What Happens Now...

I officially would like to dedicate this chapter to hina88 for her spirited reviews. They always make me want to write more!! I'm sorry to all of you that I upset. I know Naruto deserves better, but this needed to happen. It could have been worse. Naruto could have been raped! (So glad I didn't have to write that! It would have killed me to do that to Naruto!) Time for the delays to stop! On with the show!!

(Sasuke’s POV)
“I love you Sasuke.” Naruto whispers. I know I’m dreaming, but I hope Naruto will say those words to me when he’s ready. I go to reach for him, wanting to embrace my blonde boyfriend. My hands find nothing. Groaning, I open my eyes. He was nowhere in sight. I decide to get up and check the bathroom. Not there either. The last place to check was the living room/kitchen. My eyes pan the room and I realize, he’s not here. I start to panic. Where could have my dobe gone? I go back to the bedroom, hoping for a clue. It is then I notice that the window is open. I jump out and head for the roof, opting for a better view of the entire village. When I make it to the roof, I stumble onto my knees, worry making me clumsy. I start to shake, my stomach doing flips. There in front of me are drops of blood. All I can think about is Naruto. Was this his blood? Where was he?

“NARUTO!!” I yell, desperation was thick in my voice. Receiving no answer, I try to think of what to do. I could look for him, but if he’s hurt, it would take me too long to find him in time. I opt for the second thought, going to the Hokage and asking for a search. I spring from the roof top to another, taking the fastest route to Hokage tower that I know. Every second was precious. I didn’t know what condition Naruto was in, but blood was not a good sign. I landed at the base of Hokage tower with a thump. Guards were at the ready, poised for an attack. My sharigan flashed, warning them that I had the intent to kill if they got in my way. Knowing what was best for themselves, the guards stepped out of the way and let me pass. Running up the stairs to the Hokage’s office, my mind kept racing. How could have this happened? Wasn’t I supposed to be protecting my dobe from all others like I had this afternoon?

“HOKAGE-SAMA!!” I burst through the door, not caring if the Hokage is busy or sleeping. Her eyes whip up to meet mine, the red on her face telling me she was angry. I didn’t have time for this. “Naruto has gone missing. I need help looking for him.” I bring back my Uchiha composure after my little outbreak. She stands, palms face down on her desk. Tsunade-sama stares at me hard before attempting to speak.

“What happened Sasuke?” She questions, not realizing the desperation of the situation.

“Please Hokage-sama, I found that Naruto was gone from his apartment. I went up on the roof to get a better view but I found blood instead. I think it was Naruto’s blood.” She sits and sighs, acting like this is all just a huge annoyance. Fury rushing through me, I stomp over to her desk and slam my fists into it. “If you’re not going to help me, then I’ll go myself.” I turn to leave.

“I was just contemplating the best plan of attack. Don’t jump to conclusions so quickly Sasuke. I can see that you’re worried, you still have your sharingan activated.” I had forgotten all about it and quickly let it subside. I turn back to face Tsunade-sama, wishing that she would hurry up in thinking. “Shizune!” She yells. In a matter of no time, Shizune appears in a disheveled state, as if she had just awoken from sleep.

“Yes, Tsunade-sama?”

“Radio all Jounin and Chuunin currently on patrol! Tell them to look for Naruto. He could be bleeding or worse so tell them to be quick and thorough. I don’t want this kid to die on us now, not after what he did for the village.” Shizune nodded and disappeared swiftly, determination on her face.

“I’m helping in the search.” I state. There was no way I couldn’t help. I was too wired to just stand around and pace.

“There is no way that’s happening Sasuke.” Anger pulses through my veins again. How could this woman expect me to sit around while my boyfriend could be hurt or worse? I want to interject, but Tsunade-sama puts up a hand to silence me.

“You’re on edge. If you did find Naruto and someone was with him, I think you would do something you would regret.” Hell yeah I would. Whoever had Naruto was going to pay if they even touched him. I wasn’t going to take this from anyone. I was going and no one was going to stop me. I go to turn again but what Hokage says puts me in a bind.

“If you go, I can’t allow you to come back, not even for Naruto.” This wasn’t fair! If I didn’t find him soon, I wouldn’t need a reason to stay. My feelings for him have deepened so much so that it’s scary. I guess it was building up for the three years I didn’t see him, maybe even longer. I couldn’t loose him. He is the one precious person in my life. Too many loved ones have already been taken from me.

“Fine. But I swear, if he dies, I will take an oath against the entire leaf village. I don’t think you want two renegade Uchihas, do you?” I reactivated my sharingan, putting emphasis on my threat. She nods her head, fury visible on her face. The adrenaline in my system is starting to take an affect on me. There is nothing left I can do, so the extra chemical in my body just makes me tired. I flop down on a chair nearby. I curl into, wanting to shut myself off from the world. A strange emotion then grips my heart, one that I had hoped I would never feel again if I was with Naruto. Loneliness. Hot tears roll down my cheeks. I did nothing to stop them, not wanting to be ashamed of any feeling if it was somehow connected to Naruto. Faintly, I hear footsteps coming towards me. Then arms wrap around me, trying to stop me from shaking. This only makes the tears flow more freely. It only reminds me of Naruto’s own attempts to stop the tears. There was no way my blonde was dead, no way.
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(Naruto’s POV)
Something’s warm. I feel like I’m being lifted. Could I be dying? I’m so sorry Sasuke. I want to stay with you but...it’s just too hard. I should have known better. I should have known that the village never wanted to see me happy. I never got to say I love you, but I mean it with all my heart. I will never forget you and I’ll wait for you, wherever I go. I’ll wait............
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(Sasuke’s POV)
Someone’s jerking on my shoulder, trying to wake me up. I try to smack the dobe away, wanting a few more moments of silence before the onslaught of his voice. My brain finally catches up and I feel my throat tighten. My dobe isn’t here. My eyes flicker open, tears threatening to overtake my vision again.

“Sasuke, we found him.” My heart jumped, but that feeling quickly was pushed away. Yeah they found him, but that didn’t mean he was in a good condition. I soon realize that it was Kakashi-sensei that told me this information. I give him a glance over, my stomach wanting to heave at the sight of him. He was covered in blood. I wanted to scream at him. What the hell had happened?!? I look up into his eyes and see that they look distanced, like they have seen the horrors of war.

“Where is Naruto?” I can barely hear my own voice. My eyes catch the slight flinch that Kakashi gives. This doesn’t put my mind at any ease. I tried to brace myself for what Kakashi was about to say.

“Naruto was kidnapped.” I felt myself heave forward. What sick bastard would do this? Whoever it was, their days as a member of the living were numbered. “I found him in the forest, tied to a tree. There were multiple wounds. His legs and arms have several vertical slashes. The worst was on his chest. Under each rib was a kunai. Most of his internal organs were punctured and even a few were torn. Naruto suffered major blood loss, resulting him in being very cold when we got to him. His heartbeat was slow.” Kakashi paused. I couldn’t take anymore. My blonde was hurt and I couldn’t do anything about it. He had been tortured and left for dead. I wanted everyone else to disappear. Naruto deserved so much better than this! He had saved the village from Orochimaru, but still they all hate him. Why? Suddenly, Kakashi grabs my shoulder and gives it a light squeeze, regaining my attention. “Sasuke...I don’t know if he’s going to make it.” No. He had to make it! There was no way that hyperactive blonde could ever be defeated that easily! “Hokage-sama and Shizune are doing the best they can to save him but...he had lost so much blood. You need to be here for him, Sasuke. He needs you more now more than ever. So don’t go doing something foolish, something that Naruto would be ashamed of.” His words surprised me. The Kakashi I knew was never compassionate, never sensitive to other’s feelings. I guess three years really does change a person.

“What am I going to do...?” I whisper. I was at a total loss. How was I supposed to help Naruto? I wasn’t a med-nin and I never prayed in my life. Kakashi took my arm. I felt a prick and soon felt sleepy. I tried to fight it, feeling betrayed by my once sensei.

“Just sleep Sasuke.”
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I awake with my head about to burst. The first thing I notice is that I’m no longer lying in a chair, but on a bed. The covers are pulled up over me. I didn’t remember ever moving though. My eyes open, though I immediately regret it. The room started to spin, I found it hard not to get sick there and then. Putting weight on my arms, I lifted myself into sitting position, hoping my head would decide to cooperate. Carefully, I opened my eyes once more, relieved that the room stayed put. I was in a hospital room and for an added surprise, night had given way into day. I look to my right and I feel my chest tighten. Naruto.

I throw back the covers and rush to his side. All I can do is look. Most of him is bandaged up. My eyes flickered to his face and my heart sank to the floor. It was severely bruised. His handsome face was covered in a sick blue, purple color. Tubes were hooked up pumping him full of antibiotics and even one of the lines fed in blood. My stomach made another turn at the sight of blood, remembering what Kakashi had described the night before. My hand brushed back his blonde hair, wanting to do nothing more than to take away all of his pain and suffering. I couldn’t take it. I fell to my knees and my hands grasped one of his. There was no reason for him to suffer. I should be the one in pain. I had caused the village so much trouble with my selfish acts of power seeking. I should be the one in the hospital bed. But no, it was Naruto. Naruto loves this village, would die for this village. Is this what he gets in return? Is this what loyalty gets? Tears forced themselves past my defenses. I cried in anger at the village. I cried at what I might loose. What I mostly cried for was Naruto.
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(Naruto’s POV)
Liquid gathered on my hand. What was going on? My eyes flicker open and I turn my head slightly to the source of the moisture. My heart breaks, it’s Sasuke. I had never seen him cry and I never wanted to see it again. He appeared broken, like his soul had been ripped from him. His shoulders were shaking and his head was down, he didn’t realize yet that I was awake. I couldn’t let my hopes up though. I had to push Sasuke away. All that had happened last night had an affect on me. I wouldn’t let Sasuke ruin his life for me, I couldn’t be that selfish. I tighten my grip on his hands lightly, wanting his attention. His head shoots up and he locks his beautiful dark eyes with mine. I feel my heart leap. I start to question my decision, but quickly smash it. This had to be done.

“I thought I had lost you.” Sasuke’s voice was hoarse. I took a deep breath, readying myself for what was about to happen. I took one last look at Sasuke, hoping it would be enough to lock into my memory. As I open my mouth, Sasuke only puts his finger to my lips. “Please, I had a lot of time to think. I need to get this out before I loose my chance.” What was he thinking? He was only making this harder but, I couldn’t deny Sasuke, never could. “I finally figured out everything. I don’t care what everybody else thinks, what the village thinks. I love you Naruto.” Those last four words floor me. I was going to have to break his heart. I wanted to believe his words, wanted desperately so but after what I say hits him, he’ll only look at me in disgust. Sadly, he continues. “You’re the one that I need. Nothing else matters. Last night, when I found out that you were gone, I panicked. My heart raced and the only thing I could think of was you. The only thought that was vaguely coherent in my mind was that if I lost you, I couldn’t continue.” My heart urged me to hear him, begged me but, my mind won out. I wouldn’t allow him to stay with me when it would cost him so much.

“Why would you say those things to Kyuubi Kitsune?” His eyes widened and I could feel his body stiffen, like I knew they would. Next would come the anger and possibly a punch or two. All I felt was his grip tighten on my hand. Sasuke was probably trying to figure out what was the best way to hurt me, by words or by his hands. I kept speaking. “I’m the container for Kyuubi and have been ever since I was born. That’s why the villagers hate me. That’s why I can heal so quickly. That’s why I have red chakra. I’m nothing, but a demon. I realize that now.” Sasuke turns his face away from me.

“Why didn’t you tell me earlier?” Now I knew he was pissed. I led him on, letting him believe that I was worth his attention. I guess I had been in the wrong, I should have known better than to do that to him. I just wanted so badly to have someone special.

“I was selfish. I guess I felt that I had a right to some happiness, how wrong I was.” All emotion was void from my voice. I didn’t want Sasuke to have any sympathy for me, like he would after finding out that I was Kyuubi Kitsune. His face turned back up to mine, his glare hard.

“I don’t care.” What did he just say? The medication must have been screwing with my hearing. “You’re not Kyuubi. You would never hurt anyone for any reason. You’re not a killer! You’re Naruto, my boyfriend and the village’s next Hokage.” I snorted at the last comment. The village would never allow a fox to rule over them.

“How could you ever love a fox?” He was trying to distract me, but I wasn’t going to let him.

“I couldn’t love a fox.” So he finally understands. Maybe this would be less painful than I thought. “I love you Uzumaki Naruto. You just contain Kyuubi, you’re not him.”

“How do you know?” My own tears were surfacing. Why did he have to make this so hard? I loved him so much, I didn’t want to hurt him anymore.

“That fox may have claimed your body, but it never took your soul.” Those words shook me. I couldn’t resist any longer. My head fell to his shoulders and I cried. Everything hurt, my body and spirit. Sasuke puts his arms around me, pulling me into a light embrace. He lays his head on top of mine. “If Kyuubi heals you, then why didn’t he help when you were attacked?” I sighed. I didn’t want Sasuke to know what happened last night. I knew that if I mentioned Haruno Kizu, he would kill him. So I left out all names.

“I was injected with something that prevented Kyuubi from helping.” Quickly I searched my mind for the old fox.

‘Kyuubi, are you there?’

‘Kit? What the hell happened? The last thing I remember is you being jumped.’ That injection must have been really strong to knock out Kyuubi. I thought it was just to stop his chakra. I explained the entire night up to the this point. He snorts. ‘Once again, You’re not giving the Uchiha brat enough credit.’

‘Stay out of my afairs Kyuubi! This has nothing to do with you.” Kyuubi was silent. I turned my attention back to Sasuke.

“You were talking with the fox weren’t you?” Sasuke was quick, almost annoyingly so.

“Don’t worry about it.”

“Let me talk to him.” This takes me a while to absorb. Did Sasuke just ask to talk to Kyuubi? He must be insane. I just rolled my eyes and agreed.

“I’m giving you five minutes.” I don’t think I could handle it any longer. My body was still weak despite the now added effort of Kyuubi helping me. Silently I fling a quick warning to Kyuubi.

‘If you even lay a finger on Sasuke, you’re one dead fox.’ I growled, a habit I picked up from Kyuubi.

‘Whatever, let’s just get this done and over with so I can heal you and go back to sleep.’ I allow Kyuubi to take over but soon regret it. I can no longer feel Sasuke’s presence. Kyuubi has shut me off to all my senses. What the hell was he doing?
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(Sasuke’s POV)
This was too much. I now understood why the village hated Naruto, to a point. Couldn’t they realize that Naruto wasn’t that damn fox? I didn’t care. He was still Naruto. I was going to fight tooth and nail to keep him. Naruto had blanked out for only a couple of seconds, keeping his eyes closed. Suddenly they flew open, revealing red eyes instead the blues ones that I loved so much. This must be Kyuubi Kitsune.

“What do you want?” It was weird. The fox used Naruto’s voice but I knew right away that it didn’t belong to my blonde. It had a harshness to it that I knew Naruto could never achieve. I gathered my strength.

“If you ever let something like that happen to Naruto again, I will personally see to your demise.” My tone was low and deadly. I didn’t want this demon to get the wrong idea, I meant what I said.

“The same goes for you Uchiha. I don’t care how much kit cares for you. If you hurt him, I will end your part of the legacy of the Uchiha.” His growl was a lot more threatening than my threat ever could be. I suppressed a shudder, I didn’t want Kyuubi to see his affect on me. “Keep kit close, he needs you. I can’t heal every wound.” Now I was freaked out. The fox almost sounded worried about his container. Maybe there was more to him than I originally thought. Does Naruto know about this side of Kyuubi? “Oh, and if you tell Naruto about anything I have said, I will rip you limb from limb.” And now we’re back to the demon. I nod in agreement.

“Give Naruto his body back.” I state, having enough of the fox.

“Gladly, I’ve had enough of dealing with you Uchiha. Just remember the deal we made and we won’t have to see much of each other ever again.” Naruto’s body goes lax and soon I see my favorite shade of blue surface in his eyes.

“What happened?” Naruto had been kept in the dark, Kyuubi’s doing I suppose.

“It’s going to be alright. I’m staying beside you whether you like it or not.”
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You don't have to hate me now!! Naruto will live!!! I was never going to let Naruto die anyway. That would have ended all my fun. Was this chapter good or should I go back to the drawing table? Review like you have never reviewed before!! Well, until next time kiddies.