Permission To Seek

Chapter 49 Uchiha the Hunted

Sasuke sat at a small table in a market village; his two-day hike taking its toll on him. He leaned with his chair tilted against a wall his feet up on the table resting trying to decide if he would get a room in this noisy village or camp again in the surrounding forest. Either choice has its risk, as a Shinobi he knew better than to let his guard down for any reason, however feeling very tired after a hot meal he wanted to rest his mind and consider his options, and where he should go the following morning.

One of the first things the young teen obtained after leaving the Hidden Leaf territory is change his clothing. He found his forehead protector attracted too much attention so a black bandana covered the top of his hair as well as the leaf ninja symbol. The revealing ANBU uniform, he replaced for three-quarter length black pants and loose fitting red and black jacket that covered his black tank top. The effect different Sasuke’s usual style that emphasized his physique and strength. He wanted to maintain a low profile and not attract attention.

The black eyes peered over on the other side of the small tavern he sucked his teeth the group of thugs were hounding a girl trying to make a purchase. Sasuke could care less about the women, as far as he is concerned she should be able to take care of herself, especially if she came into a place like this alone. The problem was he had not yet decided if he would take a room and the noise was disturbing. ‘They better shut the fuck up, I cannot think with this noise.’ He rolled his eyes trying to ignore them drifting back into his own thoughts, although one eye remained on the dark hair girl.

“Hey what you wear’in under dat cute dress?!” The short round ninja taunted. Followed by a ruckus of laughs from his companions. “Come over here and join me for a drink cutie!” His tall brother mocked, also followed by more jeers.

Sasuke opened his other eye staring at her, the girl appeared to ignore them standing at the bar waiting for her order. She wore a long brown colored kakata with a tangerine blouse that hung loosely over her arms and hips and buttoned high covering most of her neck. A brown vest with the same flower pattern as the shirt hung low enough to cover her hips and waist. The wooden sandals were barely visible below the brown material.

Sasuke allowed his chair to touch down on all four legs as the young women gathered her packages and turned to leave, her rich chocolate colored hair hung in a shimmering wave past her shoulders, cuffing lightly on the ends at her waist. One large brown eye passed over him as she turned to leave the tavern.

Sasuke only vaguely remembered her entering the place but as she moved smoothly past his table her dark eyes meeting his he felt the wind knocked out of him as the slightest hint of a smile crossed her angelic face before the her halo passed out into the early afternoon sun.

Walking casually back to the lodgings he and Kimimaro rented for the day, Haku considered going back in the tavern to speak with the dark hair young man. His heart still racing; he could not recall ever feeling so powerfully attracted to anyone. He nearly stops intending to go back when two thugs from the tavern approached from his left and right. Sighing inwardly, at the interruption as a hand slid slowly toward his sword.

“Hey, Nee-chan come here we want to have a word with you.” The taller ninja hissed, snickering and flashing dirty teeth.

His brother, the short round ninja reached out pudgy fingers to touch the tiny wrist, “Don’t worry we’ll be gentle.” He chuffed in laughter.

However, both stop laughing instantly as two large feet kicked them in the side of the head, then proceeded to stand on their heads while they lay on the ground dazed, and whimpering in pain.

“You guys should learn some manners.” Sasuke stated plainly, staring down at the bleeding thugs. He turns his jet-black gaze on the young women, “Are you ok?” He asked sincerely getting a better view of this woman worth the effort. “My name is Sasuke, Uchiha Sasuke pleased to meet you.” He smirked inwardly as she started to blush.

Haku stared impressed at his speed, the ninja looking at him, he wondered if he truly sees the man in front of him or what he believes is in front of him. Trying to find his voice, he could not help but to blush.

“Oh thank you Uchiha for helping me, they were only rude they did not harm me.” He nodded, as the ninja looked down at the defeated thugs. Haku felt wind swept from the intensity of those dark eyes, a genuine smile stretched across his lips unnoticed by Sasuke, ‘He must be the one, let’s see what you are made of Uchiha Sasuke.’

Sasuke crouched down still standing on their heads, “Now you guys behave, or I will need to really hurt you.” He steps off to see the girl gone. Standing up straighter, he gazed around, ‘How could she leave so quickly? I did not sense her movement’ Shaking his head, he stared at the ground where she stood a moment ago a curious smile lifting his handsome features. ‘She could have at least told me her name.’ Seeing how cleverly she moved he could tell instantly she had to be a ninja. ‘This could be a challenge, so you want to play hide and seek, and I guess I am it, ok, we will see who is better at this game.’ He vanished moving quicker than eyes can see, giving chase.
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Kimimaro sat on the edge of the private hot spring drying his shoulder length white hair his thoughts on Morino. ‘I wonder if he is still there for me, I want to believe.’ His mind reflected sadly on the unlikely possibility that the big Jonin still held him dear to his heart, ‘No matter what Morino you will not escape my embrace once I set these old eyes on you.’ He smiled lightly then gazed as Haku appeared. “I thought you would join me, but I have had enough of this, what’s wrong?” Staring at the flushed face the young ninja looked out of breath.

“Nothing, uhmm, I placed the food in the room. I will come back later there is something I need to take care of, I shouldn’t be long but don’t worry I can take care of myself.” Before Kimi could ask a question, he vanished again in a gush of wind.

“He gets more mysterious everyday.” He stood making his way to their room, the last they would enjoy before arriving at Konoha.

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Sasuke found her sitting near the riverbank looking over the calm waters, she had removed her jacket and sandals, and he could hear the rise of her heartbeat. ‘So, not only does she know I am here but, this could be interesting.’ Sasuke leaped down and walked toward her the young ninja did not turn.

“So you followed me. May I enquire why?” Her voice sounded mellow, Sasuke instantly enjoyed the tone, it rang familiar to him. Crouching several feet away, he picked at small stones tossing them so they skipped across the water, while he forced himself not to stare at her beautiful profile.

“Where are you headed and where are you from.” He stood walking closer to the lake staring in the depth. ‘Why did I follow her, this is a big distraction.’

“You are asking questions that a person would not tell a stranger.” Unlike the raven, Haku found it difficult to take his eyes off the handsome dark hair ninja who at first glance stole his heart. When he passed the small tavern in search of a place with decent food, he spotted Sasuke lounging with his chair against the wall, and became completely enamored.

In her lap, she held a mask and sword sheaved with a white handle. “So I am correct you are a Shinobi, my name is Uchiha Sasuke I believe I just gave it to you so we are no longer strangers and yours?” The intense gaze surprised and impressed him; the female did not have any of the inconsistent emotions he unusually detected in women.

Haku pulled his eyes away, looking down at the mask in his lap and considering the test if this man fails, he would die, but if he prevailed, the outcome would be much different. Rising slowly holding his sword in his left hand and the mask in his right, he addressed the taller ninja “What do you see when you gaze at me Uchiha, who do you think I am?” Haku lifted the mask placing it over his face then stared as the pale features shifted from curious to intrigued, the young man smiling.

“Is this another challenge? Only this time do not make it so easy.” He smirked, the mask tilting to one side.

“I guess you are correct I did make that too easy for you, however I wanted this confrontation it is the only way to face your prey, if not capture.” He pulled his sword out from its sheaf Sasuke made no move to arm himself. “Do not take me lightly you will die, besides haven’t you noticed you are the prey.” Haku’s deep voice suddenly icy, Sasuke’s activated his Sharingan.

“I have learned a hard lesson, I will never take an opponent lightly again nor under predict their abilities. You asked a question I will answer it but first tell me why we must have a confrontation.” His deep red eyes could see the next moves she intended before she made them.

Lifting his head to the still early afternoon sun, he wondered if the test would prove anything, really. “It is the way I measure a man.” The mask shifted back to the red eyes, Haku has never seen such beautiful eyes before they reminded him of new life, birth, and beginnings perhaps his beginning. “Show me your strength and I will mark you as my equal. Are you afraid of failure?”

Lowering his head slightly he removed the long sword on his back he could sense her strength, the intent to kill vibes and fighting stance not that of an ordinary ninja. “I fear nothing.” He took on his own fighting stance raising his sword over his right shoulder. “I see a person who does not know which road to follow.” The sword spun in the small hands she assumed a different stance. “Who do I think you are?” He paused as the girl half crouched with the blade pointing out toward him. “The first person I have ever noticed.” He blocked the swift attack aimed at his head, then used the handle of his blade to jab her hard in the ribs, clearly seeing the opening left as she swiped low just beneath his knees.

The hit to Haku’s rib cage threw him off balance and Sasuke easily avoided amputation of his limbs. Haku leaped back avoiding a close attack to his right arm, the sharp blade slice through his shirt, the sting of the light cut followed, as he landed several feet away. “You are toying with me.” He did not know if he was angry or impressed, either way the young man had passed his test for strength. “I am impressed with your skill, why didn’t you kill me for the insult.”

“Does that mean this fight is over? I have my own test I want you to endure.” Sasuke smirked, putting his sword away as she kicked her own sheaf so it flew up in the air and slid the shorter blade inside. “For the record, I do not kill people merely because they want a spar, also I am very impressed with your fighting technique, now will you tell me your name and where you are headed?”

“What is your test? If I fail all the questions, the answers will be pointless. I will at least give you a name, Haku.” He reached up removing the mask and attaching it to the side of his hip, covering the handle of his blade.

Sasuke’s smile melted eyeing the young girl seriously, the brown eyes revealing none of the weakness or desperation he saw in other women. ‘She is very different, why am I still here?’ “Come I will show you.”

Haku walk toward him determined to mark the red eye beauty as his, wondering if this man could accept his identity. “You passed my test so I will acknowledge we are equals until you prove otherwise.” He smiled lightly as he stood in front of the slightly taller ninja, the red eyes shifted to coal black again. Haku found it difficult to decide which he preferred more, both amazing on this mysterious ninja.

The dark eyes flashed at her raising an eyebrow at the cut in the sleeve; the edges tainted with blood she did not bother to treat. “Are you immune to pain that cut will get infected if you do not treat it quickly.” He could not help but remember his own stubborn self as she shrugged it off after glancing curiously at the wound, and then the huge brown eyes gazed unabashed back at him. “My test then I will treat your wound, Nee-chan.” His voice softened; feeling the air grow thin the longer, he stared at the beautiful brown eyes.

“My name is Haku you should not presume so much Uchiha.” His voice a sultry whisper, Haku blushed he looked away trying to keep his heart rhythm even. It seemed Sasuke had no difficulty maintaining his.

Sasuke reached long fingers to turn the beautiful eyes back to him. “Kiss me.” He had experienced one kiss in his entire life that he initiated now he wanted her; it would answer an important question for the raven believing he only desired men.

The gentle features blushed deeply the brown eyes tracing his face as a soft smile caressed the full lips. “That is your test Uchiha? Why don’t you take what you want, kiss me?” Haku’s deep voice seemed to snap something inside Sasuke he narrowed his eyes at the girl.

“Come.” He tilted her face up to him, wondering how gentle he should be as his heart betrayed his cool façade; beating near the top of his throat. ‘She is the most beautiful person I have ever seen.’

Haku gazed at the glassy look in Sasuke’s dark eyes. “Do not hesitate in what you want Uchiha.” He gripped the front of Sasuke’s jacket pulling him into a powerfully demanding kiss. Sasuke shuddered as the full lips claimed his mouth; vaguely aware his body hit the ground Haku’s firm body pressed into him passionately.

Sasuke plunged both hands in the dark hair, the soft tresses falling on both sides of his face as he pushed forward meeting the demanding mouth. The engulfing kiss quickly made other areas of his body just as excited as his mouth. He pushed over until he was on top and the large eyes beneath him lifting his mouth off the full lips, leaning on one elbow. Her face completely flushed while she took deep breaths, he could hear her heart beating in opposition to his, just as strong, and those amazing eyes held him in a trance.

“You are different.” He stroked the dark hair trying to put his finger on what, in her he desired. “You are demanding I have never met a women like you.” Sasuke placed slower kisses around the full lips while he gazed deeply in her eyes feeling her tremble beneath him.

Haku took the pale hand from his hair; Sasuke paused staring at him. Haku guided the larger hand to his chest, smoothing out the palm on the firm flat surface. Sasuke smirked; staring at the hand on top of his own then gazed back in the brown eyes. Haku’s blush vanished, “I told you that you presume too much, Uchiha.” The brow furrowed as the black eyes flashed red.

“I should have known but I did not.” He pressed his hips forward feeling the erection beneath the clothing; with his other hand, he ran a finger over the furrowed brow. “I will not harm you I want to see you with these eyes your aura is strange but I would not have thought it is because you are a man.” He leaned down kissing the full mouth slowly, slipping his tongue in to meet Haku’s demanding desire. “What are you, that I….” he fell silent as Haku pulled him down into a deeper kiss and then turned them until Sasuke lay in the deep grass this time Haku squatted on the raven’s lean hips.

He wanted to seal their bond by marking him. Pulling his shirt over his head and tossing it to the side. “You are mine, and what am I? Whatever you need me to be.” He reached down pulling open Sasuke’s shirt while the pale hands closed over his.

“Wait this is usually my speed but not until I know you better…” he broke off moaning as Haku mouth closed over his neck, nipping him firmly followed by a sinuous sucking while his hips rocked in a motion that stroked his engorged erection. “That feels nice but, slow down I am not ready.” The mouth lifted off his neck a dazed look in the brown orbs.

Haku smirked, “You feel ready to me.” Sasuke shuddered, for the first time considering how Naruto may have felt under his lustful gaze. Haku’s small hand stroked through the dark hair, scraping his fingernails across Sasuke’s scalp, sending chills down his spine. “It will be difficult to separate me from you Uchiha. I will warn you now my demands may seem harsh but only when we are alone. If you accept this you will never need to worry when we are apart, and I would gladly give my life for you.”

Sasuke lifted the hand out of his hair, staring at this strange young man, an even bigger mystery than before when he believed him to be a girl. “Demands? Please get off me.” He sat up as Haku eased off staring with a knowing look in his eyes. Sasuke knew it well, he’d given it enough to the blond-ninja; it said I know you want me so stop pretending you don’t.

He glared at the person reaching a hand to feel the bruise on his neck, “Why did you do that, there is no bond and you need to ask permission to mark a person.” He still found it difficult to look away from the beauty especially now with his shirt off, all the lean golden skin begging to be touched.

“You are a romantic, I would never have imagined.” Haku stood picking up his shirt, and pulling it over his head. “I can do that for you Uchiha may I call you by your given name?” Lifting his vest as Sasuke got to his feet still rubbing away the marking.

“It doesn’t matter, I will clean that wound for you.” He pulled out his ninja pouch joining Haku near the lake. He felt torn between the desire to take off all his clothes and pound the brunette until his voice filled the entire forest; and escaping as far away from this person as possible. “I am not a romantic; I just do not have sex with who ever appeals to me.” He smirked thinking well I guess it is not completely true, he added a bandage to the treated wound.

Haku gazed at him with a sly smile, “I enjoy the chase, but once I capture my prey there is no reason to hesitate unless it is merely to savor victory.” Not fooled by the evasive ploy, he suspected Sasuke wanted confirmation that the bond is what he truly desired. Haku grabbed him behind the neck pulling his mouth to his as the strong hands braced against his shoulders to stop the connection.

“What are you doing?”

“I want another kiss.” Haku said mildly still pulling the dark eyes closer.

He glared daggers at the kid, getting away from this person would be best. “No. Let go of me unless you want to be seriously wounded!” Sasuke hissed menacingly.

“I will not let go until you give me a kiss, it’s like that now since we are in a bond.” Sasuke’s face contorted.

“How do you make that decision for me?” He put serious strength in his effort to get free. Sasuke quickly realized the kid held him with one hand and was advancing “You! How can you?” The difference in their strength evident as his elbows bent the boy getting closer.

“That is simple Sasuke I am Seme so I make these choices in our bond.” He smiled his lips brushing over the Sasuke’s cheek, and then pulled back. “That is all I will take without permission.” Sasuke placed a hand on his cheek staring at the guy in disbelief.

“You allowed me to win, why?”

“I noticed you from the moment I entered that tavern, you are my path.” He turned away from the dark eyes, “I won’t force myself on you again, I am patient but I will not wait forever.” He narrowed his brown eyes dangerously, glancing back at his new friend, “I will be insatiable when you do give yourself to me, it has been many years since I have had the opportunity to be intimate so keep this in mind.”

Sasuke smirked, “Well I am Seme so when I take you be prepared.” However, his smile faded quickly as Haku looked at him seriously.
“Uchiha Sasuke, between the two of us there is no other role for you besides Uke it is not a bad role. Not with me as the Seme, this I can promise.” Sasuke scowled. “Would you like me to show you?” Haku grinned innocently.

“I never said I would allow you to do either.” He turned away lifting his sword and shaking his head at the unbelievable ninja. “Where are you headed?” Glancing over his shoulder, he saw Haku walking back toward the village. ‘How can he say I am his path but not ask where I am going.’ Sucking his teeth, he followed silently until they were walking along side each other.

“I think you will like my travel companion there is also a private hot spring that comes with our lodgings. We can discuss our path in the spring.” Sasuke eyed Haku suspiciously. “I will not take advantage of you, unless you invite me.”

Sasuke thought about the offer, a dip in a hot spring after his long hike sounded nice. “Ok, do you have room for me to crash with you guys, it is a guy right?”

“Yes, he is very friendly and has survived a great ordeal to return home to his precious person.” Haku beamed, his cheeks flushing deeply as he spoke. He described how he found his friend barely alive on a beach, while they made their way down a short cut to the cabin.

Sasuke listened to his tell first annoyed at the person’s energy but he quickly appreciated Haku’s mellow voice not nearly as irritating as his former teammate. Then the tale of suffering the ninja had endured while Haku treated the dozens of wounds and healed him back to health. Haku spoke highly of the man, for some reason Sasuke felt annoyed again. “Do you have a relationship with this man as well?” Haku’s eyes seem to get larger eyeing the Raven with a knowing smile.

“Well, we are friends, it has already been decided we make better friends than anything else.” He stops walking Sasuke stopping two steps ahead of him.

“What, aren’t we going to the spring?” Sasuke frowned at the cunning smile inching over Haku’s shapely lips.

Haku step closer to Sasuke’s scowl smiling at the dark eyes, “Your question is encouraging, I would have a kiss now.” He reached up a small hand gently stroking the olive complexion the Raven twitched his eyes turning red.

“What are you talking about?” his own hand removing Haku’s from his face although he was rooted to the spot the brown eyes moving closer.

He closed his eyes by half, Haku’s sultry voice melting Sasuke’s ability to resist the innocent features, he moved to within an inch of the red eyes, “Well Sasuke, you asked *‘a relationship as well’*. So you already have accepted we have a bond.” He brushed his lips lightly over the slightly taller ninja, feeling him quake beneath the kiss; Sasuke pulled back as if uncertain. Haku placed his free hand around Sasuke’s head, dragging his fingers lightly though the dark locks, holding him carefully as he pushed forward into a kiss. This time Sasuke did not resist, actually he reacted favorably allowing the tentative tongue to slip into his mouth, releasing an unintended moan as Haku body pressed against him. Haku moved back carefully staring with seductive eyes at his prey, Sasuke’s face flushed. “So shall we continue?” He stepped away, glancing slowly at the Raven’s hold on his hand, which he quickly released.

Haku smiled picking up his conversation as if he had not interrupted it. “My friend has a bond worth keeping; I believe ours will be just as strong.” He grinned at the pale face, Sasuke scowling again.

They tuned into a narrow walkway that led to the main entrance Haku checking in and escorting Sasuke to the private changing room. “We can take a dip then head up stairs to meet my friend later.”

The sudden switch to kindness and patience unnerved the Raven as he undressed his eyes flicking subtly at Haku every few seconds. Sasuke placed a towel around his waist before removing his pants. Haku pulled off his garments carefully folding them in a pile and placing them in the sectional provided. Once completely naked he walked into the shower rinsing off while the raven used a nearby shower casting glances at Haku’s body. Sasuke closed his eyes the water running over his face as he pushed his long fingers threw his dark hair; he flinched at the light touch from Haku’s hands.

The brown eyes gazed innocently at his Raven, smiling and flashing a blush at Sasuke easing a small hand up to caress his face. Sasuke shuddered Haku’s beauty stealing his breath he allowed the large brown eyes to move closer. Haku’s silky deep voice strikes echoes in a dormant portion of Sasuke’s heart, he struggles to place the sound and why he remained. “Your body is as appealing as your face; I am sure you will become my greatest addiction, my Raven.” Leaning slowly toward the full mouth Haku kissed him lightly, keeping his large brown eyes locked on Sasuke’s dark lashes as they practically closed both savoring the kiss. Haku smiled pressing his forehead against Sasuke; he finally hears the racing heart this Konoha Ninja suppressed perfectly. “I will get in now Sasuke, please join me when you are done.” Haku left for the hot spring, the dark eyes boring into his sexy figure lustfully, wondering again, why he is allowing this distraction.

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