Authors Note: So I'm here again with a new story. I fully realize that I haven't finished a story on here yet but I've had good intentions to do so. This idea came to me when I was waiting for my class to start. I was watching music videos on my new tablet *squeal* and a minato x kushina one played. It was so cute I couldn't help but wonder what their thoughts could have been that first time they met. We know some of Kushina's, if you've been following the manga or anime, but what about Minato's? It was because of that I thought about putting this story together. I was thinking it would be a story about their first moments or what not. So this chapter is when they first saw each other. I really hope there are people out there that like this story and review. I'll be more up to updating quicker when more people review. Since this is a story about their moments, random or not I'd like to extent the floor for you, the reader/reviewer to leave feedback or an idea that you would like to see incorporated. Enough of me talking now, onto the story! Oh, just real quick, I don't have a beta so please excuse any mistakes.

Oh! By the way I don't own Naruto! I just own this single idea, although I did use some text from the manga, that I do not own.

Chapter 1- Bright Sunlight

The day started out like any other day for Minato Namikaze. The rooster that his neighbor had crowed at the crack of dawn, which resulted in him falling out of bed and hitting his head. Not only was that bad but when he had began his search for something to eat he was greeted by a white haired man that was snacking on his favorite cereal. Blinking rapidly to try to make the said person disappear Minato fell into a chair at his small kitchen table.

"Doesn't someone look a little worse for wear." The man stated through a mouthful of food.

Minato respectfully pointed to a napkin, hinting at the fact that the man had a milk stain on the corner of his mouth. "I'm sorry, I was out late last night practicing."

The white haired man raised a quizzical eyebrow. "Is there a test today in class? Practicing is good but you need to relax and behave like a kid once in a while."

Blue eyes narrowed slightly as they focused on the worn out tabletop. "But...I want to be strong. That way I won't have to lose the people I love. In order to do that I have to train Jiraiya-sensei."

Jiraiya set down the small bowl as he looked at this young Academy student that had caught his eye one day when he had been visiting. The young boy would not meet his gaze as he chewed on the inside of his cheek. This boy had gone through a lot in just the short few years of his life. Lost both parents by the age of five, they had been murdered by cloud ninjas on their way to report to the ruler of the land of fire. They hadn't been ninjas but they were very important political people that had been targeted by the village hidden in the clouds.

"Minato..." The sound of his voice seemed to snap the boy out of his thoughts and he gave Jiraiya a smile.

"I still have lunch with some of the kids at school. And if everything goes good I'll graduate the academy next time there is a graduation test. But enough about me, how did your mission go?" Minato asked excitedly as he scratch his head and tried to smooth his unruly hair down.

Jiraiya's laughter boomed through the room, "Ah it was great! There was this really pretty lady I wanted to get with and it was clear she digged me so I made some moves and then she..."

Minato zoned out once Jiraiya started going on and on about the girl he had met during his mission. One would be surprised to know that even though he didn't pay close attention most of the time to his Sensei, he still followed along and would be able to answer any questions he may get asked.

Jiraiya was very animated and used his hands and arms to add to his expressions. Minato would smile and nod when it was appropriate to do so. He stood up and got himself a banana and a glass of milk, all while still listening to the older man. Jiraiya finished up his story and fell silent. Minato looked at Jiraiya when he had fallen silent. That only happened when Jiraiya was deep in thought. Which wasn't often.

Raising an eyebrow Minato spoke, "Sensei? Is everything all right?"

Jiraiya laced his fingers together as he leaned his elbows on the table, "There is going to be a few people coming here from the land of eddies. They are our allies so I just wanted you to get ready for having new shinobi in the village."

"I think its great that they are coming...but why? Did something happen to them?"

"They are just sending some of they're shinobi here, nothing to worry about. Wow, look at the time! Better hurry off to school little one." Jiraiya exclaimed as he ruffled Minato's hair affectionately.

Minato laughed and tried to duck out of his reach. It didn't work however as Jiraiya had a long arm span. "Hahaha, Sensei will you be able to train with me a little after?"

Jiraiya's smile faded, "Sorry kid but I have to report in to old man third. Maybe another time; for now go to class and then spend some quality time with your friends."

Minato ran his hand through his blonde hair. Spending time with friends wasn't something he was entirely good at. He tended to get along better with his kunai's and shriken.

"Its fine don't worry about it. Have a good day and try not to go peeking in the girls bath."

Jiraiya laughed as he placed his used bowl in the sink, "We'll see how the day goes. My day wouldn't be complete without seeing a pretty lady or two."

He walked with Minato to the front door and placed his hand on Minato's head, "Have a good day all right?"

Minato smiled up at his Sensei, "You have a good day as well."

The older man looked fondly at the boy in front of him. 'This boy has unnatural talent, I'll have to talk to the Hokage about putting him through the graduation exam ahead of schedule. I think it'd be good to get him doing some real training. Plus it'd help get his mind off his parents.'

"See ya around." Jiraiya said in farewell as he opened the door and exited. Minato stared at the closed door for a few minutes before slowly walking back into his small bedroom. Pulling his dresser drawer open he pulled out a white zip up hoody that had a blue stripe going down both of the arms. He also pulled out his ninja pants and set to work getting dressed for the lonely day that was ahead.

Once he had finished that task he cleaned up his kitchen before walking out the front door and locking the door. Minato placed his key in his pocket as he calmy strolled down the street towards the academy. He was greeted by two other boys as the academy came into view.

"Minato! How are you?" Bradly, a black haired kid with glasses asked.

Minato smiled politely, "I'm doing great how are you?"

He chattered as they filed into the classroom; the teacher entered a few minutes after and called the class to attention. Minato took his seat and instantly fell silent despite a girl talking to him. She repeated her question and he gave her a sincere smile, "We can talk during break okay?"

The petite girl with brown curly hair blushed, "O-okay." She stuttered as she scurried to her own seat. He turned his crystal blue eyes to the front of the room where the teacher was talking to someone just outside the door. His curiosity was peaked as he wondered who and what, the teacher could be talking to.

Minato could have sworn he was blinded as the girl entered the classroom. He had to blink in order see straight, it was as if he had just looked into the brightest sunlight he had ever seen. The red head girl stood beside the teacher and switched her weight from her right leg to her left.

"Class we have a new student joining us. Why don't you introduce yourself?"

The girl bit the inside of her cheek as a few students giggled softly. Opening her mouth she took a deep breath, "My name is Kushina Uzumaki."

The teacher nodded his head, "Today we are going to talk about what everyone wants to be when they grow up. Why don't you start us out?"

Minato's ears perked up as he listened intently for her answer. 'She seems interesting...but in a good way. What will her answer be?'

All the student's attention were on her as they eager wanted to hear what the outsider had to say.

Kushina's eyes revolved around the room as she analyzed the others. Fisting her hands she closed her eyes as she bolted her answer, "I'm going to be the first female Hokage!"

The class, including the teacher, was stunned into silence by her rather loud outburst. Minato blinked a few times as he watched a small blush form on her cheeks. Getting to his feet he smiled as his eyes closed and his right fist went to his chest, near his heart. "I want to become a great Hokage! Everyone in the whole village will respect me!"

Kushina Uzumaki eyed him as he declared to become the Hokage after she did. 'Huh...he doesn't look like anything special. He looks really girly to me; I doubt he'd be able to become Hokage.'

The other kids in class then began to stand up one by one as they told everyone what they wanted to become when they grew up. Kushina slowly ascended up the stairs and sat down at a free spot towards the back. Minato had watched her as she had taken her seat. 'I never would have guessed she'd want to do something so...great. I'm going to look forward to having her as a rival for the title of Hokage.' The class proceeded and soon it was break time, the girl Minato had told to come back did and soon he was having a polite conversation with her. Behind him at the back of the classroom two boys were talking as Kushina stood there with a sour expression on her face.

"An outsider like you doesn't have a place here. Why don't you take your chubby face and go back to your own village?"

"Yeah!" The second boy agreed with the first. The first boy that had spoken pointed at Kushina's red hair, "You know with your chubby face and red hair you look like a tomato."

The second boy laughed, "That's what we should call her for now on!"

Both boys laughed as the first, who was slightly taller than her and had brown hair, took a chunk of her hair in his hand, "This hair is so ugly and plain no wonder why no one likes you. I bet no one liked you in your own village either."

Something inside of Kushina snapped and her hand shot out and grasped the boys wrist tightly, "I hate tomatos, and I don't like my hair either! But that isn't a reason to touch it!" In a quick motion she had both boys on the ground and was sitting on them hitting their heads, "I'm going to turn you into smashed tomatos!"

Minato having heard the whole exchange looked behind him worriedly. He was about to go help her when he realized she already had taken the matter into her own hands and was punishing them accordingly. A small laugh left his lips as he watched, she must have heard it because she ceased her motions and stared at him.

"What are you staring at?!" She accused as her deep eyes narrowed.

His eyes shot open as fear shot through him from her tone of voice. He quickly looked forward and sweat dropped as he hesitantly looked back at her again. 'She sure can take care of herself; no one will have to worry about her getting hurt. In fact...everyone should worry about those that dare to cross her path.'

Kushina's eyebrow rose as he looked back at her through the corner of his eye only to quickly look away again. 'What is up with him? He's weird and sooo girly, I bet it'd be easy to take him out.'

The two boys she had been sitting on began to yell loudly so she had no choice but to relent and let them go. As soon as she was off them they took off and went to their seats, tears in their little eyes. 'Serves them right, soon they'll know not to pick on me unless they want a fight on their hands.'

Kushina wasn't surprised when the boys didn't tell the teacher what happened. It wasn't 'cool' to be a tattletale apparently. Which was just fine with her since she knew the teacher probably would brush her off if she told him about what happened. She after all was an outsider.

The clock struck three and everyone stood up to leave once the teacher dismissed them. Minato looked through the crowd of students until he saw her vibrant red hair. Kushina was scrambling to get out of the classroom before anyone could say anything to her. He watched as she succeeded and vanished from his sight. Slowly he got to his feet and walked out of the classroom. Instead of going back to his apartment he went to one of the training fields. Pulling out a few kunai he twirled them both effortlessly in one hand. Without hardly looking at his target he easily threw them and they embedded in the bark of two different stumps with two thumps.

Minato ran his hand through his hair as he tried to clear his mind so he could focus on his training. He found that today it was especially hard since a picture of a certain red haired girl beating up on two boys stayed in his mind. A smirk came to his lips as he took a deep breath and focused his eyes on the two stumps that were a good distance in front of him. His leg muscles flexed as he prepared himself to flash to them. With no effort he blinked and the next instant he opened his eyes he was at the stumps pulling his two kunai's out. He still had a long way to go to get better, so far he was one of the fastest in the academy, but it wasn't enough, he wanted to be the fastest ever.

'This is the first step I need to take in order to reach my dream.' Minato stretched his arms as he walked back to the position he had started in. 'I wonder what Kushina's first step will be? I'll have to keep an eye on her, not in a creepy way but...' he scratched his nose, 'I don't want her getting hurt. She took care of herself today but what about other days? Besides, she's intriguing. Who would have thought today would have turned into such an interesting day? I can't wait to see what else Kushina can do to make things even more interesting.'

With a smile on his face Minato turned his attention back onto his training. Life would never be the same for him now that Kushina Uzumaki had been introduced to his life.