Hello, I am Korry, aka Slappy the crack whore, Pyro, the black guy, etc. etc... Anyway, about this fanfic, please notice that my spell check sucks loads. It will only spell "Normal words" So all anime related things I had to look up myself. (Yay For meeeee!) Also Since I usually hate Naruto's guts I decided to make him cooler... that's all, I hope you enjoy and revew me lots... yessssss...

Journey to the sand ch1 by: Korry the frickin' hobbit pimp.

Uzumaki Naruto, was sick of it all. He was tired of being considered second rate by everyone, Saske in particular. Ever since he had been in ninja school, he'd tried to be noticed only to obtain titles like, "Showoff" or, "Troublemaker". All that time he had craved attention and received the one kind he didn't want, and now didn't care if anyone ever noticed him again. Naruto even stopped caring about his apperence, not cutting his hair, so that it now hung just above his shoulders, also ditching his trademark orange for other, darker colors.

Naruto sat alone in his favorite noodle house, ignoring the hostile stares he received from onlookers. He wore a black t-shirk, baring the Konoha insignia, and long camo pants remenisant of Dosu. "Mind if I sit here?" Came a voice. It was one of the new Rookie Ninja, that Naruto had seen graduate from the academy the previous day when Kakashi had forced Sakura, Sasuke, and himself to attend.

She was very cute, with short brown hair and hazel eyes. She wore a fishnet shirt with a white tank top underneath, dark cargo pants and her headband around her arm. "Sure, pull up a chair." Said Naruto indifferently, pushing his curly blond hair out of his eyes. "I saw you at my graduation, and I thought we could become friends. I'm called Yoko." She said bubbily, blushing furiously. "I'm Naruto." He replied, puzzled at the fact that she seemed to like him. " So how long have you been a full-fledged shinobi?" Asked Yoko. "About a year and a half." Answered Naruto.

"Anything in particular goals you have set for your Ninja career? I plan to join the black ops. I know they only take the best of the best, so I probably have no chance... but I gotta try right?" She said nervously. "Never say you won't have a chance at something, any thing's possible if you have the heart. I know that sounded lame and all but, it's true. I want to become the Hokage, and to do that, I'll have to defeat the current one, and let me tell you, she's no pushover." Replied Naruto, Yoko's cheery disposition putting him at ease.

"You're really cute, you know that?" She asked, leaning in close. "Get away from my daughter, freak!" Came an enraged voice. Standing about a foot away, was a middle aged man with brown hair, and an expression of up most anger. "Now, Fox boy! I'm warning you!" He produced a long metal cane, and pointed in Naruto's direction. "Whatever ya' old coot." Replied Naruto, quite audibly. He got up, cast one more disgusted look at Yoko's father and turned to leave the Noodle house. "Naruto!" Naruto turned to see Yoko's face streaked with tears. "Good luck with your training." He said, and hurried away.

It always happened like that. No matter how much respect he had won in the chunun exam among his fellow shinobi, he was still looked upon, as 'fox boy' by the villagers. Naruto leaned against a nearby tree, attempting to hold back the sudden wave of resentment that hit him. "What's wrong Naruto?" A very pretty girl, with long pink hair had stepped out from the shadows. "Sakura... Shouldn't you be chasing after Sasuke, or something?" Naruto replied, dodging the question.

"Well forgive me for worrying about my friend!" She huffed indignantly. "I'm sorry Sakura... I've just been..." Naruto apologized, trying to find the words. "I kind of noticed. I have to say, I miss the old you. Love the hair though." She added, looking him over, as though for the first time. "I just got tired of messing with it, thanks though." He added, smiling. 'If I play my cards right, maybe Sakura will start liking me... wait I thought I didn't care any more... How could I not care when looking at this hot angel... Damn you Sakura!' Naruto unwittingly hit himself in the head, during his moment of self contemplation.

"You're so weird Naruto!" Laughed Sakura. Naruto couldn't help but laugh too. "Glad to see you smiling, for once. I was worried that you'd become another Sasuke. Don't get me wrong, I love the way Sasuke is, It's just that..." Sakura went on and on about how cute Sasuke was, and Naruto kind of toned her out, focusing instead on Sakura's chest, and hips, and legs, and... "Are you listening, Naruto?" Asked Sakura, giving him a death glare. "Um... yeah, that Sasuke is a sexy beast.." Said Naruto absent-minded. This brought about even more laughter from Sakura.

"Just remember that he's mine, okay Naruto?" Said Sakura turning to walk off. "Oh, and remember we have a meeting tonight, with Gai's cell." She called back before strolling off. The meeting, how could he have forgotten... Kakashi senpai had told them of the meeting the previous night. "18:00 hours" He had said, that gave Naruto about 3 hours to wander about aimlessly. When the time came, Naruto made his way to their meeting spot, only to find a note that read:

Naruto.

Were meeting at the noodle house, bring your appetite.

Yours truly-Kakashi.

Naruto could have kissed the letter, but decided against it. When he arrived at the noodle house,(Almost) everyone was there. Sasuke, Sakura, Kakashi, Gai, Neji, and Tenten were all seated around a large table. "Naruto, You're late!" Yelled Sakura. Naruto quickly pulled up a chair and seated himself next to Kakashi and Tenten. "Now that were all here, we can discuss our first order of business." Began Kakashi, lowering his latest volume of "Make-out Paradise". "Two days from now, you will all participates in your first B-ranked mission."

Naruto couldn't beleave his ears. "No way!" He exclaimed, jumping to his feet. "Is that a complaint?" Joked Kakashi. "Of course not!" replied Naruto anxiously. "Then sit down dope, and let the man finish." Said Sasuke. "Now then, our mission is simple. We must help our friends the Sand ninja oust a dictator. In return, we'll receive a powerful medicine that we think, may be able to put Lee back in fighting condition." A year ago, Rock Lee had been put out of commission by the current Kazekage, Garra. The doctors claimed that he'd never be able to fight again.

"What are we waiting for then?" Asked Tenten, surprising everyone. "Well, the Kazekage has suggested that we wait for the festival of the sand. That way, It will seem that we are only visiting for the festivities." Answered Kakashi. "Okay, but why does Garra need our help? Can't he just use his 'Coffin of crushing sand' on the dictator?" Asked Sakura. "Well, there's a lot of politics involved. You see, a lot of people like this guy, and If Garra was to just kill him, It would make Garra seem like the "bad guy"." Replied Kakashi (Casting a sideways look at Gai).

"So then, we leave in 48 hours. You have tomorrow, and half of the day after, to rest, or train, or prepare any way you want. So until then, goodnight." Said Gai, and with that he left, followed by Neji and Tenten. "I think it's time, I went too. I think I'll go train." Said Sasuke, getting up and leaving. "Good night my students. I'm going home." Said Kakashi. "To do what?" Asked Naruto. "What do you think?" Asked Kakashi, brandishing Make-out paradise. "Noooo! My mind's been corrupted!" Cried Naruto, covering his eyes. "Naruto..." Giggled Sakura.

"You're still here?" Asked Naruto. "Yeah, I don't fell like talking to my parents about this just yet, so I figured I'd hang with you for a while." Replied Sakura. "um.. okay." Said Naruto, trying not to blush too much. "So... exited about the mission?" Asked Sakura, already knowing the answer. "Duh! I can't wait!" Naruto Replied energetically. "I wonder how Sasuke is feeling..." Began Sakura. 'Dammit..' Thought Naruto, as Sakura described her feelings for Sasuke in 1000 words or more.

"Thanks for listening Naruto, You rock." Said Sakura, getting up. "I think It's time I went home. Thanks again for buying me Raman." She said smiling, and suddenly she kissed him on the cheek. "No problem..." He said, at a loss for words. After Sakura left, Naruto sat there for about an hour, before leaving himself.

The next morning, Naruto awoke to harsh rapping on his door. "I'm awake, Aunt Petunia!" He mumbled absent-mindedly. Naruto rose to his feet and stumbled to the door. Upon opening it, he noticed a pretty girl with her hair tied up in two buns, wearing black short shorts and a white tank top. "Tenten, It's 9:00 AM." He said snapping out of his sleepiness. "I know, I thought we'd train together today." She replied hopefully. "Oh, alright... give me a minute." Said Naruto heading for his room. "By the way, nice boxers!" Tenten called after him. About 10 minutes later, Naruto emerged wearing a black t-shirt, and black cargo shorts.

"So then, were to?" Naruto asked, as they made their way through the woods. "Patience is a virtue, Naruto." She teased, with a cute little smirk. "Just a bit further." They eventually reached a clearing and Tenten stood facing Naruto. "Is there any particular reason why you wanted to spar me?" Asked Naruto, stretching. "Well, You're obviously the strongest next to Uchiha, and you'll be the more fun to spar than Sasuke." She replied. "And why is that." Asked Naruto, suddenly interested. "'Cause you're cute." Tenten said, still with that cute look about her.

"Ready?" Asked Tenten. "Always." said Naruto. They charged at each other. "Take this!" Yelled Tenten sending three shurkin flying toward Naruto. "You'll have to do better than that!" Naruto dropped to the ground flat, avoiding the assault. "Nice move Naru, but you've fallen for my trap." Naruto looked back to see that each shurkin was attached to string and embedded in a different sapling. "What..." He began. Tenten pulled on the string, causing the saplings to break from the roots and come flying in his direction.

The small trees collided with Naruto, sending him sprawling. "Now for my... weapons attack!" Tenten, unloaded scroll, after scroll, of weapons until Naruto resembled nothing more than a metal, bleeding mass. "Aaaaaaaargh!" Screamed Naruto, bleeding gallons. "Noooo! Naruto, I'm so sorry! Please don't die!" Panicked Tenten. "No worry of that..." Came a voice, and something metal pressed against the back of her neck. The mutilated Naruto, collapsed into a mass of mud and ground.

"Earth dopelgangers, you like?" Asked Naruto, holding his kuni at the back of Tenten's neck. "Whoa... I'm impressed. You completely shielded your chakara when you made your dopplegangers, and when I hit you with my weapons attack, I dropped my guard thinking I had actually hurt you." She said, in an admiring tone. "However..." Tenten said, and suddenly she dropped to the ground and swept Naruto's legs from under him. "I've still got you." Before Naruto could get up, Tenten straddled his lap.

"You're really good." Commented Naruto. "Thanks." Replied Tenten, moving her hips slightly, and noticing the expression on Naruto's face. "What's wrong?" She asked, with a mischievous glint. Tenten placed a hand on Naruto's chest, gently forcing him on his back, and began rocking her hips back and forth. Naruto was at a loss for words, so he settled for staring blankly into Tenten's eyes.

Tenten giggled slightly as she felt something hard press between her legs. 'Is this for real?' Wondered Naruto. He placed both hands on Tenten's ass, feeling the material of her shorts, which were now quite wedged. "Oh my!" Gasped Tenten, and increased her speed. "Almost... almost..." Tenten mumbled After a while, of grinding down on Naruto. With one last moan, tenten stopped and smiled slyly. "Tenten... what-" But Naruto was cut off by Tenten's soft lips. "What? Don't you think I should get an award for beating you?" Giggled Tenten, finally getting off him.

"I've gotta go. I should go change my clothes." Said Tenten, rising to her feet. "I'll see you tomorrow, Naru." She said smiling, and with that, she turned away, a walked off, taking extra care to move her hips more than necessary. "Bye..." Said Naruto absentmindedly, staring at Tenten's half-exposed hindquarters, until she was out of sight.

'Did she just...?' "Stop thinking about it dammit!" He Cursed himself. Naruto sat alone in the park, After re-showering he'd wandered aimlessly before coming here. He had changed out of his sweaty shirt, and Tenten-soaked shorts, and now sported an oriental-style black shirt, and long pants. "Thinking about what, dope?" Naruto looked up, to see Sasuke and Sakura walking over to him. "Naruto, what's wrong?" Asked Sakura, noticing his distracted disposition.

"I'm okay." Replied Naruto, smiling broadly. "Hey Naruto, want to spar with us?" Asked Sasuke. "You're on!" Said Naruto, glad to be off the subject. They spent the rest of the day training, and Naruto went home, feeling very drained. He couldn't sleep, because of the constant reminder that the next day, He'd be going on his first B-ranked mission. More than that, he thought of Tenten. What would tomorrow bring? There was only one way to find out.

to be continued...