The Only Exception

Characters are portrayed as over the age of 18
Disclaimer: I don't own Naruto (C) Masashi Kishimoto, or any other brand names that appear.

Phonetic Alphabet used: Alpha-A, Bravo-B, Echo-E, Romeo-R
Sapphire-4: Konohamaru’s team on the Sapphire Squad
Fox-0: Home base; the Namikaze Estate
Radio talk: Over-done with statement waiting for reply, ETA-estimated time of arrival, Mikes-minutes, Out-radio transmission over until further addressed.
C-Wire: Constantine Wire
HMMWV- Hummer
PFC-Private First Class
M203- a single shot 40 mm grenade launcher that attaches to many rifles, but was originally designed for the U.S. M16 and M4 Carbine.
Mk 19 Grenade Launcher- a belt-fed automatic 40 mm grenade launcher or grenade machine gun

CH.5: Over and Out


Sasuke and Naruto sat at a computer each, scanning through text files, audio files, and videos. It had seemed that Gaara had been putting his International ties to work in his best interest. Sabaku Inc. had been buying freight ships and private boat docks in Asian, Africa, and the Middle East. Too up the ante more they had also established their own business strong holds in Hong Kong, Seoul, Djibouti, and Cape Town. This would essentially open them to all the same sea routes as the Namikaze’s. In Konoha the property buy outs were not as threatening as first thought on the other hand. The port sections that Orochimaru had bought were of minimal size allowing only the smallest of freighters to take dock. Their cargo hold would only be bringing in smaller arms and explosives compared to Namikaze’s own heavy weaponry and aircraft merchandise.

Sasuke leaned back in his chair as he went over personal rosters for Gaara’s set ups. The numbers had risen over 30% in the last three months. Many of the names he looked up were known mercenaries throughout the world and new veterans fresh from combat. In other words highly trained specialists in the world of war and someone else’s power hungry desires. ‘This could be a major setback if they weren’t careful with their own employees.’ At this thought Sasuke couldn’t help but let a groan slip past his lips. His head started throbbing at his temples while he ran a hand down his face. Naruto looked over at him with a lost puppy look before squeezing Sasuke’s thigh lightly.

“Tell me how those financial reports are going, so maybe I can feel a little better about their 30% increase in employees.”

“Well it’s quite simple actually. Sabaku Inc is essentially broke, and Orochimaru and Neji are helping fund the whole operation. The money slip ups that had been occurring between Uchiha Inc and Hyuga Enterprise were all coming from Neji’s department. Shikamaru was able to help me trace where exactly it was all going by the shipment order numbers and banking numbers. It looks like some of the orders were completely fake and the money was being directed to off-shore accounts in the Cayman’s. After having lived with Gaara, I know he has 2 separate accounts down there. One is the family account that Tamari, Kankuro, and Gaara all share. The other is Gaara’s private account that I swiped all the information for a while back. Thiers’s an accumulated 10 billion dollars in his own account. Eight billion of it has been transferred in the past year alone, and all the banking numbers match up to those coming from Hyuga’s and Uchiha’s companies.”

“How in the fucking hell have they been able to launder that much money and have it slip past both accounting units?” Sasuke could feel the slight twitch in his eyelid as his headache slowly became a migraine from hell.

“Honestly I’m not sure. My best guess would be they are paying off middle men to make sure it disappears or seem as an official loss.”

“Itachi is going to need to inform Hiashi of our new information. If they can find who’s been covering the money losses up then we can get a step closer to finding out where Orochimaru’s strong hold is in this whole mess.”

Sasuke stood from his chair and stretched out his stiff body before leaning down and kissing Naruto. What essentially was a chaste kiss quickly turned into Sasuke’s knee rubbing Naruto’s crotch while the blonde groaned around the wet muscle penetrating his mouth. Just as Naruto had begun untying Sasuke’s tie a shrill alarm sounded in the lower surveillance room. The two jerked away from each other as Shikamaru came running down the stairs from the top office. His face had lost the tanned pigmentation while his normally half lidded eyes bulged out.

“T-the club’s just been destroyed.” sputtered the brunette.

“Which club Shikamaru?” asked Naruto as he felt his skin crawl and stomach lurch upwards.

“Y-your grandfathers, Naruto.” Shikamaru quickly adverted his gaze as Naruto’s eyes went big and his face drained of color.

“Activate Sapphire squad and put the building in Code Alpha. Call Kyuubi and have him return to the compound immediately.”

“Kyuubi was at the club with Kiba and Jiraiya. W-we have the explosion on video.” Again Shikamaru adverted his gaze from the two men in front of him. “They seemed to be trying to disarm the bomb before they ran out of the building and our camera’s feed cut.”

Naruto’s stomach felt like it was going to push its way through his esophagus as his heart wrenched and beat in erratic thumps. He stumbled backwards and plopped down into a chair before covering his face with his hands. His body trembled and shook even as Sasuke wrapped his arms around him and nuzzled his hair.

“Shikamaru, call Kakashi or Obito and inform them of what’s going on. I’m getting Naruto back to the estate.”

“Y-yeah boss. I’ll have Choji inform your driver to come around.”

Sasuke hastily grabbed Naruto into his arms and helped the trembling man walk out of the surveillance area. As they came upon the elevators Konohamaru was waiting dutifully with the door already opened. Naruto was still shaking as he buried his face in the crook of Sasuke’s neck. He wouldn’t let the tears escape his eyes, but he still felt the sharp pin prick of water behind his closed eyelids. As they exited the elevator a security detail in full combat gear created a perimeter around them and led them out the doors.

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Moegi and Udon sat patiently in their vehicles as their bosses approached. They had both be alerted to the higher set security level and their deployment in Sapphire Squad just minutes prior. Both were quick to make sweeps of their vehicles for any tampering before the two arrived. Moegi’s vehicle was to transport Naruto and Sasuke while Udon’s vehicle would take lead and Konohamaru’s take rear. They never kept their charges with the same driver for long.

The doors opened to Moegi’s vehicle as the blonde and raven entered the back seat. What she was surprised to see though was Konohamaru get in the front passenger side.

“My vehicle was out of sight while I went to Ichiraku’s and we don’t have time for me to do a sweep.”

“1-Alpha this is 2-Alpha. Proceed in transit without 3-Apha.”

“Roger 2-Alpha. Show in transit.”

The vehicles began to move forward and pulled onto the street. They had barely made it 100 yards before a loud explosion was heard and the SUV’s rattled and shook. Everyone’s eyes went big as they looked at the burning vehicle still laid upside down on the office’s front walk way. Sasuke grit his teeth as a vicious snarl escaped his lips. Something deep inside his mind stirred before flashing a vision of sand, fire, and blood. Naruto simply shook more as he lowered his body farther into the seat.

“Moegi proceed with emergency route bravo. We need to get the fuck out of here.” Konohamaru fiddled with his com unit before addressing Udon.

“2-Alpha proceed with Echo Romeo Bravo.”

“Roger. Proceeding with Echo Romeo Bravo.”

The vehicles took a sharp right as they sped through traffic. Sasuke had gathered Naruto in his arms and was whispering comforting words in his ear. Naruto was still shaking and wide eyed but seemed to lessen in his clutch on Sasuke’s coat front. Moegi’s normally blushing face had turned into one of pure concentration and withdrawn rage as she kept a close distance behind the lead vehicle. Konohamaru’s rigid body moved in jerky movements while he called into the estate.

“Fox-0 this is Sapphire-4. I repeat; Fox-0 this is Sapphire-4.”

“Fox-0; Come in Sapphire-4.”

“Fox-0; show in code Alpha on Echo Romeo Bravo in route of base. Over.”

“Roger Sapphire-4. What’s your ETA? Over.”

“ETA : 11 Mikes over.”

“Roger. Fox-0 out.”

The vehicles sped down the forested highway as the transmission ended. A dead end sign approached them quickly before a blockade of c-wire and armed guards were in view. Over head the sharp chops of a helicopters rotors could be heard. As the vehicles came to a halt a barrage of guards approached them and searched the under bellies of the SUV’s. A guard gave them a wave to pass through after the searches were through. When they approached the estate gates the area was heavily guarded with K-9 units and guards. Udon entered his pass code and hand scan before the gates opened wide.

Sasuke rubbed Naruto’s arms as the doors were opened for them. Naruto stood and composed himself before he entered the front door. The foyer was bustling with people as they roamed around the house. Naruto reached his hand out towards Sasuke’s as he felt his dread and shakes rear their ugly head again. When he felt the gentle squeeze around his fingers they began moving toward the living room. When they entered the area Kushina and Tsunade were holding each other crying while letting out sobbing gasps for breath. Naruto’s eyes went wide and started to tear at the sight of his mother and grandmother. He startled when Minato’s hand fell on his shoulder. His eyes were bloodshot around his dimmed blue eyes. Minato squeezed Naruto’s shoulder before his scratchy throat released the words Naruto was afraid to hear.

“Son, your grandfather was killed in the explosion. Kyuubi and Kiba are in surgery right now.”

The tears finally streamed down Naruto’s face as he let go of Sasuke and buried his head into his father’s chest. Chocked sobs escaped his mouth as Minato held on tighter to his son. The only thoughts going through his head were ‘They will pay. They will feel a death so painful that Satan himself will want to cry.’

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Sasuke entered the library and found his brother typing away at his laptop. A soft sigh was released from his mouth as he unceremoniously plopped down to the chair beside his brother. Itachi’s fingers left the key board and grabbed his glasses off his face and rubbing the bridge of his nose.

“Jiraiya’s dead.” Sasuke’s voice was low and faint as he addresses his brother.

“Yes, I know. Sakura has been with Tsunade since they received the call. I figured I would be in the way so I came here to do some work.” Itachi eyed his brother and took in his stiffened body and distant eyes.

“One of our SUV’s was blown up in front of the office. Luckily the driver was in our vehicle. Not like back then. Not like when we watched Johnson burn alive… he…he was just burning Itachi. A-and the screaming, God the screaming!” Itachi quickly moved behind his brother and pulled him into a tight embrace. Sasuke was shaking violently as his mind took him back to another place in time.

*Flash Back*

The sand was whirling about and scarping against the exposed flesh of Sasuke’s face. Wind and sand burns were nothing new to the young PFC as he sat in the Gunner’s Turret of his HMMWV(hummer). His hands tightened and loosened on the handles of his MK 19 as his eyes scanned his area of fire methodically. The convoy had been traveling on a dangerous mountain pass and tensions were higher than they normally were, but so far no incidents had occurred. That was until a high pitched whistle came roaring its ugly head. A loud explosion was heard as Sasuke felt the heat of the fire wrap around his body. It was only seconds later that he realized he had been thrown from his truck. In a quick scramble he came to the kneeling position with his M9 drawn; blood seeped down his face and leg staining his uniform red. People were shouting as gunners from other trucks let loose on the building to their left. All Sasuke could do was run to where his own burning truck was. The flames lashed out as pops and pings of unspent rounds hailed from the cab. An agonizing scream could be heard as the driver slowly burned to death. And suddenly Sasuke felt himself being dragged backwards as he screamed, thrashed, and kicked. He needed to get to Johnson. He needed to save the man that was practically his brother after the past 9 months. The medic pulled out a syringe of Morphine and slammed it into Sasuke’s thigh before dressing his wounds. Sasuke could feel his vision going fuzzy and his body going slack, but he could still hear it. The agonizing screams, the whistle of rounds zipping around them, the explosions of M203 and Mark 19 rounds, and then finally things went black. But the screams still echoed in his mind. They would always echo in his mind

*End Flash Back*

Sasuke’s breath was coming in quick sudden gasps as Itachi rub his chest in slow circles and whispered soothing words into his ear. Itachi continued to subdue his brother while he tried his hardest not to shed tears for his younger brother. When Sasuke had come back home he was aloof at best to everyone around him. He never showed any signs that the things he had done or seen had affected him much. That was until one night while out at the bar the young man cracked. He fell into red rage as he ferociously attacked a man who had started shit with him. It had ended with Sasuke’s hands covered in blood and sobbing into Itachi’s chest while the other man was taken to the hospital. Luckily the other man ended up with only stitches and a concussion. Sasuke was ordered to seek counseling by the court later on. He had been diagnosed with Post Traumatic Stress Syndrome (PTSD) and put on medication to help regulate some of his rage and depression.

It still broke Itachi’s heart every time he saw his little brother in this state. Constantly thinking it should have been him to have joined the military and not his younger brother. There was no turning back time though. The damage was already done. Itachi just sighed deeply as he buried his face into Sasuke’s neck.

Sakura was helping Naruto to his bedroom when the two heard loud chocking sobs coming from the library. Naruto turned his bloodshot eyes to Sakura in confusion before they entered the doors. The sight that graced them was Sasuke curled into Itachi’s arms shaking and gasping for air while mumbling unintelligible words. Sakura rushed towards them and wrapped her arms around Sasuke and Itachi. Her own soothing words soon falling from her lips as tears streaked her face once again. She didn’t know why Sasuke was in this state, but she knew he needed all the support he could get if this was another episode.

Naruto just stood there in shock as he watched his new lover fall apart in the hands of his brother and sister-in-law. He didn’t know why but his heart felt like it had been squeezed to mush and his stomach lose all sense of gravity. Swallowing hard, he tried to get the lump that had formed out of his throat. He never thought he could see someone so strong fall apart like this. Sasuke was a strong warrior in his mind and from what he could tell a fiery lover. This sight broke Naruto all over again and he really didn’t understand why, but he knew he needed to get to Sasuke.

He slowly approached the bundle of people. Hesitantly, he sat to the side of them and softly ran his hands down Sasuke’s tear stained cheeks. Empty black eyes opened and stared straight into his own. Naruto let the only thing he could think of slip off his tongue.

“S-sasuke…” was the quiet quivering whisper.

Sasuke couldn’t see anything but the electricity behind his eyelids as he tried to forget the images in his head. He felt like his chest was on fire and muscles were strained to their limits. He felt warm hands run down his cheeks as his eyes opened to the world around him. Everything was blurry and distorted. Then he heard the voice of the person he really didn’t want to see him like this, and his eyes opened wide immediately. Teary blue eyes stared at him for a moment before they closed and he suddenly felt warm lips pressed against his.

Itachi and Sakura let go of Sasuke as Naruto ushered the larger man into his arms as they kissed passionately. Sakura gave them a worried glance before she felt Itachi’s own warm embrace around her. She let out a shuddering breath before letting her fiancé lead her out of the library. With one last parting glance she felt her stomach warm at the sight of the two men embracing each other with so much passion after such horrendous events.

Sasuke pulled Naruto closer as his lips moved fervently over the others. All he could think at the time was that Naruto was safe and that he was here. His hands moved into short blonde hair while Naruto’s hands gripped tightly to his opened blazer. Their lips finally parted while soft pants emitted from both their mouths. Foreheads pressed together as each man ran their hands across the other. Sasuke finally stood up and brought Naruto up with him. He took hold of the blondes hand and lead him speedily though the corridors until they reached Naruto’s bedroom.

Clothes were quickly being stripped while both made their way to the bed. Naruto laid across his fluffy comforter naked as Sasuke slipped his pants and boxers to the floor. The raven slowly laid his body across Naruto’s. Lips met in a passion. Tanned legs wrapped around the pale body above them. Theirs groins pressed together tightly and gasps escaped both sets both lips before Sasuke’s tongue wrapped around Naruto’s again. There was no aggression as the two rocked steadily into each other’s bodies.

Sasuke ran his hand down Naruto’s side and found purchase on a tanned hip bone while the other buried its self into soft blonde hair. Naruto parted the kiss and ran his tongue down Sasuke’s neck and collar bone before latching onto it with his teeth. Sasuke let out a deep groan and pressed harder into Naruto’s straining erection. With a soft mewl, Naruto retracted his teeth and reached above him and under the pillows pulling out a bottle of lube. He handed it to Sasuke with half lidded eyes and parted panting lips.

Sasuke took the bottle of lube and slid down Naruto’s body leaving kisses and love bites across the chiseled chest and taut abdomen. He could hear the soft groans of pleasure coming from above him as he licked leisurely at Naruto’s cock. Opening the bottle of lube he poured some onto his hand and stroked his own leaking erection before pouring a little more onto his fingers. He lifted the long legs atop his shoulders and moved his body down once again. Covering the head of Naruto’s dick with his lips he gave a strong suck and entered his index finger into the tight opening of Naruto’s sphincter.

Naruto arched his back and hips as his dick was sucked and ass was penetrated. He moved his hips in a steady pace as Sasuke sucked him deeper into his mouth and added another finger into him. The fingers inside him moved slowly and decisively as his prostate was hit with each thrust. His body burned in need by the time Sasuke entered his third finger into him. With a breathy moan Naruto grasped onto Sasuke’s head and lifted him to his lips. His tongue lapped at the parted lips while his hips pressed down into the fingers fucking him slowly.
Sasuke latched onto Naruto bottom lip and sucked as he removed his fingers. He watched as Naruto’s face scrunched up and a whine left his mouth. Aligning his aching erection with Naruto’s twitching hole, he pressed in slowly feeling the tight heat draw him in further. Naruto let out a loud ‘Agh’ as he buried his face into the pale neck. Once Sasuke was buried to the hilt he pulled out slowly before thrusting in quickly. Tanned arms wrapped around his neck while hot pants were felt beside his ear. Sasuke continued pulling out slowly then thrusting quickly in as Naruto’s hips met his thrusts.

Naruto literally felt like his body was on fire. The teasing way Sasuke’s thrusts brushed his prostate, the soft licks and nips at his neck, the friction of his erection got from rubbing against the raven’s cut stomach, all of it was too much for him. He could feel his release building and he just held tighter onto the man above him while he cried out Sasuke’s name repeatedly.

When Naruto started calling out his name Sasuke felt his arousal peak at its highest. His teasing thrusts soon became deep and hard as his grip on Naruto’s hips tightened. He could feel the twitching and throbbing of the blondes cock against his stomach. Naruto’s pre-cum making it slide easier against his skin. Sasuke could no long contain his grunts and groans when Naruto’s body arched deeper into him. He felt the need to claim what was now his.

“Sa-asuke! Fuck…ughn…’suke!”

“Mine. My- ugh- Naruto!”

His hips were quickly snapping back and forth pounding the blonde’s prostate without mercy. Sasuke’s pearly whites latched onto Naruto’s neck and marked the tanned skin. With the bit to his neck, Naruto let out a half-choked cry of Sasuke’s name as he came all over their stomachs and chest. The way Naruto’s inner muscles clenched around him brought Sasuke to his peak. Cum spilled into the tight cavern as Sasuke continued to ride out his orgasm. Naruto’s ass felt as if it milked all the cum out of Sasuke as fell atop the body under him.
Both men were panting harshly and drenched in sweat. When Naruto finally caught his breath he whispered out, “My Sasuke.” and captured Sasuke’s lips in a deep kiss. Before the kiss could even end, Naruto passed out leaving Sasuke trembling from his orgasmic bliss atop of him. Sasuke realizing that Naruto had fallen asleep slowly extracted himself from the blonde and set his feet on the ground. He stumbled to the bathroom to relieve and clean himself before returning with a warm wet cloth. Sasuke cleaned Naruto off carefully then threw the cloth in the laundry basket. He pulled back the comforter and sheets before picking the blonde up and setting him under the sheets. A small smile graced his lips as he crawled up next to Naruto and wrapped his arms around the younger man.

“Mine.” Was all Sasuke said before he slipped into a deep sleep.