In unity lies strength; each leaf is important or the beauty of the tree is lost. Some bonds, however, are difficult to forge and even harder to keep. The tide of blood nears, drums thunder, and three Genin stand tall as the world spirals into madness. [AU]

A year after their prophesised battle Naruto and Sasuke meet up for the first time since then,coming to in a destroyed area of wood,no memory of how they got there,where 'there' is or if they can trust the other long enough to band together and get home.

Who better to raise a monster than another? Sometimes, huge mistakes can only be corrected by great tragedies. CANON verse, deviates post-chapter 700. Mature/dark themes, angst, violence, child abandonment/abuse/murder. Naruto and Sasuke's bond rebuilt from zero. Shonen-ai. NOT for Sakura and Hinata fans, hater SS/NH fans will be summarily ignored. Beta'd. Cover image by me.

A decorated officer of the court, with a police record as immaculate as his badge, Naruto Uzumaki was certain he could take on anything. Even if that meant wearing a skirt, procuring a street corner, and going undercover as a prostitute... with his old high school rival as his first client. (Written by CapturedbyNoodles and Kizukatana COMPLETE).

A misanthropic hermit and an emo loner, two people who couldn't possibly get along, find themselves doing that and more, as circumstances try to tear them apart. NaruSasu, yaoi, AU. Giftfic for Takemeawaytothemoon. Disclaimer in my profile.