Hello, everybody nice enough to try reading my fic xD Love ya all!x'3

Well... This is my first attempt on writing a fanfic. And a yaoi fic none less!! I'm so gonna faint if there is ever gonna be a lemon scene.../

Oh, and English isn't my mother language, so please excuse the shitty grammar.. Don't have a Beta yet...

But anyways! Over to the warnings and disclaimers and all that shit xD

Summary: Hurt and abandoned by his friends, Naruto's only reason for existing is now to protect the one he cares about, but how long will it take for him to brake down? Everyone has their limit. Can the suddenly appearance of a certain missing nin help the broken boy? YAOI! ItaNaru.

Pairing: ItaNaru! Hell, yeah! Best pairing ever!w

Warnings: Angst, major OOC'ness, some character bashing and future lemon between boys. If you don't like yaoi, means boyxboy, try read it anyways! XDDDD You never now... You might start like it... But if you positively sure that you can't handle it... Then you are free to go and find another fic to read.

Disclaimer: Don't own Naruto. I'm nether male nor Japanese' And if I did own Naruto... Lets just say it wouldn't be a mere shounen manga anymore... evil laugh

Sound of a lost tune

Chapter one: Sorrows beneath the surface

Tsunade stared with sad eyes at the boy she a long time ago had started consider as her own son. The before so hyper and happy boy she had first met, were long gone now.

The person in front of her was nothing like the Naruto she had come to love and care for so deeply. No... A sad, broken person, void of all life, were the sight that met her each time she saw him. Naruto's soul and spirit had vanished completely. Konoha had ensured of that.

"Did you wish to speak with me, hokage-sama?" Naruto's soft voice brought her out of her thinking.

"Ah... Yes. You have been assigned to an A- rank solo mission." He stared at him expecting a respond. None came from the young blond.

"You will escort a high ranked lord to Mizu no kuni. Due to his well known status and good friendship with the Mizukage you will most likely be the target of many enemy ninjas. I expect you can take care of it?" Tsunade looked at Naruto, knowing fully what his answer would be.

"It's my duty as an anbu captain to accept any mission, regardless the potentially danger it will bring. Nothing less would be tolerated from a ninja loyal to Konoha " Naruto's voice were low and without emotions, making it impossible to know what he was really thinking.

Tsunade sighed. A couple of years ago Naruto would have bounced around, boasting to everyone about taking on a high ranked mission. He would laugh at Sasuke, trying to impress Sakura, but most of all he would been happy. Oh, how she wished that they could go back to those old times.

She let out another sigh... All this worrying over Naruto had managed to give her a constant head ache(and probably... Oh the horror!! A new set of wrinkles). She rubbed her palms against the sides of her head in frustration. Why had she become so attached to the little brat?

"You will meet in my office at dawn, to meet your client... Don't be late" A silly ting to say really, because Naruto was never late for a mission. Never.

"Yes, hokage-sama." He gave a polite bow, and then he disappeared in a poof of smoke.

Tsunade closed her eyes for a moment, and when she opened them again she stared straight at the spot her most precious person had been occupying seconds before. For the first time since she had taken the position as the fifth hokage, Tsunade felt like crying.

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It was beginning to darken. The before so light blue heaven, had now taken up a midnight colored shade. The moon had slowly started to crawl it's way up, and soon Konoha was bathing in silver light.

'Beautiful'

This was Naruto's thoughts as he sat on the top of the fourths head, looking over his home. Impossible blue eyes roamed over the place that meant more to him than his own life.

Yes, he loved Konoha dearly. It meant all to him. For Konoha, he would gladly die. For Konoha... He would be ready to sacrifice everything. All because he loved his precious village.

If only... If only Konoha could love him back.

A soft chuckle escaped his mouth. There was a time when his naive and hopeful mind had thought that Konoha would soften up on him in time, but sadly he was mistaken... The villagers hadn't changed their view of him the slightest.

The cruel whispering would still follow him everywhere he went.

But still... Why did this affect him so much now? Hadn't he lived this life since he was little? Sure, he had, but still... This time everything was different.

Back then he still had his friends, his precious people. Now... He had nothing. There were only four persons in the village he still could call his friends. And that was Tsunade, Jiraiya, Iruka and Kakashi. And of course he had Gaara and his siblings in sand, but they were all so far away...

The rest of his so called 'friends' had abandoned him. Trowed him away like some piece of trash.

And because of what..?

Sasuke.

The name caused a massive attack of pain inside him. His former best friend who betrayed him for something so stupid like gaining power.

It was three years since he and Sasuke had been fighting to death on the valley of end.

Naruto had managed to defeat Sasuke, but not without taking a chidori attack right trough his chest. He had then dragged Sasuke's sorry ass back to Konoha, wounded and exhausted. And when he finally reached the gate, tired, bloody and with almost no strength left... What did await him?

Hate and anger.

No one cared to acknowledge the fact that Sasuke was the one who had left in the first place, and that it was Naruto himself who had been the only one able to bring him back... No. They had only eyes for their precious Uchiha... And the demon boy who had hurt him.

Sakura even had the nerve to slap him, screaming on how she didn't want him to hurt Sasuke.

Never an single "thank you".

But in spite of everything, he was happy. So incredibly happy. Because he had managed to keep Sasuke away from Orochimaru. And thus saved his life, because Naruto was no fool. He knew what the old pedophile (AN: You know he is xD) had planned once had had Sasuke within his grasp.

So he ignored the stares and shouting, knowing that as long Sasuke was safe, he could take it. He then left to the hospital, alone, because the minute he had arrived, the villagers had snatched Sasuke away from his arms.

When he arrived, he was shocked to hear about the others condition. Neji and Choji, were both in intensive care, fighting for their life. Shikamaru and Kiba had both received some damage on their own, though not as gravely as the others.

The relief was huge, when he heard that Neji and Choji would be okay. He then fell asleep on one of the chairs, exhaustion finally catching up to him. The last thing he thought before sleep took over, was that everything would be okay.

Oh, how wrong he was.

Because the next day, Sasuke woke up.

'flashback'

"Hey, Naruto... Wake up."

Naruto blinked, and looked up. Shikamaru looked down at him with his usually bored expression, but Naruto could easily tell that he was still tense from yesterdays mission.

"What is it? He asked groggily, sleep still holding on to him.

"Sasuke just woke up. Thought you should know, seeing it was you who actually brought him back and all." Naruto could swear he saw something akin to acknowledgment flash in his dark eyes, but as quickly as it had come, it disappeared.

"Really? Great!" In one swift move he was up. He almost fell right down again, his legs still slightly shaky from the fight with Sasuke.

"Were is he?" he asked excited. He wanted to see his friend again, and this time without both of them trying the best to beat each others shit out. Or in Sasuke's case... Kill him.

"In room 204. You just go down the hall and to left."

Naruto didn't waste a second. His whole being itched to see how Sasuke was doing. Sasuke, his biggest rival, his first friend and... brother.

His hand was shaking when he slowly opened the door that was hiding Sasuke.

He swallowed, and walked in.

A pair of angry red eyes met his own blue. Sharingaen spinning wildly as the raven haired boy unleashed fury that Naruto had felt only the day before.

'Wha...'

"Naruto, you fucking asshole! How dare you destroy my change of killing Itachi! You've ruined everything!" He spat the words out and Naruto could feel the venom dripping from his voice.

"Instead of being with Orochimaru, I'm now stuck here in this fucking weak place, were no one can help me achieve the power I need. I FUCKING HATE YOU, NARUTO!" He was screaming now.

Naruto stood still, his legs frozen. Dis Sasuke really said that...? That he hated him. Sure, he

had stopped Sasuke from doing something he wanted, but that had been for his own good. Sasuke's harsh words shocked him so much, that he for the moment forgot to defend himself.

"Yeah, Naruto. Your only a nuisance. We don't need you, you stupid idiot!"

'Sakura?' He hadn't noticed her when he walked in. And what were she talking about? Wasn't it her who had asked, no more like begged him to take Sasuke back in the first place? He didn't understand girls.

"Well, sorry for saving your sorry ass, teme!" He replied angrily. No way he would take this shit from both Sasuke and Sakura. Why should he be the one to blame?

"And what is this about Konoha being weak? If you didn't noticed, your here because I defeated you! And in case you didn't know... I have been trained here in Konoha!"

At this statement, Sasuke looked ready to burst. His face were red from anger and his eyes cold as ice. And then his face were lifted up by the most cruelest smile that Naruto had ever witness.

"Oh, but that wasn't you power wasn't it, eh Naruto?

Naruto felt his breath stop. Sasuke couldn't possible know...

"Do you really think I wouldn't understand? I'm no fool, Naruto. Clearly the display of chakra you showed yesterday couldn't belong to you! No... Only a demon's chakra could be on level with the curse seal. And this also explain everything. Your inhuman healing ability... The reason you won over Gaara, when I could not... You have the Kyuubi No Kitsune sealed inside you, haven't you?"

Naruto's eyes widened in shock. His insides froze and he could only stare at Sasuke as he had just revealed his biggest secret.

A sharp intake of breath dragged him out of his daze. He turned around and looked straight into Sakura's fearful eyes.

"You... Him... It can't be... Your the Kyuubi?!" Her voice were shaking and she stared at him like he could suddenly snap and attack her.

"Sakura, please. You don't understand..." He tried reach out to her with his hand, but she slapped it away with a shriek.

"Don't touch me your monster" She cast him a last panic stricken gaze, and the stormed out of the room.

He could only stare after her, unable to move or say anything... She knew... Oh, god she knew! Slowly he turned around to faze his "best friend".

An insane smile filled with pleasure and mockery met him. Sasuke's eyes were practically glowing with pure glee.

"Now, Naruto... What will you do?"

Naruto didn't have an answer.

'End flashback'

Of course, Sakura didn't keep this information to herself, and within the next hours, everyone knew.

And like Sakura, they didn't find it acceptable. So they became like everyone else. Cold, distance,

and accusing.

And here he sat, three years later, still shunned and despited.

Again he took in the sight of the big and powerful Konoha. 'His Konoha'

Naruto couldn't help but smile at this. Even after all the years of pain and abuse, his heart were still filled over with love and care. And it was all directed at his beloved Konoha and its people, whether they wanted it or not.

In his eyes, they had never really committed any crime against him. They were all human after all, and its in human nature to fear. And Naruto understood. And he would forever forgive.

A small breath of warmth hit him, and he looked up to see the sun slowly rising its way up the horizon. Konoha in daylight were just as stunning as in moonlight.

Gracefully he stood up. Another night had passed, and again he had forgotten to close his eyes and submit to sleep.

Oh, well.

Time to face another mission.

Now? Like it? Hate it?

I know what you think... Like hell that everyone of the rookie 12 would trow Naruto away like that... But it's needed for the plot... Besides... They will improve! I promise! Well... Except maybe Sakura... Not her biggest fan...xD Though, I must say she have improved a lot since the time skip. At least she can fight for herself now.

Anyways!x3 Review, people!! But no flaming, thank you! But I can take on all kinds of criticism and advicesw

Until next time... Byebye xD wave

- Ishib ioay