Title: The Rookies

Author: Me! aka Rainboi

Pairings: Eventually SasuNaru with side pairings

Rating: For right now it's Pg-13.

Warnings: Story is AU and some characters might seem OOC. Also includes Yaoi so if you don't like it don't read.

Summary: After a fun filled day at a field trip, eight year old Naruto returns to school only to find out that his parents are dead. Now, after eight years, Naruto returns to his old town of Konoha. What happens when he meets his old friends and some new ones? And what does Sasuke find different in Naruto that he just has to change?

Disclaimer: I do not own Naruto no matter how much I wish it.

A/N: This story started out as just being a SasuNaru fic but after revising it I thought it would be better to add stories about the other characters. In other words this fic is about almost all of the characters and how they deal with Naruto and Sasuke being together along with how Sasuke and Naruto got together. Well then on to my story!

Prolouge: The Field Trip

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The black shiny car pulled over at the curb. It's back door opened and out jumped a small eight year old blond in an orange parka much to big for him.

"We'll pick you up when you return from your field trip." A tall blond woman, who by this time had also come out of the car, told the little boy as she bent down and hugged him.

"You have fun Naru-chan." A light brown haired man with strikingly blue eyes said from behind the wheel. He did not get out of the car but gave a big smile to the blond boy none the less.

"I will. See you later mom and dad." the little blond said as he waved at them and ran to meet his teacher.

The blond woman waved back at him before she got back in the car. As soon as she was inside the engine started and the black car sped away.

Naruto ran all the way to his teacher and all the other students who were waiting outside of school. He handed the teacher, a brown haired man with a scar running across his nose, his permission slip who took it from his hand. He then told the blond to go and hang out with his friends as they waited for the bus to come. As soon as he went to join the other children a boy with brown spiky hair walked up to him.

"What took you so long. We thought that we would have to leave without you." Kiba said as he smiled at the blond.

"Sorry. I overslept." Naruto said and smiled back as if saying that he really was sorry. His smile was received by other smiles and some eye rolling.

"At least your here." another brown haired, who had it up in a pony tail, said.

"I know. I'm so excited." Naruto said to Shikamaru who had by this time ignored him by staring at the clouds overhead.

Naruto continued talking to the other children who were growing more excited and restless as the minutes rolled by. Their field trip was to go to a museum and the children were so happy that they were able to skip a day of school that they all jumped up for joy when Iruka had told them the bus had arrived. They ran towards him all of them speaking at the same time to tell him who they wanted their seating partner to be. The talking got more louder as some of them argued as to who was going to sit with Naruto and it wasn't a surprise to see why. The blond was always fun to sit with since he always told jokes or was always doing pranks to amuse them.

"All right calm down." Iruka said as he held up one hand to quiet them down. "I'm sorry but the seating is going to be alphabetical order."

As soon as he said this all the kids groaned and the loudest was from the girls. They were only three girls and all three were best friends so it was no wonder that they would groan when Iruka told them that they were going to be seperated.

"I'm sorry girls but that's how it's going to be." Iruka said as he pulled out a sheet of paper and started calling out names. " Okay then first is Ino since we are an odd number you can be with whoever you want just as soon as we name the groups. Well then first up is Shino and Hinata. Then Kiba and Sakura, Shikamaru and Gaara, and last Sasuke and Naruto." and as Iruka named them they went inside the bus until it was just Naruto and Sasuke.

Naruto was happy that Iruka had decided their seating partners, so that way he wouldn't have to and hurt some feelings. He was even happy to be sitting by the Uchiha, a raven haired, dark eyed, pale boy, who barley spoke. He didn't have anything against the Uchiha it's just that the raven haired boy was always so shy. He barley spoke to anyone and barley smiled at any of his jokes who, to Naruto, was a very odd thing. He smiled at Sasuke and was surprised to see a flicker of a smile on the Uchiha's face.

"Well should we go and sit." Naruto said as he climbed the bus and headed for the only empty seat at the back of the bus.

Naruto sat by the window and let Sasuke have the aisle sit. As soon as Sasuke sat down Naruto started to talk non stop. Sasuke only nodded at the blonds words and smiled when necessary. He really enjoyed sitting with the blond. It was a nice change for him. He usually kept to himself but sitting with the blond and laughing at his jokes really got Sasuke's spirits up for the field trip, so it was no surprise that he started to talk back to him.

Naruto gave a big smile at Sasuke when he started to join the conversation and was even happy to find out that the raven haired boy had jokes of his own. Naruto laughed along with Sasuke when he had finished telling his joke. He was having so much fun that he had almost forgotten about the field trip. He was happy when they finally arrived at the museum.

Iruka stood up from his sit and turned to face his students. "Okay listen up every one. Today I want you on your best behavior. I want you guy's to follow all my instructions and pay close attention because you will have a worksheet to go along with this."

As was to be expected from eight year olds, they all groaned and whined at the assignment saying that it was unfair.

"Now kids," Iruka continued, "I know it doesn't seem like fun but believe me it is. Plus there is a reward if you get it completed.Besides you will be working with a partner and before you ask it's going to be your sit buddy."

All the kids cried out with joy and with disappoiment when they heard this.They got out of their sits and as they walked out of the bus the were handed their worksheets.Naruto studied his worksheet, Sasuke at his side, and after a few minuets declared it to be hard. Sasuke only stared at him before he gave him a knowing smile.

"It's not hard. You just have to find the answers where it tells you to find them." he said while he looked back at his worksheet.

Naruto studied his face for a few seconds before taking a hold of his hand, "Then show me where the answers are." he said as he ran towards the museum entrance, dragging a flustered Sasuke behind him.

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All in all the field trip wasn't that bad. Sasuke and Naruto were able to complete their worksheet and enjoy themselves at the same time. Their were also happy with their reward which happened to be an ice cream cone that Iruka got for them at a nearby ice cream shop. They ate their ice cream with a rejoice only eight years could have. Well all except one. Naruto, being Naruto, had dropped his ice cream while walking and tripping on something.

"Aww man." Naruto said in a quiet voice as he looked down at the spilled ice cream. He was trying really hard not to cry and when it seemed that the tears would start falling an ice cream cone was shoved under his face. When he looked up to see who had giving him the ice cream he was shocked to see that it was Sasuke.

"Sas-Sasuke?" the blond said, suprised at the Uchihas actions along with all of their other classmates who were not used to seeing the Uchiha being so generous.

"Take it. I really don't like sweets." Sasuke said as he looked away from Naruto, and a small blush sprinkling his cheeks.

Naruto continued to look surprised before a smile broke through his lips, "Thank you Sasuke!" he said as he took the ice cream cone and gave a hug to Sasuke in return.

Sasuke's face got redder than before but through his embarrassment he smiled back.

"All right then. Shall we go back to the bus." Iruka said in a much happier voice then it needed it to be. His heart was warmed up by the sight he just witnessed.

The children, who had stopped staring at Naruto and Sasuke turned to look at Iruka before heading for the bus. Naruto followed them while with one hand he held the ice cream cone and with the other he held Sasuke's hand, dragging him towards the bus.

"I can walk their you know." he said but did nothing to remove his hand from Naruto's.

The bus ride home was in Naruto's and Sasuke's mind, a lot shorter than it was before. It seemed that they arrived at school much quicker then they did for the musuem. Or was it because both had fallen asleep on the ride home? Whatever it was they didn't care as long as they were still together. The children got of the bus and waited for their parents to come and as they came and picked them up Naruto and Sasuke talked some more. In the end they were the only ones left, except for Iruka who had to be their to supervise them

"Oh, here come my parents." Sasuke said as he got up to meet a deep blue car that had parked along the curb. He got up from his sitting position while smiling at the blond. He waved at him for the last time before he ran for his car and hopped inside, happy at the smile that he had recivied from Naruto. A smile that spoke of true happiness.

Naruto waved back before getting up himself. He was worried that his parents had not arrived yet but knew that they were going to be their soon. So when he saw a familiar black car pull up along the curb he waved at Iruka and ran towards it. He stopped before he got their when he saw that the woman that had gotten out of the car was not his mother but his aunt.

"Auntie what are you doing here?" Naruto asked as he looked at his aunt's blue eyes and gave a slight shiver.

"Naruto." she said and looking down at him with sad yet hatred filled eyes. She had never liked Naruto and Naruto never knew why. Not even when he asked his mother for answers.

Iruka walked up towards them, sensing something was wrong. He walked and stood behind Naruto, putting a hand on his shoulder. He was right about his premonition when he heard what the Aunt said next, and it made his blood run cold.

"Naruto," she continued, "You parents...your parent's are dead." and not a single tear escaped her as she said those words.