Naruto Fan Fiction ❯ quixotism ❯ chapter 15 ( Chapter 15 )

[ X - Adult: No readers under 18. Contains Graphic Adult Themes/Extreme violence. ]

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A/N: The chapter is set years into the future from the last chapter. Warning character deaths will be talked about in this chapter, you might want a hankie for parts. There will be slash pairing; (Sas X Nar)(Nar X Sas) lemon and (Shik X Chou) hinted at. Also all that information I explained in the first chapters concerning Naruto and his merger now comes into play in this chapter. This is it guys, the last chapter. I hope I was able to entertain you just a bit. Thanks to everyone who has reviewed the story.

A big thank you to Jaded Lady who betaed this chapter. I can't tell you how much I appreciate your help.

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"talking"

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Leading the way out of the academy to the practice grounds Sasuke had his student’s line up with their kunais, taking aim at the targets. Things were quiet today at the academy, normally the children would have had the day off from classes but Sasuke had scheduled this extra session since they would be taking the Genin exam soon. Watching as they worked on their throws he soon directed his advanced students to work with those who were having minor problems, while he paid attention to those needing the most help.

After becoming a teacher Sasuke worked on establishing a team atmosphere between his students. Instead of spotlighting exceptional students, Sasuke pushed the advanced children to mentor the others. The idea being once they became Genin's they would already have an understanding of how to perform as a team and be willing to help their teammates improve. He knew from experience that spotlighting often lead to rivalries between the students and did nothing to improve teamwork. Not that rivalry didn't still happen, but the students were more willing to help each other instead of poke fun at other's weakness.

Of course like everything new, at first his teaching style wasn't widely accepted, but when he started graduating children that already understood the importance of teamwork and proved to be much better Genins all around than those traditionally schooled, his teaching was more accepted. In fact he still received letters from parent’s that wanted Sasuke to teach their children.

When he was left with only a handful still needing extra attention he started the others working with shurikens and a few of his more talented students started on the fuuma shuriken. After getting the rest of the students started Sasuke jogged back over to his group who were still practicing with the kunais. When they noticed his return they all smiled and started insisting on his attention to see how they were doing.

Finishing with practice Sasuke had the students take their practice weapons back to the academy, once they returned their weapons to the store room Sasuke sent them on their way so he could finish locking everything up for the day.

Exiting the building Sasuke waved at the few students who still remained on the academy grounds as he left. Heading towards the home he and Naruto shared together he hoped his lover was feeling better. Naruto had taken the day off from his duties as Hokage leaving Konohamaru to fill in for him. The funeral yesterday had left Naruto very depressed. His blonde lover admitted to him last night that he just didn't feel like he could face his duties as Rokudaime if he didn't have to. Sasuke had sent word to Konohamaru then that Naruto would be taking off the day, leaving his assistant in charge. It wasn't like Naruto had to worry about taking a day off anyway; Konohamaru had been his assistant in training to become Hokage since the boy became a Jounin. He could handle anything that was thrown at him.

Sasuke would have stayed home had it not been for the fact he had previously scheduled this kunai throwing practice today. Since the final Genin exam was coming up Sasuke had wanted to make sure all his students were ready to face life as Genin’s. The extra session wasn't because he thought any of his students were going to fail, he just couldn't in good conscious watch his students leave without making sure he had done everything in his power to prepare them for what laid ahead. The session had paid off; at the end of the day everyone's throwing had improved greatly.

Sasuke amusingly thought he must have sucker printed on his forehead when it came to those kids, especially the ones who reminded him of his lover when he was a young boy in the academy. Sasuke smiled thinking how if someone had asked him about becoming a sensei when he was a young man he never would have agreed to do so. Especially not a teacher of academy students, but time and age has a way of changing a man. It was true he wasn't a young man anymore, most men his age had retired from duty long ago but it was not an issue for him or Naruto.

Thanks to his blonde lover he had stopped aging after he turned twenty. Noticing his reflection as he passed by a shop’s window Sasuke stopped to look at his reflection. 'I wonder how many times that old snake Orochimaru switched bodies to have his false immortality?' Sasuke wondered to himself as he tilted his head to get a side view of his features. 'I have what that Sennin always wanted thanks to the life sealing ceremony Naruto and I did and I didn't have to loose my soul to gain it.' Sasuke mused as he continued on his way. 'His death served him right.' The dark-haired shinobi thought, nodding to a couple of younger ninjas who were watching him warily. They respectfully nodded back quickly to his greeting.

Of course everyone in the village was kind and respectful to him and Naruto even if their appearances bothered them. It wasn't like anyone was going to speak ill of Naruto being he was their Rokudaime and Sasuke was still the last living Uchiha plus the Hokage's lover. No one was stupid enough to express any discomfort about why their looks hadn't changed since they were young men. To know they were really in their mid-sixties was unnerving to some. Naruto's looks hadn't changed since he returned to the village with Jiraiya after traveling with the Sennin for several years. For Sasuke his appearance had not changed since he turned twenty. That was when Naruto had done the life sealing ceremony.

He and Naruto started living together not long after Naruto's eighteenth birthday. It had taken a bit of sweet-talking on Sasuke's part to get the independent blonde to share a home with him, but in the end Naruto gave in and they moved in together. By the time Sasuke turned twenty he knew he wanted to spend the rest of time with Naruto. After more sweet-talking he was able to convince Naruto into performing the life sealing ceremony with him, linking their lives together for all time.

Sasuke softly chuckled. 'He thought I'd come to regret sealing my life to his, actually I couldn't handle the idea of growing old and leaving him to face this world alone.' It had been Sasuke's idea for them to do the bonding. Naruto had tried to talk him out of it at first, explaining that Sasuke didn't have to bond himself for all of eternity to him. Sasuke wouldn't take no for an answer and argued with Naruto until the blonde finally gave in.

Truthfully Sasuke couldn't stand the thought of not being bonded to Naruto, the idea that he would turn old and die while Naruto wouldn't due to the merger with Kyuubi was heart wrenching. 'I've come to accept I'm a possessive bastard anyway.' He admitted to himself, he was glad he didn't listen to Naruto's promises back then that he would never replace him even when Sasuke grew old and Naruto didn't age. 'Especially considering people still give Naruto looks with lust in their eyes.' Just the thought of another man looking at his dobe in such a way made his Sharingan flash. Even after all their years together Sasuke's desire for his lover hadn't waned.

It had been the two kitsune youkai’s, Yasuo and Noriko that had explained the bonding ceremony to him. Thankfully he had been able to develop a decent relationship with the two kitsune’s. Not only did having a tolerant relationship with the two give him access to information he needed in regards to Naruto, but it also helped to keep a peaceful home since they moved in when Naruto did.

Things at first had not been peaceful for them but when you shared your home with a being that was half human and half youkai and his two kitsune youkai retainers’ things were not always going to be peaceful. After Sasuke was able to sit down with them and assure them of his devotion to Naruto things went better after that. The worst thing he had to deal with was the damper the two foxes had on their love making. He often caught the two peeking into the room watching them as they made love to one another. When he was able to shut them out then he'd find them sitting by the door with their ears plastered to it listening to the sounds of their passion.

Sasuke smiled thinking back on how Naruto would blush so bright he thought for sure his smaller lover would faint from the concentration of blood to his face. The two youkai’s had lived with them till after Naruto became Hokage at the age of twenty-two. After he took his place as the village's Rokudaime Naruto had insisted Yasuo and Noriko leave to follow their own lives just as he was. Sasuke wouldn't lie even though he had come to have a decent relationship with the youkai’s he was glad to see them leave.

Rounding the corner that lead to their house Sasuke noticed a figure sitting on top of the roof. Finally making it home Sasuke sighed as he gazed up at the roof of their home. There on the roof sat his blonde lover pitching acorns into the backyard. Sasuke worries came back to him, it had been a rough couple of years and Naruto seemed to grow wearier and depressed as the time went along.

Naruto had taken over the job of Hokage from Tsunade-sama forty-three years ago, after he had reached the rank of Jounin. Naruto had just turned twenty-two years old when Tsunade at age of sixty decided life was too short for her to wait any longer. Tsunade stayed for a couple of years in the village to help train Naruto in his position but it was Naruto who ran the show mainly.

Not surprisingly the dobe was a wonderful Hokage for the village. It almost seemed the spirits of the past Hokage were smiling on Konoha after Naruto took the position. He made changes that benefited all and lead the Hidden Ninja Villages into a time of peace that had never been known before. There was just something about Naruto, not many could resist the blonde and the older he got the more he could charm the socks off of people. The very first act Naruto did as Hokage was to change the laws that governed clans, making the oppression of one group over another unlawful as well as the outlawing the use of the curse seal; especially when used within family clans. Sasuke smirked remembering Neji's face at the meeting of the clan heads in the village when Naruto made his announcement.

. . . . Memory . . . .

After the announcement Neji had hung back waiting till the others had left to approach Naruto, the Hyuuga seemed in awe of the blonde that stood in front of him as if suddenly Naruto was no longer the dobe from their academy days, but a Kami reborn.

"You taught me during our fight at our very first Chuunin exam, that a person's strength comes as much from one's spirit as from their natural abilities or bloodline. I lost that fight to you but in return you gave me your promise that if you became Hokage you would fix the problems in my clan. From that day on I had a hope I had never had before that I could hold onto. When you were sworn in as Hokage I prayed you'd remember me and that promise." Reaching out to grab Naruto's hand in his own, Neji bowed touching his forehead to the back of Naruto's hand in complete submission to him, going as far as to lay a kiss on his hand as well. "You have proved once again that life is not preordained."

Naruto bit his lip and shyly turned his head from Neji, a bright blush dusted his checks from receiving such attention from someone like Neji. At the side of the room Sasuke stood staring in disbelief at the turn of events. Holding a breath Sasuke clenched his fists while he felt his Sharingan flash at the sight. At that moment Sasuke swore in the name of all the gods he would make certain to put Neji in his place when it came to his lover.

. . . . End memory . . . .

Coming out of that memory Sasuke scowled remembering the kiss Neji had given Naruto. Even the memory still made his blood boil. Sure it had been forty-three years ago but damn it everyone knew they were together. Sasuke huffed reminding himself that everyone knowing they were lovers certainly didn't stop others from flirting with Naruto over the years but now wasn't the time to think such things. Sighing loudly Sasuke looked back up at the roof as he heard the sound of another acorn hitting a large rock in the backyard. No now wasn't the time for Sasuke to remember all his jealous fits, not when his lover was hurting.

Naruto's depression started just a few years after Tsunade had decided Naruto could handle things on his own and had started to travel again as a Sennin. Tsunade fell ill and returned to Konoha but her life as a gambler and drinker finally caught up with her. Naruto performed his duties as Hokage admirably, giving a speech about her life and accomplishments. He did it all just as a good shinobi should, without showing his emotions.

Of course afterwards in the privacy of their home he broke down and cried himself to sleep for several nights. Jiraiya decided to stay in the village for good after Tsunade's death and Sasuke knew Jiraiya's presence had played a large role in helping Naruto to get past Tsunade's loss. The Sennin spent time everyday with Naruto, usually showing up at the tower to lounge about for a few hours till the old pervert would head out to the local bath house were he would spend time peaking in on unsuspecting young women. So his life went until his seventy-fourth year when he passed away peacefully in his sleep. Once again Naruto did his duty but his recovery from the man's death took him longer.

With each person that passed Naruto's grieving time was getting longer. In the last two years alone they had laid both Kakashi and Iruka to rest. Kakashi went first with Iruka following not even a full year later; Naruto had said he knew Iruka had died from a broken heart. "I understand how he felt . . . Iruka loved Kakashi with all his heart and he missed him something awful." Naruto had buried his face into Sasuke chest admitting. "I don't think I could live if I lost you either. Why do they all have to die Sasuke?"

Sasuke was never able to come up with an answer to that question. In truth it was hard on him too. Watching those they considered friends grow old and die. Loosing people on missions was hard but they were trained ninjas, it was understandable. Having to watch as people that were once young and vibrant grow old and their body’s fail them while he and Naruto remained young men was hard for even him to deal with anymore. He supposed that was part of the reason he became a teacher, he got to deal with people who were still physically young.

Yesterday they had lain Shikamaru to rest, the lazy shadow ninja had been retired now for years. It was no secret that Shikamaru and Chouji had been lovers almost as long as he and Naruto had. Chouji had gone looking for Shikamaru after he was late for lunch and had found him lying on his favorite hill. He had passed away doing one of his favorite activities, lying on the ground watching the clouds. The funeral had been an awful thing, Sasuke had recognized the look Chouji wore as the same one he had seen many times now, the lost look people wore when their precious person died.

"Chouji is still sitting at the hill he found Shikamaru at . . . . " Naruto called down, not stopping in his nut throwing. Pushing chakra into his legs Sasuke jumped on top of the roof, taking a seat next to him. He watched as Naruto tossed another acorn out into the backyard hitting the stone he always threw things at. Over the years they had been together Sasuke had become accustom to finding Naruto up on the roof pitching whatever he had found an abundance of around the house at that stupid rock. He always seemed to end up sitting on the roof with Naruto watching him throw things off of it. Half the time whatever Naruto threw wasn't anywhere close to the rock but this was how the blonde worked through his problems. Sasuke had tried it often enough over the years, he never could figure out how throwing things at a rock could help Naruto work out his problems. He never found it a proper way to release his tension, not like a good hard spar. Sasuke fought to keep himself from smirking when another part of his mind reminded him of something else hard that he could do with Naruto that would release a lot of tension. Picking up an acorn from the pile Naruto had beside him Sasuke gave it a toss hitting the same large rock Naruto had been using as a target.

Naruto continued to stare out at the back yard, Sasuke didn't have to look at him to know he was crying he could hear his choppy breaths. At one time Naruto had been ashamed he couldn't reign in his emotions; a ninja wasn't supposed to have emotions after all. But Naruto had never been one to follow the ways of others; he had always been a ninja in his own way.

"Ino stopped by to ask me to go talk to Chouji. She said right after the funeral Chouji went to the hill he found Shikamaru at and hasn't left since." Taking a choppy breath he continued. "She's tried talking to him and bringing him food but he won't talk and he won't touch the food. Being from the Akimichi clan you know they have got to eat all the time to maintain their bodies." Finally he turned his tear soaked face to look at his life partner. "I went of course. I couldn't bring myself to talk to him Sasuke." He admitted. "I don't think he even knew I was there." Naruto wiped his eyes with the back of his hand. "Those two were together almost as long as we have been. Chouji has always been so devoted to Shikamaru and even if he was a lazy bastard Shikamaru always made sure Chouji knew he loved and accepted him." The tears he had taken the time to wipe away were quickly replaced by new one. Taking a shuttering breath Naruto bit his lip. "I took one look at his face and I knew . . . we'll be laying him next to Shikamaru soon, like I had to do with Iruka when Kakashi went."

Reaching out Sasuke grabbed Naruto's head and pull it to his chest, the blonde's tears soaked his shirt but he didn't mind. Sasuke sat allowing his lover to cry while he worried. It wasn't healthy for Naruto to be upset all the time; it seemed he was more upset than not these days. Nothing about their lives was really what they wanted anymore. Not only was Naruto's dream of being the Hokage a burden but life in Konoha was getting harder to bear.

One of the last things Yasuo and Noriko had warned Sasuke about before they had left was how mortal life had a way of wearing on a person who was immortal. At the time Sasuke had been too young to understand what they meant, but sitting on the roof of their home with Naruto as he cried over the idea of loosing another friend Sasuke suddenly understood clearly what they meant. The idea of attending another person's funeral was not anything Sasuke was looking forward to.

"Naruto . . . ." He softly said, waiting a moment till Naruto nodded his head into his chest. "I think it's time we retired." Naruto raised his face from Sasuke's chest, rubbing the back of his hand across his face. "Retired?" Leaning over, Sasuke laid his forehead against Naruto's. "This life has stopped being your dream and has become your nightmare." Sighing Naruto nods in agreement. "I know, still I don't see anyway out. Even if I retire and give the duty over to Konohamaru that doesn't change that everyone we care about is dieing." Moving to kiss his cheek Sasuke whispers. "Call Yasuo and Noriko to come help us, I have a plan."

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Naruto turned in his resignation and named Konohamaru as his successor while Sasuke finished testing his last group of students that would become Genin’s under his training. He proudly was able to pass his whole class then turned in his resignation as well. Within days the two kitsune retainers showed up at their door, having heard Naruto's call to attend him.

Showing them in Naruto made tea as the two kitsune’s transformed into their humanoid forms. Gathering around the small table with tea and sweets Sasuke explained their problem. "So you want an illusion strong enough that none will be able to break it so you can leave the village and be forgotten?" Yasuo asked between stuffing sweets into his mouth. Sasuke and Naruto looked at each other and nodded, it was the plan they had come up with over the past few nights since they retired.

Noriko calmly sipped her tea, raising her lips away she asked. "I thought these humans were important to you. Why not just leave and become one of those Sennin’s like Jiraiya was?" Sighing Naruto leaned his elbow on the table resting his chin in his hand. "The problem with that is even though all the ninja villages are at peace at this time there are still criminals out there. Do you know what the body of a Jinchuuriki or that of the last of the Uchiha clan would be worth?" Scrunching up her nose in disgust Noriko shook her head. "I see, by making everyone believe you are dead it would give you freedom to live how you want."

Downing his tea in one gulp Yasuo stood pulling his sister up with him. "Such a powerful illusion will take more than just us. We'll be back in one week with help. Be prepared to leave then." Noriko and Yasuo both bowed and turned for the door. Before they could exit the room Yasuo ran back and grabbed Noriko's unfinished tea and gulped it as well as grabbing her sweets she hadn't eaten, giving Naruto and Sasuke a big grin as he ran after his sister. As they left their home they transformed back into their kitsune forms and took off out of Konoha to call for help.

The week was spent in a rather solemn way, going around and visiting those friends that were still alive, paying last respects to those they had lost, and of course figuring out what things to pack and what to leave behind. Soon Yasuo and Noriko returned to their home alerting them that the surrounding woods were filled with kitsune youkai’s ready to work the illusion.

"All the youkai’s that have come to help have transformed into plants or rocks so no one will notice the village is surrounded." Noriko assured them. Nodding in understand Sasuke said. "Now we just have to figure out how to insure our illusion is found." Grinning like a fox Naruto turned to Yasuo. "Can you make someone invisible as well?" Tapping his clawed finger to his chin Yasuo nodded. "If I can draw from your power I would have no problem making both of us invisible." Facing Noriko, Naruto asked. "What about you? Would you be able to draw from me also even if I wasn't near you?" Noriko bit her lip. "How far of a distance Naruto-sama?"

"I'm going to lead a friend of ours to the house but Yasuo will be with me to distort the image. Noriko, I want you to stay with Sasuke just outside of the village gate and hide his presence from the guards. Sasuke, you keep our packs with you and after I lead Sakura to the illusion we left I'll be back." Naruto explained. "I can do that." Noriko assured. With a plan in place they retired for the evening.

Settling down in bed Sasuke rolled over to hold Naruto close to him. "Are you ready to go through with this?" He asked rubbing his face into Naruto's hair. Nodding Naruto sleepily answered. "It's just like pulling a prank and you know how good at those I am." Chuckling Sasuke gave his lover a squeeze as they settled down for the night.

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Beginning their day just before the sun rose Noriko covered Sasuke's presence up with her magic making him invisible to others as they stood just outside of the gates to Konoha. Standing outside of the gates Sasuke could see and feel the jujutsu being used by the other fox youkai’s surrounding the village. It was like a thick fog had settled over Konoha.

With their appearance hidden Naruto and Yasuo ran through the streets heading toward Sakura and Lee's home. Naruto had decided if he and Sasuke had really died Sakura would want to be the first to know. She had after all been their teammate growing up and the three had always remained close. As they passed a team of ninjas that were wearily dragging themselves through the village Naruto snickered. Yasuo had certainly grown to be a powerful youkai over the years; the three ninjas hadn't noticed them at all. Naruto hoped this was an ability he would have once he reached a hundred years old, he couldn't keep the grin off his face as he thought of all the pranks he could pull with such an ability.

Entering Lee and Sakura's house Naruto took up a place at the foot of their bed. While remaining invisible Naruto allowed his chakra to flash. He smirked as he watched the two jerk awake and pull weapons out of who knew where while they looked around the room. 'Once a ninja, always a ninja.' Naruto thought as they lowered their weapons believing they were alone. Nodding to Yasuo, Naruto smiled as he watched his friend's eyes widening in surprise at having him slowly materialize in front of them.

"Naruto! What the hell?" Sakura yelled pulling her blanket up to cover herself. Lee was up and pulling on some pants to cover his boxers as they waited for an explanation. The strange apparition of their friend and retired Hokage didn't speak to them but turned and motioned for them to follow as his form wavered in and out of sight. Pushing Lee to follow Sakura wrapped a yukata around her tying it securely she moved to follow as well.

It was early enough they didn't pass anyone else on their trip through the village, something Sakura was both glad and sorry for. Glad because no one saw her in her nightgown and yukata walking around in public and sorry cause she wished she could stop and ask if anyone else could see the ghost like form she and Lee were following. Coming to the house Naruto and Sasuke shared the ghost motioned for them to enter the house as it disappeared.

Lee knocked several times, not wanting to enter another's home. Finally Sakura reached around him and tried the door, finding it unlocked she pushed her husband in and followed. Once inside they called out to their friends till Naruto's chakra flashed again from the door to the couple’s bedroom. Naruto appeared to them one last time; he contentedly smiled at them pointing to the bedroom door before disappearing for good. Walking to the door Sakura slowly pushed it open already fearing what she would find.

Running away from the house Naruto wasted no time getting back to Sasuke. He didn't want to wait around, he knew how much it hurt to loose someone, and he didn't want to see Sakura cry. Reaching the gate Naruto hugged both Noriko and Yasuo thanking them for their help. Sasuke shouldered his packs and handed Naruto his as they turned and headed away from Konoha.

Later when Yasuo and Noriko would meet with Naruto and Sasuke in the wilds they would be sure to tell them all they had seen that day. The kitsune’s watched as Sakura told everyone of the visit she and her husband had received, how even in death her teammates had made sure not to forget her, and she would hold that close to her heart till she died. The new Hokage, Konohamaru, performed his duties as the Hokage flawlessly. And the foxes watched as the whole village turned out for the funeral and cried at the loss of their Rokudaime and the last Uchiha. As the funeral was ending Yasuo passed the word around and on his signal they created a Kitsune no Yomeiri. It seemed it was a fitting gift for the day.

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Sasuke smiled watching Naruto skip down the road, it was almost like time had reversed and they were twelve-years-old again leaving the village for the first time as Genin’s on a mission. Sasuke had to admit he felt the same, but certainly wasn't about to start skipping. Hell he didn't remember skipping even when he had been twelve. He knew they were both feeling the same thing, like a large weight had been lifted. Though the memories Sasuke lost as a young man never did return he knew unlike the time he had left looking for power this time he was leaving for the right reason.

Sasuke was happy to let Naruto lead, being the blonde had spent several years on the road with Jiraiya. He wasn't disappointed when Naruto lead them to a wonderful spot for the night. Far enough off the road not many others had found it, leaving it an unspoiled haven for them to share. The spot had a small sweet stream running through it with a gravel bank lined with soft long grass that would provide extra cushion for their sleeping bags.

Preparing for the evening Naruto finally spoke. "It’s amazing that this place is still here." Naruto said as he squeers some fish he caught for dinner. "You've been here before?" Sasuke asked putting the finishing touches on their sleeping area. Looking over his shoulder at Sasuke, Naruto gives him one of his foxy smiles as he sits down by the fire to watch the sunset. "Yep . . . it's funny how sometimes life will turn full circle isn't it? This is the very place Ero Sennin and I stayed the day I returned to Konoha." Naruto explained as Sasuke took a seat beside him. "I was worried back then how things would turn out." Leaning over Sasuke whispered, "then this is a fitting place to begin the next stage of our lives." Leaning over to lay a kiss on Naruto's cheek Sasuke was surprised when Naruto turned to face him and accept his kiss on his lips. Quickly Naruto wrapped his arms around Sasuke's neck and whole-heartly returned his affections.

The wet sounds of their kisses fill the clearing as they continue to nibble on one another's lips; gently Sasuke works on laying Naruto back into the tall grass. Moving his hands under Naruto's shirt till it is bunched under his arms. Breaking the kiss Sasuke pulled Naruto's arms from around his neck so he could pull his shirt off. Not stopping, Sasuke worked to remove all of Naruto's clothes and his own. Till they both laid naked in the small clearing like they were a part of the nature not just visitors.

Sasuke took his time making sure to pour his feeling into each touch. He knew the one thing both he and Naruto needed at this time was to reconnect with one another. Sure they had an eternity ahead of them but right now was the beginning and Sasuke was going to make sure it started out right.

Naruto had been under so much mental angst and stress, not only from Shikamaru's death, but also his position as Hokage that the two lovers’ hadn't made love in awhile now. The week before they enacted the plan had been filled with saying good-bye's to friends and places they knew they would not be back to see as well as paying last respects to loved ones that had already passed.

'We both needed this.' Sasuke thought softly stroking his hands across his lover's body. He knew he'd never be the kind of person to spout off about love and such but he made damn sure to show Naruto how he felt with the everyday things he did. Right now was no exception; he'd show Naruto that he'd always have someone with him who held him as a precious person.

'He’s always been so sensitive.' Sasuke thought as he continued to caress Naruto not only with his hands but his tongue as well. Sucking gently on Naruto's nipple Sasuke smiled around the nub of flesh at the sound coming from the blonde ex-Hokage. Working his way down his body Sasuke ran his tongue over Naruto's erection wiping the gathering clear liquid off of the tip. All the while he teasingly ghosted the tips of his fingers up the sides of Naruto's body and then down the center leaving the man a writhing mass.

Finding the tube of lubrication he kept in his jacket pocket Sasuke went about preparing his lover with the utmost care. Slowly spreading the oil all over the skin around his entrance to make sure none of the skin would be dry when it stretched to accommodate his girth. Sasuke massaged around Naruto's opening with his finger tip, remembering to apply more of the oil occasionally. Ever so slowly Naruto's muscles relaxed, allowing the very tip of Sasuke's finger to enter his body. "Hurry up bastard." Naruto hissed as Sasuke continued his slow pace of preparing him. Running his tongue over his lover's straining member Sasuke hushed him. "Let me go at my own pace dobe. You like the attention, admit it." Sasuke answered leaning down to take part of Naruto's scrotum into his mouth. Gasping Naruto arched up making more of Sasuke's finger go into him. Chuckling Sasuke released Naruto giving him a long wet lick before working on a second finger. It wasn't long before Sasuke withdrew his fingers in favor of slicking up himself, the feeling of his lover squeezing his fingers had made his member twitch till he thought he'd spill himself before ever feeling Naruto's embrace.

Grasping Naruto's legs Sasuke hooked them over his shoulders. This was his favorite position to take his lover, it left Naruto's body open to his explorations plus he could see himself as Naruto's body swallowed him, all in all it was very erotic. To be able to lean back as he drove himself to fill Naruto's inner sanctum and watch his flesh become one with his lover's. To as his lover's body opened to accept him within its embrace was beyond arousing for Sasuke.

Teasingly Sasuke rubbed the tip of his erection against Naruto's portal, watching as the blonde wiggled begging to be filled. Having fulfilled his need to hear Naruto whine for his attention Sasuke ever so slowly began pushing forward watching in erotic fascination as he entered Naruto's body, his flesh disappearing from sight.

Naruto was lying still now, as he filled him. He had a slight blush covering his checks from their lovemaking so far, his hair laid around him reminding Sasuke of the first time he had touch him. Naruto had his eyes closed as he tried to deal with the emotions and sensations of becoming one with Sasuke. Sasuke was careful to listen to the signals Naruto was giving him as he pushed himself into his lover, several times he stopped giving Naruto time to adjust when he would hear the blonde's breathing shudder from the sensations he was dealing with. Having completely entered, Sasuke leaned back closing his own eyes as they both worked on adjusting to the sensations they were experiencing.

Trying to calm himself down as his body adjusted to the intrusion of Sasuke's flesh, Naruto cracked his eyes open looking up at his lover. Sasuke had his head bowed and his eyes closed; obviously trying to keep from going over before they had begun. Naruto had learned over the years of being Sasuke's lover that Sasuke was a pervert. Not only did Sasuke want to join his body with Naruto as much as he could, Sasuke also wanted to be able to watch that joining as well,currently Sasuke had him in Sasuke's favorite position. Naruto blushed remembering how thrilled it made his lover to watch as his flesh entered him. With his body calming down Naruto smirked, he normally would very slightly move his lower half to alert Sasuke he was ready but today was different. Today they were starting their lives anew and in the blonde's mind that meant everything would be different today. Biting his lower lip Naruto made his muscles give Sasuke's hard flesh a good squeeze.

Gasping Sasuke threw his head back in ecstasy Naruto's body was squeezing him in the manner it normally did as the blonde found completion which always lead to him finding his own. Looking at his lover in surprise he was met by Naruto’s lust filled eyes and a foxy grin as he squeezed him again. Leaning forward Sasuke folded his lover's body so he could soundly kiss him and give his lower lip a nip for his actions. Giving Naruto no mercy Sasuke drove into his willing body rubbing and pushing against spots within Naruto's body that had him crying out at the sensations. A determined glow entered Naruto's eyes when the two locked their gazes. Taking hold of Sasuke's forearms Naruto's cries were soon joined by Sasuke's as the blonde forced his body to clench around him. Luckily the competition was a draw as both lovers won their release together.

Rolling off Sasuke lay panting beside Naruto. Reaching over Naruto took hold of Sasuke's hand as they rested. Less than thirty minutes later Sasuke was jolted out of his light slumber when Naruto rolled over onto him, attacking his neck with his mouth. Sasuke's breath caught in his throat as he passively lay taking in the feel of Naruto's naked skin against his own and his apparent arousal rubbing against him. While they had both been alive for over sixty years it wasn't just their looks that had halted at twenty. It wasn't unusually for them to engage in sexual activities many times in the same day. Recently they hadn't been engaging because of Naruto's depression but that didn't seem to be an issue anymore.

'This chance at starting a new life must have done wonders for Naruto.' Sasuke thought pulling Naruto into a long sensual kiss. It had been awhile since Naruto had started any of their romps together. Their relationship had always been equal but, when Naruto was upset he wasn't likely to be the instigator of such activities. The fact Naruto was on top of him and pleasantly preparing him for a turn with the blonde in control was a sure sign that leaving Konoha had been the right thing to do. Sasuke allowed Naruto free reign over his body to do as he pleased. He knew Naruto would take good care of him. Naruto had become well schooled in the arts of pleasure over the years they had been lovers and he was now using all he knew. He was touching him in all the areas that were sure to make Sasuke gasp and moan. Trailing his tongue teasingly over a spot on his sternum Naruto smiled as he received a shiver for his efforts.

Naruto took his time entering Sasuke; Naruto was always a thoughtful lover. Sasuke pushed back taking Naruto into him more quickly making them both gasp. Taking hold of Sasuke's weeping arousal Naruto rubbed his thumb over the large raised vein that ran from its head along its length to its root. The sensations from Naruto gently stroking such a sensitive place had the desired effect, causing his lover's body to stiffen as his seed was milked from him. Sasuke's body clenched taking hold of Naruto's quivering flesh that was buried within him proved to be the final act that send the blonde ex-Hokage over the edge.

His arms no longer able to hold him Naruto laid his weight onto Sasuke for him to support him. Naruto raised his hand so he could lovingly run his fingers through Sasuke's damp hair. Pushing himself up so he was face to face with Sasuke, Naruto leaned in rubbing his cheek against Sasuke's. Quietly chuckling the dark-haired shinobi asks. "Are we reconnecting Naruto?" Still rubbing his face against his lover's Naruto hums in agreement. "We’ve been negligent in our duties toward each other lately. Uchiha Sasuke, as your Hokage I order you to make sure we pay close attention to our needs from now on."

Pushing his lover off of him Sasuke raised himself to a sitting position. Looking down at his partner who was currently lying on his back Sasuke reminded him. "Tch . . . ex-Hokage dobe. You go get our dinner, since you decided to wear me out this time." Standing Naruto puffed up his cheeks and gave Sasuke a rather disgusted look at his reminder of no longer being Hokage but did walk over and grab the fish that had been left to cook.

Taking a look at them Naruto grimaced, they were a little over done but it's a small price to pay in exchange of what they had been doing. Turning back he noticed Sasuke's eyes on his naked form, taking advantage of the situation he put a little sway in his steps as he returned to Sasuke's side handing over his fish. Noticing the rekindling lust in Sasuke’s eyes Naruto smiled thinking, 'that'll teach you.' Noticing Naruto's smile Sasuke sighed realizing their old childhood rivalry just took a new step now that they had time for it.

After they finish eating the two washed up in the stream but decided to remain naked, the night was warm and there was no one around to see them. They had unzipped their sleeping bags so they could sleep together. Setting beside one another Naruto leaned over and laid his head on Sasuke's shoulder as he wrapped an arm around the blonde.

The two lovers settled down to watch as day turned into night and the sky become dotted with stars. Laughter and happy chatter could be heard as the two discuss the life they now had in front of them. Had anyone come upon them and seen how they were carrying on like a couple of young kids headed out on some grand adventure they would have thought the two men were being foolishly idealistic. Talking as if they were young boys that had just fallen in love and were running away to live life together forever. As if they knew nothing of the hardships life could give. Yes, it is funny how sometimes life turns full circle and if the two were being quixotic, at least it was done with whom they held as most precious in life.

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kunai: throwing knife

shuriken: throwing star.

fuuma shuriken: evil wind throwing star

Information of kistune youkais: Taken from Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.

Kitsune no Yomeiri: the kitsune's wedding. In reference to a folktale describing a wedding ceremony between the creatures held during such conditions. The event is considered to be a good omen. Rain falling from a clear sky, a sunshower. Information from Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.

Rokudaime: term used when refering to the 6th person to hold the title Hokage of Konoha

jujutsu: magic, sorcery, incantation

quioxotism: Is a term I found while going through a very old dictionary I have; dated 1940. It is the adjetive form of quixotic; adv; quioxism, quixotically, quixotry. The word means ideally and extravagantly romantic. Extravagantly chivalrous or foolishly idealistic. The word comes in reference to the character Don Quixote; the hero of the great romance of Miguel de Cervantes. I felt this term suited the story and Naruto because this character has his own idea how things should be and follows them through just like the character Don Quixote.