Temari stretched out Naruto's cheeks playfully, "if you keep frowning like that, you're gonna look like an old man like Kankuro."

"Fuck you," Kankuro replied, " 'Mother' " he said mockingly.

Temari glared at him half-heartedly, while Naruto started to laugh at the two. He felt so warm inside, is this what its like to have a family? He wondered if he too had family and if he did, were they like Temari, Kankuro, and Gaara? He cared about them a lot. At first he was afraid because he couldn't see and didn't understand what was going on, but they were patient with him, especially Gaara. Naruto was really close to Gaara. He felt safe and protected with him. Gaara, Naruto found out, had a demon inside of him. Gaara had a painful childhood, which Naruto responded to. He felt Gaara's pain and even though he couldn't see, he could sense the pain of those around him. Just like how Gaara protects him, Naruto wants to protect Gaara. Naruto left the two bickering siblings and walked towards the sound of water. He knew he would be able to find Gaara there.

"Gee-chan!" Gaara's ears perked up, and his eyes softened. He could hear Naruto calling for him. He found the boy, and they both walked back to where Gaara was thinking near the pond. Naruto kicked his feet back and forth above the water, while Gaara stared at him. It had been almost a month since his sister found Naruto in the forest. The boy had grown on him; Gaara especially liked Naruto's smiling face. Gaara sat next to him. They spent many times together just sitting. Naruto was often loud and hyper, but when he was just with Gaara, he was more quiet and calm. Naruto enjoyed the time he spent with Gaara, even though he didn't talk much. He felt at ease with Gee-chan. Despite Naruto being a complete stranger, Gaara and his siblings accepted him. They are even trying to help him regain his memory.

"Gee-chan," Naruto said softly, "I'm scared." He stared blankly towards the sky, "What if I remember something horrible. What if I did something I shouldn't have? Why is that the world around me looks so dark; why can't I see?" Naruto brought his knees up to his chest, "Temari said I kept repeating 'it was my fault' over and over again. " His voice broke a little, "I don't deserve your guys' kindness."

Gaara sighed heavily before speaking, "I killed my uncle," he closed his eyes, "He was the only one who loved me, accepted me. But it was all a lie." Gaara bit down on his lip continuing, "All I wanted was for people to look at me, not what was inside of me. I hated seeing the scared looked on people's face, when I walked past. I hated being alone. Sometimes people do things from a broken heart, a broken soul. I'm not excusing myself from what I have done, and for a long time, I used to hate myself for what I became. A monster, like the one inside me. But you're kind to me Naruto. You show me your smiling face. That is all I wanted. For someone to smile at me." He took Naruto's hand and placed it over his heart, "What do you feel?"

"Your heart," Naruto answered.

"We are all human. We all have hearts that get broken and afraid, that feel pain. Naruto, right now, I feel happy. I'm happy because you're here. A selfish part of me doesn't want you to remember anything because I'm afraid you will leave. But in your heart, that is something you need to know. I care about you Naruto. I haven't cared about someone in a long time. Someone like you can't possible be a terrible person. That is a promise…"

Sasuke was beyond pissed; he was furious. It been weeks since Naruto disappeared. He missed him, but he felt betrayed and hurt. Why did Naruto leave him? Was it all fake? Did Naruto only pretend to love him, so he could escape? Sasuke glared at himself in the mirror. Why Naruto? Why would you hurt me like this? Sasuke wrapped his arms around his chest. He felt himself crumbling, falling into a state of despair. Dark thoughts started to form. He would kill him, kill them all. Why didn't he think of it before? If Naruto abandoned him to run to his family…why don't he get rid of that which Naruto holds so dear? Then he would have Naruto all to himself. Then Naruto will surely come back to him; he would have no choice. Sasuke called out for Kakashi, "Bring me Naruto's family," he ordered. Kakashi looked into Sasuke's eyes; He frowned but heeded his prince's command. He only saw that look once before on Sasuke's face, after Sai died.

Konohamaru placed his finger over his lips towards Udon and Moegi. Both of the children were crying, clinging to one another. He was frightened, but he tried to be strong for his brother and sister. He had no idea why the castle's guards would be here, but he knew it had something to do with Naruto. Jiraiya was not home yet, and they were not strong enough to fight them off. The only thing they could do was hide. But it was only a matter of time before they would get caught.

"Where could they be?" he heard one of the soldiers ask.

"We'll find them. What do you think the prince will do to them?"

"Probably kill 'em. He is angry that his slave boy ran away. He is going to take it out on his family."

"Naruto…" Konohamaru muttered. He ran away…?

"Did you hear something?" Konohamaru covered his mouth.

"Yeah I think its coming from here…" Konohamaru heard the foot steps grow louder. His heart beat quickened and looked at Moegi and Udon, praying that Jiraiya would show up. The footsteps came to a stop, and he could see shadows at the bottom of the closet door. For a while everything was silent. He peered through the crack of the door. He saw a girl. She was fighting with the guards. He couldn't recognize her but was memorized by her graceful attacks and sharp movements. She killed both of them. She turned to Konohamaru's direction. Konohamaru didn't feel afraid of her, so when she opened the door and stretched out her arm to aid them, he willingly accepted.