Disclaimer: I don't own the Naruto characters. They belong to Kishimoto. The song "Astral Romance" is from Nightwish.
Something about Roses and Love
Astral Romance
A nocturnal concerto
candlelight whispers me where to go
Hymn of gathering stars as my guide
whilst I wander on this path of the night
Embroidery of the stars
undress my feelings for this earth
Send me your salva to heal my scars
and let this nakedness be my birth
Above the universe
Beneath the Great Eye
I shall desire you forevermore
"Test test one two three test test" it sounded through the microphone. The speaker coughed and said, "Welcome ladies and gentlemen. Tonight we celebrate the 18th anniversary of our beloved prince Itachi. Please give him an applause." The prince came up the stage under great applause. He thanked the public for the applause and of course their presents and gifts (that he actually didn't need, but his parents found it rude to say that, so he didn't say a thing about it). When the music started to play lots of girls wanted to dance with the young prince, but Itachi kindly declined. He rather watched people dance, then dance himself.
The music, that was played, was a beautiful waltz and the people dancing were all dressed in their finest. Someone ticked on Itachi's shoulder. For a moment the prince thought it was again a girl that wanted to dance with him, but as soon as he turned around he saw it was a boy his age. "Yes?" Itachi asked. Noticing how rude that must have sound he bit his tongue, but didn't apologize.
"Good evening, my dear prince. Congratulations on your 18th birthday. Dare I say you look much older. I hope you like my gift. It's actually a gift from me and my father."
"Who is your father, if I may ask?"
"Of course, you may," the man smiled, "My father is Dr. Yakushi."
"Ah, the well famed Dr. Yakushi. Is he here today?"
"I'm afraid my father is on duty tonight."
"Well, please send him my thanks and regards."
"I certainly will, good prince. Oh, I have not introduced myself. My name is Kabuto Yakushi, the foster son of Dr. Yakushi."
"Nice to meet you, Yakushi-san."
"Actually, I'm a doctor as well, my prince. I just graduated."
"Oh congratulations then, Yakushi-sensei," said the prince halfheartedly. He looked at the crowd boringly. Kabuto was a bit irritated by this attitude. "Umm I guess I'll go home and see if I can help my father. Goodbye, my prince." Kabuto turned around, but…
"Going already? That would be very rude to the host, Dr. Yakushi. Sasori!" A red-haired man came to them. He wore a black butler costume. "Yes, my prince?"
"Please bring Dr. Yakushi something to drink and make sure he has an enjoyable evening." "This way, young Dr. Yakushi. I'll make sure you'll get an unforgettable night."
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He knew it. He knew he should have stopped after that fifth glass champagne. Kabuto had noticed that he couldn't walk properly anymore, and yet he kept drinking. To wash away his disappointment, he told himself. But why was he disappointed? He had always known that the royals and nobles were arrogant, and yet he had hoped the crown prince would be different. Kabuto hated the way how prince Itachi had treated him. When he had wanted to talk to him, the prince didn't listen, when he wanted to leave, he wasn't allowed. Kabuto sighed. Did the prince view him as a toy, a puppet on a string? He honestly didn't know what to think, and something inside him told him that he didn't want to know either.
"Say Sasori, can I ask you something?" He watched the butler move between the salon table and the bar.
"Of course, sensei. Do you want another glass perhaps?"
"No, thank you. It's something about the crown prince." The butler stopped moving and sat down in the chair opposite to Kabuto's. "Please ask."
Kabuto shifted. "Um ok. How... What... Why... Ugh, let me start again." Kabuto took a deep breath. "Does the prince have a lover?"
Sasori eyed Kabuto. "Why do you want to know? I don't think the love life of the prince is your business." Kabuto looked down, embarrassed he had asked, but that feeling soon left and he continued asking. "Answering with a question is very rude. Although I understand if you do not wish to answer, but please answer this one. What is he planning to do with me?" Kabuto's face was red. Was it the champagne or...?
"Why do you think he's planning something?"
Kabuto snorted. "You're rude, butler-san. Just answer it. I may be drunken, but I'm not dumb, nor in the mood to discuss."
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It was already late when Itachi retired to his rooms. The moon shone and lit his chambers. While he slowly took off his clothes, he remembered the young doctor. According to Sasori, Kabuto-sensei had left the palace. How sad, Itachi thought and glanced at the moon.
Another night alone.
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It was already late when Kabuto managed to get home. His father was sleeping. As he entered his room, he saw the beautiful stars surrounding the even more beautiful moon. He changed into his night gown and all of a sudden remembered the cold prince. According to Sasori, Itachi-sama wanted Kabuto to leave, but found it too rude to say so. How sad, Kabuto thought and he entered his bed.
Another night alone.
It normally ended after the first pahargraph, implying that Itachi had made Sasori have umm spend the night with Kabuto, but I thought that it was too extreme.
If someone's wondering: Itachi did not want Kabuto to leave, Sasori simply misinterpreted Itachi's order. He thought it meant that he didn't wanted to be bothered by Kabuto, while he meant to make sure Kabuto stayed the night.
Thanks to my reviewer Sonar!