Disclaimer: I don't own Naruto

I just googled Senola. Apparently it means reveal in another language. I came up with it because it's the name of one of my favorite songs spelt backwards and I like it a lot.

Disclaimer: I don't own Alones.

Also, I'm a fan of Uzumaki Naruto, but I decided to have Kosuke bash him a little, because Kosuke is emotionally broken at this moment. Also, I'm bad at describing clothing, but I would love some tips on describing some of the characters' Pre-Shippuden outfits, specifically Sasuke.

Also, I'm bad at coming up with names, so I googled some Japanese actors to come up with the name of a certain minor character mentioned in this chapter.

Warning: Contents will be slightly AU.

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Kosuke's PoV

Thinking of the past, I remembered the day my village was destroyed.

I remembered the mission I was given by the princess.

I remembered the girl I was supposed to protect.

But I'm such an idiot.

I messed up and now it's all over now.

"Don't just stand there," shouted Naruto. "If we give up now they'll kill Touka. Don't be such a baby!" His optimism obliterated what little trace of sanity I clung to in my soul. He sounded upset, but I wouldn't call him angry. Irritated would be a more accurate term.

"Shut up, it's over," I barked angrily. "We can't fight the Senola, they're far too powerful."

"Who care's how strong they are? They have Touka and that's all that matters. They have Touka so we have to rescue her. It's as simple as that! We just have to; it doesn't matter if they're powerful. What kind of ninja abandons their mission just because it's hard?"

"How can we beat them? They killed Jiraiya, there's nothing we can do against them!" Tears stung my eyes as I shouted out in despair. I had lost all hope. What kind of idiot would still think that it was possible to win in this situation?

"Take that back!" He demanded angrily, punching me in the gut. "The Pervy Sage isn't dead. There's no way some freak like Haley was able to kill him. He's too strong to lose to some idiot with a lame Kekkei Genkai like that!" He was beginning to actually sound mad.

"Jiraiya's dead and you're an idiot for thinking other wise!"

How could one person be so stupid, so incredibly idiotic, and naively optimistic? Naruto defied all logic like some emotionally retarded idiot unable to feel anything but joy. Couldn't he tell how incredibly hurt I was?

"Stop crying, you whiny brat!" He ordered, with no regard to how I was feeling.

"Shut up! I bet you've never had to deal with any hardship in your life. Someone growing up in a peaceful village like Konohagakure wouldn't know anything about pain or loneliness like I do! You've lived your happy little life; you have no idea what I feel like!"

"Shut up now," he snarled. This time he was definitely mad, there was no denying it. I could sense the animosity in his heart, ready to burst out and strangle me. "You think you've had it bad. I've heard from Touka about how everyone in your village avoided you because you were 'special.' You think that's bad? My friend Gaara from Sunagakure was different, just like you. But instead of avoiding him out of respect, they avoided him out of fear. They tried to deny his right to live. His own father tried to have him assassinated when he was only six! You think you've had it bad! I'd like to see you try swapping pasts with Gaara for a day. Then you can whine about how pathetic your life was!"

I stopped crying. "Shut up. You can't measure people against each other, so what if he had it worse. That doesn't mean that my life was full of sunshine and joy. Just because one person's sorrow was greater doesn't mean the other person's sorrow was insignificant! besides, did he get to see his entire village destroyed?"

"Well, if you let Touka die, then you truly are a miserable pathetic person. You said she was your only friend and you're giving her up to save yourself. If you do that you're cutting the bond you share with her. Then you'll truly be all alone."

I couldn't think of anything to say to that.

"Why is it I always end up working with emo people? When I return to the village they'll probably give me a new teammate who's probably going to be emo too." Naruto sighed. "I'm going on without you." He told me.

A voice I didn't recognize was the next to speak. "Going alone would be dangerous. How would you like some help, Naruto-kun?"

Naruto slowly turned to the boy speaking to him.

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It was five years ago that King Maxwell destroyed the village of Soragakure. I was only eight at the time. We thought that the levitation crystals holding us in the sky would keep us safe from invaders. We were wrong.

Believing that we were beyond the reach of malevolent forces, Soragakure slowly became a ninja village with next to no ninja. They rarely went on any missions and they weren't good enough to take on anything too serious, except for one, Yamada Jin. His skills were so unbelievable that he earned the nickname, Sorakage.

But our village wasn't ruled by a Kage. We had a king to reign over us with a gentle smile.

The king had a beautiful daughter who had a daughter of her own, Aoyami Touka.

In the entire village I had only two friends, Jin and Touka.

I was avoided because of my special powers, but I don't feel like talking about them now.

Jin and Touka were my closest friends, but Jin died the day of the invasion.

Touka and I ran through the chaos searching for her mom. "Mommy, where are you?" She cried. She too, was only eight at the time, and tears were rolling down her face.

"Don't cry," I told her gently, "We'll find your mom." I smiled to show her that there was nothing to be afraid of. I wanted to show her that everything would be okay. But I was wrong.

We found her mom, but she was already dead.

Touka stood motionless, sobbing over her mother's dead body. Her father had already died in a tragic accident, now she was an orphan.

"Look out," I suddenly cried, throwing my body into the path of oncoming shuriken. The ninja stars pierced my flesh sending more pain throughout my body then I could handle at the time. The attacker was dressed in black leather and long blonde hair. She looked pretty tough, but I had to protect Touka, it was my duty as her friend." I'll hold her off, you run," I said calmly.

Jin had taught me a few basic fighting techniques and I had learned a few jutsu as well. I prayed my minimal training would be enough. "Futon," I began, but Jin appeared in front of me in a puff of smoke.

"Take Touka and run," he said. "I'll hold him off."

"But your wounds," I said. He had gotten into a horrible accident only days before, and hadn't fully recovered. "There's no way you can be at full strength."

"I don't have to be at full strength to handle a few weaklings like this."

Trusting Jin, I grabbed Touka's hands and ran. We went to the Temple of Earth and Sky, the portal between Soragakure and the Earth below. Only those who knew the incantation could activate the runes that took you to and from the village, but the enemies had somehow found there way in.

We escaped and ran to Hanagakure Village, Soragakure's only allies. We waited, knowing that any other survivors would flee there as well. But nobody ever came.

That night, we saw Soragakure crash to the ground. We never learned who attacked our village or why. Well, that's not exactly accurate. We only recently learned who attacked the village and why. That is the story I am about to tell you.

Maybe you agree with Naruto, maybe you think giving up is pointless. But I swear, if you listen to this entire story, you'll agree with me. There is nothing we can do. Touka is as good as dead! The Senola are far too powerful to fight!

How long ago was it that the motionless pinwheels began to turn?

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Third Person- A few days ago

Two teenagers ran through the forest laughing happily.

"Wait for me, Kosuke," called out the second, a girl with short black hair. She wore a simple red shirt with long sleeves that extended out over her finger tips and short black shorts that ended just above her knees. Her shirt also ended just above her knees, nearly overlapping her shorts completely.

"What's the matter Touka? Can't keep up?" He joked. Kosuke's spiky brown hair gave him an immature childish look, but he didn't mind. It was the same hairstyle popularized by the famous actor Takeuchi Noriaki. Touka was a huge fan of Noriaki and she said that she thought the hair style was cute, so Kosuke tried to copy it.

Kosuke unzipped his blue sweater, revealing the black shirt beneath. He lowered his hood to scratch his ear; it had been bothering him all day.

"Kosuke, your fly's down," Touka warned.

"I'm not falling for that, a good ninja can see through deception. Besides, you can't even see it from where you are," Kosuke turned to smile at Touka, but ended up running straight into a tree. He fell on his butt with a moan, but quickly stood up. He was on the run again after quickly dusting his faded blue jeans.

Neither of them heard the footsteps coming their way. But they both heard the malevolent voice saying, "I've finally found you, Princess Touka."

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Kosuke still couldn't believe how they'd escaped from that mess, but it didn't matter. Someone was offering to help defeat the Senola. He had no idea who it was, but the thought of another ally in his quest gave him hope. Perhaps this new comer was a legendary Konoha Jonin who could help rescue Touka.

Looking at the boy, Naruto slowly whispered a name, "Sa…su...ke."

To Be Continued

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Mwa ha ha, double cliff hanger. Or at least, its meant to be.

Anyway, please review if you enjoyed this.

I'll try to update soon, but I'm working on other stories. This may or may not end up a priority.

Any way, I'd like your opinion on a few things.

I will have Naruto getting help from some of his Konoha teammates. Sakura will be in this, but are there any other requests?

I'm planning to use Kiba, Akamaru, Hinata, Shikamaru, Neji, and Tenten as well.