Disclaimer: No own. (can it be put much simplier than that?)

Warning: This story is a yaoi fic. That means boyXboy action (yes!). If you do not like these type of stories please turn back now (even though there aren't any lemons till...i think chapter four.)

A/N: Hey, sorry for the late update and for not puttin' any author notes in chap. 1. That was my fault cuz' i forgot to. Nyways, the plot behind this story is basically to cause the characters some pain. Also i wanted to make a lot of drama and have there be a lot of shead tears. This is indeed my first fic, i've been writtin' it since mid December and am halfway through chapter 7!In this chapter there are some moments where the demon fox talks to Naruto, i hope that won't confuse you peoples. If it does, my bad.There are still some things wrong with the later chaps. and if you don't like this or the other one then say so in your review and i'll see what i can do! Please enjoy!

Chapter two(Day 3)

Sasuke woke up the next day refreshed and ready to go. After he put everything away he set right off. He didn't arrive to Konohagure No Sato until around 3:50 P.M. There was no one outside the gate and it was closed. He banged on it as hard as he could and waited.

"HELLO, ANYBODY IN THERE! I'm the one that's being relocated to this village. My name is Sasuke Uchiha."

He repeated this two more times until finally someone on the other side spoke.

"Sorry about that, just got back from the restroom. State your name and business." Said the voice.

"Ok, for the fourth time… my name is Sasuke Uchiha from Konohakure and I'm the one who's been reassigned here."

"You're here early; we weren't expecting you 'til this evening. Hold on one minute while I open the gate."

After about 30 seconds the gate opened (finally) and Sasuke walked in. The resemblance to Konohakure was scary yet pleasing for Sasuke.

Wow this makes me feel like I never left!

"Ok, where's the Hokage? Isn't he supposed to meet me or something?" Sasuke asked.

The 'guard' chuckled to himself.

"What's so funny?"

"1, the leader of our village isn't called "Hokage" it's Raikage. 2, our he is a she."

"Oh."

That's all Sasuke could say.

Well I feel stupid.

"So am I going to her house, office, or is she coming here?"

"Well first we're going to get you situated. Follow me and I'll lead you to your new house. It has two bedrooms, one bathroom, spacious kitchen and living-room, and a small backyard."

"Almost better then my place back in Konoha. So will I have a roommate or what?"

"Maybe, he should arrive in a few days. Then in two-in-half weeks another person will be arriving here too."

"Do you know what villages they're from or their names?"

"All anyone in the village knows is that one of them is named Oturan Ikamuzu."

At hearing that Sasuke stopped in mid stride.

"Can you repeat that please?" he asked.

"Oturan Ikamuzu. Why, do you know um'?"

"No, but the name reminds me of someone I… used to know. Let's keep moving I'd like to unpack and sleep till I have to wake up. You have no idea how tired I am."

"Well then you won't have to wait much longer. Your place is at the end of this street and Lord Raikage won't be stopping by for at least five more hours since we weren't expecting you till later."

When they reached Sasuke's new home the guard handed him the key. As he left Sasuke thanked him.

Konoha Hospital

"Come on, just let me go get my hair cut! I'll be gone three hours tops!" An impatient blonde pleaded.

"As a doctor who values his job I'd say: no way on Earth, not until you're completely healed. Then again as a doctor who is retiring in a month I'd say: Why not, go out and breathe fresh air. In fact if you think you're well enough, then check out entirely. Luckily while I'm on break and won't be here to supervise you I know you'll stay here and behave." The doctor said with a wink.

Naruto got the hint and said: "Fine doc. If you insist." Naruto said with a fake sad tone.

"All right then, I'll be back in forty-five minutes. I'll see you then." He said with another wink.

As Naruto climbed back into his bed he pretended to sulk.

"Come on nurse lets go get some coffee." The doctor said while walking out.

Naruto peeked outside the door to make sure the coast was clear. He shuffled into the nearest bathroom and put on his street clothes (normal clothes for all you special people). From there he went down to the lobby to check out.

"Hello, may I help you?" the receptionist asked.

"Yes I'm here to check out."

"Naruto Uzumaki."

"Wow, you recovered early huh?"

"Yep it's all the calcium and vitamins in the cafeteria food." (In real life the hospital food sucks… well here in Oregon it does).

"That's funny. Now all I need is for you to sign this release form," she handed him a piece of paper. "And then give it back and you're good to go."

In less then ten minutes Naruto was out the door. He stared up at the sky and walked right into a parked car (mama joke).

"Oi, Jesus Christ! Who parks a car next to a curb?" (I had to make him sound stupid there).

He continued walking and soon found his way to the barber shop. As he walked in everyone looked up in awe. Naruto stumbled backwards a step shocked, not used to the attention.

"What's the big deal, never seen a kid with an orange jacket?" He said nervously.

"I thought you died." One person said.

Then the others nodded their heads in agreement.

"Well… some people aren't meant to die," Naruto said grinning. "So what's it take for a person to get a haircut around here?"

"Actually Naruto it costs about twelve bucks and a ten minute wait." Said a man coming out of the back room.

"Hey Arty how's business?" Naruto asked.

"See for yourself."

Naruto looked around the room and had to admit the place was full.

"Sorry I didn't show up yesterday. They wouldn't let me out of the hospital."

"No prob. Now, you got the dough?"

"Yep."

"All right then take a seat and I'll be with you in ten."

"Thanks Arty."
Naruto sat down and everybody went back to minding their own business. As he flipped through a hair-style magazine the man next to him peeked over at him. Naruto became irritated as he saw this out of the corner of his eye.

"Can I help you with something?" Naruto asked annoyed.

"Uh… I was just wonderin' how you know Arty?" the man said in a gruff voice.

"…When I was little, he was the only person who looked out for me. I would always come to him when I had a problem. To me he's like a dad." Naruto said smiling.

"Naruto you're up!" Arty said waving him over.

"So what do you want me to do?"

"Trim it down just a little and dye it black."

"Really? Why you want to get rid of your original color I don't know, but ok."

Naruto was in the chair for thirty minutes and then under the heater (I don't know what they call it!) for forty-five minutes. When Naruto looked in a mirror he barely recognized himself.

"There is no way in hell that this is me!" he said excitedly. "I feel like I'm dreamin', quick someone pinch me."

Arty reached over and slapped him.

"Ouch! I said pinch not slap, Jesus Christ!"

"I'm just havin' some fun with ya's. Now that'll be thirty bucks cuz' of the hair colorin'."

Naruto fished the money out of his pocket. After he handed him the money Naruto hugged him.

"Thanks for everything Art. You've always been like a father to me. I love you man."

"Oh stop, you're gonna make me cry. Now you get out there and do what you gotta do!"

"Yes sir! First I have to do a little packin', but after that I'm outta this place."

"I'll miss ya kid. I'll think o' you ever day."

Naruto gave his 'adoptive' father one last hug and walked out into the beaming sun with a huge smile on his face and a tear rolling down his cheek. As he crossed the little bridge that led to his house he realized how much he missed it.

-Naruto POV-I can't believe I'm actually going back in there.

-Kyuubi-Why kit, do you not wish to?

-Naruto POV-Not like I have a choice really. All my stuff is in there. And I'm broke until I get my stash.

-Kyuubi-You mean the money under the loose floor boards of your room?

-Naruto POV-Exactly, plus I have to get my clothes, weapons, food, and whatever else I can pack. I mean I am going to be staying in Konohagure No Sato.

-Kyuubi-True, get what you need and then let's head over to Lord Hokage's house.

-Naruto POV-Done. I want to get to the village before Sasuke gets too comfortable.

He took another breathe as he approached the front door. He grabbed the key from his necklace and yanked it off, letting the chain fall to the dirt. He opened the door and instantly closed his eyes.

-Kyuubi-Open your eyes and get your ass in there! We have a job to do. Don't let that Uchiha brat scare you out of your own house! Especially when he's not in the same village you dobe!

-Naruto POV-You don't have to be all pissy about it I just got nervous! We need to work on your issues cuz' goddamn you get moody.

-Kyuubi-Sorry, it's just that we're getting' too close to the end to be side tracked by a fuckin' kid! He stabbed you, you want revenge, and the only way you're gonna get that is by sucking it up and movin' on. You might even find someone in the village who's gay and that likes you.

-Naruto-"I'm not into labels." I say out loud.

I inhale one more time and step inside the house. Opening my eyes I see that everything is exactly the same as it was a week ago. As he wandered through the house, Naruto felt the pain of being alone again. Sitting on his bed taking a quick breather Naruto worked his gaze around the room. His gaze fell upon a picture of Hige that was on his dresser. Leaning over and picking it up carefully he ran his hand over the surface of the frame. Naruto closed his eyes and said a silent prayer.

"Changing the present can't save you buddy, but it'll save me. I'll get that fucker back… for the both of us."

I lay the picture on my bed and get up. I walk towards my closet and open it. As I step inside to retrieve my traveling bags a small box falls from overhead. Squatting down I ruffle through its contents: an old coloring book, stuff written in Kanji, and other miscellaneous childhood stuff.

After putting the box back on the top shelf I grab my bags and close the door. As I begin to shuffle through my dresser for clothes a voice speaks from behind me.

"Leaving so soon Naruto?"

As I turn around I see that it's Iruka.

"Iruka-Sensei what're you doing here?" I ask bowing.

"Well I went by the hospital earlier and the receptionist said you checked yourself out. What'd you do to your hair?"

"I went down to Arty's and he gave me a hair cut."

"I see that, but why'd you dye it black?"

"Because I'm not giving that prick Sasuke a chance to recognize me. I'm going in, disposing of him, and living a new happier life."

"So when do you plan on visiting Lord Hokage?"

"As soon as I get done packing."

"Hop to it, he's expecting you."

"Really? I was hoping to surprise him. How did he find out about me leaving the hospital early?"

"Are you really that dense? He went down there a few hours ago and they said you left, you little dunce!"

"Well sorry! Not everyone is as smart and wise as you oh great one." I say bowing down.

"Well thank you!"

"I was being sarcastic Sensei!"

"Hasn't anyone ever told you respect your elders?"

"You're not elder, you're not even 30."

"I'm still your superior so you have to do what I say. Now shut up and keep packing."

After I finished getting my stuff together we left. Once outside I take one last look at my house. Shortly after leaving, I try to gain every last glance of his neighborhood and the surroundings.

Iruka-Sensei and I walk up to Lord Hokage's door and he knocks. Lord Hokage opens the door and greets us. Walking down the hall I gaze at all the pictures of Lord Hokage, Inari, and the past Hokage's. We step into a private room which I think is his study and we all sit. He starts talking and the meeting begins.