Last Chance

A/N: You call it OOC, I call it a mental breakdown. You can only mask your emotions for so long before you crack. And MasterFranny: I told you I had an obsession. ;P

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Sasuke closed his eyes and sighed as he lay on Naruto’s chest, “I love you Naruto,” he whispered.

“I love you too,” Naruto confessed as he fixed a kiss into the black tresses. He wrapped his arms around Sasuke’s waist and leaned back to stare at the canopy. “What in the hell are we going to do now?” he questioned the silent room.

Sasuke stiffened and slid off Naruto’s chest to look him in the face. “What do you mean by that.”

Naruto rolled to his side and looked at the cold, angry face beside him. “I meant what I said earlier. The council did not make a request, Sasuke. They were demanding me to marry.”

“But you can’t,” Sasuke bit out sharply. “I love you and you love me! You can’t just go and marry some… girl!!” Sasuke jumped up from the bed and stared pacing, oblivious to his state of undress.

“Sasuke,” he tried. “As the Hokage I have responsibilities. And Sakura…”

Naruto was cut off by a furious glare. “What about Sakura?!” the Uchiha roared.

Naruto winced but continued, “The council knows I have been seeing Sakura. If I just suddenly stop they are going to become suspicious and probably shove more candidates at me.”

“But you’ve been in love with her for years!” he yelled clenching and unclenching the fists at his sides. “How can you ask me to let you continue to see her? YOUR MINE!!!” he screamed.

Naruto figured that Sasuke had just about lost it, he watched him tugging at his dark hair as he made the possessive statement. “Sasuke you have to calm down and listen,” Naruto said reaching out for the irate man.

Sasuke evaded his grasp and continued to rant, “Why did you have to become Hokage?”

“Sasuke?!”

“If you had been a lesser Shinobi this would not be happening!”

“Maybe that would be best,” Naruto affirmed, braking Sasuke out of his own little world.

Sasuke stopped shouting and turned confused back to the blonde. “What to you mean?”

Sad blue eyes looked into confused black. “If you would pursue a shinobi of a lesser class, you wouldn’t have any of these problems,” he mumbled bleakly.

“You mean…” the raven stuttered. “NO! Please Naruto, no!” Sasuke stumbled in his haste toward the blonde and fell roughly on the bed. He crawled quickly to Naruto’s side and wrapped his arms around the tan waist. “I don’t want anyone but you. Please don’t send me away! I’ll share you with the council and I’ll share you with Sakura. Just please, don’t send me away!”

In stunned silence Naruto stared down at the hysterical raven-haired man in his arms. Was this truly Sasuke? He had never seen the other man lose his cool before. Tears were now streaming down his pale cheeks as he pleaded. Sasuke pleading! He had said please, three times no less!

“I’ll do anything. We can meet in secret, Naruto?”

The scarred questioning look on that normally stoic face snapped Naruto out of his stunned stupor. Wrapping his arms around the now shaking figure, he shushed him as he ran his fingers through the black hair. “It’s okay, don’t cry. You’re killing me Sasuke. It’s okay.”

Crying? Sasuke brushed a hand across his face then looked down at it. His palm glistened with moisture. He was crying? He was an Uchiha, an Uchiha did not cry! An Uchiha did not plead either, a nagging voice told him. Sasuke pushed both observations back. Naruto was holding him. He didn’t care about his pride if he could stay with the blonde. Listening to Naruto’s calming voice his panic started to ebb away. Be damned his pride, he meant what he’d said. He would sneak around for the one holding him.

“Sasuke, this isn’t going to be easy. Even under the best of circumstances we would have to hide it.”

Sasuke bristled at Naruto’s observation. But he had already told himself he would hide or take any other abuse to his pride as long as he could keep the one in his arms.

Naruto continued, “Being the son of Yondaime makes Uzumaki an important family in Konoha. And have you forgotten the council expects you to restore the Uchiha clan?”

“I don’t care about the council or the clan as long as you are mine,” Sasuke bit out.

Naruto looked down at the stubborn man with a worried expression. “But the Sharingan is an important asset to Konoha.”

Sasuke released his hold and sat back on to his knees. Eyes down cast he asked, “Is it my lord Hokage’s order for me to produce an heir?” Naruto looked suspiciously at this new emotional and subservient Sasuke. The Uchiha’s head flew up and angry black eyes boor into his own. “Because I don’t give a shit what the council wants! But I will do whatever you ask of me,” he finished softer.

Quickly the blonde reached out, bringing the surprised lips to his own. Tongues briefly battled, then Sasuke found himself in a crushing embrace. Naruto’s thoughts were running wild. Sasuke crying, Sasuke pleading, Sasuke subservient! There as no doubt in his mind the Uchiha truly loved him. What else could cause such a complete turn around in a person? Being assured of Sasuke’s feeling served to cement his own.

“I will order you to do no such thing. Maybe there is another way?” Sasuke looked into the azure eyes trying to find the answers to his confusion. “Tsunade-baa-chan might be of some help.”

“But wouldn’t she question why I just don’t do the deed myself?”

Naruto replied with a smirk, “We’ll just say it’s a backup because you’re so damn picky.” His comment and laughter was rewarded with a loud smack. “Sasuke-kun,” Naruto growled. “Did you forget it is forbidden to raise your hand against your Hokage?”

“Hn.” Sasuke crossed his arms over his chest and sourly replied, “Well Sakura and I will be spending a lot of time in the cells.”

Naruto doubled over in his mirth. If he were cold enough to convict his former teammates they sure would occupy a dark cell on a regular basis.

As Sasuke dressed Naruto watched the man’s stoic façade set back into place. Naruto shook his head, just as well. The other Sasuke was reserved just for him. “You know, we’re going to have to think up an excuse if we’re going to have frequent visits and long ‘meetings’,” Naruto thought out loud as he put the finishing touches on his uniform.

“You could always promote me,” came the neutral reply.

Naruto’s face twisted into a sly smile, “Oh, now I see.”

“See what?” Sasuke asked obliviously.

“That’s why you wanted to get so close to the Hokage,” Naruto edged while fixing his hat.

Sasuke’s face first registered shock then contorted into rage. The fist he brought back was not playful, but a full force hit that sent the blonde into the wall. Naruto raised his head though the tangle of robes, his eyes red.

“What did I tell you about raising a hand to your Hokage, “ he hissed out dangerously.

Sasuke shook with barley-controlled fury as he bowed and bit out stiffly, “My apologies Hokage-sama. I forgot myself.”

Naruto pulled himself up, staring at the still bowing Uchiha. His confused thoughts were racing thoughts his head, ‘What the hell was the Teme’s problem? One emotion escapes him and now he’s the mood swing Uchiha? I made that joke about promoting and then…’ The Hokage’s eyes returned to blue as understanding dawned on him. Did Sasuke think he had been serious?!

“Sasuke?”

“Hai, Hokage-sama,” he replied, still bowing and awaiting his punishment. He knew he was already on a short leash in Konoha.

Naruto hated listening to the man speak to him so formally in private. “I will speak with the council today,” he paused when he saw Sasuke visibly flinch. “Make a list of the ANBU you would like to be under your command,” he continued reaching into a drawer for a scroll.

Sasuke quickly raised his head in shock. ANBU? And a Captain? This is what you got after you decked your Hokage?!

“Stop gaping Sasuke,” Naruto giggled as he closed Sasuke’s open mouth. “This promotion has been a long time coming. I would have had you on my squad if Baa-chan hadn’t been so stubborn.” He placed the scroll into Sasuke’s hand. “And besides,” he carried on fixing his robe and hat. “As Captain, you will have to turn in a bunch of ‘Reports’,” the blonde smirked as he exited the room.

Sasuke stood dumbfounded, staring at the spot the Hokage had occupied. “Why in the world do I love that idiot,” he asked himself out loud. Because he’s the only one who can kick your ass, a little voice answered in his head. Sasuke smirked to himself as he walked out of the room, “That’s not the only thing he can do to my ass.”

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The council room hummed with murmurs after the Rokudaime’s announcement. Homura spoke up to voice the group’s question, “Are you sure about this Hokage-sama?”

Naruto nodded at the council from the center of the table. “Yes, I wish for Uchiha Sasuke to enter into ANBU and be given the position of a Captain.”

After being confirmed the council broke into chaos as everyone tried to speak at once. “But Godaime didn’t think it would be wise for the Uchiha to rise above chuunin.” “…for him to be given command of an ANBU unit…” “Is it really safe to trust him so explicitly?” “Think what would happen if he defected again.” “He was only allowed to come back to rebuild the clan.”

“ENOUGH!!!” Naruto’s roar brought a hush to the room.

Every council member looked at their Hokage to see blood red eyes. Some could not suppress their shivers of fear. One brave member stood and addressed the angry leader, “Rokudaime-sama, please excuse our rudeness. What the council was trying to express were the concerns Godaime had over the last couple of years. Would it not be wise to follow the elder Hokage’s wisdom?” he asked gesturing to the blonde on Naruto’s right.

Naruto leaned onto the table, his hands clenching and unclenching. “Is Godaime the current leader of this village or am I?”

The brave soul sat back down seeing that he had not been able to bully the young Hokage. They would have to pick their battles carefully with this one. A strong willed Hokage was a mixed blessing for the council, and now they had two. He had not missed the smirk he received from the elder blonde.

“Elders, this issue was brought to you out of respect, not because I’m a little boy who needs guidance. ANBU is under the direct command of the Hokage and answers to no one else. I will not be told whom I can and can not let protect my safety,” Naruto took a breath, his eyes returning to their brilliant blue. “I greatly respect Tsunade-sama and understand her actions. It has been four year since his return. As you know he has been under my direct supervision from that time. Sasuke has shown no sign or desire to defect again. The past is dead to him. The Uchiha Sasuke of today would give his life for Konohagakure. He has followed every wish of the village said one. And I do not think it is our right to command any shinobi to procreate.”

A protest started and Naruto held up his hands for silence, “We have the Uchiha and will not loose the Sharingan. We will insure the continuation of the clan even if alternate means are needed.” Naruto looked at the room to judge their positions. “It is my wish for Uchiha Sasuke to become an ANBU Captain.” He finished his speech and sat down.

Tsunade looked proudly at the boy then stood up and addressed the room with a smug grin, “Who agrees with Rokudaime’s wishes?”

Everyone raised his or her hand.

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