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The Boy in The Orange Jumpsuit.
Chapter Nine – A Wish Granted.
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Sasuke found himself feeling nervous when he sat at breakfast with his father, brother, cousin and uncle. His mother sat in her usual place and acted as she always did. If Sasuke had not overheard his Uncle last night, he would never know his mother had done anything that his father wouldn't like. As soon as Fugaku Uchiha left for work, Sasuke found himself thinking of Naruto. Then he realised that even though Naruto couldn't tell his father that he was safe, that maybe Sasuke himself, could do that for him. Sasuke saw a girl with blue hair pushed into the kitchen by Mizuki, and he could see tear tracks on her face. Once Mizuki was gone, Sasuke looked at the blue haired girl with curiosity. He wondered if this girl was someone that Naruto knew.
"I'm Sasuke. What's your name?" Sasuke asked.
"I'm Konan Uzumaki." The girl said sadly.
"Why are you so sad?" Sasuke asked. He couldn't help but wonder how people were treated in the camps. Especially after what he had witnessed the night before. Konan smiled kindly at Sasuke.
"I'm sad because my little cousin and my Aunt have gone away." Konan replied.
"What's your cousin's name?" Sasuke asked. He could see a flash of pain cross the girl's face.
"His name is Naruto." Konan replied. Sasuke felt his heart leap for joy.
"I need to tell you a secret. But not here." Sasuke whispered. He led Konan out of the kitchen and towards the path he always took to go and talk to Naruto.
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Naruto found himself woken from sleep when he heard someone come into the hidden room. He looked at Kakashi sleepily. Kakashi gave him a smile. At least Naruto thought it was a smile. He couldn't tell properly with Kakashi's mask in place.
"It seems that your Mother and Grandmother are getting better." Kakashi said kindly. Naruto smiled widely.
"You think they'll wake up soon?" Naruto asked gently. Sakura was still sleeping and Naruto didn't want to wake her up.
"I'm not sure when Naruto, but I hope they will wake up soon." Kakashi replied. Naruto nodded and saw a tray of food on a table near the door. He looked at Kakashi carefully.
"I bought that food for you and Sakura to eat for breakfast. The two of you need to eat something proper." Kakashi said gently. Naruto nodded, and although he was loath to do it, he gently nudged Sakura awake. After all, food never tasted as good as when it was freshly made. Naruto couldn't believe it when Kakashi gave them the tray to eat their food. Both children almost cried at the sight of bacon, eggs and sausages, along with thick pieces of bread and butter and some baked beans. Both children couldn't help but feel ravenous and as they ate the food, they almost felt joy. The idea that soon, they might be free was one they longed to believe in.
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Sasuke led Konan to the fence of the camp. Konan was confused until she saw the children hauling rocks.
"I met a boy with blonde hair and blue eyes here, and his name was Naruto." Sasuke said gently. Konan gasped at the description.
"You knew my little cousin?" Konan asked gently. She knelt in front of the small boy. Sasuke nodded.
"I wanted to tell his Dad something but I don't know who his dad is, and this is real important." Sasuke said seriously. Konan couldn't help but admire the boy's calm nature. She looked at the group of children then spotted a familiar face.
"Call out to Guren." Konan whispered to Sasuke. Sasuke nodded as he called.
"Guren!" Sasuke called. A girl with a spiky black ponytail looked up from where she was shoving some more rocks into place. She took note of a boy, and next to him, was her sister. Guren made her way over slowly, making sure not to be seen, and then looked firmly at the small boy and Konan.
"What's going on?" Guren whispered.
"Do you know where Uncle Minato is today?" Konan asked. Guren nodded.
"He was dragged off a little further down from here. I might be able to find him." Guren said quickly.
"Go and try to bring him here." Konan said gently.
"It's about Naruto." Konan added. Guren nodded quickly. Her eyes were wide as she ran to find her uncle. Both Sasuke and Konan hid near the shrubbery that was next to the fence. Not even five minutes later, Sasuke saw a blonde man walking with Guren. Sasuke could immediately tell that this was Naruto's father. They looked so alike it was impossible not tell they were father and son.
"Konan!" The man hissed through the fence. Konan nudged Sasuke forward, and the man looked confused. Guren was also standing next to her uncle.
"You're Naruto's Dad right?" Sasuke asked. The man nodded.
"I'm Minato Uzumaki." The man replied. Sasuke gulped and looked Minato straight in the eyes.
"Naruto wanted you to know that him and Sakura were safe. His Mom and Grandma were hurt, but someone fixed them. I dunno if they're any better but my Uncle said that they were alive." Sasuke said gently. Minato's eyes went wide.
"You're sure of this young man?" Minato asked. Sasuke nodded.
"Me and Naruto are friends. We met here. But you can't tell anyone. If you say too loud to anyone, then mean men like my Father will find out, and then my mother, my uncle, my brother and my cousin will all be in big trouble." Sasuke replied. Minato nodded.
"Thank you little one. Thank you for telling us. But you should get back to your house before someone misses you." Minato said gently. Sasuke nodded.
"I know. But Naruto wanted you to know he was safe. He said he wished he could tell you. So I was hoping to find you and tell you." Sasuke said. Konan and Guren both looked relieved.
"Come on Sasuke. If we don't get back to your house, that Mizuki might just decide to teach one of his lessons." Konan said. She shuddered at the words.
"Why? Is Mizuki a teacher?" Sasuke asked.
"No he isn't." Konan replied. Sasuke wasn't sure why Konan's words bothered him so much, but they did. As the pair walked back to Sasuke's house, Sasuke dreaded what would happen if Mizuki or anyone else caught him walking around with Konan. He was especially worried what would happen to Konan herself.
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Okay all, I know this was a short chapter. I hope you all liked it anyways. But I wanted to update most of my fics today, just so you all would get a new chapter, even if it is kind of short. Anyways, please R&R and let me know what you think, and I'll update as soon as I can.
