Naruto sighed loudly as he felt Sasuke's heated glare, once again, on the back of his head. He shook his head lightly as he followed behind Kakashi and Iruka.

He couldn't see what the big deal was with Sasuke. Once the pair were left alone after Itachi told the younger Uchiha that he was being ridiculous, Naruto figured Sasuke would finally come around. But instead, Sasuke went and accused him of putting a spell on his older brother. The blonde decided to ignore the ranting and raving Uchiha until Kakashi came back and told the two to get ready for the festivities. Two hours later.

He sighed louder, causing Iruka to turn and give him a glare over his shoulder as they continued walking. He gave him a childish pout and crossed his arms over his chest.

He looked over his shoulder and caught Sasuke's eye. He sneered at the blonde and Naruto stuck out his tongue before facing forward again. He frowned as he looked down at the ground, why did he have to deal with the moody Uchiha anyway? Kyuubi has it much easier getting to hang out with Itachi. Speaking of which, he looked around, his eyes searching. He briefly caught Sasuke giving him a curious stare. "Where's Itachi and Kyuubi?"

"Why do you care?" Sasuke hissed.

Naruto blatantly ignored him, looking at Kakashi.

"Itachi said Kyuubi and himself were busy with something. I didn't really care enough to ask for details." Kakashi smiled over at him, waving him off.

"Damn." He muttered to himself. He felt a sneer rise to his lips, of course his brother would be able to get out of this too."

"What's gotten you so angry?"

Naruto regarded Sasuke with as much boredom as he could muster. "Nothing for your pretty little human head to worry about. You can go back to throwing your three day tantrum." With an eye roll, Naruto quickened his pace, hoping to shake off the raven.

"Why are you so interested in my brother?" Sasuke easily caught up with Naruto, ignoring the waves of annoyance that seem to be rolling off the blonde.

"Leave me alone."

"You're trying to seduce him, aren't you? To make that demon prophecy of yours come true!"

Naruto stopped, turning a glare to Sasuke who returned it full force. "No! I was actually going to try and seduce you!" Sasuke was taken aback at the confession. "But you're not even powerful enough to have the right sharingan, not to mention all you do is bitch and moan. So now I just want to go home!"

"Me?" Sasuke questioned. "You wanted to seduce me?" His mouth twitched and he tried hard to suppress the smirk that was threatening to show.

Naruto rolled his eyes and shook his head. "That's all you got from that? Just the fact that I wanted to seduce you?"

Kakashi snickered to himself as he overheard the argument beginning to unfold between Naruto and Sasuke. He turned to face Iruka, glancing behind them to see that Naruto and Sasuke hadn't even noticed they were continuing on. "They're having a little lover's quarrel I see. We should give them a little privacy." He wrapped his arm around Iruka's neck, guiding him further away from the pair.

"Wha?" Iruka quickly peeked over Kakashi's shoulder. "What about the party?"

Kakashi waved him off. "It's expected for the main guests to not show up on time. They come at their leisure."

"Wait a minute," Iruka paused, going over Kakashi's previous statement. "You support human and demon relationships?" From what he used to understand about humans, they never believed in love between them. A sliver of hope ran through him.

Kakashi shrugged. "Love is love. Simple as that. And those two, definitely have something. Maybe that prophecy will come true after all." He gave the brunette a wink.

Iruka blushed and felt his heart flutter. "Maybe."

"And how would I know if it wasn't even your original intention to get with me in the first place?!" Sasuke shouted at the blonde. The argument seemed to get more heated as more words were exchanged between the two.

Naruto let out a frustrated sigh. "Why would I get myself captured by you guys in my demon form if I knew you were Uchihas? I would've gained your trust as a human and charm you that way." He crossed his arms over his chest. "Man, humans can be so naive sometimes."

Sasuke's cheeks slightly darkened at Naruto's words and he had to admit to himself, he was acting childish. He turned away, unable to admit he was wrong.

Naruto took Sasuke's silence as his apology. He rolled his cerulean eyes before looking around and letting out a growl. "That's just great." He grumbled out and stomped his foot.

Sasuke turned to look at him, standing straight. "What?"

"We lost Kakashi and Iruka." The blonde whined.

This time, Sasuke rolled his eyes. "Well we're all heading to the same place anyway and it's not like I don't know the way."

"I don't know." Naruto's tone implied uncertainty, causing the Uchiha to raise a brow. "How do I know you just won't lead me alone to beat me up or," he gasped dramatically and Sasuke caught the hint that Naruto was goofing off. "Worse! You get me alone to try and seduce me!"

"Dobe. Don't be ridiculous." He crossed his arms over his chest and frowned.

"No, no, hear me out!" Naruto snickered to himself as a smile broke through. "You were so turned on by the thought of me coming on to you, that now you just want me for yourself!"

"You're an idiot." Sasuke commented as Naruto began to laugh maniacally.

"I can't believe this." Kyuubi shook his head as he walked in unison with Itachi, the two of them making their way to the grand ballroom. "I can't believe you even want to do this!" His cheeks dusted pink, remembering their earlier conversation.

After hearing about the prophecy, Itachi had hope in being the change for humans. He wanted peace between the two species and if making a couple demon-human hybrids were the way to do it, it wasn't going to stop Itachi, especially when said demon was a particularly good-looking one.

Itachi smirked at him before wrapping his arm around his waist. "Don't be surprised. Not all Uchihas are evil, only the ones who are easily corrupted."

Kyuubi tensed at the contact but easily relaxed. He was surprised when Itachi revealed that he wanted to partake in fulfilling the prophecy and with him nonetheless. "I just always pegged humans to be close-minded and not willing to change."

"Normally, you'd be right." He stopped and pulled Kyuubi closer to himself, causing the red head to place his hands on the raven's chest to keep himself balanced. "But luckily you found an exception."

Kyuubi said nothing as he stared into obsidian eyes, getting mesmerized. When he realized a questionable amount of time passed by, he cleared his throat and managed to scramble out of Itachi's grasp. He laughed nervously and tugged at his ponytail sheepishly. "Don't be surprised also if you get hit on by Naruto."

Kyuubi's comment threw the raven off and he gave him a horrified look. "What? Why?"

"Well once he finds out that you're courting me, he'll realize we'll be trying to make the prophecy come true and he wants it to be about him and since Sasuke doesn't have Amaterasu, his only logical choice is you."

Itachi snorted before stepping forward and once again wrapping his arm around Kyuubi's waist. He began to guide them back towards the ballroom. "Well we're going to actually be training him, so he'll get it eventually."

"And after the way Sasuke acted up earlier, I don't think he'd want any part of it anyways." Kyuubi frowned, remembering the smaller Uchiha's behavior. He was concerned for his little brother and his well-being, having to deal with the temperamental Uchiha.

"I wouldn't worry about it too much." Itachi waved it off. "Sasuke was already pretty fascinated with the little blonde beforehand. It won't take much for Naruto to persuade him."

"You really think so?" Kyuubi looked up at him, a slight smirk on his face.

Itachi looked down into emerald eyes, his own smirk matching the redhead's. "I know so."

Kyuubi began to hear the mumbling of the crowd as they got closer to the ballroom and he felt himself begin to get nervous.

"Relax." Itachi gently squeezed his side. "I'm right here."

"I know. I'm just afraid someone will notice." Kyuubi let out a long, shaky breath.

"Don't worry, no one will suspect a thing." Itachi removed his arm from around Kyuubi's waist. He opened the large mahogany doors and gently pushed Kyuubi inside.

"Follow my lead." Sasuke whispered to Naruto as he opened the doors to the ballroom.

Naruto gently grabbed onto the back of Sasuke's shirt, the large amount of people making the blonde suddenly feel claustrophobic. "O-okay."

Sasuke smirked to himself as he felt Naruto cling to him. He made his way to the back of the room where he knew his parents would be.

The room was filled with many royal elites, many of which tried to stop the young raven to chat. Sasuke politely brushed them off, giving them the excuse of having to talk business with his father.

Naruto watched in admiration as Sasuke greeted each and every person with charm. He was entranced by the princely smile that seemed to grace Sasuke's face easily. He also noticed he was getting some of the attention of these people just by being in close proximity to the raven.

As they got further from the main crowd, Sasuke let a scowl slip onto his face as he glanced back at the blonde. "I hate talking with these people, it's all so fake."

Naruto was surprised at the malice in Sasuke's words but quickly got over it as a confused look overtook his face. "Really? It seemed to come so natural to you, though."

The raven 'tched' and rolled his eyes. "Only because I was born into it. It's exhausting." He looked back at Naruto. "We're going to see my parents now, to announce that we're here."

Naruto nodded, taking a deep breath as Sasuke once again led them to the back. He could see two figures sitting in large thrones getting closer and an urge to flee ran through his body. He quickly shook off the feeling and stood up straighter as Sasuke brought them closer.

"Sasuke my boy!" Fugaku stood up as he saw his younger son approach them. Sasuke stopped close in front of his parents, bowing slightly, Naruto quickly following suit. "Where's that Nine-Tails?"

"And who's this cute one here?" Mikoto, Sasuke's mom and Fugaku's wife smiled at Naruto.

Sasuke quickly glanced at Naruto, slightly confused. Naruto gave him a shrug, unsure of himself. Sasuke looked down at the ground. Did his father not realize that demons could transform into a human? He decided to take the advantage. He stood up straight again and cleared his throat. "I thought it would be best if I kept the demon out of sight. Why ruin a party with a creature like that." He held in a groan as he felt Naruto jab him harshly in the back. He sent a glare behind him before smiling back at his mother. "As for my friend, this is Naruto Uzumaki. He's from a neighboring village. I met him on one of my travels and invited him back to stay for companionship."

"Ah yes, companionship." His father chuckled loudly. "I remember back in my younger days. Oh the companions I had." His laugh grew louder and Mikoto threw him a look of disgust.

"Have you no shame, Fugaku?" She hissed at him.

"What? He's a boy with raging hormones! It's better than him ending up getting some village girl knocked up."

Sasuke felt his cheeks heat up at his father's implications and glanced back at Naruto. The blonde seemed lost in the conversation and Sasuke felt himself feel some relief over that.

"Now that you've arrived, I will make the announcements." Fugaku called over the trumpeter to get everyone's attention.

Sasuke looked to Mikoto with an eyebrow raised. Announcements? He thought there was only the one. He glanced around the room and spotted his brother with Kyuubi. He tried to subtly get his brother's attention, but the older Uchiha seemed to be distracted in whatever conversation he was having with the redhead.

"Attention everyone!" Fugaku shouted loudly once everyone turned their heads at the sound of the trumpet. "There is a reason I gathered everyone here today. My first announcement is that my sons, Itachi and Sasuke Uchiha, have managed to capture the last and only, Nine-Tails." He paused as the room burst into applause and wonder. "They will be training with demonologists to work on controlling the demon to be used as our advantage over the rest of the demon population. Soon we will be able to expand our kingdom larger!"

The room's applause grew louder and Sasuke mentally rolled his eyes at his father's enthusiasm.

"And as for my second announcement," Fugaku gave a proud look, glancing over to where Itachi was standing. "My eldest son, Itachi, is engaged to be married to our neighboring kingdom's princess, Izumi of Amegakure!"

The room gasped in surprise and Sasuke quickly turned to look back at his brother who seemed unfazed by the news. Kyuubi beside him looked shocked as well.

"Actually father," Itachi made his way to stand in front of his father, closer to Sasuke's side, Kyuubi following close behind him. But as Sasuke looked closer, he noticed Itachi's grip on the redhead's wrist. "I'm going to have to cancel that engagement."

The room was once again thrown into shock, along with both Fugaku and Mikoto who looked at Itachi with surprise, disappointment and slight curiosity.

"What's the meaning of this?" Fugaku tried to ask the question calmly but the slight anger in his voice wasn't so easily concealable.

"I have found love in one of my missions out of the kingdom." Itachi stated loudly.

The room awed and Mikoto stood up quickly. "You found love?" Her eyes glimmered in happiness as she watched Itachi nod and give her a smile small.

"Yes I have." Itachi grasped Kyuubi's wrist tighter, tugging him forward. "Meet Kyuubi Uzumaki, the demon slayer."

"Oh! I'm so happy!" Mikoto gushed, grabbing Itachi and then Kyuubi, pulling them into a hug.

"Oh, are you related to Naruto then?" Fugaku asked Kyuubi, curiously.

Kyuubi tensed up, panic beginning to set in. "Wh-what? How did y-?" He felt himself start to lose his breath. He could barely feel Itachi holding him up.

Fugaku narrowed his eyes in slight concern as he noticed the redhead getting paler. "Yes. Sasuke introduced me to his new companion that he met on one of his own missions. His last name was Uzumaki as well. It's such an uncommon name I only assumed you two were related."

"Sasuke's companion?" Kyuubi repeated, some of the panic beginning to settle down.

"Yes. Remember I vaguely told you about him." Sasuke spoke up. "It was when I left the Nine-Tails in my room. I didn't want you to be surprised in case you saw Naruto here today."

"Ah yes," Kyuubi laughed nervously. "It was such new news, it completely slipped my mind."

"That's great to hear!" Mikoto smiled at the four boys in front of her. "Now please, enjoy the party, you four are the ones we're celebrating!"

The four politely excused themselves and made their way out into the hallway of the grand ballroom where Sasuke led them.

Itachi, Kyuubi and Naruto all sported different looks as Sasuke stopped them further enough from the party to not be interrupted. He faced the three of them, anger on his face. "Someone better tell me what's going on."

"What do you mean, Sasuke?" His brother asked coolly.

"Don't play dumb with me, Itachi. Someone better tell me why Kyuubi and Naruto share the same name, and someone's going to tell me, now."

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Hey everyone! I hope everyone is staying safe still with all the craziness going on. Also you'd think with most of the quarentine going on i'd have more time to write, unforunately that isn't the case, but it's a little longer than normal so that's a plus at least, haha!

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