Hey everyone! Well, for the harem some people pointed out some points so if you want Suki and Mai to be in the harem just say so! Your wish is my command my dear readers! I was thinking about Toph but I wasn't so sure but I'll add her despite everything. As for the other two, it's your choice! As for Katara no matter how hard I try I just can't picture her with anyone else besides Aang! I don't know why I just can't and I hate myself for being so narrow-minded (cries at this in her corner of woe). Sorry but she's gonna be with Aang like the show. Everyone else is an option though! And since some of you don't want more girls in the harem I've put up a poll the two options are: add more girls or not!

So, as of right now, the harem is:

Sora

Azula

Ty Lee

Yue

Toph

May change depending on the outcome of the poll.

And thanks for all the positive reviews on the legends. They came to me on a whim and I'm like 'what the hell, I'll put it in' and I took a chance. I'm glad lots of you like them!

And thank you all for the spelling of Ty Lee (I think it's right now…). There were just so many ways to spell it I got confused…like I seem to be doing a lot in this story...

And yes, chm01, Sora is an OC. And other Naruto characters will probably not show up regularly depending on the poll I said about above. As for the Iron Maiden you'll just have to wait and see! You'll find out in this chapter.

Wow! Longest AN I've ever written! Sorry about it! Here's the story:

Naruto honestly couldn't remember the last time he'd had this much fun. Sure, being around his father, mother, Sora, Ero-sensei, and Tsunade-baa-chan was fun, but he hadn't played so intensely with others his age in a long time.

Tag.

He'd never thought he'd play it again. Yes, he'd played it with Sora before but truthfully it was more like if-I-catch-you-you-won't-live-to-see-the-sunset. He chuckled. When he and Sora were kids they did not get along well. It was a hate-hate I'll-kill-you-if-you-touch-me relationship. He honestly couldn't remember when or how they started to get along. It just happened.

Despite the Lightning Empire's royalty being more lenient than most he still found it hard to find time to play. He had his studies, his lectures on how to run the Empire when he takes over, visit the Counts, Lords, and Nobles of the Empire and listen to their blather, and train with his teachers, Kyuubi included.

"You're it!" Ty Lee shouted as she tagged Azula who didn't seem too happy at being 'it' before her face lit up and she turned to face Naruto.

Seeing the determined spark in her eyes Naruto turned around and dashed into the thick forest to avoid getting tagged. He heard Azula dash after him, her feet causing the dried leaves below them to crunch with every step. Naruto could've avoided these because of training to hide oneself from the enemy but he wanted to be fair to the others and to the others and not spoil his cover due to that ability being associated with trained worriers.

To his right he saw Zuko running away from his sister needlessly as she was bent on catching him, not noticing her brother as an easy target compared to himself. He hadn't seen Mai at all since the beginning but he guessed it was because she was able to blend in easily. She had always told stories about how she hid from her nannies and mother when they tried to dress her up like a normal Fire Nation Noble.

For once, Naruto felt like a normal kid.

He looked behind him and faltered. Azula was dashing and getting closer with a scary look on her face. Naruto sweatdropped before he started to run faster. She had that look her face that men always feared. It was the face they made when you got into trouble and you'd die if you're caught face.

He turned sharply, hearing Azula curse, and sped up. He'd seen his mother give his father that look before and it didn't end up good for Minato. Naruto winced at the memory. He knew Azula wasn't going to hurt him but that face…it just made you want to run.

"Get back here Naruto!"

No way in hell when you're looking like that. Naruto grumbled in his head.

"Tell me about it, kit. Nibi gave me that look before and woman proved their strength once again no matter how many tails that they have." Kyuubi shivered.

Naruto tripped over a stump at the sudden voice in his head before rolling on the ground and continued at his cheetah pace. "Kyuubi!" he shouted in his mind, shocked. "Stop doing that, damn it!"

"Ah, but kit, it's so much fun!"

"Damn fuzzball!"

"Is that anyway to talk to your teacher, the Great Spirit Kyuubi who holds unmatchable power?"

"Yes."

Kyuubi grumbled something unintelligible before he uttered a single word that Naruto unconsciously obeyed. "Duck."

And Naruto did indeed duck, causing Azula to sail over his head and tumbling onto the ground. Naruto gained an incredulous look before pivoting and dashing back the way they came while hearing the Fire Nation Princess's shriek of rage. He sweatdropped again. Since when did tag turn into a game where if you're caught you die?

"Wow! She's a little spitfire she is." Kyuubi let a fox-like whistle escape his lips. "Jiraiya would kill to have such a cute girl chasing after him."

"He'd like it before he realized how scary it was. Besides, that would make him a pedophile and I don't think he'd let that ruin his pride…I think."

"…You don't sound too confident in him."

"Sad part is you're one hundred percent correct."

His mental conversation with the Spirit was interrupted when he was tackled to the ground. Unfortunately, he was on top of a steep hill and started to tumble down. Hearing a feminine gasp, he clutched his tackler to his chest to shield her as they tumbled and bounced down the hill. He grunted when his back slammed hard at the bottom, pebbles and sharp plants digging into his back and he shifted uncomfortably and opened his eyes to see who he was holding.

To his surprise Azula was clutching his shirt with closed eyes, her fists shaking while she lay atop of him. He smiled, mildly amused before he placed a gentle hand on her head. "Azula, it's alright. You're safe."

She opened her eyes and sat up, not realizing she was straddling the blond and looked around in realization. She gasped when she saw his face and body. His cloths were torn from the thorns and twigs that he had shielded her from and she frowned.

"Are you alright?"

He nodded and grinned nervously. "Not that I mind it but…how long are you going to stay like that?"

She blinked and looked down, her face lighting up like the flames she controlled, he could almost see the steam coming from her ears. She looked up into his face, a determined look formed onto it. He raised an eyebrow as she leaned in closer to his face and his eyes widened.

She isn't…

"Oh, you lucky bastard kit."

It wasn't as if he hadn't noticed Azula's looks, it was the opposite. The moment he laid eyes on her he noticed she was piece of art in a way. Those beautiful amber eyes and chocolate colored hair just sucked you in. He felt his heart speed up and he closed his eyes, waiting for something he was sure they'd both enjoy.

He felt her breath on his face, a small blush formed under his eyes. He licked his lips, anxious. When their lips nearly touched a cough interrupted them and Azula jumped back off him, regaining her composure while Naruto still looked slightly shocked.

Besides them was a fuming Ty Lee, a snickering Zuko, and an amused looking Mai. Azula stood up, a blush still rendering her face no matter how dignified she tried to look. "Well, you're 'it' Naruto." She stated simply.

He raised a golden eyebrow at her before smirking. "Alright. Start running everybody!"

He didn't plan on being 'it' for long.

As the others scattered he frowned. He couldn't get involved with the Princess of the Fire Nation. Their Nations were at war…getting involved would only mean trouble.

"What troubles you?" Ursa asked as she stepped into the dining room, seeing Ozai tap his fingers onto the hard surface he was leaning on. He only tapped his fingers like that when he was troubled.

"Someone broke into the jail last night."

"So?"

"The intruder spoke with the Iron Maiden before leaving when more guards came."

Ursa's eyes widened. "The Iron Maiden? How'd they get in? That's one of the most secure places in the prisons! Not even a mouse can find its way in without being spotted."

"Someone powerful." Ozai admitted reluctantly. He was planning on being the Fire Lord soon and didn't want such weak security when he's in charge. He didn't want someone as powerful on the opposite side of the war either. He also knew that this invader could've saved the Iron Maiden but why didn't he?

"Ozai?"

He shook his head. Ursa opened her mouth again to speak when her two children walked back in. She was surprised to see Azula's face as red as a tomato and Zuko snickering. She raised an eyebrow.

"What's wrong?"

Azula's face lit up even more and Zuko's chuckles turned into full-blown laughter. "Azula tried to kiss Naruto!"

"Shut up Zuzu!"

"Don't call me that!"

Ursa wasn't surprised, no, she was shocked. Azula had tried to kiss a boy? Azula had tried to kiss a boy! She didn't know whether to be happy or shocked about the fact that Azula had finally taken an interest in a boy. She almost felt sorry for him. Dealing with an Azula with a crush wouldn't be easy. Even she, the girl's own mother, could barely handle a normal Azula.

"We were playing tag and the two tripped and fell down a cliff, Azula landed on top-"

"SHUT UP, ZUZU!"

"DON'T CALL ME THAT! Then, she leaned down to kiss him when Ty Lee interrupted before she could. You should've seen his shocked face!" he laughed before Azula's hands lit up in tinted blue fire and started to chase after him angrily.

"Well, would you look at that? Azula actually likes someone." Ursa spoke.

Ozai was oddly quiet.

Naruto had a smile on his face as he skipped back into his temporary home. He had a lot of fun today and a shocking experience that made his brain melt. Yes, he did like Azula, yes he thought she was beautiful, but until the war ended he knew it wasn't an option so he took to spending all the time he could with her. After all, he had at least a week left.

That hope was shattered, however, when he entered the small house to see everything packed. His eyes widened as he saw an oddly serious and pissed Jiraiya stuffing the last of his things into an overfilled bag.

"Jiraiya?" he didn't use his nickname for the perverted old man. Something was wrong. He'd never seen the old man so serious or angry before. "What's wrong? Why are you packing?"

"We're leaving."

"What? When?"

"Now."

His eyes widened. "W-what? But we've only been here two weeks. You said a month! We still have a week at least!"

"This is important."

"What could be so important?"

"Not now, brat."

Naruto growled and stomped his foot onto the ground. "Tell me now Jiraiya or do I have to order you? I need to know the reason why we're leaving so quickly."

Jiraiya glared at the blond boy. "You want to know, fine I'll tell you! The whole reason we came is because my spies told me about the probability of the Fire Nation holding a Lightning Empire soldier in prison and was subjected to torture. I came here to see if it was true and unfortunately is it…with the worst person possible. I can't believe they think they can actually get away with this! The arrogance, the insolence!"

"Who, Jiraiya, who do they have to make you so furious?"

The man's eyes softened. "I don't think-"

"Ero-sensei…"

He sighed and suddenly pulled Naruto into a tight hug. "It's your aunt, Princess Amaya Namikaze."

Naruto's eyes widened. His aunt had gone missing years ago during a recon mission. How could she have been captured by the Fire Nation when she was disguised as a citizen of the Earth Kingdom and was in its Capital, Ba Sing Se?

He looked at Jiraiya's face, looking for any hint of lies but he couldn't find any. He felt a tear slide down his face before he wiped it away. His aunt was tortured. He grew angry at the Fire Nation, at Jiraiya.

"Why didn't you rescue her! I know you could've!"

"I could've but she wouldn't let me! The guards were coming and I didn't want to cause anymore fuss then there already was! She told me to leave her and told me to pass on a message to Minato!"

"S-sorry…" he apologized. It wasn't like him to jump to such conclusions. "W-what did Aunt Amaya say?"

"The King is now no more than a puppet."

"The King…does that mean the Earth King?"

"Probably. But for now we must leave. We can cross the border by midnight if we hurry."

"Wait…let me leave a message."

Jiraiya frowned before sighing. "If you tell them your true identity…well, that's up to you and I won't blame you. Just…be careful."

Naruto nodded. It was time for a farewell.

The four stared shocked at the sight before them. Zuko's eyes were wide, Mai frowned, and Azula and Ty Lee looked positively heartbroken. Before them was what was Naruto's home and shop not twenty-four hours ago. Now, a large 'CLOSED' sign was on it, everything bare.

Ty Lee shook her head as she dashed in, followed by Azula then Mai then Zuko. Inside was just as empty as the outside. Not a single piece of trash was on the floor or in the garbage. It was as if Naruto as his teacher were never there.

"There's a note." Zuko suddenly said, looking towards the table and indeed there was one single scroll rolled up onto it. The four dashed over and quickly opened it up, reading with heavy hearts.

Hey guys

Yeah…I'm sorry about this short notice but I've got to leave. I didn't even expect it but Ero-Sensei dropped the bomb the moment I got back. I'm heading home as he's done what has to be done here.

And…I have a confession to make. I'm not who you think I am. I'm not from a Fire Nation Colony and I don't even have a sister! I'm not Fire Nation at all…my name is Naruto Namikaze, son of Minato Namikaze, descendent of Arashi, Prince and Heir to the throne of the Lightning Empire.

And before you start wondering if all we had together was a lie, it wasn't. I spent some of my happiest days with you four and I wouldn't take them back for anything in the world…but our Nations are at war so I must reluctantly say that this won't work out.

I'll miss you all. I've never forget all we did together. And if this war ends in our lifetime…perhaps we shall see each other again. But for now, we're on opposite sides. I'm sorry.

Forever your friend

Prince Naruto Namikaze

The four stared wide eyed at the scroll, frozen in shock. Naruto was a Prince…of the Lightning Empire.

The silence was deafening. The only movements were of the few tears the children released.

"You know what, Ero-sensei?" Naruto asked quietly as he leaned against the edge of the edge of the Lightning Empire ship they escape the Fire Nation from. He was staring off in the direction of the Fire Nation with an oddly neutral look on his face.

"What, brat?" Jiraiya asked, staring up at the sky and wondering how he could tell Minato this news about his sister.

The blond Prince turned to Jiraiya with a sad smile on his face. Some would say he looked ready to cry, but Lightning Princes never cry. Never. "You never did teach me anything like you promised."

Jiraiya laughed and grinned brilliantly, knowing how to cheer up the boy. "Well, when we get back to the Empire I'll train you so hard your ass will fall off!"

Rage: Naruto! Let me give you a hug to make you feel better! Amaya Namikaze is an OC for those of you who were wondering. I hope you liked the chapter. Read and review please, no flames.