"N-N-Narutoo?" Hinata screamed, as flames started to engulf the boy's body. His back was bent over and his arms crossed his chest. He looked up, tears settled in his sad blue eyes, which slowly started to dull into a blood red shade. Tears fell down his cheeks. Hinata stepped closer, feeling the heat from Naruto's body. She wrapped her arms around him. Her body felt like it was melting, but she felt like she needed to do this for Naruto's sake. The boy opened his mouth, letting out a mangled cry. Hinata whispered softly, "I'm here. I'm here Naruto." She felt his shoulders quiver and the heat started to grow more intense.

"My…f-fault…" he cried out, "…must die."

"Shhhh…" she cooed, "it's okay. You don't have to die."

Hinata took Naruto's face in her hands, looking in his eyes she said, "You're safe now Naruto. You're safe now."

Naruto fainted falling into Hinata's opening arms….

-Conference Hall-

"How do you know it issss the same boy," Orochimaru asked gleefully.

"It is him, the demon child." Itachi confirmed.

Orochimaru laughed madly, "And he is living with Ssssauke!"

"Yes."

Orochimaru clapped his hands together, childishly, "Simply wonderful. My pet has found his way back home and in the arms of Sssauke. It's almost too good to be true."

"I have called Sasuke down here to speak with us," Itachi said, "however, I doubt he will agree to it. My main purpose is to make him uneasy and no one has ever done that more easily than you have."

Orochimaru sneered, "He is close by…"

There were two people Sasuke could not stand. His brother, and his brother's snake. Both of which left him with a sickening taste in his mouth, especially Orochimaru. As Sasuke walked into the conference hall, he was greeted by the two very annoyingly welcoming duo. Orochimaru bowed, "Your graccccce it is my pleassssssure to be in your presssssence." Sasuke ignored him and turned to his brother, "what is the meaning of this meeting?"

Itachi smiled secretly, "Please sit. Orochimaru has just arrived from a long and strenuous journey. This time is for catching up."

Sasuke growled, "I'm out of here." He announced turning his back on the two.

"I've heard rumors of an interesting pet residing in your chambers young master," the snake slithered closer to the young prince, "very interesting pet indeed."

"He is none of your concern," Sasuke said calmly not bothering to turn around, "watch yourself snake. If you find yourself slithering in places where you should not be I do not guarantee your safety."

Damn snake…

-Sasuke's Chamber-

Hinata watched as Naruto's chest rose and fell, slowly. It's getting too dangerous. He's starting to awaken. Hinata sighed whispering under her breath, "Where are you Jiraiya?"

Hinata had been looking out for Naruto since they were children. She was a spy from the SAGE association. There were others like herself stationed all throughout the palace, keeping a close eye on the royal family and now Naruto. Unlike the others, however, Hinata's sole purpose was Naruto's safety. She knew all about his past and wanted to protect him.

She sensed Sasuke nearing and slowly drew herself away from Naruto. She headed toward the door and was greeted by a very angry looking prince. "He fell asleep," she said softly. Sasuke only nodded and closed the door behind her. Sasuke undressed and rested his body next to the sleeping Naruto. Sasuke absentmindedly played with one of the boy's curls. Naruto helped him forget about the pain in his chest. Sasuke wrapped his arms around Naruto, tears falling down his face.

Sasuke was so tired of hurting. He just wanted to be at peace with himself and with Naruto. He finally realized that Naruto was the only one he didn't want to hurt. Naruto was his precious person. He loved him. While holding the boy he loved, he promised to never harm him again. Ever.

-The following morning-

Naruto woke up; his head was pounding. He didn't remember anything from the day before. He just felt nauseous. He closed his eyes and focused on his chakra. He opened his eyes again, and once more he was able to see figures and their chakra flow. He didn't know it but Sasuke was awake staring at the blonde,

"Goodmorning," Sasuke greeted Naruto. Sasuke chuckled, when Naruto jumped a little and pouted. As Sasuke leaned on his elbow, he said "I was thinking today we could spend the day together."

Naruto nodded and looked cautiously at Sasuke, "someone's in a good mood." Sasuke got up and lifted Naruto over his shoulder and carried him into the bathroom.

After they got ready, Sasuke took hold of Naruto's hand, transporting them to someplace far away from the palace. Naruto was nervous and excited all at the same time. Sasuke never acted this way toward him. He was so gentle and…loving.

"Naruto," Sasuke took Naruto's hand in his own, "today promise me we'll forget all about the past. Today no one exists but me and you."

"Promise," Naruto replied. He felt warm and it truly did feel like no one else existed but him and Sasuke. Even though Naruto couldn't see Sasuke's smiling face, he felt it.

"We are going to be here for a while just me and you, got it" Sasuke said. Sasuke didn't want to deal with anyone or anything with the palace. He just wanted to be with his love.

"Sasuke," Naruto called out softly, "where are we?"

"Does it matter," Sasuke replied, "As long as you're with me, nothing else should matter."

Naruto blushed, not fully understanding what was going on, "Sasuke. Why are you behaving this way. Before…"

Sasuke put his finger against Naruto's pink pouty lips, "You promised that you would forget about the past," Sasuke chuckled, "As punishment you have to kiss me."

Naruto looked around nervously, "B-b-but…I forgot…"

Sasuke smiled sadly, sounding hurt he said, "Is the thought of kissing me that bad?"

Naruto couldn't believe what he was hearing. Sasuke actually sounded like he cared, which confused him, "Gomen Sasuke."

Sasuke sighed, "It's nothing. We're going back to the palace."

"No!" Naruto shouted more loudly than he meant too, "I mean I rather like being out here, wherever here is, with you," Naruto blushed a bright red.

In the first time in his life, Sasuke truly felt happy, "Naruto…" Sasuke leaned closer to the boy and placed a soft kiss on Naruto's lips.

The prince and the demon child spent days together, each falling more deeply in love with the other. Sasuke's eyes grew softer, and Naruto's chest was filled to the brim with love. In both their hearts, the hate and pain started to fade. When the time came for them to go back, Sasuke nor Naruto could bear the thought, but they both knew they had to go back…