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Title: My Prince
Rating: M
Plot Summary: The Prince wants a guard- someone who will protect and take care of him. He intended to keep their relationship as master and servant. But, what if His Royal Highness just couldn't control himself? As things unfold, will he still be able to keep their relationship as it is? Or will the unexpected turn of events would tear their bond would be severed into a thousand pieces?

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Azure eyes looked up at the clear blue sky. So peaceful, so calm. Naruto laid down on the bed of grass, enjoying the cool breeze of the mid afternoon. Birds flew by while they whistle their sweet music. The prince closed his eyes, savoring the tranquility of his surroundings. He shifted to his side, finding a more comfortable position. But, when he opened his eyes, the sadistic smile of his personal guard met his gaze. The blue sky darkened and thunder pierced through the black clouds. The once serene landscape suddenly became a doomsday field. Or, at least he felt like it.

"WOAH!" Naruto flicked his eyes open, wide enough that he felt that his eyeballs were about to leap out of their sockets.

The prince breathed for a moment before realizing that he was feeling a bit light. A wave suddenly splashed on his face, causing him to drink a few gulps of the cold river water. Anger swept through his system when he found himself in the river, waist deep, floating to God-knows-where. He got on his feet and marched on to the bank, walking into the trees to look for the person that he now hated the most, Colonel Sasuke.

"SASUKE!!!!" Naruto's voice echoed through the woods, making the birds fly off from their nests. "The minute I fucking find you, I'll make sure you're a dead person, you fucking bastard."

"What foul language you used there, Your Highness. I'm sure Adviser Iruka would cry if he heard that his beloved pupil has such a potty mouth and a sharp tongue." A voice from afar taunted

"Where the heck are you? Show yourself!" Naruto bellowed, looking at all possible directions that the raven might come out from

"I don't have to. You're just too blind to see me." The raven answered. "Try to look for me… If you can…"

"How the fuck can I look for you? I'm in the middle of nowhere!"

The voice then let out a deep and sadistic laugh. "Because you think you are in the middle of nowhere. Why don't you try imagining that you're in the castle grounds? That would make it less difficult for you."

Silence then wrapped around the blonde. He knew the raven's words were bogus. How the hell is the forest similar to their kingdom? Naruto wandered around. His stomach then suddenly growled, signaling the need for food. He did only ate a piece of fish for dinner last night and not a single bite for breakfast. Naturally, he'd be starving already. However, even he knew that he didn't have the capacity to hunt for his own food. He was always dependent on someone.

"Wait a minute… Is this what that bastard is trying to teach me? Is he trying to teach me how to be independent?"

"Fine…" Naruto sighed. "If you're trying to teach me to be on my own two feet, then so be it. But can you just tell me where I could find food or water or anything to keep me going?"

Silence.

"Look around you. Use every bit of resource you could find." Sasuke's voice came in low and lacking the cockiness it once had.

"What the heck does that mean?" Naruto screamed out

Silence… Again…

"OOOOOIIIIII!!!!!!" Naruto breathed out in frustration as the raven didn't give him an answer. "Fine. Then I'll just figure this out on my own."

"Use everything around me…"

He turned around and walked back to the bank. The river was his best bet of survival. The water was cool and crystal clear. Fishes were swimming freely. He could use that to last until he returned camp. He headed further up, watching where the fishes were swimming in bigger schools. As soon as he picked his site, he stopped and kneeled down. His hands were stretched out, waiting for his lunch to just jump up for him to catch. But, that opportunity never came.

"Darn it. Waiting is useless." Naruto groaned

During ancient times, the people didn't have the skills yet to produce swords. That is why they used stones, wood and leaves to make their weapons. They use this hunt for food or harvest from the trees so that they could eat to survive. They also used these hand made weapons to ward off their enemies.

The prince mentally thanked Iruka for teaching him history. He didn't how useful it can be before today. Without wasting any more time, Naruto looked around for some materials to use to make his tools. It took him a while to get some decent supplies and even a longer time to make them. The sun had already set before he was able to finish a makeshift spear. The handle was made of wood, but the tip is a sharpened stone. When he tested it, the end pierced his skin and blood oozed out.

"Perfect." Naruto smiled as he wiped off the sweat from his brow.

"But, it is getting dark. I should really catch a fish or two before it gets pitch black. And maybe I should start a fire…"

"So how the hell do I start a fire?"

When you rub two objects against each other, the friction produces heat. Basically, this is the principle behind starting a fire by using two stones or sticks together. We will now do an experiment that would prove this theory. Well, not that the theory is not proven. But it's just to show you and give you the feel of producing your own flame from scratch.

"God, Iruka. Thank you for teaching me all this stuff."

As the prince gathered all his needed materials, a pair of raven eyes watched him from above. Sasuke saw everything Naruto had done the past hour. The raven smiled, pleased with the quick progress the blonde had achieved. He didn't expect that the spoiled prince possessed these survival skills and make it through the day without any help from him. He then amused himself as he observed Naruto start a fire, catch his own meal and cook it. The sight of the blonde's satisfied face as he enjoyed the fish that he himself prepared was amazingly relaxing. After Naruto finished his meal, he kicked some dirt over the fire and collapsed on the floor. Sasuke made sure he was there to stand guard, just in case someone dared to attack the prince while he dozed off to wonderland.

Sunlight showered down through the trees, bathing the forest ground with a warm light. Naruto slowly opened his eyes, adjusting his sight to fit the now bright surrounding. His handmade spear was still there, giving him much relief. He stood up and stretched, making some bone crack. Afterwards, he headed to the river to wash his face and to get a good sip of cool water.

"Now, how do I get back to camp?" Naruto chirped as he finished his morning routine.

Why don't you try imagining that you're in the castle grounds?

"What does he mean by that?"

Naruto's stomach suddenly growled, breaking his concentration. He laughed at himself. He did forget that he hadn't ate anything yet because of his desire to get back to camp. He fished again using his spear and surprisingly, he took half the time to catch three decent sized fishes. He opted to eat them raw. It was, after all, salmon. Best sashimi anyone could ever eat in the wilderness. With his meal in one hand, his weapon tightly snug under his armpit and a leaf with a bark on the other, he wandered around, trying to find his way while using the clue Sasuke had left him.

Hours of walking had paid off for him. By nightfall, a map was already etched on the big leaf. He had found a clearing with a pile of rusted swords, one with a tiny pool of water, a place where flowers were concentrated and a whole lot more. Overall, the map in front of him had the similar layout of the castle. It was almost like the kingdom's blueprint had been copied into the forest.

"Now, there are a few places that are missing. I wonder where camp would be."

Naruto stared at his map. The bedrooms were missing, but it was understandable. There are a number of bedroom in the castle. There has to be a specific room that would match the campsite.

"Something that I'm looking for… Something that is of most importance right now…"

"The treasure room!" Naruto thought out loud, smiling as he was pleased with his deduction

The prince rushed to where he would assume the treasure room was and found that he was indeed at the camp sight. A gush of relief washed through him. His knees buckled as he collapsed on the floor. For the first time, he was glad to see the raven. Sasuke extended a hand, offering it to help Naruto stand up. Without even asking twice, the blonde took it and stood on his two feet. He was suddenly shaken off balance, but the Colonel was already there to catch him.

"See that… I--" Naruto didn't get to finish his speech.

"Congratulations, Your Highness. You've passed your Survival Training Exam." Sasuke smiled as he laid the Prince down on his sleeping bag and tucked him in. "You must be tired. Get some rest. I still have a lot in store for you."

Cerulean eyes opened. The sun was already up high when he noticed a man, without his top clothing walking about near where he was lying down. He immediately sat up, only to find that the topless man was none other than Sasuke. He watched the Colonel, wondered what he was doing. With a knife at hand, Sasuke threw it at point blank. A loud cry echoed through the forest followed by a thud. The raven ran to the direction of the noise and when he came back, a big and lifeless boar was being pulled by his tail.

"Oh, you're up." Sasuke said, greeting the Prince without the threatening or overpowering aura around him.

"Good morning…" Naruto smiled. "What's that?"

"A wild boar. It's good when prepared right…" The raven replied, preparing the pig to be roasted over a large fire.

"You mean…?"

"Yes. It's your lunch. You've been asleep for two days, believe it or not. You must be hungry."

"You bet I am!"

The Colonel then laughed, mounting the pig on a large pole and placing it over the fire. "Wait for a couple of hours. It's a small boar after all. It won't take that long."

No words were spoken between them, but the tension seemed to have disappeared. While the raven kept the fire on a steady temperature, the blonde watched him with intent eyes. It was only today that he got a chance to thoroughly examine the Colonel. Sasuke is quite tall, has muscular built and a boyish face. There were light scars all over his body – a sign of a true soldier that has gone through many battles. The skill that he showed earlier was just superb. Overall, this has changed his view towards the raven. He was a fine Colonel. Period.

"Hey… Uh… Thanks… For the past few days I spent alone, I kinda realized that you did a lot of things so I could be more independent and stand on my own feet. I guess I have to be since I'm the next heir to the throne." Naruto said as he played with his thumbs.

"It's good that you've realized that." Sasuke replied, not even taking his eyes off the flames. "But, there are a lot of things that you need to work on…"

"I know that… I just don't think I can learn everything that fast."

"I'm not in a hurry. It is my job to teach you. Besides, the wilderness is your teacher. She'll speed up your learning process."

"How do you know?"

The raven then chuckled. "Because she was also my teacher… Before Kakashi, that is. She taught me all the skills I know. I had to survive, so it became my top priority to learn some skills."

"I see." Naruto nodded. "Hey, by any chance, did you set up the forest to be like the castle grounds?"

"No… It was its natural set-up. It's your skills in deducing and analyzing that led you to solve my clue. I'm quite impressed, to be honest. You're sharper that I had thought you'd be. I thought you're just this dumb, spoiled prince that needs his bodyguards and advisers for him to function. But, just by observing you, I could see that you have the skills and the capabilities to be a great king in the future. You can work out riddles in a short span of time, use your resources well and survive even without help from others."

The Prince then blushed lightly. "Thanks. That was quite a compliment."

"So, my job now is to strengthen those abilities." Sasuke finished, now looking at Naruto with intense obsidian eyes. "I'm going to be strict with your training, so you better prepare for it."

"I'll take it on anytime. Bring it." The blonde replied with a confident smirk.

"I guess…"

"We'll see."

"… Sasuke's not that bad after all…"

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