Chapter 9: Fire Ignited

Snowysess: There's a few deaths and this is the chapter that Naruto and Sasuke meet. Enjoy! Thank you for the reviews!


Nagato stared at the newspaper in horror. He remembered now. He remembered that Uchiha Sasuke killed his father and a few other people because of an obsession with someone. He forgot who the boy is but he could clearly remember when he saw terrified blue eyes at the police station with Kakashi Hatake and Itachi Uchiha. He couldn't really think of the name but he's sure it would come to him in time. He put the newspaper down and picked up the police file.

There wasn't that much information on it but he needed to call for a press conference to put out Sasuke's picture. He had to warn everyone that this wasn't just some maniac. It was a genius. There were sightings of him in other countries but the international police lost track of him after he left the Sound Country. There isn't much to go on except for the man is very meticulous. He could get away with almost anything.

He picked up his desk phone and called Yahiko's cell phone. Hopefully, it wasn't too late to inform him that they were dealing with someone far from ordinary.


Ino was listening to music trying to calm down. She was going to start by taking a nice bath and scheduling an appointment at the spa down the street. She couldn't believe the nerve of Naruto not wanting to tell her about what's going on. She understood he had a dark past but if he was to marry her, he had to trust her. She understood the part about him being in danger. Now, that she could think clearly, everyone that was killed or kidnapped knew him at some point. Breaking up at this point was probably the smartest thing he could do.

She sighed in frustration. She wished she could do something to help. She shook her head. There's no point. She had to wait it out. It worried her that her father has yet to call her back. Maybe he was out with Hiashi again and left his phone at home. He did a few times since he's not used to the technology. She smiled. Her father was hopeless.

Ino relaxed into her bath and it wasn't even ten minutes later when she heard the buzz that someone was at her door. She wondered who it could be. Maybe it was Shikamaru and Naruto called him to let him know what he did. She quickly rushed to the door, tying her robe around her body. She opened it without looking into the peep hole and was surprised to see dark obsidian eyes greeting her.

"W-Who are you?"

"You'll find out soon enough." He said darkly. He pushed into her house and next thing she saw was black.


Sasuke stared down at the blonde woman in front of him. He completely despised her. Just the thought of her being in the same room as Naruto almost made him throw up. The image of Naruto having a relationship with her was disgusting. He walked fully into her condo realizing how girly and stupid her decorations were. It was an insult that his blonde would be willing to marry someone like her. He saw the flower plans on Mr. Yamanaka's counter. It was absolutely ridiculous.

He looked into her bathroom, noticing that she was probably taking a bath. He was hoping to catch her cheating on his blonde so he could kill her on sight. He walked back to her fallen body. He hit her pretty hard and blood was starting to show on her forehead. He didn't have too much longer. He had killed the garage security guard and destroyed the tapes of him ever coming in here. He picked her up, over his shoulder and grabbed her car keys off the coffee table. He would only need it to get rid of the bodies.

He had no remorse when her head banged into the door on the way out. He threw her in the trunk of her bright pink car. He couldn't believe it. His eyes hurt just by the colors alone. Her apartment was better than the cheetah print covers on the driver's and passenger's seat.

It didn't take him long to start the car and drive out of the garage. Gaara should be done with Deidara by now and the others should be on their way back to the hideout. His plans were coming through and soon Naruto wouldn't have anything to worry about. Sasuke would make sure of that.


Suigetsu punched the blonde woman in the mouth. He didn't care how old she was, she was too strong to just be a normal old woman. She punched him in the gut when he came running in after her and he got the wind knocked out of him. Thankfully, Haku temporarily paralyzed her with one of his needles and they were able to tie her up and carry her out of the building. Sasori was already there with his captive in a similar tied fashion. They had drove off only minutes before the police arrived which would probably upset Sasuke because they weren't really on time.

The old blonde had a huge rack and he couldn't stop himself from squeezing it to get on her nerves. Sasori just ignored him and his captive seemed to be analyzing them so he kicked him in the forehead to knock him out. Suigetsu hated his job sometimes.

They were almost to the hideout when a pink car sped past them and parked in their usual spot. Sasuke stepped out with an irritated look on his face. Suigetsu snickered, knowing the young Uchiha hated bright colors. It's amazing he even got into the car, let alone drove it.

Haku parked in front of him and Sasuke's scowl remained in place.

"Get her and the others upstairs. It's almost time to leave this place."

"What are you going to do, boss?" Suigetsu asked jumping out of the van, not bothering to watch his footing. He accidently stepped on the blonde woman's leg, causing her to groan in pain.

"I have Naruto's address and I have a feeling he's going to be there." He paused and a smirk came on his face. "You all can have fun but this bitch is mine. Inform Gaara, I'm sure he's tired of waiting."

Haku nodded. "When do we leave?"

"Tomorrow morning. I plan on heading towards the Lightning Country once I grab Naruto. Now, do it quickly. I don't want the police catching on too soon. Sasori knows what to do once we get rid of the bodies."

Sasori nodded and began to drag the brunette haired man from the van.

Suigetsu grinned when he saw golden sharp eyes staring at him when he went back towards the van. "Come on, babe! It's time for some fun."


Naruto didn't know what was going on but he felt relief when he finally stepped into his apartment. It was still a mess and it would probably take hours before he could get it back to normal. It was almost close to dinner time and he made sure to send an email to Tsunade that his book was going on hold. Naruto thought he would hear from Shikamaru by now. He was surprised that an hour later, after he left Ino's condo that he still didn't have a call from Shikamaru at how stupid he was being. It wouldn't matter. He had to distance himself before Sasuke found him.

He knew for certain that Sasuke was going to find him. He continued to clean up his apartment enjoying the view of the city lights. The sun was going down. He was so close to finishing because all he had to do was straighten his bed sheets. He was just about to unplug the vacuum when he heard his doorbell ringing. He hesitated for a minute since he didn't know who it is. No one called him or emailed him so why would someone come to his door?

He shuddered slightly when he thought of Inoichi. He did break up with his daughter. He wouldn't be surprised that he was furious and decided to show up on his doorstep. He gulped, trying to tiptoe to the backroom hoping that the person on the other side didn't hear him. The doorbell rung once again, this time it was twice though.

Naruto looked around in panic. He couldn't possibly face Inoichi, especially if he had Hiashi with him. Those two were already creepy by themselves but together they made a menacing team. The doorbell rung again, once this time. He frowned and made up his mind. He might as well get this over with or try to explain that his reasons were legitimate. He couldn't have them in danger just because of his own cowardice. That's what it was and that's what it always will be. He actually was looking for places to move outside of the Fire Country before he came home.

It was best for everyone to forget they even knew him. Luckily, he found a place not far from here. It was in the Mist Country, a small community where he could start over and wouldn't have to worry about Sasuke. The thought of him absolutely terrified him. He wouldn't know what his reaction would be like if he ever saw him in person. It wouldn't be good and it wouldn't be bad, he supposed. He sighed in frustration, stomping over to the door. He could try to put up a strong act but knowing Inoichi he would stop him just in the middle of it. He was hoping luck was on his side.

He opened the door.

"Look, I know you're mad Mr. Yamanaka but it's for Ino's and your own good that we should split up! You don't like me so why be so upset about the fact that this wedding is cancelled? Let's face it! You knew—

His words got cut in his throat when his eyes connected with obsidian. This wasn't Inoichi! He could see the black leather jacket hugging strong shoulders, white shirt that showed off a broad chest and the little specks of red dots that he sure wasn't juice near the bottom of that shirt. He stared up at the pale face of the very man that he was trying to avoid. He opened his mouth and then closed it. This man was taller than him and far from what he imagined. His dark eyes were the only thing that was the same.

"Hello, Naruto." A deep voice that has also changed over the years. It brought shivers deep within his body and he couldn't stop but stare at the man in front of him. It wasn't a boy like in his dreams. No, he was something entirely different.

"You're not going to invite me in? After all, I came back for you. Only you." He stepped in and Naruto backed up. The door slammed shut causing him to slightly jump. He didn't want this to be happening. This was all a dream. He would soon wake up and then go running to his psychiatrist for more drugs. This wasn't real. Deep inside his heart, though he knew it was. He knew that his worst nightmare has come true. He felt the tears to his eyes and Sasuke continued to step closer every time he stepped back.

"I have a question, Naruto." Sasuke said calmly but there was barely concealed anger in his voice. "Were you trying to get married so you could forget about me? Did you not think that I would come back for you?"

Naruto could only whimper. He closed his eyes in a panic. He was starting to feel dizzy and that voice! It was a voice that made him shudder in pleasure. His heart was hammering in his chest. It felt like it was about to jump out and the buzz of his brain made him feel numb.

Sasuke shook his head. "Of course, you wouldn't do something like that to me, would you? You still love me." He turned his obsidian eyes towards the living and the kitchen area. "This is a nice apartment. It was so much better than that bitch!"

Naruto's eyes widened even more. "W-what do you mean?"

"Oh, you speak? Say my name. I waited so long for this moment. Say it!" he said walking closer.

He backed up, bumping into the desk that held his computer. It was nothing but the wall behind the desk. He was cornered and the tears finally escaped him. He didn't know if it was of fear or if it was joy. He shouldn't feel this way. He was sick! Why couldn't he destroy those feelings that he had buried deep inside of him? He tried so hard to forget and move on. Now, that he thought about it, it was one of the reasons why he was marrying Ino. He loved her but he wasn't in love with her. It was something wrong with him!

"S-Sas…uke."

"No, say it like you mean it." Sasuke was only two feet away from him and a few inches from touching him.

Naruto didn't know how he would react to his touch. He already had mixed feelings and by their past together, he would put up a very weak resistance. He didn't know why he was like this with Sasuke. It was only with Sasuke that he was brought to tears. It was only the younger Uchiha that could bring out something that he was too scared to embrace.

"Sasuke."

"You were yelling about the wedding being off earlier, why is that?" he tilted his head to the side out of curiosity.

"I…I didn't want a-anyone to be hurt."

Sasuke smirked at that and then laughed. "You were trying to be noble? Hahahaha!" He abruptly stopped and narrowed his eyes, making him flinch. "It's too late for that Naruto. I told you to never betray me. I told you that you only needed me, remember? We were made for each other! No one was to have you! Then I come back and find out that you broke our promise! I can't undo what is already done."

"What did you do?" He didn't really want the answer.

"Everyone will soon be dead. You shouldn't be concerned about them." He said flatly.

Naruto gulped. He believed him.

Sasuke stepped closer and reached out to touch him. Naruto's whole resolve crumbled and the spark that was between them ignited like a wild fire.