.:: I am excited to present to you a Naruto fic written by both my brother and I. It is our first shot at a Naruto fanfic but we feel it is going to turn out great! But- we need your reviews to continue!!! Let us know what you think! You love it? You hate it? You want to kill someone...? (well... heh- that sounds like a personal problem and we apologize profusely if we have caused it)

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The Sharpest Lives

By- Hannah and Tim Fry

Chapter 1

"Konoha High School is a relatively small but challenging environment for students. We offer exceptional classes with professional teachers who will give all the special attention he or she may need… Blah- blah- blah… It sounds too good to be true…"

"Naruto! Will you stop reading that pamphlet?" Sasuke glared over at his blonde haired friend. "It's getting annoying,"

"I'm with, Sasuke," Sakura agreed.

"I'm sorry guys! It's just… we're in high school now!" Naruto threw his arms into the air. "I find everything fascinating on the first day of school,"

Naruto allowed his eyes to wander to the large building he and his friends were walking up to. He had been so anxious for this day- the day where he was no longer trapped in the prison known as middle school. He finally felt like he was growing up.

"Race you there, Hinata!" Kiba exclaimed before bumping into Sasuke. "Oh! Sorry-"

Sasuke glared at the boy just as Hinata caught up to him.

"Hi, Kiba! Hinata! Can you believe it? We're in high school!"

"I know! We are so cool!" Kiba replied, while Hinata simply nodded with a smile, her cheeks growing pink.

"Hello." A voice came from behind Sakura. Everyone turned to see Shino staring at them wearing his usual sun glasses.

"Hey, Shino," Naruto, of course, was the first to speak up. "Now… let's get to our lockers!"

He began leading the way into the building, a large smile on his face. On their way towards their locker's Naruto noticed two more of his friends.

"Choji! Please- Will you knock it off?" Ino raised her voice in irritation as Choji shook the vending machine they were standing by.

"It ate my dollar!" Choji whined.

"Hi, Choji! Hi, Ino!" Naruto waved as he passed by. "Better get to class!"

"Man… he's even more annoying this year," Ino groaned.

"Hmmm- whatever," Choji went back to hitting the machine.

Naruto finally separated from the others to go find his locker. It took the boy several minutes until he finally stood before locker 54. He started twisting the lock, using his combination when…

"Naruto, how are you doing this fine Monday morning?"

Naruto glanced over to see Rock Lee giving him thumbs up.

"Isn't it great?" The strange looking kid continued to speak with a goofy grin on his face. "You are finally in high school,"

"I know," Naruto beamed.

"And how great is it-" Lee started to turn the lock of the locker beside Naruto's. "…that we have the pleasure of having our lockers right next to each other?"

Lee's teeth sparkled. Ding!

"I know, I know-" The more time passed, Naruto felt himself becoming more and more excited about the new school year. "I have a feeling this year is going to be great!"

"Lee- you ready yet?"

Naruto and Lee glanced behind them to see a smiling Tenten and an uninterested Neji next to her.

"We want to get to class," Tenten paused, making sure to give Naruto some attention. "Good morning, Naruto,"

"Morning, Tenten… Neji," He replied with a smile, mentioning both friends.

"Oh yes." Lee spoke up. "Let us go!"

Naruto waved the three second year students off before heading off in his own direction to his first class.