The Crimson Angel

Okay, thanks to everyone who reviewed so far, I really appreciate it. So here's chapter 4, it's not very good, just a filler chapter. Anyway, hope it's alright.

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Chapter Four

As Naruto flew through the air towards the village of sound, he thought back to the passed couple of days.

Flashback

After Naruto had flown away from the burnt Akatsuki building, he had flown through the air. He loved it, feeling like a bird. Kyuubi gave him directions and he found himself in a deserted village. He stayed in a small house that was a little worse for wear, but it was quiet and he would be undisturbed.

He sat on the ground and closed his eyes, he searched his mind. Just like before jutsu after jutsu poured into his mind. After a few moments, he opened his eyes and went outside. He practiced each of the jutsus, until he had perfected each one.

He was amazed at his strength, like he did in the Akatsuki hideout. All he had to do was flick something and it flew threw the air. After training for a couple of days, he was visited by Kuro. The angel had been please with how fast the boy had progressed in such a short time. He had gotten control of his flying, which wasn’t has easy as it sounded.

“I have your first assignment. I know it will be hard returning to your village, but there is a man that has been sentenced to death. You are to find him and carry out his execution. Here are the details.” He handed the boy a scroll, who opened it and read it. He nodded his head.

They then sat down and Kuro told him of all the things an angel could do, how they killed, how they could control people and make them see what they wanted. After an hour, Kuro had left and Naruto had practiced some more, before going to sleep.

The next morning he had gone to Konoha. He had been surprised to see that so many people had attended his funeral. He felt bad for Iruka-sensei. He didn’t know whether people would recognise him, so he made them believe that he wasn’t Naruto. Except for Iruka.

As he was flying away, he had sent that message to his sensei. He could feel the joy from the older man. He would one day see him again.

End flashback

Coming back to his thoughts, he smiled. He would make sure he visited Iruka one day. He was approaching sound. He could see people pointing up at him and smirked. He didn’t know where the snake bastard’s hideout was, but all he had to do was concentrate on someone and follow their presence.

He hated to think of Sasuke, but because he knew him the best, he thought it would be best. Following the presence, he stopped outside a building hidden within the forest. He cocked his head and gave it’s occupants a silent command to come out.

He nearly faltered when Sasuke emerged from the building. He smirked when the snake bastard emerged, with his ever faithful laky behind him. They all looked up at him. He let go of the man in his arms.

Orochimaru watched as a man dropped from the boys grasp. He looked to see it was his hidden spy. He growled.

“By order of the angels of death, your traitor has been executed.”

“Come down here and fight.” The snake man hissed.

“Why? Do you want to die?” Naruto asked.

“There is no way you can beat me.”

“We will see. I will be coming for you soon.” Naruto turned, but paused, and turned back. He locked eyes with Sasuke. “I too am hunting your brother. If I find him before you, I will kill him.”

Sasuke growled. “Leave him to me. I want to kill him.”

“Then you better hurry.”

“I have to get stronger first.”

“And this is how you propose to do it, staying here so the snake can use your body as its container. He does not care for your revenge, all he cares about is getting his hands on the sharingan.”

“Do not listen to him, he lies.” The snake hissed.

“Angels of death do not lie.” He said in a dark voice as coils of power washed over them. He turned and flew away.

Sasuke was narrowed his eyes and suddenly his mind was filled with images. A voice started speaking to him. ‘I speak the truth. You will not gain power by staying with that man. He only wants to keep you around, so he can use your body when the time is right. If you want power, come to me.’ An image of a deserted village filled his mind.

With an expressionless face, he turned and headed back to his room. He had to think, was the boy really telling the truth, for some reason, he believed the boy. Lying back on his bed, he closed his eyes and continued thinking, he had a choice to make.

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As Naruto flew away, he had to fight the tears from falling. Seeing Sasuke had been hard. But what he had said to the boy was true. The snake only wanted Sasuke for his body. Another conversation he had with Kuro popped into his mind as he made his way back to the deserted village where he had taken up residence.

Flashback

As Kuro turned to leave, he paused. He looked to the boy kneeling on the ground. “I know of your relationship with the Uchiha and why you dislike him. But I have to ask that you get him away from Orochimaru. It is his destiny to kill his brother. I know you may not like it, but I have to ask you to persuade him to come to you, so you can train him. You can teach him all the jutsus you now have knowledge of. You can manipulate his sharingan and give him access to his mangekyou sharingan. Your next assignment is to prepare the Uchiha for his battle with his brother.” Kuro left, leaving Naruto still kneeling upon the ground.

End flashback

When Naruto arrived at the old house he as staying in, he sighed. Was he ready for his assignment? Was he ready to be near Sasuke. Whatever, he didn’t matter how he felt. He had to do it either way. He was confident that Sasuke would come to him, so he started making the house liveable. It wasn’t that bad.

He narrowed his eyes in thought. With a wave of his hand, the dust disappeared. He grinned, if all he had to do was wave his hand, he could have this place finished in moments. He calculated that it was about an hour from sound, so if Sasuke came tonight, he should be here soon.

After cleaning and fixing the house, he went outside to see if he could catch something for dinner. There was a stream nearby, so he walked in that direction.

Ten minutes later, he was walking back to the house with a bucketful of fish and a couple of rabbits when Sasuke walked out of the forest, a bag on his shoulder. Sasuke stopped when he saw the red haired boy. He knew it was the same boy, even though this boy didn’t have wings.

“You came.” Naruto said, stating the obvious.

Sasuke just nodded.

“Come.” Naruto said, leading the way into his house.

Sasuke was pleasantly surprised to find the house in such good condition when the rest of the village was in shambles. The ground floor was one big room, with a couch and chairs surrounding a large roaring fire.

A table and two chairs was at the other end of the room with the kitchen. Everything looked brand new. He placed his bag down and stood uncertain of what to do.

Naruto looked at Sasuke. “You can call me Akai. Sit, I’ll make dinner.”

Sasuke sat and watched as the boy prepared the rabbits he had caught, putting the fish into the fridge. When the rabbits were cooked, Naruto held out a plate to Sasuke and put his own on to the small table near the couch. He went back into the kitchen two grab to glasses of water. Putting both glasses on the table, he sat down on the couch and began to eat.

“Does Orochimaru know you left?” Naruto asked after a moment of silence.

“No, I left without his knowledge. If what you say is true, and all he wanted was my body as his container, he will probably have people search for me.” Sasuke answered, eyeing the boy, while he ate.

Naruto just shrugged. “That doesn’t matter, I can take care of them is they do.”

Sasuke wanted to snort, but didn’t. He knew nothing of death angels, didn’t even know they existed. He had no idea what they were capable of.

“If you really are a death angel, is it true Naruto’s dead?” He finally blurted out.

“Why do you care, you tried to kill him yourself.”

“I never…I mean.” Sasuke stuttered, and looked away. He gritted his teeth, he never stuttered.

“No, Naruto’s not dead. But you will not see him for a while. He does not wish to be seen. Konoha has no knowledge of this, they had a funeral for him earlier.” Naruto had no idea why he told Sasuke that, but the sadness in his black eyes was a little to much to look at.

Sasuke felt so much relief. He so wanted to see his dobe again. But why didn’t he want to be seen. Why has he let Konoha give him a funeral? It was too confusing. When he finally killed his brother, he would then seek Naruto out and apologise, and make it right.

After he finished eat, he yawned. Naruto took the plates and glasses and put them in the sink. “Come, I’ll show you to your room.”

Sasuke got up and picked up his back. He followed Akai up the stairs and down the corridor. “This is the bathroom.” Naruto said as he walked passed a room, opening the door next to it, he stood aside to allow Sasuke to walk through. “You can stay here. Make yourself at home.” Naruto left, leaving Sasuke to look around. It was a decent sized room with a double bed, a wardrobe and a bookcase, filled with books.

Sasuke placed his bag on the floor and lay on top of the bed. He hoped he had made the right choice, he hoped this Akai would do what he said and make him stronger. If not, he could always go back to the snake, even if the man did make him feel uncomfortable. He let his eyes drop and he fell asleep. His last thought was of Naruto.

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Well, was it okay. I'll try to make the next chapter better. Thanks for reading and please review to let me know what you think.