This story takes place about 2 years from the current Naruto storyline. Since obviously, I have no idea how the series ends I probably won't make too many refferences to the past. Besides, this is a current story; not a history lesson. So I doubt anyone will have to worry about major spoilers like ZOMG NARUTO IS SASUKES FATHER!
Actually, I have no idea how that would even work.
Unless someone was enough of a freak to rape a baby o.O and I think it would still be impossible then.
Think about it.
Could save your life some day.
From like, baby terrorists or something.
Anyways, the closest things to spoilers would be just minor things like ZOMG SAKURA HAS PINK HAIR!
You know, the dead obvious stuff.
Excpet it's not dead. Cause it was never alive. Cause it stopped breathing BEFORE it even STARTED to STOP!
What's that do? Does it BLOW your MIND!
I'll bet it does.
Anyways, it's rated M for Mature due to Naughty Naughty language and eventual violent images of the mental variety. Cause I can't draw. Yeah.
Story: Like I mentioned earlier, it takes place around 2 years from the current story. The only character from the actual series that it features is Haruno Sakura. The other main character is a made up one. This of course doesn't mean other characters aren't in it. They may show up. Like the Godaime Hokage, obviously.
Two years from the current story; back on track, and Sakura has just been accepted as a member of the ANBU Military Squad. That's all I'll say. Since I've been talking my ass off saying a bunch of crap no one really wants to hear. And by talking I do of course mean writing. Or, formerly writing. By the time you've read this, I'll have already written it. Yeah.
So, umm, enjoy. Constructive Criticism is not only welcome, but encouraged. Anything for improvement )
Also, some people may notice some refferences to games/other animes as well in the story. Point them out if you wish
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Basic Character Info:
Just a little basic info on the other main character, to help heal curiousity:
Name: Yodamni Akira
Age: 19 (Born December 13th; on a Friday)
Eyes: Left eye is yellow, right eye is red)
Hair: White
Height: 5' 7"
Weight: 54.7 kb
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Chapter I
It was a beautiful field. A wide and open one too. Nothing but high blades of grass and tips of flowers could be seen as far as the eye could see. In the middle of it all, Yodamni Akira was lying down, deep in the grass looking up at the clouds. Time wasn't an issue. Nobody was around; no more stupid people to deal with. Just him and the field. And it was warm. Nice and warm.
"Wake up."
He opened his eyes. No, not true. I'm the only one here. Only me and my warm fuzzy flowers.
"I said wake up."
The flowers and grass started to fade. The warmth started to leave. No, this is my field. I'm allowed to stay.
That's what he wanted to say.
It came out as "Urghh..."
Akira felt a sharp pain in his ribs. He startled up, now aware and looking around. His eyes laid upon the one who kicked him in his sleep and awoke him from his beautiful dream in his beautiful field away from all the idiots.
The man before him was dressed in a blue suit with a lightweight white chest pad. He wore the mask of a raccoon that hid his face, but Akira was still able to identify him as his former squad leader.
"Get up. We got the new recruits coming in today. We need everyone there for the ceremonies."
Akira rolled his eyes and turned back into bed. "Give them a pat on the back and my best regards."
He hadn't had his eyes closed again for two seconds before he felt a rope slung around his neck and was yanked by the neck tumbling off the bed. He quickly sat up on the floor grasping his neck and coughing. He shot the ANBU captain a dirty look.
"That hurt Goddamn it!"
The captain firmly placed a boot against Akira's chest and kicked him back down. "Well then, maybe next time you'll get up when you're told. Now go get ready, the recruits are waiting." With that, the captain went out the door, slamming it as he went.
"WOULDN'T WANT TO MISS THE CHANCE TO WARN THEM NOW WOULD I?!" Akira shouted through the closed door, though he doubted the captain had heard him. He dragged himself up, rather slowly, using his bed as a support and stumbled his way over to a hook on the wall holding his ANBU uniform. The same blue and white suit every ANBU member wore and a unique mask in the shape of a fox; with narrow slits for eyeholes and yellow in color. It was one of the only masks in the ANBU squad that was full in color. Akira yanked them off the wall and made his way over to the door that lead to the bathroom, grabbing his equipment off his desk on the way.
ANBU members didn't share rooms. But they did have the rooms connected. Each room had a bed and a desk, and a door that led to the bathroom. The bathroom had to doors, each door led into one of the rooms. So anyone using the bathrooms would have to lock both doors.
Well.
They didn't have to.
But it would be rather akward...
Each rooms setup was exactly the same; save minor things like personal belongings of each member. The only difference were the setup was reversed for each room. The room on the right would have it's bed set up on the right wall, with the desk next to it, then the door to the bathroom. The other room from it's bathroom door would have the desk up next and it's bed set up on the left wall.
Akira locked both the doors to the bathroom and threw his clothes on the toilet seat cover. Still somewhat asleep, he opened the cabinet above the sink and grabbed his effects; toothbrush, toothpaste and deoderant. As he was closing the cabinet, he caught a glimps of his face in the reflection of the mirror on the other side. He had a red rope burn from his wake up call around his neck, and he saw his mis-matched eyes staring back at him. He hated those eyes. The only good thing about being an ANBU was the mask. He slammed the cabinet shut with force and turned away in disgust.
He quickly got himself freshened up and dressed, leaving a mess of his stuff in the bathroom. He wasn't worried about complaints; the room across from his was empty anyways.
He quickly stepped out into the hallway, taking a look at a few of the late last-second ANBU like himself as they hurried to get to the training room; which doubled as their auditorium for certain occassions like this.
Taking his place behind a pair of ANBU "roomates", Akira quickly adjusted his mask to fit his face. The eye slits were adjusted so he could see properly, and with his eyes hidden from view Akira no longer had that kind of "naked" feeling.
Akira followed in line until they reached the training room. Most of the ANBU were already there; chatting away with others since there was no authority figure around yet. And some of the others were either silently training to themselves in one way or another and others still were by themselves, leaning against a wall or hiding away in a dark corner. Those loner type ninjas.
Akira himself didn't do much of anything. He stood in the middle of the room patiently awaiting the beginning of the ceremony. The sooner it started, the sooner it ended and the sooner he could go back to sleep. Granted he wasn't called in for a mission. Lord knows he was due for one. It had been two weeks since his last; which is really long for an ANBU member. Akira honestly didn't know what was worse: dealing with people on missions or dealing with people at the base.
Thinking on it; he silently figured dealing with people on missions was better.
At least he was allowed to kill those people.
He heard a sudden banging noise from behind him and spun around to see Godaime Hokage walking in, with two captains on either side of her (one being the one who woke him up).
Trailing behind them was five people in ANBU suits, minus the masks. The new recruits.
Tsunade was escorted to the back of the room by the two ANBU captains as everyone quickly stepped into formation.
Akira's mask hid the sight of his rolling eyes. Tsunade was the biggest joke of a Hokage he could imagine. She gambled more than she worked, and was often found sleeping on the job. Maybe she had the villages best interest in mind, but Akira had a hard time finding her as a respectful authority figure.
Well, he lacked respect for any authority figure, really.
The only reason he figured she became Hokage is because she was once one of the "great three sanin."
Wow, what great sanin he figured. An old pervert, a gambler in denial and a snake fetish. Whoppee.
He quickly snapped to attention once the Hokage started speaking.
"As you all well know by now, we can expect nothing but excellence from our ANBU Military operatives. There is no proccess required to become an ANBU, because no one can choose to become one. As you all once were, so these new recruits also were chosen due to their excellence in operation in the village. And as we have with you, we also expect nothing but perfection from these new recruits; something that comes with time."
Tsunade paused for a moment with a sad look across her face. "For the past four years, our village has been struggling to rebuild since our Day of Reckoning. So the time required to build up to our levels of expection from new recruits has been lowered. That is why we ask of you so much to help these new ANBU operatives to grow and flourish into proud ANBU leaders."
Tsunade looked as she would continue, but one of the captains cut in front of her, whispering something to her. Tsunade nodded and stepped back.
The captain straightened up and looked ahead. "As you all well know, we've had to make breaks in tradition in the past comings of recruits to help with efficiency in training. As it has been the last few times, each of the new recruits will be assigned to a senior ANBU operative who will help overlook their training regimin and growth in the ANBU Military Squad."
Akira took a look at the "promising" new recuits, who were lined up behind the captain. For the most part, they were collected and at perfect attention. But one of them seemed somewhat nervous. An anxious look was across her face, and she quickly brushed a pink strand of hair out of her eyes.
"We will now assign each of the new recruits their number designation, and the number of the ANBU personel they are to be assigned to. When you hear your number called, please raise your hand; and the recruit will make their way over to you. You are to show them to their new room; adjecent to yours, as soon as this meeting is over." The captain continued.
Akira toned out. He could remember back two years ago, when he was going through this. He still remembered the bad vibe feeling he got once he stepped into the room. He really wished he had acted on it back then.
The only good thing he could remember when he first joined was his instructor; Mitarashi Anko. She had been a former ANBU, but rejoined the service during the rebuilding stage of the village. That is, she had; until she disappeared. No one really knew where she went or what happened to her.
Well, mostly no one.
Akira knew. Or thought he did. He was sure she went chasing after Orochimaru. She had been talking about him a lot before she left.
The captains booming voice interupted his thoughts; "Recruit number four: Haruno Sakura. Your number designation is 073, and you will be assigned to... number 521."
Wait... number 521? That's me!
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End notes: Okay, I know that Sakura being designated to Akira was probably expected. But still...errr...yeah and stuff.
I'll post allusions at the beginning of chapter 2. If anyone feels like pointing out any allusions they found, go ahead and see if you're right. Though I can say since it's only the first chapter, don't expect many.
Like I said earlier; constructive criticism is not only welcomed but encouraged. Even if it's just a small thing, let me know to help me improve. And if I fucked the whole thing up, let me know so I can re-vamp it before I write more. So... read and review please...and stuff...yeah...
