Ok This is Chapter 2...so read and review too please

Disclamer- I dont own Naruto...I know Shocker...

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Before another eloquent reply a messy blond head came out from the Hokage's desk.

"Ah, Shizune is that the guy who's coming with m...What the hell is Sasuke doing here!"

Shizune scowled and replied "He along with Neji's, Karo's and Lee's team will accompany you to your destination."

Before either Sasuke or Naruto could get a word in she walked in the hokage's chamber and started talking to him privately. Sasuke could get certain words such as sharingan, Akatsuki, tails and seal, but could not listen properly. After couple of minutes of more hushed talks the argument stopped.

When the door opened only Shizune stepped out."Sasuke you will accompany the team's of Hyuuga Neji, Shotahi Karo and Rock Lee as part of the hokage's bodyguard to an undisclosed location. You will take him there and accompany him until his return."

Susuke gritted his teeth and answered "Isn't there any one else who could accompany our illustrious hokage in this mission?"

"Are you questioning the wisdom of the hokage's decision?"

"It's not his discussion if he's not even aware of it"

"He has sworn to protect the village and he can't do that if he's injured…look Uchiha no one is happy with this decision but it is a necessity and an order in your case and a refusal would be an action against our village."

Great…that's what I want in the morning… a threat of execution by an assistant.

"Oh and Sasuke… successful completion of this mission could result in a jounin rank and a release of certain chakra pathway's"

This got his attention… if they were willing to play their most desperate card, then obviously they are in some dire need.

"I accept as there apparently is no other choice… when do we leave?"

"Tomorrow at 10 am. Details will be given at your debriefing which will be done at Neji's place at 9, you may leave."

Sasuke turned and left.

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"Come on UHHH you little AHHH piece of shit UFFF Where is the Akatsuki hiding?" The man asked between punches, a bad tactic for interrogation as it did not allow the victim air or time to speak.

Between breaths the Uchiha replied "I HAAA don't HAAAAA know you idiot!"

A silly mistake as this led to him being punched more often. The "Questioning" was continuing from over 6 days. Each tactic from physical pain to genjutsu had been used but to no avail.

The man punched him and Sasuke could not even mange a gasp. He just took the pain. The punches continued until a weakened but authoritative voice said "Enough. There's no need to kill him. Leave and get water and bandages."

"Yes, Sir."

The man stroked a tentative hand over his wounds. As soon as skin touched skin the Uchiha jerked back and the hand stiffened. Even before Sasuke could open his eyes the man had left leaving his interrogator to be the one to clean and bandage him. Sasuke could have swore that for a second after opening his eyes he saw an orange blur but he concluded that the light was playing tricks.

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Sasuke walked the on the streets rather than jumping over them. He knew that whatever he had been trying to accomplish in the village could be a complete success or failure in this mission.

As if this wasn't hard enough already they now want me and him in the same room or rather same trail to an undisclosed location.

Sasuke huffed at the situation and walked to the street vendors for food. Sitting in the first bench he noticed with growing amusement that this was a ramen shop. Grinning at the unintended irony he stomached a bowl somehow and walked over to the Hyuuga's for his debriefing.

Somehow I don't think this is going to be a good meeting.

After knocking for 7 minutes the Hyuuga opened his door. Narrowing his eyes at Sasuke Neji's first words were "You're late."

"I'm on time."

"You punctuality may be poor but I take more offense at your integrity. Nevertheless the issue is different. What do you know about the mission?"

"It's a guarding mission with the hokage as target. Yours and two other jounins team's will also be a part. The location is undisclosed.'

"Ah…good. We will leave tomorrow at 10. You will be a part of my team and will obey my orders. Understood?"

"I wasn't informed about my team status, and about whom I'll be reporting to." Sasuke hardened his tone so that the Hyuuga new exactly what he thought of his orders.

"Now you are. Leave."

Sasuke scowled as the door banged on his face. Jumping over the streets, he quickly reached his house which was just two blocks over. As he opened his door he found an intruder in there. Grabbing his katana he burst into his bedroom to find Naruto sitting there. For a second he saw a brief confusion of emotions in the other's eyes with affection being dominant one, but the next second the hatred came back and Sasuke was sure that it was just the light playing tricks.

"Sasuke." Naruto begin…