Disclaimer: I do not own Naruto nor anything towards it. This is my first fanfiction, so I would appreciate it if you could be nice and review. Also, there are bountiful OCs (own characters), so please bear with me.

Prologue

The only sounds that could be heard were heard were the footsteps of the people walking along the rugged path. It was a route not normally taken, meant solely for secrecy and safety. That was the purpose of the four ninja as they trudged on through the dimly lit morning. It had been a long journey, and the four did not want any interruptions before they reached their destination.

"The village is just up ahead sama," stated an awful tall looking fellow with spikey orange hair.

"Thank goodness, I REALLY need a bath," said a red headed female.

"I'll say. You really do stink," exclaimed the third companion with sharp teeth and short blue hair.

At that, the girl punched said man. "SHUT UP, I didn't ask your opinion."

"Karin. Suigetsu. Knock it off. We're almost there, so don't start causing a ruches now," Sasuke said in a deep monotone voice. "Yes sama," they both said in unison. Juugo looked on as his companions, wondering how they could possibly still have the strength to punch each other's lights out after the long treck.

The bundle in Sasuke's arms began to stir. Sasuke looked down at a young child with slightly long bluish black hair (much like Sasuke's) and gray eyes peaked it's head over the blanket. He yawned and rubbed his eyes.

"Tousan, why r we walkin when it so dark out," the little boy questioned to the man holding him.

"It's so no one finds us," Sasuke said quickly without a change in his voice from before. The two main reasons Sasuke had taken so much time in making sure they stayed hidden was because one, if enemy ninjas knew that he was not at the Sound Village to make the orders, they might see it as an opportunity to attack with the village's leader gone, and two, well, because of the boy he was carrying.

The boy's name was Ronin. Ronin Uchiha to be exact. Yes, after finally beating Itachi years ago, the cold-hearted ninja decided to accomplish his second goal and revive the clan. It was difficult, but he finely managed to work up those feelings of love and compassion that he had long forgotten, and convince his childhood friend, Amaya, to marry him. But, that's getting off topic. That story has long past. The main focus here is the result of the matrimony and several attempts at "love." Ronin.

He is only three years old, and at this time, he knows nothing. This is what makes him pure and innocent. It doesn't matter if no one knows what this means right now……it will be explained in due time. But for now, one must understand who Ronin is, for this is his story and no one elses. Well, unless one counts the companions he makes and of course, Nozomi……….but once again, the topic here is lingering away.

In short, this story is about who Ronin is, what happens to him, and what he learns. To make things understandable, one must go all the way back to Ronin's childhood and start with the very first bond Ronin ever made (much like Naruto's and Sasuke's actually, but a little different). This story starts with Ronin's very first visit to Konoha.

Author's Note (MUST READ):

Hey there, like I said, I'm a new fanfic writer here, so I'm just showing off my first attempt at a story. I know that its not too good, but you must understand that it shouldn't be expected to be great.

I'd really appreciate it if anyone who read this prologue would look at my bio/profile to understand my purpose for this story and what I really want to hear. Then maybe I could a little help with it.

Thanks.