A/N. Okay so just a heads up, this chapter is a little bit dark and may be triggering so if anyone has issues with domestic violence it might not be okay to read. Much love to my readers!.

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Naruto woke up the next day feeling refreshed and ready to take on the day. He bounded out of bed and grabbed his clothes. He hurriedly put them on and used his fingers to brush out his hair then quickly made his way down the stairs taking two at a time. He skidded into the kitchen and breathed in deeply, sighing when the sweet aroma hit him. Konan made the best pancakes he had ever tasted and she had promised him last night that she would make them. He heard her giggle when she looked over to his eager face, his blue eyes bright and excited.

"I was expecting you to sleep in" she chuckled, placing a plate in front of him. Naruto thanked her and dug in, pouring syrup all over them so they we're complete covered in the sticky, golden substance.

"Sleep in? With you making breakfast, no way!" A bit off food fell out of his mouth and he shoved another mouthful into his mouth. A low moan escaped his lips, he was in heaven.

"Chew properly, you look like a pig" Naruto snapped his eyes to the side, he hadn't even realised Nagato was there when he came in. The comment stung and Naruto slowed down, cutting his food a bit more with every mouthful.

"Nagato!" Konan gasped, shocked with his tone. "Don't talk to Naruto like that"

"I'll talk to him however I like, if he eats like a pig I'll call him a pig" Naruto pushed his plate away from him, his appetite dying quickly.

"What has gotten into you?" Konan shook her head disappointedly and gave Naruto a sympathetic gaze "I'm sorry for his bad manner's"

"I'm used to it, thanks for breakfast" Naruto stood up, his shoulders slumped forward and he left the kitchen, stopping outside the door and he waited.

"That was horrible Nagato" he heard Konan berate. "He was just excited"

"He's my husband and he needs to act like it" Nagato replied. Naruto clenched his fist's, he was not that man's husband anymore.

"Maybe Nagato that's why he left you" The blonde was happy he had someone sticking up for him. It was a nice feeling.

"You don't know a damn thing about it" Seriously? It was one thing to talk to him like that but Konan? Nagato was really further gone then he thought.

"Do you even want him back?" Konan wasn't backing down and Naruto began to grow scared for her. He knew first-hand what happened when Nagato got angry "He was the best thing that ever happened to you and you're treating him like shit"

"How I treat my husband isn't any of your business Konan" There was a silence and then he heard Konan take a deep breath before speaking again.

"Naruto's better off without you" a cup smashed and Naruto ran in to find Nagato standing up, a smashed cup beside him. Konan was staring at him wide eyed, her hands on her stomach.

"Nagato, calm down" Naruto ran over, putting himself on the line. If anything happened to Konan because of him he would never forgive himself.

"You bitch" Nagato seethed taking a step to the side.

"Nagato!" Naruto grabbed his arm and his ex-husband turned to him, his eyes ablaze. "Calm down, please. Think of the baby"

"This is all your fault, if she hadn't stuck up for you then I wouldn't be pissed off" Nagato grabbed him "Everything is your fucking fault"

"Yes, yes it is" Naruto flicked his eyes to Konan who was shaking but taking a step towards them, ready to intervene. Naruto shook his head, he could handle this "But you need to calm down, we don't want anything to happen like last time…"

"You deserved it" That stung more than any physical harm could but Naruto stayed firm, he would not let Nagato turn his anger back on his pregnant friend.

"How about we go upstairs and talk about this? Just me and you?" Something in Nagato shifted and he saw the man look towards the shaking, blue haired woman. His face softened quickly, realising is actions.

"Yeah, that sounds good" Naruto grabbed Nagato's hand and pulled his grip off him and grabbed his free hand.

"Naruto…" Konan's soft voice question, worried about his wellbeing. Naruto shook his head and gave her a small reassuring smile. Nagato was calming down, he would be fine.

"Come on, let's go upstairs and chat" Naruto lead his ex towards his room. Nagato followed, remaining quiet. Naruto kept himself calm, he wasn't sure what would happen but as long as Konan was fine he didn't care.

"Naruto…" Nagato started as the blonde closed the door behind him "You can't leave me"

"I'm…I'm not" Naruto warily stated, positing himself close to the door just in case.

"Yes, you are!" Nagato's voice raised again "You're fucking divorcing me!"

"Nagato, please, calm down" The red head began to pace, mumbling to himself and Naruto began to wonder why he was acting so erratically. "Please Nagato"

"Don't tell me to calm down, I have every right to be mad!" Nagato stopped and turned to him. He pulled out a piece of paper from his pocket and threw it at him "You're just another dumb slut"

"Excuse me?" Naruto gapped. Nagato had never called him a slut before.

"You think I'm stupid, is that it?" Naruto went to run out of the room but Nagato was too quick. He grabbed him and threw him away from the door. Naruto yelled out as hit the floor, his elbow connecting first. "Look at it!"

"Look at what! You're fucking crazy!" Nagato crouched down and picked up the paper that had fallen to the floor. He unfolded it the shoved it in Naruto's face. His eyes widened. It was a photo of Sasuke exiting his building.

"Don't lie to me Naruto, did he stay" What was Naruto supposed to say? Everything was riding on this, if Naruto admitted it he'd loose the shelter. "Are…you…fucking…him"

"No!" A fist connected with his jaw and Naruto yelled out, tears stinging in his eyes. Jesus, he hadn't expected this when he woke up in the morning "He's just a friend!"

"Bullshit!" Nagato grabbed his face roughly "How long Naruto"

"I don't know what you're talking about!" Naruto coughed when a boot connected with his stomach and he gasped for breath. "Nagato! Please, I'm not seeing him!"

"You're lying!" Naruto put his hands above his head, preparing for another kick "End it"

"I can't! There's nothing to end!" Naruto pleaded. He was tempted to just come clean but he was scared it would just get worse if he did.

"Is he more important to you then that fucking shelter you love so much?" Nagato seethed out. "Is he?"

"Nagato, please, stop this" Naruto whimpered when his stomach was kicked again.

"I'll make you regret this Naruto" One last kick caused Naruto to scream out, he heard a loud crack of a rib and he rolled over, his chest heaving with the pain. He trembled and cradle his stomach, tears streaming down his face. What did he ever do to deserve this?

He remained where he was, Nagato was still standing over him and he was scared to move. Blood dripped down from the corner of his lip and his vision became blurry as the pain took over. Naruto willed Nagato to leave so he could somehow leave. He needed to get to a hospital. The door handle rustled behind them and there was a knock on the door. "Nagato…Is everything alright in there?"

"Go downstairs Yahiko, I'll be there soon" Nagato's voice was calm and Naruto let out a sigh of relief. He would be okay.

"Is Naruto in there? Konan's looking for him" Naruto stopped himself from calling out, this was a dangerous situation and he needed to keep his ex-calm.

"Yes, he isn't feeling to well so I'm just helping him into bed" the door handle rattled again "Everything is fine"

"Come out, I'm sure Naruto can look after himself" Nagato sighed and raised a finger to his lips before walking to the door and opening it, standing between Yahiko and Naruto "Come on, I'm heading into town"

"Alright, I'll just freshen up" Nagato closed the door again and Naruto heard Yahiko sigh, his footsteps walking down the hall. Naruto cursed, he didn't want to be alone with this monster. "Clean yourself up"

Nagato walked out and Naruto finally relaxed, he rolled onto his back and looked up to the ceiling. He was done. Fuck Nagato, he would not put himself through this again. They would have to find another way to save the shelter. Naruto pushed himself off the ground and limped his way out of the room, heading towards his. He didn't need this shit, he didn't deserve it. His relationship with Sasuke was none of Nagato's business. He was happy and Naruto wasn't going to let him end it. Naruto reached his room and grabbed his phone that was charging on the bed. He turned it on and flicked to Sasuke's number.

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Sasuke was sitting with Itachi and Tsunade. They we're closing the deal on their benefactor status of the shelter and he was excited. This was finally it, it was all official and that meant Uchiha Corporation would be involved if anyone attempted to sell it. This way Sasuke was certain they could find a better way. Itachi gave him a small smile as he signed the documents and then handed the pen over to him. Sasuke scrawled his signature and Tsunade clapped her hands together.

"Right, now that's out of the way who's keen to celebrate?" she pulled out a bottle of sake from under the table and Sasuke couldn't help but smirk. Where the hell had she been hiding that?

"Why don't we wait until Naruto is back? This is after all because of him" Itachi offered. Sasuke knew it was just because his brother was fond of drinking through the day and was trying to politely decline the alcoholic beverage.

"Yes, your right" The blonde, boisterous woman looked disappointed and she placed her head on her hand, a pout on her lips. Speaking of Naruto Sasuke heard his phone go off and he furrowed his brows. Naruto wasn't supposed to be calling him at all. He excused himself and went to the corner before answering.

"Sasuke?" he heard a voice croak on the end of the line. Sasuke's stomach dropped and his eyes widened.

"Naruto? Is everything alright?" A forced chuckle and then a chough was his reply "Naruto, talk to me"

"I think my rib is broken" Sasuke's jaw clenched and he tried to remain calm "Actually, I think a few are"

"I'm coming to get you" Sasuke made eye contact with Itachi and his brother quickly stood up, alarm written all over his face.

"No, I'm going to the airport now" Sasuke could hear the rustling of clothes and a suitcase being zipped up "I just…wanted to hear your voice"

"Jesus Naruto" Sasuke rested his head against the wall. This was his fault, they had told him to go to try gather information. Naruto had assured them that he would be safe and it wasn't even two days.

"I'm…fine" Sasuke chuckled, the dobe sounded like he was asking a question. "I may need the hospital though"

"What the hell did he do to you?" Itachi handed him his jacket and he put it on quickly, swapping the phone to his other hand. Sasuke walked out of the office, determined to keep Naruto on the phone.

"I'll explain when I see you" Sasuke sighed, why was he being so difficult.

"I'll have a plane ticket ready for you at the airport, just get there okay" Itachi pulled out his phone and began to make travel arrangements for the injured blonde. Sasuke was thankful his brother was with him or he would have lost it by now. The thought of Naruto being hurt and so far away was tearing him up inside.

"I'll see you soon" the line disconnected and Sasuke cursed. Itachi gave him a wary look as they hoped into Itachi's car.

"When is the flight?" His brother looked as guilty as Sasuke felt.

"Whenever he want's. I put the jet on standby just in case" That was Itachi, always thinking one step ahead. Sasuke blew out a sigh of relief, now all Naruto needed to do was get there.

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Naruto rested against the wall, his suitcase pulling on his arm. It was hard to lug the thing to the front door while injured. He hoped Konan was to wound up, he didn't want this to affect the baby. Naruto took a deep breath and continued down the stairs, stopping when he saw Konan standing at the bottom, car keys in hand. Her eyes were bloodshot from cry and a hand flew to her mouth when she saw him.

"Hey, I'm fine…" he grimaced as he said it. He must look like utter shit. Konan shook her head as tears began to spill out of her eyes. "Hey, don't cry! You've got a kid in that belly of yours, don't want to stress it out ya know"

"I-I'm so sorry Naruto. I-I had no idea!" Naruto let go of his bag and pulled her into a hug, being careful not to bump his bruised side "I'm so so sorry"

"Oi, quit saying that will you. It's not your fault" Konan hiccupped and took a deep breath, pulling away from him. "Are you going to be okay?"

"Y-yeah. Yahiko has gone to set Nagato up at a hotel…I can't have him staying here, not after…" She examined his face sullenly.

"Well, I have a plane booked so I'll be out of your hair and you can go back to focusing on growing that kid" Konan laughed and held out the keys.

"Then I'm driving you" Naruto shifted slightly, unsure of getting her involved more then she already was. "I was going to take you to the hospital…"

"I have something set up on the other side, I just need to get out of here" Konan nodded in agreement and opened the door for him. Naruto grabbed his bag, happy he could finally wheel it. He placed it in the back, cringing when his torso stretched. Naruto really hope his rib didn't do any damage to his lung. Naruto carefully angled himself into the car and Konan put it in reverse, speeding out of the drive way.

"Naruto, can I ask you something?" her voice was soft "How long…"

"Not long. He's never done this before…I left him before he got the chance" Konan's hands whitened as she gripped the steering wheel.

"How did this happen? I don't" she stopped and tears threatened to pool out of her eyes again.

"Konan, Nagato needs help. He's sick" she looked to him, shock written on her face. "I'm not sticking up for him. I'm just saying…he isn't the same Nagato we know"

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Sasuke rushed to the hospital the second he got word that Naruto had landed. Itachi had organised for an ambulance just in case it was worse than Naruto led on. What he wasn't expecting was the media vans that were parked outside. Sasuke was shocked, did they know? Surely they couldn't. He hoped out of his car and pulled his hoodie over his head, hoping not to draw attention to himself. He slipped inside quickly and then headed up to the reception. The woman behind it looked thoroughly annoyed and he gave her a small smile.

"If you're a reported go away" she snapped. Sasuke sighed and shook his head.

"I'm here to see Naruto Uzumaki" she pursed her lips and tried to shoo him away.

"I said no reporters" What the hell, didn't this woman understand he was here to actually see him? "Name?"

"Sasuke Uchiha" She looked down at the clipboard in front of her and she gave him an apologetic smile.

"Sorry, those vultures have been here the second they got wind of this. Your brother called ahead. Naruto's on the fifth floor, ward 2" He nodded and took off running. Why was Naruto on a ward? Was he that bad?

Sasuke pressed the button to the elevator what seemed like a hundred times before it opened and he shuffled in with other visitors. He pushed the fifth floor button and when the door opened on his floor her took off. People yelled at him to slow down but he wouldn't, not until he saw that Naruto was okay. Sasuke grabbed a nurse, startling her and he let go of her quickly. "Sorry, I'm looking for Naruto"

"Last door" she glared. Sasuke slowed his pace down, his heart betting faster with each step. He heard laughter as he neared the room then a curse.

"Naruto?" he asked, poking his head in. A mop of blonde hair turned to him and blue eyes met onyx. Sasuke gulped. Naruto's right arm was in a sling and he had a seri strip on his lip. A dark bruise was formed on his cheek and his left eye was partially swollen. Naruto's chest was bandaged and an IV drip was attached to his arm. "Jesus"

"Hey Sasuke!" Naruto giggled. Morphine, they had put his dobe on morphine.

"Explain, now" he sat down on the bed and grabbed Naruto's hand in his "What did he do to you"

"I don't think this is the best time to ask him, he's high as a kite" Gaara grumbled from the corner. "I haven't been able to get a straight answer out of him yet"

"Nagato did this right?" Gaara's eyes narrowed dangerously and he nodded. "How did the press find out?"

"Someone at the airport took a photo of him. Dumb kid had no idea who it was but the media got ahold of it" Kids and their damn need to show off on social media. "No one knows what happened but it isn't too hard to put together"

"Has Nagato been contacted?" Gaara shook his head and Naruto let out a small giggle, the blonde staring up at the roof and his eyes slightly glazed over. "How much did they give him?"

"Enough to knock out a damn elephant if you ask me" Gaara sighed and for once the staunch lawyer looked rattled "I've already put a protection order through and the hospital is aware of the situation"

"Good, I don't want that prick anywhere near him again" Sasuke smiled when he heard Naruto's soft snores and brushed a bang out of the blonde's eyes. "This is my fault"

"This is Nagato's fault" Gaara snapped. "He'll pay for this, I'll make sure"

"Well, at least he can no longer become mayor, this will fuck up his chances" Karma, that's all Sasuke could think of. There was no way in hell that Nagato could spin this in his best interest.

"With Orochimaru by his side I'm not so sure. That guy is a snake" Sasuke shivered at the mention of the man. "He knows some pretty powerful people who can make this media storm go away pretty quickly"

"Then we don't let them. Hell we will take Nagato to court if we have to, get him thrown in jail" Gaara snickered at the thought of that. It was a pleasing thought to Sasuke to.

"It is up to Naruto though…" Sasuke looked back to his sleeping boyfriend and frowned. He wasn't sure if Naruto would push charges or not. Sasuke hoped he would but he was to kind hearted, to forgiving.

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