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Large buildings sprouted out of the ground in every direction, The paths were covered in a strange rock. Tall, slender structured that Naruto thought looked a lot like trees, but shined in the sun. Food of all kinds laid out in front of the golden buildings. People were walking in scattered groups consisting of one to three. Bustling here and there, smiles on their faces. Some stopped in front of the food and placed them in woven baskets and bags.
Could I just take some? It looks like that. And I'm hungry!...I wish Momma and Daddy could see this place.
Tears falling from his eyes. He sat down and looked at his feet. Unsure on how to feel at the moment. This crowded village was making him feel small and claustrophobic. He sat and watched the strange city trying to smile. He knew his mother and father always loved his smile. Every time he did they would join in and sometimes laugh too. Naruto, taking a deep breath, stood and wiped his face. His face warm as he looked up at the sky.
Momma and Daddy are always up there. So I am not so alone.
Naruto slowly made his way to the street. Dodging the fast moving villagers. His goal was the freshly made bread that sat on the venders stable. He was pushed by one of civillians trying to hurry down the street, but quickly picked himself up and ran the rest of the way. His eyes glued to his prize.
A little pink tongue poked out of his mouth as he stretched his arms to reach the vender table. And as he was about to grab The steaming chunks of fresh bread a broom came out of no where and hit his head.
"Ow" Whimpered Naruto from the shock of being smacked with a broom and a little pain.
"Hey! You better have some money to pay for that!" The vender yelled looking down at the small blonde boy.
"What's money?" Asked Naruto with curiosity etched in his voice. Embarrassed by being caught in the act of stealing.
"WHAT'S MON.." Then the man looked closer at the boy and screamed.
"AHHHH! Y-YOU'RE NOT NORMAL! G-GET OUT! GET OUT NOW!" Yelled the vender and swatted the boy repeatedly until the boy turned and ran. Once out of sight he let out a breath and went back to his job.
Naruto didn't understand, what happened? He was just going to take the bread, just like everyone else. Why did that old man call me not "normal"? He was the one yelling at me for doing nothing! His Heart beating like a race horse, Naruto decided to sit down to catch his breath and then try to ask someone what he had done wrong. That man was probably crazy or something.
He walked to the sidewalk and sat down with a thump. The sun warmed his face and brought him some comfort. Sighing he tried to regulate his heart beat and calm down.
Some people looked at him, but never for too long. Kids ran by him, carefree, arms out-stretched like airplanes and laughing as they played. Screaming fake threats and swerving around the villagers. Naruto smiled and ran up to them. Wanting to have some fun too.
The kids turned, noticing the new member to their group.
"Hey, what's your name?" Asked the boy in front. He was the tallest of the group. With thick brown, spiky hair. Red triangles on his cheeks and had black slitted eyes. Wearing a black t-shirt and red shorts.
"Uh, Naruto. What's yours?" He asked shyly to the boy.
"Well hi Naruto! I'm Kiba! This is Shikamaru and Choji." He said pointing to a brown haired boy with a pony-tail and a slightly bored expression. Then to a thicker built boy with red spirals on his cheeks. His face completely focused on the bag of chips he had in his hand.
"Hi. Do you mind if I play too?" He asked with a little more confidence.
"Sure! We're playing NINJA! I'm the enemy and Shikamaru and Choji are trying to catch me. You can try and catch me too! But good luck cause I'm really fast!" He said and pointed to his chest.
"I'm fast too!" Naruto said adding to his ego.
"Well...then... GO!" Kiba shouted to start their special game of NINJA.
In front was Kiba, who laughed as he looked back at his friends desperately trying to reach him. But, wait where was the blonde kid? He must have fallen behind. Ha! Told him I was fast! Kiba thought. But was short of his thoughts as he hit something and tumbled back onto his butt.
"Ugh what I hit?" Kiba said rubbing his soar butt.
"Oh, I didn't mean to knock you down! Sorry, I was just waiting for you guys." Said a shy voice.
Kiba looked up and saw that he had bumped into Naruto.
"WAIT! HOW DID YOU GET IN FRONT OF ME!" Kiba yelled.
"Well I ran to catch you, but you were going so slow I passed by and then I ended up here and waited.
Just then two bodies hit the ground and panted.
"Bout time you two got here!" Kiba laughed at Shikamaru and Choji. Naruto laughed with him, but walked over and helped them both stand up. Surprising everyone as he could help Choji up without much effort.
"Wow! You sure are cool Naruto!" Kiba said patting his back. Making Naruto smile.
"Hey we doing something else?" Shikamaru asked lazily.
"We could go get some more food!" Choji suggested.
"I don't mind." Said a hungry Naruto.
"Well we were going to the playground and that's where I told my mom I was going. But I guess we can get some food first." Kiba said to the group.
"Who's paying?" Asked Shikamaru.
"I will. My mom gave me some money for lunch." Kiba said.
"Awesome! We should get some pork! No, candy! No, dango! No wait-" Choji started to say when Kiba interupted.
"I don't have THAT much money! We'll just have to get some thing cheap, ok?"
"Guess we'll have Ramen then." Shikamaru added without interest.
"GREAT! LET'S GO!" Choji said with renewed energy.
And with that the four boys ran full speed to the Ramon shop. Well two did, Naruto didn't know where it was, so he had to follow, and Shikamaru didn't feel like putting any energy in his run at all.
It took about fifteen minutes to get there, but Naruto didn't mind. He got to see more of the village and laugh with his new friends. Some of the passing villigers gave him weird looks, but mostly they all smiled at the cheerfully playing boys.
The children of Konoha were adored, as they were to be the next generation. And the sight of happy children gave off a sense of peace and content happiness. The simple lives that most craved. No thoughts of war, poverty, or death. For kids the world revolves around them. A never ending dream of pure innocence. A special time that should be cherished. They wish to grow-up fast, but they should just enjoy the time they are giving and pray for it to last. They will grow eventually, but once grown, there is no going back. Times get tougher and more complicated. Though life can still be great, it is never as pure as when they were young.
They rounded the last corner and found themselves looking at a covered stall with a red paper lamp that said ICHIRAKU RAMEN. They all smiled and ran up to the stand. Even Shikamaru was smiling.
Once inside they each sat down on a chair. Naruto had some trouble getting up so Choji grabbed his hand to help.
"Thanks Choji!" Smiled Naruto.
"No problem!" He said smiling.
"Hello there boys, now what can I get you?" The man smiled.
"Now you guys can only get one bowl each. That's all I got money for." Kiba said looking at the other three nod.
"So we'll have four Miso's please."
"Sure thing boys!" Said the cheerful man. A few minutes later he came back out with their lunch.
Drooling mouths were fed. Each savoring their meal. Naruto really liked this food!
"So Naruto, are you new hear? I haven't seen you around before." Kiba said between bites.
"Yeah, I just got here this morning." Naruto said into his bowl.
"Where do you live?" Choji asked.
"Ugh, I don't know."
"So, you joining the Academy next week?" Shikamaru asked.
"Whats that?" He asked in confusion.
"That's the school where you learn to be a real ninja!" Kiba said with enthusiasm.
"Cool! So do I just show up and they teach me stuff!" Naruto said excited to learn how to be a real ninja.
"Nah, I think you gotta have your parents sign you up or something." Choji said already finished with his food.
"Oh..." Naruto said looking into his bowl again, not feeling hungry anymore.
"Whats wrong? Your parents don't want you to be a ninja or something?" Kiba said.
"Kiba..." Shikamaru started, but was interrupted by Kiba.
"Well just tell them that its something you really want and don't take no for an answer!"
"I can't." Naruto said with no emotion. Eyes dull and lifeless.
Shikamaru and Choji looked at each other. Both knew that this wasn't something they should talk about. They saw the look on Naruto's face.
"What do you mean you can't? YOU'RE A MAN SHOW SOME BACKBONE!" Kiba said/yelled trying to bring Naruto to feel better.
"..." Naruto looked at his reflection in the broth and watched as is rippled. With that he pulled himself off his stool and started to walk down the street.
"Wait! Where are you going? Don't you want to come to the park?" Kiba Yelled. "We don't have to talk about school anymore. Just come and play with us!"
Naruto looked back and stared at them. For a few seconds they thought he was going to walk away, but then he smiled.
"RACE YOU THERE!" Naruto yelled. Everyone smiled and ran down the streets again. Naruto right next to Kiba in the front. He still didn't know the way, but he thought once he saw the park he would make a mad dash!
The boys all laughed and raced to the playground.
Naruto got there first, followed by Kiba, then Shikamaru, then lastly Choji, gasping for breath.
They played for hours. All laughing and having fun enjoying each others company. Kiba told them tales of super strong ninja and of all the other villages. Shikamaru taught Naruto to play Shogi. Which he honestly did well at. Choji described, in detail, of all the best places for food. Apparently there were a lot!
Then the sun started to go down.
Three adults came to the playground. Kiba, Shikamaru, and Choji all said good bye to Naruto. The adults all looked at Naruto, for a moment they looked normal. But then they all frowned.
Kiba's mother looked like she smelt something bad. Choji's dad just looked away. And Shikamaru's dad just looks uninterested. Why are grown-ups so weird?
And as soon as they came, they left. Naruto looked around the small playground. It seemed so large when he was playing, but now that everyone left, it seemed so empty and small.
What was he supposed to do now?
I don't have anywhere to go.
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