~ Prolouge ~
Naruto's POV
It was early morning when I finally awoke to the buzzing from my alarm clock that echoed in my head as I opened my eyes. I climbed out from beneath the covers and sat on the edge of the bed, feet falling over to touch the cold floor slightly jarring me from the still half sleeping state I was in. I sat there still for several moments before I finally stood up and moved through my bedroom to the door leading out of the room and headed towards the restroom to wash up and ready myself for the long day that awaited me. It was the first day back to school, my junior year of high school, mere months before I would be turning 17. Once cleaned up and dress I walked towards the door, grabbing my bag and throwing it over my shoulder as I passed it laying on the floor. I placed my hand on the handle and turned it, letting the light hit me in the face as I opened it. The light was so bright it blinded me for a quick moment as it opened completely and I headed on my way. As I walked down the street I realized it had been almost a year since I walked out that door. As I made my way down the road to school things seemed the same though I barely took notice of it, or perhaps took it for granted would be the better choice of words. I made my way quietly until I at last I caught sight of my school building in the distance.
I slowly approached the gates step by step, seeing an endless sea of students filling the sidewalk and entrance to the gates as they hurried their way inside. As I made my way towards the crowd I had no idea how this year could change me, or my life in ways that I never thought possible. It would be filled with new people and experiences beyond what I imagined.
