Hello everybody Bad Mr.7 here. I hope you enjoy this chapter.
Also just want to inform you that this is a harem pairing but the girls will not just say okay like in other stories.
The girls are:
Sakura
Tomoko (OC)
Haku
Tayuya
Now I know some people don't like Sakura and to be honest neither did I. But her character has won me over (plus I read too many Naru/Hina fics and got bored with them).
Okay enough about me.
Disclaimer: I do not own Naruto nor any of the characters created by Kishimoto. If I did there would be a lot less flash backs.
"Speech"
'Thought'
"Demonic Voice"
'Bijuu thoughts'
Justu
(A/N: Author Note)
Flashback
Chapter 6: Unknown Feeling and Unwanted Truths
The team, accompanied by Zabuza and Haku, were hopping through the trees. Haku and Naruto were talking about all the places Haku had been. Kakashi and Zabuza were conversing as well talking about random things keeping an eye on each other. Sasuke was on the lead wanting to get home so he could rest up and begin training.
Sakura was behind Naruto and Haku, who were quickly getting closer together. Though she would not admit it she was a bit jealous at how close they were becoming. 'Why am I getting so upset about this, it's not as if they're making out.'
She had admitted to herself on the mission that she had feelings for Naruto. While they were just feelings she was going to pursue it, after all, her Sasuke plan wasn't panning out. How could she communicate with some one who barely spoke and when he did speak, it was all doom and gloom.
This mission had also reaffirmed a belief she had about the shinobi life, since her father's death. A shinobi's life can end at any moment so make sure to leave it with no regrets. What she had never mentioned to anyone was that she was born into wedlock; her father was going to marry her mother after he came back from a mission, the mission he was killed on. Her mother never recovered and when she was old enough her mother began to throw herself into the hospital, rarely did Sakura see her now.
'Well now I have a lot of time to get closer to Naruto,' Sakura thought to herself thinking of ways to get into a more personal setting with Naruto. It wouldn't be too hard after all no one was interested in Naruto, although Haku seemed to have taken a liking to him. Oh well nothing worth having in life is easy to obtain.
Kakashi was with Zabuza at the rear of the group discussing what might occur when they arrived at the village. Zabuza was already coming up with ideas to get out of the village as quickly as possible if negotiations went south. Kakashi was explaining to Zabuza what would happen to them when the set foot in front of the village, telling Zabuza not to even stare at people funny or he would be executed. No that it surprised Zabuza; all villages had a kill first, sort out the bodies later method of dealing with unknown shinobi.
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"Finally, we're home," Naruto exclaimed happily standing in front of the huge gate. As soon as he finished that statement, they were surrounded by an ANBU squad who had their swords drawn. "Ahhh, this brings back memories."
"Zabuza Momochi you and your accomplice are to come with us to the Hokage's office," the captain ordered. "Drop all your weapons, place your hands above you head and come quietly or else we will use lethal force."
Zabuza and Haku dropped all the weapons they had on them and raised their hands above their heads. Naruto picked up their weapons and sealed them away while the ANBU cuffed both Zabuza and Haku. "I hope the kid can do what he says he can or we're screwed," Zabuza muttered under his breath.
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"Well Naruto-kun you visits are as unusual, as always," Sarutobi said looking at the two foreign ninja, Squad 7, and his ANBU. The Sandaime took a drag from his pipe letting out a stream of smoke. "Kakashi, report."
The sensei of Squad 7 stepped forward and then explained the situation to the Hokage from their first fight with Zabuza to their confrontation on the bridge. The Sandaime listened to Kakashi's retelling of their mission a smirk upon his face as he listened. Kakashi told him of their first encounter where Naruto had aided him in defeating Zabuza then their arrival to Wave Country. He then retold the genins' training and their final confrontation against Zabuza and Haku which caused Sarutobi to chuckle at how Naruto outsmarted his enemies. Naruto also put in his two cents and how he felt about the foreign shinobi joining their ranks.
"My, my seems as if you have had a very interesting mission, good job on handling it Squad 7," the Hokage then turned to the other two, "ANBU, dismissed; I shall handle these two personally."
"Yes, sir," all four soldiers reported before vanishing.
"So, you two wish for asylum in my village," Sarutobi asked giving them a hard stare, the two ninja kept a calm face, "while that is perfectly normal in our professions you realize their will be some problems with you staying here."
"Does that mean we are allowed to stay, Hokage-sama," Zabuza said knowing that he should be respectful to the man who held his life in his hands and possible soon to be boss. Haku looked at the Hokage and then to Naruto, who gave her a reassuring smile which she returned.
"Yes you are," Sarutobi said making the two ninja smile in relief, well Haku smiled and Zabuza was just glad he wouldn't have to keep running, "There will be some stipulations to your stay here however."
"Like what?" Haku asked knowing that she would agree to them if it meant a new home.
"Zabuza-san you will have to be imprisoned and interrogated by one of my men to make sure you are not trying to harm my village, after we have made sure that is not the case you will let out on two month probation where you will be monitored after that if you wish to join our ranks you may. As for you Haku-san you will be placed under the guard of Naruto-kun I believe his capable of keeping an eye on you and since you have no record of ever being a ninja from any village we can treat as a foreigner who wishes to join our village. Do you agree to these terms?" Sarutobi asked the two who shared a look between themselves.
"I agree to those terms, Hokage-sama," Zabuza said bowing his head. "As do I, Hokage-sama," Haku said bowing her head as well.
"Good," Sarutobi snapped his finger and an ANBU appeared. "ANBU take Zabuza-san to the Level 1 Cell 16; inform Ibiki-kun that he will have an interrogation tomorrow at 0900 and to meet me before hand. Haku-san you shall go with Naruto to his home, if you wish you may come in tomorrow and apply to join our ranks."
The ANBU took hold of Zabuza and teleported away, Haku bowed to her new leader, "Thank you for this opportunity Hokage-sama."
"Your welcome young lady, dismissed."
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"Well, I'll see you three for training tomorrow, bye," Kakashi smiled as he disappeared in a puff of smoke. Sasuke just turned and walked in the direction of his home, "You losers better stay out of my way on the next mission."
His teammates just stared at his retreating form before Naruto made a comment, "That guy's a real asshole."
Sakura and Haku giggled at Naruto's accurate description of Sasuke, "Come on Haku-chan I'll show you your new home, your welcome to tag along Sakura-chan." Sakura accepted the offer and they headed off to Naruto's home. As the group walked along Sakura took notice of all the people glaring in their direction, more specifically at Naruto. Deciding to find out more she asked a question that hand been on her mind for awhile, "Hey Naruto?"
"Hmm, what is it Sakura-chan?"
"When ever we go on missions in the village, or whenever I mention your name for that matter people seem to get really angry," Sakura said as the question had been plaguing her for awhile. The emotional responses she got from people seemed to tell that they were angry at Naruto for something he did and it must have been something terrible.
"Ah, their just angry about all the pranks I've pulled on them," Naruto told her nonchalantly not even facing her. If he had been she would have seen the cold look in his eyes. Sakura may have not seen his eyes but she noticed his muscles tense, decided it was a touchy subject, and to leave it be.
They continued on until they reached an apartment complex, located in one of the poor districts of Konoha. "Welcome to you new house Haku, let me show you where you'll be staying at, and I hope you enjoy your stay," Naruto said as he walked up the steps of his complex.
"I'm sure I will Naruto-kun, I'm sure I will," Haku said to herself as she looked at Naruto, admiring his physique, now that he had lost that green cloak of his. She followed Naruto up the steps of the complex towards her new room. Naruto led her to one of the apartment doors and opened it up, "Here it is your new home sweet home."
Haku stepped into the apartment to find a very empty living room, with a kitchen connected to it, and a hallway that led to the bedroom and bathroom. All in all it was a pretty nice apartment for someone who hadn't had an actual home in many years.
"Thank you," came the reply from Haku.
"No problem its was-" Naruto didn't finish because Haku had wrapped him in a hug.
"No, thank you for this and everything else you have done for me," she said gratefully.
Naruto wrapped his arms around her, "Sure, it's no problem you needed help and I was glad to lend a hand." Naruto understood how she felt, and he was glad he could help his friend. They separated from the hug and Haku began to look around her home. "Sorry that the rooms aren't furnished I don't put many people up."
"Its fine Zabuza-sama gave me all the earnings he had from the missions we have done together so I should be able to furnish my home," Haku said taking out bag that jingled.
"That's great, I'll take you to the shopping district right now," Naruto said getting ready to lead her to shopping district of Konoha, "It also doesn't hurt to learn the layout of the village."
(IMPORTANT INFO)
Konoha is separated into 3 districts. The first is the Hokage Tower, and the surrounding administrative buildings, built in front of the Hokage Monument. It is also where the ANBU Barracks are located as well as the HPC (High Profile Captive) Cells located underneath the tower for people who are considered to not be a threat but are deemed extremely important. Related file 53A: HTP(High Threat Prisoner) Cell.
The second is the upper class district of Konoha where all the rich merchants and politicians live. The Hyuuga and Uchiha have their clan homes located in this district, while the other shinobi clans have their clan homes spread throughout the village in the second and third districts of Konoha.
The third district is the most diverse district of Konoha, it has many sub districts. It is where the middle class districts are located as well as the many business districts of Konoha. This is also were the slums are located in the poorer areas as well as the red light district. It is also where a majority of the civilians live as well as shinobi.
Then there are the three gates of Konoha and the training grounds which are spread on the out skirts of the village and the forest behind the Hokage Monument.
Happy to inform you,
Konoha Shinobi Information Center
P.S. We will kill you if you tell anybody. Have a nice day!
(MESSAGE OVER)
"Thank you for helping me move all my furniture here Naruto," Haku said as she looked at her new furniture. "Yeah but I can't believe you got it for so cheap," Sakura commented as sat on Haku's new couch.
"Yeah it's really surprising that they gave you such low prices for this stuff," Naruto smirked with his back to them. He was the reason that the prices were lowered, after he threatened the merchants who thought it would be a good idea to try and extort his friend.
"Well I should be getting home now," Sakura said, "This day has been pretty exhausting." With that Sakura got up and Naruto joined, "Yeah I should be getting up to my place to, have to prepare for tomorrow."
The door closed and Haku sat down on her couch admiring her new home. She couldn't believe how drastically her life had changed in a since the day she met with Naruto. Naruto, he surprised her, not many people, let alone a ninja, would immediately help a stranger. But he went even further than help he trusted Zabuza and Haku, saved them, vouched for them, and offered her shelter. He had done more for her than anyone, except Zabuza-sama, had done for her in her life. She was beginning to trust him already, and that troubled her, because she didn't know his reasons for helping her. Her father's betrayal had hurt her deep and it had taken all her will to keep going. She didn't know if she could take it again.
Then she yawned, realized the answers wouldn't all just come to her, and decided to eat, go to bed, and deal with it in the future.
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(With Naruto)
Naruto opened the door to his apartment, yawning as he headed to his room. It had been a mentally exhausting day for him; all he wanted to do was go to bed and sleep like a log. He always hating going to the shopping district and dealing with the villagers' shit. Some days he wondered why he didn't just blow their stores to bits and dance on the rubble. Kami knows he had every right to just go off on a homicidal rampage.
However he learned a long time ago that getting angry about a problem never solved it. Sure he could do everything he thought about but what would he have in the end, some destroyed families, dead ninja, a lot of property damage, oh and his head on pike. He had learned that being violent wasn't going to do him any good in the village so a long time a go he made peace with his lot in life and decided that he might as well fight for the village. After all not everyone in the village wanted him dead, just a vast majority of them. The old man, Sakura, Kakashi, a few jonin, the med staff that had been assigned to him seemed to be okay with him being around. Adding to that list the people who lived in the slums didn't seem to mind him at all. Guess when you live at the bottom it doesn't matter who did what but how to keep going and finding a way out.
He hopped into his bed glad to be home and have some time to think about what he could do next. As he thought about it he realized he couldn't do much except train and wait for the chunin exams after all that's when the debt collector was supposed to come by, as well as Tomoko and Mei. Well on the plus side he could get to know Sakura and Haku better and after realizing fighting Zabuza he realized just how much more training he needed, Zabuza would have beat him if Kakashi hadn't been there.
Well he could take care of all of that in the month he had to prepare, right now he just wanted to sleep like log.
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(One Month Later)
It had been an unusual month for Naruto, unusual because it was good. For the first time he had someone to hangout with in the village, someone who stuck up for him when the villagers were being unreasonable. Though he didn't really need their help to handle it, it was nice to have some one who had your back. His relationships with Sakura and Haku had gotten even better; he had no idea how good it was to have actual friends. Sure he had Momoko and Mei but he only saw them so many times since he met them.
Even Kakashi was actually taking his job as a sensei seriously. When they met for practice Naruto mentioned the schedule he had with Sakura. When Kakashi asked to see this schedule Naruto showed to him and was surprised by Kakashi's reaction. He told Naruto that he would use that schedule to train them.
(Flashback)
"Good job Naruto, this has all the basic areas a ninja need to train in, as well as a few things that most rookies should do." Kakashi said to Naruto.
"You think so Kakashi-sensei?" Naruto said.
"Yeah, can't tell you how many times I escaped death by being the entertainment," Kakashi said laughing.
(End)
While Kakashi would help out Sasuke and Sakura more than him, he would come over and speak to Naruto, giving him pointers, even teaching him some tricks on control and weapons. It seemed that he and his team had gotten closer because of their A-rank mission, except for Sasuke. He seemed to be angrier than ever and would constantly try to pick fights with Naruto, although he was ignored.
What Naruto didn't know was that Sasuke felt inferior to him since the wave mission. It was Naruto not him who helped Kakashi fight off Zabuza, while he cowered. It was Naruto who made Zabuza forfeit by looking underneath the underneath. It was Naruto who killed all the bandits with one move. It was Naruto who killed Gato and gave everyone in Wave their courage back. And it was Naruto who was hailed as the Hero of Wave by its people.
Well no more he would grow stronger and beat Naruto into the ground. He was no weakling and soon he would make everyone know it as fact.
Unaware of his teamates thoughts, Naruto was contemplating the problems in his life. Tomoko, Sakura, and Haku. He was developing feelings for Haku, who had been a great companion in the past month, they had similar past and Naruto could empathize with her feelings about what she had been through. Though it was hard for him to open up to her he gave her small tidbits about his life, though it was the opposite for her as she told him almost everything about her.
Then he thought about Sakura, who he continued to train with during their training sessions. Outside of that he would hang out with her sometimes with Haku and sometimes by himself. It was fun being with the pink haired girl, it surprised Naruto how much he enjoyed his time with her. He had really misjudged her she was a kind person, and intelligent as well. He could relate to her as well, her situation with her mother sounded bad. Her mother was rarely ever home and when she was spent little time with her daughter, so Sakura never had anyone to really guide her aside from an aunt who stopped by occasionally, something he knew about all to well.
Finally there was Tomoko who he knew he had a something with her whatever it was he knew she felt it to. So why did he keep think about the other two girls if he knew he could have something with Tomoko.
It didn't make any sense to him that he could develop these feeling for these girls so here he was on top of the Hokage Monument. "Uugh, what the hell am I supposed to do? Haku, Sakura, Tomoko. No, this is ridiculous just because I have feelings Haku and Sakura doesn't mean they have feelings for me."
These thoughts and feeling were infuriating, especially since he had so many emotional experiences, and could empathize with people. It seemed however that he had no idea how to deal with his own. He slapped his hands over his face, "Maybe I should just forget about Haku or Sakura as more than friends."
"Or should I follow those feeling, but then I risk losing Tomoko. Then again she might not be the one for me, or she could be. Why the hell am I worrying about this I'm only 14! But I might die, I am a shinobi, and it would suck if I died before knowing love…and losing my virginity. Uugh! Why the hell can't someone just give me some damn advice on what to do?!" He shouted at the sky and of course got no reply.
Naruto flopped onto his back and just stared up the stars, and repeated the two words that kept running through his head the entire time he was talking to himself.
"This sucks."
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(North Gates)
At the same time at the northern gates two people walked into Konoha, these two people would cause Naruto lots of trouble, painful trouble.
"Come on Tomo-nee I want to see Aniki!" the small green haired girl shouted to the black-haired teenager. "Calm down Mei-chan, I want to see Master to, but don't make a racket."
"I bet you do Nee-chan," Mei said making kissing noises, "Naruto and Tomoko sitting in a tree K-I-S-S-I-N-G first comes love then come marri-OW!" The older, now blushing, girl hit her young companion on the head.
"Come on, lets find out where he lives," Tomoko said to Mei as they headed to the guard post to check-in. The two men on duty at the time were Izumo and Kotetsu, who happened to be friends of Naruto, "Coming in kind of late aren't you Miss…"
"Tomoko," the raven haired girl responded and point to her companion, "and this is Mei."
"State your business in Konoha," Kotetsu said to them.
"We are here to visit a friend and request asylum as refugees," Tomoko replied swiftly.
"Present you identification." Izumo stated. The two girls pull out their own cards with their information and handed them to the guards.
"Alright everything checks out, enjoy your stay in Konoha" Izumo smiled as he handed the cards back to their owners, glad that the formalities were over with.
"We will," Tomoko nodded in thanks, "By the way do you know where Uzumaki Naruto lives."
Izumo's eyes narrowed, but his face didn't change, "Why would you like to know Miss Tomoko?" Kotetsu was also paying close attention to the conversation and readying his weapons in case anything happened.
"Well you see he is the friend I am visiting so I would like to know where his home is," Tomoko replied earnestly noticing their reactions. "Ah, well here let me give you directions then," Izumo said pulling out a slip of paper, he jotted the directions, and gave it to her.
"Thank you."
"Your welcome," Izumo replied a fake smile on his face. The two girls walked away and when he no longer saw them he turned to Kotetsu. "Go inform Hokage-sama I'm sure he would like to know about this."
"Right," with that Kotetsu took off to the Hokage's office to inform him about the strangers.
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Naruto had given on think up a solution for his problem, he would just deal with the problem when it came. Kami, not even his love life, which was still partially non-existent, could be simple. He headed up to his apartment to get some sleep for his team meeting tomorrow, plus sleep sounded really great at the moment. He should've realized even that wouldn't be easy for him.
He opened his door only to be tackled by a green blur, "Aniki is here!" He looked up to see the yellow eyes of his adopted little sister. 'Shit how could I forget they were coming.' Behind Mei there was Tomoko walking over to him a concerned expression on her face, "Master are you all right?"
"Yeah I'm fine Tomoko," he grinned as he sat up Mei getting off of him, "Did you two get here all right?"
"Of course Master there was no trouble for us," Tomoko replied. As she was about to ask another question a stranger pooped up in the door way. She was a girl about her age with her raven hair in a bun.
"I heard shouting are you all right Naruto-kun?" Haku asked from the door way. She looked into the apartment and saw a small green haired girl and a black-haired girl about her age.
"Yeah I'm fine Haku-chan thanks for the concern through," Naruto said to his friend. Tomoko looked at Haku and wonder how this girl knew her Master. Haku was thinking along the same lines as Tomoko. Naruto was wondering why the girls looking at each and was about to voice his question but was beaten to the punch.
"Who is this Naruto-kun," at that question both girls eyed each other wonder what the others relationship was with the blond. Said blond was thankful that Tomoko referred to him by his first name instead of Master that would have been hard to explain. "Oh, sorry, Haku this is Tomoko, Tomoko this is Momochi Haku," Naruto said introducing both girls to one another.
"Hello," Naruto felt a shiver run up his spine at the tone both girls used. He looked between both girls, trying to figure out why both girls seemed to dislike each other. "So, how do you know Naruto-kun?"
'Naruto-kun?!' Tomoko grinded her teeth, realizing this girl had an attraction for her Master. "Naruto-kun is a very old and close friend of mine," She replied taking a hold of Naruto hand, "How do you know Naruto-kun?"
"Naruto-kun is a very close friend of mine, a very close friend," Haku replied taking a hold of Naruto's other arm. "In fact I came over to invite Naruto-kun to have dinner with me."
"I-," Naruto was cut off as Tomoko answered for him, "He would love to but he is eating with us," she took his hand in hers a movement that Haku did not miss.
Haku glared at Tomoko, who was smiling innocently, but she wasn't about to give up. "Well your friends could join us."
"Sure that sounds great Haku-chan," Naruto answered before Tomoko could cut him off again. Haku smiled, Tomoko glared, while Naruto realized that perhaps Haku did like him and he just made his situation worse, and Mei just looked at the three people confused wondering what was going on.
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Naruto looked nervously between the two girls, obvious to atmosphere between the two girls. He was trying to figure out the right thing to say to break the tension in the room when a familiar voice piped in.
"Well at least you know the frost tart wants you," Kyuubi said ticking Naruto off. 'I'd appreciate it if you didn't refer to my girl-I mean friend as a tart."
"Oh ho, the kit wants more the women I knew I taught you well," Naruto couldn't help but picture a perverted grin on the demon. "Though, by the looks of it these two are ready to tear each other's throats out."
'Really no shit, and hear I thought they were getting along,' was Naruto's sarcastic reply, 'Do you have any advice whatsoever on how to handle this?'
"Well if they were demon women you just have your way with them," Kyuubi shrugged his shoulders.
'…I asked for advice not useless bullshit,' Naruto said trying to keep his cool. "And I would like to be out there ravishing some women, but that isn't going to happen." Kyuubi smirked from within his cage, "Well I'm bored with this have fun with your mates."
'Why can't this be easy!' Naruto looked between both girls, and decided to give it his best shot, "So Haku-chan what have you been up to at the hospital."
Haku turned away from Tomoko and smiled to Naruto, "Oh thank you for asking Naruto-kun, I've been working with the doctors trying to get my training as a med-nin done as quickly as I can, in fact Sakura-san is helping me," while she answered she placed her hand on top of his, making Tomoko grind her teeth, until she heard Sakura's name.
"Who is this Sakura person?" Tomoko asked curious as to who her Master was with when she was not by his side. "She is a close friend of Naruto-kun and his sort of student," Haku answered.
Tomoko stared at Naruto, who was unnerved, "Really Naruto-kun never mentioned this to me."
"Then I suppose you aren't as close as you thought Tomoko-san," Haku said enjoying how it annoyed the girl. Deciding to stop messing with this girl she turned to Naruto, "Naruto-kun I forgot to tell you how much I enjoyed our time at the festival," she wrapped her hand around Naruto as if they were a couple, the blond became flustered from the contact, which served to anger Haku off.
Haku shot Tomoko a murderous look, "Why don't you take your hand of him you one-eye skank!"
Naruto looked between both girls and one word came to his mind, 'Shit…'
"What was that you bitch?!" Tomoko shouted standing up and slamming her hands on the table.
"I called you a skank or do you only have one functioning ear as well!" Haku shouted repeating Tomoko's actions.
"Girls calm down," Naruto said his words landing on deaf ears.
"At least I'm not throwing myself at someone else's boyfriend!" Tomoko shouted back, making Haku reel a bit.
"You must be delusional as well because he has never said that you were more than a friend," Haku shot back jabbing Tomoko in the chest with her finger.
"Aniki you need to do something!" Mei said urgently as she tugged on Naruto's shirt. Naruto looked at Mei than at the two girls who were shouting in each others' faces.
"STOP!" both girls looked at Naruto who looking between the two of them. "Now listen I like both of you, a lot, and it looks like you both like me but you have to stop shouting it won't solve a thing."
"Your right Naruto-kun," Haku said taking a deep breath.
"This won't solve anything," Tomoko said turning to him.
"You have to choose!"
"What?"
"You have to decide," Haku said, "Me or her, which one?"
Naruto seemed to think about it before answering, with a simple, "No." He looked at both girls, "I like you both a lot but you can't just ask me to choose one of you, it isn't that easy okay I just need to think about this okay."
He ran his hands through his hair, "Tomoko-chan," the girl perked up at hearing him call her, "The apartment next to mine is furnished, you can have it."
"But I thought I would be staying with you," Tomoko said looking down.
"No, not right now I need to be alone," Naruto said heading out the door.
Tomoko looked at the doorway then looked at Haku, "You ruined everything."
"Oh you think you deserve him, I understand him, I can give him what he needs," Haku passionately stated staring right into Tomoko's eyes.
"Even if you say that I won't let you have him," Tomoko replied just as passionately meeting Haku's gaze. "Come on Mei-chan."
"Thank you for the food it was delicious Haku-onee-chan," Mei said happily patting her stomach.
"Your welcome Mei-chan," Haku said smiling at the small girl. She shut the door and leaned against it thinking about what Naruto had said, and looked within herself to see if Naruto was even worth the grief. She closed her eyes and looked at the memories she had made this past month with Naruto, the times they hung out, the times she found comfort with him, the times that she opened up to him, the times she cried, the times he held her, the almost kissed they shared made her heart ache for him. Then she pictured him, his face, his smile, his eyes, those beautiful, piercing blue eyes that she loved to look into, and then he was gone. She gasped as she felt the pain in her chest, the thought of losing him causing her pain.
She had her answer and said it out loud, "I in love with Naruto Uzumaki."
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Naruto stood on his balcony looking up at the stars, he always enjoyed looking up at them since he was a kid, and they never said anything back. Never called him names, never hurt him, never shunned him, they just listened. He sighed as tried to think of what to do about this ridiculous situation, though only he could get himself into this situation.
"I told you to leave me alone."
"…"
"I don't really have an answer if that's what you want," Naruto said looking down at his village.
"Master, I just want to know why you even like her…and if you still care for me," Tomoko said walking to stand by him.
"Tomoko, I like her because she is like she understands me she is someone I can see something of a future," Tomoko looked down at his words, "I also like you as well and you know me you've been by side for awhile, but it's only now that I see you as something more," she brightened up at those words, but she needed more to know that she meant something to him.
"I am not here for you answer I just want to know that I am someone you still trust, please Master," Naruto looked at her and realized that she was scared of losing someone close to her heart. He took a deep breath as he prepared to so something he didn't want to.
"Alright, Tomoko-chan I'll tell you something about my past."
Her eyes widened, he had never told her much about his past, it was a subject he did not ever want to discuss. The last time she prodded him about it he got angry and left her and Mei earlier than usual, she never asked him again.
"I'll tell you about the first time someone tried to kill me on my sixth birthday," she gasped but said nothing else fearing he might stop.
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(Flashback)
A six year old child was hiding in his home knowing that if he went out he would be beaten like every other year. He sat in his kitchen waiting for his dinner to cool down on the frying pan. He looked out the window to the night sky then to the village which was bright and filled with the laughter and cheering of celebrating villagers. He turned to his stove and placed the contents of the pan into a bowl.
He ate in silence thinking of why he had to hide here. Of course he knew the villager would plant his head on a pike if he went out. He finished his food and headed to bed nothing else to do but try to sleep. As he place his dishes in the sink he heard a noise behind him, before he was grabbed by the hair and thrown into his stove. He looked up and saw a man, who saw a man dressed in black with murder in his eyes.
The boy tried to run away but his attacker jumped on top of him and wrapped his hands around the boy's neck and squeezed. The boy struggled to breathe, trying to get the man let him go. He looked up into his killer's eyes and no mercy or remorse in them only hate. The man's hands got tighter cutting off circulation to his head, then his vision started to go black, he got sleepier, but kept struggling.
In desperation he reached out for anything and grabbed a handle. Not thinking his swung it at his killer and smashed him in the head with a pan. The man fell to the ground, but the boy did not stop. Like a man possessed he kept swinging his weapon at the man's head. Over and over again the pan came down on the man's head.
CLUNK…CLUNK…CLUNK…CLUNK… CLUNK…CLUNK… CLUNK…CLUNK…CLUNK…CLUNK…CLUNK…CLUNK…CLUNK…CLUNK…CL UNK
The boy sat back and looked at the man's head what was left of it. His head had caved in, pieces of bone stuck out, brain matter leaked out, and blood pooled around the man's head, no longer even recognizable. The boy looked at what he had done, at the bloody pan. He felt the bile rise in the back of the throat and vomited his dinner. He kept vomiting until nothing came out, not even bile and just kept dry heaving, his tears mixing with the vomit. He sat back up and just cried, sobbing until he fell asleep from exhaustion.
(End)
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"…and that's how they found him soaked in the blood of his killer and smelling of vomit," Naruto finished looking in to her eyes.
"Master, I'm so sorry, I'm so sorry," with tears in her eyes she hugged as hard as she could, trying to express how much she loved so he would know he was never alone.
He wrapped his arms around her, "I have never told anyone that story Tomoko, and you always have my trust."
'Thank you Master, I promise you won't ever have to feel that way again.'
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Okay folks thanks for reading sorry for the late update but my Internet provider cut me off. I didn't think this chapter would end like this but I'm glad it ended on a sort of messed up happy ending.
Don't have ideas for the next chapter but I'll come up with something soon. Remember to review or I won't know if I suck or not
Peace