Disclaimer: I DON'T OWN NARUTO!!! If I did do you really think I'd write this when I could draw?!

Parings: NarutoxSasuke, later on SakuraLee

Warning: Lemon in later chapters... mature themes

Story: Everyone knows him as a chunin working at a raman shop, the silent, patient Naruto that could never pass the jounin exams...but when things start happening to ninja's with the blood limit Sharingan, Sasuke soon learns that Naruto isn't who he thought he was...

Authors Note: Wow...ok sorry everyone this has taken so long to get out. I never thought this story would be so popular not sure whether to be thrilled or afraid of the death threats I'm getting. Yeah I'm weird like that. Thanks for all the reviews guys your feeback is much apperciated. Anyway little Naruto on Sasuke action here, I'm going to try and update more often I want to finish this drn story before Christmas so yeah! Alright sports fan let's get ready to ru- smack crash pop sorry T...

Melek in Olum

Mission VII : Nightmares

He came awake instantly, ready to fight. Every muscle in his body tense and ready to spring. Yet the danger was not immediately forthcoming, and Naruto stood full alert in his living room. There wasn't a sound, nothing moving, and no stranger present. His demon eye surveyed the area looking for presence of another charaka, or at least the traces if one had been present before.

Nothing.

No danger, no nosie...so what had wakened him. "Uzamaki Naruto you've finally lost it haven't you..." he mumbled to himself picking his blanket up off the floor. Usually he wasn't wrong about these sort of things, "Ahhhhh...please no...not again please!" the soft cry was coming from the bedroom. "Sasuke..." without thought he dashed to the room with inhuman speed. Expecting to see some sort of attacker, the large blonde was surprised the room was empty. "No...please..." the raven haired teen was tossing and turning in bed.

"Sasuke? Sasuke wake up," Naruto leaned over gently, knowing that Sasuke would wake ready to fight. Much to his surprise the smaller teen didn't even stir, instead he continued to thrash as if in pain. Not knowing what to do, the large blonde didn't hesitate to slip into bed with him. "Shhhh...it's ok..." gently Naruto gathered the moaning raven haired ninja in his arms. "It's on now love it's ok..." the endearment slipped out, but god it felt so right.

Large scarred hands smoothed sweat soaked black hair away from pale skin. "Sasuke, it's ok it's a nightmare..." suddenly the smaller teen gasped coming awake, panting hard. Naruto held him tight feeling the slight frame shaking violently. "It's ok, nothing here Sasuke it's safe. Your safe with me." Naruto's deep soothing voice penetrated through his terror induced state of mind. Sasuke never realized it was Naruto holding him so tight...all he could feel was the comfort...the love. Sighing softly, peacefully the ninja slipped back into slumber.

The large blonde stayed by his side the whole night, banishing the monsters that would plague his mind and dreams. A gentle touch and soothing words, brought peace to a troubled mind.

Naruto knew the very second the clock turned 5 am. It was came easier now, years of conditioning and training kicking in instantly. There was no grumbles or mutters of complaint from the tall blonde, just the simple acceptance of wakefulness. Although on this particular morning he had the man of his dreams in his arms curled against his side. Sighing the large blonde looked down regretfully at the dark head buried against his chest, pale arms had snaked around his stomach holding him in place. The whole scene was something from one of his fantasies, after a hard night of lovemaking they would wake together like this in the early morning...though it was not to be. Sasuke had no knowledge of the guardian that had kept watch over him all night holding him close, protecting him from the nightmares. Nor would he ever know.

Gently Naruto slide the arms out from around him, before slipping out of the bed all together. Sighing yet again he took only a moment to brush dark bangs away from the smooth, lovely face he longed so much to kiss. Full red lips a startling contrast to the earthrel appearance. "You need some sun Sasuke..." he whispered chuckling slightly.

Exiting the bedroom the large man went about his daily ritual. Old shirt and shorts, head protector, a few limbering up exercises on his way out...and he was off. Bare feet making not a sound as the figure ran off for his morning training. Hopefully he would be back before the sleeping beauty awoke.

It was the loud growling of his own stomach that awoke Sasuke. The delectable smells emanating from the kitchen brought him out of dream world easily, unfortunately he forgot where he was. The hard bed beneath him, and stacks of books, papers, and training equipment scattered around looked nothing like the emaculate cleanliness of his own dwelling. "Where..." abruptly he stopped letting out a little whimper as he jarred his side. Angry with himself the dark haired ninja growled, he was not some little child to cry over pain. Sitting up he remember where he was and what had happened, he was at Naruto's...in Naruto's bed...a scarlet flush crept it's way onto his cheeks. How many times had he dreamed of waking up in Naruto's bed? He'd lost count. Now here he was and there was no Naruto...

"Hey..." a deep soft voice that sent shivers up and down the dark haired shinobi's spine came from the doorway. A sunshine yellow head peaked around the corner, "You ready for something to eat?" embarrassed he'd been caught thinking rather unwholesome thoughts about his best friend, Sasuke's face went redder, "Yes...ummm I'll be there in a minute..." smiling the gorgeous head disappeared. "Ok, Sasuke get a hold of yourself here. He's your friend he'll never like you that way so there is really no point in trying right?" Nodding to him self with a rather sad finality he stood slowly. Carefully picking his way out of the bedroom and into the kitchen.

All thoughts flew from his head as he beheld the vision in the kitchen. That dreaded flush returned with a vengeance, Naruto must have showered already for that beautiful hair was still damp falling in disarray about his head. Baggy green cargos rode indecently low on narrow hips while a tight white tank hugged every muscle in that Adonis's body. Fascinated Sasuke watched the bronze flesh flex and move beneath the cotton, catching every now and then a glimpse of incredibly firm abs between the pants and shirt. Per usual he stood bare foot in the kitchen currently setting out cutlery. "You going to eat?" the question asked softly broke the dark haired ninja's musings, "Ummm...yeah..." hobbling over he planted himself on one of the chairs at the table.

The blonde placed a bowl of soup before him, "Just go easy Sasuke the doctor said your still healing..." nodding just to be agreeable, Sasuke tucked in savoring every bite. How in the world did he ever learn to cook so well? Where his thoughts as he took another spoonful. Laughter from the other side of the table stopped him mid gulp, "Just stuff I picked up," embarrassed he'd actually said that out loud Sasuke ducked his head, tankful for the sudden ring of the doorbell.

Standing with acquired grace Naruto easily crossed the living room to the door, only to be bombarded by flying pink object, "Naruto! Where is he? Is he alright?" smiling slightly the large ninja pointed to the kitchen before long Sakura had Sasuke in a death grip. "Oh Sasuke I was so worried about you! You ok? Does it hut very much?" Shrugging Sasuke finished off his soup, "Yeah I'm fine Sakura, just a little banged up, doesn't hurt that much anymore. What about you?" Sakura started to answer when the doorbell rang agin and poor Naruto only half way across the room turned to open it once more.

This time it was Kakashi and Iruka, "Naruto, is Sasuke here?" getting a sense of deja-vu the blonde pointed to the now chatting Sasuke and Sakura. Motioning the two older ninja's in he closed the door behind them before joining the group into the kitchen.

Seating themselves comfortably around the table Sakura, and Sasuke began to tell Kakashi and Iruka what had happened. Observing silently Naruto set about doing the dishes, and cleaning up the kitchen. Listing partially to the conversation he stood at the sink unobserved and almost forgotten. Suddenly a feeling came over the big blonde, something familiar...smiling slightly he lifted his right arm expertly catching the throwing star aimed at his head, without even looking he threw the star back hearing the startled cry. Calmly he wiped his hands on a dish towel turning to face the intruder.

All talk in the kitchen had stopped and Sasuke could swear his heart had as well, he'd seen the thrown star to late...but Naruto had caught it without a problem. Now the intruder was pinned to the window sill by the sleeve of his shirt and he did not look happy. "Ishi.." it was a child, looking angry then a hornet. "Naruto! You said you'd come play today!" the boy tugged at his sleeve fruitlessly, his mop of brown curls bobbing about his head. Large green eye looked accusingly at the relaxed blonde in the kitchen. Sighing Naruto walked over easily pulling the star out before hefting the little boy into his arms, "Want some milk and cookies?" large eyes squinted a moment as if deep in thought before nodding. "Alright but you still have to play," nodding the blonde deposited the little one on an empty chair. "Ok Ishi," then set about getting the promised goodies.

The emerald eyed child closely scrutinized everyone at the table. Recognition regerstred in those innocent orbs when he say Iruka, "Senesi! Why are you here?" frowning Iruka shook his head, "Ishi why did you skip school yesterday?" the young child shrugged, "Cause I wanted to." The teacher sighed rubbing his temples, "Ishi why are you bothering Naruto?" the large blonde in question shrugged, "It's ok," he said placing the cookies before his new guest. "Thanks!" digging in cookie crumbs where spilled all over the table and floor as he ate. "Well I guess that's it for now Sasuke..." Sakura looked thoughtful for several seconds, "Of course your going to come to the festival tonight right?"

The dark haired shinobi looked shocked, "I...I mean..." a single clear blue eye turned wistful. Memories of years past...when he was so much younger, and so much more innocent then now. Festivals had been a time of happiness, and sheer joy...a time when he could forget what he was to people. No one saw the look of infinite sadness that crept across the large ninja's face. Instead a persistent pink haired demon convinced Sasuke he had to come, the man only agreed on the condition that Naruto would go with him. Nodding slightly Naruto once again addressed Ishi, "I'll meet you in the park in five minutes." Nodding the little one took off out the window.

Kakashi, Iruka, and Sakura all left promising to see them that night. "I'll be back in a little while Sasuke, feel free to read or anything you want..." glancing around the blonde blushed, "I'm sorry it's not as big as your place....but umm...well try and sleep I'll see you later." With that he was out the door and gone. Left alone Sasuke glanced around, "I love your house Naruto..."

"Sasuke...Sasuke..." a gentle hand shook him awake. Painkillers and sore side had dulled his senses he thought as Naruto's face swam into view. Bright yellow hair fell forward obscuring the head band he wore across his left eye, his other beautiful blue eye looked softly down. "Hey there sleepy head..." Sasuke wrinkled his nose in disgust, "Yeah right." Sitting up he glanced at the clock on the wall 6:00pm, "Why did you wake me up?" Laughing lightly the blonde stood, "We have a festival to go to."

Groaning he fell back on the couch where he'd fallen asleep, "Your kidding right?" shaking his head Naruto laughed heading for the bedroom. Sasuke followed grumbling, Naruto was rooting through his closet, "I got some of your cloths from your apartment...thought you might want something to wear." Looking at the bag Sasuke muttered his thanks, "Ok, I'll meet you in the living room when your ready.

Deciding a shower would not go amiss Sasuke gathered the toiletries that Naruto had so thoughtfully gotten for him. Making his way to the shower he took great care washing. The stitches where still very tender and as it was his energy was fading fast, but he had made a promise and had every intention of seeing it through. Finished he got dressed casually in faded blue jeans, and black T-shirt. Tying his head protector on over his damp hair, glancing in the mirror he sighed ready to face the world...or at lest Naruto. The large blonde in question was currently in the living room stretched out on the sofa reading.

It was almost laughable the small piece of furniture was no where near big enough to accommodate the length of his friend, yet here he was comfortably sprawled. Glancing up from his thick tomb Naruto felt himself ready to drool the stunning creature before him, he was a vison sent to taunt him. Growling low in his throat he stood eyeing the black haired ninja, "Ready?" Startled Sasuke sucked in his own breathe at the sight Naruto made, the man had a fondness for low ridding baggy pants. Black jeans had a chain attached the metal links clinking faintly as the large blonde moved around. He had on a new shirt one that wasn't as form fitting, just a plain white T-shirt that hung off his large frame.

Heading for the door Naruto paused to wait while Sasuke slipped on his shoes, looking down at his own bare feet the blonde smiled. Ready the pair headed out into the hall, Naruto locking the door behind him. Still smirking lightly the blonde ninja missed the odd look Sasuke gave him, "Naruto how come you never wear shoes?" come to think of it...he hadn't see Naruto wear shoes since they where in team 7 together the ninja was always bare foot. The blonde thought about the answer, the real reason was simple enough...bare foot you travel silently and swiftly...they can't hear you when you sneak up to kill. He would never tell Sasuke that though, "Because I never could find a pair big enough."

Crimson eyes knitted together, he's seen something in Naruto's face, something ominous...and he wasn't sure if he wanted to know what it had been.

TBC...

samptra: This chapter sucks ass...

T: Yeah it really does...

samptra: I mean I need to develop the relationship and everything,,it's coming though by god it is

T: crack shut up and write

samptra: Yes mistress...

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