A/N: Well then – hello! If you are from my original story: My life with the Akatsuki, it sure has been a while hasn't it?
This is a rewrite of that story! Now some things to note about this re-write. I have removed almost all the OC's that were in the original, and instead I will only be focusing on two mains. The mains being the original – Erianna/Erin Lynn, and a new OC – Jamie Nelson. I will be keeping my sister in the story, Emma, But she will not be the main focus.
Why have I decided to remove almost all the original characters? Almost everyone I talked with who theywere based off have pretty much stopped talking to me years ago. Sadly I am the only one from my group that retained an interest in Naruto. Also, why have I decided to re-write this? Because I spent about 10 minutes laughing after reading the first 3 chapters, and man I was a cringe lord. To think I wrote that SEVEN years ago.
Here are the things that I have changed completely.Erin is no longer a young teenager, she is now 17 and in her last year of high school. This story is now based before the events of the original Naruto series. Emma is now a secondary character, and will come in later. Almost everything in the original story will be completely re-written to the point where events that happened in the original will be shuffled around and/or removed if need be. Finally, all the characters will be written... In character. Shocker? Yes.
Anyways! Thank you guys for checking this out – so lets hit it! x.x
Disclaimer: I do not own Naruto, the only thing I own are the original characters.
*Normal * Thinking * Black Zetsu * Inner thinking *
First Person
"Now everyone, we have five minutes remaining on the test, so please remember to make sure you have your names marked on the front of your tests just in case you don't finish. This way, you'll be able to catch some marks for what you have managed completed."
Students around the classroom as the sound of shuffling sheets filled the room before silence returned for the remaining five minutes. I sighed, grumbling under my breath as I looked at my sheet, muttering inaudible quiet profanities.
"Math is going to be the end of me..." I brought my head up, placing the pencil that I was working with down on my desk beside me as I skimmed over my work. It wasn't my proudest, but then again Math wasn't my strong point. Give me English, History, Geography and I would have no problems – hell I would pass with flying colors. Math? To put it into context I was barely passing.
Picking up the pencil again to scribble my name, I glared at the sheet as I silently prayed that I at least got some of the answers right. Just as I finished, to my relief, the bell rung signaling the end of class, and everyone around me hurried up, walking to the teacher's desk placing their tests in the 'Hand in' basket.
Stretching out my back, I quietly grabbed my backpack and placed it on my back, eager to leave the school as soon as possible. Picking up my test I walked over to the teacher's desk, who had now picked up a few sheets to start marking them. Boy I wish I wasn't such a procrastinator... I thought to myself, placing my sheets in the basket. He looked up at me for a quick moment, giving a forced nod as he then turned his attention back into grading. That's right buddy, go back to marking your silly little Satan tests.
Pulling the other strap of my backpack on to my shoulder I made my way out of the classroom, turning towards the direction where my locker was located.
Now, you may be wondering who I am since I haven't brought that up yet. My name is Erianna Lynn, just your basic grade twelve student. Though there isn't anything special about me, there isn't really anything negative about me either unless you consider procrastination and having a minor case of Agoraphobia(1) a bad thing. Other than that – I'm your basic teenager.
I'm the type of teenager who isn't very athletic, not very good at the whole make-up deal unless you thought raccoon eyes were attractive, and when it came down to skills in general I couldn't really pin anything to my person with any confidence. Though, there was one thing I enjoyed doing more than anything in the world – and that was reading and writing. I may not have been that good at writing, but I enjoy it. When I wasn't reading and/or writing, because I can sometimes do both, I was gaming or watching anime.
I smiled to myself, digging my phone out from my pockets, earphones attached. Browsing through my music play lists, I ended up landing on my 80's list. Nodding to myself, I put it on, placing the ear buds in my ears and continuing on my journey. My agoraphobia was acting up, and to be completely honest I felt like jumping out of my skin. Slowly the world drowned out as I walked to the music.
It only took about two minutes to make it to my destination. My locker was located on the other side of the school, my math class being a fair bit away. Blowing a stray hair off of my face, I grabbed the code lock that protected my lockers goodies and slowly entered the code, music playing softly in my ears as I zoned out. I was quickly pulled out of my quiet thoughts though as I felt a hand being placed on my shoulder, causing me to jump and yank out my ear phones.
"Hey there Mamma, how ya doing?" I felt a smile tug at my lips as I looked towards my friend Jamie.
"You should know better than to sneak up on me when I'm listening to music Hun." I smiled towards the blonde as she giggled, fully knowing what she had done.
"Eri my love, I can't help the fact you are so jumpy in crowded places, let alone it being doubled when you are listening to your music. Besides, you always know I'm one of the few who have the balls to touch you." She smiled, giving my back a slight rub as she leaned into the locker beside mine. "Besides, I wanted to talk to you about tonight."
"Whats up Jamie?" I looked at her with curious eyes as I popped my locker open and started messing around with the contents inside.
"You still want me to come over tonight? Just wanted to confirm beforehand, I know how you can be super stressed after long days of school sometimes." She gave a slight pout, making it clear she was expecting a solidified 'yes'.
"Even though I am peopled out for the day, I have no problem with you coming over. Besides, this is our long break." I gave her a light smile, placing my hand on head to pet the girl. I couldn't help but chuckle as she seemed to bob her head along with my hand. "I want to spend all the time I can with my boo boo."
"D'aww, Mamma stop you're making me blush!" She giggled, walking over towards me, giving me a big hug. "Do you want me to go home and grab some of my stuff? Or do you want me to accompany you home? We could always get my stuff later."
Placing a few books inside my backpack, I closed my locker, making sure to lock it and shuffle around the code lock. "You can just come with me if you want. You know I have a couple of your outfits at my place, I am well prepared for your visits, you should know this by now." I gave her an assuring smile.
"Cool cool!" She smiled, grabbing my hand as she led me towards the parking lot, intent on getting to my car as fast as possible.
Jamie Nelson was a strange and unpredictable girl, and I loved everything about her. I have known her for years, she was the only friend I maintained throughout my elementary and high school years. Though she was much more hyperactive and bubbly then I was, she honestly was my rock. She knew everything about me, from my issues with crowds all the way to my morning routine, and I knew just about the same with her.
She was quiet the pretty girl, the single beam of sunlight peaking through a cloudy sky. Staring with her body, the tall girl was blessed by the gods, giving her the ability to eat anything she wanted and maintaining a healthy body weight, yet she had some meat around the hips and girls. Her hair was a beautiful shade of blonde that shimmered in the sunlight, her locks falling into beach curls. Her eyes where a delectable chocolate-brown, and her skin held the perfect tan. This girl was stunning. Compared to her, I looked like a potato.
I never considered myself unattractive, but as I walked beside Jamie I knew I was... To put it nicely even to myself, I was 'meh'. I was about 5'7, and my body was anything but skinny. I wasn't pudgy, but there were areas that made me want to die inside. My hair was naturally brown, but it was dyed a crimson red. The texture was faintly wavy, but my hair was quiet thin from years of dyeing and bleaching it to retain the red. My eyes were green, but if I were to describe the shade, it would be olive, meanwhile my skin was pasty white and covered with freckles. Standing beside Jamie I felt like a raisin, her being a beautiful plumb grape.
She looked towards me with a stunning smile, and I couldn't help but return it as we walked through the school towards the parking lot, though we didn't get to far, for someone was blocking our way.
"Well well well, look who it is!" I grumbled under my breath as I looked towards the group blocking the door. Suddenly I wanted to put my ear buds back in and walk away, but I knew they would follow us. "Beauty and the beast."
"Knock it off Jake." Jamie bit her lip as she stood her ground. I could help but look at the girl in awe, as she tapped her foot. "You can piss off with that silly nickname for us, we both know your view only changed on us after Erin broke up with you."
Jake glared at us as he folded his arms in front of his chest, attempting to puff it out. "Tch. You always have to stand up for the bitch don't ya?" A disturbing gurgle came from his throat as he spat on the ground, returning his gaze to us. "You're fucking lesbo relationship is disgusting. You know If you ever wanted, I could treat you better than all your other ex's Jamie." He walked towards us, and I could feel Jamie's grip tighten on my hand. "Besides. I bet you are a great fuck."
"No way in hell. I don't feel like getting an STD, thanks." With that, she turned on the ball of her feet towards the other exit, dragging me along with her. I looked towards Eric, not being discreet with the pain I showed in my eyes. I did once love this man, but I could never forgive him after what he did. I couldn't help but feel my heart beat heavy in my chest as I noticed the hurtful glare he was giving me as we turned the corner, and not long after he was gone from my sight.
"You ok Mamma?" Sighing, I looked up to Jamie who had now placed a hand on my shoulder. Regaining my composure, I gave her a slight nod as we exited the school, walking towards my car.
"Hey Jamie?"
"Whats up?"
"Why does everyone think we are gay?"
It didn't take long for us to reach my home, lucky I lived about a ten minute drive from our high school, so the car ridewas filled with short conversations and loud music. I brought my hand to my heart as we pulled in the drive way, letting a loud sigh slip as I slumped into my seat. "Why is everyone at school an Asshole Jamie?" I looked over to her with pained eyes, it took me the car ride for everything that happened to register. She looked at me with a sad smile, before she nudged me softly with a closed fist.
"Everyone in that hell hole is either hormonal or just born an asshole babe. Besides, no one understands our weird friendship." She gave herself a sharp nod, before opening the side door to pull herself out. "Ever since you broke up with that freak his minions have made it their goal to bother us when they can. Honestly, we just need to ignore them as much as possible."
"It's kinda hard to do that Jamie, especially when it is happening every day." She shut her car door before she walked over to mine, opening it up for me.
"Don't let it get to you. They are all bark, no bite." She giggled as she un-buckled my seat belt. I felt rather childish as she did this, but I didn't protest. "Besides, IF they ever choose to nip at ya, I'll try to be there. I want to beat their faces so badly."
I smiled, taking they keys out of the ignition and pulling myself out of the car. Jamie was right, I shouldn't let them get to me. Though Jamie wasn't one to dish out the sappy advise, that was normally my job, I didn't mind hearing it from her, and again she was completely right. "I hate you..."
"Why is that darls?" She smiled at me, throwing her bag over her shoulder as she sprinted to my house's door, waiting for me to unlock.
"I hate it when you're right." I gave a soft smile as I grabbed my bag from the back seat, slamming the door shut behind me. My eyes caught hers and I couldn't help but close my eyes, giving her cheeky look. "That's my job."
"Oy oy." She waved her hand in front of her face in mock frustration, and I couldn't help but chuckle. Walking up beside her, I shuffled around my keys until I found the right one and placed it in the door, unlocking it and then pushing it open to let her inside. "Merci buckets." She gave a quick curtsy as she practically bolted inside.
"Honey I'm home!" Her voice echoed in the fairly empty halls. I gave a soft smile as I watched her dance around, placing her bag on one of the empty chairs in the living room. Following closely behind, I placed my bag with hers as we made our way into the kitchen.
Jamie had a big grin on her face as she walked towards the fridge, practically throwing it open as she attempted to raid my house. "Robbing me of my food? Think of the children." I mocked, leaning against the stove as I watched her. She gave me a 'dead inside' look, shoving a drinkable yogurt in her mouth, downing its contents. "Bitch, what children?"
I smiled at her, shaking my head as I crossed my arms. After watching for a couple more minutes, I found myself drifting into the living room, making my way towards the couch that laid in the middle of the room. "Have you watched the newNaruto episode?" I asked her, sitting my butt down and making myself comfy. It was an older couch, years of wear clear as a permanent impression of my butt was on the cushion. Jamie popped her head out of the fridge, the scrunching of a lunch meat bag present. "Nah, I'm a bit behind. I'm still at the Itachi fillers."
"Stop right there." I said, grabbing my heart as I dramatically laid myself out on the couch. "His story. I can't even." I couldn't help but scrunch the shirt near my heart as my mood saddened. "Like, it was already sad before, without all the little details but now, like, I can't even explain Jamie."
"I understand." She nodded, as I brought myself back up, and placed my head on the back of the couch to watch her from the kitchen doorway. She was now making herself a sandwich, browsing my kitchen drawers for a sharp knife. "Besides, he did have a sad past, though I feel he is the type of character who would not want someone to dwell on that. Though – I understand how it makes people sad. Hell I cried – I'm curious though how you took it since he is your favorite and all."
I pressed my cheek further into the couch, watching her throw together her sandwich. "I know he isn't real, but it was quiet hard for me to watch, and that is all I will say on the matter." I shifted my gaze to the hardwood floors that lined most of the house. Jamie hummed as she grabbed a plate, placing her food on it before putting everything away and joining me in the living room.
"So I guess Naruto is off for now – I'm not skipping ahead and I am not making you watch those episodes." I nodded, somewhat thanking her. It was quiet silly to be so affected by an anime character. In many ways it was silly. I didn't watch that many to begin with, but the story behind Naruto, its characters were just so... intriguing.
"Have you watched Fullmetal Alchemist Brotherhood yet?" I turned myself around and grabbed the remote that had laid on the coffee table in front of the couch. Turning the TV on, I switched on Netflix and browsed their collection. I wish we had American Netflix. The Canadian choice is zero to none.
"I'm like on episode five, so if you want we can watch that." She smiled towards me, lending me half of her sandwich which I took happily. I nodded as I scrolled down and selected it, finding episode six and turning it on, preparing mentally for a long binge.
After about five episodes, we ended up taking a break because I found myself comforting a crying Jamie. I tangled my fingers in her thick blond hair as she sobbed into my shirt, and I couldn't help but smile. I had already watched the series multiple times, so most of the character deaths didn't affect me anymore. "WHY DID HE HAVE TO DIE!" She sobbed clutching onto me as her life depended. "HE HAD A WIFE AND DAUGHTER, HOW COULD THEY DO THAT, THE COLD HEARTED BASTARDS."
"There there..." I pulled my fingers out and patted her head, I couldn't help but give a soft smile at her best friends antics. "You see, this is pretty much how I acted when I had to watch those Itachi episodes. Now you know my pain." She looked up at me with puppy dog eyes, before pouting. "Oh Eri, I would feel sad for you but now you are kinda sounding like Pein." Her cries slowly died down as sobs turned into quiet giggles and I gave her an annoyed look. Pulling her off me, I flicked her forehead before I stood up, walking over to my bedroom.
Opening the door to my room, the scent of cinnamon and spice hit my nose and I couldn't help but wave a hand attempting to catch some air. Looking around, it silently gasped as I noticed my favourite candle had burned all day. "God I am such a fucking hazard." I slapped my forehead as I walked towards my dresser, blowing into the now very hot and very melted candle. Sighing, I placed the glass cover on top of the candle, attempting to prevent any more of the scent to pollute my room.
"Boy I know you like it spicy but damn girl, my eyes feel like they are burning." Jamie coughed as she walked into my room, plugging her nose in a poor attempt to block out the contaminants. I smiled at her as I walked over behind her to close the door. "One of these days you are going to burn down your house."
"Trust me, I know." I walked over to the single window that was in my room an opened it, turning on a fan beside me inan attempt to air out the room. "There." I said, brushing my hands in satisfaction. "Give it five minutes and we will be able to breathe better." I gave myself a sharp nod. Jamie looked over to me and giggled as she watched in amusement.
"Sometimes I feel like you are an anime character Eri." She gave herself a mock nod and smiled over in my direction. I couldn't help but smirk as I placed both hands on my hips. "Don't give me that sassy pose Mamma. You know it's true. It's a shame you don't act this way in public, people would find you adorable."
"I don't really want people to see me as 'adorable' Jim Jam." My lips scrunched as I walked back over to my dresser, opening up a near empty drawer that held a handful of clothing pieces. Jamie smiled as she walked over, grabbing her pajamas.
"You even folded them and everything! I'm so proud of you!" I couldn't help but grumble at her words.
"Yeah yeah, now put them on so we can get cozy and enjoy our limited holiday. Mom's still out on a long business trip so she won't be home for a while, when she has an idea when she will be coming home, she'll call, but I know that will not be happening for a while." I frowned at the fact that my mother never called to check up on me. Waving a hand in front of my face to pull myself out of these thoughts, I cracked a smile as I watched Jamie attempt to fit her head of hair through the top of her shirt. "You are something special Hun." I muttered.
"Oy, I don't judge you when you put on clothing." She forced her head through the hole as she made a popping sound with her mouth. Giving me a sly smirk, she wiggled her hips as she pulled her arms through the sleeves. "Hey lookie, I found the hole!" I snorted.
"Any idea what we should do now?" I walked over to my bed and threw myself down on to it. It felt heavenly. "It's only about..." I pulled my phone out from my pocket and pressed the power button to catch the time. "...Seven, so we have a few more hours to burn. What shall we do munchkin?"
Jamie looked around the room as she attempted to find something. "Hey Eri..." I looked at her with curious eyes. "Didn't you use to have a ton of Akatsuki posters hanging up?" It was true, he walls were now bare compared to how they looked a few months ago.
"I just felt a need for change." Jamie nodded slowly as she attempted to find signs of my obsession with Naruto. "Yes, I still have a few items in here Jamie, but most are all packed down in the basement. I just feel so weird, I just think to myself that if someone new were to come into my house and see like, four Akatsuki posters, two Uchiha brother posters and a mix of other characters littering my room would be kinda creepy." Again, Jamie nodded as she plopped herself beside me on my bed. "Though I still have some of the original series Manga in my bookshelf, and I have some plushiesin my closet for when I need comforting."
"Comforting." Jamie made quotations with her hands as she smirked. I grumbled, slapping the girl lightly. "You are lucky I don't beat you. That mind of yours..."
"You love me, so hush you!" She giggled, a comfortable silence following shortly after. After about five minutes she spoke, poking the side of my face. "We could always use your laptop and just read some fic for a bit." I nodded, walking over to my desk to unplug my laptop and bring it over.
"Sounds like a plan to me." I plopped back down beside her, opening up a web browser. "Today was quite stressful, so I don't mind a quiet night. That math test will be the end of me."
"You never were good with numbers silly." She smiled, browsing through categories of various fan fictions. I looked over to her and gave her a silent glare, before i turned to watch what she was searching up. "Yes I know, but still, I'm peopled out for the day. If you are ok, how about we turn in early tonight so we can have the day for us to do some crazy friend shit? A quiet night sounds to die for."
Jamie looked up to me and smiled, nodding in agreement. She knew how I would get under stress, and today was no better than any other day this week. Lucky it was a couple of weeks before summer, and I was looking forward to spending what time I had with my best friend, but until then I was going to enjoy our break. "Sounds good Mamma!."
We both turned off the lights around the house as we turned ourselves in for the night, crawling under the blankets of my bed to sit and listen to music while reading. We fully intended on enjoying our quiet night, shortly after a few stories turning off the lights in the room and going to bed. Though shortly after the lights turned off, I laid there, snuggling into my blankets staring off as sleep threatened to take me on a journey. Something though... Something played with my stomach, I couldn't shake the feeling, and I could tell Jamie felt a similar feeling. Something wasn't right. I brushed it off though, as I closed my eyes and accepted the darkness. A good nights rest was what I needed, I thought.
Little did we know, our quiet night was about to be cut short, and we honestly had no idea what was coming.
Hello guys! How did you like this chapter? It took me DAYS to write it, I kept throwing out openings. I never have a problem writing after the first three chapters, but the first one, especially the first two paragraphs are always the hardest for me.
How is this story going? Let me know! Your reviews are always welcome – and I am always looking for constructive criticism! Anyways – I'm heading off to bed, I've been up for hours.
Cheers!
(1) Agoraphobia is a fear of crowds, a fear of being out in public with the possibility of a confrontation. I deal with this all the time, and it is very real ;-;.