Title: Fables and Other Short Stories
Series: Naruto
Rating: K (G)
Pairings: None
Warnings: None (That I can think of)
Genre: Humor/Parody
Summary: What do you get when you cross random fairytales and the occasional Disney movie with Naruto? Answer: You'll get something like this...
Disclaimer: I do not own Naruto or any of the Fairytales/stories in this fic.
AN: This is my first Naruto story. Random idea for a fun filled epic adventure (epic adventure? Yeah, right). This was actually fun to write, and I hope everyone will enjoy it. I also hope this hasn't been done before, and if it has, I'm terribly sorry. Otherwise, please, enjoy the show.

Fables and Other Short Stories
by SapphireWhiteTigress

Chapter I: The Turtle and the Hyuuga-Hare
(Story based off of: The Turtle and the Hare)

There was once a turtle, as green as can be, who wasn't exactly slow, but wasn't really fast either. This turtle was different from other turtles, mostly because of his thick eyebrows and large rounded eyes. But, despite all he's been through, Lee the Turtle was the happiest little turtle alive.

Lee, the Turtle, was greeted by his mentor, a much larger turtle. "Lee! There you are! Are you ready?" The older turtle, his sensei, with equally thick eyebrows, said a little too happily.

Lee smiled up at his sensei. "Yes, Gai-sensei! I've been training for this for a very long time!" He exclaimed. He would've pumped his arm into the air, but, alas, he was a turtle and turtles didn't have arms. But he smiled, and that smile would've put the sun to shame, if the sun cared about such things.

Gai-sensei had tears rolling down his face and he quickly hugged his student. "Oh, Lee! I'm so happy for you! You are the example of youthful exuberance!"

"Gai-sensei!" Lee said equally happy with large tears rolling down his greenish face.

"Lee!"

Their moment, however, was interrupted by an irritated voice behind them. The two turtles turned around to see none other than...

"Neji the Hyuuga-Hare!" Indeed, it was Neji, the extremely adorable cream colored bunny with a cotton tail and a cute little pink nose with long, black whiskers, standing behind them looking fully annoyed.

"You're an idiot. Let's just hurry up and get this over with." Neji said, hopping away like the cute little bunny he is.

Lee shouted after him. "Neji! You will not defeat me this time! I will beat you, my rival!" He immediately started after Neji...

And half an hour later, he stood right next to the hare, who was only five feet away to begin with. Neji sighed in extreme annoyance. "This is stupid. Why am I doing this again?"

"Because, Neji, we must once and for all figure out who's the better forest creature!" Lee all but shouted his excitement.

Neji paused before speaking. "Turtles aren't forest creatures."

Lee's large eyes grew wider, if possible. "What! No! You're lying! If turtles aren't forest creatures, than why am I here?"

Neji shrugged his little bunny shoulders. "I don't really care. Let's just get this stupid race over with so I can go back to living my days out in a small hole underground."

Lee eyes sparkled and he forgot all about his 'not being a forest animal' problem. "That's the spirit, Neji!"

As they positioned themselves, the forest became filled with all sorts of animals watching and anticipating the outcome.

One particular fox, which had 'front row seats', was obnoxiously louder than the rest. "Go Thick Eyebrows! Go Hyuuga-Hare! Race! Race! Race!"

"Will you shut up, you dobe?" A black crow said in annoyance as he sat on top of the fox's head. After his statement, he gave the fox a hard peck.

The fox, Naruto, winced. "What was that for, you stupid bird?" He asked, reaching a paw up to smack the bird away. Of course, being a cool bird and all, he easily dodged it.

"I may be a bird, but I can win against you anytime." Sasuke smirked, landing swiftly back on Naruto's furry head.

Naruto narrowed his dark eyes and grumbled.

Standing right next to them was a pink deer (why a pink deer? Beats me.), who rolled her eyes, but said nothing as she continued to watch the start of the race.

Gai and Kakashi, a cool and hip raccoon with a mask over his face, stood at the starting line. If Kakashi had a choice, he wouldn't be here, but since Gai dragged him out of bed, he was forced to endure this. He really didn't care about this race, after all, these were both Gai's students. Why should he care?

Gai had a speech prepared, too, much to everyone's displeasure. They all knew how long and boring Gai speeches about youth and whatnot can be.

The turtle cleared his throat. "Ah-ha! Welcome all of you youthful creatures of the forest here to witness such an exciting event! It brings me greatest pleasure to introduce the competitors! First up is the most adorable, youthful, and cute, Lee the handsome turtle of the forest!" Silence. Gai cleared his throat again. "And going against my adorable Lee is Neji, the Hyuuga-Hare!" Everyone applauded, or tried to, considering animals don't have hands. Lee and Gai face-faulted, but regain composure.

Kakashi, never caring, held up a checkered flag in his tiny claws and brought it down quickly, signifying the start of the race. Immediately, Neji activated his Byakugan, just for effect and zipped down the designated path. It took Lee three minutes to realize that the race started and soon, he ran as fast as he could...

And a tiny little snake passed him by. "Move it, slowpoke!" It said as it zipped on by. Lee sweat-dropped.

"Lee!" Gai called. "Take off the weights!"

The slow turtle stopped and looked at his sensei in question. "Are you sure, Gai-sensei?"

Gai nodded and gave him a thumbless thumbs-up. "Go for it, Lee! You can win this! Remember everything I taught you!"

The other animals shook their heads.

Lee happily obliged and quickly removed the rocks he had attached to his shell. He instantly felt better and quicker and was soon speeding down the path, literally blowing everyone away.

Gai had tears trailing down his face once again. He sniffled. "I'm so proud of him!" He grabbed Kakashi's ringed tail and blew his nose.

Kakashi sighed.

Down the path, Lee quickly caught up to the Hyuuga-hare, much to the hare's surprise. "I see you made it, turtle." He said as soon as the turtle was right next to him.

Neji quickly sped up, but Lee stayed right beside him with the largest grin on his face. "Today will be the day that I finally defeat you, my rival! No more will I be a loser!"

"You'll still be a loser." Neji stated, matter-of-factly.

Lee said nothing as he kept his large eyes focus in front of him. The finished line wasn't too far now, and he was sure that victory would be his. It had to be...once he wins, Gai-sensei, Sakura-san, and everyone else will be so proud of him! Sakura will finally go out with him (What the...a deer and a...turtle?), he would be worthy enough to become Naruto's opponent, and Sasuke... maybe, finally, he could become cooler than Sasuke!

Too caught up in his dreams, poor Lee failed to realize that something was in front of him until it was too late. He smashed into the boulder that blocked his way.

Neji the Hare couldn't help but laugh at Lee's misfortune, but his laugh was suddenly cut off and he, too, ran into another boulder.

It was a double-knockout.

At the finish line, where everyone gathered, thanks to Lee for blowing them all down there, watched in amazement as a certain snake crossed the line.

Everyone stared at it in silence for five minutes before Kakashi declared the winner. "The winner; Orochimaru." He said in a bored tone.

Everyone cheered, although reluctantly, at the new victor.

The snaked hissed happily. "Now, that I've won the race, I shall destroy this forest!"

He had his plan all figured out, but before he could initiate it, the most magnificent creature, a graceful unicorn, only known as the Hokage of the Forest, appeared and stomped on him, thus foiling his plan for total destruction.

And that, my friends, concludes the story of "The Turtle and the Hyuuga-Hare".

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Next up: The Story of Sasukurella

Sorry for OOC-ness.

Before reviewing, consider the following: First, you're not obligated to review this story; however, it would be greatly appreciated to see how everyone views it. Secondly, constructive criticism would be great, because I would like to improve in anyway possible. Thirdly, if you didn't like the story, than why did you read it? If you don't like it, don't bother reading and reviewing. Lastly; this story was created for entertainment only. I'm not trying to 'prove' anything or whatever. I had fun writing it and I really hoped everyone had fun reading it. There are plenty of more chapters to go on from here.

I'm trying to keep it couple free, so anyone can read it, because I know that the couples I like, most don't. But, if somehow, a pairing slip into the story, I'll give you a warning, that way you're allowed to skip the chapter, considering none of them interlock with the other.

That's it! I really do hope you enjoy it! Next chapter will be up soon (if you like it)!