Disguised Curses Chapter 9 and 10
Title :Disguised Curses
Chapters: Chapters 9 & 10 out of (28/ ??)
Rating: overall R (chapter ratings in tags)
Disclaimer: I DO NOT OWN NARUTO, THE CHARACTERS, THE MANGA, ANIME, OR ANYTHING ELSE. I make no money from writing and posting this. OC's are Mine, do not steal!!!
Word count for this post : 1803 words
OK PEOPLE>>>
Bold is Kyuubi. italics is emphasis and the like. Forgiveness if i haven't pointed that out before. it shall always be such unless otherwise pointed out
CH 9
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Two days later they got summoned to the Hokage’s office. Naruto had a skeptical look on his face, he had been behaving and since the day he’d pummeled Sasuke after Tsunade had last checked on him, he hadn’t really had an issue with Kyuubi showing up. Granted, it was kind of worrisome compared to the trip home, but he wasn’t about to complain. Maybe the damn thing was relaxing. Tch. Yeah, right. Sasuke, next to him, looked bored. Actually, he was bored.
“What’s up, granny Tsunade?” Oh yes, she noted. Being around the Uchiha had definitely improved his attitude. “I thought I’d get the week off?”
“The Sand’s Kazekage, Gaara, has politely requested several of the Leaf’s best ninja of your age for a week-long trip to his village. You two were among those requested to come.” She held her hand up before the questions started. “Sasuke, you still have several weeks of probation before you’re supposed to have freedom outside the village. Since you have been ordered to stay at Naruto’s side, I’m being very lenient and allowing you to attend whatever it is Gaara has planned. Neji is also going and has orders to keep an eye on you as well should you ever need to distance yourself from Naruto. Sasuke, you will be going as a civilian, Naruto, you as a ninja. That means should anything come up while you’re there and the Kazekage needs your help, only one of you is permitted to be fighting. Sasuke, you are to do nothing more than what is permitted in self defense. If you cannot avoid the fighting at all, and cannot retreat, I want you to be very careful. No kills, understand?”
Both boys nodded. “So does this count as a vacation, Hokage?” Sasuke asked, curious. It certainly didn’t sound like they’d be on a real mission. But the thought of getting out and roaming without an official ‘tail’ - except Naruto, now- that would be good. He never felt like he could be himself under the eyes of some random ANBU.
“Officially? No. All of you know I can, and will, send for you at a moment’s notice should I need you. But unofficially, yes, this is a vacation. Get your stuff packed, you’re among the first leaving, bright and early tomorrow. I won’t call you back early unless something goes wrong, ok? So relax and have a good time. And you,” she glared at Naruto. “The only reason I’m letting either of you go right now is because both of you have been doing well. But keep Kyuubi under control. We don’t need to end up making things sour with the Sand because he decided to go joyriding in your body.”
“Hai!” Tsunade smiled softly. She was glad Gaara had made the request formal, it permitted her to let the requested ninjas loose without having to coddle the council. “Sasuke, I’d like to talk with you alone for just a second. Naruto, would you mind waiting just outside?” She watched the puzzled, skeptical look sweep Naruto’s face before he bowed slightly and walked out of the room. She turned back to her single audience to find him wearing the trademark Uchiha mask- cold arrogance and pride. “This isn’t about you, Sasuke. It’s about that brat and Neji.” He cooled even farther, to the emotionless mask he used to wear so long ago. He hadn’t told her about his little “talk” with Kyuubi and his request after the Hyuga.
“I have become privy to information I cannot share, but after what I have learned and the odd ‘incident’ that happened last time the three of you were here, I am concerned how Naruto will continue to act around Neji. While both of them will have orders to keep you under surveillance while you’re in Sand, you have the task of making sure nothing happens between those two. I doubt the Hyuga clan would be pleased if their current male prodigy came home in pieces. You understand, Uchiha? He may be acting all ok right now, but I know that Naruto under Kyuubi’s influence is not something to take lightly. And last time I saw that side, it was trying to pounce on the one and only Neji Hyuga.” She glared at the young man before her. “If you can’t handle the delicate balancing act, let me know now.”
“I can do this, Tsunade- sama. I will not disappoint you.” He knew he could. He had no doubt in his abilities.
Tsunade nodded and then handed him a scroll. “That’s the list of things I suggest you both take with you, even though you are going as a civilian. There are also the names of the people you are going with. Make sure Naruto reads over it, and that you show up at the scheduled time. Others may be following as time and missions permit. Kiba is due back in a couple days, if he decides to go he’ll bring along the next group heading out for this thing. If not, Sakura will be leading the group. That way you know who to expect and when to expect them. All right?”
Sasuke smirked. “Thanks, Hokage. We’ll be sure not to cause too much chaos.” He strode from the room and Tsunade sighed as she heard Naruto pounce on the last Uchiha. Well, at least they were out of her way for a couple days. She only hoped this trip actually went well. Her younger shinobi needed it.
CH 10
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“Naruto! Off!” Sasuke tried peeling the bouncy ninja off his body only to nearly fall face first down the stairs. He growled at the excited youth but understood why he was so excited. He needed this as badly as Naruto did. “Let’s go get packed. We leave early in the morning, ok?” He followed the bouncing teen out of the building and through the streets, not bothering to try and subdue him. He’d collapse soon enough.
“Naruto! My fun- loving friend!!” No, please no. Rock Lee, enthusiastic as always, met Naruto with a pouncing hug. Strangely enough, the two seemed to get along well enough. It was just Lee was too energetic for the Uchiha to handle. One person he could cope with (namely Naruto) but two? He wanted to leave them behind. Far behind. He stepped away to lean against a fence, content to let the two deal with each other before getting caught up in the excitement, before sneaking a peek at the list of names in his hands. The taijutsu specialist was due to come, but not with their little group in the morning. He was coming with Sakura’s team.
He waited while the two talked for a moment before a stillness crept between them. Lee was staring at Naruto’s face with a vaguely confused look, and Naruto was glaring past him. Sasuke followed the blonde’s line of sight… and groaned. Once again, the boy was fixed on the sight of one Neji Hyuga. Not wanting a scene to happen in public, he pushed away from the fence and snagged Naruto’s arm, turning the ninja forcefully. Naruto’s eyes were actively flickering between red and blue, the whisker marks wider than usual but not as prominent as when the fox would usually take over.
“Home. Now.” The words were grunted through bared teeth as Naruto shut his eyes and his body curled a little. Realizing he was fighting for physical control, Sasuke waved goodbye to Lee and quickly ported them both to the Uchiha household. Once there he grabbed his emergency overnight bag and ported once more, taking Naruto outside the gates. He could afford to spend some time taming him and grab what they needed before they left in the morning. Though hopefully Kyuubi would cooperate.
He brought them both to a small secluded area in the woods surrounding the village. Once there he let go of Naruto and stepped back, trying to let the boy sort himself out on his own. Red chakra trickled into the air but pulled back, and under Sasuke’s watchful eyes the boy’s body struggled with itself. Finally, the twitching stopped and Naruto slowly looked up, revealing dark red eyes and wide marks. He sneered at the sight of the Uchiha. “Pretty boy come to play again? Care to take my prey’s place?”
Sasuke lifted a thin brow at the growling tone. “Nice to talk to you again, Kyuubi. If you could share what is going on, once again?”
The fox snarled. “I have to hunt, you understand that much, you pathetic human? Why do you keep me from my prey??” In full control of the body, he was barely managing to keep his energy in check, as he stood and stalked toward the last Uchiha. “I guess you would do for me to play with in the mean time...”
Sasuke slid automatically into defense mode. He wouldn’t let the boy go back into town like this, but he wouldn’t succumb to the fox either, if he could help it. “I can’t let you kill Neji. And I sure won’t let you play with him, either.” He glared at the other. “Now give control back to Naruto. Now.”
A flash and Sasuke avoided the pounce, slamming an elbow into the other’s ribs. The usually damaging blow barely shook off the demon vessel. “Fine. You play with me tonight. Satisfy me enough and I may even be nice for this trip you two are having.” Sasuke narrowed his eyes as he glanced over the fox. “I know nearly everything the brat does. Plus, he bargained with me tonight, he’d let me out to play a little- providing I didn’t kill or permanently maim anyone, and I’ll try to stay under wraps during this little trip.” He sashayed forward, a feral gleam in the blood- red eyes and his posture bent just a little. “Come, Sasuke, you know you want to play. I will even be nice and keep my promise to the little brat.”
Sasuke considered it for a brief moment. To entertain the fox, keep it in check for the next week or more they’d be gone, and play by rules Naruto had set up- well, it could be better but he wasn’t complaining. Hell, if he could beat Itachi, he could ‘play’ with the fox like this. As long as the annoying demon didn’t go overboard. “You have until dawn to play with me, Kyuubi. After that I need Naruto back.”
The wide wicked grin suddenly plastered on almost made him change his mind. But it was too late as Kyuubi took full advantage of Naruto’s body and proceeded to chase and jump on the other ninja. He just had to survive until dawn. Somehow, that suddenly wasn’t looking easy.
Chapters: Chapters 9 & 10 out of (28/ ??)
Rating: overall R (chapter ratings in tags)
Disclaimer: I DO NOT OWN NARUTO, THE CHARACTERS, THE MANGA, ANIME, OR ANYTHING ELSE. I make no money from writing and posting this. OC's are Mine, do not steal!!!
Word count for this post : 1803 words
OK PEOPLE>>>
Bold is Kyuubi. italics is emphasis and the like. Forgiveness if i haven't pointed that out before. it shall always be such unless otherwise pointed out
CH 9
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Two days later they got summoned to the Hokage’s office. Naruto had a skeptical look on his face, he had been behaving and since the day he’d pummeled Sasuke after Tsunade had last checked on him, he hadn’t really had an issue with Kyuubi showing up. Granted, it was kind of worrisome compared to the trip home, but he wasn’t about to complain. Maybe the damn thing was relaxing. Tch. Yeah, right. Sasuke, next to him, looked bored. Actually, he was bored.
“What’s up, granny Tsunade?” Oh yes, she noted. Being around the Uchiha had definitely improved his attitude. “I thought I’d get the week off?”
“The Sand’s Kazekage, Gaara, has politely requested several of the Leaf’s best ninja of your age for a week-long trip to his village. You two were among those requested to come.” She held her hand up before the questions started. “Sasuke, you still have several weeks of probation before you’re supposed to have freedom outside the village. Since you have been ordered to stay at Naruto’s side, I’m being very lenient and allowing you to attend whatever it is Gaara has planned. Neji is also going and has orders to keep an eye on you as well should you ever need to distance yourself from Naruto. Sasuke, you will be going as a civilian, Naruto, you as a ninja. That means should anything come up while you’re there and the Kazekage needs your help, only one of you is permitted to be fighting. Sasuke, you are to do nothing more than what is permitted in self defense. If you cannot avoid the fighting at all, and cannot retreat, I want you to be very careful. No kills, understand?”
Both boys nodded. “So does this count as a vacation, Hokage?” Sasuke asked, curious. It certainly didn’t sound like they’d be on a real mission. But the thought of getting out and roaming without an official ‘tail’ - except Naruto, now- that would be good. He never felt like he could be himself under the eyes of some random ANBU.
“Officially? No. All of you know I can, and will, send for you at a moment’s notice should I need you. But unofficially, yes, this is a vacation. Get your stuff packed, you’re among the first leaving, bright and early tomorrow. I won’t call you back early unless something goes wrong, ok? So relax and have a good time. And you,” she glared at Naruto. “The only reason I’m letting either of you go right now is because both of you have been doing well. But keep Kyuubi under control. We don’t need to end up making things sour with the Sand because he decided to go joyriding in your body.”
“Hai!” Tsunade smiled softly. She was glad Gaara had made the request formal, it permitted her to let the requested ninjas loose without having to coddle the council. “Sasuke, I’d like to talk with you alone for just a second. Naruto, would you mind waiting just outside?” She watched the puzzled, skeptical look sweep Naruto’s face before he bowed slightly and walked out of the room. She turned back to her single audience to find him wearing the trademark Uchiha mask- cold arrogance and pride. “This isn’t about you, Sasuke. It’s about that brat and Neji.” He cooled even farther, to the emotionless mask he used to wear so long ago. He hadn’t told her about his little “talk” with Kyuubi and his request after the Hyuga.
“I have become privy to information I cannot share, but after what I have learned and the odd ‘incident’ that happened last time the three of you were here, I am concerned how Naruto will continue to act around Neji. While both of them will have orders to keep you under surveillance while you’re in Sand, you have the task of making sure nothing happens between those two. I doubt the Hyuga clan would be pleased if their current male prodigy came home in pieces. You understand, Uchiha? He may be acting all ok right now, but I know that Naruto under Kyuubi’s influence is not something to take lightly. And last time I saw that side, it was trying to pounce on the one and only Neji Hyuga.” She glared at the young man before her. “If you can’t handle the delicate balancing act, let me know now.”
“I can do this, Tsunade- sama. I will not disappoint you.” He knew he could. He had no doubt in his abilities.
Tsunade nodded and then handed him a scroll. “That’s the list of things I suggest you both take with you, even though you are going as a civilian. There are also the names of the people you are going with. Make sure Naruto reads over it, and that you show up at the scheduled time. Others may be following as time and missions permit. Kiba is due back in a couple days, if he decides to go he’ll bring along the next group heading out for this thing. If not, Sakura will be leading the group. That way you know who to expect and when to expect them. All right?”
Sasuke smirked. “Thanks, Hokage. We’ll be sure not to cause too much chaos.” He strode from the room and Tsunade sighed as she heard Naruto pounce on the last Uchiha. Well, at least they were out of her way for a couple days. She only hoped this trip actually went well. Her younger shinobi needed it.
CH 10
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“Naruto! Off!” Sasuke tried peeling the bouncy ninja off his body only to nearly fall face first down the stairs. He growled at the excited youth but understood why he was so excited. He needed this as badly as Naruto did. “Let’s go get packed. We leave early in the morning, ok?” He followed the bouncing teen out of the building and through the streets, not bothering to try and subdue him. He’d collapse soon enough.
“Naruto! My fun- loving friend!!” No, please no. Rock Lee, enthusiastic as always, met Naruto with a pouncing hug. Strangely enough, the two seemed to get along well enough. It was just Lee was too energetic for the Uchiha to handle. One person he could cope with (namely Naruto) but two? He wanted to leave them behind. Far behind. He stepped away to lean against a fence, content to let the two deal with each other before getting caught up in the excitement, before sneaking a peek at the list of names in his hands. The taijutsu specialist was due to come, but not with their little group in the morning. He was coming with Sakura’s team.
He waited while the two talked for a moment before a stillness crept between them. Lee was staring at Naruto’s face with a vaguely confused look, and Naruto was glaring past him. Sasuke followed the blonde’s line of sight… and groaned. Once again, the boy was fixed on the sight of one Neji Hyuga. Not wanting a scene to happen in public, he pushed away from the fence and snagged Naruto’s arm, turning the ninja forcefully. Naruto’s eyes were actively flickering between red and blue, the whisker marks wider than usual but not as prominent as when the fox would usually take over.
“Home. Now.” The words were grunted through bared teeth as Naruto shut his eyes and his body curled a little. Realizing he was fighting for physical control, Sasuke waved goodbye to Lee and quickly ported them both to the Uchiha household. Once there he grabbed his emergency overnight bag and ported once more, taking Naruto outside the gates. He could afford to spend some time taming him and grab what they needed before they left in the morning. Though hopefully Kyuubi would cooperate.
He brought them both to a small secluded area in the woods surrounding the village. Once there he let go of Naruto and stepped back, trying to let the boy sort himself out on his own. Red chakra trickled into the air but pulled back, and under Sasuke’s watchful eyes the boy’s body struggled with itself. Finally, the twitching stopped and Naruto slowly looked up, revealing dark red eyes and wide marks. He sneered at the sight of the Uchiha. “Pretty boy come to play again? Care to take my prey’s place?”
Sasuke lifted a thin brow at the growling tone. “Nice to talk to you again, Kyuubi. If you could share what is going on, once again?”
The fox snarled. “I have to hunt, you understand that much, you pathetic human? Why do you keep me from my prey??” In full control of the body, he was barely managing to keep his energy in check, as he stood and stalked toward the last Uchiha. “I guess you would do for me to play with in the mean time...”
Sasuke slid automatically into defense mode. He wouldn’t let the boy go back into town like this, but he wouldn’t succumb to the fox either, if he could help it. “I can’t let you kill Neji. And I sure won’t let you play with him, either.” He glared at the other. “Now give control back to Naruto. Now.”
A flash and Sasuke avoided the pounce, slamming an elbow into the other’s ribs. The usually damaging blow barely shook off the demon vessel. “Fine. You play with me tonight. Satisfy me enough and I may even be nice for this trip you two are having.” Sasuke narrowed his eyes as he glanced over the fox. “I know nearly everything the brat does. Plus, he bargained with me tonight, he’d let me out to play a little- providing I didn’t kill or permanently maim anyone, and I’ll try to stay under wraps during this little trip.” He sashayed forward, a feral gleam in the blood- red eyes and his posture bent just a little. “Come, Sasuke, you know you want to play. I will even be nice and keep my promise to the little brat.”
Sasuke considered it for a brief moment. To entertain the fox, keep it in check for the next week or more they’d be gone, and play by rules Naruto had set up- well, it could be better but he wasn’t complaining. Hell, if he could beat Itachi, he could ‘play’ with the fox like this. As long as the annoying demon didn’t go overboard. “You have until dawn to play with me, Kyuubi. After that I need Naruto back.”
The wide wicked grin suddenly plastered on almost made him change his mind. But it was too late as Kyuubi took full advantage of Naruto’s body and proceeded to chase and jump on the other ninja. He just had to survive until dawn. Somehow, that suddenly wasn’t looking easy.