Disclaimer: I do not own Naruto and Company and therefore I do not make money from Naruto and Company. It is what it is.

Summary: As the youngest son, Prince Sasuke Uchiha never thought he'd be offered the title of king. Now, with his dreams at his fingertips, he will learn that sometimes you must get lost to be found and not all favors are easy to return.(SasuNaru)

Author's Note: Thank you for all the wonderful reviews! I am beyond blush-y and I'm happy that you seem to enjoy my twisted fairytales as much as I enjoy writing them.

In retrospect, I shouldn't have given the link to the original until after I posted the end… but, what's done is done.

Without further ado, I give you the end.

Warnings: Fluff and sex. Sex and fluff. You have been warned.

Returning the Favor

A Twisted Fairytale

Dinner was waiting for them. Pork roast, potatoes, green vegetables and everything in between steamed on silver platters as they took their seats. Naruto sat at the head of the table with Sasuke to his right and Kakashi to his left. Sasuke ate slowly, listening to the discussion around the table about today's fox hunt and plans for later.

He noticed Naruto push his plate forward and take a sip of his wine before turning and sending him a smile.

"Shouldn't you be a king now, bastard? I know there was no way for you to lose."

Sasuke nodded and pushed his own plate away. "I did win but my father felt that once wasn't a fair chance."

"But you won," Naruto said seriously, "Were your brother's complaining?"

"No, in fact, they objected to his decision but his word stood."

"That's not fair…" Naruto's eyes narrowed and his eyebrows furrowed and Sasuke couldn't help but feel something in his chest warm at Naruto's defense… even more than when his own brothers had stood up for him. "Well, what does he want now?"

Sasuke nearly groaned and instead took a deep drink from his glass. "A pet," he nearly spat out, "A pet that is gentle and aggressive, as the need arises."

Naruto leaned back in his chair, wine glass held lazily in one hand while the other rubbed slowly on the back of his neck. "And this pet would be yours, correct? You wouldn't be giving it to your father?"

Sasuke shook his head slowly. "No, like the sword, it stands as some symbol to my worthiness as a king."

Naruto's face split into a beautiful smile and Sasuke felt his own cheeks flush. The blond was breathtaking.

"I have one of those!" Naruto said happily.

"What?" Sasuke asked and then shook his head, clearing it. "You have a pet?"

"Yes, well, no… I mean, that is to say, I have your pet."

"My pet?"

"Yes, I have the pet that will ensure that you are given the title of King." Naruto's eyes darkened and he visibly swallowed before grinning. Sasuke was reminded heavily of Sai for a moment and his own lips dipped into a frown. Naruto continued, "I will miss calling you little prince." He stood quickly, startling many of the remaining guests at the table. "But once you are king, my chances of seeing you, much less calling you anything, are slim." The smile melted into something like relief.

Sasuke's fingers curled into a fist around his napkin and his frown deepened before he tossed the rumbled cloth on his plate. Why didn't Naruto want to see him again? And why, dear god in heaven, why did Sasuke fucking care?

"I have nothing to give you in return," he said almost menacingly.

Naruto simply waved his hand, effectively disregarding the words and their tone in the gesture. "A favor is all I ask in return. Same as before."

"What would you ask of me, Naruto?" Sasuke said darkly and he loomed over Naruto. The dining hall was silence, focused completely on their lord and his little prince. "The strength of my kingdom? My kingdom itself? Perhaps," Sasuke watched Naruto lick his lips, "My life?"

Naruto tilted his head up but didn't back away, his face pale as he shook his head. "Never… never your life."

"Then what?"

Naruto lifted his hand and Sasuke swore he heard gasps from their audience but then Naruto's fingers were on his face, trailing softly over his cheekbones until his cheek was cupped in Naruto's warm hand. "Do you honestly think I'm going to answer you?"

"No."

"Well then," Naruto's hand fell abruptly to his side and fisted. "We are done here." He stepped back and regarded Sasuke. "You look a little tired, Sasuke. I think you should lie down."

Sasuke blinked and felt his body sway. "You little ass…" he began angrily and reached out to grab Naruto. The little idiot had drugged him… again! "What's your excuse this time?" he asked, his voice thick, and felt Naruto wrap an arm around his waist, warmth blossoming inside him.

He couldn't be sure, but he would swear Naruto whispered, "Just wanted to touch you," before he was maneuvered out of the hall.

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How was it that he couldn't hear Naruto's footsteps? Sasuke wondered, somewhere between sleep and wakefulness. He had no idea how long he had been asleep and maybe the gentle strokes of fingers through his hair or the feeling of a warm body pushed against his side were just a dream, but really, why couldn't he hear Naruto move?

Gentle breaths fanned over his face and Sasuke considered opening his eyes but he didn't think Naruto would stay… either he was a dream and he'd disappear, or he would look at Sasuke with his sad, liquid blue eyes and walk, soundlessly, away from him. Neither option was acceptable and so Sasuke turned his face into Naruto's soft hand and pretended to sleep.

"Listen to me, little prince," Naruto whispered and Sasuke had to force down a pleasant shiver that threatened to race up his spine at the sound of Naruto's voice, so soft and warm. "I won't… can't love you. I won't be swayed by your beautiful face or your wicked voice. Nothing you do will convince me." Something wet fell on his face and Sasuke flinched. Naruto shushed him, apologizing for startling him, and Sasuke felt the pad of Naruto's thumb wipe away the wet. "Shhh, it's okay. Tomorrow you will be home and crowned king. All of your dreams made real."

The fingers left his hair and Sasuke thought Naruto might leave when instead Naruto's head was pressed against his chest.

"Promise, Sasuke," Naruto whispered but Sasuke heard it like Naruto had spoke directly into his ear, "Promise me you won't come back. Promise you won't make me call in my favor."

And then Naruto was gone, like he had never been there, like a dream.

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Sasuke sat up and ran his fingers through his hair as the carriage pulled to a stop. The door swung open and Kakashi nodded to him as he climbed out. Note to self, he thought darkly, no eating what Naruto offers.

"Little prince," Kakashi said and with a bow, handed Sasuke a round box, barely bigger than his hand. The box wiggled and Sasuke heard something scratching at its inside. He raised a dark eyebrow in question.

"Trust him," Kakashi said and shut the carriage door. "Remember that, Uchiha."

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Itachi stood before his father and the assembled masses and presented a large, black dog. The canine's head was the size of a carriage wheel and his dark eyes seemed to glint red as he scanned the crowd. When the King called up the children, the problem was not with the dog, the great beast just sat there, large and imposing, much like his brother, Sasuke thought. No, the problem was that no child in their right mind would ever approach the dog… much like his brother, actually. The mutt's aggressiveness wasn't even tested.

Sai held out his arm and a beautiful bird of prey clasped onto his leather covered forearm. The hawk squawked and ruffled it feathers, black, glossy wings opened wide to reveal a wing span of at least five feet. The bird was beautiful and knew it. Preening itself, acting as though it hadn't another care in the world save flaunting itself but the entire time, it's sharp, intelligent eyes took in everything around it. Sasuke knew that the bird was filing the information away for later. Perhaps men and their pets weren't that different after all.

Now that it was Sasuke's turn, he stepped forward with the box still tucked safely under his arm. He hadn't had a chance to look inside the box and as he opened the lid he kept repeating to himself that he had to trust Naruto. Trust him. Trust him. The lid opened…

Well, that's nice, Sasuke thought gritting his teeth. He should have known.

Kyuubi, the little hunted fox, jumped from the box, using its claws to scurry up Sasuke's dark blue tunic. He ran circles around Sasuke's neck and when the animal noticed the giggles coming from a group of children, cocked his fuzzy head to the side and leaped at the group. Screams of surprise turned into contagious laughter as Kyuubi nuzzled and nipped, jumping and leaping between the amused children.

"Tiny," Sai began slowly and Sasuke growled low in his throat. "Now, Tiny," Sai said looking at Sasuke, "I was actually referring to your pet. He is… tiny."

Itachi nodded and came to stand next to his brothers, watching as Kyuubi bounded toward their mother, leaping into her arms. The orange ball of fur shook with excitement when she scratched behind his small ears. "I do hope he doesn't wet himself."

Sasuke just watched the fox closely. The last time he had seen the little rat, he was curled against Naruto's chest like a prized possession. Why would the dobe give away something he obviously held precious?

"Well, you win the gets-on-with-children criteria hands down, little brother," Itachi commented dryly. "But what is a nine inch ball of fluff going to do to protect you or anyone else?"

"Perhaps Tiny will 'cute' them to death. Sic his adorable fox on the enemy and if that isn't enough, show him his tiny penis…"

Sasuke growled darkly and suddenly Kyuubi jumped off the queen and walked slowly toward Sasuke. The hair on the animal's back stood on end and the little fox spit and growled, hopping in place.

"Cuteness kills, brothers," Sai said flippantly and then the room gasped when a red aura appeared around the small vulpine creature. As Kyuubi walked nearer, he grew, doubling, tripling his size. His teeth elongated and his angry yips and snarls became low, dark growls and barks. Soon the 'cute' fox stood, ten feet tall, between a smirking Sasuke and the rest of the room's inhabitants. Itachi, Sai and their father just stared, calculating. His mother smiled into the back of her hand and the rest of the room cowered.

"Kyuubi, you little rat," Sasuke spoke softly, "That will do."

In a flash the fox was back to its original nine inches of pure, unadulterated adorableness and rested on Sasuke's head. All eyes turned to Fugaku.

"The winner… again… Sasuke Uchiha."

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Later that night, Sasuke lay in his bed with his, no, Naruto's fox curled on his chest. The fox's snout was covered by a tiny, cream paw and Sasuke watched as its small furry chest rose and fell with each breath it took.

"Will he miss you, little one?" One almond-shaped eye opened and looked directly at Sasuke. Pressing up on his paws, Kyuubi adjusted so that he looked down on Sasuke. He tilted his head to the side and then… nodded.

Sasuke tried to feel shocked but he had just witnessed this animal grow into a monster and then shrink back into cuteness in a matter of seconds.

The fox moved forward and nuzzled his chin before falling back to his perch on Sasuke's chest.

"No, you're wrong. He won't miss me," Sasuke said and rubbed a large, white tipped ear between his fingers. "He told me to never come back. That he couldn't… won't love me."

If possible, Kyuubi huffed and stamped a soft paw against Sasuke's chest. He shook his little head as though he were disgusted by Sasuke's sheer stupidity and began yipping angrily. Finally, exhausted, the tiny fox circled and fell onto Sasuke's chest. Small, golden eyes looked back at Sasuke sadly.

"I know he was lying," Sasuke said solemnly and didn't see the little ears twitched. "But what can I do? He doesn't want my help… at whatever it is that plagues him. And now I'm king. All my dreams…" he trailed off.

The fox whimpered pitifully before closing his eyes. Sasuke rested an arm over his eyes and bit his lip, the whole time wishing he could whimper too.

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Fugaku watched his sons as they ate breakfast the next morning. He knew he was a bastard, a fucking bastard, who would be spending untold nights on the couch, if his darling, mild-mannered wife were to be believed.

He also knew that Sasuke had won, hands down, but then, both he and his wife had always known there was something special about their youngest. Being youngest had given Sasuke a thirst to prove himself and a patience his brothers would never match.

Fugaku sighed, all of this was well and good but he wasn't ready to retire. Yes, it was immature, childish, downright asshole-ish behavior… she used to be such a sweet woman… but he didn't want to give it up.

He looked up to tell his sons of his decision only to see Sasuke abruptly stand, push in his chair, and turn to leave the room.

"Sasuke?" Fugaku called and his son turned slowly to face him. "Where are you going?"

"I should think that was obvious. To pack, Father. You're not ready to declare me king and so you will offer one more try to my brothers. We will set out in the morning…"

Sai was speechless and Itachi just watched his silly little brother, a small smile tugging fruitlessly at his lips. Fugaku blinked. "Don't you want to know…"

"No," Sasuke interrupted and headed toward the doors. "I already know what I need to be a good king. I don't need you to tell me."

The doors closed softly, a stark contrast to the emotions Sasuke's exit caused. Fugaku looked at his remaining sons and Sai smiled back brightly. "Aww," he said dramatically, "Tiny is all grown up!"

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One month. Approximately four weeks. On average thirty days.

Sasuke growled, pushing away wet locks of black hair and felt Kyuubi wiggle underneath his cloak, a muffled yip reaching his ears through the crack of thunder.

"Perfect," Sasuke mumbled and pulled his hood tighter around his face. "Somehow I thought with you in tow finding Naruto wouldn't be a problem." A small yip. "I thought I'd immediately find that fucking crazy castle." A more assertive yip. "But my month is nearly up and, once again, I find myself FUCKING LOST!!" he screamed into the night and Kyuubi clawed at his chest, working to pop his head through the wet folds of his cloak. He looked down to reprimand the little rat when a soft chuckle derailed his train of thought.

"I asked you how you always managed to find me, bastard, and you said 'you got lost'. Now here you are screaming to the heavens that you are lost and look! You've found me."

Naruto stood under the eaves of his castle, arms crossed nonchalantly across his chest, with a small smile playing at his lips. The gentle light from the open door cast Naruto in a nearly ethereal glow and Sasuke slid slowly from his saddle, holding Kyuubi close to his chest as he advanced on Naruto.

"I'm back," Sasuke said when he stood in front of Naruto.

A tan hand moved his soaked bangs aside tenderly and Naruto said softly, "I know."

Kyuubi broke free of his confines and scurried over to Naruto, perched on his shoulder, and nuzzled his face. Naruto cooed quietly but never took his eyes from Sasuke.

Sasuke stepped into Naruto until he felt Naruto's warmth even through his wet clothes and knew Naruto's dark tunic was slowly soaking up rain water. "I'm the one."

Naruto sighed but tilted his head up, meeting Sasuke's eyes and smiling. It nearly took Sasuke's breath away and he reached out and held Naruto's arms, pulling him even closer.

Naruto leaned against Sasuke and kissed a line up his smooth, pale jaw. "I know."

Sasuke swallowed and his hands trailed up Naruto's covered arms until they cupped tan cheeks. "I don't know what that means, Naruto."

Naruto stood on tip toe and took Sasuke's lips with his own. Sasuke's eyes widened before falling shut and he welcomed Naruto's advances, sucking Naruto's tongue eagerly into his mouth when he felt the tender caress against the seam of his lips. Naruto hummed, the vibrations making Sasuke growl and he forced Naruto's tongue back into his own mouth as he mapped out teeth and gums, glorifying in Naruto's crisp taste, like green apples and spring rain.

Naruto pulled away and Sasuke looked down into bright blue eyes that swirled with emotion. "I know, Sasuke, and I hope to god, that when you do, you can forgive me."

"Naruto," Sasuke began but Kyuubi yipped and batted at Sasuke's stringy, wet bangs. Naruto laughed and, pressing into Sasuke's side, maneuvered them both into the warmth of the castle.

"Come on, bastard," Naruto said as he moved them down the hallway. "Let's get you into something dry. I held dinner for you."

"How long will it hold, dobe?" Sasuke asked and he worked his fingers under Naruto's shirt and teased the smooth skin he found there.

Naruto chuckled. "Oh look, we have arrived at your room. I'll see you at dinner, little prince."

Sasuke watched Naruto walked down the hallway and arched a dark eyebrow when Naruto turned and looked at him.

"Hurry, the sooner we eat, the sooner we…"

With his mouth suddenly dry, Sasuke blinked and Naruto was gone.

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"There's no way Kyuubi didn't earn you your kingdom," Naruto said between bites of roast chicken.

Sasuke nodded and watched while Naruto fed the tiny fox under the table. Tonight they were eating dinner alone in a small, intimate dining room. Candlelight flickered off the crystal dishes and the fire crackled, cloaking them in warmth. "No, I won. The little rat stole the hearts of women and children alike and then turned monster when my brothers asked if he killed people with 'cute'."

Naruto shook his head sadly but his eyes shone with amusement. Sasuke couldn't take his eyes away. "Yeah, I should have warned you, he doesn't like that."

"He defended me."

"Good," Naruto said with harsh conviction and Sasuke actually had to fight off a blush at Naruto's protectiveness. "So explain to me why you aren't king."

Sasuke shrugged and took a drink of his wine. "My father isn't ready to retire. My mother is pressuring him into it. Until he's ready, there's really no point in continuing to fight for the throne. My brothers and I agree this is the last of his little quests we will partake in."

Naruto nodded, tracing a finger around the edge of his glass. "What did he ask for this time?"

Sasuke shook his head and set his own glass onto the table. "It doesn't matter, dobe."

"Of course it matters," Naruto said, "You want to be king and eventually I'm going to send you away with everything you need to make that dream come…"

"It is no longer my dream." Sasuke watched Naruto lean back into his chair, their dinner forgotten. "I was king twice," Sasuke explained, "and when my father took the title away I wasn't angry… I was relieved."

"Why?" Naruto whispered.

"Because, even when I didn't know it…" Sasuke stood slowly and smirked when Naruto pushed his chair back away from him. He moved until he stood between Naruto's knees and kneeled in front of him. "I just wanted to get lost…" He took Naruto's hand in his own and squeezed lightly. "… and find you."

"Sasuke," Naruto breathed. "You don't know…"

"No, I don't. I don't know what scares you but I will stand by your side until you tell me and then I will destroy whatever it is that darkens your beautiful eyes when you think about it. I'll hold you and protect you and lo…"

"Sasuke!" Naruto interrupted, panic coloring his voice and eyes. "If you say it then…"

"I love you."

Naruto's smile was watery but true and he sighed, the sound resigned and yet content. Running his hand through Sasuke's hair, he said, "I know."

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Sasuke was surprised when Naruto lead him to a large, open room. Pillars made of square stones lined the walls and flames burned merrily in lanterns throughout. In the middle was a large bed, framed in dark cherry wood and stacked high with deep red pillows and fluffy midnight blue blankets. The rest of the room held next to nothing but a lone armoire and a table in the same wood pressed against a far wall.

Naruto rubbed his hand over the back of his head even as he pulled Sasuke farther into the room. "It's a room for sleeping. What more would I need?" he defended to the unasked question.

"It's perfect," Sasuke said and tugged on Naruto's wrist until the blond faced him. "For more than just sleeping." With a smile, Naruto stepped forward, melting into Sasuke's chest.

"Thank you, but I didn't bring you here to critique my decoration choices and amaze me with your innuendos," Naruto said teasingly as he worked to unbuckle Sasuke's leather sword belt, tossing it to the side of the room with a clatter when he had finished.

"Hn," Sasuke responded while he dipped his head and worried a tan earlobe with his teeth. Naruto shuddered and a soft hiss escaped past his teeth. Sasuke smirked but it only lasted a moment before he felt Naruto's hands slide under his shirt, over his stomach and then they found the perked nubs of his nipples. "Oh god," he gasped and he could almost hear Naruto's smile.

Sasuke's hands moved to Naruto's hips and his head fell into the crook of his neck. Closing his eyes, Sasuke just stood a moment and felt… felt Naruto's skin under his fingers, his fingers pinching and teasing on his chest, and his heat burning him… everywhere.

With a growl, Sasuke pushed away. Naruto looked up at him in surprise and Sasuke arched a dark eyebrow. He wrapped a pale hand around the back of Naruto's neck and felt Naruto's fingers trail up his body and work to intertwine with his hair.

"So soft…" Naruto whispered against his lips and Naruto press into him harder, their clothed erections rubbing, deliciously and yet not hard enough, not nearly hard enough. "Hot…" Naruto whined and Sasuke broke the kiss, bringing his hands up to hold Naruto's face so he could look into his brilliant blue eyes.

"More." The word fell from Sasuke's mouth and, god help him, he wouldn't have been able to tell if he meant it as a command, a question, or a polite suggestion… well, let's be honest. It wasn't that one.

However Naruto took it, he answered with his own question/command. "Now."

Sasuke pressed his mouth against Naruto's golden hair, inhaling his scent and smiled. "Hn." Pulling back, he gathered the hem of Naruto's shirt in his hands and yanked the dark fabric up and over Naruto's head. With the shirt still in his fingers, he looked at Naruto until the blond shifted and a red flush covered his golden skin.

"See something you like?" Naruto asked with a nervous chuckle.

Sasuke shook his head and pulled Naruto into his chest by his waist band. "Something I love," he corrected and made quick work of the tie holding up the dark pants. Soon the garment pooled on the floor at Naruto's feet. "You are so…" Sasuke swallowed deeply and ran a single finger from Naruto's sharp hip, up his toned sides and over his collar bone. "Beautiful."

A finger on his chin forced him to focus on Naruto's shining eyes. "Your turn now, Sasuke."

Sasuke nodded and reached for his shirt only to have his hands knocked away. Never looking away, Naruto moved his fingers under the shirt and slowly worked the soft tunic up Sasuke's chest. When the fabric lay forgotten on the floor, Naruto pressed their naked chests together and buried his face into Sasuke's neck.

"Hmm, S'uke," Naruto whispered and moved his lips against the skin over Sasuke's pulse point. Soon, Naruto was sucking gently and rocking his hips in time against Sasuke's. Sasuke wrapped his fingers around Naruto's arms, holding him close, and his head fell back when the gentle sucking became teasing bites. His hips pressed flush with Naruto's and he gasped when he felt his cock, suddenly divested of his pants, rub against Naruto's.

"Oh fuck," Naruto moaned deeply and Sasuke's eyes widened. He lifted his head and looked at Naruto. Blue eyes ran uninhibited up and down his body and Sasuke smiled softly, pulling Naruto's chin up much like Naruto had done moments before.

"See something you like?"

Naruto grinned. "Maybe."

"Maybe?!" Sasuke growled and shoved Naruto backwards onto the bed. Naruto scrambled to sit up but Sasuke was over him in a second, trailing his fingers and lips over golden skin that glowed in the firelight. He took his time memorizing the texture of Naruto's skin and filing away the touches that made Naruto writhe beneath him.

"S'uke!" Naruto called and Sasuke lifted his head, a thin line of moisture snapping as he released a pert nub on Naruto's chest. Sasuke languidly licked his lips and moved up Naruto's body, placing soft kisses and teasing bites on the tan skin of his shoulder, collarbone and neck.

Sasuke leaned down and pushed Naruto's head to the side. He nuzzled his nose against Naruto's warm skin and sucked tenderly on his racing pulse. Naruto's strong legs wrapped around his middle and Sasuke hissed when their erections rubbed together. Naruto lifted his hips, increasing the friction and Sasuke pulled away to look into bright blue eyes.

A slow, sexy smile tipped Naruto's lips and he cupped the back of Sasuke's head, pulling him down for a heated kiss even as his hips continued to rock upward.

"Oh fuck, Naruto," Sasuke whispered against redden lips.

"Yes, please," Naruto quipped, raising a challenging eyebrow, and was rewarded with Sasuke's tongue coaxing lusty whimpers from his eager mouth. Sasuke broke the kiss and looked between their bodies, watching as their hard cocks slid off each other, precum dripping onto Naruto's tight abdomen. "Look at us," he ordered and Naruto lifted his head, eyes darkening dangerously before he increased the speed and force with which his hips slammed into Sasuke's.

"Yes," Naruto hissed, "So good."

Brushing his lips over Naruto's jaw, Sasuke rocked back onto his knees and eased Naruto's legs onto the bed. He ran his pale fingers over the taut skin on golden thighs and breathed in a shaky breath. This beautiful man was his. Offering himself and making all his dreams come true. He couldn't wait to tell Naruto all his plans. He would fix whatever was wrong and then he would have this… his eyes slid shut… this beauty, forever. His eyes snapped up when tan fingers curled around his wrist, stilling his hand.

Naruto had sat up without him knowing and smiled down at him. "You make me feel…" He shrugged, the slightest dusting of red brushing his cheeks, and released Sasuke's wrist to run his fingers over Sasuke's cheekbone. "Beautiful," he finished, the words hardly louder than a sigh. Naruto's free hand pushed something into Sasuke's hand and dark eyes looked down to see a corked bottle of oil.

Looking up, Sasuke surged forward, wanting nothing more than to feel Naruto's smile against his lips. He teased Naruto's tongue with his own, capturing Naruto's whimpers and moans in his mouth. Breaking the kiss, Sasuke put the flat of his hand on Naruto's chest and pushed him backward until he was lying back on the bed, his blond hair vibrant against the dark blue sheets.

Pulling the stopper on the bottle, Sasuke tipped the oil onto his fingers and with his clean hand, teased the soft curls at the base of Naruto's cock. "I'm going to make you feel so good," he said softly and his fingers cupped the wrinkled skin of Naruto's balls, rolling them gently. Naruto's hips bucked and tan fingers curled into the blankets.

"S'uke… show me," Naruto said, his voice low and filled with need.

"So fucking good, I promise," Sasuke muttered and pushed one slicked finger slowly past the tight ring of muscle.

Naruto hissed and Sasuke moaned, feeling the muscles tighten around his finger. His other hand moved up and wrapped around Naruto's hard cock. His thumb captured a droplet of precum and smeared it over the head.

"Fuck, Sasuke, move," Naruto bit out and Sasuke pulled out one finger to immediately replace it with two. "Oh god," the blond panted and before Sasuke could move his fingers, Naruto pushed down on them, pulling them further into his tight heat. A gasp filled the room and Sasuke smiled, moving his hand up and down Naruto's hard length while he brushed his fingers teasingly in time over his prostate.

Naruto arched off the bed when a third finger was added and Sasuke watched one shiny droplet slide from the corner of Naruto's closed eyes.

"Hey," Sasuke whispered. "Look at me." Blue eyes blinked open and any worry swirling in Sasuke's chest was swept away by the needy whimper that passed over slightly parted lips and the heated look on Naruto's face.

"Please, Sasuke."

Sasuke slid slowly up Naruto's body, feeling Naruto's warmth against his skin. He pushed his cock against Naruto's entrance and stopped, watching the blond closely. Tan hands came up and cupped the side of his face, pulling him down until their lips crashed together, tongues fighting for control and Sasuke pushed inside. When he was seated, he broke the kiss and rested his forehead against Naruto's. Their shallow breaths mingled while they struggled to regain their breath.

"Naruto…" Sasuke panted and shifted back a fraction of an inch before thrusting forward. Naruto's mouth fell open but no sound escaped. Trembling legs wrapped around his waist and Sasuke began moving, pulling out slowly and letting Naruto set the pace with how fast he thrust back in.

"Harder!" Naruto moaned and tightened his thighs, forcing Sasuke deeper, but Sasuke's speed remained the same. He wanted this too much and needed to feel every moment. Naruto whimpered, his head tossing back and forth when Sasuke circled his hips and hit his prostate.

"So fucking tight," Sasuke said, thrusting in hard.

"Fuck, Sasuke, please," Naruto pleaded. "I'm so close. Touch me. Move faster. Fucking move!"

Sasuke smirked, ducking his head to kiss and lick the sweat-covered skin over Naruto's collarbone but his speed remained consistent. In. Out. Smooth and steady while pleasure built, hanging on the edge, begging for release with no end in sight.

"God dammit!" Naruto growled and suddenly Sasuke found himself flat on his back, Naruto straddling his hips with his cock still buried deep inside Naruto's tight, hot ass.

"Fuuuuck," Sasuke hissed but Naruto didn't give him but a second before he began moving. Pulling off Sasuke's slick length and slamming himself back down.

"I need more," Naruto growled and he tossed his head back, swiveling his hips and yelling out when he found 'that' angle. His pace increased, the muscles on his thighs quivering under Sasuke's fingers while Sasuke's nails bit into the tan skin.

"Naruto… Naruto…" Sasuke chanted in rhythm with Naruto's movements. "God, fuck, Naruto…"

"Touch me, S'uke, fuck, please, please, please…"

Sasuke reached out and wrapped his fingers around Naruto's dripping cock, palming the head and smearing the precum before he set a frantic pace, trying desperately to match Naruto's own.

"Naruto, I…" Sasuke's back arched when Naruto's fingers crawled his chest, finding purchase, as he impaled himself harder and faster, his head thrown back while sweat glistened off his lean body in the flickering of the firelight. Sasuke's fingers moved nearly mercilessly over Naruto's length, coaxing and teasing Naruto to completion.

"S'uke, oh, fuck, Sasuke!" Naruto screamed and ribbons of white cum shot from his cock, covering Sasuke's hand and chest. Naruto continued to ride Sasuke, trembling with pleasure, until Sasuke's strong hands wrapped around his hips, holding him in place so he could thrust upwards, slamming into Naruto, once, twice…

"Naruto! Naruto!" And then he was coming, filling Naruto again and again as Naruto's name turned into words of need and want and most of all love. His fingers released tan hips, sure to have bruises, and Naruto fell forward, covering Sasuke's chest.

Sasuke reached up, wrapping his arms around the man above him. One hand rubbed tender circles over Naruto's back while the other played with the damp golden curls at his nape.

"I love you," he whispered and pressed a kiss onto Naruto's crown. Exhaustion pulled him under, but not before he felt Naruto shift to the side and nuzzle against him, pressing a kiss over his heart.

"I know."

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Sasuke stretched languidly and with his eyes still closed, reached to pull Naruto closer. His hand fell over nothing and he lifted his head, searching the room for Naruto. He didn't have to look far. He sat on the side of the bed, already dressed, with his back toward Sasuke. The morning sun streamed through the windows of Naruto's room and made the chaotic spikes on the blond's head shimmer. Sasuke smirked. His dobe's hair served as a perfect reminder of the last evening's activities.

"Naruto," Sasuke said and shifted on the bed until he could run a finger up the soft sky blue shirt covering Naruto's back. Getting no response at all but for the slight tensing of shoulders, Sasuke sat up and crawled behind Naruto. He settled with his knees on either side of Naruto and his chin on Naruto's shoulder. He kissed the soft blond hairs that brushed Naruto's temple and whispered, "Good morning."

Naruto turned and Sasuke frowned when he saw that blue eyes were hidden behind lowered blond lashes. Still, he leaned forward and brushed his lips over Naruto's and then felt relief flood him when Naruto hesitantly kissed him back.

"Sasuke," Naruto began slowly and the relief disappeared. Something weighed upon Naruto's words and pressed heavily on Sasuke's heart, constricting his chest, and making his fingers dig into Naruto's arms. He didn't want Naruto to finish his sentence.

"My father sent us all out to find the person who we wanted to rule beside us."

Blond lashes fluttered open to reveal blue eyes awash with unshed tears. "Sasuke…"

"It was funny," Sasuke spoke over him and somewhere in the back of his mind, the young prince registered that he might be… babbling. "Because when I realized that he, my father, was going to send us out again, I didn't care what he wanted us to find. I already knew, you see." He wrapped his strong arms around Naruto's chest and held him close. "I had already decided that being king was nothing and that you… you were everything. I left determined to find you."

"Sasuke, you need to listen…"

Sasuke pressed his face into Naruto's neck, swallowing back something that felt suspiciously like tears. "It wasn't until the next morning, when we were heading out, that I was told that my father asked for exactly what I was intent on finding. Except, I have no intention of taking you from here. I know that you would win, but I don't want to be anywhere where you aren't. I need you, Naruto. I love you."

"Sasuke!" Naruto yelled and jerked from his arms. He stalked away from the bed and for the first time, Sasuke noticed he held a pair of swords in his hands. One was his own… a sword that could cut through anything and everything, but its twin.

"Naruto," he said slowly and then Naruto tossed a set of clothing onto the bed.

"Get dressed," Naruto snapped but the tone was tired, so very tired. Sasuke complied pulling his tunic and pants on before walking to stand behind Naruto. The blond was next to the window, watching the sun crest the horizon and leaned back into Sasuke's warmth.

Sasuke felt a soft, trembling kiss against his jaw and then Naruto stood and turned, facing Sasuke. He held his body straight and strong and his face was blank, wiped clean of the emotions Sasuke was used to seeing play across it. "It's time for you to return your favor, little prince."

"Anything, whatever you want," Sasuke replied instantly and reached his arm out to Naruto. A cool glare, so alien on Naruto's face, stopped his movement and he fisted the hand, letting it fall to his side. "What is…" Sasuke voice faltered and he mentally berated himself his slip. With a calming breath, he met Naruto's eyes, his own just as cool and removed. "What do you want?"

For a moment, blue ice melted and Sasuke felt his defenses weakening, his need to hold and protect Naruto outweighing his fucking Uchiha pride and then Naruto spoke.

"Kill me."

Sasuke stumbled backwards as if Naruto had struck him. "What? No."

Naruto lowered his head until his blond hair obscured his eyes in shadow and effectively hid his emotions from Sasuke. "You promised. I gave you everything you asked for…"

"Take it back then! I will not kill you. What kind of favor is that?" Sasuke ran an agitated hand through his hair and still Naruto didn't move, didn't laugh it away as a joke, didn't do anything but stare at the ground… waiting. Something dark twisted in his chest, angry and primal. Was everything they had a game… some sick and fucking twisted game that Naruto had concocted from the beginning? But even as betrayal clawed viciously at his heart, something else, feather soft and pure, stamped it down. He LOVED Naruto. There had to be more to this… he just needed to figure out why.

"You promised, you bastard, and you will fulfill my request!"

"Over my dead body," Sasuke said fiercely and froze in his spot when Naruto's head slowly tipped up and he was locked in Naruto's cool, dead gaze and grim smile.

"That can be arranged." With a flick of his wrist, Naruto tossed Sasuke's sword at him. In a fluid movement, Naruto unsheathed his own sword and Sasuke noted it was an exact replica to his own. "If you think I am joking, Prince Uchiha, you are sadly mistaken."

Naruto lunged forward, his intent to kill clear and Sasuke barely managed to sidestep, yanking his own sword free only moments before he held the sword up to block Naruto's downward slash.

"Why?" Sasuke said through gritted teeth and shoved Naruto away from him. The blond settled back into fighting stance and seemed to think on Sasuke's question. Sasuke noticed that Naruto refused to meet his eyes.

"I did not realize that you were a liar. You aren't worthy enough to be king. You make me sick."

Sasuke growled but didn't move and once more found himself defending against Naruto's attack. Block, lunge, twist, shove. Naruto danced around him, forcing Sasuke to meet his steps until their harsh breathing filled the room and sweat dampened their collars. "Stop this!"

"No," Naruto answered simply and swiped a hand over his brow. "I wonder if your brothers would have been as cowardly? Would they have taken my gifts," Naruto paused and Sasuke thought he heard a hitch in his voice as he continued, "Would they have taken ME and then denied me my favor?"

Black rage exploded inside him. Images of Naruto smiling at Itachi, laughing with Sai, moaning, loving, screaming for his dark haired brothers assaulted his mind. "How dare you!" Sasuke ran at Naruto and he watched the blond move his sword up to block his thrust but in the last second, Naruto finally, finally met his eyes and Sasuke realized his fatal mistake. "No…" he whispered but it was too late. Naruto's arm dropped, leaving himself vulnerable, and Sasuke's sword sank deep until it was hilted in the middle of Naruto's chest.

Naruto coughed and tears trailed down his cheeks. Sasuke gripped his arms, holding the blond up when his knees buckled. "Why? Naruto, please, no! Why?"

"Because I love you," Naruto said and his sword slipped from lifeless fingers, the clank unheard, as Sasuke dropped to his knees, holding Naruto against his chest. "It's okay, little prince," Naruto said softly and Sasuke rubbed the red stain of blood away from Naruto's pale lips with a trembling thumb.

Blue eyes shuddered closed and Sasuke felt Naruto's heart stop beating like it was his own. With tears blurring his vision, he looked around frantically and felt his mind start to shut down. Black danced at the edges of his vision and he pulled Naruto closer. Just as his eyes fell shut he made out a shadow standing above him with brilliant silver hair.

"Good night, little prince."

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When consciousness pulled at him, Sasuke fought it tooth and nail. He remembered everything that had happened before he went to sleep, including the sound of sharp steel piercing the tan skin he had covered with sweet kisses just the night before. He remembered Naruto's dead eyes and finally, he remembered Naruto saying he loved him. He loved Sasuke and that's why he asked Sasuke to kill him. And now he was alone. Why? It didn't make any sense!

Fingers ghosted through his hair and he jerked back, landing harshly on the floor when he heard a soft hum. He stared wide eyed at the blond sitting in the seat above him and vaguely recognized he was in a carriage.

"Sasuke," the blond began and Sasuke got to his knees and, with his fists wrapped around the fabric of his shirt, yanked Naruto forward.

"What. The fuck. Naruto?" he panted while anger, relief, confusion and so much fucking anger warred inside him, nearly blinding him and he yanked harder.

Naruto's smile was strained and he wrapped his own hands gently around Sasuke's, easing their hold so that he could breathe. "Sasuke," he started again but was stopped when Sasuke yanked him across the carriage until he was settled, straddling Sasuke's hips. Sasuke pressed his face into the junction of Naruto's shoulder and neck and forced his breathing to match the gentle rhythm of Naruto's pulse. He pressed his hand against Naruto's chest, not far from where he vividly recalled his sword resting, and felt Naruto's steady heartbeat.

"Explain." There was no doubt of the command. He felt Naruto's breath against his hair and closed his eyes when Naruto's lips brushed against his ear.

"Alright, I will. Once upon a time…"

"Dobe," Sasuke growled and nipped at the warm tan skin of Naruto's neck.

Fingers curled through Sasuke's hair and Naruto pulled his head back until their eyes met. Naruto's blue eyes sparkled in the dim lighting of the carriage and Sasuke simply blinked when dusty rose lips surged forward and kissed him on the nose. "But, Sasuke, that's how all fairytales begin." He tilted his head to the side. "It's a rule, I believe."

"Hn." Sasuke nodded and moved his head until it was safe in Naruto's neck. "Continue."

"Once upon a time there was a handsome, strong, ridiculously courageous and…"

"Beautiful," Sasuke added.

"Sasuke, this is my story… quite literally… and I said I was handsome, brave…"

"And beautiful."

"Fine! And beautiful. One day an evil fairy came to my kingdom. Obviously, at the time, we were unaware that he was evil or even a fairy. He took one look at me and declared himself madly in love. He spent weeks pursuing me but my answer remained the same. I did not love him and never would." Naruto rested back on Sasuke's thighs and sighed. "He wouldn't take no for an answer. My father and mother banished him and sent me and my court away where we thought he wouldn't find me. I took up residence in a castle we held in the country. When the fairy realized that I had been hidden away, he killed my parents and in the middle of the night appeared at my castle. He placed a wicked curse on me. He said that I would be forced to remain in my castle, a castle that he cast between my world and the fairy world, until I fell in love and was loved in return. When that happened, the only way I could break my curse and be free, was if I forced the man I loved to kill me."

Silence filled the carriage and Naruto tried to slide off of Sasuke's lap but Sasuke's fingers held tight like a vise.

"I couldn't tell you why. And I don't know if you would have trusted me had I been able to. I tried to send you away. Twice! But when you appeared on my doorstep the third time, drenched in rain with Kyuubi bundled against your chest, I couldn't deny you or my feelings anymore. I had to try! Do you understand, S'uke? To be with you… you deserved someone free." Naruto cupped his hands over Sasuke's cheeks and moved until their chests and foreheads touched. "Please, please forgive me."

Sasuke looked into Naruto's eyes and rejoiced at the life he saw, having witnessed them empty in death only hours before. He clasp one of Naruto's hands in his own and, never taking his eyes off of Naruto, kissed the racing pulse on a tan wrist. "Every time Kakashi returned me to my home he said the same thing." Naruto bit his lower lip, waiting for Sasuke to continue. "He told me to trust you. He said it was the only way and that I should remember to trust you. I didn't understand at the time, but now…" Threading their fingers, Sasuke pulled Naruto close once more. "I forgive you. Will you return the favor?"

Naruto laughed, the sound filling the coach and chasing away the lingering darkness that pulled at Sasuke's heart. With a breathy and relieved chuckle, the blond nodded and kissed Sasuke before pulling back just enough to talk.

"You said your father wants you to bring home the perfect partner?"

Sasuke nodded and tilted his head to brush his lips against Naruto's blessedly warm ones. "Hn."

"I have one of those," Naruto whispered with a grin.

"You have the perfect spouse? Is he in a box, like my perfect pet? I do hope he is dashing and handsome and ridiculously courageous…"

"Bastard," Naruto growled and captured Sasuke's lower lip between his teeth before sucking it into his mouth. He released the reddened lip and gave the abused flesh a teasing lick. "I AM all of those things… and more."

"I know."

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The great hall was filled once more with the royal family and as many loyal subjects as could be admitted into the castle. Hushed whispers, loud calls and general noisiness echoed around the marble room. Sasuke stood in front of his parents with Naruto at his side and Kyuubi yipping and hopping excitedly from Naruto's shoulder to his own and back again. To his left, his brothers stood with their chosen partners.

A tall, dark skinned man with midnight black hair that rivaled any Uchiha, stood protectively behind Itachi. His arms crossed severely over his armor clad chest and his stance and aura was nothing short of terrifying. Even Itachi's mutt stood several paces away. He was introduced as Kisame Hoshigaki and he bowed politely when introduced to his mother. Sasuke continued to look for a reason, any reason really, why his brother would have chosen this man, when he felt Naruto squeeze his hand. Blue eyes looked pointedly at Itachi's waist and Sasuke looked to see one of Kisame's large hands had wrapped around his brother's hip and held him back against his chest. Itachi did nothing to resist and instead seemed to lean back into the taller man. Sasuke looked up in time to see Kisame's dark eyes freeze him in place, silently demanding an answer from him. Sasuke gave a curt nod and Kisame winked. Sasuke had no worries for Itachi.

Sai stood with his arms draped around the shoulders of a dark haired man that could easily pass for a remarkably beautiful woman. His long hair cascaded down his back and Sai lazily captured a fallen lock and tucked it tenderly behind the man's ear. Haku, as he was introduced, smiled softly and murmured his appreciation. Sai smiled. It was huge, painful to witness and truer than anything Sai's family had ever seen. Sasuke offered the barest smile in return and bit his tongue not to laugh when Sai sputtered.

Sasuke's evaluation of his brothers chosen spouses was brought to a halt when his father cleared his throat and the great hall fell into silence save for the shuffle of feet and the rustle of fabric as the kingdom waited… again… to see which prince would be crowned king.

"I am honored to welcome such fine gentlemen into my family," the king began and then he rubbed a hand over his chin and his shoulders shagged, if only a little. "My sons, each of you deserves a kingdom of your own. You would all make fair and noble kings. You would protect your kingdoms and your people with your very lives and I doubt, having met these three brave men, that you would be fighting alone." He sat back into his throne. "But I only have one kingdom to give and so…"

"Excuse me," Sasuke's attention, as well as every person's in the hall, snapped from his father to Naruto who had stepped forward. "Is that the problem? Three sons and only one kingdom?" Whatever Fugaku was going to say was forgotten when Naruto smiled brightly and said, "I have one of those, two, actually… and a castle that has a hard time staying put."

Murmurs flooded through the hall and Fugaku cleared his throat once more. "You have a kingdom?" he asked slowly.

"Two, Father," Sasuke corrected and Naruto cheerily held up two fingers as a visual representation.

"Two," Fugaku confirmed and awe crept into his voice uninvited.

"Yes, two," Naruto said slightly exasperated, shaking his head. "Each of your older sons may have one as their own. I ask only one thing in return… a favor, if you will."

"Naruto," Sasuke said warningly.

"Sasuke," Naruto returned with a wide-eyed look of innocence and then turned back to the king. "I know that you are not ready to retire and I think you still have many, many good years in you. Sasuke and I can live quite happily in my country castle but when the time comes to relinquish your throne, I ask only that Sasuke be named your successor. He did win… twice." Once more with the fingers… just in case.

Silence held in the room, although a feeling of excitement mounted, and Fugaku looked at his oldest sons, receiving short nods of consent. He looked at Sasuke, but his youngest son had pulled Naruto back into his chest and was nuzzling the side of his head, obviously communicating his satisfaction if Naruto's happy smile was any indication.

The king looked to his beautiful wife, her counsel being something he had held precious through the years, and Mikoto smiled and squeezed his hand. In that look, he read her approval and knew that his stay on the couch had finally come to an end.

He stood and said, "The winner… Sasuke Uchiha."

And they lived happily ever after.

The End

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In the original story, the young prince stumbles upon a castle filled with cats that walked on their hind legs and dressed in frilly gowns while watching opera. In the end, the prince is asked to cut off the queen cat's head, whom he has fallen in love with. He agrees and she turns into a beautiful princess. (wipes away tear)

Many of the lines that I once held dear have begun to blur as I grow up and tinker on the 'dark side' of the force. However, bestiality is a bold and black line that I just won't cross. Hence, my convoluted explanation of Naruto's curse. Sorry about that.