Mmm, two stories are hard to maintain. I'll get it done though!
As for this story...I can see it ending in about 3-5 more chapters. As much as I loved writing this, I need to work on other projects. Anyways, read on!
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Ashlee hummed, walking through the woods to head back to her home. She had just got done from visiting Naruto for the week.
You may ask yourself, why Ashlee wasn't living with Naruto anymore? Well, the answer is one simple word. Love. Ashlee had been surprised when Cain had ask her to be his mate and to go live with him in his village. Though she was overjoyed that her feelings were returned, she was still hesitant about leaving Naruto alone. After all, he was abandoned once, if she left would he think the same about her?
But when she explained the story to him, he was overjoyed and happy for her, insisting that she leave. And with the promise of visiting as often as possible, Ashlee left, leaving Naruto in the house they had chosen together. They hadn't even lived in it together for a full year.
But, Naruto seemed happy. And though Ashlee missed her old life, she was happy to finally have her soul mate, and was eager to spend the rest of her live with him. Her swollen stomach, heavy with wolf pups, confirmed that eagerness.
She had spent a week with Naruto, since the trip was so long and it'd be pointless for a short visit, and was now on the border of her own homeland. She could probably get home in time for supper...
But a cold hand that suddenly gripped on her neck gave her the impression she may be late...if she came back at all.
Though the hold on her neck was tight, it wasn't meant to hurt...yet. The person's other hand suddenly appeared. It was pale and slender, though it seemed much more deadly since it was holding a sword pointed at her stomach.
"If you don't want the pups to spill the ground now, I suggest you cooperate," a dark, velvety voice said near her ear.
She was careful not to move a single inch, concerned more for her babies welfare than her own. Nodding ever so slightly, she spoke in a calm manner, "What do you want of me?"
"Who sired these pups?"
Was it an enemy of her husband? She seemed it was pointless to lie, though. "Cain of the Lunadre Family.."
"Really? Then why do I smell the scent of Naruto Uzumaki on you?...No matter. All I need from you is to tell me where Naruto is."
She was silent for a second, for something in her brain clicked together...and though knowing it might end up hurting her, she asked quietly, "You're Sasuke, aren't you?"
The blade pointed at her quivered slightly, and the grip on her neck seemed to loosen by the tiniest bit. "You know of me?"
"Naruto has told me much about you."
Suddenly the grip on her neck vanished, and so did the sword pointed at her. But the hand gripped her shoulder now, and spun her around so that she was face to face with dark, onyx eyes. "You know him on a personal level then?" He asked casually, flicking the sword towards her as if to remind her who had the upper hand.
"Yes. He's my friend...what do you want with him?"
"That's none of your concern. But, I suggest you answer my question, or I'll kill you, hunt him down, and show him no mercy."
She took a shallow breath. "Continue down this road until you get to a fork in the road. Go right, and you'll eventually see a large field on your left with a house on the hill. He lives there. The trip will take you some time."
The tall raven haired hound nodded. "Good." He sheathed his sword and turned, walking silently down the road without even glancing back.
Ashlee let out a breath of relief, and she held her stomach comfortingly, knowing her puppies would be just fine. But as for her friend...she honestly couldn't say the same thing. Naruto...I'm so sorry.
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Naruto was currently curled up on his side, reading a book he found in the attic of the old building. It was an interesting romance, entitled "The Doll and The Monster", and the base of it was a human girl meeting a cursed prince and falling in love. It was actually quite good, though it was a tad bit dramatic for his taste.
But it kept him company, especially with the wind howling outside and the rain beating down on the roof of the house. The storm had suddenly picked up a bit after sunset. It was probably going to last all night.
The poor fox had always had someone to comfort him on these dark nights. He surprisingly remembered how he would climb into bed with Tsunade and cuddle with her through the night. And nights like this were the time he and Ashlee would camp out in their living room with sleeping bags, telling stories and having conversations deep into the wee hours of morning.
Though he wished for someone's contact right now, he guessed the book would have to do.
Though his concentration when a particularly rough wind tore at the outside of the house, causing the tree outside to knock harshly against the wood. Shuddering, he curled up tighter, suddenly feeling very lonely, and he desperately wanted to see his mom again...if only for the night.
More knocks were heard, but these were strangely in unison...no wait, someone was knocking at his front door!
Getting up, and not bothering to turn on the lights, he wondered who it was. Was it Ashlee? Did the storm hit early where she was traveling and she thought it was too risky to walk in it? Who knew. But whatever the reason, he opened the door, expecting to see her pregnant form huddled from the cold-
Though he was very wrong, for the figure at the door suddenly grabbed his throat tightly, choking him instantly and lifting him off the ground.
Suddenly fearing for his life, which was being taken from him as the iron grip crushing his wind pipe tightened. He suddenly lashed out, aiming a clumsy but powerful kick to the person before him. The stranger hissed, suddenly letting go of Naruto and dropping him. Though Naruto had relatively good night vision, he was too busy struggling to breathe as he backed away from where his attacker had dropped him.
But a clawed hand caught his foot, trying to prevent him from moving. Lashing out suddenly, Naruto aimed another kick, which was caught, unfortunately. Struggling, Naruto reached for anything he could use as a weapon-
Until the unmistakable feel of a blade pressed against his throat, causing him to cease movements at once. Still heaving and slightly disoriented from the sudden attack, he shivered as the figure pressed his weight on to him to keep him pinned.
"I've got you now, my dear Naruto."
And as if his amnesia was a disease, the sound of the man's voice was the cure, suddenly filling in the gaps in Naruto's memory of the name taped to his wall. Trembling slightly, Naruto spoke out, "S-Sasuke..."
-----TBC-------
Oh shit. A cliffie!!! What will Sasuke do to poor Naruto?! Omfg, who knows? You will, next chapter!! R/R!!!!