Broken Shackles

A/N- Ah...here we are again!! Yep, yep!

I'm so happy, I'm getting so much of this one done! It makes me feel so much better!!

Disclaimer- Naruto isn't mine and never will be I just enjoy playing with the characters as much as I possibly can, and reason has nothing to do with it!

'Thoughts'

'Kyuubi/Shakaku Thoughts and Talking'

There will be violence, so watch out!! After all, I think it's about time someone knocked some sense into the Uchiha...literally! And keep your eyes out for a little twist...snicker...

Now onto the flick!

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Chapter 6:

Open Book

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It was now or never.

Knowing that he might never get another chance at this, Sasuke knew he had to pour out his whole heart to Naruto.

He only hoped the other would believe him.

After all, he hadn't been so open in all the years they'd known each other.

"Naruto...I..." Sinking to his knees, Sasuke reached out a hand and attempted to touch Naruto's cheek when the other turned his head away. Dropping his hand at Naruto's reaction, Sasuke felt his heart sink but still he had to try.

"Every sense we were young Naruto, I've watched you. Whether you've noticed this or not, it's true. I couldn't understand at first why I felt so close to you, so I let it be, not wishing to ruin what little I had."

His memories of those days had always remained burned into his mind and he knew that for many reasons, he would never be able to forget them.

"It wasn't until the time my brother turned my world on its head, that I really began to look at you in a different light. You who were shunned and hated by all around you. You who had nothing and no one. In truth, I suppose you could say that I was jealous of you and you're...freedom."

Seeing the blonde jerk at that, Sasuke was confused when the blonde locked his eyes to Sasuke's. They had turned that ominous red again, his pupils having dilated to form mere animal-like slits.

"Freedom?" His voice sent a shiver of pure fear down Sasuke's spine, making him wish to back away. But he knew he couldn't, he had to finish what he started, he had to keep going or he would never be able to forgive himself.

"Please, just hear me out Naruto."

As if struggling with himself, Naruto just gave a jerking nod of his head.

Letting out the breath he'd been holding, Sasuke dutifully continued.

"When we were paired together on the team I was hoping that I would find a way to get rid of my curiosity about you and why I still wished for nothing more than to be you. Strange isn't it?"

Shaking his head ruefully, Sasuke looked down at his hands nervously, "I hated you during that time, I was angry that you never felt what it was like too loose something that you never had. Truly I hated you."

"But then that day you held me while we were in the grip of Haku's Ice Mirror attack, I found that I couldn't hate you anymore. For it was me who I truly hated, for being such a coward as to run away from my nightmares."

Lifting his head, Sasuke saw that Naruto was looking at him again, but his eyes had calmed, returning to their previous color as he gave Sasuke a look that he never wished to see from the blonde. Pity.

Clenching his fists, Sasuke narrowed his eyes in anger. 'How dare he pity me! Here I am pouring my heart out to him and what do I get? His pity!' Gritting his teeth, Sasuke forced himself to continue.

"As time continued we became friends and that day that I heard my brother was after you. I panicked. I couldn't bear to lose you as well, not if I could help it and so I raced after you. When I was beaten, I felt so worthless for not being able to stop him, let alone protect you."

Letting his hands unclench, Sasuke felt a cold shiver wrack his form at the memory of that battle. All his previous anger slipping away in its wake. "I used my anger at myself as a shroud, hoping that it would keep me from letting me get any closer to you. After all, you were used against me once, so why not again?"

"So I distanced myself, only to see you run to him. To that murder, I just couldn't bare it. You were mine, first my friend and then my lifeline. Naruto, I love you, so please...don't leave me."

The last part was spoken in such a broken and sad tone that Naruto felt his heart going out to the Uchiha. If there was one thing in the other's statement that rang true, it was the fact that they were friends and always would be.

Gripping Sasuke by the shoulder, Naruto pulled him in for a brief hug as he whispered gently to the other.

"Sasuke, I am not leaving you nor have I ever. I've been here, right here and I'm not going anywhere. I will always be your friend Sasuke," pulling back, Naruto smiled at Sasuke, silently hoping that the other would finally take the hint and give up on something more and take what he offered.

But that hope was dashed to pieces when Sasuke ripped himself from Naruto's grip, getting to his feet to glare in utter desperation and anger at him. "How can you still deny me Naruto? Don't you owe me a chance to win your heart too?"

Sighing, Naruto sank back against the tree once again, his eyes turning skyward. 'It seems that the Uchiha will never understand kit, it is time to put this to bed once and for all. And if we must crush his heart in the process...then we must.'

Knowing that Kyuubi was right, Naruto pulled himself to his feet. Silently preparing himself for what he was going to do. No matter how much it would hurt, the other still refused to see reason and so this was the only way.

"Enough!"

Taking a step back as Naruto's aura suddenly spiked sending his chakra and that of the fox through the clearing. Sasuke eyed Naruto warily; there was something about the blonde that was starting to scare him.

"I've let this go on long enough, hoping that you would realize it. But now I'm going to have to force you to." Turning to face Sasuke, Naruto let his chakra circle about him, giving him and almost ominous presence.

"But I..." Sasuke was caught off guard when Naruto's foot connected with his side, sending him flying to one side of the clearing. Clutching his side in pain, Sasuke looked up, only to watch as Naruto dropped down onto all fours and raced after him.

Thinking quickly, Sasuke put a hand out to catch himself, letting his Sharingan take full effect. The last time Naruto had used that technique he had barely been able to overcome the other, a feat that had only been accomplished by using the power Orochimaru had forced upon him.

Now that it had been removed completely, he knew he wouldn't be able to hold out for very long against the blonde. But what he didn't understand as he blocked another kick from Naruto was why he was attacking him.

Seeing his kick being blocked Naruto did a back bend and used his other leg in a downwards strike. As it connected with the Uchiha's chest, he could hear the clear sound of ribs breaking even as the man was slammed full force into the ground below.

Knowing this was his chance, Naruto flipped himself forward to secure himself in a straddling position upon the other's lower abdomen, firmly pinning him to the ground while immobilizing him at the same time.

Sasuke winced in pure pain as he took in a labored breath, looking up at Naruto in fear. He'd never seen the other like this, not since that time he'd left the village.

"Narut..." Placing his clawed hand over the Uchiha's mouth, Naruto snarled into his face, he could feel Kyuubi purr in pride when Sasuke shook in barely restrained terror.

"Shut up and listen. You could never know what I've have been through and continue to suffer through daily. Consider yourself lucky that you will never know the pain of being a demon carrier. For even now, yours is a life truly blessed Uchiha."

Twitching as his body began to shift into an even stronger form, Naruto bared his fangs. "I could easily rip your throat out now and leave you to die but still, I cannot find myself to do such a thing. For I will always consider you my friend Sasuke, but never will you be more than that."

"My choice was made a long time ago and I will never break from it. Gaara is my mate and as such I will never leave him, not for you nor anyone else until the day I die. You dared to claim me as if I was some sort of possession, a toy that could be fought over."

Feeling the final part of his transformation take place, Naruto grinned in pure pleasure as he felt his tails swaying in the air behind him, his claws digging deep into the man below him. Dragging a gurgling groan from behind his paw.

His form was no longer that of a mere human, no, there above Sasuke sat a nine-tailed fox with those same mocking blue eyes.

"Well I am no toy, I am Naruto Uzumaki. Son to Minato Uzumaki, the Yondaime of Kohona and the vessel of Kyuubi the nine-tail. And none shall lay claim upon me, unless I wish it. So keep that in mind Uchiha, I shall not allow any harm to come to me and mine. This includes Gaara and any kits that we may have."

Watching as Sasuke's eyes widened, Naruto snickered in pure glee, his fur rippling deliciously over his form at the Uchiha's shock.

"Yes," he purred his tails lashing behind him. "Thanks to Kyuubi's presence I am able to conceive and bare young. Strange is it not? That the one thing that was meant to keep the fox forever out of our world would bless me with a gift that surpasses any other."

'If those stupid villagers only knew what they have brought about...'

Chuckling darkly as his eyes narrowed in anger at that thought. Naruto shifted to press his hind leg into the Uchiha's chest, making him cry out in pain. There was something about the sound that made Naruto enjoy each and every sound he could tear from the man below him.

'Kit, you're getting off track. Finish it before you lose yourself!' Whining at Kyuubi's chiding voice, Naruto removed his back paw as well as the one over Sasuke's mouth. Letting him take in a deep pull of air.

"So I shall give but one final warning Uchiha. If you attempt to claim me again or threaten Gaara, I won't hold back. I will surely kill you, friend or not."

With a wave of his tails, Naruto leapt off Sasuke and turned towards the trees. Taking a deep pull of the air about him, he easily caught the scent he'd been looking for.

Gaara had been true to his word and was still sitting where they had left him, smiling softly; Naruto tensed his back legs and bounded into the trees. Completely ignoring Sasuke's pained cry of his name as he soon disappeared into the darkness of the forest.

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A/N- And that's that...hope ya'll liked it!!

I know that I might have been a bit brutal with the Uchiha, but man, no means no! He had to get it through his thick skull one way or the other, so I picked the hard way...evil smirk.

Anyway, I hope you all like my little twist in here; I really think I've out done myself here!

Well, the next chapt is now underway and next is the lemon as well as the moment you all have been waiting for. Our guys will finally make it official!!

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Till next time...

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