Kitsune Blues
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It was the second time in the past two days that he had fainted. And the only person Sasuke could think of for help was Iruka-sensei. He rushed to his home, leaving an unconscious Naruto laying on the bed and quickly informed him of what happened. Iruka was currently about to enjoy his meal but his first priorities was to aid his favorite student and left behind his slowly cooling meal.
"He complained about his eyes." Sasuke bit his lip and furrowed his brows in anger. Why hadn't Naruto said anything? His conditions grew worse.
"He has no fever." Iruka placed the back of his hand against Naruto's forehead and clenched his fist against the bed. He felt for Naruto's pulse and was relieved. He lifted one of Narutos eye lids to see if he was all right. His own eyes grew in shock. Those normallycheeryblueeyes were red.
He quickly let the offending lid go as if it burnt.
"What? Whats wrong?" Sasuke asked, looking up to his former teacher.
"Nothing... absolutely nothing. Wait here." With that, Iruka stood and walked out of the house.
'No, something is wrong.' He thought. He gasped when Naruto began murmuring something in his sleep and his fingers were twitching as if he was feeling for something.
Sasuke gently laid his hands over the fingers and they stilled under his hand. He heard Naruto sigh and saw his face scrunch up and a few tears had slid from the closed lids. He didnt know why, but his chest tightened and he frowned.
"Where is he?"
Sasuke heard the familiar voice and let go of Narutos hand before anyone sawandboth teacherswere standing next to him.
Kakashi hummed. "His eyes, huh?"
Iruka nodded. "God, what if there really is something wrong with Naruto?" He asked his heart heavy with despair. He didn't want to loose him.
"Goodness Iruka, get a hold of yourself. I can't be sure if he's fine or not."
Kakahsi leaned over and slid open an eye lid to see Naruto's eyes perfectly fine and blue as before.
"Hm, they seem ok for now."
"Uh… but, I…"
"Whatever it is, we'll have to wait until he wakes up…" Kakashi whispered.
(Naruto's Dream)
"What now? Don't you think you've done enough?"
Little boy, you're the reason why I'm here. I haven't done enough.
"Please… it hurts too much." Naruto grasped his arms.
The Kyuubi laughed. This is why others don't respect you. Pathetic. Weak.
Red eyes stared deep into Naruto's soul.
What do you fear the most child? Fear the most, hate the most?
"You!"
So give in. Give into me.
"Stop…"Red eyes flashed and Naruto froze. Naruto's eyes glowed red as well, he growled as he tried to fight Kyuubi's manipulation.
See, you can't even help yourself.
"Stop!"
And there was silence and Naruto's eyes were bright and blue again. He shuddered in frustration.
"Naruto…"
"Naruto, Wake up now."
Naruto's eyes shifted under closed lids and opened them cautiously. The pain had dissipated but his eyes were slightly blurry. But luckily his eye sight hadn't gone altogether. He quickly sat up and found Sasuke, Iruka, and Kakashi standing before him.
"What?"
Naruto didn't remember what had happened before.
"Are you feeling any better? What was it that you were dreaming of? You were muttering a lot." Kakashi asked, worry in his eye.
He thought back.
"Kyuubi." He whispered unconsciously.
Iruka and Kakashi furrowed their brows. "What about?"
Naruto shook his head. "I- I don't remember." It was a lie.
"And do you remember what happened before you fainted?"
"Well, my eyes… they were hurting a lot." Naruto looked up, trying to adjust his sight and getting used to the blurriness. "Why are all of you here."
"Idiot, I was with you before remember? And you fainted so I called Iruka and Kakashi."
Naruto suddenly remembered. Remembered their little quarrel before and that he had slapped Sasuke. He lowered eyes in sadness. He sighed, his breathe shaky. Yes he was running. Because he had nowhere to go and because there was no one to tell. Couldn't tell…
"Naruto?" Iruka gently placed his hand on Naruto's head and sighed. "I'll stay here with you."
A tired Naruto looked up at him. "Thank you."
"Iruka- sensei, can I talk to you in private?" He motioned for the teacher to follow him outside, leaving Sasuke and Naruto alone in the room.
The quiet was disturbing, especially in the strange mood in the air. So Naruto decided to make it right again.
"Look Sasuke. I'm sorry about before. You're right. I'm running and I'm sure until I figure things out, I'm going to run." I tightened my hold on the blanket.
He didn't expect an answer from Sasuke. But he didn't expect it when Sasuke came over to Naruto and placed his forehead against the blonde's and whispered.
"Don't run too far or I won't be able to catch up."
Naruto's eyes widened. "S-sasuke…" His lips stayed parted.
"Feel better, Naruto." He said, his face quickly changing back to the emotionless Uchiha.
He walked out without another word.
"Iruka. I think Naruto's condition has to do with the demon." Kakashi began as they stepped out to the fresh air.
"I thought as much…" Iruka replied darkly.
"He could be in trouble." Kakashi said, looking at the shorter teacher.
Iruka painfully nodded. "You don't the seal is weakening?"
"I'm not sure. But we need to inform this to the Hokage."
Iruka only nodded again. He looked up when Kakashi sympathetically dropped an arm around his shoulders and smiled. "I'm pretty sure it's going to be ok in the end."
Iruka smiled back. "I hope so."
"I'll be leaving now." Sasuke said from behind, startling both teachers.
"Oh, yes, thank you Sasuke." Iruka smiled.
Sasuke nodded and took off.
He was in thought as he made his way home. He had heard their conversations. He wondered what they would be in for. What Naruto would be in for.
Author's Note: Phew, I hope you liked this chapter I slightly worked my ass off with the chapter. Ha ha. Would love to hear from the readers!