Author: Naruko-koi

Rating: T, but maybe M later

Disclaimer: I don't own Naruto or any of the Naruto characters... tear drop

A/N: Okay here's the second chapter. Sorry, I said this chapter was the chapter I was going to clear up what happened to Naruko, but I am going to save it for the next chapter. SORRY!!!

Also, if there are any Naruto characters that you like and you want me to put them in my story, I'm all for it. I also need ideas for couples – I accept homo and hetero couples.

Based off ideas from Naruto series and the Chinese idea of Mulan, that Disney took and made into a movie (Thanks Yue Hime)

And a thanks to all my reviewers – you are the reason I can sleep at night!!!!

ENJOY!!!!

Chapter 2: No Women Allowed

"Excuse me, Pardon me…"

"Hey! Watch out!"

CRASH!!!!

"Oops! I'm sorry sir, but I'm in a hurry," 'Oh man, I'm so late! I'm not going to make it on time.' Naruko was beginning to panic because she new the army didn't accept late entries. Why you ask? Because the princes are a bunch of pricks and are really big on punctuality.

Naruko began to pick up her pace as she raced through the streets, dodging one person after another.

Soon the palace gates came in to view and Naruko breathed a sigh of relief, "Phew! I'm actually going to be on time."

As Naruko reached the gates she realized that the palace was a lot like a fortress. The gates were made of the strongest metal available and stood at least 50 feet high. From the outside the palace looks dark and gloomy, but if you looked past the gates you could see how beautiful the palace really was. It had a luscious green garden with different flowers scattered everywhere and a stunning water fountain that sparkled like diamonds in the sunlight.

Naruko made her way through the gates and headed in the direction of the royal army sign ups. Once she reached the registration area, she waited in line for her turn. She could tell people were looking at her strangely, as if wanting to ask, 'what is a girl doing here?'

Once she reached the front of the line, a tall, strongly built man looked at her with a questioning stare. "Excuse me miss, but if you're looking for the medical unit sign ups, they're over there," he said politely, pointing in the direction were a group of women were gathered.

"No, I'm here to sign up for the royal army," she said with the slightest hint of irritation in her voice.

"I'm sorry miss, but women are not allowed to join."

"Why!?"

"Because those are the rules," he said slightly raising his voice.

"What! That is totally unfair! What moron made up that stupid rule?!" she yelled.

"My father," taken by surprise, Naruko turned around to face the person.

"Just who do you think… you… are," Naruko said, words dieing out in her throat. The man that stood before her was flat out gorgeous, with his black hair and onyx eyes to match. He was very well built, standing at about 6'3" (1) and his toned muscles visible through his shirt.

"I am Prince Sasuke Uchiha, and who might you be?" he said politely.

Naruko tried to answer him, but she couldn't find any words to say. 'Oh Kami, this guy is the prince!!! Wow, no wonder he's so hot.'

Sasuke just stared blankly back at the girl waiting for an answer. 'Oh great, another 'love struck' girl. I can practically see her drooling at the mouth'. "Oi dobe, are you going to answer me, or are you going to stand here all day?"

Once Naruko heard the name 'dobe', she snapped out of her daze. 'I don't care who he is, no one calls me a dobe!' "What did you just call me, Teme!" she shouted back loud enough for everyone to hear. All the people stopped talking and stared at the girl who dared to call the prince a bastard.

Sasuke was taken aback; 'did she just call me a bastard?'

Before Sasuke could say anything back, Naruko brushed him off and headed toward the medical unit sign up area. 'Fine, if I can't join the army, then I am at least going to contribute to something worth while.' She fumed angrily in her head.

Sasuke watched as the blonde haired girl walked away from him. 'Okay, what just happened here?' But before he could think about it, he realized there were still people watching him, "Get back to work," he stated angrily, while glaring at them. 'That girl looked a lot like… No! Naruko is dead and I need to stop reminiscing on the past. We still have a war to win… But she had the blonde hair and the same cerulean eyes. No… Naruko is dead and that's all there is to it (2).'

A/N:

1) Did I put that correctly? 6'3"? Oh well you get what I mean… 6 feet, 3 inches.

2) Yes, Sasuke does recognize her, but he's in denial. You're probably wondering, why doesn't she recognize him? Well, you'll find out next chapter ...smirks

Oh yeah, and if you don't already know 'dobe' means dead last.

PLEASE REVIEW!!!!! – don't forget about the characters and couples that you would like in the story!!!! NEED IDEAS PEOPLE!!!!!