Title- Story of my Life

Chapter 8- The "Dream" and The Plot Thickens

AN- Well, tomorrow I go back to school. -sulks- So, that means that I won't be updating so fast. And just another little tidbit so you guys will know I'm not ignoring you or anything; my parents are divorced, and I live w/ my dad half of the week and every other weekend. I don't have a computer over there, so chapters will most likely be coming in on Wednesdays, Thursdays, and every other weekend. I'm so sorry!!! If only I have another computer... -begins her evil plot to get two computers-

Assassin of the Shadows- -hugs to death- It's reviewers like you that motivate me to continue writing. Thank you for your support!!!

TenshiKitsune- I'm glad you can't remember any other story like this one...that means it's original!! -cheers- Yay for non-stereotypes!

YoungSasuke- Oh yeah! -evil grin- Knife fights, bloody halls, Westside v. Eastside (or Leaf and Mist v. Sand and Sound, really)

averaye- You're welcome! Yes, the plot is finally taking place! Kind of. Sorta. It'll get here soon enough. And yes, you are my official inspiration! -bows-

Smoking Panda- yep.It's a Kawaii Moment! (Instead of Kodak Moment, get it? Get it?! HAHA!

-cough cough- Er, sorry about that. I get a little carried away...)

someone- Haha, I loved your review! The way you described the story, I wanted to add, "Tune in next time, on As the World Turns." Great, now I'm writing a soap opera! -headdesk-

Akaene- I do my best. By the way, cool name! How'dja think it up?

Iceheart19- The gift was a notebook. You'll find out what it is later (haha, I'm so full of secrets!

-laughs at herself-)

Adulia- Thank you! And you better update yourself, you hear? I can tell that your story has soooo much potential for every possible plot line! I can't wait to find out what happens next!

potpourrigrl- The Demons gang is the gang that Naruto and Haku used to be in; Haku before he was put in prison, Naruto before he went into Iruka's custody. Their rival gang is the Kamikazes. And yep, that's pretty much their gang, along with a couple of other Sands and our beloved (not) Sound.

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Even God cannot change the past.

-Agathon

Don't try to solve serious matters in the middle of the night.

- Philip K. Dick

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"C'mon, ladies, up and at 'em!" A guard roared. "Get your lazy ass outa that bed, blondie! Nara, you too!"

Naruto opened his eyes, sat up in his cot, and yawned widely. Stretching his arms, he turned to look at the already-awake Sasuke. "Good morning!" he said brightly. "I got some great sleep last night!"

Sasuke turned to grab his toothbrush, attempting to ignore the faint flush he felt creeping up onto his cheeks. "Hn."

"Yeah, I dreamt an angel came to me!"

"Jeez, Kid, it's not even six in the morning and you're already talking!" Kiba groaned from across the aisle, scratching his head. "So, you had a funny dream, eh?"

"Yep!" Naruto beamed. "And the angel was sooooo cool looking! It had-"

Kiba cut him off. "Don't tell us about it. If you wanna tell someone, tell Neji at breakfast. He's into those freaky dream-interpretation things. He says it has to do with destiny or fate. One of those two. Mabye both. Shikamaru, get up already."

"AAH!" Shikamaru yelped, suddenly wide awake, and Naruto peered into their cell curiously. He couldn't see the lazy inmate from where he was. "Kiba, keep your damn dog on your side of the cell! Akamaru, down! OFF! Get off me!"

Kiba laughed. "Aw, but he likes you!"

"Well I don't like him, okay? Get down! No, no licking! Stop it already!"

"Fine," Kiba sighed. "Akamaru..."

The white dog hopped into view, its tail wagging.

Naruto put his orange uniform shirt on over his black one, the one he had worn when he came here. He was the only convict in the Prison that had any other clothes other than the white regulation t-shirt and uniform shirt and pants. "C'mon, Sasuke, hurry up," he said impatiently. "I wanna talk to Neji!"

Sasuke sighed. 'He thought that was a dream? Well, I guess it's a good thing...' He forced himself to scowl at Naruto. "Just wait already. Breakfast isn't until seven."

At Breakfast

"...and then he told me that he would protect me!" Naruto said triumphantly. "And he was so cool!"

"What did he look like?" Neji asked him. The blonde's dream actually held his interest, after what Lee had told him that Shino told Lee that he overheard Naruto freaking out about something about a gang.

Naruto thought for a moment, his face scrunched up in concentration. He took a bite of a slice of apple, chewed on it for awhile, then swallowed it and shrugged, blushing slightly, at his fellow inmate. "I don't remember," he confessed. "All I remember was that he was wearing black clothes, and he had black hair, and really big, pure black wings. Not evil demon wings, but feathery wings. His skin was really pale; not pasty, just pale. Like a vampire's. But there was this really good...what do they call it...aura, that's it! There was a comforting aura around him, that calmed me down."

"Quite the dark angel you have there," Lee said, deep in thought. "He sounds almost like a guardian angel."

"There is probably someone in the future that will protect you. Someone that you would never expect- that's why you can't remember his face. The black represents fear, a fear that you will no longer be afraid of because of him." Neji said in a toneless voice. "These are very good pancakes, aren't they?"

"Fear, huh?" Naruto said aloud. "Heh, I'm not afraid of anything!"

"Liar. You looked like death warmed over when you read that article."

"Shut up, bastard!" Naruto snapped, glaring at his cell mate. "Why are you even sitting at our table?"

"Because I don't feel like sitting at another table, that's why," Sasuke said smoothly.

"Why you...hey, HEY HAKU!"

Kiba winced and covered his ears. "Damn, Kid! Can you try not to be so loud?"

Haku walked over to Naruto, smiling softly. "Good morning, Kyuubi. Did you receive your reward last night?"

"Yeah, yeah I did. Hey, Haku, listen- the Kamikazes are coming here!"

Haku's smile and the warm look in his eyes vanished, and a cold ruthlessness took their place. "Are you positive?" he questioned Naruto in a deadly manner. "If they are, who knows what they'll d- you're not afraid that they'll tell everyone, do you?"

"Of course I am!" Naruto moaned. "And everyone here has one; I checked! This'll turn out to be some war if they find out!"

"Wait...did you say, you checked?" The room temperature seemed to drop down a few degrees, and Haku glared at Naruto. "Baka. Idiot, moron, what if it got out of hand, huh? Then what? After last time, do you know what might happen?"

"What the hell are you two talking about?" Kiba growled and smacked his hand on the table to get their attention, interrupting their conversation. "What does everyone have, and why the hell aren't you telling us?"

Haku stopped in his place, then slowly turned and looked at Kiba. He began to shake slightly, but continued to glare at Haku. "Kyuubi," Haku said softly, his eyes not leaving Kiba's, "I'm sorry I yelled at you like that. And don't worry." He turned to look once more at Naruto, but this time his cold look was once more replaced by warm eyes and an apologetic smile. "Nothing will happen to you as long as I am near. Just concentrate. Try to control...your temper, alright?"

Naruto sulked and glared at Haku. "It's hard," he whined.

Haku smiled and ruffled the teenager's golden hair. "I know, just try, okay?"

"Fine."

"Good. I'll see you later, then." Haku left, and the five other people at the table stared at Naruto.

"Kid, what was that conversation about? What do we have?" Lee demanded.

Naruto was silent for a moment, and he looked down.

The inmates waited for a response.

"I...I..."

Waiting.

"I have to go to the bathroom!"

AN- Okay, okay, I know this one was really really really short, but I really wanted to

get it up before I went to my dad's house! I'll make the next one longer, I promise!

Heh heh, the plot thickens with the secrets! They'll all be coming out in a big bang,

I promise. Just a couple more chapters , alright?