The Serpent's Forbidden Garden

AN: This story was written for Reiko Katsura’s Naruto Yaoi Festival on livejournal. It’s my first time writing anything for a yaoi festival or community. We have prompts that associate with our fanfics. Yes, that’s the challenge :D This is also a one-shot. I rushed through this too so it might not make sense >.<
--Quick note: Naruto, Sakura, and Sasuke are all 18. Sasuke has come back from Konoha and has been there for 2 years. Unfortunately the death of his brother and his growing hate has frozen that heart of his. He may act or say things that seem like he truly cares about Naruto but that is not the case. This story is kind of associated with my story: To Break All Ties
--The whole snake/serpent thing is kind of like Eve going into the garden and meeting the snake (from the Bible). It’s cheesy, I know.
Warnings: Yaoi, Language, Angst, AU (kind of but still in ninja world), Lemon, Death
Rating: R-NC-17
Prompt: “Injecting lies while fires burn, the devils heart with angels words” - The Girl Next Door
Pairing: SasuNaru
Disclaimer: I don’t own Naruto or its characters =(


::The Serpent’s Forbidden Garden::
Naruto POV

Light is seeping into my bedroom through the cracks that curtains failed to shelter the room from any rays of sunlight sneaking in here. A groan of complaint escapes from my mouth at the knowledge morning had come again making its mark that another day of this continuous cycle was completed. Groggily, I abandon the warmth my tangled covers provided. The morning is alive. There are melodies playing outside coming from birds, the sound of a society filling the streets with their daily routines, and of course, the sound of breaking.

Breaking. I never truly considered that breaking impacted me. I have broken objects before. Accidentally knocking down a vase contained consequences. The breaking of a bond leaves shattered pieces that can never be glued together. Never be replaced. Though this seems a pathetic form to explain what gradually is happening. The delicate bond, more fragile than glass, breaking into a perpetual number of pieces is what wakes me.

I rub weary eyes hoping to see. I’m blind. There is no sound of breaking. No shattering. I’m deaf. I turn to ignorance though I’m beyond aware my naivety has provided a safe sanctuary for me. I leave the comfort of my room. Out into that world that waits for my head to come to realization.

Even when such descriptions seemed depressing rather than cheerful as the gleaming sun over head, there was boundless joy. I ran down familiar streets passing comrades and greeting them with a careless attitude. The day is bright full of hope since I fail to see the optical illusion of the grimy parts lingering close by. I keep walking, in a hurry before certain doom waits me. They’re there waiting. My friends.

“Naruto!” A beautiful pink haired kunoichi calls my name in what appears impatience. Not that I notice her beauty or seriousness when a second voice joins.

“Tsk. Idiot, you’re late,” says the melodic cool voice. My heart flutters for a second hearing his voice. Not that I would ever admit it to that bastard anyway. As I always did when he insulted me, I countered back.

“Shut up Sasuke-teme!” I shouted back earning a sharp glare from Sakura and a smirk of victory from Sasuke. It was a routine. Sakura scolds my immaturity, Sasuke calls me names, and I respond instantly to his insults. Why? Who knows, it’s just a cycle we’ve had since our team was formed. A never ending chain.

“Sasuke-kun has every right to declare your tardiness. The one day we actually get to spend the whole day with friends, you choose to be late Naruto!” Sakura’s words attract unwanted attention from bystanders. I rub the back of my head as an apology.

“Calm down Sakura-chan! At least it wasn’t a mission I was late for,” I protested trying to defend my sense I lacked of time. And as expected Sakura-chan shook me mercifully until I pleaded guilty. Sasuke like always merely stood with a hidden smile. A smile that was for me.

My life is complete. There is nothing missing. I have friends, those close to considering them a family I never had, comrades, and a lover. He causes these confusing emotions. I can’t tell we’re drifting yet. Not yet but soon. So instead of opening my eyes to dangerous uncharted territory I have long crossed, I leave with my friends and supposed lover to enjoy a wonderful sunny day. Nothing is breaking. Not yet.
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Darkness looms over the sinking sun. Everyone says their “good-nights” and there are complaints of waking into the same agenda with the exception of work the next day. I’m hardly containing that boundless energy many say is contagious. Sasuke calls it “annoying” but I know better. It’s just us two. I pretend to be excited over the day’s activities rather than finding myself alone with Sasuke. He notices of course. He always knows what I’m thinking. I never know what he is thinking. He’s always keeping our rivalry as a comic relief, always whispering words of affection, and always kind. What’s the problem then?

This isn’t Sasuke. I know that but deny it. To be honest, I’ve denied how distant we seem even when on the outside Sasuke smiles but there is no warmth inside. I’ve always been naïve. Now isn’t an exception.

“If you keep daydreaming dobe, I won’t save you from your fall,” his composed voice interrupts my thoughts. I send a meaningless glare demonstrating I dislike my nickname.

“I’m not daydreaming,” I stated firmly walking faster through the trees. This miniature forest is our favorite spot to walk home together or merely spend an afternoon watching the sun sink. A smirk flashes across his face. Soft cool hands warp around my waist. I can’t breathe.

“Oh really? Unless you were thinking of me,” Sasuke whispers into my ear. His warm breath tickles my ear shell. See. Sweet words lace together a flawless lie. I don’t see or hear it. I just hear what I want to hear. Right now I want Sasuke to embrace me.

My cheeks feel hot. I know he can see the apparent blush. “Shut up! Don’t be a pervert,” I say attempting to sound upset he has me in his trap. Unfortunately my voice comes out husky.
“Says you who has a slight problem,” Sasuke pointed out. I groan mentally. Seriously this guy was the death of me. Wrong choice of words. Those sly hands stroked my whiskered cheeks. I was beginning to enter an oblivion of pleasure.

“S-Sasuke stop it!” I protested attempting to get him off of me. I repeatedly fell for those alluring words and even though I knew I would give in sooner or later, I wanted to save at least some of my dignity. Again those sweet words reached obliterated the last resort I had.
“Naruto it’s not nice to lie when clearly your body says otherwise,” Sasuke said capturing my unsuspecting lips. I fell into the kiss easily. I shouldn’t have. I felt that desperation inside Sasuke. I felt that kiss that was rough. Why couldn’t I see it then?

“Naruto, I love you.” My body went numb. Something was wrong. Sasuke never said that to me. Well he did but directly was another case. It was bait. I just failed to see that.
“Sasuke…I love you too,” I responded wrapping my arms around him. I did love him. I still do. The snake pinned me against a tree softly. It was a secluded tree with mossy green grass growing around it. The snake led me to a forbidden garden where I fell into desire and picked that forbidden fruit.

“S-Sasuke.” I groaned when slender hands slipped under my orange coat. The slithery hands gracefully undid the zipper and sent the coat landing on the earth.

“Tell me Naruto. Do you trust me?” Sasuke asked suddenly before nipping at my collarbone. The lacy lips were hard to resist.

“Y-Yes,” I panted. My breaths were becoming uneven. Why does he ask a question he already knows the answer to? I don’t catch on quickly.
Sasuke runs his soft tongue towards a nipple. I gasp. It feels good. I am stimulated quiet easily and especially if the person who is touching me is Sasuke. He’s so beautiful. Raven hair compliments the milky skin that glows faintly in the moonlight. Those onyx eyes that endured so much pain are watching me. Why can’t I see the emptiness in them? Why can’t I see his lies? “Ngn.” I can’t help but moan when he twists my nipples gently.

“You are so sensitive,” he remarks the obvious.

“Shut up t-teme.” My voice hitches when he lays me on the earth and plants a kiss on my stomach. “W-What are you doing?!” I exclaim blushing madly. It’s so embarrassing when he does that. Then it was his next line that always left no room for doubt.

“Wishing you could mother my children,” Sasuke says simply. I stop fidgeting. I look away from those penetrating crimson eyes.

“Don’t say things like that. It’s embarrassing besides I’m a guy,” I say. I was hurting inside though. I wish I could fulfill his desire of reviving the Uchiha clan. I wish I could give him as many children as he wanted. Sasuke must have noticed my sudden stillness and silence.

“I won’t say it again.” I have no idea why those words affected me more than I thought they would. I tried to swallow the lump in my throat that constricted my airway.

“O-Ok.” What else was there to say? I was stubborn to show any evidence of tears. Then for comfort Sasuke ran his hands through my messy golden hair. I fell for all of this. I failed to see the serpent wrapping his scaly body around me waiting patiently to sink venomous fangs in me. “Make love to me, Sasuke.” I beg. I was suddenly afraid. Afraid Sasuke would disappear again.

“About time you ask dobe,” was his kind reply. His mouth engulfs mine. His kiss scares me. I want to cling on to him forever. Sasuke plants more kisses along with love bites on my neck. I moan. I want him to leave his signatures on me. I didn’t care if I had to conjure incomprehensible lies for Sakura or my other friends tomorrow to mask our relationship.
Sasuke trailed a finger down from my neck to the band of my pants. My breath hitched. His hand slipped inside wrapped around my erection. “Ahh…” His touch always felt good. Sasuke began to remove my last articles of clothing before focusing once again on my hard member. He moved his hand up and down at a steady rhythm drawing a few drops of white liquid onto my thighs. His raven hair tickled my flesh as he licked the area where my semen fell.

I was more aroused now. The mere sight of Sasuke carrying out erotic actions brought more heat to my erection. “S-Sasuke!” I gasped when those smooth lips kissed my cock lightly. I bucked my hips without thinking. I needed more than just teases. A smirk lined on his lips before he placed his mouth on the head. My hands grasped the grass tightly as his mouth took all of me in. “Ngn.” There was a knot in my stomach as Sasuke bobbed his head up and down at a faster pace. “Ugn…” I wasn’t sure I could last any longer. “I-I’m going t-“My sentences were left unfinished but Sasuke understood.
Warmth left my member as Sasuke too removed his clothes without as much as a glance where they landed. Those slender fingers disappeared in his mouth as he licked them with a lust filled expression. With the other hand, he parted my legs telling me to relax. Easy for him to say. A finger traced my entrance before slipping inside the clenching muscles. The sensation was familiar as his finger rubbed my insides. Moans escaped from my mouth. A second digit entered stretching me further. “Mm.” The fingers moved in a scissor motion at attempts of finding that one spot that sent me dipping in pleasure. A third finger entered and a stinging sensation caused me to clench my teeth. It hurt. I’ll get over it soon.

Soon came too fast. Sasuke plunged his fingers deeper inside me and sparks clouded my vision. “S-Sasu-“ I couldn’t form the words. I loved the heat emitted as my prostate was hit constantly by his fingers. Then it was gone just like that. My hole was empty again. I shot my lover an impatient and demanding look. “H-Hurry!” I commanded annoyed that Sasuke enjoyed teasing me.

“You’re impatient dobe,” Sasuke said. Sasuke lined his own erect member outside my entrance. Slowly he pushed inside. I closed my eyes tightly as I was stretched painfully. The feelings of being filled and being torn mixed together. Sasuke throbbed inside of me and his heat was now fully in me. “Naruto,” he breathed against my ear. My name sounded sacred. I still can’t see past those cool onyx eyes. I can’t notice they show no emotion.

“Move,” I said after being given a few minutes to adjust. I needed Sasuke to complete me. To complete and wash away those doubts that have formulated over the past two years. My angel complies as he pulls out then enters me again. I let a cry of surprise ring in the air. A steady pace is adjusted for the both of us. I wrap my arms around Sasuke as he thrusts inside me. “Ngn S-Sasu…” I wrap my legs around his waist when he goes further in and strikes my prostate dead on.

Sweat trickles down both of our bodies. Moans and groans fill the air but mostly are supplied from me. Erratic breathing dominates us as we are reaching our climax. Sasuke quickens his pace but is still gentle. I cling on to his shoulders. Tears roll down my eyes. I know. I know why we took the long route home. I know why we have grown apart recently. I know why when he whispers those three magic words they sound so hollow. I know why fear has gripped me. This was all a façade. “Sasuke…ngn..I love you…!” I say repeatedly as he our rhythm is broken into desperate needs of release. I’m sent to heaven as my own seed pools on my stomach.

Sasuke follows shortly with no more than a slight grunt. I sigh when I feel a part of Sasuke spilling inside me. We remain in each other’s arms for a while longer. I cry silently against his shoulder. He says nothing. He knows I know. “Wh-Why?” I choke out. I had been afraid to ask that question. I didn’t want my piece of heaven to break with the answer. I can hear it now. I can hear our bond breaking.

“Dobe you wouldn’t understand,” he says in a calm tone. I wish he was angry. I wish he lashed out at me. The more he would use that affectionate tone the more my heart would ache. They were all lies spawned since the beginning when he led me to this forbidden garden with him.

“Bastard! How can you say things you don’t even fucking feel!?” I shout at him. This isn’t a remedy but it helps when those crimson eyes stare at me. “You promised to stay…asshole! I never asked for anything but you! I guess that isn’t enough to satisfy the almighty Uchiha Sasuke!” I can’t stop the tears or the shaking caused by my fury and pain.

“I promised nothing but to make you happy. I fulfilled what was vowed. Naruto, you wove this bond yourself, I merely followed suit,” Sasuke replied planting a kiss on my stomach again. I pushed him off roughly.
“Don’t!” I warned dangerously. His touch was intoxicating even now. I shuddered violently when the serpent pulled me closer to his venom.

“I mean you no harm. I never did. This just couldn’t work, Naruto. I’ll leave you a gift,” Sasuke says pulling me into a passionate yet desperate kiss. I want to push him away. I want to hold him to prevent his departure. In the end, I struggle against his solid grasp.
“What gift could you possibly leave that can fix your lies?! Nothing can fix our broken bond!” I screamed growing hysterical. I hadn’t meant to sound like a total girl. Situations such as these, anyone would have an emotional breakdown. I pounded my fists on his firm chest as hard as I was able to. Sasuke said nothing. He only sat there letting me have my moment. That’s all he ever did. He let me into a fantasy where it was only about us but now that haven is shattering before my eyes. I see it now. The heart of a serpent.
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Our bond will always be there Naruto. Just not in the sense you imagine.” Why is he so relaxed about all of this?! Why does he keep using that sweet tone? I collect my clothing in disgust but my legs aren’t supporting my weight. I feel dizzy and light headed. My vision blurs from the constant tears flowing down my cheeks. I collapse on the ground next to Sasuke again.

“Stop it…Sasuke stop saying shit you don’t even mean. I get it. You prefer acting rather than choosing to lead a good life with me! If you knew this would hurt me then why did you even bother leading me further!?” The world was spinning. I was suddenly really tired. I lay there screaming my heart out to a man who never cared about me. The world was crumbling. I couldn’t breathe. Lips touched mine again.

“I’m sorry Naruto.” I watched helplessly as the serpent shed his skin and slithered away from the garden. I heard the shattering of a breaking glass except this fragile glass was our bond. I saw Sasuke’s true form – a snake.
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The pattering of rain draws me back to reality. There are voices murmuring lowly nearby. There are sympathetic pairs of eyes watching me. I pay no heed to them. Comforting hands pat my back or arms wrap around me saying, “I’m so sorry Naruto.” Why do they say that? None of this is their fault. There is no one to blame but the serpent. As much as I convince myself this is so, I don’t hate him. I love him even now. Even after all this chaos has happened.

“Naruto,” says a female voice. Sakura is dressed in a black dress, black bow ties back her short hair from her face, and she appears to have lacked sleep recently. There inflicting emotions behind those emerald eyes. I don’t answer. I have no idea what to say. Better yet, I don’t have the heart to even emit some sort of sound. “I…I should have stopped him. You always protected me and I did nothing to protect you,” Sakura said embracing me closely against her chest. Her warmth is welcoming. She wasn’t to blame. Still after two months that Sasuke slithered away, Sakura shifted the guilt on herself.

“I-It’s not your fault,” I finally croak. That isn’t my voice. My voice is always alive and full of aspirations but this stranger’s voice is dead and cracked. She cries.
“Neither is it yours,” she says. My cerulean eyes widen realizing I blamed myself for this. Why? Because I love Sasuke. I’m wearing black too, the colors for mourning. “Naruto…I won’t leave you. Go ahead and cry.” And I do. I hide my face against her chest. I cry because Sasuke let me have an opportunity of happiness and so many memories together that I will never forget. I cry because he left me behind in that garden. I cry because he is dead. I cry because he left me a precious gift.

Throughout my endless bawling, Sakura never leaves me. The both of us sob as the rain falls harder. We are standing in front of Uchiha Sasuke’s gravestone at the Uchiha Territory where all of the Uchihas are buried. I remember coming back from a mission to find a trail of crimson liquid outside my apartment. I find him.

“Heh Dobe. You never change.”

“S-Sasuke?!” I am shocked to find the serpent coiled on the floor with a look of pure agony. Anger boils my blood quickly but I see there is no use beating the Uchiha up. He’s at death’s door. “What the hell happened to you?” Sasuke smirks.

“I’m atoning for my sins.”

I remember the feeling of a dead body. I sob harder forgetting Sakura is there. I really did love the bastard. I followed him the next morning after he left until my body collapsed from exhaustion. I waited for him even though I knew he lied. I waited together with the life that grows inside me. That is his gift for me. I decided to accept a piece of Sasuke that lives inside me.

As I wander in the late hours of the night, I stumble to his room. The funeral is over. I beg Sakura to leave me alone for a while. I crawl into sheets that have his scent. I miss his smell. I love him. I hate him. I lay there wrapping myself in dusty covers that are cold from lacking contact of human heat for years. My tan hands travel to my abdomen. It’s flat but I feel my heart flutter when my fingers brush against it in a caressing motion.

“Sasuke…thank you.”

Some things can’t be repaired. The shattering has stopped. I see the world now. I see the true Sasuke who used cunning words to bind to his illusions. Our bond never mended but there had been a single piece left that tied it together to keep the last pieces from breaking. I walked into the serpent’s forbidden garden. I complied with the serpent’s words without second thoughts. I let the serpent poison me. A poison that granted me one last wish…a family.
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Fin