Again, I apologize for the sudden change, but I like this new title better. Thank you thank you for the reviews. Without further ado, here's chapter 6.

Chapter 6

Naruto and Kira were coming out from training when they bumped into Sakura. He caught her and pulled her in before she fell to the floor. Sakura collided into his warm chest and gasped. Kira grinned evilly, 'Naruto, you sly dog.' She quickly got rid if that evil grin before anyone could see it.

"Sakura-san, are you alright?!" He quickly let go of her and looked at her. Sakura felt a cold breeze rush through her body. Naruto looked worried, seeing her spaced out.

"Sakura…oi, Sakura!" She snapped out of it and shook her head.

"Oh! Thank god I found you guys. I have bad news." Naruto and Kira looked at each other.

"What is it?" Kira asked.

"It's Akatsuki. They figured us out and are near. Keep on guard. I need to warn the others, I'll see you guys later." Naruto was pissed and slammed his fist to the wall and hung his head.

"Damn it." Kira let out a sigh and saw the worried look on Sakura's face. She put a reassuring hand on her shoulder.

"It's okay. I'll go tell the others." She turned to Naruto. "I'll be back, okay."

"Stay." Kira stopped in her tracks and turned back. "Please." She saw Sakura's disappointed face, as if she was on the verge of crying.

"I'll go." With that Sakura left. Kira stared at both of them. She let out a sigh and rubbed her temple. 'Teens these days.'

She walked up the Naruto and patted his back, telling him thing will work out.

"But, it's always the same. They always seem to have the upper hand. Why can't we have it for once?"

"I know you're frustrated, believe me I am too. If the family knows that Akatsuki knows, then we're in big trouble. But in the end, everything turns out okay."

"Do you really believe that, Kira?"

"Believe? I know so. Look how many years I've lived and you still don't believe me? God! Kids these days, no faith, no faith at all." Naruto knew she was trying to be funny, he let out a bitter laugh.

"But, what if I fail?"

"I can't say that that isn't a possibility, because it is. Listen Naruto, even if you fail, there are others out there who have the same desire to save others. The world doesn't rest on your shoulders. When that time come, you give all your strength and wisdom to the next person so they can finish what you left off. That's what you do, if you were to fail. It's never the end, got it?"

"How will I know?" She gave him her most confident smile.

"You'll know, if you get there. But I don't think you'll need to worry about a thing." Naruto let out sigh.

"You're confidence in me never ceases to amaze me. How do you know?" Kira took his hand and dragged him out of the building.

"Hey-! Wait-…Kira!"

She kept going until she reached the top of the Hokage's tower. Tsunade heard Naruto's rukus and decided to see what was happening…and escape Shizune.

Kira let go of him and stared out into the distance. Naruto asked her once more.

"What are we doing here? Why haven't you answered my question?" Kira continued to face the city below.

"Just look, Naruto. Take it all in." Then he started to look. Behind them Tsunade decided to do the same without them noticing. He started feeling relaxed, content and reassured, seeing all these people walking around, kids playing and future shinobis.

"Can you feel that?" Naruto nodded.

"Would you let anyone destroy this?"

"Are you insane!?" Kira let out a laugh.

"That's why I know you'll make it. And…"

"Hey look it's Naruto ni-chan! Oi Naruto ni-chan!" Konohamaru waved profusely with his friends. Naruto waved back.

"Let go to him!" Moegi suggested and they made there way up.

Kira smiled. "You have great friends to help you along your journey." Naruto smiled.

"You're right. With them, I can't possibly lose, huh? And…" He turned around and looked at the five past leaders and smirked.

"I have those five geezers to look after me. Oh, let me rephrase that four geezers and one old hag." They didn't notice Tsunade, but she twitched and a vein popped out.

"OLD HAG, YOU SAY!?" They both jumped. Sweat drop.

"Ts-ts-tsunade-sa-sama…" Naruto said, hoping she won't kill him. Konohamaru and the gang got there and saw the angry hokage.

"NARUTO NI-CHAN RUN!!!" Naruto made a run for it with the kids as Tsunade was about to charge after him. Kira looked at the scene and laughed.

Tsunade stopped and let out a sigh. She saw Kira looking out again and walked up beside her.

"Thank you Kira." She tilted her head in a Naruto fashion.

"For what, Hokage-sama?"

"I know I put a lot on Naruto's plate. It's good to have someone beside him when nobody else can."

"I enjoy his company. He's an interesting child. I see great thing in his future. Have faith in him, Hokage-sama, just like you've always had. Out of everything, I think that's what he needs most." Tsunade looked at Kira.

"He needs faith in himself and he needs faith from other. People to tell him that he'll be alright and that he'll make it through. Some one to tell him, it's okay to fail from time to time as long as he gave it his all. Nobody can do this alone."

"Then why do you isolate yourself, Kira?" Kira let out a small gasp. Tsunade turned to her, Kira was afraid to face her.

"Why don't you stay here, in Konoha? Let us help you."

"I…can't."

"Why is that?"

"I'm not allowed to. There's a lot of rules and regulations." Tsunade raised her eye brows.

"Not entirely true. If you get permission from the leader of that domain then you are more than welcome to stay." Kira had a sweat drop.

"Nothing passes you, does it Tsunade-chan?" Godaime smirked. "Why don't you stop running Kira?"

"There is something I must do first and I don't know when that'll be done. It's too dangerous." Kira turned to Tsunade. Tsunade lifted her finger and lightly place it upon Kira's chest.

"You're searching for this, aren't you?" Kira hesitantly nodded.

"I'm weak without my heart. I need to get it back from him."

"Who took it? Who is he? Why did he take it?"

"He's not part of the family yet, but he's engaged to one of my cousins. He used to be my friend, but certain circumstances made us into enemies. I don't really know why he took my heart. It's most likely to weaken me, so they can get easier."

"Does he have a name?"

"His name is Logan."

"Do you think they'll interfere with what you're doing for the brat?"

"I've asked someone I know to stall for time. I'm afraid that's all I can do for now. I just pray that the family doesn't find out about our enemies. Then we're going to be in one huge mess."

"How big is huge?"

"So huge that other worlds from different dimensions will collide with each other." Tsunade's eyes widened.

"Other worlds?" But Kira smiled.

"Don't worry, God will pity me enough to keep that from happening." Tsunade astounded face never left her. 'She's not that different from Naruto. Her mannerism, that smile, they're a reflection of each other. Maybe that's why they get along so well.'

"Well you are always welcome into this village if you need a safe place to stay."

"Thank you for your kindness, Hokage-sama." They both stared into the horizon in silence.

Sakura had informed who she was told to inform and went searching for Naruto. She looked desperately through each Naruto hotspots(ramen stand…etc.). After several hotspots, she decided to go to his apartment. 'Why didn't I think of coming here first?' Just as she predicted he was there. She knocked.

"Coming." When he opened the door, Sakura saw him in a plain red apron.

"Sakura?"

"Naruto, can I come in?" He smiled.

"You're just in time. I was making curry and rice." She was stunned by how fast his mood changed. She walked in and found a pillow and blanket on the couch. Naruto was cleaning that up.

"Sorry about that. Kira refuses to use the bed." Hearing her name always tugged at her heart, even though nothing was happening.

"Take a seat, want anything to drink? I have tea, orange juice, milk and yogurt…man, when did Kira get all this? I'll just make tea, that okay?" He looked at her with bright blue eyes and smile. 'It's the old Naruto.'

"Yeah that's okay."

"Hope you brought your appetite because I'm not going to hear the end of it from her if I don't feed you." She raised an eye brow.

"Why?"

"Kira's very…how should I say it…old fashion, she always feeds her guest before they leave. She says it's being courteous." He rolled his eyes saying. Sakura couldn't help let out a small laugh.

"Sakura-chan, it's not funny! She's so ancient." That made her laugh a little more. 'He called me Sakura-chan again. I'm glad.' Then tears started to fall from her eyes.

Naruto brought her the tea and quickly set it to the side and sat next to her.

"What's wrong?" She couldn't contain herself and threw her arms around his neck and cried into his chest.

"I'm glad. I'm just glad." Naruto kinda freaked out.

"Sakura, I'm not dying. Chill out." He tried to joke it off but Sakura pulled back with her hand on his shoulders.

"Naruto, I'm sorry. About last night I was just frustrated and you…" Naruto got up to get her a Kleenex. He smiled as he gave her one.

"What? Are you still worried about that? You've got to learn how to let those things go."

"But…"

"Sakura, it was an argument. You're going to get into a lot of these in friendships. It's not like were not friends over something as stupid as yesterday. I'm sorry for seeming insensitive to your feelings. It really wasn't like that." Sakura looked at him closely. 'You really have matured, Naruto.'

"Now wipe your face, you have boogers all over your face." She twitched and snatched the Kleenex out of his hand.

"I do not." Naruto blinked a couple times and started laughing.

"You haven't changed a bit. You still cry so easily." Sakura smacked him across the head.

"That's not something you should laugh about." Then they heard someone else laugh and turned towards the door. It was Kira.

"You guys look like you guys are having a couple fight." They blushed turning away from each other. Kira giggled at their bashfulness.

"Ahh…young love! How refreshing!" Naruto glared at her.

"Can you please stop it with the stupid comments?!"

"Oh but you look like you're having so much fun, ne Sakura-san?" Sakura gave him an annoyed look.

"You do seem to enjoy her taunting." Naruto put both hands up in defense.

"That's not it! I swear! Aww…why won't anyone believe me?" Kira patted his head.

"Don't cry. Good boy." Naruto snapped at her.

"Don't treat me like a dog." He growled. Sakura and Kira both laughed.

"Fine, no curry rice for you." Kira's eye twinkles like the stars and came up to him.

"You made curry rice?" Naruto smirked.

"Yep, and you're not getting any." Kira crumbled into tiny bits. Sakura raised an eye brow.

"Is it really that good?" Kira's crumbles collected again and went to Sakura.

"You have no idea. It's like heaven…in your mouth. It not like any curry you've ever tasted in your life. You must try some. (Kira took Sakura by the waist and sat her down at the table and tapped her hand down twice.) Curry rice Naruto, for Sakura-san, now!"

"Don't treat me like a slave either!"

After the meal, Sakura was pleasantly surprised. They were talking about this and that.

"Wow Naruto. That was really good. Why couldn't you cook like this during our missions?" Naruto shrugged.

"I dunno. None of you guys seemed to care." Sakura kind of felt bad. Kira decided to change the subject.

"So Sakura-san, how is training under the Godaime-sama?" Sakura gave them a dreaded face.

"It's…interesting. I just pray that no one made her angry or irritated before our training, then I'm in for hell training." Kira laughed.

"She does have quite the temper." Naruto crossed his arm and nodded.

"I know." Sakura smirked at him.

"Of course you do Naruto. Half the time it's you who gets her mad!" His shoulders drooped as the two girls laughed. Then they heard two unfamiliar voices.

"You look like you're having a good time…Kira?" All three turned to see two girls. One with olive green hair pinned up and chocolate brown. The other one with soft auburn hair flowing down straight half-way on her back with hazel eyes. Naruto saw Kira tense and glared at them.

"Who are you?" The olive hair stepped up.

"It's alright, we come in peace. I'm Nelson and this is Naomi. We're her cousins."

"What brings you two here?" Kira asked.

"We just came to check up on you." Naomi stated. Sakura was confused. 'I thought they were enemies.'

"May we sit?" Nelson asked Naruto. He slightly hesitated, but nodded.

Naruto brought everyone tea and they all decided to sit and talk.

"So how are you getting along in your training sessions?" Nelson asked.

"It's going well, Naruto is much better than I expected." Kira smiled.

"I hate to rush you, but I suggest you get everything as quickly as possible. It'll only be a matter of time before the family knows we're stalling for you." Kira's smile slightly faltered.

"I'm sorry, I'm so much trouble. And thank you for everything." They both gave her a small smile, but that didn't last long.

"Actually, we do have some news." Kira's ears perked.

"What is it?"

"He found out where you are and what you're doing." Naomi said. Kira's eyes widened. Sakura and Naruto were confused.

"Who found out?" Sakura asked.

"The one who took my heart." Naruto glared at the floor. He hated that guy.

"What happens now?" Naruto asked. Naomi and Nelson felt strong emotions coming from Naruto when they mentioned him.

"Hopefully he keeps it to himself. If she finds out, then we'll all be in trouble." Kira nodded.

"Who's she?" Sakura asked out of curiosity.

"His fiancé. She's Nelson's oldest sister and a very strong opponent. You don't want to get on her bad side." Kira gave a weak smile to Sakura. Her cousins pitied her state. Naomi went up to Naruto. He looked up at her as she put one hand against his cheek.

"Be careful little one for he may come after you knowing that you are under Kira's tutelage." Naruto's eyes widened, mesmerized by her hazel eyes.

"Why?" She smiled.

"He can be a bit jealous at times. He'll most likely want to test whether you are worthy of Kira's time." Naruto felt insulted and whipped his gaze elsewhere.

"Che. Whatever. Why does he care anyways?" Naomi let out a small laugh. Nelson gave Kira a sympathetic smile as she was in serious thought. Kira turned to Naruto with a serious expression.

"Naruto, from now on, no matter what the circumstances, do not, I repeat, do NOT go into the spiritual planes without me. Understand?" He looked at her.

"Are you saying that I can't protect you from that bastard?" She let out a sigh and smiled.

"Naruto, your heart is in the right place, but I can't risk something like this. He can potentially kill you. He has far more years of experience than you. Not even I can withstand his strength." He 'hmph' knowing she was right, but was too stubborn to admit.

It was a good environment in Nelson's eyes. She was relieved to see Kira hanging in there.

"We must take our leave, Kira." They stood up to leave, when Kira grabbed Nelson's shirt.

"How…how is it?" They knew what she was asking about.

"So far, your heart is in safe hands." Kira nodded.

"Okay, thank you and I'm really sorry." Naomi came up to Kira.

"Have faith." Nelson smirked.

"We'll try to stall them as much as possible, but we can't guarantee anything." Kira nodded as the two cousins left through a portal.

Sakura was confused, but glad nothing serious happened. She was worried about Naruto and Kira. 'Hopefully it'll be something I can help with.'

"Kira-chan, aren't they from the family too?" Kira nodded.

"Yes, but I don't really know why they are helping me. They occasionally help me, in their own little way. Maybe it's because they are bored of traditions and rules." Naruto was still irritated. Kira playfully pouted and started poking his puffed up cheek.

"Is my little darling upset?" He looked at her annoyed and swatted her hand away.

"What do you think baka? I was just told in my face that I was too weak to defend anyone? Wouldn't you be upset?" She dramatically grabbed both of his hands and placed them against her chest. Spotlight and flower petals

"I'm truly sorry for insulting you, Naruto-kun. It's just that I believe you were meant for greater things, rather than defending little old me. Will you ever forgive me?" Sweat drop. Naruto was blushing slightly from embarrassment.

"B-b-ba-bakayaro! Stop embarrassing me in front of people!!!" Sakura couldn't help but laugh at this scene. Another dramatic gasp from Kira.

"I'm terribly sorry for embarrassing you! I deserve to swallow 1,000 rusty nail! Oh Holy Father will you ever…!"

"THAT'S ENOUGH KIRA!!!! I FORGIVE YOU! I FORGIVE!!!!" Kira immediately calmed down and smiled.

"Thank you Naruto." Naruto fainted from exhaustion and her stupidity. Sakura saw the effort Kira put into cheering up Naruto and felt a little discouraged. It hadn't occurred to her that Naruto did have bad days and needed cheering up. It made her feel a bit unworthy to be his friend.

"Sakura-san, could you help me get him into his bed. He's had such an exhausting day."

"Oh, of course."

They got him into bed and Sakura offered to help do the dishes, but Kira refused.

"Oh no, you sit and relax. I will not allow the guest to help with chores."

"Really Kira-chan, it's no big deal."

"Sit and keep me company while I do the dishes, Sakura-san. I wouldn't want your pretty hands to get all wrinkly." Kira sat her down at the dining table with a nice cup of tea, not even giving Sakura a chance to fight back. She got started on the dishes. Sakura watched her wash the dishes happily humming a random tune.

"You really know how to push Naruto's buttons, Kira-chan." She tilted her head with a questioned look.

"What do you mean?"

"You know how to cheer him up the right way." Kira made her thinking face.

"I don't think it has anything to do with knowing how. It's more about wanting to. I never know how to cheer him up but I still try. Just trying different things, no one really knows how to cheer someone up, everyone just tries. As long as you show that person that you care…well that's all it takes to cheer someone up. They'll see your efforts and appreciate you for trying." Sakura thought about it and saw the logic, but still couldn't help but envy Kira's shamelessness.

"I can't help but feel unworthy around you." Kira's eyes widened.

"Eh?"

"You seem to bring out the real Naruto. But whenever I try, I just…"

"It's not that hard to notice, when you truly look at a person, Sakura-san." Sakura breathed sharply. She looked up at Kira as she finished washing to dishes. She walked over and sat next to her.

"Have you ever really wanted to know the real Naruto, Sakura-san?"

"Of course, I…"

"Are you sure? Are you sure it wasn't Uchiha Sasuke that you wanted to know about?"

"Well, I've always wanted to know Sasuke-kun. He's my first crush, my first love. The first is always special. But after a while, I did want to know more about Naruto, but whenever I looked at him, Sasuke-kun would be there and I would always be drawn to him."

"Sakura-san, do you feel like you're betraying your feelings for Uchiha Sasuke, when you want to get to know Naruto? Are you afraid you might lose interest in him?" Sakura's eye widened with shock. 'How does she do that?' It made sense; she wouldn't doubt that that was one of the reasons.

"You know, I think Ino gets it from you?"

"Hai?" Kira tilts her head to one side.

"Ino always knew how I felt…how anyone felt actually. Most likely because of her family jutsu."

"Mm, I think I'm going to disagree on that one. You see Sakura-san, I didn't take Ino under my wings just for her family technique; it's also because she has a very strong heart. She stands up for the weak even though she knows she's even weaker." Sakura nodded, there were times when she feared for Ino's safety when she would challenge bullies for messing with her.

Sakura stood up and bowed. Kira stood up and raised her from her bowed state.

"Oh no, don't bow to me." Sakura gave her a small smile.

"I think I need to do some thinking about all this. Thank you for the meal and the talk. Tell Naruto I said good night."

"Wait! You can't go walking out in the dark alone. Come here, I'll teleport you to your room." Sakura wanted to decline, but seeing how dark it was, she couldn't argue. She took her hand and poof she was in her room. She laid on her bed and starting thinking about what she really wanted.

Kira was sipping her tea with the lights out, staring out the window. The moon had a Cheshire cat smile.

"Ah. Young love. Oh how I envy their youth."