Desert Rose.

Disclaimer: I don't own Naruto in any form or fashion.

"Speech"

'Thoughts'

Demon talk

Demon thoughts

Intro

Naruto slowly made his way down from his small apartment. Grimacing he stepped outside into the morning light. Pulling his jacket a bit tighter about him as he stepped out and began making his way to the team 7 training ground. His usual smile didn't make its self known; today of all days he wished he didn't have to wake up.

Today was his birthday, and for as long as he could remember, it had been hell. Looking about he noticed vendors setting up party decorations. Today was the annual celebration of the death of Kyuubi. The small boy picked up the pace a bit he had hoped to beat the vendors but it looked like they were setting up earlier this year. Turning a corner he stopped dead still. The little street was busy with vendors and early party goers. Turning around he hoped to try and slip past them through an ally. As he made his way quietly through the ally he thought back to last night.

(Flashback)

"Hey Sakura-chan you want to get a bite to eat?" Naruto asked as he came across Sakura.

Sakura had turned and glared at him. "NO! I would rather go out and eat with Kiba's dog than some perverted little dode like you." With that she had slapped him.

Hard.

Naruto was stunned as he looked up at the pink haired girl. "I'm sorry, I just wanted to be friends."

"Friends!." She cried. "The best thing you could ever do for us 'friend' is to leave and never come back! At least then you would be doing something right for a change."

Naruto slumped visibly before turning around and walking off.

(End Flashback)

Moving quickly down the alley he hoped to avoid the usual amount of glares and snide demon comments. He sighed as he made it through the alley. Turning he headed towards the spot where he joined his team every morning. As he neared the bridge he saw Sakura standing there looking towards the direction Sasuke usually approached from. He didn't feel like shouting hello to her today. Instead he moved off and sat down under one of the nearby trees. He started to meditate, trying to pass the time before Kakashi showed up.

He once again found himself amidst the blue that was his chakra but as he watched a small tendril of red began to mix in. Curious, he moved over and started to follow the trail of red chakra. After a few minutes, he looked up and found himself in what appeared to be a sewer. Shrugging, he continued down the sewer following the red chakra trail.

Suddenly, the sewer opened up, revealing a monstrous barred door. Curiosity got the better of him, and he slowly approached the door that the trail of chakra led to. As he stood in front of the cage he suddenly felt a massive rush of wind as something massive moved behind the bars.

I've been waiting for quiet some time, Naruto.

"Who's there?" Naruto asked.

It depends, what do you want kit.

Naruto stopped for a moment. "What do you mean?"

A bone chilling laugh echoed out of the cage. What I mean is do you want my help to become strong or do you want to continue training with those who only seek to hurt you.

Naruto stared at the darkness inside the cage. "You want to help me become strong? What's the catch?"

No catch I may be a demon but I am no monster. What you have had to endure for 12 years is my fault and I would like a chance to make it up to you.

Naruto stared at the darkness in the cage. "Ok let me get this straight you want to help me because you feel sorry for twelve years of hell I have had to live through?"

Yes.

"Who the hell are you?"

My name is Kyuubi I am the nine tailed demon fox that attacked Konoha twelve years ago. I was sealed inside you, and I have had to watch you live through hell because of my anger.

Naruto felt his jaw drop as the cage became illuminated.

The fox sat facing the cage his nine tails sweeping back and forth behind him.

So I ask you will you let me make amends for my mistake.

Naruto stared at the Kitsune for a moment. "You saw my life and yet you did nothing."

The Kitsune lowered its head. There was nothing I could do. The seal that imprisoned me within you prevents me from helping you. The only thing I could do is feed your body my chakra so you could heal faster. But now that you have learned about me and have talked with me the seal will allow more of my chakra to infuse with you so now I can help you. That is if you still want my help?

Naruto moved to the bars and reached through to the Kitsune. "Yes, I want your help! I want to become the strongest Shinobi in existence!"

The Kitsune reached out with its tails and wrapped them around his wrists. Then let us begin your training.

Naruto screamed as Kyuubi's raw chakra flooded through him.

Sakura jumped from her spot on the bridge as she heard the scream. Looking behind her she saw Naruto writhing on the ground as a blood red chakra began to ooze from his body. She watched in horror as the young man sat up threw back his head and screamed as the strange chakra enveloped him whole. The ground seemed to rise up with massive cracks appearing on its surface. Sakura could only watch as the ground seemed to roll over on the boy, swallowing him. She raced over to the spot he had just been, but to no avail.

Naruto was gone.

Kakashi and Sasuke raced from the woods at full speed. The two ninja reached the bridge and vaulted over it, hoping to catch whoever had released that massive amount of chakra. Both were startled to see Sakura sitting amidst the destruction. She was crying as she held up Naruto's headband to the two stunned ninja.

"He's gone." Was all she could trust her self to say.

A/N I know it's short. Just wanted to start it.

Ch 1: Training from Kyuubi.

Ch 2: Gone (the village is worried that Naruto is gone)

These are the next Ch so be ready