Title: The Perfect Host

Summary: Akatsuki has finally captured the nine-tailed fox. Madara wants him alive for a specific purpose. He called Naruto the "purest" host. What exactly does Madara have in store for our young hero?

Genre: Suspense/tragedy

Rated: T

Pairings: Naruhina, other pairings undecided.

Disclaimer: I do not own Naruto, Masashi Kishimoto does.

Side Note: My story takes place about a month after chapter 474, so it may contain spoilers.

Prologue

"Is this it?" Naruto thought feverishly, as his body slumped forward. He would have collapsed by now, if it weren't for the bloodied chains holding him upright against the wall. A maniacal laugh filled the once silent room. Naruto lifted his head weakly, to find a smiling Madara staring back at him. "What?" Madara asked innocently. "Do you not like your room?" Naruto didn't feel like listening to his jokes, so he let his head drop once again.

"Tsk tsk Uzumaki Naruto, is that any way to treat the man that's going to let you be the key to the new, ninja way?" "Key?" Naruto asked confused. "Why yes, in fact, if it weren't for you being the "purest" host, my plan never could have worked." Madara stated. "I don't understand." Naruto said. "Why haven't you just extracted the kyuubi yet and what plan?" Naruto would have kept asking questions, but the last few questions proved strenuous. Madara smiled and continued talking. "You'll have to forgive a few members of Akatsuki, that weren't supposed to beat you this badly."

Madara stopped, eyeing Naruto carefully and with a hint of concern. "You must have put up quite a fight." Madara mused. "O well, it would be a shame if you died before your use was up, so don't die." With that Madara walked out of the room. Naruto just stared at the spot where Madara had once stood. Blood trickled down his face, as his breathing became shallower. "I wonder why no one has noticed that I am missing." Naruto thought, right before the darkness overcame him.

-End Prologue-

--So how was it? This is my first attempt at writing stories. Reviews are much loved :D--