"Fairy Tale"

Disclaimer: I don't own Naruto or any related character… that's why there ain't gonna be world peace!

(A/n: hiya people! I just want you to know that… somewhere in this story, you may realize that you MAY have read this before… That's because you HAVE read this before… I changed the plot and this time I'll really finish this fic… PROMISE)

Chapter one: "Once Upon a Time"

Sometimes, I would wonder… what's it like to fall asleep after hearing a fairy tale from you mom. Are fairy tales real? Will a princess really have a 'happily ever after' just because of a glass shoe? Where is Never Never Land? Is it possible for a beast to be a kind, handsome man just because of love? Can a beanstalk really grow until it reaches the sky? Who is the fairest one of all? Is it possible for a fairy tale to come true?

The ballroom lit me up with all its splendor. I stood by myself, alone in the corner while I watch the people dance time away. It was a pretty sight. Vibrant colors were painted as the women swayed their pretty gowns along with them. Somewhere, beyond the crowd was the prince. I tiptoed to have a closer look at him. He was handsome and gallant, the best example for perfection, or so I heard from stories about him. He smiled as he caught sight of me. His beautiful smile captivated me and left me dazed.

The crowds parted like the Red Sea as he headed towards my direction I froze, not expecting the prince to come my way. I felt a wave of panic from my spine. The prince bowed and gently asked permission in order to have a dance with me. A smile etched on my face as I curtsy to show chivalry. He took me by the hand and lead me to the middle of the dance floor. The crowds watched us intently as they encircled us. Seeing this, the band began to serenade a slow, passionate song. And the prince and I danced to a timeless melody.

He gazed into my eyes as I gazed into his. I can feel the heat in my cheeks that caused them to turn red. I looked out the window where the stars all bear witness the tale as old as time. We listened intently to what one has to say and laughed at familiar jokes. It seemed to be the start of a happy ending.

Time had passed by with intimate conversations. I anticipated for the best part at the end of the day. The prince held my hand and-

The alarm clock rang and I left the palace the same way Cinderella did. The whole kingdom vanished instantly as I woke from my slumber. I turned the alarm clock off and started my day with a frown. Another fairy tale bid goodbye without a 'happily ever after'. Another fairy tale that would only come true in my dreams.

I sat on my bed for a while, to reminisce the almost perfect scenery. Until I decided to take a shower and commence the day in a better way.

The cold water awakened me from my thoughts about my prince. For a second, my fantasies ended. But for the next second, it had returned. I can't help but wonder why the prince in my dreams resembled Uchiha Sasuke. Not that I don't want him to be my prince. It's just that some people say dreams have great power and serve as signs that have meaning. What meaning was there to unfold in a dream like that?

My string of thoughts kept my mind busy until the very last bite of my breakfast. I stood up from the dining table and adjusted my forehead protector. It was time for me to think about another dream. My dream of becoming the greatest Hokage.

As the clock struck nine, I quickly opened the door and locked it and began running to today's rendezvous. The wind that blew my hair felt good against the summer heat.

Finally, I reached my destination. I stopped to catch my breath for a while. "Ohayo, Naruto!" A familiar, high pitched voice greeted me. I spotted Sakura at the middle of the bridge with my prince, a few inches away from her. The Uchiha looked at my direction. With the sight of his ethereal face, he took my breath away… so much for catching my breath. I looked away from his sight before he catches me blushing.

"Ohayo" I said in return as I reached the middle of the bridge, where Sasuke and Sakura stood. Kakashi-sensei hasn't arrived and there was nothing for us to do but to wait. There was a deafening silence that surrounded team 7.

Because of boredom, my mind automatically fell into the same pool of thoughts I went through this morning. I realized that every time I look away at Sasuke or challenge him into something, there was a mark in people's opinion that we looked like rivals. They're all wrong about that. Deep inside, I don't consider Sasuke as a rival. I fell in love with him through these dreams that I have. I love him more that Ino and Sakura put together. Bu the thought of confessing all this to him, in my opinion, will be the beginning of World War III. Treating him as a rival is the only possible way I could become closer to him. Not only because we're both guys but also because I find it difficult to get along with him.

Whenever he looks away from me, I made it my opportunity to stare at him. Whenever he turns his back on me, it's the only time I'll tell him I love him. Whenever he walks ahead of me, I dream of the day I would be able to walk hand in hand with him. With that, my mind fell deep into a state of daydreaming.

"Ohayo" Kakashi-sensei suddenly pooped out of nowhere. I shook my head and brought myself back to reality. "Where were you?" Sakura asked with a tone of annoyance. "Sorry, I was lost…" Kakashi sheepishly replied as Sakura sighed.

"Anyway…" He cleared his throat. "Today's mission is a rank D mission…." When this reached me, I exclaimed "What!" Sakura covered her ears and prepared herself for one of my outbursts. "I don't wanna do anymore household chores!" I whined, remembering my dream of becoming Hokage someday. Sakura rolled her eyes and stopped covering her ears. "Shut up already…" Alas, the Uchiha spoke. My eyes fell on him as my fury accelerated to two more levels. Kakashi just sighed, as if he was expecting this.

"I bet I can finish the mission ahead of you" I bragged, challenging him in the process. He hmphed and looked away. "Anyway, as I was about to say, the mission is to find a lost dog of a little girl…" Kakashi informed us. With that, I suddenly became eager and energized to do the mission.

As we all walked towards the client's house, I prepared myself for a bore fest. Nobody wanted to talk. Kakashi-sensei has his nose stuck on the book while Sakura was busy staring at Sasuke, the same thing I have been doing for the passed ten minutes.

Time had flown and we finally reached the destination. The house seemed quiet and peaceful. Kakashi knocked on the door and we waited for a few seconds until we heard rapid thumps from the inside. "Coming" a girl's voice was heard.

When the door was opened, our eyes fell on a little girl resembling ebony black hair and turquoise colored eyes, welcoming us with a smile. "She's our client?" I questioned Kakashi-sensei. I was hoping for something challenging for my competition with Sasuke. But what can you expect in finding a lost dog?

"What's wrong with that?" the girl snapped, her eyes glaring at me. I glared at her in return. My fury level increased again for the second time. "Naruto" Sasuke's voice called out and I began to calm myself but started to get annoyed of the Uchiha. "Kawaii!" the little girl squealed and encircled Sasuke in a tight hug. And again, my fury rose at the same time with Sakura. Only I didn't get to angry, just to show that I am annoyed with Sasuke and not jealous like Sakura.

"Yarumi," an old, quivering voice called from the inside. "Grandma" she let go of the suffocating boy and went to her grandma's side. "Please come in and have a snack" her grandma offered us. "Thank you" Kakashi said as the old lady, together with the little girl called Yarumi ushered us into their home. As we entered the house, another little girl came running down the stairs. "Yarumi onee-san! I think I lost the brush of the doll" She had the same ebony hair and turquoise eyes which later on looked at us. She waved us 'hello' and smiled shyly. She automatically turned red at the sight of Sasuke.

"Yarumi, Frii" the old lady called "introduce yourselves to the nice ninjas who will help you find your dog…"

Yarumi stared at us shyly and turned to her grandmother, who is anticipating for them to say something. "I am Yarumi and this is my younger sister Frii… we are happy and thankful that you are willing to help us find our dog…." She said monotonously, as if she memorized them like a script.

Kakashi just smiled at them. "Yarumi, Frii… please take your nice friends to a tour around the house while me and mister Kakashi talk about some important matters…" Yarumi sighed and quickly obeyed. "Come on up, I'll show you the rooms" Yarumi ushered us upstairs through the flight of stairs. When we reached upstairs, she lead us to a room with the door slightly opened. She opened the door fully and let us in. The walls were painted in the color of lavender. It had two beds and two bookshelves in it. A small table at the middle with scattered crayons on them and toys around the floor. Near the window was a small dog house. When Sakura saw this she asked, "Is that your dog's?" "Yep… me and Yarumi onee-san painted it for her" Frii innocently said. We went further inside and saw pictures of them and some unknown people. Sasuke seemed to find one picture with Yarumi, Frii, a man and a woman on it. "Are they your parents?" He asked. Yarumi seemed to be delighted that Sasuke was talking to her. "Yep… they're in heaven now…" she explained. That seemed to interest me a lot. No matter how annoying she may be, she had the same fate as me.

"Is this your dog?" Sakura quickly changed the topic before Frii's watery eyes make any tears. Yarumi only nodded. "That dog was the last present my mom and dad gave me. I was lucky to have one… Frii didn't get any from them, they left us before she even turned 1…" Yarumi said. With that I nodded. "Yarumi, I promise… I'll get your dog back." She smiled and said "Thank you" I smiled back. She's not that annoying after all.

(A/n: please go easy on the flamings and please review… I may add that I am still a sucky writer… ;;