Red Moons Glow

Inner Strife



“Hm…” Sasuke frowned before he started to walk away.



“H-hey!” he ran after him. “Sasuke!” The raven haired boy tensed and stopped. Turning around slowly he looked into hurt blue eyes and sighed heavily. “…Sasuke…” Tears slowly started to build up in Naruto’s blue eyes. Within a flash Naruto latched onto Sasuke, tears flowing freely. “Where’d you go!?” The smaller boy sobbed.



Sighing again Sasuke slowly wrapped his arms around Naruto’s waits, pulling him close. They stayed there for a few minutes before Naruto pulled away and wiped his eyes still gazing at the raven. “Sasuke…”



“I’m sorry Naruto…”



“Where have you been?” Naruto disregarded the apology. “Why did you disappear!?” His voice climbed in volume. “Why did you leave me!?” Sasuke’s eyes drifted to the ground. “What happened to you…?” Naruto whispered.



Flash Back



The sky burned and the ground froze over. Rivers dried up and mountains exploded. This is what Sabini and his minions wrought. This was the first taste of Sabini’s wrath upon Konoha, Naruto’s home. Buildings toppled and the streets up heaved. The ninja that had been ordered to guard the royal palace lay dead on the floor as a throne, carried by many grunt soldiers. (I took that from 300 but I don’t care GO XERXES!”) Even through he was being walked through the city no one had ever seen his face. His person always covered by a dark aura, an evil radiance surrounded him.



The grunts carried him through the city street, through the huge double doors, down the royal halls and into the throne room. In the middle of the room that was painted gold and crimson stood a tall blond in bloody golden armor a glowing sword in hand. Yellow feline eyes narrowed as they stared into vibrant red eyes.



“Kyuubi…” Said a soft voice. Sabini stood and jumped off the throne walking over to the fox demon.



“Sabini.” The blond fox barked. “Shouldn’t you be sucking on a corpse!?” Kyuubi bared his fangs. Sabini giggled a little.



“You so cute…” Kyuubi growled in his throat. “…I always admired that sharp tongue of yours…Now tell me where’s Naruto-chan?” Sabini crossed his arms and looked around the room.



“You’ll never have him! I’d rather die.” Kyuubi could practically feel the smirk take over Sabini’s face.



“That can be arranged very quickly…Yellow eyes snapped back to red before narrowing. “Shikamaru!” Sabini called out. A shadow crept along the floor before a boy up from the shadow like out of a hole.



“Yes Sabini-sama…” A boy wearing all black with a mask of a monkey.



“Find my Naru-chan.” He said calmly. Kyuubi took a glance at the shadow demon. Shikamaru nodded before turning back into a shadow. Kyuubi looked back to Sabini.



“Itachi!” The fox barked. A large raven flew from the shadows and landed next to his master.



“Ah…its one of the last of the ravens. Very beautiful black wings. You’re very lucky Kyuubi…” The fox ignored the arrogant demon and looked at the raven.



“Itachi. Find Naruto and protect him.” The raven nodded before bursting into black feathers. Once again alone with Sabini, Kyuubi readied his sword.



“I do admire you Kyuubi, I truly do. Your forests have burned, your walls have crumbled, your city has fallen, your men are dead and yet you still resist. I f only you were a little younger…”



“You sicken me. Prepare your self! One of use will die here!” As those words were spoken Sabini’s dark energy grew.



“Yes…one of us will die here…Ninpou! Hakyoku: Shadow Reaver”



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Naruto was being dragged through the forest be hand. He looked around at his home as sadness filled his heart. H could feel tears streaming down his face.



“Sasuke…” Naruto said quietly as he was being led through the forest.



“Quiet Naruto.” Sasuke whispered harshly. Naruto refused to go any further, he wrenched his hand from Sasuke’s and looked back at Konoha.



“I don’t want to run…this is all happening because of me. I should just give myself to him…”



“Naruto! Don’t say that. They all laid down their life to protect you. Now come on we have to head west.” Naruto nodded sullenly and started to turn back to the raven. Just the sky glowed golden. Both the fox and the raven looked on in aw as they saw a golden hawk burst from the palace and dive back down causing a huge explosion.



“That-that was my dads Jutsu!” Naruto took a step forward but was stopped by Sasuke’s hand.



“If he’s resorted to that skill it must be bad. Come on Naruto we have to go.” Sasuke resumed guiding Naruto through the forest.



“Sasuke I thought that we had to go the way.” Naruto pointed to his left.



“Yeah…but we have to meet someone first.”



“Someone…? Who…?” Sasuke was trying not to stumble over his own words. As he opened his mouth to respond he stopped dead in his tracks causing Naruto to slam into him. In front of him was a huge web made of shadow.



“Damn…” Gatherng his chakra in his throat… “Crimson Snow jutsu!” Blowing out a red mist from his mouth and onto the web making it rot.



“Sasuke!” Turning around to Naruto he saw him disappearing into a shadow. Reacting quickly he grabbed Naruto’s hand and pulled him out. Before the shadow could disappear.



“Dragon Fire jutsu!” A powerful flame erupted from his mouth and into the shadow. Sasuke smirked as a nearby tree burst into flame, a body falling from it. “Armature…” Sasuke said cockily.



“Shadow thread!” Several shadow strings surrounded Sasuke restraining him against a tree.



“Hey!” Sasuke started to struggle against his restraints. “Damn it! Naruto run!” A ninja fell from the tree tops and landed behind Naruto, preventing him from proceeding. Naruto fell limp as he stared into the monkey mask. All hope was lost…



“Naruto.” The young fox and shadow demon jumped when a sultry voice entered their ears. Both looking to the left they spotted Itachi, sword in hand and moved toward the two. The shadow demon stepped away, his hands in a defensive position. Itachi moved in-between Naruto and Shikamaru.



“Itachi! I’m so glad you’re here I-” Naruto was cut off when the cool metal of Itachi’s blade was felt on his neck. “Itachi…?”



“I’m sorry Naruto…but I have to do this.” Itachi’s red eyes stared into hurt blue ones.



“Hey Uchiha! Your brother is gone…” Itachi scowled.



“It would seem Sasuke has abandoned you…” And with that said tears swelled up in blue eyes again. “Don’t resist Naruto…” Naruto looked down as he submitted to the Raven…



I know I havent updated this in like...forever! but I just decided to write this one before I turn in to sleep. Well R&R