I'm very new at writing, but I wanted to get some of my ideas out here. This is only my second story I put up here, and my first multi-chapter one. Wish me luck, and review if you wish. Flamers will be mocked, so keep that in mind. Suggestions I would gratefully appreciate. Well, wish me luck and happy reading! waves

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The Meaning of Loneliness Ch. 1: The Trials Begin

Bright sunlight woke up a blond, blue-eyed beauty by the name of Uzumaki Naruto. As it shined on his face, he began to squirm. Slowly he opened his eyes and flinched at the bright sunlight shining throughout the room.

'Damn, I forgot to close the blinds!'

He wondered why he woke up so late, but then flinched and buried his face in his pillow. His team was meeting today, but he wasn't going to show up. It's not like they would care anyways. They made that patently clear the day before.

Flashback

It was another normal day of the week. The sun was shining, the village was thriving, and Team 7 was bored almost to tears while waiting for they're Sensei. And, as usual, Naruto couldn't stand the quiet.

"I'm bored!"

"SHUT UP Naruto! I can't stand you whining anymore! Isn't it annoying Sasuke-kun?"

And instead of his customary answer of "Hn." He actually agreed with her. Well, Naruto was hurt, but kept on smiling. At the same moment, Kakashi showed up.

Poof!

"Yo! I had to help a little old lady cross the street, and took her bag of groceries home for her…"

"LIAR!" Was heard, before they got down to business.

"Well, today I'm going to work with you one on one. I'll tell you a major weakness, and then you may go home. Sakura, you're up first."

Sakura got into her battle stance and fought the best she could. After she was out of breath, Kakashi told her she needed to work on speed and strength, for she was severely lacking in those areas. As she finished, it was time for lunch, so everyone sat down to eat their meal. As Naruto was slurping up his lunch, Sakura started in on him.

"Why can't you eat any quieter! You have no manners, and it's sickening! That's probably because of being a demon, isn't it! Foul disgraceful thing, and you actually think we want to train with you!"

At Naruto's puzzled expression, Sasuke said in a hateful voice, "We finally heard about it yesterday." He spit out. Kakashi didn't say a word, but you could tell he was listening. Sakura left right after lunch, and Sasuke was tested and found he needs more endurance with his sheringan. After that, Sasuke wandered off, and as Naruto looked up to get his chance, but saw Kakashi glaring at him. He finally said in a distant voice, "Bye." and poofed out of existence. Naruto slowly got to his feet and walked home, ignoring the insults and jeers thrown his way. Later that evening he got a call from Neji asking if he was all right.

"Why would you ask that?" He asked, putting on his mask of happiness.

"You looked dejected walking home."

"Oh, well everything's fine." Neji looked at him for a while and then sauntered off.

'I wonder what that was about. Neji never talks to me…'

After that he decided to go to bed, and cried himself to sleep.

End Flashback

Naruto decided to go back to sleep, so he just rolled over and placed his pillow over his head.