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Disguised Curses	By : Raholea Category: Naruto AU/AR > General Views: 2438 -:- Recommendations : 0 -:- Currently Reading : 3
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Now beta'd, thanks valencia! and as usual thoughts, sound fx ; Kyuubi talking

CH 12

Gaara folded the paper in his hand and peered out his office window. According to the letter from Tsunade, he wasn’t expecting the Leaf ninjas to arrive before late that night, but he could already sense their chakra signatures in the distance. Either they’d traveled faster than usual… he focused on one stronger pulse of energy. Yes, that was Naruto. He’d never forget the fight they’d had so long ago, or the way his fellow demon carrier had rescued him after the Akatsuki had removed Shukaku. He’d found his humanity after that. He crushed the note in his fist. Tsunade had sent him a warning, one Kage to another. Kyuubi’s seal was questionably weak, Naruto’s control under high scrutiny. She also cleared him to use whatever means he deemed necessary to protect the Sunagakure should that tedious control snap. He hated what that could mean, but he knew if the situations had been reversed, it’d be the life of the threat before losing the lives of the country. That Tsunade had voiced such a thing showed how concerned she truly was. Kage didn’t let other countries take care of their personal problems like this. He wondered if that worry was based along with the other warning about Naruto.

He was never to let Naruto and Neji be alone around each other. Period. Sasuke and Naruto were guarding each other, but he was asked to ensure the chance didn’t happen. It left too many questions in the Kazekage’s mind. Gaara left the window and quietly ordered that he be sent word as soon as the group of ninja arrived outside the shelter of rock walls. He needed the time to think and make sure all preparations were complete.

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Neji and Naruto had avoided each other during the rest of the trip. Naruto could sense the fear from the Hyuga and had enough issues keeping Kyuubi in line without pushing for an answer to the problem. Neji couldn’t explain his irrational fear and avoidance of Naruto without explaining so many other things. So the trip passed in near silence, with less breaks than usual. The other boys let the situation go- Sasuke had been nearly as stubborn about not answering questions. It wasn’t his place to reveal anything about Naruto and his personal issues- particularly those with Kyuubi- and he didn’t know enough about Neji to make sense to himself about it.

Two afternoons later found them drawing a few miles away from the village hidden in the Sand. Too tense with everything remaining unspoken, Naruto gestured silently at Sasuke and ran. He’d be in sight for quite a ways, and he just needed to get some of the stress energy out of his body. His feet pounded the sand and for a moment, he felt the bliss of freedom. “Run, Kit. Follow the breeze like I used to do.” Naruto got a flash of sensation, and then he wasn’t just running, but bounding, leaping, in a way that mimicked the creature within him. The crouching position should have been uncomfortable to his human body but strangely enough, it wasn’t. With a graceful twist, he turned and charged back towards their group, a crooked smile appearing as he pounced at Sasuke. The two blurred and when they stilled a moment later, Sasuke had pinned Naruto to the ground. The fox vessel was panting but happy. “You guys are slow!” He pouted, not caring that he was getting raised eyebrows and blank stares all around. “We’re almost there, maybe only an hour more if you slow- asses would just speed it up a little!”

“If you’re so eager to be there, why don’t you jutsu- port your speedy self?” Naruto shrugged at the comment. “Because I’d end up leaving you behind and wasting way too much chakra trying to get to a spot that might be too far out of my range.”

“Lazy.”

Naruto lay deceptively relaxed under Sasuke’s hands but rolled his head to peer at Shikamaru. Flickers of red danced in his eyes as he spoke quietly, not quite threateningly. “Only because I’d hate to drain myself, Nara. There are things none of us need right now, and me out of my own chakra and exhausted is one of them.”

“Then Lady Tsunade was right. He is slipping the seal.” Shino’s rather quiet voice didn’t hold any shock, just calm acceptance. Naruto groaned and pushed against Sasuke, who carefully fell away to the side. “What’d she tell you guys?”

Shikamaru crossed his arms, pulling a small scroll from somewhere amongst his clothes. Naruto opened it a little ways, reading through the contents first in shock, then anger. A growl rumbled through his chest as he tossed the scroll at Sasuke and approached the shadow user. “Mission objective? What the fuck, Shikamaru? Is that all I am for you?”

“Dobe. We’re both mission targets.” Sasuke was suddenly by Naruto’s side, handing the scroll back to Shikamaru. “You, because Tsunade worries about you and what could happen if you lose control. And me, cause I’m still on enough probation to warrant it.” He grabbed a fistful of Naruto’s shirt and tilted him back, away from their fellow nins. “Just like Tsunade has me watching you to keep you under control and from doing something utterly stupid.” He hissed the last, reminding Naruto of his attempt to jump Neji recently. Of his urge to pin the Hyuga down and let Kyuubi do as he wanted to the boy, regardless of either his or Neji’s wishes. It would be, as Sasuke put it, something ‘utterly stupid’. As would picking a fight with any of the ninjas with them. Naruto sighed and turned away, shrugging out of Sasuke's hold.

“Let’s go. We’re just wasting time standing around like this.” He felt gloomy, brooding, because his friends had orders to watch him like he could be an enemy. He knew he could become something the village would fear, all too quickly. It was why he struggled to keep his humanity instead of giving in at every turn. ‘Stupid fox,’ he thought. “You have enough problems without blaming me, Kit. This was your impulsive moment.” Grumbling at the smug fox, he put on one of his brighter faces and grinned. “C’mon slowpokes! We want to get there before dark!”

Several groans met his announcement but follow his speed they did. Maybe they’d get him to chill once they got to Gaara’s village.

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“Kazekage-sama, the ninjas from the leaf village are here.”

Gaara nodded. He’d been tracking their chakra for a while now. “I’ll meet them personally. Thank you.” He turned to face the sand nin behind him. “Tell our other guest to be ready for the evening meal. I have people to introduce her to.” The ninja bowed and left, leaving Gaara to head to the group waiting at the entrance to his village. Time to get reacquainted with old friends.

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A/n: Thanks guys, for the reviews!!! Aini, sneakyfox, tyra... I hope this chapter is well liked. blessings come in small packages and the little extra time and some inspiration the last two days gave you this chapter. enjoy! yes, there will be a new character showing up. you'll meet her next chapter, so wait and see! also... I'm having a minor issue. i have several way to potentially wrap this up but i need to know now so's to make the proper steps. I can make this M/M all the way through... (prolly with sasu/naru in there..), have sasuke revive his clan (through various means of ideas) or I can find a cute girl for my guys and run with that thought. I am *NOT* wanting Neji as uke to everyone, and I'm not looking for a harem fic. but beyond that I want input!! Please???? comment and review!
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