The next morning I wake up two hours early for when we need to be at the academy. I lazily rub my eyes and put on my glasses. I may as well study a bit before breakfast. I open my scrolls and get to work.
I missed breakfast. I'm starving. Oh well, it's not the first time. Though, it wasn't exactly my fault all the other times. I'm currently running full force, with a piece of toast in my mouth, towards the academy. Oh, I'm not late. I just want to get there before the parents do. You know how it is.
I make it in time with no adult hassle and sit at my desk. I'm sat eating my toast when Sasuke walks in. He hasn't noticed me. Well, that's until my toast makes the biggest crunch I have heard in a while. He looks at me startled. What? He looks around the room before running and sitting next to me. Why'd he look around the room? I'm the only one here. Unless that's what he was checking.
He's staring at me. I frown. "What?" I take another bite, waiting for him to answer. "I thought you failed." Ooh. Low blow. "Well, Ducky, I did actually pass, Mizuki is just a piece of shit." Sasuke's eyes widen. What is it duck-butt? Never heard a swear word before? "You passed?" I sigh again. This is getting boring. "Yes usuratonkachi, I passed." Duck-butt looks shocked a while then just accepts it. THANK YOU KAMI! Sigh.
We sit and talk a while as the other Genin enter the class. We keep getting confused glances. I don't care though. This is actually fun. Maybe not having parents leaking their hate into you is a good point. Well, for me at least. Huh. Maybe we could be friends. No. Demons can't have friends. I think Sasuke notice my mood drop cause he's looking at me concerned. I push my glasses up, kinda hoping they'll hide my eyes. At least a little bit. "Naruto?" I wear a smile and continue the conversation. We'll be on new teams soon anyway, no point trying.
I hear a squeal and turn around to see Ino and Sakura swooning again. Sasuke sighs and moves to take up more of the bench. Hahahaha. I guess he doesn't want to deal with them today. I feel a tug on my arm and look to see both girls trying to pull me away from the desk. "Hey, I was here first so let go." I sigh, knowing this isn't the end. Pinkie, Sakura, starts yelling at me. Ino nodding with everything she says. "You shouldn't even be here dead-last! Move away from Sasuke-Kun." I sigh again. Damn chicks! "Look, it was his choice to sit here so let him be. And let go of my arm, frankly, it's quite shameful that two kunoichi's can't pull one person off a chair." They scowl at me and I sigh again. Just leave me alone! I did nothing. I hear a snicker and see duck-butt laughing out the corner of my eye. Why are you laughing?! This is your fault! Sigh. I look back at the girls in time to see the hand slap my face so hard my glasses flew off. Pinkie looks pissed while Ino looks mortified. Well, I assume that's what they look like because I can't see clearly any more and Ino gasped pretty loud. I mean, the smack was loud enough to grab the entire classes attention. Didn't hurt much though. I guess being beaten regularly stops you from feeling weak blows.
I sigh again and stand up. Sakura makes a sound likes she's triumphant. Damn bitch. I go to move but I'm pulled back down by who I'm assuming to be Sasuke. "Sasuke-Kun?" I can feel the glare shoot past me and hit Sakura dead on. "Leave Naruto alone. Here Naruto." I look at his blurry hand and see something shining. My glasses?! I squint trying to distinguish them before picking them up, confirming my suspicion. When did he-? "You really can't see without those huh? Here." He takes them back and puts them on my face. I smile. "Thanks." He nods and I can see clearly again. Though they are cracked. I'm going to have to get a new pair. Sigh. "It's just like yesterday..." I turn to see Pinkie clenching her fists. What did she mean? I look to Sasuke and he just goes to his book. When did he have a book? I guess he didn't expect anyone to be here when he arrived.
Iruka finally makes an appearance and takes his place at the front of the class. The class take their seats, including Sakura and Ino, and he begins. He's giving some kind of speech about the life of a ninja and how he'll miss us. Or some thing like that. "Now I'll announce the teams." Yay! The good part. He goes through each team by number. Then he hits Team Seven. "Team Seven will consist of Naruto Uzumaki, Sasuke Uchiha..." Really? I get to be with Sasuke. I guess I will have a chance to make a friend. I turn to him and smile, he returns the gesture before listening intently to our other teammate. "...and Sakura Haruno." I slam my head on the table, as does Sasuke and Sakura jumps for joy. "I GET TO BE SASUKE-KUN! But sensei, why does Naruto have to be on our team? He's dead-last." I scowl at the back of her head. Why must you question EVERYTHING involving me? "Because he's the top of the class and your team has been chosen to be the smartest in three areas. You, Sakura, was chosen for your chakra control. Sasuke for his taijutsu and, Naruto for general knowledge and ninjutsu." Sakura slumped in her seat. I can sense that she's shocked. You know, considering everyone except sensei, Shikamaru and Sasuke look shocked out of their minds. This could be a long day. Wait, he hasn't mentioned our sensei. "Hey, Iruka-sensei. Who's team leader?" Iruka looks at me and smiles. "That's right, almost forgot didn't I? Team leader is Kakashi Hatake." That name seems familiar. We sit quietly from then on as Iruka announces the last of the teams.
He's late. I adjust my glasses for like the twentieth time today. After Pinkie slapped them off me, they've been digging into my nose. I would check to see why but, as you can tell. I can't see shit without them. I sigh, this is a pain. Sakura is sat whining about me being in the way of her and Sasuke's love as Sasuke constantly cringes at her fantasies. That bit's kinda funny. He keeps talking to me to block out Sakura's rambling, which I don't mind. Maybe this demon has already made a friend.
I CAN'T TAKE IT ANYMORE! I take my glasses off and squint at them. What the hell is jabbing me in the nose?! "What are you doing?" I sigh. "Something has been jabbing my nose and I intend to find out what." I squint some more before thinking of something. Genius! I put my glasses down and get out my goggles. Always handy to have around. They'll come in handy on missions. I put on my goggles and examine my glasses. "Son of a!" Sasuke leans over to look. "Oh. I didn't realise that was there." The bridge of my glasses had snapped and has been poking me in the face. Damn that pink haired bitch! "Damn! Now I have buy some asap." I sigh in frustration and I notice Sasuke looking at me apologetically. Sigh. "It's not your fault." He looks a little embarrassed I could read him. Haha. "That's right! It's four eyes's fault for sitting next to you Sasuke-Kun!" I sigh again. I can't deal with her. "No. It's your fault for smacking me." She huffs as the door opens. FINALLY!
A tall man walks in and smiles at us. Though, all we can see is a single eye. The other is covered by his head protector. The rest of his face is covered by a mask too. Who is this guy? His white hair seems really familiar. I scour my brain for answers. BINGO! He was with the anbu! "Kaka-Jiji?" He smiles at me and I can't help the wide grin from spreading. "Sensei, you know four eyes?" Yes he does Pinkie. "Yes I do. I saved him once and nursed him back to health many times." He looked proud then confused when he caught my eyes. "Naruto, where are your glasses? Though, I am glad to see wearing the goggles I gave you." I should explain, the goggles were given to me the night Kaka-Jiji saved me. He said they were his friends and to use them when I couldn't wear my glasses. Shockingly, they work a charm. Like the guy Kakashi was talking about had the same problem as me. "Some one broke them and now I have to get new ones." Sakura looks shocked I didn't snitch on her. Why would I? That just fuels the hate. "It was Sakura." I look at Sasuke and he shrugs like there's no point in hiding it. That's true but now she's going to hit me again. Sigh, what a pain. Kaka-Jiji scowls before sighing and opening the door again. "Let's talk on the roof."
We sit on the roof opposite Kaka-Jiji. "Ok, let's start by introducing ourselves. Pinkie, you're up." She pouts like a little kid. If she doesn't grow up fast, she's going to be left behind. "Can you start sensei? I want to see how it's done." He's thinking...thinking...thinking...BING. "My name is Kakashi Hatake. My likes are too grown up for you. My dislikes, never really thought about it. My hobbies...again too grown up and I've never really had any dreams." Ah Jiji, how you make me laugh so. "Ok pinkie, you're up." She pouts but does as she's told. "I'm Sakura Haruno. My likes are...*squeal*...my hobbies are...*blush*...my dream is...*squeal* and, I hate Naruto and his stupid four eyes!" Ouch. Bit harsh little miss fan girl. "Hey now. Be nice. You're all on the same team remember." Kaka-Jiji sighs. "Ok, duck-butt, your next." Haha! Yes Kaka-Jiji! Sasuke has a pulsing vein on his forehead. I wonder why. :3 "My name is Sasuke Uchiha. I don't like much. My hobbies are private and my dream isn't a dream. Because I will make it a reality. I am going to kill a certain someone and restore my clan." Sakura looks kinda evil. I wonder if she knows he means Itachi Uchiha. His big brother was nice...or at least, that's what everyone thought. Shame he had to kill his clan. I bet it was an order from someone who feared their power. Yeah, that's got to be it. "Naruto, your turn." I sigh.
"My name is Naruto Uzumaki. I don't really like much, mainly ramen and Lord Third. I dislike most people in this village, sometimes the village itself. I don't have any hobbies, unless training and studying counts. And I've never had a dream. Demons don't get to have friends or dreams so why bother." I get a worried look from Kaka-Jiji. Can't help the truth Jiji. Sasuke looks mildly concerned too. What happened to his cold exterior anyway? He was supposed to be the cool, cold teme of the academy. So why does he seem less so around me? Does he pity me? I don't need your pity usuratonkachi! "Well, now that's over with. Meet me at training field seven at 6am tomorrow. Oh, and don't eat." He shunshins away before Sakura can question him. He probably thinks we'll throw up if we eat or, there is some kind of plot in his scheme that requires we are starving, so, better eat before I leave tomorrow.
I get up to leave and Sakura stops me. "What is it?" She looks a little guilty. Why is she looking at me like that? "I-I'm sorry...about your glasses." What is this?! Why is she apologizing?! No one ever apologizes! "W-what?! Why?! Why apologize?" Both my new team mates look worried. "Because, I hurt you and broke your glasses. That's why. Hasn't anyone ever apologized to you before." I simply look at her with my eyes wide. Sasuke walks to stand beside us. "Naruto?" I take a step back and pull my arm out of her grip. "Why? I-I've got to go." I turn and run. What just happened? Someone apologized. Someone who's been hating me our entire lives apologized. Why? I don't understand!
I make it to my apartment and see Kaka-Jiji. I choose to ignore him and continue to room. "Hey Naruto. You forgot to go buy glasses." That's right! Gah! Stupid Pinkie! I go to run to the shops when Jiji stops me. Why do people keep stopping me today. "I'll go with you. It's the wife on register today." I sigh in annoyance. That woman hates me! Just like most people. Her husband however, he's nice, and his son! Why her...of all days. I walk with Jiji to the shop and go inside. The woman immediately scowls at me. I sigh and look for a new frame. Ooh! I like this one. I try them on and Kakashi laughs. "What?" "They look great. Just find it funny that they're orange." Well, orange is my favourite colour. I walk up to the desk to pay. "Can I have the prescription lenses for number 467 please?" The woman scoffs before taking the glasses and going to get the lenses.
I pull up my goggles so they are sitting on the top of my head and wait for the woman to come back. "Jiji. What's it like when someone apologizes to you?" Jiji looks a little caught off guard. "Hm, well, it depends on the circumstances. Why?" "Because Sakura apologized for breaking my glasses and I didn't know how to react...so I kinda just, ran." I feel a hand on my head and look up to see his one eye smile. "Next time you see her, say 'thank you for apologizing'." I nod and his smile gets wider, or at least, I think it does. It's hard to tell when my vision is blurry AND he has a mask on. We turn back as we hear the woman reenter the room. She's holding my new glasses, I think. "12000 ryo." Kaka-Jiji leans on the table. "Isn't that a bit mean? Raising the prices even though he's a kid. They were only 7000 according to the label." I blink a few times. I didn't expect him to notice that. He only seemed to be watching me. The woman tsks before handing me the glasses. "7000 ryo please." I hand her the money and put on my glasses. I CAN SEE! OH GLORIOUS DAYS! I bow a little before leaving the shop.
I turn to Jiji with a proud smile. "How do I look? Hot right?" I wiggle my brow and Kaka-Jiji laughs. "Yeah, definitely." We talk as he walks me back to my apartment. We arrive and he bows, reminding me of our test tomorrow. He said get together but I know it's a test. Then he leaves. I enter my apartment and notice something. A funny smell. I think I know this smell. Is that smoke?! Fuck!
I run to the source and yep, there's a fire. I quickly put it out and realise my favourite night cap fell victim to the flames. Noooo! Why!? Why did she have to die this way?! Oh well, at least it was just my hat and not my apartment. I'm sorry Kushi but, this is goodbye. You were a good night cap. I dispose of Kushi and start training. I will have to be strong for tomorrow.
I finish training around tea time and realise, I've made a mess. I'll clean that after food. I make my ramen and eat happily while reading a book on mist ninja. Quite an interesting bunch. Apparently, they can hide in man made puddles AND the high level shinobi can create a mist with their chakra. Pretty cool stuff, wouldn't want to fight one though. I finish my food and clean the apartment. Once that's done, I shower and go to bed, I do need to be up early after all.
