Hello again! Thank you to everyone who reviewed! It was really what got me to update this one... everyday I checked my email there was a new review alert! arigatou! (sp?)
I'm sooooo sorry for those who read my other (nonupdated forever!) stories! I've got school, work, horsebarn and all my other crazy stuff! lame excuses I know but I'm trying! anyway expect me to go on a huge update spaz soon... Like one day where I just update everything! and I've got a new story going up soon...
Disclaimer: the possibility of me owning Naruto is the same as the possibilty of Itachi being with Orochimaru...
A cool summer breeze traveled through the Uchiha castle to eventually twine with silk curtains. White silk swayed gently as the wind played in the ruffles. A soft groan came from within the hidden confines of the fabric. Leisurely the wind traveled though the the small barrier of curtains to rest in golden locks. The gold hair swished as the body connected to it shifted, trying desperately to let sleep over come them once again.
"Dammit you win!" Naru screamed throwing her pillow at the open window. A light laugh followed soon after.
"Do you always yell at inanimate objects in the morning?" a deep but soothing baritone voice asked. Naru poked her head out of the curtains.
"I-Itachi! What are you doing here?!" The blond yelled trying to keep her cool but failing miserably.
"I was asked by your father to wake you for breakfast." He answered walking over to the open window, allowing the wind to play in his raven locks.
Naru watched the Uchiha warily. "He didn't happen to mention what he did with my clothes did he?"
Itachi turned around smirking. "He might have mentioned something of the sort."
"So I presume you know where they are?" Naru grew a smirk of her own, already planning ways to get the location out of the boy.
"No, he knew you wouldn't cease to bagger me if he had. He simply told me to tell you to check in your closet and bring in a maid to help you dress." The raven's smirk grew wider at the dumbstruck expression on Naru's face. Itachi turned toward the door ready to call in the maid but a view of a familiar golden head stopped him.
Arashi stared at Itachi shaking his head slightly and signaling him to leave the room. Itachi understanding turned back to Naru.
"It seems the maid has dissapeared. Will you be able to dress yourself or will you need my assistance?"
Naru blushed a dark red before pushing the Uchiha out the door and slamming it in his face.
The blonde princess glared at the closet like it would jump out and eat her. She knew her dads ways. Every trip she'd be allowed to pack her own bags only to have him take them and replace them with clothing he saw fit for her. She hid them every time in a vain attempt to salvage her dignity but the damn man was a sneaky bastard and always found them!
Cautiously she walked to the deep magony wardrobe, placing her slim hand on the silver handle. For a brief moment she pondered if she should call Kyuubi for protection but decided against it, it was Kyuubi's breakfast time... never a pretty sight. She gathered her strength then proceeded in opening the door. A second later an ear piercing shriek released itself from her mouth.
Outside her door, Arashi grimaced and patted Itachi's back. "That is why I didn't put the poor maid in there. That's just for someone with a death wish." Angry stomps could be heard from the bedroom.
"Oh shit! Run!" The blond male sprinted down the hallway as his daughter appeared in the doorway. Itachi melted into the wall trying to keep attention from himself.
Naru glared down the hallway as she watched her father run. "Oh you wait dad I will have my revenge... Kyuubi needs a new chewtoy."
Itachi sighed as the rampaging blond rentered her room. 'Woman are dangerous things.' he thought to himself before decending the stairs to the dining room.
Naru was not happy, no make that furious. Of all the things her father had managed to squeeze her in, this was by far the worst. A pale pink gown lay innocently on the bed, it's long white ribbons brushed the floor. Naru glared at the thing before letting out a defeated sigh. 'It's only for an day naru just a day.' she voiced giving her self a mental peptalk. Slumped in unhappy acceptance she undressed, before slipping the hated clothing onto her body. Tying ribbons where needed, she braided her hair using an extra piece of white fabric to keep it together. With a final glare at the dress she set her face into angry mode and stomped her way to the dining room.
Inside the gorgeous dining hall the uchiha family had gathered accompanied by the Lord Uzumaki. They sat waiting for their young guest, distracting themselves with idle chitchat till she arrived. The room grew silent as the doorknob twisting allowing for a stunning young lady to enter. Mezmorizing blue eyes looked around spotting a familiar smiling face her eyes grew icy. 'Oh you think I've forgiven you for this father, oooo you are so wrong.' She glared at the blond man before taking a seat next to Mikoto.
"Oh dear just look at you. A true princess!" Mikoto giggled imagining the beautiful girl being escorted by her handsome sons at the ball at the end of the week.
Sasuke's mouth dropped. 'This is the same girl that had actually put up a decent match yeterday?!'
Itachi smirked at his brothers reaction. He himslef secretly pleased Naru was wearing the dress.
Naru ate angrily, gulping down large amounts of food before excusing herself from the table. Before anyone could stop her she was out walking in on the Uchiha grounds. Her eyes spotted a crystal blue lake and she jogged over to it.
She sat pensive on a log allowing the morning rays of sunlight to warm her. As she thought she failed to notice the presence come up behind her. Itachi cleared his throat as a means of signaling his approached. Instead of it's intended purpose it only accomplished making Naru jump and spin around in shock. She lost her footing ,as her balance was off from moving so fast. Before she could regain herself she plopped into the water with a large splash. Resurfacing she glared at the Uchiha only to have it soften. For the first time since they met a smile was on his lips. She could see he was strugglign to hold back his laughter. Annoyed by this, she forced herself to use a fake voice.
"Wo is me! For this fair maiden cannot swim and it seems she is to dumb to realize she can stand! Who ever will save me?!" she giggled as she watched Itachi's face. It was now contorted in the effort to withstain from laughing.
"Oh come on Itachi! Must I resort to the damsel in distrees knight in shining armor lines? or maybe the I need a kiss to break my spell?"
Itachi's eyes lit up with an unknown emtion when the last plan was mentioned. Before Naru could speak she was on dry land Itachi holding her up bridal style. "You know I don't think that's to bad a suggestion." he whispered seductively leaning towards her soft lips.
"Itachi?! Naru?! Where are you?!" Sasuke's voice resounded from near by.
Itachi's head snapped up in regret. Naru blinked, shaking her head. ' What the hell was that feeling?'
A rustle in the bushes alerted them to the presnece of the youngest Uchiha. Sasuke glanced between the emotionless Itachi to the bemused blonde.
"Mikoto wants me to take you on a tour of the grounds. We can go on horseback if that's allright with you?" The boy asked staring at the feisty blonde.
Naru's eyes brightened at the mention of the horses. "I'd love that." a small sincere smile appeared on her face.
Itachi gazed at the scene presented infront of him. 'Your playing in dangerous territory outou.'
"I'll accompany you.. it seems we've been having problems with bandits lately." the older raven stared at his brother harshly as Sasuke opened his mouth to protest.
"Fine." Sasuke mumbled defeated.
Naru jumped up with a scream of delight. "Do you know what this means?!"
The Uchiha's stared at her with raised eyebrows.
"Father has to give me my riding clothes! No more dress!" she squealed before dashing off towards the mansion.
The boys watched her go. Sasuke took a step forward to follow but was stopped by a look from Itachi.
"Sasuke are you interested in a romantic relationship with Naru?"
The person in question stared at the crimson eyes of his older brother while contemplating just how to answer. Deciding simple yet honest would be best he gave in. "Yes."
Itachi smirked at the boy's determined gaze."Good."
Sasuke felt his jaw drop. "What?!"
Itachi's smirked grew wider. "It's always more fun with competition." With that statement heavy in the air he left his little brother to figure out the meaning of his words.
I have the main plot for this figured out.. but ideas would be extremely helpful!
Once again THANK YOU for those who reviewed... for those who just read and didn't review... I understand... though Itachi may try to murder you in your sleep... not that I woud let him... whistles innocently