Chapter 1: Just Average? Yeah Right

I am fully aware of all those other Akatsuki coming-to-our-world stories and all those cute little amusing stories about them being cats, but trust me when I say that it's a load of bull crap!

Alright, so we know that titles can't tell you shit and that you have to open the book to read the story. So listen up, or read I guess, but this is really how the Akatsuki came here. How they came to our world and took it over. Well, actually I went there first… now that I think of it I think I was the one who screwed everything up in the first place.

Well, what's done is in the past. So how about we start from the beginning let's see… I was born on… oh too far? Right then, anyway this all started maybe about seven years ago. Yeah that sounds about right…

I was sitting on my porch, drawing. I was trying to perfect my gothic Alice look, it was failing because I personally think I suck at drawing, but it could be worse. I get my experience and knowledge from YouTube because let's face it, like most people who would want to pay to learn something you can learn in twelve seconds from the internet?

I had set my pencil down, frustrated that the body didn't look proportionate. I pulled out my iPod and started looking for how to draw anime female bodies. This would still take some time so I decided to take a break and have a snack.

I grabbed a pretzel from the fridge, the microwaveable kind that's why they were in the fridge.

I popped a piece into my mouth and I turned on the music on while I ate. To any passerby I probably looked like an idiot dancing and fake singing off-key to my songs.

Then again my porch faced my backyard so it would be strange if someone passed by. A ring tone went off on my iPod and saw a text from one of my friends.

"Wat's up?" dear god I hate text writing. I'm too much of a writer to handle this LOL nonsense. Even though ironically I always use lol, but never will you catch me texting yolo or swag out to anyone who knows me well, unless of course it's to make fun of someone who thinks they have all that.

"No much" I replied back…

"No?"

"Damn auto correct," auto correct and I have a bad relationship. I sat back down not aware I had been standing and took a sip of my water.

"Haha," my friend sent back, I merely laughed too. Tonight was a great night, no bugs right now since it was chilling into the school year, my dad was currently still at work and my mom was out with her friends. No she isn't a party addict or anything of the sorts.

I have a normal life, I'm a normal kid. Well, not normal because I love anime but you get the point. I'm an average A to B student, going into my freshman year of college, nothing strange, I go to high school, no boyfriend, pretty normal.

Yeah well normal isn't good enough for fate I guess.

I put my iPod down on the table. Taking my water I took a few sips and laid it down on the table. Of course not only am I an idiot, but at times I'm also a complete klutz when I'm not paying attention. So when I went to stand up to go inside I knocked over my still opened water and you have three guesses on what it landed on. The first two don't count.

Yes, my iPod.

Sure the thing was a piece of dying crap but it still had my music on it. I flailed to pull the headphones out and wipe off the water with the only napkin I had on hand.

The screen was cracked from one unfortunate event on the tile and I could practically see the water seeping into the web like veins of broken glass, getting into the center of the iPod most likely short circuiting the already lifeless battery.

I picked up my water to keep it from continuing to spill out. Rushing inside I grabbed heaps of paper towels and shoved it on the mess. Jashin damn it, it had all my stuff on it. All my important emails, my music, my hot, hot, burning hot Akatsuki and yaoi pictures as well as my best pictures of things I've drawn. I can only pray it still works.

Pressing the on button I crossed my finger praying that it would work. Gradually the screen flickered to life and I breathed out a happy sigh of relief. Thank god!

Ok so you're probably wondering by now, why am I telling you about my shitty iPod shorting out? Well, because apparently apple technology can send you to other worlds when it malfunctions. Try it, maybe your laptop will send you to Bleach and your iPhone will take you my little pony or something like that.

I was so done with apple at this point that part of me didn't really care that it was short circuited, I had a job and I've had this thing for what six years now? So it's not like I couldn't get another one.

Anyway, I walked past the kitchen and threw the paper towels into the trash can. My iPod was starting to flicker and I banged it on the counter. I know you're not supposed to do that, but I didn't really care. I'm like a guy, I start punching it and throwing it around before actually trying to examine it.

The screen stayed on for a fraction of a second longer before going out again. Ignoring that, I went upstairs and went to my computer next to the wide open window.

My music skipped a word and I frowned, slapping the failing electronic upside the head so to speak. iPod's are great for music and honestly that's about it. They break down way too easily and yet I still have one, ah consumerism, you've got to love it.

I ignored it and turned on my computer, opening up love like heaven going through hell to get here. I needed to finish that story already. Thing was, in case I was gone too long and really needed to post, I was a chapter ahead in case of backup. Originally I was five chapters ahead but I was just too excited to post.

Just as I got into the typing mode my iPod stopped completely.

Now for me, I seriously need my music man. I never get to listen to that shit. I laughed at myself, thinking that I sound like Hidan when I start swearing too much.

On the iPod there was a blank white screen, annoying, bright, and weird.

I flicked the screen before feeling a mild shock.

It wasn't so mild since I found myself paralyzed on the floor, passing out.

During this time while I was passed out, I eventually made it to dream mode. All I dreamt about was a whole lot of random things I usually can't remember in the morning.

I almost never have memorable dreams, but apparently we always have dreams so I know I can't remember most. This one consisted of floating post-it notes and such. It was strange I know, but I did a speech on memory and dreams are part of your mind telling you to change, but the rest of you don't want to. Like a weird, messed up memory.

If you already knew that good for you doctor smarty pants, I was trying to sound intelligent there.

Of course when I finally came to, I had a slight headache and I was just pissed at the moment. Really, I just wanted to rage mode all over the place and fuck up the trees but that's the thing, what the hell was with the trees?

I looked around, confused as hell, "Dear god where am I? I must be dreaming?" as soon as I said that I realized that hell no I wouldn't say something like that in a dream, "I also wouldn't be procrastinating this much!"

I shut my mouth, stop talking to yourself, I'll do that later when I have my bearings.

I rubbed the back of my neck and pulled a twig out of my hair. I looked up and saw a couple of snapped branches which could be why I have a headache; I just fell out of a tree.

In truth, I did live near a trail that was surrounded by greenery such as this but it was weird because I would've recognized it. Even if I didn't houses are dotted along the trail and the road was usually right next to it.

Since this dirt path was wider then the one I lived near, and it looked well worn by feet instead of bike tires, I was somewhere foreign. How I got here I may never know.

I stood and brushed some of the dirt off of me. My yoga pants were black and comfortable and last I remember I was inside, therefore no socks because I don't like wearing socks on the carpet.

I didn't have my scandals either so that was awkward. I didn't like the feel of dirt on my bare feet, but I had to walk to find out where I was so may as well start somewhere.

I walked up a hill and just as I cleared it a massive fence/gate whatever you want to call it came into view.

"God damn," I whispered to myself. I walked to the huge as hell door as I attempted to keep dusting myself off.

I brushed some dirt from my hands on my pants and looked around. I couldn't see anyone in the immediate area so I just walked on past the gates. Maybe no one was around or they didn't care.

It only occurred to me now that it was nighttime, what a fail. I did one of those palm to face things, you know, a face palm, and moved on. Instead I just simply looked around. It was nice.

Suddenly a kid ran passed me, like with super speed or something because I didn't even notice until I was already on the ground.

Dazed, I sat up, "Hello? What the hell?" I asked the air, looking around confusedly.

Suddenly a masked dude came up out of no where. I shrieked and hopped away. The kid lifted up his mask and laughed at me and oh my god do you know who it was?

"Naruto?" I was mildly shocked but of course my mind kept telling me I was merely dreaming at the moment.

His face went slightly dark, "Yeah," he spat at me.

I was taken aback by his actions, "Uh hi."

He raised an eyebrow but then there was some yelling and he took of in a flash.

Do you know who I saw come up next? Fricken Iruka. He held out his hand to me, god damn he was cute in this realistic dream!

"I'm sorry are you ok Miss?"

I nodded, "Yes, thanks for helping me," he nodded and left as fast as he had come. I was left in the dust for a moment before blinking and walking on. Why on Earth was Naruto a little boy?

I wish I knew his exact age at the moment but right then, a raindrop fell on my nose. I ran around in circles like an idiot as it came down harder, until finally finding a tree.

Taking shelter under said tree it had ridiculously large branches and leaves to keep me sheltered, I tried to figure out what the hell was going on. I sat at the base of the trunk, waiting for the rain to let up but it didn't. About half an hour later a rustle in the leaves alerted me to the presence of another. I tucked my hair into my ear and looked up at the culprit.

What do you know? It was Naruto.

"Hey kid," I said as my teeth chattered, "care to join me in the freezing cold?" I asked with a shiver.

He tilted his head towards me, "Hey don't you have a place to stay?"

"Nope," I said frankly, "I'm a bit… new here. I'll figure it out soon enough, if you give me some company it would be all the better."

Naruto looked out at the rain before looking at me with a sympathetic smile, "The rain isn't going to stop for awhile I think," he stated.

I craned my neck to look at him fully, he was standing on the branch about ten feet or so above me, "I guess this tree will come in handy then."

"Were you going to sleep here?"

I nodded, "That was the plan," I didn't have any money or any place to go so I could only find someplace as dry as possible, I'll probably catch a cold but-

"Why don't come with me, dattebayo!"

I blinked, "Are you sure about that?"

Naruto smiled and nodded and jumped down to the ground next to me, "Sure it's no problem come on lady," I wasn't going to argue so I stood and shook some of the water out of my hair.

I half smiled and we started walking, "So you got a place?" I asked even though I knew the answer. How Naruto got to live in an apartment with no supervision whatsoever was beyond me it must be a son-of-the-Hokage-who-saved-fucking-Konoha-and-is- now-an-orphan thing.

"Yeah," he answered.

I shrugged, "Then lead the way traffic cone," he gave me a look and I smiled to reassure him that I didn't mean anything by it.

So this is all how it started, and this is just the freaking beginning. How I met Naruto, how for the next four years I got to know everyone, how life sent me to hell and back again. Of course, I was older then all of them and I was more like a big sister since I sucked at ninja stuff, but we'll learn about that later.

The Akatsuki you ask? Well, they come into the equation much, much later. I know you expected some instant angst in a bottle right? Well, you were wrong.

The next day after my entrance failure, I found it strange waking up in the same room I had fallen asleep in. I had thought I was dreaming, even if it didn't seem relevant.

I yawned and stretched when suddenly breakfast was handed to me in a steaming cup.

"Here!" Naruto said with a bright smile, "I waited for you so you can eat."

"Thanks dude," I said just as my stomach let out a loud growl. I laughed it off and ate awkwardly with my chopsticks. Don't get me wrong I'm a natural when it comes to chopsticks; I've just never had to slurp up noodles before.

Naruto produced a cup of his own and we ate in a somewhat awkward silence until Naruto finally piped up, "Uh lady I gotta go to school. It was fun and all but you have to leave now…" I noticed he sounded a bit sad and I gave him a smile reassuring that we'll meet again soon.

I smiled at him, "Alright. Thanks for the help-" as I stood up he gripped my arm.

"Wait! I want to know how you knew my name dattebayo!"

I blinked, "It's because know you're the holder of the nine-tails," his body stiffened as his hand fell from my arm. I squatted next to him, "but that doesn't matter. I just happened to know who you were."

Naruto looked up at me, half expecting me to flee from his presence, I could tell by the look in his eye.

I ruffled his hair before standing and letting myself out.

When I turned around I saw an orange blur as he ran across the rooftops, the action made me smile.

As I walked I realized I had no where to go. Without anything to do the only thing I could do was walk around, shoeless as well.

I looked dirty, and I was gross, maybe I should've waited until he left so I could at least pop in a quick shower, no that would've been rude of me.

The day wore on and by the time afternoon was upon us my stomach was growling like a cat that has just been deprived of catnip, and my entire being was about ninety-nine percent filthier then it was this morning.

While I continued to wander, I came across Ichiraku's; my mind blew up in all kinds of ways. From the smell, there was no way I was dreaming, which left one question, why was I here to begin with? Ignoring said question, I felt myself move towards the delicious smell of the ramen, I've had some good ramen in my life, I even got to go to live in Japan for vacation once, but I've never smelled anything such as what was currently in front of me.

My thoughts were interrupted by a voice, "Can I get you anything Miss?"

I looked up into the kind face of the ramen guy, I felt bad for forgetting his name at the moment but I'm sure it would come to me later.

Sadly, I shook my head, "Ah sorry I was just enjoying the smell, sorry to bother you I'll be going now…"

"Hold on a minute! I can't have customers simply come in and smell my food without tasting any! Here, come in and have a bowl, first one's on the house," he gave me a wink and within a few moments a bowl full of ramen was on the table. My mouth began to water uncontrollably.

I shook my head, "Oh, no I couldn't-" my stomach betrayed me as it howled like a wolf on a full moon.

"I think the rest of you says otherwise, come on I don't mind," with less reluctance, I sat down. After one bite, I think I forgot to chew and soon it was gone, Naruto was right, Ichiraku is the best.

With that notion, speak of the devil and he shall appear, Naruto walked in talking very animatedly to a tired looking Iruka.

"And anyway… hey look Sensei it's that lady I was talking about earlier!"

He pointed at me and I stared back, water half raised to my lips, I put the glass down, "Hey there kid."

Iruka looked slightly shocked yet slightly amused that I seemed so well off with the isolated Naruto, "You two know each other?" he asked.

I nodded and Naruto came over and I ruffled his hair, "Yeah last night when it was raining, he found me and let me stay the night since I had no where else to go."

Iruka smiled but his eyes revealed that he was slightly peeved, "That was very kind of you Naruto, but you shouldn't let strangers into your home."

Naruto's shoulders sank, "I know but… but she knew my name Iruka-sensei! I've seen everyone in Konoha so I know she's not from around, and she's wearing different clothes from us!"

I was once again reminded how awful I must have looked and I unconsciously brushed the dirt off my being and smoothed down my greasy hair.

Iruka smiled again, damn it he was cute not going to lie here, he was adorable as fuck I literally wanted to squeeze him to mush… that was probably too much information.

Unfortunately he was one of my favorite yaoi pairs so I was a little sad to say no to my heart otherwise I probably would've tried to date him.

A bell chimed inside Ichiraku and I saw that it was nearing nine, I slid off the seat and waved to the duo, "It was nice to meet you both but I should probably go now," I needed to find a nice secluded spot to sleep in.

"Wait Miss, do you have anywhere to stay?" Iruka asked with big shining brown eyes.

I shook my head and gave him my honest answer, "At the moment no but it's alright I'll manage I only plan to be like this until I get my bearings properly."

"You could stay at my house if you'd like, I'd feel terrible for letting you sleep out on the streets granite they are very safe but still…"

So hot and so kind, god damn I was half wondering if he was gay (not to be stereotypical), or if he hasn't had a girlfriend in a really long time.

Part of me was hoping it was the latter and the fangirl half hoping for the former. Without much thought because I was way too tired, I agreed and let him lead me to his home after feeding Naruto and taking him home first.

On the way to Naruto's apartment he had questioned Iruka was it was okay for him to take me home and not himself, Iruka answered with a simple, "I'm an adult," and Naruto instantly quieted down.

We walked into his cozy little apartment, a few plants were on the patio and quite a few photos dotted the walls. Most of them I assumed to be former students of his when I saw the classroom with the rookie nine in it. I smiled at Naruto's beaming smile, Sasuke's angry glare, and Sakura's annoying fangirl look, at the time neither of them knowing yet that they'd make a three man squad.

Iruka let me shower and had left a fresh set of clothing for me to wear. It was a large shirt and comfortable loose pants that I could fully relax in. I walked out and saw Iruka marking papers and I stood next to him.

He finally noticed me after a few minutes and jumped, "Oh! You scared me sorry I was so focused I didn't see you there."

I smiled, "It's alright by the way I wanted to say thanks for letting me stay here tonight I'll try to find a way to repay you somehow."

He waved his hand in dismissal, "Nah it's no trouble I'm just glad you're alright I'd feel terrible if something had happened and I could've done something to prevent it."

I stuck out my hand, "Thanks anyway, name's Molly," it honestly wasn't but I've always liked the name Molly and if this was a world where no one knew me, it was way more fun to use a different name.

"Molly… that's an interesting name, I'm Iruka," he took my hand and shook it and smiled before going back to marking.

"Would you like me to make you some coffee or something?" I asked.

"Um… no… well, sure actually could it be hot cocoa? I'm not a fan of coffee, oh now I'm rambling, also help yourself to anything in the kitchen if you'd like."

Going into his tidy kitchen, I looked around for something that would help me make hot chocolate the only problem was that there wasn't any instant powder. Instead I used some of the chocolate I found stashed in the back of the cupboard, it was all white chocolate so I had absolutely no idea how it would taste but I made it anyway.

Even though I normally wouldn't go with the 'go ahead and help yourself to anything' offer, I honestly couldn't resist what looked to be freshly made cookies sitting unguarded on the counter.

The cookies were mint, and really good, when the chocolate was beginning to melt I put in some water to dilute the pure chocolate flavor and I found his spice rack and remembering an old recipe my mom used I made what I always considered to be the best hot cocoa ever.

As I brought the cup over to him I tried my hardest not to spill since as stated I can be quite clumsy sometimes.

Iruka stared at for a second before taking a sip, "Wow this is delicious! What's in it if I may ask?"

I nodded and sat in the chair that was close to his desk, "I could only find white chocolate, so I melted that put in a little water a little milk, some cinnamon and nutmeg, oh and a bit of cayenne."

He swirled the drink around before taking another sip, "It's very good thank you," Iruka continued to mark and sip his drink while I looked out the open window. The breeze was cool and it kept me comfortable since the room was so warm.

Soon I was dozing off and I found it was easier to just fall asleep on the chair rather than to fight it and so with one final blink of my eyes, I fell asleep right there, on Iruka's couch, in Iruka's house, in the village of Konohagakure.