When Sasuke and Naruto arrived back at the castle (1), it was nighttime. Both boys were tired and drained from the events prior. They wanted to spend as much time together as possible before they had to go back home. Sasuke rested his weary body on the soft bed, bringing Naruto down with him. Naruto's body fell gently on top of his own. Naruto sighed cuddling deeper into to Sasuke.

"I love you Naruto," Sasuke whispered, "I love you so much."

A small smile spread across the blonde's lips, "And I love you."

Sasuke loved hearing those words from Naruto. All the pain in his heart was replaced by the love he felt for Naruto and the love Naruto returned to him. He never wanted to be without the dope. Sasuke fell asleep, thinking of how happy he was.

"Sasuke?" Naruto said softly. When he heard no response, he figured Sasuke had fallen asleep. Naruto didn't say anything, but he felt uneasy about returning to the castle and that kept him awake. He had a sick, desperate feeling in the pit of his stomach. He knew something was going to happen. He looked at Sasuke's face, and the feeling of uneasiness only got worse.

Naruto placed his forehead against Sasuke's. A chill ran through out Naruto's body. Naruto closed his eyes and images started to flow through his head. What the…? Naruto saw images of a boy with ebony eyes and black hair. He was crying. Sasuke? The boy was shrouded in darkness. Blood stained his fingertips. Naruto watched as the boy brought his hand to his mouth, smearing blood on his lips. The boy tilted his head laughing. His eyes looked straight into Naruto, blood red. T-those eyes. The eyes of the one who killed his family… Sasuke…?

Naruto's body started to shake. He quickly withdrew himself from the sleeping Sasuke. Naruto shook his head back and forth, closing his eyes. No. No. No. God no. Naruto quickly started to panic. He got to his feet, the shapes and colors started to fade away from him. He desperately tried to gain control, but he couldn't. Tears trickled down his face. With the little strength he had left, he was able to keep a blurry sense of vision. He clawed his way to the door and stumbled out. The hallways were long and never ending. To his far left he could see a window. He tried to make his way toward the window. His body swayed back and forth. He resisted the urge to throw up. As he reached the window ledge, he fell to his knees. With all his strength he lifted his elbows on to the edge, pushing the rest of body through the window, throwing himself out.

My dear Sasuke, my love. I thought I could find happiness. I thought I had gotten rid of that hatred in my heart…but this is too much.

Naruto closed his eyes…

"Oi…"

His eyes slowly cracked open; the world around him was completely black. He frantically clawed at his eyes. He felt like he was staring out into an abyss. It was endless and suffocating. Tears welled up into his clueless, frightened blue eyes. Mama, Papa!

"He's freaking out!" he heard someone shout out.

"Shut up idiot! You're scaring him." A woman scolded. The said woman approached the boy, slowly, "You're okay. We're not going to hurt you," She reached out her hand to soothe the boy. The blonde started to cry, "Mama!" He clung on to the woman, "Naruto didn't mean it…"

"Shhh," the woman cooed, "it is okay."

Naruto continued to weep, both from relief and fear until he fell asleep in the Woman's arms. She looked up at her brother who was staring in disbelief.

"What was that about? Calling you mama?" he snickered, "your age is starting to show."

She hissed, "Oh shut up," she turned back to the sleeping boy, "we should take him with us."

"I dunno…Gaara is not going to like it," he warned, "you know how he is around people. Heck, you know how he is around us. (2)"

"No, I have good feeling about this boy. That look in his eyes; he reminds me of Gaara." She lifted the boy over her shoulder and headed towards their camp. When they arrived, Gaara was no-where around. They just looked at each and sighed. They both feared and loved their younger brother who was very unstable and bloodthirsty. Temari gently placed the boy down. He was sweating and mumbling things under his breath. She started to peel off the boy's clothing, when Kankuro walked in, "Sis what the hell are you doing?!" He looked mortified, "is that why you brought him here? He's not really your type."

Temari glared at her brother, "can't you see he's burning up? I'm trying to cool down his body. Go get me some water." Kankuro scoffed, but he still went to go get the water. On his way back he ran into Gaara. "Welcome back Gaara," Kankuro said walking briskly toward the tent to warn Temari. Gaara just stared at him blankly a stoic grin plastered on his face and walked away.

"He's here," Kankuro muttered, placing the water by the bedside.

"Thanks," Temari replied, dipping the cloth into the water she started dapping the boy's body.

"What are you going to tell him?"

"I don't know yet. I'll figure it out," right now she just wanted to focus on Naruto; she felt very protective over him. His fever was getting worse, and she had no idea how to handle the boy. She never saw anyone crying in their sleep. She was curious as to what could have happened to him that would make him feel that much pain. In that respect, she kept comparing him to her own brother. She ran her fingers through is matted hair, "I promise I'll help you get better…"

Temari and Kankuro turned their heads when they heard the tent flap open. Gaara looked down at them and back at the boy. His face never changed, "who is he?"

"His name is Naruto. That's all we know. We found him in the forest," Temari answered.

"Why is he here?"

"He thinks Temari is his mother, "Kankuro spoke up this time, "he wouldn't let go of her."

"Mo-ther?" Gaara repeated, placing his palm over the symbol on his forehead, "Mother, " he laughed. Gaara walked closer to the boy, leaning closer to him.

"Gaara!" Temari cried out, "don't hurt him." Gaara did not pay her any mind. He just continued to stare down at the boy. His eyes were drawn to the scares on either side of the boy's angelic face. He ran his fingers over each one. Naruto's cheeks were burning and wet. Gaara placed his thumb under the boy's eyes, wiping away his tears. Naruto's eyes shot open. Gaara felt like he was drowning in the boy's clouded blue eyes, eyes that he only saw on his own face when he was afraid and lonely. The Pain that one only feels when he has gone through true chaos and hurt. The look of one who is facing the demons in their own heart. Naruto smiled a sad, sweet smile, "he has you too?" he mumbled before falling back to sleep…

(1)They are in a different castle. Sasuke uses it only.

(2)This is the Gaara before he changed because of Naruto.