If it paid to be honest I wouldn't be here

by Black Sheep

Sasuke is unaware of the price Naruto paid to get him back from Orochimaru. Now the blond has to learn to control his Inner demon, a past he had already forgotten and decide whether he can betray a friend as easily as Sasuke did with him. (Sasu x Naru)

1. Prologue & Disclaimers

Title:                 If it paid to be honest I wouldn't be here

Author:             Shayla

Series:             Naruto

Rated:              R for later scenes

Warning:           Slash, Romance/Angst, 1st Naruto fic(so be nice, if you review, please)

Started:            Nov. 2003 – Written: 02.02.2004

Pairing:             Sasu x Naru…at least that's my goal… some Kyuubi x Naru… maybe some one sided Gaara x Naru….

Summary:         Sasuke is unaware of the price Naruto paid to get him back from Orochimaru. Now the blond has to learn to control his Inner demon, a past he had already forgotten and decide whether he can betray a friend as easily as Sasuke did with him. (Sasu x Naru)

Disclaimer:        Mine! MINE! MINE!!! MUAHAHAHA!! …¬¬ Now, don't be stupid. Did you really believe that? Gee… If Kishimoto-sensei's works were mine we would get a lot more Naru x Sasu to see. I can only claim the plot of this fanfic as mine.

Thanks to:        Halig, who worked on Chapter 05 as beta. Wonderful work!!

Dedicated to:    GRACE!!! As a birthday present and thanks for introducing me to the Naruto-World

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Prologue

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Have you ever thought about how many idiots and morons surround you? Or have you ever even considered wondering whether you are the only normal one and the rest of the world's population suffers from a disease that killed their brain cells? Well to tell you the truth I hadn't until very recently. And to be honest, I don't think I would have even bothered to let the mere chance of having those around me seem dumber than me. I mean, I can't picture me gazing from some superior spot of intellectual level down at them. I already have that privilege in other areas, not that anyone cares to admit.

But let me get back to the point.

You see for the last years I have been ignored, called names, kicked, and pretty much threatened to be rid off by the village people, if I don't get away from them. That of course is something that you would never have those in higher power admit. I mean, what would it look like in the eyes of the other villages, if they treated the only living memory of a great man that saved their sorry asses, like he was a piece of raw meat thrown into a pit of hungry wolves?

Would make quite the grand impression and certainly would shatter the image of strength and unity in their enemies eyes, don't you agree? Then again maybe if I twisted it enough it wouldn't seem just as negative as I probably am making it sound.

Let's put it this way: They are all in against one of the most feared monsters, all together trying to keep it trapped in their mist. Never allowing others to grow with that power and making them stronger, and also, never allow something that you cannot comprehend know that maybe, just maybe it might have the strength to shut them all up…

Hey, I think I'm making it sound positive for me again…

Well, what does it matter? I have, long ago, given up on trying to find reasoning for their enmity. It does not really affect me much any longer, but I would be lying to myself, if I said it does not hurt inside whenever they glance at me with their cold eyes of hatred. I'm not sure whether you can comprehend what I am trying to explain to you, because you surely have always been loved by at least one person. There surely was someone holding his hand out for you to reach if you fell and pulled you back on your feet.

I didn't.

Not until recently. And that, my friend, is the purpose of my story. To allow you a glimpse into the secrets I hide, the fears I behold and the love I long for. Turn away now if you don't want to see what lies beyond the mask of reality. Run, if you cannot face the truth. But most of all I ask of you to heed my warning and recall always that a Ninja must always see beyond what lies before him, he must uncover the darkness beneath and he must have the strength to withstand what he finds. So think twice before allowing yourself to continue listening to my story.

Are you sure?

Have you considered your options and waged out the mistake you might be making?

Have you now…

Well, then listen carefully… Listen to my voice as I tell you my story… About the life of Naruto Uzumaki…

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TBC in Chapter 01

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