A/N: Review guys! I'm on my hands and knees begging! Oh I wanted to say if I ever update another story before this one is done. I simple couldn't help myself, I'm in a good mood, or yall earned it. You earn it by giving reviews.
There is a system to how you are ranked as a solider. First there were the recruits who spent their time training every waking moment. Then the regular guard which Sasuke and Kiba are currently apart of. They handled more of thee grunt work. The small missions the other guard had no time for. Then there were the elite guard that did slightly more difficult mission outside the castle, capital, and sometimes the kingdom.
Next came the royal guard they were in charge of protecting the royal family and any other nobility staying in the castle at anytime. Above them were the Kitsune's guard they weren't aloud to interact with him really but they protected him during travel and the yearly parade. Plus monitored the floor he slept on. Next was the Kitsunes handmaidens a step that you could skip when working your way higher. To the surprise of many people the handmaiden were some of the strongest people in the country.
Finally there was the most exclusive and powerful protective force was the Priests. Who were all gifted with powers from the Kitsune itself when they were chosen to be it's guards. They accompanied it everywhere including out of country trips like the one they were on now. And Sasuke was happy to say he was able to come along with the troupe.
Though he was only apart of the regular guard Naruto was able to pull a few strings to get him there. They were both unable to go three weeks without each other. At least if Sasuke came along Naruto could sneak to his camp in the middle of the night. All they had to do was avoid waking Kiba like always. Who had been able to tag along because it would be suspicious if it were just Sasuke and someone had manage to find out Naruto set it up.
They were going to a neighboring country for a peace treaty renewal for all there allied forces. The treaty was redrawn every 3 years to include any type of update. Plus it also gave them all in excuse to get together and tighten there bonds of friendship.
The Allied forces were made up of the four biggest Kingdoms. The one Naruto was in Konoharakure. Then there was Sunagakure ruled by the young prince Kankoru a place were Naruto's old friend Gaara use to love to be and where they were going now. There was also two other Kingdoms Naitsuusha ruled by Orochichmaru and Ryuu ruled by queen Yukio (I made up the last two.).
Naruto was drawn out his thoughts by the idea of talking to Sasuke. He sent him a telepathic hello catching Sasuke off guard who thought Naruto had to at least be able to see whoever he wanted to talk to. But he wasn't disappointed. He was quite happy to be able to talk to him. He toned out Kiba's rant about how important it was to have guard dogs to listen to Naruto.
They were deep in a conversation about Naruto's old friend who used to live in Sunagakure when Sasuke brought up a question. 'When will we arrive at Sunagakure?' He thought to Naruto who hummed before answering. 'About three days.'. Sasuke nodded even though he knew Naruto couldn't see him.
'Do you think you could show me were you and Gaara used to hangout when we get there? I would love to see your old cave hide out.' Sasuke said... thought? Naruto tail was wagging at this point. 'I would be happy to show you!' Naruto said Extremely happy at the thought of being alone with Sasuke at some other time then there nightly get together.
'We might even run into your old friend there. Seeing as you too were the only ones who knew about it. It could be where he's been this whole time. Naruto chuckled at the idea. If that was the case he would have visited a long time ago. 'Okay, if he's there I owe you a big kiss.' Sasuke blushed at that reply. They continued their conversation late into the night seeing as the troupe didn't bother stopping through out it.
Sasuke was glad to have Naruto's voice to keep him awake. They talked about how they were going to sneak off to the cave. They would wait until everyone was asleep before sneaking away. Naruto would make sure they all slept including the night shifters. And that they wouldn't remember ever falling asleep when they woke up.
Naruto would turn into his true form (Something Sasuke was extremely excited to hear he would get to see) and carry Sasuke there and back so they could make it within minutes instead of the hours it would take otherwise. They would explore for awhile heading back before anyone noticed. The plan was full-prof. Naruto and Sasuke continued their good time conversing about their plan unaware that when they finally made it to the cave they would be in for a heart stopping surprise.