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Reflections and Shadows	By : twistedsheets Category: Naruto > Yaoi - Male/Male Views: 1576 -:- Recommendations : 0 -:- Currently Reading : 1
Disclaimer: I do not own Naruto, nor any of the characters from it. I do not make any money from the writing of this story.

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Disclaimer: If I owned Naruto, I wouldn't be writing this, and Sasuke and Naruto would still be together.

Authors' notes: This fanfiction is the joint efforts of several people�chibi-onna1, mooguri_klaine, thirteenth-spider, Luna Catgirl, and of course, me, twisted-sheets. They're the best, and I love them�not THAT way, though. I hope you like the story so far. This is in FF.net, too, by the way.

Pairings: It's NaruSasu/SasuNaru. And no, not everyone is gay in this fanfiction. XD

Special thanks to: Emina: Thank you, and here is the update. ^_^

Janet: Thanks. Well, we can't update everyday, but we'll try�monthly or twice a month. XD

Ghostninja85: AHHHH! It's you! *screams again* ^___^ Yes, I'm following the manga, but not too closely. On the power levels, I meant there that they're officially Chuunin, but their power level is way, way, much higher than that. XD And oh, lemon is on the way�

Emily: Yes, we all love Sasuke-kun because of that. XD But he could be a jerk sometimes. XD

This is for�Ryan, one of my little devils, and Ellaine, my 'assistant'. :grin: XD

Chapter II: Good Ideas

Naruto remembered little of what happened after he caught Sasuke.

Everything was a blur. Later, they told him he had demolished nearly one-fourth of the forest. Naruto did not remember what jutsu he had used. He didn't care. All he cared about was getting Sasuke to the hospital as soon as possible.

Channeling as much of the Kyuubi's chakra as he dared, Naruto, with Sasuke in his arms, raced to the hospital in supersonic speeds, breezing through the forest. He arrived minutes later, bursting through the emergency room.

His memories of what took place in the hospital were blurry. He recalled talking�no, shouting�at the nurses and doctors to treat Sasuke immediately, even going as far as to threaten great bodily harm at everyone if Sasuke wasn't given medical attention. Then, Tsunade appeared out of nowhere, issuing brisk commands. He remembered Tsunade talking to him in a gentle, soothing voice, then touching his forehead. After that, he knew no more.

*****

Naruto woke up to find Shizune hovering close to him. Her anxious face brightened when she saw Naruto's eyes open. "Naruto-kun! Are you all right?"

Naruto blinked and looked around. Judging from the whitewashed walls and curtains and the antiseptic scent in the air, he was in the hospital. He glanced back at Shizune. Why am I� Then he bolted upright. "Sasuke! Where the hell is Sasuke? Is he okay?" he demanded. "Is he�" dead?

Shizune smiled at him. "Sasuke-kun is okay, Naruto-kun. Tsunade-sama healed him. However, he's still�unconscious."

Naruto didn't speak for a moment. He took a deep breath, trying to calm down his rapidly beating heart. Relief flooded his body. Sasuke's alive! He's okay! He'd been so afraid that Sasuke would die. It's my fault he's been hurt! He clenched his hands into tight fists, scrunching up his blankets. He closed his eyes, holding back his tears. He lowered his head so that his face was hidden in the shadows.

Then he flung his blankets away and got off the bed, stretching to get the kinks out. "What room is Sasuke in? Is it okay to visit?" he asked Shizune.

Shizune nodded. "He's in Room 234. I'll call the nurses and doctors to let you in. Tsunade-sama had left strict orders that Sasuke-kun should not be disturbed." She watched with wary eyes as Naruto went to the bathroom to change clothes. When he emerged in this Chuunin uniform, Shizune asked in a concerned voice, "Are you okay, Naruto?"

Naruto smiled at Shizune. "I'm okay, Neechan." He waved at her. "Thanks for everything. I'll see Tsunade-baba and you later. I'm going to visit Sasuke first." He then left the room.

The walk towards Sasuke's room was a short one, but for Naruto, it was an eternity. Hands in his pockets, he stared ahead, ignoring some of the looks people were giving him.

When he reached Sasuke's room, he stopped for a moment, staring at the door. Should I visit him? Naruto thought. It's my fault he was in there in the first place. But I really want to see Sasuke.

Naruto struggled with himself for a few minutes, but eventually, Naruto opened the door and entered Sasuke's room. He slowly approached Sasuke's bed and braced himself.

Sasuke wasn't wearing bandages and his pale skin was unmarred by bruises or burns. Tsunade had done a good job in healing Sasuke. Looking at the Uchiha, one would think he was just sleeping. Naruto gently touched Sasuke's cheek. "Bastard," he whispered fiercely. "Why did you have to jump in and save me? Always playing the big hero. Stupid Sasuke." Hot, wet tears slid down his cheeks, falling on Sasuke's arm.

He took Sasuke's hand, entwining his fingers with his. "I'm sorry, Sasuke. It's my fault! I'm sorry I was stupid. Please don't hate me when you wake up. Please don't leave me."

Naruto stayed like that for a long time, simply holding Sasuke's hand in silence. It wasn't until the doctor came in and told him they had to give Sasuke a check-up did Naruto leave Sasuke's side. "I'll be back, Sasuke. Promise."

As he stepped out into the hall, he could hear the whispers.

"Is that the Uchiha's lover? I don't see how the Uchiha could stand that monster."

"I heard the Uchiha's in the hospital because of that�thing. Bad luck, that boy."

"�because of him, the Uchiha line will die out. So much for the revival of the Uchiha clan. Their ancestors must be turning in their graves�"

Naruto clenched his fists, and almost shouted out obscenities. Then his shoulder's drooped. What they're saying�it's true�I'm�

"Don't listen to them. They're fools," a familiar voice said from behind him.

Naruto turned to the voice's owner. "Neji? What are you doing here?"

Hyuuga Neji gave Naruto a faint smile. The Hyuuga was wearing casual clothes consisting of a white turtleneck and a pair of black pants. Like Naruto and Sasuke, he was a Chuunin, having passed the exams two years ago. "I saw you walking down the hall," he replied.

Naruto raised an eyebrow. "That doesn't explain why you're in the hospital. Are you here to visit Sasuke?" he asked, then clamped his mouth shut when he saw Neji's face darken at the mention of Sasuke. Oh. Naruto had almost forgotten.

Since Sasuke's defection to Orochimaru, Neji, along with many of Naruto's friends, except Sakura and Ino, had treated the Uchiha's name as one would treat poison. Even after Naruto had dragged Sasuke back a year later and Sasuke had renewed his loyalty to Konoha, Neji and the others had continued to treat Sasuke coldly. Naruto suspected the only reason they were remotely civil to Sasuke was because of Naruto.

"Actually," Neji said after a few second of awkward silence, "I accompanied Hinata-sama for her yearly check-up."

Naruto frowned. "Neji, Hinata's been your wife for a year. You two have a son. Why do you keep on calling her 'Hinata-sama'?"

Naruto's eyes had nearly popped out of its sockets when he had first heard that Neji and his cousin Hinata were getting married. Hinata had only been fourteen, Neji a year older. The marriage had been brokered for political and 'bloodline' reasons, but Naruto still thought the two were too young to get married. He had said as much to Jiraiya, who had only shrugged and replied, "Shinobi tend to marry young or late. Marrying young is the best way to ensure the survival and health of the clan. The earlier they get started, the better."

A few months ago, Hinata had given birth to a son named Hiroshi, the next Hyuuga heir. Naruto remembered with a smile how Hinata and Neji looked the day they showed off their son. The two were positively glowing with pride and happiness, making Naruto a little envious.

"Hinata-sama may be my wife, but I am still a member of the Branch house. That has not changed." Neji's eyes bored into Naruto's.

He grinned at Neji. "Don't worry, Neji. When I become Hokage, we'll fix that."

Neji just gave Naruto another small smile�or at least that was what it looked like to Naruto. "So, how is Hinata and your son? The little guy looks a lot like you."

"My son is well. Hinata-sama is with child again," Neji replied calmly.

Naruto's eyes widened with Neji's announcement. "What?" He elbowed Neji at the ribs. "I didn't know you were such a stud, Neji-white-eyes!"

"Naruto," Neji said in a wary voice. Naruto just laughed at him. "So what will it be this time? A girl?"

"Hinata-sama hopes it will be a girl." Despite the lack of emotion in Neji's voice, Naruto could tell Neji was excited at the prospect of another child.

"It's going to be a girl," Naruto declared. "She's going to look like Hinata."

"We can hope."

There was another silence. Then, Naruto said in a quiet voice, "What they said was true, Neji. I can't give Sasuke an heir; he always said he'll revive his clan. It's my fault he nearly died. He jumped in front of me to save me."

Neji looked at him for a moment. He knew what happened from Shikamaru, who had overheard a conversation between the Hokage and Jiraiya. "Naruto, it's not your fault the Uchi�Sasuke was hurt." When Naruto opened his mouth to counter Neji, the Hyuuga added, "He moved on his own will, to save you. He made that choice."

Naruto said nothing, but Neji could tell the blond was still brooding about it. "As for you not being able to give him an heir, you have given something worth much more."

"Oh? What's that?"

"His life, for one, as well as your heart. Isn't that more precious than anything else?"

Naruto looked at Neji, incredulous. "Neji, is that really you? Do you realize you're giving me love advice on Sasuke? Are you sick or something?" He put the back of his hand on Neji's forehead.

"Naruto." Neji looked solemn. "I'm serious."

Naruto just smiled at him. "Yeah, I know. Thanks for being a great friend." He patted him on the shoulder. "Well, congratulations, and give my regards to Hinata. I'll drop by soon and play with your kid. Right now, I should get something to eat. See ya!" Waving at Neji, he left.

Neji stared at Naruto's retreating back for a few seconds. He hoped what he said helped Naruto, but from the looks of things, he hadn't done much.

Why couldn't Naruto see how 'worthy' he was? Neji silently cursed all the people who had put down his friend. In his opinion, the Uchiha has yet to prove his worth to Naruto.

He'd seen the two together, sometimes even worked with them. He often wondered why Naruto was so�attached to Sasuke. Sasuke hadn't changed much from the cold bastard that he was when they were twelve, yet, when he was there, Neji could see Naruto's face brightening, as if the Uchiha's mere presence was enough to make the blond's day. It was something Neji missed in the year that Sasuke had left Konoha. When Sasuke had left, it seemed like some of part of Naruto had gone as well.

Neji shrugged. Well, he had done what he could. It was up to Naruto now, and most of all, Sasuke. Neji made a mental note to have a conversation with a certain Uchiha quite soon.

*****

Though Naruto said he was going to get something to eat, he didn't go to Ichiraku's. Instead, he went to the swing. As he swung back and forth, he thought about what Neji said, and what he'd heard.

Once, he had asked Sasuke if it bothered him that he and Naruto were lovers. Sasuke just gave him a strange look and said nothing. Naruto didn't ask him any more questions about their relationship after that. Back then, he hadn't thought much about it; Sasuke had always been�reticent, but looking back now, he wondered what Sasuke's answer was.

It's my fault Sasuke was hurt. I hurt Sasuke. I'm keeping Sasuke from completing his goals. Maybe it would be better if, Naruto paused for a moment, aware of where his thoughts were taking him, I would just leave him.

T.B.C.

Author's notes, part 2: Well, how did you find it? I hope they weren't OOC or anything.

Babies and Marriages: Ack! They're really starting early. XD Well, Jiraiya's explanation probably sums it all up. The earlier, the better. Well, what else is left to do after training and all? XD These guys are shinobi, and shinobis have rather short lifetimes (I wonder why?). The earlier they start on procreation, the better chances that their bloodline will continue. Young people, in the right conditions, produce healthier offspring, and have a quicker rate of recovering from birth. By the way, I'm not advocating teen pregnancy here. It's just that the circumstances in Naruto's world are different from ours. XD

Neji and Naruto: I feel those two would make such great friends. Neji has this big brother vibe about him. I hope I hadn't made Neji OOC here.

Next chapter: Will Naruto really leave Sasuke? And will Sasuke wake up (damn, is it just me, or is that guy always sleeping or comatose)? And oh yeah, lemon/lime alert. XD

Chibi-onna1, Thirteenth-spider, Mooguri Klaine, and Luna Catgirl: Lemon? The heck? Who's writing that?

Twisted-sheets: Any volunteers? XD

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