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Chapter 7 YAY
"And when have you developed such attitude?" He sighed. "You used to be such a good kid."
Sasuke snorted. "I wasn't a good kid. I was obedient."
Itachi straightened himself out, smoothing out his clothing. "Well, don't be expecting me to let you off easy for what you did just because our empire is against Tsunade's. What you did is unforgiveable."
Sasuke nodded, expecting some tiny punishment that wouldn't bother him whatsoever.
"You shall spend a week in the dungeon, stripped of your title for the time being." Itachi said, cringing slightly when Sasuke started yelling.
"The dungeon!? I've spent enough time in jail!"
"Would you rather me keep you in the dungeon for a week, send your little friends away, and banish you?!" Itachi snapped.
Sasuke shook his head, forcing himself not to say anything back.
"That's what I thought. Take him to the dungeon." Itachi commanded. A few guards stepped up, grabbing Sasuke's forearms. Sasuke shook them off, glaring at his brother.
"I'm not going to leave, thank you." Sasuke growled. "You know I wouldn't just escape and leave people here that I worked so hard to bring. You don't need these guards to watch me."
"Hmm…? Where are they taking Sasu..?" Naruto asked dazedly, obviously very tired.
Itachi grasped the blonde's shoulder, almost grinning when his brother tensed. "And who might you be?"
"I'm Naru… to…"
"Well, little Naru, are you tired?" Itachi asked.
Naruto just nodded, slumping and closing his eyes.
"Iruka, take Naruto to a guest bedroom. Oh, and make sure it's close to the dungeon. Wouldn't want Sasuke to be missing Naruto, now would we?"
"What about the other two?" Iruka asked politely, steadying the blonde on his shoulder.
"Bring them to guest bedrooms as well."
"Did you hear that, Sakura? We finally get to sleep in proper bedrooms!" Kiba whispered excitedly.
"I know! They are probably a lot cleaner than in our city!" Sakura whispered back.
"Come, you two. We should also get you some new clothes." Iruka said. "But don't worry, yours will be returned to you. King Uchiha, what shall I get Lord Sasuke for clothing?"
"Let him have what he wants." Itachi replied, sitting in his throne once more.
"Yes sir."
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"Are you sure that's what you want to wear, Lord Sasuke?" Iruka asked.
Sasuke nodded, tightening the last straps. (It looks like the ANBU outfit in Naruto)
"Ya, are you sure, Sasuke? That looks mighty uncomfortable to sleep in." A smooth voice said.
Sasuke flinched.
"It's great to see you're back."
"Kakashi… would you like to answer a few questions for me?" Sasuke asked, walking into the cell and sitting on the ground. Kakashi pulled out the keys, locked it, and sat down in front of the door.
"What kind of questions?"
"Questions about Itachi… about the security…" Sasuke replied, grinning.
Kakashi grinned back, shooing Iruka, and leaning close to the bars. "That's going to cost you, Sasuke."
Said raven reached into his pocket, pulling out a big bag. Kakashi's eyes gleamed, his arms slipping through the bars to grab the bag.
Sasuke quickly pulled it back by him, wagging a finger at Kakashi. "Information first, payment last."
Kakashi frowned, shaking his head. "How do I know you'll pay me?"
"Each bit of information you get, each little bit of gold you get. I'll be here a while anyway. I still have things I must do." Sasuke replied. Kakashi tilted his head, thinking it over. Sasuke opened the bag, pulling out a food gold pieces and placing them in front of the cage. "Say yes and you can have this."
Kakashi quickly nodded, snatching the gold and standing. "You got yourself a deal. I'll be back sometime later."
Sasuke nodded, walking over to the hard steel bed and laying down, placing his hands behind his head. Everything was working out according to his plan.
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"Quickly change and head to bed. King Uchiha doesn't like guests up late or exploring the castle." Iruka said. Kiba and Sakura nodded, taking their clothes, waving to Naruto and Iruka and rushing to their rooms. "Now Naruto, you come with me."
Naruto nodded, more observant now that he had been awake for a while. "Where is Sasuke?"
"Oh, King Uchiha just sent him to the dungeon for a week. It's not as bad as you think." Iruka replied.
"What did Sasuke do that was so bad?" Naruto asked, following Iruka down narrow stairs.
Iruka shrugged. "Nobody in the castle knows except Lord Sasuke, King Itachi, and most likely that sneaky Kakashi."
"Is my room going to be by him?" Naruto asked.
"Of course. King Uchiha ordered it to be so."
Naruto grinned. "That's great! I wouldn't want Sasuke to be lonely without me!"
"Like I would be lonely without you!" Sasuke called out into the hallway, standing from the uncomfortable bed when he heard Naruto running towards the door.
"Sasuke!" Naruto grasped the bars eagerly.
"You're really enthusiastic. Are you that happy to see me?" Sasuke teased, walking up to the bars himself.
"Are you ok? It looks really uncomfortable!" Naruto said, turning around to face Iruka before Sasuke could reply. "Am I allowed to give him blankets and a pillow?"
"That's alright, Naruto. I'll be f-
"King Uchiha didn't say anything about it so I suppose you can."
Naruto smiled, rushing into his room and grabbing everything he could. Returning to the cell, he stuffed it through the bars. "There you are, Sasuke. Now you won't freeze!"
"I will be fine. Take this stuff back." Sasuke said, forcing it back.
"Take it!" Naruto said, shoving it back. "Just take it! You don't have to use it, but it will give me peace if I know you're ok…"
Sasuke gave in, nodding, and throwing the things onto the so called 'bed'. He walked up to the cage, grabbing Naruto's arm and pulling it through the bars, holding it up with his hand wrapped firmly around Naruto's wrist. "So, why before did you thank me for not ditching you?"
Naruto's face reddened. "I don't know what you're talking about. Can I have my arm back?"
"You can have your arm back when you answer my question truthfully." Sasuke replied calmly.
"I just… Well…" Naruto looked to the ground, avoiding Sasuke's intense gaze. "It's just that I am kind of useless to you… I can't fight… I always get in your way… it just made me happy that you let me stay with you…"
Sasuke's gaze softened, loosening his grip on Naruto's arm. From his viewpoint, Iruka was gaping, mouth open and eyes wide. He had never seen Sasuke act so kind to someone before. He was usually calm and collected, not letting his emotions through unless they were anger. Even Itachi couldn't have this kind of relationship with him.
"I would give you a hug if these bars weren't in the way." Naruto said, laughing slightly. Sasuke reached forward, ruffling his hair.
"Better get to bed, Naruto, it's quite late." Iruka managed out, almost laughing when Naruto sighed, sad that he couldn't talk to Sasuke anymore. Even Sasuke seemed upset; slightly glaring at Iruka. Naruto moved his arm slightly, pulling it out of Sasuke's loose grasp until it was back at his side. Their eyes locked immediately and they stood there, just looking at each other. It was like a never ending staring contest. Naruto kept his eyes locked with Sasuke's even as he walked backwards into his room, searching behind him for the door and closing it softly behind him, whispering a goodnight.
