AN: Hey guys! I actually have this story finished already but I wanted to try posting in chapters. I want to see who is interested in reading the rest of this otherwise I won't waste my time typing the rest since I do all my writing by hand first. So if you like it and want to know what happens, let me know. If you hate it and don't think I should post anymore... let me know that too! Thank you everyone!

Disclaimer: I do not own Naruto... but I do now own a replica of Sasuke's sword... which is pretty sweet :D

Naruto looked incredulously at his gang. Their territory, their home, was being threatened and they were just going to lay down and take it? Sure Kabuto's gang had more people and better fighters but to just back down and fall into line, following him like obedient dogs? Never. The blond scowled and clenched his fists.

"Cowards. You really want to be under Kabuto's control? Watch him destroy everything we've worked so hard to protect?" Naruto growled, his blood-red contacts looking even more frightening in the dim light.

"Of course that's not what we want! But what you're suggesting… it's an all-out gang war. On our turf! Most of us have our families here, Naruto. We have to think about protecting them." Shikamaru calmly explained.

Naruto slammed his fist on the table and stood quickly, causing his chair to slam backward into the wall. "Don't! Family? I thought this was my family! We were supposed to stick together. Family would defend itself. Family… Lee?" Naruto turned to his black haired friend. "What about Sakura and your little one? Kabuto has had his eye on them for a while. He won't just leave them alone. Why won't you guys defend your families? If… if you won't fight for this family, at least defend your wives and children."

Sasuke silently stood and laid his hand on Naruto's shoulder. He was surprised to find the blond shaking.

"Naruto has a point. We can't just sit around and do nothing. No matter how hopeless it seems, we can't just roll over and give in. Sure we're outmatched, but we made a vow to defend this family with our lives." The raven stepped beside his blond leader and looked into his blood-red eyes. "I will follow you, Naruto. 'Til the day I die, and I will protect you and this family you've built."

Naruto gave his boyfriend half-hearted smile. On the other side of the room there was a low growl. Neji was glaring daggers at the two men.

"Bold words from a traitor," he snapped looking directly into the Uchiha's eyes. "If Naruto weren't the leader, you would have been dealt with appropriately and there would be no need for this war."

The raven took a step toward the long-haired man but was cut off by Naruto stepping in front of him.

"Enough," the leader growled in a voice dripping with malice. "Yes, Sasuke did go to Oto, but he realized his mistake and came back. So far, he's more loyal than any of you cowards."

The room was silent. Sasuke gave Naruto an appreciative look and sat back down. The blond ran a hand through his golden hair.

Sighing, he softly whispered, "Please. Help me. Help me defend my family. I know I'm asking too much, but I can't do it alone. Please."

Looks and nods were exchanged around the room before Shikamaru stood and faced the desperate man. "We can't deny that, Naruto. They want Sasuke back. If you can give him up, we will come support you. Let's try to avoid this war if we can. Hand Sasuke over and we will be there if things go south. That is our offer."

All eyes turned to the Uchiha, but the only ones Sasuke saw were the torn red ones, half hidden under blond hair. Before Naruto could open his mouth, Sasuke nodded. He could take care of himself, and this gang was all Naruto had.

After the details had been discussed, the men disbanded to go spend one last night with their families. No one knew what would happen the next night. No one, besides a certain blond, wanted to dwell on it either.

AN: So I know... pretty short. But the rest is written. When I get a chance, I'll post another chapter if you guys want me to. Please review, it makes me feel loved! I promise fluffy NaruSasu moments in the next chapter!