Almost

Pairing: SasuNaru

Rating: T

Warnings: Yaoi, dark themes, language

Notes: This story isn't canon. There is no 4th ninja world war, other than that; this story is taking place with the main characters in their early 20's.

I almost call his name when I see him. I'm shocked. It's the same blond hair, the same whisker-like scars marring both of his no longer rounded cheeks. He has grown taller just as I have, but when I look into his eyes I almost don't recognize him.

Gone

The darkness that had once hidden in my dobe's eyes, it was gone. Before his eyes had held a glimmer of the shadows that were in my own. It was one of the bonds that we had shared. Back when we were surrounded by innocent children, only Naruto and I knew what true hatred was.

And now it was gone. Another bond severed. I feel my anger rise. I feel it try to bury the pain I feel and it almost works.

I glare at the villagers at his side. The same villagers who treated him like a monster. They did this. They took him away from me.

I came to the village hidden in the leaves to retrieve him. I had gotten my revenge and my clan could rest in peace. Madara's blood had been the last to be spilt. I had only discovered how to kill him a month ago.

After killing the Leaf's elders and their 6th Hokage, I had decided to spare the village itself in Itachi's memory, but I won't now. This is unforgivable. They have taken from me my last precious person.

I'm still watching from the shadows, even as I see my former pink haired stalker approach him. I can feel my sharingan spinning and changing as I grind my teeth, barely restraining myself as I just notice the ring situated on her left ring finger. Only the engagement ring I note, there's still time. The bitch will be dead before the sun rises again.

As I watch my two former team mates embrace, I can take no more. I will leave for now. I smile as I take one last look at Naruto. Don't worry love. I will be back tonight.

Please enjoy a slightly psychotic Sasuke.