A/N: So sorry for the day delay my lovely readers. As I said before, I took the time out today to write an outlined plot and all. Hopefully the story will have good direction and your inquiries about what happens next will be answered.
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Cerulean Change Chapter 5
Like numerous pieces of sparkling dust, the sun shone through the many holes in the roof of Naruto's shack. All the bits of light hit the soft tanned back of Sasuke Uchiha brilliantly, mapping out is toned form piece by piece. He lay peacefully with his eyes closed; breathing softly in dreamland as it rustled the blonde hair of the boy spooned against his side. Both boys had a smile playing on their faces, dreaming of happy things for once and feeling the warmth of someone close to them for once.
If someone had looked at them only briefly they would have sworn that the sleeping forms were one; a living, breathing entity of cosmic timing and synchronicity, breathing as one, molding together as one. Even in the short amount of time they had spent together Sasuke and Naruto fit, like shapes in a puzzle destined to go together and form a perfect picture…Nothing was more enchanting and tranquil as the pair of them in the morning light.
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Jogging half-heartedly with exhaustion the member of the "Sasuke search party", as it had been dubbed, looked from side to side at the houses lining the street hoping to gain a glimpse of raven-black hair so he could stop his never-ending trudge. With no luck so far he heaved a sigh and turned to his comrade with a solemn face. "Oiy, Warue! Why da 'ell do we have to keep searchin', man? This is goin' nowheres, and I for one am 'ungry and tired…Can't we just stop for a quick break, man?" Warue looked back at his comrade with a longing to say "Yes" but mouthed a quick no as he saw the troop officer make his way to them, also in a very bad mood. "Did I hear someone complaining about this search, you rat bastards?! Or do you want to take double shift and keep going all day?! This isn't a choice lazy-guts; either you do as you're told or I report you to the general…And none of the likes of you would fare well in his company, mind you! …Pick up the pace slackers!" Holding his grudge inside the soldier with the mouth nodded submissively "Yes sir…I was only jokin', I'm ready to continue." The troop jogged on in an orderly fashion, asking questions of the citizens without say outright that the prince was missing.
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A small rustling was heard inside the shack as the straw moved under the wakening form of the prince. His eyes fluttered open in fairytale fashion as he adjusted to the morning light shining in from the outdoors as well as the flecks of Sun overhead. Faint sounds could be heard from outside the dwelling as the many villagers hustled and bustled about their daily routines, waking with the Sun like every morning. 'I don't think it was smart to sleep this late…However, I also don't doubt we had a good reason to. I mean, after last night I should be asleep…' Sasuke blushed as the memories of the night's events played over in his head like a movie. 'Damn, this might be awkward when he wakes…But I really don't want to wake him just yet. He looks so calm and peaceful when he sleeps. Not to mention he is very warm to touch.' Blushing again Sasuke lifted up the upper half of his body shaking off the sleep in his eyes. The form next to him rustled and yawned in wakefulness at the sudden movement.
Naruto rubbed his eyes as he realized what the time was due to the Sun in the sky. Sitting up also he smiled freely at the boy beside him. "Morning, Sasuke. I guess we kinda slept longer then planned, huh?" Sasuke nodded, returning the smile. "Mhmm…Is that a big problem?" Naruto looked back at his prince fearfully. "Not if you want to get recognized, it isn't. But yeah, it's gonna be a bigger challenge smuggling you out of the city in broad daylight." Sasuke chuckled at the term smuggle. Having nothing else to add he stood up from the straw, noticing finally that he was still naked from the night before. Blushing furious along with Naruto he grabbed his pants and put them on quickly. Naruto followed in suit noticing his nakedness as well. 'His body is so pretty…' As he stood fully clothed and ready to go Naruto felt his stomach rumble loudly. "Erm, I guess we should stop at the market to get something to eat before going.."
Sasuke nodded, also feeling the pang of hunger in his stomach. "Um, Naruto? Where is it exactly we are going?" Naruto smirked with pride. He had thought of this whole thing while waiting outside the castle walls for Sasuke. He knew exactly how to execute the plan and was confident in his abilities. "We are going to Camnio, Sasuke. It is a slightly smaller city ruled by our government on an island not too far off the coast. Just follow me and be quick and it should work out ok." Sasuke frowned, "I know of Camnio. My father has officials from there over frequently." Sasuke felt less than sure the plan would work especially without transport to the island. If Naruto was expecting him, prince and heir to the throne of Samnoria to swim in shark infested waters he had another thing coming. 'I don't see how this can work, but I think I can trust Naruto o get us their in one piece.'
Grabbing his blue bandana off the ground and fastening around his head in the usual way Naruto grabbed Sasuke's hand and lead him out into the streets of Samnoria…Not before putting the hood of Sasuke's borrowed cloak over him first.
Outside the shack Naruto pulled Sasuke along the streets not letting him stop and enjoy freedom as he had hoped to. With expert knowledge of the roads and alleyways Naruto had them on the rooftop right above his favorite place to eat in no time. "Ok... This cart has all kinds of fruits and things to eat on it! The trick to getting the food without getting caught is to make a distraction. The old bastard who runs this particular cart is easily distracted by anything or anyone who can steal. I'll show you how to do it and we'll be eating in no time." Sasuke held his arm over Naruto's chest stopping him from executing his plan as he wanted to. "Here, why can't we just buy the food?" Sasuke reached into his pocket and pulled out a gold coin that gleamed in the sunlight as he handed it to Naruto. Naruto chuckled at the offered coin, shaking his head. "Out here, that kind of money doesn't exist. It would cause too much of a scene to hand someone that much money…Most people buy and sell with copper pieces." Sasuke arched an eyebrow, not really having a very good grasp on the value or importance of money, which was understandable. "Ok handy man; show me what you can do."
Naruto smirked, ready to show his…Lover? Whatever, ready to show Sasuke what he could really do. As he took a step to jump over the edge he noticed a blob of blue uniforms jogging down the road in his direction. Looking closer he recognized them as Samnoria soldiers; but why would they be out in the open in such a large group? 'Well, there goes my original plan…' Thinking for a moment, he turned around and pulled Sasuke to the ground next to him, covering them from the soldiers' view. "What the hell is going on, Naruto? Aren't we supposed to eat?" Naruto shushed the prince with his hand relaying to him what he just saw. "Now is definitely not the time to be playing tricks on food vendors. If your dad sent out that many troops in search of you I don't think it is safe to stay in Samnoria any longer." Sasuke closed his eyes and hit his head a few times on the wall behind him… 'Damnit. I knew father would make this a challenge.'
Without thinking about it Naruto leaned over kissed his prince briefly, causing the other boy to blush. "Do you trust me?" Sasuke nodded, seemingly unable to speak. "Good. Then when I tell you to run, follow me as quickly as your feet will let you, ok?" Another nod…"Ready……Now!" Standing up swiftly, Naruto grabbed Sasuke's arm and jumped off the ledge landing on the clothed ceiling of a vendor's cart. Sliding off onto the ground both boys ran as fast as they could, Sasuke noticing the soldiers disappearing around the corner at that same moment.
Hitting the sand for the first time in his life Sasuke felt the uneven surface move around under him as he sprinted along with his Naruto. They didn't stop for anyone until they reached a small wooded area overlooking the sea about a mile away. Panting from the workout, both teenagers held an arm against a nearby tree for support as they caught their breath. "God Naruto, what was the rush for? I'm sure they wouldn't have even seen us if we walked here." Naruto shook his head, "There are bound to be more…It isn't safe to stay in the city if we can help it. Come on, I know where we can set up a camp for a bit." Grabbing Sasuke's hand for the hundredth time that day he lead them to an area where there was enough room to set up a small fire as well as having enough trees to cover the light. It was simple, but effective if they were to stay their for more then an hour.
Both boys sat down and rested against another tree, finally feeling safe from capture. With a heavy, burdening sigh Naruto remembered something… "I need to go back, Sasuke…" Sasuke furrowed his eyebrows at the comment, "Weren't you just saying that it wasn't wise to return to the city?" Naruto nodded sadly. "It's risky, but I have to go alone back to the city…I forgot my wooden box."
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There you go! Sorry, it wasn't as long as I planned… It's almost 1 am and I have to go to work at 9:30 tomorrow morning. Also, I'm going to my other parent's house tomorrow so I don't think I want to update until I get back to this computer (which will be in a week). Please review and tell me if that's okay (and of course review about this chapter!) : (. If enough people say no to me waiting the week I just might keep writing it over there! . I aim to please, so tell me what you want!
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