Author's note: Okay, now I can start setting the plot. I wish I didn't have to skip around so much, but the story doesn't really start till age 16, sorry. I'll try to keep the story fast paced. I'll post as fast as I can! Here we go!

Disclaimer: I see no ninjas around here doing ninja centerfold or one thousand years of death, so I still don't own Naruto. But the suitors and Hyuuga Hitomi and creations of my own twisted mind.

Chapter 2

Naruto grew up, trained by the most powerful shinobi in the village, his father. When he turned 8, Yondaime enrolled him in the ninja academy under the watchful eye of Iruka. Naruto was fully aware of the nine tailed fox lurking inside of him, but didn't understand how to control it. So he couldn't control his chakra very well. He advanced well in his studies, but being a true prankster at heart, he was always in trouble. He was the Hokage's son, but he wanted the village to know him for himself, and they knew very well. Naruto loved to be outside and to travel. He knew of the trials and problems of life, but he never let it faze him. By the time he turned 9, he had an advanced knowledge of the world of the ninja. But that doesn't always mean he used it. (A/N- old enough to know better, but young enough not to care.) On the other side of things, Hinata lived a sheltered life. Because she was born female, her parents thought it would be best for her to marry a boy of high social standing. But what Hinata wanted more than anything, was to live outside to the walls of the estate. She was always curious about the outside world, as she had never be out there alone. Hinata never really liked the life she lived, but not in an ungrateful way. She just wanted something else. She had grown up to be a prim and proper lady, which was a little hard. She wanted to voice her opinions but couldn't. Eventually, her inner self was born. Hinata had friends that lived outside but the lived in far off places. If it wasn't for Neji she would be alone. Even with her big brother, she felt alone. She had no one that she could be herself with. Hinata knew nothing of the world out side, the problems, the trouble and the bad things. She also did know about the beauty, the mystery and wonder. She only thought it to be easy to live outside, simple and everyone had a perfect life. Hinata was truly disconnected from the world.

A day in the life of: Uzumaki Naruto

Naruto sped though a training ground, trying to complete his task for the day. It was pretty easy today; he only needed to reach the posts by sunset. He was tired; he'd been training all day. Out of nowhere a kunai came flying at him. Naruto dodged it easily and kept his speed. Thinking he was safe, he slowed down as he reached the posts. He looked up at the sky; the sun was setting in shades of violet, red and pink. 'Ha right on time!' Naruto thought. Until a strategically placed trap had him hanging upside down by his ankle.

"AHHHHH!!!! ARE YOU KIDDING ME?!" He yelled, annoyed. "A shinobi aware of his surroundings." a voice said. Yondaime stepped out of the shadows. "I…KNOW….THAT!" Naruto yelled. "Oh, do you now?" Yondaime chuckled. Naruto grabbed a kunai from his holster and cut the rope, but another trap had him hanging from his ankle, again. "What did we learn?" Yondaime asked, smirking. "Don't train with your father when he's Hokage and your not even genin yet!" Naruto yelled, struggling. "Smartass." Yondaime glared at his son. He threw a kunai which expertly cut the rope. Naruto easily landed on his feet. "Are you going to pass your exam tomorrow?" Yondaime asked. "Of course!" Naruto replied happily. He made the hand sings for 'Art of the doppelganger', and created 20 clones. Quite proud of himself, he dispelled the clones. THWACK Yondaime sighed. "Stay out of the forbidden scrolls!" "WHY?! Pervy Sage said I have a lot of potential but I can't control my chakra very well." twitches "Pervy sage? Oi, Naruto." "It's true." Yondaime picked up Naruto and swung the little blond on his back. "Let's get home." He said. "Dad, what's for dinner?" "Dinner?…. Eh heh heh heh.. How about Ramen?" "WOOHOOO!!!!"

The next day Naruto stood before Iruka. 'Art of the doppelganger' Behind him three perfect clones appeared. "Good job, Naruto." Iruka said, handing Naruto a box. "What's this?" Naruto said, holding up the black headband. "It's your father's first headband." "I can't wear this yet!" "Why not?" "I'm not ready yet! But I will be! Thanks Iruka sensei!"

"Ah… my 10-year old is a ninja….Just let me bask in the moment…" (anime tears) Naruto sweat dropped. "You gonna be okay there dad?" Naruto asked. I'm great! But you know, now that your genin, Training is gonna be hell!!!" "Aww, come on!" Naruto whined. "It starts tomorrow morning," Yondaime grinned at his son. "But, for now a ramen eating contest is in order." (glomps) "Bring it old man!"

A/N- I'll try to post a day in the life of Hyuuga Hinata today, so gimme some time. Err.. I'm almost done setting the plot. A few more chapters, I'll get through it. I REALLY suck at writing, but i try. Tell me if it needs more detail, that's my weak point. Thanks. I try to update at least once a week. Yay for that. See ya Lunar