Hey. This is my first story...so hope you guys like it. I've got some more that are in working progress, but this seemed to be the best to publish...so, yeah. Also it would be awesome if you guys gave me ideas on where to take the story. I've got something in mind, but they seem too...cliche. All ideas are welcome. Also, to people who might want to keep reading, the updates may not be as frequent as you would like them to be. I'm doing year 12, and I've got assignments, exams and homework almost crushing me. So, sorry about that.

Story-teller666: I'm sooooo bored...

Naruto: I know...where's teme when you need entertainment?

Sasuke: *walks into view, and notices Naruto's lit eyes* I...uh...I just remembered something *turns to flee*

Story-teller666: OH NO YOU DON'T! *arm stretches out and pulls the Uchiha back into frame* LET THE TORTURE BEGIN!

Naruto: YES! *rubs his hands together and cackles*

Sakura: *does slow-mo running* DON'T WORRY SASUKE KUN...I'LL SAVE YOU. *trips and lands flat on her face* OW!

Sasuke: ...I'm surrounded by idiots...

Story-teller666: MWAHAHAHAHAHA...

Lee: ON WITH THE STORY...WITH THE POWER OF YOUTH

The others:...When the hell did you get here?

Lee: *mopes in a corner*

Story-teller666:...O...k... *clears throat*. I don't own Naruto, but I do own Kaida (my character).

When you wish upon a star

It makes no difference who you are

The soft song drifted to silence as tears started to drip from golden eyes. The hunched figure sniffled, trying to stifle the sounds of her crying. Closing her eyes in exhaustion, the girl leaned her head on her knees, as she hugged her legs to her chest. Rolling up tightly, as though she was protecting herself from the dark damp walls, Kaida silently yearned for her wishing star.

Chapter 1

Uzumaki Naruto only had one thought in his head as he frantically leapt from rooftop to rooftop. The same thought ran in a loop behind the pair of cerulean eyes, and the repetition only made the blonde increase his frenzied run.

"Sakura chan is going- ACK!" he yelled seconds before hitting the road on his head. Passers by looked at the floored boy, some with concern, before sniggering at the indignant expression on his face. Giving his head a shake, Naruto moaned as he rubbed the rapidly growing lump amongst the blonde spikes.

"Ow…that hurt" he sat there glaring at the roofs for moments, before remembering the reason for his hysterical dash.

"SHIT!" was the last word the villagers heard as the still boy became an orange blur.

Haruno Sakura sighed for the umpteenth time as she glanced at the stoic Uchiha Sasuke. Her hand moved unconsciously to her pink shoulder length locks. Biting her lower lip, the girl twirled and wound her cherry coloured tresses around her finger. She gazed dreamily down at the water, leaning on the railing of the bridge. Her emerald eyes were vacant as her lips curled upwards into a smile.

"I'M SORRY, SAKURA CHAN!" the yell almost pushed Sakura over the railing. Scowling she turned to smack the recuperating Naruto. Stalking towards the panting boy, Sakura threateningly cracked her knuckles.

"Naruto…" her voice trailed off, the threat clearly audible in her tone.

The shorter boy's gulp of fear was clearly heard. "N-n-nani?" he flinched at the towering figure in front of him.

"BAKA!" Sakura's blow fell directly on the lump on Naruto's head, forcing her teammate to land flat on his face for the second time within the space of half an hour.

Sasuke folded his arms across his chest and leaned against the wooden railing. His onyx eyes were the only parts of him that moved, watching the entertainment provided by his two teammates. Struggling against the laugh that teetered in his mouth, the usually impassive boy allowed a small smirk to appear on his lips. Resisting the urge to shake his head the other boy's idiotism, and replacing his seemingly effortless blank expression, Sasuke closed his eyes.

Breathing deeply through his nose, he could feel the tight muscles in his back and shoulders relax. A few more breaths and Sasuke once again the master of his emotions.

Naruto winced as he fingered the speedily rising bump on his skull.

"Ow, Sakura chan" he said, trying to keep all trace of a whine out of his tone. When he opened his mouth to add more to his complaint, the said girl gave a look that quelled the words which were about to spill out.

Settling for a pout, Naruto turned his attention to his second teammate and rival. Glowering at the aloof air around the shadowy boy, the boisterous blonde stomped over to Sasuke, clearly intent on picking a fight.

Firmly planting himself in front of 'the emo bastard', Naruto placed his hands on his hips and narrowed brightly coloured eyes at the unchanged posture of his adversary. After a few seconds, during which it was clear that Sasuke was ignoring the bundle of energy standing close by, the blonde changed tactics.

Taking two steps back, Naruto pointed an accusing finger at Sasuke.

"OI! SASUKE TEME" the finger didn't waver as cold dark eyes opened to stare at him "I'M SO GONNA KICK YOUR ASS TODAY."

Naruto crossed his arms, his confident grin scrunching the whisker marks together on his cheeks. Twitching slightly at the lack of reaction, the grin turned to a scowl.

"Oi…are you lis-" the angry question was cut short by a familiar puff of smoke.

"Yo".

Naruto's attention instantly changed from the nonchalant boy to his sheepish team leader and sensei.

"YOU'RE LATE!"