Hello, everyone. I'm terribly sorry I keep slacking off. I am getting home schooled because of all the hectic business in my school. Which would be the reason why I haven't been able to write. Trust me, my school is just insane. But now, I'm giving you this little gift. The gift of a NEW SasuNaru story as a "I'm sorry" present.

This is a special one, it's more wandering away from the regular kind of SasuNaru story. It came to me in the middle of night and I know I'm going to be daydreaming on how to make it even better for all of you! So ENJOY!

(It may be confusing, but you'll catch on. Don't worry. May be spoilers if you don't know much about Naruto Shippuden.)

Eternal Darkness

"Sakura-chan! Where is he!?"

"I don't know! I think he-...Naruto, WAIT!"

The pink-haired kunoichi watch the cape fly in the air and flap as the Kyuubi vessel ran right into the battlefield that was covered in snow. Naruto was going after Sasuke again. It was the final showdown, Konoha was in war and Sasuke was here, fighting on his own side to destroy Konohagakure for good. Sakura rushed in after Naruto but it was far too late to do anything. There was a large explosion of fire and debri flew everywhere from it. The young woman screamed at the top of her lungs when the light reflected in her emerald eyes. She gripped her pink hair for her life as she dropped to her knees.

"NARUTO!"

Cold wind brushed passed the girl as a figure dashed right past her, into the explosion.

"S-Sasuke..."

The name left her lips in a terrified whisper as she saw the love of her life rush into the explosion. For what? Naruto? It didn't make any sense to her at all! Why was Sasuke going in to save the person that he wanted to kill the most now that Itachi was dead?

During all these thoughts, a pair of decently muscular arms wrapped her in an embrace. Looking up, she saw it was Kakashi. The one eye she could see was full of pain and he only watched her for a moment before he looked back into the explosion. She wasn't sure, but she thought she heard him whisper Naruto's name in the midst of the overwhelming emotions that were whirling around inside her head and heart. Dazed, she looked back over into the explosion.

A single figure was making its way out of the explosion, walking. In its arms was Naruto, and who was holding him was Sasuke. They were both cut and bruised up pretty well but Naruto was covered in smoke. His normally tan face was now smudged with black from ashes. Sakura tore herself from Kakashi and ran for them in desperation. But when she had, Sasuke had fallen to his knees with Naruto in his arms. What Sakura saw next, she would never forget. It stabbed at her heart more than anything she had every felt before.

Sasuke sat there on his knees with the dying Naruto in his arms before he lifted his fair-toned hand up and slowly stroked one of Naruto's cheeks so that the three whiskers on his cheeks were visible. A tear hit the cheek and slid all the way until it disappeared into the snow. Sasuke, the one who was emotionless and colder than anyone that they had ever met besides Orochimaru, himself...was crying. It became clear to Haruno now that Sasuke and Naruto weren't just brothers, they weren't just rivals, they weren't even enemies...

Sasuke was in love with Naruto.

(Naruto's POV)

"Naruto!...Naruto, where are you?...NARUTO!"

I woke with a start at the person screaming my name, it rung in my head and when I had awakened, my head throbbed. It was the worst headache I had ever felt in my life and it was so bad that I laid my head down. Resting my hand on my head, I sighed deeply. I didn't open my eyes and I just let the darkness sooth me for the moment. I could have sworn that I was alone, but after a few seconds of relaxing my sore and aching body, I heard a voice that made me jerk again.

"Hey, feeling better, sleepy head?"

I noticed the voice immediately and turned my head without opening my eyes. "I-Iruka-sensei...?"

"Nobody else!" I could hear the smile in his words.

Grinning, I gave a deep sigh and stretched out my legs but flinched from the pain that protested against it. "Ouch...Hm, was that you saying my name?"

"Hm?"

From his answer, I knew that was a no. But I could have sworn that I heard someone calling my name. I could have possibly been dreaming even though it seemed so real when I heard it. "Uh...nevermind. Where am I, sensei?"

"You're in the hospital. You took a nasty blow -literally. You got caught in an explosion and you were knocked out for a good week. Your burns are gone now, thanks to that fox of yours. You don't even have any bruises anymore. Just..."

I didn't catch what he meant, and I was a little to busy to ask questions. I was remembering the explosion.

--

(~Flash Back~ )

Panting and huffing, the cold air stung my lungs with every breath I took in. Sakura's pink blur was beside me as we ran at full speed towards the battlefield. It was war with Konoha and the sound, and that meant Sasuke was here. I had to find him before it was too late! I could bring him back and we all could be together again, just like we were when we were younger. The thought of it made my heart ache and gave me almost the sense of relief and happiness. It didn't last because I stopped in my tracks abruptly, and almost fell.

Standing there, only a small distance away with those piercing eyes was Sasuke.

"S-Sasuke..."

The image of Sasuke slowly began to get foggy as if the snow started to pick up, and then he faded into a bright white.

(~Flash Back Over~)

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"Naruto? Did you hear me?"

Startled, I went to look up at Iruka who was probably giving me that look that was impatient and expecting. But I didn't see anything - just darkness. Confused, I finally realized something. But before I could mention it, Iruka interrupted me.

"I said 'Are you hungry?'"

I waved my hand away to dismiss the idea of food as I felt my heart racing. "No, no! Why can't I see, Iruka-sensei?! What's on my face?"

My hands lifted up to my face quickly and touched this annoying-feeling fabric. It was that stupid gauze that I loathed with every fiber of my being. But why was it over my eyes? Why hadn't I even noticed? Gripping it, I wanted to tear it off.

"Naruto, wait-!"

I didn't listen and I tore the fabric right off and tossed it down. Rubbing my eyes, I realized how much they burned now and it hurt when I rubbed them. "Agh, damn...that hurts!" Grumbling, I started to blink my eyes. Or at least I thought I was doing it. But every time I felt my eyes squeeze, I wasn't sure if I had opened them because I wasn't seeing anything. All I saw was darkness as if I had my eyes shut.

"I-Iruka-sensei...Wha-what...?"

Panic began to swell inside of me and I sat up immediately and began rubbing my eyes some more. "Why can't I see anything, Iruka-sensei!? What's happened to me!? What's going on!?"

I didn't even realize that I was screaming as I struggled out of the bed and onto my feet but my legs gave because I was still a little weak. I felt myself fall and I hit the cold, hard floor.

"Naruto! Are you alright?"

I could hear Iruka's shoes making their way to me and then I felt his hands grab and pick me up. I fell against him and by now, I knew I was hyperventilating. I was having a panic attack and I couldn't even breathe. The next thing I knew was that Iruka was calling for help from the nurses. I could feel myself losing myself and then...nothing.

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(Before Naruto awoke)

Sakura walked up to the register desk of Konoha's desk with flowers in hand. Frowning, she gazed down at the woman. "Hi, could I know what room Uzumaki Naruto is staying in, please? I am his friend, Haruno Sakura."

The woman nodded and smiled politely before flipping through the book of patients before scrolling down. Placing her finger on the Japanese characters of Naruto's name, she read outloud. "Room four-oh-three, miss."

Smiling faintly, the pink-haired girl bowed. "Thank you very much."

Turning, the kunoichi made her way down the halls and eventually found herself down the hall to Naruto's room. Outside what she believe Naruto's room was a doctor, Iruka, Kakashi, Tsunade, and lastly...Sasuke. She quickened her pace immediately and headed for the five of them. When she made it to them, she was lightly panting and she didn't even bother to have manners. "How is Naruto!? Is he alright!? What's going on!?"

The doctor looked over at Tsunade in wonder and Tsunade nodded. "She's a friend of Naruto's, it's fine. Continue, doctor."

Taking in a deep breath, the doctor put his black pen behind his ear so it blended in with his equally dark locks. "Naruto's injuries are all healed by now, I'm sure you are all aware because of the Kyuubi that is inside of him. It was immediate healing and he was well in that area within days. But I'm afraid that not everything is fine with Naruto..."

A gulp came from Iruka as he pulled at the neck of his vest. Taking a look into the room at the sleeping Naruto, then back at the doctor. "Alright, so what is it? What's wrong with him, doctor?"

There was a moment of silence as they all watched him. Everyone -except for Sasuke...Sasuke's eyes remained on Naruto through the window of his room. His eyes didn't tear once from Naruto to look at the doctor.

"I'm afraid Naruto has lost his sight..."

GASP! Poor Naruto. Well, I hope you all enjoyed this because I'm getting started on the second chapter right away because...damn, this is good. =D REVIEW. REVIEW. COMMENT. COMMENT.

Or I'll never write another word....Just kidding. =P But seriously, review & comment.