Here is my first Naruto fanfic please read and review. =)

Summary: Ruri was a former Konoha ninja until she was kidnapped. She wasn't kidnapped by just anyone but the elders of Konoha. She was expected to join a group called the Rose Ninjas; one of the few ninjas allowed to kill without consequence or questions asked. When Ruri was kidnapped about a year after Sasuke disappeared, she was announced as dead shockingly leaving behind her team and her love. She is skilled, far more so than she should be. Ruri is offered the chance to regain her total freedom and once again become a normal Konoha ninja if she can return Sasuke Uchiha to the village using any means, but will she go too far? Note not SasukeXOC

Disclaimer: I do not own Naruto or any of the characters

Tsuande looked questionably at her new apprentice questionably. "You know very well that I cannot send Ruri on a mission. She's been dead for almost two years now," Tsuande said.

"Hokage I know she isn't dead. Ruri is alive and you know it. I'm positive I hear her. Sometimes we talk for hours in my head," Yukiko said. "I'm positive she's near us."

Tsuande looked at the girl before letting out a sigh. She reminded her of her other apprentice Sakura although the girl was nowhere near the others. Her hair was long and bleach blonde reaching down the center of her back. She even had taken to wearing the same style of clothes as Sakura but her style resembled the type of jutsu she used ice. Ice the same color as the usual happy eyes she has but they were now burning with determination. "Where do you suppose Ruri is?" Tsuande asked.

"Simple I believe she's become a Rose Ninja," Yukiko said. Tsuande tried to hide her shock. How could this girl possibly know? "You know as well as I do that Ruri was at a higher level than most of the ninja in our class as well as those above her. I can't believe that someone as good of her would die. Her body was never found she would never betray Konoha even if it meant she went against everything she believed in."

Tsuande sighed, she thought about lying to her right there. Tsuande hadn't talked about the rose ninja since she finally agreed to let them take Ruri if they gave her more control over Konoha as a village. "Listen, whatever I tell you cannot under any circumstances is not to be repeated. If you die so does this information," Tsuande looked at the girl for reassurance. Yukiko nodded her head. "Ruri has become a Rose Ninja. I can't even say if she is the same person she used to be. I've tried numerous times to dissolve the group but it's impossible. I have no authority over what they do with their ninjas. The only thing I really know is the carry out assignation missions on those who are deemed worthy. Ruri must carry out all of the orders of her master. The good news is her master is fairly young only about two years older than you. However her master is extremely powerful there no way she can be taken from him. I can't get her out even if I wanted to."

Yukiko clenched her fists on the table while looking down. Her head shot up surprisingly fast with a smirk on it. "That's the exact same thing she told me, so it took awhile but she came up with a plan. Her question is if she could bring back Sasuke Uchiha to village can she have her freedom?"

Tsuande thought about it. Ruri had always been extremely smart, the girl was not originally from a ninja family and yet she was so skilled. The plan was genius she had to admit. While Ruri was definitely favorited because of her unique abilities the elders would want him more than her. They would want the last Uchiha in the village more, so the sharingan would stay in Konoha. "Very well I will propose that offer. I will warn you actually taking this action is dangerous for you. The noble that wanted her is very powerful if he finds out you know she was alive you will be killed."

"It's worth it. I don't know if I was in any danger at the moment she was taken but seconds before she disappeared she saved my life. I owe her at least this much," Yukiko said before walking out.

Tsuande sighed. There was always one team each year, right? One team that was destined to lose a part of their team to something tragic, it never gets any less depressing. With that Tsuande began her paperwork and soon would make arrangements for Ruri to try and gain her freedom.

"Ruri, darling where are you?" a voice called.

Ruri chose to keep silent. Her long dark brown curly hair was blowing as she sat staring out the window at the city of Konoha, her once home. Her dark green eyes seemed void of emotion as usual. Inside though she was thinking of happy memories with her friends and all the people she had met before she came to live here. Ruri had to admit she could've been it a much worse situation. She was well fed and looked after. Treated fairly which was a rarity in the case of Rose ninjas.

Rose ninjas were only meant to kill; they were treated by those who knew of their existence like monsters. Maybe that's what they were, Ruri often thought. Ruri kept count of all of the people she had killed over the past three years the number was 353. If anyone saw her they needed to be eliminated or she would be severely punished. She sighed, she felt like she was never going to see anyone she cared about again.

"There you are my jewel," a voice said. Standing in the door way of her room was no one other than the noble who had uprooted her from her life. "If you don't answer me Ruri when I call you I might just board that window up."

The girl shot him an annoyed glare. "What is it Kiyoshi?" Ruri said after turning her attention to back out the window.

"Oh don't be like that sweetie," Kiyoshi said walking to her bed and sitting down on it. "I was told by the rest of the village nobles that I have to let you go see the Hokage"

Ruri's head snapped to face her master. He was tall and slender but somehow muscular. His yellow eyes were now looking into hers. His shaggy blonde hair covered part of his face. "The Hokage wanted you for a mission," he continued. "She will tell us what it is when we get there. However I'm supposed to make sure you accept it. Apparently it's in the interest of Konoha, I honestly hate it."

"Do I have to kill someone again?" Ruri asked. Her voice was smooth and silky but still had a strong edge to it.

Kiyoshi fake pouted. "No but I know how much you love doing that for me," he said. "Honestly I want you to fail this mission or give up."

"Why would you want that," she asked curiously.

"I feel like you planned all of this somehow," he said while smirking. "As incentive to complete this you will be granted your freedom if you succeed. I don't know why you would like that, I treat you so well," he said the last sentence more seductively.

"So when do I go to the Hokage sometime tomorrow," Ruri asked. Kiyoshi got up and walked towards her and sat down next to her on the window ledge.

"Hmm. Tomorrow," Kiyoshi said moving a strand of her hair away from her face. "I'll let you go into the village by yourself in the morning, but you need to wear a disguise. They wanted us to arrive at different times to avoid suspicion. You can go as early as you want." He moved his head to nuzzle her neck. "That is if you can walk."

Kiyoshi bit down at a sensitive part of her neck causing a shudder to go through Ruri's body. Ruri couldn't say she hated Kiyoshi but she didn't like him. He knew everything about her and she knew so little about him accept for a few obvious things. Ruri didn't resist when Kiyoshi pulled her in for a deep kiss, since she was sure this would be the last time she would ever kiss him.

Ruri woke up naked with pain all over her body. She checked the clock it said 12:15 on it. She had slept the whole morning away thanks to Kiyoshi. She got out of bed and made her way over to her dresser to saw a note taped against the mirror. She took the note off of it.

Dear my precious emerald,

I have already left to take care of a few things. I hope I didn't make you too tired. You're expected to be at the Hokage tower at three o'clock sharp, but if you just want to go back to the mansion I understand. Since I know you won't attempt to wear a disguise I left a wig for you. Wear it, it's an order. You are also not to converse with any of your old team including your captain. Believe me I will find out. I left money under the wig so I will know if you lie about not finding it. I will see you at three.

Your loving master,

Kiyoshi

Ruri sighed before setting the note down. She looked to the left and easily located the wig. She ruled out a shower considering how little time she had left. She looked through the dresser and pulled out a tightly meshed tank top and slid it on over her head after binding her chest for support. Next she slid on a black tank top over it. She turned around so her back was to the mirror. Ruri looked at the tattoo on her shoulder and lightly traced her hands over it. It was a rose wrapped around a sword in the center of black wings, symbolizing everything others around her had seen. She took out black underwear, spandex and shorts that were slightly shorter than half way down her thighs. She put them all on before walking to the closet that was located next to the dresser. She pulled out a black jacket fitted jacket that was made specifically for her. Kiyoshi had it specially made to be loose fitting in the shoulders and arms for her assassination work.

"I can't believe it. I might be free," she said out loud before placing the wig on her head. She walked over to her bed and pulled a pair of boots out. This was another thing Kiyoshi had got for her. Ruri had specifically requested how they be made. They went about half way up her calf and had about a four inch heel. The heel was slightly taller than most but it suited her fighting style as did the more slippery toe of the boot. She pulled them on and grabbed her weapons. She walked to the dresser and picked up the money. She looked at it and sighed. "That idiot gave me too much money."

She walked out of the mansion earning a couple farewells from the staff that were sworn to secrecy about her. She walked out into the street that was filled with regular civilians. She knew she must have looked like a freak smiling because people were staring at her. Truth was they were staring at her beauty. Besides her perfectly formed body that was shown off by her clothes, her green emerald eyes seem to captivate people.

Ruri continued walking until she came to one of the places she loved the most when she was growing up. Ichiraku Ramen, one of the only places that served her after the incident. She walked in to be greeted by the chef and his daughter. She noticed a few people inside it including a boy wearing a bright orange and black outfit. Ruri had to stop her mouth from hanging open the boy had at least five empty bowls of ramen by him. Ruri walked and sat next to the boys.

Ruri ordered one bowl of pork ramen before she noticed it. The boy was staring right at her, which made her feel uncomfortable. "Is there something wrong?" asked Ruri.

He swallowed the ramen that was currently in his mouth. "Oh it's just you look like a ninja and I've never seen you before. What's your name?" the boy asked.

Ruri sighed. "It's impolite to ask for someone's name before giving your own, but my name is Ruri," she replied.

"Ah sorry Ruri-chan. I'm Naruto Uzamaki," the boy replied. "So are you a ninja?"

The boy asked too many questions for her taste but now that she knew his name she knew more about him. "Hmm I suppose I am," Ruri said with a smile.

"You're really cute when you smile Ruri," Naruto replied. Ruri couldn't stop the slight blush that crossed her golden brown skin. "Why are you here in Konoha?"

Ruri debated rather to tell him or not. "Well I used to live in Konoha as a ninja. I'm here to receive my first mission from the Hokage since about three years ago."

The ramen was set in front of Ruri and she began to eat it while talking to Naruto. She found out his dream was to become Hokage someday. For some reason she had no doubt he could do it. Ruri had been feeling slightly down knowing she couldn't come into contact with any of her old teammates but she felt cheered up hearing about his. He even talked to her about Sasuke; she was touched at how far he was willing to go for his friends. "Naruto I have a feeling you will be the best Hokage Konoha has ever seen," Ruri said as they were leaving the ramen shop.

Before Naruto could reply a loud voice cut into their conversation "NARUTO!"

Naruto and Ruri looked to see a girl with light pink hair and a boy with black eyes and hair walked over to them. Well walked wasn't the right word. The pink haired konichi actually ran up to Naruto and punched him, hard. Ruri felt uncomfortable she felt the analyzing stair of the boy. She could tell he was high level at least ANBU. It almost made her feel nervous especially when she returned his look and he smiled brightly.

She then looked to see the girl shaking Naruto. "I'm sorry Sakura-Chan I forgot about our sparing match," He pleaded.

"Wait, your name is Sakura?" Ruri walked up to her and asked. She instantly dropped Naruto to the ground and stood up smiling and gave a nod. "That means you're the Hokage's apprentice, you must be really strong." To others it must have sounded cheesy but Ruri actually meant it, she wondered if she could fight the girl.

"That's right. What's your name?" Sakura asked in a friendly way.

"It's Ruri," Ruri replied with a smile. The two girls seemed to make an instant connection. Truly Sakura reminded Ruri of the girls on her old team.

"Hey Ruri want to train with me? You seem kinda interesting so I think I would like to have a match with you if you don't mind," Sakura said. The truth was Sakura was wondering if she had met this girl before.

Ruri checked the time and saw that it was about 1:45 she would have enough time for a quick round before having to report to the Hokage. "Sure but can we go to the training ground closest to the Hokage tower I have to go there to get a mission at three."

Sakura nodded as they all began to make their way to the training grounds. Ruri had almost forgotten how wonderful human interaction was. She went out to kill people and to go to formal events with the high nobles of Konoha. Even then she only talked with a bunch of perverted power hungry old men and their blood thirsty Rose Ninja. She was truly happy to be with the group.

Sakura and Ruri now stood on opposite sides of the training field that were right outside the Hokage tower. They had already gone over the rules no jutsu and no weapons. Sakura said she would heal Ruri or herself if one of them got accidently injured nut not to worry because she wouldn't hurt Ruri too badly. The girls took their positions and waited for Naruto to yell start. Sakura had insisted at giving herself a handy cap but Ruri said that it was insulting to her pride.

"START!" Naruto called out yelling. He quickly moved out of the way of the two girls.

Sakura decided to make the first move by charging at her with a chakra laced fist. Ruri quickly dodged it planting her right foot and spinning around to kick Sakura in the back. Ruri did it so quickly and skillfully that it shocked Sakura and Naruto. Sai expected something like this. He could tell she was well trained and had extensive training by the way she first took her fighting stance. Sakura fell to the ground from the kick but quickly rolled to her feet.

Sakura looked at her with new found respect and let a smirk grace her face. "I have to admit I wasn't expecting that from you. This is going to be fun," Sakura said.

Ruri shrugged her shoulders with a smile gracing her face. "And you were worried about the age difference. Believe me you'll be lucky if you can touch me," Ruri taunted.

They began fighting once again. Sakura continually attacked her but she would dance around each one effortlessly but unlike before she didn't attack back. Sakura thought it was because she was pushing her into a corner until she heard Ruri laughing. Ruri was just having fun with her now toying with her. She increased the strength of her attacks a little bit but Ruri was still dodging them. Instead of punching Sakura jumped in the air to try a kick but found it still didn't land on her. Ruri dodged it and saw it left a noticeable crater in the ground.

Then Ruri did something that no one was expecting of her. She began to attack. It wasn't the fact she was attacking that was shocking it was the way she attacked. Ruri was copying Sakura's attacks exactly accept they were noticeably stronger than hers. Sakura liked Ruri thought she was very nice but this irritated her, even infuriated her. Sakura decided to attack with a good portion of her strength. The punch went soaring in the air at a time that was impossible for Ruri to attempt to dodge it. Sakura felt a satisfied smile appear on her face.

It was clearly wiped from her face when Ruri caught her punch with little effort and used it to throw Sakura over her. Sakura landed on the ground. Sai, Naruto, Sakura were all think the same thing who is this girl?

"Kiyoshi you're here early how unusual I thought you loved to be late and keep everyone waiting," Tsuande said behind her desk without taking her eyes off the paper in front of her.

"I don't want Ruri to go on this mission," Kiyoshi said sternly. Tsuande looked up to see him with a serious look.

"I think it's a good idea for her to go," Tsuande said. "It's not like you're worried about her she's been dispatched for plenty of missions. You don't want her to be free from you. The first command you made was to have her as your Rose Ninja wasn't it?"

A scowl crossed Kiyoshi's face. "I refuse to let her go!" Kiyoshi yelled. This made Tsuande looked displeased.

"If you keep her from going you risk the chance of your life being taken away by the other nobles," she remarked.

"I'm in love with her," Kiyoshi said quietly. Tsuande almost thought her ears had betrayed her until she saw the look on his face. "She loved someone else I just did it on extreme impulse to have her as mine. I know it is completely wrong but no ninja would ever look at a noble in a romantic way."

Tsuande sighed; though she hates to admit it he was one of the only nobles she could deal with. He was quite intelligent and open minded he also tends to side with her for the majority of the time. He was also a lot less manipulative than the others. "That's true. Haven't you ever heard if you love something set it free?"

"Yes but I'm a selfish childish person. It's not surprising that the things I love I want all to myself," Kiyoshi said half smiling.

At that moment in time there was a loud sound like the earth splitting coming from outside. The Hokage sighed; she was used to this, when the next tremble came though she stood up. It was an unfamiliar chakra to her. She stood up. "Want to come with me?" Tsuande asked.

"It's not like I have anything better to do until Ruri gets here," Kiyoshi said following her out of the Hokage tower.

When they arrived to the training field they were both surprised to see Ruri and Sakura locked into a battle. What had seemed like an innocent friendly match had somehow turned into a battle for dominance. Sakura tried to hit Ruri with another chakra fist but she dodged it. Tsuande watched Ruri intently but she soon disappeared erasing her chakra signal perfectly. Sakura stood still waiting for Ruri to attack. Ruri was suddenly above her doing a hard kick towards her. It was just as strong as her last attack. The exact amount of chakra and force behind it if it hit Sakura knew she would be injured.

Not having time to dodge Sakura closed her eyes in anticipation. "Ruri stop now!" Kiyoshi yelled out firmly. Somehow Ruri changed the direction she would land and stopped the chakra flow to her foot and landed beside Sakura. "Are you crazy? You could've injured her."

Sakura's eyes widened as she recognized the man talking to Ruri. He was Kiyoshi one of the youngest elites of the Konoha noble groups. He was famous for his intelligence, open mindedness, and most of all his good looks. "All I did was attack her with same amount of strength she attacked me. It's common courtesy between ninja."

Kiyoshi sighed he couldn't even deal with her when it was about her principals it was nearly impossible. Ruri was by far the most stubborn person he had ever encountered. "It's been a while Ruri," Tsuande said. Ruri looked at her and smiled. Tsuande was glad to see that her smile hadn't changed at all in three years. "Why don't you come inside and we can talk?"

Ruri nodded her head but before leaving she turned and bowed towards Sakura. "I had a lot of fun sparing with you Sakura I hope we can do this again." Sakura stood there surprised at the respect Ruri was showing her even though she had clearly beaten Sakura. Ruri smiled before running off after Tsuande. As she entered the Hokage tower Kiyoshi turned to follow her from behind.

When they got in Tsuande's office Ruri and Kiyoshi stood in front of her desk calmly. "I will be completely blunt. Your mission is to bring back Sasuke Uchiha from Orochimaru. If you do this you can be freed. We will come up with a story when the time comes for your friends."

Before Ruri could even talk Kiyoshi did "That's a suicide mission. There's no way she can take on Orochimaru. I won't allow it."

"That's not your decision Kiyoshi, its Ruri's," Tsuande said leaning back in her chair looking at Ruri. "So will you do it?"

"I will but I have a few things to say first," Ruri said. "I'm not getting caught up Konoha's technical bullshit during this mission." Tsuande laughed at this remembering when she first met the girl and complained about missions using the same phrase. ""I will do this completely my way. If you don't want trouble from the Uchiha again you need to make him willingly come back to Konoha. If you see me or hear about me betraying Konoha you heard wrong. I haven't betrayed Konoha even when I was uprooted I'm not going to start now. Oh, and if I do betray this village for any reason I make sure to come back and tell you myself."

Tsuande nodded in agreement. "If you succeed you can become a Konoha ninja again."

"I don't want to be just a ninja," Ruri said as Tsuande arced an eyebrow at her. "I want to be a jounin."

"Very well, I look forward to hearing from you. You may leave whenever you see fit."

Surprisingly Ruri walked over to Kiyoshi. "I know we have our issues," she started "but when I come back let's be good friends."

Before Ruri could leave a messenger burst through the door reporting the kidnapping of the Kazekage from Suna by the Akatsuki. When the ninja were sent on a retrieval mission Ruri unnoticeably followed them. Her plan would take action soon.

Maikaia stood at the grave of her beloved friend who she thought was dead. Maikaia had no idea that Ruri was still alive and fighting to get to her and be reunited with her team. The sun was just about setting she had spent all day by it. She even put her favorite flowers on her grave, roses. Maikaia felt the presence of another and looked to see her captain Genma. He was approaching fast and stopped next to her.

"How long have you been here?" Genma asked her. He was looking down at her in a concerned way.

"I've been here since about four in the morning. I was wondering if he would come this year," she replied looking down. "I can't believe it's been two years now."

Genma sighed; he never thought he would have to deal with this. He didn't plan on having a team, especially the first one in history to be made up of only girls. He remembers there bickering and insults towards each other. Maikaia and Yukiko always seemed to be constantly fighting. They were fire and ice literally. Ruri had been the one to keep it all together. Fun and strong, focused and courageous; she never stopped fighting for her team and Konoha. She died saving Yukiko from what would have been her death. Ruri had plenty of skill he almost couldn't believe that she died either. The one most shocked by it was her boyfriend Kiba.

"Maikaia you know he's dating some other girl now. Kiba's trying to move on in his own way," Genma said.

She let out a strained laugh. "Of course he is. Yukiko was here earlier. She told me that Ruri wasn't really dead. She was positive, she told me Ruri would come back to us," Maikaia. I tear slowly trickled down her cheek until it became an all out sobbing. "I believe her."

Genma panicked for a second, he forgot that girls are emotional. One of the hardest things about this team was all the tears he had seen the girls cry. It wasn't just Maikaia about her friend it would be sometimes Yukiko with her boyfriend of the week. One time it was Ruri. Ruri was promoted to chunin in a very unhappy way. After the accidental killing of ninja with a power that had never surfaced she was seen as powerful and threatening. Elites thought finally a ninja who isn't afraid to kill. When in all truth the second Ruri walked out of the stadium she was in tears at what she had done. She was disgusted and repulsed by herself. Ruri disappeared for about two weeks and came back claiming to have control over that power. From what he could tell she did.

"Hmm maybe," Genma said. "Ruri would want us to move on and find a replacement. I bet she's watching over us right now."

"You don't believe Yukiko," Maikaia asked. "If you don't believe her than maybe it's time we get a new captain. We trust each other entirely if you can't do that than you should leave." Maikaia got up.

She was the sweet one Genma thought. Nice to everyone, well almost everyone. The fire of light as he liked to call her. Now she told him they would discard him how awful. "Ruri you better get you short ass home if you're alive," Genma spoke to the headstone before turning around and leaving.