Chapter 7: Naruto's Awakening

AN: Here's a snippet of Naruto's childhood.

Trigger Warning: Mentions of domestic violence, child abuse, murder, etc.

Despite not having parents or the proper guidance, Naruto was always considered to be a happy child. He was joyous, hyperactive, and didn't care to be alone, however, he always felt like something was missing from him and he hated that feeling.

He didn't have the luxury of staying too long at a place, for reasons, and it's not that he minded. It always started with, "This is Naruto," and then he would disappear without saying a word. It would be the same wherever he went is what he always believed, but that all changed.

At the age of six, Naruto was adopted by a young couple, Kurama and Hana. Kurama was quite a handsome man, with long red fiery hair placed in a low ponytail, a defined jaw structure, tall, and lean. Naruto remembered seeing him in the hallway and was intrigued by the young man. There was something about his eyes that glistened when the man spotted him.

Then he saw her, Hana. She was just as beautiful as Kurama with her long curly black hair that resembled the darkness, and her big round chocolate eyes that looked startled, shock, or was it fear? Kurama whispered something in her ear and she stared at him and smiled sweetly.

He had always been grateful for the opportunity. Because of Kurama, Naruto discovered what was missing from him and he would always cherish him.

Naruto stood in front of Kurama and Hana, while she introduced him to the rest of the kids standing there, staring at him like he was some new toy.

"This is Naruto, kids. He's going to be an addition to our family," Her soft hands landed on his shoulders. "Please make him feel at home and remember," her hand squeezed his shoulders, gently, "we are all a family." With those untouched words, she and Kurama left them alone.

One kid had his arms folded, and he arched his eyebrow. "What's wrong with your hair? And why do your eyes look like that?" He pointed out. "Ne, you don't talk?"

"Roshi, that isn't very nice." Naruto's eyes darted to the youngest girl, maybe five. She was shorter than him and her eyes reminded him of a frog's eyes. "My name is Akari," She bowed. "This is Roshi," Her little fingers pointed to the boy who turned away, "and that's Yuri and Yuno," She pointed to the boy and girl, "they're twins."

He glanced over them and nodded. "My name is Naruto."

It didn't take long for Kurama and Hana to show them true selves and he didn't expect any better. It was always smiles and butterflies during the first stage and then disappeared, but this was different.

He didn't care too much about the children outside who played tag, even after Hana encouraged him to play with them. She figured he was shy and would give him some space to adjust to the family.

Naruto opened the door, and walked down the long hallway, past the kitchen when he spotted Kurama sitting at the table eating some ramen. Kurama didn't see him, and he quickly hid behind the corner. Something pulled him back and he peeked his head around the corner and observed the young man. Naruto didn't know why, but something lured him in like a dog who smelled fresh meat. Kurama was interesting, to say the least, and he had seen the way he stared at Hana.

His gaze was unknowingly intense and Kurama felt someone watching him. He turned his head to the left of him and saw the peculiar boy piercing deep within his soul. The boy suddenly became aware once he spotted his adopted father watching him and he quickly hid behind the corner. Naruto pressed his little body against the wall, and he waited a while before he peeped his head around the corner again.

Kurama was still looking in his direction and before he could run away, he summoned him. Naruto hanged his head and walked steadily towards the man who had placed his chopsticks to the side. A sudden gasped escaped Naruto's mouth when Kurama picked him up and placed him on top of the table. "Surprisingly, you're heavy."

Naruto watched the young man who gave him his chopsticks. "What's your name, kid?" Kurama asked.

The boy stared at the man strangely. "Shouldn't you know my name?"

It was more innocent than it led on, and Kurama chuckled slightly. "I should, but does it matter? I suppose not," He answered himself. "You ever had ramen?"

"No,"

"Oh, how strange. Here eat some," Kurama said, sliding the bowl of miso pork ramen towards him. Naruto eyed the man suspiciously then gazed at the ramen. "What this?" He asked, picking up a white and pink swirl flower between his fingers.

"Those are narutomaki." Kurama intertwined his fingers. "It's some kind of pureed white fish."

Naruto's eyes widened and he gazed at Kurama in disbelief. "I'm named after a fish!" He screeched.

Kurama burst into laughter and wiped the tears from his eyes. "Ah, so you're Naruto. It tastes good. Try it."

Naruto stuck out his tongue and dropped it on the table. "I don't think so," He frowned. He removed all the "narutomaki" from the bowl and slurp the ramen up. His eyes lightened up in excitement as he had never tasted anything so delicious.

"I guess they didn't feed you much there, huh?"

"Nope," Naruto said, with ramen hanging from his mouth. "We had three meals a day and it wasn't very good, but this is good!" He said, excitingly.

Kurama stared at the boy and a soft smile crept on his face.

"Kurama! Why are you feeding Naruto?" Hana marched into the kitchen once spotting the blonde hair boy happily eating ramen. "I was going to start cooking, now you're going to spoil his appetite."

Kurama glanced at her slightly, and there was a look of irritation that dawned on his face. "Who are you talking to?" Naruto glanced up at Kurama once noticing how chilling his words came out. Hana trembled slightly, and he cocked his head to the side and then went back to eating the ramen. The woman was strange, and she always trembled around the other children and Kurama. He didn't know if it was intentional or not, but it was kind of cute. "Hmmm?"

"Um—I… you shouldn't have given Naruto something to eat. I was about to cook," She quickly muttered.

Kurama glanced at Naruto who was finishing the bowl then at Hana who turned her back on him. Unknown to him, her hands were clasped together, and she was muttering a soft prayer. Her heart skipped a beat when she heard the chair scraped against the tile. A sharp yelp escaped her lips when Kurama grabbed her by her hair and slammed her to the floor. She held her head and got up shakenly.

At that precise moment, it was like something went off in Naruto's mind and it made him question everything. Hana stumbled to the ground and she held her cheek when Kurama slapped her. Her eyes watered and he grumbled something about losing his appetite and he stepped over the woman and disappeared down the hall. Hana got up shakenly and Naruto's eyes widened, and she noticed.

"Naruto, please go play outside with the others,"

He didn't hear a word she said as his eyes fixated on her split lip that had blood seeping through it. It slid down her lip to her chin and his heart skipped a beat when he heard the blood droplet dropped to the floor. It was like a peaceful melody and his little fingers trembled.

He quickly left the table and ran outside where the kids were still playing tag. Naruto couldn't hear anything besides his racing heart.

Akari glanced at him, then at Roshi who stood next to her. "Did Kurama do something?"

"Most likely. Let's try to stay away until he cools off." Roshi said. "Go tell Yuno and Yuki."

Akari nodded before racing off to the twins who were bickering at one another.

During dinner time, Naruto couldn't help but gawk at Hana's bruises and her lips. It was still red and there was no more blood and that disappointed him for some odd reason. Kurama was out, and they all ate quietly.

Kurama was quite a deceiver by his looks. The man looked so gentle and sweet, but he was cold-hearted. He would lash out or punish them when they did something wrong and Hana seemed to get it the worse.

If he had a foul day, he would come home and bring that frustration out on the poor woman. At nights, Naruto would stay up just to hear Hana screaming and crying for him to stop, and that made him sleep like a baby. It was just something about her screams that made him feel alive and he always prayed that Kurama would be in a foul mood, even if he took some of that anger out on him.

Kurama also noticed Naruto and was interested in the boy. That day in the kitchen when he'd hit his wife, Naruto did not move or react the way he thought he would. Even when some of the kids will be screaming for him to stop or hide, Naruto was always in plain view, watching not him, but Hana. His eyes would light up in excitement, and Kurama spotted the look Naruto gave. It was almost as if he was staring in the mirror at his younger self.

He stopped lashing out at the boy as it didn't faze him like the other kids, and he even became his favorite kid in the house.

Blood was interesting to Naruto, whether it be his or someone else's. It was interesting how it came out of humans and living creatures and it made him feel thrilled. The other kids didn't look like they had the same feelings he had as they cower in fear or cried.

One time, Kurama had given him a black eye, and he stared in the mirror at his reflection the entire day, watching the swelling around his eyes turn dark, and the blood from his lips drop to the sink.

Hana stood outside, sobbing, trying to get Naruto out to tend to his wound. The boy didn't come out until the blood was dry and crusty.

She hugged him tightly once he got out of the bathroom and cried for him.

-o-

Naruto closed his eyes as he stood up on the swing. The sun embraced him, and he opened his eyes slowly to gaze at the blue sky that came into view. It was so beautiful outside today, and he couldn't help but breathe the fresh air in. His eyes scanned the area in front of him and he saw an old man walking past his window. A small cat glanced at him through the same window before turning his back on him and licked his paws.

Something crunched near him, and Naruto turned his head slightly to the group of kids who stood on the side. It didn't stop him from swinging, and he just kept glancing at them and then the cat who was staring at him again.

"Naruto, it's not fair! You've been on the swing all day." Akari pouted.

"Liar. I just got on." Naruto thought to himself. He ignored the little girl who was on the verge of tears after being ignored.

"Naruto!" Roshi said, stamping his feet on the ground. "Share! That's what Hana always says."

"Kiss my ass," Naruto said, while still focusing on the cat.

Roshi's eyes widened, and Akari blushed. "Hey! Hey! You shouldn't be using those words."

Yuki and Yuno covered their mouths and stared at one another. "I'm going to tell Hana on you!" Yuki shouted. He balled his fist and quickly ran into the house, yelling for Hana.

Roshi folded his arms and grinned at Naruto. "Oh, you're going to get in trouble now, kid."

Naruto rolled his blue eyes and then jumped from the swing and landed on his feet. Akari stared, impressed. Summertime felt amazing to Naruto and he stretched out his hands to the sun as if he were trying to catch it. Roshi glared at Naruto, who then approached him. "Move," Naruto said.

"What the hell is wrong with you!" Roshi shouted. Some spit landed on Naruto's cheeks, and he stared at the boy in disgust. Roshi stumbled backward when Naruto pushed him, and he nearly landed on Akari who yelped. "I'm going to-

"Naruto!" Hana ran to the boy. Naruto gazed at the older woman who glared at him angrily. He could see the fresh bruise she'd tried to cover on her cheek, and his heart skipped a beat and he looked down. Something was stirring in him, an exciting feeling he had when Kurama made her bleed. The sight of that red blood oozing from her precious lips made him experience pure ecstasy. "Naruto!" She shouted once more. She grabbed him by the arm and pulled him into the house as the other kids watched.

"He's creepy," Akari mumbled. "I don't like him."

Roshi nodded in agreement. "He's a freak and you should stay away from him." He turned his direction to Yuki and Yuno. "You too!"

Naruto tried to yank away from Hana who had a hard grip on his little hand. "Let go of me!" He shouted as he tried to fight the woman off. "Now!"

She opened the room door and pushed him inside before slamming it shut. "Not until you learn your lesson, Naruto. You don't do or say those kinds of things. Roshi and the others are your family, and family shouldn't treat each other that way."

Naruto crossed his arms and sat on the floor. "I'm not saying sorry, baka!"

Hana tightened her fist. "If you say so, but you'll be in this room until you say so otherwise." She said, leaving him.

He didn't care. He waited in the darkness for hours and nobody came to his rescue; not like he was expecting it. His eyes blinked rapidly, and his stomach started growling. It was as if something overcame him and he started screaming and banging on the door. "Let me out!" Naruto's throat was hoarse and still, nobody came. He kept banging on the door until he heard a click. He stepped back and saw Kurama staring at him.

Naruto brushed past him and crossed his arms. "It took you long enough!" He grumbled.

"Naruto, what are you doing in the closet?"

Naruto swiftly turned around and stared at Kurama with teary eyes. He whimpered and wrapped his arms around the man's leg. "S-s-she l-locked me in there and wouldn't let me out, Kurama-nii. I was so scared and hungry."

Kurama eyed the little boy with amusement and he stooped down to his level. "What a shameful woman." Naruto nodded slowly and wiped the tears from his eyes.

"What is he doing out?" Hana said. "Kurama did you let him out?"

"Why did you trap him in the closet, Hana?" Kurama said, standing up.

Hana's face turned red. "Because he said something inappropriate to the kids and even pushed Roshi. I saw him with my own eyes, Kurama. He didn't want to apologize so I left him in there."

Kurama squinted his eyes and Hana stared at the ground. The rest of the kids quickly left her side and went to the sofa. "I see," He said. "Is this true, Naruto?"

Naruto looked down and frowned. "I only did it because they wanted me to get off the swings. I just went on."

"Liar!" Roshi shouted. "It's five minutes max and then you give it to somebody else. It's always been that way."

Naruto crossed his arms. "Liar!"

The kids started bickering back and forth and Kurama signaled Hana to follow him to their bedroom.

"Look at what you did!" Roshi glared at the boy. "You got Hana in trouble, baka!"

Yuno covered her ears and Yuki quickly wrapped his arms around his twin sister. Akari started weeping and Roshi quickly came to her side. "Why is he so mean to us?"

Naruto stuck his nose into the air and disappeared in the darkness that embraced the halls. Something shattered on the floor, and Yuno tightened herself into a ball and sobbed uncontrollably when she heard Hana weeping.

"Now, Hana," Kurama said, standing over the woman who cowered in fear. "Why do you make me do these things to you? You know it's your fault, right?" She nodded slowly and covered her face when Kurama ran his fingers through his red hair. "Right?" He said louder.

"Yes, Kurama. It's my fault. I'm sorry," Her voice came out in a whisper.

"Let me see your face."

Her hands trembled as she showed him her face. There was something about her eyes that made him shiver in excitement. "K-Kurama," She whispered. "Why do you treat me like this? Why- Why are you so mean to me?"

"People like you will never understand." Kurama scrunched his face. "People like you will never understand," He mumbled. Hana jumped back when Kurama kneeled next to her and placed his hand on her cheek, rubbing the bruise he had given her not too long ago.

The teardrops landed on his fingers, and to the floor, and he smiled wickedly. "I wish you were the kind of woman I could love," Kurama said, standing up. "You'll never be the woman I love." He turned his back on her, and she sobbed.

"K- She swallowed the lump in her throat. "Kurama! Wait!" She grabbed him by the hand. "What kind of woman can I be? What do you want me to be'? How do I make you love me?" She cried. "I love you so much. Please don't leave me."

Kurama scoffed in response. "Get the kids under control, and- He glared at her with taunting eyes. "Leave Naruto alone, okay?"

Hana didn't think much of it and nodded. "I'm sorry." She hugged him tightly. "Just don't leave me, okay?"

"Yeah because you wouldn't have anyone to go home too, huh?" He kicked her off him. "It's not like anyone wants you."

Hana looked down at his boot, and she whimpered when he pressed his boot down on her hand. He twisted the heel of it, and she sobbed uncontrollably, trying not to move her hand because she knew what would happen if she did.

"You're useless, ugly and you disgust me. Why would you let the kids bicker like wild animals? Isn't it your place to train them?"

Hana held her hand when Kurama moved his foot and cried. "I'm sorry, Kurama. P-please don't leave me."

Kurama slid his fingers through his head as he tried to resist the urge to punch her. It wasn't because of Naruto, but because she had this face that screamed, "Punch me", and the way she cried and pleaded for him to stop made him his dick jump.

He let out a loud sigh and began to unbuckle his pants. "Suck it, you pig."

Hana nodded slowly and she crawled towards him ready to please and serve.

Summertime was almost over, and Kurama forbade everyone, including Hana from leaving the house until he was home or permitted them. He would come home late at night, and sometimes even early morning.

Hana expected Kurama was cheating and would cry herself to sleep every night.

Naruto grew frustrated and impatient for the next event.

He needed to see more, but Kurama stopped giving Hana that kind of attention and showered her instead. She looked so happy and peaceful and Naruto hated it.

Naruto urged to see blood, some kind of torment to the kids or Hana, but alas he was left with no form of entertainment. The kids stayed away from him because of Roshi and he was left playing by himself.

One day, Kurama had given permission for the kids to play outside while he and Hana went out on a date. Akari stumbled into the kitchen when she noticed how lonesome Naruto looked. He was sitting on the tile floor, staring at the doorway like he was waiting for something. She glanced over her shoulder and made her way into the kitchen to Naruto.

Naruto saw two little dirty feet in front of him and he glanced at Akari. "What?"

"Are you okay, Naruto? You look a little down?" She kneeled in front of him. "Do you want to play with us? I'm sure Roshi will let you play if you apologize."

Naruto shook his head, and something came to mind. "Can we play together?" His voice came out timidly. Akari felt sorry for the boy and nodded her head slowly. He wasn't much older, and nobody wanted to be alone. "I want to show you something!" He said, standing up. "It's in the bathroom."

Akari tilted her head to the side and followed Naruto to the bathroom. "What is it?"

"It's a surprise," He grinned playfully. "Let's go."

Akari followed behind Naruto and stood in front of the bathroom door when he pointed in the toilet bowl. "Look." She walked slowly inside, and Naruto moved away from her until she was in. She looked in the toilet bowl and saw nothing but the water. "Naruto- Her eyes widened when Naruto locked the bathroom door and stared at her. "Naruto," She said, shyly. "Uh, let's go and play with Roshi outside."

"We will," He smiled. Akari stepped back and looked back and forth. His smile made a chill run down her spine and she broke out into a cold sweat.

"Nar-

Naruto grabbed the scissors Hana left on the counter and stepped closer to Akari. "I saw that thing on tv last night. Let's have fun, Akari!"

It was like a signal going on in her little brain and she felt very alarmed. "Uh- n-no thank you." Akari darted for the bathroom door, but Naruto held her hand.

"Come on Akari, please. I saw it last night and I just want to give you a haircut."

Akari frowned, but she reluctantly stood still and allow Naruto to cut her hair. Akari watched in the mirror as Naruto snipped through her precious locks.

"Okay, Naruto… I think that's enough." Akari said once noticing her long brown hair was becoming noticeably short.

"A little more," He mumbled.

"No!" Akari shook her head which made Naruto step back.

"I'm leaving." She said, angrily.

"Akari!" Naruto called out. He grabbed her by her hand and she tried to pull back, and he ended pulling her too harshly, making the back of her head collide to the side of the tub. Akari sobbed and she held on to her head. Naruto was in a trance when he saw a little splat of red blood on the white tub.

A strong feeling overwhelmed him, and he wondered if this was how Kurama felt during that day in the kitchen. Akari tried to cover her head and she cried when Naruto sat on top of her and started snipping away.

"Stop it Naruto! Please!"

A loud screech echoed through his ears once he had seen what he had done. Akari had a slash against the back of her hand as she was trying to shield herself from him. His heart skipped a beat when he saw her white flesh oozing blood and before he knew it, he slashed at her again.

Akari kept begging for Naruto to stop and screamed for help and this excited him even. It reminded him of Hana, and for some reason, he was left unsatisfied. He panted heavily after he was done and he stood there, admiring his work. Akari was cowering in the corner, trembling with her arms covering her face. Her long brown hair laid all over the tiled floor, and her hands were red and had bloody markings all over them.

Naruto wanted more. He needed to see more, and as he stepped forward he heard the front door opened. A sudden realization set it, and he quickly ran out of the bathroom and into his room.

"Akari!" Roshi called out.

"Akari!" Both Yuki and Yuno shouted.

"What's going on?" Hana asked when she and Kurama stepped inside.

"Akari came inside for some water, but she never came back," Roshi said.

Kurama walked past the bathroom but stopped when he heard somebody sobbing. He pushed the wooden door slowly and saw Akari lied in a fetal position, crying. Splatters of blood were all on the floor and her.

"Oh my god!" Hana pushed past Kurama and embraced Akari. "What happened to you?"

"Naruto!" She cried out.

"We need to take her to the hospital," Hana said, lifting the girl into her arms. "Now, Kurama!"

Kurama remained silent until Hana attempted to walk past him. "Hana, tend to her wounds. There's no need to go to the hospital." His voice was unusually calm. "I'll go see about Naruto."

"But she needs a doc- She quickly shut her mouth when Kurama glared at her.

"Hana, what did I just tell you?"

"Naruto can't stay here anymore, Kurama!" Hana said, holding Akari tightly in her arms. "The kids are afraid of him, and he isn't nice."

"Hana, please don't anger me. If you call the cops or take her to the hospital, I will make sure you pay." He said in a smooth voice.

Hana chewed down on her bottom lip and ushered the kids into the kitchen to help tend to Akari's wounds.

The young man walked down the halls and knocked on the room door. Once there was no answer, he opened the door gently, and crossed his arms. Naruto was sitting on the worn-out bed, with his head hanging down.

"Naruto, what did you do?" There was no response, and Kurama marched in the room and grabbed Naruto by his arm. The boy didn't react and Kurama dragged him out of the room, and down the hall. Hana who was tending to Akari's deep wounds shot up.

"We should seriously talk about Naruto, Kurama." Hana hated arguing with the man, but something needed to be done before he hurt another child. "He has crossed the line!"

"Just tend to her wounds, Hana. I'll be back and you better not make a sound about this." Kurama warned. "We don't need anyone getting involved. Do you understand me?"

Hana nodded slowly. "But what are you going to do about Naruto?"

"I'll deal with him," Kurama replied.

Roshi glared at the boy who just stared blankly at them. The door closed, and Akari sniffled. "He's not going to come back right?" He asked. "Look at what he did to Akari."

Yuno and Yuki gawked at the wounds, and Yuki felt a shiver run down his spine and he didn't understand why. That boy scared him, and he did his best to stay away from him.

The dark sky cast over them, and Naruto sat in the back seat of the car. He had his arms crossed and he waited for his punishment.

"Naruto," Kurama called. "How did it feel?" Naruto raised his head and stare at the back of Kurama's head. "Did it feel good?" Naruto stared in the rearview mirror and watched as Kurama's lips tugged upwards. "Do you still feel unsatisfied?"


How can you tell if someone's a psychopath? |

The light from the phone's screen blinded his vision as he scrolled down the list of weblinks provided by Google. His chocolate eyes stared at the words, confused. The blonde boy didn't fit any of the characteristics they described as a psychopath. Naruto was likable, but not everyone was fond of him since he was still able to get under the skin of a few professors and not to mention the librarian.

He didn't know too much about his childhood or if he was violent towards anyone. Empathy? Kiba placed his phone on the table and thought about it. Naruto seemed empathic, but could it all just be a ruse?

However, he knew one thing: Naruto was crazy, insane, deranged, and PSYCOTHIC.

That hurt Kiba. He and Naruto bickered from time to time, but what friends didn't? And never in his wildest dream could he imagine Naruto doing something so horrible to him.

Kiba hanged his head down and he stared at the patterns on the wooden table. The two girls quickly glanced at one another, and then back at Kiba. They wondered if the boy remembered they were here. Sakura parted her lips to say something, but she stopped. That video made her entire body tingle and she couldn't understand who could do such a thing.

"Are you sure it was Akamaru, Kiba? There are a lot of dogs who look like Akamaru around here." Ino sounded.

The dog lover shook his head and squeezed his hand tightly. "It's Akamaru, Ino." His voice came out raspy. "Only Akamaru has that mark near his eye and Ma bought that collar for him not too long ago." Kiba's lips trembled. "And besides, I went there and it's him."

Sakura felt queasy, and she gently squeezed Kiba's shoulder. "Did you file a report?"

Kiba shook his head. "I think I know who did it."

Sakura's eyes widened. "You do? Who?"

Kiba shook his head again. "I don't want to say. It's not like you're going to believe me anyway."

"I think you should file the report Kiba and let the police take care of it. Especially if you know who the person is. I'm not sure why you can't say who it is, but it's whatever." Ino said, grabbing her belongings.

"Ino!" Sakura cried. "Show some empathy."

"You should be the last to talk," Ino shot back. "I'm upset just as much as you are Sakura. I actually liked Akamaru."

"Naruto. I believe Naruto did it." He gave in.

Ino paused momentarily, and she laughed. "I'm sorry!" She said, wiping her eyes. "But you believe Naruto did this? What made you came to that conclusion?" She placed her hand on her hips. Kiba didn't say a word and continued to stare at the patterns. Ino rolled her eyes. "I'm leaving now." She said before walking out of the classroom.

"Kiba," Sakura started.

"I know you don't believe me, so-

Sakura interrupted Kiba by sighing. "Well, Naruto wouldn't do something like that. I don't think he can hurt a fly."

"Hasn't he been acting strangely, lately?" Kiba's lifeless eyes stared into Sakura's own.

"I mean- She couldn't find the right words to say as Naruto was a little suspect ever since Hinata came into the picture.

"Exactly."

"Kiba, I know what it's like for someone not to believe a word your saying. I'm sorry." She said, placing his hand on the top of his. "Why don't you tell me? I promise I won't make any judgment on you." She smiled sweetly. "Pinkie promise!"

Kiba couldn't help but crack a smile and he nodded. Sakura listened attentively at what Kiba was telling her and she would gasp at certain things. Her stomach even churned when Kiba spoke about Akamaru.

"And he said the same words, hope you enjoy it."

"Kiba, you don't think Naruto would feed-

"Sakura, I don't know what to think but that's been happening ever since I started talking to Hinata."

"I don't trust her, Kiba," Sakura stated.

"Hinata?"

Sakura nodded. "Yes. Ino always blows me off when I say it, but she's a strange character. I'm pretty sure Ino told you what I saw on her screen. She creeps me out and I won't be surprised if she has something to do with Akamaru and Naruto's strange behavior."

Kiba swallowed the lump in her throat. "Hinata's nice and sweet, but- but I did notice a change in her that day. It wasn't the same aura of innocence that surrounded her. I don't know, but those two are strange Sakura."

"This still doesn't sound like Naruto, and it's deeply concerning. Should we talk to him about it?" Sakura suggested.

"Fuck no! That bitch is crazy, Sakura! He almost strangled me to death in my own home while my family was downstairs. Imagine what he's capable of doing in public!" Kiba screeched.

"Okay," Sakura said, holding her hands up. "Let's just sit back and see what happens."

Kiba crossed his arms and sighed. "Only if you saw what I saw. His eyes. His eyes Sakura and," He gulped. "That smile." Kiba shivered slightly. "That smile creeped me the fuck out."

Sakura felt way over her head, but she didn't believe Kiba would go so far to make up something like this. He surely didn't have anything to gain from this, so why? His muscles relax when Sakura rubbed his back in a circular motion.

"Maybe Tsunade may know something since she is Naruto's legal guardian." Sakura pointed out.

Kiba scratched his head and he replied in a soft tone. "I don't know."

His eyes met hers when she touched his arm. "Take some time for yourself, Kiba. I won't rush you."

He swallowed the lump that formed in his throat and nodded. "Thank you, Sakura."

She smiled once more and grabbed her backpack. "Hey, do you want to go to my place? We can probably hang out."

"Yeah, sure. No problem." Kiba said, getting up.


The channels flickered one after the other, and Naruto stared at the tv screen. He squeezed the canned soda in his hand a little, before sipping on it.

"Are you going to find something to watch or is there something on your mind?" Naruto asked.

"Has Sakura told you anything lately?"

Naruto was reading the label on the back of the can and shrugged his shoulders when he heard Sasuke's question. "I'm not sure, but she's been a little strange lately. Always asking me questions and going on about something." He mumbled the last part. "I saw her and Kiba walking together on campus."

Sasuke chuckled slightly. "Why did you say his name like that? Did you two get into an argument again?"

"What's going on with Sakura?" Naruto said, avoiding the question.

"She may be pregnant," Sasuke said, his eyes boar at the black television screen.

"Is it yours?" Naruto raised his eyebrow. "You should have wrapped it up." He responded, playfully. "Can I be the uncle?"

Sasuke gave him the side-eye which made Naruto laugh. "You know she's been with other people besides me, but there is a 1% chance I can be the father IF she is pregnant."

Naruto hummed in amusement, then leaned forward to place the canned soda on the table. The door suddenly opened, and Naruto smiled at the older man. "Mr. Uchiha, it's been a long time since I've last seen you."

"You are so fake," Sasuke commented.

"Naruto," The stern man acknowledged. "It has been. How have you been lately? How are your studies going along?"

"School sucks," Naruto replied. "I saw your appearance on tv the other day. You don't look too bad." He quickly held his arm when Sasuke punched him on his arm. "What?" Naruto cried. "I was just being honest."

Mr. Uchiha shook his head and walked away slowly. "Hopefully, I'll catch this killer that's been terrorizing Konoha."

Once he was out of ear reach, Naruto turned to Sasuke and smiled. "So, what are you going to do about Sakura?"

Sasuke took a long sip of the Pepsi soda and shrugged. "If it's meant to be then it's meant to be."

"Hopefully, she gets an abortion."

"Yeah, hopefully," Sasuke repeated.

"It'll be a shame if she were to," Naruto shrugged, "accidentally fall down the stairs."

"Would it?" Sasuke laughed.


The pictures faded in and out on the television screen, and Hinata's eyes stayed focus on it. They were showing some pictures of the young schoolgirl that was murdered in the park. She had a name; Tsuchi Kin, seventeen-years-old. Hinata held her stomach tightly and sat on the bed, drying her wet hair.

"It isn't his fault," Hinata said to herself. "Naruto just needs help and better guidance. It was a slip-up and it won't happen again."

Speaking of Naruto, her eyes lingered to her phone. He was with Sasuke in the time being and would meet would her later on today. It took some thinking, and she needed to tell Naruto. She would tell him and let him know he was not alone and was she here to help him. Then they could be a normal couple, graduate, and get married. Yeah, that would be nice.

Hinata jumped and held her beating heart when she heard a knock on the front door. "I wonder who it could be?" She pulled down her gray shirt and walked slowly to the door. She peeped through the hole and the color drained from her face.

The older man jumped back when the door swung opened and his eyes widened.

"Oto-san," Hinata whispered out.

The older man bowed, and Hinata couldn't believe it. This man, who she believed to be her father, still looked the same minus a few gray strands. His handsome face was still squared, and his chestnut brown hair was pressed and trimmed.

"Hinata, do you mind if I come in?"

Hinata's eyes swelled and she jumped into his arms, wrapping her arms around his neck. "Oto-san, I missed you so much." She cried out.

Hiashi let his hand hang loosely and waited for Hinata to finish up. The young girl stepped to the side and allowed him to enter. His eyes looked around the small apartment, and he adjusted his blazer.

The apartment was fair in size for two people, decent, but could be better.

"Please sit-down Oto-san," Hinata said, pointing towards the beige sofa.

He sat down and watched as she nervously sat on the chair across from him. It had been a long time since he had last seen her and was proud in a way that she was beautiful just like her mother. They both had that glassy ivory skin that was flawless and smooth to touch, the same round saucer eyes that captured so much innocence, and their hair which resembled the night sky was dazzling.

"Where are my manners, Oto-san?" Hinata said, getting up. "Would you like something to drink? Water? Tea?"

"Hinata, how are things? Are you attending university now?"

She nodded her head eagerly. "Yes, sir! I'm on my way to becoming a chef," She poked her index fingers together.

"It's been a long time since I've seen you, but I'm afraid I don't have much time as I am a very busy man." He said in his usual stoic voice. "What has Kurenai told you?" Hinata gazed at him, then her eyes lingered down. "Well, whatever she has told you is a lie."

Hinata looked at him questionably. "There have been rumors lingering and I have come to debunk all of them. My father is a caring man and in no way did he rape your mother. I have no idea where these rumors came from or how they got started, and I won't be surprised if she started it."

"Kurenai would never lie." Hinata mouthed. "And- and why did you leave me with her? Why does mother treat me like this?"

"Your mother is a little sick, and it was a very hard process giving birth to you, Hinata. We figured it would be best if we sent you away to protect you and her. We have intentions of bringing you back to the family, but there are some terms and conditions you need to know if you WISH to be a part of the family. I am saying this as gentle as I could put it, but you need to leave your mother alone. When you see her, turn the other way, do not look, do not speak, and do not associate yourself with her."

"But Oto-san! How am I supposed to be a part of the family if I have to stay away from my mother?" Hinata cried. "All of this is so confusing," She said, wiping her eyes. "Why would Kurenai lie to me? Why do I have to follow all of these rules to be a part of the family? I just want to spend time with you, mother, and my sister."

"Hinata!" Hiashi raised his voice. "You are to do what you're told or stay away from us!" He got up and adjusted his blazer. "It seems you can't even manage that, so stay away." He squinted his eyes.

"Oto-san!" Hinata reached for him, but the man brushed her off, causing her to stumble to the ground. He hadn't bothered to look back and he left the apartment, slamming the door shut.

Hinata stayed there, silently, and stared at the front door, waiting for him to return. The tears splattered on her hands and she chewed the bottom of her lips until they turned red.

All of it was too difficult to understand and she just wanted to feel loved, that warmth they had shown Hanabi, the warmth Kurenai had given her, and the warmth Naruto was now providing. It would all be complete if her family were a part of it.

She curled up in a ball and started sobbing. Kurenai, Asuma, and Naruto didn't treat her like that. They didn't talk the way father did to her. They were always there for her.

There was a loud thought that went through her mind: would all of that go away? The mere thought of Kurenai and Naruto leaving her made her afraid, very afraid.


The wind from the ceiling fan blew on his bare tan skin, and he stared off in space. A soft hand touched his chest and he turned his head towards the pink-haired girl who stared at him seductively.

Everything happened in a blink of an eye. One moment they were in the class where she was comforting him, and he ended up at her house, in her bed and they had done it. They had sex. He knew Sakura was dating Lee, and still messed around especially with her ex- his friend Sasuke.

"Fuck," He muttered out.

Sakura frowned. "What?"

"Don't tell anyone about this. I'm not trying to get my ass beat from Sasuke or Lee." He said, nervously.

She turned on her back and pulled the blanket to cover her chest. "Why would I tell them? And it's not their business or anything with I do with my body."

"Yeah, but still let's keep this on the low," Kiba said, getting up. He sat on the edge of the bed and grabbed his black boxers from the floor. "I don't think I'm going to bring anything up yet," Kiba said. "Maybe I'm just exaggerating." He scratched the back of his head. "You're right. Naruto wouldn't do anything like that, so let's drop it."

Sakura sighed. "Yeah, I know." She put on her clothes angrily, and Kiba was confused about the girl's sudden mood change. "Let's go," She motioned towards the door. "Moms going to be home soon."

Kiba nodded his head and followed Sakura through the massive house. This was his first time going there and he never knew how well off the girl was. "You got a nice place here."

"I guess."

The sun hit them when she opened the door, and she guided him towards the front gate. Kiba turned towards her, and asked, "Are you sure you're okay?"

Sakura crossed her arms and frowned. "I mean we just had sex and you wanted to bring up Sasuke and them. Like shouldn't you be focused on what I just did?"

Kiba opened his mouth and sighed. "It was good, Sakura. I'm just-

"Well, well, look who we have here."

Kiba's body trembled by that sickening yet joyful touch, and he gulped loudly as the goosebumps rose on his arms. Sakura noticed the look in Kiba's eyes and then stared at Naruto who had jumped on the boy's back and stared at her with his usual cheery look. Maybe Kiba was delusional?

"Sakura!" Naruto beamed. "Kiba," The boy pretended to smell him, and he chuckled, darkly, "You smell like sex."

Sakura turned red and frowned. "Naruto!"

Kiba stared at her questionably. Was he hearing things just now? That laugh…

"I'm just joking," Naruto laughed. "I'm surprised you two are together. Is Ino here too?" His grip tightened around Kiba's neck, unknown to Sakura.

"No, she's in classes right now. Were you by Sasuke?" Sakura asked him.

"Yes. Kiba wanna head to the train station together?" Naruto asked. "My legs are sore so maybe you can carry me there?"

Sakura rolled her eyes. "I'm leaving now. Naruto, you and I need to talk, mister."

"Hai, hai. Let's go, Kiba."

Kiba gave Sakura a pleading eye not to go, but the girl didn't catch the hint and left him alone with a deranged psychopath.

Naruto was true to his word when he told Kiba to carry him to the train station because he did not budge.

"Kiba, I heard about what happened to Akamaru." Naruto started. For some reason that pissed Kiba off, and he was careful not to grip the boy in anger. "I'm sorry." Kiba's muscles relaxed, and he wondered, could Naruto have done it? He sounded so sincere earnest, and apologetic. "Do you think they will catch the person?"

"I don't know," He whispered.

"I'm sorry about what happened the other day in your room too." The hair on the back of Kiba's neck stood up. "I was a little upset because Hinata called me crying."

"I know. I'm sorry. I didn't mean to hurt her, it's just-

Naruto sighed softly. "I know, she's beautiful, but you can't go around kissing people dude." He laughed.

Kiba's face turned red, and he chuckled a little. "I know, I'm sorry. I crossed the line."

"Nah, I did, but you know Hinata is somebody I cherish dear to my heart, and that one true love I've been told so many times about. I would hate to lose her."

"Don't you think you're going a little fast? Do you really love her?"

Naruto jumped off Kiba's back and walked in front of him. "If it isn't meant to be then it isn't." He shrugged. "But- Naruto pressed his index finger against Kiba's hard chest and glided it to his neck, and Kiba gulped when Naruto pressed his finger to his jugular. "Please don't try me again, okay? I like you." He smiled, brightly. "You're my friend, and I don't want to ruin our friendship because of something so trivial.

Kiba's heart skipped a beat, and it felt like something had gone missing when Naruto moved his finger from his neck. That sensation he felt that day, gasping for air, trashing on the bed and-

"Are you okay?" Naruto said, his eyes shown concern.

Kiba watched as he tilted his head to the side, and he was taken back. His mind had gone far, and he shook his head. "No, I'm fine and yeah I won't do anything like that again. I'm glad you have somebody like Hinata," He scratched the back of his head.

"I'm glad you see it my way," Naruto smirked. "Let's get some burgers."

Kiba felt his stomach churn and he shook his head. "You're turning down burgers?" Naruto said, surprisingly.

"Yeah, why don't we get pizza or ramen and I'll treat ya?"

Naruto laughed. "Sounds like a plan. Can't stay too long though because I have to see Hinata later on."

"Oh yeah? Let's get going then."


The smell of him wrapped around her body and she inhaled, deeply taking in all of him. They were together in her bed, and the two stayed like that for some time. Hinata felt her heart beating, and she never wanted this feeling to leave her.

Naruto wrapped his arms around Hinata and pulled her closer to him. She was quiet and seemed almost distance and he didn't like that, so he held her tightly and nuzzled his head between her breasts. "What's wrong?" His voice was muffled.

"You won't leave me, right?"

"No, never," Naruto said, truthfully. "Will you leave me?"

Hinata shook her head and pressed her hands against each side of her cheeks. "No, I won't" She kissed him on the nose. "I love you too much."

Naruto listened to her heartbeat and smiled. "Are you sure you're okay?"

Her eyes turned towards the empty spot on the bed and she sighed softly. "My father visited me today."

Naruto hummed. "How strange."

"He told me everything Kurenai said was a lie, and they want me to be a part of the family with the exception of a few rules." She mumbled.

"What rules?" Naruto said lifting his head and raising his eyebrow.

Hinata rubbed her arm and hanged her head. "I can't be anywhere near my mother in fear she may relapse because of me, but- but I'll be able to see father, and sister again." There was a little hope in her eyes when she looked at Naruto. There was a flicker in Naruto's eyes, and he turned his head away. "What's wrong, Naruto?

"That doesn't sound fun." He mumbled. "Why do you even want to be with them after the way they treated you?"

"Because they're my family." She voiced softly.

"If they're your family, why did they leave you to Kurenai?" Naruto frowned. "Why do you need them? Aren't I enough?" His voice held so much sadness and that broke Hinata's heart. "We can be our own family, just me and you."

"But Kurenai…" Her voice faded.

Naruto pouted. "She's having her first child, right? She won't have time for you no more since she and Asuma are looking for a place."

Hinata was taken back by the news. "They're looking for a place?"

"Oh, you didn't? I'm sorry… I thought you did."

"She didn't tell me."

"Well, yeah. Every woman wants their place to raise their children. That's what Hana used to tell us."

Hinata tilted her head to the side. "Who's Hana?"

"She was my adoptive mom."

"Oh. Does she live here in Konoha? I've only seen you at your place."

"She's dead," Naruto said flatly. Before Hinata could react, Naruto squeezed her. "Let's be our own family Hinata. No dad, mom, sister, or Kurenai. Just you and I, okay?"

"But Kurenai has done so much for me…"

"I know, but I want you all for myself." He hugged her. "You're my everything, and I don't want to be alone anymore."

She slid her fingers between his hair and smiled. "I thought I was the only one who felt that way. I don't want to be alone anymore too."

Naruto smiled. "You won't stop loving me, right?"

"It's something I don't want to think about, and I don't think I can ever stop loving you," Hinata replied quickly.

"But what if you did? How would you feel?"

"I don't want to live without you, so something I don't want to think about," Hinata whispered. "How would you feel if I told you I didn't want to be with you anymore?"

Naruto paused momentarily, and he held her sides tightly. "I can't let you go, Hinata." He gazed at her. "If you ever left me or stop loving me I don't know how I would feel, and I hate not feeling anything." Hinata's heart raced. "I can't picture you with another man. I can't imagine another man making you happy, holding you, touching you. I can't be happy." He went on.

Hinata stroked Naruto's hair, as the two laid on top of her bed. He had fallen asleep not too long ago, and she was left pondering about what he said. That confession scared her, but she understood what he meant. When she had that ordeal in the living room, and the thought of Naruto or Kurenai abandoning made her sick. She would rather be dead or…

She gulped loudly when Naruto grabbed her breast in his hand, and she shivered. It was an exciting feeling, and she turned redder than a tomato.

There was no way she would stop loving him. She'd come too far to want to stop. Naruto was hers finally and it will be that way eternally.

Her head turned slightly to the door that opened, and Kurenai gave her a disapproving look. She mouthed her to come here, and Hinata quietly left the comfort of Naruto who was still sleeping.

Hinata closed the door behind her and sauntered towards Kurenai who was in the kitchen. She looked a little upset and she wondered if she had a bad day.

"Is everything okay, Kurenai?"

Kurenai disregarded Hinata's question and frowned. "Hinata, why is Naruto in your bed?"

"Oh, we were just talking, and he ended up falling asleep." She said, truthfully.

"On your bed?" Kurenai frowned. "He shouldn't be there."

Hinata tilted her head and wondered why Kurenai was upset. "He was tired…" Her voice softened.

"Yeah, but he shouldn't be on your bed. I don't mind him here, but that's disrespectful that he's in your room."

"How is it disrespectful, Kurenai?" Hinata asked, innocently.

"Because a man shouldn't be in your bed if it isn't your house," Kurenai said, rubbing her forehead. She felt a migraine coming on.

"You said I could have him over," Hinata lowered her head.

"Yeah, but not for him to be laying on your bed." She replied. "Did you two of sex?"

Hinata was taken back and quickly shook her head. "N-no!"

"Let this be the last time, Hinata. When he's here, he should be in the living room and you two can talk. Not your bedroom."

Hinata was genuinely confused and didn't understand what Kurenai was saying. "But how come Asuma sleeps in the bed with you?"

"Because it's my place." Kurenai shot back. Hinata felt her eyes watering, and Kurenai regretted talking to her so harshly. "Hinata, I- I didn't mean to speak to you that way."

Hinata wiped her eyes and shook her head. "No, I understand. It's your place and your rules." She bowed. "I'll wake him up now."

"Hina-

It was too late, and the girl quickly left for her room. Kurenai sighed, and she walked off to her side of the apartment.

Naruto stood outside the apartment complex, with Hinata who stood under the tree. She told him what took place and he simply smiled.

"No, it's okay. I understand." He scratched the back of his head. "It is her house."

Hinata shook his head. "We didn't do anything wrong." She held onto his arm. "I don't understand why she's like that. I'm not disrespectful to Kurenai, am I?"

"No, no, Hinata," Naruto replied. "You didn't know, so she shouldn't hold you accountable for it. We'll just stay in the living room when I visit."

"But that means you won't be holding me anymore." She said, sadly.

"Not here. You still have my place," Naruto reminded.

Hinata puffed out her cheeks, cutely. "It was still mean for her to talk to me that way."

"Maybe she's having a rough day, or she doesn't like me." He laughed.

"Why? You're so kind and sweet and thoughtful!" Hinata beamed.

Naruto kissed her on her forehead. "Thank you, but I should go home now. It's getting late."

Hinata held his hand and stared longingly in his eyes. "Can you video chat with me, so I know you made it home safely?"

Naruto pulled out his phone and video call Hinata. She smiled sweetly before kissing him on his cheek. "Please stay safe."

"I will," He kissed her on the lip. "You're with me, remember?" He said, holding up the phone.

Hinata pulled the phone from her pocket and answered the call. "Hai." She would have to talk to Naruto about the issue some other time as it was already late at night. "I love you!"

"I love you too," He said, waving her goodbye.


It was three o clock in the morning, and Kiba was still up doing some research. Not about Naruto, or ways to identify a psychopath, but choking. The light shone in his eyes as he watched the videos and he groaned.

He wasn't supposed to be feeling this way, and he felt disgusted by himself, but the urge downstairs needed to go away, and watching his usual porn wasn't cutting it.

His body jumped, and his toes curled up as his hand moved up and down at a fast pace. The girl, in the video, face turned red as the life was being squeezed out of her. He threw the phone on the side of the bed and covered his mouth to suppress his moan and let a load out in his other hand.

He panted harshly and chewed the bottom of hip lips so hard that it drew blood. Kiba was never the kinky type. He didn't care for bondage or role-play and prefer the vanilla videos, but ever since that incident with Naruto, his taste was all over the place.

That day he had sex with Sakura, he didn't feel satisfied because he secretly wanted her to strangle him while she rode him. His cock twitched once more, and he turned over on the bed, "Shit," He panted out. "What the fuck is happening to me?"

The light from the back entrance shined on the hooded man, and Sakura stared at him oddly. "Seriously?"

Kiba pulled down his hood and sighed. "Yeah, I know it's late, but I'm fucking horny right now and you're the only one who can help."

Sakura placed her hand on her hips and smirked. "Oh really?"

"I have a request though."

Sakura raised her eyebrow. "What?"

"I want you to choke me while you ride me."

Sakura was taken back from the request. "What the fuck, Kiba?"

"I know. I know." He said, trying not to speak loudly. "I- I just need to see something and you're the only one I can turn to at this moment."

"What's in it for me?"

"I won't tell Sasuke or Lee who you've been fucking."

"Touché." She said, grabbing him by the arm. "Parents are asleep, but we can have sex in the greenhouse," She said, pulling him towards the house.

Kiba stared at the starry sky above him while holding Sakura tightly in his arms. Yup. It was true. Kiba had a new fetish and it was all because of him.


-x-

"Do you still feel unsatisfied?"

The streetlights shined in the car, and the young blonde boy gazed at Kurama, questionably. "You're not mad?"

"Eh, not really kid. How can I be upset with you? It's like I'm looking in the mirror," He said, lighting a cigarette. "What did you enjoy about it?"

Naruto looked down at the dark ground. "Blood… her face." He mumbled. "Am I a freak?"

Kurama stopped the car and looked back at Naruto. "You're not a freak for feeling that way, Naruto. People like Hana and the kids won't ever understand what it feels like. I almost pity them." He scoffed.

"You get that feeling too, Kurama-nii?"

"Yes. It ain't normal, but I would rather be this way more than anything else," He turned around.

"What does unsatisfied mean?" Naruto asked, naively.

Kurama gazed at the streetlight that turned green and continued on his way. "Remember what you did to Akari?" Naruto nodded his head. "And it felt good, right?" Another nod. "but you felt something else was missing? That there was supposed to be something more?"

"Yes."

"That's what it means to be unsatisfied."

"How do I become not unsatisfied?"

"I'll show you," Kurama grin. "I'll show you everything."

Kurama meant every word he said, and Naruto's world was awakened to a new form of pleasure. He couldn't keep his eyes off the man as the knife plunged into his skin, causing that red liquid he'd love so much to drain all over the mattress and rug. His screams were like harmony to his ear, and Naruto watched as the man begged for his life.

Naruto sat beside the corpse as Kurama opened the man, slicing his skin, revealing the fat underneath. Naruto's eyes shimmered in fascination and he looked up to Kurama like a god. "I want to try!" He said like it was some new game.

Kurama, whose face was filled with dry blood, grinned madly at Naruto. "When you're older. Right now, you're not strong enough to hold a knife let alone explore the human body."

Naruto crossed his arms and pouted when Kurama rubbed his head. "Get stronger and a whole new world will open for you."

Naruto nodded eagerly, and Kurama got off the corpse. "Let's wash up and get something to eat before we head home." He looked over his shoulder. "If you want to have more fun with me, keep your mouth shut or the fun ends."

"Hai!" Naruto replied by pretending to zip his mouth and throwing away the key.

"Good. Now let's wash up."

From that day on, Naruto had discovered that missing piece and a whole new world was out there waiting for him to conquer it. Murdering people was fun. Watching them scream was exciting. Twisting their minds were exhilarating.

He was Uzumaki Naruto. Loveable, fun, cheerful, energetic who was also deranged, psychotic, and a serial killer. This Naruto who was loved by many was not who he appeared to be- not at all.

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