Disclaimer: I don't own Naruto

Warnings: Bad langue, shonen-ai (yaoi means guy sex and I don't do that sorry shonen-ai is a softer term and I have no issues make out scenes), some hints of adult themes, drugs, and child abuse.

Fanning the Flames

Blood Leaf Massacre that's what the headline said, Sasuke remembered a slightly different headline in his town, but he had definitely read this story before. 'Yesterday at noon the police were at the scene of several incidents that linked to together to enclose on a man as a serial killer. Kyuubi Uzumaki…' Sasuke looked at the page for a moment then at the date, this went on when he was about seven, he shivered seven not the best year of his life. The most shocking thing though was the day October 10th 'One day after this happened I knew the name Uzumaki was familiar, but is it really connected to then. No, I'm sure it was him, still down to the exact time this city is close and then he disappeared, it's just so convenient for him,' Sasuke's eyes narrowed before he kept reading for details. 'Over twenty people killed in the same manner seemingly ripped apart, along with the same green leaf found from only the Konoha area. Later that day a man came forward admitting to the crime when questioned the man said, "I have my reasons I was just doing it for a cause," when the man wouldn't answer any other questions…

The rest of the paper was missing along with further information Sasuke had less luck with the internet. 'As much as I hate to admit it I'm going to have to get more involved on my own then I'll have proof,' Sasuke smirked, 'looks like I'll be paying dobe a visit, and another well deserved concussion,' with that Sasuke left with a new lead.

Naruto was just on his way out of Iruka sensei's room he was kind of a volunteer guardian and would check up on him when he could, but the city wouldn't allow him to have full custody of Naruto because of his budget couldn't afford a child and no one else wanted Naruto. Naruto didn't mind that much though since having a guardian would mean he'd have to move.

"Bye, Iruka I'll see you tomorrow okay,"

"Just make sure you don't play hooky anymore your grades can't handle anything less then a B on your next exam,"

"All right already I got it,"

Naruto headed out down the street to the aged, bitter run down apartment building that was home. Naruto stepped into a puddle that was deeper then it had first appeared getting his pant leg wet. He cursed before continuing onward when a rather large and deadly flowerpot was almost dropped on his soft squishy head. "Ahh!" Naruto screamed dodged the plant before scanning the surrounding area for any signs of on-lookers. The vicinity seemed empty, he stood up and yelled to the fourth story fire escape, form which the dead plant had fell.

"Hey, knock it off it's just me!" he called to what seemed like no one. 'Okay that was weird,' Sasuke had seen the whole act he couldn't see who had dropped the pot from where he was hiding. As the glass shattered, he hid behind some trashcans and parted them just to where he could see the building through a tiny crack. He almost pissed his pants thinking he'd been caught looking like some stalker. He jumped up when Naruto entered after making it clear to whoever had threw the object, that seemed to appear out of nowhere, that he was by himself. Why would Naruto do that though, who did he live with anyway? Why would his parents want to know if he was alone? This moron may have been a blank book, but what ever was going on around him defiantly wasn't. 'If this has anything to do with back then I'm going to find out, I'm running out of time,'

"Neji? I thought you weren't getting back till the sixth?" Naruto questioned the boy on the phone who had called while Naruto was getting dressed for work. Neji and him both worked at this club called Curse Mark it was fun, but long hours and minimal pay made life for a student like Naruto rough at times. They were waiters and worked for a shady boss who barley came in, Orochimaru. Naruto had hung out with Neji and his other co-worker Garra for about a year since he was fifteen, but Garra was distant and when Naruto asked Neji about being his friend Neji said he didn't like the term friend when it came to Naruto. Naruto was oblivious that Neji had meant he liked him as more then a friend and just thought he was shot down, but continued as if nothing had happened.

"I got off early, thanks for covering for me at work,"

"Hey, no problem, so will I see you tonight?" There was a pause.

"Yeah, I'll be there,"

"Okay, cool bye!" Naruto said happily, he talked to Neji often when he had a hard time at school and he couldn't wait to tell him about the prick-called- Sasuke. Naruto hung up and buttoned his white uniform shirt with the club's trademark curse seal on the back the club had always been interesting all employees had been selected off the street and with the small amount of money, Naruto received for living expanses from the city, he gladly excepted the extra cash. Naruto quickly peered at his appearance in the mirror his blond outrageous hair, blazing blue eyes, scared cheeks, and lastly his lean petite figure that made him look feminine. He had tried to bulk up, but to no avail his diet of ramen, which he sometimes didn't get to eat as much as he would like due to lack of money, caused him to get only a tight, but small build. He scowled at his form that seemed even slimmer in black and left. "See you later man, I'll be home at ten," Naruto walked out the door knowing it'd close behind him.

"Damn Naruto," the normally remote Garra stared after his co-worker and his new acquired bruise that spread from his temple to his neck.

"Naruto, what happed?" Neji asked walking over to gawk along with the red head balancing the red triangular trays.

"Aw, the bastard got lucky I'll tell you all about it later I got to work the booth tonight," Naruto winked walking over to his station. Customers piled in to the club some wanting a table other heading for the dance floor. One of the things that made Curse Mark so popular, the ingenious design it was spilt into a youthful café and past the large doors to a dace floor and in the back, it had an adult section of course Naruto and the other minors weren't allowed back there, but still had a lot of ground to cover. Today though Naruto worked the booth, he not only had to find proper sitting for large groups, but also find the other members of their group that required running him ragged.

"Yo, welcome to Curse Mark," Naruto said looking down at the chart, "How many in your party?" still not looking up.

"Sasuke Uchiha, party of one," Naruto dropped his pen and looked up to see that was correct.

"WHAT ARE YOU DOING HERE?!" Naruto grabbed Sasuke by the front of his shirt burning as that smug grin came on his face.

"What do you mean I just wanted a night out? Now if you'll kindly do your job and release me I won't have to call your supervisor," He had him for now Naruto loosened his hold and put on a false smile.

"Right this way sir," Naruto led him to the first table open feeling the air of servitude to Sasuke had obviously planned on giving him. The only satisfaction Naruto had in seeing Sasuke there was the fact he saw the large fist print on Sasuke forehead that had Naruto was here written all over it. "Here you are," Naruto stopped at the table watching as Sasuke looked it over.

"A different table, I don't like the feel of this one," Sasuke looked away in pretend disgust.

"Why what's wrong with this one?"

"I told you, I would like a window spot please,"

"That's all you had to say,"

"You know you're not being very friendly, I can feel your tip getting lighter and lighter as we speak," Naruto twitched.

"Over here," he sighed. Naruto brought Sasuke to a large window seat and gave him a look asking if he approved or not.

"I suppose this will do,"

"Yeah, yeah here's your menu," Naruto place the menu with colorful art on the table walking away.

"Wait you forgot to ask me what I wanted to drink you're not very good at this are you?"

"Right, okay what do you want to drink?"

"What would you recommend?"

"Water,"

"Water why water?"

"How should I know?"

"Oh I see you just want to be lazy and use some conmen dishwater,"

"All our water is bottled,"

"I see, I want tea,"

"Why didn't you just say that before?"

"I just wanted to see what you recommend,"

"You mean waste me time!" Naruto growled trying not to start anything, "I have other customers you know,"

"Well, personally I think I'm doing them a favor if you treat them all like this," Naruto stared.

"I'm. Going. To. Kill. You."

"Man, I can't wait to tell your boss about this,"

"You wouldn't,"

"Hn," was all Sasuke needed to say to show it was no problem at all in his evil heart to have the young blond fired.

"I'll be back with your tea in a minute," Naruto gritted out contemplating if it was worth spitting in his drink or poisoning his food. This was going to be a long night.

Tbc