Naruko-

I woke up in a hospital. I looked around. Where was I? Where was my mom? She didn't really die did she? That was just a dream right!? I heard the door open and I sat up. Then, my head felt dizzy. I laid back. I looked to the side and an old man came in he was dressed in fancy robes.

"Who're you?" I asked, my voice was under used and raspy. I cleared my throat.

"I'm the Hokage, Saratobi." The man, Saratobi, said. "Your in a Konoha hospital, now, can you tell me. What happened?" He said. I was silent. I rolled over and tried to ignore him. "I see." I sighed. "You can talk when your ready." he told me, then he left. I rolled back over. I was in Konoha?

More people came in over the course of two days. A man named Iruka, I liked his company, but didn't speak. A man named Kakashi, he didn't pay much attention, I didn't speak. And a man named Jiraiya, he claimed he was my grandfather. But I didn't talk. I wouldn't talk. Not to them. Not to anyone here. And I mean it. But then, an unexpected visitor walked through the doors.

Sasuke-

I sat in the Hokage's room. Naruko was in the hospital. She had a fever apparently and her chakra was depleted. And the cut on her arm had been poisoned. She was asleep. But The Hokage went to her when she woke up. Iruka, Kakashi, and Jiraiya went to. But they all came back saying she refused to talk to them. I went to the Hokage's tower. I stood before him and bowed slightly.

"What is it Sasuke?" Saratobi asked me. I looked up.

"She'll talk to me." I told him. Saratobi raised an eyebrow.

"She will?" I nodded.

"I've dealt with her before." I admitted. Saratobi thought. Then nodded.

"Very well."

I was escorted to the hospital. I walked into Naruko's room. She looked over at me. I sat down in the chair by her bed. I sighed.

"Do you want to talk?" I asked. Naruko looked away from me. "You can't stay silent forever." I stated. Naruko looked at me.

"What do you expect me to say?" She muttered.

"Look, we just want to know what happened." I said. She looked so scared. Despite the front she was trying to hold up.

"My uncle killed my mother. That's all." She told me. I shook my head.

"No, that's not all. Before that?" I pushed a bit.

"Before that he tried to kill me." She said plainly. My eyes widened slightly. She clutched the blanket.

"Why?" I asked.

"Because. I'm a monster that's why." Tears started falling from her eyes. I looked at her, she really was just a kid.

"I don't think your a monster, no one here does." I told her.

"Yeah, right."

"I am right. Come on. You need to tell the Hokage, or we can't help you any farther." I explained.

Naruko swung her legs over and sat on the edge of the bed. She shakily stood up and looked at me.

"I guess... But, you have to come too." She told me. I nodded.

"Sure."

Naruko-

Who is this kid again? Sasuke? He seems to be the only person I can trust here. He's the only one who wasn't trying to be 'cautious' like everyone else. They act as if I was going to hurt them. Sasuke led me through the town. I told him he had to come with me. I don't know why, but I feel safer around him.

I ignored the stares and whispers I got while we walked to the large tower. I felt the glares of some people as Sasuke grabbed my hand to make me walk faster.

"I thought nobody here thought I was a monster." I muttered to Sasuke.

"Well, I don't. And who cares what they think." He said, glaring at some people who were glancing at me and whispering. We walked faster and went through the doors of the giant building.

I was in a room alone with the Hokage. Freaking Sasuke. He said he'd be right outside though. But still...

"So Naruko. You're ready to tell me what happened to you over the last couple years?" The Hokage asked me. I turned around and felt Sasuke's chakra outside. I looked back at him. And nodded. I told him all about the things I did, training, missions, the type of people I lived around. All the way up till now. He listened patiently. I felt like I could trust him as well. I sighed at the end.

"That's all." I said. Then, the Hokage smiled. A warm smile. Like my mom used to give me. And I couldn't help but smile back at him.

"You seem like a very sweet girl Naruko." The Hokage said.

"Not all the Akutsuki are bad people." I said softly. "Some people just assume we are. Or rather. They are. I'm not one of them anymore." I told him. He nodded.

"I guess that makes sense. It must be difficult. People thinking you're evil." He said back to me. I shrugged.

"You get used to it." I muttered.

Sasuke-

I was nervous. I couldn't hear past the big doors of the Hokage's office. Naruko was in there by herself. Was she okay? I tapped my foot impatiently. Then a voice brought me out my thoughts.

"Are you just going to stand there or can we go through the door?" I looked and saw Neji, Lee and Tenten, probably back from a mission.

"I'm waiting for friend." I glared.

"Who?" Neji asked.

"Non of your business Hyuuga." I shot. Then, Naruko came out. "Oh, Naruko." I said, turning to her.

"Where do I go now?" She asked me. I looked at Neji, he was dumb-struck staring at Naruko. I grabbed Naruko's hand.

"You come to my house. At least until we figure something out." I said. Naruko nodded, glancing at the returning team.

"Who're they?" She asked.

"No one important." I lead her away.

I didn't know what made me act that way. I never did like Hyuuga. I liked him even less when he was staring at Naruko like an idiot. Not like it matters, I'm the only one Naruko trusts here. Beside the Hokage. It's not like Naruko want's to talk with anyone else. Right?

Neji-

I still couldn't believe the sight I just saw. It was the most beautiful girl I've ever seen. Long blond hair, big blue eyes, tan skin, three scars on each of her cheeks. Who was she? Naruko? What a nice name. It suits her. I was a bit annoyed she went off with Uchiha. But that didn't matter. I would have introduced myself, but Sasuke was dragging her away. I asked the Hokage. He said, that Naruko Uzumaki was the fourths daughter who was kidnapped years ago and had returned a week before. He said nothing more. I still wanted Naruko to be mine. I smiled to myself as I walked home. Neji and Naruko had a nice ring to it.