Chapter four: "Metamorphosis"

(A/n: Hi again! I am sorry for not updating my fic yesterday like what I am supposed to do. I had to attend a sort of family reunion. I came home late so, sorry It's here anyway…)

It's like déjà vu when I woke up. The headache still remained, only this time I felt hot pain all over my body at the same time. I opened my eyes and saw a broad, white ceiling. I sat up on my bed in shock. The last thing I remembered was that I fainted on the streets after drinking the potion. My head ached with every thought.

I looked around my surroundings and noticed something which sent my heart beating faster and faster. I was back at Yarumi's house. Was it all a dream? I didn't really meet the gypsy, did I? If I didn't then how? I thought I changed into a- I looked at myself and nearly crawled off the bed. I wore a light orange dress which covered my slim, womanly figure. I searched for a mirror within the room, panicking.

As I turned further to my right, I saw my reflection. It took me a while before I finally reacted. I touched the surface of the mirror, making sure that my eyes aren't deceiving me.

Because the girl on the other side possessed a flawless, milky, white skin. It almost felt like velvet. She had shiny, golden locks and beautiful blue eyes. And her soft, red lips parted in surprise.

It was too good to be true. I pulled off the knot of my hair and sent my hair tumbling of my shoulders. The girl on my mirror was magical. It almost looked as if she was a doll brought to life. She was far much prettier than my sexy no jutsu. I stared into the mirror in disbelief.

So this is what it feels like to be a stunningly beautiful princess. I saw my face slowly relaxing into a smile- a smile not my own. But one which is so surreal.

It was beautiful.

The door creaked open and I saw Kakashi-sensei, welcoming the girl in front of him. I was about to call out his name but then remembered the metamorphosis I've gone through. As he entered, Sakura and Sasuke followed behind him.

"Who are you? Where am I?" I asked, pretending not to know anything and panicking at the same time. I was too busy pretending that I didn't realize the pitch of my voice. It felt odd. Kakashi looked at me in the eye and it frightened me. Maybe he noticed I am really Naruto? But then his expression was warm so, I doubt it.

"I'm Hatake Kakashi" he started his introduction. "I am a ninja from Konoha and these are my two students, Sakura and Sasuke." I turned to face them both and saw Sakura waving at me while Sasuke staring into space. He still looks like an angel either way. "We found you lying on the ground near the front door so…" Kakashi said "So we took you in and you were sleeping for two days" Sakura completed his statement as he nodded.

Two days? That long? "Your family must be worrying about you. We can take you home if you want to." Kakashi offered. That can't happen. I have to decipher a plan that will let me stay here. So that I can't finish this little game earlier and faster. "I don't have a family…" I said, putting on a fake frown. "I am sorry" Kakashi immediately apologized. "May I know your name?" Sakura asked after. There's my cue. I pretended to be thinking so awfully hard. I am good at pretending anyway. Until I finally said "I don't know" I saw the three of them look at each other with expressions of mixed worry and shock. It looks like I deserved to win the best actor award. I was able to make them believe me with just that.

"Are you saying you don't know who you are?" Kakashi asked. I was about to reply his disbelief but suddenly, Yarumi's grandmother, Yarumi herself and Frii entered the room. "I just heard" the old lady started saying. "Poor dear" she turned to me with pity. I looked at Yarumi and noticed her swollen eyes.

"Have you been crying?" I asked, raising her chin. She just sobbed. "Naruto-kun…" she started crying. I felt heartbroken. I have forgotten all about accompanying her to the festival which is three days away. I wish I could tell her everything. To tell her that I have to do this in order for me to get her dog back.

"Our friend has been lost for two days and we failed to find him" Sakura's smile went upside down as Sasuke's showed bitterness and pain. I was deeply touched by their sorrow but I was glad to know someone cares for me and misses me. I didn't know how I should react towards Sasuke's feelings about the loss of the male Naruto's presence. I thought that he always wanted me to be away. Somewhere where my voice couldn't be heard. But I know now he didn't really mean it. Although they were all sad about it, I couldn't let this chance slip away. "Well," Yarumi's grandmother started talking again. "I guess I have to keep you here until your memory comes back, if it ever comes back" she continued. "Thank you" Mission accomplished. This butterfly's not going anywhere.

They asked no more questions after. The old lady started a conversation again. "I think I'll call you Megumi, that's what you look like anyway." I am flattered. I agree that I am pretty but I don't look anything like a goddess. Everyone just nodded in agreement. I never felt so good because of a lot of people praising me. Now I understand why some people get so arrogant. Everyone smiled at me except for Sasuke. I forced a smile back for the sake of the others but it hurts to see Sasuke's disinterest in me.

Isn't my transformation into a kind, radiant lady enough for him?

Nevertheless, my plan is about to start and the game is just beginning. Despite the sadness they feel about Naruto's loss. Megumi is working on a very important task that can even cost Naruto's life.

Looks like this beautiful butterfly is about to fly high.

(A/n: This must be the shortest chapter ever, don't you agree? Anyways, for the one who's asking… I do live in the Philippines and I am gonna watch Memories of Bali and Stained Glass LOL Thanks for reviewing for those who reviewed and please review LOL)