The Poison Nin chapter 6

Disclaimer: I do not own Naruto and if I did I wouldn't touch any of the annoying angst Naruto fan-fics where he gets beat up all day or somehow becomes OP.

Hello curry-llama here! I just want to get some things clear so you understand so here:

"…"= normal people talking

'…' = normal people thinking

"…" Kyuubi talking

'…' Kyuubi thinking

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What was it that made people around you so special? I only had the time to figure out recently. When I saw Kiba's lifeless body I knew in my heart that I would miss him. I knew I would miss his rambles with Akamaru and the way he used to defend me from Sakura's punches. Memories of what we did together flashed before my eyes and I knew I wanted him to be there. Taking him away was like taking a part of my life away. Suddenly Haku didn't seem so nice… and suddenly I felt like it was alright to take his life. When I saw that he had sacrificed himself for Zabuza it hit me that it was just the way of the world. We held so dearly onto the things around us because it defined us. I was influenced by the people, who I love, and I hate and that's why I couldn't have them taken from me. I realised I was just clinging onto what defined me.

His body had moved and shown the signs of remaining life. I realised just how close I was to losing a part of my life. Relief had overwhelmed me. I finally let the fatigue take over my body. We had done it. It was all over now and I used up every last bit of my energy to get through it. Kiba was safe and we were all safe, especially Sakura who for some reason didn't even help one bit. It didn't matter though. I knew one day Sakura would come by and realise one day how useless she had been. I knew she would be one of the strongest and most kickass kunoichi one day.

"Kiba, Sakura, sensei… I think I'll just go to sleep for a while."

"Naruto, we need to go now!" answered the annoyed red eyed kunoichi.

I really couldn't be bothered. The effort it would take to pull myself up looked like the last thing I could right now. I just let my mind blank.

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The light sneered through the cracks of my eyes. I felt my tail knot around my legs as my ears twitched to the random and wondrous resonances that hit my earlobes. After adjusting my sight I noticed the faces of a couple of cute little kids, each holding some chocolates. I blinked and rubbed my eyes, wondering if this was some sort of elaborate prank. Their smiles seemed to reach the brim of their faces. They looked so inhumanly happy that I pondered if it was possible for any other living being to look as happy as they were.

"We bought you some chocolates Naruto-sama!" exclaimed a little red headed girl blushing.

"I can see that- um…"

"I'm Chi and this is Kay and Hikaru" she exclaimed pointing at a tall, skinny boy and a short fat one.

"We just wanted to thank you from saving us from the fat bolide… and we wanted to ask if those ears and tail are real" said the short fat boy quietly.

"Of course it would be real! You wouldn't see any sane shinobi wearing these things just for the fun of it" I said nodding sagely. "Well what are you kids really here for?" I asked with my infinite amount of paranoia.

I knew I was being unfair but I did live a life where everyone had turned on me. I thought I at least had the privilege of doubt. I could see it clearly etched on their faces though. I could see the hurt that had seeped in from my reluctance of trust. To them it must have seemed like I was a 'meanie' but they didn't know me. Chi dropped the box of chocolate, puffed out her cheeks in hurt and left the room. The two boys followed after her and only glanced back for a second.

I willed myself to stand up from the bed. The chocolates which were in the shapes of little foxes laid scattered across the floor. I didn't know why but I was compelled to take it. I munched on the chocolates which I figured were made by the kids because they tasted horrible. It didn't matter though. Tears rolled down my face even though I tried to keep it in. that's when I noticed this tight feeling in my chest. I realised this was probably the first time anyone had made something for me out of love, and it broke my heart to know that I drove out the very people that finally did it for me. I realised that the wall between my heart really did grow bigger the more I lost faith in the village and people in general.

"Wow, wow kit! Now the whole reason I ever really agreed to help you was because you cut ties with those annoying humans. Why revert back to your annoying and unmotivated state?"

'I'm not going back to my unmotivated state… I'm just going to turn on my loudmouth mode a tiny bit.'

"And I assume that made your life any better. You just got pushed farther away. Kit you have me… you better be happy with just that or you're going to be disappointed."

'You really don't think I already know that? Impressing those annoying town folk isn't what I'm doing'

"Then what are you doing?"

'I'm just going to make a few friends… real friends.'

"Whatever. If you want to just go and hurt yourself just remember I'm waiting… in you"

'That was just creepy.'

"But you know it is true. Technically I am in yo-"

'Just stop Kyuu'

Finally pleased that the weirdest conversation in my life had ended, I went to see what everyone else was doing. It seemed like a festival without limitations for the budget was being held. There was food everywhere. The one thing that stayed consistent with my behaviour was my love for food. And contrary to popular belief I actually eat food other than ramen. Ramen is my staple diet but why would any human continuously eat the same thing every day? Not that I am human… well I am- was human… actually I don't really even know what I am anymore. I ended up eating and drinking joyously. The previous day of peril seemed to glide past as I forgot the battle and what nearly cost us all our lives.

After I finished stuffing myself with the most food I had in years I left to find some peace. Not that I minded being in crowded places but it didn't do a peaceful moment justice. The whole world had changed around me and the life views from my past were sinking back into me. It was the childish nag that maybe I could still be accepted and loved by Konoha. It was the childish wishful thinking that maybe Konoha would still accept me and my lost faith was just a side effect of depression.

The grass around me rustled as I slumped down onto the ground and hung my feet down the cliff. The soft breeze didn't deter the peaceful moment: this precious moment. I felt content.

"what'cha doing here by yourself, Naruto?" Kiba asked from out of nowhere.

"I came here for some peace and quiet but it seems impossible now that you're here." I commented dryly.

"Come on man! That was just rude… I-I am not loud."

"Tell that to your sister who constantly complains to me every time I see her." I mentioned dryly.

We both laughed and finally sat in peaceful silence. I knew I could trust Kiba. He was one of my few real friends. Everything would be different if someone else had been put on the team with me. He had accepted me.

"Thank you."

I didn't take my gaze away from the full moon as I realised too late I said those two words out loud. Never in my life had I said them so sincerely. I smiled at Kiba who seemed to be staring at me with no words to respond. Knowing Kiba he was probably going to ruin this special moment in…3…2…1.

"Geeze Naruto, you don't have to be so affectionate when all I did was find you that prawn, in all that sea of food. I know it was a king prawn and those are damn hard to find but what are friends fo-"

"Kiba just shut up… I was just giving you my heart felt thank you for being my friend."

He laughed sheepishly and I chuckled at his antiques. Sometimes I wish every day was as serene as this one was; a world with no violence, no pain… no grief.

Hello guys. I'm so sorry for not updating in years. If I had it my way children in Australia would get a max of 6 assignments and not freaking 8 in one term… but you haven't read this to hear me complain and give my sorry complains for not getting of my ass and updating. This chapter is kind of just building on Naruto's character. He's obviously a person and people change their point of view on life often as they mature. The next few chapters will get into the story but I have no clue on how to continue this story. Sorry for my horrible writers block.

Review me info on how you think I should continue the story line.

Curry llama out~