Took a bit to make due to some work, but I managed to put everything I wanted for this chapter, even if it's not as big as some of my earlier ones. As for the outcome of the fight, anyone care to guess who wins. Read and Review!

Chapter 10

Naruto vs. Sasuke!

It's weird. Naruto has lived his whole life alone, never knowing how it feels to be loved by a family. Sasuke, on the other hand, has had a family. One that might had placed his brother above him, but one nonetheless. He lost his at an early age due to his brother. They say to love and lose is better than not to have loved at all. Naruto and Sasuke, enemies, rivals, friends. The fight has begun, with everything at stake…

Naruto ran as fast as he could to the village's gate. He knew he has heard Sakura scream, he knew it was her. He also knew what Sasuke had done, before he fainted, he saw Sasuke behind him, after he had hit him. Quicker than Sakura could even finish her shout, Naruto appeared. Naruto had a dead glare on his eyes. Sasuke turned, knowing he was on to him. Sakura quickly ran and hugged Naruto crying. "Naruto, Sasuke… He… he attacked us!" Naruto looked at her and looked back at him.

"I know Sakura-chan, I know." Naruto kept his eyes on Sasuke. "If I would ask you why, I would only be giving myself hope of you returning to normal. But… I don't want it to end in a fight. Give me the scroll, and you can go."

"Wish it were that easy Uzumaki. But it isn't. If you want it, you'll have to take it."

Naruto gently pushed Sakura to the side and said. "No matter what happens Sakura-chan, don't interfere."

Sakura only nodded, not being able to say a word, and stepped back.

Naruto stood in his usual fighter stance. Legs opened, one arm straight, the other bent on top of the other, and his eyes fiercely looking at Sasuke. He released the scroll and also took his stance. Legs widened, arms crossed looking downwards, with the same intensity Naruto had on his eyes. This fight would be legendary. It wasn't good vs. evil, nor clan vs. clan. It was Sasuke's clan vs. Naruto's friends. Friend vs. friend. Ally vs. ally. Naruto vs. Sasuke. As simple as that. And either way the fight would end, one thing was for sure… Both would lose more than what they would win. They would lose a friend, probably their best friend. And gain absolutely nothing. That was the Shinobi way. One that they both hated right now.

"Ready Uzumaki?" asked Sasuke.

"After you Uchiha." Naruto responded.

It all begins now…

Silence.

Silence.

Silence.

Naruto and Sasuke simultaneously launched themselves at each other. In a flash their fists collided. Sasuke quickly launched a kick that was easily evaded by Naruto by just ducking. Sasuke then stood, showing his back to Naruto. He quickly jumped and kicked Naruto while still in midair. Naruto placed his arm and countered the attack. He quickly swung his fist and hit Sasuke on the face, but Sasuke kicked again and hit Naruto on his face. Both ninja were thrown back after the hit.

Sasuke quickly charged at Naruto, but something had changed. His eyes now showed the Sharingan. Naruto stood on defense until Sasuke was only a few inches away. Naruto quickly kicked Sasuke, which at the close range would have hit, but with the Sharingan, he managed to evade it. Sasuke appeared behind Naruto and punched him on the back. Naruto turned only to receive another hit on the stomach, and another kick on the face.

Naruto flipped and landed a few feet away. "Art of the Doppelganger." About twenty Narutos appeared. They quickly attacked Sasuke with all they had. Sasuke defended himself with great skill, but was a bit overwhelmed. Sasuke made a hand sign and said. "Fire Release: Great Fireball Technique!" Sasuke released his fire attack.

Half of the Naruto's burned and vanished. Sasuke quickly turned and said. "Fire Release: Great Fireball Technique!" With that Sasuke managed to vanish the rest of the clones, but with a great chakra loss. Naruto, the one and only, came from behind and hit Sasuke, throwing him a few feet.

Sasuke stood up and said. "I will not lose to you!"

Naruto just looked at him, sadly. "Sasuke, what are you trying to fool. Running off with a wacko and betraying us. Kakashi, Sakura… and me. Is it worth it."

Sasuke froze.

Flashback

The battle had thickened. Not only was he beat, but he had to protect Naruto. And Haku was not going very easy on them. "Wake, up you idiot." Sasuke tried to wake Naruto up, but it was no use. Haku came for the second attempt to kill Naruto. Sasuke, without even thinking, grabbed Haku by the feet and swung him around. He fought Haku with all he had. When Naruto woke up Sasuke fell, beaten.

"W-Why, I didn't ask you to, I hated you."

"I don't know why, I hated you too, but I just moved." said Sasuke.

Flashback ends.

"Enough Naruto!" Sasuke charged at Naruto. He hit him with all he had. Naruto fell due that he was no match to Sasuke now, he was losing.

"Hey kid, need help?" asked the Kyubi.

"Sure do."

Suddenly Naruto powered up incredibly. He had become the two-tailed fox version.

Naruto took out a kunai and attacked. Sasuke did as well. Naruto and Sasuke hit each other, kunai to kunai, and they both landed on their knees. The rage that they felt, was strong enough to go berserk. But, the friendship they had, kept them at bay.

Sasuke kicked Naruto to the side. Which Naruto easily countered by holding his leg. Naruto tried to break it, but was countered by a kick on the face by Sasuke. They swung their kunai against each other like they were swordsmen, not Shinobi.

Sakura couldn't even bare to watch. She felt the pain they felt. She only looked down, crying.

Naruto and Sasuke separated as the both glared. "Rasengan!" Naruto made a ball of chakra and launched himself to Sasuke. "Chidori!" Both Naruto and Sasuke attacked each other, as both jutzus collided.

An explosion of chakra was created, and a huge cloud of smoke covered the area. Sakura couldn't even see who had hit who. Then, the smoke cleared…

(R&R)

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