Disclaimer: I don't own the Teen Titans. I don't own Naruto. I don't own Bleach. End.

Well, uh, I've only watched one episode of Teen Titans so if anything I write is wrong, then keep in mind that this is AU. All my knowledge of the Teen Titans is from various other fanfics. So yeah, that's about it... Also, for those of you who don't read Naruto, read it! Fanfictions of Naruto can be found under the "Anime" section of FanFiction. net

Also, chapter titles are taken from a manga called Bleach by Kubo Tite, which I highly recommend. Bleach fanfiction can also be found at FanFiction. net under "Anime".

Enjoy!

The Nobility of Failure

Chapter One: Starter

He woke up to the sound of people arguing. Slowly, he opened one eye and observed the room he was in. It wasn't familiar, and idly, he wondered where he was. He tilted his head to the left and saw a green man arguing with a man who seemed to be part metal. On the other side of the room, he saw a hooded figure reading a book. Behind that person, two people were looking out the window.

Cautiously, the young man tried to move his fingers. Apparently, they were fine. However, when he tried to sit up, he found that he wasn't able to. He tried again, but the sudden pain and accompanying grunt had already alerted one of the others that he was awake.


"Don't move," a monotonous voice ordered him. "Your wounds haven't healed yet." He grunted in response. Because of the comment, the rest of the Teen Titans knew he was awake.

"Hey dude! You're awake!" The newcomer turned to the green man, who had just stated the obvious. He turned his head again, but this time to the masked figure who, apparently, had just said something to him.

"I asked you something. Who are you? The sooner you answer, the sooner Raven can heal your wounds for you." The stranger stared at him before finally answering.

"Your healing won't be necessary. Now, who are you?" The Teen Titans were shocked. Not only did he deny treatment when it seemed apparent that he needed it badly, he didn't know who they were. He didn't know who the Teen Titans were.


He was annoyed. They were gaping at him. Actually, he preferred that over the cold stares he usually received, but they had been silent for quite a while now and a lone fly seemed to be making its way towards the mouth of the green one. He wondered if they were going to stay like that all day.

"We...we are the Teen Titans." He observed the actions of the so-called 'Titans' and concluded that the masked guy was the leader. His costume would have made Rock Lee's clothes look regal (1). The masked man continued.

"What do you mean, healing won't be necessary." He raised an eyebrow at this and answered in a flat tone, "I didn't say that. I just said that your healing won't be necessary." To make his point, he performed some hand seals before his body suddenly glowed blue. When the glow diminished, his wounds had healed.

The Teen Titans stared again. The fly chose this moment to make its move; it flew in the open mouth of Beast Boy, causing a string of curses to break the growing silence.

Suddenly, Robin made a proposal, a proposal absurd enough to send the other Titans into shock once again.

"Join us."


The moon shone brightly outside the T-Tower. On any other night, there would have been the sound of video games, some screaming, and a monotonous chant. At the moment, however, there was only silence. But... it didn't last long...

"WHAT THE HELL ARE YOU THINKING!!! WE DON'T EVEN KNOW HIM!!!" Cyborg was confused. What did Robin see in this guy that made him invite this complete stranger into their team. He wasn't the only one confused though. Raven, Starfire, and Beast Boy were surprised as well, not to mention, the stranger himself was also confused.

"Join us because you seem like someone who would be willing to fight with us against evil. Someone willing to protect those who need protecting." The young man raised an eyebrow at this before he started chuckling, although there was no apparent mirth behind it.

"Sure, why not." Once again, the remaining Teen Titans were in shock. This mysterious stranger actually agreed. Robin, satisfied with the answer, started questioning him further.

"So what's your name?" The remaining Teen Titans continued to stare. Yes indeed, this was the Boy Wonder in front of them. Idly, they wondered if their Boy Wonder had gone insane...

"Uzumaki... Uzumaki Naruto." Sensing killer intent from the other Titans, Naruto decided to make a proposal, "It doesn't seem fair if I don't go through a test before being accepted into your group." Thankfully, the killer intent lessened.

Raven narrowed her eyes. It didn't seem possible for him to be able to win a challenge that would probably be issued by Beast Boy or Cyborg. She could sense Starfire's excitement at the prospect of having a new friend. Raven however, had her doubts.

After a few moments of silence, Cyborg issued the challenge.

"Do something that would make all of us surrender if we were the enemy." Raven smiled. She wasn't planning on surrendering, and judging by Beast Boy and Cyborg's faces, they weren't planning to either. Satisfied, Raven turned to Naruto who at the moment, was doing something with his hands.


Cyborg and Beast Boy were grinning. There was no way he could get them to surrender. They would have laughed out loud if it weren't for the sudden realization that they could no longer move. Naruto murmured something and suddenly, the cold edge of a kunai (2) was pressed against their necks.

"No. Freakin. Way," Cyborg and Beast Boy exclaimed at the same time. Behind each of the Teen Titans was an identical Naruto, all of them equipped with kunai. Evidently, none of the other Titans could move either. All their shadows seemed to be fused together.

Naruto was smiling at them while they scowled back. They hated to admit it, but they had to surrender. Just as they were about to, they saw a vase surrounded by black energy. Raven wasn't giving up that easily. Raven smirked as she sent the vase flying towards the back of the head of the Naruto who had done the hand seals.

"No. Freakin. Way," Cyborg and Beast Boy exclaimed once again. A soft popping noise had been heard before that Naruto disappeared. Robin and Starfire surrendered while Beast Boy and Cyborg did the same. Raven glared at the remaining Narutos before surrendering as well. She had to go meditate after all.


(1) A picture of Rock Lee can be found on the cover of Naruto volume 10 (I think). Most Naruto sites would have his picture as well.

(2) Kunai: a weapon used by ninjas. A picture of it can be seen on the cover of the very first volume of Naruto (it's what he has in his mouth). Basically, it's a small dagger with a round handle, usually wrapped in cloth for grip. There is a ring at the end so that it can be thrown using a finger. Essentially, kunais are mostly used as projectiles, although they can be used for hand-to-hand combat as well.


So here's another short chapter of my pointless fic. From now on, I'm going to use chapter titles from Bleach, an awesome manga written by an awesome mangaka. It's not too late to read up on Naruto. Again, knowledge until volume 21 of the manga is sufficient. None is fine too I guess...

Anyways, I would like to thank the people who reviewed for the prologue. This chapter is up quite early but I have no idea when I'll have time to do the next one. I already have a bunch of ideas... but I have other work to do. Next week is homework hell for me. So... hopefully, the next chapter will be up by Saturday.

Thank you for reading XD (chapters will get longer)