(A/N: Hey, guys! This is my first Naruto fanfic. I have always wanted to do one, but was too nervous on how to go about it, especially with my sorry ass action scenes. This could be one of the reasons why I'm doing this, to get better at action. Plus, if I do a good job on this…I can get started on some of my Naruto crossovers I always wanted to do, but avoided it because I thought I wouldn't do a good job. Bleach, too. I don't own Naruto. For the most part, this will follow the plot-line of Naruto, but will change here and there because of my OC's influence. So, pairings will be different than canon, if any because I don't know what the canon is pairing or not. Some pairings may be crack pairings. Who knows? Well, enjoy!

I am starting to re-edit this story to make it the best it can be. For those of you who have favorited, followed, and reviewed this story (much thanks by the way)... I'm currently (still) rewriting/revising and adding a few new chapters in between the current ones I have. I want the story to flow better. I mean, I could have discontinued the story and posted the newer version, but...nah. I could just delete all the chapters and start over as well. It's less of a hassle, then having two stories with the same plot in the same fandom. I don't understand why authors just don't do that when rewriting their fanfics. Oh, well... I don't own Naruto, Akame ga Kill, or any other anime that might be referenced/mentioned in this story. OCs included in this story are mine!)

Beta'd by GamaSennin'GokuRocks...my new beta reader. Re-beta'd by AwesomeA909.

Kira in Konoha

Do you see it?

The star at the end of the light

Did you touch it?

Knowing the burns of regret that will never be undone?

Did you smell it?

The scorching fragrance of enlightenment in the bloodiest of nights

Did you taste it?

Poisoning yourself with its incurable light

Do you hear the star breaking in two?

Hurried, tired footsteps were sprinting as fast their injured legs could carry them. "Gotta find shelter before I succumb to my wounds," the person thought, feeling fatigue catching up to them.

The person then stopped. Even if they did survive, was it really worth it? This horrible, messed up world, what value did it have? What was there to gain when someone loses everything in return? This hell, it's not even morally just enough to be sacrificed for.

Essentially, it's better die then to survive.

At least, that's what the person wants to think, however, they can't help but cling to the desperate desire to live. Does that make them a coward?

The person grunted in pain as their wounds started to overcome them, collapsing onto the heaping pile of dirt and grass. All they saw was two distant figures before blacking out, not even a plea for help escaped their lips.

Two Chunin were in the middle of their usual duty patrolling the borders of Konohagakure no Sato, the Village Hidden in the Leaves, although most people just called it Konoha when they spoke of it. The two Chunin suddenly felt an unknown chakra signature located a few miles outside the village gates, so they decided to investigate quickly and quietly.

After searching for awhile, they eventually came across the form of a young girl, who looked to be around the age of twelve or thirteen. She was lying unconscious on the ground in the middle of the forest, something which already didn't bode well, as the forests around Konoha weren't exactly the safest…although they weren't quite as bad as Training Ground 44, aka The Forest of Death, the place where the largest and most dangerous animals in The Land of Fire resided. The young girl had long, black hair and pale skin. Her clothes were in tatters. She was dirty and messy all over with twigs and leaves in her hair.

"Who's this and why is she all the way out here on her own?" One mysterious voice asked.

"I don't know," the second voice answered.

"Do you think she could be an enemy spy, Izumo?"

Izumo furrowed his eyebrows, his cautious eyes never leaving the girl's disordered form. "It's a possibility, Kotetsu. In this day and age, Konoha's still not on the friendliest of terms with all the other villages."

"But then again, doesn't it seem like she's a little too young to be a spy?" Kotetsu questioned skeptically.

"Let's bring her to Lord Hokage. Let him decide." Izumo scratched his head and sighed in exaggeration. "This has started to become troublesome."

Kotetsu scooped her up and they raced off to the Hokage Tower.

The girl woke up to find herself on a bed. As she opened her eyes, one could see that they were a sparkling shade of sapphire blue. She moaned and groaned a little in slight discomfort as her injuries started to throb painfully.

"Oh, I see that you've awoken." She shot up when her ears picked up the unexpected voice. Her small head turned to see a very old man, wearing a white and red hat.

"Who are you?" She demanded with narrowed eyes. She flinched, however, and glanced down to see that her arms and legs were wrapped in bandages.

"There is no need to be suspicious. I am Hiruzen Sarutobi, the Third Hokage of this village. Ninjas of my village found you outside Konoha, or the Village Hidden in the Leaves. You were badly injured and unconscious," the Hokage explained. "Do you remember what happened to you?"

The girl appeared to be deep in thought. She shook her head. The Hokage looked slightly disappointed, but also understanding.

"Then what is your name, child?"

"My name is Kira," the girl, now known as Kira, answered. Kira had a questioning look in her eyes. "You said ninjas, right?" She kept a passive gaze at the Hokage.

"Why, yes." The Third Hokage responded, confused. "Do you not know about the Five Great Ninja Nations?" This caused her more bewilderment. Hiruzen was now even more puzzled as he analyzed the female.

Kira isn't usually one to trust people. Not since, well, it doesn't matter now. The past is the past.

"Uh, um…" She looked around the room. She noticed the bed, a closet, a desk and drawer, and two doors. One leading to the bathroom and the other into what she guessed was the kitchen and living room.

"Can I trust you?" She bit her lip. Kira was always cautious of trusting strangers, especially with the life she had. However, Kira didn't know where she was, but this old geezer seemed nice and trustworthy enough!

"What is it?" Hiruzen asked with a raised eyebrow.

"Do you swear not tell anyone?"

The Hokage was even more curious now. If it made the girl feel more comfortable, he decided to go along with her.

"If it makes you feel more comfortable, yes. But I have to know what it is."

"Um, I don't know how to put this…" Kira started fidgeting with her fingers. Being in an unfamiliar village made her uneasy. "Do you believe in demons?"

She resisted the urge to slap herself. Why did she say that out loud? She doesn't know if she can trust this old guy or not! Even if he looks nice enough.

The elder's eyes widen in shock and surprise, but it quickly disappeared. There must be some meaning to the girl's words. Was she referring to the attack on the village that happened twelve years ago? He prompted the girl to continue to confirm his suspicions.

Kira inwardly sighed and berated herself for being so stupid. However, the deed was done, and there's nothing to reverse what she said moments ago. So, the young girl began to tell her whole life's story from start to finish. It took her about half the day to explain everything. Somewhere along the lines while retelling her story, Kira felt…somewhat…relieved, like she was floating on air. She was grateful the old man didn't interrupt or ask questions.

"Hmm…" The Hokage placed a hand on his chin. "That story is a lot to take in. It seems too unbelievable, but there is a great number of unbelievable things that happened in the ninja world."

"So, what do I do now?" Kira was nervous. Being around strangers in a place that's totally foreign to her made her feel anxious.

The Hokage gave a thoughtful look. "How about you become a ninja since you are here. Unless you prefer not to?"

Kira's blue eyes lit up. "A ninja? Maybe-If I can be a ninja…maybe I can be of some use!"

"Will I be fighting and going on adventures and stuff?" He chuckled at the young girl's enthusiasm.

"Why yes, if you graduate the ninja academy."

"I can do that no problem," she spoke proudly.

"A confident and feisty girl, I see," Hiruzen said, chuckling at her change in mood. "Meet me in my office tomorrow and I will get you started on your ninja paperwork and everything."

"Alright!" Kira cheered after he left. She sighed and laid back down on the bed, deep in thought. After some time, she started to feel tired. It was late at night, after all. "I better get some sleep."

Yawning, she did just that.

(A/N: That's the end of chapter one. I hope you enjoyed it. To tell the truth, it's been a long time since I last watched Naruto. I sort of got side-tracked and/or got bored of waiting for new episodes every week or so. So I decided to just wait until the anime is finished and then blow through it in a couple of weeks, more or less. I left off before Naruto started training with Killer Bee. So, you are free to tell me, if any characters sound OOC, alright? One more thing…The justus may be in both English and Japanese because the dubbed version is behind the subbed ones. Well, that's it for now. Please read and review! Constructive Criticism is welcomed! Flamers… Get a life!)