Chapter 1-The Troubled Singer

I stand there as the rest of my band sets up the equipment. I grab my guitar and fix my mic. I look back to my band to see if they are ready. Slowly one by one nod their heads motioning me to start. I nod back to them and raise my hand. I look at them and smile a small smile. '' No matter what happens let's have fun. Ok group? ready? 1 2 3!! '' '' LETS ROCK! '' We all say together as the curtains slowly go up. I can hear the people, friends, family, and fangirls screaming in cheers as we are about to preform at our first concert. The lights shine brightly as the bass guitar and drums start off into tthe beat. Slowly the beat picks up a bit then the electric guitar and drums slam down into a faster beat. In a few seconds i start to sing the lyrics:

''never couldve seen this far
I never couldve seen this coming
Seems like my worlds falling apart

Yeah

Why is everything so hard
I dont think I can deal with the things you said
It just wont go away

In a perfect world
This could never happen
In a perfect world
Youd still be here
And it makes no sense
I could just pick up the pieces
But to you
This means nothing
Nothing at all

I used to think that I was strong
Until the day it all went wrong
I think I need a miracle to make it through

Yeah

I wish that I could bring you back
I wish that I could turn back time
Cuz I cant let go
I just cant find my way
Yeah
Without you I just cant find my way

In a perfect world
This could never happen
In a perfect world
Youd still be here
And it makes no sense
I could just pick up the pieces
But to you
This means nothing
Nothing at all

I dont know what I should do now
I dont know where I should go
Im still here waiting for you
Im lost when youre not around
I need to hold on to you
I just cant let you go

Yeah
Yeah

In a perfect world
This could never happen
In a perfect world
Youd still be here
And it makes no sense
I could just pick up the pieces
But to you
This means nothing
Nothing at all
Nothing, nothing at all
Nothing at all ''

I sing with a lot of passion. As the song ends, the audience erupts with screaming and cheering. I turn to the band and smile. We made it through our first performance. My band smiles and pats others on the back. I walk over to them and smile wider. ''Great job crew! We did it! Now all we got to do is keep practing and were are on the rise to fame. But first....Lets eat!! '' I say to them. They all laugh and chat while heading out to the Ramen shop.

- At the resteraunt-

'' Hehehehe...I thought i was going to faint when i saw all those people there! '' says a black haired boy. He wears a red bandana and has a red mark on each cheek. His name is Kiba Inuzuka. The person who plays the drums. His dog Akamaru, who he never goes anywhere without him, sits on his lap. Akamaru is a white short dog. The mascot of our band. '' I was so nervous i almost forgot all the notes! '' says another boy. He has light lavender eyes. Negi Hyuuga of the Hyuuga Manor. He is the bass player in our band. He has dark brown hair and wears a navy blue bandana. He played the bass guitar for about 2 years and is an awesome player. The Hyuuga Manor is a rich and very powerful family. '' Heh, I wasnt nervous at all. But we did awesome guys, great work!. '' says the other black haired boy. He wears a white bandana. He has black eyes and is the electric guitarist. He is the best electric guitarist in the whole of Downtown Konoha. His name is is Sasuke Uchiha. We have been friends for a long time.

'' Well should we order now? My treat guys. Waiter! we are ready! '' I yell to a near by waiter. I am the lead singer of the band. I wear a black Bandana on my head and i have 3 whisker like scars on my cheeks. My name is Naruto Uzumaki. We are a group of friends who wanted to start a band. So we did.

I look at my band as they chat and share jokes. We order some ramen and chicken and then we head out.I walk ever member of my band home. Even though some are farther away from my house. I dont mind. Not just because i want them to get home safe. I'm trying to stay out for as long as I can before facing HIM.

As Kiba enters his housi start to head home. Suddenly I see dark clouds approach. I start to run home so I wont get wet. The rain pours down like a hand on a drum. Hard and fast. I and soaked by the time I reach the corner of Kiba's house. I run faster and faster trying to make it home in time.

As i approach the old run down appartment building I hear a silence. I suppose he isn't home yet. I guess your wondering who he is. He is my father. He was a nice man until when my mom died. That was 2 years ago. Ever since then, my dad hits me if i disobey his rules or if i go out without permission. Usually he is at work or at a bar, so the house it quiet like this. I silently slide the key in the hole and unlock the door. I walk inside without turning on the light. I tiptoe to my room and open the door. I wish i never did. When the door opened a figure was right there waiting for me.
Cerulean eyes bore a hole through me. The eyes that are just like my own are filled with anger. My father breaths heavy. I can smell the heavy liquor on his breath. All I knew was what was going to happen next. I squieeze my eyes shut and wait. ''Open your eyes boy'' says father. I do as he says and open then. He then grabs my arm and pushes me through a table into the wall. I look down and pray this would end soon.