Disclaimer: I don't own Naruto (YET)...but I'll keep you posted!
This will be T for now, but it may become M in future chapters for:
Language, mature themes, rape, possible character death, and bummsecks. Not the happiest story.
Note//: There will be some minor pairings besides SasuNaru, yaoi (MalexMale), and the exact "timeline" (although this is considered AU for the most part) will be made apparent as the story progresses.
Where ignorance is bliss, 'Tis folly to be wise
-Thomas Gray
Chapter/::/ONE
Awaking with a gasp as he sat upright, a line of shivers made its way down his nearly bare spine, with exception to the pale green garnments he currently wore. He paid no mind to the strange sensation. The wide cerulean eyed boy's shoulders continued to shake well into conciousness. A bead of sweat made its way down the side of his face. He struggled to regain his breath, as his throat felt dry and his breathes rough as sandpaper.
Distortion fogged up his mind with jumbled thoughts. Some he knew shouldn't belong there in the first place.
As if trying to rattle them out of his head, the teen took hold of each side of his skull with both hands, digging nails into skin until they were hidden by sweat drenched locks of gold. He continued to stare straight ahead, unblinking, and gritting his teeth.
Finally, he found the silence too unnerving, and he managed to clear his head a little, beginning to survey the room. The walls were bare and white, the same with the ceiling which held a single lightbulb, but with no covering. Besides that was a small air vent. The bed from which he sat was made of iron and was placed at the center of the room, against the back wall. It felt stiff with a thin mattress and a few sheets as the only padding. To his left was a metal heater and almost straight across from him was a large iron door.
Naruto's eyes finished sweeping the room, coming to a slow stop at the indent in the white blanket and sheets that were his feet. He didn't belong here. That much he knew; and in his opinion, that was enough.
Whipping the blanket off of him faster than you'd think possible, from how eerily calm he was a moment ago, the whiskered boy stalked across the room with bare feet, ignoring the icy feel of the tiled ground.
"What is this?" He frowned, expecting no answer of course, as he stomped up to the only apparent means of escape from this room. "Where am I?" He asked aloud, yet again.
Silence was his only answer and so he began to slam quite obnoxiously on the door. "Heeey!! Hello? Anyone out there?!"
By now, of course, he remembered quite clearly everything. Not that he'd necessarily forgotten. It's often you become distorted early in the morning and so the teen just took no mind to the extra flashes of memories and dejavou he had encountered upon awakening.
"HEEEEYYY!" By now he had grown impatient. But when ever was Uzumaki Naruto patient in the first place?
Growling in his throat, the blonde took a step back. He's been banging on this thing for nearly five minutes now and still no one's answering. What was this?
Has he been kidnapped...? Or...was this some sort of test?
Yes, a test! That had to be it!
Naruto felt a slow, devious smile slip to his lips. He crossed his arms in thought.
Tsk, tsk, tsk. Always underestimating him. Either this was a test or a trick. Either way, thinking some mangy old door could keep Naruto Uzumaki locked in was their first mistake!
Naruto prepared handseals for the appropriate jutsu. Shadow Clone. He'd need muscle to get this open.
"Kage Bunshin no Jutsu!" He called, his voice dully echoing once in the small room. Empty room, might I add.
That was...strange. Shouldn't there be 20 Naruto's trying to break down the door right about now.
"Kage Bunshin no Jutsu!!" He tried again. "Kage Bunshin no Jutsuuuuuu!!!" And again.
What's going on?? He's concentrating his chakra and still nothing's happening!
Then a clack resounded from the door, which pushed open, a very familiar voice breaking through. Naruto's perplexed expression dropped, replaced immediately by joy.
"Alright, Naruto, I'll let you out if you promise to behave this tiii-"
Iruka was tackled to the ground. His eyes widened in shock, his hand falling for the strap at his side.
"Iruka-sensei! Am I glad to see you!" Naruto grinned from his sitting position on the academy teacher's chest.
It's Iruka-sensei! He'll explain things. Naruto thought cheerily.
He jumped off the teacher, straightening himself. Looking down one side of the hall, he turned back down to the fallen man. "Hm? You alright, Sensei?" He was perplexed again.
Iruka blinked, before pushing to his knees, then stood himself. He dusted his sleeve off, all the while staring at Naruto. He couldn't take his eyes off him.
"Er...yes...Naruto, you're very...bright today." He tried to pick his words wisely, but made an effort to hide it.
"Bright?" Naruto blinked.
"You just seem a bit different today...but I suppose it's a good thing." Iruka gave a small smile.
Naruto frowned, cocking his head. What was he going on about? Different? This was how he always was. "Yeeeah...oh, hey, Iruka-sensei..." Naruto lowered his voice, grinning childishly again. "If this is a test, could ya maybe give me a few hints?" He whispered.
Expecting to be scolded like always, he was surprised to find his ex-teacher giving him an odd look.
Drawing back, Naruto gave it a moments thought before grinning again after it began to falter. "Alright! So it's a trick, then, eh?" Naruto looked down both halls. All so white. What was it with this place and white? He had to make a mental note to ask Iruka-sensei where they were, exactly.
"Alright, guys!" Naruto yelled down the hall through cupped hands. "I win! Datte!!"(1)
Naruto felt a hand on his shoulder, which was removed as he turned.
"Naruto...this isn't a trick. I'm sorry, but..." Iruka looked at Naruto for a moment, looking as if he were going to continue, but faltered. "Here. Come with me and I'll explain everything..."
Naruto blinked with wide, curious eyes, as he turned. What was he talking about? He had that weird look again.
Naruto followed despite himself. He had this feeling in his gut. Something told him he wasn't going to like this...but whatever! It couldn't be that bad.
As they walked, Naruto trailing a little behind, he quickened his step until it matched Iruka's, looking over at him. "Hey, after this we should go by the Ichiraku and grab some lunch!"
That look never left Iruka, except for the brief moment of thought, before he eased into an uneasy smile. "Sure. My treat."
Naruto grinned, folding his arms behind his head. He stared at a metal bed folded against the wall as they passed.
Everything was so weird here...if he didn't know any better, he'd say they were in some kind of hospital.
Mania is a severe medical condition characterized by extremely elevated mood, energy, and unusual thought patterns. There are several possible causes for mania, but it is most often associated with bipolar disorder, where episodes of mania may cyclically alternate with episodes of clinical depression. Though the elevated mood and energy level typical of mania could be seen as a benefit, mania generally has many undesirable consequences and has the potential to be very destructive. Classic symptoms include rapid speech, racing thoughts, decreased need for sleep, hypersexuality, euphoria, grandiosity, and increased interest in goal-directed activities. Mild forms of mania, known as hypomania, cause little or no impairment; in fact, most with bipolar disorder never experience full blown mania and stay hypomanic. However, more severe forms of mania do cause impairment and may even feature grandiose delusions or hallucinations. In the most extreme cases, manic patients may need to be hospitalized to protect themselves and others.
Excerpt from Wiki: Manic
Thank you so much for reading this! I know the beginning was awkwardly written. I did it sort of late and I tried not to rush it, but of course, things never go as planned.
Reviews make me update quicker! I'm just the type that likes to know her work's not going unappreciated. :) But no pressure.