Little Drummer Boy

My mouth opens in a silent cry as my skin is being pierced then forced together, the dirt that is compacted in my wound washes away or tightens itself into small clumps as water pours down my sides. A bottle is pushed to my lips and the heavy smell of whiskey invades my nostrils.

I gulp down as much as I can manage before the captain pulls the bottle back and secures it in his belt. Fingers with long nails dig into my flesh as they remove the dirt with painful accuracy and a knife digs into me circling around just under my rib until finally the woman makes a sound of satisfaction.

With blurry vision I pull my head from my captains chest and look to the woman's hand, she holds a small bullet between her fingers. Nodding she lays the bullet down lightly before continuing to sew up my wounds.

I grit my teeth and bare the pain as the alcohol slowly starts to take affect and dulls my feelings just a little.

When finally the wound on my abdomen is sealed she moves down to my leg and completes the same process until all my gashes and any wound is closed. Nodding to my captain the woman closes her bag and walks on to the next patient in some other tent.

Slowly I feel the captain's warmth leave me as I lower back into the bed, my head resting on the flat pillow. Burning rages through me, it feels like my insides are on fire and my muscles are ripping apart.

I suppress the urge to cry out as my finger's fist the clothe below. A hand pats my head in a reassuring gesture as I hear the soft whoosh of air then the plop of my captain taking his sit in the chair next to my bed.

My head rolls still my eyes are firmly locked with his own, the intensity that pulses in his deep dark orbs seems to over power any psychical feelings in the sack of meat I call my body. Before I know it my breathing evens out and the pain is but a dull throb.

"Thank you, for everything...Captain." my voice is a low whisper as I continue to stare into his eyes to feel that miraculous healing that seemed to radiate through my body as I stare at him. Its not lust, nor anything that you feel for a woman...because feelings like that toward someone of the same sex is not possible...at all. Just isn't....I guess you'd say natural.

Nope, what I'm feeling has got to be a brotherly bond. At least...that is what I'm going to tell myself, because to break the law of the Lord, again, would be too much against me and I'd surely go to hell.

The smile that soon softens his face makes my heart flutter oddly in my chest. Beautiful is the only word I can find to describe him...even if he is a male. I feel the burning across my face and quickly smile and turn to face the other side of the tent, away from his smoldering eyes.

My fingers fist the thin sheet as my body tenses, God why do I have to be so odd? Why do I have to have these feelings when I know they shouldn't be there...I can only pray that he doesn't notice.

His chuckle is deep and seems to vibrate through my entire being, "I have to look out for our little drummer boy now don't I? Besides, it would be a disgrace to my name if I did not do everything in my power to help someone who helped me and inspired my soldiers."

I feel the sinful tingling running though my body as his fingers gently run the length of my arm in a manner that is solely meant for reassuring purposes. I suck in my bottom lip and grind it between my teeth.

The air in the room seems to change and I hear the creak of the chair, and the pressure of his intense aura pressing down on me. "Is something the matter, boy? Do you need me to fetch some whiskey to ail your pains?"

His voice is drowned in worry and strong concern as his fingers wrap around my wrist.

Pondering over that question in my mind I come to the conclusion that I do NOT want whiskey, especially not at this moment...it has the draw back of making me as emotional as a girl and as horny as a bull locked up in his pen during high time mating season.

"T'is ok Captain, sir...I'll manage the pain on my own. I appreciate the thought though. Its just there is a terrible burning in me that makes me a bit uncomfortable....you can understand, right sir?" My heart slams against my chest as I wait for his answer.

I pray he goes along.

A soft 'hn' sounds from his throat and slowly the chair creaks again, the aged wood settling with him as he relaxes back in the chair. Quickly the air seems to go lax again and my mind starts to wander, its been a while sense I have slept...truly slept without hunger tearing apart my insides, or the immediate threat of enemy fire upon us (though that is always a threat one must be prepared for).

I feel myself relax into the bed, dull throbbing now my allure to sleep as if a the replacement for a mother's soft humming to relax a child...its funny how quickly one can become accustomed to pain.


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Yeah sorry its short just figured since I haven't updated in a while I'll give you what I got and see what you think...plus I have questions I need you to answer!!

Now next chapter do you want it to be in Naruto's POW again or Sasuke's? Do you want me to be more specific about where they are and what side they are, or would you rather me just to touch on the topics of the war and stay more focused on the characters and their situation?

Ok, just to tell you though I did mention religion in this chapter the story isn't really going to focus much on that, like to a serious amount like a dedicated amount because I couldn't really care I'm more focused on the social issues and stuff though one can argue that the two are the same back in that day, its my story I'll do what I want!! ^^ Love you all.

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Review responses!!

lexjamandme, *giggles and nods* I plan on making Captain Uchiha as hot as I can and take him a little away from his bastardly image ^^ I'm glad you like it!! Yeah XD I can only see him being that way with Naruto as well ^^...*chuckles* Yeah that needle would suck D: Your reviews are greatly appreciated!!

littleolmee, Ohhh nice long review :D....^___^ I'm glad you liked the way Sasuke reacted, I to thought it as a highlight of the chapter because I really want to show a more human Sasuke rather then an ice chunk and such. Oh and about the Shika brother thing they aren't really blood related brothers but I will explain that farther on in some other chapter but I am happy that you approve of the relationship! *nods* Yeah I figured the whole Sasuke holding Naruto would give the yaoi fanatics something to squeal and hold on to XDD...aww thank you much for wishing sleep on me but yeah that doesn't happen much since I have really bad insomnia and am up most of the time and many days at a time but I wouldn't have it any other way XD. I hope that you can at least get enough sleep for the both of us ~_^ Your reviews are extremely appreciated!

rachael, Heh...I love replying to reviews!! Heh, good to know I don't know you and I can stop being paranoid! though if you were the Rach I knew she probably would have IMed me afterwards XD YAY I'm glad you adored the chapter ^^. *blushes to death* You're too kind! I'm so happy that you can get so much from my writing, I had hoped it wouldn't be lacking in any department of details or anything like that so to have you say that I did good really inspires me ^^ Thanks much for your reviews I hope they keep coming!!

noezel7, *smiles* Thank you soo much!! *hugs you* I'm happy you like the idea behind this story. THANK YOU! I was worried every time I post for this story about the characters personalities because keeping them in character is what I really really need to do to keep the reading into a story so far off from the norm, your reassurance helps a LOT!! lol, I love you for reviewing and hope you do keep reading!! ^^

mina, w00t for being intrigued!!! :D I like war fics myself!! I'm glad to have peaked your curiosity and I hope I still do, your review is greatly appreciated!!

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