Just FYI: this will contain shonen ai. Maybe even yaoi.
Don't know the meaning? Don't bother reading.
I don't like killing stories with posting the pairing at the top of the page, so if you read my profile, you'll get a feel for what I like. Then, figure if you want to read it.
But basically, this story it not really pairing oriented, even though the pairings play a considerable part…this is a story about Naruto and his future that I wish to have fun with before Kishimoto decides for me, and doing a better job to boot.
I am taking liberties with the Naruto story—meaning what happens in between however far along I am in volume twenty-one, and when my fiction begins. I try to make it fitting and realistic to the story as possible, so don't kill me if you don't like it—just tell me if I'm a bit far.
And most of all, feedback is most wanted. I write for myself, but I write for all you Naruto fans out there, too. Tell me if you like it, give me some criticism, tell me if you want some more. It might effect the story.
One more thing…there are parts in the story that jump between the past and present of the story. I hope dearly that I don't confuse everyone too much.
Disclaimer: Naruto and all it comes with does not belong to me. It's all Kishimoto. This is a work of fiction, don't confuse.
For those of you who want to know, this story will have some spoilers if you aren't up-to-date with the Naruto manga, probably angst, random shots of minor fluff, maybe even death of people, and in case you didn't get it, this is an alternate timeline.
Part I
Prologue
The day was one that fit Konohagakure the most; a late-spring afternoon, the sun high in the sky, filtering through the leafed branches of the tall trees, leaving starry patches of sunlight on the warm dirt roads. The weather was almost summery, but with a light spring breeze. The sakura trees were almost barren of blossoms—one could expect to hear a cicada at any moment.
Hatake Kakashi wandered down the almost barren streets of Hidden Leaf, where few children did roam. The day was just passing its zenith, and the weather was pleasantly warm. A perfect day for a stroll to take in all the beauty.
He figured he would do that, for a bit, before heading to his destination.
A single leaf falling before his path momentarily deterred him. Looking up from where it fell, he found a serene Anko, resting on a high tree branch, warming her face in a patch of sun between the branches. Quite the rare sight.
"Kakashi…" She turned her head from the sun to face him. "Did you leave for the same reason I did?"
Kakashi thought for a moment, then said, "Because I felt I wasn't worthy? Or that I had no interest whatsoever?" Kakashi shook his head. "No…"
A hand landed on Kakashi's shoulder. "We left because we believe inevitably, it would belong to someone else. And, we would not deter a dream." Maito Gai made a 'nice guy' smile at Anko.
Yes, Kakashi thought. It was not as though he never thought of becoming even greater, and he did not feel unworthy…well, maybe a little, next to him. But there was another reason…
"…Is it that Sasuke?" Anko asked.
Kakashi smiled, shaking his head, and continued walking to his destination.
"No," said Gai, as he watched Kakashi walk away. "But someone you would have to watch and listen to, to know just how strong he is." And it is his dream for people to simply be able to see him and recognize that strength.