Name - The Love Of Romeo x Romeo
Genre - M (Yaoi in later Scenes)
Paring - ItaNaru, one sided SaiNaru, GaaNaru. Hints of ShinoKiba (only a little, don't get your hopes up) Sorry.
Disclaimer - I do not own 'Naruto' or 'Romeo and Juliet'; Naruto belongs to Masashi Kishimoto and 'Romeo and Juliet' belongs to William Shakespeare.
The Characters:
Romeo Montague - Itachi Uchiha
Juliet Capulet - Naruto Namikaze-Uzumaki (I had to add the Namikaze because his daddy is in the Fan-fiction)
Montague - Fugaku Uchiha
Lady Montague - Mikoto Uchiha
Capulet - Minato Namikaze-Uzumaki
Lady Capulet - Kushina Namikaze-Uzumaki
Benvolio (Romeo's cousin) - Shikamaru Nara
Mercutio (Romeo's friend) - Neji Hyuuga
Balthasar (Rome's servant) - Kisame
Abram (Romeo's servant) - Tobi
Cousin Capulet - Sasuke (I didn't want Sasuke to be in this Fan-fiction too much so I made him a small character)
Tybalt (Juliet's cousin) - Gaara
Nurse (Juliet's nurse) - Nurse-Iruka Umino (hehe=])
Peter (Capulet house's servant) - Rock Lee
Sampson (Capulet house's servant) - Shino Aburame
Gregory (Capulet house's servant) - Kiba Inuzuka
Prince Escales - Kakashi Hatake
County Paris - Count Sai (He will be Naruto's fiancé because same gender marriages are common in the world of my story)
Lady Rosaline - Lady Sakura Haruno (This character has been changed heaps. Since I don't like Sakura, there will be some Sakura bashing)
Friar Lawrence (Religious) - Father Jiraiya
Friar John (Religious) - Brother Chouji Akimichi
The Apothecary - Orochimaru
There are also other servants and small roles, I might name most of them but some of the time I will probably use the words servant or whatever they are.
(If you don't like the character's I have chosen, please tell me. Tell me which character you would prefer for which role and why. I'll see if I like it and change it. But Romeo and Juliet have got to stay as Itachi and Naruto)
My Fan-fiction is going to be very similar to Shakespeare's version of 'Romeo and Juliet' (so you kinda know what is going to happen), but I will change the language and most of the things that are said from the Elizabethan style. I will try very hard to keep the Naruto characters usual personalities but sometimes they will probably be OOC, Sorryyy! Hope you enjoy it! On with the story.
PROLOGUE:
Two families, both equally alike in nobility, living in the City of Konohagakure. Their ancient quarrels and their new violence cause civilian deaths. From these two foes, a pair of star-crossed lovers take their lives; would their love bury their parents' strife? No; with the fearful course of their death-marked love, and the continuance of their parents' rage, these deaths could not be prevented.
Scene 1:
Two servants of the Namikaze-Uzumaki house, Kiba and Shino, headed down to Konohagakure's City Central as their Master, Minato-sama did business near by.
"Kiba, on my word, we shall not be insulted" Shino said as he walked next to Kiba.
"Of course not, if we were, it would bring dishonour to Minato-sama's family".
"Yes and if we are angered we will not hesitate to draw our swords".
"Ay, but whatever you do, don't get caught".
"That would never happen, but I'm touched that my safety is so important to you" Shino said as he chuckled quietly.
Kiba blushed. "Don't say such nonsense" He muttered.
This reaction made Shino smirk. "Well, if an Uchiha appeared now I really wouldn't be too hesitant to fight, even if I could get caught".
"Yes, I agree. Even though the quarrel is between our master, as their men we must defend our families". Kiba said, proud that he was part of the Namikaze-Uzumaki house.
At that moment, two servants of the Uchiha house, Kisame and Tobi, were also heading to Konohagakure's City Central. They spotted Shino and Kiba, noticing the badges sewed on their clothes and the swords they carried with the Namikaze-Uzumaki crest.
Shino swiftly drew out his sword as he noticed the Uchiha servants with their own family crest on their belongings. He then pointed his sword at them until they were from touching distance from it. Kiba also slowly took out sword and pointed it and Kisame's face.
"You dare to oppose us? That's funny" Kisame laughed. "We accept".
Kisame and Tobi drew their swords and got into their fighting stance, ready to charge.
Suddenly Shikamaru, Itachi's cousin and close friend, came between the four.
"Shikamaru!" Kiba exclaimed. "Have you come to help? If you're here, we are sure to win".
"You think you can win, hehehe" Tobi giggled. He rapidly moved past Shikamaru and was standing in front of Shino, both their blades making a clinking noise as they made contact above their heads.
"Stop fools! Put down your weapons, you don't know what you are doing" Shikamaru declared bluntly as he knocked their swords down.
A few civilians had now gathered around the five, interested on what was going on. That's when Gaara, Naruto's over-protective cousin, noticed the crowd of people and went to check things out. He saw Shikamaru and hastily took out his sword. "What is going on here? So you fight our family's servants, weakling?" Gaara laughed and pointed his sword at Shikamaru. "Face me, and fight till your death".
"How troublesome. I'm not here to fight. Use you sword to help me separate these men" Shikamaru replied.
"Are you stupid. You're asking me to bring peace in a fight between our families? I hate peace, as much as I hate hell, The Uchiha's and you. Prepare to fight me, coward!" Gaara said as he charged at Shikamaru.
By now officers had heard of the commotion and were heading down to see what was happening. "Stop This fighting, stop it now. The Uchiha's, the Namikaze-Uzumaki's, stop them now".
Fugaku and Mikoto Uchiha had also heard the commotion.
"What is happening here?" Fugaku asked an onlooker.
"Servant's of the Uchiha and Namikaze-Uzumaki houses have started a battle" He replied, not noticing who the question came from.
"Hmph! Get me my weapon" Fugaku ordered one of his serving-man, who ran to fetch his sword.
"Why are you asking for your sword?" Mikoto Uchiha asked her husband.
"It's Namikaze-Uzumaki, he is heading this way, I will fight him".
That's when Minato Namikaze-Uzumaki came in between the fighters. "What are you doing men? Stop that at once!" Minato ordered but to no avail.
"Minato stop them!" Kushina pleaded.
Prince Kakashi had heard about what was happening from some of the city people and had interrupted them. "You again? Uchiha's and Namikaze-Uzumaki's this is the third time you have interrupted the peace in Konohagakure's streets. Learn to keep your rage away from the people of this city. I will let it go this time but next time be prepared to pay" The Prince said, telling both families to go in their separate directions.
As Fugaku, Mikoto and Shikamaru walked away, with Kisame and Tobi following, they discussed the happenings of what had just occurred.
"Who was it that started the quarrel? Nephew, were you there when it began?" Fugaku asked Shikamaru.
"No, I was not. I found the servants from each house quarrelling with their swords drawn, Gaara was also there, he challenged me but I did not accept. Even though I did not accept, he still charged. That is what happened until the Prince arrived and stopped him" Shikamaru explained calmly.
"I see"
"Shikamaru, dear, have you seen our son?" Lady Kushina asked.
"No madam, Itachi was gone this morning from his room and I haven't seen his since last night".
"Well, I'm glad that he was not part of that fight" She sighed.
"That son of mine. What is he up to now?".
At that moment Itachi came out from between the trees of a near by forest. His eyes lowered to the ground and his hands at his side. Shikamaru slowly walked towards his cousin, waving goodbye to Fugaku and Mikoto, who left their child's problem in their nephews hands.
"Good morning, cousin" Shikamaru greeted.
Itachi's head shot up in surprise, though his always expressionless face was still there. "Is it still morning?" He asked as he sat on a near by bench.
"It has just struck nine" Shikamaru said as he sat next to Itachi.
"I see, sad hours seem long I guess, anyway, was that my father that left so quickly?".
"It was. So what is it that saddens you and lengthens your hours?".
"Not having what I want".
"Love?".
"Out".
"Of love?".
"Out of her view, as she does not love me" Itachi sighed.
"So it is unrequited love which make you like this".
"Yes".
"Might I ask who it is that has stolen your heart?".
"Lady Sakura".
"Your kidding, everyone knows who she's after".
"What are you talking about, Shikamaru?" Itachi said, his eyebrows furrowed with interest.
This made Shikamaru and little uncomfortable. "W-well" He stuttered. "She is said to be a gold digger and Count Sai is arriving in Konohagakure this week, I heard that she has her eyes on him and his money".
"Damn it, why didn't you tell me?".
"I thought you knew, but if you want to ask her yourself, you can. Remember that what I heard is just a rumour" Shikamaru stated.
"I think I'll do just that" Itachi said. He stood up and started walking away. "Shikamaru are you coming?".
"Uh... Fine" He sighed and followed behind his cousin.
That is the first scene. Hope you like. I know it is very short, they all will be about the same length; it's just easier for me and it makes more sense to do it like this. Please review. =]
P.S. My other fan-fic is on hold at the moment as I am still trying to figure out what I want in it. But there will be more uploads of it. Thanks!