These are thoughts.

These are regular conversations.

Kyuubi is speaking.

Five year old Naru Uzumaki wandered into the dark alley of Konoha, trying to escape the angry mob pursuing her. In the near distance, Naru could hear the angry murmurs of some of the drunken pursuers. The young child continued to stumble down the dark alley only to reach a dead end. Behind her, Naru could hear the footsteps of the mob shuffling closer and closer. Turning around with wide blue eyes and tears starting to form, Naru slowly started to back away from the villagers as far as she could.

Naru cried out, "Why can't you leave me alone? I didn't do nothing to you guys!"

"Damn demon needs to keep her mouth shut. How dare you try to talk your way out of this!!" one of the villagers cried out.

"Let's kill the little demon brat already! No one is going to notice if she is gone or not," inputted another angry villager.

"Leave me alone," pleaded Naru, "I'm only five. I didn't do nothing!"

However, Naru's cries to the villagers fell onto deaf ears. The mob formed of both men and women descended onto the child. Some used bats that they had brought with them. Others decided to use whatever was around, including rusty pipes and empty beer bottles. The physical ones resorted to using their fists and feet to induce damage on the orphan child. The few nameless chuunins that were in the crowd dared to use kunai against the defenseless girl. Small cries of mercy went unnoticed and the beatings continued. Naru slowly closed her eyes as she drifted unconscious.

_________________________________Inside Naru's mind___________________________

Naru sat down in front of the cage doors that had always been in her mind. Alone and feeling unwanted, Naru proceeded to cry softly and then loudly as time passed. However, her tears slowed and turned into sniffles when Naru felt a presence behind her. The orphaned turned around to see a man in his twenties or so staring at her with an irritated look on his face.

"What's the matter, gaki?! You're interrupting my sleep time." the man demanded.

"Sniffle. Some of the villagers chased me down again. Neh, oji-san. They hurt me too," Naru cried.

The young man tried to hush Naru as she went into full blown crying mode. But alas, his efforts had little effect and made her cry even harder. This left the man with two main options to choose from. One, he could try to stop Naru from crying by scaring her, but that might make her cry even harder. Or two, he can beat the crap out of the villagers. Which one will he choose? A sadistic grin appeared on the red-headed man's face. The man's sapphire eyes turned onto Naru and decided that maybe he could talk her into acting out his plan. Considering her reactions to the villagers, the man had no doubt that his plan would come into fruition.

"Oy, gaki. I have a plan. One that'll make those bastards regret messing with you." the man chuckled out.

Naru looked at the man, "Oji-san, you don't hate me? I mean, a lot of the old people in Konoha do and…"

"Psht. Those old geezers are just like overgrown babies that missed their naps. But if you do as I say, then I'll make sure that you aren't alone anymore." The man told the young child.

Naru nodded at the red-headed man. The man grinned. He then instructed Naru to follow the intricate seals that he made: ox, boar, rat, snake, tiger, snake, ox, horse, rat, horse, snake, etc..

"Mind Seal Separation Jutsu!" Both Naru and the man cried out.

A flash of light appeared. The dreary cage that had been a part of Naru's mindscape for as long as she could remember disappeared. In its place instead was a meadow that had blooming flowers and crisp green grass. Along side an aged oak tree was a flowing stream that had the bluest water flowing in it. Naru stared at the view in wonder with her jaw dropped low until she felt a slight tugging on her conscious. Her body also started to fade as well.

"It seems that you are now waking up gaki. But don't worry; I'll be there when you wake up. By the way brat, my name is Kyuubi," He chuckled.

And that's it for the prologue. It's my first story. I know I made Kyuubi a little too friendly, but what can I say? I think Naru needs some type of family!!! Until next time!!!