"Kakashi-san!" Iruka shouted. "It is said by the 3rd Hokage that you will have Tsuki Shina in your class due to the uneven number of students."

"Then so be it." Kakashi answered.

"Did you here? They said there was a new girl coming." Said Naruto to Sakura.

"I heard she was all alone and her other sensei brought her here." Sakura gossiped.

"Yeah maybe." Naruto whispered back.

"I have an announcement to make to the Team 7. We have a new student called Tsuki Shina. Shina, I will do what I did to these students. So, what do you like the most, dislike the most and your goal?" Kakashi asked.

"Well Kakashi-sensei, right now what I like the most is gone, I dislike the past the most, and for my goal… I don't really have one anymore." Shina answered in a straight face.

Wow, this Shina girl went through a lot. Naruto thought.

"Oh and this is Uzumaki Naruto, Uchiha Sasuke, and Haruno Sakura." Kakashi announced. Shina went to stand by Naruto. Naruto grinned at her.

"Isn't Sasuke-kun dreamy? He's my future boyfriend so you wouldn't stand a chance." Sakura said in your face like.

"Hmm." Shina looked at Sasuke. "Sure yeah he's cute but I see in through his eyes and he's cold-hearted." Sakura gave her a weird look and the training went as usual.

Later that day during lunch at some ramen shop (I couldn't think of anything) all the teams were there. Odd no one is sitting by Naruto. He is in my team so I'll sit by him. "Hello Naruto!"

"Hey, why are you sitting by me? Why not by Uchiha Sasuke?" Naruto grunted.

"Because I'm not interested in that cold-hearted person anyway." Shina answered.

"Wow, I can't believe you just said that!"

"About what?"

"About Sasuke?"

"I just told you. Hmm, so why are you all alone?"

"Umm, ugh I kinda don't like talking about it."

"That's alright."

"You're the nicest girl I've met so far. Others just call me stupid. Hang on I'll get us some juice." Naruto grabbed some juice and then slipped on the floor. Everything was going wrong. This is it. My first friend and I blew it. Everyone laughed at him. Poor Naruto just blushed.

"Oh my gosh, Naruto are you okay?" Shina asked sympathetically.

"Yeah I'm alright." They sat down and talked and talked away. Naruto grinned.

Thoughts are from Sasuke

Hmm, this is odd. The new girl isn't even staring at me like all the other freaks do. What did I do? And why is she with that dobe? Sasuke questioned. It was hard to actually think because of the "Oh Sasuke-kun" and the "Please Sasuke-kun". I should observe this.

"I just don't get it. I can't believe you're not gaa gaa over Sasuke there." Naruto asked. Indeed, why not?

"I already told you. Yeah, he's cute but I can see he's cold-hearted. All those girls are breaking their hearts because he won't return the love they give. Think of Sakura for instance. She just won't give up. Don't worry Naruto." Shina answered. She does have a point. Interesting, she's smarter than all of these other girls.

"Wait, what do you mean by 'don't worry Naruto'?"

"Oh you should've looked at your face when I said the word Sakura. It's so obvious you got a crush on her!" Shina laughed.

"Am I that easy to read?" Of course.

"Yes." Ha someone who agrees with me.

"That's it you're gonna get it!" Naruto said angrily. 3-2-1 and zoom Sakura ran while Naruto was chasing her.

After the short break Naruto and Shina had to get back to training. "Okay, now we have some extreme training." Kakashi said. "You guys have to battle each other. Sakura against Naruto and Sasuke against Shina."

"Hmmph, this is gonna be easy," The Uchiha said.

"Easy my butt!" Shina stormed.

"Ugh! Not against Naruto! At least I don't have to hurt my Sasuke-kun." Sakura sighed.

"Sakura-chan, I'm not gonna back down on you!" Naruto said angrily.

Sasuke and Shina fought first. Sasuke did his fireball attack but it missed. (Forgot what it's called.)

"Ha my turn! Dragon combo" She did her combo but Sasuke dodged all of them.

"Your aim is horrible!" And he kicked Shina into a tree.

"Haven't anyone tell you not to hit girls. Dragon Fire Wall!" Shina ran around the place forming a square boundary. "Now you can't escape!"

"Why would I escape from a battle like this?" And he tried his fireballs again. They came right toward him and Shina just used her hand to block the fireballs. She succeeded.

"That all ya got? It's already over. Tornado to the Dragons!" She spun around Sasuke. Sasuke was unable to move. A whirlwind of fire rose and Sasuke fainted. The match was over.

"You help Sasuke-kun now!" Sakura cried.

"Fine, fine!" Shina replied. She placed her hands on Sasuke and healed him.

"WOW you can do that!" Naruto said amazed. Shina nodded as Sasuke opened his eyes.

"Now I get it." Sasuke said. "You are part of the dragon tribe. I can tell by the techniques. But they should've died out by now."

"Yeah I'm the only one left. My tribe has been perished by the dreaded villain Orochomaru." Shina said depressingly.

"Orochomaru you…!" Naruto cried.

"That's what I mean by the thing I like the most. My family is gone. My hopes and dreams are gone. Everything is lost." Shina cried. Tears trickled down her cheek. That was like what Itachi did in me. We have more in common than I thought.

"Shina you won't be lonely anymore. I'll be your friend. Please stop crying." Naruto said.

"Oh Naruto I guess you're the only friend I have."

"I'll be your friend!" Sakura shouted.

"If it will get you to stop crying I guess I'll be your friend too." Sasuke said flatly. Why am I doing this again?

"Oh Sasuke-kun! You don't have to come here because I'm here! You'll always be my friend silly!" Sakura said dumbly. Shina's sweat dropped. Boy is she stupid or what?

"Sasuke why'dya wanna be Shina's friend anyway?" Naruto asked.

"Tch, you dobe it's just that I should support anyone who's like me in any way." Sasuke answered.

"Thanks guys, this helps a lot." Shina announced.

Next Day During Lunch:

"So Naruto you never did tell me why you're an outcast." Shina puzzled.

"Uh…" Naruto stammered.

"Lemme guess you have a dark spirit inside your soul." Shina smiled.

"How did you?" Naruto studdered.

"I'm in the dragon tribe. We are available to read souls. It appears you have two souls, one good and one evil. It appears I see the reckless kitsune soul."

"Yeah. My father sacrificed his life sealing a kitsune demon into my body when I was young. Everybody is scared that it will come out and hates me for it. Please still be my friend." Naruto begged.

"Relax, I can defend myself anyway. Tch, beating Sasuke was a peace of cake." Shina bragged. Sasuke heard this and scowled. She did beat me pretty good. No one, not even Naruto did that. Am I weakening? Or is Shina that strong.

Sasuke listened to the whole conversation. She figured out Naruto and she's still with him. I can't believe her.

'One of a kind, eh?'

I thought I got rid of my conscious.

'Well once you think about another person I come in hehe'

Fine, so why are you here?

'Admit it, you're falling for Shina aren't you?'

I am NOT. She is just more interesting than any other girls.

'Sure, okay but don't blame me if you lose her to another guy.'

Do I care? I just want to focus on killing Itachi right now. I don't need any distractions from my so-called conscious or what's-her-name.

Another team came up to Naruto. "So Naruto," Ten-ten smirked. "Finally got yourself a girl. Who knew you could actually get one."

"Yeah," Lee grinned. "I thought you would never get out of Sakura. You finally saw that I was all Sakura needed."

"So Naruto, who is she?" questioned Neji.

"FYI," Naruto started. "She isn't my girlfriend. And I still like Sakura-chan. Her name is Shina."

"Hey guys!" Shina chirped. She blushed at the thought of girlfriend.

"If you aren't Naruto's girlfriend, than who are you? And why are you with him?" Neji asked.

"Naruto is my best and the first friend I had in Konoha." Shina replied.

"That's odd." Ten-ten wondered aloud. "Usually Naruto is hated and never befriended, no offence."

"Hey that's mean!" Naruto growled.

"So you're another one who has an eye for Sakura, eh?" Shina asked Lee.

"Yeah, and I'm determined to beat Sasuke for her," Lee answered. "Why does she like him anyway? He ignores her and she gave up her friendship to Ino for him."

"Well that's because Sakura is an idiot!" Shina screamed. "I can't believe she would gamble her friendship for a person who doesn't even like her! Heck, she's a lot better off with you or Naruto!" Naruto and Lee blushed. "I don't see why you guys still like her! She's smart at ninja but stupid at friendship and love." Shina covered her mouth. She didn't mean for that to come out.

"I-I don't know what to think anymore." Naruto stated. "You're right. But for some reason part of me wants to give up on her and part of me doesn't."

"I'm too determined not to give up." Lee shouted.

"Look maybe I'm wrong. I hope Sakura will come around and see what great guys you are." Shina replied. "If she doesn't than it's not worth it. Maybe you're meant to be with someone else."

"You're right Shina! Thanks for the lecture. Kinda sound like my mom but a lot more helpful." Lee announced.

"Yup," Naruto agreed.

"Can we cut this stuff, it's boring me." Neji said flatly.

"Yeah I agree with Neji!" Ten-ten sang.

Maybe Shina's right. I probably should give up on Sakura-chan. But I come too far with that. Who would love a boy with a demon inside him? Naruto stared at Shina. She winked at him. Maybe there's just hope someone is out there.

"Naruto why are you staring at Shina all of a sudden?" Lee asked.

"Oh it's nothing Lee, nothing." Naruto smiled.

Sasuke spotted Naruto and Shina laughing together. A burst of rage came from inside Sasuke.

'Jealous'

NO. I'm just wondering why she's hanging out with Naruto.

'Sure… just warning you, you better hurry.'

Hmmm, hurry for what?

"Oh Sasuke-kun!" said an oh-so familiar voice from Sakura. "Aren't you happy Naruto has Shina so we can hang out together more!" It's true. Since Shina came Naruto has been ignoring Sakura less and less. It kinda feels weird not having anyone to stalk you anymore. Wait! This is Naruto I'm thinking about! Not anyone important, besides more alone time with Sasuke-kun.

"Yeah this is great." Sasuke said sarcastically. Why would anyone hang out with that dobe?

"Is anything wrong Sasuke-kun?" Sakura asked. "You seem to stare at Shina often." Sakura gasped. "Do you like Shina?"

"NO!" Sasuke yelled defensively. "Of course not. Why would I like a girl who hangs out with Naruto? You're such an idiot!"

"I know that you don't mean that, just playing hard to get. Tsk tsk. Shina is actually friends with that annoying brat! How can she put up with him?" Sakura glanced at Naruto and Shina who were chasing each other.

"Hmm."

"Sasuke-kun, don't be mad at Shina, it's not her fault she doesn't like you. I mean who wouldn't? She's just a blind stupid girl who with luck beat you."

Sasuke felt rage again in his stomach. "Don't call her stupid." He muttered.

"What?"

"Nothing."

"Oh, okay." Sasuke-kun is acting funny. Maybe it was Naruto again. Sakura thought nervously. She was denying the truth. Maybe Sasuke-kun is falling for Shina.

Naruto and Shina were laughing as they were talking. "Shina, have you noticed that Sasuke has been staring at you lately?"

"No," Shina answered.

"Oh, it's weird what if Sasuke likes you?" Naruto wondered. She might even like Sasuke and she'll ignore me.

"HA! Like that will ever happen." Shina snorted. Sasuke heard all of this and stormed to Naruto and Shina.

"Sasuke-kun! Where are you going?" Sakura cried. Sasuke ignored her.

"Well what if I do like you, huh?" Sasuke shouted. That shut everyone up.

"Uh…" Shina gulped.

"Sasuke-kun is that true?" Sakura sobbed.

For once Naruto ignored Sakura crying. "She's not interested. Sasuke you will not take Shina away from me and make her an obsessed zombie like Sakura!"

Sakura? Sakura thought. What happened to Sakura-chan? Wait obsessed zombie?

"Naruto no baka! I'M AM NOT AN OBSESSED ZOMBIE!" Sakura screamed.

"Naruto! You can't make decisions for me!" Shina whined.

Sasuke remained silent. Why did I get into this mess anyway? I should've kept my mouth shut.

"Sasuke-kun can you please answer my question?" Sakura interrupted. Sasuke blushed (that's right he blushed!). "No, this can't be happening." Sakura ran. "INO-PIG!"

"Shina do you like Sasuke-kun?" Naruto asked softly not caring about Sakura.

"I don't know. Why is so much pressure on me?" Shina said. "I'm sorry I need time to think." Shina ran as fast as she can deepening into the forest.

"Shina, wait!" Naruto cried as he began to run after her.

"Naruto let her go," Sasuke said calmly.

"What do you mean? You're such a bastard! You scared her off! You're not even going after her. You lied that you cared about her!" Naruto paused for a minute. "Tch, I should've known you'd never feel. You'll always be a cold-hearted ba-"

Sasuke punched him straight across his cheek. Naruto rubbed his hand against the mark seeing blood smeared on it. "Serves you right. Never talk to me like that again." Sasuke walked away. I may have gotten my conscious back but I shouldn't feel this way again. I still have to kill Itatchi and that comes before everything!

'You rang?'

Not right now, I don't need to be mocked by you.

'Yeah, yeah, whatever, but didn't you see how mad Naruto was? He might get to her first than you.'

I told you I don't care.

'Tsk, tsk didn't anyone tell you that actions speak louder than words?'

My actions do not concern anyone, even you.

'Sure… remember Naruto can get there before you.'

I don't need emotions and that's final. I shall remain forever a lone wolf.