When best friends Alison McKay and Michelle Prince found a small piece of paper bearing a promise of the greatest Naruto experience of their lives, they were unwittingly sucked into the world they had only ever watched and read about. Now, hearts will be stirred, Bonds will be formed, blood will be spilt, and worlds will collides fantasy and reality fuse inextricably into one.

Disclaimer: Obviously, as this is a fanfic, I don't own Naruto. Anything found in this story that does not exist in the real Naruto plot line though, including the characters Alison and Michelle, I claim as my own.

This is a comedy/drama/romance story I've been meaning to write for a long time. Any pairings will be decided as the story progresses, though suggestions are welcome. Also, before I begin, I realize that there are some of you out there who may not like my writing style, or the angle I'm taking with this story. As much as I'd like constructive criticism, please do not simply review to say how much you hated it. It's common courtesy.

More thank you's to give out! Rishan and Dragon of the Water, my thanks to you and all my previous shout-outs for reviewing my story! Part 5 is up, so read on!

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Chapter 5- This Role We Play

Are you waiting?

Waiting just to get reborn,

and suddenly find what you've always been seeking?

The pair came to a relatively deserted area of forest just before five thirty. Michelle stopped and leaned against a tree panting. She was totally exhausted from the walk, and it was obvious in her every move.

"This...is where...we stop...can't...walk...another...step."

As if to punctuate the fact, she fell forward onto her stomach with a grunt. Alison smiled wryly, slipping off her backpack and placing it next to the tree where her friend lay half-conscious and gasping for breath. Naruto-kun had padded over to Michelle and licked her face, his tiny banner of a tail wagging. Now the redhead knelt down next to her friend, smiling. Michelle managed to crawl to her knees, and Alison helped her the rest of the way up.

"So, where do we start?"

"I don't care. Why don't you try something while I stand here and quietly asphyxiate?"

"Oh you are such a drama queen."

Alison teased, walking a few steps away and trying to figure out a target to aim an experimental attack at. She discovered a small boulder and glared at it with an evil smirk, cracking her knuckles through her gloves.

"Ha ha ha, you my friend, have picked a very bad day to be a boulder.Prepare to taste my wrath!"

It was only after she had been staring at the boulder for several long momentsthat she started to actually ponder where to start. 'Okay' She though to herself, setting her feet firmly. 'Umm, what did I read in the first few chapters of Naruto?...umm...Oh right chakra! I have to focus my chakra!'

Even having no former practice at it, Alison realized she was able to recall exactly how to channel her chakra.In fact, she could bring to mind the exact method of performing each of the jutsu metioned in her scroll-and severl that ha dnot. It was kind of freaky. In her mind's eye she could see the hand seals, and what each technique would look like when activated. It was like having another person's memories. 'What a bizzare sensation...oh well, lets try this out...'Unconsciously she started to channel energy to her hands, and form several seals.

Rabbit, bird, monkey, tiger, bird, horse, dog.

With a satisfied smile she spread her arms out in front of herself, feeling her channeled energy bleed into the empty space between her two hands. A shimmering golden cloud of mist formed in front of her.

"Pixie Dust!"

She cried, making a throwing motion. With a light mental nudge, Alison sent her creation speeding toward the bolder. It hit it's target full force with a flash of light, then vanished. Both Alison and Michelle stood staring at if for several moments. The rock was still there-if smoking slightly. Neither could tell from this distance if anything had happened.

"Well? What did it do?"

The blonde finally asked, running over to stand next to her friend. Alison stood still a moment longer before walking over to take a closer look at the boulder. Michelle followed quickly after, gasping in surprise and awe as she saw what had happened to it.

"Oooh! Neat! If it can do that to a rock, you can only imagine what a person hit with it would look like!"

Alison didn't want to think about it. The side of the rock that had been hit with her pixie dust jutsu looked like sponge toffee. It had been blackened by the heat produced, and was riddled with small holes. She let herself smile a little bit.

"Wow! I can't believe I just did that! It was like a chakra ice storm, only...hot!"

"Me next!"

Michelle cried excitedly, running back to take up the position Alison had been standing in when performing her jutsu. Alison walked slowly behind her, sitting in the shade of the tree with Naruto-kun to watch. The blonde girl also spent a minute or so in silent concentration before uttering a cry of 'wind shuriken' At first the redhead couldn't tell if it had worked, but then several slash marks appeared on a nearby tree. Now she recalled that the blue and whitescroll had saidsomething aboutwind style ninjutsuMichelle usedbeing nearly invisible. Cool!Michelle leapt up and down excitedly giggling like a maniac.

"It worked, it worked, it worked, it worked, it worked! I'm so freaking awesome!"

Alison smiled, chuckling and stood up.

"Well, we have about an hour before dawn. Let's keep at it!"

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Michelle lay on the ground, bruised and gasping. Alison looked down at her disappointedly, pulling out of her fighting stance and walking over to help her battered companion up.

"Aww, Atsuko-chan you're no fun at all to spar with. Your such a shrimp!"

Michelle stuck her lip out in defiance, huffing loudly, then wincing as if split and began to bleed.

"Well I can't help it! You're the taijutsist, not me!"

Alison giggled, ruffling her hair simply because she knew it would annoy her.

"Well sorry. I'm just so bored! We've been training for an hour, and we know how to use all our techniques. Why don't we pack out and go find someone TOUGH to fight?"

"Because I can barely WALK now you meanie head! I wan to go home and take a nap!"

Alison sighed dejectedly, scuffing her toe in the dirt.

"Alright Atsuko-chan. We can go home. I'll sit in the window daydreaming and watch the flower of my youth pass me by while you sleep."

Michelle growled, jumping backward so she could point at her friend accusingly.

"Oh don't you DARE start quoting Gai-sensei you little sneak! IT WONT WORK!"

Alison sniffled, wiping at her eye. Naruto-kun came to stand at his mistress's feet, looking at Michelle with big, sad, brown puppy-dog eyes. A violin started playing a sad tune in the background. The blonde glared at the pair for several seconds before throwing her arms in the air and sighing in defeat. A sweatdrop formed on the side of her head.

"Okay okay! Jeeze, fight dirty why don't you. We can go hunting for someone you can train with, but you owe me one!"

Alison's face lit up and the landscape behind her turned to a bright sunset over the crashing waves of the ocean. Naruto-kun leapt into her arms and she twirled him around laughing and crying at the same time.The sweatdrop onMichelle's head grew, and she turned and walked back toward their bags. Sometimes, she was just too nice for her own good...

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Short? Yes.Sucky? I agree. However; it was necessary. If anyone has an idea for the future storyline, please tell me! I've got a bit more written, but it's very bland. I'd really like to write about something that you guys want to read. Even suggesting a character to apearis helpful. Thanks much for reading! Chapter 6 is going up soon to make up for the lameness of this one!