A/N-I'M SORRY! I WAS SICK… yeah I know the lame excuse from what a few weeks ago but seriously broncitius (spelling sucks probably) and an inner ear infection so basically sitting up at the computer would only result in me banging my head continuously against the key board. Anyways heres chapter three with some interesting new characters! The characters are originally mine. Oh and I know people are like "…original characters… ARE YOU FREAKIN' CRAZY?!!!!" and quite frankly yes I am. ENJOY!!!!

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Early mornings had become a blessing for Naruto. Since becoming sick Sasuke and Tsunade baa-chan had forced Naruto to go to sleep early – really early, and even though he was sick Naruto couldn't sleep 12 hours a day so he usually woke up right before the sun was about to rise. Sickening huh?

Naruto was no longer bothered by it. It was early enough were no one had gotten up in the village so Naruto could finally have some alone time. He wasn't used to having to inform someone of his every move like he was now. Tsunade constantly scold Naruto for going off somewhere without telling her and the teme was no different. Naruto's life of being an orphan and left in seclusion was destroyed and now it was naruto's life of being smothered by overprotective crazy people. Naruto didn't really mind no longer being alone, he just wished he could get some privacy from the people who had no qualms with destroying his house.

And that was what the mornings were there for.

Before the crack of dawn, Naruto got up and quickly got dressed. He wanted to train a little on his own and now was the opportune moment to do so. He put on black casual clothes and took a tan anbu cloak with him as well. Naruto was about to grab his leaf head band but decided not to. Its not like he was going to go do a mission or anything.

Naruto left his house and stepped into the cool afterglow of night. It hadn't rained but the morning this early always seemed fresh and crisp with mist. Naruto liked it. It was calming. He made his way down to the training grounds carefully avoiding anyone who might be out at this time of day. All he saw was Rock lee doing his morning jog… on his hands. Naruto strategically avoided him continuing the rest of his journey.

When Naruto had arrived at the training grounds the sun was fully in the sky albeit still hanging closely to the horizon. Naruto sighed and began his exercises. It wouldn't be long before Sasuke threw a hissy fit and dragged Naruto back to the village.

Luckily, the day continued and Naruto hadn't seen any signs of the villagers or fellow shinobi. They might've been watching the shadows but hell Naruto was happy for being left in peace.

Hours went by and Naruto was exhausted. He didn't care right now though cause he was in his own world. Training was something he had done so much as a kid that it just came naturally to him. He didn't have to think anymore to put all his effort in any more.

Finally at a little past noon, Naruto fall back to recover feeling completely exhausted. He stared at the bright blue sky above him feeling completely at ease. So lost in his thoughts was he that Naruto didn't notice the large ominous presence heading his way. He was abruptly awaken out of his day dreams when the ominous presence sent a large jutsu at him.

In a nanosecond, Naruto slipped back and skidded across the grass. He watched as the jutsu hurled into the ground creating a mass formations of clouds and dust. It was basically impossible to see through the clouds so Naruto couldn't see his attackers. It didn't matter though. Naruto could tell that chakra apart from anyone elses.

"Hello, Naruto-kun," Itachi said slowly. Naruto watched through the smoke as several figures dressed in similar cloaks appear before him. He saw Itachi, Kisame, Deidara and worst out of them all, there was the leader. The leader looked at Naruto with a smirk on his face.

"Naruto, I'm insulted," The leader said in a voice one might use with a friend. Naruto braced himself. He had been captured by the Akatsuki before so he knew what they were capable of. The red-headed leader wasn't one to lose his temper but he would not be foolhardy enough to underestimate Naruto and his companions twice.

The leader held his hand out, telling his subordinates to keep back as he walked towards Naruto. Naruto could feel his heart pounding at his chest but willed himself to stay still. He could send an alert to his friends if he made a flare of chakra, he just needed the perfect moment to do so.

"I'm insulted you didn't consider us enough of a threat to come out here with an escort," The leader said. He drew out a large kunai knife. "Either that or your still as stupid as the last time we met." Suddenly there was a flash and the leader was in front of Naruto. The blonde tried to dodge the attack but was kicked squarely in the chest. He fell back painfully hard, and skid across the ground. Hissing through the pain of a broken rib Naruto tried to sit up only to wince and fall back down. The pain of it all shot up his chest like a dagger and the numbness of it all was like a poison. Nevertheless, Naruto pulled himself up, convinced not to go so easily with the Akatsuki.

"Hey Itachi, I thought you were going to pay back your little brother for that eye," Naruto heard Kisame say. He slightly tensed up.

"I'm waiting for the Kitsune to give his little warning signal," Itachi said in his ever stoic voice. "I figure the most proper way for otouto to die is watching his best friend get taken away to his own death, don't you think?"

Naruto fully tensed and finally sat all the way up. He was quite a ways away from the Akatsuki Leader and could see Kisame chuckle at that statement. The leader didn't move just watched Naruto's reaction to the conversation.

"You know he won't do so now that you said that right?" Kisame said. Itachi looked as though he could care less and eyed his leader.

"Then I guess we'll attract otouto with his friends blood," Itachi said. The leader gave an evil smile and raised up the kunai this time poised to use it.

"I couldn't have said it better myself," The leader replied. "Though I am kind of disappointed. I would've thought something more from the nine-tails."

Naruto's eyes widened. Akatsuki thought Naruto still had the nine-tails inside of him. He knew most of the village thought that, but Akatsuki were the people that extracted the demon from Naruto. So if Naruto didn't have Kyuubi and neither did the Akatsuki then where the hell was that demon?

Naruto wasn't going to be given a chance to answer that though as the leader came running at him. The man was going top speed but Naruto felt like he was watching him in slow motion. He saw flickers of white light behind him, and a flash of something dark and shiny. There was the distinct smell of something that was awfully like cigarettes and almost made Naruto choke if he weren't bracing himself for another painful encounter. He closed his eyes and waited for the particular feeling of being impaled.

It never came instead there was the sound of metal clanking against eachother, and the smell of cigarettes was much stronger. Naruto peered through one of his eyes and saw a tall man with a cleaver like sword as tall as him. Naruto caught the temporary look of surprise on the Leader's face as the stranger drew out his cigarrette hanging in his mouth and blew smoke in his face.

"Mmm, 4 s-class shinobi against one sick teenager," The stranger hissed. His venomous tones were worthy against the Akatsuki. He glared at the leader from misty red eyes and flicked his cigarette. "My how the Akatsuki have fallen." With that said, the stranger slammed his blade against the leader's oversized kunai, sending him falling back. The leader quickly regained his footing and slid against the ground.

None of the Akatsuki had noticed the crack of someones knuckles or the small laugh of someone sitting in the tree. "Too easy," Said one of the figures as they let an elongated chain fall from the branch. A pulse of chakra stiffened the chain and made it slam into the base of a tree effectively making a trap so if the leader continued his slide, he would have his ankles cut off. The leader of Akatsuki quickly jumped over the chain looking at the figure in the shadows of the tree. The figure smiled sighing in mock defeat, their eyes a lit like fire. That was all the leader saw before a fist smashed into the back of his head.

The leader landed on the ground with a giant explosion. The ground broke apart beneath him sending dust and fragments everywhere. Naruto painfully lifted a hand over his face to protect his eyes from the onslaught of dirt. It was needless though, as he was promptly lifted off the ground. The tall man carried him quickly away and next to the shade of a tree where they could safely look at the attack, dirt free.

Naruto stared at the man who had carried him carefully. He was quiet sure he had never met the man in his life. The man was probably in his late twenties, much like Kakashi and his weather beaten face was dirty and unshavened. His hair was red and he had red eyes to match. Naruto wasn't able to keep looking at him for very long as two new strangers appeared out of nowhere.

"Do you think we killed him?" Asked a shaggy haired girl to her companions. She was wearing fingerless gloves and Naruto could see she had tattoos on her fingers. He ignored that for the time and focused on her face and realized she reminded him greatly Kiba… and Kiba reminded him of a dog. Sure she was cleaner, but she still was reminded of a dog.

"Its akatsuki, what do you think?" Said the other man. Naruto quickly noticed he was holding a blade chain barehanded and the chain itself seemed to come from his wrist. His eyes, as Naruto caught a glimpse, were green and slitted much like a snakes. Naruto couldn't help but feel threatened by this man.

"Whatever the hell just happened, I suggest we make this quick," The red eyed man said. "With that little display, it won't be long before Konoha sends its ANBU over here."

Finally the dust started clearing, and the forms of the Akatsuki could be seen. The leader was before them looking as determined as ever. He eyed the figures surrounding Naruto intensively before standing straight up.

"Well isn't this a wonderful opportunity," The Akatsuki leader said with a smile. His fellow Akatsuki looked just as pleased leave Naruto as curious as hell. "Now we can capture the rest of the Jinchuriki and be done with it."

Hahaha! I AM EVIL, and yes I know I will probably go to hell and whatnot and so forth so there is no point in giving me a review saying so. I'm sorry this was so rushed. I'll try not to do that again and also I try to update sooner. But seriously, missing three weeks of school then doing it all in a week along with finals the following week is like the biggest bitch in the world. Luckily there is no school so I can update quicker. I will update as soon as I am inspired ok? Promise. This story is not on hiatus, its just a little hard to get the inspiration. Ok Thank you!