Disclaimer: I do not own Naruto or its characters. All rights belong to Kishimoto.

**This story was originally posted on Wattpad by yours truly***

Thank you to my beta for editing this chapter! ~x

Disclaimer: I do not own Naruto or its characters. All rights belong to Kishimoto.

**This story was originally posted on Wattpad by yours truly***

"WEEEE... hahahahahaha!"

"Oi kid get back here!"

A boy ran carelessly through the village while laughing as a baker chased after him. The boy skidded around a house and leaped onto the roof above and continued to flee from the baker. He leaped from roof to roof, running as far as possible. The baker continued to chase him from the ground until he eventually gave up.

After a few moments, the boy stopped to catch his breath.

"Phew, finally lost him," he breathed in relief.

He controlled his breathing as he panted to catch his breath. He then stood his ground as he praised himself in a light of achievement. After leaping to the ground on a far away street, he suddenly bumped into the Hokage.

"Aaahh! Old man!" he exclaimed, startled.

He tried to make a run for it but the Hokage grabbed him by the collar of his shirt and sighed.

"Naruto, what have you done now? I really do hate hearing all the complaints from store owners and other villagers having enough of your pranks."

"What else am I suppose to do? Its so boring!" Naruto complained.

"Maybe instead of causing an uproar with all the villagers, you should consider helping out people, help keep the peace. Why are you not attending your classes? If you want to become Hokage, you need to graduate. Speaking of graduation... the exam is next week, correct?" The Hokage insisted.

*flashback*

Naruto was seen playing with other children in the playground in the late afternoon outside of the academy. He always went there to play. He was happy and having a good time with the other children playing tag. It was now getting late and one by one the children started heading home.

"Its time to go home now kids!"

One by one, children left the playground with their parents. However, whispers could be heard...

"What did I tell you about that child? Stay away from him!"

"I don't want you to be hanging around that boy, son."

"That boy is a demon, don't get influenced by it!"

More whispers...

...And more.

Naruto stared at their turned backs, sadness found it's way to his eyes, his smile left his lips while a frown replaced it. "What am I?" he asked himself. "Who am I to everyone?" He started walking home slowly with his hands shoved in his pockets.

Just as fast as it had come on, the minor flashback was over and Naruto's eyes cleared to once again reveal reality. He looked up at the old man in front of him with glistened eyes thinking back at the memory.

"I don't belong anywhere," Naruto finally replied with a sad tone.

He turned around and walked away with the Hokage staring at his turned back. The Hokage hesitated then shouted at the boy walking away, "Naruto-"

At the sound of his own name, Naruto ran away. Away from everyone. He continued running, afraid to stop to catch his breath and get another tomato thrown at him passing through. He ran to his apartment locking the door behind him. He unexpectedly shouted, "Mum, Dad, I'm home!"

Catching his breath, he looked around his apartment. Empty ramen containers scattered the floor and furniture, while the dawning sun picked up flickers of dust that layered the floor in front of him. He cleared his mind, flinging off his shoes at the front door and went to prepare ramen for dinner.

He grabbed his now ready ramen and sat down at the table, flicking off unwanted empty ramen containers to fit his meal. "Thank-you for the meal!"

This is my first ever fanfiction. So please don't judge me at how horrible i am going with this haha. This is also the prologue so that's why it's quite short (i think idk) i am so sorry if i've typed it wrong or have the wrong layout or basically doing it all wrong. Please give me some advice! It will help me in the future!