Disclaimer: I do not own Naruto, like at all. Every Naruto fanfiction authors worst nightmare to wake up to.
I am so sorry for the helleva long wait, but Life got hold of me and gave me a hell of a ride, and finally dropped me off. Now lets get crackin, and by the way, srry if you don't like Naruto as the way he is but seriously if you don't like this story then why bother reading it, it's just that simple why read something you don't like, and wait till the story develops before you start ranting about the way he is, after I am still at the beginning, not even close to the end.
Well now that I am done ranting, enjoy!
And to all of you who don't like the story please don't even bother to review if you don't have a way to help me with my story with advice and flame about what I messed up on, or to boost my confidence to even continue the story, and not to try your best to make sure I don't have the confidence to move on to the next chapter.
So here are the polls so far:
Sasuke: 14
Hinata: 14
Ino: 13
Shikamaru: 12
Sakura: 11
Neji: 11
Others:10
Gaara: 9
Kiba: 8
No pairing: 1
I would also like to thank all of you who left a review, and helped me find the inspiration to continue the story, and that it is up to you guys whether or not this story turns into yaoi.
Oh yeah special thanks to fishyy, it was like you could read my mind, it freaked me out a bit when I read your review though now I had to change some of the plot a little last second so that was another reason I was late on updating lol :D
And one last thing the poll will be closed by the next chapter, so either vote or I will make pairings out of the top of my hat lol
Chapter: 3 (age 8)
Naruto sat in the main household gardens, under constant watch, since the villagers complained that he was a menace to society. He never did let the villagers beat him up after the first few months, he fought back, and he also dodged every hit they threw at him, since they couldn't beat him physically he was a menace to society since they couldn't bring their anger out on him, for reasons that he still had to learn. Ever since the villagers complained, Sasuke had stopped talking to him, always glaring and avoiding him, like he was the plague, and sometimes he would insult him, causing them to fight pushing them even further apart.
The pain of being abandoned hit the young blonds heart hard, he was still learning to forget, and somehow to forgive Itachi, for a reason he never told Sasuke, it was his burden to carry. After the first year Sasuke moved out of the Hyuga compound and moved into his own apartment he didn't care if he was adopted by Hiashi he still went to the Hokage and demanded that he would be able to move out and live on his own, he didn't have permission until the village council as well as the Hokage himself annulled the adoption papers for him and Sasuke, and allowed Sasuke to move on his own.
At first Naruto thought it was about him, he first thought that Sasuke couldn't stand him until he saw his older brothers treatment from most of the Hyuga clan members. Naruto knew of their clan rivalry, and constant hatred toward each other, but no matter what he rarely experienced this hatred, it was only outside the compound where they openly display their hatred for him almost constantly, and since they couldn't do anything with his protection from a powerful clan, they did the only thing they could, they ignored him, it was like he didn't even exist.
Lying down, Naruto began thinking about Sasuke, he never did talk to him again, when he did it was only to insult him when he messed up, or when he wasn't paying attention to class. Naruto was the top of the class even though he never listened to a lesson he already knew the answers, he studied everything since he was three years old, and Sasuke worked to beat him, Naruto even made mistakes on his exams to help his older brother become the great person he still looked up too, before he learned about the forth and admired him instead. The gardens were quiet, it was times like this he sang a lullaby his mother would sing to him and Sasuke, when they were inseparable, it was a song she made when Sasuke gave them a name they were famous for, the sun and the moon of the Uchiha clan, it was short and beautiful when she sang it, it was her last gift to them before it went to hell.
The sun and moon,
Both powerful and peaceful,
The dreams they hold
Protect the peace
They light the skies with hopes and dreams
And brings fear and hatred
Brothers that never meet
Both have their own ways to see
A dream for each
A hero to be
A legend in the making
Darkness consumes the moon
Light consumes the sun
A child born of each
Given the gift to meet again
Given the gift to meet once again.
Mikoto told the boys that the song was about them, when they were in the sky never to meet, and when they were reborn as humans they were given the gift to see the other. Naruto loved the song, he would sing it when he was all alone, well as alone as he could get with the Hyuga guards watching over him listening to the songs he sang all from his deceased mother. It took Naruto a couple years to fully accept the death of his clan, he was learning to fully be happy again although there were times when he felt like he was in an endless abyss of his memories, seeing all the people of his family close or distant, it would always hurt to think of them, but at least he had them in his life. He kept on singing his mothers lullaby until he heard someone speaking.
"That is a beautiful song Naruto." When he looked up he saw Hanabi, his ex-younger sister, she was only a couple years younger than him. After her daily training with Hiashi she would often come by to see him and listen to his songs as well, mostly without his knowledge, along with others of the clan. Naruto had a beautiful voice that was worth listening too, especially when he sings his mothers songs. Naruto smiled at her, he never told any one about his mothers songs, but he also agreed it was beautiful and sang the song again, he never stopped until the moon was high in the sky, and the stars were finally out. The guards that were stationed to be by his side came to him to tell him it was lights out for the children inside the compound.
Naruto made his way to his old room, where he used to share with Sasuke, until they moved away to their own homes. Ever since Neji graduated from the academy he had never slept walked into his bed again when he slept over, mainly because he was still training while he slept, or had to leave early and had to rummage around to get his own stuff, he also never paid any attention to him, or his ex-sisters. When the guards came by to change shift outside his room, Naruto sang another song he made himself when he thought about his brother leaving, and Neji practically ignoring them.
The wind blows so softly
The stars never grant my wishes
My prayers are never answered
My dreams are all lies
I see you standing there
Right by my side
But when I reach to touch you
My hand never reaches your own
My life is all but gone
A life I never wanted
A scar that will never heal
A pain in my heart that was caused by you
A family I will never have again
An unbreakable friendship and brotherhood
Just crumbling away
My brothers hear my message
I will never let go again
My life is mine to waste
Until we are one again
A dream I'll never leave
That's the promise I will keep
Until we meet again
Until we are a family
Once again
The guards outside the room, heard and listened to the sad and pain that Naruto displayed when he sang his last song for the night. They were the boys personal guards that had to hold every secret that happened to the boy unless they were to report the clan head Hiashi, or when he went out into the village to sleep at his own home, the one the councilors bought for him in a good neighborhood, and in mint condition, but he was far away from his brothers own home. Naruto still held unto his toy fox, it gave him the hope that his brother would return to the way he was once again, where he would smile and laugh, or at least smile, it held all his hopes and dreams, it was all he had left.
It had been at least five months since the two last spoke to each other in a civil conversation, they didn't even look at each other, well Sasuke never looked at Naruto while the young blond looked longingly at his older brother he just wanted to the older boy to look at him, or at least acknowledge he was in the same room as him. When they were younger the older boy never left his side, and protected him from all the pains of the world. While Naruto knew he couldn't be naive to the world forever, he just felt empty now that Sasuke was never around. Even Kiba was acting strangely, it all started the day he casually brought up that he wanted to become Hokage one day, and have everyone acknowledge him, that's when Kiba looked at him strangely for a few seconds then he looked like he had come to a decision and stood up and left, leaving the younger of the two very confused about his behavior.
Naruto started to feel that constricted feeling welling up in his chest when he thought about all his friends who had been by his side slowly drift away, the only ones who didn't go away were Shikamaru, and Chouji, they stayed by his side even with Shikamaru's smart ass comments he felt the pain his chest slowly leave the more he thought about his happy memories with his recent best friends, he had no idea what he would do when Kiba and the rest left, he still didn't have a clue as to why they left. Sakura was understandable seeing as she was a civilian born and didn't grow up with him like the other clan children, mainly the few times when she was with Ino, but the one that confused him was that Ino actually left and chased after his older brother like her pink best friend, she was always the Ino that was by his side when he was smaller the one he thought really shone like the sun amongst the flowers on a beautiful sunny day. The more Naruto thought the more harder it was for him to rest his head on the pillow and sleep away his worries for the night of peace.
The last thing on his mind as he fell into a deep slumber, was his oldest brother Itachi and all the times he was there for them, although those times were not much for Naruto as they were for Sasuke, he was still by there sides for the good and bad.
"Itachi," Naruto whispered in his dazed state as he fell into his own world, where he was free of all the pain, and torture. He was in a world where he would swim in the deepest of sea's, or fly over the highest cloud, and have the adventure of his life.
While he fell asleep he missed the light, and the small poof of smoke that was beside him, and the small thud unto the mattress that would change his life forever. He continued to sleep, not a care in the world, as he unknowingly clutched unto the scroll that fell into his hand with a vice like grip, like he knew unconsciously not to lose the scroll, or else he would regret never knowing what he would find out once he would awaken.
2 years later: Age 10
"Naruto Uchiha!" Naruto walked up to the room containing the two Chunin instructors who awaited him, peering at him from behind their bill boards, as they checked off all the scores from the previous applicant, another who had hoped they would become a Genin.
Out of all the hopefuls in the hallway that the instructors watched file into the small room, only one had caught their eyes, the youngest Uchiha, who had lived by himself in an old apartment building, which was just perfect for a small child like himself since he moved out of the Hyuga estate.
The boy's life had become the highest gossip of the village grapevine, which was a little smaller then his own brothers, who had finally surpassed his younger brother but his only disadvantage would be that he had never activated his bloodline quite yet.
Iruka and Mizuki stared blankly at the blond haired boy in front of him, they checked off his age which was the youngest for requirement. They checked off his chakra availability, telling them he won't need a handicap to become a specialist shin-obi. They finally checked off his status as civilian born or from a clan, he was finally able to be tested.
"First off do the substitution replacement, use the log to your right as an example for your skill with the specific jutsu," Mizuki started off as Iruka had his pen ready for any immediate notes, after all he was a young ten year old boy, they had to be extra hard on him, they had to be certain he was ready for the world of ninja, there were no emotional bonds to waver their decision, nobody had that luxury, and it was what saved precious lives from being wasted.
Naruto performed the jutsu perfectly, but he knew that he took a millisecond too long, a point was deducted.
"Good, now perform the Transformation technique, you may use Mizuki-sensei, or myself for the test." Naruto was getting a little nervous, but he tried the technique anyways, he transformed himself into Iruka, who was at the moment studying him, looking for any flaws.
"Perfect, 100% on the technique Naruto." Naruto watched as Iruka paused before asking him to perform the last jutsu.
"Now perform the clone jutsu." Naruto froze, he was freaking out now, but this was his only chance to stay with his brother, but even if he failed he would be stuck with other students who were still older than himself, but they could never replace his need to be with his older brother. Naruto wanted to stay by his side, he wanted answers and he wasn't going to get them by being distant with the older Uchiha.
Naruto then calmly, placed his hands together, he knew if he did this one jutsu, there would be a lot of questions asked, and he only hoped that the Hyuga clan would help shield him from most of it.
"SHADOW CLONE JUTSU!" Naruto shouted as nearly thirty clones filled the room. Iruka was shocked, but held his expression as blank as he could as his pride was spilling past his mask of indifference. he marked down Naruto's grade as he studied every single clone.
Each one was as identical as the last, it was even harder to spot the original. Also the amount of chakra needed to cast this jutsu would add to extra points given to the boy, but it wasn't the exact clone jutsu needed, but it was just as good.
Iruka walked back to his seat calmly, his face just as blank as before, as Mizuki sat by his side. His perplexed expression went by unnoticed by both the student and the teacher, as Iruka scanned his sheet that regarded Naruto's test score. The boy had a 17/20 and the minimum passing grade was an 12/20, the boy did it.
Iruka finally looked up to see what the blond Uchiha'a expression would be, when he saw the small child's nervous, and fearful expression, he decided to cut the kid a break...after giving him a little scare that was.
"NARUTO!" Iruka growled out, trying to grab the boy's attention, and he succeeded.
"I have reviewed your test scores, and I must say this, I am quite shocked. And I am regretful to inform you that-" Mizuki, and Naruto held their breath, waiting for the brunette to finish what he had to say.
"You are no longer a student of the academy, but a ninja of the Village of the leaf." Iruka stated, as his strict expression faded to a softened smile, as he looked happily at the young boy before him.
"But also young Uchiha, you won't be put on the squads of three just yet, you are to report to the Hokage on the day of selections to see where you will be placed for the mean time."
"Yes Sensei!" Naruto chimed, his excitement was clear in his voice, and expression, but he quickly schooled himself when he noticed Mizuki's displeased gaze. Turning his attention back to the brunette sensei, who was currently finishing up his paperwork by simply placing his signature.
"Uchiha-chan, come here please." Iruka attempted to keep some formality in front of his colleague when addressing one of the last loyal clan members of the most beloved, and dreaded Uchiha clan.
Naruto cautiously walked towards the desk that the two sensei's seemed to be occupying, when he finally reached the front of the desk, he seemed to have shrunk from the mature child that had stood at the center of the room, that held so much promise and talent, to a small child that looked younger than his actual age, it was like having another brilliant but frightening prodigy being released unto the shinobi world, it would be a sight to behold.
As Iruka observed the child as he handed him his headband, he then noticed just how young Naruto was when he stood beside the desk, his height, and his round baby fat face, made him look like he was far to young and innocent.
'But I know better.' Iruka thought to himself as he watched small pudgy, but rough and slimming hands grip around the metal headband. Each movement was cautious, and filled with anxiety, as the young blond's eye's seemed to glow as he gazed at the metal plate that shimmered in the sunlight.
Iruka waved his hands in a gesture to signal the Chunin sensei at the door to call for the next student, and to another at the other door, to allow the youngest Uchiha to leave.
"Fare-well Uchiha-chan, make me proud." Iruka smiled as he continued looking on ahead, as the young blond walked to the door behind him.
"Yes Iruka-sensei." Naruto chirped as he ran out of the room, gleefully heading towards his own home, where he was living independently for the last three year's of his life.
Somewhere far away:
"Sasuke Uchiha graduated? What an eeexcellent deveeelopmeeent." A pale man hissed out as he listened to his informant, who was currently telling his bi-monthly report to the snake-like man. A young silver haired teen walked into the dark room where Orochimaru was listening to his spy's debriefing.
"My Lord Orochimaru, it appears that the Sun of the Uchiha clan has graduated as well." The teen stated, as he stood in front of his master, his smirk evident on his face, knowing this piece of information would intrigue the pale snake intensely.
"My what an unexpeeected turn of events, this should be interesting to watch the future events unfold, right into place." Orochimaru gleeful smirk, sent shivers down the informants spine, as he averted his gaze to the dirt floor.
"Now its only a matter of time before we find out which one it is, The Sun of the Uchiha Clan, or is it The Moon of the Uchiha Clan, that hold that man's secrets like a treasured jewel."
Well what do you know, I actually finished this chapter, I had so many things I wanted to write, but it kept on clashing with the story line, and sorry for no action happening within the story, I was merely trying to build up the story before I show you what I have planned, and only one of the songs hold some of the plot I would be showing in later chapters and the other merely for entertainment.
Well until next time, Bye.