Just to make it clear, this chapter you'll all love, swear lol. You'll end up like Sakura if she ever managed to grow boobs. Suprised and joyful.
This chapter is BIG! So Here we go, Chapter 18!
Disclaimer: If only, if only. But no, I don't own Naruto or anything that belongs with the Naruto world.
Warning: Yaoi. Cursing. Later Lemons. Major cliffhanger!
And he told the heavens above all he had popping in his head. Was this his goodbye?
It might have been 4 in the morning when Sasuke snuck into the hospital. Only the eerie sound of beeping monitors and the soft whispers of the night shift filled the air. The room was pitch black with only the light glow of the dim lamp over the bed illuminating.
Sasuke looked down at Naruto. A rush of anger flooded into the raven. "Why'd you do this to yourself Usurontonkachi? Why are you so stupid?"
There was no answer, only the beeping monitor let him know that Naruto was alive.
Sasuke knelt at the side of the bed. His hand gripped onto the white sheets. "I feel empty without you..."
He paused for a moment before continuing. "Can you smile for me, Dobe?"
Oh how Sasuke missed that smile. Just thinking about it made his stomach flip. He would never admit it to anyone conscious but, he missed Naruto.
"In only a few hours, I'll be in the hands of the Konoha shinobi," Sasuke said. His pale hand started shaking as he brushed it through his raven hair. "I wanted you there."
Sasuke was just admitting everything. He felt like a different person. A lump formed in his throat. Pictures of Naruto flashed in his mind. "You did whatever you could to be by my side, but I never noticed. I was being such a dumbass..."
Tears leaked from his onyx eyes. "...That I didn't even notice how wonderful you really were."
Sasuke stood then out his warm hand against Naruto's cheek. The tears rolled from his pale cheeks to drop against the kitsune.
"Oh Naruto, I need you more then anything I've ever known." Sasuke cried. "I want to hold you in my arms and never let you go."
He laughed bitterly. "You'd yell at me if I did that though."
The raven glanced at the window and frowned. The sun was surfacing. "I have to get going."
There was a moment of quiet again. Sasuke never removed his hand from the other's face. He just wanted to feel it longer, that warmth. He wanted to remember it.
The blonde hair, angelic face, smooth skin, he didn't want to forget it. The raven bent down lower, close enough that his lips were brushing Naruto's. "I... I love you, Naruto." With that he pressed down. It had been the most meaningful passionate kiss that anyone could have imagined. He savored the sweet, sweet taste of the kitsune.
Sasuke's hands unconsciously lifted into the blonde locks of hair. He was finally giving into his urges. His heart clenched with pain.
He slowly pulled away. His handsome face was blushing. He wiped away his tears.
Sasuke backed away from the bed to the window. He opened the window. "This could be our last good bye..." He took a deep breath and closed his eyes. "...Good bye."
Sakura didn't know she was crying at first.
There she was filling in for an ill nurse during the 3rd shift. She was going to check Naruto's urine pouch, but as she lightly opened the door dhe heard voices.
"In a few hours I'll be in the hands of the Konoha shinobi." It sounded like Sasuke.
Sakura peeped through the crack of the door. She listened for the whole thing. "Oh Naruto if you knew this happened you'd probably faint."
He'd been running for so long and no progress was evident. Naruto was panting and heaving for breath. The darkness never gave in and the white light came faster.
He had no more strength. His ability was gone.
"No I have to keep going!" Naruto yelled to himself. "I have to get out of here!" But instead he collapsed. He wanted to get up but his muscles were oo weak. Deafeated he started to cry.
"Come on, Dobe," someone said. Naruto looked up and saw the smirking raven, Sasuke. He held out a hand for the blonde. "Don't be waek."
Naruto looked at the hand, unbelievingly. "Sasuke?"
"No, Zabuza," Sasuke gave him a look. "Yes, Usurontonkachi. Now get up."
Naruto took the hand and the hand and the raven pulled him up. "Thank you..."
There was a moment where the only thing the blonde could concentrate on was that his and Sasuke's hands were still grasped.
"You did whatever you could to be by my side, but I never noticed," Sasuke mummbled. "I was such a dumbass..."
Naruto looked at him in shock. "Great, I'm going crazy." He sounded out the other's voice even when the raven put his hand on Naruto's cheek.
But he couldn't help but listen as Sasuke got very close. Their lips almost touched. "I... I love you, Naruto."
Before he could say anything a pair of lips smashed into his. It took no time at all for Naruto to give in a press back. He shut his eyes.
Suddenly the location he was standing in turned bright white. Everyone he'd been chasing after vanished. Only he and Sasuke floated in the white, lips still mingled.
Then he felt a loss of warmth and feeling. Opening his eyes he wasn't with Sasuke anymore.
He looked up at the ceiling before realizing he was back in the white hospital.
The sun let in a bright orange glow into the room as it was rising. The fresh smell of outside still lingered in the room, but the windows were shut. A singing blue bird flew to the ledge of the window outside, it's song loud enough, Naruto smiled at it.
He looked around the room questioning why he was still there. Last thing he remembered he was about to leave the Kami-foresaking hospital. But he didn't think too much about it as he felt a rushing headache. He reached a tan hand for the nurse call button. "Can I get some pain reliever?"
On the other side of the intercom a nurse gaped at the headnurse at her side. "Right away Uzumaki-san!"
Sakura ran off into the room at full speed. She barged into the room.
Apparently, she had scared the linving day lights out of Naruto. It was obvious by the wide eyed face and the hand clutching his heart movments. Sakura pulled Naruto into a tight embrace. "You're awake. Oh Naruto-kun, you awake!"
"Um..." Naruto patted her on the shoudlers. "You're hurting me Sakura-nee. Dattebyo."
The girl quickly let go, tears were edging from her eyes. "Oh Naruto..."
The blonde looked at her with an arched brow. "What happened?"
Sakura gave him a small smile as she sat on the edge of the bed. Her hands held Naruto's left hand. "YOu've been in a coma for a while now..."
The message took some time to register. BUt when Naruto got it his eyes grew huge and his jaw dropped. "No way!"
"You lost consciousness after your final test," Sakura told him. She gave a sweet beautiful smile. "And now you're awake!"
Naruto was still shocked. In a coma...? He scratched the back of his neck. His mind went silent. What was he supposed to think after getting such big news?
Sakura checked her watch. It was six-thirty. "I guess we should get you dressed and fed before the court hearing."
The man snapped back back to reality. "Court hearing?" he asked.
"Sasuke-kun's hearing is today," Sakura said, her eyes fell to her lap. "Today at seven we'll decide his future."
Naruto jumped out of the bed and grabbed the bag of his cloths in the closet. "What are we waiting for?!" He gave Sakura a huge grin. "We have to keep that bastard here!"
Tsunade looked over the wood paned room. It was filling in with all ages of shinobi. ANBU were already there guarding around the building and with Sasuke, who sat in the room in the back. She sighed, looking to each side she saw an Elder. They seemed particulary aggravated with her that morning. A smile spread across her face. Tsunade loved to have them so angry.
Suddenly, a bright flash of yellow caught her honey eyes. Looking up at the double doors she saw a skrawny ANBU with golden locks. Her eyebrows furrowed. It can't be him!...
The ANBU came straight to the council table at the front of the room. He slowly lifted the fox like mask. A grinning face was revealed, eyes slit like a Kitsune's. "Miss me, Baa-chan?"
"Na-Na-Naruto?" Tsunade stuttered. Other's heard and turned to see the comotion. They too ogled the blond. "When?"
"This morning," Naruto answered.
Tsunade reached over the table and wrapped the man in her strong arms. "Thank Kami. I was afraid if you missed this, you would kill me." She laughed softly. "Brat."
Naruto hugged back. "Believe it!"
The female elder narrowed her eyes. "It's best we start now, Hokage-sama."
Tsunade nodded and told Naruto to go sit. He bowed and walked off taking a seat next to Sakura and a happy-go-lucky looking Rock Lee.
The Hokage cleared her throat and motioned the 2 ANBU at the doors to shut them. Once they were closed she spoke. "The only shinobi not attending this meeting are a few medical nins and on-mission ANBU. They will not get the choice in voting for this matter."
A faint hush came over the crowd. Naruto looked down at his hands. He was so nervouse, a nausous feeling arose in his stomach. It wasn't really a case of butterflies, more like angry cats with heartburn. He took a deep breath.
"This hearing is on behalf of a one: Uchiha Sasuke," Tsunade continued. "It has been seven years since he had left Konohagakure. We are here to decide what is to happen to him." She paused, sitting down and placing her glasses on. "Send him in."
The whole crowd found themselves holding thier breath.
An ANBU opened the door he was standing next to. More ANBU came into the court hall, maybe seven or eight. Amongst them came a chained up raven. He was back in his navy colored puffy pants, white wrap shirt, and purple butt bow.
Sasuke held a slemn face eyes half lidded. The ANBU placed him in the center of the room, facing the table with the hokage and 2 council members. He sneered at the elders.
"There will be a series of questions," Tsunade said. She adjusted her glasses. "Uchiha-san you are expected to answer each one fully and honestly. Everything you say will be recorded and held against you if needed."
Sasuke nodded.
"Let's begin."
Ohhhh! If you thought last chapter had a horrible cliffie, you must be crying because of this one. Sorry guys but i had to end it somewhere, lol.
I'll try to update soon, promise!
Itachi: Are you going to talk to me today or just leave like last time?
Nati: I'm sorry about that. I'll talk today. ... So how's the pain? Still using weed to numb it?
Itachi: It's been worse.
Nati: Ahh, yep .... you know you never really explained whjat you did that threw out your hip like that. *Itachi leans in and whispers in her ear* *Nati is wide eyed* Wow and I thought I was kinky!
Itachi: *nods* Don't you ever tell anyone about that. I still regret it to this day. *glares*
Nati: No problem 'Tachi-chan. Well guys Review please!! I love you this much *spreads her arms out wide*
Love Natsuki Lee