Disclaimer: I do NOT I repeat I do NOT own Naruto at all……

Sewn Memories

Chapter 1: nightmare

Tetsuya (Nishigo) Nara's POV

Up until I was age fourteen my life wasn't exactly the life anyone would want to live. I was eight, still attending the academy in the Hidden Rain Village. Something….a feeling……told me I should stay after this one day, so I did, for extra shuriken practice.

I stayed until almost dark training without taking a break. I hadn't noticed Nato-sensei watching me until he came onto the field. He gave me a compliment that encouraged me to work even harder. He said, "You're a sharp student. Keep accelerating and you'll become a fine Shinobi. Maybe even one of the finest. I'm really proud of you Tetsuya."

He placed his hand on my head and ruffled my hair. I blushed a bright red and he laughed. (yah, yah, so I was eight and had a crush on my sensei, get over it). Then he walked away still laughing. I was so excited, I quickly finished up my training. I don't know whether I was excited that Nato-sensei spoke to me or if it was because my parents would be so proud, just like he was. I ran down the empty street as fast as I could, wasting little time.

Since home was on the outskirts of the village, I took a short cut through the woods. Father had cut a trail for me, I was very thankful, otherwise it would be a long way to walk. I looked up at the sky where the trees parted. The sky looked as if it were on fire.

A mixture of red and orange filled the sky and created a soft glow on the green leaves. The sun and the moon were just taking turns watching over the world, now it was the moon's turn to watch. When I got home the lights were out, which was strange. It was too early for mother and father to be in bed. I entered the house remembering to take my sandals off. I dropped my satchel by the kitchen stairs.

I called for them but no answer. I walked around in the dark kitchen. They must not be home from their mission yet. Then, I heard a loud crash followed by a soft thump that came from one of the rooms down the hall. I ran down the hall to the door that light escaped from.

I opened it and my mother was murdered right in front of me…….by my father……Naroku. I had no idea why he did it, but that wasn't the point. He killed her and left me for dead, attempting to kill me, except I dint die. Even if he did leave me in a place on the outskirts of the Snow Village, there was a reason I lived and that reason was to become an avenger.

Shikaku Nara found me. I lived with the Nara family in the Hidden Leaf Village. I continued ninja school of course and trained with Shikaku as my sensei as well as Fugaku Uchiha.

While training with Fugaku Uchiha, I met someone and that someone erased my pain and suffering. Itachi Uchiha. He made me feel like another person. I was no longer sad and depressed but……happy. We spent a lot of time together, getting to know each other.

Our favorite spot to hang out was the dock. We'd go there just about every day to watch the sunset. He would hold me and whisper into my ear. His hot breath ran down my neck. Just his very presence sent chills through me. Yes, there was a strong bond between us. Of course, I was only eight and he was ten. It's only a difference of two years.

His younger brother Sasuke, only four, was so cute. He had the big, cute eyes. We had a strong bond too, but ours was more of a little-brother-big-sister thing, not like the bond Itachi and I shared.

When I turned twelve, I was already on my way to making Chunin. I was sent on my first escort mission with two other Genin in my squad, their names were Rye Nakamura and Yu Asakawa. While on the mission I heard of terrible news. The whole Uchiha clan had been wiped out, save for Sasuke and Itachi had disappeared.

I broke down and cried. I didn't know what to do after that. First, my mother was killed: Second, the Uchiha clan was slaughtered; third, the one person who showed me a different look on life had disappeared off the face of the earth. He left without a warning, without good-byes, without any "I love you." Nothing.

Poor Sasuke, I know the exact pain he feels because I was there once too. Now Sasuke is gone in search of power. After the Uchiha massacre, Shikaku took me under his wing again and began teaching me some more jutsus.

Soon, Itachi began to fade from my memories. The only thing left on my mind, the only reason for my training was to be an avenger. I need to become strong enough to defeat Naroku. The memories began to slip from me…until just recently they started coming back through dreams……..and nightmares.

---------------

"Mother! Father! I'm home!" Tetsuya yelled as she walked onto the dark house. She dropped her satchel and took off her sandals by the door. Something's wrong. It's too early for mother and father to be in bed. Tetsuya thought.

"Mother! Father!" She called again as she walked up the stairs leading to the kitchen. Then a loud crash followed by a soft thump came from one of the rooms down the hall.

Tetsuya peeked around the corner and stared down the hall. It was dark except for a soft glow that escaped from a door at the very end. Another crash.

She ran toward the door and slowed down as she got closer. She slowly reached for the handle. Another bang. What's going on. Something's wrong. Her hand shook as it rested on the handle. She gulped and slowly opened the door. Her eyes widened in shock. The room was completely destroyed: torn pillows, broken lamps and knocked overt furniture.

Then she saw her father standing with a sword in his hand. What? Is that blood? Whose? Tetsuya became frightened.

"Yukiko….. I'll ask you again…..will you join….." Her father said, his eyes closed. "Or die?" He smiled wickedly.

What?! Die?! Tetsuya was really scared now. What is father thinking? What is going on? Shehadn't realized her mother was at the feet of her father because the dresser blocked her full view. Mother and father had been fighting! Actually fighting! Not just arguing. They intended on killing each other!!

"I'd rather suffer than serve under you and that pathetic creep Orochimaru." Yukiko managed to say before coughing up blood.

Tears developed in Tetsuya's eyes. She tried holding them back but the drops of salt rolled down her cheeks.

"Fine then." Naroku held his sword up. "If you insist." He laughed that same wicked laugh. Chills were sent down Tetsuya's spine.

Just as Naroku was about to swing Tetsuya yelled, "Stop! Mother! Father! You must!"

"No! Tetsuya run!" Yukiko yelled. She tried getting up but collapsed.

"She won't run. Yukiko, just look at her, she looks just as pathetic as you do…….well she is your daughter….like mother like daughter." Naroku laughed.

Yukiko put pressure on the wound in her shoulder. While Naroku's attention was on Tetsuya, Yukiko slowly reached for a kunai. She kept her eyes focused on Naroku. Got it. The kunai was held firmly in her hand. She lunged for Naroku. It all happened so fast.

'Mother!!!!" Cried Tetsuya. The tears flowed harder from Tetsuya's eyes.

The end of the sword stuck out of Yukiko's back. It dripped with blood. One of her hands was on the blade of the sword and the other was holding the kunai in Naroku's arm. He had blocked her attack with his forearm. Yukiko coughed up more blood. Silence filled the room. It was so quiet the blood dripping from the end of the sword could be heard. Tetsuya shook tremendously.

"You were always weak Yukiko."

Yukiko gritted her teeth. She looked at Tetsuya. A tear rolled down Yukiko's cheek. I'm sorry Tetsuya. Please forgive me. she looked back at Naroku. Her eyes closed slowly. The last picture in her mind was of her husband and daughter standing next to each other with big smiles. Naroku removed the blade and Yukiko dropped with a thud.

"Father….why?"

"She didn't agree to serve in this world as Orochimaru's servant."

Tetsuya's fear began to turn to hate. She charged at her father. "Are you insane!!!!!" She screamed. Tetsuya felt the breath get knocked out of her. She fell forward on the floor and the first thing she saw was her mother's face. Her mom lied there on her side staring, as if she was staring into Tetsuya's eyes. A lump formed in Tetsuya's throat and a tear crawled down her cheek.

"Mother….." She whispered.

Everything was becoming blurry. The world felt as though it were spinning. Tetsuya struggled to touch her mother's face. She stretched her arm towards her mother. Her hand dropped into her mother's as she passed out. That's when Tetsuya woke from her nightmare.