Chapter 4

Maybe Not So Ordinary

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Katrina-Eagle: Kuhuhu, you have a working brain there sweetie. Not completely right though! ;)

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But now, even Naruto had begun to place the pieces together. Chidori, where had he heard that before? And just as the thought had processed, he realised the answer.

"You want me to join your gang?"

-----Lines is my enemy-----

There was no way in hell that he would follow Neji and Sasuke to a fucking gang meeting. No way! So not happening!

So why in the world of ramen and cruel ravens did he now stand before a door in some shady alley? Life was cruel. And Jiraiya was going to kill him too! His furious thoughts were effectively cut off by the sound of the door opening.

Very cautiously, he followed them closely behind when they made their way through a long corridor. Decorating the walls where a blood-red colour and lit candles and Naruto couldn't help to wander if he was just wandering down the vampire den, right here and now.

The two ravens in front of him seemed completely relaxed and familiar with the surroundings though and without a further ado they swung up what seemed to be the remaining door until they reached the so-called "meeting."

Immediately, the room fell silent. Even the current fight ceased its movement when the two ravens entered and started walking. All eyes were firmly set on the blank faces of the Uchiha and Hyuuga.

That was almost everything it took for Naruto to not turn around and run like a screaming girl. Or not.

Instead, he started to move quickly after them trying his best not to attract any attention to him by creeping after like a shadow. This only got him even more attention, how great. Heaving a sigh he raised his head, straightened his back before stopping next to the Uchiha when they reached a large table.

Quickly, he recognized dog-dude and lazy-ass that were now looking up at them from, what seemed like, a comfortable couch. Apparently, they recognized him too as dog-dude spoke up, looking at Sasuke.

"What's he doing here?"

Why did he suddenly not feel welcomed into this shit he had been dragged into?

"Ha! I would also like an answer to that," Naruto had already answered before the Uchiha even had a chance to open his mouth.

Plopping down on the couch next to dog-dude he also turned to Sasuke.

"So? Will I finally get an answer to why you had to drag my ass here under the threat of castration?" Naruto paused to glare at the Uchiha. "Or do I need to say 'please?'"

Sasuke couldn't hide the smirk on his face neither could he hide the smugness in his tone when he spoke.

"The reason," he paused for effect. "Was 'cause I felt like it."

Ah, how completely wonderfully relaxing it was to watch the vein pop out on the blonde's forehead when he intensified his glare on the Uchiha.

"So, seriously," This time, the tone he used was lower and the smugness was gone. "Somehow it felt like you knew of Neji's fighting style and he told me, when we were on our way here, you were to busy trying to chomp my head of to hear it, that you evaded on of his punches. Unprepared, may I add."

Now it wasn't only the raven's eyes that were set on Naruto. He himself had lowered his gaze to the floor.

"You must be one hell of a fighter to be able to block Neji's punches!"

Dog-dude's barking voice made the blonde wince slightly.

"I can't fight," He muttered under his breath, gaze still lowered. "And I won't either." Not anymore. Was the silent added inside his own mind as he got up from the couch.

"Who said anything about fighting?" This time, it was Neji who spoke. "We only suggested you become a member."

Naruto stopped mid-step.

"Still, I won't do it. Please, from now on, leave me alone." His voice was strained, almost as if it was close to cracking. "Please, don't wake the sleeping demon." The last was only a thought to himself.

Now promptly ignoring the eyes and voices behind him he quickly found his way to the door.

"I've already left this life behind."

-----Lines is my enemy-----

"First day in my new school and it seems the past is already hunting me," The blonde's thoughts were solemn as he was slowly making his way home, walking with heavy steps.

Stopping at the sight of his newly-made home he pushed the gate open and entered the huge yard. Not even eyeing the well-trimmed grass or the blooming flowers he soon entered the house only to have a maid offering to take his jacket for him.

"May I please hang up your jacket?"

Forcing a small smile on his face he turned to the brunet and gently handed her his jacket with a nod of thank you.

First thing to do, he decided, was to find something to eat. Ramen seemed really good at this point. Before he was able to even bring forth one of the cups though he shot a glance at the small stack of post lying on the kitchen table.

Curiosity taking over he quickly went through it only to freeze when he recognized one of the hand styles. And it was addressed to him too! Forcing his panic away for now he quickly opened the letter, revealing only four words in a curly pattern, he felt the panic quickly arise again.

Trembling slightly he felt himself lose power of his own legs, swaying unsteady. Still clutching to the now also trembling paper he tried to back away. Only to collapse in a shivering mass on the floor.

Before loosing consciousness he could hear the panic in Ayame's voice as she had been alerted by the loud bang. Seeing the young master on the floor, she was barerly able to contain a scream before she was by his side.

Finally, his vision started to fade out. Only the three words remained completely clear to him in his mind.

"I'm watching you, Kyuubi."

----- Line again. Lalala… ~ -----

Someone was calling out to him, trying to reach through the thick darkness currently surrounding him. But… who? And image of yellow eyes watching him made him flinch an back away.

Over the edge.

And then he fell.

Vaguely he could still hear someone reaching out for him, seemingly not giving up even though he already had. He was back…

He knew the ground was close, so very close. But instead of pondering anymore he closed his eyes, waiting for the crash that he had pushed away for so long now, denying its existence.

Just then, a warm hand clasped his.

-----Small line-----

Naruto awoke with a start, swinging his upper-body up from en huge pillow under him. His breathing was still shallow and in small gasps.

"Hey brat, are you okay?"

With a start Naruto met the worried eyes of his caretaker. A bit embarrassed he lowered his blue eyes to the bed, only to notice the warm hand still clasped around his hand.

Looking up again, he couldn't stop the lone tear finding its way down his cheek.

"Jiraiya," he mumbled as he was embraced in a bone-crushing hug. "He's back, he's back!"

It pained the grey-haired man greatly how he saw, what he considered, his own son breaking down like this. He also knew exactly who he was. Tightening his hold on the now shivering blond he rubbed soothing circles on his back.

"It's alright Naruto," He whispered. "He won't get you. You've already left that life behind you. But it's still alright to remember sometimes, if you want to get through the past."

Slowly, the blonde drew back, looking up with his azure eyes.

"I know Jiraiya, I know," He paused. "But sometimes, Isn't it better to just… forget?"

He received no answer.

-----Soon to be last line-----

Going to school next day was rough, he knew that Sasuke and Co. would demand more then the few words he had spilled yesterday about his reasons for not joining his stupid gang.

The blond cursed inwardly. Who the hell, in this seemingly normal world, wanted to join a gang anyway? What had they expected, that he would jump up fifty feet in the air and happily squeal out a "Yeeeees! This has been my biggest years for so long! I bow down to your greatness!"

Didn't think so. Right?

Anyway, he still couldn't deny the fact that some part of him might have wanted to say yes, if only to spend a little more time with the raven duck-head who somehow had intrigued his interest; in more ways then one.

Neither could he deny that their little seduce scene in the schools toilet had been highly amusing. He could still clearly see that flushed face in front of him.

Too caught up in his own mind, he didn't notice the green eyes watching his back.

-----Another line-----

"My youthful students! Isn't it a lovely day today!?" A high, very, very loud, voice startled pretty much the whole class waiting to be let in the changing rooms.

Horrified, Naruto, who had tried his best at not sticking out at all, (and apparently succeeded, considering that Sasuke and Co. hadn't noticed his presence yet.) stared at the green, tight, jumpsuit and those, huge, eyebrows wiggling over his eyes.

A surprised yelp escaped him though when the same, green person marched (more like ran) up to him, eyeing him suspiciously.

"Oh! I sense an not so un-youthful spirit here!" His booming voice made Naruto take another step back. "Do not fear, my loyal student, I will guide you on the right path in no time with a healthy lesson in gymnastic!"

Still terrified, and a bit bummed at not having everyone's attention on him again, a thing he had desperately trying to hide by stalking in the shadow of a open door, he gulped before nodding.

"This must be my gym-teacher," Naruto pondered. "If I remember his name is Gai."

By now though, everyone was already making his way inside the door, after it being opened by their green-clad teacher.

Hurrying in after everyone else he found an empty space where he placed his gymnasticbag on. Nervously glancing around he caught eyes with the person Naruto was very determined not to interact with, or even meet if possible.

So, turning his back to him he begun to remove his shirt and tossed it on the bench in front of him.

A sharp whistle made him turn around quickly though, noting everyone's stare on him. Confused, he locked eye with the one who had whistled, none other than dog-dude himself.

"Man, that's an amazing tattoo you got there!" Noticing the blonde's highly confused stare he continued. "The one on the back I mean! What is it? It looks kinda like a fox."

Naruto froze. Crap, he had totally forgotten about his huge tattoo covering his entire back. Now, he had to pay for his mistake.

"I recognize that from somewhere," Now all eyes turned to Shikamaru, the guy who had spoke. Vaguely, Naruto recognized him from yesterday and realising he was a member of Chidori.

The words though, made him want to crawl in a hole. Not only had he been messing up so badly that he had showed his tattoo for the whole fucking class. Well, the boy-part anyway. But now, someone had apparently recognized it.

Hoping, desperately for the other boy not to figure it out, his hope came crushing down at the next words that were spoken.

"Kyuubi."

----- Ending line here! -----

Yeah, I know you guys have waited so long for this chapter! I apologize! But I was hit with what every writer fear more than anything. Writers block! Dun dun dun!

Ehum, well, hope you enjoyed it and the next chapter will have some fighting bishounen in it! I promise! ~

Anyway, please review and if you have any questions, suggestions or other things you want to say, feel free to press the green button below!

Mandiz

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"But sometimes, Isn't it better to just… forget?"