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As always, I don't own Naruto because my name is clearly not Mr Kishimoto!

Oh, one more thing. The first couple of chapters, Naruto will be nine years old. Then later they will be older, k? k.

Also, PS Anyone who is following my sequel to, To Marry A Team Mate, yes, I am still writing it! I had this story before that one and I really wanted to get it out. ANYWHO, ENJOY!

*~* My Prince*~*

Thinking ' speaking "

Chapter 1~ My Very Own Friend

Naruto's POV

~My name is Naruto Uzumaki and I'm the prince of Konoha, The land of Fire. Our palace is in the village hidden in the leaves and I'm nine years old. I'm very lonely. My parents always get kids to play with me but I don't like them. They always act funny. Like, some are nervous or scared because I'm the Prince so they tip toe around me, trying not to do anything to upset me. Either that or that's all they care about. I want a friend that doesn't care about my title. That wasn't asked here by my parents. I want someone at least closer to my own age. I have friends but most are adults.

Right now I'm making my way though the grand halls of my home to see my parents. They said they needed something important.

'I wonder what they wanted?'

I arrived in front of the fancy designed doors to my parent quarters. I slowly walked into find my parents sitting together on the couch.

"So, you needed me?"

"Yes, we did." My father said. My father looks just like me, spiky blonde hair that can't be tamed, sapphire eyes and sun kissed skin.

"Naruto, dear, you need a P.E.T." My mother said. She's beautiful with her dark red hair and green eyes.

'What's that?'

"Pet?" I asked hesitantly

"Yes, it's your personal assistant. Still barbarically called PET from ages ago meaning Person Enslaved To royalty." My mom said, rolling her eyes at the thought.

"Anyway, they would be like your personal servant. Someone to serve under you. You'll be able to choose from a list of people. You have to choose carefully because this person will always be by your side."

"Choose someone you can become friends with." My Dad finished.

Each word they said made the frown I was currently wearing sag a little more. I don't like the idea of "owning" anyone. A list of people; it sounds like I'm grocery shopping.

"Ok. If they're going to be my pet I'm going to be nice to them. I don't want people thinking I just own them. They'd just be my friend."

"Honey, people will think that regardless of how you treat your pet. We're not like most royal families. We're kind. People say that makes us soft, but I say it's what makes us special and will keep us remembered for the right reasons. I'm proud of you, my little Naru."

I scratched my cheek and blushed. "Moooom, I told you not to call me that." I whined

She just smiled. "Of course, Honey."

I stood up because our conversation was over and I had the urge to go run around outside.

"Hey, can you guys come outside and play with me?" I asked with hope shining in my eyes.

"Sorry, Naruto. We'd love to, but were busy today. Some other time?" My Dad asked.

"Well, why don't you meet up with one of the children we set you up with? You don't like them?" My mom asked, worry written on her face.

I sighed. "Because they're not really my friends. They all are nervous around me and try not to step on any toes. Either that or all the care about is the Prince part about me. All because I'm the stupid Prince."

"Well, honey, it takes time to make friends." My mom, being the ever sounding voice of reason.

"Well, it's about time you did your studies today." My dad said suddenly.

'Ugh. Studying' Thinking about being trapped in the dusty old library with all those books on this beautiful day made my skin crawl.

"Can I go play first? If I don't, I'll be to antsy and wont be able to focus on anything."

"Sure, I don't see why not. Only for a little while though."

I smiled at them. "Thank you."

Once I was given permission, I quickly ran outside and headed straight for the shed that had my favorite ball hidden from sight. It was orange with a blue leaf symbol on it. It was a present given to me by my father. I was bouncing the ball about when I heard something. It was a beautiful sound. It sounded like tinkling bells. It was soft and balanced. I realized it was laughter. A child's laugh. I looked around hoping to find the face to the voice. Then I saw, out walking in front of the palace, was a little boy with raven hair. He was on the back of an older looking boy. He had hair that was black as midnight but it also had a blue tint to it. It was smooth and shiny looking and it spiked in a way that wouldn't seem natural on anyone but the boy. He had eyes darker than coal and shinier than onyx. He was pale, but not to where he looked sick. Then I noticed that he was with his parents and the older boy was his older brother. They were making their way in front of the gates talking quietly amongst themselves. I don't know why, but I couldn't look away. Then, the little dark haired boy looked over and saw me. He studied me with a curious eye. Seeming to be in the same trance I was moments ago, I smiled at him and waved. His eyes widened and he blushed at being caught staring. But he then returned my smile and waved back. Then he disappeared with his family out of sight. I don't know why, but I had the overwhelming urge to know him.

Then someone called my name, pulling me out of my thoughts.

I turned to see just who was looking for me. It was Kakashi, our head of security.

"What!" I called back.

Then Kakashi said something, but I couldn't hear him.

"Co' mere Kakashi!"

He walked over to me and said, "Yes, your highness?"

I gave him the look that said 'quit-screwing-with-me'.

"Come on, you know I don't like that! You know you can just call me Naruto."

"And miss the chance to aggravate you?"

I huffed. "Anyway, I couldn't hear you before. What did you say?"

"I said, your parents wanted me to come get you because it's time to go study with Iruka."

"Okay," I said, sighing.

"Could you give me a piggy back ride 'Kashi?"

He looked at me suspiciously. Last time I'd gotten him in trouble. "Why?"

"Because I used up all my energy in my little body playing." I said grinning evilly and pretending exhaustion.

"Don't bullshit me, Naruto!"

"Hehehe fine! I just want to."

"Why?"

"Because I miss when you and my Dad used to do that when I was little." I said, frowning.

'See, Kakashi isn't just our security head, but a family friend. My Dad tutored him a little ways back.'

Kakashi smiled behind his mask and bent over, picked me up, and threw me onto his back. He carried me all the way to the library, spinning and running and stopping suddenly just to make it more fun. This always made me laugh. So, when we got to the library, we were both giggling messes.

"Kakashi! You're late!"

Kakashi was still trying to get the giggles out but I was still laughing, and as we all know, giggles are contagious.

"Aren't I always?"

Iruka seemed a lot less amused.

"Not only that but you bring back my student a giggling mess." Iruka said, almost whining.

Kakashi sighed and looked at the ground as he got scolded by Iruka.

That's when I spoke up, seeing as I'd finally regained all my control.

"It's not his fault Iruka. It's mine. I went outside today and I asked him to carry me."

Iruka always had a sweet spot for me seeing as he helped raise me.

His frown had been weakened by Kakashi's pouting and then totally wiped away as I smiled at him with the apology.

"Oh, well then I apologize Kakashi." Iruka said.

Iruka is a tall lean man. He's shorter than Kakashi, though. He's tan and has dark eyes with brown hair that's always in a small ponytail. He also has a scar across his nose. He's a very nice man and has a mother hen complex about him, but I love him to death. He may be nice but I would not want to be on the receiving end of his anger.

"It's fine." Kakashi said smiling under his mask. "I do have a habit of being late."

After I got done studying hours later, I headed to the Kitchen for some food. When I went in the kitchen, I saw Choji watching his dad cook.

"Hey Choji!"

My friend Choji always hung out in the kitchen with his father. His dad is our chef. He cooks some good food. As they say, never trust a skinny chef. Anyway, his father was teaching him how to make a new dish. Choji wants to take over for his father when he retires.

When he heard me call his name, he turned around and wiped his hands on his apron.

"Hey Naruto!"

"What are you cooking up over there?"

"Food?"

"Naww, really? I could have never figured that one out!"

"Well, it's 'bout time you usually come asking for some lunch Naruto, what do you want me to cook? I can make you anything."

"I want some ramen."

"Well, you're easy to cook for."

"Yep!"

"It'll be ready in five minutes."

"Okay."

"How was your day, Naruto?"

"Good, how about yours?"

"Awesome. My Dad's been teaching me new things to cook."

"That's cool. Do you like it?"

"Yeah."

"You can tell. Your food is awesome! Especially for someone who's just barely getting started."

"You think so?"

I nodded my head. "I know so."

"Thanks." Choji said, smiling.

I grinned back at him.

"Here you go!" He said, handing me my steaming hot noodles.

I scarfed down the ramen.

"Did you even taste the ramen when you inhaled it?"

"Yes! It was perfect, thank you! Well, I'm going to head off to bed."

"Bye, Naruto!"

"Bye, Choji."

As I walked the familiar halls to my room, I couldn't help but feel something big was going to happen. I just couldn't decide whether it was going to be good or bad. I got to my room and decided to shower before bed. After I dried off I got into my boxers and my ramen t-shirt. I crawled into my giant bed. I sighed in my giant room that seemed so empty. I sighed as I fell asleep, wishing I didn't feel so alone, hoping that would change.

TBC

SOOOOO that was chapter 1! I have several other chapters written already that I need to type. Anyway reviewing will earn you new chappies! So be good little readers and review yes?

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