Hello everyone yet again. Before I even start I must say I love you all. Those reviews were the best I have gotten yet. You all made me so happy. And since I'm not allowed to go to school yet. As per the doctor I have had plenty of time to write the next chapter. Don't tell the doctor but I'm still going to go to work. I love my work. But I love you guys more so I figured I would give you what you wanted. So here is it!

Chapter 13 punishment

Naruto touched his lips with his hand. Why did those words just seem to pour out like that? This wasn't good bye. It couldn't be. He needed Sasuke. He sat up still touching his mouth as though afraid more words would slip past them that he didn't want to hear. He looked up at Tsunade.

"Tsunade…what's going to happen now? I'm scared." Every emotion Naruto had felt that day led up to this. What was going to happen to him now? would this be the end of everything he loved?

Tsunade looked at him with concern yet held herself back. "I don't need to ask you what happened here. I already knew when I felt that immense power surge a few hours ago." Naruto looked away. "What I do want to know is what you intend to do about it." He just couldn't bring himself to meet her eyes.

"I… I just want…what should I do Tsunade? I'm so lost." Naruto spoke in hush tones like the words he was saying should never be heard. "I always know what to do. And even if I don't I still rush forward and do it. But now…I…" he looked up at her. "I killed so many innocent people here. I don't deserve to be here. But yet I am still alive." Naruto sounded at whit's ends. He took a deep breath and continued. "All I want is to be with Sasuke. That's all." He crawled towards her and grabbed the ends of her dress. With his head bowed as low to the ground as he could he pleaded with her. "Please... please help me. I want to see Sasuke. If only one more time. Please." His voice broke in and out as he spoke. And it broke her heart. But what could she do? She was first obliged to the village. Yet to her this seemed so unfair.

After a long silence she spoke. "Naruto the villagers will figure it out sooner or later what happened here tonight. I will not be allowed to let you stay in the village. Even with all the power I have they will all want to see you dead when they hear what you- "she stopped- "not you what the fox did. But to them it won't matter weather it was you or the fox. If the only thing you want is to see Sasuke one more time then I shall grant that request under the premise you leave and never come back once you do." Naruto felt his blood run cold. 'Never come home again….'

This was his home. This was the only place he had ever lived. The only place he had even one friend. The only place Sasuke was. Like a weight he would never be able to life clamped down on his heart he realized this was really it. He would have to leave his home for ever. He would have to leave Sasuke behind. He bit his lips to hold back the tears that wanted to escape again.

Tsunade continued to talk to Naruto in a monotone voice. "I will have the arrangements made for you to go live in Suna with Garra. You two are the only ones who can keep each other in cheek. It would only make sense to send you there. But as far as the villagers will know I will have just kicked you out." She paused for a long moment. "Naruto I want to help you. I really do. But I have to protect the village first. You know-"

"I know its ok. I understand." He looked up at her for the first time since she had started to speak. "You all ready did more then you should have. I agree to your terms. I will go to Suna with Garra. And I will never return to the village. But I have one last thing I must ask of you." Tsunade looked at Naruto concerned. Naruto was so serious and yet he sounded so lifeless. No matter what he was about to ask her, she knew it was something she didn't want to answer.

"What is it Naruto?" Naruto rose to his feet.

"After tonight, when I leave I want you to erase all Sasuke's memories of me." Tsunade looked at Naruto horrified.

"But why Naruto? Sasuke could leave-"Naruto held his hand up and shook his head no.

"This is Sasuke's home. This is where he belongs. Not in Suna. Besides who knows what he would do if he found out what had happened here tonight. This is the only thing I can do for Sasuke. So please, grant my last request Tsunade"

Tsunade looked at Naruto hopelessly. Erasing memories was a last resort in the village usually saved for those who are dying because they experienced something so horrible they can't go on. What Naruto was asking her to do was sentencing himself to loneliness for the rest of his life. Once Sasuke's memories were erased they would never come back no matter what happened. But as she looked into Naruto's determined eyes she could understand. If Sasuke was here and Naruto couldn't see him it would hurt. He would wonder if Sasuke missed him. Or if he hated him now because of what was happening in the village now because he was so weak. But if he knew Sasuke didn't remember him, then he knew Sasuke wouldn't want to see him. So there would be nothing left in the village for him. And if there was nothing left he would be able to leave and not worry about Sasuke.

Sighing she realized it would probably be the only option. "Naruto, are you sure? Once I do that he will never be able to remember you or anything with you ever again." She looked at him and was met with eyes full of determination. She looked away. "Then I agree to your terms. Now let's go to the hospital. But remember Naruto anything you do in this village from now till you leave will be my responsibility so don't get into any trouble."

"I won't thank you. Ba-chan." She looked at him and felt a flicker of hope from hearing his annoying nickname for her.

"Well then let's get going." She turned and ran off in the direction of the hospital. Naruto quickly followed suit. In a matter of moments they reached the hospital and Tsunade stopped in front of the main doors. The lady behind the counter ran forward. The girl bowed low to show her respect for the hokage.

"hokage-sama they have taken Sasuke and placed him on the top floor. He has stabilized."

She sighed in relief. "So he's asleep right. He probably wont-" the young girl shook her head no. "No?" she asked questionably.

"No actually he's wide awake and he keeps demanding to see Naruto. We had to drug him in order to clam him down. None of the doctors can figure out how he's up and moving all ready. It defies all normal procedures. But then again he is an Uchiha." The young girl looked up in Sasuke's room direction. Then she turned ant looked back at Naruto. " I assume you're the Naruto he's been yelling for. Please come this way." She spun on her heels and lead the two of them to Sasuke.

Naruto felt very uncomfortable in this place, most of the nurses were older ladies and knew what he was. They all shot him dirty looks. Some whispered to each other as he walked past. He wanted to just cover his ears and run away. But he wanted to see Sasuke worse. This would be good bye for ever.

He stood in front of Sasuke's room's door and felt his mouth go dry with worry. Slowly he pushed the door open and there on the other side of the room was Sasuke….

That's all you're getting this time!!! Cause it's a good cliffy. So if you want to find out what happens in the next chapter cough cough its going to have a lemon. I can't have Naruto leave for Suna and Sasuke forget Naruto with out there lemon. At least I hope I can work it in to the story correctly. It might seem I bit odd but you never know. Either way send me more of those lovely reviews you guys sent this time and ill finish writing the next chapter just as fast. Love you all!!!