Permission To Seek

CHAPTER 39 Welcome Home

His eyes opened he can see the forest passing him by, the sound of the wheels of a wagon echo in his ears, ‘I am dead, I must be this cold will not end.’ The sound of soft sobs and heavy sniffing punctuate the air over the rumble of the wagon. Closing his eyes, his aching heart pleads for death to come for him; his misery stretched in endless directions until he can only remember pain and the loneliness that came with it. The wagon stopped. Already blissful sleep carried him over its edge, he welcomed the escape from his suffering.

The bodies piled high in the wagon given I final wish for safe passage in the after world, the huge Shinobi lifted the cart full of corpses so all the bodies spilled out, rolling over top of each other empty containers the last to topple out of the wagon to the ocean below is the body of Kimimaro.

The green eyes look up at Jugo, his friend to deliver him from the Hell of his ordeal. ‘Thank you my friend.’ Jugo watched him fall until he hit the ocean waves, pulled under the current with the rest of the remains from Orochimaru experiments. At least Kimimaro would not be part of those plans any longer. He wiped heavily at his face offering another wish for his friend to find peace.

The ocean water frigid as his mind drifts in the welcome of death, ‘At last old friend we meet, what kept you? I have awaited your arrival for years. I will punish you for your delay once released from this prison called flesh. Release me now.’ The ocean water filled his lungs, his body swirling around aimlessly in the current. His eyes follow another corpse in the endless blue-green water as a predator takes it deeper, blood billowing out in black clouds mixing with the blue-green sky surrounding him. ‘That is a good quick way to my death, huh?’ The dead gray-green eyes roll toward death, it whispers. The echo of his former self so many years ago: **...you will not get away with this you bastard...**

‘I remember saying that. Who did I say those words to?’ The predators now surround the empty containers dragging them off one by one to enjoy alone. ‘What will Shino do without me to torment him? That is right that is what Naruto will do he will care for my love.’ A scary face with a wide grin flashes before his eyes. The face has vertical scars trailing down one side. Narrow hazel eyes so kind looking at him from above. ‘I know this person, who is he? Why can I not recall, I need to…’ A predator nudges him pushing his body to spin to the surface the ocean air briefly fills his lungs before the current draws him under again. ‘Now it will take longer to make our final journey, my friend. What is it death, I have waited long enough take my hand.’ **…give you a reason to remain…** ‘Why now do I hear and see these things?’ The predator circling around him close in for the kill. Kimimaro turned his head watching the shark approach, if not for the ocean; he would shed tears of regret. ‘How could I forget the one who loves me Morino Ibiki?’ Death finally reaches for him.


**Harvest Meeting**

A soft knock at the door, the guard standing watch opens it quickly allowing the new arrival to enter. The early hours of dawn before sunlight brightens the sky, they choose this hour for the meeting in hope he would attend. There are few here in the dark fruit cellar, forced to meet like criminals in their own home. However, when he arrived every heart felt encouraged, this ray of hope has a desire to assist them in their darkest hour.

“Please revel yourself to us.” A man in dark shades spoke from the end of a small table; standing as a form of respect.

The new arrival step forward extending his hand, “Speak now, I do not wish to kill any one this day. If your heart is not with us, leave with your life. Be warned you will be revealed to us all and if any word of betrayal is whispered, death will not find you in my custody.” He concluded his glare sweeping the room; no one moved, less than a minute later a dust cloud of Kikai swarmed out from under the charcoal colored jacket. Passing over and around each person, and finally hovering above, on the ceiling. Nodding he reached up removing the hood covering his head, while the other hand opened the collar obscuring his face. The young man emerged from the over-sized clothing standing six-three with a lean medium build and powerful compact muscles. Many changes occurred in Shino over the last two years he spent with Feudal Lord as well as the year of training under Morino as his subordinate all undeniably beneficial to the sixteen-year-old ninja. The Kikai registered each person present; Shino knew them all as extended family members to the former council.

The ninja at the end of the table removed his dark frames, the other six members followed suit each bowing their head in acknowledgment to the heir. Above the occupants numerous Kikai buzzed overhead each confirming the host.

“Shino-sama we are pleased you have finally returned to the village.”

“Councilmen, I have great hopes to see the renewal of the Clan. Correct me Kuni-te has done as I predicted, placing himself in a position that nothing short of death can remove.” Shino stepped forward taking a seat at the small table. “It is pointless to reiterate that I wanted something done three years ago; however none on the board would heed my warnings.”

The Councilmen seated himself again as the other members shifted as well taking seats. “We can only ask forgiveness for the miscalculations of our fathers.” The consensus passed around them, each nodding in agreement.

“You all are honorable to accept the guilt to yourselves. I will not allow their shortcomings to overshadow what we build today.” He turned to each face, in the room proud they are willing to stand against odds to reunite their Clan. “Together we all will rebuild what is broken before this becomes a liability for the Hidden Leaf. Some will die; I swear I will see Kuni-te brought to trial for his crimes against the Clan, for now we must proceed with caution.”

From a far corner a ninja several years younger stood. “I believed you would overthrow him and take your place as Head of the Clan. Please save us.” Her voice tinkled with youth and fear.

The Clansmen nearest her placed a hand on her shoulder for her to take her seat turning to face Shino. “This fear is wide spread. Kuni-te has divided families against each other depending on lineage. Those of a certain decent are to bare offspring and assume positions at higher levels then head family members. We do not know how it has come to this; he uses claims that once you return many things will be put in place to assure to survival of our Clan.”

“Kuni-te is a devil beyond reason!” The Councilmen stormed, “I have heard that as well, but in the Northern portion of the Clan children are still born. We have not had so much death of children in decades, all concerns he considers classified; killing anyone foolish enough to go to the Fifth for treatment of their sick children.”

Shino stared at them this information was not new to him. Kuni-te kept the colony collapse quiet, he is certain none truly knew the magnitude of his uncle’s influence or the impact. The reports he received over the years provided sketchy information, however having several sources to keep informed proved profitable as one by one the members on the board, were eliminated. Since his return, it had taken him several months to secure reliable details about the Clan, refusing to return until he had adequate information on the current circumstances.

Shino fixed his dark frames on young girl. “You are a ninja you should be aware that caution is prudent when facing an opponent.” However, at his words she leaped up casting away the hand that tried to comfort her.

“How many must die while you hesitate!” Several others tried to hush her, telling her to keep her voice down.

“Let her speak.” Shino said the words ringing in his ears.

“My father, mother and my little sister all gone.” Tears shone in her ruby eyes. “My parents refused to inform the medics of the pregnancy, keeping it secret from everyone. I did not find out until my mother called me to assist in the delivery. My father had gone missing several months by that time. My sister was born a healthy baby; however, someone informed the watchers of the birth. They took her hours after the birth with my mother. Kuni-te charged my mother with treason and had her executed then spread rumors that newborn children within the colony are infectious and must be contained. I don’t know what has become of my sister, a year has passed and he never tells what has become of the children.” She slammed her tiny hands on the table, palms open wide. “I became a ninja to stop him! I thought you would lend your support, help us now before more die!” Her face collapsed, she began to sob, another Clansmen putting arm around her, pulling her in an embrace.

Silence stretched around the small table all eyes on the crying child before shifting to Shino. “Dry your eyes.” He said the child lifted her gaze to him. “I have many obligations in this world; protecting everyone with my life is what I do.” He stood from the chair, replacing his dark coat and hood. “I know the pain you feel, I have suffered it long before it touched your family. I would like to rebuild the Clan without levels, we would all be equally moving toward the common goal.” Closing his coat until only his dark frames are visible, he fixed each person with the same blank glare settling on the young ninja. “I will help, but we need to understand I am not the savior of the Clan we all are.”

“Your strength can defeat Kuni-te! We need your leadership.” She shot back.

“Do you see what relying in one person has caused our Clan?” Shino paused, everyone looking between the two. “I have not hesitated in this, considering all options before developing a plan of attack is a basic ninja skill; you need to learn this quickly.” He turned to leave, only to look back at the group. “I will inform you when the time to take the offensive has come. We need to prioritize the Hidden Leaf above ourselves; above the needs of the Clan is the Village of Konoha. We cannot risk injury to one of its citizens, not one. This is a civil war, do nothing to secure new members I will do the rest. I do not want your lives placed in danger any further than the risk you have already undertaken. Trust me Kuni-te’s days are numbered, I am counting them myself and will take great enjoyment from his fall.” Then he turned leaving them. The young ninja calling thank you to his back.

Out side in the fruit orchard, he gazed up at the dawning sky. ‘…how many must die while you hesitate…’ A dark storm swelled inside him as her words echoed in his heart. The most recent information he received from the Clan confirmed colony collapse inevitable, a child has not been born in the Aburame Clan in ten months. ‘What is he thinking destroying our future?’ The most troubling is Kuni-te sent word he wishes to meet with him; Shino understood his own temper enough that the next time he met with his uncle would be their last.

A large dragonfly with iridescent colors violet, green and orange swooped down toward him. Extending his hand with a smile as she landed on his index finger, relieved to find Uzumaki has finally returned to the Hidden Leaf.

**The Connection**

Gaara lounged on a mid-length white sofa with his arms spread across the back of the couch an inviting position, however for the Sand Shinobi, a natural maneuver as he became more comfortable in the studio home on the outskirts of the Hidden Leaf. Dressed in his customary maroon and black colors, the atmosphere in the home felt welcoming. The room decorated in vivid colors, catching the eye on a multilevel spectrum the assortment something unexpected. A wall dominated by a full-length balcony attached to an enclosed natural garden spilling partially into the home. Foliage from various plants, carved their way into the balcony, allowing insects and other flying wildlife to enjoy numerous nature rich plants throughout the living space. His gaze followed the enormous palm tree, rooted in the floor underneath the oak planking stretching up to an opening in the ceiling. ‘Amazing.’ He thought noticing the angle of the roof provided natural light while blocking rain from entering.

He watched a small brown squirrel edge near a fruit-baring bush growing on the open balcony; then the aqua eyes marveled at the numerous neutral octagon shadow boxes and shelving adorning the olive-gold walls. Standing to read titles on the mahogany bookshelf, all the titles group in sections according to content and book size; the bottom shelf containing a dozen books inconspicuously placed with no name along the spine, mint green. Crouching down peering at all the titles on the shelf, all related to regions in or near Suna; Gaara took hold of the untitled book slipping it out from between its copies. Reading the title:

*YAOI PARADISE: PREP SCHOOL ENCOUNTERS SERIES*
*NO LONGER THE HUNTED*

Gaara sat on the floor staring at the word “Yaoi.” ‘Aburame has this type of novel, so then he is interested in male x male relationships.’ Gaara read the other book titles, all from the ‘Prep School Encounters Series.’ Opening the book, he began to read.

Neji tested the water temperature again, smiling at the red rose petals floating across the surface of the sauna. ‘I am glad Shino has given us his home to use, he has done great things with the property.’ Standing to collect his lover, he undressed changing into a white Yukata with red embroidery decorating the bottom and along the sleeves. Taking another aqua Yukata with the same red embroidery, for Gaara, he smiled at the workmanship. ‘Aburame has become a reliable friend to bring us gifts of this nature.’ The sauna attached to the bedroom through a wide sliding glass door, with a decorative tri-folding bamboo curtain.

He spread the aqua robe on the massive oval bed, wondering where Shino got his fashion sense. The décor did not fit the personality type; Neji chastise his thoughts, ‘Never judge a book by its cover, there is more to Shino than meets the eye.’ The walls olive-gold throughout the home although in the bedroom every three-feet a twenty-four inch wide mirror with decorative etching along the edges adorned the walls. The use of the height of the walls utilized to bring an eclectic feel, nature meets contemporary style. He enjoyed the home invited to spend as much time as he likes, especially while Shino left on missions. They rarely were in the home at the same time, on the occasions they were he would be questioned at length, no topic beyond discussion. Now his good friend offered him the entire property while Gaara remained in the Hidden Leaf. Smiling warmly at the experience he wanted to share with the redhead he sauntered out of the bedroom, his love no longer on the couch.

Gaara lifted his gaze as Neji walked over in an elegant Yukata, the aqua eyes sweeping up and down the beautiful Hyuga, his hair pulled up on his head in a bun, secured in place. He licked his lips, as Neji smiled at him the white-sliver eyes shining brighter. Crouching down to stare at the book forgotten in Gaara’s hand.

“What are you reading?” He smiled warmly; the desire to snatch the sexy Shinobi in his arm put on hold.

The aqua eyes roved over his body again the front of the Yukata ‘casually’ open revealing his nicely sculpted chest. Licking his lips again unable to take his eyes off Neji, he handed the book to him keeping his index finger marking a page close to the back. “I would not have suspected Aburame to possess something of this nature.” Neji’s eyes glanced at the book, then back to his lover who showed him the illustration of two men, one Seme on top of a Uke. “Can we do this?” He asked, his eyes wide a light flush on his tan cheeks.

Sexy grin slides across Neji’s handsome face staring at his redhead love. “If you want, I will ask what do you imagine will come of this encounter?” Gaara’s eyes flashed in confusion staring at the moon-bright eyes. Neji smiled then pointed to the illustration, “Who do you want to be, the bottom or the top?” Suppressing a laugh as the aqua-eyes looked more confused staring at the picture.

Gaara spoke into the book now visualizing him-self in either position. “I think both are good, whatever you will show will be fine.” Lifting his gaze back to the white-eyes catching the mirth, “Which do you prefer?” He did not understand the amusement but he hoped to learn about the social graces from his love.

Neji smile widened as he leaned into the beautiful aqua eyes. “Them all.” He breathed into their kiss. Gaara trembled as he returned the kiss lightly then pressed hungrily into the beautiful man as his arms encircled him. They stood the dull thud of the book hitting the floor ignored as Neji pulled Gaara with him to the bedroom. Once there Neji released the redhead backing up to the bed and sitting, the aqua-eyes staring transfixed at the Hyuga beauty.

Neji lounged back on his elbows then ordered. “Take off your clothes.”

Gaara slowly removed everything. Neji watching him with serene relish considering how sexy his love is and he may not be aware of it. The form fitting black pants the last removed reveling nothing underneath. Neji beckoned him to come, closer. Gaara naked moved much different, causing the Hyuga to stand as he sleeked over placing one foot in front of the other his hips swaying seductively. Now the white-eyes locked on the breathtaking sight before him, Gaara floated into his arms placing his arms around the Jonin’s neck and leaning lovingly under his chin kissing his chest and neck. The delicate kisses burn, Neji inhale deep the scent of his redhead.

“Oh my Gaara, you are sexy.” Neji lifted the aqua eyes to him kissing him deeply, wrapping Gaara tighter in his arms. Neji wondered if they would make it to the sauna Gaara’s sweet tongue snaking in his mouth as he ground his erection on to the shorter man. “Uhmm. This feels so nice, are you sure my love you want me to show you loving between two men?”

He did not answer, pulling back a few inches staring into the moon-bright eyes, Gaara grinned. Neji shuddered, and then fell backward on the bed, his love crawling on top of him. Gaara’s erection trailing pre-cum up his legs as he moved slowly up the beautiful body pulling open the Yukata kissing the milky skin beneath. “Yes, show me my love I want to feel you inside me.” The aqua-eyes flamed brighter the smile still on his lips as he eased down to kiss Neji.

Trembling with excitement, he rolled over on the large bed pinning the redhead under him as he pressed his full weight on top of the smaller man. Eagerly he kissed his way down the tan skin, flushed with excitement from the touch of their two bodies. “Oh Gaara-sama, I love you.” Reaching the sparse red hair beneath the flat navel, he planted kisses along the sensitive skin. Gaara, gasped pushing his hips forward, Neji grinned, kissing the sides of the pulsing cock, moaning on the hot flesh as it jumped against his lips. Sitting up on his knees between Gaara’s legs, he pulled his Yukata off tossing it behind him to the floor; then reached in the small night table next to the bed pulling out a bottle of oil. Neji eased his body back on top of Gaara the bottle forgotten for the time being; pushing Gaara’s forgotten Yukata on the floor.

“My love, I will taste you first before I …” Gaara took his mouth the passion of the redhead swimming around his head, making him breathless. ‘How did this happen, he loves me I will stay at his side.”

Releasing the full mouth, Gaara stared in amassment as Neji took his manhood in his mouth again, the sensation pulling him through the clouds high above the land. “Neji-sama! Oohh!” Gaara pushed his head back into the bedding, so comfortable his hip rising rhythmically to the sucking, he no longer gazed down at his love; transfixed on the mirror over the bed showing him every angle of Neji’s contracting muscles while he rocked up and down. Gaara felt that same sensation rising in him, blazing and complete his heart slamming in his chest. Desiring the release, he only achieved from this man, who is fearless enough to get close and claim his heart. Tears formed in the aqua eyes, he dose not understand why but they coincide with the storm of pleasure rising in him like a tornado.

Licking the pre-cum from the head of the darken flesh Neji ran his tongue around the ridges and blue veins poking out of his lovers tool. The erection growing against his lips as he played with it, shiny liquid leaking out the head, then he hears his man moan the words he waited for. “Suck me Neji-sama.” Neji’s smile grew taking the length into his mouth slowly while he stared into the aqua eyes above him. ‘So nice, so sweet, so hot.’ Pulling up just as slowly, sucking on the head lovingly between deeper plunges on the twitching cock. ‘He’s so close I want to taste longer, but he will allow me to enter him.’ Neji pulled up the two desires almost too enticing to choose between. Gaara gasped as the contact ended, tearing his eyes away from their mirror image.

“I will prepare you now, turn over.” Neji’s eyes full of lust, his voice commanding. Guiding the flushed hips over, until Gaara’s ass is pointing up. Neji removed the top off the oil bottle, rubbing the firm ass cheeks before squeezing them gently while he stared at Gaara’s profile. “I will put this oil inside you so you do not feel too much discomfort as I enter you.” Gaara nodded the one eye visible looked back at him, Neji feeling a shudder as the intent for him to continue reflected in the gaze.

The bottle of oil was new with a one inch applicator tip; another gift from his friend; he smirked as the tip slid easily into Gaara’s entrance with him squeezing the bottle until oil oozed back out lightly. Neji licked his lips staring at the wonder in front of him, he has not been on this side of an encounter, but he knew he would enjoy this immensely. Removing the bottle, placing it on the table his mind trying to determine the most comfortable position for his lover, as his index finger poked into the tight hole.

Gaara gasped lightly, the finger slid easily into him feeling nice. Neji guided his hips back until his erection is visible. Without further instruction, the Hyuga swallowed his cock that one finger probing into his ass deeper and deeper. The sensation growing more pleasurable combined with the oral service. Gaara began to rock his hips again, a second finger joined the first, twirling slowly as Gaara froze gasping. Neji continued to suck his cock at the same time, until his hip rocked in the pleasure again for several minutes. Now Gaara pushing back and forward against both sensation as a third finger joined stroking in deeper the pleasure making him moan louder calling Neji’s name.

‘Yes, he likes this!’ Raising himself between the redheads legs desiring to go deep into the tight hole. He pushed the long legs up on his shoulders; Gaara gaping at him lustily, as the fingers left his ass to grease Neji dripping cock. “I will go slow, but just tell me to stop if it becomes too painful. I promise once I am inside you the sensation is amazing.” The redhead nodded, Neji slip two digits back inside as he eased his rod closer to his future husband. Pausing to lean down and deliver an intense kiss, leaning over him looking deep in the aqua eyes, he pressed the head of his cock into Gaara’s ass, watching the face closely for signs of discomfort.

The aqua eyes widened, the face flushed, he bit his bottom lip, Neji froze both panting into each other’s faces; “Yes, good please more!” Gaara breathed, never knowing such a wonderful feeling, lifting his hips to the slow intrusion. “Yes, yes so good!” he hissed. Neji stared slightly surprised as his hips met the peaches and cream buttocks; he could feel the redhead body opening to him.

“Gaara you are amazing!” He kissed the small pout lips beneath him rocking his hips in and out of the man. They both began to gasp, Neji turning his hips lightly to deliver the perfect attention to his lover prostrate feeling his climax approaching. Neji raised up to access Gaara’s cock, a skilled hand closed over the throbbing head, while he continued to rock his length in the greasy entrance. The ass clenched around him, the cock in his hand twitched then spasms, Gaara gagged on his sobs of pleasure tears rolling down the sides of his face his hot fluid shooting up over Neji hand splattering both chests as it shot forth. Neji withdrew just before he climaxed the hot liquid shooting all over the redheads’ chest and cock.

Face covered in sweat as he lowered his body back to Gaara, feeling a connection with a wonderful person. Kissing the small mouth beneath him Neji stroked the glorious red hair, emotions consuming him until he opened his eyes to see tears drip on to the face under him. Gaara smiling, he wanted to see that smile more often.

“I love you Neji-sama. Can we do this again?”

“Yes my love, I love you Gaara-sama. Can I be on the bottom?”

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