I just feel like asking if anyone went to watch "The Great Gatsby" starring Leonardo DiCaprio at the cinema. I did with my 'sister from another mister' BF and not only was it quite epic, the soundtrack was just banging! Like it was so awesome. Search it out on youtube. (nods) Feel free to comment.
Okay, here's the next chapter of The Boy in The Orange Jumpsuit. I know you've all been waiting. Thanks to everyone who read and reviewed and added me to their alerts and faves lists, I am eternally grateful. Replied to anonymous reviewers are below.
SparklyButterfly42: Thanks loads for reviewing. I'm glad you watched "The Boy in The Striped Pyjamas" because it is such an epic film. My cousin cried watching it, so did my Mum and her friend, and my friend Saffron. I did NOT cry however. It did pull at my heartstrings, but I'm just a little too twisted to cry at a movie. I laughed when Bambi's mum died. So the fact that "The Boy in The Striped Pyjamas" even managed to pull on my heartstrings, is a literal miracle. LOL! Anywho, I hope you enjoy this chapter.
Top Secret: Thanks so much for reviewing. Cyprus is a small island in between Greece and Turkey. A good forty years or more ago, the Turkish invaded Cyprus and took a small portion over, so there are always disputes about borders and such, although it seems to have calmed down in the last few years. My family comes from the Greek side, so I go every year in the summer to visit my many relatives. However, while I visit my stories do not get updated because I have no internet access. Just for the record, pie is awesome. I also like pie. I especially like Cherry pie with vanilla ice cream on top. It's yummy. (nods) I'm glad you like the story so far and I hope that this chapter will not disappoint you.
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The Boy In The Orange Jumpsuit.
Chapter Seventeen – The End of The Line.
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It had been another couple of days since the last checkpoint. Amaru had been getting to know the other children on the first carriage, as well as Rin and Obito. They were so close. Madara said, at their last rest stop, that they should be over the border in a few hours. Now, it was the middle of the night, and the group all stayed as silent as possible, wondering if there would be a last checkpoint that would spring from nowhere to stop them from finally reaching Konoha. As they got closer to the mark of two hours, then three, the refugees on the train became more anxious, all hoping for word that they had finally crossed the border. Once they did, it would only take another week to get to Konoha and things would be easier. The children would be able to have more freedom, and they would be able to sleep more easily. When it finally happened, the refugees didn't even know. They were so sure someone was going to stop them at the border that when it didn't happen, they were sure they had not yet arrived at the border. When the train next stopped and Madara looked in on them, they were shocked by the grin on his face.
"We've finally crossed the border." Madara said.
"How long ago?" Kushina asked.
"A few hours." Madara replied. The children all heard. Naruto was the first one to jump to his feet and start yelling and cheering with joy. The other children soon followed his example. Sakura and Sasuke both hugged Naruto, and then Sasuke found himself hugged by his older brother. All the adults on the train immediately showed a sense of great relief. They'd finally crossed the border.
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For the first time since the journey, in fact since they had escaped the camp, the refugees were able to walk around outside. They got off of the train to stretch their legs, and the children were running around eagerly. They stayed near to the train. No one wanted to be left behind, and though Madara would not have left without all of his charges, the children all felt a strange fear that they might end up being left in the wilderness alone. There was also a fear that they might wake up and discover they had been dreaming and were still back in the camp. So they didn't push their luck by venturing too far away from the train. Sasuke, Naruto and Sakura were all lying on the grass looking up at the stars. Naruto pointed out constellations as Sakura and Sasuke listened intently.
"How do you know all the constellations Naruto?" Sasuke asked.
"My uncle Nawaki told me them all. He... he liked the stars." Naruto replied sadly. Sasuke nodded his understanding and allowed Naruto to carry on without interrupting him again.
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Everyone anticipated arriving in Konoha. They were so close now. Everyone wanted to see it. This great city that would guarantee them their freedom forever. That was their hope. When the train finally pulled to a stop and the doors were opened, Naruto and Sasuke looked out into a sea of bright, cheery, pastel coloured buildings. On the mountain face were carved stone faces. There were so many things to see and smell and just do.
"This is really Konoha?" Naruto asked softly, still in awe.
"Yeah kid, this is Konoha." Madara told the boy. Naruto grinned so widely, he was sure it would split his face. He looked at his parents.
"Look Mom! Look Dad! It's really Konoha! We're really here Mom!" Naruto exclaimed. Sakura squeezed next to Naruto to look out.
"It's so pretty." Sakura uttered softly.
"We'll all live next door to each other. Right Mother?" Sasuke asked his mother. Mikoto smiled at her younger son.
"We'll see. It depends where there are homes sweetheart." Mikoto told her son. Sasuke nodded his understanding. First, Madara had gone to find a doctor from the local hospital to check over all the refugees. This took time. First all those in the end carriage were checked. They were the worst injured. Many were taken to the hospital straight away. Even Tsunade, herself was asked to go to a hospital. Kushina was also, just to check that the injuries they had received from being shot and comatose for a while, were healing properly. Kushina and Tsunade both promised to come and have a check up as soon as everyone was off of the train. The children were next to be examined. Apart from some malnutrition, the children were mostly alright. Even baby Akane was given a clean bill of health. Once every single person had been examined, Naruto saw there were people waiting near the train station. A pair of familiar faces were there and Naruto couldn't contain his excitement.
"Mom! Dad! Look! It's Deidara and Sasori-Aniki!" Naruto yelled jumping up and down. The two teen boys jumped down onto the tracks and ran over to the train. Sasori running so fast that his red hair was almost a blur. He threw his arms around his mother, and then his father. Deidara reached them only moments after. As Sasori gathered Naruto into his arms and squeezed him tight, there were so many people coming to find relatives and lost ones. It was amazing and frightening at the same time. Sasuke, Itachi and Mikoto stood to the side. They watched as many people were reunited with family members. Rin and Obito stood next to them.
"You can stay with us until you find a home that you want, Mikoto." Obito told his cousin in law softly. Rin nodded. Mikoto smiled.
"I would like that very much." Mikoto replied happily as families reunited all around them. They had finally found home.
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Okay, this is where I end that chapter. Not as long as I wanted it to be really, but at least it's here. LOL! Please R&R and let me know what you think. I appreciate all reviews and constructive criticism. Until next time people.