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Bold Shakaku
He ran down the streets as the townspeople chased after him. His light green cloak danced in the wind as they gained in speed towards him. Today was his Birthday January the 19th and just as every year he could remember he was being hunted down and if caught beaten to the point that he would need urgent care. It also didn't help that the only person willing to heal him was Sarutobi Hiruzen, the third Hokage. They chased him shouting many treacherous names like Demon Brat and Spawn, thinking they were avenging all who died at the claws of the one tailed Tanuki that attacked Konoha so many years ago. This information was unknown to him however, so the reasoning for their hatred towards him was quite confusing to him. The question that was being analyzed within his head was forgotten as he turned the corner and recognized sanctuary in the form of Ichiraku's. The now ten year old Gaara Uzumaki began to run with all his might for he knew Teuchi and Ayame would protect him from the wrath of the villagers. Although, standing between him and his freedom was an entirely new mob that was waiting to ambush him before he could reach last year's protection from the beating. He had no choice but to turn into the alleyway that was to his right and try to reach the Hokage's quarters.
He was ready to chastise himself as it was realized that his escape route was a dead end. The large group of men gave their own form of a crooked smile as Gaara backed up against the walls. "Would it be possible that we could put this off till next year?" He asked, his voice trembling. Their answer was to take another step towards the orphaned red head. He ducked his head waiting to be attacked, but as the men threw their punches and stones the wind began to pick up causing an army of leaves to become a stone wall protecting the boy.
The sound of cracking fingers and screaming men was followed by the mob of people running away. Gaara looked up from his position and smiled not knowing or really caring what happen as long as he got away from those crazy villagers. But little did he know some one did see what happened and they were interested in what had happened. If Gaara had turned around at that very moment he would have seen a certain Hyuuga girl staring at him in shock. So he would not notice her presence she began to dash in the other direction with a slight blush tinting her cheeks for she had just seen her crush defeat at least twenty men without lifting a finger. He is strong and confident. All that I am not. She quickly thought as she continued to jump from roof to roof heading for the Hyuuga Clan's home. And he doesn't look all that bad either.
"Hey Ayame look who came to visit, our favorite customer." Teuchi declared quite happily. Gaara just gave a small smirk and nodded at the man and his daughter which was more than he gave most people. "Hello Mr. Teuchi, Ms. Ayame how has business been for you today." Both of the Ichiraku's owners smiled at how polite the young child was, not caring what he carried inside of himself. Ayame finally spoke asking "Would you like the usual Gaara?" He kindly nodded his head as he returned to his usual monotone features. Teuchi inspected the jinchuriki noticing that the dark lines from lack of sleep were even more prominent on his eyes than his last visit. Poor child those lines are starting to look permanent. He thought as he saw Gaara watching Ayame prepare his meal. Gaara began to take out his wallet 'Ken-chan' (a dog shaped wallet). Teuchi frowned at this and told Gaara "Consider this a birthday present." Gaara looked up at him in surprise at this kind gesture. "Thank you." He spoke quickly regaining his composure. After this Ayame place Gaara his meal, a small bowl of brown rice. It isn't like he eats that much. " So Gaara..." Ayame spoke after her quick thought. "You are going to begin at the Ninja Academy soon correct?" As Gaara slowly ate his rice with a pair of chop sticks he nodded. "That is true I shall be able to join at the end of the month." The boy in question stated as he raised the utensils up to his mouth to take another bite. And then I can have all the shinobi in this village acknowledge me as worth something. He thought to himself.
My first chapter to my first fanfiction! It took a little bit of effort but I have finished the first chapter and hope to finish the second before the end of next week. Remember this is new to me so please be patient. I will take criticism complements and even flames if they have a reason. I just want to get better at this and wish to have at least 15 chapters to this by the end of the year, but school always comes first so if I don't make that blame my high school. Bonus points for whoever knows the identity of the Hyuuga girl but I thought I didn't make it too hard to figure out. She will become a main character later on but for now she will be a side character. Lastly, I don't want Gaara to be too much like Naruto but he will be more open than he was when he was first seen.