All right! Annual Christmas story time!
You know the drill...right? I write a chaptered story that has a Christmas theme...
Yadda yadda yadda...
You know, so lets just get on with this eh?
Disclaimer and Warnings: I don't own Naruto, I do own the idea...this is a slash story as in...its SasuNaru.
This whole thing is really annoying...
The background info: Sasuke goes to high school...his family is alive, his best friend is Ino...
Uhh Naruto's info is mysterious for now...but you'll see when it gets to him.
On with the story! ( More info at bottom)
It Happened on a White Christmas
Chapter un: I'm Dreaming of a White Christmas...
"Come on Sasuke-kun. It'll be fun."
Uchiha Sasuke was a slightly cold but still forgiving young man. He has a family; a mother, father and older brother. He went to a normal public high school with his few close friends. His family was a wealthy family, but he didn't let it get to his head...much.
He liked to keep his grades up and participate in after school activities.
"Sasuke-kun, please? Just this once."
He let out a small sigh, flicking his black hair back from his eyes, "Alright Ino. I guess."
Yamanaka Ino cheered, her blonde hair swinging wildly around her, "Thank you so much!"
He rolled his eyes, but let a small smile cross his lips, "Okay, so now that you've got me to agree, what are we doing?"
Ino smiled, her blue eyes twinkling, "We're going to spend the next few weeks at an orphanage."
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Sasuke groaned slightly as he stared up at the old run down orphanage.
Bright red letters proclaimed proudly that this was the 'Konoha Orphanage.'
Though there was nothing to be proud about.
The building seemed to be just a giant old looking church/storage building.
"So Sasuke-kun, ready?"
Sasuke looked at her, then back at the building.
"If I said no, could I go home?"
Ino frowned at Sasuke, "Look, I know this is not you're ideal way to spend the next few weeks before Christmas, but you agreed to this, so you'll have to stick with it."
"Why do we have to stay here anyway?"
Her frown deepened, "It's not like we're staying here all day and night. We're volunteering here, and when the children go to bed, we'll go home. We're just here to make sure that they have a happy Christmas."
"Fine." he muttered, pulling his black scarf tighter around his neck.
Ino grinned at him and gestured to the doors, "Well Sasuke-kun, Welcome to the Konoha Orphanage."
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The keeper of the orphanage, Umino Iruka, was a slightly young, brown haired man with kind brown eyes.
He had welcomed them into the place with hugs and season's greetings.
Sasuke looked around the place. Though it looked run down on the outside, the inside was colorful, bright and all around cheerful and happy.
Garland and holly berries decorated the doorways and rafters. Lower down were pictures drawn by children, colorful Christmas trees, angels, and Santas. A large wooden pole that seemed to hold the structure up was wrapped in tinsel of silvers and gold.
A large tree stood in the main room, being decorated by small children. The lights were being carefully strung on, while popcorn was being strung by slightly older children. The youngest children were putting hooks onto the many hand-made and store bought ornaments.
Over the giant fireplace were many stockings, ranging in size, color, and design; with each child's name written on it.
"I'm so glad you could make it Ino. You don't know how much the children have missed you. It's been quite lonely here lately."
Ino looked concerned, "Is everything alright Iruka-san? Does the orphanage need money? Or more supplies? If so I'm sure..."
Iruka smiled, "It's not like that, you see, a few weeks prior, we received another member...he hasn't been getting along with anyone lately..."
"The poor boy. How old is he?"
He frowned a bit, "Sixteen. I fear that he's a bit too old to be adopted out by anyone, and I can tell how much he wishes to leave..."
Ino frowned too, "Sixteen? No other relatives? A grandparent or aunt of some sort?"
Iruka shook his head, "I'm afraid not. His family was pretty close."
"How did he lose them?"
He shook his head, "I can't get it out of him. He's been really quiet since he arrived. He just spends most of his day in the sanctuary, playing the old organ that's still there. The other's seem to enjoy his playing. They'll go sit in the pews and he'll play them little songs, they'll all sing along." Iruka smiled, "I want to help him in some way, but...I fear I can't."
"Ino-san! You're back!" a small voice broke in.
Ino looked down and smiled, "Hello Kira-chan, how have you been?"
The little brunette girl smiled, her front tooth missing, "Fine Ino-san. Guess what? I learned 'Jingle Bells!' It's my favoritist song ever!" the little girl flashed another smile before starting to sing, her voice was high pitched, and she kept on tripping over words, but Ino still smiled.
"That's wonderful Kira-chan, who taught you to sing so beautifully?"
The little girl looked around, before motioning Ino to lean closer, "Naruto-nii-san did, he said that if I keep on practicing, one day I'll be able to sing in a contest and win."
Ino smiled, "I thin you can too."
"Thank you Ino-san. Guess what else? Naruto-nii-san is so nice! When we go out to buy stuff, he'll share his treats with us! And when he doesn't eat his cookie or cake, he'll give it to me."
Ino frowned slightly, "Kira-chan, it's not nice to take other's food."
"But he gives it to me...he tells me that I need to eat it for him, because he can't...that if he just throws it away, then other children will starve..."
"Well, is there anyway I can meet him?"
Kira frowned, "He's busy...he told me that today was his...uh...busy day. He doesn't want to be disturbed."
Ino nodded, "I see."
"Who is that?" Kira asked pointing to Sasuke.
Ino grinned, "Kira-chan, this is my friend Sasuke. Sasuke-kun, this is Kira-chan, my 'little sister.'"
"It's nice to meet you Sasuke-san. Is this you're first time visiting here?"
Sasuke nodded.
Kira smiled and grabbed his hand, "Come on, I'll show you my room!"
Ino laughed as Sasuke was pulled towards the inner chambers of the orphanage.
"Iruka-san, is the new one named Naruto?"
Iruka sighed, "Yeah. Kira-chan took a liking to him. It seems like she's the only one that can get around him."
"I wonder what happened to him?"
"I don't know."
Ino looked towards the direction where Kira had ran off, "Is Kira-chan's room still the same room?"
Iruka nodded.
"Well, I better go catch up with them. Later Iruka-san!" she said as she ran off down the hallway.
"Tell her that it's time for lunch!" he yelled after her.
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Sasuke looked around at the large room, six cots were side by side, all dressed in the same pale blue sheets. White, standard pillows adorned the top and in the floors were the neatly stacked belongings of each child.
"This is my bed." Kira said pointing to a cot that was messily made and had a small doll up at the pillow. The bed at the wall, beside it, was neatly made.
She frowned, "Naruto-nii-san didn't come to bed last night."
"How do you know?"
Kira smiled, "Easy Sasuke-san. If he did, then the blanket would be on my bed." she said as she walked over to the bed and picked up a fleece blanket, "he puts it on me every morning when he wakes up. Says that I'm shivering in my sleep, but I'm not cold."
He looked around the bed and noticed a picture on the wall, "Who is that?"
Kira looked at the picture, "That was my doggie, his name was Toto. He died a few days ago though. Iruka-san says that he's in a better place now."
"Kira-chan, Iruka-san said that it's lunch time."
She nodded, "Ino-san, would you like to come meet Naruto-nii-san now?"
Ino nodded and Kira ran over to her, "Sasuke-san?"
He just quietly followed them.
"Where are we going Kira-chan?"
She grinned, "To the sanctuary, this use to be a...church...I think that's what Iruka-san called it. He said that the church died down and he bought it..."
Ino nodded, "Where's the sanctuary?"
Kira motioned for them to be quiet as they walked up to large Victorian double doors.
She pushed them open, Sasuke and Ino's ears were greeted by slow, almost mournful music...
Kira giggled slightly as she made a motion for them to follow.
The music turned into a familiar beat...as he opened his mouth, singing along with the music.
"I'm dreaming...of a white...Christmas..."
Okay...uh...seriously...this is my Christmas present to all of you...
Each chapter will be titled as a line from "White Christmas"
But there will only be 5 chapters..
As you can see, I'm working on it as fast as I can...
Okay, next chapter is called :Just Like the Ones I Used to Know
It should be out soon...
Please review!