Marked By Jutsu

Marked by Jutsu

Part II

Sasuke


After that confrontation Sasuke and I seemed to have an understanding. We stayed at each other's throats though, but we found ourselves in the music hall more and more often playing and singing, sometimes music by O-nins and sometimes junk we made up. We never talked all that much, but then again the music did all the talking. God, but I hated Sasuke before, and now I was starting to find things out about him. In a way I think I was developing a crush on him like so many of the female population. I found myself dreaming more frequently about his voice and the two of us singing together and thinking more about that brief kiss and the softness of his untouched lips.


Aside from our brief meetings, the days were pretty normal. He insulted me, I got mad, attacked him, he retaliated, we ended up in detention. No matter how many times he ended up in detention though, nobody thought less of him. They all blamed it on me. In actuality I started to look forward to my detention with Sasuke. I could instigate fights with him and there would be nobody there to blame me. Neji never seemed interested in what I did and Umino-sensei never placed blame on me. He was an understanding kinda guy. Sasuke always sat in the back corner of the room to survey the environs while I always took the desk closest to the window. I was a daydreamer. The window sorta served as a symbol of freedom to me.

Afterwhile I found I enjoyed time with that bastard. There was more depth to him than I had originally thought. We never talked about personal things, only music, well and the few poems I wrote. He edtied my sloppiness and filled in gaps and we even set a few to music. All in all it was something I looked forward to. When we were in detention we listened to music, well he listened and I belted out lyrics. I didn't care. Neji never said anything. He'd give me a glance and then go back to writing whatever he always worked on. Umino-sensei was entertained by the fact that I denied liking Sasuke at all, but was willing to share my music with him. The truth was, when we were alone, and no one cared there was a similar ground. I think we could both feel it. I was actually curious about him. I wanted to know more about his secretive lifestyle. I wanted Sasuke to be my friend and maybe more, but I knew that was not possible.


That would put his reputation at stake as well as get him in trouble with a lot of people. If you couldn't guess, my little rebelious rep got around and not very many people liked me. Most parents hated the fact I was in the same class as their children, but having Uchiha in there was just enough to overlook me. Sasuke had depth on many levels and he was a prodigy. He learned everything so quickly. Maybe since he was able to let me dream a little when he put music behind my drabbles, maybe that was why I started to become attracted to him. I could always hope he at least saw me as some one.

"Hey Uchiha...." I growled after a while of staring out the window at the threatening clouds. "You're the only one that has taken the time to listen to me, well aside from Umino-sensei, but even if it doesn't mean anything....thanks for at least illuding me and letting me dream a bit." I bit down flushed a little.

Sasuke gave me one of those cold calculating stares. "Just because you're good at something doesn't mean I like you..." He frowned. "You're not my type....dead last." a cruel smirk.

Ouch....Before he could say anything more I jumped up from the desk I was sitting on and took from the room. The first place I could go was back to that place where I vented all my rage. Lucky for me no classes were there. I slumped down onto the piano bench and started to playsomething we'd made up, but then I got so mad I started banging the keys in rage.


"I hate him....that damn Sasuke!" the rage started to turn into a mad frenzy of beautiful melodies. "Hate.......why did it hurt so much to hear that?! I just wanted some one to accept me." My anger died down into soft almost silent cries of despair. "Why doesn't anyone understand me?"

I thought that it was maybe possible to have some one to talk to. He seemed to understand where I came from, but then to say something like that. It hurt like hell. My head hurt and I could feel kyuubi stiring within my belly, I must've woken him up with my emotional outburst. He normally nipped at me when I disturbed him, but now even he was ignoring me. Damn fox. I tried provoking him, but nothing. I sat there with my head on the keys unaware that some one had entered the room. This certain some one had heard everything I said.

"You really can't take a joke can you dead last?" A deep satinice ice from behind me roused me from my sobs.

I spun around and ended up nose to nose with that bastard. I took a deep breath and stood up pushing him away. I felt his eyes on me again as I started toward the door. "That was fuckin' mean. How could you say something like that?" I eyed him, "You shouldn't crack jokes about people's sexuality you dumb fuck." I stomped away. That had probably sealed my fate, because now he knew for sure that I was more inclined toward the male sex, but I didn't care.

Next thing I knew was the back of my head had hit the ground and I was laying on my back with a very upset Uchiha standing over me. My vision blurred and I could guess that he'd jarred Kyuubi awake because my stomach was starting to hurt where I could feel him growling. I frowned and looked down the hallway at some one's feet instead of at him.

"Why are you so short fused?! What's your problem with everyone?! You want everyone to notice you but the fact is you're annoying!" Sasuke said with venom.

"I'm not the one with the problem....they are......maybe if you'd pay attention you'd see that." I jet out from under his gaze and out of the school.

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Ichiraku brand noodles always tasted the best. That company had been around forever. I could sit at home all day listening to music and stuffing my face with Ichiraku miso. In fact I planned to do just that the rest of this week so I wouldn't have to see stupid Sasuke's face. I sat on my bed flipping through the latest magazine. The cover had pictures of the O-nin's on it. I always wondered if I was into girls if I would have "those" kind of dreams about Hikou. I read the article about them. "Youthful Success". Hikou was only three years older than me and then Sakuto and Akito were five years older. They must've started around my age if they were this successful. I fancied the idea as I slurped my ramen. I looked at the clock on my wall and noticed it was almost time for me to take a shift in the bookstore. (I live above it. Ji-san is kinda cool. If I work there he lets me live above it in the spare loft.)


I plodded downstairs my cup still in hand and took a spot behind the counter clipping my "Kyuu" nametag in place and putting my tor tor goggles on. A few of the regular people came by and browsed then left, and then Hyuuga walked in. I didn't expect to see him. From my view point he was kinda good-looking minus those freaky white blue eyes. He was searching intently for something in the history section. Ji-san had the largest collection of History Books on the face of the planet, but probably not nearly as many books as he had in the "special interest" section. I watched him sift around a bit until he came to the register with an old looking scroll. I narrowed my eyes at it before noticing that he had music in his hand, moreover rhythm chords to the best song by O-nins. My eyes widened in mirth.

"Can I see?" I asked pointing to the folder and surprising him. He shrugged and set the folder down while opening the scroll. "Thanks. I can't believe you have sheet music to their songs." When I turned to hand him the folder my face paled. On the scroll was one of the pieces of my scar. "What is that?"

"It's a piece of the journals of the Hokage. You must've been named after the sixth hokage." He set the scroll down. "If you don't mind I'd like to leave."

"Oh right right." I ged ged him for his purchase and then watched him walk away my eyes lingering on him a little longer than expected.


"So you really do have a thing for guys." I turned to the snide voice to find none other than Sasuke standing there. "I thought people just said that cause of the way you dressed, but then again there is something wierd about you." I growled as he pressed the issue.

He leaned forward, his face was so close to mine that I could feel his breath hitting my blushing cheeks. I inhaled taking in a scent that was purely Sasuke. He smelled like rainwater and fresh grass. A very cool and refreshing aroma. I closed my eyes half expecting him to finish the job, but instead I felt something being pushed into my arms.


"What's this?" I looked at the small jacket.

"It's a demo. Umino-sensei made it today. I doesn't sound half bad." He stepped back smirking at my blush. "What, did you think I was going to give you something else?"

I turned around and snuffed at Sasuke. He was such a bastard. I picked up a stray magazine from behind the counter and started reading it ignoring the Uchiha brat, much to his distaste. I heard him growl and then felt the magazine get torn from my hands cutting my fingers on the pages.

"Int tnt to ask, what happened to your busted lip?" Sasuke's eyes were scrutinizing me now, harshly I might add. "It normally takes a while for that to heal, not to mention bruises which I see none of."

I had forgotton that I healed quickly. I looked at him and noticed faint bruises and the faint line of the scratch I had so graciously given him. "I just heal quicker." I stated nonchalantly.


"Then why do you have scars on your cheeks? Where did they come from?" He continued while poking my cheek to emphasize it. "Surely those would've healed."


"I don't know.....There's a lot of things I can't remember.....It's not any of your business anyway." I snapped while pushing his finger away. "Go away Uchiha. I'm still mad at you."


"Oi Naruto-kun...." Ji-san called while bustling through the door. "Oh..." a snarky laugh came from the white haired man. "Is this your boyfriend?" He looked Sasuke over. "Not bad...now stop flirting com come help me unpack these books."


I shot Sasuke a look daring him to say anything. The dark headed boy smirked at me and brushed past me and whispered in my ear. "see you later Naruto-chan."

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The next day I actually went to class to thank Umino-sensei for the demo. I never knew that he recorded me when I was in the music hall. He apologized for not telling me, but he thought that I genuinely sounded good. I spent the morning in detention on purpose just so I could talk with Umino-sensei and ask him about demos and music.

"Naruto-kun you and Sasuke-kun sound very good together. Your voices mesh very well." he played the demo and pointed out instances where the vocals sounded especially good. "Naruto maybe you should ask Sasuke to enter this with you." He pulled a flyer from his desk with information about an intercity music competition. "The winners will get tickets to see O-nins, I don't know if you know who they are--"

"What?! Really?" I excalimed interrupting him. "They are my inspiration." I jumped from the chair. "When is it?"


"One month from now. You think you and Sasuke can get it together? I can have Neji supervise you. He knows a lot about music." Umino smiled at me. "Besides I think you need a creative outlet."


"The hard part is getting Sasuke to agree with you." I watched as Neji walked in. The upperclassman looked good with his hair unbound, and wet. "How exactly are you going to get a stubbborn bastard like him to agree?"

I stood silently staring at him and then lowered my head. He was so right. There was no way in Hell I could get Sasuke to agree to be seen in public relating to me. Good bye tickets. Oh well I suppose it didn't hurt to ask. I just had to find him now.

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At the end of the day I went back into the music hall like I did normally and sat at the piano waiting for Sasuke. He came barreling in a few moments later followed by a horde of girls. I frowned as all of them stopped to look at me with disgusted eyes. Sasuke approached me after managing to disentangle himself from the masses. I stood up to meet him.

"Nee...Sasuke-kun..." I didn't get to finish my sentence he pulled me into a hug and held me in place. "Sasuke.....? What are you doing?" I asked with wide eyes.


"Shut up and play along...." he hissed in my ear while running fingers through my hair. "What did you want Naru-chan?" I could almost hear him choke on the name.

I frowned but somewhat understood his plan, not that I liked it, but I knew what he was trying to do. Might as well enjoy his touch while I could, but then I got and evil idea. Oh I'd play along alright.




"Nee Sasuke-kun I missed you....I want a kiss."


A/N: Okay this is chapter two. We're starting to get to the actual formation of his band. Here's some history on the characters. Their reincarnations seem coincidental but they are like this for a reason.

Naruto is reincarnated because of Kyuubi. Since Kyuubi lived inside the original Uzumaki it's spirit has never left Naruto's line. Like Ceres the trait is more prominent in some than others. Kyuubi happens to have attached himself to this particular one because it's the closest to his original vessel in which he became accustomed to.


Sasuke's spirit is at unrest because he never got to tell Naruto how he really felt about him. His spirit feels regret so it has wandered about until coming in contact with his Uzumaki to undo the hurt he caused. When being born the spirit lost it's memories of Naruto temporarily all it knows is that this Uzumaki draws him.


Neji as I said is thought to be the reincarnation of the child prodigy, but in fact he isn't. Upon his birth the Hyuuga family believed so strongly that it was his spirit come back the named and Fashioned this Neji to be like the original. The only similarity besides appearance is that this Neji had a knack for jutsu even after his chakra was sealed. Because of his strong chakra the Head family thought it was him. So in summary by mistake they've made a Neji clone.


I'll mention Gaara in later chapters since he hasn't made his appearance yet.

Oh yeah, Sasuke and Naruto are the same age and for my purposes I made Neji 4 years older than them. Hence the reason he's a student aide and always in detention with them. Oh if you are trying to picture what the O-nins sound like think along the lines of some what like Evanescence. Rockish music with gorgeous female vocals.

Oh I've made references to certain things in the series see if you can catch them.


To the lovely people on AFFN: You guys rock so you get the chapter quicker than the other place I posted.


Jiro ^_^ : I'm glad you decided to read my fic. I actually wondered if anyone would read it. Thanks for reading I'll have some yaoi just around the corner.


SexySiriusBlack: I know it seems a little cheesey but I am obviously a fan so....Anyway I hope the history of the characters helps a little with the coincedences. I'm glad you decided to read the fic. Who says history can't repeat itself. (I find in some manner it manages to in cetain instances) I'm even happier that you like it, and here's the pronto update.


Kashshaptu: I'm so glad you read my fic. I know how you feel, I'm generally hesitant about reading AU fics to, but I do write them so.....I hope that I keep everything in character and relatively believable. Thanks for reading.