SasuNaru-20
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Chapter 10- Hidden heart
If you want to find the missing prince…
Let me show you the way.
Follow the trail of the sun during the day and the moon's path at night…
Climb seven mountains and cross seven seas…
Once you have slain the dragon guarding the cave, the prince will be within reach…
But is your reach of sufficient length to find the prince's hidden heart?
……………
Tick tock… tick tock…
The sound of the clock reached his ears as he sat on the hospital bed looking down at the white sheets in front of him.
"Itachi, how long are you really planning to wait for me?"
"…forever…"
'Itachi…'
"Naruto?"
Naruto looked up as his formal best friend called his name.
Sasuke grabbed the chair that was next to the bed and sat down, "You have to eat something you know… Do you want me to get you ramen?"
For the past days Naruto didn't eat anything… he just drank water and said he wasn't hungry. What ever the reason was Sasuke begun to worry… Tsunade along with Sakura and the other medical nin said nothing was wrong with him but everyone was starting to worry about Naruto's eating habits.
Naruto didn't say anything as he slowly turned his head back to the white sheets. 'White… I wonder what it would look like with blood on them.' he thought as he slightly tilted his head to one side.
Just as Sasuke opened to his mouth to say something the door opened and Sakura, Neji, Kakashi came in.
Kakashi and Sakura looked at Sasuke and said their greetings while Neji went straight to Naruto.
"He hasn't been eating or talking," said Sasuke as he turned towards his formal teammate and teacher.
Sakura looked at Kakashi, "There is nothing wrong with him. Tsunade-sama and already checked multiple times… but if he don't eat soon…"
Kakashi turned his attention to Naruto then looked out the window. "Naruto, it's a wonderful day, why don't you go train or get fresh air?" he said softly as he took few steps towards the bed.
Naruto didn't make any acknowledgement that he heard his team 7 teacher or even the fact any of them were in the room.
Kakashi sighed, "Sakura can you get Tsunade-sama? Tell her it's about Naruto."
Sakura gave a quick nod and left the room.
As soon as Sakura's footsteps were unheard, Kakashi walked closer to Naruto. "Naruto, if this is about Itachi…"
Sasuke's eyes widened, "What the hell are you saying Kakashi!"
Kakashi however didn't look at Sasuke nor did he reply, "If Itachi is caught… I'll do all I can to drop some of his charges and prevent him from death penalty."
"Geesh, Itachi seems more pissed off then usual," said Deidara as he watched Itachi training.
"Isn't it obvious?" said Kakuzu, "He's probably mad for that kid leaving…"
"Actually," Zetsu begun, "I bet he's more mad now he is stuck with Kisame again."
All of them started to snicker and tried their best not to laugh while Kisame glared at them.
"HEY WHAT WAS THAT SUPPOSE TO MEAN!"
"Shut up," said a quiet voice from behind them. They quickly did so when they saw who it was.
"Sorry, Itachi," said Kisame knowing at this moment it would be life threatening just to anger the Uchiha even at the slightest.
Deidara looked at Itachi than an idea hit him. "Hey I bet you that Itachi was in love with Naruto-kun," he whispered to Sasori and the others.
"But how are you going to figure out if he actually does or not?" asked Kisame.
Deidara smirked, "Hey Itachi, play a game with me."
Itachi's eyes narrowed, "What is this about?" he asked coldly
"Come on Itachi. Since Naruto-kun's gone there is no one to play with me."
There was a silence where no one made a sound, "If you don't bother me anymore then fine… 5 minutes."
Deidara smirk grew wider, "ok. Well I'm just going to say a simple word and you have to say the first thing that comes to your mind. No hesitation."
Itachi sighed.
"um..." Deidara thought for a moment planning on what he was going to do. "Color."
"Red" came the simple reply, almost instantly. (bolded words are what Itachi said)
"Drink."
"Water."
"Fight."
"Blood."
"Element."
"Fire."
"Naruto-chan"
"Don't call him that."
Their eyes twitched… so Itachi was over protective of Naruto…
Deidara however went on with his game smirking.
"Hate."
"Sasuke."
"Kill."
"Sasuke."
"Annoying"
"Sasuke."
Kisame's eyes twitched, '…he hates him that much…?'
"Shark."
"Kisame."
Everyone burst into laughter except of course Kisame and Itachi.
"ok ok…" said Deidara as he calmed down, "cute."
"Naruto-kun."
"crush."
"Naruto-kun."
There was a silence where everyone looked at each other. Itachi suddenly stood up and started to walk away realizing what he just said. The rest of the Akatsuki just watched as Itachi left not bothering to stop him.
"Quiet clever, Deidara," said an amused voice behind them.
They all jumped up yelling in surprise.
"AHHHHHH! oh it's you Arashi-sama."
"Please do not do that again… you nearly scared us half to death," wined Deidara.
"sorry sorry," replied Arashi with a smile.
"Naruto's gone!!!" yelled Sakura as she ran to Tsunade's office. She was shock however when she saw the Hokage staring back at her in emotionless expression.
"Don't worry Sakura. Naruto went out to get some fresh air. Sasuke saw him leaving the hospital so I told him to keep an eye on him."
Sakura relaxed, "I see…"
There was a silence in which Tsunade went back to doing paper work.
"Tsunade-sama is… there going to be another war?"
The fifth Hokage stopped writing and looked up at her, "probably yes."
…………………
"Naruto where the hell are you going?" yelled Sasuke as he ran to catch up with the blond.
Naruto stopped walking as he reached a large rock with the names of Konoha's ninja on it… the names of those who died protecting the village.
As Sasuke got near him Naruto was already scratching one of the names with a kunai.
"N-Naruto! What are you doing!" yelled Sasuke as he took the kunai away from his hand but by then it was too late.
Naruto just sat there not moving as Sasuke tried to read the name that was now scratched off.
"His name didn't belong there."
Sasuke looked down at him, "What?"
"This was for the names of people who died protecting the village… his name shouldn't be on there…"
Naruto got up then started to walk back to the hospital. Sasuke watched him walk away then turned his attention back to the name that was crossed off…
Arashi, The Forth Hokage
"…I expect everything in under control?" asked a bored voice
"Of course Orochimaru-sama. Every one of them will be ready in 3 days," replied Kabuto who was bowing his head slightly.
"Good…" a smirk formed on his face, "time to end what I started…"