Disclaimer: I do not own Naruto. Believe me; you don't want to deal with Ninja Lawyers…

Ok, this came out of my head, becasue it's really hot in there, and you tend to get visions when you just stare at the ceiling. Anyways, this is kinda of a 1st/3rd perspective, as I wanted to try to form it as Naruto writting it down himself. This first part might seem a little OOC, but two years of maturity, and my mind-controling probes do wonders for that! Anyways, please, if you have suggestions, let me know. It's always nice to know other otaku, and you can probably teach me a few things. Anyways, enjoy the prologue :D

Sunset had come to the hidden village in the leaves. As the blinding orange light hit the trees, birds could be seen flying across the bright ball. Crickets had begun their nightly serenade, and the river quietly provided a melodic background. The mountain tribute of the Four Hokage looked stern and in awe, as the shadows surrounded their heroic faces. The panting and heavy breathing of a young man could be heard if you listened just right, as said young man was reaching the end of a tremendously long hike to the back of the mountain. Success came to him though, as he reached the top, and sat on top of the Four Hokage like a rocky armchair. After he made himself comfortable, the young man rummaged through his various bags of tools, until he pulled out a battered blue book. Pulling out a crude pencil, he opened the book…

Autumn, 34th Day…

Two years…two years since I last came up here with this thing in my pack. Believe it or not, I can only seem to find the words when I'm up here, at this place, at this time. Through it all, I've had blood, guts, pain, tears, joy, betrayal, and most of all, choice.

It's become news as common as the weather here in the village hidden in leaves. Sasuke, though given tremendous ability, is struggling with the darkness that ravages him. It's hard to believe that anything could rattle his cage, and yet I've seen it firsthand. I can only imagine what he's going through: I felt isolated once, but never isolated the way he is these days. Even after all this time after our fated duel out there in the wild, and even though I was way out of my league for even trying to bring him back by force, and even though I almost died if not for my own inherited gifts, I still see him as one of my first true friends.

Speaking of true friends, I can't forget Sakura. Man, if there's anything I'm sorry for is what both me and Sasuke put that poor girl through. And yet, she still is a vital part of the team. There have been several times where Sakura-chan was the reason I still breathe air. Same goes to Sasuke, though his ego would never admit it, and even less so now. Still, Sakura had been with better days, and these days with the village on high alert for trouble seem to make her more on edge than usual. Her hairs grown out again and she still is a true beauty. Even more of a change for her, I notice I'm not smacked around as much by her, nor am I just a second thought half the time we're in danger. Do I have a chance still?

I mean let's look at my last two years. Even after Master Kakashi left us, I have steadily come across more diligent studies and training regiments. Not to toot my own horn, but I'm a sexy bitch! This hair is short and spiked to perfection, this body the shape of a gladiator and the toughness of steel.

I guess the more reason I wanted to come up here is to record these said of two years. Thought I've been late with the update, it's not for lack of anything good. I hope to write this in memory of this, because despite all the hardship, this is the point where I turn around, and stick it to all the shinobi in the village. And it will even make more of an impression if you learn as to why it is so. This is my opus: of pain, betrayal, hatred, joy, love, and to end it, hope…

And we'll cut it off right there. I'll try to keep it from being a month a chapter. And it should be easier seeing as the semester ends in two weeks! Woot! Please, I'm kinda of a connisour to the series, and though I can always do my own research, it also helps to get it from more dedicated people.

KPAAF All. See ya on the other side...