Chapter Eight: Alli's Decision

I don't own Naruto, also I have an important AN at the bottom for you guys to read.


Alli woke up the next morning in her bedroom and it was so plain. She needs to redecorate it completely. She was still in Naruto's world. She was still trying to understand how this couldn't be a dream. She was in a world that was still brand new to her and she was just getting used to it. Alli decided that she was just going to start her day and start heading towards the kitchen for a nice breakfast. Alli walked to the kitchen to be greeted by her mother.

"Ohayo Alli," Kushina greeted.

"Ohayo," Alli greeted back.

"How was your sleep?"

"It was pretty good," Alli replied back.

"That's good sweetie."

"Mom, where is Dad and Naruto?" Alli asked her.

"They went to the training fields. They woke up bright and early for once. I was so surprised. They never seem to wake up that early. Not even for school, but they said that they needed to train for something important, well your father decided to help Naruto train, but it's still training nonetheless."

"Oh I see," Alli said, "What time is it by the way?"

"It's noon sweetie. You missed breakfast."

"HUH?!" Alli was hoping not to miss breakfast. After all it was the most important meal of the day, especially after you get out of the hospital.

"You were sleeping so peacefully that I just didn't want to wake you up." Kushina told her.

"Well, thank you, but I got to go and check in at the hospital. They told me I needed a daily check-up or they wanted to do some type of test, I really don't remember." Alli told her mother.

"That's fine dear, just bring someone along, so you won't get lost," Kushina said. She didn't want her daughter being late nor being lost and confused, because Kushina had a really good feeling that Alli really didn't remember that much.

"I will. I'll try and find Sakura, to see if she is busy and ask her to take me." Alli replied. Then she went and got changed into her regular clothes, and decided to head out to find assistance to the hospital.


At the Uchiha Compound

Sasuke and his brother were busy doing their daily sparring. They were just about finished.

"You are getting better and better Sasuke," Itachi told his younger brother.

"Thanks Nii-san, but I'm not where I want to be yet, I need to be better than that dobe," Sasuke admitted.

"You will get there, don't worry, but don't let it take over your life, you still have people to fight for, and that will make you stronger," Itachi told him. It was true, no matter what happened, as long as you had people to fight for, and a strong spirit, you can keep on going, no matter what happened in your life.

"You're right Nii-san, thanks."

"No problem Sasuke. You have the rest of the day to do whatever, as usual. Exams are coming up soon anyways, but there are times where you have to be careful and take it easy at times, if you push yourself too much, you cost your body more damage than progress."

"Yeah, but they exams that are coming up are Chunnin Exams, I'm already Chunnin. Naruto is the only one who isn't Chunnin, and his sister hasn't even decided if she wants to be a ninja yet."

"That may be true, but things may happen during events that may cause things to happen, so you have to prepare. The Sand Village is still our enemy. We aren't equal terms with them yet. You never know what village may attack."

"You're right, do they even know about Alli?" Sasuke asked, more worried about his friend.

"Not that I know of, but I have a feeling that soon people will start knowing. Then things are going to get complicated," Itachi replied.

"I see," Sasuke sighed. Things are going to get rough in the next few years and he was hoping that Alli was gonna pick the right choice. Speaking of Alli, during his conversation with Itachi, Sasuke saw a red headed person walk by the compound. It was strange, but he decided to check it out.

"Nii-san, I'm gonna head out for a bit, I'll be back before dinner, hopefully," Sasuke told his older brother and ran off to find the red headed girl whom he had recognized.


Alli was currently lost. She had no idea where she was and she was almost positive that she was late, but she had a good excuse so it didn't really matter. She was hoping that she at least found someone she knew. The next thing she knew was she felt a hand touch her shoulder, and not expecting it at all, she screamed, but that person put a finger to her lips to shush her. Alli ended up getting a good look at the person and calmed down once she saw that it was no other than Sasuke.

"Sasuke you scared me," Alli told him. She wasn't that happy that her friend scared her like that. Sasuke laughed. That was a rare sight to the people in the village, but not to Alli. He seemed to laugh a lot around her, which was a good thing, laughing makes you live longer.

"Couldn't help it. You were an easy target," Sasuke admitted, "What are you doing around here anyway."

"Just exploring," Alli lied. She didn't want to tell him that she was lost, after all they gave her a tour of the place yesterday, but her brain just didn't want to remember for some strange reason.

"Are you sure you are just exploring?" Sasuke asked. He knew about her appointment, and had the strangest feeling that she was more lost than just exploring.

"I'm sure, its not like I had something important to do," Alli said, but before she could say anything else, Sasuke grabbed her hand, and began walking towards the hospital. He saw right through here. She wasn't in the right mindset, and he knew that.

"Where are you taking me," Alli asked him.

"Hospital."

"Why?"

"You have an appointment remember, you have some tests you have to do, and clearly you might need tests for your brain. Obviously you have bad memory," Sasuke told her.

"I don't have that bad of a memory, it just likes to block things out," Alli whispered, hoping that Sasuke didn't catch a word of it.

"I guess I can finally say that I was lost," Alli admitted, "So thanks for leading me to the hospital, and by the way, you can let go of my hand."

Sasuke didn't realize it, but he was still holding on to her hand. He didn't understand his actions but he was definitely embarrassed.


They finally reached the hospital. The rest of the trip was silent. Sasuke didn't know what to say, and Alli was rubbing her wrist. Apparently although Sasuke grabbed her hand, he had BIG hands, and she was cursed with small hands, so her wrist was quite sore.

Sasuke finally noticed her actions. Great, she bruised easily, that wasn't a good sign either.

"Are you okay?" Sasuke asked her.

"I'm fine, just trying to get rid of the pain. I was just recently released you know. You could have been a little bit gentler."

"My bad," Sasuke apologized. He finally got her to the hospital. He was about to leave, when he noticed she wasn't moving towards the building, but she was standing in front of it.

"Alli, why aren't you moving, are your legs functioning properly?" Sasuke asked a bit worried.

"They are doing A Ok, see," Alli said as she moved backwards, and sideways, "They just stop when I want to move towards the hospital."

Sasuke understood. She was afraid, she didn't know it, but her body was showing the signs. Sasuke then walked to her, and picked her up and put her on his back, and he walked into the hospital.

"Do I have to do everything?" Sasuke whispered silently, but Alli heard him.

"Yes, unfortunately until my body decides to act normal again, and I'm sorry if I caused trouble. I know you probably don't want to do this, especially with your fangirls probably watching your every move." Alli apologized.

"Don't worry, you said before you're my fangirl bodyguard, and you're not bad to be around. Besides, I understand medical problems just fine, and I know how you usually act, especially since I basically lived with you for two years and after the kidnapping, you probably have more problems or maybe even fears than a normal person."

"You're right, I don't remember much of that night, but I'm pretty sure my body does," Alli admitted.

"Do you want me to stay with you during your appointment? I'm pretty sure Tsunade didn't give you Sakura as a nurse, and even though half of my fangirl population probably works here, Tsunade probably is going to inspect you herself," Sasuke told her.

"I'd like that, just in case anything happens, and friends are good company to have." Alli told him.

Sasuke then walked to the front desk with Alli on his back. He was greeted by the nurse who was sitting there at the time.

"Sasuke-san is Alli okay?" The nurse asked him.

"She is fine, just arrived for a check-up, and also she is late, because she was lost in the village, she was roaming by herself, so can you tell Lady Tsunade that Alli wasn't goofing off, she was sincerely lost."

"Yes Uchiha-san. I will. Please take a seat, and wait for a nurse to call her name."

"Arigatou," Sasuke replied and put Alli in the chair and he sat beside her. They waited a few minutes before a nurse called Alli's name. They were really lucky that none of Sasuke's fangirls were on shift, or they would be in big trouble, and gossip would soon spread faster, but they had a really bad feeling that this was going to get out by maybe the end of the day, or if they were lucky, by early tomorrow. They were hoping by early tomorrow. At least it would save them time, and have to deal with less jealous fangirls.

They were walked to a separate room that was private. After all Alli was a special case, and special cases had special rooms. That would mean, none of Sasuke's fangirls would be seeing Sasuke and Alli together. That saves a lot of trouble. At least now, Alli won't be interrogated by jealous girls.

Tsunade started checking the normal things first, like pulse, temperature, heartbeat, blood pressure, and weight and height. Those were A okay. Next she asked her specific questions, like her memory, and how she felt. Alli really didn't remember much, but she definitely remembers pain from the event. It was a topic that she didn't really want to talk about. Tsunade knew that might be a little traumatizing, but she had to make sure. She was afraid of what was going to happen next. Tsunade had to get blood tests, to make sure nothing was wrong with her inner body and to make sure none of the chemical levels were too high. She wanted to see how Alli was doing, but she had a feeling that getting blood from the young girl was going to be really hard.

"Okay Alli, now all I have to do is blood tests, and after that, you are free to go," Tsunade told her and then left wondering how Alli's reaction was. Tsunade was going to get some sedates just in case she was going to have trouble.

Alli whole body went to alert and danger mode. She was actually scared, because that meant needles. She didn't want to be in this place anymore.

"Sasuke, we got to leave," Alli told him. She was just about to get up from her chair and leave when Sasuke stopped her.

"Wait, why? I don't think its right to leave an appointment that might actually help you to get better," Sasuke scolded. He wanted her to at least stay. He actually had no idea why she was panicking.

"I just can't stay," Alli started to tear up a bit. Just the thought of needles was making her uneasy, and not calm. Her body was telling her there was danger, but the young man was not letting her escape and leave.

"I'm not letting you leave Alli," Sasuke grabbed her wrist once again and tightened his grip. He didn't understand why she was feeling this way.

'SASUKE LET ME GO!" Alli yelled at him, and before she knew it. Sasuke grabbed her by her waist, and sat her on his lap, waiting for Lady Tsunade to come into the room. Alli was actually surprised by his actions. He wasn't the one for close physical contact with girls.

"W-W-What are you doing?" Alli studdered.

"This is the only way I know of holding you in this room, is this way. I'm way far stronger than you which gives me an easy way of holding you down. You can struggle all you want, but you can't escape," Sasuke told her.

"I feel like a helpless person when you do this," Alli admitted.

"This the result of being a ninja," Sasuke replied. "What is your choice anyways?"

"I can't tell you yet, it will only ruin the surprise."

Then Tsunade walked in the room, and saw a strange sight of Sasuke holding to Alli and holding a conversation with the girl. She was definitely surprised. This girl has actually managed to make the Uchiha Sasuke talk. This girl was definitely important to Sasuke, although he probably won't admit it out in the open or to anyone for that matter.

"Okay Alli," Tsunade said, "I got to take blood, be calm, or I'll make you calm."

Alli's eyes widen, she was probably going to have a panic attack if a needle comes close to her arm. That was when she started to thrash. Even though Alli was a girl, Sasuke was having a hard time controlling her.

"Calm down already," Sasuke spoke sternly. He was kind of tired of dealing with her weird actions already.

"Patience Sasuke," Tsunade said. Tsunade couldn't wait all day. She decided to use her speed, and put a sedative in Alli's arm, to calm her down.

"Why did you do that Lady Hokage?" Sasuke asked her.

"When Alli got kidnapped, they apparently stabbed with needles. Her body couldn't handle the pain, and it was traumatizing for her that her mind is blocking the events. That's why when I told her blood tests, she knew about needles, that is why she started to panic. I'm afraid she has developed a phobia of needles. Which is such a pain," Tsunade explained to Sasuke.

Sasuke finally understood. Alli was mentally and physically damaged. After like 2 minutes at least, Tsunade finally gave the consent that Alli could go home.

"Sasuke before you leave, I have a message for Alli. The sedative is still active, so tell her within the next hour. Its best to let her mind rest, even when she sleeps it's probably racing still. That sedative will calm her down a lot. Anyways, Alli seems totally fine to do normal regular activities like a normal person who isn't a ninja. However, she isn't perfectly fit to do ninja studies yet. Her mind and physical body still hasn't completely calmed down," Tsunade explained to the young man.

"I suggest that someone should watch her," Tsunade continued, "I doubt Naruto will find the time because of the Chunnin Exams, hopefully that brat will actually pass this time. I would suggest Sakura to watch her, but she has duties to help me, so I don't think it work…"

Sasuke gulped. He knew exactly where this was going.

"Sasuke, I'm assigning you a mission. You are to watch over Alli until the Chunnin Exams are over, this is a mission you can't refuse."

"You got to be kidding me," Sasuke said, "Why are you even assigning this mission in the first place?" Sasuke questioned.

"You see, Alli is still fairly new to Konoha, she barely has any friends, and you two seem to get along quite well. Exams are coming up so she doesn't have the need to train unlike her brother. Most of the shinobi are going to be getting ready for the event because it is a get together to at least try and be friendlier to each Hidden Village. You probably are going to be at least the less busy than most. So, that is why. Besides, anyone can be after Alli. Especially after that stunt they pulled. She isn't fully healed, just remember that. That is all." Tsunade was about to leave before she spoke again, "You can stay in this room until the effects wear off on her."

Sasuke sighed. This was going to be a long two to three months.


After an hour has passed, Alli woke up feeling kind of better. She looked around. She was still in the hospital room, and was kind of surprised that Sasuke was still there, but he was looking out the window, not paying attention, or so she thought.

"You're up. Finally, I was starting to get bored," Sasuke spoke.

"Sorry for not entertaining you," Alli replied back. She wasn't in the mood for attitude today.

"Lady Tsunade told me to tell you, that you are fine to do normal activities, but if you want to be a ninja, you can't do any ninja arts until after the Chunnin Exams. Your body isn't ready for that type of training yet. Also, I've been assigned to a mission that includes you. I basically have to watch over you until the Chunnin Exams are over, and you have to come back in a week for blood results."

"Oh this is just great," Alli said. "You're going to be watching every move I make?"

"No and Yes," Sasuke answered, "I'll just hang out with you more often that I would like to, but since we are already friends, we could always talk more, since we didn't get the chance to talk that much in your world."

"I guess this mission comes in handy. Just watch, by the time the mission is over, you will be my best friend, no doubt about it."

"I do have one question though," Sasuke asked, "Are you going to be a ninja or not? You don't have to have an-"

"Yes."

"Well, that's okay… wait, you said yes?" Sasuke was confused all of a sudden. He didn't think Alli would just say yes.

"Of course, I actually thought about this. I've decided that if I want to protect myself, I have to learn and become a ninja."

"That's great but remember Lady Tsunade's orders, no training until the Chunnin Exams are over," Sasuke reminded her.

"I got it. Now, can you walk me home? Naruto didn't even explain how to get back to my house. Besides I want to tell my family about my decision."

"Sure," Sasuke replied. He helped her get up, and walked with her to her house. She was all happy that she was going home. They finally got to the front of the place. The Namikaze household was quiet something. Even there wasn't a clan of the Namikaze, the house, was pretty big, and had a very homey feeling.

"Thank you for walking me home Sasuke," Alli thanked him.

"No problem, and besides it is my mission to watch over you, and besides you would have gotten lost anyways," Sasuke told her.

"I know, but it's only noon though, I can tell by looking at the sky. Do you want to hang out later, or do you have more business with Lady Hokage?" Alli asked.

"I don't know All, don't you want to spend time with your family though? If they are there, then I really don't have to guard you." Sasuke explained.

"That might be the best for today. I might also see if Shikamaru or maybe Hinata will hang out with me," Alli told him. "Being with you is nice, but I don't have the stamina to be crushed by your fangirls today, and I really don't feel like being a target either."

"Yeah, but if you go out and hang with them, I have to be with you, remember? I have to watch you." Sasuke reminded her.

"Oh yeah, why don't I just stay home today then, I'll hang out with you tomorrow Sasuke, because tomorrow I actually want to explore and see more of Konoha." Alli then waved goodbye and headed inside the house.

Sasuke then walked out and headed to the training grounds. He decided to do extra training to pass the time.


Alli walked into her house and was greeted by her mother.

"Hello mom," Alli spoke, still not used to the feeling of calling her parents by the name of mother and father.

"Hello dear, how was your appointment, you took an awful long time." Kushina asked.

"I'm okay to do normal activities for a while, and I have to go back in a week for the results of blood tests. The blood tests actually took a while. It turns out I have a phobia of needles. It's all because of the kidnapping. If I want to do ninja training, then I have to wait until the Chunnin Exams are over. Which it seems like a long time from the look on Sasuke's face earlier," Alli explained.

"Are you going to be a ninja Alli?" Kushina asked. She was going to wonder if her child was going to be a shinobi. Everyone else was, and loved it.

"I'll tell you my answer once dad and Naruto come back," Alli said.

Just as soon as Alli said that, Minato and Naruto walked in through the front door. Minato went and hugged his beautiful wife, and his lovely daughter. He was so happy that he got to hold her once again. They all sat on the table, waiting for lunch to be ready.

"How was your appointment Alli," her father asked her.

"It was good, only can do normal activities until after the Chunnin Exams, then if I choose to, then I can train to be a shinobi. I also have to go back to the hospital in a week to get information on the results," Alli explained. Then she finally got her lunch and was so happy, she really wanted to eat food. Naruto on the other hand denied his food. Alli was surprised.

"Are you not going to eat Naruto?" Alli asked her brother.

"Not right now, I got a date with Hinata, and I only came home to see how you were doing," Naruto said.

"That was nice of you," Alli said.

"Oh by the way Alli," Naruto started. "Are you going to be a shinobi?"

Alli waited a while to think about how to careful piece her words together. Alli then had a huge smile on her face. "Of course."

Naruto then made his signature grin. He was happy for his little sister on her decision and so was Kushina and Minato. Naruto then glanced at the clock. "Ah! I'm going to be late if I don't hurry now," Naruto then dashed off to get to Hinata's on time, "Oh by the way Alli." Naruto said very loudly, "now I have exciting news to tell all my friends!"

Alli just laughed at her brother, enjoying the moment of happiness.


Later on in the afternoon, Alli decided to go grocery shopping. Kushina told her that she was running low on groceries because of Naruto and Minato, so she decided to go into town.

"I can't believe Naruto and dad can eat so much," Alli muttered to herself. She was carrying a list that was made. She had to get Ramen, and tons of it. She also had to get some meat, and some veggies. Alli went through many stores, and eventually found what she was looking for.


Sasuke decided to stop by Alli's house to see if she wanted to hang out like she said earlier.

"Hello Kushina," Sasuke said to Alli's mom.

"Hello Sasuke, does your mom need any help today?"

"Actually, she wants to talk to you, but dad isn't letting her leave the house for some reason," Sasuke told her, "by the way, is Alli home?"

"No I sent her to go grocery shopping," Kushina said, "She should be down at the market, you can go find her if you want. I probably should go see what your mom wants, and I'll probably bring Minato along too, your father is home right?"

"Yes ma'am."

"Great, I'll see you later Sasuke," Kushina told him. Then she looked back at her husband. "Minato, come on we are going to the Uchiha Residence." Then the Namikaze couple walked out of the house letting Sasuke to go and find Alli at the market.


Alli was about to walk home, when she accidentally bumped into a strange man.

"Oh I'm sorry sir," Alli apologized. Then she noticed the smell of the man. It was a familiar smell. "I got to go, I'm sorry."

Alli then tried to get away, but the man got a good grip on her. "Excuse me sir," Alli stated, "Could you please let go of my hand?"

"Lady, you smell so good," the man sniffed her, "Why don't you come home with me?"

"No thank you," Alli said sternly, "I rather go home alone." The man's grip on her got tighter. "Sir, you're hurting my wrist." The man was too drunk to notice, he just wanted a pretty little lady in his bed tonight.

"Come on, one night won't hurt, and besides, you'll be screaming and moaning all night long, enjoying a sweet pleasure between your legs, I want to explore your gorgeous body all night long," the man whispered in her ear.

"Hell no," Alli said back, "There's no way I'd give myself to you. You're way to drunk and ugly. I don't even think any girl wants to be with you." Then the man, smacked Alli. Even though he was drunk, he still had some sense of awareness.

"You little bitch," the man said back. "You're com-"

"I'd let her go," a voice said. Alli and the man looked over to see Sasuke Uchiha.

"Sasuke!" Alli said happily, but the man made a tighter grip than before, if that was even possible. Sasuke, then suddenly appeared right next to them and got Alli's hand free. "Thank you," Alli said while keeping her emotions in check, in reality, this situation was really similar what Alli has experienced before.

"Next time, try and get drunk out at night, not during the day, and maybe next time keep your pleasures in check," Sasuke said.

"What are you, her boyfriend?" the man said, not understand why Sasuke got the girl away from him.

"Maybe, you shouldn't even be out here. It's a disgrace even being a shinobi, trying to attack innocent girls passing by." Sasuke scolded the man, then the man was about to attack him, when Sasuke knocked him unconscious. "That should teach you."

Sasuke looked at Alli with soft eyes. He was trying to figure out her reaction to all of this. Her face told him different emotions. That was his clue to get her out and home. Her grabbed her hand gently and picked up the dropped groceries, and walked her home.


Alli and Sasuke finally got to the Namikaze household. They were very lucky that no one was home, and no one was going to be home for a while. Sasuke set the groceries on the table; he put them away where they should be. He's been in that house a lot, so he knew where everything went. After that he went and sat next to Alli who was lying down on the couch. Her face was sad. Sasuke went and sat on the floor but next to her.

"Are you hurt?" Sasuke asked her. He didn't get a response. Alli was still silent.

"Are you okay?" Sasuke asked another question and he heard a whimper. He concluded that she wasn't okay. Sasuke sighed. He didn't know how to handle something like this. "What's wrong?"

"This happened when I was young, except without the sex part. My mom when she would get drunk. Remember my stories?" Alli said and asked.

"Yeah, I remember," Sasuke replied. "That scene reminded you of it, didn't it."

"Yeah, and I was scared. I didn't have the power to do anything. I was weak," Alli replied.

"I don't think you were weak. You are still recovering, and you stood up to the guy. Most girls would scream and fight. You on the other hand acted different," Sasuke told her. "Cheer up, please?"

Alli looked at him, and just started to bawl. Then she went and hugged him and cried in his shoulder. Sasuke was way too shocked to do anything, but once his senses came back to him, he hugged her back. It was weird for him to hug any girl. It was like an hour before Alli stopped crying, and that was when Sasuke finally figured out that Alli had fallen asleep. Sasuke kind of panicked, but then he just picked her up, and placed her nice and slowly on the couch. He was acting different than usual, it was always when he was around Alli that he acted that way. On the other hand, he was glad that she was his friend, but he also noticed how innocent she was when she was sleeping.

"I'm glad you chose to be a shinobi Alli. It will help you get past all the tough challenges in your life. I'm also glad you're my friend," Sasuke whispered quietly. Then he wrote down something on a piece of paper that was nearby, and he left the house, and walked home.


Okay, I just updated this after what almost 2 years? xD I feel really bad, but I told myself that I will finish my stories, because I figured why not? And I feel like I have to update and finish it. It's a goal. But I'm always busy, so I can really update on weekends. The reason is because Soccer and Marching Band. This story might be easier to write than the other ones because it's not really going to follow the Naruto story line. I'm going to skip things around like they really haven't met Gaara yet. And since Itachi is alive, he doesn't have an affiliation with the Akatsuki. I'm really sorry that I haven't updated in so long. If you read my Kingdom Hearts Story, then it has been updated, and I also did a one-shot for Kingdom Hearts. it's on my profile. So once again. Gomenasai. anyways. REVIEW! and FAVORITE. FOLLOW.

Ja Ne! -Shifuni