Hey guys! This is my first fanfic story so please go easy on me!
My spelling is NOT the best! If I misspell something, I am truly sorry!
Disclaimer: I do not own any of the characters or the story. If I did, Naruto's parents would be alive, Sasuke wouldn't be so cold, Itachi would still be in the village, Sakura wouldn't be mean to Naruto, and Kakashi wouldn't wear a mask. Yes, I could go on, but I rather not bore you!
Summary: The village has been at peace for nearly 3 years. Suddenly, a mass murder is taking place around the village. Sasuke Uchiha, and Naruto Uzumaki are assigned the S-rank mission, to stop the murders at all cost. The stakes are high and dangerous. Who is the murder? Why are they doing this? Will Naruto and Sasuke admit their feelings for each other before death separates them forever?
Pairings: So far, Sasuke x Naruto. Possible future one-sided pairings.
Warning: Rated M for later chapters. Will contain lemons and language. This fic is a BL, yaoi, male male fic. If you don't like, don't read.
"Speaking"
'Thoughts'
Flashback
Now, on with the story!
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Previously:
"Three days ago, this man was killed as in the incidents I explained to you last night. This man was a foreigner from the Hidden Mist Village. He was in a royal clan of some sort. Last night, this man's killing was caught on film. We traced the killer back to the Hidden Sand Village. This is an S-Rank mission. 2 people are assigned to find this group of people and stop the killings. The 2 people assigned is an ANBU and a Jounin, and have been given tonight to however long it takes to stop this. The 5th Hokage has decided…" Sasuke stood up from the table and sipped his coffee slowly. "Naruto pack your backs. You and I are going to the Village Hidden in the Sand."
NEVER TOO LATE
Chapter 2: Nightmares
(Past)
Before I let the shock of the situation get the better of me, I rushed quickly around the house to gather my necessities as I did a check list in my head. 'Sleeping bag - check. Tooth brush and tooth paste - check. Weapons - check. Extra clothes - check. Flashlight - check. Shampoo and body wash - check. Sleeping ca-' I stopped as I realized the hat I have slept with as far back as I can remember was missing. I cursed under my breath as I searched for it hastily, looking under the bed, the dresser, in the bathrooom-
"Hn. Dobe. You looking for this?" Sasuke said with his trademark smirk as I looked up to see him twirling my cap in his fingers. I could feel a blush painting my face.
"N-no. But th-thanks anyway, teme!" I said before snatching it out of his hands, stuffing it in my bag, and finally zipping it up. "When do we leave?"
Now is all I heard before Sasuke was gone before my eyes. I pulled the backpack on and quickly left my apartment, but not before looking the door. Then I was racing after the ANBU member who was a mere yard in front of me as I let him led the way. Finally we arrived at the gates of the village to exit. Sasuke pulled 2 pieces of paper. This is proof of pardon, a new law recently passed by Granny herself.
Several years ago, when Sasuke was still under the snake bastard's guidance, Orochimaru had cleverly set up a way to sneak his men into the village by attacking, killing, and wearing the official uniform to spy on the village activities. They were never discovered until the men were found dead, almost a week and a half later. After that incident, Granny has made all ninja exiting and entering the village to leave a slip with the guards. The slip would say who is on a mission, when they departured, and when they are suppose to return. Lastly, it is signed by the 5th herself. To exit, you must have the slip, and to enter, the guards must have a slip of approval that said person was suppose to turn in before leaving. They will also check your fingerprints and so on to make sure you are said person on the slip. Only escorts are not required to have a slip.
This actually reminds me of a library, the cards the librarian keeps to show who has what book and when it is due to be returned. This tactic is effective, but very annoying.
After wasting about 30 minutes at the gate, Sasuke and I took off. It was late afternoon by this point. At this speed and only stopping to rest, we arrive at the village no later than 2 days and 1 night. As we ran, with Sasuke leading, all I could think about was the poor people who are being killed by this blood-thirty, cold-hearded murdered. I glanced up and blushed. 'I wonder, what would I do if it was Sasuke dead?' I shook the thought from my head and continued sprinting toward the village.
After running for nearly 6 hours, we finally stopped to set up camp. Sasuke gathered food while I started a fire and pulled out the sleeping bags. Sasuke returned with 2 healthy sized fish within a few minutes later. We skinned and cooked the fish before we made small chit-chat on first watch and first bath. After I ate, I gathered my things and walked to the nearby hot springs. I wasted no time before I stripped and hopped in.
It is in the middle of fall. The wind is blowing cool air, the bugs aren't out, and it is very peaceful. I laid my head back on the rocks and let out a deep breath I didn't know I was holding as the water worked its magic to my tense muscles. I became comfortable in the water and began to doze off subconsciously, relaxing with nothing in particular on my mind.
After maybe an hour in the springs, I was on full alert. A chakra signature flashed and dimmed suddenly. I wrapped the towel around my waist and grabbed a knife quickly, glancing for the new and unknown enemy. Before I could blink, the chakra signature was behind me. I turned around rapidly and there stood the Uchiha heir.
"Holy shit, teme! Do you have to scare the shit out of me!" I yelled before turning around and stomped back into the water to let him know I wasn't happy.
"Hn. At least your reflexes are up to par. Just a little test, dobe." He said before I found him sitting next to me in the water.
I glanced over at him then held my breath at the sight. The moonlight reflected off of the pale skin, making him look as if he glowing in the darkness, almost as if he was made of porcelain. His soft, silky, midnight hair laid down from its usual spikes in tuffles, as they were damp, making his long bangs cling to his face. His eyes were closed and he looked so… relaxed, peaceful, carefree,…
"Beautiful," I mumbled.
"What did you say, dobe?" I heard Sasuke say, looking calculatingly at me, as of he is predicting my next move.
I gasped as a blush spread hot on my cheeks. 'Did I say that last part outloud? Think Naruto, think!' I cleared my throat before answering, "I said, bastard, that tonight is beautiful!" 'Tonight is beautiful? Idiot! He knows! He knows I'm lying!'
"Hn." He said before relaxing again.
I groined and dipped my head under water. 'This is gonna be a long ass mission…'
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We finally returned to the camp site after bathing. Sasuke agreed to take the first watch. I climbed into my sleeping bag, looking at the fire, and quickly fell into the land of dreams.
SASUKE'S P.O.V.
The dobe closed his eyes and within mere seconds, his breathing became even and the stress lines on his face disappeared. I laid against a nearby tree, scanning the area. Once I decided everything was clear, I drifted into deep thought about random things. The mission, restoring my clan, the dobe, my brother, training, the dobe, hunting food, the dobe, the hot springs, the dobe...
Suddenly, I was interrupted from my thoughts as I felt a spike of chakra. I jumped up and scanned the area. Nothing. It had came in went. A few seconds later, another spike came. I traced it with my eyes, leading to the dobe himself, curled in his sleeping bag. I could sense he was tense, before a groin escaped his lips. But the next thing that escaped those soft, sinful lips stopped me dead in my tracks.
"Sas-sasuke. P-please." The followed by a moan.
When I recovered from my shock, I water over to the blonde hair man, kneeled down, and slowing uncovered him from the sleeping bag. There laid Naruto, panting, moaning, and begging. After hesitation, I slowly shook him to wake. "Naruto. It's okay. Wake up. It's only a dream." Then I was met with colbat blue eyes staring at me, a light blush across his scarred cheeks.
"Sasuke?" He said sitting up.
"Yes?"
"Please. Don't ever leave me again." He said almost in a pleading voice as he stared at the ground. I looked at him silently, urging him to continue. "Sasuke, when you left with that snake bastard, when I faught hard, trained long, and gave 110% at everything I did, when I thought I almost lost you for good… Please. Don't ever make me go through that again. Because the 1st time, I learned to deal with it. But the next time, I might just break…" He said before a lone tear fell down his sun-kissed cheek and onto the ground.
NARUTO'S P.O.V.
I can't believe it. I'm actually crying in front of the bastard. But I can't help it. The dream was so real. He laughed at me when I tried running after him, when I tried to grab him, when I tried to make him stop, when I tried to tell him how I really felt. I just can't bare the thought of losing him again, my important person, as I had told Haku. He has Zabuza, I had the midnight beauty.
Suddenly I felt strong arms around me. I gasped when I realized the arms belonged to Sasuke, but then I melted into them as I buried my head in the junction on his neck and shoulders, letting my own arms encircle his waist tightly, not wishing for this to end.
"Naruto," Sasuke purred into my ear. "I promise that I, Sasuke Uchiha, will never leave you, Naruto Uzumaki, ever again. I will always be by your side."
I relaxed in his arms. "You sound like you are making wedding vows." I said quietly.
"Hn," was all I heard before I laid back onto my now opened sleeping bag, pulling Sasuke down with me. I curled up against him and laid my head on his chest, listening to his slow, steady heartbeat before slipping into a peaceful, dreamless sleep.
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But I do hope with this uploaded chapter that maybe it will bring in some readers.
I am evil, I know. You thought the lemons were coming, didn't cha? Well, sorry to disappoint you but they will be here soon! Gotta warm up to it first.
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