Bits and Pieces: Naruto

Title: Sunsets and Truces

Fandom: Naruto

Characters: Sasuke, Naruto

Word count: 588

For: Ane

AN: And a second one. I’m on a roll now! *does a happy dance*

 

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Standing on a beach, gazing out over the water as it turned purple from the sunset, Naruto took a deep breath as he tipped his head back and let the scents dance over his senses. He was in Wave country, near where Team 7 had learned to climb a tree using their chakra once upon a time, and the memories were dancing around in his head. Blue eyes opened as he gazed out over the sight before him.

 

The water was clear, a rich blue under the sun but turned a rich purple as it lowered and the moon rose. A sheer cliff rose up from the waters before trailing down to the shore, going from lush grass to soft sand that glittered. The stones that made up the cliff face were varying shades of greens, blues, purples and spots of fray that glowed in the fading light.

 

He and Sasuke had found it during the mission that had gone sideways the day before the fight against Haku and Zabuza. They had sat there, just watching the sky turn various colors, soothing them enough to sleep that night.

 

Sighing, Naruto ran a hand through his hair, the locks loose, his hiate tucked into one pocket. He had left Jiraya to his own business in town to come out here, hoping to finding his balance before continuing his newest mission the next morning. He barely twitched when the sound of footsteps reached his ears, telling him that either the person was a civilian or that they were a nin who wanted to announce their presence.

 

“I’m surprised you’re out here without any companions,” came a well known voice. Naruto snorted and looked over his shoulder, gazing at Sasuke as he walked up. He was wearing his usual white top, the bow still large and purple, his weapon perched on his back.

 

“You haven’t changed much,” Naruto replied, turning back to the view.

 

“Can’t really say the same about you, can I?” Sasuke drawled, black eyes taking in the simple Jounin outfit that Naruto wore. “What happened to the orange?” he asked, Naruto snickering and shaking his head.

 

“I can be just as serious as anyone else,” Naruto replied, eyes dancing brightly as he shoved his hands into his pockets. “I’m surprised you’re not being stalked.”

 

“I threatened to gut anyone who followed me,” was the drawled reply, eyebrows raising. “I didn’t want them to see this place.”

 

“Why?”

 

“Because it’s ours. Not even Sakura knows about this place,” Sasuke admitted after a moment.

 

“I see,” Naruto hummed, squatting down on the balls of his feet, elbows resting on his knees. His hands hung as his eyes gazed at the cliff face. Sasuke stood next to him, staring with him as they relaxed and enjoyed the quiet that had settled over them.

 

Naruto finally stood and gazed at his friend with dark eyes, a sad look on his face.

 

“You know that they’ll let you come back, especially since you took out Orochimaru,” he said softly.

 

“I know. It’s not time for me to come back yet,” Sasuke hummed in return.

 

“When will it be?” Naruto asked, tilting his head.

 

“When I’m done with Kabuto, and when my group has been cleared,” was the statement.

 

“How about, we call a truce? When I come for you next, I will have pardons for your group and information on Kabuto,” Naruto offered, getting a surprised look.

 

“Deal, Sasuke husked, the two shaking hands as the sun set on the day around them.