AN: Hi! This is my first Naruto fanfic here. Hope you like it.

Overview: They met. // He fell in love, she fell in love. // And yet, circumstances are tearing them apart. // He wants to keep her, she wants him. // When will they be together?

Disclaimer: I don't own the characters of Naruto, but i do own the plot for this.

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ACT 1: Onyx

The whole city of Konoha is now enveloped with lights as the night started to go out and greet the city. Though dark as it may seem, Konoha district is still famed for its beauty and busy character. Towers, skyscrapers and billboards, are now showered with lights.

And soon enough, houses, shops and food stalls were starting to be filled with people.

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Across the street, a car motor roared like a gust of strong wind; catching up attention to anyone who may hear it.

A Silver Porsche was seen accelerating towards the boulevard. Different colored lights danced on its tinted windows as it pass through the lighted and busy streets of Konoha, reflecting them on its silver coating. Shimmering against the darkness of the night sky, people and passers-by couldn't help but to stare and admire the passing car.

Inside, a raven haired boy was sitting silently as his gaze were nothing on but outside of his window; looking up at the light filled streets they have passed. His eyes, onyx in color, shut closed for the nth time as he tried to disperse boredom and annoyance he is feeling right now. He couldn't help but to think why he agreed to let his friends drag him to that car, when earlier that day he is having a nice time alone in his studio.

Oh yes, it was such a blissful day for him. He was practically loosing his mind with his rock music, jamming in his electric guitar when someone interrupted him.

He heard one of their maids calling for him; saying his friends are there, looking for him. He never expected them to come that early for all he knows, their little gathering will happen at midnight. So without thinking, he allowed his friends to come in.

Little did he know that something's in store for him - something that may ignite a drastic change in his life.

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And now, he was leaning at the car's seat, dressed in a black tux and a mask in his hand.

He ran his hands to his raven hair and just sighed silently to himself.

A blonde boy looked at him and lightly patted his shoulder. "Look Sasuke-teme, I know you're not really into this kind of things, but please, just try to act like you want it. It's our friend's birthday for Pete's sake!

Onyx eyes met the speaker's blue ones. "Fine." He muttered. "But do we really need to wear these masks?" his blonde friend grinned at him as he grab the mask and playfully wear it. "You think?"

"Dobe." Sasuke grunted.

"Teme!" Naruto replied back, still playing with Sasuke's mask. "Any way, I guess its Mrs. Hyuga's idea, Neji wouldn't think of this, it's too fancy!"

"Hn. whatever" Sasuke then grabbed his mask from Naruto and looked at his window. 'This is going to be a long night' he thought.

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a really long night indeed

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After being ignored by Sasuke, Naruto gazed his attention to his driving friend. "Oi Shikamaru, are we there yet? We're not speeding up."

The said boy adjusted his rear view mirror as some of his pineapple like hair is blocking the view. He then lazily looked at Naruto. "Don't annoy me Naruto, driving you guys to the party's already too troublesome for me. Don't add to it"

"Man Shika! You're just sitting there and practically steering that wheel. How can it be that troublesome?! Besides you're just traveling at 65mph." Naruto shouted.

'Dobe, that's the speed limit for this road' Sasuke mentally said.

"Then why didn't you brought you car then?" asked an annoyed Shikamaru. Sasuke smirked at this.

Naruto shut his self up and leaned on his seat.

Sasuke, aware at his friend's silence, looked at him with a sly smirk on his face. "You crashed it again, didn't you?"

Shikamaru led out a sigh while Naruto scratched his head with a slight grin on his face.

"You really knew me teme! That's unfair." exclaimed Naruto, getting flushed-up at Sasuke's as-a-matter-of-fact tone.

"Dobe" Sasuke said, shaking his head at his friend.

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Yes, he really knew this blonde boy sitting next to him. They've been best friends since 1st grade; always hanging out wherever, whenever. Both 17 years of age and now in their senior years, studying in a highly distinguished all-boys prep school.

Well, they still have some friends and apparently, they have formed this 'little brotherhood' (as a classic writer might say) at the start of their fifth grade. This group consists of Shikamaru Nara, Kiba Inuzuka, Neji Hyuuga and Choji Akimichi who's now studying culinary in France with his Chef-of-a-father.

They were known as a bunch of fierce, smart and rich kids who have done some of the craziest things kids wouldn't have the courage to do. Thus, this little group was feared, known and admired in their school. Any kid around their age would practically beg to be a part of it, perhaps if the leader would allow it.

Now, if you're thinking about the leader, well I'm pretty sure you'll be thinking about a certain raven haired boy, (which is actually correct). One may say that it's basically due to his family's fame, wealth and power that dominate the whole district, the country, as well as around the world. But for Sasuke's friends, there's something in him that made them look up to him. And that's not because of fear or inferiority.

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The silver Porsche stopped in front of a huge gate with a red swirl like fire symbol on the sides. Trees covered the whole compound along its great walls; they were now entering the Hyuuga's property. The gates opened for them. Soon enough, loud music, people chattering and noises from clattering of glasses, plates and utensils were heard, they were in a huge party.

The three of them got out of the car and made their way inside the party when suddenly, Naruto caught sight of a certain brown and spiky haired boy.

"yo Kiba!" Naruto said waving at his friend who's sitting on his convertible snogging up at some girl.

"Dobe, you're ruining his moment with his girl." Sasuke said as he eyed Kiba.

Kiba, upon hearing Naruto's shout, kissed the girl lastly before he got out of his car and lend the girl a hand as she went out.

"What? We told him to wait for us here and now he's snogging up some girl we haven't even seen before. That's really–."

WHACK!

"ow! Hey! That hurts you know!" Naruto said, massaging his head.

"That's for ruining my kiss" an irritated Kiba said. "What took you guys so long anyway?"

"Ask him." Shikamaru said, pointing at Sasuke who's leaning on a patio's pillar with hands in his pockets.

"Never mind" Kiba said while he took out his mask and wear it. "You guys should wear yours if you want to get out of Mrs. Hyuga's mansion alive. She's such a pain this evening. She doesn't even allow Neji to come out of his room before she announced him up later."

"Wow, that's really something" Shikamaru said, eyeing Neji's lit window from the left wing of the mansion.

"I say we climb his terrace and sneak him out. That way, we can get out of this party and have our own. You know? Like we always do." said a wide eyed Naruto, flashing his grand smile around them.

"We don't need to." Sasuke said, looking at the entrance of the mansion where all the commotion has stopped. The birthday celebrant is being announced.

All four of them, now wearing their masks, made their way in front to have a better view.

"This should be a laugh" muttered Kiba.

Mrs. Hyuuga's voice rang out through the halls as she announces his son. Four pair of eyes followed Neji's figure walking out. He was wearing a cream tux while his long brown hair was neatly tied behind his back. Though he coolly walked his way out and his face showed no emotion; by looking at his pale eyes, his friends could sense he's really not in the right mood tonight.

Neji sighed as he approached his mom, who was currently boasting about his son's looks and achievements.

"Man, can't laugh right now" Kiba whispered. "Neji's in a really tight situation."

"Yeah, wish we could do something for him" Naruto added, frowning at Mrs. Hyuuga's speech.

As Neji's mom stopped talking, the party resumed and everyone gathered to greet and shake hands with the celebrator. The four followed after the last bunch of people gave their greetings and gifts to Neji.

"hey." Sasuke muttered as the four of them approached a tired Neji. Neji nodded at them and leaned his hands behind a nearby table to keep him standing.

"Nice party" Shikamaru muttered, eyeing the guests which are mostly Mrs. Hyuuga's friends and some respected people you see on TV. Yet most of them are popular, they were mere acquaintances for the boys since they barely new them.

"tch. a stupid party, I say. Why would I let my guests wear stupid masks anyway?" Neji said, gripping his own mask. "I don't need this." He spat out as he tried to adjust his buttons. "I'm 18 and still under her wrath? tch. Curse this party, everything about It." he said curling up his fist.

"Hey! Be a little optimistic bro. It's your birthday and besides we brought you gifts" with this, Naruto brought out three presents.

Shikamaru got him a set of custom made golf clubs, fresh from their engineering company; Kiba got him a silver watch, while Sasuke gave him a set of books from two of his favorite writers. Well, Sasuke only gave him the brochure since he'll send someone to bring the books to Neji's. (Just thought you might want to know.)

"Thanks." Neji muttered as he tried to smile at his friend's comforts

"Where's yours Naruto?" Kiba asked looking up at Naruto's devilish grin with a hand on his cellphone.

"You'll see"

Soon enough, a scratch was heard from the speakers. The airy and sophisticated music was changed into a pop-rock style. Laser lights were lighted up and smoke filled the hall. The young ones cheered for this and danced their way to the center, leaving the older ones in shock and confusion.

The four stood there and watched the transformation of the room. They all looked at Naruto who was now tapping his foot with the beat of the sound.

"Naruto, you did this?" Kiba asked in amazement.

"Yup, my gift for Neji." He said grinning at his friends.

Neji burst out laughing at Naruto's mischief while he saw his mother shouting at the guests to stop this.

"You have to be ready for this Naruto." Shikamaru exclaimed, returning his mask to his face and crossing his arms as he saw Mrs. Hyuuga looking for Neji. Everyone followed Shikamaru's actions and tried to hide behind the masks just in time to meet an angry mother.

"Neji, what's the meaning of this?!" she muttered, pointing at the commotion behind them.

"a real party."

"a party? You call this a party? Our mansion's turning into a wild jungle!" she exclaimed turning scarlet.

"Look, this is my party, and its my birthday. I can do whatever I want!" Neji shouted.

His friends, just stood there and looked at him. Finally, Neji has broken his walls.

Neji, always silent and cool in his stature, is now flaring red with anger. This has never happened before as his friends can recall. Maybe it has something to do with being eighteen. Neji's turning into a real man: strong and independent.

"Neji!" her mother gasped, this is the first time she heard Neji raised his voice.

"You can't dictate my life from now on. I can make my own decisions. I'm not your little boy anymore."

Mrs. Hyuuga eyed his son, too much pain and shock started her tears to flow from her eyes. "Neji, how could you?…"

"I'm sorry…" he muttered, looking at her with pain in his eyes as he walks out. Kiba and Shikamaru curtly nodded to his mother as they followed him. While Sasuke and Naruto, removing their masks, stood there looking at how Neji's mother cry in pain.

Feeling guilty, Naruto approached Neji's mom and gave her a handkerchief. "Sorry for the mess Mrs. Hyuuga. It's actually my fault, please don't blame him."

Mrs. Hyuuga stared at Naruto as she dried her tears. "Just leave".

Naruto nodded and followed his friends.

"You should listen to your son." Sasuke suddenly exclaimed.

"Uchiha-sama"

"Try listening to him sometimes; ask what he really wants before its too late." With this, Sasuke left her and walked away.

Mrs. Hyuuga stared at the raven haired boy as he walked out. She looked down below as tears were flowing from her eyes."Neji..."

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Sasuke, walked away from all the dancing and the music. He knew somehow this party's going to end into something he'll regret. The last scene with his friend was disturbing him a lot as flashes of his past came to him again. He needed to relax and breathe for fresh air.

He walked along the great hallway, leading to a discarded space. Sasuke noticed some red draperies and he knew that the balcony they usually use was there. He walked towards it.

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Seeing the view, he then placed his hands at the railings and looked at the whole of Konoha. Bright and warm lights illuminated at his onyx eyes, relaxing his eyes from the wild lights inside. Breathing some fresh air, he cleared his mind with thoughts of his past. His childhood memories were ringing inside of him again.

Shouts were heard from the halls of a great mansion, a young boy peeped from his door as he heard his father and his older brother arguing. His mother was crying in a corner.

"Itachi, if you leave, I will disinherit you and will no longer be a part of this clan."

"Then do it. I don't care."

Sasuke saw his brother drag up a suitcase walking away from his dad.

Itachi saw him and looked at him with a lot of pain in his eyes. Red like blood, he knew then that something is wrong.

"Take care Sasuke." He said.

That was the last time he saw or even heard about him. His brother has been gone for 7 years now and Sasuke has sworn he will find him again.

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. "Aniki, where are you?" He sighed again.

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Feeling this party is too much for him; Sasuke stood up, and stretched his arms.

He thought of his friends who are probably looking for him.

He gazed at the view lastly before he turned his heel, unbuttoning his shirt and his other hand shoved inside his pockets.

He was about to go out when he suddenly bumped into someone behind.

His hands caught a soft one; and a flowery scent filled his nose.

Then it just came up to him, his onyx eyes met emerald ones; beautiful emerald eyes.

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Edited on march 27 2009

End of act 1!
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