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Warnings: Yaoi! Slight OOC! AU! Strong Language! SasuNaru! ItaDei!
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Chapter 7
"So who was that girl anyway?" Itachi asked. Itachi was sitting at the island in Naruto's apartment with Tsunade on the other side. Itachi still was in his formal wear from last night and Tsunade was in her pajamas. Itachi had called her after the cops had left. Tsunade was here in less then ten minutes. It freaked Itachi out mainly because she lived across town and it took twenty minutes to get there, without traffic. Tsunade had on a pair of pink sweat pants with an over sized green tee-shirt. The shirt was probably what she was wearing in bed and just slipped on the pants after the phone call. But Itachi did NOT want to think about that EVER! Tsunade also had on a pair of white rabbit slippers on. She was sitting at the island with a coffee in one hand and the other was rubbing her temples.
"Ashley Carson, daughter of Jane and Alex Carson, meaning she's the daughter of the president of the CIA. She went to school with Naruto in the last place he was at. I remember Naruto saying she was obsessed, but I didn't think she was that obsessed." Tsunade said and Itachi gawked at her.
"How'd her parents take it?" Itachi asked. Tsunade sighed before shaking her head.
"They're sending her to boot camp after she gets out of juvenile detention." Tsunade said sadly, Itachi didn't understand why she was so sad.
"I think she deserves it or did you forget that she tried killing Naruto and did something else to make him shake like that." Itachi exploded. Tsunade glared at him which came off as if she had a hang over which probably was as well.
"No I did not forget, but she was his friend. And I'm sorry for Jane and Alex to have to go through this. Their eldest son died on an assignment." Tsunade sneered at him and Itachi nodded.
"But why do you think he was shaking like that? I know Naruto and from what Sasuke said he can fight. What made him…?" Itachi trailed off as the sad look became even sadder.
"She talked about Kyuubi; they said she had gotten a hold of his file. She must have brought back unwanted memories." Tsunade said. Itachi nodded.
"Than why did he shout that do you suppose?" Itachi asked. Tsunade sighed again
"He must have been seeing Kyuubi there instead of Ashley." Tsunade admitted. Itachi nodded again.
"That mean's its really bad right?" Itachi said. Tsunade nodded.
"Yeah it's really bad. He's bundled all that pain into one spot and hasn't tried to get over it. He hasn't seen Kyuubi since they took him away; he didn't talk to the therapist about what really happened with Kyuubi. I just don't know what to do anymore Itachi. Me making him move hasn't helped either on his emotional latter!" Tsunade exploded and rested her head on the table and cried. Itachi's eyes saddened.
"Tsunade you were doing you're job protecting him, it's not you're fault he had to move so much over the years. And he will talk about Kyuubi when the time is right, even if it's not for a long time. He will get over it...someday." Itachi said and watched as Tsunade nodded.
The rising sun light was coming in through the window. The curtains were still up from the day before. The light was a mix of pink and purples to a red and yellow. It was really beautiful and calming. If only it could help the blonde in the arms of the raven. Blue eyes opened slowly to get use to the blazing light from the window. When he couldn't he just buried himself even further into the softness of the pillow his was on. The black, soft, and silk pillow. Wait a minute! I don't own a silk pillow. Naruto opened his eyes again and looked up to see the sleeping face of Sasuke. Naruto held back a shriek as memories from the night before came into his mind. Naruto smiled and laid back into him again. He listened carefully and he could hear muffled voices from outside his bedroom. He perked up, and listened even harder. Still only muffled voices it meant they weren't in close by. Naruto moved slightly and then looked back to Sasuke to see if he was still sleeping. He didn't want to wake the sleeping boy up. He really did look beautiful the way his face was set peacefully, and how the rising sun's light played over his pale face, and raven hair making it tint a dark blue.
It made Naruto feel peaceful and safe being with someone so amazing, even when he sleeps. Naruto carefully pulled out of his grip and slid off the bed. Once more he looked back to see he was still sleeping but stirred a little and reached for the vanished heat. Naruto smiled as the raven pulled a pillow close to his chest. Wish I had a camera. Naruto thought and made his way out of the bed room. He crept down the hallway just when he over heard the last bit of the conversation that was being made in the kitchen. He recognized the voices of Tsunade and Itachi.
"Tsunade you were doing you're job protecting him, it's not you're fault he had to move so much over the years. And he will talk about Kyuubi when the time is right, even if it's not for a long time. He will get over it someday." Itachi said and watched as Tsunade nodded. Naruto winced as the name of his nightmare was said. But he had to do something that was warping his mind. He needed help, he would finally admit it, but the only problem was, there was only one person who could help him at the moment. Even if that one person was the one he hated the most. Naruto took a deep breath and walked into the kitchen. He gave both adults in the kitchen a smile and sat down next to Itachi. Tsunade had looked up as Naruto entered the kitchen and winced as she watched him try and smile. Itachi just nodded to him, knowing he was trying his best not to look upset.
"I want to see him." Naruto stated and Tsunade looked at him confused. Naruto sighed.
"I want to meet with Kyuubi." Naruto said this time making it clearer for the old women.
"Naruto now you don't have to do this if you don't feel up to it." Tsunade reminded him for the tenth time that day. They were currently walking into a large black building with the words 'Konoha Prison' written on the top. Naruto squeezed the pale hand that was interlocked with his tan one then looked Tsunade in the eyes before nodding. It had been one whole day since he had decided that he needed to see Kyuubi, he wasn't backing out now.
"I know, but I want to do this. No I need to do this." Naruto said. His voice slightly betraying his body but he did need to do this. He did to make sure Kyuubi didn't run his life anymore. He needed to tell him that. The pale hand that was in his let go and wrapped around his waist. Naruto looked up into those onyx eyes that he had learned to love and smiled. Sasuke leaned down slightly and captured those lips in a quick kiss. Tsunade rolled her eyes and walked forward while Itachi and Deidara ahed in the background. Sasuke and Naruto glared at them before continuing into the prison. They in turn laughed slightly before following. But Deidara pulled Itachi back really quick. He gave his boyfriend a confused face.
"Do you think we should be here?" Deidara asked. Itachi nodded.
"He asked for us to be here." Itachi said.
-Flash Back-One Day Ago-
"You're going to what!" Sasuke had yelled at the blonde when he broke the news to him. Naruto sighed. They were still sitting in the kitchen. Sasuke had just gotten up after they had made the plans and came out only to hear that Naruto was going to see the very person whom gave him his scars physically and mentally. Even though Sasuke didn't know the whole story, he did know that Kyuubi had given him the scars and now Naruto wanted to see him? To say he was pissed was an understatement.
"Sasuke I understand why you're upset, I do. But I have to do this. Ashley said something that got me thinking after I calmed down. I want to see him; I need to make sure of something." Naruto said not wanting to give out details to anyone. He wasn't sure of himself at the moment, but the way he reacted to hearing Kyuubi's name made him think Ashley was at least semi right. Sasuke shook his head at the blonde.
"Naruto, Ashley wasn't right in the head. She had no clue what she was talking about." Sasuke said. He wasn't sure why he was protesting so much. He just didn't want Naruto to go through that pain again. Last night was hard on him, and he didn't want to see the pain in those bright blue eyes again. He barely contained himself from bursting into tears along with the blonde.
"Sasuke even if Ashley wasn't right in the head she made sense at least in that one area. I just need to make sure that's all. It's not like I'm going to live with the bastard. I'm just going to talk to him, and hear what he wants to tell me since he wanted to see me first." Naruto reassured him. Sasuke sighed; he was begging to think once Naruto made up his mind, it was near impossible to change it. Sasuke nodded in defeat. Naruto smiled at him and kissed him lightly on the lips which made Tsunade go wide eyed. She looked to Itachi for something and he just smirked at her. Tsunade sighed and rubbed her temples again. Naruto smiled at her reaction and Sasuke's; he was wide eyed also.
"But I want you do come with me Sasuke. I'm not sure I can do it without my support." Naruto said and led Sasuke to sit down.
"I wasn't going to let you go alone anyways. I'm hurt you thought I would let you go it alone." Sasuke said and crossed his arms in a slight pout. Naruto laughed and Itachi grinned at his brother's childish action. Even Tsunade even let out an amused snort. Sasuke blushed. Naruto laughed again and then turned to Itachi.
"Of course I want you and Dei-Chan to come as well." Naruto said and Itachi nodded.
"I'll call him later on today and tell him what you want. I'm sure he'll cancel any plans for that day to come." Itachi said to him and he nodded, with that he turned to Tsunade and gave her puppy eyes. Tsunade groaned at him before smacking him upside the head.
"Brat, I have to go even if I don't want to." Tsunade said to him then took a sip of her coffee. Naruto pouted at her.
"No need to hit me baa-Chan!" Naruto wined at her. Tsunade smacked him again.
"How many time's have I told you to stop calling me that! I'm not an old women damn it boy!" Tsunade yelled and Naruto rubbed at his head with teary eyes. Sasuke chuckled and Naruto turned to him with a pout.
"It's not funny Sasu! It hurts!" Naruto whined at him. Sasuke smirked and pulled him into an embrace and kissed his head. Naruto was stunned by the action as was Itachi. Tsunade just muttered something under her breath about 'spoiling' and 'stubborn kids.'
"Better?" Sasuke asked him and Naruto nodded with a deep blush on his face at the affection.
-End of Flashback, Present Day-
"Ahhh that's sooo sweet I wish I was there! Sasuke and Naruto together! I want pictures!" Deidara squealed and pulled Itachi into the building as he shook his head at his boyfriend. I wonder if being attracted to loud, hyper, annoying people is a genetic thing. Itachi thought as he allowed himself to be pulled by Deidara.
The place was better looking than one would think a prison would be. The ground was deep red wooden flooring, which had a black plush carpet that led to the brown oak desk. Behind the desk sat a women she had long black hair and soft red eyes. She had on a black dress shirt with matching skirt. Her name tag said Kurenai Yuuhi. She gave them a smile when they entered the room. Naruto, Sasuke, and Tsunade were sitting on a green couch beside them while a light cream colored love seat. Naruto looked up at them before motioning for them to sit with them. They did, and looked to Tsunade for an explanation, none came. They sat there in silence, everyone was tense but maybe more nervous then tension.
"If you're here to see Kyuubi, then please come with me. Umm one at a time please." Kurenai said softly. Sasuke's hand tightened on Naruto's. Naruto looked to Sasuke and placed a kiss on his lips when he saw Sasuke was looking at him as well.
"Don't worry I'll be fine. You guys wait here for me." Naruto said and stood up.
"Naruto you don't-" Tsunade went to say but shut up with the glare he sent her.
"For the last time Tsunade I'll be fine. I need to do this. Besides I'm here now, there's no need to turn back." With a grin Naruto followed Kurenai through the door that was behind her. The walls were a bright white as they walked down the long hallway. She held the door open for him to enter; he was hesitant but went anyway. The room was weird looking. There were five seats with glasses in front of it. At each window there was a phone next to it. There was no one on his side sitting down. On the other Naruto could see a figure in the middle with two guards behind him.
Naruto gulped and went over towards the person. He turned and studied the man. He was just like Naruto remembered but an older version but not by much. When Kyuubi took Naruto in he was only eight teen. His once long red hair was cut short; his hair was still the blood red as Naruto remembered. He also still had the red eyes, but his red eyes were a blood red, not like the soft red in Kurenai's eyes. His eyes were wide as if not accepting that Naruto was in front of him, or accepting that it was Naruto. He had on an orange jump suit with chains connecting both wrists. Naruto was speechless, maybe it wasn't a good idea to come here. But he couldn't back down now, right? So he sat down in the chair and looked his nightmare in the eyes. He was going to do this Naruto decided.
Kyuubi just stared at him for a few minutes before picking up a phone next to him. Naruto took a breath and picked the phone next to him up as well. Kyuubi smiled a genuine smile at Naruto but it only made Naruto angry at him for it.
"It's good to see you Naruto. You've really grown a lot over the years." Kyuubi said his voice was shaky with anticipation. Naruto wasn't sure what to do, he hadn't planned it out to much.
"Um thank you." Naruto said with a soft voice. Kyuubi's smile grew and so did Naruto anger and impatience. He closed his eyes and took a deep breath.
"What do you want from me Kyuubi?" Naruto asked him. Kyuubi's face feel.
"I wanted to say-" Kyuubi didn't get the chance to say anything before Naruto exploded.
"Do you know how you made my life horrible? What you did was imprinted in my mind and no matter how much I wanted to get rid of it, it never left me. I hid it away under a mask everyday of my life! I've never told anyone for fear of breaking completely! You do know that I haven't been able to get close to anyone since you? I haven't even lived in the same place for longer than a year after you got arrested! Do you know what you did to me?!" Naruto yelled into the phone tears forming into his eyes and threatened to fall. Kyuubi nodded.
"I know and-" Kyuubi again being cut in by Naruto.
"How would you know? You're the one who left; you're the one who did everything! You made my life miserable in everyway! I knew Ashley was right. I knew you had been ruling my life every since then! I knew it deep down but I tried to hide it, I tried not to think about it. But I can't forever and I'm here to tell you that you're not ruling my life anymore Kyuubi. I'm not going to be afraid of you anymore! I'm not going to have those nightmares of the things you did to me! I'm done with it, I'm going to see therapists, I'm going to talk about my problem and I'm going to get over it!" Naruto yelled this time gaining the attention of one of the guards. Kyuubi held his hand up at them saying everything was alright as the tears spilled over Naruto's red cheeks. Kyuubi turned to Naruto, the look in his eyes made Naruto gasp. It was sadness real sadness. The eyes that would look at him before his parent's death. The eyes that were so dear to Naruto back then, before everything happened.
"I'm sorry for what I did Naruto. I know you could never forgive me and I don't want you to. I'm sorry for everything I did and what you went through while I sat in prison. I'm so sorry and I know sorry isn't going to make everything go away but I was hoping that at least you could be free from what ever it is I'm doing to you. I don't want you to suffer because of me. I don't ever want to see you crying or in pain again."
"I did all those things to you back then because I was jealous and I loved you. I know if I loved you like I say I wouldn't have done anything to you, but I was jealous of you leaving me. I was jealous that you shut me out because of you're parents death yet was able to smile at you're friends. I had hoped that we would have gotten closer, but we only were torn father apart. I didn't think you would come and I still don't think you will forgive me and everything will be okay in the end, because it's just not that simple. But I just wanted to tell you that I'm truly sorry and I hope you the best." Kyuubi said, it surprised Naruto to see tears in the man's eyes.
Naruto was speechless for the second time that day. He didn't know what to say, the man just said he was sorry. SORRY! Naruto didn't even know the man knew the meaning of the word. He is right it's not going to solve everything but it made Naruto feel at ease for some reason. He didn't know why it made him feel like that. It made him fell… free.
"You're right, I can't forgive you. I may never be able to. But I will tell you, that you telling me that you're sorry makes me fell free for some reason. I'm not to sure why, maybe I'll ask someone else to tell me why. Thank you Kyuubi." Naruto said and gave him a tired smile, Kyuubi lit up visibly.
"You did hear that I might get out early right?" Kyuubi asked him and Naruto nodded.
"Yeah Tsunade told me a few days ago." Naruto admitted. "Just to tell you I still don't think you deserve getting out early." Kyuubi nodded.
"Neither do I. But I have no say in it. I guess I could get into a fight and prevent it but to be out of this hellhole would be nice. But don't worry I'm not staying here; I'm going to go to Suna or somewhere over that way. And they won't let me live near you, so I don't have a choice in the matter." Kyuubi admitted to him with a sad face. Naruto nodded.
"Tsunade said that, the you can't live near me thing. But Suna is nice, it's amazing, with its beaches and the sun. I loved in down there." Naruto told him. Kyuubi nodded and smiled.
"Thanks Naruto, for coming here. It means a lot to me that you took the time to come down here, even if it was because of someone else." Kyuubi said. Naruto gave a bitter laugh.
"Heh, yeah that someone tried to kill me." Naruto said and Kyuubi was shocked by the bitterness in his voice.
"What did that person say to you?" Kyuubi asked in curiosity. Naruto calmed a little.
"She was just over obsessed, she reminded me of you, and it even went as far as me seeing you. If Itachi and Sasuke hadn't come when they did… But she's gone now, and won't be coming near me for a long, long time." Naruto said and Kyuubi nodded, glad that the bitterness in his voice was gone.
"So Itachi and Sasuke?" Kyuubi asked. Naruto nodded.
"Yeah Itachi and Sasuke Uchiha, Itachi is my bodyguard and Sasuke is a friend from school." Naruto told him.
"Ah Uchiha I use to know an Uchiha. Bitter man that guy, he was just greedy, much like me." Kyuubi said then added. "I'm sure you're friends aren't like that. They've probably had it rough having Fugaku as a father." Naruto looked to Kyuubi, he hadn't even noticed that he looked away.
"How did you know that?" Naruto asked a little worried for his friend's safety, Kyuubi seemed to notice it.
"Don't start thinking I'm going to kill you're friends Naru, I knew because they were on TV the other night. They're actually on TV a lot; Fugaku is the biggest business man in Konoha. Sasuke was the boy who left the interview from a phone call the other night right?" Kyuubi asked trying to remember since he hadn't paid attention his sell mate was obsessed with Sasuke Uchiha. He even threw a fit when he heard he had a girlfriend.
"Yeah that was him. I was watching the same thing and called him to get him away. He was twitching a lot." Naruto said with a slight laugh. Kyuubi chuckled a little.
"I hadn't noticed it was my sell mate who had said something about him. He's a bit obsessed with that kid he is." Kyuubi said and Naruto looked confused.
"Who's you're sell mate?" Naruto asked.
"Oh his name is Zaku. He's in a group called Akatsuki, he and a group of members had ambushed Sasuke and-" Naruto cut him again.
"Don't tell me. Sasuke will tell me when he's ready; I don't want to feel guilty for knowing." Naruto said. "But you said he was in Akatsuki does the police know he was?" Kyuubi shook his head.
"No they know, but there is no proof and he hasn't admitted it to anyone but the sell mates to brag about what happened. I think he's the reason I felt sick after really thinking what I had done to you." Kyuubi said and Naruto slowly nodded.
"Would you mind telling Tsunade what he told you?" Naruto asked and Kyuubi looked at him confused.
"Why would I want to tell that women anything about Akatsuki?" Kyuubi asked. Naruto sighed.
"Because we need a lead on the leader, anything could help." Naruto said.
"Why?" Kyuubi asked in curiosity.
"Akatsuki…well they're after me." Naruto said quickly and Kyuubi's eyes widened.
"What?! Why?" Kyuubi asked with a loud voice making Naruto wince and sink back. Kyuubi saw this and cringed.
"I'm sorry for yelling Naruto." Kyuubi said and Naruto nodded before straightening up in the seat.
"I witnessed a murder and their out to get me." Naruto said. Kyuubi nodded.
"So they want you dead." Kyuubi stated more to himself then Naruto.
"No." Kyuubi looked at him confused. "They want me to join Akatsuki; it seems the leader is of course, obsessed with me." Kyuubi chuckled and Naruto glared at him.
"I'm sorry it's just ironic I mean people being obsessed with you come in one after another don't they." Kyuubi said with his hands up in defense.
"I don't know people are just attracted to me or something like that." Kyuubi nodded in an agreement.
"I bet it's more now that you're older. You've grown into a fine young man. A little on the girlish figure, but fine just the same." Kyuubi said and watched the blonde stir slightly.
"I'm sorry I didn't mean to say something to make you uncomfortable." Kyuubi said quickly. Naruto shook his head.
"It's okay." Naruto said. It was then that one of the guards stepped up and whispered something to Kyuubi. Kyuubi turned to him said something and the guard shook his head, Kyuubi sighed before nodding then turned back to Naruto.
"Seems I have to go now." Kyuubi said sadly. Naruto understood.
"Yeah I should be getting back soon as well." Naruto admitted he knew they waited impatiently. Kyuubi fidgeted before sliding a piece of paper to Naruto under the window. Naruto looked to the paper then back at him.
"It's how to get a hold of me. If I get out before you send it they will send it to me. I'm giving it to you if you ever want to write to me. I'm not expecting a letter, but it would be great if you kept me informed, now that I know Akatsuki is after you. I'm going to be worried about you a lot." Kyuubi admitted. Naruto grinned at him slightly before picking the paper up and putting it in his pocket.
"I'll write you to keep you updated." Naruto told him, Kyuubi smiled at him again.
"Thank you Naruto." Kyuubi said. Naruto nodded to him.
"You're welcome, goodbye." Naruto said into the phone.
"Goodbye Naruto." Kyuubi said and hung the phone up as did Naruto. Kyuubi smiled at Naruto again before being pushed towards a door behind him. Naruto let a smile slip on his face as well, as he walked to the door leading out and opened it. He walked down that hallway once again and walked back into the waiting room. Naruto's smile grew when he saw his friends jump up and run over to him. Sasuke was there first.
"Are you okay?" He asked quickly. Naruto nodded and everyone seemed to calm down. Sasuke pulled him into a kissed and it shocked everyone even Kurenai who then started to clap. Naruto shut his eyes immediately when he felt those soft lips on his. He returned the kiss fully and wrapped his arms around his neck.
"ALRIGHT!" Screamed Tsunade and the two boys jerked apart quickly and looked to her.
"What did he want?" Tsunade asked impatiently. Naruto nodded and walked past them pulling Sasuke along since he had grabbed his hand.
"I'll tell you when we get back to my house." Naruto called back and they all began to follow him out to the black SUV that Tsunade drives. They all piled into the car Sasuke and Naruto taking the back. Naruto leaned into Sasuke his lips right near his ear.
"I want to talk to you about Kyuubi when we get some alone time later on. I want to tell you everything." Naruto whispered to him. Sasuke shivered under the hot breath on his ear. He was sure Naruto was doing this on purpose. But he turned and stared into his eyes before nodding. Naruto smiled knowing that Sasuke was willingly to listen to him. Sasuke pulled Naruto into another kiss, this time no one interrupted them.
Me: I think this chapter was emotional.
Sasuke: Hn.
Me: Sasuke stop that, I get enough of that from Itachi!
Sasuke: Hn.
Me: Copycat.
Sasuke: Hn.
Me: Itachi lover!
Itachi: what?
Sasuke: O.o
Me: -giggles-
Itachi: Wait, what did you say Kat?
Me: Umm… nothing.
Itachi: -raises eyebrow- What. Did. You. Say?
Me: Gotta go! Take it away Suke! –bolts out the door-
Itachi: -glares and runs after Kat-
Sasuke: Review. –Walks away-
