Chapter 2: Coming home
It felt weird for Naruto to be leading Sasuke back to the village like this hand and hand, but he felt like if he let go the other would somehow get lost. It didn't look like Sasuke minded it too much though, and Naruto wouldn't complain that he was coming willingly. The blonde glanced back at him, it was just so weird seeing Sasuke look...not angry he seemed more like a curious kid it was cute.
The blonde shook his head, what the hell was he just thinking?! The silence continued until they reached konoha's gates of course Sasuke had a few questions for him but that was basically it. Naruto glanced once again over his shoulder to look at Sasuke, maybe he was expecting the dark haired boy to have a reaction other than amazement but what more could he expect from someone with no memory?
"Well, Sasuke we're here." Naruto said with a grin plastered to his face. "This is Konohagakure! The village that you, and I, live in."
Sasuke seemed impressed, but then again it was easy to impress him now. The blonde let off a small chuckle as he started to lead him further inside, at first he was excited and was walking a bit quickly, the raven trying his best to keep up. Though as they got deeper into the village where it was more populated Naruto slowed his pace. All the villagers had mixed expressions on their faces, on some shock and on others quite a nasty glare. The word that Sasuke betrayed the village spread weather quickly, it was expected that they would react this way.
The blonde felt Sasuke shift in uneasiness, it was obvious it was directed at the boy. Naruto pulled him along again, he was going to take him to the Hokage's office and explain everything. He wouldn't let Sasuke go, not again not ever. He would make sure he was pardoned from everything, Tsunade would have to Naruto wasn't taking no for an answer. Like he usually would Naruto busted into the office without as much as a small warning.
"You'll never guess who I found granny!" The idiot proclaimed with that signature grin of his.
Though it was short lived when he realized Kakashi was there too, but both looked at him then the raven behind him they seemed a bit taken back. They were a loss for words, by the look of things Sasuke came back quite willingly despite the dry blood and slight lump on his left cheek. He wasn't fighting with Naruto and he seemed a lot more cautious and curious at what was going on.
"I'm glad…" Tsunade started clearing her throat a bit. "But do you mind explaining?" For the both of them it was easy to see something was off about Sasuke.
Naruto scratched at his cheek and gave a sheepish smile. "I kind of...sort of...found Sasuke badly injured at the bottom of a ditch. And he kind of...sort of…has amnesia."
Kakashi gave a curious glance, though that's why Sasuke was so willing to go with the blonde. But what worried the silver haired jonin was that because of that the onyx eyed boy could easily regain those lost memories and go off running again. His gaze shifted to Tsunade who seemed to be worried about the same thing.
"For now Naruto I leave Sasuke in your care." She stated, and stopped him before he could say anything. "But when and if he does get his memories back and decides to leave the village again. There will be no second chance, do you understand?"
The blonde swallowed dry air and nodded his head. He knew there was only so much Tsunade could do. Naruto would have to make sure Sasuke wanted to stay memories or not.
All of their attention was directed at Sasuke who tried to get the others attention for some time; "U-Um...sorry for interrupting. But...did I do something wrong..?"
It was clear to him that something went down, he didn't know what but from the villages and the way they were talking about it seemed like he did something bad. Tsunade's face seemed to soften, she couldn't help but feel a bit sad at the fact Sasuke was being treated this was when he had no recollection of what happened.
"Well…" The fifth started her eyes finding interest in the desk.
"You did." Kakashi said rather dryly, but it wasn't out of hate. "There's no use in hiding the fact something bad happened." He went on to explain. "But this is your only chance to change things. I'm sure you're memories will return, but within that time frame I'm sure you will have changed for the better."
Sasuke still seemed really lost, but decided to nod in understanding. Changing the gloomy mood Naruto clapped his hands together, that grin back on his face.
"Alright! It's settled! I'll make sure Sasuke never wants to leave again!" He pumped a hand in the air, the older adults chuckle a bit.
"Ah," Kakashi seemed to remember something. "I know your apartment isn't the best for two people Naruto. But for now it's best if Sasuke stay with you."
The blond blinked, though if they stayed in Sasuke's apartment it might trigger memories and they wanted him to stay. So in return he agreed to it, he put the thoughts of being Sasuke rival far behind him already so it didn't bother him.
"I'll gather some things that Sasuke will need." And with that he poofed off in a cloud of smoke.
