Return to Konoha- A SasuNaru Story

Return

I took the faithful step into Konoha. "Well here begins my official return!" I said to myself. I did some things I kinda regret and I can feel that I will need to face them. I walked straight to the Hokage's building. I walked through the main market and smelled the delicious mix of foods. Then I spot it... my favorite shop it is like it was made for me. The little old lady happens to sell the ripest Tomatoes and the best  Onigiri this side of the universe. I walked over to the shop and reached in my pocket, "That's right no money" I said to myself softly. "Wait a minute, you, you were my biggest customer... Sasuke! your back. Oh, and did I hear you say no money.... no PROBLEM! As a welcome back ill give you some tomatoes and... Oh, you look hungry here take some onigiri" The little old lady smiled as she shoved the onigiri into my hands, and also wow she must have good hearing. "You know what also if you're broke I can offer you a job here! You would have to sweep, clean, carry, and stuff like that but you were always my favorite customer!" she said so happily and gentle. "Thank you I would love a job," I said eating the onigiri. "Tomorrow at 5 pm don't be late dear!" she smiled and waved as I continued my walk. Mmmmm Onigiri! and soon ill be working there. imma use most my pay to just buy more onigiri!

I walked through the town and only some people seemed to realize I was Sasuke. When I reached the Hokage's building the ninja lead me right up to her office. "I am very thankful for your kindness thus far Lady Hokage!" I said as I entered. "Well, Sasuke it's not over yet. I have a choice for you!" She said looking at me then turning to the window and looking out, "Your clan house was destroyed in that battle with... Well you know. So I would like for you to stay in an appartment, that will be free stay temporarily till your set up, as we fix up your house!" She turned back to me with a smile on her face. "Thank you so much! I already have a job so..." I said kind of grateful but now a bit angry at the mention of my brother. "Well, i would love to leave that there but I need your help. I need a message delivered to Kakashi! He is at the training grounds with Sakura and Sai, he sort of replaced you in the numbers way... still sounds bad but yeah... Just go and deliver the note and then you can go home." She said looking guilty. "Sure," I said losing the chipper tone I had in the beginning. it's hard to fake a mood it really is.

I walked toward the training field and though about what might happen when I get there. "Why do you care?" my inner self-asked, "Cause she was once my friend and I hurt her.... I just would rather have her not wanting to kill me... she could be useful at some point. I could see the training ground and the three people training there. I ducked off into the bushes and crept my way toward them. "Just slide up and put the note on the ground and be gone before they can see you." I said to myself, "Then how will he know it's there stupid?" the inner me asked, "Your me you already know... I will make some noise on my way out." I informed myself. "Why is he sneaking like that?" came a voice almost as emotionless as me, I mean it wasn't monotone and I guess it had a slight happy in it. "Wait did he say... uh oh," I said to myself turning my head up. The guy was looking right at me. "Now what are you talking about Sai?" Sakura questioned turning around and looking right at me. I watched her jaw drop. "Oh Sasuke, That was today your returning?" Kakashi said so innocently, he had just walked up from a few feet away. "Yeah and I have something for you," I said monotone while handing him the message. "Wait you knew?" Sakura said turning to Kakashi and raising a fist. "Yes, but it is Sasuke's choice to tell who he wants that he has returned... which means you won't tell Naruto!" Kakashi said lowering Sakura's fist.

I just turned and walked away. I heard Sakura call me but I just kept going. Soon I was at the place that I guess I will be calling home now. I unlocked the door and walked in and toward my couch. Thank god Naruto wasn't there. I can be cold and ignore sakura, always been able to, but when it comes to Naruto... I trained to keep every emotion in check, even back then, but I still fail around him. Uggh Naruto, always the pain in my existence. It was getting late so I went to bed. the bed wasn't the best but I mean.... its all started furnishing.