A/N: Well, it took long enough but here is chapter three. I think I made it longer to make up for the incredible amount of time in between the second chapter and this one…SORRY! Well, no more delays! ENJOY! RXR its inspiration! Not to mention if there aren't reviews….I don't see a need to continue with it...ehehehe.

Title: Meant to Live for More

Chapter 3: Leave My Soul to Rot

The ever familiar pink-haired narrator strode across the stage as she spoke. "And so the prince made his way to the castle, winding through the barren market place." The curtains slid open to reveal Naruto walking through empty, plywood stands, that were contributed by a few of the handymen of the sophomore class, namely a boy named Kankuro, along with Kiba Inuzuka, Shino Aburame, and a Senior named Kabuto, with Sasuke in his arms.

He turned around his back to the audience. 'Damn Sasuke-teme…you need to lose some weight…' he whispered only to get the Uchiha glare of death™ shot right back at him. 'I was kidding geez…'

"And then the moment of judgment was to be passed as he stepped up to the castle doors." Sakura ended her narration leaving the rest to her classmates as she hurried off stage.

"Who goes?" came a gruff voice from behind the 'stone' walls of the castle, a boy with brown hair stuck his head over the top, giving a fanged grin, when he spotted his older sister giving a thumbs up in the audience, then turning back to the prince.

Sakura spoke from backstage. "The prince gave a smile when he realized it was a friend of his, and the only way he managed to get into the castle to see his love, without getting caught. This would be the last time he'd see him…."

"Guess."

"You know I hate guessing games…" he joked, and eyebrow quirked as he starred down at the princess in his arms. The prince frowned once he realized where the guard's attention was. "Don't tell me she….." Naruto nodded solemnly confirming the guard's suspicions. "And you came here? You'll be beheaded you fool!"

"I care not of my beheadment. I'm guilty of murder…I will accept my punishment. I would not be able to live on with such a weight on my soul." Sasuke, who currently was sick of getting carried around like a sack of potatoes, was starring up at Naruto, his facial expression almost comical, as he concentrated on his lines. He'd never seen the dobe so wrapped up in one thing before, without goofing off. It was interesting to say the least and kind of cute. He mentally slapped himself for the later thought.

Kiba, the guard, sighed. "If that's what you wish…..I'll open the gates…." He went up to the wall once again and the gates swung down opening up to the castles courtyard. "You do realize…I'll have to seize you for treason dear friend." The prince nodded and his friend grabbed his shoulder, leading him off into the castle.

The curtains slid closed. The backstage crew did their thing. Shikamaru dragged on the thrown for the next scene, while Lee excitedly dragged on the props. Ten Ten helped with the backdrop, and Hinata scuttled about making sure every thing was in place. Ino was helping Chouji out with his costume a grin on her face as she buttoned the last of the gold buttons down the side. "Break a leg." Chouji's eyes widened. She giggled and then corrected herself, giving him a quick kiss. "I mean good luck out there." The surprised look that had made it self known on Chouji's face dissipated and he smiled.

"Thanks."

Temari poked her head in through the door leading back stage. "What a jerk...taking off like that…." She thought to herself as her teal eyes scanned around for Shikamaru. Sure enough when she found him he was laying around by the costume closet, where it was less populated by the gossiping girls, and rather energetic Lee, leaning up on the back legs of the chair with his feet on a trunk. She sat down on the floor next to him, and he cracked an eye open, not saying a word. Temari looked up at him, but didn't quite know what to say.

"My aaaaaarms huuuuuuurt…" came a whine from non-other than Naruto Uzumaki. Sasuke stood beside him a glare making its way onto his pale face.

"I'm not that heavy dobe…get over it!" he growled.

"Hey! YOU try carrying yourself around for that long!" The blonde retorted.

"I can't you dumbass. It's physically impossible."

"Guuuys." Sakura hissed signaling for them to take their places.

The curtains opened revealing a lavishly decorated room within the castle. Maids, noblemen and women dressed in the finest of clothing, princes and princesses from other lands all mingled into the room. It was a celebration…a celebration that was about to be disrupted.

A door on the far right of the stage swung open and an impending silence over took as the guard and the prince stood in the doorway, the slain princess in hand. Naruto's arms were getting tired and Sasuke clung onto his shirt for dear life, as he felt Naruto juggling his weight, not wanting to get dropped.

"What is the meaning of this disruption?" inquired the King as he got to his feet, peering over the crowd of guests, his red robe a pooling at his feet.

"Your majesty! I found this man with your daughter! He has taken her life!" he called over the mummer of the crowd.

Chouji, the king, glared over at Naruto who bowed his head respectively. "You, who has slain my only daughter….will face the punishment of death tomorrow at sunrise." He growled looking over to the guard. "Until then may he rot in the tower, even the rats dwelling in the dungeon must not be damned with his presence." He cringed on the inside that was so mean…

Sakura emerged from the crowed taking center stage, microphone in hand. "The king infuriated by his Daughters death stormed from the room, all festivities came to an end as the Prince awaited his punishment in the tower…."

A/n: Well, this one wasn't very eventful , but I wanted to get the next chapter up before school starts on Thursday. Well, anyways the next chapter will be up hopefully soon. I'm still looking for that beta-reader! cough cough