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Chapter two: The beginning of the end.
Sand 1492 age 16
A small figure ran across the rooftops of Sand in an attempt to keep up with the red haired boy that was running through the street beneath him. The red head took a left causing the figure to stumble slightly before he quickly regained his posture. He saw the boy look over his shoulder to see if he'd lost him, looking positive he had slowed the pace to a walk and smirked. The figure leapt from the building and landed silently not far from the boy he'd been chasing, creeping quietly closer to the boy the figure prepared to tackle him...Three...Two...One...The figure jumped and wrapped his small arms round the boys legs causing him to trip and fall face first into the straw that littered the street. The figure sat atop the boys chest and grabbed his arms so that he couldn't move. Looking up the red head stared with wide unbelieving eyes, how the hell did he get so damn close?
"Surrender?" The figure asked.
"Damn it," the red head uttered, struggling in the figure's hold. Looking down and smirking at the boy squirming underneath him the figure spoke again,
"Come on don't be a sore loser, anyway it's the first time I've won against you so give me a break."
"Fine, fine, I surrender" the red head sighed, "now get the hell off me father wants to see us." Nodding, the figure scrambled to his feet and held out a hand for his older brother, who took the hand and let himself be helped up before leading the way for his younger sibling. Looking up at his older brother he couldn't help but stare in wonder at him he was perfect in every way well...except for his anger at times.
Kyuubi Uzumaki the eldest child of the Uzumaki family, and his role model. Thinking back he couldn't remember Kyuubi doing anything bad, he was always so calm and gentle around his family and friends but cold and hard to any strangers. It always amazed him how he was able to keep his anger under control even when something terrible had happened, like this morning when he'd been involved in a street fight. He hadn't shouted at him or even raised his voice. Kyuubi was taller than him by about a foot but at this age it was only to be expected. He was only sixteen after all and Kyuubi was eighteen, oh well he'd catch up eventually. He loved the way Kyuubi's fiery red hair stood out in a crowd, but somehow he couldn't imagine him any other way. With his dark maroon eyes, tanned skin, red hair and his light build he could understand why every girl in the district was after him. How could he ever compare with that he sighed.
Hearing a sigh come from his side, Kyuubi looked down on his younger brother and could tell his mind was elsewhere. Chuckling slightly, he remembered when he was eleven; God he was a handful always tearing about all over the place. He smiled as he remembered when the blonde was out with friends and a thief stole their money, he'd chased them all the way through the district. He couldn't help but smile as he looked at his brother. Naruto Uzumaki the youngest child in the family at only sixteen but he was smarter than most of the guards put together, the thought made Kyuubi chuckle. The sunshine blonde hair and bright azure eyes stood out amongst the crowd as Naruto walked ahead, hips swaying slightly, the slight build and flawless tanned skin completing the look.
Kyuubi placed a hand on Naruto's shoulder causing the younger to pause and look up at him in confusion. Looking ahead Kyuubi could see two members of his team; they must be here to see me he thought. He grabbed Naruto's hand and dragged him forward, not wanting the young blonde to be caught up in all of this. Naruto frowned as he passed the two men standing outside his home, wondering why on earth they would be there. Kyuubi continued to drag Naruto forward he could feel eyes looking at them. Kyuubi looked over his shoulder and could see his teammates watching them leave. Sighing, Kyuubi led Naruto to his room and sat him on the bed before speaking.
"Naruto, stay in your room, I'll come and get you later. Okay?"
"Why do I have to stay in my room?"
"Because I don't want you to get into any more trouble, and my friends are here to see me."
"Those two men that are downstairs?"
"Yes, so promise me you'll stay in your room till I come and get you."
"Okay I promise."
Kyuubi stood up and walked to the door before turning to Naruto, "Thank you". Naruto nodded, smiled and lay back on his bed and began to wonder what could be so important that his brother would have to hurry away for.
Kyuubi walked out into the backyard and motioned for his teammates to follow. Deidara and Sasori of the red sand, two of the hardest assassins around and the best people to have as friends with their carefree and lazy attitude when off the job, but when on...Urrrr... the thought made Kyuubi shiver. Deidara, Sasori had been working together for years when Kyuubi had joined them, but he quickly earned their trust and friendship. It honestly wasn't weird or awkward working with them... Well, sometimes it was. He laughed as he remembered when they had been late for a meeting and had turned up to the meeting sweaty and breathless not to mention Dei had a slight lime, and they'd both ended up turning rather red. He turned around and lent on a tree that sheltered him from the sums hot gaze. Sighing, he gave them both a measured stare before finally asking the question that had been bugging him since he had arrived home.
"What are you guys doing here?"
Sasori was the one to answer, "There's been a disturbance in Konoha and they want us to deal with it."
"What kind of disturbance?"
"Not the nice kind, apparently it resulted in the death of team three..."
Kyuubi winced at the information. Team three was one of the best teams you could ever get. Zabuza, Haku and Kisame were a bit of a mismatched group but one of the best, except for two other teams. Team two was made up of Kakashi, Iruka, Asuma and Kurenai and team one made up of Tobi, Diedara, Sasori and himself, so to be called out on a mission like this was pretty bad. Kyuubi ran a hand over his face and neck before looking back up at his friends.
"Where's Tobi?"
Deidara was first to speak, "He's getting a horse and cart ready as we speak."
Kyuubi nodded and looked up to Naruto's window before looking at Sasori and asking, "Could Naruto come with us?"
"Why he'd only get in the way," said Deidara.
"My dad has a business partner in Konoha called Fugaku Uchiha who would house Naruto. Not to mention that he likes a certain raven haired child that goes by the name Sasuke Uchiha. Plus, it would give us an excuse to get into Konoha if we get asked what we're doing right?"
Sasori seemed to ponder this for a moment before turning to Diedara who just shrugged his shoulders, turning back to Kyuubi he smiled and nodded. "Very well the boy can come." Kyuubi nodded before running into the house to tell Naruto the good news.
When Kyuubi entered Naruto's room the blonde was lying on the bed giggling as he read a letter from his beloved Sasuke. Kyuubi had promised to keep it a secret because he himself was dating the older Uchiha. Kyuubi looked up and stepped inside the room and was surprised to see the bed empty, him being momentarily distracted gave Naruto the perfect opportunity to strike and knock his brother to the floor. Scrambling up onto his feet Naruto aimed a kick at Kyuubi's head, the latter dodging just in time. Kyuubi growled and swiped his leg round and knocked Naruto off his feet. Taking his chance, Kyuubi straddled his brother and held his hands above his head in a vice like grip.
"You gonna do that again?" He growled in the blonde's ear.
"Serves you right for coming into my room unannounced."
"Suppose," Kyuubi stood up and offered his hand to his brother. "Get a bag and grab some clothes your coming with me."
"Wha...Where?"
"Konoha."
Naruto stood there gobsmacked, "Really? Honestly I can come with you?"
"Yes, I've cleared it with my friends and they said it's OK that you join our merry little band for a while."
Jumping up, Naruto hugged his brother and gave him a fifty whatt smile; Kyuubi chuckled and ruffled his little brother's sunshine blonde hair before pushing him away.
"Go. Get ready. Now!" He laughed as the blonde tripped over his own feet in his hurry to collect his things. Shaking his head, Kyuubi left the room and headed towards his father's study to tell him that Naruto would be joining him, Deidara, Sasori and Tobi on their trip to Konoha and that with his agreement he would send out a rider to the Uchiha residence to inform them of their coming to Konoha.
Later that night Minato, Kushina and Naruko walked the boys to the edge of town where the rest of team one was waiting for them. Before exiting the gates Kyuubi turned to his father and embraced him before pulling back and giving him a curt nod. Minato nodded back and looked at the young blonde that was hugging his twin, he looked at Kyuubi.
"Stay safe son, I don't want you coming back in a coffin you hear," Kyuubi nodded and laughed at his Father's blunt joke. "Keep an eye on him for me..." he said whilst looking at Naruto, "...and give this to Fugaku for me." Kyuubi raised an eyebrow at this but didn't question his father's orders. Naruto came and hugged his father next; hugging back Minato embraced his youngest son.
"You be careful alright, and don't go causing trouble for Fugaku."
"I won't," Naruto promised.
"Oh and take it easy with Sasuke, Fugaku asked me why he was limping so much last time you went round."
Naruto blushed tomato red at this which caused Kyuubi to laugh. This time it was Naruto's turn to laugh when his father turned on Kyuubi.
"I don't see what your laughing at Kyuubi the same goes for you as well."
Both of the boys began to blush and ran off as quick as they good with their bags before their father could embarrass them more.
The two Uzumaki's hurried to the awaiting horse and cart, a beetroot red colour in their cheeks. They placed their bags in the cart and secured them down and then clambered over to the front where Deidara, Sasori and Tobi were sat waiting for them. As soon as they were settled Tobi yanked the horse's reigns and the cart started to pull away from Sand. Naruto found himself looking back over his shoulder and could still see his parents and sister watching them leave. He raised a hand and waved, bidding them goodbye for now. Their trip to Konoha had begun. However, little did they know that the forces of evil were moving against them, it would only be a matter of time before everything they knew and loved would be destroyed.
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