Death

Disclaimer: I do not own Naruto, I only own my OC. (Female OC)

Summary: "Death, it's a funny thing really. There are people that fear the cold harsh whisper of death, while others welcome it like an old friend. Whenever I thought of someone dying, I always felt scared. I thought I was scared of dying too, until I actually died."

NARUTO

Death, it's a funny thing really. There are people that fear the cold harsh whisper of death, while others welcome it like an old friend. Whenever I thought of someone dying, I always felt scared. I thought I was scared of dying too, until I actually died.

Yeah you heard me, I died. I've been sitting in this white room ever since and I was confused as hell.

Ever since I was a child, I never believed in religion. Teachers shoved the concept of Jesus and God down my throat, and it made me rebel, I hated religion because of the wars that it caused. I never judged people based on their religion, I quite frankly didn't care what religion people were. My parents did though, they believed that people who didn't have the same religion as them were below them. I always kept quiet about my opinions though. Now looking back at my life, I wish I would have said something. When my Nan died people said that she had gone to a better place. But I would jokingly (not really) say that my Nan was looking up at me and cursing me for living longer than her.

I used to think at night of what would happen if I did die. Would people mourn for me? Would my parents? Would I join my Nan in so called 'hell'?

But then I actually did die. I was eighteen when I died, just barley an adult. I went out to town with my friends, being the social person that I am, note the sarcasm. This was the first time that I had gone out drinking, ever. But I made the stupid mistake of going home early on my own and got into a taxi, on my own.

I look back at it and mentally smack myself in the face for my stupidity. I was usually so paranoid of others, I was always scared that this would happen, and then it did. The taxi driver killed me. He took me to a remote part of the town that I lived in and killed me.

The first mistake I made was going out, I never usually did that. I was usually watching anime on my laptop with my friend. We usually watched Fairy Tail, One Piece, Hitman Reborn and Naruto. There were loads that we had watched, me and my friends actually met at an anime convention. I cosplayed as Hinata from Naruto. I didn't look anything like her; I had long black hair and hazel eyes, so I wore a wig and eye contacts.

If I could do the day over again, I would in a heartbeat. I wanted to go to university, I was going to become a social worker and make a difference to children. I am smart, like so smart that my parents liked to brag about me to the neighbours. I actually got a scholarship to the top university in the country, but now I can't go. I am even fluent in a couple of languages. English (obviously), French and Japanese. The only reason I know Japanese is because of the anime I watch and the fact the school offered lessons.

I looked around the room; it was a blinding, sickening white. It made me sneer at it. I didn't deserve to be here. I wasn't meant to die, but I did. Dread filled me, what would happen when my friends find out? They'd raise me from the dead just to kill me for being stupid!

And then my younger brother...

My heart clenched at the thought, he'd be horrified, he looked up to me and I adored him. He was annoying, but what younger brother isn't annoying? I bit my lip as I wiped my tears away, which I didn't notice until they cascaded down my face.

I looked down and saw I was wearing a white dress, which was very odd. I am very much a tomboy, no dresses and no skirts. I scowled deeply at the dress.

"Are you unhappy with then dress I picked out?"

My heart stopped at the voice, I didn't know this voice, and it wasn't familiar. I had been in this room for God knows how long, and I was the only person here. No one else was here, but now...

I slowly turn to the voice, it was a woman. The woman has long dark brown hair that looks like a halo and her eyes were a hypnotic brown, "W-who are you?" I ask stuttering only slightly. I mentally curse myself, I was never nervous and I certainly didn't stutter god dammit!

The woman frowned, "We do not use the Lords name in vain child."

My eye twitched and I stopped myself from unleashing curses, "I ask again, who are you?" I say with more confidence as aggravation fills me.

The woman smiled slightly, "I am Nora."

I wanted to deadpan, I really did. "What are you?" I ask again. This time Nora smiled fully, as if I had just found the cure for cancer. I narrowed my eyes in suspicion.

"I am an angel." Nora answers, her voice sounding like wind chime bells.

If I were drinking water, I would have spat it out in shock. But since I didn't, I chocked on my own spit. Nora didn't seem amused or be deterred by my chocking. When I regained my composure I look at her, "So I'm dead, aren't I?" I ask.

Nora nods, "You already know that."

My eye twitches again, "Where am I? Am I in heaven or hell?" I ask while gritting my teeth.

"You're in neither."

My eyes widen, I was in neither hell nor heaven... so where the bloody hell am I?!

Nora frowned, okay so she can obviously tell when people curse, "Then where am I?" I ask crossing my arms.

"You are in a place that not many people can get to." Nora says, her frown now forming into a stoic look, "You are in the middle. Some people usually refer to this room as limbo."

I took a deep breath to stop myself from freaking out, "What's going to happen to me?" I look at the woman hoping that she would give me an answer.

"You make a choice," Nora starts, "you can decide where you want to be."

I raise an eyebrow, "What do you mean? Can't I return to my life?"

Nora shakes her head, "Unfortunately you cannot. Once a human's life has ended in one world, they can never return. But you can choose from the other worlds."

"You said worlds." I say noticing that she pluralised it. "There's more than one?"

The woman smiles again, "Yes."

"What other worlds are there?" I ask in excitement, the thought of going to another world excited and terrified me at the same time. Would this mean that I could enter any world of my choosing, like an anime?

I took notice to that Nora nodded; I withheld a squeal by clamping a hand over my mouth.

"Due to the mistake," Nora frowned, "of your life being taken too early, as all the other few lives that had entered limbo; you can choose what world you can go to."

I nodded, taking this very seriously; after all, this was very serious. Whatever my choice was would impact my future so I needed to pick carefully. I would also need to decide if I will change the plot, would I help it? Would I prevent things from happening?

But there was just one anime calling to me, like I needed to pick that one anime.

"Naruto." I say. I didn't know why, but I felt as though if I didn't pick Naruto then I wouldn't have felt right, it was like it was calling to me.

Nora nods, "I wish you luck."

"How many people have been in limbo besides me?" I ask suddenly.

For the first time, the woman looks amused, "Five."

"Did any of them pick Naruto?" I ask.

Nora nodded her head, "Just one." Nora glided forward and reached her hand out to touch me, I knew that this was it; I was going to be transported to the world of Naruto.

"I must warn you," Nora says as she is only five feet away, "things about you will change."

"Like what?" I ask.

Four feet.

The woman smirks, "You will see."

Three feet.

"Oh, do you know the question you asked me about if I liked the dress?" I say with an innocent look.

Two feet.

Nora frowns, "Yes."

One foot.

"I hate it." I smirk at her.

The last image I saw was her shocked face before I fell unconscious.

NARUTO

When I next woke up, I was calm. I lay there for long time thinking in a very comfy futon. I had read many of fanfiction about this kind of situation and knew that I couldn't act too suspicious otherwise people would begin to question me. I slowly open my eyes and survey the room; it was heavily cluttered and looked like a child's bedroom. My mind began to wonder to Nora's statement about how things about me will change.

I sit up and look at myself and my eyes widen. I was back in my eleven year old body! Inwardly, I was panicking; I was bloody eleven years old again! That means I had to go through puberty again! If I am anything like I was then I was going to start my periods this year, which personally is my idea of hell.

I slowly got up and walked to the small mirror hanging on the wall. I picked it up with my small hands and looked at myself. I wasn't too different. I still had my long black hair that was swept into a side fringe and hazel eyes. I still had a pale and clear complexion. The only difference there was, was inside of me. I could feel something inside of me; it was running around my body at the same pace as my heartbeat.

Then I remembered that it was chakra. I nearly let out a squeal, I was on my way to becoming a ninja! I didn't squeal though because I didn't know where I was or who was here. I didn't even know if this place was safe.

That's when I noticed a piece of paper by the futon. I carefully padded my feet over to the paper and noiselessly picked it up, it was a letter addressed to me.

Child,

I twitch to being called a child, but I read on.

You probably have now begun to notice the difference. You have been made younger on purpose so you can join the story line, so do not panic- Too late on that one -you are safe where you are. You live in an apartment by yourself just like Naruto and Sasuke do. The only person who knows about your situation is the Third Hokage. He has granted you access into this village, and once you awake you will need to meet with him. If anyone asks, you are Akemi Nakahara. You have arrived one year before everything starts, I hope you use the time that you have wisely.

Good luck,

Your Guardian Angel.

I smile at my new name, my old name used to be Jane Smith, a very common and normal name. But I like this new name, Akemi. This was a new start; I could be whatever the hell I want. I could learn Taijutsu, Genjutsu, Ninjutsu or even Medical Ninjutsu! That would be useful considering how much people get injured in this series, and Sakura doesn't learn it until Shippuden. But then again, Sealing looks really interesting.

Then I remembered I needed to go and see the Hokage. I look down at myself and saw that I was still in that white dress, damn you angel! I looked around the room and noticed some draws; if this was my room then clothes must be here. I opened the draws and was happy to see no dresses, and they were all darkish colours.

I ended up dressing myself a black version of Tenten's Shippuden top, black knee length shorts with a white medic skirt. I don't usually like skirts, but this was an exception. I also wore blue ninja sandals that I saw lying around, and they were surprisingly comfy. I spot a brush and smoothed out my tangled hair until all the knots were gone. Luckily, my hair was naturally straight, so it wasn't that tangled.

Once I was presentable, I left the confides of my room and took a look of the apartment I was living in. It was very simple, a small living room with a small kitchen attached. There was a bathroom opposite my room and then another door, meaning it was a two bedroom apartment. I'm surprised that I'm living on my own, but I best not question ninja logic otherwise I may end up with a family I do not want to be with. I prefer being on my own.

I took the keys and remembered to lock the door as I left. Trying to find the Hokage's office was a lot easier than I expected, I lived right near it! I snuck past many people, being small for my age and finally made it to the Hokage's door, I knocked – being the polite person that I am and entered when I heard someone reply.

I opened the door and saw the Sandaime, Hiruzen Sarutobi. He looked up from his papers when he saw me, "Akemi Nakahara, it's nice to meet you." His voice portrayed how old he really was, but his eyes spoke wisdom and his posture held confidence, like a leader.

I nodded my head, feeling nervous, "It's nice to actually meet you, Hokage-sama." I say bowing slightly. I hope I did that right...

Sarutobi chuckled, "There is no need for you to bow, come sit by me, we have much to discuss."

I felt grateful that he was nice; it would have been awkward if he was hostile, but he made me feel at ease, like I was with my grandpa. I quickly walk up to him and sit down on the spare chair near him. Once I sat down, he began, "Now I have been informed about you already Akemi."

I gulp.

"And I must say I am pleasantly surprised," He says with an amused look. I felt relief wash through me; at least he didn't think I was crazy.

Sarutobi's look of amusement never left his face, "Is it true you know what is going to happen?" He asks.

I nod my head, "It's true."

He nods his head in return, "I see, may I ask what happens to me?"

I bit my lip; I didn't know if I should tell me, would it be wise? He noticed my reluctance, "Don't worry child, I will not pressure you."

"You die." I blurt out.

He chuckles, "Well I definitely knew that."

"Orochimaru kills you." I say more calmly as I regain my composure.

His smile falls, "I didn't know that." Sarutobi takes a puff of his pipe, his eyes held seriousness in them, taking my words in.

I nod, "It happens during the Chunin Exam in a year's time. Orochimaru would have killed the Suna's Hokage and would have disguised himself as him. You and he will then fight, and you die taking the use of his arms away." I say with looking at the floor, I always thought his death was so sad, but maybe I could prevent it.

Sarutobi smiles slightly, despite the grim situation, "Orochimaru's most precious thing is his jutsus, I wouldn't want to go any other way."

I sigh in relief at the fact he reacted so well.

"But can I ask," Sarutobi asks, "what is he after?"

"The Sharingan, he tries to get Sasuke onto his side by giving him the curse seal." I say all in one breathe. This was the very thing I wanted to change. I wanted to stop Sasuke leaving the village and this will hopefully stop all the shit that happens in the future.

"I see." Sarutobi says with a stoic look.

"That's what I want to stop happening," I say looking at him, "I want to stop Sasuke leaving the village."

He raises an eye brow, "And how do you suppose you will do that?"

"I need to be on Team Seven, with Sasuke, Sakura and Naruto." I say with determination, I knew that if I was on that team, then I could prevent some things from happening.

"But a team only consist of three people." Sarutobi points out. He looks at me with furrowed brows.

I nod, "That's why I need your help. I need to be on their team."

He sighs, "I will think about it, but you will need to become a ninja."

"I will." I say with conviction. I mean what point is there coming to the Naruto universe and not becoming a ninja. It's just blasphemy.

Sarutobi smiles slightly, "I don't have any doubt in my mind that you will."

I look at him with confusion in my eyes.

"Your chakra is powerful," Sarutobi explains when he sees my confused expression. "More so then a normal Genin."

I felt pride fill me, I was just complimented that I had high chakra, and I have no control over it yet! Sarutobi looks around his desk and pulls out a couple of scrolls, "If you are serious about becoming a ninja, then you will need to read these." He hands me the scrolls and I take them delicately.

I nod with determination, "I will, don't you worry."

"Then off you go," He dismisses.

Before I leave, I ask, "By the way, what do about money?"

"You get an allowance each week; I will raise yours though so you can purchase weapons and such." He replies as he takes a long drag of his pipe.

I nod and leave.

I had gone home and found my weekly allowance; it was a lot of money so I decided to go shopping. I had bought the food and brought it back to store in the fridge. I then went back out and found a weapons shop. They had all sorts of weapons, in the end I bought a large supply of shuriken and kunai, and a pouch to put them all in. I also bought two Sais and a katana for later.

Once I was safe in my house I had a look at the scrolls the Hokage had given me. In the first scroll it was about basic Taijutsu and E-ranked techniques like the Clone Jutsu and the Transformation Jutsu. I was determined to become the best ninja I could be, and I would stop Sasuke from leaving.