Those Eyes Chapter 2: Venetian Red
A/N: !Possible SPOILERS
All warnings are in Chapter 1
Next chapter from Questions and Answers. 2nd chapter in the fic Those Eyes. Hello! I'm all geared up for Naruto's Bday on Sunday! Are you?
Disclaimer: I don't own anything from Naruto. But I do own the plot of this story :P. Wanna trade, Kishi?
A loud annoyed grunt sprouted from Suigetsu's mouth as he flopped down onto the floor like a child.
"What?" He glared at the redhead "We can't go anywhere with these asses in our way anyways."
"Shut up you retard! They could easily kill you!" She hissed.
"Ha! I'm not afraid of these Konoha ninja. If Sasuke wouldn't kill me after, I'd take these guys on any day!"
"Stupid egoistic…"Mumbles were heard under Karin's breath.
Kakashi just ignored the white haired boy's words and kept his usual stance, critically watching Team Taka, expecting retaliation, or attempts at escape.
"I think its time."
"Yeah ok." Naruto being rapidly healed by the kyuubi had substantially recovered since the blow Sasuke dealt. A hand placed on a face of the rock, Naruto pryed his body off the floor and gingerly stood up. Pain still radiated from his left shoulder, but at least it was somewhat bearable.
"You okay?" He asked
"Yeah, just thinking."
Naruto watched the raven. He was very quiet. Eyes closed. Breathing regular. Blue orbs scan down Sasuke's body and inspected the damage. He saw long shreds on Sasuke's white shirt. The long middle cut revealed part of Sasuke's abs.
Dayum. Wait, what the hell? Naruto mentally slapped himself.
"So.. Uhh.. You wanna start heading back?"
"Help me up." His eyes travelled a expanse of tan skin. Watching as Naruto extending his arm down in Sasuke's aid.
"If I remember, it was last time that you had left me on the ground in the rain. Oh, by the way, thanks for that." Sarcastically Naruto jeered.
"I guess you are stronger now. Good job." He grabbed the hand and Naruto pulled Sasuke to his feet. Smiling at the unusual praise.
Sasuke's hands are soft… HAHAHA I BET HE USES MOISTURISER! Naruto inwardly giggled at his lame joke. Good thing he didn't say it out loud.
"Man! You are light!" Naruto had pulled Sasuke up without much help from the raven. It seemed like Sasuke's legs had been rather weak. Reason unknown to Naruto.
"Yeah well, all I did was train, sleep and travel. I didn't have much time to sit and stuff my face while trying to hunt down Itachi."
The two boys felt the tension in the air at the mention of his name.
"Well, I'm gonna get you home, then get some good ol' ramen into you!"
-Just like how I remembered him.
"Yeah sure. Okay dobe."
"Hey!"
The two boys had scanned the area for an easy way out. They walked upstream, in hopes of the valley floor rising. Fortunately, the walls had progressed into a bank for the stream. Sasuke still couldn't walk with ease and Naruto had slung Sasuke's arm around his shoulder, supporting some of his weight. Sasuke accepted gladly.
-Considering I haven't eaten in about two days, exerted my body from physical activity, gotten beat up by Naruto; not going to tell him that. Hmm, I thought I'd be worse off.
The to teens trekked a fair distance towards the way they came from, and with idle chatter they found a clearing in the trees in no time.
"Gosh, I think you and Sai are very alike. So, socially awkward."
"Excuse me?"
"Its true! But, I think he is much more perverted."
Sasuke laughed.
-Its so funny how he thinks I'm still so innocent. I've grown Naruto, and it seems you have too.
Feeling the taut muscles in Naruto's arm, Sasuke felt an air of comfort. Accompanied by a pang of nostalgia.
"I see the opening!" The blonde had pointed to a large field ahead.
Relaxing, Naruto had let Sasuke sit down on the floor while he took in their surroundings.
"Fuck we are lost."
"No shit, moron." Which earned a glare directly from those cerulean eyes.
"Well well, what do we have here?"
The two boys turn to see where the voice came from.
A tall man with a mask stood before them.
"Madara."
"We have to go Sasuke, can't afford to waste precious planning time can we? After all, if we are going to destroy Konoha, we have to be prepared ne? Ooh, and what do we have here? Kyuubi huh?"
Naruto stared at Sasuke then back at Madara in shock of the thought of destroying Konoha. Then his eyes bulged at the last sentence.
"Well, as much as I'd like to steal you away too, I've got to pass up on this opportunity. I'll be seeing you soon. Naruto." Madara quickly said as he bent to hold onto Sasuke arm.
Suddenly, Madara warped them away. Leaving Naruto, who screamed Sasuke's name before watching the raven's lips.
"SASUKE!"
"I'm sorry Naruto."
With his arm extended towards the place they teleported from. His legs trembled. Was Sasuke going back to Madara? Did I misread his intentions? How could I be so stupid thinking he was coming back? Why?
A cry tore out from Naruto's throat as he crumbled to the ground.
"Not again. And I was so ready. No, not again. Please come back. Please come back. Please come back Sasuke." He lay on his back, looking up to the sky.
He just lay there watching above. Dusk had settled upon him. Bright stars made their appearance. Having lay there for hours, Naruto did care. He could bring himself from the fact that Sasuke left. Again.
Small sparkles reflect in wet azure orbs. I wonder what Sasuke is doing now.
Watching the same twilight sky, the raven sat by a window in one of Madara's hideouts. He spoke without eye contact.
"Why did you take me away?"
"Well, Sasuke," Shivers went down his spine. "We couldn't afford to lose our fighter right?"
Sasuke knew this was bullshit. He also knew that Madara had some sort of agreement with Kabuto, and expected some bigger advantage. He saw Madara's view. If Sasuke' went back to Konoha, yes, they would gain a very strong fighter. But they would also gain more confidence, more reassurance. Sasuke concluded that Naruto would have a very hard time fighting to the death with Sasuke. No matter what he said. So, if Sasuke had returned to Konoha, Naruto could easily go all out.
"I've changed my mind and you know it."
"Really Sasuke? What happened to avenging your clan? With all that shame, strewn on all the Uchihas. Don't forget I am an Uchiha too, Sasuke. We are on the same side, we have the same wants and goals. We are almost the same."
"FUCK YOU! I AM NOTHING LIKE YOU!"
"Now now Sasuke, don't' need to use such language. I'm sure Itachi wouldn't want you to be like that."
"You don't know jack about Itachi-" Sasuke's voice lowered into a grow.
"I still know more than you. After all, it was I that told you the truth about him. And he didn't even tell you on his deathbed. Right?" A smirk was covered by his mask.
The two stood in silence.
"Okay, you know what? If you want to leave, just go!" He said surprisingly happily "but for your information, you are just revealing to me how important Naruto is to you. And that makes me even more eager to capture him." His voice slick with greed.
Sasuke had turned to Madara, venetian red eyes glaring at Madara, infinitely deep with malice.
TBC
A/N: Sorry it's a bit short! (4 pages on Word didn't seem short to me :\ ), but I am running out of time for my homework. (its holiday for me now and school starts in 2 days…. .. ) I shall try to update asap! Hope you liked it! Review? :P