Welcome to Chapter 2! Now, I will be the first to admit that I take a while to upload, but there really isn't anything I can do about it. I have lots of other hobbies and things I enjoy that I definitely wouldn't stop doing just to write all the time during my free time. There is also school and work...

Anyways, enjoy!


Ghosts of the Past

Chapter 2: The Mission


I was a lot of things during my younger years: Brash, bold, stupid, a brat, and much, much more. Yet the only thing that I hated about myself was that I was ignorant. Don't get me wrong, you cannot help what you don't know, but I hated my ignorance for another reason besides not knowing. I was too trusting. Too foolish and self-confident that I thought I was invincible. Well, what teen doesn't think that? Anyway, that doesn't matter, what matters is that growing up as I did, I should've known better. Known better than to trust so easily.


One day later —

The sky was full of different shapes and patterns, each made by wispy white clouds that phantomed across a great blue expansion of sky. Naruto's head pounded with all the new information he had just gotten from the hundreds of clones he just dispersed. He had not only been working on perfecting his Rasengan, but he had also be trying to sharpen his chakra control and even sharpen his mind. He didn't mind learning, quite the contrary, he loved it, but he only loved it when it was something he liked. He was a selective learner. So, all these books on the basics of chakra and elemental affinities were interesting.

He closed his eyes, sighing. His head spun in unorganized cyclones of thoughts and memories. The training helped, there was no doubt about that, but it was also a huge burden on not only his chakra, but his mind. The large amount of chakra to create an actual solid clone was draining, but to receive and not ignore the very real memories was something in itself entirely. He placed a hand against his face and rubbed his eyes between forefinger and thumb, pinching the bridge of his nose. "I should probably go see Sasuke." His friend had been admitted to the hospital after the chunin exams, only to hear about his brother and go on a psycho trip. Now, Naruto didn't know how Sasuke would act after seeing his brother again.

As he sat up, he couldn't help but feel like it wasn't going to be good.

The walk to the hospital gave him time to think. Time to understand just what this new training could do for him. He had only been going at it for a day, but it felt like he had done everything he trained with for months. He had finally decided to get his chakra control together, which led to his Rasengan not being a two man job. He looked at his hand, just feeling the mass of chakra in his palm, swirling and ebbing. He had also decided to sit through some books, which, if he told the truth, weren't that bad. At least, that was what he thought, but the clones had been bored out of their minds. Feelings of boredom did not transfer well, with the whole of the memories coming in quickly and in clusters. The feelings were just a small spark in the fire.

The lady at the front desk looked him up and down for a few moments and then recognition blossomed across her face. "I came to see Sasuke Uchiha." He said politely, pulling his arms from his pockets and leaning them flush against the desk top. The nurse looked at him for a few more seconds and then nodded, looking down and searching a list on a clipboard. "Uchiha-san is in room 112." He pushed off the desk then, smiling. "Thanks, lady." He stuffed his hands back into his pockets, walking the halls to the right room. He passed a few nurses on the way, most would ask him if he needed any help or congratulate him for his win in the chunin exam. Some, however, would give him a glance and then act like he didn't exist.

It was inevitable, really. Many people respected him now, but not all will.

In time he hoped to change that.

The scratched and faded numbers on the little plaque on the door indicated he had reached his destination. He slid the door open and was greeted by a sight he had already expected to see. Sasuke sat in his bed, looking out the window with a long brooding look on his face. Sakura sat on a chair, cutting up an apple, humming a tune. Only Sakura turned to look at who was entering the room. She looked at him for a moment and then her eyes widened. "Naruto?" She said, almost breathlessly. He waved with a smile. His heart ached, like always. It was hard to see the girl you loved love another. It was even harder knowing she wouldn't feel the same.

Her eyes shined a jaded green, glowing like an emerald from the light that streamed through the window. "I thought I would come visit." Said Naruto, closing the door behind him, still looking at the two. "You're a few days late. I woke up a day after you returned. It's been three since then." Sasuke said, looking at him with dark, hooded eyes, tone full of mockery. Naruto chuckled, rubbing the back of his head with his right hand. "I was a little busy," sheepish, he smiled with a slightly flustered flush to his cheeks. "It seems you weren't busy enough to get new clothes." Sakura huffed, eyeing him again, definitely surprised at his sudden change of tastes. "That wasn't of my own violation." He insisted, walking toward the two, shooting a hateful glare at the ground one moment, but giving them an apologetic grin the next. "Anyway, how are you guys?"

"Fine."

"Hn."

He stopped and looked at Sasuke with narrowed eyes. He looked at his teammate for a few seconds, but none the less sighed. "Listen, Sasuke, Itachi shouldn't be your main concern. He's—" Eyes the color of fire burned to life as Sasuke snapped,"— Not my concern!? Not my concern!? He murdered my family you fucking idiot!" Sasuke stood from his bed, Sakura stood too, putting a hand on his arm. Sasuke forcefully shoved her out of the way, sending her and her specially cut apples to the ground. Naruto sucked in a breath of air. Sasuke got in his face, glaring with eyes of blood. "I said he isn't your main concern. I never said you should give up. " Naruto said, rage filling him, but he kept it hidden behind a cool mask. Blue eyes looked at the red, unconcerned with the consequences. It was like looking up at the pale blue sky during a cloudless day. All you could see was calmness. Sasuke shoved him forcefully, separating them. He didn't fall to the ground, merely being pushed back a few steps. Sakura sat on the ground, looking at the two. Her lip quivered and she choked back a sob.

Naruto clenched a fist, his anger getting the best of him. Sasuke took the steps that had been lost in the push and pushed again, even harder. "Fight me, idiot!" The Uchiha demanded, grabbing the front of his shirt after closing the distance again, snarling. Naruto smirked, "Fine, i've been wanting to for a while now anyway." Sasuke let go and snorted, but then he smirked, "Follow me." Sasuke shouldered past him, bumping him with his shoulder. Naruto looked at Sakura as she tried to wipe away stubborn tears. Naruto frowned and felt his rage reach the top. He whirled around and stormed out of the room, ready to kick some Uchiha ass.

Sasuke led him to the hospital's rooftop. Both stood on opposite sides, dirty laundry to their left and a high fence to the right and around the whole roof. Sasuke said nothing, only sliding into his Taijutsu stance and smirking like he had already won. Naruto shook his head, frowning and putting his hands into his signature seal. Wisps of clouds poofed into existence, soon fading to reveal exact copies. Almost three dozen stood beside and around him. His chakra was slightly depleted from his earlier training, but he didn't mind and it didn't affect him in the slightest. Sasuke looked at the real one with his Sharingan, watching him closely, not wanting to lose sight of him in the confusion of the fight. Mutely, the clones attacked like they had been silently commanded to. Some flanked left, some flanked right, and some attacked directly. Sasuke met them all equally, taking the clones out with relative ease. He slid and dipped around punches and kicks. Blocked and parried those that got too close. Moving with a grace and speed that came easy to prodigies. He was a blur as he created fine grey clouds out of the doppelgängers.

Naruto watched closely, soaking in all he could about his opponent. He had moved away from his original spot to blend in with his clones. He frowned when he got the jist of what Sasuke's Taijutsu was. Well, he didn't graduate at the top for nothing. The Uchiha Taijutsu style was precise and harsh, flowing and guarded. It left very little room for any wiggle room for him to work with in breaking his defense. The hybrid Strong Fist technique Sasuke had picked up from Lee made the already harsh attacks even more brutal. Naruto sighed. Well, I guess all I can do is try to find the perfect opportunity. He summoned more clones and charged along with them. He faintly heard Sakura yelling at them. He ducked under a flying clone who had been sent away with a spin kick. Can't stop now, Sakura-chan.

His eyes set onto his target, he slipped behind a clone, making sure to make himself barely visible. Sasuke dropped low and swept a clone off his feet, using the speed of the sweep to kick a clone in the chest. Sasuke sprang to his feet, jumping out of the group to get some distance. The army of clones were relentless, not giving him any time to retaliate. Naruto reached him and swiped away a punch, throwing his own. Sasuke moved his head away, sending a hard push to Naruto's chest, setting some distance so he could spin and elbow a clone. Naruto gained his balance and jumped at his opponent again. Sasuke turned again throwing a fast punch with his right hand. Naruto let it hit him in the shoulder. He grunted at the force. Sasuke turned away and dispersed a few more clones and spinning back toward the real one, he was surprised to see that it hadn't dispersed.

A punch hit him straight in the side of the lower face.

Sasuke flew out of the group of clones, landing on his backside with a shocked expression and bleeding lower lip. The clones popped out of existence, the same way they came into existence. Naruto smirked, "Oops, I didn't think the Loser could touch the almighty Uchiha." Naruto sneered. He didn't know where this was coming from, but it felt good to let out what he felt. Sasuke looked shocked, but his face quickly turned back into a scowl. He pushed up back onto his feet, growling, "You got lucky, idiot." Sasuke jumped at him, closing the distance with a punch. Naruto swept the hit to the side, retreating to gain some space. Sasuke was relentless in his fury, coming at him persistently, not letting Naruto form a plan.

You can be mad at your own brother and still love them, right? Well, at the moment, Naruto was furious with the boy he called his best friend. Seeing how Sasuke treated Sakura made him furious, even hateful. Yet, his bond with Sasuke was too strong— too much had been put into it for it to break so easily. Sure, he loved Sakura, but he also loved Sasuke. They both had slowly started to find a place in his heart and he wasn't willing to let them go easily.

Naruto blocked a kick with his leg, jumping in the air and throwing a sweeping kick that was ducked under. Sasuke punched him in the gut, sending him back to sprawl on the ground. "Stop it!" Sakura ran over, jumping over Naruto, shielding him. She looked at Sasuke pleadingly, her eyes full of tears, her pale cheeks stained by her sorrows. Sasuke walked toward the two, eyes a cold red flame. "Move, Sakura." He commanded, clenching his fist. Sakura shook her head, more tears falling down her cheeks. "Please, Sasuke-kun, no more…" She choked on a sob and whimpered at his gaze. It was so full of hatred and anger that it made her shake. But those eyes weren't for her or for Naruto.

They were for the man that killed his clan. The man who ripped everything he held dear away.

Naruto placed a hand on her shoulder, gently pushing her off him so he could sit up. He was frowning, but he had a understanding gaze in his stare. He stood up, helping Sakura up with a proud smile as he did. He held onto Sakura's arm, then looking at Sasuke intensely. Naruto realized something then; he wasn't going to get through to Sasuke with just fighting. He had to show Sasuke that there was still a reason to not pursue Itachi so radically. "I'm done, Sasuke..." Naruto said seriously, making Sasuke snarl, "Done!? We just started!" He spit out blood just to prove his point. "You need to calm down, it's not good for you to get emotional...the seal might activate and Orochimaru will have you in his clutches." Sakura gasped, how does Naruto know about that seal? Sasuke shrugged, "if he can give me power, then let him have me." Sasuke said, smirking at the expression of shock that was given to him. "That's madness, Sasuke!" Naruto yelled, "you can't let Orochimaru have what he wants!"

"Of course I can!" Sasuke spit out more blood, glaring at him, "just watch me." He said, bending his knees and his grabbing wrist, pointing his hand downward toward the ground. Lightning sprung to life, hopping and jumping off the ground sporadically. Thousands of birds had started to chirped at once. The hand held lightning grew till it surrounded Sasuke in a barrier of lightning that jumped and whirled all around him. "I'll show you not to mess with me!" Sasuke charged, holding the Chidori away from his body by spreading out his arm. Naruto gritted his teeth, holding out his palm, chakra spinning and swirling. He pushed Sakura away, looking at her apologetically, "I'm sorry, Sakura-chan."

He bolted at the boy he called brother.

He did not get far. A hand grabbed him roughly on the shoulder, another on the arm that held the Rasengan. He looked up, shocked by the sudden arrival. Jiraiya the Sannin looked down at him, eyes full of disappointment. "Sensei…" He said, thankful that he didn't have to continue fighting. Naruto looked back to Sasuke, who was being restrained by Kakashi. The Uchiha had been put into a hold that kept him from moving his arms, making the boy look childish when he tried to kick free. "What did I tell you? That Jutsu isn't one you use on comrades." Kakashi scolded as Sasuke struggled to get free. Finally Kakashi let him go, which made Sasuke jump away and glare at him. Sasuke said nothing though. Naruto had been let go too, but he hadn't noticed until Jiraiya walked in front of him. He had been so reluctant that it made restraining him child's play.

"That's quite the technique you've taught him, Kakashi." Jiraiya said as he walked toward the copy-nin. "I could say the same thing." Kakashi responded, stuffing his hands into his pockets. "My student was defending himself." Jiraiya stopped, crossing his arms. Kakashi said nothing to that, only looking at Sasuke. Sasuke continued to glare at his sensei, then turned that glare to Jiraiya, and then finally Naruto. "I'm going home." He said, voice laced with contempt. He knew he couldn't fight Naruto now. He walked over to the edge of the roof and prepared to jump off, "Sasuke, we aren't finished here." Kakashi walked toward him. Sasuke shrugged, "I don't care what we aren't finished with." He jumped on top of the high fence and then jumped onto another building, bounding away. Kakashi sighed, rubbing his face, "I guess I should go talk to him." He jumped after his wayward student.

Naruto looked at Sakura, who was furiously trying to wipe away tears. "Are you okay?" He asked, and she merely bobbed her head, not speaking. Sighing, he kneeled down, reaching out a hand and then pulling it back like he was about to touch a flame. He frowned, running a hand through his hair, "Listen Sakura, I…" He realized he had started talking despite not having any words. "I'll take you home." He finished lamely. But despite that, he wanted to take her home anyway. She looked at him, stray droplets falling freely. He wanted nothing more to reach out and touch her, wipe away her tears and tell her everything was going to be okay, but...

"It's okay...I can get home by myself." She tried to smile, but it was strained. I know you can, i'm just worried. He frowned, not allowing himself to say more. He could see that she was struggling to keep it all in and together. "Okay…" He helped her stand and he watched her go, feeling like something more significant should of happened after what had happened with him and Sasuke. But she simply walked away, hiding herself away from the world with a smile.

He wanted to run after her, comfort her, tell her she was always safe with him.

He didn't.

He just stood and watched, like a coward.

He put a hand over his heart, only now realizing just how far away his feelings were to Sakura. In a sense, they did not matter. To her, all there was was a crush. A childish, unreciprocated crush. He shook his head clearing himself of such thoughts. She isn't obligated to return my feelings. He loved her, simple as that. She did not have to love him back.

"Let's go, kid." Jiraiya laid a hand on his shoulder, looking at him with an understanding gaze. He cracked a smile, "I figured I could check up on how your training is going." Naruto nodded, trying to smile.


That Night —

Later, he decided to go find Sasuke despite his weary body and mind. Jiraiya had insisted on a late evening session of training, meaning he had been drilled in more things than his mind could concern at the moment. He now stood looking up at Sasuke's apartment, Konoha's night life in full swing behind him. The crowd ebbed around him like water around a stone and he eyed the dark window of Sasuke's apartment. Is he asleep or is he out? He wouldn't blame him for the former, but the latter would be concerning. What Sasuke said earlier creeping into frame.

With a burst of chakra he jumped to the window, landing on the outside sill. He looked through the glass, hoping to see Sasuke sleeping. The light that the shops and homes down below shined into the room showed an empty bed. His heart fell, his mind coming up with scenarios. No, there has to be a reason he's out this late. He jumped off backward into the air, doing a backflip and landing on the roof behind and a few meters above the window sill.

The clay shingles clinked softly from his weight and he could only stand and try to come up with a reason as to why Sasuke would be out. He doesn't have one… His heart pounded and his stomach made knots. Earlier today came to the front of his mind full force. He really would go to Orochimaru. He turned and walked away from the edge of the roof and onto the building's peak.

The light from below faded away and the only light that remained was that of the fat sickle moons'. "Naruto Uzumaki," A voice said suddenly, making him come out of his thoughts and look to the edge of the roofs peak. There stood a figure covered in darkness. Naruto rose an eyebrow, walked closer and realized it was an Anbu covered and hooded in a black cloak. The demon on his mask was menacing and colored a deep poisonous purple. The design was a curved smile with jagged teeth and narrow eye slits with paint around them. On the forehead of the porcelain mask was the kanji for Ne. It was a simple design, but the aura this guy gave off was somehow making the mask seem deadly.

"Yeah…" He said uncertainly, not sure how to react. He had suddenly become very aware of every movement he made. He felt like he was being watched, but the only one looking at him was the Demon masked Anbu. He blinked. He was being watched, evaluated and criticized by this very menacing looking Anbu. No eyes could be seen through the masks' slits, just black. He shifted, "can I help you…?" The Anbu did not answer, merely turning his head slightly to look at Sasuke's apartment. Naruto was surprised by how much pressure was taken off him just by the Anbu turning his head away.

"The Hokage wishes to speak with you immediately." His head turned back toward him and the pressure crushed him. "What does he want?" He asked, shivering for some reason he did not understand. "It pertains to your friend." The Anbu replied, walking along the peak, one foot in front of the other. "Sasuke…" Sudden panic rose in him, "Where is he!?" He asked, his eyes searching for a way away. "Don't fret, Sasuke Uchiha is still currently in the village." The Anbu paused, "I will take you to see Godaime-sama." He closed the distance and clapped a hand on Naruto's shoulder.

The world turned into a blur and the ground turned flat and the night sky was covered with walls. Naruto gasped, "Woah!" He placed a hand against his head, the room spinning. "You will recover soon." A voice said. Naruto turned, lowering his hand and taking in the speaker behind the desk. It was an old man with coal black hair cropped short. Wrapped around the man's head and right eye were bandages; the other eye a grey-black eye. One arm was free and held a clay cup of steaming tea, the other was set into some sort of sling in his shirt.

"But, we must start our discussion." He said, moving his hand away from his drink and shifting through some files on his desk. Naruto could only watch, confused and dizzy. "You are quite aware of Sasuke Uchiha's subversive behavior." Of course he was, "you are also aware of his cursed seal." Danzo eyed his shoulder. A silence descended onto the room until Naruto realized Danzo was waiting on an answer." Uh, yeah, I guess" He said quickly, looking away when he finished, frowning in suspicion. Danzo was unaffected by his nonexistent use of formality."Then I should tell you that Sasuke Uchiha has contacted with Oto nin tonight." Naruto gasped, "I can only assume they came to take him to Orochimaru."

"We have to stop him!" Naruto yelled and was about to go, but the silent demon masked Anbu put a hand on his shoulder. Naruto froze, eyes wide. Danzo was as calm as ever. "No, that will not work." Danzo slid a file away from the other ones on his desk. "Naruto Uzumaki." The way the Hokage said his name made him want to stand up straighter, but he stopped himself. "I have a very important mission for you. It is S-rank and will take many years to complete." Danzo's voice faded away, leaving a sober silence in the room.

After what felt like minutes, Naruto spoke, "I...I don't understand." Danzo nodded, almost in a understanding way. "It is a shock, but you are the only one who can do this." He put a finger on the file. "This is the official file, but since we don't have much time, I will explain what this mission will entail." Naruto swallowed a lump in his throat. "You will abandon Konohagakure with Sasuke Uchiha and infiltrate Otogakure to kill Orochimaru the Sannin. Orochimaru recently changed bodies, so he will be strong again, but thanks to the Sandaime Hokage, he will be weaker than he ever was in three years — when he will have to change bodies again, that's when you kill him."

"The reason you have been chosen for this mission is the fact that you too have the cursed seal, so Orochimaru expects you to fall to its power." Naruto was having trouble with all of this, but his mind could only really repeat one thing, You will abandon Konohagakure. "You also have your rather dark past. I must admit, the people of Konoha have treated you unfairly." Danzo looked almost annoyed for a moment, but then it was replaced by calmness. "You will bring back Sasuke and kill the man who killed Hiruzen Sarutobi." He summarized, letting silence fall again.

Naruto tried to find words. He really did try, but nothing came. "It is a lot to take in, but you must make a decision or you will lose your chance at a easy chance into Otogakure." Danzo looked thoughtful for a moment, "If it is the reward, then do not worry, I will pay half in advance." He reached down and opened a drawer, then reached in and pulled out a scroll. He placed it on the table, speaking. "Before I tell you what is in this scroll, I must tell you about your rather unknown parentage." Naruto inhaled through his teeth, anticipation building up inside of him.

"Your parents were Kushina Uzumaki and Minato Namikaze." Danzo didn't say it like it was anything extravagant or special. He said their names like they were unimportant people. But to Naruto they were special. To him a weight that had sat on his chest was whisked away just by hearing their names. His parents — Minato, Kushina. He breathed out a shuddering breath. Tears had started to fall without his knowledge, but he did not care.

"Your father was a very powerful man," Danzo admitted this a little reluctantly, "I'm sure you understand this." He picked up the scroll and held it out, "In this scroll is what made your father the fastest man in the world." Naruto took the scroll greedily. Not for the greed of power, but for the connection the scroll would bring him to his father. He cried as he clutched the scroll to his chest.

"With their rather untimely deaths, they had no wills to give you, but all their possessions of value are in that scroll too." He made a sound deep in his throat, "I don't know what is in there since Hiruzen oversaw the sealing, but you should be aware that it is sealed by a very powerful seal that requires your blood alone." Danzo watched him.

Naruto wiped away his tears, smiling. He knew it would be a risky mission, but he also knew that he had to bring back Sasuke and kill Orochimaru.

"I'll do it."


With Sakura —

She walked the road, knowing her parent would freak out on her when she got home. Yet she did not care. They could freak out if they wanted. She needed to think and she didn't need two angry adults screaming in her ears. So, she walked the village, as aimless as the wind. She had been at it for several hours, just thinking. She had ran into Ino at one point, but had not told her thoughts so not to re-ruin their reconciling friendship. The two had gotten ice cream, talked about pointless things and then Ino had to go home, not wanting to be in trouble with her parents.

So, she wandered.

I love Sasuke…but what is this feeling in my stomach? She could not get Naruto out of her head and she would be lying if she said she wasn't surprised by Naruto's change. Don't get her wrong, the clothes had been a nice change, but there was something about Naruto himself that had affected her.

He seemed...mature.

He still had that sly, mischievous, cunning glint in his eye, but he was just calmer than she had ever seen him. Before, he looked like a bratty kid who always yelled and wanted attention. Now, he looked like someone who held very deep and complex feelings that no one needed to see. He seemed like he had it all together.

That was impossible though; loud and brash Naruto couldn't have it all figured out.

Still, looking into those eyes made all seem calm; made all nothing compared to the deep blue color of them. She breathed out, feeling like she was drowning just by imagining them. What the hell happened to him!? She yelled inside of her mind.

Without her notice, she had wandered to the main road, and now stood a ways away from where she and Sasuke had almost kissed — the defining moment where she actually saw her love for Sasuke was more than just a crush.

However, standing next to the bench were two very familiar people. "You can't be serious." Sasuke said, sounding skeptical. Naruto nodded his head, his hair shining in the silver light of the moon. "I'm serious," He reached behind his neck and undid his headband. He held it out so Sasuke could see. He then reached into his ninja pouch with his other hand and pulled out a kunai. Sakura watched, horrified as Naruto touched to tip of the kunai to the metal plate of his headband.

Ssshhhhiink

He drew a deep, ugly, grey scar across the leaf symbol, creating a haunting noise that echoed through her mind. He then dropped the headband, letting it clink against the cobblestone softly. Sasuke looked as surprised as she did, but his expression turned sour. "You have reasons to stay, Naruto…" Sasuke trailed off, shooting a glance in her direction, his expression aloof. Naruto laughed, but it wasn't his usual cheerful one, it was bitter and hurt. "Please, these people hate me." He pointed the kunai still in his hand at Sasuke. "I finally realized that they will never let me be Hokage." He said the words so sadly that it made a tear fall from her eye.

"They wouldn't accept it." He pocketed the kunai then, crossing his arms afterward and waited. Sasuke mulled it over, "Okay, but you have to deal with her." He nodded his head in her direction. Naruto spun, gasping and looking at her with wide blue pools. Wind swept through the scene, swaying her hair and making her put some strands behind her ear. "Naruto…" She whispered, tears falling from her eyes and her fist clenching against her chest. "Y-you never give up!" She yelled, her eyes bleary with tears. "You always went on and on about being Hokage! What happened!?" She waited as he looked at her, guilty and bitter. "I'm sorry, Sakura, but I'm done with this place." He walked toward her, his eyes turning a grey-blue as calm as a clear sky.

His eyes always did that, change with his emotions.

"Then you aren't Naruto!" She yelled before she could think on her words. He stopped, stricken. His expression turned sad, his eyes a runny blue. "I can tell you something that the real Naruto would say." He stated and walked toward her again, his eyes a glassy calm. She stepped back when he got close, but he grabbed her arm and put his face close to hers. A tight silence took up the second that he hesitated. "I love you." He said the three words so quietly that the wind might have took them away. She gasped and didn't get to respond.

He kissed her.

He kissed her, on the lips.

He didn't do it hard or lustfully.

He only did it softly.

He did it with all his feelings...

She was put into a state of shock as his lips left hers, leaving a cold feeling that would never leave her. It had only been for a second, but in that second every thought had been replaced by his warm lips— the feeling of just him.

He stepped back, grim and sad. "I'm sorry, but this is the end." She grabbed onto his shoulders, starting to talk. "Wait, we need to talk abo— " His movements turned into a blur.

All turned black.


Ooohh, the plot thickens!

So, I always have trouble with Sasuke's character, so I apologize if he was a bit over the top. Well, he is always over the top when it comes to Itachi, so I might not have made him too out of character.

Review, please! I don't care if it is praise or criticism, I want to know what you think. (I started writing fanfiction so I could improve my writing, so that's the main reason I want to known what I did right and what I did wrong)