Warnings: General violence, nothing bad...yet
Disclaimer: Not owner of Naruto
AN: How they got there...don't ask me. They just did.
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In the darkness Naruto could only breath between the lapses of pain. The desperation would creep into mind, but he firmly latched onto whatver hope he could. Wherever it was hidden deep in his mind.
"Their dead." A sudden voice said from behind him. It wasn't Orchimaru, it was one of his own Ninja.
"Ah good." Came the Snakes reply. Naruto's eyes went wide. Dead. A hand petted over his cheek and He whirled on the Orchimaru.
"Don't be so distraught little one." The Nin said with sickly sweetness. Naruto growled low in his throat, wincing quite visibly as an eruption of pain hit his system. His control flew apart. Out of his soul ripped the entrapped nine-tails. His usually aquamarine eyes went from red then blackness, Naruto's hands turned to claws, fang like teeth grew and the monster snarled. Orchimaru didn't flinch, a slow smile appearing on his face, he licked his lips.
"Kyuubi. I have been waiting, you can call me master if you wish" He said. Kyuubi advanced, tossing aside the jutsu Orchimaru tried to use and restrain him.
"I'm not a fucking toy. And I will not call you master" Came throaty voice. Pain meant nothing and anyone who attacked were either killed instantly or thrown aside without a second thought. The Snake attacked with all his power it only enraged the nine-tailed fox. An explosion of fire engulfed the snake and before he could react claws grabbed him around the neck shoving him hard against the cave wall. The black eyes were filled with blood lust, the whiskers stark against the tan skin, a snarl erupted from the Vessals mouth.
"You wanted a monster, and now you have one. You're move."
He felt the sand before it actually attacked him, but he roared enraged to not being able to kill his prey. The Snake was gone. He turned blood lust seeing the familiar red headed nin from the Village hidden in the sand. The Sand encased his body, but he broke through it. A hand grabbed his wrist Kyuubi whirled and grabbed the nin around the neck, suddenly his eyes widening as he recognized the person whose neck he was crushing. The onyx eyes stared into his, Hands were wrapped around his wrist, Kyuubi released feeling the boy who was inside him screaming for his control. He slowly sank to his knees giving all control back. Naruto's eyes cleared tears running freely from his eyes, He clutched his face shuddering. Arms wrapped around his shoulders and he couldn't help but cry harder. The arms if anything grew tighter. Outside voices were nothing, Naruto knew the ANBU ninja's could see them, he felt wet drops running done his forehead and he lifted his head. Sasuke was actually crying. Nartuo yanked him close not wanting anyone to see, but the silent tears traced down his cheek, then jaw line and down his neck.
"The Hokage from your village wants to see you both" Gaars soft voice said from beside the two. Naruto hastily wiped his tears, passing a thumb under Sasuke's eyes the Uchiha managed a soft smile before his usually stoic expression came over his face. They both stood, Sasuke nodded his thanks to the Kazekage who only returned the nod with the ever present frown. They approached the cave entrance ANBU parted to let them through. Tsunade stood before them. Her face was grim. Naruto clutched Sasuke's hand, he received a reassuring squeeze in return.
"To see you both standing here alive is a real wonder." Began the Hokage. Naruto shifted,
"Naruto you need to be confined for the time being, the state of your seal is critical." Tsunade continued.
"He's not going anywhere without me." Sasuke suddenly spoke for the first time in that evening. The Hokage looked as if she was about to tell him no. Sasuke couldn't refuse if she did say no.
"Of course. Kakashi and Myself. We will escort you back to the village." Naruto nodded his body wasn't really registering he was moving. The only thing he could really focus on was the tight grip Sasuke had around him. The unwavering feeling. Exhaustion caught up with him he sagged, the slight cry coming from Sasuke hit his ears as he fell into oblivion.
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"Wake up dobe." Naruto groaned felt a hand on his face and came fully awake sitting bolt up right breathing hard. Sasuke was in front of him cupping his face.
"Don't you ever, ever, ever go anywhere without me by your side." Sasuke growled. Naruto stared at him blankly then grabbed him around the chest in a hug.
"Ah-hem." Someone said at the doorway. Both snapped apart to see Tsunade sanding in the doorway, she was holding three scrolls.
"Good, your awake." She said striding over quickly. Naruto didn't let Sasuke go. Sasuke noticed his stoic and almost reproachful eyes he had towards the Hokage. It was almost dark. It scared him. He pushed Naruto's face so he was forced to look at him. The shadow lurked in their.
"Naruto." He whispered. The eyes cleared at the innocent eyes stared back at him and he nodded swiftly.
It was a painful affair, causing more then a few nail scars on Sasuke's arms and hands. They had moved Naruto to the middle of the room and had him standing, drawing circles and using kanai as anchoring points. Tsunade used signs Sasuke has never seen. He never let go once as the seal was re-drawn and activated. He tried to drown out the scream of pain then Naruto slumped against him, blurry eyes were fully Naruto's once more. Sasuke held him.
"You can take him home if you wish." Tsunade said. Sasuke nodded,
"Come on dobe, lets get you out of here."
"Don't call me that." Came the annoyed voice. Sasuke smiled. Naruto was back.
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TBC
AN: Next chapter will be more fun!