Here is chapter 1 :)

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Chapter 1:
Confusion

-1 week after the sudden disappearance of the kyuubi. -

Konoha:
Sasuke:

Sasuke was sitting at the trainings grounds. After everything that had happened this week, he still couldn't get any rest. The Akatsuki had been completely disbanded. Their members were scattered everywhere. The kyuubi was gone all of a sudden. The villagers seemed scared of that fact. They couldn't hide it, when Naruto had returned.

Naruto had no memories of what had happened. Tsunade had used all kinds of jutsu to find out even a little bit. But it seemed to be useless. It had been his fault. He shouldn't have left the kyuubi all alone. That is the reason he was gone now. Despite how or what, he was gone.

After Itachi came back with Naruto in the office, everyone was shocked. Itachi said he had found Naruto collapsed on the Hokage's heads and that the kyuubi wasn't in control anymore. When Tsunade had examined Naruto though.

It was a fact the kyuubi was gone completely. The seal was broken. A lot of chakra was used on Naruto's body. But other than that, she couldn't find anything. The days after Naruto's return she and Jiraiya who had returned had ran a few other test on Naruto.

They didn't talk about any results. They kept something's a secret. Sasuke had noticed it. After some time he noticed that Itachi was starting to distance himself from everyone. And he knew that Tsunade had told the results to Itachi. It had been one week now and Naruto was checked by Tsunade every day.

Sasuke looked up. How did this all happen. Tsunade had giving Itachi back his former status, he wasn't a captain now, but he was an ANBU again. A strong Uchiha was nice to have around. And so Sasuke felt out of place. Everyone had been glad that Naruto had returned and yet Sasuke had felt like it was better to leave. when he had seen Naruto back he too had been glad. But the kyuubi's last words were beginning to haunt him.

Small Flashback:
"Tell me. Uchiha." The kyuubi said then.
"What?" Sasuke said, clearly annoyed right now.
"Why does that sweet brother of yours want to save that boy so badly?"
"Simply, cause he loves him." Sasuke said. "And what about you? Do you love him?"
"He is my best friend." Was the reply gave.
"Your reaction said otherwise... And your silence right now proves I am right. You love him too."
End Flashback

Sasuke looked at his hands. "My reaction said otherwise huh…" he slowly whispered. Looking back at the trees behind him, were Konoha was lying. 'What does Naruto mean to me then.. do I indeed love him…'

"Sasuke?"
Sasuke looked back and noticed Kakashi standing there, near the three tree stumps. "Are you ok?" Kakashi asked softly.

"I'm fine." Sasuke answered, not wanting to talk to anyone right now. "You don't seem fine. Everyone is on edge lately." Kakashi said, eyeing his student.

"Of course they are on edge. We have a big mystery here." Sasuke said while he turned around, not wanting to see his sensei looking at him.
"Indeed we have." Kakashi said, as he walked forwards so he was standing next to Sasuke. "But I have a feeling something else is bothering you."

"There is nothing." Sasuke answered cold. "Fine if you do want to talk, you know where to find me."
With that Kakashi left him behind again. Alone. Somehow he felt alone. Itachi was happy, Naruto was happy. Yet he wanted to feel happy for them. But he couldn't.

somehow he felt like he had been left alone, completely. Also because of the kyuubi. Kurama was his name. he had told him alone his name that day. He had trusted him, he wanted that at least one person knew his name before he left. Sasuke should have known there and then that something was wrong.

If he had stopped Kurama, then everything would have been different. Then… the kyuubi would still be here and they would only have to find a way to save Naruto then.

Nagato:
Nagato was looking outside. Konan and him had decided to stay in Konoha for the time being. After Naruto was back he had called every one of the Akatsuki together. Yesterday they had met again. He had said those words he never thought he would say. "The Akatsuki is disbanded and will not exists anymore.

Konoha was crowded, people walking over the streets buying and shopping. Life went on. Some people were scared about the sudden change. When Naruto had come back and his red eyes were gone. Some people were happy, yet others were still scared and said not to trust the demon boy.

Something things never changed. Nagato sighed. He too was happy Naruto was ok. But he had talked to Itachi about it. Tsunade had said something things that worried them all. The fear that somehow Madara was still alive, were haunting them all. Madara's chakra was found inside Naruto's body. Meaning that somehow he had managed to get the kyuubi out. Of course this secret was to be kept.

Tsunade had told Itachi he had to tell it to Nagato, so he had. There seemed to be another problem. Naruto's body was changing. Nagato closed his eyes, cutting the world out for a second as he thought about yesterday.

-Flashback:-

"Nagato". Nagato turned around, watching the raven who had called him. "I want to you. It's important." Itachi said then. Nagato gave a small nod and said. "Follow me then Itachi." As he walked out to the streets, leaving the other Akatsuki members behind. He had given the news that the Akatsuki was officially gone now. Going into the house were Konan and he lived, Itachi followed him inside, closing the door behind them. It was not big, but it was just enough for them.

Nagato said down on a chair at the dining table and Itachi followed that example. "So. what do you want to talk about?" Nagato asked.

"Tsunade has examined Naruto thoroughly for the past few days. She found out about something and wanted to let you know the truth too." Nagato's eyes narrowed. He had a terrible feeling he wouldn't like this news.

"what is it, Itachi?" Nagato asked. "Madara may still be alive." Itachi stated. Nagato didn't say anything, waiting for the raven to continue, which he did. "Tsunade believes that Madara was the one who took the kyuubi. His chakra was found inside Naruto's body. He had tried to conceal it, but there was a bit left."

Itachi sighed and closed his eyes. "And besides that Naruto's body is changing. With the kyuubi gone, which had been in his body since he was born, his body is becoming… unstable.."
Nagato eyed the raven. He seemed tired and had a lot on his mind. He was deeply worried about Naruto.

Nagato looked down at the table. "That is some awful news you bring Itachi…" He said silently.
"I wish I had better news." Itachi replied. Nagato shook his head and looked back up. "We will just find out where Madara is. And we will look for a way that Naruto's body can cope with this."

"Easier said than done, Nagato…" Itachi replied. Nagato smiled a bit. "I guess that's true. Madara will not be easily found unless he wants to be found. And with Naruto, I think the best person to find out a way to save him right now is the Hokage.."

Itachi sighed. "Her skills only go so far, Nagato. She hasn't found a way to save Naruto's body."
"Give it time. She is skilled enough. She will find a way, for she too cares about Naruto. As we all care about him. Itachi. You are not alone, remember this."

Nagato wanted to ease some of the raven's worries, but it didn't seem to help at all. After that Itachi had left, leaving him behind to register what exactly happened.

-End flashback:-

He still thought about it all. He had also talked about it with Konan, but they both couldn't seem to find out where Madara could be hiding. This whole situation had become rather awful. They didn't know how long Naruto would be able to live like this, and even if he could survive it he would be scarred for life, probably…
It was no wonder Itachi was so worried.

Itachi:
Itachi was sitting on his bed. He couldn't get any rest since he had found Naruto on the Hokage's heads. He was really happy Naruto was back, it was a miracle in itself. But he wanted to know what had happened exactly.

After that Naruto was examined by Tsunade, who had said the kyuubi was completely gone. No trace was left. And the genjutsu the other ninja's around Naruto were in worried him even more.
He was thinking that maybe it was Madara, but Madara was killed. Everyone around there had seen the kyuubi killing him. But somehow Itachi doubted it now.

"Tachi." Naruto's voice said, as he walked into the bedroom. The raven was thinking too much lately. Itachi looked up and noticed the blonde standing at his doorway. Naruto looked like himself he assumed. Both tired and trying to understand things they couldn't understand. Naruto had no memories of what had happened. He even had no memories of the time the kyuubi controlled his body. At first Naruto didn't want to accept the gap in his memories, but after 3 days he knew he could do nothing to change it.

Naruto sighed and walked over to the Uchiha. Sitting next to him he looked up at the raven. Itachi had been worried all along. Naruto softly laid his hand on the other's shoulder, feeling how tense it was. "Itachi. Don't worry about it. We will find out the truth. It just takes time." Naruto said as he moved closer to him. Itachi closed his eyes and felt that Naruto moved even closer, he slowly grabbed the blonde's waist as he pulled his other arm around Naruto, hugging him.

Naruto knew that Itachi was scared that he would lose him again. "You worry too much, Itachi…" Naruto whispered against the raven's shoulder/neck. Itachi let out a small chuckle. "Only because I care about you, Naruto.." Itachi whispered back. Naruto smiled. "I know…" he replied. Pulling back Naruto looked at Itachi who looked back. "But I am fine now, so stop worrying." Naruto smiled at the raven, hoping to ease some of his worries.

Itachi gave a nod as he touched Naruto's cheeks again, caressing his finger over the whiskers there. It somehow seemed that with time they would disappear. With the kyuubi gone they seemed to be slowly fading away. Naruto had noticed it too. It was the harsh proof something had happened. They didn't even know if the kyuubi was still alive. It was all one big mystery.

And Itachi hadn't told everything to Naruto. Tsunade had said it was better to keep the rest a secret. They had to find out what had happened and quickly, before it was too late.

Naruto stood up and walked over to the door. "I will be back later. Tsunade still wanted to run some tests." Itachi gave a small nod as he stood up and kissed Naruto goodbye. "I need to go out for some bit too." Naruto looked at him. "Will you be back this evening then?"
"I dunno. You don't have to wait for me. Just go to sleep. You need it." Itachi gave a sad smile as he walked out of the door.

Naruto looked at his back, while he jumped away. He closed the door and turned around. Lying down on the bed he looked at the ceiling. He knew they were keeping secrets. Yet he was scared to know the truth. While at the same time he wanted to know.
He didn't want to see Itachi lying to him. He didn't care about all those others. It hurts to know that the raven was keeping things and hiding things. He turned around. He indeed felt tired. Somehow it felt like his energy was being drained…

He didn't tell anyone of how he really felt. But deep down inside he felt like he was slowly dying. He closed his eyes and moved so he was lying on his side. Slowly he felt that he was falling asleep.

Itachi turned back home. He had forgotten his ANBU mask. When he came back, he noticed Naruto lying on the bed. He was asleep. Softly he walked over to him and looked at the sleeping blond. Naruto was sleeping a lot lately, more than normal. It was kind of worrying he had told Tsunade about it. But they didn't know what to do, cause Naruto acted like nothing was wrong.

Itachi grabbed the mask from the closet and left the house again. He needed to find information, anything at all. He walked over to Nagato's house. He would ask Nagato for help. He didn't need to knock, the door was already open so he just walked in.
"Itachi. I was kind of expecting you." Nagato said, not looking away from the window.

"Nagato… can you help me?" Nagato turned his head, looking at the raven. "You know we would always help you, Itachi." Nagato stood up and walked to the middle of the room, next to the dining table. Itachi then looked towards the kitchen, where he felt some more people. And he was right as Konan, Kisame, Deidara walked out of the kitchen.

"I thought the Akatsuki was gone." Itachi stated, seeing some of the members standing there. "Well. If any one of us ever needs help. I would always want to help, un." Deidara said.
Itachi gave a small smile. "Thanks." Deidara only gave a nod in return.
Kisame walked towards his former partner. "We always had each other's back, Itachi-san. If I could help you, you know I would."
"Of course. Kisame." Itachi replied. Konan was standing next to Nagato now.

"Let's find out where Madara is." Nagato said. "Yeah and we shall find out what is happening to Naruto too."

End of this chapter :)!