Author's Note: Alright, let's get this show on the road. First let me lay down the facts, 'Time to Come Home' is a YAOI fanfic staring sasuXnaru. This story is rated 'T' for language and some sexual content. You won't read anything worse then what's in a PG-13 movie. The story is finished and it is a total of five chapters; it won't take you too long to read. And I'm pretty happy with it. The ending sweetly suggests that there may be a Part: 2 to the story, but it all depends on whether or not you guys like it, so please comment and give your opinions. Don't be afraid to tell the truth but keep it polite please.

-In this story, 5 years after Sasuke left, Naruto makes one last attempt to bring him home. The problem is that they both know plenty of reasons why Sasuke shouldn't come back and only one true reason why.

I need to apologize for the first chapter. I think it's the shortest one but still it starts off a bit slow so just bare with me.

Introduction:

It was a long time ago that he decided what to do in this situation; years in fact. It was precisely 5 long years ago…but only when he became a Jounin did he finally step up to do what he had to do.

"Betrayal"…that word didn't mean anything anymore. It meant nothing, and even if it did, then its message of sadness and logic couldn't be heard over the pumping adrenalin of love that coursed through every vein in Naruto's 18 year old body.

Chapter 1: Permission

5 years into the future after the betrayal: Mid Winter Does the leaf village ever get a winter season?...I dunno…In this fanfic it does…shrugs

Naruto was standing in Tsunade's office; he was asking something of her in a hushed tone.

Tsunade turned herself around,

"Are you insane? What makes you think that I'd even allow that traitor back in this village?"

Naruto shuffled his feet side to side; what to say what to say…

"Ma'm… the revenge he so long yearned for has been taken upon his brother, his 'comrades' have abandoned him out of fear, and Orochimaru's life was taken by our ninjas over 4 years ago… he's all alone now…wandering. I…I think he may be searching for the purpose of life that he lost as a child."

Tsunade rolled her eyes,

"So basically you're saying, that he's alone now so we should take him back…" she laughed. "And his lost purpose! What purpose is that?"

Naruto tilted his head and stared at her as if the answer was completely obvious.

"To be a great ninja of the Leaf Village…"

Tsunade laughed again.

"Alright Naruto, you got me there. But…"

"But…?

She looked at him seriously.

"What is your plan to bring him home? Hm? Are you going to attempt to convince that villain to come back here peacefully, or do you plan to use force?"

Naruto was dreading that question from the very beginning; in all honesty…he had no plan whatsoever. You'd think after deciding this 5 years ago, he'd have something, but no…nothing.

"I guess force will be a necessary-"

"Necessary! Tsunade interrupted. "Naruto, I'd be surprised if you came back here alive after fighting that man!…Hell, I'd be surprised if anyone in a team of 30 could survive a battle with him! Do you think it'll be so easy as to ask him to come home and he'd just bounce right up with an energetic 'Yes!' and coming running back here?"

Naruto opened his mouth but Tsunade continued.

"And even if you did bring him back here…how would we keep him here under custody? For a man like him, a seal will only work for so long. And if he did come here peacefully, how can you expect us to trust him ever again? He's the type of person who'll be smiling at you one moment and then decapitate you the next. And if you bring him here by force it will only cause terrible danger for the village. What if he escapes! What if he goes on a rampage Naruto! How many innocent lives would it take to get through to you that the man doesn't and never will belong here ever again!"

"SHUT UP!"

Tsunade recoiled with a look of surprise on her face.

"I understand the crimes he's committed! I realize how much pain and suffering he's caused! I know that he might not want to come back!

I GET IT!"

Naruto inhaled sharply,

"I get everything you've told me! But there's something you don't get Tsunade and that's that once upon a time…that man…that villain…fought to protect this village, he almost died trying to save me and everyone else on a number of occasions! And yes, he betrayed us; he betrayed his home…he betrayed…me, but that doesn't mean that his story has to end…it doesn't mean that we should let him fade away from our memories! And if I bring him back here and anything should happen to this village and its inhabitants…I will take full responsibility. Please Tsunade…I beg you, just let me try…one last time."

Tsunade stared at Naruto for awhile.

"Hmph…I've never seen you so serious before…"

Naruto didn't release his gaze on her for a second. But she smiled in return to his glare.

"The two of you…yeah…I think I get it now…"

He grew stiff as his cheeks flushed a tint of pink. Tsunade looked at him for a moment longer and then got up and made her way to a cabinet full of her famous medicines. Naruto stared at her curiously for awhile until she closed the doors and made her way back over to him with something clutched in her hand.

She gave it to him.

"I think this'll come in handy on your 'quest'."

Naruto looked up at her and smiled. She smiled back and embraced him.

"Despite what I said, I think its time…for Sasuke to come home too…"

He embraced her back,

"Thank you." He whispered.

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