So, a bit of warning... This is a REWRITE. Meaning, I have already written this story before :) However, this time, it's in my awesome new style and will be edited to sound better and just BE better. I realise that some people wouldn't have wanted a rewrite but, I was reading the original last night and was just like, "Wow... I was such a novice last year... Let's fix that shall we~"

Also, I need help choosing which ending I will use, and will post a link at the end of every chapter, just to annoy you :P. If you don't want spoilers to the ending, DON'T CLICK THAT LINK! If you don't mind, want a say, or have read it and want to choose one (because I'm only using one ending this time around), then please feel free to click it. :) That's all for now I suppose... Welp, I hope you enjoy my rewrite :)

The sun began to set over the peaceful village of Konohagakure. Five young boys were playing happily in the park, most of them waiting for one of their parents or relatives to come take them home. Except for one. Naruto Uzumaki was an orphan, so no one would be coming to take him home, if you could call it that. Instead, whenever his friends got picked up by their parents, he felt sadness swell in his heart and cloud his eyes.

First to be picked up, was Kiba. He waved cheerfully at his friends before running over to his mother, his faithful companion Akamaru following closely behind, yipping with joy. Then, Shikamaru and Choji's dads came to pick them up. With Choza and Shikaku being close friends, the two usually got picked up at the same time. The four waved at the remaining kids before walking back to their homes. This left Naruto and Sasuke to play a little while longer.

As the two played, Sasuke noticed something was off. Occasionally, he would glance over to Naruto, and see the sadness on his face. Then, the boy would turn to him and mask his feelings with a bright smile. "Why are you so sad?" He didn't understand. He tried to figure it out, but couldn't with what little information he had. Then, he heard a familiar voice calling for him.

"Sasuke! It's time to leave!"

His face lit up as he ran for his brother. The elder chuckled lightly as he watched his baby brother run at him full force, then tackle him into a hug.

"Ok Nii-San!"

He moved to grab Itachi's hand, and the two started walking home. Then, he remembered a face. The same face Naruto wore just a few moments ago when their friends left. He stopped walking and glanced back, seeing Naruto smiling at him. It was fake. He could tell Naruto was trying to be strong but, he also saw the pain in his eyes. He felt guilt grip his heart and he lowered his head.

"What is it Sasuke?"

Itachi was getting worried. His little brother had stopped, so he had stopped as well. He was expecting to see the younger waving happily to his friend as a farewell, but was greeted with the sight of Sasuke looking ready to cry. Suddenly, Sasuke turned to him with pleading eyes, his grip on Itachi's hand tightening in an attempt to solidify his question.

"Can we bring Naruto home with us?"

Itachi froze. He blinked a few times in shock before replying.

"Why?"

Sasuke's featured grew more determined and, yet again, his hand tightened its grip.

"We have to Nii-San! Or he'll be all alone again…"

Sasuke turned back to his blonde friend, watching sadly as the whiskered boy sat on a swing, staring at his feet. Itachi followed his brothers gaze, eyes softening at the scene before them. Then, he sighed in defeat.

"Ok but, you have to apologise to Kaa-Chan and Tou-San later."

Sasuke bounced in happiness and relief.

"Really?!"

Itachi nodded, eliciting another happy bounce.

"Yay! I swear to apologise later!"

He sprinted towards the blonde slowly swinging on the set. At the hurried steps, Naruto looked up in curiosity. Before he knew it, he was being pulled off the swing set and towards the tall raven waiting for them.

"Come on Naruto! You're coming home with us!"

Naruto's eyes widened in shock before softening in happiness. They glistened with tears as he nodded his head with a smile. A genuine smile on his face as the three left the park hand in hand.

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