Alright folks its time for another update! Now i just wanted to mention a few things before you get to reading. I made this chapter a bit shorter because i wanted the meating with the Hokage to be the main focus of the next chapter. Also in the next two chapter there is going to be a time skip. Each of the time skips will be one week each. Its just to get the story going a little bit more. I will most likely never use time skips unless there is supposed to some amount of time before another major even or something along those lines.

I also wanted to thank LeafRanger for his continued support of my story.

I also wanted to address something that Ryuujin96 brought up. Remember my characters are a little of from canon. Mine are mentally pained. Hinata would have said something to Naruto in the hospital this is true but take into account that this is the first time she has even seen Naruto in years let alone talk to him. Also the last time they spoke Naruto was angry with her. Kiba to me while he is friends with people he can often be a bit of ass to people. Rest assured that Kiba's development will give a little more reason for him being ass. I was originally thinking of having Hinata go after Naruto but then i began to think that with the way i have set her up as being pained by what he did and also the fact that again this is the first time she has even seen him in years i figured with Hinata's fragile emotions that she may not have been able to react to the whole situation. I sent Sakura really because i plan to have her still being really close to Naruto. Only as a friend though, but still close to him. I would

One last thing i apologize to anyone who might get offended at the thoughts or acts of suicide. Now that all of that is settled...ONTO THE STORY!

Naruto was running down the streets of Konoha again. This time it was back towards his apartment. The words Kiba had spoken dug deep into Naruto. He realized he had missed a lot over the years he had been in his hiding as well as he knew he had to try and make things up to his precious people. Hinata especially so.

He had not been there when his first real friend Teuchi died. He had not been there as a friend to Sakura or Kakashi. He had not been there to aid Tsunade in her dealings as Hokage. Worst of all he let Hinata think he hated her for years.

As Naruto ran he kept his head held low, hiding his tears from anyone who might be able to see them.

Ayame saw Naruto running by. She began to call out to him but he seemed to lost to the world for her to try.

As Naruto grew closer to his home his thoughts only raced faster and faster in his mind.

I am such a fool thought Naruto. To think that she would want to say anything to me after what I did to her. I would be lucky if she can even look my way again.

Why should I even try to go out anymore. Kiba is right. I should just go hide away again. No one here wants me.

Sakura and Kakashi...Kakashi hasn't spoken to me since...Sasuke.

Why would Sakura want to see me either. Like she said that day...it was all my fault.

Tsunade...She hasnt even tried to talk to me. She probably doesnt want me to even show my face around her.

Not even...Not even Jiraiya... My sensei hasnt even shown he cares...

Why do I bother with anything... why do I bother... with life...

With those last thoughts Naruto reached his apartment. With all the haste in the world he quickly opened the door, let himself in, and shut it behind him closing himself off from the world once again.

A breathless Sakura was starting to worry. She had lost track of Naruto and couldn't find him. She decided to try and look in the one place she was sure he would be: Ichiraku's Ramen.

Sakura pushed past the curtain panting for breath.

Ayame had heard the curtain open and was prepared to serve a customer.

"Welcome what can i- Sakura?" said Ayame. "By Kami you look as though you've ran a marathon! Whats going on?"

Sakura took a moment to catch her breath before replying.

"I am looking for Naruto" said Sakura. "Something happened at the hospital and he went running. I cant find him anywhere."

"He ran by just a few minutes ago" said Ayame. "I was going to call out to him but something seemed off. He seemed oblivious to everything. What happened? Is he going to be OK?"

Sakura looked down to the ground. She clenched her fist tight remembering what Hinata had told her about what Kiba had said to Naruto.

"He should be fine" Sakura lied. "I think he was just a little bit startled."

Sakura put a slight smile on her face trying to reassure Ayame. She didn't want her worrying about Naruto anymore than needed. Ayame was overloaded with work after her fathers death.

"Ok" started Ayame. "Just make sure he knows he should come by more often for ramen. I miss him a lot..."

Sakura looked at Ayame. She could tell that she was truly sad. As far as Sakura knew Ayame had only her father as family. No one had ever seen her out on a date or even with friends. Naruto was really all she had.

"I will just please" started Sakura. "Dont over do it."

With a smile from Ayame, Sakura once again raced of knowing where Naruto was.

I just hope he listens to me thought Sakura.

Naruto was sitting on his couch. His apartment was dark. He had all the windows block by shades and he had no lights on.

In front of him on a small coffee table was a bottle of Sake. It was something he had stolen out of Tsunade's office when he was younger. She always got upset when her bottle of Sake was missing. He had stashed it away in his room planning on giving it back to Tsunade as a present of sorts.

I dont really think that she is gonna want it back now thought Naruto.

He leaned forward and grabbed the bottle.

He stared at it for a few minutes.

"Old enough to die" started Naruto to himself. "Old enough to drink."

He popped the top of the bottle and took one big swig.

Sakura finally managed to get to Naruto's place.

Not to self Sakura thought. Do some stamina training.

She slowly approached the door. She noticed that the blinds to the front windows were shut.

She reached for the handle only to find it locked.

But he never locks his door thought Sakura.

"Go away" shouted Naruto from inside the apartment. The words were slurred.

"Naruto open up!" Sakura shouted. "Its me please let me in."

"Why would I let you in Sakura?" asked Naruto. "You feel like punching me across the village or something?"

"Naruto I just want to talk" Sakura said. "Please?"

Sakura heard no reply for several mintues.

"Cant a guy just kill himself in peace" Naruto shouted.

Sakura's eyes widened at that statement.

Acting on instinct she charged up her foot with chakra and kicked the door in.

She gasped from what she saw in front of her.

There was any empty bottle of Sake on the ground. Naruto was hunched over, a kunai in one hand, and his jacket rolled up on one the other.. There were scars on his wrist showing that he had cut himself many times. Naruto had been slashing at his wrist. The only thing keeping him from bleeding out was the healing factor the Kyuubi gave him.

"You just cant leave me alone Sakura" said Naruto not even bothering to look up.

All Sakura could do was hold her hands over her mouth and begin to cry.

Naruto took another slice at his wrist. The sound of metal slicing skin was heard. The cut was deep and bleed rather quickly, but it was healed in a matter of seconds.

"Damned Fox" said Naruto. "Its cause of him I get put through all this and now I cant even end the pain."

Sakura began to walk to Naruto but he held up his kunai in protest.

"Leave me be" said Naruto. "Wouldn't you be happy if I did this? I killed Sasuke. Its my fault he isn't here. You said it yourself."

"Naruto..." said Sakura through her tears. "It's not your fault. I was just upset."

"Liar" said Naruto bluntly.

"No no im not lying Naruto" said Sakura. She had to force the words out a lump in her throat.

Naruto took another harder gash at his wrist.

"DAMN IT FOX WILL YOU QUIT IT" screamed Naruto.

With renewed rage Naruto began cutting himself furiously. Each cut spurting blood and then healing. Naruto was almost to the point of cutting off his own hand.

Sakura ran to his side and pulled him into an embrace.

Naruto slowly stopped the cutting motion on his wrist. At first Naruto was tense. He didnt know how to react. After a few minutes Naruto slowly started to cry and his hand dropped the kunai.

His sobbing was all that could be heard in the apartment..

Sakura laid her head on his should and began crying even more.

"I'm so sorry Naruto..." said Sakura. "Iv been a horrible friend."

This words made something snap in Naruto. His crying suddenly stopped. His body was tense again. He quickly stood up bringing Sakura with him only to shove her down.

Sakura looked up at him wondering what she had said. The only thing she saw was that his eyes were now red and had black slits in them.

"A BAD FRIEND" started Naruto with a shout. "YOU WERE NO FRIEND AT ALL! I MADE A PROMISE OUT OF LOVE TO YOU AND WHEN I COULDNT FULFIL IT YOU TREATED ME LIKE EVERYONE ELSE! LIKE I WAS A DEMON! IS THAT WHAT YOU THINK OF ME!? DO YOU THINK I AM A DE-"

Naruto was cut off by a punch to the side of the face. He was knocked unconscious.

The fist that had struck him belonged to Raiko.

"Iv seen enough of this" said Raiko. He walked over and picked up Naruto over his shoulder. He looked at the bloody kunai. "How pathetic."

"Who are you!?" questioned Sakura with authority. "Put Naruto down!"

Raiko only smirked before he sushined away.

Hinata was still in her hospital bed. She was hugging her knees whilst she looked out the window. Her thoughts had not trailed off of what had transpired with Kiba and Naruto.

Why didnt I say anything thought Hinata. I could have told him to say. I could of just said hi.

Hinata felt her tears begin to slowly fall down her cheeks.

There was a knock on her door. Thinking that I might be Naruto again she wiped her tears away and looked to the door.

"You may enter" said Hinata.

Neji walked through the door with his usual emotionless face. He was carrying a small bag with him.

"Lady Hinata" Neji said as he bowed.

"Oh hello Neji" said Hinata. She had a smile on her face but her tone was that of disappointment.

Neji took note of this. "I am sorry to have disturbed you" began Neji before Hinata cut him off.

"No no no its ok Neji. I just have a lot on my mind. It is nice to see you."

"I am glad to see that you are ok after your injury in the mission" said Neji. "It must have been severe."

He doesnt know anything that happened to me thought Hinata.

"I didnt want to disturb you while you rested but I was ordered by the Hokage to bring you a set of clothes and to let you know that you are to immediately report to her office" said Neji.

Neji walked to Hinata and handed her the bag.

"I will have someone come and get all of these...gifts" said Neji as he looked around the room.

Hinata had the small white box with the ribbon on it near her side. She pushed it under her sheets to hide it. She didnt want anyone else to get a hold of it. Not even her own family.

"Thank you Neji" started Hinata. "Ill get to the Hokage as soon as possible."

Neji nodded and then bowed. While he was still bowing Neji spoke. "Please be more careful on your next mission Lady Hinata"

Hinata could here the caring tone in his voice. It was not often that Neji spoke to people like that. Hinata was touched that he cared for her.

"I will Neji" Hinata said with a half heartened smile.

After she spoke Neji stood tall with his emotionless face once again and left the room.

I wonder what the Hokage wants thought Kiba. He was walking down the road leading to the Hokage's tower.

It can be another mission I just got back. Not to mention what happened.

Oh man what if found out about Hinata's little hissy fit. Watch now it will all be blamed on me!

Sometimes I just don't understand woman.

Tsunade turned her chair when she heard the sound of a shushin.

Raiko had appeared carrying Naruto over his shoulder.

Tsunade rose instantly. "What the hell happened!?"

Raiko gave a slight smirk. "Its one hell of a story ill tell you that much."

Raiko could feel the killing intent radiate off of Tsunade. It took a lot of power in him not to laugh.

"Tell me what happened" said Tsunade. Her voice was filled with anger.

"Well to put it shortly" Raiko began. "He was in his apartment, drunk off his ass from sake, there was a pink haired girl there and he was trying to slit his wrist."

Tsunade's eyes widened and she almost chocked on air.

"He was doing what" questioned Tsunade.

"Do I have to be more blunt with you" questioned Raiko as he raised his eyebrow. He then tossed Naruto "gently" onto a nearby couch. "He was slitting his wrist, trying to kill himself. You know now that I think about it the kunai he was using looked weird." Raiko rubbed his chin trying to think. "Yeah it was a little bit longer than usual and was a blue metal. It actually looked kind of neat except for all the blo-" Raiko stopped himself when he saw Tsunade's face.

She wasn't looking at Raiko. Her eyes were fixated upon Naruto. She had a hand over her mouth try to cover her sobs. Tears were running down her cheeks.

Raiko raised an eyebrow once again. He wasnt used to be around people that cared for one another.

"Its not your fault Tsunade" said a voice from the window.

"If not mine then who's" said Tsunade now fighting threw the tears.

"Well in actuality it is everyone's" said Jiraiya revealing himself. "There was a lot that everyone could have done to help him. We all kind of gave up on him. When he needed us most... we all left him. I can only hope that he forgives us."

Jiraiya walked to the back of Tsunade's chair and twirled it around. He got to one knee and looked at her straight in the eyes. For once he didnt have anything perverted planned. He was merely there to care for his teammate.

Tsunade fell onto him and began crying more viciously than before. She had always thought of Naruto as her little brother or maybe even a son. Deep down she felt like a failure as a parent.

"I realize that this is a rough time for everyone but" Raiko began. His tone was cold. "We still have things to take care of. I didn't bring him here just to let you know of his little attempt at his own life."

Tsunade looked up instantly at Raiko. At first it was out of anger. How could he speak so coldly about what Naruto had tried to do? Then she noticed how he was looking at Naruto. Even though he would never admit it he was saddened for the Naruto. Tsunade's anger subsided and she rose back into her chair. Jiraiya then stood behind her.

"We shall wait for the other two and then we can get started" said Tsunade.

Hinata was just down the road from the Hokage's tower. She had been thinking an awful lot on hwo she was going to try and go talk to Naruto.

She carried with her the small white box that had been one of her gifts.

She had tried to open it a few times but she was never able to get the nerve.

She looked up to realize that she was at the front door of the tower. She stopped herself as she tired to go in.

Maybe I should open it now thought Hinata. If I plan to see Naruto afterward then why not at least now what he got me.

She too the ribbon in one hand and gently tugged it letting it fall to the ground. She placed her hand on top of the box. She took a deep breath and removed the top.

The only reaction she could muster up was a sudden gasp. She stare in awe of what was in the box.

Gently placed inside of the box was a kunai, but this kunai was different. It was slightly longer than the average kunai. It was lavender in color. What caught Hinata's attention the most was the white fox that was on the handle. It had lavender eyes to match the blade.

Hinata felt a rush of emotions. She felt overjoyed that Naruto would give her a gift so meaningful. She felt saddened that she had not said anything to him at the hospital. She felt anger towards Kiba for causing the event. Most of all... she felt loved.

She tucked the kunai away and walked into the tower.

I will tell Naruto how I fell thought Hinata. I will make sure he knows that someone cares. I will be there for him.

Yes yes i know i know this is a pretty bad place to end off this chapter but as i said i want the meeting with Tsunade to be a major point and really have its own chapter. Plus i want the space to be able to go into great detail about things. There will be more talked about then just what happened to Hinata and Kiba in the forrest.

Now before someone goes and says anything about Naruto being drunk let me explain. First he drank the whole bottle rather quickly and then soon after he began cutting himself. The way i see it is that the Kyuubi would more focus on Naruto's wounds then hi being drunk. Just thought i would let you all know! Oh and what did you think of me throwing in there that he was using the kunai Hinata gave him? Heh? Good job on my part?

Anyways thanks for reading and i hoped you enjoyed yourself. If you find some sort of error let me know with a review. If you dont find and error...well review anyway! Your feedback means alot to me! We are getting ever so close to the council meeting! ...Crap i have to write about those jackasses? Oh well...GO GET SOME RAMEN! DATTEBAYO!