001 [Video!]

[used_friendship]

[The video feed switches on to provide a blurred close up on someone's face. The user moves back slowly, allowing the image to come into focus as it shows a blond teenager sat on the ground, eying the device suspiciously.]

Hey- This thing even on? [A tap on the screen, the teen sighs, exasperated, before looking over to the Poliwag sat beside him.]

You know how to make this work?

[Silence.]

....Didn't think so. Maybe we just...

[Grumbling again as he shuffles in his spot, Naruto holds out the Pokegear a little further as he puts on one of his biggest, brightest smiles.]

Uzumaki Naruto, reporting for duty! Hehe. So, I really need to get home, everyone is counting on me, but the weird lady who thinks she's my Mom said I can't, so since I'm here I'm going to get all the badges and have everyone acknowledge me as the greatest Pokemon trainer there is, you'd better believe it!

[He hops up to his feet, facing the Poliwag once again.] C'mon Gama-chan! Training starts now!

[His speech is interrupted by the loud growling of an empty stomach.] Er... after we eat, that is. Does this place have ramen?

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[Private Video]

[beforethedarkness]

And you think you won't lead him to me if you try to come straight here from the start you moron!?

[Oh yeah he's frustrated, considering raised voice and angry face are now in the picture.]

Don't let him get to you or use you to get to me! Yes I want to see you but I'm not going to let you get yourself killed because of it, dobe!

[Private Video]

[believeit]

[It's Naruto's turn to look shocked this time. So used to chasing after Sasuke ans getting nothing in return, to hear the other actually cared about him was a relief, and it brought about all sorts of confusion.]

It's been three years, Sasuke. Three years and you're always out of reach.

[Private Video]

[beforethedarkness]

It's not permanent.

[A breath leaves him before he runs his not-injured hand through his hair.]

Besides, I don't want you to be too weak when we finally do battle. You of all people should at least be a challenge.

[And there's the jerky side again.]

[Private Video]

[believeit]

[That's more like the old Sasuke he knew, and just what he needed.]

I guess I can stay there a few days and train, so I can beat you when we finally meet! I won't lose to you.

[Private Video]

[beforethedarkness]

[Smirk.]

Good luck. You're five months behind.

[Private Video]

[believeit]

Heh. I'll catch up in no time, just you wait and see.

[Private Video]

[beforethedarkness]

Don't keep me waiting too long, dobe.

[It might not be easily noticeable but he's more relaxed now that Naruto has at least listened to him.]

[Private Video]

[believeit]

[He says nothing, just this face. Soon, Sasuke.]