Summary: He was a murderer, a criminal; he didn't have feelings. He didn't care who came in his way; he'd kill them too. He wasn't afraid of death; he welcomed it. He was the best. So, why then, was this pest bothering him? And why couldn't he kill him? Oh, that's right, because he was Kurama's innocent little brother.

Pairings: SasuNaru (Maybe ItaKyuu/Kurama)

Setting: AU, I've finally decided to set this in modern times, aka 21st century.

Warnings: YAOI! Boy X Boy! Slash! Same sex pairings! Don't like, don't read. You have been warned. Rated M for violence, gore, blood, torture, and maybe lemons later on.

Disclaimer: I do not own Naruto, this wonderful series belongs to Masashi Kishimoto-san. Also, I do not own the cover image for this story. I found it on Google Images, before that, I saw it on a SasuNaru YouTube video, and no, I don't remember the name of it.

"Talking"

'Thinking'

Last Time:

Naruto shook his head, "It's not like that!" But he was ignored.

Sasuke didn't know why he was so angry, but he was, and he wanted to let it out. He took Naruto by the arm and stood him in front of the graves surrounding them.

"Look! This is Death! This is what death does!" Sasuke snarled as he made Naruto look at all the graves, "Is this what you want? Go ahead! Make fun of death! Tell a joke now!"

A sad laugh escaped Naruto's lips, "The truth is, Death is the one that's playing a joke on me."

Now:

Sasuke reeled back, "What?"

Naruto turned to Sasuke and gave a small smile, "That's right, Sasuke, I'm dying. These wishes? These are all my last wishes. Before dying, these are all the things that I want to do. I want to spread as much joy as possible, before I go. And when death comes for me, I want to have a good laugh and go on my way."

Naruto smiled wider and bumped Sasuke's shoulder, "Thank you for helping me complete one of my wishes."

Naruto stepped away before Sasuke could unfreeze.

"Bye, Sasuke."

Sasuke watched stunned as the young blond gave him one last smile and walked away from him. He wanted to call out, but his voice was stuck in his throat. He felt horrible for what he'd said, but he couldn't find the urge to voice it, he just watched as the blond once more got in to his jeep and drove away.

Sasuke stood there, looking out over the graves for a while more, before he turned and left. Uchihas did not care about the feelings of others.

So why did he feel so awful?

That night, he didn't say a word, lost in his thoughts as he was. He ate his dinner in silence, but before going up to his room, a thought came to him.

|Flashback|

The man smirked; before he walked away, he said, "Tell Itachi, Kurama said hi."

|Flashback End|

"Itachi."

Itachi looked up, surprised that Sasuke had finally spoken. He had been silent ever since he had come home today.

"Hai?"

"Do you know a man named Kurama?" Sasuke asked.

Itachi raised an eyebrow and straightened in the armchair, "How do you know that name?"

Sasuke sat in an armchair opposite his brother's, "I met him at a wedding, he says hi."

"Indeed," Itachi said, as he became even more curious, "What about him?"

Sasuke debated whether or not to tell his brother everything, then decided that he didn't need to know everything.

"Not him, his brother, Naruto. He's… dying?"

Itachi nodded after a small pause, "Yes, Naruto has a type of slow virus that makes his DNA transmutate. He's almost at the end of the second stage, once he reaches the fourth stage, there will be no helping him. Kurama's been trying to find doctors all over to help treat his little brother."

Sasuke nodded and got up to leave.

"Sasuke, why do you want to know?" Itachi asked.

Sasuke shook his head, "It's nothing."

He had what he wanted.

Itachi watched his brother walk away, he'd have to call up Kakuzu – he still hadn't gotten that report from him – and Kurama, to find out what was going on with his little brother.

Sasuke watched from afar as Naruto was helping a charity set up their event. He watched as the sun made Naruto's golden hair even brighter and his lightly tanned skin glisten. He was laughing, and telling a joke, which made the people around him laugh as well.

Finally, everyone left to go inside, someone called for Naruto, and he replied, probably telling her that he'd come in later.

Sasuke got out and approached the blond. Naruto hadn't seen him yet, he gathered his courage and stomped down on his pride.

"I want to help you complete the rest of your wishes."

Naruto turned at the familiar voice, a grin on his face, "Sasuke!"

Sasuke nodded.

Naruto considered him, "You wanna hear a joke?"

Sasuke nodded, but Naruto shook his head, "Never mind, you'll hear the joke with pity. Thanks, but I don't need your pity. I've accepted my fate."

Naruto turned away, but turned back as Sasuke spoke.

"My parents died when I was 8 years old. My father was a big businessman, but his business was going in debt and he in depression. He started gambling; one day, he gambled his life. I was hiding in the closet when they came; my brother had pushed me in. I couldn't do anything. I watched as my brother fought, watched as he was made to see our parents die and then I watched as he was beaten and left for dead. I wasn't able to do anything to help them, help my brother. I haven't slept peacefully since that day. Everyone around us gave us pity, but I didn't want that, I wanted revenge. A few years later, I got it; I killed them, one by one. But still, peace didn't come to me at night."

Sasuke paused, but then the words started up again, "However, when I helped Jiraiya, I felt… peace, for the first time in years, I felt as if a part of me was finally at rest. Why is that?" Sasuke hadn't been planning on telling Naruto any of this. The words had just tumbled out. He hadn't even talked about this with his own brother, who had been there with him.

Naruto gave a sad smile and walked over to him, "It's because you helped someone for the first time. You can't chase away the darkness with more darkness; it needs light. You can't chase away the hate with more hate, only love can do that. That kid in the closet is still there, hiding. He doesn't need hate or revenge, he needs someone to reach in and pull him out and tell him that it's okay, that everything will be fine."

Sasuke looked at the shorter man before him, suddenly becoming uncomfortable, he looked away, "Is that a yes?"

Naruto smiled, "Yeah, come on."

Naruto took the taller brunette's hand and led him inside the charity hall.

Itachi dialed Kakuzu's number, who picked up after the first ring, "Hello?"

"Kakuzu, I want the report of what happened when my brother left."

"I'm faxing it over right now," Kakuzu replied, "and the money?"

"As soon as I get the fax, the money will be transferred in to your bank account."

"I'll be keeping an eye out for it, then."

Itachi hung up; there was nothing more to talk about. He walked over to his fax and raised an eyebrow as the three-page report completed printing out.

He took out his cell phone and transferred the agreed amount to Kakuzu's account, then shut it off.

He sat down on his comfy swivel chair and started reading the report. He raised an eyebrow at some of the things. Apparently his little brother had been very busy. He chuckled and picked up his phone again, this time dialing Kurama.

"Hello, this is Uzumaki, Kurama's office, my name is Tsuyomi, with whom am I speaking?"

"Uchiha, Itachi."

"One moment, please," Tsuyomi said quickly.

"Sir, it's Uchiha-san."

"Put him through," Kurama's voice came.

"Yes, sir, he's on line 2."

"Itachi, what a surprise," Kurama said, "Did you get my message?"

"I did, indeed. I wasn't aware that my brother was invited to a wedding."

"Are you hurt I didn't invite you?" Kurama asked, amusement clear in his voice.

"As I recall, I refused. Did you know what our little brothers have been up to?"

Kurama chuckled, "I was wondering when you would find out about that. Did you ask him about what Naruto paid him?"

Itachi smirked, "No, but I found out that it was a jar of coins."

Kurama laughed, "You should have seen Sasuke's face when Tsunade pulled him in to a slow dance at the wedding."

Itachi chuckled at that, he could just imagine Sasuke's stoic mask slipping as he was made to dance, and not just that, but with Tsunade of all people.

"This may be good for both of them," Kurama said in a serious voice.

Itachi agreed, "Yes, I think it will benefit them both, as well."

"Why don't we meet up for lunch? We can discuss this some more," Kurama suggested.

Itachi smirked, "I always knew you were trying to get in to my pants, but sure."

"Hah! In your dreams Uchiha."

"Where and when?"

"Kozue, today at 2?"

"Fine."

"What's next on your list?" Sasuke asked as they walked away from the completed charity set up, which had been for orphans, he had found.

"Oh, that wasn't one of my wishes, I was just helping them out, one of my friends is the sponsor," Naruto said, smiling happily.

"You- Never mind," Sasuke said as he realized he had just been tricked in to helping someone else, although he wouldn't admit it, it had felt nice.

Naruto grinned, "Next is *fireflies! I've been trying to find a clearing for so long, but I haven't managed to find one yet. The picture I have is one I got from the internet."

Sasuke nodded, "I know a place, come on, we'll go on my motorcycle."

Naruto nodded as he followed Sasuke to where he could see the same sleek black motorcycle parked out in the open.

Sasuke tossed him a helmet, "Here, have you ever ridden on one?"

Naruto shook his head, Sasuke beckoned him forward, he swung a long leg over the seat and showed Naruto how to sit and wear to put his legs.

Once Naruto was seated, he murmured, "Hold on."

As soon as Naruto put his hands on Sasuke's shoulders, Sasuke took off. Naruto's hands moved downwards to wrap around Sasuke's abdomen tightly in fright as he saw the speed they were going on.

"Teme! Slow down!" Naruto shouted.

He could feel Sasuke's chest vibrating and it took a moment for Naruto to realize that the bastard was laughing at him. He moved a hand to lightly hit his shoulder, but then thought better of it.

Sasuke smirked underneath his helmet; this would definitely be entertaining.

"Good afternoon, Sir. Do you have a reservation?" The employee at the podium asked.

Itachi opened his mouth to reply, but before he could say anything, a voice smoothly cut in, "Uzumaki, table for two," Kurama replied, coming up behind him.

The employee nodded and called over a server to seat them.

"This way, sirs," the blonde waitress blushed as she looked at the two handsome men.

After they sat, they were given wine menus, and after taking their orders, the waitress left the two alone.

"You're late," Itachi said, his eyes narrowed over the top of the menu he was perusing.

Kurama gave an unrepentant grin, "Only by a few minutes. I had some last minute business to attend to."

"Oh?" Itachi raised an eyebrow, "Do tell."

Kurama grew serious, "The doctor you found me called back today. We had a… chat."

Itachi hid his concern, "And?"

Kurama sighed as he ran a hand through his hair, but before he could speak, the waitress came and brought their wines. They ordered their food and continued talking.

"The doctor said that he can try, he'd have to run some tests, but the outcome isn't looking too good."

Itachi reached out and grabbed Kurama's hand, not knowing what else to do, except offer him silent comfort, "But nothing is final, right? Don't give up hope so soon."

Kurama nodded, glad for the silent comfort. If it had been anyone else holding his hand like that, he would've immediately pulled away, but this was Itachi: his business partner and best friend of more than 10 years, and he knew how hard it was for Itachi to show affection in public like this.

Just then, their food arrived and the two withdrew their hands. They ate lunch and drank wine, talking business and Kurama discussing what had happened at the wedding.

Sasuke finally slowed to a stop, Naruto blinked as he looked around, they were in a town, not to far away from the city, but in the suburbs nonetheless. He saw they were parked outside of a carnival.

Sasuke took off his helmet and sat up, making Naruto – who was gripping his waist – blush and remove his hands as well and take off his own helmet.

Naruto looked around again and was about to ask, but Sasuke explained before he could, "The fireflies will be out at night, we can spend some time here until then."

Naruto grinned and hopped off the motorcycle, "Sweet! Let's go!"

He tossed the helmet to Sasuke and ran off. Sasuke refrained from rolling his eyes; he put the helmets away in the compartment under the seat and followed after the hyper blond.

"What's wrong?" Sasuke asked as he walked up to Naruto who was standing at the ticket window.

Naruto blushed, "Um, my wallet's in my jeep."

Sasuke waved his hand, "I've got it. I'll take the unlimited ride one."

"Sasuke, I can't let-" Naruto began, but Sasuke cut him off.

"It's fine, I've got money to spare," Sasuke said dismissively.

"Aren't you going to ride?" Naruto asked, he figured he'd just pay Sasuke back later instead of arguing now.

"No."

"Oh, come on! It won't be any fun alone," Naruto pleaded.

Sasuke opened his mouth to refuse again, but he made the mistake of looking at the blond's big sapphire eyes. How were they so blue? He felt his will breaking and held back a sigh, "I'll take one more of the unlimited bands."

The vendor gave him a knowing look and gave them each a yellow paper band to tie on their wrists as Sasuke handed him the money.

Naruto grinned and dragged Sasuke away to one of the rides. The first ride they went on was a pirate ship, they sat at the very top, and as it reached it's peak, Naruto's bright laughter rung out. They went to another that was a rollercoaster that went in a circle, flipping them upside down. After a few more rides of Naruto's choosing, they sat at a small booth to eat. They each got a plate of onigiri, with Sasuke's having extra tomatoes.

"So, what ride do you want to go on?" Naruto asked after they had eaten their fill.

Sasuke shrugged, not really caring.

"Come on, I don't just want to do everything of my own choosing, pick a ride," Naruto said coaxingly.

"Fine," Sasuke looked around for one that looked at least a little interesting, "Let's go there."

Sasuke led Naruto to the ride, or rather house, that he wanted to check out, "A haunted house?" Naruto squeaked.

Sasuke raised an eyebrow, "Scared, Dobe?"

Naruto scowled, "Of course not! Let's go!" He dragged Sasuke inside the spooky house after showing the vendor their bands. As they went inside, Sasuke noted that Naruto hadn't let go of his hand. He also couldn't help but notice how Naruto's hand fit so perfectly in his own.

"Welcome to the Nightmare House!" A guy dressed as a skeleton appeared out of nowhere, causing Naruto to jump. Sasuke simply rolled his eyes and pulled the dobe along, leaving the skeleton behind.

"I thought you said you weren't scared?" Sasuke asked, only half mocking.

Naruto glared, "I'm not! I was just… surprised!"

Sasuke refrained from snorting at the obvious lie. They continued walking through the house with Naruto getting more scarred as he heard the sound of ghosts. They saw a fake doll covered in fake blood hung on the wall. Sasuke wasn't particularly disturbed, as his own victims looked much worse after he tortured them. Naruto, however, squeaked and clung tighter to Sasuke. A malicious cackle, like the one a witch would make, sounded throughout the house and Naruto shivered as he looked around with his wide blue eyes.

"Naruto," Sasuke said, when the blond didn't look at him, still looking around with wide eyes, he gently brought his face to him with a finger on his chin, "It's all fake, there's nothing here that could hurt you."

Naruto's eyes widened, before a small smile appeared and he nodded, "Thanks, Sasuke."

Sasuke nodded, "Let's get out of here."

Naruto nodded and kept ahold of Sasuke's hand as he was led out of the creepy house and in to the waning daylight.

Naruto breathed a sigh of relief as they were finally out; he never wanted to go to a haunted house again. Ever.

Sasuke was amused to note Naruto's sigh of relief. Who knew the blond was so scared of the supernatural? He mentally shook his head remembering the moment he had threatened the blond; of course Naruto would be scared of things that didn't exist, but wasn't scared in the least when threatened.

Sasuke looked up to the sky, it was dark, "Naruto, do you want to stay here a bit longer, or do you want to go see the fireflies now?"

Naruto looked up at Sasuke and grinned, "Let's go see the fireflies!"

Sasuke nodded and they walked towards where the motorcycle was parked.

Sasuke parked the motorcycle a bit further from the clearing itself, Naruto insisting that the fireflies would be scared away by the noise. They ended up hiking through the forest to get to the clearing. Just before they entered the clearing, Naruto handed Sasuke his camera.

Naruto rubbed his neck sheepishly, "If I get too distracted."

Sasuke smirked but nodded.

A gasp left Naruto's lips as he first saw the lit up clearing. Thousands of small fireflies illuminating the trees surrounding the clearing, each merrily flying about. Naruto slowly walked in to the clearing, coming to a stop in the center of the clearing.

Sasuke's breath hitched as he witnessed Naruto; wide blue eyes reflecting the light of the fireflies around him, his blond hair ruffling gently in the breeze, small pink lips pulled back in a happy smile. Without a sound, Sasuke took the camera and quickly snapped a picture just as a firefly landed on Naruto's nose.

Naruto went cross-eyed looking at the firefly on his nose. He scrunched his nose as he felt a sneeze coming on.

"Ah-achoo!" Naruto's head moved to the side, dislodging the firefly.

Sasuke's chuckle reached Naruto's ears, he looked up, pouting, "Hey! Why are you over there, come here!"

Naruto frowned as Sasuke simply leaned against a tree. He walked over to the taller man and grabbed his arm.

"Hn?"

"Come on!" Naruto said, pulling him in to the clearing, or trying to, seeing as Sasuke was taller and stronger than the blond.

"Sasu~ke!" Naruto whined.

Sasuke held in a sigh and let the blond pull him in to the middle of the clearing.

Sasuke turned off his motorcycle – he was parked beside the blond's jeep – and turned his head to the blond leaning on his back, sound asleep. He carefully maneuvered himself so that the blond was lying on his chest. Sasuke gently shook the blond awake. He watched as long lashes fluttered open, "Sasuke?" Naruto's sleepy voice spoke up, hazy blue eyes looked in to dark obsidian.

"I don't know where you live," Sasuke said in explanation.

Naruto sleepily mumbled out an address and Sasuke turned around again, Naruto settling on his back once more.

A few minutes later, Sasuke once more turned off his motorcycle, he was in front of an apartment building that was more towards the posh side, than he was expecting. He searched the blond's jacket for keys and found the small key ring with five keys.

He gently picked up the blond bridal style and walked up the stairs on the side of the building leading to the second landing. He walked around the balcony to find the same number on the orange key, on the door. He quickly opened the door, making sure not to bang it on the wall. He quickly walked in, and found the bedroom on the second try, the first leading to a big bathroom.

He looked around the room; it was done in muted shades of creams and oranges, filled with a couple of pictures, some books, a desk, a laptop, and some other things he didn't care to notice. He mentally rolled his eyes and set the blond down on the bright orange comforter.

He looked down at the slumbering form, he paused, examining the ruffled blond hair that fell in Naruto's face, the blond lashes resting on his cheeks, the small button nose, and the pink lips that were slightly open, he leaned down, his face hovering over the unaware blond for a minute. Seconds passed, with Sasuke standing over the blond.

The vibrating cell in his pocket broke Sasuke out of his reverie, and he stepped back. Shaking his head, he walked out of the room, closing the door behind him, and pulled out his cell.

"Hn."

"Sasuke, where are you?" Itachi's voice came over the phone.

He locked the **bottom lock on the door before pulling it closed. He checked the handle to make sure it was closed.

"I'm heading home," Sasuke said before he slipped the phone in to his pocket and walked down the stairs to his motorcycle.

*Fireflies – In the movie it's actually a clearing filled with butterflies, but I thought that was too un-Naruto-ish (yeah, yeah, say what you want about the word), but I wanted a clearing scene, thus fireflies. Think of it as an appreciation for nature that Naruto wants to experience.

**Bottom lock – you know how some homes have two locks; one on the bottom that can be locked from the inside and still be pulled closed and the top lock that can only be locked from the outside if you have a key? That's what I meant, but I don't know what that bottom lock is called or if it even has a name.

Emerald: Since the name of the movie is already mentioned in the review, I may as well tell you here, this fic is based on Ek Villain (ek means one in Hindi). It's a Bollywood film, it has English subtitles, so if you want go watch it or look it up, there you have it. While it is based on the movie, it will start to differ drastically based on the action, whereas the romance may be largely the same, just attuned to a more SasuNaru style.

*Grins* I pulled a Jerza at the end. If you don't know what I mean, go watch Fairy Tail, or catch up on Fairy Tail.

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