This next chapter is about Naruto. It's a little short, but the next chapter will be long. It'll take me awhile to post though. I hope you enjoy this chapter. Post comments and be nice.
Naruto awoke from his slumber. He got up and looked around. He was surrounded by brick walls. The lights were dim which gave Naruto a cold chill. His fears grew inside of him.
"Where am I?" he asked.
"You're in the shadows," said a voice.
Naruto heard footsteps approaching him. The figure stepped out of the shadows and came face to face with him. Naruto was a little shocked.
"You're a kid," he said.
"So what's your point?" the kid asked.
"You scared me!"
"I'm sorry."
Naruto kept looking in the face of the kid. He was about the same size as him. His hair was red like fire, his eyes were dark, yet they seemed soft, not threatening. Naruto noticed a mark on his forehead.
"What's that symbol on your head?" he asked.
"It means love," he replied.
"Love?"
"Yeah, my aunt told me the meaning of love."
"What's your name?"
"Garra."
"I'm Naruto. So you were captured too."
"Captured?"
"Yeah, by that man."
"Oh you mean Guardian?"
"Guardian?"
"Yeah, he protects me from the outside world."
"Well he took me away from my family. How did you end up here anyway?"
"I used to live in my village, but everyone hated me including my father. Everyone called me a monster."
"I know what that is like. So what happened?"
"The only person I stayed close to was my aunt. She looked just like my mom."
"What happened to your mom?"
"She died after having me. My dad said I took her life."
"That's awful."
"I know. My aunt kind of took me in and took care of me. I thought she was the only person who loved me, but I was wrong. She tried to kill me."
"What! Why would she do that?"
"My father sent her out to kill me."
"WHAT!"
"His plan didn't work though. I ended up killing her with my shield of sand."
"How can you kill someone with sand?"
"I've been cursed with the shield of sand. See look!"
Garra formed some sand around him and then it vanished. Naruto had a look of stun.
"Are you afraid of me?" asked Garra.
"No, why do you ask?" asked Naruto.
"It's nothing. I was just asking."
"So what did you do after the attack?"
"I ran away and I'm glad I did too."
"Why?"
"If my father found out I wasn't dead, he would have killed me himself and I didn't want to hurt anyone with my shield of sand. When Guardian found me, he said he would protect me from the outside world and from those who hated me."
"So how long have you been here?"
"I've been with Guardian for about a year."
"I just wish he hadn't taken me. I was happy with my new family."
"New family? You mean you were taken in?"
"Yes until Guardian took me away."
"There must have been a reason for that Naruto."
"You're right Garra," said a voice.
The boys turned around. Footsteps approached them and a figure stepped out of the shadows. It was Guardian. His clothing was black. He didn't show his face. Naruto backed away into the wall.
"What do you want with me Guardian?" he asked
"It's not what I want, it's what you want," he replied.
"What do you mean?"
"For years you've been seeking for freedom. You were trying to get away from those who hurt you. All your life you've been called a demon."
"Hey a loving family took me in. Why did you take me away? I was happy there."
"You call those people your family? They had no respect for you."
"What are you talking about?"
"Think about it. Why do you think they took you in?"
"They loved me."
"No, it's because they felt sorry for you."
"That's a lie!"
"I speak the truth Naruto. You don't have to believe me."
"They took me in because they wanted me."
"What about your so called brother?"
"We're a team! He watched my back in that foster home. He said he refused to go with a family unless……"
Naruto broke into silence. Guardian stared at him blankly.
"Unless what?" he asked
"Unless I was adopted too," said Naruto.
"You see. He felt sorry for you too. Everyone you thought was your friend just felt sorry for you. They were just pretending."
Naruto collapsed to the ground and started to cry. Guardian knelt down in front of him and touched his head.
"Let me help you," he said.
"You belong with us," said Garra.
"I'll train you and protect you from the outside world."
"We're your real friends Naruto."
"That's right."
Naruto looked up and gave a small nod. He felt angry at himself. His eyes were full of confusion. The question of How could I have let his happen ran through his head. Garra handed him a bowl of ramen. He took it, but only ate half of it. His mind wasn't on food; his mind was on his problems. Garra looked at him with a frown.
"What's wrong Naruto?" he asked.
"I'm not hungry," he said.
"Lets give him some time alone," said Guardian.
He escorted Garra on the other side of the room. He gave a small grin.
"My plan is working perfectly," he said to himself.
