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Storms by kazenoyouni reviews
Uzumaki Naruto is all alone. At least, until he's taken in by a dark, rich stranger. It seems he now has something to live for again... SasuNaru
Naruto - Rated: M - English - Romance/Drama - Chapters: 103 - Words: 166,999 - Reviews: 2919 - Favs: 2,282 - Follows: 2,230 - Updated: 7/27/2018 - Published: 12/12/2007 - Naruto U., Sasuke U. - Complete
If Only by Mari Falcon reviews
Naruto and Sasuke stumble across a strange object in the woods. It lets out a sudden burst of power and Naruto is knocked unconscious. He wakes up to find everything is wrong. Is it genjutsu? A concussion? Hallucinations? Or something else?
Naruto - Rated: T - English - Chapters: 31 - Words: 115,771 - Reviews: 1552 - Favs: 2,104 - Follows: 898 - Updated: 12/20/2007 - Published: 3/15/2007 - Naruto U., Minato N. - Complete
Glowing Embers in the Wind by Denim88 reviews
Naruto never thought he'd have a family. Then again, he never expected to meet and befriend the Uchiha clan either. One boy's chance for a family sets a different course for Konoha. A story that takes a slightly different path in the Naruto universe.
Naruto - Rated: T - English - Adventure - Chapters: 6 - Words: 54,986 - Reviews: 109 - Favs: 224 - Follows: 289 - Updated: 3/8/2009 - Published: 2/20/2008 - Naruto U.
Gaikokujin by SerenNoir reviews
Backpacking through Southeast Asia with thirteen other strangers wasn't Sasuke's idea of a stress-reliever. Especially after meeting one jaded Westerner who can't seem to accept his own culture. NaruSasuNaru, AU.
Naruto - Rated: M - English - Romance/Adventure - Chapters: 16 - Words: 51,211 - Reviews: 276 - Favs: 219 - Follows: 119 - Updated: 10/24/2009 - Published: 7/1/2008 - Naruto U., Sasuke U. - Complete
Foxhound by Kraken's Ghost reviews
Discontinued. After his training with Jiraiya is interrupted by an Akatsuki attack, Naruto makes a dangerous gamble with the Kyuubi in order to survive. AU after manga 238.
Naruto - Rated: M - English - Adventure/Drama - Chapters: 9 - Words: 239,130 - Reviews: 1888 - Favs: 2,688 - Follows: 1,873 - Updated: 6/15/2005 - Published: 3/4/2005 - Naruto U., Ino Y.
Father Figure by Cassandra Incognito reviews
Naruto wanted... no needed a father figure. Kakashi fit perfectly into that role, kind caring compassionate if not a bit off beat, but it's not until the bedroom that Naruto calls out "Daddy!". Based on George Michael 'Father Figure'. KakaNaru. YAOI.
Naruto - Rated: M - English - Drama/Romance - Chapters: 13 - Words: 71,530 - Reviews: 643 - Favs: 806 - Follows: 929 - Updated: 6/8/2009 - Published: 6/29/2008 - Kakashi H., Naruto U.
Fate's Garden by Rational Lunacy reviews
Sasuke kills Naruto. Sasuke gets killed. They both end up in a new life, and then another life, and another...whoever said life for the children of gods was easy? Watch as they come into their divinity...NaruSasu.
Naruto - Rated: T - English - Romance/Humor - Chapters: 36 - Words: 95,031 - Reviews: 808 - Favs: 607 - Follows: 280 - Updated: 11/10/2008 - Published: 3/28/2008 - Naruto U., Sasuke U. - Complete
Fade to Shadows by Sky-eyed Kitsune reviews
Naruto has failed, and in his failure, he sees the terrible life that he's forced to live. But no more. The taunting will stop. The merciless training for no praise will end. Konoha will fade into oblivion. Naruto will leave. SASUNARU, Dark!Naruto
Naruto - Rated: M - English - Romance/Tragedy - Chapters: 9 - Words: 33,116 - Reviews: 183 - Favs: 190 - Follows: 193 - Updated: 11/6/2009 - Published: 10/30/2007 - Sasuke U., Naruto U.
Eyes of the Beholder by Zephyrus-Prime reviews
Perception is everything to a shinobi. “There is no one truth. There is only the truth as each individual perceives it.”
Naruto - Rated: T - English - Drama - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,788 - Reviews: 11 - Favs: 26 - Follows: 5 - Published: 3/6/2007 - Naruto U., Neji H. - Complete
Eyes of Defiance by Silver-eyed Hyuuga reviews
He caught the blonde's gaze and found himself absolutely captivated by those endless chasms of deep indigo. Yet Naruto's stare held sadness, deep sadness, and Neji found himself longing to know his deepest secrets. NejiNaru
Naruto - Rated: M - English - Romance/Angst - Chapters: 37 - Words: 109,380 - Reviews: 442 - Favs: 135 - Follows: 84 - Updated: 5/22/2014 - Published: 5/17/2005
Even When he Smiles by AppleCoreCandyBox reviews
Secrets can be kept for only so long, especially those that are gift wrapped in an disarming smile. :cutting, self-abuse themes, no yaoi pairings: DISCONTINUED DUE TO PERSONAL TROUBLES
Naruto - Rated: M - English - Angst/Drama - Chapters: 23 - Words: 149,473 - Reviews: 502 - Favs: 543 - Follows: 420 - Updated: 4/15/2010 - Published: 7/3/2006 - Naruto U. - Complete
Dulce Et Decorum Est by Ayien reviews
When Kakashi and Iruka follow Naruto into the forest at night, they learn just what Naruto has sacrificed to keep Konoha safe. It is Kakashi's duty, confronted with his failure, and Gaara of the Sand's to bring Naruto back from the darkness. Betaed by Ais
Naruto - Rated: M - English - Angst/Romance - Chapters: 17 - Words: 48,060 - Reviews: 660 - Favs: 938 - Follows: 382 - Updated: 1/13/2007 - Published: 6/9/2006 - Naruto U., Kakashi H. - Complete
Door Number Two by Reaper Nanashi reviews
-HIATUS- Naruto had always wanted a loving family, but it hadn't occurred to him that having one came with its own set of problems. He was trying so hard to love them that he never realized he was hurting them . . .
Naruto - Rated: T - English - Drama - Chapters: 47 - Words: 184,899 - Reviews: 4241 - Favs: 1,710 - Follows: 1,542 - Updated: 10/21/2008 - Published: 12/29/2006 - Naruto U., Minato N.
Disadvantaged Children by thetwistedtruth reviews
Uchiha Mansion is the last place for criminally and emotionally unstable orphans to prove their worth. Naruto finds himself caught in entangling situations with the owner of the Mansion, Uchiha Sasuke, and with his fellow teammates and friends. Sasu/Naru
Naruto - Rated: M - English - Romance/Drama - Chapters: 35 - Words: 153,222 - Reviews: 1538 - Favs: 753 - Follows: 736 - Updated: 8/29/2009 - Published: 1/11/2005 - Sasuke U., Naruto U.
Diamond in the Dirt by Nattle the Nettle reviews
NaruSasuNaru, AU. Life's terrible when you're poor, even when you've got the best of drugs, whores and booze to keep you going. When Naruto is employed by Fugaku, he learns that it gets a whole lot worse with Sasuke in the equation.
Naruto - Rated: M - English - Angst/Romance - Chapters: 24 - Words: 95,975 - Reviews: 239 - Favs: 112 - Follows: 148 - Updated: 7/28/2010 - Published: 3/24/2008 - Naruto U., Sasuke U.
Damaetas by pellaz reviews
SasuNaru. Set postseries. Orochimaru has taken Sasuke's body, and Naruto hunts him while dealing with such obstacles as training his first genin team.
Naruto - Rated: M - English - Drama/Adventure - Chapters: 9 - Words: 43,235 - Reviews: 143 - Favs: 253 - Follows: 41 - Updated: 7/30/2004 - Published: 6/26/2004
Cursed Salvation, Descending Redemption by Imperial Mint reviews
"Please Itachi… I know I can't save Sasuke but I can save you." Itachi considered these words before knocking Naruto's hand away.' Redemption begins in the form of salvation, at least that's what Naruto believes. ItaNaru Spoilers for Manga Chapters 365
Naruto - Rated: M - English - Chapters: 54 - Words: 263,367 - Reviews: 1794 - Favs: 1,599 - Follows: 734 - Updated: 4/12/2011 - Published: 5/23/2008 - [Itachi U., Naruto U.] - Complete
Crushed Violets by Behold the Crazed Fiend reviews
But that was hard to do with Sasuke running in the wrong direction, Naruto's blood decorating the underbrush, and Sakura screaming to God in his arms. [oneshot]
Naruto - Rated: T - English - Romance/Angst - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,419 - Reviews: 14 - Favs: 20 - Follows: 3 - Published: 4/4/2006 - Naruto U., Sakura H. - Complete
Childhood by Taivasalla reviews
Sarutobi said ANBU was no place for a child, but a brotherhood of killers is more of a family than Naruto ever had. Now, with war looming and intravillage tension threatening his fragile world, even this may not last. Not super!Naruto.
Naruto - Rated: T - English - Chapters: 17 - Words: 53,296 - Reviews: 477 - Favs: 1,272 - Follows: 823 - Updated: 1/1/2010 - Published: 6/1/2008 - Naruto U., Raidou N. - Complete
Butterfly in Reverse by bite the hand that feeds reviews
Konoha's going to war, undermanned or not. [On serious hiatus please see author profile for details and apologies.]
Naruto - Rated: M - English - Chapters: 18 - Words: 135,313 - Reviews: 554 - Favs: 762 - Follows: 492 - Updated: 11/14/2005 - Published: 4/23/2005 - Kakashi H.
Burning Deadfall by Samurai101 reviews
AU::COMPLETE::The Kyuubi has control of Naruto's body, and Konoha is suffering. Iruka has two choices, and he's about to crash and burn.::T for violence and character death::
Naruto - Rated: T - English - Adventure/Drama - Chapters: 27 - Words: 88,956 - Reviews: 663 - Favs: 582 - Follows: 181 - Updated: 9/10/2008 - Published: 3/14/2008 - Iruka U., Naruto U. - Complete
Broken Hearts, Shattered Dreams by pudgypudge reviews
It's been three years since Sakura left Naruto and his son behind for Sasuke. Broken hearted, he cut himself off from society. Now his friends want him back in the fold, and a certain blonde has even grander plans for everyone's favorite jinchuuriki.
Naruto - Rated: M - English - Humor/Romance - Chapters: 23 - Words: 119,792 - Reviews: 1829 - Favs: 3,797 - Follows: 1,495 - Updated: 2/20/2008 - Published: 11/8/2007 - Naruto U., Ino Y. - Complete
Bring Death Upon Me by Viperflamer reviews
The ultimate sacrifice...can never be given willingly. Minato will discover that when his ignorance changes his world forever. He hasn't lost his life...but he wishes he had.
Naruto - Rated: M - English - Angst/Adventure - Chapters: 2 - Words: 6,220 - Reviews: 158 - Favs: 208 - Follows: 266 - Updated: 2/20/2008 - Published: 2/8/2008 - Naruto U.
Breathe by Awyr reviews
Kakashi POV to start with. Kakashi gets sick...
Naruto - Rated: T - English - Tragedy - Chapters: 19 - Words: 8,130 - Reviews: 220 - Favs: 81 - Follows: 99 - Updated: 2/26/2008 - Published: 8/11/2006 - Kakashi H., Iruka U. - Complete
Breathe by viviannnnn reviews
“If he does not breathe, I’ll kill you”, were the first words spilt from her mouth. [oneshot][NaruSaku and if you squint enough NaruSakuSasu]
Naruto - Rated: K+ - English - Drama - Chapters: 1 - Words: 870 - Reviews: 14 - Favs: 35 - Follows: 10 - Published: 11/14/2006 - Complete
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