I felt so tired. Getting flung back in time was not a pleasant experience. It felt like I was getting torn apart and then put together again. I lost concionscienceness at some point. I'm not sure when.

The next thing I remember is waking up very disoriented. Where am I? What happened? I look around at the familiar looking room, and then everything comes rushing back to me. The jutsu. The horde of zombies. Kaguya. Naruto…

I look around in a panic, wondering if it was all some crazy dream, that maybe, just maybe, Naruto was still alive. But looking around just confused me more. This room felt familiar. What was it?

Then it hits me. This was my old room, the one I used after my brother killed my entire clan. I just simply stare, too shocked to do anything else. Then I being laughing, the sound making me feel more relaxed than I ever had in a long time. Naruto you crazy bastard, it worked!

I laugh for a good while, relishing in the sweet sound that disappeared many years ago. Even Naruto's laughs had some sort of pain behind them. This was just pure relief. We have a chance! We can save the world! If there was a we anymore. Suddenly, the laughter had less of a calming effect on me and more of a self-reassurance effect.

But then something hits me. If I was sent back in time, then the Naruto of this time is still alive! I almost become giddy in excitement, my Uchiha pride being the only thing keeping me from cheering. If I could be a better teammate this time, then things'll surely work out better this time, right?

I was so eager to start on this task and see Naruto again that I never noticed one very important detail. I get up to go out to find Naruto, and I fall on my face. I was so shocked I didn't even register the pain.

I get up slowly, wondering what just happened. My legs wobble slightly under me, but other than that I could stand fine. Then I noticed something. Is it just me, or is everything taller? Almost as soon as this thought goes through my head, another one follows. This one makes me pale rapidly and I nearly fall on my face again to reach the bathroom.

I reach it without any more problems, but what I see in the mirror has me in a mess of thoughts. My body had shortened a good length, becoming around the same height I was when I graduated the academy. My hair style was the same, but my skin had regained some of its baby fat. The hards edges that came from my many years of experience fighting had disappeared, replaced with the inexperience of a rookie. But those weren't the only changes.

My eyes, normally a cold black onyx color, had changed to a grey-ish red. My pupils had also slitted, becoming like a cat's or a fox's. The blue tint in my hair had been replaced with a red tint. But the largest change were the three whisker marks located on each of my cheeks. If these weren't side effects of the Kyuubi being sealed inside me, then I don't know what is.

I rub my hand through my hair, almost in disbelief that it changed. I ruffle my hair, almost hoping that this was a trick, some forgotten prank Naruto pulled on me. My hopes dim when my hair doesn't change back to its blue tinted black. I rub my other hand across the whiskers marks on my cheeks, the skin rough and sharp. I shiver in pleasure when I touch them, but I still get bewildered at that fact. These things are real! How did I never figure that out with Naruto? Devious thoughts run through my mind about the jokes I could play on this Naruto, but then another more pressing issue presents itself.

The ninja of this village are no jokes. Even an experienced genin could tell that Sasuke Uchiha doesn't look like he is trying to cosplay as Naruto normally. Even Sasuke could see how people treated him at that age was horrible. Chock that up for another of his idiotic moments for the supposed genius.

If people were to see him with these marks and changes, then bad things are bound to happen. But how was he going to solve this? He couldn't henge since any ninja in the village above genin would pick that up in an instance. I never did practice that jutsu much. I probably should this time around.

I shake my head to rid myself of my straying thoughts. Naruto was too much of a bad influence. Now then, if I can't henge to cover them, then what options do I have? I can try and paint over them, but that was extremely dangerous on skin and must been done only if necessary and for short times.

I'm beginning to see only one option, one that'll get me caught for sure. I grimace, knowing that I have no other choices right now. I go through the hand signs and shout "Henge no jutsu!" A puff of smoke surrounds me and outcomes a normal looking Sasuke. I gaze at myself, just to make sure I got the details right. After seeing no errors, and making sure I was the right height for that time, I get out of the bathroom and prepare myself for the day.

I take another bite out of my tomato, kunai pack strapped to my leg, when I glance at the calendar I had on the wall. I may not be one for remembering specific dates or making a big deal out of holidays, but even I knew that academy graduation was an important day. So when I glance at the calendar and see each day crossed off up to the academy graduation day, I take off.

Kami, why did I have to land in graduation day! If I had known this, I would've gotten ready sooner instead of gawking at myself! I jump onto the rooftops and begin hopping to the academy, making sure that I make myself look at least a little clumsy. I'm pretty sure I didn't know how to do this or wall climbing until the Wave mission.

I get to the academy quickly and run inside, trying to remember the directions to my old classroom. Luckily my memory doesn't fail me and I manage to get into the classroom. Sadly, time was no so kind. It seemed that I had woken up even later than I thought. I was so late that even Naruto was here before me!

Each person's eyes lay on me. Luckily Iruka wasn't in here yet so I wouldn't need to deal with him asking questions. I slowly smooth out my outwards emotions, once again taking on the cool Uchiha air that I once had. It worked wonders at masking the pounding heart within my chest at this embarrassment.

I walk over to my desk, trying to look as nonchalant as ever. Each person simply watches in stunned silence. I bet they are all wondering how the "esteemed" Uchiha could be late on a day like this. I simply ignore them all. I just want to get this over with an get back home so I can plot on how to stop Kaguya.

I sit down, trying and failing to drown out the murmurs. I just fold my hands in front of me and glare at the wall in front of me like I used to do. I simply stare, waiting for Iruka to some in so that we can get our teams.

Suddenly, a loud thud is heard and someone is on top of the table. I glance up and my heart nearly skips a beat. Glaring at me with his fox-like look just like before, was Naruto. Naruto was alive! I could just barely keep back my excitement from showing.

Instead I just scowl like I know I would've and glare back at Naruto. But in my mind, I couldn't help but feel a nagging feeling in the back of my head. This moment seemed familiar to me. I feel like something bad is going to happen soon.

Then, without warning, Naruto begins tipping forward. My trained eyes are able to follow him in slow motion, and I watch as Naruto's eyes slowly re-open in surprise. Then, I remember why this moment felt important. No way am I living through that again!

My panic overrides my instincts for a brief second and I use the Kawarimi no Jutsu on the closest thing next to me. Sadly, said closest thing happened to be Sakura, who was leaning extremely closely to me.

I disappear in a puff of smoke and I reappear in Sakura's seat. Sakura herself appears in my seat, blinking a few times in confusion. And then, Naruto and Sakura's lips meet. Naruto's eyes widen in surprise, but it was quickly drowned out in happiness. Sakura herself was too confused to react to a kiss. She still seemed to be wondering how she moved so suddenly.

Then, Sakura's brain seemed to catch up with her. Her faces reddens to the color of a cherry, a combination of rage and embarrassment. She removes her mouth from Naruto, cocks her fist back, and slams it into Naruto with a scream of "BAKA!"

Naruto is sent flying back and hits the wall with a loud crash. I flinch involuntarily, sending silent empathy to Naruto. Sakura's punches always hurted. Then, I feel something strange. A fluctuation is sent through my chakra system and for a brief moment, it felt like my henge wavered. I glance around to see if anyone noticed, but it seemed like no one did. Or at least, I thought no one did.

That was also when Iruka decided to finally enter the room. He instantly notices Naruto stuck halfway in the wall, and looks at us in confusion. No one volunteers to explain, so Iruka just looks at Naruto again and pulls him out. Naruto falls to the door in a daze, swirls in his eyes. Iruka looks like he is about to lecture Naruto again, but decides seems to decide otherwise. Instead he just tells Naruto to go back to his seat and not to cause a ruckus.

After Naruto seats himself again, Iruka dives into his whole speech about what it means to be a ninja and why we are graduating. I tune him out, not really caring about what he says. Afterwards thought comes the teams. I sit alert for this, silently hoping for teams to stay the same.

"Team 7 will consist of Sakura Haruno, Naruto Uzumaki," Naruto cheers behind me in time with Sakura's groans. "And Sasuke Uchiha." Cue the sounds being reversed. Me, however, I am pleased. This means that I'll be able to change things. Things are looking up from here.

"Your sensei will be Kakashi Hatake. Team 8 will consist of Hinata Hyuuga, Shino Aburame, and Kiba Inuzuka. Your sensei will be Kurenai Yuhi."

"Team 9 is already active and as such will not be listed new members. Team 10 will consist of Choji Akimichi, Shikamaru Nara, and Ino Yamanaka. Your sensei will be Asuma Sarutobi." Ino groans and complains quite loudly about being placed with the "Lazy baka and the fa-". Luckily she stops herself before the Akimichi wrath could be unleashed.

After the teams were listed, each of the senseis begin coming in and gathering their teams. Asuma and Kurenai arrive shortly and grab the other members of the "Rookie 9" as we called ourselves. Then it just becomes me, Naruto, and Sakura.

After one hour Naruto begins to start losing it. He lost interest in sitting down and gets up to wander. He walks around the classroom with a bored look on his face, trying to find something to do. I simply watch him, relishing in the fact that Naruto is alive again. And then comes the possibilities. I could finally become a good teammate like I was supposed to. I could finally become a good friend. I could finally become the family Naruto always wanted. I could finally be his brother.

But how was I going to do that? If I suddenly take interest in Naruto, things would look suspicious. I was a brooding little bastard when I was younger and I could've cared less about Naruto. So what was I going to do?

Then, an idea begins to form. The brain that calls me a genius devises a way to not only connect with Naruto, but Sakura as well. I smirk to myself, then I let my plan begin. I look over at Naruto seemingly in disinterest and I say "What are you doing dobe." Place the trap.

Naruto glares at me and crosses his arms. "What's it to you teme?" Sakura simply looks between us, suddenly confused on why I am talking to Naruto of all people. She needs to learn to hide her insults better.

In response to Naruto I just say in a disinterested but slightly superior sounding tone "Well, I wanted to help get to know you guys better is all. I'll need to know how to stop a clumsy idiot like yourself and the screeching banshee behind me from getting in my way." Give the bait. Naruto growls at the nickname, suddenly looking much more animalistic, and Sakura looks like she was physically struck. I send her some pity, but I need to break that fan girl attitude before things become serious.

Naruto then points a finger at me and shouts "Well I don't want to learn about you teme! I can become Hokage without your help dattebayo!" The old verbal tic nearly takes me off guard and causes me to almost drop my nonchalant expression, but I manage to keep it up. I simply look away from Naruto in disinterest and say "Well, then I guess I won't teach you my secret jutsu I made." Lure him in.

That instantly catches Naruto's attention. He stares at me in disbelief, seeming to weigh the options of believing me or not. Then, after a few moments, he begins walking over to me slowly. I smirk to myself again and think "Got him."

After Naruto sits down next to me, and Sakura leans closer, I begin talking. "Well, before I tell you about the jutsu, I'll need to learn about your elemental affinities." Naruto simply frowns in confusion, no doubt having either skipped that class or slept through it. Sakura, however, looks worried. "But Sasuke-kun, that kind of stuff is for chunins and jonins. We just graduated! We can't do that stuff!"

I simply wave her off, not believing for an instance that they can't do this. "I have been practicing my fire justus for a few years now, before I was genin. What's stopping you from doing it as well? Or are you just afraid?" Sakura looks hurt that I said she was afraid, but then her expression steels suddenly.

"I am not afraid! I was just worried is all. Those are high level techniques." Now there is the Sakura I remember. Sadly, it lasted for just a moment, but a moment was all I needed. Now that I know she's in there somewhere, I'll just need to draw her back, bring out the REAL Sakura.

"Like I said Sakura, I have been doing this for a while. I know what I am doing. Now, luckily for you two idiots, i came prepared for this kind of stuff." Ignoring their retorts at being called idiots, I reach into my kunai bag and pull out some chakra paper. I hand one to each of them, holding one myself.

Naruto stares at the paper in confusion, but Sakura's eyes widen in recognition. I smirk slightly and gesture for her to explain. She beams brightly, but then enters her "lecture mode". "These are chakra papers. When you channel chakra into them they will tell you your chakra nature depending on how the react. If they crumble into dirt, your nature is Earth. If the paper dampens, then your nature is Water. If the paper crumples, then your nature is Lightning. If the paper burns, then your nature is Fire. And if your paper cuts in half, then your nature is Wind."

I simply nod at her, not ready to give more praise. Despite this though, Sakura beams like the sun. Seems even that little bit of praise was enough for her. I look at Sakura and say "Well, since you know so much Sakura, then why don't you go first?" Sakura looks slightly nervous at the prospect of going first, but ultimately agrees.

She channels a light chakra into the paper and watches the results. The paper first crumbles half way, then soaks itself till it begins falling apart in her hands. Sakura looks at the paper in awe, too shocked to do anything else. I nod my head, slightly impressed by the results but ultimately expecting it. "Seems like you have an Earth and an abnormally high Water affinity Sakura. Impressive, considering that two affinities can be rare sometimes." Sakura snaps out of her shock and beams again at the praise. Maybe it's time to rain on her parade before she begins asking me on dates again.

"Alright, me next then." I channel some chakra into the paper and watch the results. My paper first crumples slightly, and then catches on fire and burns. "My affinities are Fire and Lightning, fit for an Uchiha." Time to show the Uchiha pride again. No sense in becoming too nice and ruining the facade. "Your turn dobe."

Naruto scowls at me, but does it anyways. I watch the paper in interest, wondering what Naruto will get. Then I get an odd feeling. It's almost like I can feel Naruto using his chakra. I can normally sense when chakra is used, but this is different. It almost feels like he is using some of my own chakra, but the chakra isn't disappearing. I'll need to investigate this later.

The paper Naruto was holding showed… interesting results. First, his paper splits in half. No surprise there considering how many times Naruto spammed that Rasenshuriken of his. But then one of the halves crumple slightly. The then other bursts into flames so bright we can't even look.

After the flames die down, I look back at the paper. My mouth nearly falls open in shock. The place where the paper was previously was now nothing more than a charred black spot on the table. Naruto looks at the spot in awe, then a grin begins forming. "That's good, right teme?" I can only nod dumbly, not caring how Naruto is jumping around cheering.

How could Naruto have such a strong Fire affinity, and a Lightning affinity on top of that? Naruto only ever used wind jutsus, even after he gained the ability to control all the elements from the Sage of Six Paths. So then what changed? Did Naruto always have this, or did something happen because of me travelling back in time? I guess that's one more thing I'll need to look into.

"Well now, wasn't that an interesting display." The voice I hear simultaneously fills me on happiness and dread. I look over and confirm my fears. Kakashi was standing in the doorway with a seemingly disinterested look, but I knew better. I knew this time more than any other time, because this time, Kakashi was staring directly at me. This won't end well, I just know it.

-Author Notes-

Well that took longer than expected. I know how detailed and long Naruto stories can be, so expect longer chapters and a, hopefully, much longer story than NEIAIS. And yes, I will begin using this to shorten my first story's name. Anyways, I just hope you all liked this chapter! I'll try to get another out soon!