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WARNING: This story is yaoi!! Main parting is SasuNaru. There is going to be many other one sided pairs as Naruto is one sexy fox!! If you don't like yaoi than don't read!

Shadow Guardians of Life

Chapter Three: Head of the Clan

The wind whipped, churned, and howled through the back field of the school. A man watched the happenings of the children from the confines of the roof of the school. His long black cloak billowed out and about him in the winds of the strong attack. His keen dark eyes watched as the blonde teen attacked the wraith with an intense display of raw energy. A small smile spread across his face. To think that he can attack with that much power when over half of his power is sealed away.

The man's eyebrows drew together slightly. He wasn't alone and had known that for some time now. The man's brown hair whipped in the wind as the wraith gave out it's finally howls of pain and vanished within the blonde's attack. The man sighed as he turned towards the cooling control shed. "How long do you intend to watch me?"

Silence was his answer before the wall of the shed started to ripple. The man crossed his arms under his cloak as a tall man with grey-white hair appeared before him. The man had a mask on that covered the lower portion of his face and his forehead protector was slanted across his face so that it covered the left eye of the man. The brown haired man's eyes widened slightly as he saw the symbol on the forehead protector. It was the fan of the Uchiha Clan. Said man laughed softly as he rubbed the back of his head. "You knew I was here?"

The brown haired man frowned, "Yes. What do you want?" I don't have time for this. I must get the young Master out of here. Sensei will be angered when he hears that a wraith was here and he will be even more angered at the fact that the young Master was involved in fighting it.

"Well…I could ask you the same thing." The man's face suddenly took on a more serious nature and the brown haired man sighed.

"I didn't let the wraith into the school's barrier. I don't know who did. But I was expecting more security on this school seeing as how so many heirs of the clans go to this school."

The grey-white haired man's face paled slightly before his one visible eye narrowed. "Who are you?"

I guess there is no beating around the bush now. The man is a member of the Uchiha clan and they have laid claim to Konoha as the ranking Shadow Guardian Clan. "My name is Umino Iruka. I serve the noble clan of Uzumaki. And you are?"

The grey-white haired man looked confused for a moment before his intensive stare lightened. "My name is Hatake Kakashi. I serve the noble clan of Uchiha."

Iruka bowed slightly to the other man. As a member of the Uchiha Clan he will be very powerful especially since he is at the school of Uchiha Sasuke. "Do you have any idea how the wraith was able to get within the school grounds?"

"I was thinki—"

"NARUTO!"

Iruka didn't spare Kakashi another thought as the concerned filled shout filled the man with dread. He knew that allowing the young Master to come to a high school was a bad idea. He knew that the young Master was a looker and he had feared that people would try something sinister to him but he never thought that a wraith would appear and that the young Master would willingly get involved. Sensei is going to be furious with me!

"Ano…Iruka?"

Iruka once again ignored Kakashi as he ran towards the perimeter fence of the roof. The rains had finally stopped and the winds of the young Master had all but disappeared but now the problem was that he couldn't see the young Master at all. "If you'll excuse me Kakashi."As politely as he could he turned, bowed, and leap over the chain linked fence. However he did fail to notice the look in one Hatake Kakashi's eye as he did leave.

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The second the wind receded Sasuke ran towards where he had last seen the blonde haired boy. Holy Fuck! What the hell was that?! I've never seen an attack like that before. Asuma doesn't even have that kind of power over the wind! "Naruto!" Sasuke glared around the cracked and shattered earth for any flash of gold that would tell him where his blonde was.

"Naruto?!" Sasuke gritted his teeth as he continued to travel through the rumble. He was within the blast radius of that attack! What an idiot! Why the hell would someone use that kind of attack when they could get hit by it themselves! "NARUTO!"

Sasuke gasped as he suddenly lost his footing. Onyx eyes flashed as he started to slide down into a crater. The rain had made the walls of the crater slick and Sasuke found that he couldn't slow himself down nor could find anywhere to grab onto. Sasuke's eyes widened slightly as a tall pillar of earth suddenly came into view. He was sliding towards it at a great speed.

This is going to be interesting… Sasuke straightened his legs towards the pillar. It was the only way he was going to stop and he just hoped that the pillar was capable of withstanding his weight. Sasuke gritted his teeth as his feet rammed into the pillar. He bent his knees to try and absorb the impact but the force at which he hit the pillar still caused his leg to buckle and his knees slammed forcefully into his chest.

Sasuke gasped out as the wind shot from his lungs. Tiny blinking, dancing white dots flashed across his vision as he tried to fill his lungs once again with air. Well that is one way to stop but why the hell is there a crater in the middle of the field?! Was this also caused by Naruto's attack?! "Naru..to..? Where..are.."

"Sasuke?!"

Sasuke's head snapped up and he instantly regretted it. The clouds had parted and the sun was once again shining in all its glory. The rays of the sun illuminated the figure that stood atop the pillar of earth. Golden hair blazed, blue eyes shimmered and bronze skin glimmered in the wake of the sun. Naruto smiled softly at Sasuke as he knelt down on the pillar. Sasuke's mouth went dry as he stared at the boy. He was truly beautiful, awing, and a sight that could only be described as noble.

"Sasuke are you alright? You hit the earth pretty hard."

"Hn." Sasuke slowly pushed against the pillar as he made to stand up. I need to get better control over myself. Naruto is beautiful…I get this but if I don't do something to curve my thoughts I will end up jumping him right here and now!

A soft chuckle reached his ears as he turned his full attention back to the blonde. "I'll take that as a yes."

"What the hell are you?!" Sasuke instantly knew that he should not have said that as the light of amusement vanished from the boy's indigo eyes.

"I could ask you the same thing! What with you shooting lightning and all!"

Sasuke made to reply but was cut short as someone landed right beside him. Sasuke jumped back and readied himself. Great Sasuke you fucking idiot! You were so concerned with Naruto that you didn't even sense this person coming! Sasuke's eyes narrowed as he stared at the man. Brown hair was pulled into a ponytail, deep dark eyes shone, and a horizontal scar ran across the man's cheeks and the bridge of his nose.

"Who the hell are—"

"Young Master!?"

Sasuke's jaw dropped as the cloaked man stared at Naruto and fell to one knee. Sasuke stared at the man and finally noticed that around his forehead he bore a protector like all Shadow Guardians. I think I've seen that Clan Crest before but where…? The crest was a spiral leaf.

"Iruka?! Wha..What are you doing here?!" Naruto's eyes were blazing in anger as he stared at the man named Iruka.

"Sensei asked me to make sure that your first day was going okay and I'm glad he sent me! A wraith young Master! A wraith! I am more than convinced now that you should never have come here! What kind of school doesn't even have a good enough barrier to keep out wraiths!?"

Sasuke's eyes narrowed. How dare he! The high school was a part of the Uchiha Clan's circle. Actually all of Konoha was under the protection of the Uchiha Clan and by saying the school didn't have enough protection was an insult to his clan. Sasuke made to step forward and tell this guardian off but the angry voice of Naruto stopped him.

"Ero Sannin told you to follow me?! What the hell Iruka! I don't need to be babysat! I'm seventeen years old and I can take care of myself! As for the wraith…Well that I can't explain but don't go around saying things like that. We don't know how the wraith got in and it may not be the Uchiha Clan's fault!"

Iruka glared at the blonde as Naruto leap down from the pillar. "It is my duty to protect you young Master and that is what I'm going to do! I will tell Sensei that this place is not secure enough for you and he will pull you out of this death trap of a school."

What?! Oh fuck no! No one and I mean no one is taking my Naruto away! I just got him! Sasuke growled as he walked towards the two. But once again Naruto was the once that beat him to the yelling.

"I will not be leaving this school! It took me three years of begging to finally be allowed to come to school and I will not let you or anyone else keep me from here. I will not go back to being a caged person!"

"Young Master you are the last of the ancient line. You are more important than anyone to me. I don't want you to get hurt…" Sasuke's eyes softened slightly as he looked at the man. Iruka's head was lowered in shame and guilt.

A sigh drew Sasuke's attention as he turned to look at Naruto. Naruto scratched at his cheek as he walked towards the man. Naruto gently placed his hand on the other man's shoulder before he spoke quietly. "Iruka I know but I can't and won't go back to the life I had before. It wasn't a life. I want my freedom just like anyone else. I can't go back to not seeing people and talking with people. I have friends now…well I think I have friends. It's only been half a day so I can't really be sure but I know that I like them."

"Young Master…Naruto please reconsider…." Iruka's eyes were filled with hope that the blonde would listen to him and Sasuke couldn't help but scowl at the man that was trying to take Naruto away.

"My mind is already made up Iruka. I am staying. But you are right in the idea that Ero Sannin needs to know about this. We will have to act quickly. The wraith attacked during the day and at a very public place. We will have to meet with the Uchiha Clan immediately."

Iruka stifled a sigh as he bowed to Naruto and stood up to his full height. "We will leave at once."

"Yes that is wise."

"What one goddamn minute!"

Naruto jumped slightly as Sasuke stalked towards the boy. "Sasuke…?"

"You're not going anywhere until I get some answers!" Sasuke made to reach out and grab the blonde but Iruka was faster than he appeared and instantly had a hold of Sasuke's wrist. "What the fuck! You will release me." Sasuke glared at the man. Does he not who the hell I am?! They just said that they needed to inform the Uchiha Clan about this and I'm standing right here!

"You will not talk to the young Master with such a tone." Sasuke's eyes flared as the Iruka man leaned in closer and dropped his voice, "I know who you are young Uchiha and I know your clan but I will not allow you to touch the young Master. I will be taking the young Master now and we will be setting up a meeting with the Head of the Uchiha Clan. That," Iruka's deep eyes flashed with amusement as he stared into Sasuke's onyx eyes, "is not you."

"Why you…" Sasuke gritted his teeth. He hated to admit it but the man was right. His elder brother, Itachi, was the Head of the Uchiha Clan. Sasuke was still a very high ranking Shadow Guardian but 'alerting the Uchiha Clan' met going to his brother not him.

"Sasuke?"

Sasuke's eyes flashed angrily at the sound of his name and instantly regretted it. Naruto flinched as he took a step back. Iruka released Sasuke in favor of standing in front of Naruto in a more protective stance. "Naruto I'm…" Fucked up in the head? Yeah like I could really explain it to him.

"I'm sorry Sasuke for causing you problems. I will be leaving now. I will not tell anyone about your abilities. I am sorry that I angered you." Naruto bowed very formally and when he straightened Sasuke couldn't help but notice that the blonde refused to look him in the eye. "Iruka have the First's Clan clear up the school and repair it. However make sure that the Uchiha Clan is informed as I do not wish to push boundaries."

Iruka nodded as he turned and placed a hand on the bare shoulder of the blonde, "It will be done. Young Master we should be going. You will need to prepare for the meeting and you are soaked to the bone. I do not wish for you to get sick."

Naruto laughed slightly, "I've never been sick in my life Iruka but you are right. Let us go."

Sasuke was beyond fuming now. The two of them had just ignored him as if he wasn't standing a mere few feet from them. Not to mention that Naruto was constantly talking about the Uchiha Clan and Iruka wasn't saying that Sasuke was a member of said Clan. Does Naruto not realize that I am an Uchiha?! I could get a message faster to them than anyone!

"Good-bye Sasuke. I will see you tomorrow."

Sasuke gave his head a shake as he turned to look at Naruto. However as his eyes landed on the cerulean eyes of the blonde he felt a sharp twisting in his chest. The boy's sadness radiated from his eyes. The boy still thought that Sasuke was mad at him. I'm not mad! I'm not mad!

"Naruto I'm no—"

Suddenly the wind whipped and in a whirl of earth, leaves and swirling silver chakra the two shadow guardians were gone. Sasuke stared blankly at where they had just been before he got his wits back and his eyes narrowed. Fuck! Fuck! FUCK! What the hell is wrong with me?! I've never been this way before! One day..no not even one day with the blonde and I'm as confused as a school girl with a crush! Sasuke wanted nothing more at the moment than to rip out his own hair. You are an Uchiha for fuck's sake! Act like one!

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Naruto stared at himself in his full length mirror. He felt stupid. He hated wearing the clothes that he now dawned. But, like it or not, it was a part of being the head of a clan. It's not even like I have a choice in the matter! I'm the last member of the clan! Crystal blue eyes once again stared at the man in the mirror. He had only ever had to wear his formal attire twice in his life. The first time was when the Hyuuga Clan had declared that they would serve the Uzumaki Clan and the second time was when Baa-chan was appointed Hokage.

Hokage. Naruto smiled softly. He had read about the title many times in his life. Hokage was the leader of all of Konohagakure. To the regular even day person the Hokage was the person that made the decisions of the land. Everything and anything had to go through the Hokage. But to the Shadow Guardians this person was there ultimate leader. They were the ones that assigned missions, Clan gathers, and everything that had to do with the wraiths. One day…one day I will be named Hokage. I will protect the people. I will govern over all the land and make sure that everyone is free and all my decisions will be just.

Naruto grinned at the idea. He would no longer have to stay hidden away from everyone. Ero Sannin and his guardians wouldn't be able to lock him away and protect him from everyone. He would be the one to protect. He would be the one that decided what he did with his life.

Hang on to your dream Naruto. Naruto sighed softly as he gave himself one last look over. His forehead protector gleamed in the light of his room. He had polished it so many times in hopes that he would one day wear it again. He wore a simple white haori and black hakama. His haori had deep blood red at the collar and around the long sleeves which Naruto secretly wished was orange. Over this he wore a short sleeved deep blood red kimono that was adorned with black flames at the bottom. On his feet his worn his traditional shinobi combat sandals but this time they were black instead of his usually deep blue. He hated to wear the stupid flimsy straw sandals that were the norm for his outfit. What if I needed to run or fight?! How the hell would straw sandals keep up with me??

A slight knocking on his door drew his attention away from staring at himself. "Come in. It's open."

The door slide open and Naruto smiled as Iruka walked in. The man was dressed in his guardian clothes. It looks like he is expecting a fight or something. "Ah young Master I am glad to see that you are ready to go. Sensei said that the Head of the Uchiha Clan will be having a dinner party which will be followed by a meeting about the attack. He wants to honor you at this dinner."

Blonde eyebrows furrowed slightly. "A dinner party? What's the point in a dinner party?! We are going there for a meeting not to eat and socialize!" Though I do hope that they have ramen…I haven't really eaten anything today. Damn it Naruto stay focused! All these people that are going to be there are going to be staring at you!

"I even heard that the Godaime is going to be coming." Iruka grinned as Naruto's face split into a wide smile.

"Baa-chan is going to be there?! I haven't seen her is so long!" Naruto couldn't help the laughter that escaped him. Naruto loved poking fun at the old lady. She was very easily riled up. "Wait a minute…" Naruto noticed that Iruka's smile faltered for a moment, "Why is Baa-chan coming?"

"She…Well she wanted to make sure that the incident at the school wasn't repeated and…we thought…you see…" Iruka laughed nervously as Naruto's eyes narrowed. He could see his formal teacher sweating.

"I knew it." Naruto crossed his arms as he glared at the man, "You told her that I said no to Ero Sannin about leaving the school. Now you are trying to get Tsunade-baa-chan to convince me to leave as well."

Iruka's eyes hardened slightly as he walked towards him, "Young Master…Naruto please think about it. Wraiths attacking the school the first day that you are there and you just happen to be outside when it happens. We all think that it is better for you to just leave the school and continue your tutelage at home."

Naruto's glared intensified. I already told him! I already told Ero Sannin! What do I have to do to make them see that I don't want to go back to being locked away from the world?! I want to be like all other teenagers! I want to experience high school! "We are done talking about this Iruka. As Head of the Uzumaki Clan, the Clan you serve, you are forbidden from ever mentioning this again. I will not repeat myself on this matter. It is now closed."

Iruka made to reply but just sighed as he knelt on one knee. "As you command young Master."

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Sasuke stood on the right side of his elder brother Itachi. He had never seen so many different clans all appearing at once. Itachi had even had to get the AMBU to come to the manor tonight as they needed even more security than usual. Barriers upon barriers had been set up around the manor and Sasuke had still yet to find out why. Fucking Itachi and his damn secrets!

"I like my secrets little brother. But we have two very important quests coming tonight and I want to make sure that everything is in perfect working order."

Sasuke stared dumb founded at his brother. How does he do that?! How does he know when I'm thinking about him and his damn secrets?! Itachi grinned as his onyx eyes flicked to look at Sasuke before he went back to welcoming different Heads of different clans. I swear one of these days…

The night was going by slowly in Sasuke's opinion. But there was an upside to all of this. At least some of the people that he went to school with were already here. A few minutes ago they had welcomed the Inuzuka Clan and the Nara Clan to the Uchiha Manor. At least I can escape from this formal shit and go and see if they found out anything about the attack. They, unlike my bastard of a brother, will actually tell me what they know.

"Thank you for coming Hokage-sama."

Sasuke instantly snapped out of his musing as he turned his attention to the one that his brother had just addressed. Onyx eyes widened slightly before Sasuke quickly bowed to the tall, large busted, blonde haired woman. When Sasuke raised his head he couldn't help but noticed that the Godaime's smile seemed to be strained.

"Itachi-san," the Godaime inclined her head slightly to his brother before doing the same to him. "Sasuke-kun."

"Hokage-sama." Sasuke stated as the woman once again turned her attention back to his brother. Holy shit it's the Hokage! Why is she here? Itachi you sick son of a bitch why didn't you tell me?! I would have actually made an effort to look like an Uchiha instead of wearing my basic Guardian garbs.

"So Itachi-san where is the newest Head? I have not seen him yet and I cannot sense his chakra." Sasuke's raven eyebrow rose slightly. New Head? There is a new Head of a Clan coming tonight?

Itachi bowed once again as a smile appeared on his face, "I am sorry Hokage-sama but it seemed that there were a few issues that needed the Head's attention. I was informed by one of his servants that he will be soon."

Sasuke blinked in surprise as the Hokage laughed, "Now why am I not surprised. That boy is always causing problems. I can still remember when he was but a child and got stuck up in a tree because he was being chased by my apprentice and he didn't want to get beaten to a pulp."

Itachi laughed softly as Sasuke strained to keep a smile on his face. He had no idea that his brother was on such good terms with the Hokage. Sasuke knew that the Shadow Guardians had been pushing to have his brother become the Hokage but Itachi turned it down in favor of running the Uchiha business. Personally Sasuke couldn't see Itachi as the Hokage. But to be on such terms with the Godaime…

"However Itachi-san," Mocha eyes hardened and Sasuke took an involuntary step back, "I wish to know what happened at the school. I don't recall the barriers on the school being so…ineffective."

Sasuke clamped his jaw shut so hard that he thought that he had actually cracked his jaw. I don't care if she is the Hokage that was a blow to the Uchiha Clan no matter how you slice it! There was nothing wrong with the barrier!

"I believe I have an answer to that question but I also believe it would be a wise idea to wait to talk about such matters. Let us enjoy the welcoming of the newest Head and leave the business talk until after our bellies are full and we have properly welcomed our newest member."

Sasuke had to hand it to Itachi. The man was a smooth talker. Though the Hokage looked angry at having her question skirted Sasuke could tell that the Hokage knew that this was good idea. There were still too many ears around that could over hear what they were talking about and though the manor was protected by the many barriers and the AMBU members it didn't stop lesser clan's from listening and learning. And if they learned that the Uchiha clan had made an error in one of their barriers they could challenge the Uchiha Clan to ownership of Konoha.

"BAA-CHAAAANNNNN!"

Sasuke jumped at the sound of the voice yelling from somewhere on the other side of the door. The Hokage's eyebrow twitched but a large smile broke over the woman's face as she turned around. Sasuke blinked in surprise as a blur of gold, red, black and white launched itself at the Godaime. Sasuke reached into this pouch for a kunai but a gentle hand on his shoulder stilled his blade.

"Well who do we have here? The last time I saw you you barely reached my chest and now you're almost taller than I am!"

Soft, sweet, deep laughter answered her comment and Sasuke froze. He knew that laugh. It was the only sound that sped up his heart in a good way. Sasuke inched around Itachi to try and see the one that was currently buried in the Hokage's chest in a strange form of a hug.

"Of course I grew! I wasn't going to stay short forever you know Tsunade-baa-chan!"

Sasuke's jaw almost dropped at the blatant disrespect that the one was showing the Hokage. But the voice. He also knew that voice. Can it be…? I mean I knew he was a Shadow Guardian since he knew what a wraith was and he knew how to fight on but this?! The Hokage pushed the boy to arms length to look at him better and Sasuke's breath stalled somewhere between his lungs and his Adam's apple.

Standing at arm's length from the Hokage was Naruto. He was grinning like a fox as he stared at the woman before him. The boy, if possible, looked even more regal in his formal attire. The boy seemed to just glow with power but there was something else about him now. Something that Sasuke didn't see before. Now that the boy was dressed a true Guardian Sasuke found himself even more drawn to the blonde, and not just because he wanted the boy, but because the boy was giving off a feeling a nobility. A feeling that Naruto himself should be the supreme leader and not the woman that held him.

"I'm not sure if you have met…" Itachi's voice drew Sasuke out of his daze as both the Hokage and Naruto turned towards him. Naruto's eyes widened slightly as they fell upon Sasuke, "But little brother I would like you meet Uzumaki Naruto. Naruto-kun is the Head of the Uzumaki Clan."

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Cool autumn winds lovingly toyed with the golden locks of the Head of the Uzumaki Clan. He was currently hiding from a dinner party that was in his favor. He never asked for it nor did he want it. All he wanted was to attend the meeting about the wraith that had attacked the school earlier that day. But it seemed that Itachi had other plans for the poor teenage boy.

Naruto sighed as he leaned on the stone rail on the balcony that he had found. He didn't want to return to the party. There were so many people there that he didn't know and a lot of them were giving him funny looks that made him uncomfortable. He wasn't used to being the center of attention. He was used to being around Ero Sannin, Tsunade-baa-chan, and Iruka.

Naruto snickered softly as he thought about Iruka. The minute that Iruka had entered the Uchiha Manor a tall white haired man by the name of Hatake Kakashi had come over and not left. Naruto knew that Iruka was begging to be saved from the man but after everything that Iruka had tried he thought it best that he let his old sensei fend for himself. Naruto wasn't the brightest when it came to flirting but he knew that Kakashi like Iruka.

Naruto stiffened slightly as he felt a presence coming towards him. Great! Can't they just leave me alone? I don't want to have to deal with anymore Heads or guardians or…well really anyone at the moment. Naruto heard the glass door open, heard the sounds of people talking and laughing before the door closed.

Naruto's eyes widened slightly as he recognized the chakra that had just come onto the balcony. A small smile spread across his face as he turned towards his company. "Good Evening Sasuke."

Sasuke looked slightly confused before he schooled his features and walked towards him, "Skipping out on your own party?"

Naruto frowned slightly as he turned away from the raven haired teen. "It's a party I never asked for." Naruto sighed as he leaned once again on the railing. It was a beautiful night. It was cool with a slight wind and the gardens in the Uchiha Manor were fragrant and the soft flowers gleamed in the moonlight.

"Why didn't you tell me?"

Naruto turned slightly as the sound of Sasuke's voice sounded at his shoulder. Sasuke was currently overlooking the garden but he had a slight frown on his face. "Told you what?"

Sasuke's eyes narrowed slightly as he looked at Naruto from the corner of his eyes, "That you were Head of a Clan! Why didn't you tell me?!"

Naruto sighed as he rolled himself so that his lower back was now resting against the rail with his elbows pushed across the cool stone. "It's not something one says in a normal introduction. Plus it's not like I knew who you were. Plus I only met you today in home room and then again at lunch time. It's not like we had a conversation."

Sasuke's eyes glowed slightly as he stared into Naruto's blue eyes. What is it about his eyes? They are so deep, so full of hidden emotions, so breathtaking. They stared at each other and Naruto had the feeling that Sasuke was trying to read his mind. Finally Sasuke looked away and leaned against the railing beside Naruto.

"Well now we know each other. I'm Uchiha Sasuke, second son of the Uchiha clan, and a Shadow Guardian of the Uchiha Clan."

Naruto smiled softly as he looked over at Sasuke. "Yeah now we know each other. I'm Uzumaki Naruto, last member of the Uzumaki clan, and a Shadow Guardian of the Uzumaki Clan."

Sasuke huffed a soft laugh as a smirk played across his face. Naruto couldn't help but smile as well as they fell into a comfortable silence. Naruto didn't know what it was about the young Uchiha beside him but he didn't really care. All he knew was that it felt like they had known each other since forever and that this was just another night of each other's company.

"Ne, Sasuke?" Naruto continued to stare at the manor. Sasuke made his ever popular 'Hn' which Naruto took as the other teen was listening to him. "Are all the people in high school so…"

Sasuke pushed himself back from the railing slightly to look at Naruto better. Naruto turned so that he was facing the boy. "So?"

Naruto shrugged slightly as he looked into Sasuke's eyes, "Forward."

Sasuke's eyebrows drew together slightly, "Forward?"

Naruto sighed softly as an uneasy smile danced on his face. How do I explain? I mean I'm not deaf and those kids today in school didn't seem to care that I could hear. I've never been to high school before so maybe that's the way they are…Ero Sannin did say that high schoolers were a bunch of teenagers with permanent 'hard ons' but that wasn't normal was it? "I mean the others in school. Are they always so forward. I had one guy in my second period class describe what he thought about my ass while a girl in my third period offered me her virginity. I was just wondering if they were so for—"

Naruto let out a muffled yelp as he suddenly found himself pulled tightly up against Sasuke's chest. The raven haired teen was shaking slightly as he wrapped his arms around Naruto. Naruto could feel the blood rushing to his cheeks as Sasuke's breath wafted past his ear. He smells like fresh summer rain… "Sas…Sasuke?"

"No."

Naruto's blonde eyebrows furrowed in confusion as he tried to push himself away from Sasuke so that he could look into the others face but Sasuke only tightened his hold. "Sasuke…what's wrong? Did I say something wrong? I didn't know! I didn't know that that is the way that high schoolers acted! It was a stupid---"

"Shut up dobe."

Naruto glared over Sasuke's shoulder. "I'm not a dobe, teme!"

Naruto shivered slightly as Sasuke's sigh heated the shell of his ear. "That's not how high schoolers act. At least not all of them. Anyone who acts that way around you Naruto should been killed."

Naruto laughed but slowly stopped as he realized that Sasuke seemed to be serious. "You can't be serious Sasuke?! I'll just ignore them. They don't need to die just because of what they say. Words can't hurt me."

Naruto yelped as Sasuke suddenly grabbed his shoulders, pushed him back slightly, and shook him. Naruto felt slightly nauseated as Sasuke shook him. "Baka! Do you have any idea what those people would do to you?! I will not allow them to say those things about you! I will not allow them to touch what is mine!"

It took Naruto's shaken mind a few seconds to understand what Sasuke had said and by the time he did it was too late. Sasuke had released him and stormed back into the party. Naruto swayed on the spot for a moment before the words truly rang in his head. 'I will not allow them to touch what is mine' Naruto felt his blood boil as he turned to glare at the door that Sasuke had just made his escape through. "Oh hell no! He did not…did he just say…that…that…"

Naruto could feel his face getting redder and redder as his anger grew. The wind whipped and whistled around him as his chakra played up because of his rage. Never before had he but talked to that way. Never before had he had someone say that he belonged to them. I don't belong to anyone! I am not a possession that one person can lay claim to!

"TEME!" Naruto's eyes flashed as he stalked towards the door and towards the raven haired teen that was about to meet his wrath.

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A/N: Thank you all again for the wonderful reviews!! I'm still at my parents house. My dad is currently yelling at me to 'get the hell off the computer and go to bed'. So I'm really sorry about any typos that I might have missed. I just had to write another chapter because I got 11 reviews for my last chapter!! Thank you THANK YOU and I hope you can all find it your time to leave me a review again!! I really hope that I get more than that as this is my longest chapter yet!! Hugs all!! *bows* Bitter