Destined love   von Chandra
                                (~wolf’s mate~)
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                      Kapitel 4: 4. Chapter: free prison
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Author Notes:

Call back the hounds, I didn't got missing. Okay well maybe I did, but that
chapter was one of the stupidest I ever had to write - and you will see what I
mean, when you read it.
So yes, I am extremely sorry for making you wait like forever to continue! Oh
and yes - it's a little bit longer than normally.
I do hope that maybe someone is still watching it, so before too much confusion
comes up, yes I'm back - hopefully for a long time. Also this chapter wasn't
beta read yet (so really, pretty please), so whoever finds errors -
congratulation they are yours.
Well.
Much more I don't really have to tell you. Just that I hope you will enjoy it,
and that I will continue working on it ^^
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4. Chapter: free prison
 
It was dark when he woke up, fighting through thick water of moving mist, he
felt the touch of someone near him. Slowly the shadows faded from his mind, when
the blond male finally managed to crack open his eyes.
Maybe it was night, however the cerulean eyed man couldn't really make out any
different. His surroundings as gloomy and dimly, as if he couldn't perfectly
concentrate his eyes to focus. Strangely he didn't feel insecure, perhaps an
aftereffect of the medicine they had forced him to swallow.
Although Naruto couldn't manage to force his foggy mind to come up with a better
explanation, he could at least make out the most obvious. He could feel the bed
he was lying on, the warmth it was emitting, that was lulling him into safety.
Blinking tiredly, he didn't care about the body pressed to his own, the comfort
it was giving him. Half asleep he didn't mind the stranger who turned him
around, the hands that felt like they were shaking, when they brushing some hair
out of his face.
Instead he found himself face to face with the foreigner, eyes clear as the
night, beautiful pitch black obsidian that locked concerned.
For a shocked moment his own eyes widened, but it didn't last long. Whoever his
surprised partner was he lovingly caressed his cheeks, a small, barely visible
smile gracing his lips. He whispered something, at least Naruto believed the
stranger to actually use words when he saw his mouth open and close.
But his senses were still dull, and the ringing in his ears still made it
difficult to actually hear anything. Although he believed he caught something
remarkable similar to sleep again my … But he already missed the last words,
when sleep pulled him back again.
The tanned male was even to fare gone to still feel his lovers embrace, when he
pulled him closer. Caressing his soon to be mate Sasuke had gotten used to
Naruto waking up from time to time. Always slipping between sleep and
consciousness, but never really waking up.
However, Tsunade had warned him that was perfectly normal for him, to fade into
awareness from time to time, before he was fully recovered. It was a good sign.
It showed his body was fighting the fever, and healing again.
The wolf demon just knew he had to be patient, something he dreaded, but he
wanted to give his chosen one the time he needed to recover. And yet it still
came as a surprised when the cheerful blond he had only met a week ago finally
did wake up.
 
~oo000oo~
 
The night was for lover, and while some tried to flee from a nightmare, others
embraced her secrets.
"Do you believe he will pull through?" a worried voice asked in the half lit
room. Just some candles were burning down the rest of the red wax that were
glowing mysterious. Uncertain the raven turned around, eyeing his lovely mate.
He was a beautiful man, handsome even before he was touched by his magic. Pale
skin, blond hair, he always wore in a half ponytail, that softly fell down his
lean form and magnificent slanted blue green eyes.
It was the only indication he wasn’t always born as a demon; the only hint was
the color he had inherited from his parents. "I hope so, but he has to learn
that for himself. It won't be easy," and when the blond cuddled into his embrace
he sighted.
"Sasuke was even more withdrawn than myself. After all he was always aiming for
father's approval, and wouldn't allow common sense to cloud his judgement. But I
do believe that fate decided wise on let him met someone worth his own
nightmares. I just hope he will realize that before he frightens his destined
one too much."
Sniggering the younger demon leaned up on one arm, before he pressed a kiss to
his love's lips, "Well if he is as much as a gentleman as you were, I'm sure the
two will make it work."
Raising an eyebrow his lover could clear hear him giggling.
"Darling, why can't I shake off the feeling you only meant that halfhearted?"
questioning his beautiful mate, he got lost in his deep blue eyes, that were
shining mischievous.
"You just worry too much, Itachi," stretching his name a little, the blond demon
perfectly showed what he really felt about the situation.
Smirking dangerously the raven pinned his destined one to the matrass and
secured his hands above his head, "Oh, are we already on a first name base. If
that's it, my dear Deidara, then I would rather enjoy it having you call my name
for a different reason."
And fulfilling his warning he leaned in again, and captured his sweet lips.
"Wait, Itachi," and half-playing his mate pushed him back, his hand resting on
his muscular chest, "Maybe you should go talk to your brother again. I mean, you
kinda have experience with everything, and let's see it sober, Sasuke will need
your help, even if he won't ask you for it."
“Fine,” the older one grumbled, “I will show by tomorrow, are happy
now?” He just couldn’t deny his lover anything he asked him for. 
Instead he pulled his chosen into his embrace. Ready to enjoy the sweet taste of
his body, before the dark of the night would turn into the gleaming light of a
new morning.
 
~oo000oo~
 
Blinking surprised, blurry white light exploded in front of his eyes, forcing
him to close them again. Trying to relax, to calm down Naruto pressed his body
against the cold tiles, while a gush of warm water was running down his head. He
couldn't believe what had happened in the event of a whole week.
After waking up that first night, his head still hurt and he felt like shit. He
was still sick, but energized enough to finally gain consciousness.
Irritated the blond man reached for the water faucet to turn it off. Starring
back at the white ceiling he couldn't master his energy to walk out already.
Too much had happened, and he needed the solitude to relax and rethink
everything. For a moment he closed his clear blue eyes, letting the images of an
entire week wash over him, and unconsciously grabbing his arms, when a wave of
emotions washed over him.
And letting his tears roll, Naruto allowed himself to curse his fate a second
time.
It was a strange sensation waking up that morning. Almost as if he was still
trapped in a dream. Tossing around he couldn't find a way to escape his own
nightmares. It wasn't worse than what he had already experienced, just
confusing. But somehow he had to except the truth he already felt.
There really wasn't much different about this morning. And curiously he wondered
if he could pass it as an excuse, to believe it was the mixer of bad alcohol and
the kind of nightmares you wished to forget. However, the nagging feeling in the
back of his mind told him everything that he remembered did really happened.
Starting with the fact he couldn't remember too much. At least not the last few
days. The tanned adult certainly knew he was kidnapped, he remembered the pain,
the humiliation and the struggling.
It was fascinating how his brain caught up within seconds. Somehow he remembered
the important facts, the knowledge that something had changed. But his brain was
still fuzzy and it was hard to recollect all the details.
For one example Naruto couldn't explain why he was in a different room. The blue
eyed man was almost certain to wake up in his cell again. But the dark, mahogany
colored celling was nothing, compared to the almost sad looking white of his
prison.
Steering around the dark skinned male was tempted to turn around, and drift off
to sleep again. At least for the moment he wanted to enjoy the comport feeling
of the soft bed, the warmth that cuddled his heart, without the constant
sickness he endured, cursing his own bad luck.
Shocked Naruto sat up in the bed, fully understanding his situation. He was
kidnaped from the streets, locked away and humiliated. Clear as the day he
remembered everything. The taste of the sticky rice, and the looks the men gave
him, the chase or his desperate try to escape. And shivering he pulled the
blanket closer, shielding himself with his arms under its cover. But the worst
part only followed.
He remembered eyes, black as the night that were trying to seduce him. Closing
his own he took a deep breath, marveling the memory of these shimmering pearls
that suddenly turned red.
He saw the nails and teeth elongated, when the shadows moved forward. Dropping
to their knees the person took on a different appearance.
Almost seeing him change his form, the blond adult pulled himself back to
reality. He didn't understand what that vision just meant, but he wasn't going
to find out. Whatever his luck was, he was out of that awful cell, and he would
be doomed if he didn't use his chance to escape this whole nightmare.
Looking around Naruto could tell he was alone, there was no one with him, when
he studied the vast room.
It was defiantly a beautiful bedroom. The pastel decor, the pictures of timeless
landscapes and the size alone were a perfect indication of the person's wealth.
Somehow the aura of the furniture, the brimming that leaked from the decorations
or the little details someone tried to make it look more welcoming, still
reflected the unmistaken feeling of power.
Maybe a little too thick for his taste it was filled with ornaments and vases,
some of them with blooming, bright yellow flowers, and fresh green grass. The
whole room was strangely dark, until Naruto realized the closed curtains that
only let a small amount of light through.
Not really thinking about it, he got up and straddled to the windows. Curiously
he pulled them away, flooding the room with sunlight, as it was already past
noon.
Shocked the blue eyed man looked outside. Before him a beautiful wide garden
outstretched the backside of the house, closing to the forest.
Irritated he wondered if it might still be the same forest he had seen form his
cell, and just a different part of the building. Bu that wouldn't make any
sense. Why would they bring him to a different room? Well unless they expected
something from him, and swallowing unsure he hugged himself again.
Started he felt a shiver down his spine, and for the first time Naruto realized
he was only dressed in some boxer shorts. So much for that theory. The bronze
skinned male could still reflect on some of his memories. And the last time they
forced him to do this shit, they had prepared some cloth for him.
Shaking his head, the blue eyed human took it as another clue that he was out of
that horrible place.
Luckily for him it was summer, and the room was warm enough to cover the lack of
clothes. Enjoying the feeling of the sun's warm rays on his skin he closed his
eyes for a moment, letting everything wash over him.
But suddenly he felt something strange and tensing up Naruto spun around, almost
too fast for his returning dizziness.
But to his surprise he was alone. Was it just an imagination? Did he escape the
men that held him, then where was he?
Trying hard he wanted to remember what had happened, but the last night was
still foggy, and his memory was leaking.
Drawn in the feeling of a forgotten bliss he didn't realize, when the door was
really opened.
Unnoticed a pale figure had entered the room. He wasn't too happy when he had
suddenly received an urgent call, and had to leave his room and his supposed
mate alone.
The only thing that lightened his mood was the certainty that he could return to
this lovely creature if he put up with the caller fast.
But to his shock the blond male wasn't lying in his bed. Feeling his fear rising
his gaze wandered through the room, before it set on the tanned man staying at
the windows.
His blond head was looking against the floor, and he seemed to be deep in
thought. Using this moment of calm Sasuke watched his destined one, and relieved
he realized that he seemed much healthier.
His dark tan was glittering slightly, probably from the sweat and the cold
breeze that was washed inside, when he opened the door. Also his blond hair was
sticky, locking like it was the worst enemy of every comb.
Even though the Uchiha couldn't see his beautiful blue eyes, he could still
study his face a little. His color was back, and he seemed to be fitter.
Chuckling low the wolf demon finally drew the attention to himself, and made his
presence notable.
Panicked Naruto's head shot up, and with wide eyes he started at the other
person in the room. For a second his brain couldn't comprehend what was
happening? Who was the stranger that was looking at him as if waiting for
something?
His whole being showed the power he owned, even a little arrogance seemed to
marvel his features. He was dressed in black designer trousers and a black shirt
that clearly flattered his toned chest.
Perfectly reflected to his pale skin, and his chiseled face, framed by midnight
dark hair. Without realizing it Naruto started to check out the other, maybe
even trying to find a way to escape past him.
Swallowing thick, the blond tried to move to the back of the room, before he
realized his own action.
However, the other just stayed at his place without moving. While his face kept
uncertain, like a stoic mask, only his dark eyes showed his tumult. He could
feel the confusing emotions coming from the other. However, he pushed his own
unsetting feelings down, afraid he would dare to move closer.
It took every bit off control from the raven not to let his instincts overtake
his actions. The wolf demon knew how hard it could become if he met his supposed
mate for the first time, but this second encounter was nothing better. Maybe it
was his knowledge that their meeting was under a bad omen, or it was simply his
guilty about what he did.
Although he had no control over his instinct, and it was more than just
impossible to stop the bound from activating.
Never letting his eyes go from his prey the animal within him, didn't allow him
to move too far away.
However, Sasuke had to distract himself from the delicious blond. After all the
whole room smelled after him, and the slightly trebling figure only pricked at
his instincts to swap him in his embrace and keep him save there.
However, the young Uchiha wasn't stupid and he perfectly understood how obscure
the situation was. Maybe it was that clarity that didn't surprise him when the
blue eyed male addressed him.
"Did you bought me last night? Are you one of them?" cautiously the raven
stopped in his tracks, not sure what he should answer his beautiful kitsune.
He hadn't even realized how he was referring to the blond as his, when he looked
back, studying the irritating, fuming human. Slightly shaking his head, he
indicating for Naruto to leave his question unanswered. 
Instead, he should have already learned how unpredictable the bronze skinned man
could be. Watching the perplex wolf, he appeared to complete ignore him, while
moving around carefully. "Dobe, where do you think you are going?" his voice had
dropped dangerously, but the ingenuous male had overheard his warning.
Instead he scattered around the room, searching for something to wear.
"I will never stay here. You don't own me and I will leave this nightmare
immediately, dattebayo!" Naruto shouting back, surprised about his own anger
lashing out this imprudent, before he turned around, only to see the demon
charged at him with panicked eyes. 
Within seconds he felt anger rising within him. Sasuke was furious at the other,
he felt his eyes turning red, and his powers leaking.
Why did it have to be a simple human who had no idea of their society. Someone
he didn't feel the constant urge, the almost painful pulse under the skin,
compelling him to touch his mate, trying to sooth his pain.
The raven was going mad with need, he felt his chosen one's fear and sorrow and
he wanted to pull him closer and tell him everything was going to be alright.
But instead he got trapped with a worthless idiot, who didn't even know the
smallest thing about their fate.
His demon was howling to be released. Dark eyes clouded and his always carful
hidden powers flared to life. Snarling at the foolish prey the wolf had his mate
pinned within seconds.
He was at Naruto's side in a heartbeat, letting his behavior being overtaken by
his instincts. He didn't even realize what he did when he pushed the weaker
human against the nearest surface, his arm dangerously close to his throat.
Panicked clear blue eyes widened, staring frightened at his captor. No not
again, he couldn't have gotten into some more trouble just because he couldn't
keep his mouth shut. He still remembered what the men did to him, how that
perverted doctor held him down and laughed at his defenselessness.
Why was he so stupid and provoked the other? It was clear the other men was a
demon, a high ranked if he did hide his hybrid form from him. He was so naïve
believing he was safe again. He should have just looked for some sort of weapon,
maybe even hide before his kidnapper returned.
Everything would have been better than this situation. He was still too weak to
push the other off him, the perfect, adonis body that didn't have any problem to
press him against the wall.
Instead he felt nausea rising, and could already taste the acid. Shocked his
breath caught painfully in his lung. His opponent had charged at him, pressed
dangerously against his windpipe.
Staring into red, shimmering eyes he could feel his hidden powers, see the
elongated fangs when he snapped for his neck.
However; he didn't bite him, or hurt him in any other way. Instead he just
remained still, pressing his nose deep into the crook of neck. Smelling the
soothing scent of his future mate, his demon slowly calmed down.
Licking over the heated skin he could taste the pearls of sweat, understanding
the fear Naruto must have felt a moment ago. Instead he apologizing nibbled at
the heated flesh, easily coaxing a moaned reaction from the human.
"Don't go," he softly whispered against his ear, leaving goosebumps on the wet
skin.
His whole body was hot, and he trembled with need. It tingled in the tip of his
fingers, and the raven was seriously tempted to continue.
Frightened by his own reaction he stepped back from the shivering blond, and
before he knew what happened he had already move backward.
Scared Naruto's bright blue eyes shimmered, showing his panic. He might not be
able to clearly remember last night, but he wasn't stupid. He knew what the men
wanted from him, he had heard them talking, promising him to sell him at a high
price.
This man in front of him had touched him. Naruto would always remember these
black eyes. He wouldn't be stupid, not misunderstanding his false concern for
more that it was. "Tell me. What did you do to me? Did you … did you …?" he
didn't have the power to finish his sentences.
However, he moved his hands around his body, trying to protect himself, from the
embarrassment.
Not lowering his gaze, the raven watched the poor human, when realization fully
hit him. He had just hurt his soon to be mate, his chosen, the one he had
promised to protect.
He needed to get out of there, but before he had to take care of one more
thing.
Turning around Sasuke went for the cupboard that was on the other side of the
room. Moving forward he went to the door for the bathroom, however stopped in
front of it, and turned to the drawers on his right side.
Opening the drawer, the wolf demon reached for something on his level and pulled
it out. Walking back, he put everything down on the bed, before he looked the
still shivering human into the eyes.
Raising his voice for the first time, he allowed it to take on a calming,
soothing ton, "I am sorry I  scared you. It never was my intention to hurt
you."
However, his apology sounded weak, as if he didn't know what to actually say, "I
had the tailor prepare something for you. Get changed and someone will come by
to get you downstairs so you can eat something."
His dark eyes didn't allow any compromise, even though his voice couldn't hide
his worries completely. For the last days Naruto had only had some of his energy
back in form of the vitamin medicine Tsunade had given him.
Stepping closer to the door, the raven haired male stopped again, before turning
back to the still stiff blond, "By the way, my names Sasuke, but we will talk
about everything else later."
Finally leaving the young adult alone, the black eyed demon couldn't help
himself but lean against the dark wood of the closed door. Taking in a heavy
breath he had to concentrate on his flaring anger.
On one hand his instincts commanded him to walk right back inside, just grab
Naruto and bring him back into his arms. On the other side it might have been
for the better that he wasn't in the room.
He still felt like he was on fire, his magic uncontrolled and leaking through
every fiber of his body. It was torture, to force himself to pull back together,
before he could concentrate on his instincts again.
He hadn't expected their first meeting to be a romantic comedy, but this was
worse than what could have happened. He had stupidly let himself be guided by
his instincts, had hurt and frightened his intended and now he could hear the
faint sobbing chiming through the door.
Inside the blue eyed man suddenly found himself left alone. Annoyed he couldn't
believe how rough the other just treated him.
Instead of answering any of his question he attacked him, pressed him against
the wall, before he almost chocked him. Flushing he remembered his body's
betrayal, the reaction when the demon had kissed him.
The dark skinned human wasn't into any of that. The dark skinned human wasn’t
into any of that. Hell he was pretty sure he was a virgin before any of this
happened. And like on queue his anger at the situation returned. 
Seriously, what did he do wrong? It was all that baka's fault. And all he said
was he was sorry, like some lame excuse would fix anything? Instead he told him
to get dressed and come downstairs.
Blushing Naruto felt around himself, remembering only the black boxer shorts
that covered him. And embarrassment and anger melted into each other.
And exhausted he only started crying, weeping about everything that felt like
utter shit. He just wanted to be back home. Back before he had started working,
before he was forced to leave his job, and take some time off.
Before he had gone to the countryside for vacation, and especially before
everything had gone so horrible wrong.
 
~oo000oo~
 
Flashing his red eyes, he felt the other aura that came closer, that was near
their bedroom where his soon to be mate was getting changed. Turning his head,
he hissed at his intruder, but didn't make any attempt to act.
Looking unimpressed the taller demon patiently waited for Sasuke to give him the
permission to enter, "What do you want here, Itachi? I didn't know there was
free entrance to my house whenever you pleased."
Shrugging his shoulders; the older male only fixated him with a knowing grin,
"Don't worry, Otouto. I don't particularly have developed a liking in you. I
just happened to be around and decided to pay you a short visit. However, I see
you could use some helpful advises."
And focusing his attention on the closed door you didn't have to be a genius to
know he could hear the human crying too.
Considering his options, the younger man didn't decide long before he gave a
short nod. He wouldn't openly ask for his brother's help, one time was enough,
but he did appreciate his support. However; before he had completely left the
hallway he got stopped by his aniki.
Although he didn't touch the other demon at the moment, he could still feel his
lingering magic, he did step into his way.
"Don't make the same mistake father and I did. You are better than that," his
brother smiled at him encouraging. Then he turned to the door, trusting his
younger sibling to go downstairs and wait for them.
Instead he softly knocked against the wood, waiting for some signs to enter.
However; all he could here was the shocked inhale of their surprised guest.
Speaking gentle he introduced himself, hoping to less frightened him, "Naruto, I
will come inside. I hope you won't mind."
But before the irritated human could answer he had already opened the door and
stepped into the room. Receiving his first impression he studied the still
startled blond. He was sitting on the floor; without a doubt he had dropped
there after Sasuke's little outburst of rage.
Smiling pleasant the other demon kneeled down to the slightly trembling human,
"Hello Naruto. My name's Itachi, and I'm Sasuke's brother."
It was impossible to hide who the stranger was. You had to be straight blind not
to see the resemblance to the other demon. The two looked so similar, although
Itachi was taller. The same pale skin, hugged by a dark red shirt, with black
tie and dark dress pants.
What was seriously wrong with those two to even dress this formal in their own
house? However; it did flatter the toned body, broad shoulders and the long hair
which was caught in a tight ponytail. Dark eyes, the same obsidian as his
brother, and yet less glittering, instead gleaming, smooth like velvet black.
His whole nature also seemed more relaxed, more balanced. As if he had found
something Sasuke wasn't aware off yet.
Offering the blond his arm to help him up, he wasn't surprised, when he instead
backed against to the windows. Chuckling the elder demon, used the moment to eye
the young adult. "Don't worry, I'd never do anything to hurt you, I value my
live too much," and knowing the blue eyed human had no idea what he meant, his
thoughts traveled back to a certain wolf demon.
"You really had bad luck to meet my brother under such unfortunate events," he
assured the bronze skinned male, "I can also understand that it's not perfect,
but if you could please join us for some tea, and maybe some dinner, then I
would be happy to explain to you what happened?" it wasn't the first time he had
witnessed something like this.
Most of the time when the bonding was done unwillingly it often resulted in
stress. And not uncommonly it ended in a big fight, when neither was willing to
just listen to the other.
Starring critically at the demon the blue eyed human used the moment to try to
consider his options. He was still locked in an unknown place, and point taken
he actually had no clue what had happened. It did sound like the most logical
thing, after all they at least seemed to care for him enough to provide for
him.
And maybe if he figured out more that had happened, he could find a way to
escape that whole nightmare.
"I don't trust you, just like that baka of a brother you have, but it seems that
for now you are my best change to understand what happened. So I will just
except your offer to dinner," he wasn't going to fool himself.
These people had brought him here for a reason, but if they believed he would
silently obey they were wrong. If he had to play along that was fine with him,
but he would fight them.
Smirking wicked something flashed in the older Uchiha's eyes. He had seen that
spirit before, and he knew that Sasuke was in for some serious crawling. That
would certainly be fun to watch. "Very well, my dear Naruto. I except your
conditions. However, I believe that something to eat would do us both good, and
you need your energy back."
And when the older one offered his arm this time the blond human only hesitated
for a millisecond. Instead he allowed the demon to pull him up and lead him back
to the bed.
After he had helped him to sit down on the soft matrasses, he excused himself
and told him to take his time to get dressed, he would wait outside and he only
had to knock for him to accompany him to the dining hall.
Quickly discharging the boxer short, Naruto got dressed in the new cloth. It did
have a strange tangle to were someone's stranger garments, even if Sasuke had
told him he had specially asked for those to be made. At least he hadn't
bothered to get him into the same expensive garnish the two brothers wore.
Instead he found some sheer jeans and a white shirt. Irritated he wondered how
his unwanted host had known his measures.
Albeit he rather scraped that thought and instead concentrated on what was
before him. He still needed to figure out what had happened the other night,
before he could make any more plan on how to act.
Walking back to the door he looked around the room one last time. His thought
about grapping something to defend himself hadn't left him. However, after
witnessing how ease the demon had overpowered him, he feared that even some bat
wouldn't do the trick.
Sighing the young adult collected all his courage, before he knocked.
Immediately the door was opened and Itachi offered him his arm to guide him.
Eyeing the other suspiciously he accepted his invitation, and allowed the demon
to lead him to the dining room.
 
~oo000oo~
 
Walking through the corridors soon revealed that the two weren't at someone's
simple house, instead that they must be at someone's rich mansion. The older
Uchiha didn't hurry, he allowed the bold human to take in everything.
At a slowly pace they walked along some of the family's richest, and like in the
room Naruto had woken up too there were some fine displays of power and money.
"You guys seriously have some money. So what's the deal. You are some mobster,
drug lords, the yakuza? It would actually match with all the fancy suits you
wear, and all that bad vibes you give off.”
"I see you found your tongue again. I'm relieved you feel better," the raven
simple retorted, "And I believe it's still better if Sasuke would explain
everything to you."
"I don't trust you, don't worry. But I can tell you aren't them, dattebayo," and
at that thought Naruto stopped in his motion. As if a dark shadow possessed his
mind, a thoughtful gaze flitted over his face.
"You certainly won't tell me what's going on, but you – and also your brother
– have taken better care of me than those men. At least you give me food,
allowed me a real bed and seriously some cloth."
And if I try to escape you won't be any the wiser, but I would get more freedom
playing along. 
It wasn't long after that, before they both reached the dining room. And where
Naruto had first laughed about their cocky words, he suddenly felt his jaw
drop.
But what unfolded before him was straight out of one of those daily soap opera
for the fame and fabulous.
In front of him a long dining table was laid for a meal. The walls were covered
with dark, ebony wood panels, and on one side there was even a fireplace
installed. Above everything a huge chandelier was lit to illuminate the dark
place.
Although windows decorated opposite to the hearth, thick curtains were drawn
close to cast aside the light. The table was prepared for him with a fine set of
plates, glasses and decorated with some elaborately folded napkins, and some
lovely flowers in crystalline vases.
Silently he had followed Itachi's invitation, when the older one had helped him
into his seat. They had placed him opposite of Sasuke, while his brother had
left them alone, telling them this is something they needed to discuss between
just the two of them.
"Okay, wait. I take back everything I said, but that just doesn't work. You
…," and challenging his host, his gaze lingered on the younger demon, "Talk.
What is your deal?"
"Please have a seat, Naruto. I asked the chef to prepare something light, so I
hope you are okay with some miso soup for the start," the raven answered, as if
he hadn't heard his question.
Instead he waited for the blue eyed man to take his seat, eying the beautiful
human, before he started to speak again, "First of all I wanted to say sorry for
everything that has happened. Were certainly didn't have the best start and I
wanted to apologize for my behavior, it was uncalled for me to react such
violent."
"Ugh, you really know how to treat your guests. If you are so rough with
everyone, then no offence. But seriously, explain!"
Smiling fondly Sasuke enjoyed his bold demeanor. He was cheeky, a fighter and he
wouldn't allow himself to give in.
"Well, what can you still remember, then it might be easier to fill in the
blanks?"
Swallowing hard the bronze skinned human sat back in his chair, his eyes focused
on nothing particular.
"I remember I was kidnapped, about a week ago. They tried to drug me, however
after the first time I refused their meals. It was stupid and didn't help me
much, but it was the best thing I could think of."
Suddenly his gaze changed, and his eyes were burning with anger, when he looked
back at the raven, "They gave me some drugs, the night we met, so whatever
happened back then doesn't count. I am grateful you got me out there, but that
is as far as I am willing to going."
"Hm. I see you remember more than I expected. However, you are sadly mistaken
about the time. You went missing for more than two weeks ago. Because of your
malnourished condition, you might have forgotten some days. Also, after I
brought you back here you were still sick and asleep for a while longer."
Shocked Naruto had dropped his hashi. While they had started talking some
attendants had brought him his meal, while they had served the master of the
house some tea. Quickly breaking his chopstick, the younger one had hungrily dug
into his miso soup with tofu, wakame and scallion.
"Wait. Then you tell me, I was gone for almost three weeks," that wasn't good.
He had hoped it was only a week he had been kidnapped – and well escaped in
some way.
How was he supposed to explain everything? That he had jumped out of the frying
pan into the fire? He dreaded the moment he had to explain it to Iruka. But
before he could have that privilege, he first had to figure out what they wanted
from him.
"So I understand you got me out there, but that couldn't be your only
motivation. I don't know what game you two are playing, but it's not funny."
Sighing Sasuke had already expected the blond to try and talk his way out.
However, if his little demonstration earlier was any indication that would be a
stupid idea, "No funny games. Naruto, I'm sure you already figured out that we
are demons?"
However instead of a proper answer his opposite only rolled with his eyes.
"Then, what do you know about mates?" although Sasuke already had a vague idea
what his answer would be.
Irritated the blue eyed adult had put his bowl down, trying to remember anything
specific. "I know demons have mates, and that they are predestined. But that
doesn't have anything to do with us humans."
Swallowing hard the black eyed demon searched for his partner's eye contact,
"Usually that's true, but there are some small exceptions. Sometimes it can
happen that our mates turn out to be human."
Waiting patiently the pale demon already anticipated Naruto to piece his
information together. He wasn't stupid, he had already proven that to him.
Shocked the startled blond jumped to his feet only a second later, knocking his
chair to the floor.
"No, you lie!"
However, his collocutor didn't seem to be joking. Instead his dark eyes kept
straight, and his emotions remained stern.
"But, we … we … sle …," albeit the perplexed human couldn't think
straight. There were just no possibilities that the demon opposite of him was
telling the truth.
Swallowing thick the blue eyed male couldn't pull his mind around it. He was
sure they had only slept together because of the drugs that bastard had given
him.
"I'm aware that this must come as a shock for you, but I promise you I will
answer all your question and also talk to your parents to explain everything
that happened," the pale man tried to reassure him.
However, Naruto didn't really catch any of that. His whole motivation was based
on the fact that he had gotten finally away. Shit, he had no idea about demons
or their respected mates.
He didn't even want to have anything to do with them, they were the reason he
had gotten into this mess to begin with, and it wasn't a well-kept secret that
demons still saw themselves superior to humans.
He wouldn't survive a whole day with one of them. 
"I need … some fr … fresh a-air," the shocked human whispered, every color
slowly draining from his face.
Studying his lover closer Sasuke was insecure about leaving Naruto alone. It was
clear that the blond would need some minutes for himself, however he was still
worried about his health.
Despite he called for one of the maids from before, and told them to step
outside with his guest for a moment. The petit looking woman was dressed in a
strict uniform, like out of some movie. A black blouse with a dark skirt, the
always familiar half apron, and a matching white, laced headpiece.
She was waiting outside before her master had called for her, making a curtesy
when she entered.
Startled Naruto realized he still had no clue who Sasuke actually was. Sure he
seemed to be in contact with some shady people, but other than that he had
style, charisma, and money. And he did look quite handsome. Although he wouldn't
admit the last sentence aloud.
Instead he followed the servant through the other door into a small hall, that
conveniently lead to the backside of the house. Like from the front of the
window before, he could see the wide ground, surrounded by a line of trees and a
lovely patio.
Some chairs, and even a bench in the same dark ebony wood with white cushion,
gave a perfect place to just lazily sit in the sun. Also some plants were placed
on the heavy stone floor, and a closed sunshade was laid on.
 
~oo000oo~
 
Enjoying the moment of solitude, he was surprised he could still appreciate such
easiness after everything that had happened.
Albeit he didn't stay alone for long. The maid had gone back into the house, but
he wouldn't be surprised if she kept near, in case he wanted to return.
However, when he had set down on one of the expensive looking garden furniture,
and just enjoyed the sun tickling him in the face, he could hear someone
stepping through the exit.
"So I see Sasuke had told you what had happened?"
Less surprised Itachi had joined him company. It seemed like he was trying to
mend any problem between the two, acting as their conciliator.
"Well, not too much. I left before he could exactly explain anything."
Turning to the older demon he was thinking about something that had bothered the
minute Sasuke had told him the truth. But was it wise to ask someone other about
his question, especially if it was about his own brother.
Feeling eyes on him the pale man looked up encouraging. Maybe he could answer
some of his troubles, and make it easier for both of them, "Go on, just ask me
what bothers you?"
Blushing crimson; the blond could only lower his eyes, and stammering he got his
words out, "W-why … did he … I mean you don't have to … to tell me … but
why … why did he … sleep with me."
"Because that's how our bond is formed," a much darker voice answered instead.
Sasuke was getting anxious without his destined one near him. Instead he had
told the servants to provide some tea and snacks and bring it to the veranda.
Sitting down on his side, he made sure to keep enough distance between them, to
still make it comfortable for Naruto, "Naruto, you are my mate. I knew it the
second I smelled you. And our instincts compel us to bond with our chosen the
moment we meet them."
Breathing even he waited for his opposite to ask something else, but the blond
still felt insecure about that topic.
Only after the servants had brought them something to drink and to eat, he felt
calm enough to ask the one question that should have been his very first.
"So can I leave?"
"Why? Is there someone waiting for you?" and although Naruto hadn't felt the
drop in the temperature, Sasuke felt his magic dangerously close, pulsing under
his skin.
"If you have family we can call them, but I cannot allow you to go. You can
freely move around within the house, but I insist you stay here for the time
being."
"No, no one. And I still can't stay. I mean I was changing my job, so no one
would miss me there, but I still need to look for something to work. After all
I'm only on vacation," he wouldn't tell them about his situation just yet. Some
secrets were to private to be shared, other than what the two brothers must have
already figured out.
"That's not the best idea," the elder demon had responded instead, "If a
mating-bond is as young as yours, it's very delicate. Naruto, even as a human
you will feel the first changes from your connection with Sasuke. You two won't
be allowed to be separated too long or far, without Sasuke's demon going
furious.”
Suddenly feeling realization drawling on him, the tanned man remembered the
moment in the bedroom, when he had felt the power this demon possessed. He had
constantly talked about getting away.
It must have sound like a provocation to Sasuke. He wasn't stupid, and he knew
it was impossible to betray his instincts. Although bluntly said it did startle
him, how much he was acting according to their influence.
Being used to always being in control of everything, he certainly didn't fancy
it, when his body reacted on his own.
Screwing he wondered if his brother felt the same burden, and if that was what
actually drifted apart his parents. Analyzing both memories the pale man knew he
had to make a decision.
He could either try to find the happiness Itachi had achieved, and the glimpse
of hope he felt when he first held the blond in his arms. Or he could try to see
it rational, like his father did, and presumably destroy not only his own
future.
Opening his dark black eyes again Sasuke would worry about that problem later.
First he had to proper explain the situation to his prospective mate, afterword
he could always try to figure out what destiny expected from him.
It was fascinating how his brain could function again. Or was it his wish to
deny what could hurt him, and maybe even weaken him.
Frustrated Sasuke realized how complicated his world hat gotten. But strangely
the only thing that gave him confident was the blue eyed human sitting opposite
of him, still waiting for some answers.
"Hnn, well. It urges me to protect you, and to keep you near me. At least for
the next seven moons that is," unemotional his collocutor told him, however his
inner tumult was the perfect opposite of what he was showing. But he wouldn't be
him, if he would let some mere desires rule over his actions.
"It will become easier, hopefully while we grow to learn to know each other, but
if anything would separate us my magic would go wild," and after a thoughtful
moment, he reached for his hand.
Shocked Naruto didn't even have the will to pull back. Instead it felt like an
electric shock. Warmth was pouring from the skin to skin contact, and a
pleasant, yet funny tingling set in his stomach.
“Close contact will help us both to strengthen the bond, and allow us to leave
longer and more distance between us. We will also be sharing a bedroom
together," and looking straight at his eyes his black one's were reflecting an
unexpected determination, "I promise you, I will not touch you in any improper
way, it's just I have to know that you are safe at night."
Feeling uneasy about the idea of sleeping in the same bed, Naruto didn't feel he
had so much to say. After all what could happen, it's not like they hadn't seen
each other naked before, already feeling his cheeks burning, he tried to
concentration on something else.
"By the way, how come you know my name?" he hadn't thought about it before, but
both demons had always address him with his given name.
Smirking amused, Sasuke felt his eyes flash for a second, remembering why he
knew his lovely kitsune's name, "Easy. You told me, when we first met. And if it
is about your job, you don't have to worry. I can provide for both of us."
So what, wouldn't he allow him to be independent. It couldn't be that he really
had that much money, to just don't care to have another person living with him.
Although, taken into account that they certainly lived in a mansion, the two
demons might be powerful enough.
"I never told you my full name, didn't I?" his partner just questioned him, as
if that would change anything, “Well, I’m Sasuke Uchiha, CEO of Uchiha.Inc
and you can trust me I have enough money.” 
Okay, that was awkward. It appeared like both males seemed to wait for some
reaction from him, but to Naruto's embarrassment he had no clue about economics.
He kept out of the business of the beauty and powerful ones, concluding he had
enough troubles with his own life.
"Ehm. Well, I guess that's good for you. If you really have enough money, then
that explain why you guys live in a fucking mansion."
Laughing amused, Itachi could only try to hold his breath. It wasn't often that
someone had actually no clue what their family name really meant in the
financial world, "I take it you have no idea who we are. And by the way I don't
live here. I have – like you said – enough money to live in my own fucking
mansion."
"Wait. You guys don't live together, but … how rich are you?" shaking his head
amused the younger demon could clearly understand his brother. It was refreshing
to meet someone honest.
"Naruto, do you know the houses at the edge of Konoha?"
“If you are mean by houses villas, then yes,” and his eyes already gave away
his next thought, "You can't claim that's where we are?"
But the silence both remained was answer enough. So he really had mad the
jackpot, he had little to do with the politics and financial world, but he
wasn't blind. He had seen the mansions on some occasions, and he could only
imagine the money someone would own to live there.
That was a shock, cold and harsh. Up till now he had hoped that everything would
somehow just unfold, that some kind of mistake was done. Maybe that the universe
would open and tell him it was all a grandiose joke.
But these people were a notch higher, they were powerful, influence and in no
way interested in the simple life of some human – mate or not.
“Sasuke?” and for the first time he directly asked the stranger. Feeling the
odd sensation when he addressed such a powerful person with his name. However,
he had originally only told him his first name, so he figured it would be
alright.
Still feeling strange at the question, he released their hands, instead tucked
up his legs, “Did you buy me that night? They said they would sell me, if the
price was high enough.”
Uncertain how much he should tell he, the pale demon remained silent for a
moment. It wasn’t that he didn’t trust Naruto, but he didn’t want him to
get too much involved in anything they did. And casting a quick gaze at his
brother, he told him to keep silent too, “No, I would never do that.”
Although the answer was sober; it did hurt a surprising moment. The cerulean
eyed human felt anxious at his confession. So it was just an unfortunate
incident to have met him in one of the brothels.
It only strengthened his decision to get away from here, although that thought
didn't seem as encouraging as it had at the beginning, he wouldn't stay with
someone who would keep him locked away. He needed to get back to his friends and
family, they certainly would miss him by now.
He would escape from here; after all he couldn't be that important to Sasuke if
the young demon found him while out enjoying his bachelor life. And without
being willing to admit it, that thought hurt the most.
 
Tbc
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Sasuke: Wow. I believe it must be Christmas *astonished*
ChandraMe: Why would you believe so? *irritated*
Sasuke: Because you continued writing *smirk*
ChandraMe: Hold your tongue, Uchiha *already spinning some fatal, tragic
accidents for the loudmouth*
Naruto: Well, he's right. You did let us wait a long time *approving*
ChandraMe: Ugh. Yes, I'm sorry I made you wait so long *having a bad
conscience*
Naruto: So wait, why are we fighting again? *confused*
ChandraMe: Because I say so *shrugging*
Sasuke: Hnn *actually means the idea is stupid*
ChandraMe: Oh. You are just angry because you can't molest Naru-chan anymore *
sticking out her tongues*
Naruto: Yes, let's keep up the façade *relieved*
ChandraMe: Okay, seriously. What is wrong with you too. You just had sex – and
if I say not really willingly. So please excuse if there might still be some
tension. I'm trying to be authentic here *pouts*
Sasuke: Hnn *still saying that's a dump idea, and he would actually more like to
play with Naru*
Deidara: Woo. I had my first appearance *happy and feeling like letting
something blow up*
ChandraMe: Yes, I thought why not introducing someone new.
Itachi: Stop that behavior, and back to your rolls *actually helps the author*
ChandraMe: Thanks, Itachi *stirred*
Itachi: Yeah, yeah, whatever. Just don't forget us again *already leavening
gain*
ChandraMe: Uff. I hope not. Well I'm still really sorry for making you wait so
long, and I extremely hope I will continue soon *bows and leaves too*
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Author Notes 2:
This time, I don't really have new names I used. However I used twice some jap.
verbs - and although I know you guys all know them, I did write them down.
Hachi: chopstick
Wakame: a sea vegetable, or edible seaweed

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