Disclaimer: I do not own Naruto.
This is my first time writing, please bear with me for any OC-ness. I'd appreciate any reviews - ideas or positive criticism =)
If any part of this story is similar to another, it was not on purpose~ and great minds think alike =P
1. Konoha High
The rain poured down in icy streams, drenching Konoha. Branches whipped back and forth ferociously as the wind howled through the darkened streets, beating the houses and causing them to groan and creak. Although the sky was bleak and overcast, the streets glowed with warmth from the lights. The main road twinkled under the swinging lanterns that hung outside shops and houses, illuminating the path to Konoha High.
A lone figure trudged along the muddy path, hoisting his bag over one shoulder. He held a black umbrella, and the rain pattered down around him in musical notes. He gave a deep sigh as he looked ahead.
Konoha High was situated in the midst of a grassy plain, that was more brown than green due to the rain and mud. The school was painted in shades of cream, and spouted a green tiled roof.
Hmm, no fence. He thought, observing the school. Either the kids at this school are geeks that don't wana leave school, or try-hards that will leave regardless. He ran a hand through his hair distractedly. Taking a deep breath and squaring his shoulders, he pushed open the door of Konoha High.
A middle aged woman sat at the reception table, filing papers. Her black hair was cropped short, with a neat fringe that framed her dark eyes. She smiled warmly at him.
"Uh, 'scuse me…"
"Shizune," the woman said smiling.
"Shizune, I'm the transfer student…"
"Ah yes, we have been expecting you. Here's your schedule. The principal would like a word with you. You'll find her in through the last door on your left."
She paused and frowned before whispering, "mind your manners. She's in a bad mood this morning."
The male student gave an uncertain nod and followed the woman's directions. He stood in front of a wooden door that had gold letters spelling the word: Principal. Pushing his hair out of his eyes, he raise his hand and gave a brisk knock. He waited for a response.
"Uh, one moment!" called a female voice.
The student waited, hearing objects being thrown together, pens clattering, glass clinking, and the principal's mumbling. The principal finally cleared her voice and called out for the student to enter.
The student blinked and rubbed his eyes. In front of him was a woman who looked too young to be a principal. Her hair was long and blonde, tied in two pigtails, which was not professional. She wore a low cut silk grey blouse and an emerald green jacket. A thick black leather belt encased her slim waist, matching her black pants and shiny stilettos.
"Good morning, you must be the transfer student Uzumaki Naruto. Welcome to Konoha High. I am the principal of this school. You can address me as Tsunande Sama. The class prefects will be here soon to give you a guide of the school, and show you to your class."
Naruto gave a small smile.
I wonder if she's been drinking. I can smell sake on her breath. That probably explains why she took so long – she was trying to hide the bottle.
A knock at the door interrupted Naurto's thought and he turned to see who it was.
"Tsunande Sama, may we please come in?" asked a sweet voice.
Geek. Naruto thought automatically and folded his arms.
The door opened and a girl with long strawberry hair walked in. Naruto's eyes popped open in surprise.
I wonder if this is a form of bullying – dying someone's hair pink is pretty slack. They even got her eye brows. But she's kinda cute.
Despite the unusual colour of her hair it complimented her appearance. Her fair skin was smooth without blemish, and her eyes glinted like deep pools of emerald water. She bowed to the principal in respect.
"Naruto, this is Sakura, one of our top students, and Shikamaru our male prefect," said Tsunade gesturing to the students.
Naruto peered behind the girl and saw a boy leaning against the doorframe. He glanced at Naruto with lazy eyes. His hair was pulled up into a high ponytail so that it spiked out like a pineapple, his hands were tucked in his pockets, so that he appeared relaxed, and slightly lazy.
He nodded at Naruto, "yo."
Naruto nodded in acknowledgement, and turned back to look at the girl. She was dressed the school uniform – a Japanese sailor styled uniform that consisted of a dark blue pleated skirt, and a long white sleeve blouse and a blue sailor styled collar and red bow.
She frowned as she saw Naruto look her up and down.
"Follow us," Sakura said, turning away.
They took Naruto to the uniform store, where he purchased a pair of blue slacks, a white collared shirt with the school emblem of a leaf. Once appropriately dressed, they took a quick tour around the school and eventually came to the class 2B.
"This is our class," Sakura said, and slid the door open.
"Kaka Sensei, we brought the transfer student," she called, and entered the classroom. Shikamaru sighed and followed after Sakura.