AN: Stiiiiill pushing through this story. (: I'm happy you are enjoyin' it! School is making updating slower! Please forgive me!

Disclaimer: I don't own Naruto.


Naruto sat still for a while, the world around him coming to a screaching hault. Sasuke's sobs and strangled gasps grew faint to his ears, as if he was going underwater. His owner, the man that had adopted him years ago, was dead. Downstairs on the floor, probably. What had happened? It was so quick. He didn't have time to find a proper reaction to his friend's news. All he could do was sit, tremble, and stare forward with a shocked expression of relief.

'He's gone... Hikaru is gone...' The blond held Sasuke close to him, feeling the boy tremble and ball uncontrollably. He shook so hard that he made Naruto start to move. He sucked in quick breaths, pulling his hair painfully. He was still in shock. All of that blood. Hikaru's eyes just staring at him. He gagged painfully, spitting up on the hard, wooden floor. Naruto rubbed his back, seeing the boy grow pale.

"N-Naruto... I-I-It was horri-ibile... I... I'm going to-o be sick.." The Uchiha whimpered and clung to his friend desperately. He felt another wave of nausea, choking up more saliva and feeling acid burn his throat. Naruto nodded quietly. He almost didn't believe the boy. He wouldn't be this sick for nothing, though. Sasuke grew quiet, and Naruto looked down to see the boy passed out against his chest. The blond shook him a little, worried for his health.

"Sasuke? Sasuke, are you sleeping?" The Uchiha moaned, but didn't move. Naruto held him quietly, not knowing what to do.


Naruto's eyes snapped open, hearing voices downstairs. He found that he was on his side, Sasuke cuddled next to him. The blond sat up quickly as he heard more noises, quickly shaking his friend.

"Sasuke! Please, get up." Naruto said in a hushed voice. Sasuke groaned and moved a little. His eyes cracked open slowly, and he felt himself being pulled into the closet.

"N-Naruto?"

"Shh! Quiet!" A small, tanned hand slapped over his mouth. The door to Hikaru's room was kicked down, making the two boys jump and tremble.

"Where are his boys? They couldn't have run off already..."

"You're really gonna' take the kids? He was supposed to give us money, not sex slaves."

"They're worth money. We'll sell 'em for the money that bastard downstairs didn't give us. Alright? Stop talking and look around..." The boys scooted to the back of the closet, trying their best to hide. Naruto whimpered as his lower back stung, biting his tongue to keep quiet. The door was thrown open and they froze. Sasuke watched the man's feet walk in and stop in front of him, making him pull his legs in tightly. Naruto gulped silently, feeling himself grow hot and he squeezed his eyes shut. The clothes were moved around roughly.

"Aha! There you are." Sasuke was pulled out by his throat, held up in front of the man. Naruto gasped and hit the man helplessly, being grabbed as well.

"Little brats. Hey Aoi, I got them, let's go." The two were thrown out of the closet, tumbling across the floor. They looked up at another man, who was laughing over them.

"They are pretty cute. I personally like the little blond." He snickered and leaned down to grab Naruto's chin, looking over the boy with a smug smile. The child ripped the hand off, growling and stepping back to Sasuke. The Uchiha clutched his friend fearfully. The man grimaced and stood back up, giving the blond a dirty look.

"The little guy has attitude. You see him slap me?" Aoi laughed and looked at the other adult, who nodded and chuckled. Naruto glared at both of them, wanting to run but knowing he wouldn't get far. He leaned down to whisper his Sasuke's ear as the men chatted and searched the room.

"Sasuke, when I say so, run. The door downstairs is open, and those two aren't paying attention...," the blue eyed boy waited a few seconds, "...Now!... Go!" Sasuke opened his mouth to argue, but his friend shoved him off and tackled Aoi's leg. He started punching, getting their attention. Sasuke stumbled a little and ran out of the room. The brown haired man looked up, narrowing his eyes.

"Hey, Aoi, the other just ran off. Go get him." The man nodded, smacking Naruto off and trotting downstairs. Sasuke crawled over the front door, which was in shambles in the doorway, getting outside and seeing three more adults and freezing in place. He took a few steps back, gasping as he was picked up roughly and held by Aoi's hip.

"Stupid kid, you really thought you'd get away?" He laughed and walked back inside as the child cried and pounded his arm.

"Let me go! Put me down!" The Uchiha begged, feeling the arm around his waist tighten considerably. He gasped and stopped fighting, being tossed to the floor next to Naruto again. Sasuke rubbed his gut tenderly, looking up at the man and shaking.

"Get your clothes on, brat." The black eyed boy flinched, looking to see his clothes bunched up in front of the bed. He scampered over to them and quickly got them on, relieved to finally be covered up. Naruto sat quietly next to the other man, head down. He had a pair or black shorts on, but they were baggy on him. Sasuke started making his way towards him, crouching in front of him worriedly.

"Naruto?..." He whispered quietly, hearing Aoi laugh at him.

"Look at them, they're so cute together! You're right, Jun, these kids will be worth a lot." He laughed and ruffled Sasuke's hair, making the boy whimper and dip his head frightendly. He watched the man with huge, watery eyes. Jun nodded and picked Naruto up and threw him over his shoulder. Aoi did the same with Sasuke, heading back downstairs with Jun. Sasuke struggled to look forward, head being forced back down. He shivered as the man's hands began to rub under his shirt. He let put a small cry, clutching Aoi's red shirt.

"This kids a shaky, little guy. Do you know their names?"

"This one is Naruto. No idea what that one is called." Sasuke growled.

"Just call him whatever... I don't think they remember their own names. Stupid kids."

"Shutup!" Sasuke snapped, being moved around uncomfortably. Aoi laughed, pushing him so that Sasuke hung by his ankles.

"Jun, look! He's a kitty cat." Jun chuckled as Sasuke clawed the man's back, trying to get himself back up. He gasped as he was dropped, then grabbed again.

"S-Stop it!" The child pleaded, crying once more. He felt so helpless. Aoi held him in front of him, giving him a sad look. The boy kicked a little, trying to squirm away.

"Aw, you're so cute. I'll call you Ky-"

"My name is Sasuke! Now let me go!" The boy interrupted loudly, glaring angrily at Aoi. The older male grimaced and Jun chuckled.

"I think that's the Uchiha kid that went missing. That boy, Itachi, was talking about someone named Sasuke." The child tensed at his brother's name, turning to look at Jun with large eyes. His brother was looking for him. It was only a matter of time now. He felt like smiling, but whimpered instead as he was thrown onto Aoi's shoulder again. The child wondered why Naruto hadn't spoken a word. Usually he was spouting off like crazy. Sasuke sighed and crossed his arms. This kidnapping thing was beginning to get on his nerves.


Naruto was thrown to the floor, followed closely by Sasuke. The blond lifted his head and flinched. Other children, of differing ages, stood around them curiously. He huddled next to his friend and glared slightly.

"You kids play nice, now!" Jun ordered and slammed the wooden door behind them. One tall boy stepped up to them, crossing his arms and smirking. He looked to be about twelve. Sasuke shook as he looked them over, clutching Naruto to him.

"What's your names? Are you new to this place?" The red headed boy asked, holding a hand out to them and smiling. Naruto took it and the two were helped up, Sasuke still hugging his side.

"I'm Naruto, and this is Sasuke. We were living with a man, but he was killed. So now we are here..." Naruto trailed off, looking around curiously. It was a large room with gritty floor. Blood was smeared everywhere and some children were chained to the wall. The blond gulped. He thought Hikaru was bad. These kids looked horrible. The group around them still stared in wonder.

"Why do they have clothes?" A small girl asked, pointing at Sasuke's blue shirt. The Uchiha blushed and turned away from her, seeing she was naked. She watched him silently, then walked towards him and pulled on his shirt. The boy looked down at her, since she was a head shorter. Her green eyes were glinting and she tugged more.

"I can have it? Please?" She giggled and played with the fabric. Sasuke slowly took it off and handed it to her, trying not to look over her. The female smiled and slipped it over her head, brown, frizzy hair going every which way. She hugged him tightly around the waist, making him flush and lift his arms up defensively. Naruto was still examining the room, blue eyes taking in all of the children. There were so many. The entire room was filled to the brim. He flinched as he saw a man come in and grab another older looking boy, dragging him towards the wall and chaining him up. The boy began to cry as he was punched in the stomach. Sasuke turned as well, hearing the comotion. The little girl hid behind him, watching with huge, green orbs. The man gave a final blow, then left after saying something they could not make out. Sasuke shivered and grabbed Naruto's hand, squeezing it slightly. The blond returned the grip reassuringly, turning to give the other a serious look.

"That's the third time today." The brown haired female told them, playing with her new shirt's high collar. She chewed on it quietly. Sasuke looked down at her and cocked an eyebrow.

"What do you mean?"

"I mean that big man has come in here and hit us three times today. Do you know the big man?" The child asked, taking the fabric back into her mouth. The two boys shook their head slowly. The female gave them a surprised look, tilting her head down to show emphasis.

"The big man is our owner. He keeps us from being bad. I haven't met him yet, but Kai says he's mean. I don't want to meet him." The girl rambled, making Naruto rub his head. So this was another company. They were still captives. He let a heavy sigh escape him, making Sasuke turn and eye him worriedly.

"How do you meet the big man? Do you have to do something?" The Uchiha asked, crossing his arms as he shivered. The girl shrugged and turned around, staring at another girl across the room. The female waved oddly, and the boys noticed she had bruises all over her.

"My name Rin." She blurted randomly, giving them a crooked smile and licking her front teeth. Sasuke blinked and watched her while his friend smiled back. The next second Rin trotted off towards the other female, Sasuke's shirt secured between her teeth. The two males gave each other a silent look, then jumped as the door flew open. Two men stepped up to them and grabbed their arms, dragging them out of the room and down the hallway. Sasuke felt his heart skip a few beats. Were one of these men the man? Where were they going? Naruto was silent, wondering the same things. The two men turned to each other, one speaking in a foreign language. The other nodded to him with a smug smile, throwing Naruto into one room. Sasuke struggled to follow him, but was instead brought farther down the corridor. Naruto flinched as the door slammed shut and he lost sight of his friend. He turned forward, seeing a fireplace and a couch. The rug beneath him was soft, and his fingers began to run through its' fabric unconsciously. Minutes past, and he wondered what was happening. The blond stood and began to examine his new surroundings further.

The couch was very comfy, he soon found out, and he plopped himself down on it comfortably. Naruto soon closed his eyes, drifting off half way. Sleep was beginning to overcome his senses when he heard deep footsteps on the rug before him. He opened his eyes quickly, seeing yet another man. He had deep, brown eyes and curly black hair. The child stared up at him for what felt like an eternity. Fear was beginning to grow in his stomach, and he trembled slightly. The man walked over to the fireplace and pulled out something, pulling the blond off the couch and smashing his face into the carpet. He struggled and tried lifting himself up, feeling a foot keep his head down. The next second, searing pain made its' way into his back, forcing a scream to erupt from his throat. The hot iron burnt into his back, marking him. The man didn't flinch, nor ease up on his skull. He waited paitently, then finally peeled the metal piece off of the boy's tan skin. Naruto sobbed, hand trailing to his back to feel the mark tenderly. The boy whimpered as he touched it, pulling away. The next moment a hand came down on the back of his neck, and he fell into darkness.


AN: Yes, it's short. BUT I did update for you! Lololol, oh dears what is going to happen! D: I'll update as soon as I can after I get another chapter of Revelations up!

Reviews are loved and wanted!

Nat