I know I made a few mistakes but I'd rather not fix them anymore since I'm too busy. Not because I'm lazy, hehehe! LOL! I'm like a female version of Shikamaru. Anyways, I'd like to thank everyone that read my fan fiction and to those that commented and told me my mistakes. I'm sorry I spelled Kankuro and Byakugan wrong... it sounded like that~ XD hahaha!
This will be a chapter about Sasuke, so I hope none of you mind that I made a whole chapter about him. I simply love doing his attitude... *pouts* I love NARUTO! *smiles* SO RANDOM! XD
Recap:
Sasuke looked peaceful in Naruto's point of view, like a heavy burden wasn't there anymore and that everything is going to be lifted one by one. Naruto smiled and carried the Uchiha to the guest room at the end of the placed him in the room and went back downstairs and looked at the paper with schedules written.
The schedules would take him all day and night including tomorrow and the next few days.
It was a hectic schedule.
"Great...I guess I won't be getting enough sleep anytime soon." Naruto sighed. "But...it'll all be worth it..."
(Inside The Namikaze estate)
Sasuke moaned a little in his sleep, he was starting to wake up from his deep slumber. He coughed a little and his throat felt a little soar from probably dehydration or something.
He sighed.
He didn't open his eyes but resorted to his sense of touch instead, feeling his way through the objects placed near him, he moved his right arm and he felt comfortable with the way he was positioned and how the breeze was touching his skin.
He could feel the nice soft covers under him and a fluffed pillow underneath his head.
He slowly opened his eyes and then blinked at what he saw. To his shock, he was in a room. It was a nice one,in fact, he was on a silk bed and right beside his bed was a window and right near the door was a closet and on the other side was a door leading to the bathroom. Right near there was a study table and some books about taijutsu, ninjutsu and genjutsu.
"Hn..." Was all he could say.
The books might have been there for a long time, they really look old. He knew Naruto wasn't much of a reader, he'd read, yes, but only when he has too; not something to pass the time with. Naruto might have just placed it there for the decoration because it really did seem fit with everything else in the room.
He turned his head around.
He also noticed that the floor was made up of shiny brown wood, probably of the highest quality of materials. Heck, everything looked like it was high quality, even the furniture's. It reminded him much like the room he once had back in the Uchiha compound and the fun times he spends just sitting there rubbing his hands on the smooth floor.
Laughing.
Smiling.
Having fun.
Though, now is not the time to reminisce and brushed the thoughts away.
That breeze he felt a while ago was coming from the window, he stood up wobbling a little and headed towards it. He leaned his elbows against the window and just stared outside and felt the breeze hit him again. He could see everything from there, the Hokage monument, the villagers walking by, and the tree right beside his window was blossoming lavender petals just like Naruto said.
What Naruto said?
Sasuke wondered what happened a while ago, he turned to the study table and saw a clock there. He eyed it for a moment realizing that it had only been 2 hours since they got to the village, the last thing he could remember was Naruto and Hinata leaving the house and he was reading a book. His eyes were drooping and even if he tried to stay awake he just fell asleep.
Sasuke decided not to ask Naruto how he got to the room, he was sure that the blonde had taken the liberty of carrying him there. He felt a little embarrassed that he had to experience something like that. He was angry at himself the last time he let Naruto carry him and that was yesterday.
He moved away from the window, worried someone might see him and call for help and run away. Sasuke was about to walk to the door and exit the room, he wanted to explore a little. He held the door to the hallway...
That's when he noticed something.
He let go of the doorknob.
Sasuke sighed and saw a note stuck on the bathroom door. He wasted no time of walking there and taking it. He peeled it off and opened the door, the bathroom was huge, it was like one big room. It had a mirror, a sink, the tiles were marble, there was a bathtub on the right and a small window, there were also some small cabinets at the left.
He smiled at how everything seemed in order, unlike Naruto's previous apartment. He then realize something about the note he peeled off, wondering what the letter holds.
"Can't even stay in his own house for more than 10 min..." Sasuke mumbled. "Then this..."
Sasuke eyed the note, it was definitely Naruto's hand writing. He leaned against the bathroom door and started reading the note in his mind. He didn't think it was important but he might as well read it.
...
Hey Sasuke,
Glad you woke up, I know your grumpy and all waking up in your room and yeah don't ask me how you got there. Cause I'd rather not discuss it with you, and damn your heavy, you know that? You weigh like a ton!
"Idiot!" Sasuke blushed and rolled his eyes and continued to read the letter.
Anyways this is going to be your room from now on just until you can get a house of your own, I'll be helping you take steps forward into life in my world...like Lee says it's the youthful path of life extended on the peek of...you know what I mean... about the... never mind... I know it sucks right... but I know your smiling... hah...
Sasuke chuckled at the stupidity Naruto was talking about. But he was glad that the blonde managed to make him chuckle even with just a letter coming from him. It felt relieving~
Okay, enough with the room, If you're reading this then you should be near the bathroom. There's some towels inside the closet and some robes there too if you need them, I bought a spare tooth brush and some other hygienic stuffs for you to use and their all yours. No need to thank me...
No need to ask me about anything else... cause you'll find what you need inside this bathroom. Some medicines are stashed inside the mirror... you get what I mean... So have fun!
Get yourself cleaned up and those clothes you're wearing, they have to go... They look ugly on you, you look homeless... hahhaa.. kidding... but hey, just change into something better!
Sasuke didn't find it funny at all.
I found some clothes that might fit you and don't bother arguing with me about it... I'm not at home... so you might as well give up on your attempt or possible attempt to send me death glares or threatening words. I'm not there...
"Not at home?" Sasuke thought and read the next line.
I'm at the office finishing some work Sakura-chan left for me... I'll be back probably midnight or later tonight, who knows with the schedule I have today and for the rest of this week. So, You have the house all to yourself, just don't destroy anything while I'm gone, please...
The clothes you'll be wearing once you get rid of the other ones are inside the closet, it's a bit empty, so I'm going to lend you some money to buy some clothes today. The money is inside the closet as well... so do whatever you want for the day... when your done...
go to the kitchen... I need to tell you something...
Naruto~
...
"Dobe...he said he wasn't in the house."
Sasuke grunted for a moment and scowled at the letter before crumpling it up and throwing it in the trash bin and walking farther into the bathroom. He looked around the place, it was so quiet and he was alone in the house.
He stopped for a while.
He thought for a moment about what the letter said about Naruto wanting to tell him something, the blonde didn't say what exactly are they going to talk about. Sasuke was starting to get impatient and curious, it wasn't in his nature to act like this, he was sure that Naruto's presence was disrupting his attitude.
"Che...like I'd let him do that." He muttered to himself.
He started thinking about what it could be, was Naruto waiting for him in the kitchen or was it another letter telling him about something. Now, Sasuke was just confused and his head felt like throbbing.
His brain was hurting from the thinking he's been doing and he grunted and rubbed his temples. Naruto must be playing another prank on him or something, He locked the door to the bathroom and started filling the tub with water and adding some soap.
He gently took off his clothes revealing a well toned body with abs and his arms were muscled nicely. He sighed for a moment and then dived right in the bathtub to cool off.
He dipped himself in and all that can be seen was his head, he lowered himself even more so his mouth and neck down was submerged in water, he took a palm full of water and dumped it on his head. He was now completely wet, he then started staring at the wall. Thinking about what life can be like now that the war and all the fighting was over.
He asked himself questions he can't answer. He wanted help with the questions but it wasn't easy to confide to someone about something you've been wanting to take off your chest. It was hard. Especially for him to be doing that, he would make a complete fool of himself.
He was an Uchiha, the last one. Uchiha's are strong, if he did that, he'll humiliate his clan even more. He's done enough by siding with the enemy and loosing himself in the process. He always has pride, thinking about it make's him feel sick to his stomach.
He wasn't weak.
"Would you give up fighting Naruto all the time and start rebuilding that severed bond?" Sasuke asked himself.
"Was it even severed in the first place?" He wondered answering back. It feels stupid to question yourself and answer it as well but that's what makes people, people, they learn to decide for themselves.
And Sasuke is in a stage where he's learning.
"Would you stay in Konoha forever? Or would you leave everyone and remain alone and die alone?"
"Heck, I'm going to rebuild my clan, I can't run...not anymore... It's tiring."He sighed.
That thought struck him then he shook it off. He'd hurt Naruto so much if he did that. Naruto is already facing enough of damage he's done this past few years. And Naruto is shouldering all the blame and all the hate he's got. He can't do that anymore, not to his savior, not to his friend.
"Did I just think... of Naruto... as my... Friend?"
"Will the people accept you again?"
"It would probably take forever... to gain back there trust again."
"Would your so called friends accept you back?"
"..."
He didn't answer himself this time, it was hard. All the thoughts of his childhood were out to get him, everyone was proud of him, envied him, now look at where he's at.
Yes he's strong but what off it? What would you do will all that power?
Sasuke blew out the air from his lungs and made small bubbles come out from his mouth while he was still submerged in water. It irritated him, the questions in his head, was it really worth it giving up his revenge and getting back with the people he once hated, is it worth it?
To stay with your friends and let them help you get your life back?
Was it all that good?
He knew the outcome would be nothing more than painful set of algorithms riding on everyone's head. 'It's useless.' He thought, nobody was going to accept him, all but Naruto. Naruto was there for him, he somewhat feels the need to admit that there is one person looking out for him.
That's when something struck his mind.
"Does Sakura still love you?"
"Does she?" He wondered.
The pink haired girl always adored him and that adoration suddenly turned into nothing but bunch of lies and hatred over the past few was always there for him, defended him even when he was wrong but now, she was far from him.
That's his final question, does she still love Sasuke, he only realized until now that Naruto brought him back for Sakura and for his sake. The promise that was made, he remembered the few times that he tried to kill Sakura. Not that he meant to, he wasn't himself. All that power was corrupting his mind.
He closed his eyes and felt slumber hit him again, only to see images of Sakura smiling at him in his head. Her pretty pink hair flowing through the breeze of the wind, Sakura's lips were moving but he couldn't hear anything.
"Sakura..." He muttered, his eyes still closed.
Suddenly darkness enveloped him and those wonderful images were then changed into a crying Sakura, and she was screaming now, screaming in agony and in pain and sadness. Her words were changing one by one and those words, everyone of her words struck Sasuke like a dagger.
It hurt.
"He's a criminal now!"
"I don't want anything to do with him."
"I'll help you get your revenge..."
"Please Sasuke-kun..."
"Kill me?"
"Your nothing compared to Naruto..."
"Don't leave me..."
"Stop it."
"Please..."
"Why?"
"SAAASSUUUKKKEEEEEEEEEEEE!"
Then turning her back to him, fire reached him.
Sasuke's eyes jolted open and he started breathing heavily, he coughed as water came out of his mouth, he almost drowned in the bath tub. He gripped the side of the tub tightly trying to get the wave of fear off his chest.
5 minutes in 'nightmare world' was enough to make him realize the mistakes he's made with her. He knows what to do now when he sees her again, but it won't be anytime soon, not until he's free to walk on his own again.
He decided to keep those thoughts and that nightmare on his own.
He can't tell Naruto about it.
He got out of the bath, took a towel from the cabinet, then drained the tub. He walked out of the bathroom and opened the closet and clothes were there. A plain blue shirt, some black pants and a black hooded jacket to keep his identity safe. Naruto seems to have thought about it for a while now.
"Hn..."
He wasted no time in putting it on, it fitted him perfectly. The blue shirt was well hidden with the jacket on top showing only the front of the blue shirt. The black pants fit nicely too. The hood can wait later on once he does get out of the house.
He could see the money right on top of the shelf inside the closet and he took it and pocketed it. That's when he saw something else placed on top of the shelf but it was at the far side so he had to reach it.
When he was able to reach it, he saw what it was a gripped it tightly. It was the picture of team 7 in a neat brown frame. Kakashi stood in the middle holding onto both Naruto and Sasuke's head while Sakura was in the middle with a peace sign on her fingers. Sasuke sighed, how did it get in there.
"Naruto..." He muttered.
His suspicion was Naruto, showing him that Team 7 can be reunited again. It made Sasuke smile and little by little it went up into a grin, he enjoyed those moments. He was glad he was the only one in the house, otherwise people would be staring at him in disbelief.
He placed the picture right on top of the study table and walked out of the room. He could see a hallway to the left and a hallway to the right but no sign of a staircase. Sasuke sighed, just when he was about to turn left something stopped him.
There was a paper on the floor, it looked like a giant scroll that's opened, the words saying 'WRONG WAY' in giant bold letters. Sasuke sweat dropped and decided to follow the sign, he knew it was Naruto's handwriting and when he turned away it poofed away...
"What the...?" Sasuke glanced back to look.
Naruto must have rigged something to it so when it's purpose was done, it would disappear.
He turned to the right and passed more rooms with papers on it saying 'This way!' and even 'Don't enter'. When he passed those, it also vanished like the first one did. It started to annoy him to a point where he'll start the place on fire.
He ignored everyone of those vanishing signs and headed straight to the end of the hallway not bothering to read them anymore or even bother turning his head. He then turned to the right again to find the staircase.
"Finally I can get away from..." Sasuke was stopped when he read another one of the signs.
The scroll was placed there like a flag there saying 'Down here'. With an arrow pointing down...
"What does he think I am? An idiot?" Sasuke sweat dropped. "I can find my own way without these stupid useless signs."
When he was about to walk downstairs, he can see pieces of the scrolls on every step of the staircases saying 'watch your step'. Sasuke couldn't take it anymore, a vein was popping in the side of his temples.
Dark raging aura's was surrounding him, he felt like releasing Susanoo and destroy all in it's path.
His fists were clenched tightly together and his face red from the embarrassment Naruto's putting him through. He tried ignoring them again, thinking that Naruto was just trying to help him out but he'd wish the blonde would stop exaggerating so much.
When he reached the final steps, he could see that he was safe from those annoying signs, he was already familiar with the layout of the living room and the kitchen, he looked around to find Naruto but he was no where in sight. He went to the kitchen just to be safe but he didn't find a single person there.
Everything empty. No person, just silence.
"Again?" Sasuke frowned and walked.
All he found was another note on the refrigerator. It was the same one that's in the bathroom only difference is what the importance of the note holds. He peeled it off and took a seat on one of the chairs in the kitchen table. He eyed it for a moment and rolled his eyes, wishing it wasn't what he think it is.
He's tired of the game Naruto's playing with him, he read the note.
Hey again Sasuke,
I think you're probably pissed with all the scrolls I placed outside your I'm somehow getting the feeling you want to murder me right now, I just wish I was wrong...
"You think?" Sasuke grunted as he continued to read.
Those scrolls were my clones, just so you know. I placed a henge jutsu on them to show you the way, that's why they released themselves when you went on your way, now reading this.
So Now I know your really awake.
And your probably sending a death glare at the paper right now for thinking of me. You might think that I thought you were dumb enough not to know how to get back down. I'm really sorry about that...
Actually that wasn't it...
Sorry, I just wanted to help you if you were feeling tired or something... I feel responsible and I know that you still haven't gained enough strength to argue that much with me... Sorry...
"Hnn...you don't say." Sasuke scowled. "It's like he's watching my every move."
Anyways, what I want to tell you is that before you leave... I want you to eat something first, I don't want you buying from a store, it could cause trouble. I know you hate being told what to do but all of this is just a friendly advice or just a friendly reminder. Your voice is problem enough if they realize your... well... you...
You should cook something, everything you need is in the fridge or in the cupboards above, I know you don't like Ramen so there are other foods for you to eat. Once you finish eating, buy your clothes and do what you want for the rest of the day and eat without me, I won't be home anytime soon.
Too much work jammed in one day.
Naruto~
Sasuke bit his lips, guess there's no point in arguing. He was hungry and denying it would only make it worse, Sasuke checked the cupboards and the fridge, he could see that every kind of ingredient in the market was inside it.
Lot's of food too, Sasuke on the other hand felt a little embarrassed about what he was about to do. He had no time to waste in cooking something because he knew he wasn't at all experienced with cooking. He also hated the fact he had to take time doing it, he was in a hurry. He really wanted to get out of the house.
He took one of the Ramen cups from the cupboard, made some freshly heated water and poured it in the cup. Waited 3 minutes and the Ramen was finished. He blushed, still glad he was alone in the house.
Took him a few minutes to eat the Ramen and once he was done, he threw the empty cup in the trash and walked towards the door. Before he opened it, he placed the hood on top of his head to cover his face and that's the time he walked away from the Namikaze estate.
When he was about to leave the estate's pathway someone was leaning against the fence. A spiky white haired man, wearing a mask covering his mouth and the left side of his eye and he wore a jounin outfit; reading one of his books.
"You?" Sasuke stopped a little frightened and shocked.
"Not even a hello to your former teacher?" He said, his voice musing. "I can't still believe that Naruto was able to pull through to you, I can't... I doubted you even had the heart to come back to Konoha, I guess, I was wrong."
Sasuke clenched his fists, restraining himself from attacking.
"You decided long ago that you wanted to kill everyone in Konoha, what changed your mind that you came crawling back here like your still one of us?" Kakashi said coldly. "Everyone almost died because of your recklessness, You aided the enemy during the 4th war and lost yourself to power. What happened now? Are you still that same person we were forced to reckon with?"
His words struck like daggers in Sasuke's heart.
"Of course, I'm here to see for myself if something has changed in you. Naruto told me everything this morning, said you calmed down and changed your views, but in the end the decision is seeing it for myself. I can't let you walk around Konoha knowing you still have revenge in your eyes. Do you still long for power? Because if you do, I won't hesitate on attacking."
"..." Sasuke eyed him calmly, the look in his eyes were sad. He wanted to apologize to his teacher for his ways but because of his pride ending up being bruised and his ego being kicked, he'd rather not speak at all.
"Naruto said he won't stop me from attacking you if I want to, that's to say what my views of you still are..."
"I don't want to fight you, and I don't want to fight anyone else anymore. Just leave me alone... I have something I have to do... "
That was all Sasuke could say, his voice was full of sadness and guilt. Kakashi noticed the change in Sasuke and let out a sigh of relief as he saw the Uchiha ignore him and started walking, taking to the right. Kakashi followed Sasuke, he was headed towards the village market and stores but he was taking the detours, the short cuts avoiding contact from his friends as much as possible.
"Strange..." Kakashi thought. "So Naruto was right after all, there is something that changed in Sasuke. But.. is it enough to win back the trust he broke with his friends and Konoha?"
Kakashi appeared in front of him about a few minutes in an alley way where Sasuke was headed. Sasuke abruptly stopped and started gritting his teeth, can't hide how much he's annoyed.
"I know you've been following me for a while now, but do a better job of keeping yourself hidden. Will ya?" Sasuke mused. "It's already irritating knowing someone is watching your every move. I told you, I don't want to fight anymore."
"Why am I not surprised? Your taking short cuts, why is that?"
"What do you want?" Sasuke glared. "Can't you see I'm busy here?"
"I'm here as your guide or more likely your watcher, i want to know where exactly you are headed. I have my orders from Naruto to watch you, and I promised him that I won't keep you out of sight."
"I'm only doing some errands that Naruto wants me to do." Sasuke plainly said, wishing Kakashi would stop asking. "Can I go now?"
"Can we talk?" Kakashi said softly.
"What?" Sasuke was shocked.
"For only a moment and then I will stop watching you."
"..." Sasuke didn't know what to say. Was it a trap? What was happening?
"Training ground 41." Kakashi said as he disappeared.
"Fine... have it your way... "
(training ground 41)
Sasuke walked to the open field to see Kakashi in the middle with 3 logs at the corner. Kakashi just stayed there staring into the 3 logs as if he still hasn't noticed Sasuke's presence. Sasuke could remember it was the test to see if they can pass by getting the bell from Kakashi, of course, it was Naruto that got placed in the log and had no lunch.
Sasuke could also remember offering the blonde his food, it was the main reason they passed, because of what he did, he didn't really realized that was what happened. His urge to help a friend, led them to a victory all so sweet.
It was all too sudden, and they passed.
"Generosity..."
"..." Sasuke was caught of guard.
"It was your generosity and love for a friend that made you help Naruto back then, you cared for your friends even if you don't show it. And now you are desperately clinging on Naruto's friendship, restoring that bond, clinging to his kindness and learning from it as well. Naruto became a great ninja, because all he could see was you in front of his eyes."
"..."
"Like brothers..."
"What are you trying to say?"
"You should be glad Naruto took you back, when all was lost. None of the people of Konoha, not even your other friends would have taken you. Naruto on the other hand, feels strongly that he can bring the old you back, I had little faith in him. As time goes by that faith grew, I learned to believe in him..."
"And..."
"And it helped me become a better person instead of just relying on some false thread of hope. Just like you, you were relying on a small thread of hope that once you've finished with your revenge things would be peaceful, but its not. It's how it works actually..."
"You saying I need to accept the facts?"
"I'm saying you need to accept the truth and stop denying everything that's right in front of you."
"..." Sasuke couldn't believe he was being lectured like a little kid.
"Do you still long for power?" Kakashi said interrupting his thoughts.
Sasuke took steps backward.
"I want to confirm it... the things Naruto had told me. Do you still long for power?"
"Stop asking me the same question over and over again, I told you already I don't want to fight anymore. I'm tired, I'm exhausted, If Naruto told you everything that happened, their all true. I'm sick of the life I'm living... it feels like a living hell... I don't... know why I'm telling you this but I can't take it anymore..."
"..."
"All the questions, all the mistakes I've done, quit reminding me... give me a break!"
"I see..." Kakashi smiled under his mask. "I guess this is where Student and Master impart there words to each other, and leave things that are better left unsaid until the next encounter."
"..." Sasuke stayed silent, not sure where this was going.
"I was the one that thought you the chidori and it was you that made it your own technique and skill. You've improved it to an extent that I cannot comprehend anymore and no longer recognize as my own. Remember what I thought you? What are the words I imparted you while training you?"
"This is the chidori you'll be learning..." Kakshi's voice echoed through Sasuke's mind. "You will only use the chidori if I allow you to use it, and you will only use it to defend your friends. To protect them, not for using it against them. Is that clear?"
"To protect your friends..." Sasuke mumbled as his head bent down.
"Yes. Those are the words I told you before we started training, have you ever seen yourself defend anyone with the technique." Sasuke lowered his head even more. "It's not too late to change, I'm starting to see something in you that I was proud of..."
"What?"
"This is the words I impart to you that I never told anyone, not even you friends. I know it was favoritism, I always spoke highly of you when it comes to power and when it comes to the best. I doubted that Naruto would become a good ninja, and I always thought that you would one day rise to my level, now look at you... you've succeeded even higher."
Kakashi continued.
"The reasons were unjustified, one was because I saw potential in you, potential to be great. You are determined but determined to kill and have revenge, that was one problem I wanted to take away. And the next was... I saw myself in you..."
Sasuke shifted his weight uncomfortably with what he heard.
"I could see it all the time during our time together, I was lost too... but a friend pulled me back to where I was suppose to be. And from that day on, I cherished the second life I was given and this is now my third..." kakashi chuckled. "Tell me now as my student, that you will actually use the power you have to protect your friends..."
"I..." Sasuke couldn't bare to say it.
"Tell me what I'm trying to imply to you, if you truly understand."
"Your saying that your friend saved you from your own destruction and your telling me that Naruto saved me from mine and that were the same, I know... I can remember what you told me before... You lost people you love too... I get that..."
"What else?" Kakashi said wanting him to keep going.
"I know what you mean." Sasuke said sternly. "I've been given another chance, to change things. I'm... working on it..."
"That's good to hear..."
With that Kakashi was gone in an instant, and Sasuke was all alone in the training grounds left to think about the rest of what Kakashi had told him. Sasuke breathed in and out, and started walking away.
Naruto looked from a distance, standing on top of a branch eying the Uchiha. He sighed and turned away headed back to the office to do the paper work he had been assigned to hoping something would work out right.
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lol, this was rushed so yeah~ XD