AN: Well reposted the Poll on my profile for those of you that voted, so you need to vote again, only two votes per, Tayuya is gonna be in it either way and the math might not work out if I gave people that extra vote because, well if it works out the way I think it will, well I might be forced to work in a fourth girl. And at that point I think it get's excessive. For those of you who want a girl that's not in the poll, I might consider adding them in addition. Even if it contradicts my previous statement. That is if you give a good reason for them, appear and can explain their character in a way that I agree upon.

Anyone read the new chapter by the way? I had a feeling the transformation was gonna work out like that. First few chapters came out quickly because I was gonna try to get my idea like that out before the chapter came out. But I got writers block pretty quickly, wrote three or four variations of this chapter. This obviously made it out.

Also, I might jump around a bit, updates may lag a bit, I was over flowing with ideas, but I'm considering a crossover, probably Bleach and Rosario + Vampire. If the idea sticks, I might write out a preview of what I have at this time… However you want to explain it. Also, please review! Some ideas, constructive criticisms offers to beta maybe? That aside, on with the story!

Last thing… I forgot to name the pale man… If most hadn't figured it out, it was Orochimaru! Big surprise right? He planned to make it look like Kumo was trying to steal a member of the Hyuuga, while using his victim to further his genetic experiments in doujutsu. Though there was an accident that will be explained in this chapter… Enjoy!

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It's been a few years since the incident with the pale man, later identified as Orochimaru. The Third Shut down all entries and exits to the village for just over a week. It was an attempt to catch the pale man red handed. But it had been in vain, either he'd escaped through the gates before he could act, or used a secret passage shortly after he declared martial law. It ended sooner than Sarutobi had wanted because a few more Kumo-nin had come to the village asking what had held up their crew.

After a brief explanation by the aged war veteran, as well as the event having been witnessed by the pair of hosts, they were off without a hitch. Naruto and Sarutobi saw them off, but not before the younger, dirty blonde female host planted a kiss without reason on the blonde's whiskered cheek. Told him to get strong and she was on her way.

There were a few casualties, a couple of witnesses and the only one near Hinata's room at the time of her kidnapping. Hizashi Hyuuga, the father of Neji Hyuuga. Hizashi fought bravely, but against a slippery Sannin, he didn't stand a chance…

About a year passed and Naruto and Sasuke entered the academy. Without surprise, Sasuke led the class, Naruto was at the butt of the class, barely passing, but there was something peculiar that their Sensei started to notice about Naruto. He only answered just over half of his tests, missing a few on purpose. But he hadn't acted on it.

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Naruto and Sasuke strolled back from the academy, and something was off, not many of the Uchiha police department were around, the lack of the fan on the street was odd in deed. The two brushed it off and kept walking toward the Uchiha district. "Hey, let's go see my mom, get some snacks then we can go to your apartment Naruto." Sasuke said, hoping it'd get his mind of the oddness of the afternoon. "Oh hell yeah!" Naruto chanted as he pumped his fist and grabbed Sasuke's hand and hauling him all the way to into the Uchiha clan housing district.

The two stopped somewhat abruptly, it had gotten dark really quick… And well, it only added to the scene before them. Bodies lay lifeless across the walkway of the Uchiha district. Sasuke stood there, shock etched across his face. Naruto ran to the closest body, nudging it softly, he put his ear next to the mouth, hearing nothing. "He… He's dead…" He said stumbling back. There was no blood and no cuts, yet there was no breathing, and it didn't seem like their hearts were beating either…

"Come on… Let's find out if there are any people that can tell us what happened…" Naruto said thinking positively. Sasuke nodded numbly, letting himself get hauled off by Naruto. It only seemed to get worse as they got deeper and deeper, things only got worse and worse. They finally made it to Sasuke's house, everything seemed alright, no bodies around the outside, but none of the lights were on, no noises came from the house, nothing. The boys entered the house, pushing the paper door aside, and walked into the dark room, their eyes barely adjusting to the lack of light. They slowly moved through the house, looking for any signs of life.

A brief, silent but noticeable noise from behind the boys, surprising them and making them jump. The sliding door across the room slowly opened, and in the shadow, two red eyes that were spinner were present, and slowly they could make out a figure, gray ANBU armor was visible, the figure had a sword on his back, and an expression full of barely contained dread.

"I-… Itachi?" Sasuke said, clearly shocked at the revelation. His own brother looked as if he were dressed for a mission… The boy's eyes adjusted further only to see a man's body just behind the ANBU captain. "F-Father!" Sasuke shouted, his voice almost creaking. He noticed the horrified expression that was etched onto the corpse's face, as well as the Kunai knife that was buried hilt deep into the man's chest. Sasuke dropped his head, tears falling from his eyes. "Why… Why!" Sasuke shouted, grasping his brother's shoulders, before Itachi slammed him in the stomach. "You wouldn't understand…" He said forcing the boy down, and he draped his head over Sasuke, "There are things going on that you can't even begin to understand… Grow strong… Protect your village and carry on the will of fire with comrades..." He pulled Naruto over, "You do the same… We were built on teamwork, depend on each other…" He made them look into his eyes…

The last thing they saw was what looked like a tri pronged Shuriken. The rest was a blur…

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Naruto groaned, he had the weirdest dream, something about Itachi… And the Uchiha clan… 'Wait! That wasn't a dream!" He sprung from his bed, sweat practically poured from his face, drenching his hospital gown. The first thing he noticed was Sasuke in the bed on the other side of the room. He jumped from his spot, over to his raven haired friend. "Sasuke! Sasuke! Wake up!" He almost yelled, shacking the boy awake.

"Wh-What!" He exclaimed, grabbing Naruto's shoulders, effectively ceasing the shaking. "You're alright!" Which got a quizzical look from his coal eyed friend, "Why wouldn't I-" He paused when it hit him, "Oh…" He said, his depression finally setting in. His brother had killed his entire clan, his father was dead, and he hadn't even seen his mother before he was forced unconscious…

"Oh my Sasuke! You're alright!" A familiar voice came from the now open door, A women with beautiful long black hair and matching coal black eyes ran over to Sasuke's side, embracing him. He stared at her in shock, "M-Mother? You're alive?" He asked, tears pouring from his eyes. "I thought you were dead too…" He cried, hugging his mother closely…

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It had been a rough few years after the incident with the Uchiha clan, things came and went, people and problems. Sasuke became a bit distant, though he did spend time with Naruto and a few of his classmates, a nice girl named Sakura, a smart, but fairly lazy boy named Shikamaru, even the class punk, Kiba.

All these good people, all these people, people he could call comrades… The last thing his brother said to him was gain comrades… What better place but here?

Sasuke and Naruto sat in the middle row of the academy classroom desks, Sasuke tapped the desk, thinking, about more than just what had happened that time, but about what he would do, what his goals for the future and even the present would be. He glanced to Naruto who was turned around talking to the bigger kid behind them, Choji who was eating a bag of chips.

"MOVE IT BILLBOARD BROW!" A platinum blonde girl, govered in bandages and purple, "SHOVE IT COW!" Replied the pinkette in a red fighting dress, with dark gray short yoga pants. "I'M SITTING NEXT TO SASUKE!" the pinkette added, shoving the blonde out of the way, forcing her way into the door. She got up to their desk, and glanced to Naruto, smiling sweetly at him, a vast difference in behavior from not even a moment before. "Hey… Naruto, do you think I could sit next to Sasuke?" She asked, grinning, 'Naruto's a pushover, he'll do what I ask him to as long as I don't go overboard right?" She though, watching the blonde boy nod with a sigh.

He moved over a seat, still at the desk, but no longer at the borderline emo kid's side. Sakura smiled, taking the seat between them. Just in time for the scarred sensei to walk in. "All rise!" He said as if rehearsed or practiced. But, the ninja's to be stood, bowing. "You may be seated… Now as most of you know… The final exams are coming up. If you pass you will be assigned to a four man cell, you, two other members of the class and another sensei." Many of them nodded, the three at the center table though, all stuck in their own thoughts, Sasuke about his future with his possible time, Sakura about her future with Sasuke, and Naruto about well Sakura.

"Now, so that everyone knows what they have to work on, let's have a review… Starting with the simple… Clone."

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AN: I know that this chapter was all over the place, but I've gone around it a few times, this was probably the fifth run through. I've gone through it differently every time. Initially, I wasn't going to do a time skip, but I wanted to cover a few important things, and in a sort of vague, flashback sort of way, it seemed to be the easiest thing to do. And I do realize it's shorter than the previous two chapters…

Anyways, I've also got another idea for another story. Like I mentioned above, probably Rosario + Vampire and Bleach, and as most of you will notice as I go through some stories, perfect my writing style… *hopefully* But if I get a block, as long as anyone interested in the ideas I've come up with go through me, I don't mind letting anyone write about it. Long as you do it justice, and give me credit :D

Also, a beta would be nice… :D And give me some good review, and anything constructive. Words of motivation would be amazing as well… Might make preview chapters out in another story tab…

SageKyuubi, OUT Ja Ne!