This is an old story that I had started in middle school back on Quizilla which has sadly been deleted, along with all my hard work I poured into over the years. However, there are still a few chapters and crappy artwork leftover back on my old DeviantArt account (Username: Lily396). I have previously uploaded the story onto fanfiction before but with my bad luck, I forgot the email I used for the account, thus prevented me from uploading it. This will be a bit different, since I will be revising the story along to fit more with the Naruto story line, along with re-writing 90% of the story (I can't promise frequent updates since I'm extremely busy) so if you have any questions don't be afraid to ask. Also, unlike before this will be written in 3rd person instead of 1st person point of view. With that being said, I hope you enjoy this and thank you for taking the time to read this important message.

Disclaimer: I don't own Naruto. I don't own Naruko. I just own this fanfiction (for now, muhahahaha).

Naruko-ナルコ-

Chapter 1

The First Day

The day had finally come. The day her big brother had been waiting for weeks...and the day she had been dreading. Just thinking about it made her stomach drop.

I could use another week...or month. I'm so nervous... Unlike her more brave brother, the blonde was scared. So scared that she found it difficult to even sleep. What else was a seven year old supposed to expect?

"Naaaruko! Naruko are you up yet?!" A second later, the door flies open and an extroverted boy comes dashing in.

"Yeah, I'm up." Naruko murmured, surprised by his sudden entrance. Usually it was her waking up Naruto. Not the other way around.

"No you're not! You're still in bed! Come on, hurry up!"

"Okay!" Naruko jumped out of bed and ran as fast as her legs would carry her to the bathroom. She wanted make sure she looked nice and clean for her first day at the Ninja Academy.

The Hokage always told my brother and I first impressions are important.

"I'm so excited! At this rate, I'm going to become Hokage by the time I graduate!" Naruto shouted. The walls were so thin, it was like he there was no door separating the twins. Listening to her older brother continue the conversation she frantically brushed her teeth. Racing only against time and to see how fast she could brush them clean. By the time she finished everything else, she was nearly out of breath.

"Alright! Its about time! Come on lets go!" Naruto lost the short patience he had and yanked Naruko out the small apartment they shared. He didn't even bother to lock the door which bothered Naruko abit. She knew it was silly to worry about something so small though, considering that they didn't have much for someone to even steal. Naruto ran so fast Naruko had to skip just so she wouldn't fall. When they finally reached the Ninja Academy, Naruko had her hands on her knees.

He did most of the running...yet I'm the one out of breathe... Even her own thoughts sounded exhausted. But as she leaned her head up she saw Naruto's big optimistic smile which helped boost her mood a bit. Whenever he was happy, so was she...

"I can't believe shes here."

...but that happiness usually never lasted long.

"That monster..."

Naruko became slightly anxious and her chest tightened, I knew coming here was a bad idea. I knew this was going to happen.

"Naruko? Are you okay?" Without even processing what her brother had said she blurted out yeah.

"Come on, lets go!" Forcing a smile she lead her brother into the academy, worried that if he heard what the adults said he would get in trouble again from protecting her.

"Hey," Naruto said before his sister walked into her classroom "If anybody hurts you just let me know. I'll make sure to hurt them! I don't care who-"

"Naruto you can't keep protecting me!" she raised her voice "I...I mean starting today we won't be together in the same class so...so I have to protect myself!"

"...What kind of ninja would I be if I can't even protect my sister?" Naruko was speechless, even though her brother wasn't the most brightest kid in Konoha he definitely had his moments. So instead of saying anything, she just showed her appreciation by hugging.

"H-hey stop! People are looking." Naruto broke away from his sister's grip, fixing his new orange shirt.

So he was listening to the Hokage, Naruko felt relieved. Before even registering into the ninja academy her and her brother had to have a talk to the Hokage about being on their best behaviors along with first impressions.

"Good luck," Naruto said, giving her a thumbs up.

"You too!"

Before entering the room, Naruko took a deep breath to try and calm herself. She didn't want to make a big impression but she didn't want to come off as weak or petite either. Here goes nothing! Without giving herself a moment to think she slammed open the sliding door, causing it to make a huge BANG noise. For a moment she was stunned. She didn't expect there to be so many kids. But when Naruko noticed everyone's eyes on her she shook her head gently and forced her legs to move up the row of stairs in the classroom, taking the closest seat that is open.

"Hey you! Whisker face!" Immediately Naruko's heart dropped. They were coming. And they were going to hurt her. There was nobody else who had the odd whisker birthmarks besides her brother.

"What are you just going to stare?" She didn't have to even turn around to sense a group of three or four girls hovering behind her.

"Move!" shouted a third voice, who sounded like the leader of the group. Naruko froze, she didn't have the guts to say or do anything. All she could do was hope they would forget her and walk away. But instead, she found herself on the floor and on the verge of tears.

"Yeah!" laughed the black haired girl "You're so cool Aka!"

I knew I should have stayed home. Why didn't I stay home?...

"Haha, I think shes going to cry!"

"Crying on the first day, she'll never become a ninja!" No one was going to help her, and Naruko knew it. For the first time, she would have to deal with this on her own. She felt so much like a hypocrite, for telling Naruto she didn't need his protection.

No...I can't depend on him for everything!

"Shut up!" Without even a conscious thought, Naruko slapped the red haired girl, Aka, who tossed her out of her seat. Only to feel immediate guilt seconds later. "I...I'm sorry."

"Monsters like you should be put down," Aka growled with a scowl.

"Did you see that? She made Aka angry."

"Shes going to get it now."

"My mom was right, she is a monster!"

"N-no! I'm not- -"

Before the situation escalated, a brunette, who was older walked into the classroom. She had short wavy hair with red glasses that matched her long sleeved red shirt that was underneath her green flak jacket, along with black shorts and black ninja sandals.

"Good morning class. I'm your instructor Hana sensei, and from today until the end of the year I will be your instructor. Starting from this day onwards you children will begin to learn and follow the path of the ninja. What it takes to be a ninja, and how to become a ninja. Before we get starting may I ask why you are not sitting?"

Naruko turned her head, to see all the seats filled "I..."

"If there are no more seats then you are welcome to stand at the back of the classroom. You are not to disturb any of the other students or my lectures. Understood, Naruko Uzumaki?"

"Y-you know my name?"

"Yes." You're nothing but a dirty demon. One look was all Naruko needed to see. Those fierce hazel eyes that belonged to the sensei looked at Naruko with disgust. As soon as Naruko reached the back of the room, Hana sensei's mood flipped.

"Now then, since we'll be with each other for a while let us introduce ourselves," she smiled "Young man, would you like to start?"

A boy with black hair stood up, "Sasuke Uchiha."

"Uchiha?" Hana sensei sounded impressed "I expect great things from you. Your older brother Itachi was a marvelous student."

"Yeah," Naruko could tell he sounded bothered by the comment, but what caught her attention more was that every girl in the classroom had their eyes fixated on the Uchiha. She may have not been the toughest, but Naruko definitely knew she was not gullible. She knew what those puppy-dog eyes meant.

Then, Aka went "My name is Aka Usotsuki!" As the introductions continued, Naruko's attention was swayed onto a side conversation between a chubby boy with potato chips and a boy with spiky dark brown hair pulled into a ponytail.

"Psh, figures she'd push that girl out of her seat."

"She just wants to sit next to Sasuke," the chubby boy's munching from the potato chips were just as loud as his whispering.

"I almost feel sorry for the guy. He probably has cooties."

"Yeah no kidding, from all the girls that follow him around."

"U-uhm...Not all girls have cooties-"

"Naruko Uzumaki!" Naruko immediately straightened her posture, she was so sure the sensei couldn't have heard her. "If you disrupt the class one more time I will have you removed from the class."

"Yes mam!" For the rest of class, Naruko made sure not to let a peep out. It was obvious that Hana sensei did not take a liking to her one bit. She could only wonder why. Besides the Hokage and Naruto, everyone seemed to hate her guts the moment they set their eyes on her. Naruto on the other hand, was treated a little better, but he still received the nasty glares. Whenever Naruko thought about it she felt guilt drop to her stomach. Its my fault he is treated so badly...

Once class was dismissed for recess, Naruko speed walked out the room and far out into the field to the swings. She was hoping to get some peace and quiet before she had to deal with the bullies again.

I want to be strong. I'm tired of having my brother getting hurt and protecting me... Her thoughts were then interrupted with the sound of footsteps.

"Oi, whisker face!" Naruko looked up to see Aka cracking her knuckles "Don't think I forgot about what happened this morning."

"Aka...I-"

"I'm going to make you regret ever coming to the Ninja Academy." Naruko knew what was going to come next. It was if everything was happening in slow motion. Aka was going to hit her. She knew it was coming, so she closed her eyes tight and prepared for the impact...

...but it never came.

"Sasuke? What are you doing?!" Aka yelled in surprise. Naruko opened one eye to see the back of the Uchiha, who blocked Aka's punch.

"Leave."

"What?" Aka said in disbelief.

"Leave," he repeated "Or I'll tell Hana Sensei." Aka and her friend's broke out in laughter.

"So? Even Hana Sensei hates her," laughed Aka "Why do you care?"

"Aka." As soon as she saw he was being serious the laughter stopped. Her expression changed to a sad one.

"Y-you don't actually like her, d-do you?"

"Get lost."

Aka and her friends glared at Naruko with rage. Though Naruko was safe now, she knew they were going to come back. And when they did, it was going to be ten times more worse.

"Hey," Naruko's eye dashed to the Uchiha who turned around to face her "...Drop out."

"Huh?" Naruko asked.

"If you can't even protect yourself, then your just going to end up dead. Its pathetic."

"B-but..." Naruko was confused. No one had ever protected her before besides Naruto. However, he was the first to protected her and then insult her. "Then why did you save me?"

"Because I have to," he simply said "When I grow up, I'm going to be a policeman. And no matter what, I have to protect the people of this village. Just like my father."

He reminded her so much like Naruto.

I'm going to become Hokage!

What kind of ninja would I be if I can't even protect my sister?

"No," Naruko began as she got off the swing "I don't want anyone protecting me. I have to become stronger! S-so... so you can forget about me dropping out!"

While she continued tears began to flow down her face like a waterfall. All the tears she had been holding back all day had burst out "I'll show you! I'll show Aka, Hana sensei, everyone! That way I'll finally be seen as a person! Not a monster, not weak, not Naruto's little sister!"

The Uchiha was unsure how to go about this. He had never made a girl cry before and he wasn't used to being yelled at by a girl.

"You have a brother?" he asked, judging by the name Sasuke guessed it was a boy.

"Y-yeah...Hes always trying to protect me and do everything for me. He's brave, more outgoing, and allot more stronger than me." Even though she was still crying, she managed clear some of the tears off her face. When she saw him extend his hand out towards her face she immediately flinched. Expecting some physical pain. Instead, she felt a jab to her forehead.

"Then get stronger," Sasuke stated, keeping his two fingers on her forehead.

Then, the bell rang "Recess is over! Time to come back in!" Hana Sensei yelled. Quickly Naruko rubbed her eyes to stop her tears, and began to make her way back to class. She wanted to try and get a seat so she wouldn't have to endure standing for another three hours.

"Tch, I don't even get a thank you?" asked the Uchiha who followed her back.

"For what?" A second later she felt like an idiot "Ohh. That...Thank you."

"Hn...," as soon as they entered the classroom he grabbed her wrist "Sit next to me."

"What?" Naruko said for the fifth time today.

"You need a seat right? Besides, I don't like Aka. Shes too loud and annoying."

"O-okay..." Naruko couldn't tell if he was just using her or being friendly. Either way, she was grateful for the seat.

As the classroom filled up Naruko was surprised that Aka didn't bother her about the seat, but she was happy and relieved. The rest of the day seemed to fly by. Hana sensei taught the class about the basis of Taijutsu, and Naruko absorbed the information like a sponge. She knew that if she wanted to become stronger she had to become smarter too.

Once class was dismissed for the day the hallways flooded with kids all rushing out the front door. It was hard for Naruko to find her brother in the crowd.

"Can't find your brother?" Sasuke asked.

Naruko just shook her head "I'll find him though."

"Hn."

"...You're not scared of me?" Naruko questioned. She was shocked that someone other than her brother was actually treating her like an actual person.

"Tch, scared of someone who can't take a punch. Yeah right."

"H-hey!"

"Anyways, I'll see you tomorrow," he smirked "Later."

I don't think I've ever met anymore more confusing than him. The Uchiha's actions confused Naruko very much. One minuet hes insulting her and the next hes friendly.

"Bye," she waved to him, before she went off to search or her brother.

"Hey Sasuke, how was your first day?" the older Uchiha asked while ruffing his sibling hair.

"Hey, cut it out!" he shouted as he fixed his hair "And, it was alright."

Itachi looked in the distance at the girl his younger brother had been talking to previously. "I see you made a new friend."

"I guess," Sasuke wasn't sure yet. He didn't want to have another girl chasing after him, but she didn't seem like she liked him in that way. He'd would have to give it a few more days. His brother however was very intrigued. How Sasuke was able to become acquaintances with the demon girl was beyond him.

"A-achoo!" Naruko rubbed her nose. She wondered if she was getting sick or if it was allergies.

"They say If you sneeze it means someones talking about you." said a kid who walked up to her. He had these red markings on his face with brown messy hair.

"Whos they?" she asked.

"Huh? I dunno, its just superstition." he replied while scratching his head.

"Naruko! There you are!" she heard a familiar voice exclaim.

"Naruto!" she shouted with glee. Naruko was happy to be reunited with her brother again.

"Oh, let me introduce you guys. Naruko this is Kiba. Kiba, this is my little sister Naruko."

"I missed you brother," she said as she went to hug him.

"N-naruko stop. You're embarrassing me."

Soon Kiba's name was called out from the crowd. After saying goodbye he ran into the crowd to find his mom, leaving the twins to themselves.

"So how was your first day?" Naruto asked.

"Well..." she paused for a moment to find the right word "It was tough at first...but I think I can handle it."

"Nobody hurt you right?" Naruko shook her head. She mentally thanked Sasuke again, if Naruto saw her with a bruise she could only imagine what would've happened.

"What about you?" she questioned her brother "How was your day?"

"It was awesome! The sensei showed us this really cool jutsu where you can transform into someone else!" Naruko listened to her brother ramble on about his day and about the stuff cool the sensei showed his class. She would be lying if she said she wasn't a little jealous of him. Hana sensei was very strict. But still, she knew she couldn't give up. She had to get stronger. It was her only option.

"Lets go eat, I'm starving!" Naruto exclaimed.

"Okay, whats for dinner?"

"What else? Ramen!"

"Again?" as much as she loved ramen she was hoping for something else. Naruko sighed "Okay fine. But you're paying!"

"What?!"