All I Wanted

Yes, I had to rewrite this story. I couldn't continue with the original plot I had in mind but since this story was only on its 5th chapter, it was easy to correct it and push it onto the path that I wanted. It's all I wanted.

So with this done and said, let's begin with the story.

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Disclaimer: (this is going to be a pain so this disclaimer will count throughout the entire story and all my other stories also) I DO NOT OWN NARUTO.

Small snowflakes drifted from the cloudy sky but as soon as they touched the ground, the innocent white was dyed a blood red.

Two figures soaked in blood were sprawled on the ground, their limbs bent at unnatural angles away from the bodies. One man was already dead. His pupils were dilated as blood flowed freely from his eye socket.

The other man's loud raspy breathing echoed through the empty alleyway. A kunai was lodged in his heart and he knew that he didn't have much time left.

"You demon-." he growled through clenched teeth. "Everyone knew you were a demon. Everyone…"

The rest of the sentence was lost in a breathless whisper as the man's eyes lost focus. With a shudder, he took his last breath.

A young child, who looked no older than seven, stared down at the dead men with cold blue eyes. Within those icy orbs, there was no emotion, no regret, no fear.

Naruto looked down at his bloody clothes and hands. He crouched down and ran his hands through the snow, which melted under his warm palms. He pulled out his clean hands and turned away from the sight.

To Naruto, this was his sixth assassination attempt of the day. There was no need to pretend anymore.

No need to pretend to be that innocent boy when he lost his innocence before his fourth birthday.

No need to pretend to be that happy boy when there was no reason to be happy.

No need to pretend to be that ignorant boy when he had been told the truth after his fifth birthday.

There was no more need to pretend, to carry on with his life as if nothing had happened. Despite what he wanted, the village didn't accept him. They didn't believe him and they would always yearn to kill him.

He had never felt security and happiness much less love and friendship.

He didn't have a dream to work for anymore because protecting the village, like the Hokage told him to, was not something that he wanted to work towards anymore.

Naruto's feet carried him to the Academy swings. He carefully sat down and grasped the half-frozen chains.

A gust of bitter cold wind swept through the playground, tugging and pulling at the rags of clothing that clung to Naruto's malnourished body. The boy made no indication that he felt the wind, except for the blue tinge of his skin.

But there was no need to worry about getting frostbite. There was no need to worry about surviving because the next day would probably consist of the same thing, except for the fact that the villagers would receive one more excuse to kill him.

So, in conclusion, there was simply no need for anything.

The blonde boy didn't notice the crunching of snow until a thick cloak was flung over his shoulders.

Naruto's head snapped up in surprise as the stranger knelt down and tied the ends of the cloak together underneath Naruto's chin.

"There, is that better? A young boy such as yourself shouldn't be outside alone in this weather with almost nothing on."

Naruto stared at the man in shock as the man smiled warmly at him in return.

"Are you Naruto-kun?"

Naruto's eyes didn't stray from the stranger's young face. He didn't look older than 13 years old but the glasses added years to the man's face. Also, the gray color of his hair didn't help.

"Naruto-kun?"

Naruto's eyes traveled back to the young man's murky gray eyes. "What's your name?" Naruto asked in return, not in the least surprised that the man knew his name, for he was the demon. Everyone automatically knew his name.

The young man raised his eyebrows. "Oh yes, I forgot to introduce myself first didn't I? My name is Yakushi Kabuto."

Naruto nodded. "Yakushi-san."

Kabuto smiled. "Yes but Kabuto's just fine. And are you Naruto-kun?"

Naruto nodded again.

Kabuto's smile widened. "I thought so. Naruto-kun, what do you think of the village?"

"I hate it." Naruto replied without hesitation.

Kabuto laughed at the hatred and determination in the boy's voice. "So how would you feel if I took you away to another village?"

Naruto looked up at Kabuto but refused to speak. The fox boy's gaze was piercing cold as he stared into Kabuto's misty gray orbs, trying to determine if the teen was telling the truth or not.

Kabuto took the silence as a sign of curiosity so he continued. "A place where you would be recognized for your power, a place where you can start all over and forget your past. No one will judge you and your peers will look up to you."

Kabuto paused, giving some time for the information to sink in. "So what do you say Naruto-kun?"

"Is that where you work Yakushi-san?"

"Yes."

Naruto nodded with determination. "Then I will go with you."

Kabuto was amazed. He felt as if he were conversing with an experienced ninja instead of a misfortunate, half-frozen child. A grin crept onto his face.

He would make sure Naruto grew, both in body and power.

Kabuto could see promise within the glassy blue orbs of Uzumaki Naruto, container of the most powerful Bijuu in existence.

Hope you liked the first chapter and continue reading.

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