Hi, hears the next chapter. So this chapter is shorter than the first one as it's just an introduction of some of the characters. Please enjoy. Sorry for any errors. Hope you like it :)

Chapter 2 (The Journey)

**15 years later**

BANG!

That one loud noise cause the boy who was lying in his king sized bed to jolt up. "What the hell was that," screamed the easily agitated boy.

"Sasuke, open your window it's me"

"Oh lord have mercy on me," Sasuke mumbled. As he got up out of bed, he quickly gave himself a glance in the mirror. He noted how his onyx hair was spiked to one side, so all he needed to do was ruffle a hand through the back of his head to quickly correct it. Once done he went to the window and pressed the latch to open the glass. Looking down he saw his annoying friend Naruto with a stone in his hand. It's a surprise he hadn't broken the window. Naruto looked like he'd swallowed part of the sun, as his spiked blonde hair curved round his scalp. His face was beaming with a smile.

"Dope, what do you want? Do you always have to pester me?"

"Sasuke get your chicken haired butt down hear. Today's the day!"

Sasuke having just woke up and still drowsy, his mind was fogged.

"Sasuke it's your birthday, your 17," screamed the blond with joy.

Normally Sasuke wouldn't show emotion but on this special occasion his eyes widened.

Quickly Sasuke slammed the window shut. He realised he was only wearing underwear, he grabbed a white buttoned shirt, a black waist coat and some navy pants. It took less than a minute for Sasuke to be fully dressed.

Once outside Naruto put one arm over Sasukes shoulder. "I can't believe it, the day has finally came. Not only will we be rich, but we get to explore new parts of America and finally get out of Texas," Naruto said.

Sasuke pushed the blond boys arm of his shoulder, he wasn't one for contact. "I'm not interested in the money," said Sasuke. He turned to look at Naruto, "I wanna write the best story across America."

"I wanna make my paw proud too," Sasuke whispered.

Sasuke never had the best relationship with his father, he always seemed to favour Itachi. His father would allow Itachi to help run his business, but left Sasuke out of the equation. His father owned a Newspaper publication, it was the biggest newspaper company down south, even though it was just based in Texas. This meant Sasuke came from a very wealthy family. Ever since Sasuke was a small child he would read his fathers papers, reading the stories. That's when he realised he wanted to be a journalist. He wanted to uncover the earths truths. Sasuke hopes that by writing a good story his father would acknowledge him.

Sasuke wouldn't want this to ruin his public image, but he's a total mommas boy. He adored his mother and wouldn't let a bad thing be spoken of her. Sasukes mother kindly talked to her husband, as she knew of Sasukes dream to be a journalist. So his father made a deal with him. He would allow Sasuke to venture across America once he turned 17 to write a story.

How does Naruto come into the equation? Well Sasukes father and Narutos father were good freinds. Narutos father owned an ink company, giving Sasukes father good deals on ink for his newspapers. Once Naruto heard that Sasuke was to travel across America, he wanted in. So Naruto begged his father. Narutos father agreed that traveling across America could build character. So Narutos father talked to Sasukes father and they both decided it would be a good idea to send them off together.

Both of the boys headed of to Sasukes fathers newspaper company. They got to the large building and entered. They walked straight to Sasukes fathers office. They opened the door.

"Hello little brother, ready for your big day?" smirked Itachi.

"Where's father?"

"Sorry little brother, he can't make it, he's in a meeting. He told me to tell you good luck."

Sasuke frowned, this is typical of his father to not turn up to the biggest event in his life.

"Hears what you came for," said Itachi handing Sasuke a massive lump of cash.

"Where are we going?" smiled Naruto. "Have you decide?"

"Yes, we're heading to New Orleans," Sasuke replied.

Sasuke and Naruto decided they'd get on a motor bus and see how far it gets them. Just before they hopped on the bus, a girl cried to Sasuke.

"Oh, my dear Sasuke, why do you have to leave me?"

"Jesus Christ, Karin I'm not yours. Just because our family's want us to elope doesn't mean it's going to happen." If looks could kill Karin would be dead.

Before the redheaded woman could speak, Sasuke jumped on the bus and Naruto followed behind. The bus started moving, and all they could hear was Karin screaming for Sasuke.

Naruto started chiming, "Sasuke and Karin sitting in a tree-" "shut up dope," Sasuke said giving Naruto a death glare.

"But seriously man, are you interested in any women. I mean, me and Hinata have been going steady for six months," grinned the blond.

"I don't have time for women, I have a story to write."