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Favorite Review: Kigen Dawn chapter 9

Well then. This should be an exciting conversation. Wonder how long she'll be able to resist not punching his face in, while I do feel bad for him he still does deserve it.

Guess who's gonna enjoy this chapter then?

Ch. 10

Sasuke sighed, regretting his sudden confidence in coming. He probably should have gone to his motel and cleaned up properly before meeting Naruto's grandparents. Too late now. He thought and slapped on his Uchiha mask as the woman standing before him inspected him.

"What do you want brat?" Her voice held venom that Sasuke thought wasn't necessary. But then again, he did break her grandson's heart so she had every right to be ang- but how does she know? Sasuke squinted and cleared his throat.

"I'm here for Naruto." Sasuke spoke confidently. "I need to speak with Tsunade and Jiraiya Sennin. It's urgent." Sasuke added to speed up the process. He stared into the woman's soft brown eyes that harden with disbelief at Sasuke's words. She swung her arm to rest on her curvy hips, the sake sloshing around in the glass.

"Is that so? I guess you got the wrong house brat. Have a good day." She slammed the door in Sasuke's face. Sasuke felt his temper rise and huffed. I guess stubbornness runs in the family. He growled to himself.

Sasuke began knocking fiercely on the wooden door. He heard muffled shouts and the door opened once more. This time the bartender was present and Sasuke's jaw fell. The man smirked and he quickly snapped his mouth closed.

"Sasuke!" The white haired man piped in excitement. "You have to excuse my wife. She's cranky since she didn't get any of the magnificent body last night." The man smiled broadly. Warmth radiates through the family as well. Sasuke added to his thoughts about Naruto's family. So does cockiness. Sasuke inwardly smiled and nodded at the man.

Sasuke couldn't help but feel slightly embarrassed. He confessed a lot to this man a couple nights ago and apparently he still remembers him. "I've missed you. You haven't been at the bar in a while. How are you holding up?" The man smiled. It clicked in Sasuke's mind that that is how the woman had known that Sasuke and Naruto broke up. If he were to look behind the older man, he would see a seething blonde sulking behind him.

"Ah, well –" Sasuke didn't get to finish before he was rudely interrupted by the older woman, who surprisingly looked younger than her real age.

"He was in the hospital Jiraiya, the band on his arm represents that he's assumed to be suicidal." She sneered at the both of them. He broke Naruto's heart, and she wasn't going to let that past. She will get her punch in, no matter what it took to get it. She and Jiraiya were kicked out of Naruto's life since he was young and it wasn't fair that she couldn't be there to comfort the blonde right now. No, she had to stand here, and restrain her urge to beat the raven hair to near death.

Sasuke looked down, hiding the shame on his face. He didn't even notice the band on his arm. Did he really try to commit suicide? No, he just wanted sleep to stay alive. Sasuke didn't want to die, did he? Sure, it's been hard without the blonde, and it felt as if he was dead on the inside, probably looked like it to others, but he didn't want to die. Not when he could go back to Naruto and beg him to take him back. Not when he was finally coming to his senses.

"I know you know. I was drunk and told Jiraiya a lot, not realizing you were related to Naruto. And I was in the hospital because I overdosed on sleep medicine. I just wanted to sleep one night and not be haunted by him. Everything little thing reminded me of my mistake and it was slowly killing me on the inside. I'm so numb now, and I just needed sleep. That night," Sasuke paused and looked up at the both of them, onyx traveling from dark eyes to light brown. "I was in a dark place, and I won't hide the fact that I love Naruto. More than ever now. Leaving only helped me come to understand what love is, and know that this isn't a dream anymore. I'm awake and Naruto is hurting because of me, and I'm trying to fix it. I need your help though, as much as I hate to admit it." He added more to himself but they caught it.

Tsunade laughed, the raven earned her respect, but she will still one punch in, maybe just not as hard. Jiraiya joined in with her, and Sasuke stared them, mildly confused.

"What can we do Sasuke?" Jiraiya asked and stepped aside and invited Sasuke inside.

OoO…OoO

Naruto rolled out of his old bed and smiled when he watched Kurama yawn and whine at the loss of warmth. Naruto stood and stretched, and prepared for his shower.

He let the hot water cascade down his body, his thoughts of course circling around Sasuke but also the job offering. If he went, that would officially end his relationship with Sasuke, and Naruto isn't ready to let go yet. How is it even possible when he's been in love with the man for most of his life? Naruto shook his head violently, growing dizzy from the motion. He's strong, and can get over it like a grown adult. It's time to start new. But Sasuke. Itachi informed Naruto that he was leaving to Florida, saying Sasuke was admitted to the hospital, apparently having committed suicide. Naruto shuddered.

Naruto knew he didn't have a perfect pass either, but never asked Sasuke what the scars on his wrist were. It was never his business to know, and Sasuke would tell him when he was ready. Naruto couldn't help but think that Sasuke wasn't dealing with the break up too well, and needed to stop the pain that was consuming the both of them.

Naruto went through it as well. Those nights were he thought about different ways to end the pain. The nights were sleep escaped him and he would cry to himself thinking Sasuke would come back. Nights where his nightmares haunted him where Iruka had to sleep next to him again like when he was a kid. Days where Sakura checked him out in her doctor's office because he looked as if he was going to fall over dead. Long streaks of days where Naruto barely touched food or socialized. Nights were Naruto fell asleep against his parent's grave, begging them to come back to him.

But Naruto's Animal Hospital's tragic destruction has been on the news, meaning Naruto's famous work has been shared with the world, thus leading to the job offer from Tokyo, Japan. Naruto would have his own lab and own part of the company and make ten times the amount he does now. Sounds amazing, and Naruto was conflicted. He wanted to go, to finally get over Sasuke and have a fresh start, but he just knew Sasuke would come back, and he wanted to be here with open arms when he did.

Naruto growled and turned the water off. He stepped out and dressed in cotton shorts and a tank top. He grabbed Kurama and cradled him in his arms before walking out to the living room where Kakashi and Iruka were cuddled up watching a summer movie. Iruka looked up and tried wiggling away from Kakashi, not wanting to show affection in front of Naruto.

Naruto smiled and wiggled his fat ass in between the too, setting Kurama down on the floor. Kakashi raised an eyebrow and wrapped and arm around Iruka and Naruto's shoulders, and Naruto rested his head on Iruka's shoulder. Kurama leaped up and laid down on all three of them.

"You alright Naruto?" Iruka asked, and Kakashi turned the T.V down.

"I'm fine, just wanting to hang with you guys." He said and absentmindedly began to pet Kurama.

The older men rolled their eyes and closed in on Naruto. "Yeah, alright. Tell me, is it Naruto or the job offering?" Kakashi asked nudging Naruto.

"I bet it's both." Iruka added and swatted Kurama's tail away from his face.

Naruto pouted. "Why do you guy's always do that?" He asked.

"Do what?" They asked at the same time. The three of them laughed and it felt good for Naruto.

"Gang up on me, it's not fair." Naruto answered their question. "I can never get anything past you guys, it's weird." He admitted.

"Naruto Uzumaki. We are your father's and you will never be able to get anything past us, especially Kakashi." Iruka pointed out.

Naruto smirked. "You mean Kakashi is my father and you're my mother. And Kakashi is a fucking ninja, of course nothing gets past him." Naruto growled the last part out.

"Right here guys." Kakashi waved lamely. The other two ignored him, Iruka glaring daggers at Naruto.

"I'm not your mother Naruto. And watch your language around me." Iruka berated him, swatting him on the head. Naruto winced and rubbed his head.

"I'm a grown adult, and I can cruse whenever I want." Naruto mumbled.

"Excuse me, I didn't quite catch that." Iruka sneered, pinching Naruto hard.

"Ow! Okay, I'm sorry jeez. I won't cuss around you." Naruto whined loudly and rubbed his abused arm.

Iruka smiled and Kakashi sighed. It's like nothing's happened. Kakashi turned the volume back up just as his phone vibrated. He struggled to get to his phone in his back pocket since both Naruto had moved and was snuggling up against him and Iruka against Naruto. Neither moved, engrossed with the movie and Kakashi sighed again. He eventually got his phone and checked the message.

On my way home.

Kakashi turned his phone off and glanced at Naruto, smiling behind his mask.

OoO…OoO

Tsunade blinked, staring at the Uchiha like he was mad. "Wait, can you explain that again? I didn't quite catch that." She said, her hand searching for her husband.

"I'm the Chief of the Konoha Police Force, and I took a look into Minato and Kushina's file. On the day that Naruto and I broke up he mentioned that you guys disappeared from his life when he was only a kid. Then I remembered that the funeral. Itachi had said something about the CIA but I was too young to know what that was. All I remember is that Itachi said they were very secretive people. So I began to snoop around and found some interesting things. But before I tell you, I need to know your side of the story, to see if the puzzle pieces fit before I can give you classified information." Sasuke repeated.

The couple looked at each other, nodded and looked back at Sasuke. Jiraiya spoke this time. "Minato came to me one day, a few days before Naruto's fifth birthday, and told me that Tsunade and I needed to leave, and never associate ourselves with the Namikaze family again. All he said was that he and Kushina were part of something big and to protect us, we needed to leave and never look for them. I remember that he and Kushina were part of a big drug deal that was happening and they had busted it, but a few escaped, Minato was worried that they were going to come looking for them, and that's why they gave Naruto Kushina's last name. We had no idea that they knew they were being hunted down, and we weren't allowed to adopt Naruto. Minato made it clear in his will that we were to have nothing to do with their son. Broke our hearts, but we knew that if it kept Naruto safe, we would have to follow his wishes." Jiraiya finished explaining.

"Well you were wrong. Naruto was never safe after his parent's died. He was passed around in abusive homes and was always living on the edge of death. He grew up without parent's and love but always fought on with a smile and look at him now. He was adopted and loved and pampered. He graduated college and started his own business. He's happy now…" Sasuke broke off and remained silent.

"Why don't you just tell us what you found out Sasuke?" Tsunade offered.

Sasuke straightened and composed himself. He looked up, going back into business mood. "Pretty much what Jiraiya stated. Minato and Kushina went undercover in a highly dangerous drug transfer from another country thinking they were transporting terrorist into our country. They were discovered and killed most of the people, but a few escaped. Zetsu and Madara Uchiha to be exact. They had murdered them after they retired and locked Naruto in a cage and left him to starve to death. But before their death, they contacted my parents who had been working on their case for a while, and asked them for back up. My parent's died as well protecting their family.

"You're saying that your relatives were the ones that killed Naruto's family?" Tsunade asked. Her teeth ground together and fist formed.

"Not family, he were removed from our clan a long time ago, before me and Itachi. I had no idea he even existed until recently. But it was an act of revenge, and I have one more thing to ask you before I leave." Sasuke pushed the manila folder to Jiraiya who thanked him.

"And what's that?" Tsunade asked.

"Your –" The bell on a clock rang, drowning out Sasuke's words but Tsunade and Jiraiya heard it anyways. "- of course." Sasuke smiled one of his rare smiles where his mask was no longer showing. Tsunade gasped and quickly raced up stairs. She's been waiting for this moment for a while now.

She raced into the closet in her room and grabbed the box that laid in the very back of the closet, hidden behind old clothes and shoes. She dusted the box and walked to her bed. She opened the lid and carefully pulled out the items in the box. She shuffled around through Minato and Kushina's old items collected from their house.

She grew frustrated when she couldn't find what she was looking for. "I know it's here. I specifically asked for it when they passed away." She dug around some more before finding an old velvet box. She smiled and grabbed it. She opened the box and her smiled widened when she saw the items inside. She snapped the box closed and put the other discarded items back inside and put the box away.

She made her merry way down stairs where she heard Jiraiya going on in an excited rant about the things they could together. She interrupted them and presented the box to Sasuke, who looked at it questioningly.

She rolled her brown eyes and held it out for him to take. He did so slowly, still fearing the older woman. "Open it." She commanded, annoyed that he was acting like a pussy.

Sasuke nodded and opened the box, and quickly snapped it shut. "You sure I should have these?" He asked her.

"Yes, of course. Plus you need one hell of an apology when you go back home." She winked and hugged Jiraiya. "Now get going, you have a plane to catch, and a lover to see." She shooed him away with the flick of her hand. Sasuke smiled and her eyes widened.

Sasuke was walking to the door and turned around. He was going to say something, and wasn't expecting the fist that came flying at him. Tsunade's fist connected with his cheek bone, breaking the skin and sending him back against the door, hard. Damn, she can punch.

Sasuke could feel the blood sliding down his cheek and felt his drip from his chin. He rubbed the area. "Alright, I deserved that." He said, and smirked at the lady. Her knuckles were split and bleeding too, but there was a radiating smile plastered on her face.

"You sure as hell deserved it, and another one, but I like you. Now get out of my sight brat." She dismissed him.

Sasuke looked down, and exhaled. He looked up and opened the door. "Actually, I was hoping you would stick around, since you are invited and all." Sasuke closed the door and raced to flag down a taxi.

He settled into the taxi and pulled out his phone. He scrolled to Kakashi's number. He started a message. On my way home. He typed simply and sent it. Then began thinking of all the ways and words to say to Naruto when he sees him. He booked his next flight and informed Itachi that he bought him a ticket as well and they would fly back together.

Finally got your shit together little brother. Itachi replied.

Cool it, Itachi. You can't say that when you still haven't hooked up with Shisui yet. Sasuke replied.

And how would you know that Sasuke? Came the immediate reply.

I have lived with you long enough to know when you're fucking again. Sasuke rolled his eyes.

Ah, and I have lived with you long enough to know how to hide it better. Came the snarky reply. Sasuke's eyes widened. Could they have gotten back together without Sasuke knowing? No, nope. Itachi would have told him, right? Damn.

Hn, bull shit. Shisui would have told me. Since he does work for me and it's directed to inform me if he's in any relationship with my family. Sasuke felt smart. Finally being able to outsmart his brother for once. He smirked to himself.

Foolish little brother. Whoever said he can even get up to go to work, or move for instance. Itachi replied and Sasuke felt his face heat up. Damn Itachi.

Fuck you. Make sure you're ready to go by the time I get there. Sasuke replied and turned his phone off, sticking it back in his pocket. He thumbed the box in his hand and sighed. He can't believe he was about to do this. After Kakashi had explained what Naruto had really been doing in the store, Sasuke had felt like a complete jerk. But it wasn't just that. All of their friend's jokes, had set him off. Ino in the white dress, walking to Sai in a business suit. Kiba dressed as an old man, yelling at a frightened Konohamaru. Sakura sending him the piece of paper from Naruto's office where Naruto accidently signed Naruto Uchiha instead of Naruto Uzumaki. Sakura planting the seed of doubt in his mind, and everything else. Shikamaru convincing him to move in with Naruto, and Gaara getting on his ass about Naruto's dreams and shit like that.

Sasuke had known the whole time that they were trying to get him to propose to Sasuke, but he always chickened out. He didn't need the title on their love. They had nothing to prove to other people, they didn't need a paper to tell people that they loved each other. They just needed each other, but Sasuke was blind. He didn't understand love and didn't understand that marriage is a life-long commitment. He was blind to see that Naruto had wanted to move their relationship to the next biggest thing, and had chosen Sasuke as his one and only.

Sasuke was ready now, and he wasn't going to stop until Naruto said yes. The taxi pulled up to the motel and Sasuke climbed out and paid the man. "You really clean that up." He pointed to Sasuke's cheek and drove off. Sasuke blinked and walked to his door. It was unlocked and Itachi was there, zipping the suit case up.

"Just in time little one." Itachi smiled and flicked his long hair from his face. He undid the tie and fixed his hair, pulling the loose strands back. Itachi looked over his brother. "You know, your hair has really grown out, it covers your face, and there's no more spikes. It's a new you." Itachi concluded.

Sasuke brushed past him and grabbed the suitcase, setting it on the floor next to a large pile of empty beer bottles, and other empty bottles of alcohol. He winced at the site and shook his head.

"That's because it is a new me Itachi. Let's go." Sasuke pulled the suitcase to the front office and checked out. Itachi followed closely behind him and together they walked into the city to flag another taxi.

The airport was dense and crowded with stupid people. Itachi had to calm Sasuke down multiple times and let him have the window seat on the plane and sat next to him, so Sasuke wouldn't have to deal with people. Itachi giggled at his brother's antics.

"How were Naruto's grandparents?" Itachi tried making friendly conversation to distract the younger Uchiha.

"Interesting. You can definitely tell they are related to him." Sasuke shook his head and held the box out to Itachi. He blinked and looked at the annoyingly orange box with a red swirl in the middle.

He took the box from his brother and inspected it. "Where did you get this from?" Itachi asked and opened the lid. His eyes widened in disbelief and silently shut the contraption.

"Tsunade gave it to me. It's pretty clear what I have to do." The plane took off towards Konoha. He gave it back to Sasuke, who pocketed it and unraveled the blanket the plane provided. He took his pillow and Itachi's and snuggled against the window. Soon he was asleep and Itachi sighed with relief, glad his brother was sleeping.

He asked for a wet cloth and smiled when he received one, causing the flight attendant to swoon over him. He chuckled and leaned over his brother. He cleaned the blood from his cheek and chin. Sasuke slightly stirred but didn't wake. Itachi dabbed the broken skin and winced. Tsunade must have punched him when she figured out why Sasuke was there and not with Naruto.

He gently cleaned the cut and asked for a Band-Aid next. After receiving one, he brushed the hair from Sasuke's sleeping face, and noticed that three attendants were staring at the men. He rolled his eyes and placed the Band-Aid on his brother's face. Sasuke's nose crinkled and his hand rose and swatted at Itachi's. He mumbled in his sleep and scooted away from Itachi. The girls cooed and giggled at the extremely cute act. Itachi smirked and plugged his headphones in and leaned back to rest his eyes.

When he awoke, he noticed that there was still a couple hours before the plane landed and Sasuke had abandoned his pillows for Itachi. Sasuke was resting his head on Itachi's chest, his arms wrapped around his torso and the blanket pooled around his waist. He shivered in his sleep and Itachi pulled the blanket up and around his brother's shoulders.

"Naru…to." His brother sighed and clenched tighter onto to Itachi. A single tear escaped his brother's eyes and he quickly wiped it away.

"Will you like anything to drink, sir?" A woman asked him. She looked over at the sleeping man. "And there's no one behind you, if you would like to tilt the seat back." She advised. She was the first woman to not seem affected by the Uchiha.

"Tea, if you have any, and thank you." He whispered, and the attendant helped with their seats.

"Right away, sir. Will he want anything if he wakes?" She was being considerate and Itachi loved the quality in people. He smiled gratefully at her and shook his head.

"No, ma'am. He will be out for the entire trip. Thank you." Itachi silently dismissed her and snatched a pillow from Sasuke and propped his head. He laid his own blanket on him and dozed off until his tea came.

After finishing, he went back sleep, holding Sasuke in his arms, and thinking about all the mistakes him made growing up. He sighed and pulled Sasuke closer. "I love you little brother." He whispered. "No matter what you do, or have done." He finished and closed his eyes, sleep taking over.

Sasuke had woken up somewhere between Itachi ordering tea. He pretended to remain sleeping when he noticed when was lying on Itachi. He snuggled into Itachi when their seats inclined back and he grew more comfortable. Sasuke listened to Itachi finish his tea, and settle back down.

He smiled when Itachi pulled him closer and whispered. "I love you little brother." He wanted to tell Itachi he loved him too, but it seemed that Itachi wasn't quite finished yet.

"No matter what you do, or have done." Itachi drifted off to sleep and Sasuke remained silent.

He shook his head and closed his eyes, enjoying the rare times where he could do this with his brother. "I love you Itachi, and your annoyingly smarter self." Sasuke replied before falling asleep again.

Review please. Need some inspiration to finish. Almost gave up. Too much shit and I need the boost.