Welcome! If you have not read the first book, I highly recommend doing so, because everything will be confusing if you don't.

By the way, in the second chapter of the first book, I made a small but very important edit. Basically, the King/Queen of the great nations are not given the title of 'Kage'. The Kage is the leader of the shinobi forces in a nation, and they answer only to their King/Queen. Sometimes, like in Minato's case, the King/Queen is also the nation's Kage.

EDIT (1/7/18): Basic stuff, sentence fluency.

Disclaimer: I do not own Naruto.

The night stars shimmered through the dark of the night, giving the fading lights of the city a slivery gleam. The puddles in the cobbled streets from the rain early that morning reflected all they saw back. Gentle breezes sailed lazily between the worn wooden buildings, stirring up the still summer air. The whispers of trees and chirping of insects carried through the night, barely disturbing the silence. For most, it was an ordinary night in Konoha.

For the Hidden Star, this was the night their goal would at last be realized. Tonight, the Land of Fire would be free again.

THE LOST HEIR: BOOK 2 – THE STREETLORD

"Teme, you ready?"

"Hn."

The shorter teen let out a dramatically exasperated sigh. "Come on, Teme. You can do better than that." 'Teme', simply rolled his eyes at his best friend.

The two sixteen-year-old boys walked together down the dark hallway in a comfortable silence. The boy who was slightly taller was an Uchiha, and like most in his clan, his eyes were dark and his hair black. His hairstyle, however, was what his friend teasingly called a 'duckbutt'. Just like his outwards appearance, he was known for being a cool, calm, and quiet person; a perfect shinobi. He acted as though he never cared, but if someone tried to hurt the ones he considered precious to him, he'd kill them. He loved his precious people more than anything. This was Sasuke Uchiha.

As for his friend, many say he was the exact opposite of the taller boy. His brilliant shoulder length red-gold hair rested in a simple braid, and his eyes were often compared to the summer sky. Like his disposition, his eyes were full of laughter and bright smiles and boundless energy. He was someone who wore his heart like a patch on his shoulder, and it often brought both agonizing pain and blinding joy (both to himself and others) because of his shinobi lifestyle. He was a fierce protector of the ones he loved, and a firm believer in the good of others. Only one thing twisted this image; the eye-and-claw brand burned into the flesh on his neck, just above the left collarbone. This was Nato of the Yaunkur.

These two shinobi were some of the most infamous criminals in Konoha, though most were unware of this fact. Most of the time, they were simply Nato and Sasuke, two of Konoha's best shinobi, the former also being one of the owners of the small shop, 'Yaunkur Trade'. At other times, and to the people of the Star District, they were Sora and Hai, one being the leader of the street gang known as Hidden Star, and the other his right-hand man.

And tonight, together with the other ten original members of their gang, they planned to overthrow the country's tyrannous reagent and heal Konoha's comatose royals, setting everything right in the Fire Country. Tonight was their best opportunity, and if they failed, there would be no second chances.

Nato and Sasuke entered a low-ceilinged room, high enough that they could stand fully, but low enough that the single light filled the entire chamber. The ten others were already there, some standing around casually, others tense with excitement and dread. There were four girls, and six boys. One of these girls abandoned her spot next to the light in the center of the room, and pulled Nato into a brief embrace, whispering, "bwevne, Nato-kun" into his ear.

This girl's features were soft, and one could often see shining laughter or gentle concern flitting across them. She was a soft-spoken, kind, and selfless person, commonly mistaken as timid. In her family she was seen as a delicate porcelain doll, pretty to look at but not of use for much else. However, all of her fellow Stars knew better. She fought hard for what she believed in, and just like Nato, as a shinobi and person, was not one to give up easily. This was Hinata Hyuuga.

Tonight, in preparation for the battles ahead, her midnight hair was pulled atop her head in a simple and sturdy bun, a dark contrast to her porcelain skin and lavender pearl eyes. She wore a limited amount of an all-black, incredibly light but strong armor, just like everyone else in the room. A full-face white mask made from the same material rested on the side of her head, ready to be swung into position. Like with the armor, they all had one. The painted designs on the masks were their only distinguishing features. On Hinata's, this feature was the barely visible white dots, like snow. That was her codename; Yuki.

"Snept tei hirre dii, Hina-chan." Nato whispered in reply. The girl moved to stand by his side, and Nato swept his gaze across the occupants of the room.

First, there was the girl Nato considered to be his sister. Her light pink hair went down to her chin, and her light green eyes could be compared to mint, or seafoam. She had a large forehead, something that often caused her to be bullied in her school days. In the time when she, Nato, and Sasuke were Team Seven, many saw her as the useless member of the team, the fangirl who only got in the way. However, the small diamond on her forehead was a testament to the fact that because of her hard work and determination, today she was a powerful shinobi with many capabilities. This was Sakura Haruno.

She was standing with two fists on her hips, an enraged expression crossing her face. Nato shivered in fear. "Why are you both so late?! We've been waiting over thirty minutes for you!"

A drop of sweat slipped down Nato's forehead. "Ah…Sakura-chan, can we talk about this later? We've kind of got a tight schedule, ya know."

If possible, the cloud over Sakura's eyes darkened even further. "It's both of your fault that we have a tight schedule!" Both boys braced themselves for the unavoidable blow. "But since we are, I'll talk to both of you later." The boys audibly gulped at the death glare aimed at them, though Sasuke would later deny it. Sakura scared them. As she crossed her arms and huffed, the mask painted with faint brown and green designs swung on her hip. Her codename was Tochi.

There was snickering to Nato's left that turned to full-blown laughter. He turned to see a boy with shaggy brown hair and eyes of a similar color with a large white dog named Akamaru. His eyes were sharp, and many described the look in them as feral. A red tattoo like a claw ran down each of his cheeks, and his elongated top canine teeth protruded over his bottom lip. Like his appearance, his outer personality was coarse. Yet, he was one of the most loyal people Nato had ever met. This was Kiba Inuzuka.

"Shut up, Dog Breath!" It didn't work. Nato was about to go deal with the Inuzuka clan member himself, but was saved from doing so by Sasuke and his fully trained Uchiha glare. Sometimes Nato was really grateful to have an Uchiha on his side. Under the death glare, Kiba's laughter died down once again to muffled snickers, and the mask painted with paw prints almost fell off of his head. His codename was Kemono.

"Kids." This came from the other side of the room from a young man leaning back against the wall, rolling his eyes in annoyance. The seventeen-year-old was stoic, with the pale Hyuuga eyes and long brown hair. He was Hinata's cousin and greatest protector. However, it hadn't always been the way. Once, because of the role forced upon him by the Hyuuga clan, he had been obsessed with the idea of fate and its unchangeable ways. A good knock under the chin and a long talk courtesy of Nato changed that. Now, for all of them, he was a source of stability and strength, a sure person to go to for advice. This was Neji Hyuuga.

"Neji, the passion of their youth is beautiful and so inspiring! You should follow their example and never let the springtime of your youth fade!" Tears streamed down the green spandex clad boy's cheeks, and a bandaged fist was pumped exuberantly into the air.

The Hyuuga sighed. The mask decorated with ridged grey lines shone as the light glinted off it. His codename was Ishi.

The spandex clad boy was one of Neji's genin teammates. He had once been a boy who dreamed of becoming a shinobi, but that dreamed was crushed when he was unable to draw on his chakra. So he resolved to become an amazing shinobi who only used taijutsu, and under the tutelage of Gai he flourished. And not just that. He practically became Gai's mini clone. Although he was more passionate than the supposed passion fruit, he was also more honorable and respectful than an Iron Country samurai. This was Rock Lee.

Lee gave the classic nice guy pose, and as he did so his mask slipped onto his face. The mask was painted with various vivid colors, like a rainbow. His codename was Niji.

The girl standing next to Neji joined him in his exasperated sigh. This was the final member of Team Nine. Her hair was dark and pulled up into its usual two-bun style, and her eyes grey. She was the daughter of the most prestigious blacksmith in Konoha; most noble clans and the Royal Family themselves acquired their weapons and armor from him. It was from her father that the Hidden Star bought their armor. As a child, she had dreamed of being a strong kunoichi like her idol, Tsunade Senju. It can most certainly be said that she accomplished her goal. She was well known as a master of all sorts of weapons, and a talented seal user. She was fierce but kind, and a truly great friend. This was Tenten Matashi.

Her mask was decorated with all sorts of designs, and no color besides black and white. Her codename was Sekkei.

Nato tuned into a different conversation.

"…get up! They're finally here!" By the far wall were three sixteen-year-olds; the former members of Team Ten. The girl who spoke had pale blond hair, very long and tied back in a ponytail. Her eyes were a pretty pale blue. She was an avid gossiper, and together with Nato, was quickly proving the other Stars' theory that all blondes were talkative loudmouths. She was the heir to the noble Yamanaka clan, who were well known in the flower industry and for their techniques and control over the human mind. She was an assertive individual who was never afraid to let someone know how she felt. When Sakura had been bullied in their early academy days, this Yamanaka was there to bring cheer and protection. She was known for her kind heart and great compassion, and her love for her friends. This was Ino Yamanaka.

Like Lee, her mask was colorful, but it wasn't just that. Rather than random lines of color, there were beautiful flowers of various kinds. Her codename was Hana.

"And Choji, stop getting crumbs on me!"

"Sorry, Ino." The speaker was a big-boned (everyone knew not to call him fat) young man with long spiky light brown hair. He was the heir to the noble Akimichi clan, who were known for their largeness and love of food, and as such, he always had some with him. He was kind, and for this reason many believed he did not have it in him to become a shinobi. However, he proved that his kindness was not a weakness, but his greatest strength. This was Choji Akimichi.

Choji held his bubbly molten red, orange, and yellow mask in one hand, his bag of opened chips balanced atop it. His codename was Kazangan, though he often was simply referred to as Kazan.

"Ino, you know he needs his energy, and so do I. So stop bothering us and let me sleep." This was the final member of Team Ten. His hair was dark and tied back in a pineapple shaped…thing on his head. When the time came, he would take over the Nara clan. Like all Nara, he was brilliant but it was often wasted on his laziness. His favorite past time was cloud watching, mostly because it required no work or physical activity. But even so, he was an amazing strategist and had a firm moral compass. He was dedicated to his friends and did everything he could to keep them safe. This was Shikamaru Nara.

Shikamaru was sitting on the floor, resting his back against the wall. His green mask decorated with leaf-like patterns laid on his lap. His codename was Tsurii.

The humming of insects drew the blond boy's attention away from Team Ten, and back in the direction of Kiba. Next to him stood the last original member of the Hidden Star and Team Eight, Hinata and Kiba's team. Even when he wasn't wearing his mask, this young man's face was always covered. No one in the room could ever recall seeing it. None of them really knew too much about him personally either, except that he loved bugs. He really was quite mysterious, but even so he held a strong connection with all his teammates. He was a part of the noble Aburame clan, who used insects in their techniques. He was always calm, cool, and collected, except when confronted with insect-eating plants. He was a brave shinobi and great teammate. This was Shino Aburame.

Unlike the others, he already wore his mask and the hood was pulled over his head like usual. His mask was decorated with designs like spider webs. His codename was Bagu.

Nato was content to watch his fellow Stars and join in on their conversations, but unfortunately for him, Sasuke was not fond of that plan. The Yaunkur boy could feel the glare piercing through his back. Without even looking, he could tell Sasuke was saying, 'get on with it, dobe'. Nato sighed.

"Alright," he called, and everyone gave their attention to him. "Are we ready?" Nato looked at each member individually, receiving their responses in the form of determined nods and affirmative glances.

"Okay, Sasuke. Give the signal." The Uchiha's eyes flashed for the smallest of moments, revealing a fully matured sharingan. Nato took one last look around at some of his closest friends, silently wishing them luck. He held eyes with Hinata for a moment, and then gave a final command.

"Let's go!"

So I know we were never given Tenten's last name, but I felt the need to give her something. Also, most events in canon will be/have happened, but I will be switching up the order of some events. This will mostly be revealed in the next chapters, so don't worry. I can't leave you all floundering, wondering, "what the heck is going on?!"

EDIT (3/9/17): I forgot translations!

Bwevne = Hello

Snept tei hirre dii = Directly translates to "See you good to", but in better English it's "Good to see you".