/Hides from reviewers/ I can explain! Well, for starters I had a lot of homework and work and omg it's horrible! School should be banned lol…and the fact I was sick…/sweatdrops/ please forgive me my adorable reviewers! Don't abandon me…/cries in corner/
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Iruka stared at Kakashi's unconscious form. Apparently he was saved and out of danger, but he still had to remain in Intensive Care. Tsunade had said to give him a few days before he regains consciousness, but Iruka worried. Why wouldn't he? After all his lover was on the brink of death, and his student…no…more like his only family was sentenced to death against his will?
Iruka sighed as he rubbed the bridge of his nose. He only hopes that the nightmare would end….but it has only begun…
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Neji and Shikamaru continued on their shifts, scouting the nearby streets for anything unusual. Sakura had gone to get more medicine from Tsunade while Hinata had to restock on food. Naruto sat on the couch upside down, his head nearly touching the ground…bored to death.
It was no fun being trapped within his house. Shikamaru always beat him in games…Neji was too uptight…Sakura always bashed his head when he refused to take the medication…and Hinata wouldn't cook Ramen for him.
"This blows…" he muttered to no one in particular.
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Sasuke was in the same position as Naruto, sitting upside down on his couch, his thoughts revolving on nothing but Naruto. But something was nagging him in the back of his mind. Why was he feeling so worried and unsafe? What was this feeling of dread washing over him? He knew he couldn't leave the apartment…but something told him to check on Naruto…after all…everyone's after him…
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Kisame looked at the gates and the guards...the trap were in motion as he and Itachi jumped down, sending an explosive kunai towards the gate and causing an explosion. Quickly Konoha shinobi made their way towards the gates, and regretted it as they met with none other than Uchiha Itachi…once again.
Kisame and Itachi attacked the shinobi, causing as much a commotion as possible. Such commotion attracted Neji and Shikamaru as they noticed who their enemy was. But something bothered them. Why would Itachi be causing such a commotion…instead of simply sneaking in unnoticed? The duo didn't have time to think it through as they were attacked by a group of lower class Akatsuki members, minions of the Uchiha team.
Naruto stared out the window, having heard the commotion. If he said he wasn't worried would be a lie. He was worried…and afraid that Itachi would capture him again…but Neji and Shikamaru are around…and would help him…right?
Naruto felt doubt nagging his mind. The first time he was captured…they tried…but failed and now he was in this hell…trapped within his own mind…the torture, shame and disgrace he would have to live with eternally. Naruto was so lost in his thoughts that he failed to hear the door close. When Naruto felt the presence he turned around, only to meet with Sasuke. Naruto sighed in relief, thought he was feeling uneasy.
"What are you doing here? Aren't you under probation or something?" asked Naruto. Sasuke smirked as he grabbed Naruto's wrist.
"Sorry to disappoint you dobe…but I can't resist tasting you…" he said as he kissed Naruto, forcing Naruto to slam against the wall. Naruto was in shock, the kiss becoming all too familiar as he tried to kick and scream.
"Naruto!" shouted Sakura from the door as they tried to open the door, but found it locked. 'Sasuke' growled in frustration as the door was broken, and instantly he was knocking Sakura and Hinata unconscious. /There is no way Sasuke is that fast…he reminds me…of Itachi/ thought Naruto as he tried to make a run for the window, but was quickly caught and slammed onto the ground.
"What are you doing you bastard!" shouted Naruto as he tried to break free from the iron grasp.
"I told you dobe…I'm going to taste you…it's not fun to know my brother had you all for himself…I want a try at it too" Sasuke hissed as he forcibly kissed Naruto.
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Sasuke felt a pang of pain tear at his chest. His thoughts drifted towards Naruto. The attack on Konoha was leaving him restless, and because of it he had sneaked out of his apartment to go to Naruto's. When he landed on the front door, he noticed it was slightly open. Panic filling his senses Sasuke ran into Naruto's apartment, the sight before him making him sick.
He saw Sakura and Hinata unconscious. Sasuke checked on them and sighed in slightly relief to find out it was only a minor wound. His eyes scanned for any signs of Naruto, and fear crept up to him. Sasuke ran towards Naruto's bedroom to find the blonde on the floor bloodied and bruised.
"Oh God no…Naruto" Sasuke kneeled next to him, checking any signs of life. Naruto's eyes slowly opened at the noise and he started screaming once he saw Sasuke.
"Get away from me!" he shouted as he kicked and punched Sasuke, sending the boy against the wall. Sasuke winced from the impact, but was staring at Naruto in surprise.
"Naruto…calm down it's me…who did this?" Sasuke tried to ask, but only received a fist to the face as Shikamaru and Neji arrived.
"You did…get away! I'll kill you!" shouted Naruto as he tried to move, but screamed in pain from his broken limbs. Sasuke stared in surprise as Neji secured him, making sure Sasuke didn't move.
"But…I…I just got here…Naruto…" Sasuke tried to explain.
"Get him out of here! That bastard is just like his brother! I don't want him near me" shouted Naruto as Shikamaru tried to calm Naruto down.
"Itachi and Kisame were pushed back before they entered deep into Konoha's village…Sasuke…what were you thinking?" hissed Shikamaru. Sasuke winced from the pressure of the binding.
"I didn't do anything…I swear…." Sasuke said. Naruto shook his head as he was trying to break free and crawl to the corner.
"He…he's just like him…he's…" Naruto stuttered. Neji narrowed his eyes at Sasuke.
"I swear! You can even ask Sakura and Hinata when they wake up…I'm being honest!" shouted Sasuke.
"Get away from me…all of you! You never came!" shouted Naruto as he managed to push Shikamaru away, slamming to the wall. Naruto tried to stand up, staggering slightly.
"I trusted all of you…none of you came…I screamed for help…no one listened…you Sasuke…why!" Naruto shouted as he turned around and jumped out the window, running away from the apartment and those he believed were not his friends.
Shikamaru stood up, for once showing anger. His gaze turned on Sasuke as he punched him.
"What the hell did you do to him?" he hissed.
"I came here and found them like this…" Sasuke said as he wiped the blood off his chin. Neji grabbed Sasuke and pulled him out of Naruto's room, where a few ANBU arrived and where attending to Sakura and Hinata. Sakura opened her eyes slowly, and quickly sat up.
"Sasuke" she quickly said. Neji, Shikamaru and Sasuke turned to her.
"What is it?" Sasuke asked annoyed. Sakura stood up as Hinata slowly woke up.
"You bastard! Why did you have to attack us!" shouted Sakura as she put her glove on. She sent her fist towards Sasuke, sending him out of the apartment through the wall.
"That's gonna leave a mark…" commented Shikamaru as Sasuke lay unconscious. Hinata rubbed the back of her neck as her cousin went to help her.
"I think you went a little too hard on him Sakura-san" Hinata said as she stood up. Sakura crossed her arms.
"Where is Naruto?" she asked. Shikamaru sighed, signaling that something was already going bad. Hinata felt doubtful though. Why didn't Sasuke avoid Sakura's fist like he did the first time? And why does he look…shorter and different? She couldn't activate her byakugan on time, but she could've sworn she didn't see Sasuke.
Naruto ran, away from his apartment, away from the academy, away from everything. She ran past the guards of the gates who quickly called him and ran after him. Naruto didn't care at the moment what they were shouting. He couldn't even hear the name Itachi as he ran as fast as he could, heading to the one place where no one would hurt him…Sunakagure.
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Gaara listened to his counsel and a messenger from Konoha. He nodded in response, signaling he understood the situation. Naruto…the thought of him made Gaara angry…not angry at Naruto, but angry at the village for not protecting him…and now Naruto was to suffer until his death…with no one to save him…not even kyuubi.
As Kazekage of Sunakagure, Gaara became responsible and quite…calm. He didn't kill as much, and actually protected his village from enemy territories. He had a very strong relationship with Konohakagure, and was very worried over Naruto.
The Konoha messenger bowed and left, leaving Gaara alone with his councilmen. Gaara leaned in his chair, his elbows resting on the chair handles, his gaze staring deeply before him at the empty space.
"So Kazekage…shall we harbor a special permit for this…Naruto to reside here?" asked one of his councilmen. Gaara's gaze fell upon him and nodded.
"Uzumaki Naruto is to enter without any permission or restrictions…the moment he enters I am to be notified…remember he is welcomed into this village…and hopefully we will hear from Konoha soon to decide if Naruto should remain here for a while…" Gaara said. The councilmen nodded in response. Gaara stood up, signaling that the meeting is over.
"Rest well…" was all he said as he left the office. The councilmen nodded and quickly set out to their duties, making sure that the preparations for Naruto's arrival, if he accepted the terms, were complete. But neither the Kazekage nor the villagers from Sunakagure were aware of the current situation in Konoha, and of said blonde shinobi.
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He ran as fast as he could…past the forest…past the borders. He knew he was getting close to Sunakagure…the land became more barren…the trees were more scarce. Naruto didn't care if he died at the moment; that is what he wanted. He wanted to cease to exist, to erase his memories from everything that had happened.
Why…why did Sasuke have to attack him that way? Why did Sasuke followed his brother's footsteps and raped him like that? What was wrong with Sasuke? He couldn't understand why things were happening this way.
Sasuke had returned for him…isn't that what Tsunade had said…what Sasuke had said? Now Naruto understood Sasuke's true motives…how could he be so blind and stupid? Naruto could feel the tears fall down his cheeks. He was hurt badly, both physically and emotionally. He had trusted Sasuke…welcomed him to the village and to his life even after what Itachi had done…he could never trust Sasuke again…or any of his so called friend from Konoha. Naruto didn't notice the two figures watching him, not making a move yet.
"We should just get him now…" Kisame said. Itachi shook his head.
"No…once he gets close to Sunakagure…we'll take them both down… Gaara won't escape us again…." Itachi said as the duo disappeared.
Naruto panted for breath as he stopped running. He was tired and drained and his whole body hurted. Some of his wounds were slowly healing…too slowly for his taste. He felt horrible, and he could tell he had a fever. Naruto was shaking slightly as he started walking again…he had to reach the Sand before he collapsed…before it was too late.
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Gaara looked down over the balcony, staring at the quiet and sleeping Sand. Over the years the villagers accepted him as Kazekage…and even respected him, not out of fear but out of their own will. Gaara had become more collected, and defended his village many times; making sure lives were not lost in vain. He learned how to accept his village and the people inside, even though he was treated so harshly during his childhood.
But Gaara learned…from Naruto…that sometimes giving others a second chance is worthwhile…and Naruto was right…he now had a village to protect…people who respected and even admired him…and he had gained control over Shukaku…making sure that Shukaku didn't eat his character as he slept.
The dark circles over his eyes diminished slightly, but not enough to disappear. He didn't care though…and figured that he was going to live the rest of his life with bags under his eyes that would never disappear. He kind of like though…made him more menacing and serious.
A shinobi landed behind him, bowing down respectfully.
"Kazekage-sama…one of our scouts has signaled an oncoming intruder…his identity is still unknown…" he said. Gaara turned and nodded.
"Then let's stop him before he reaches the gates…" Gaara said as the shinobi nodded and disappeared in a puff of smoke. Gaara stepped into his room once again, grabbing his vest and Kazekage armor…getting ready for the oncoming opponent. Gaara stepped in front of the small army of jounin. His brother Kankuro stepped up.
"He's coming closer at a fast rate…he will be here any minute" Kankuro informed his brother.
"Prepare the formation…two teams…don't attack just yet…lets give him the surprise of his life…" Gaara informed. Two Jounin teams disappeared, surrounding the front gate and the area. Gaara could sense the intruder…but something about him was familiar. Temari and Kankuro barked orders to the remaining jounin, getting ready for the attack. Gaara crossed his arms as the sand in his gourd rattled and poured onto the ground.
The shadow was visibly seen as he jumped past a clump of rocks and boulders, reaching the sky. Gaara's sand shot up, grabbing him in time, but not crushing him. His eye twitched slightly in annoyance.
"This is the threat?" he questioned as he lowered the sand softly, placing the stranger on the ground gently. Naruto looked at Gaara tiredly as he collapsed to the ground, but Gaara's sand grabbed him quickly.
"Guard the gates…it seems he wasn't alone" Gaara said as he took in Naruto's injured form and narrowed his eyes.
"Alert the guards for anything else…raise the defenses and make sure the information is correct next time…" Gaara turned around and walked away, dragging Naruto behind him. Temari and Kankuro nodded, both in relief that it wasn't an enemy, but were worried at the fact that Naruto was nearly dead. The army dispersed into their normal routine, and no villager was awakened by the alert.
Gaara entered his room and placed Naruto on the bed. His sand returned to his gourd, which he removed and placed in a corner. Temari came knocked on the door, signaling Gaara that she had entered. Gaara gave her a nod as her medical team quickly went to take care of Naruto's wounds. Both Gaara and Temari knew of Naruto's condition and his permanent and dangerous illness…so they made sure he was isolated from the others for the moment, and treated with the utmost of care.
"I guess he accepted" Gaara said. Temari looked at him and chuckle, seeing as how Gaara seemed to have loosened up from his serious murder-death-kill attitude.
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Wow….thanks for being so patient guys and look 7 pages of story! Go me!
Red Rose: please don't kill me for the late update /hands over milk for the cookie though it's been a month/ heh…/sweatdrops/
Chocobaby: Here's the next update. I'm really sorry for not updating sooner…/bows in apology/
RuByMoOn17: here's the next chapter enjoy /hides just in case is mad/
Half-Devil: ok I didn't kill Kakashi off lol enjoy this chapter and some Kakashi Iruka loving lol
Kyuubi-kun: To your answer…/hands over ice cream cake/ you guessed it right lol
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