Chapter 13: Poison

Sorry for the long wait. Lets hope I don't get writers block anymore. ^^; As for this chapter enjoy.

The battle had subsided and as the dust settled, the outer wall became visible. It was partially destroyed in the area of the main attack. It would take weeks to repair, Gaara estimated.

"I wonder what they were after…"Neji said as he stood next to Gaara.

Sudden a uneasy and very unsettling feeling swept over the two. They turned their head toward where Naruto was. Something was wrong and they knew it. The feeling in their gut swelled.

"Shit!" Neji immediately took off.

Gaara knew right away where he was going and followed him. Neji began to called Naruto's name as they got closer. Dread filled the Hyuuga as no reply came, it deepened the moment he saw Naruto laying on the rough top. Neji screamed louder and skid to his knees beside the blond.

"Naruto? Naruto! Wake up!" Worry filled those lilac eyes and even Gaara frowned.

"Get a medic over here quickly!" Kankuro ordered as he reached his brother and the other two.

Neji was reluctant at first to release Naruto's limb body to the medics. Gaara and Kankuro had to practically peel him away. Holding onto Neji's arms. Kankuro began to tell him to cool his lid. They need to help Naruto and that by holding onto him like that was not going to help him. Neji quickly calmed and sighed. His love was hurt and he was in an impossible position.

"Kankuro..." Gaara said as he looked down at the bloody mess in the alley below.

Kankuro slowly released the frowning, rather depressed Neji, and walked over to his brother. Looking down, her grimaced at the bloody sight. He then spied the poisoned kunai let in the dead mans hand. Gaara looked at his brother, without a work Kankuro nodded and jumped down to collect the kunai.

"Neji!" Gaara snapped to get his attention.

"Yea?" He said looking up, a bit shocked that Gaara was raising his voice to him.

"Return to Konaha and personally request medic help from the Hokage. Kankuro will join you. "

"But!"

"Neji." Gaara said firmly, " You do want to save his life don't you?"

Neji stood there then nodded. More than anything he wanted to save his blondes life.

"You know none of the treatments you have here will cure him don't you?" Neji asked out of curiosity.

Gaara contemplated the answer then spoke, " Trust that I know what I'm doing..."

Neji nodded and frowned deeply with sorrow. He then turned and left to see his blond before he got ready to depart. As Neji entered the infirmary, the medics were trying to lower the fever that had suddenly arisen. The poison was moving fast is seemed and he could tell. One of the medics moved aside as Neji came closer. Kneeling down he too Naruto's hand and kissed the paling skin. He then sighed heavily and prayed for his lover's safety.

"Stay alive until I return..." Neji whispered.

From the doorway, Tamari watched Neji. Since the tower that housed their messenger birds had been destroyed all they could do is send the messages out by foot. It would take a while, even for them to reach Konaha. It was going to be rough on everyone... especially Neji. The Hyuuga kissed the blonds hand one more time before getting up and straightening himself out. he told the medics to take care of him and make sure that he did not die before they returned with help. Turning he saw Tamari's somber face and frowned. Walking passed her was hard, he could tell she was sad, she could tell he was sad and as much as she wanted to talk to him about it she knew he had to get going and fast.

Neji gathered his things and sighed. All the leaf ninja's hadn't been there today. they were still changing shifts. He knew he would come a crossed them on his way to Konaha ultimately alarming everyone. No jutsu that created a messenger would get to Konaha faster that if they just went there themselves. Neji ran through many thoughts as he was sure that Gaara was doing the same. He needed to leave. At the main gate Neji met up with Kankuro who looked a little unsettled. The two nodded to each other before taking off without hesitation.

A top the Kazekage's tower, Gaara stood, watching their departure. He himself had things to attend to now. More than just watching Naruto. This was going to make the next couple of days rather rough.

In the shadows of the city someone laughed, chuckled, smirked, and in all got a thrill from the situation. This person had a normal nature which was being easily corrupted by the current crisis at hand. Soon things would change. Soon they'd have what they so desired. Stepping from the shadows was not one anyone would suspect but soon would know.

Naruto lay in a state of conscious unconsciousness. What they had thought was a poison due to the signs was actually a drug concocted by a certain four eyed boy-toy to a vicious snake. Why did they think he was asleep? He wasn't asleep. Why was Neji leaving him!? He didn't know what was going on which caused him to panic. The medics noticed the spike on the monitors. Shortly, Naruto heard gagging sounds then the final sounds of death and bodies hitting the floor. He wished his eyes were open so he could see. Suddenly he felt himself be lifted and a chuckle emit into his darkened air. He couldn't move, speak, or even see and the most frightening part of it all... He didn't know if anyone knew he was being stolen away.

Sneaking away from the village was the easiest part ever. Everyone was so focused on the other part of the city no one would expect anyone to be leaving on the other end. The fleeing assailant was really not all that much of a huge guess. It was the four-eyed snake charming stealing away his competitions soon to be boy toy. With Naruto as Sasuke's toy, Kabuto could have the snake to himself. It was perfect. A very, very, perfect plan. He also knew how exactly he was going to surprise the Uchiha brat.

Back at Orochimaru's hideout, Sasuke paced. The damned snake was late, Kabuto had done gone and disappeared. Which lead him to pace. He was trying to figure out where one of them might be so he could go look. He first of all needed to train and second of all needed Kabuto to come back so he could shove his foot so far up the four eye's ass for taking the only picture he had of his blond. But little did he know that a whole new turn of events was about to happen. Walking from his room into the hall. He decided it was best to go get fresh air from this tomb of a place. If being angry confined in a room was bad the fresh air would definitely help a little. Not to mention breaking some trees would probably cool him off until Kabuto returned.

Four eye's sneaked in one of the many entrances around the base, being very careful not to be detected by Sasuke. He for one knew that Sasuke was mad at him already. Sneaking around with a technically conscious blond in his arms was easy it was everything else he needed to do that would cause him trouble. Quietly opening Sasuke's bedroom door, Kabuto was relived not to see him there. He laid the blond gently on the bed, then placed said blondes picture back on the night stand.

"You shall relieve me of that problem so that I can have my man's attention..." Kabuto chuckled.

Naruto's senses perked up when he heard the voice. One it was very familiar, bordering on deranged. What really caught his attention was the fact that his clothes were being removed and rather hastily for the matter. A tear formed in the corner of the blonds eye at the possibility of what was going to happen. he was surprised when he was stripped naked then was draped in something in a way that made him look rape-able. Naruto's hands were lifted above his head then handcuffed there. Then his legs were spread apart. A type of brace between them to keep them from closing before being strapped to the end of the bed. What was going on here!? Kabuto furthermore put a ball gag in the boys mouth before administering the antidote to the drug he had gotten into Naruto's blood stream. Naruto slowly opened his eye with almost a groggy feeling. the door suddenly shut and hurried footsteps could be heard down the hall. Where the hell was he? Who the hell was that?

"Mmm....." Naruto grumbled against the gag, his head hurting a bit.

Kabuto snickered and rubbed his hands together, " Now to tell him and get all his attention in the blond and off killing me."

Outside the sound of splintering wood had stopped, he was waiting for Kabuto whom he just sensed coming his way. He was annoyed to the end of the world and back. But if it wasn't for a certain sense that made him think he should see what the idiot had to say. Well... let's just say there would be no more four eyed medics. Kabuto emerged with such a sly look on his face.

"Don't give me such a cocky sly face Kabuto... I might just cut it right off" Sasuke growled, holding the hilt of his sword.

"Oh don't worry I have my reasons for this look.... It's a surprise however, you should hurry to your room."

Sasuke arched his eye brow and stood slowly, " What do you mean?"

"Just go look..."

"If you've done anything that will try to kill me I will come straight after you Kabuto I swear it...." After hissing that last word, Sasuke stormed off into the hide out.

What he wondered was in his room. But the moment he approached it.... He was sure he knew immediately who it was. Slamming his door open he was greeted by a very sweet surprise indeed. Naruto's eyes locked with Sasuke's and all else was lost. Naruto looked away shameful of the way he had been dressed while Sasuke closed and locked the door, looking at the pale blond with such a look. What would become of this situation?

OMG! I know your probably going to kill me for that ( not to mention the length but hell I love the suspense ) but you know what I gotta do something to make the chapter I got planned after the next one, rightful Justice!

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Painful realization! Shameful tears!