Fox and Raven

A/N:: Enter the Gaaracoon!!! xD

He hated them. He hated this place. He hated. There was nothing else, nothing at all. He couldn't let there be anything else.A thick tail wound itself tightly around his pale legs with a slight shiver. This room was always so cold to him. But, he refused to voice his complaints or demand a blanket. He was not weak. His body was merely a tool after all. This fact should have depressed him and maybe it did to an extent, however, after being the pet of these people for so long he had become used to his fate. Besides, as long as they allowed him to kill, he didn't care. His tail flicker in excitement at the thought.Killing was that only thing that gave him satisfaction, or at least momentary satisfaction. A demented grin morphed his mouth cruely, revealing his enlarged canines and those intense green eyes surrounded by think rings of black lit with a strange sort of manic pleasure. The sound of the door of his cage opened and instantly the young nekogen's face returned to it's emotionless state. Slowly, he turned his glare upon the person who had entered the spacious room. This person was afraid of him. He could smell their fear strongly and if caught his interest. This person was weak. Small reddish rounded ears tilted forward slightly in apprehension. Oh yes, killing this person would be fun.

"Gaara-Sama, I-I am here to inform you that Kazekage-Sama has a mission for you and your siblings." The young woman whimpered, her eyes filled with terror as he rose from his seat on the floor slowly. His pace was slow and even as he advanced on her, his raccoon like tail swaying from side to side deviously. He ran his tongue over his lips hungrily as her scent hit him. She was oh so frightened and smell of fear was so intoxicating. She was much taller than he was, but in his eyes she was so small. The strange Nekogen was mere feet away now and she flinched violently against the feel of rough sand brushing against her arm. Her pulse was beating erratically under her tanned skin. He watched in facination as sweat beaded up on her forehead and her eyes grew even wider.

"Shukaku."

That one word had him recoiling back into the far corner, anger and fear shining within his mint colored eyes. A second person had entered the room, his tall muscular frame blocking the entrance. Thick legs supported his hunched body. They were very much like a feline's large clawed paws acting as his feet. His form was coated in dark brown fur everywhere aside from his chest, inner arms, and face. Two large cat ears were trained on the much smaller nekogen that watched him dangerously, a huge thick tail flicking every now and then.

"Leave. He is not stable. You should have told me and let me relay the message." The muscular Nekogen rumbled, letting the woman slip past. A low growling sounded from the small raccoon and he glared almost hatefully at the cat that moved closer to him. "Gaara... I'm sorry." The brown haired man purred out soothingly, His clawed hands stretched out in apology. The red haired raccon did not budge.

"You'll be pleased to know that you'll get to kill someone tonight..." The big cat added softly, his mouth turning down into a frown. Gaara was frightening, even to him. Of course, he was one of the few that the raccoon would not attack. This was only because he served a purpose for Gaara. The younger male would not hesitate to kill him if he ever stepped too far out of line. A third nekogen strode into the room, this one a light tawny shade. She was also very tall and slightly hunched, though she was no where near as muscular as the brunette. Instead, she was curvacious and lean. Her blonde hair was pulled out of her way neatly in four ponytails, two large cat ears rotating nervously atop her skull. Over her upper body she wore a simple violet short kimono for modesty.

" We have been summoned, Gaara. Kazekage-Sama is ready to deploy us now." The young woman stated, glancing warily over at her younger brother. Gaara nodded slightly and strode past them into the hallway. Unlike these two, his feet were very much like those of a human at the moment. He had learned at a young age that he could easily shift and manipulate his body. Why? He didn't rightly know or care. He just could and that was all that mattered. His simple maroon robes faned out about his body as he walked and he caught the sounds of his siblings falling in step behind him. They were his guardians, his babysitters. And surprisingly, for being pets they were extremely intellegent. Then again, their mother had been a very well bred neko, as had their father. Gaara was special, however. A Jinchuuriki, he was called. Whatever. He didn't really care. He had a purpose and that was all that mattered.


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"Uchiha! Do you mind telling me why everything run by chakra in the whole damn building is now fried?!" Came the less than pleased question from a not so healthy looking Tsunade. She was completely drained of energy to the point that her age was beginning to show through her usual youth jutsu. " I would also like to know why every chakra user has a damn hangover!" She added as her left eye twitched dangerously. He could not help himself. She was going to kill him later for it, but he just couldn't stop it. His lips curved into his notorious smirk of superiority and as expected, Tsunade's frown deepened.

"You mean to blame me for their drinking habits?" He asked evenly, his dark eyes twinkling knowingly. Oh yes, he was going to die a painful death. But with Tsunade's strength so low, he was feeling brave. Her golden glare became murderous.

"Quit with the shit talk, Uchiha. You and Naruto have a great deal of explaining to do, even if I have to beat it out of you both." She hissed. A perverted giggle sounded from the corner of the room and both the Uchiha and Tsunade turned to glare at the man who was practically rolling with laughter, his masked face contorted in glee.

"HEHE! But, Tsunade-sama! HAHA! They've already beaten each other! GAHAHAHA!!!" He forced out as he held his sides in agony, his oddly rooster-like silver hair making him look deranged. The man was supposed to be a trained warrior and he was acting like a moron. Again. Sasuke had half a mind to find his sword and shut him up perminantly.

"Kakashi!" Tsunade warned and the tall lanky man instantly became calm, leaning casually against the wall. Kakashi was an enigma to Sasuke. He knew very little of the man despite knowing him for several years. He had trained Sasuke from a young age and not once in all that time had he ever seen the man's full face and body. He always wore thick gloves, a loose fitting black hakama and haori, a face mask, and an eyepatch. He was like somekind of ninja scarecrow pretending to be a pirate.

" Where is the fox?" Sasuke asked stonily, pointedly avoiding her questions. Tsunade sighed in annoyance and motioned to Shizune who stood at the door. The neko vanished into the next room for a moment before a surge of blond and orange burst into the room.

"BAA-CHAN! What the hell is going on!? I can't get inside of my roo- OH! SAS'KAY!!!" The blond fox exclaimed before attaching himself to the dark haired male as he attempted to climb into the young man's lap. Sasuke rolled his eyes with a sigh and pulled the much smaller male into his lap, holding the squirming fox still so that he could pull aside the collar of his orange t-shirt. Tsunade's eyes widened dramatically when she caught sight of the mark that lay on the jinchuuriki's skin. Even Kakashi seemed startled. "Heeeey, Teme! What's the big idea?" Naruto pouted, struggling a bit. Sasuke made a sound very similar to a growl that was quiet enough for only the fox to hear and the startled kit froze in place, his blue eyes wide. His ears flattened slightly and in submission he tilted his head to the side, nudging the underside of Sasuke's chin. What the fuck was that about! He had been fixing to claw the jerk to death when his body decided to start taking orders from the bastard! Sasuke on the other hand had decided that after all of the other crazy shit that had been happening to him, there was no point in thinking about it. He would just end up with another headache.

Tsunade had struggled to her feet and moved around her desk to get a closer look at the marking, her golden eyes narrowed.

"Well... this certainly confirms my diagnosis." She muttered as she traced the marking carefully, ignoring the glare she was reciving from the Uchiha. She knew that he was reacting because of how close she was to the fox and because she was touching him. Thankfully, Sasuke was too much of a stubborn stiff to allow himself to act. Besides, she would happily backhand him into yesterday.

"This is a Soul Brand, is it not?" She asked softly, her fingertips glowing faintly as she activated a low level jutsu that allowed her to trace the fox's chakra. She could see very clearly the massive red chakra that coursed through the fox's body, however, now a second chakra, nowhere near as massive twined about the first. This one was the unmistakeable dark blue of her patient, Uchiha Sasuke. Tsunade was unable to hide her anger entirely. This little boy was practically her son and the Uchiha hadn't even waited until he had matured fully to molest him!

"I do not know how it is possible, but yes." Kakashi stated without moving from his place against the wall, his brow quirking upward curiously. Perhaps Sasuke was shaping up to be a fine young pervert after all. He was so proud. Tsunade turned the small blonde's face toward her, locking gazes with him.

"Gaiki... do you want this?" She asked softly, the seriousness in her tone and glare causing him to swallow his rude retort. He swallowed nervously, his large ears lying flat against his skull. He could feel Sasuke's hard stare and he flushed crimson.

"Yes..." Was the soft response that he gave her and a small, innocent smile graced his usually mischievous face and she could not help the softening of her features. Sasuke felt his heart jump oddly within his chest. It hurt. But, it hurt in a good way... he thought. What was the big deal? The kid was happy that he marked him. So what? Of course, the more irrational side of the Uchiha was emensely pleased. The fox wanted to be his. Was it odd for him to feel a tad giddy?

"Uchiha, as I said earlier, this confirms my diagnosis of you. You are not sick. Being the genius that you are, I know that much was easy for you to determine." Tsunade began, straightening and moving back to her seat. Once again she had slipped back into business mode. Sasuke merely stared emotionlessly. He knew that he was not ill. He also had a pretty damn good hunch as to what was happening. But most of all, he knew that he was not going to like what came out of Busty's mouth next. " Orochimaru has always been obsessed with the human form...with changing it and improving it. I'm afraid that he has done this to your body."

"What exactly has he improved in me?" The Uchiha asked dangerously, feeling Naruto snuggle against him tightly in reasurance. It bothered him that the woman spoke of that creep so easily, as though she had known him or something. He knew it was pointless asking the question but it had come so easily from him.

"Uchiha, I hate to tell you this, but you are turning into a Nekogen." Tsunade sighed sadly, knowing that Sasuke would not take this knowlage well at all. The Uchiha remained motionless, his face as impassive as always, but inside he felt as though he had just been kicked in the gut by Mighty Guy. No, this was far worse than that. He could feel his insides freezing over and bile rushed into his throat. His hands shook ever so slightly as they fell limply to dangle at his sides. He had known what was wrong. He'd figured it out from the moment that he had felt his concious brain being shoved aside in the bathes. It had been silenced by a force that had been so primal and animalistic, so powerful, that the Uchiha had not stood a chance against it. This beast, this monster that had been placed inside of him had recognized the fox as powerful and highly attractive, the perfect mate. And it had oh so easily claimed him. Sasuke swallowed hard, his eyes sliding shut as another headache exploded inside of his skull. He was going to pass out. He couldn't take it. It was too much. Too many sensations were robbing him of sanity. He felt like he was on one of those spinning carnival rides that had been pushed into overdrive and it didn't seem like stopping anytime soon.

And then, there were small clawed hands moving through his hair, over his cheeks that he was sure had paled more than usual, and down his arms, soothing, trying to warm him, to keep him from falling. Soft purrs reached his ears and soft skin, indented with three scars rubbed gently against his neck. His hands moved to fist in the material of the fox's shirt while he bit his lowerlip, keeping his eyes firmly shut. He was an Uchiha. He could face this. He would be no one's pet, no one's slave! And if anyone ever tried, he would kill them. His eyes snapped open and a small, barely noticable smirk lifted the corner of his lips. Of all of the ironies he had experianced, this one beat them all. He felt his shoulder shaking slightly as an uncontrollable laughter bubbled up inside. He couldn't help it, couldn't contain himself and so he buried his face in Naruto's chest, giggling madly. Sasuke could feel all of their eyes on him and it only made him laugh more. It was too hilarious! He, Sasuke Uchiha, one of the world's well known pet haters had not only marked a pet but now he was turning into one! HAH! He was never going to live this down. NEVER.

"S-Sas-kay?" Naruto mumbled out softly, looking both confused and terrified. He didn't quite know what to make of the Uchiha's reaction. At first, Naruto had been estatic to hear that Sasuke was going to be like him, however, after seeing how the Uchiha was taking it, he wasn't so sure anymore. The guy was going downright looney! And then those obsidian eyes locked on him and Naruto swallowed hard, refusing to shy away from that icy glare. Sasuke was not laughing anymore. If Naruto didn't know any better he would have sworn that the man's eyes flashed violet.

"I need to think." He voiced emotionlessly. "Give me a moment..." Without another word he rose from his seat, depositing Naruto on the ground with a dull thump.

"H-hey! BASTARD! What the hell!? Where do you get off droppin me lik- HEY!" The blond snarled as he rubbed his ass and glared up at the retreating male that had vanished behind the door. " Fucking asshole! Don't walk away when I'm talking to you!" Naruto roared and bolted to his feet, trotting after the pale man dangerously. The other three occupants in the room looked on in bemusement.

"Well... I think he took it rather well, don't you?" Kakashi stated jovially, earning a nod from Shizune. Tsunade turned to the tall man after she could no longer hear the blond screaming curses her face turning dark.

"Kakashi... I need to keep a close eye on him for now. He is unstable and you and he now share more than ever. Also... that snake will be coming after him soon." Said the busty woman, causing the silver haired man's expression to harden as well.

"I understand. For the moment, I think I will give him some time. But after the lovers have finished thier spat I will let him know of our arangement." The masked man replied with a bow. Without another word, he strode from the room casually, whistling a merry tune to himself. Oh this would prove interesting indeed.

" HEY! DUCK-ASS!" Naruto screamed in frustration when he burst from the door to the roof, glaring lazers at the Uchiha that faced away from him. Before he could blink he was slammed roughly against the metal door he had just come through, the wind rushing from his body in a whoosh. He gasped out harshly, trying to force air into his lungs as he glared up at Sasuke. His clawed hands tore at the hand that held his throat and he struggled to kick the black haired man.

"This is all your fault, you know... Fucking slave...If I had killed you back then this never would have happened. I never would have been bitten by that freak..." Sasuke hissed lowly, eyes blazing. Naruto felt his chest constrict painfully and he fought the tears that swelled within his eyes. He let his body go limp in the Uchiha's grasp. " You are nothing but a low peice of trash created by humans as a fuck toy... and now because of you I am becoming the same!" The now red and black eyed male spat, tossing the fox aside. Naruto sucked in oxygen desperately, holding his throat. He glared up at Sasuke, angry that his vision was blurred by tears.

"Shut the hell up, you emo bastard!" The blond hissed roughly. "You fucking call me a piece of trash? Who's the ass-hat who can't get over the fact that he isn't going to be " Mr. I-am-so-perfect-that-my-shit-smells-like-roses-and-my-tears-cure-cancer" anymore!?" Naruto was beyond pissed. He was enraged. How dare this man think that he can treat him like that! The fox sure as hell wasn't just going to sit there and take it. He jumped to his feet, his ears laying flat against his skull. Sasuke's eyes narrowed to slits at the bold words of the fox. The little shit needed to be taught his place. Unable to contain his rage, Naruto launched himself at Sasuke, fists flying. Sasuke avoided the blows easily, his Sharigan following the fox's movement. A snarl of frustration escaped the blond after several misses and his once blue eyes bled crimson. He would make Sasuke pay. No one treated him like shit! He was Uzumaki Naruto! The Jinchuuriki, the loudest most unpredictable nekogen ever! His red chakra rushed about him in a whorl of violence and Sasuke was forced back slightly. Faster than even his eyes could detect the fox was behind him, a sharp kick knocking the raven haired male forward roughly. Again the enraged boy moved this time flitting in front of Sasuke, a angry fist connecting with the Uchiha's jaw.

Sasuke's eyes went wide in surprise as he fell backward, his jaw burning from the sensation. He knew that he was going to bruise. He just couldn't believe that Naruto had actually attacked him. Then again, with a mental wince, the young man replayed his own words. He deserved it. Sasuke knew that he had no right to blame the fox for this. However, he could not contain himself. Fear battered at him as the world slowed down, his body connecting with the concrete and steel of the roof. He trembled almost violently. How could he kill that man like this? How could he get his revenge as a slave?! A weight fell onto his chest and he felt his upper body being dragged upward by the collar of his shirt. The Uchiha stared blindly up at Naruto, blood rolling free from his lowerlip.

"I hate you!" Naruto screamed, punching him once again, tears rolling free from those pained crimson eyes. Those three words broke the Uchiha. His arms went about the fox and he pulled the smaller male down against him, ignoring the other's struggling and cursing. "Damn you! Let me go!"

But he didn't let go. He couldn't. He hid his face against the fox's shoulder as the boy continued to yell out insults and threats, and even when the darkened sky opened up to shower them in rain, he did not move. Over the down pour he could still hear the fox cursing him, but the boy was not struggling as much. Sasuke's grip tightened on the teen and he shuddered harshly. He mumbled something softly. Naruto's eyes went wide and he froze in place.

"I'm scared."

The Uchiha's eyes burned as he stared up at the sky. And then he gasped softly as the fox hugged him fiercely, his clawed hands running over his wet locks soothingly. That was all it took for the Uchiha to start sobbing openly, clutching the teen desperately. He cried until his voice was shot and then he cried more. He cried for himself, he cried for Naruto and the things that he had said about the fox, he cried for the bloodied mess that had been all that remained of his family. He cried for the sky, for the rain, for the wind, for everything. When he had dehydrated himself to the point of exaustion his tears stopped and his grip on the other loosened. Naruto looked down at him mournfully, his anger long since gone, those unreal eyes taking in the person he had been so obsessed with. Even with his hair soaked and unkept, his eyes red and puffy, his cheeks sunken and splotchy the man was beautiful.

Naruto traced the other's cheek lightly where he had punched him. And with a faint smile, he spoke. "I... I'm happy..."

Sasuke looked at him blankly, barely able to keep his eyes open. Why on Earth was the fox happy?

"I'm happy because now you are like me... I feel...closer to you." Naruto murmured, resting his forehead against the other man's. Sasuke felt a warmth blossom within him beneath those words and the soft smile of the blond. He still felt like an asshole though.

"sorry." He breathed out in a whisper and that small smile turned brilliant. "Oh don't worry, Sasuke...You will be." The fox replied with a dark grin that had the Uchiha rolling his eyes. He didn't even want to know what punishment the teen had thought up for him. With a groan, the Uchiha rose to his feet, lifting the fox into his arms bridal style despite the teen's protests. He didn't want to let go of him just yet. Sasuke headed back to his rooms, grateful that everyone was so drained that they could not roam the hallways. For him to be seen in such a state was unacceptable. They slipped inside of the room quietly and after changing into dry robes, the now exausted duo collapsed on the bed. Instantly the fox all but wrapped himself around Sasuke. Surprisingly, Sasuke did not protest. Naruto snuggled into the larger man's chest and looked over at the wall of drawings fondly. So the bastard did keep them all.

"Still hate me, Dobe?" Sasuke asked after a moment. Naruto couldn't help the small smile that he hid from the other.

"Tch! Of course, Teme!"He growled, but Sasuke could hear the change in the other's voice. He had been forgiven for the moment and a smirk graced his worn features before he drifted off to sleep. Unnoticed to the sleeping pair, a certain silver haired masked man sat outside the window, chuckling and reading a small orange book. These two were too much.