Ok everyone, this chapter has finally been re-done. i think it's a huge improvement,

Disclaimer: I don't own Naruto or the characters.

Adara slipped silently through the forest, her callused feet hardly making a sound as she wound her way around the many branches and roots that obscured her path. She hated being in this stupid forest almost as much as she had hated being a Geisha, almost, but not quite. As a child she had always imagined a happy life, she had wanted to settle down, have children and watch them grow up. Now she feared she would never get the chance. Before it had been a certainty, a Geisha would never get married, never have children, never be anything more than a pretty face hiding behind white make-up. Thoughts about her future were what finally convinced Adara to go, to run away and never return to the place where she had spent the last four years of her life. Now it was her future –or lack of one- that bothered her.

Adara stumbled over a root, grabbing onto a tree for support, lest she fall and hurt herself, even the most insignificant wounds could kill you when you were in a forest, away from any medical care. She grumbled to herself indignantly, righting herself and continuing on towards the sounds of a body of water, not far off, she was long due for a bath and she was beginning to get thirsty.

Not long after the close call with the root she arrived at her destination, she noted gladly that it was a good sized pond, perfect to bathe in. She removed her clothes, or what was left of them at least. Her formerly grand kimono had become nothing more than a robe shaped bundle of rags, the vibrant yellows and pinks that had once stood out so loudly in the green forest were now covered in dirt and mud.

Adara stepped gingerly into the water, hissing in displeasure as her feet entered the cold pond. She noticed in dismay the mess her once luxurious long black hair had become and slipped down under the water, shaking her head, trying to dislodge clumps of dirt and twigs that had entangled themselves in her ankle length locks. When she was satisfied that her hair looked somewhat presentable she surfaced, gulping air before quickly ducking back down again. This time she opened her eyes under the water, her white-blue orbs blending in with the liquid that surrounded her. She marveled at how different the world looked from underwater and tried to imagine what it would feel like to live there, away from everything, away from the people, away from the pain.

Thoughts that she had been suppressing for days flooded her mind, she remembered visiting her former home, where she had lived with her family. In her mind she saw the hastily cleaned and blood stained floor, the splatters of blood on the walls. She could almost hear her mother screaming, as if she had been there herself.

Adara surfaced quickly, sputtering. Her family was long dead; the realization hit her like a stone. She had been denying it for two weeks, but she couldn't anymore. She was alone. She made her way back towards shore, bringing handfuls of water to her mouth as she went. It was hard to accept that the family she had loved so much and worked so hard to get back to had been wiped off the face of the earth. She had to accept it though, accept it and get on with her life.

She stepped carefully out of the pond, bending down to pick up her kimono, not even looking at the spot where she knew it would be. Her hand met nothing but grass. Looking down, surprised Adara realized something that made her want to scream. Her clothes were gone. She looked around quickly, there was no evidence that another human had been through, so an animal must have made off with the once treasured kimono.

She sighed, plopping down on the ground and putting her head on her knees.

"Great, now I'm cold, wet and naked." Groaning and flopping down on the wet grass she fell asleep, dreaming of a nice, hot bath.

Much later, having been asleep for several hours Adara woke up. Her teeth chattered as a sudden cold washed over her. She vaguely remembered wondering when it had become so cold before her poor, battered body rushed her back off to sleep.

It was in this way that our young heroin was found, huddled naked on the edge of a pond when she was discovered the next day by none other than Uchiha Sasuke. The socially challenged ninja had been taking a stroll outside the gates of Konoha when he came across the petite girl. He thought he had been hallucinating at first, blaming it on the cold that been developing ever since that nights sudden change in the weather. As he neared her however, it became clear that this was an actual girl lying at the edge of the pond he had been approaching.

He did the only thing he could have. He walked over and picked up the frighteningly skinny, naked girl, flushing brightly as one of her breasts brushed his arm. He shook himself and ran back to the village, the limp girl wobbling in his arms.

Needless to say the young Uchiha attracted quite a bit of attention walking through the village of the leaf holding the prettiest, skinniest and possibly first naked girl most of the villagers had ever seen. No one stopped him though; the expression of displeasure the young teen had plastered onto his face was enough to keep most people out of his way.

He reached his destination quickly, arriving at the local hospital in a matter of minutes; the shocked staff stared at him as he trudged down the halls with the youth in his arms. The girl was surprisingly light and it was obvious what was wrong with her, so instead of sticking around to be questioned he plunked her down on the reception desk and left. The secretary's jaw dropped and her gaze darted from Sasuke to Adara. She remained like that for a minute before she realized there was work to be done.

Adara's eyes fluttered opened, only to slam shut seconds after. Adara hissed as the light from a large window shocked her retinas. She lifted up an arm to shield her eyes and cautiously cracked them opened. Once her poor orbs ha gotten used to the unaccustomed sunlight she opened them the rest of the way, taking in her surroundings. She was lying in a flat, rather hard hospital bed. There was a desk with a telephone and a glass of water on her left and the right side of the bed was pushed up against the wall. The floors were white tiles and the walls had been painted a pale blue.

To Adara's amusement she found that she was fitted with a blue hospital gown, opened back and all.

Before she could finish her appraisal of the room there was a knock on the door.

"Hello?" She questioned.

A short blonde poked his head into the room. "Can I come in?" He questioned.

"Sure." Adara said, looking at him."

He bounced into the room, plunking down on a chair at the end of Adara's bed. Pulling a basket of flowers from behind his back he grinned at Aurora. "These are, from the village. You've become sort of a darling. It's been too long since everyone had something to fret over, now you're hear and people have something to gossip about again." He took a deep breath. "I'm Uzumaki Naruto by the way."

Adara giggled, taking the basket from him. "It's nice to meet you Naruto. I'm Adara."

"Adara, that's a pretty name, doesn't it mean beauty or something?" Naruto questioned.

Adara nodded, looking bashful.

"My name only means a topping for ramen." Naruto scratched the back of his head sheepishly. "So, how old are you?"

"I'm 13." She replied. The boys easy going nature made her feel happy. Although it had been quite awhile since she had had a conversation with anyone but herself.

"What?!?" Naruto almost fell off his chair. "You're only thirteen and you decided to run away to live in the woods?" He then added in a whisper. "And you sure don't look thirteen."

"Yeah, well people like me tend to mature slightly faster then most." Adara laughed.

"People like what?"

"Huh?"

"You said people like you, I'm just wondering what kind of person you are."

It was then that Adara realized her mistake. She hadn't meant to mention her past, and she was not in the mood to talk about it. Besides, what would Naruto think if he knew she used to be a geisha? Would he think differently of her? Probably.

"So how long have I been out?" She asked, changing the subject meaningfully.

Naruto took the hint (which was unusual). "4 days." He replied.

"Wow that long?" Adara exclaimed, then a though struck her. "How'd I get here?"

"Uchiha Sasuke brought you here, he said he found you just outside the gates." Naruto frowned. "That's all I could get out of him though. He's rather stuck up, you should wish never to meet him. But I guess that would be rude, seems in how he saved your life and all."

"Uchiha Sasuke huh?" Adara questioned, and then yawned.

"You look tired, I should go for now, can I visit you again later?" Naruto said, grinning.

"I'd like that." Adara smiled.

"Ok then, see ya!" Naruto stood up and bounded out of the room.

Adara shook her head. "What a weirdo." She muttered to herself, smiling as she lay down and got some much need sleep.