HEARTLESS

Disclaimer: I don't own Naruto

Summary: Sasuke returns to Konoha after seven years away. Leaving the corpses of both Orochimaru and Itachi behind him. Expecting to be welcomed home with open arms Sasuke is surprised to find many of his friends openly wanting him executed. Thankfully the council holds a lot of power. But why dose everyone hate him and why hasn't he seen or heard anything of Naruto. And what are these growing feelings for his old best friend. Who is the incredible red-eyed ANBU behind the porcelain mask, who confuses Sasuke with his intent?

WARNING: YAOI, sex, swearing, suicidal themes, gore and possible character deaths

PROLOGUE

Traitors and Monsters

"You want the Kyuubi brat alive right?"

"His name is Naruto-" Tsunade said through gritted teeth, her hands clenched into fists.

"If you want him alive you won't have Sasuke Uchiha executed and you will give him Jurnin status and deploy him in the field."

"Are you threatening me?" The council was stubbornly silent. "The Uchiha is a traitor, a T-R-A-I-T-O-R!"

"And the Kyuubi brat is a murderer!"

The Kyuubi and Naruto are two very different beings—"

" --And Sasuke Uchiha is not the curse mark—"

Outside the door Sasuke frown turned darker and his Sharigan surface without bidding. 'Why wouldn't the bitch give up yet? He would be reinstated as a ninja here even if that meant killing the Hokage. But they really didn't need to drag the dobe into the argument.' However much Sasuke held the dobe in contempt Naruto still had a place in his heart.

While being with Orochimaru, Naruto had become a conflicting obsession. His mind was telling him to kill the dobe to gain power. While his heart screamed that he should kill himself before he ever hurt the idiot. Thankfully those emotions began to die as Naruto's face faded. When he killed Orochimaru and his brother Itachi those feelings, like his heart, was almost gone.

But he had expected Naruto to come greet him at the very least, but he hadn't seen or heard anything about Naruto. When Sakura had shown up to check on his health she was cold, but polite. However, when he asked about Naruto she slapped him and screamed, "You don't deserve to speak that name." Had Naruto died? Sasuke had become angry and demanded answers that Sakura refused to give. She left him with "You deserve to suffer just like he did!" Had he killed Naruto? So many deaths were on his hands as an assassin for Orochimaru. Had Naruto just been another assignment?

Now he knew. Naruto was alive. For an odd reason his heart stirred… was it relief? Why hadn't Naruto come to greet him?

------ 2 hours later -------

Sasuke headed towards his bedroom, seven years away from Konoha, had changed both Sasuke and the house a lot.

In appearance, nineteen-year-old Sasuke had turned into quite the looker. Glossy black hair that fell just below his shoulders was always tied back in a half ponytail, allowing the majority of his hair to fall and curl at the ends. His marble white skin covered lean, but powerful muscles. His pale face had thinned and gained a heart-like shape. Black eyes had lightened to a mesmerizing dark brown. His lips were full, and he possessed a delicate nose and long lashes. He had grown quite tall (around 6' 5"), with broad shoulders and a toned stomach. He was surely a sex-god come to grace the earth with his magnificent presence.

However, while Sasuke had outwardly flourished the house had decayed. The streets of the Uchiha estate was littered with stagnate pools, garbage and back up sewage. Several houses had been broken into and valuables stolen. Many of the houses were covered with painted graffiti. The only livable house was the main house, which Sasuke had secured before his departure.

Inside Sasuke the house's appearance could be reflected. He had once compared himself with the Uchiha estates empty, cold, dark, haunted and loveless. Time with Orochimaru had not disturbed this mindset, but propelled it into darker places. Making him question dark possibilities "was he ever loved?" He had always been second best, people wanted him for his name, wealth and looks… but truly was he ever loved? Sasuke played right into Orochimaru's hands becoming more condescending, aloof and cold. However, this manipulation would be Orochimaru's downfall. Sasuke would kill him, when he found Orochimaru useless and beneath him.

Why had Sasuke returned? He was still unsure. Did he want to revive his clan? Perhaps that was the reason. But he doubted he would ever find a woman he could love. He could knock some woman up and take the child… but he couldn't see himself raising a child alone and unloved. He would most likely turn the child into a cynical bastard and most likely meet his demise much like his parent and Orochimaru met theirs.

Tomorrow would be a long day he was sure. The council had won over the Godiame using threats against Naruto and the next step would be to be reintroduced to his Jurnin peers. Tomorrow would be an interesting introduction to a new life.

Sasuke made his way to his bedroom. Changed the dusty sheets and got into bed. Looking out the window at the storm he bolted up right in terror when a strike of brilliant blue lightening illuminated a masked figure, sitting in a tree inches away from his window. Red eyes peered through mask scanning Sasuke. Making Sasuke feel naked and helpless.

When the next bolt of lightening the lit the sky the figure was gone from the tree. But now its presence radiated killer intent in Sasuke very room, making Sasuke freeze in panic. The intent was so incredible that Sasuke appeared a deer caught in a car's headlights. He felt helpless, something he had not felt in a long time. "Welcome home Sasuke." Said a husky voice behind him. Sasuke was too paralyzed with fear to turn. A hand encircled his throat briefly before dropping to his naked chest.

"What do you want?" Sasuke asked shakily. Sweat falling from his brow.

"Nothing." The voice said before abruptly it was gone. The presence and killer intent disappeared like it had never existed.

To say the least Sasuke didn't get a very good night of sleep.

Okay short Chapter… working on FAN CLUB and GENERIC now… more later.

-TK