It's been a very long while. sigh
I'm glad to be back.
I miss yah guys! .
Oh and I edited it again... I messed up with the italics... ehehehe
Chapter Title: Mind Games Part 1
Disclaimer: la di da...not mine
Pairing: SasuNaru, Some light SaiNaru (more like friendship)
Genre: Humor/Romance/Drama (haha as if)
Setting: After Sasuke returns (like that'll ever happen, though I wish he would. For poor Naruto-chan's sake). I'm not used in writing a fanfic with this setting but for the sake of putting Sai in the story, I had to use this, I mean he can't just pop from nowhere right?
Warning: Ohhh Fear me and my grammatical errors! jk... OCCness (as usual), hmm none right now.. but there will be next chapter... LOL
Status: In Progress...
There were 200 mini Sasukes inside of Sasuke's head. It was to keep him from being fair in making decisions and mostly sane. Though the youngest Uchiha survivor wasn't aware that 200 of him existed in his brain, he sure wasn't prepared to have his body controlled by one mini Sasuke.
Mini- Sasuke # 2, the most devious, perverted, mean and impatient of them all, also happened to be the most intelligent and arrogant one. His little head always thought he can overcome the body and use it for his own good (or evil plans).
He always tells the rest that one day, he'll take over and make them all bow down before him.
What a joke!
NOT!
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It was a normal day. Depends on how you describe 'normal' that is.
After Sasuke returned to Konoha everything seemed to settled back to how it was. The truth was nothing much really changed when he left. That's based on a viewer's point of view because they never showed the reactions of the villagers when Uchiha left. It was always Naruto this, and Akatsuki that oh and some Orochimaru there and don't forget some more flashbacks and glaring contest (1). But really, the villagers didn't reacted much when he was gone. So back to the topic, when Sasuke returned he was given a chance by the Godaime to work as a ninja of Konoha again. It wasn't easy to trust a former enemy. But for Naruto's happiness, she'd do anything.
Kakashi proposed that he'll continue being their mentor to assist them on improving their teamwork. After 3 years or so and some shattered friendship it's not simple to put the broken pieces together. Though the awkward and tension was gone, Naruto was still in the process of getting used to Sasuke being around once again. Because after he left, he learned to rely on his so called replacement, Sai. Naruto may hate Sai, scratch that, He hates the emotionless boy a lot. But he didn't want to leave him behind especially because he helped them get Sasuke back. The least Naruto can do was remain friends with him and they were getting along too.
And that, Sasuke didn't like.
--'Sasuke#2 will take control' Meeting inside Sasuke's head--
Today was the day that Sasuke #2 will get what he wanted, total control of everything. Mini Sasukes gathered around the long table to discuss how they would make a 'move' on Naruto and successfully remove that leech Sai away from their precious blond.
Sasuke #1: It's nice to see everyone again! Is everyone here?
(tiny little Sasuke heads nodded at the same time)
Sasuke #8: Ano Sa! (raises hand to get attention) But Sasuke isn't here!
Sasuke #2: Uh… you're name is Sasuke, my name is Sasuke… so how is it that Sasuke isn't here?!
Sasuke #8: I… I… (sniff sniff) I… (hugs kitsune plushie)
Sasuke #2: (attempts to stop himself from rolling his eyes) who are you Hinata?
Sasuke #8: I meant number 9 isn't here. (pouts)
Sasuke #1: Tch! That guy's almost as lazy as Shikamaru!
Sasuke #2: Too bad he's not as smart as him
Sasuke #1: Shh… disregard him for now then. Let's drink the tea Sasuke #9 made for us before we discuss our plan
(Mini-Sasukes sipping tea)
Sasuke #2: Soon… (smirks) -insert evil snicker here-
--End of Meeting inside Sasuke's head--
It was the first day that team 7 will be back together once again. And Naruto took Sai along. Sakura and Kakashi didn't mind of course but not Sasuke. He was pissed but he didn't show it.
I mean, why take a non-member along. It's like you're saying I'm not enough, when I'm more than enough The brooding Uchiha stood at his usual spot, leaning on the railing of the bridge.
"Oi Sasuke!" Naruto greeted him like he used to those years ago. Sasuke was about to return the greeting when he saw Sai walking behind Naruto, Damn it! He's always following him around! He pulled his eyes away from them and went back to watching the water in the river flow
"Good morning Sakura-chan!" The blond proceeded on his normal greeting
"Good morning Naruto and to Sai too!" She smiled at them
"Hi Miss Sakura"
"Sai, cut the gentleman crap." the blue eyed boy scoffed at him before going beside Sasuke and placing his arm around the raven
"So, how's everything?" Sasuke glanced at him before answering
"Good." considering my progress in making you mine, not good.
Sai turned his head from his conversation with Sakura to Sasuke direction with a surprised expression, since thanks to Naruto, he got his emotions back though he can only understand few of them.
"Sai, are you alright?" asked the worried medic nin. The other boy just nodded, then shrugged before going back to the conversation
It was after 2 hours, when Kakashi appeared. Naruto and Sasuke were still staring at the flowing water while Sai and Sakura were having one-sided conversation, mostly because Sakura was doing the talking.
"You're late!" Naruto and Sakura shouted in unison while Sai nodded in agreement in the background.
"Ma.. You see the Hokage wanted me to see some files before going here and when I was on my way, I saw a dolphin pass by and I couldn't stop myself from following him." The silver haired man scratched the back of his head
"Somehow that doesn't sound like a total lie." Sakura said discussing her opinion with Naruto and Sai. Sasuke was left out.
"That's because it wasn't." Kakashi countered
"What's the orders?" Sasuke's emotionless voice stopped the trio's small talk
"You just got here and you want to leave already?" Kakashi smiled at him behind his mask "Truth is, I just came to tell you guys that it's nice that we're together again. I wish to spend more time with you I really do. But a certain dolphin wanted me to be back real soon, so I got to go! Ja!" there was white smoke and then he was gone.
"Typical Kakashi huh." Sakura noted
"As expected. Oh, want to go out?" Naruto asked Sakura
"Naruto…" She warned him
"It's not like a date, you know me, come on…" he scratched the back of his neck
Che, You never learn Naruto. You'll get rejected like before. Sasuke leaned back as he watched his other two team mates
"Sure." She smiled at him "Just let me drop by Ino's then let's meet up in Ichiraku."
She said yes much to Naruto's joy and Sasuke's dismay.
Sasuke raised an eyebrow at that. Really now… WTF?
A moment later Naruto bid goodbye to the two ravens saying he needs to pick something up. "I'll be meeting you guys later at Ichiraku alright?"
"Alright Naruto-kun." Sai waved at him while Sasuke just nodded.
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"I don't understand you at all Sasuke-kun." Sai began as soon as Naruto was out of sight "I don't really get what you wanted and what your intensions are. You may be Naruto's best friend but once you hurt him, I'll make sure you pay double."
"Tch. I don't know what you're talking about." The Uchiha pushed himself lightly off the railing and placed his hands in his pockets, he was wearing his black clothes. Sasuke was about to leave when he heard Sai's word that made him stop dead on his tracks
"Make him yours huh?"
Sai walked passed him "What makes you think you have a chance against me?
The Uchiha prodigy clenched his fist Why you little son of a bitch, trying to get in my way now aren't you. "As if."
"If it weren't for Naruto-kun, you'd be already dead. I was assigned to kill you, but didn't because I knew it'll make him sad. And I don't want that."
There was silence before Sai turned to Sasuke "Actually I'm not on the way. I was just kidding." He smiled that creepy smile "I don't take interest in Naruto-kun that way, I just want him to be safe."
The hell! Can he read my thoughts? Does this mean he'll reveal it all to Naruto? This isn't good…really not good
"Yes, No, Yes"
"Huh?" Sasuke was pulled away from his train of thoughts
"Yes, I can read them. No, I will not speak to him about it, and yes, this isn't good for you." He smiled again to the annoyed raven
"Just stay out of this, it's none of your business." Sasuke bit back
"Anything that has something to do with Naruto-kun, has something to do with me." Sai turned ready to leave the other boy
"Since when?" He said with a dangerous voice
"Since the day you left." All seriousness in Sai's voice was gone in an instant when he said his goodbye to him "Got to go now Sasuke-kun. It was nice talking to you."
When Sai was gone, Sasuke can't help his fist from clenching once again, "Just what the hell is going on?" He whispered
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There was a knock on the Hokage's office door, it was opened once the person behind the door was confirmed.
"Hokage-sama," The ninja smiled
"How's the jutsu going?"
"So far, I've felt a lot of emotions coming from him and was surprised after hearing his thoughts. I never thought he's that kind of person. And yet there are a lot of things I could not identify."
Tsunade hated Sai from the beginning. The moment she laid eyes on him, she knew he was hiding something suspicious. And she was right. Even thought he was given a mission to help Naruto find Sasuke, he has another mission to assassinate the younger Uchiha. But after the return of the supposedly kidnapped Uchiha prodigy, Naruto tried to clear his name in front of Tsunade and the Jounins.
They found out that Sai was completely controlled by the ROOT (2) but that doesn't mean he's a bad guy. Naruto got them convinced that Sai was worth trusting though he may not understand a lot of things most especially about friendship, comradeship, love, anger, happiness, sadness etc. because he was taught to feel no emotions. Naruto asked if they can do anything to help Sai regain or at least learn some emotions to make him a normal person, not that he's not normal or anything. This was where Tsunade's suggestion came in.
There was a jutsu used especially for interrogation. It was highly forbidden to be used by Jounins, Chuunins, Genins and academy students since it was only for the Anbus and the Intelligence, but since Sai was already an Anbu, she decided that it's okay to let him learn it.
With that jutsu, he can easily feel someone else's emotion regarding a situation or topic, with the same skill he can hear the thoughts of the target.
It can help Sai learn the basic emotions and it can also reveal Sasuke's intention towards Naruto, since it's been known to the Hokage that the young Uchiha held some attraction towards her future successor.
It's like killing two birds with one stone. Either way she's sure both will make Naruto happy.
"Have you sensed something you think is wrong?"
"Not really Hokage-sama, though I heard him that he wanted to make Naruto his."
"Ah. That brat surely knows how to choose. The mission is sustained and will still be kept a secret."
"Hai Hokage-sama." Sai smiled as he bowed in front of her, then he left the Fifth Hokage who currently have a scary smile on her face.
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The night, the rain was pouring hard on the country of Hidden Leaf.
Sasuke was in rage. He wants to kill that Sai person but he can't since he's still under probation. Then again He can't kill him even if he's not under probation. Damn! I should have killed him when I still had a chance! Now how will I get close to Naruto when that hateful person was always with him? And what's with his clothes, doesn't he know the ninja code for male's outfit, God he is such a disgrace!
Says the man who abandoned his village and his best friend and only family for power.
Great, now I'm contradicting myself, what the hell is going on?!
--What the hell is going on inside of Sasuke's head--
Sasuke #1: What the hell! (cough)
Sasuke #3: I feel sleepy
Sasuke #5: No, you're not number 9 (3), you can't sle-- (yawn) --ep
All mini-Sasuke went to sleep except for one…
Sasuke #2: That's what you get after drinking too much tea! (evil laugh) and now to conquer Naruto's heart without the useless help from these idiots!
--No need to see what the hell is going on inside of Sasuke's head--
Because now, what everyone would be seeing is solely Mini-Sasuke #2 alone.
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TBC
(1) you know those times in Naruto when they just stand there, looking at each other when they should be fighting? grrr it wastes a lot of time...
(2) the organization who trained Sai
(3) Because Sasuke #9 is the sleepy one. They can't copy or do someone else's job because then Sasuke's mind will be unbalanced
So yeah, I made this one a two-shot cause something nice is coming up... hehehe like the one in Joke Time xD
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