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Mizuki jumped out from the crowd that was watching, and everyone was shocked so they didn't move, Narue's flashback took about 5 seconds to come and pass.

-Mayu

Disclaimer: I Do Not Own Naruto, otherwise Sakura would be a rhino, and Sasuke would be gay.

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Innocence

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"Kyuubi no Kitsune"

He sounded amused as Kyuubi watched the young girl flinch just at the sound of his name. It amused him greatly that these pitiful things were so fearful of him, and he felt proud, that he could give that kind of feeling in the peoples of the earth.

"Tell me weakling, why have you come here?" Kyuubi asked menacingly, fangs glistening against the low reflected light. Narue could barely stand let alone speak as she took in the gigantic monster in front of her.

"Answer me human!" he began to get annoyed, he wasn't that scary was he? Oh right, he was.

Narue squeaked and fell to her knees, curling up in a little ball and roughly shaking hr head from side to side, muttering "This isn't happening, this isn't happening."

"But it is, weakling, now look at me, stare into my eyes." Kyuubi brought his face (muzzle?) closer to the bars, willing her to look up and gazed down on little Narue and she opened her eyes again against her will.

Gasping in pain, Narue clutched her head, images surfaced and stung, memories of being in Konoha, the beatings, the spiteful words, the glares, and the hate pierced her.

Then she was under those men again, feeling the pain in her skin, as they raped her. Feeling every bruise, cut, and welt, aware of every drop of blood on my skin, the smells of the men, their ugly breath, their vengeful and hate filled eyes.

"They hate you human, and want to kill you; there is nobody who loves you. That old man was a lie, your parents aren't even your parents, and they took you in on an order. You could be killed and no one could care. You're nothing, just a piece of trash." Kyuubi's biting words drilled into her brain and Narue shook in the effort to get them out.

"No no no no No NO NO NO!" her scream echoed and she heaved after, glaring at the beast. Kyuubi was somewhat taken aback at her vehemence.

When Narue started fading, Kyuubi smirked, "looks like that lying mother of yours has healed you, but remember, you are hated, and that will NEVER CHANGE!" he roared.

Narue bolted up from the ground and burst into tears.

Flashback end

A mighty heave and Narue had buried her fist into Mizuki's face, making him fly back and land across a tree. There was a loud resonating crack as they all heard his back crack.

Narue looked the most angry anyone had ever seen the always smiling girl. Heaving breath, and clenched teeth with glinting eyes and a dribble f blood ran form the corner of her mouth. Narue gritted through her pain, "I am NOT him, you bastard!I AM NOT!" her shoulders began to shake and her eyes softened, as tears spilled down her face.

There was silence and Narue's anguished sobs echoed around. Suddenly shaking himself out of his shock, Shikamaru ran forward and fell to his knees beside the crying girl, carefully taking her in his arms, pressing her wet face into his shoulder. Kiba came after and then finally Chouji. Kiba squatted down behind her and rubbed her back; Chouji put away his chips and held her hand.

By the time Narue had calmed and everyone was back in the classroom, Sasuke had awoken and sat in his chair, brooding, menacingly glaring at the now-laughing Narue.

'How could she be so strong?' he thought to himself, all angst like, 'I should have those skills, not that worthless trash!' ignoring the ravenous fangirls by his side, he stood and excused himself quietly using the excuse of his injuries grudgingly, leaving the classroom and intending to do some more training.

Narue had seen him stood and watched him leave sadly, she did't mean to make him angry, she just wanted to win the fight. Kiba called for her attention and she gladly gave it to him, forgetting all about the EM kid Sask.

Iruka cleared his voice at the front of the class and miraculously, the whole class quieted in an instant and gave him their full attention. Getting over his shock, the dolphin spoke, "Our way-ward teacher, Mizuki has been brought under custody and is being questioned by the Anbu as I speak. Now that the mid terms are over, its time to get back to real class work again! Now turn your textbooks to page 142, Kunai's and their uses."

The class gave a collected groan, and immediately forgot about Mizuki and Narue and everything else that had happened that day, except for those who were smart enough not to.

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Once school was over, Narue took her time leaving the classroom, talking and laughing with her brothers.

"Hey Chouji, can I have a chip, man? Please? I'm hungry!" Kiba pleaded to the chubby boy, but Chouji only narrowed his eyes and clenched his bag tightly.

"Chouji-kun! Can I have a chip?" Narue asked sweetly, and Chouji faced her, holding out the bag for her to take one. Happily munching on the BBQ chip Narue grinned at the flustered Kiba.

"So she gets one wile I get a glare? Way to pick favorites Chouji thanks." Kiba said sarcastically, exaggerating his eye roll, and earned himself a delighted laugh from the watching Narue.

"Alright now, let's get going, Narue's father must be waiting." Shikamaru broke into their fun, lazily shoving his hands in his pockets and walking out the door, ignoring the cries of "Shika-kun, you party pooper!" and "Your no fun Shikamaru!"

Outside, they found that most of the kids were gone and only a few remained. Beside the entrance was Jiraiya waiting for Narue with another woman, quietly conversing.

"Shizune-nee-chan!" squealed Narue and she ran towards the black haired woman, laughing.

"Narue-chan, Sweetie!" Shizune cried back and caught the girl, pulling her into a giant hug. Shikamaru, Kiba and Chouji followed after, smiling at the cute Blondie talking avidly to her 'nee-chan'

Jiraiya walked up to the three boys and asked in an undertone, as to not draw attention, "What happened today? I heard there was an incident." Shikamaru stepped forward and explained what happened in full detail.

Jiraiya scowled into space and growled, "There are too many in this village that would do that if they could." The boys sent a questioning look to him but he ignored it in favor of Narue, who was looking at him suspiciously.

"What are you talking to them about daddy?" Narue pouted.

Jiraiya only smiled widely and chuckling, called "Oh nothing, Dear! Only interrogating your boyfriends is all!" the three boys gaped at him and loudly protested, Narue joined them, blushing like mad.

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Can you please tell me if 'nee-chan' is right for an older sister, because I have no idea.

once again, click the little purple "go" button ! ;P -mayu