Hello~ FORGET ABOUT THE GRAVE NEWS! Turned out I had my flash drive with me and I'm able to post this marvelous chapter fo you guys! Now this reveals a lot about Sasuke, something will probably make you say 'HOLLY MOTHER OF JESUS!' if so...yay! lol anyways, enjoy!

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Chapter 07: The Subaku Siblings

"Well I'll be leaving now," Sasuke called as he slipped on his sandals at the door way, his katana in his hand while he wored just a Kinigashi. Sasuke heard footsteps from behind and was about to turn around to wave bye to Naruto, knowing it was him who had came, but then two slender arms wrapped around his torso and hugged him tightly. Sasuke stood very still as he felt Naruto bury his face into his back and gently nuzzle as well. "...Naruto?"

He recieved no answer, and just as sudden as Naruto began, the boy stopped. Sasuke turned around to face Naruto, his face a bit pink but mostly curious. Naruto merely smiled at him.

"Be safe..." Naruto said, blushing lightly. Sasuke smiled in return before he softly placed his hand on Naruto's cheek, cupping it lightly.

"thank-you..." Sasuke said, leaning down and kissing Naruto's other cheek sweetly before pulling away, along with his loved the flustered expression on the blonde. He turned and opened the door, waving to Naruto once more before he stepped out and closed the door behind him. Naruto stood there for a moment, just staring at the door, before he sighed and made his way to the comfy zuton. He was now depressed again, like always whenever Sasuke left. Now there was nothing to do... Naruto let another sigh and closed his eyes, pouting lightly.

A few days had passed since Sasuke came back from the long mission...well long to him. Naruto thought for a moment and was a bit startled with the result. He had been here with Sasuke for almost three weeks now...that was the longest he's stayed at a certain place...and he still hadn't told Sasuke what he wanted to tell him... Naruto slumped onto the ground giving into another sigh. He was so pathetic... Every time he tried to talk to Sasuke about it, he would end up changing his mind and make himself look like an idiot. But Sasuke was so patient with him...and he appreciated that. Naruto's azure eyes were half closed as he thought about what he had done only a few minutes ago. What he had done was out of pure...affection. Naruto blushed at the thought. He couldn't help it...he had been dying to hug Sasuke like that for a while...but today he had finally had the guts to try it... It was absolute affection and also for another reason.

Sasuke had told him that his mission today took place in the North. That's where Naruto was born. That's where a lot of light angels lived. Light Angels are kind, but they are still on their toes when unknown things came onto their home, and do the best they could to lead them away without hurting them. That's what human's would call either bad luck or rotten timing. It's a Light Angel's way of punishing you, giving you tiny little problems. They mostly do it to bad people. Naruto had placed his scent on Sasuke, so when Sasuke passed by, they'd know Sasuke has came into contact with him. He wondered if that would make Sasuke's "bad luck" worse...since his kind didn't like him... He was hoping they'd hide, and not bother Sasuke. Naruto sighed and rolled onto his back. He wondered where Sasha was. she was gone a lot more than usual. Naruto shrugged and stared up at the cieling.

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Sasha trotted in the west part of the forest that surrounded the village, her eyes narrowed. Lately she had been going around in search of information, asking anyone that came in her path. So far she had asked two Rabbit Angels, a Squirrel Angel, and a Shinigami that had been taking the soul of a poor old man that was in the forest, starved to well...death. Each of them, he had asked for the Subaku siblings. Non of the Angels knew, but thankfully, the Shinigami did. He had told her that the Subaku siblings were currently living in the neighboring country to the west. So that's where she was headed. She was trotting a her comfortable pace...meaning she was covering 3 arces by minute. She was stalking Sasuke, that day when he had lost his friend, at a walking pace. when it comes to a human's walking pace, she finds it absolutely frustrating, for her it's like a snails pace. But after Naruto was born, she had learn to be patient with humans, and she was glad of her acomplishment.

Sasha took one effortless leap, and was across the river no sweat. She slowed her pace to her walk. Now she had to find someone and asked them her famous question. It didn't take her long. She found a Fox angel as she.

Um excuse me! Sasha called out to it. The fox looked back at her, ruby red eyes met amythist. Angels also distuingish themselve just as animals do. Like a Red Fox and Artic fox, same thing yet different. Like Sasha, she a pure glowing white/silver with three tails and red eyes. The fox before her had black fur, five tails, and deep purple eyes.

Yes? the fox replied in a smooth rich voice. Sasha realized he was a male. She troted up to him and sat in front of him.

I was wondering if you knew anything about the Subaku siblings...

The dark fox stared at Sasha as if she were crazy.

Who's looking for them?

I'mlooking for them! Sasha snapped, her patience wearing thin. What did you expect, she had been asking around, and now someone is delaying her. The dark fox's ears pressed against his head.

Why would you be looking for them? he hissed. Sasha's fur bristled lightly. Why was this Angel asking her questions! She was the one looking for information not him!

That's my buisness! Now.. if you know tell me, and if you don't I'll ask someone else! Sasha hissed back, already standing back on all fours and turning.

Alright alright, no need to get tempermental.

Oh shut it will ya, and just tell me! It's urgent! Sasha pressed on, her eyes narrowed. The dark fox huffed and sat down.

They don't live far from here. If you keep going in this direction, the fox arched his ears to north-west, you'll come to a broken down temple. From there, ask the Owl angel who goes by name Shui, he'll tell you the rest.

Yes, yes, thank-you! Sasha said, her tails swishing in happiness. She leaned forward and touched noses with the fox. Among her clan, that's how you showed gratitude. Naruto knew that too, but sence he was well...human like, no one ever dared to touch noses with him, so he never did it to anyone. Sasha noticed how the fox's fur bristled and she pulled back. She must've offended him! I'm sorry, that's how my clan expresses gratitude.

Oh ... Well we express gratitude like this... the fox pressed his nose to Sasha's shoulder then pulled back. Sasha nodded in understanding. After that she bid the dark five tailed fox farewell and walked in the direction he had pointed out. In a few minutes, she came across a broken down temple just like the fox had said. She just has to find the owl now.

Shui! Shui I must speak with you!

Eh? Who calls for me?

Sasha looked up towards the roof of the temple, there perched on the edge was a red Owl, as small as a sparrow. It color blended well with the temple's ruined paint, so Sasha had a bit of trouble finding him. The owl seemed old, probably millions of years old. The tiny owl flew down from its perch and perched himself on Sasha's head, peering in her eyes.

Hmmm I've never seen you around. Who are you?

I'm Sasha, an angel from the north, I've came to ask you about the Subaku siblings.

Who?

The Subaku siblings!

Oh them.

The Owl fidgeted a bit, making itself comfortable on Sasha's head. Sasha was slightly annoyed but said no word. Old Angels demand respect, and it was extremely bad to be rude to an elder Angel.

What do you want about them?

Where can I find them?

Say what again?

Find them! Where can I find them!

Oh I see... Hmmmm they live...actually if you stick around for just a few seconds they'll be walking past here.

Really?

Yep.

Another thing about Elder Angels, they gain a special power after many years of living. This Owl must have gained the special gift of Knowing. Sasha was about to ask when there was a crunching of snow near by.

Oh here they are! Well I am glad to have helped you.

Thank you! Sasha said as the small owl flew off her head and went back to its previous perch to snooze. Sasha waited where she was, her tails lashing happily and from excitement. The next moment, she saw two racoon Angels walk around the temple into her view. One was a sandy colored coon with green eyes, while the other was brown with brown eyes, both had one tail. When they saw her, they both stopped and stared at her.

Well, well, well...if it isn't Sasha.

You look as thin as ever Temari.

You're looking pretty boney too Sasha.

They stayed silent for a while, before they began to laugh and Sasha, along with the coons met halfway, touching noses.

It's nice to see you Temari...Kankuro. Sasha greeted kindly.

Its great to see ya too Sasha! Temari said, grinning a toothy grin.

How's Naruto? Kankuro asked, sitting down and staring at her. Sasha sat down too.

He's fine! probably complaining why I'm gone so long. How about Gaara?

"I'm fine..."

Sasha looked up to see a boy with striking red hair, and green eyes. But what really stood out was the dark circle around his eyes, the racoon characteristic he recieved. Like Naruto, Gaara was a Dark Angel. The serious looking boy walked over to them, his brown coat swished behind him. He crouched down in front of Sasha by his sister and brother, and Sasha could see a curious gleam in those green eyes of him, no doubt he wondered why she was here.

I didn't come to chit chat... Sasha got to the point. I've came to ask you three important things, since you know so much about humans and what goes on in their world.

You bet! So what do ya wanna know? Temari said, scratching behind her ear with her hind leg, before sitting up straight. Sasha's expression was serious.

Do you know anything about humans that can see Angels...?

The siblings looked at each other then back at Sasha, not seeming bothered by the question

Yeah. Kankuro said, blinking. Well Gaara knows more about it, so I'm leaving it to him.

Sasha looked to the young dark angel, expecting him to say something.

"...Humans that can see angels come from special clans...that have special eyes..." Gaara said, blinking once before he looked down at the snow covered ground. "But those clans are very rare...many have died out, so far I know only two of them that live near this country."

Sasha gazed at Gaara with wide red eyes. So Sasuke was part of a special clan...and he has special eyes? But they seemed pretty ordinary. A dark shade of brown that seemed black, nothing special to that. Sasha's tail bristled a bit.

How can you tell the people from clans from ordinary people?

Gaara continued to stared at the ground and Sasha grew impatient till she too look down and realized he was drawing in the snow. You'd think that Sasha wouldn't be able to see it, since it was snow, but thing is, where ever Gaara's finger touched, left a trace of a black glow. An unexplained power that Dark Angels had. Sasha watched as Gaara drew two eyes. One was blank, with no pupil, the other had a pupil along with three strange tear dropped shapes surrounding the pupil. Gaara pointed at the pupilless eye.

"This eye...belongs to the Hyuga Clan...their eye is called the Byakugan... Their clan is big and so far I've met two of their clan. Hyuga Hinata...and Hyuga Neji..." Gaara said. Sasha snapped her head up when Temari and Kankuro snickered softly. If there was a joke behind this, she didn't understand. And then, out of no where, Gaara tossed snow at his siblings, who snickered louder. The fox Angel looked at the red head and noticed his face was just the tiniest bit flushed, and it wasn't from the cold. After Gaara threw more snow at his siblings, and Temari and Kankuro were burried under snow and their laughter, Gaara was back to his blank composed self. He pointed at the other eye with the pupil.

"This eye is known as the Sharingan...and it belongs to the Uchiha clan... I've heard that there is only one last Uchiha out there, and his name is... Uchiha Sasuke..." Gaara continued with his explaination. The boy glanced up at Sasha when the fox stiffened visibly. He blinked twice, but said no word to her about her reaction. He sighed softly and swept his hand over the drawing, making them disappear. "Each Eye is unique...and has its own little power..."

P... Power?

"Yes..." Gaara said, closing his eyes. Temari and Kankuro nodded solemnly.

The Byakugan can see everything... As it means "the all seeing eye". But when I say everything, I mean everything. Temari said, the fur on her back bristled a bit. It of course sees all beings, but not only that, it can see humans' souls, dead or alive, meaning, they know if you're lying or not. And they see their birthdate and their deathdate... It is said, only one Hyuga in each generation is able to see the future.

That's...incredible! Sasha said in a hushed voice. She never knew humans could be so powerful...well she did know they were powerful, but spiratually wise, no. She had never met, nor known, nor heard of a human being able to do things that an Angel, or Shinigami could... Not until now. But what was really making her fur bristle was that if each eye has some kind of power, what was Sasuke's?

"You know Uchiha Sasuke...," Gaara stated, not ask. Sasha's ears arched sideways in guilt before she nodded. Kankuro and Temari exhanged troubled glances.

Does he have...the Sharingan? I mean...has he activated it yet? Temari asked. Sasha thought for a moment. Not once since she has been with Sasuke, had the human shown such eyes. She shook her head no. Temari and Kankuro's fur lied flat, obviously expressing their relief. Good.

Why? What's wrong with Sa-

Sharingan is probably one of the most dangerous eyes on this planet. Kankuro interupted Sasha. Not only can it see all beings, it has the most extroudinary ability!

It can be a step ahead of their enemy, distinguish what their enemy just did and... Temari said, her ears pressed against her head.

"Copy it..." Gaara finished. Sasha froze. That really is...incredible and dangerous. But she didn't understand why the siblings seem so unsettled about it. So maybe Sasuke could be a step ahead of everyone, know what the opposing swordsman did, and then copy their move... What's so bad about it? Sasha's eyes widened as realization settled in.

Y-you mean...

The sibling nodded together.

"Sasuke has the ability to copy any attack...any move...from anyone and anything..." Gaara said, poking at the snow absent mindedly. "Anything...as in all beings... You could say the Sharingan allows Sasuke to be any being he wants to be. You could say that techinically...since he has the sharingan... he's not only human...but an angel...a shinigami...and an oni too."

Sasha just stared wide eyed at Gaara, not believing her ears. Sasuke was deffinitely dangerous... He could kill anyone he pleased at any time he wanted...

Nothing gets passed me.

Sasuke's words echoed in her mind, and it made Sasha's fur bristle. Sasuke probably doesn't realize how true his words are... Sasha's eyes widened further if possible as she remembered about the dagger with the snaked shaped handle Sasuke had.

Do either of you know anything about Sasuke besides his clan and sharingan, like his personal life? Sasha asked, jumping to her feet. Alarmed by how uneasy Sasha was, Temari and Kankuro both stood up too.

No we don't... We're sorry Sasha... Temari said apologetically. Sasha looked at Gaara hopefully, but her hope went down the gutter when Gaara met eyes with her and shook his head. Sasha growled softly, her tails lashed in frustration.

Thank-you for your time and help... I better get back to Naruto... Sasha said, now worrying about the blonde haired boy. The siblings nodded in understandment and bid her farewell but before the fox took off running, Gaara held her back.

"Another thing...Be very careful with Sasuke... He may not have activated his sharingan, but it will be soon, since all Uchiha activate it before the age of 20... I'm saying this because Naruto's life can either in grave danger...or be well protected," Gaara said with a serious gaze. "Like Byakugan, where one in each generation has a little more power, Sasuke might have a little more power...but we're not sure what that power is, so...careful Sasha."

Sasha nodded wearily before she took into the trees, kicking snow in the process. She knew a lot more about Sasuke now... About his family and why he was able to see her. With this new knowledge, everything made a lot more sence. But Sasuke's history with that dagger was still a mystery...and something told her that she had to find out about it. Sasha jumped over the river easily, and resumed running through trees. She wondered if she should tell Naruto about her discovery... probably not right now...maybe not ever...it depended on the timing...

"Oh...hey Neechan!" Naruto greeted as she slipped in through the crack of the kitchen window. Sasha jumped down from the coutner onto the ground and glanced at Naruto with tired red eyes. The boy clear blue innocent eyes shine with joy as they gazed at her. Sasha grinned a foxy grin before going over to him tiredly.

Hey Naruto-kun...

"Was your hunt big? You seem tired." Naruto observed worriedly, petting Sasha softly. Sasha sighed and jumped onto his lap.

Yeah it was big... I just ate a little too much, more than I intended to..

So true... all that information was more than she had expected...

"Heh Silly, I bet you have a tummy ahce now," Naruto said with a chuckle. Sasha yawned softly.

I think I'll sleep it off...

"You go on and do that... I'll just sit here and pet you heh..." Naruto said cheerfully, continueing to pet her. Sasha purred and her eyes began to droop. She stared at the wall as they slowly closed. Oh but Naruto had to know about Sasuke ... Nah, what he doesn't know won't hurt. Before she knew it, Sasha drifted off into a deep sleep.