Author Notes: Hello again minna-san! Firstly, I want to apologize for the late of updating. I fell sorry, I really am. I tried to work on this fic, but every time I want to, there's always something made me not to. Yeah, I know I should ignore them all and write the fic, but I just couldn't! Grr... Well, this chap is a little bit longer than the first one. Hope it's on your standards, guys! Anyway, before we go to the fic, there are some people I want to say thanks...
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Sasuke The Sleeping Prince
Chapter Two
By:Sharl
"Hhh...now what am I going to do?" sighed Prince Kakashi. As what his mother had said, the poor ninja walked in the woods, wandering like a homeless person. He had no idea what to do, so he decided to pull out his 'Icha Icha Paradise'. Well, The Queen just told him to getting closer with the nature, but she didn't say something like "Don't read that pervert book" did she?
With that, Kakashi climbed the nearest tree before reading his book for the umpteenth time. Soon he heard a bell rang behind him and immediately realized that the Defense Minister was somewhere near.
Strangely, Itachi didn't scold him, nor reminded him for not reading Icha Icha. Hmh, good for me, he thought. He continued to read his precious book until a shout came across his ear.
"TEME SASUKE!!!" was the shout. Kakashi frowned. What was that? A crazy guy with great ability to roar? Or perhaps some wild beasts in the forest? Wait...beasts DON'T shout. Feeling curious, he got up and tried to find the source of that horrible sound.
"Hmph, that's what you got for trying to mess with me dobe," he heard another voice spoke. Clearly, they were not from the same person but the latter voice made him kind of.... attracted? The silver-haired man sensed someone at last and he quickly hid behind the nearest tree. Then, he peeked a little. What he saw next clearly was something he didn't expect at all.
There he stood, Sasuke with his raven hair, perfect lean body, rosy lips that seemed beg to be kissed, and pale yet soft skin. He was the most beautiful creature whom Kakashi had ever seen. There was something...something in that guy which made Kakashi curious. He wanted to know that nymph better.
Suddenly, Sasuke felt someone watched him and he turned around. Lucky for Kakashi, he managed to hide his chakra. However, he was impressed with that nymph; he managed to find out that Kakashi was watching him.
I'm certain someone was there...thought the raven haired guy. Seeing Sasuke showing an opening, Naruto tried to throw a punch towards his friend. Unfortunately, the Prince dodged it easily and he shoved a kick to the blonde's stomach.
Kakashi watched those two fought with an interest. Surely the darker haired guy was in advantage. With several kicks and punches, the winner was clear.
"Hmph! Dobe." Sasuke turned and walked home with Naruto lying on the ground, unconsciously. The curious Kakashi decided to follow his nymph. He still kept some distance; afraid the younger would recognize his presence.
Several moments later, the dark haired guy spoke, "I don't know who you are but if you are not a coward, you will show yourself to me." Kakashi was quite surprised to hear it. He didn't think the other guy would identify him. He showed himself and Sasuke immediately alert.
Seeing Sasuke in his ready position, Kakashi raised his hands and said, "Hey, hey, hey. Don't be so strict! I'm not here to fight. I'm just looking somewhere comfortable to read my favorite book." He pulled out his 'Icha Icha Paradise' and gave Sasuke a silly grin, hoping it would made the younger believe him.
Sasuke merely raised his eyebrows and thought, so he is just a stupid damn pervert...But suddenly something hit him. He had spent nearly seventeen years living in these woods and he had never seen the other guy even just once. It didn't make any sense at all. He simply took a conclusion: This guy was not just a stupid damn pervert, but he was also a liar.
The younger guy didn't waste the time anymore. He moved to strike the silver haired ninja. It was not a quick attack in Sasuke's standard. So he didn't surprise when Kakashi easily dodged it. Sasuke jumped back a bit, keeping distance between them. They stared at each other for a moment, nobody dared to speak. At last, Kakashi broke the silence.
"I see that you're a sharp guy. You didn't easily believe anyone. I like that," he said. Sasuke's heart skipped a bit at the word 'I like that' but he quickly calmed himself. He made a sound like 'che' before launched another attack. It was good this time but Kakashi was able to dodge it again. Time continued to flown as they fight. When Sasuke tried to kick the older guy, suddenly a stranger appeared between them.
"Kakashi-san, it's time to go home. Your time has over," the cold voice said.
The prince could kiss the Defense Minister right away, if he was the type to do so. The silver haired guy didn't know how long he could last with such a beauty fight him. Meanwhile, Sasuke's mind was wondering: who the hell was this guy? Interrupting my match like that...
Wait...match? Can I call it as a match? I didn't even try to fight him seriously...However; his mind was cut off by Kakashi's words.
"I'm afraid we must continue this fighting another time." He stopped to look at Sasuke's obsidian eyes. Then he continued, "We'll meet again." Soon, he added secretly. With that The Prince and The Defense Minister gone with 'puffs', leaving Sasuke alone.
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"No! I prefer blue!" shrieked Sakura at their house in the woods. The house was occupied by four people: The three elves and Sasuke. However, it seemed that chaos happened that day. Of course the one who fought were Sakura and her eternal rival, Ino. They were arguing about what color would suit Sasuke the best.
For his birthday, the Three Elves wanted to make a surprise for their prince. They decided to make a new outfit and a birthday cake. Hinata was making the cake an on the other hand Ino and Sakura made the clothes. But one problem came out. Sakura chose the color as blue but Ino prefer black.
"What do you say, Sakura? Of course black would suit him better!! This color would bring the color of his hair and eyes out!" shouted Ino.
"Of course not! He is perfect in blue!"
"No! Black!"
"Blue!"
"Black!"
"Blue!"
"Black!"
"Black!" Sakura accidentally slipped on her tongue.
"Ha! See that? So you prefer black after all!"
"Who said that? It's just an accident! I still want blue!"
"A...ano...I think black will suit Sasuke-kun best," Hinata murmured softly. She didn't want this quarrelling continued too long, because she was sure Sasuke will get home soon. Her words brought a triumphant smile on Ino's face and pout on Sakura's.
"Hmph! I know Hinata will think the same as me!"
"Grrr...All right! The outfit will be black. But I want his underwear to be blue!"
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Later that day, Sasuke went back home. He knew he was late, but not because training, most likely because he couldn't get the image of the previous guy out of his mind. He didn't know why but just recalled that pervert made his stomach tight as a knot. Not mention he felt like there were butterflies flying here and there too.
Gosh, why am I like this? Shit, I'm all screwed! I didn't even train my jutsus. Well, I did train my taijutsus during my fight with him. But it doesn't count, does it?
When he arrived at his house at last, he realized something was up. The small house was dark, with no signs of living at all. His mind hit him immediately. Something had happened there! He rushed forward and quickly opened the door. But what happened next clearly surprised him
"Happy birthday Sasuke-kun!!!" Ino, Hinata and Sakura yelled. Or perhaps Ino and Sakura yelled, with Hinata just said normally.
"Wait...what's going on here?" Puzzled look obviously written on the guy's face. Today was his birthday? Gee, he didn't even remember that. So perhaps the meeting with that silver haired guy was birthday present from Kami-sama to him? Wow, he would love that, really. The best gift of all. How he wished to see him aga....okay, stop it. He was started to getting corrupted, really.
"Here are our presents! Special black outfit made by me and Sakura and of course your birthday cake by Hinata! We know you're not into sweets, Sasuke-kun, but it's not a birthday without birthday cake!" explained Ino excitedly.
Sasuke looked at the cake and muttered 'thanks'. Well, at least if Hinata was the one who make it, the cake was edible. Ino's and Sakura's cooking was waaaay worse than Hinata's. But when he gazed at the black outfit, his eyes went wide like saucers. Okay, that color is cool. It was black after all, but what about those skin tight pants and extremely tight turtleneck shirts?!
Geez, he wouldn't even dare to imagine himself wearing it! Those clothes are too...Oh, well. What could he do about it anyway? He glanced at the 'innocent' faces of the three elves. Oh dear Kami-sama, their eyes were glittering with hopes and wishes. He carved a smile and said,
"Err...thanks a lot. I didn't know you would remember my birthday. Even I don't remember it either." Because my minds are focusing on someone else. He added silently.
Sasuke frowned when he see the three elves glanced at each other nervously. What's going on? Did he have to wear those clothes? Or he had said something which made them act like that? Or perhaps...His mentality words were cut by some coughs from Sakura.
"Sasuke-kun, mmmh... actually, there's something we want tell you from the start. You are a prince."
Sasuke tried to register those words into his minds but he failed miserably. So he just blinked and opened-closed his mouth liked a gold fish. Well, it was a brand new sight for the three elves. The raven haired guy was always acting cool, calm and confident all the time. And they found this gaped Sasuke was quite...cute. (Although they realized Sasuke would surely kill them if he knew what they was just think about). After a few moments, he managed to speak properly at last.
"Excuse me, but I think I've heard it wrong. Could you please repeat it once again?"
The three elves gulped. Oops....Sasuke-kun had used his polite but dangerous words now. It meant just one thing for them: he was extremely furious. The beauty only used those words and tones when he was angry or worse. They had heard it once before and fortunately it was not directed to them, but to Naruto. None from the elves dared to say those forbidden words again, but one of them had to. Ino gathered her courage and took a deep breath before finally said,
"You are a prince."
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"Okay, I think I'm dreaming now so I'm going to bed." Sighed so my meeting with that guy is just a dream. Such a waste. He moved towards his bedroom. But not until he reached the door, amazingly, Hinata spoke, "Sasuke-kun, this is not a dream, and we tell you the truth! 'Tis not a lie! If you have no will to believe us, please come to the castle. Therefore you shall meet your true parents."
Everyone's eyes fixed on the usually shy elf. Now the raven haired guy had a doubt that it was a dream. Hinata never said something like that before, and Hinata wouldn't lie to anyone. Or perhaps the Hinata in his dream was the braver one?
"Please, Sasuke-kun, you have to believe us," pleaded Sakura. Sasuke tried to think calmly. Okay, so this was not a dream. But still there was one thing disturbed his mind.
"So am I really a prince?" he asked. Three heads nodded was his answer and he continued, "Do I have to go the castle and live there?"
The three elves looked guilty. Neither of them wanted to end this peaceful life, but they had no other choice. With a heavy heart they nodded once again and it broke Sasuke's heart. He couldn't think clearly anymore, but he still tried to control his emotions.
No! This is not happening! I have to leave these woods?? I have to leave Naruto, birds and everything behind??? Since he was just a little kid, he had loved all the animals and living things in the woods. It was on his nature and they all seemed love him back. They were there for him whenever he feels lonely or sad. They were his only friends, because the three elves were more like mothers for him. And now...he couldn't leave them like that.
Kami-sama, please don't make me do this!! I don't this all these prince things!! Take them from me and let me live like what I used to be! What have I done so you do this to me?!
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Meanwhile, Kakashi had gone back to his castle, and he was eating dinner with his parents. Tsunade eyed him suspiciously, much to Kakashi's wonder.
"So...what have you done all afternoon, my son?" asked Jiraiya, as if he could read Tsunade's mind, because it was the reason why she looked at Kakashi like that. She suspected him to just wandering around like homeless guy-which was just exactly like Kakashi had done.
"What...Oh, well, I'm only walked in the woods, practicing some jutsus." If the fighting with that gorgeous guy could be called as one...he added silently. Okay, this answer had confirmed Tsunade's suspiciousness. Why? Because there was NO way in hell so that her only son will practice.
In the meantime, the Prince had wondering about something else. He didn't know why but he just couldn't take his mind away from that nymph. I'll meet him again tomorrow, he promised to himself. But he didn't know he wasn't going to meet Sasuke the next day. Later that day, four cloaked shadows were moving in the woods, and the raven haired prince was one of them. His eyes shone with sadness and disappointment because he just realized that he was not going to meet that mysterious guy anymore. Never.
AN: Well, what about it guys? Do you like it? Or did I make it worse than the first chap? Or better? Do I forgiven now? Please tell me in your review, okay? Tehehehehe...I already make the plot for the third chapter, so I promise the next one will be faster. Gomen and sankyu for reading my fic! Have a nice day/night!