke, listen to me, further and further until you see it –"
"No! No! Stop it, No!"
Shion frowned but firmly continued. "You're not going to stop travelling until you see it Sasuke. Further and further…"
"No! Stop it! No…! Please… No!" Sasuke screamed. His voice resonated inside the whole room, startling the spectators inside.
The prince struggling body stopped and he settled once again into a deep sleep.
"Sasuke, can you hear me?" Shion asked softly, but she received no response. "Sasuke? Answer me if you can hear me."
There was still no response.
"I want you to answer me, Sasuke. Try to move your body if you could."
Nothing.
"Your Majesty?"
But the prince continued slumbering, not showing any signs that he could hear her. He felt his body or rather his soul float until he found himself at the back of a black massive destrier horse, with a human body cuddled on his arm.
TBC