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Dark thoughts are never good.

2 years have passed and Naruto and I were living on our own in an apartment, which was a blessing to the orphanage. Hell Momo made sure to give us thing we'd need so she wouldn't see us again.

The first time we stepped into our apartment everything "new" looked suspiciously battered and patched up. The futons were stained and smelled weird, the lumpy two-person couch looked like it had gone through a war, and the apartment itself... didn't look too good to say the least. Dirty walls, peeling in some places too.

Naruto saw my ugly side that day...

I had quite literally chucked things out the window as I went on a cleaning frenzy.

I beat the hell out of our futons while imagining Momo's face on the receiving end. Peeled off the paint strips and bought cheap paint with what little money we had, and was grateful for my past life experience in dealing with big house clean ups.

Naruto, the smart boy that he was went to the park when I did all this. Sadly there was little I could do for the couch, so I had to deal with just putting a sheet over it.

So until I earned more money everything else had to wait.

Buying food was the next thing on my agenda because there was no way I was letting Naruto just eat ramen. Not on my watch!

So with the rest of our money I bought food that would last us till Sarutobi sent our small weekly allowance. So other than that we settled in nicely.

We also fell into a routine. I would wake up around 5:30 am to do my morning jog followed by some gymnastic stretches; I wanted to bring my body back to the flexibility I had back in my world.

Finishing at 7:00 am I'd make a quick breakfast before jumping on Naruto to wake him up because trust me, that boy can sleep. As he eats I'd fight with my monster curly hair (easier to brush with conditioner in it), put it in a low ponytail and a single braid hanging behind my left ear.

Once done Naruto did his business as I ate. By the time we finished it was usually 8:00 am or 8:30 am though some how Naruto managed to be late sometimes even though we leave together. But that was because of his pranks, I'd even help sometimes.

I quickly learned that Naruto was very crafty and stealthy. Especially how he managed to evade several chunin with ease.

But I shouldn't have been surprised I've seen him in the manga and in the anime series, but it was so much more fascinating seeing it in person.

Now school was a whole different matter entirely.

Somehow me ignoring Yuri had caused things to get worse and you could say my speed was slightly over average thanks to Yuri and her little group chasing me around a lot. I was now officially called the cowardly kunoichi, not that I'd care but Naruto did. It was hard to assure him I was fine and that my escaping skill were more then enough to save me.

Also I never thought I'd want to punch the crap out of Iruka. I knew he didn't like Naruto yet but I didn't expect him to neglect him so much let alone let the fights break out and Naruto would take the blame! I was so pissed one day I actually stomped on Iruka's foot, I knew it didn't do any real damage but it sent a clear message that I wasn't pleased with him at all.

Naruto had fallen so far behind that I feared for him so I made it my personal mission to help him the best that I could, but not to much that it screw up the plot line. Hell, my presence was messing up some of the plot line!

But I took careful steps.

I had made damn sure to write a journal on my memories of Naruto. Writing it in English was easy enough and I knew or hoped no one knew English in this world, so it be hard to decipher, but I knew the investigation division had good code crackers so I even wrote in my own made up alphabet (yes I made my own alphabet) so it be harder to decode. I had at least 6 journals that I had placed with the rest of my book, maybe not the safest place but I didn't want people to think I'm being suspicious by hiding note books. So I'd say it's better in the open.

I had also locked myself in Kohnoha's library most times while Naruto wreaked havoc on chunin and child alike, which in my opinion they deserved.

I'll have to admit studying wasn't my strong suit, but I knew I had to work my ass off for what was to come, and no offence...I don't want to die at such a young again.

So as my eyes dried out and my head pounded from taking in too much information for one day, I continued on. Though I did get to study on medical ninjutsu and fuinjutsu.

I could now officially make my own explosive seals...though I burnt off my eyebrows a few time in the process. I wasn't going to attempt any other seal yet, for I feared for the building.

Naruto and I also discovered I am a terrible kunai thrower... Trust me, Naruto now has a scar on his butt from when I missed the target...he didn't talk to me for a whole day.

Anyway today I was hoping for a little break...sadly I think Kami has it out for me.

Naruto and I were eating our lunch outside when I heard a small yelp. I wasn't certain at first but when I heard it for a second time knew I wasn't hearing things. Focusing my senses I found several chakra presences behind us in the forest and I recognized them immediately.

Cursing I shot up and ran into the forest.

"Nee-chan what's wrong, where you going!" Naruto said from behind me in a panicked tone.

"I was wondering why Yuri hadn't bugged me yet today! She's after Kiba and Akamaru!" I yelled back, hoping nothing bad happened. I sensed that Naruto was now worried as well. He and Kiba weren't exactly friends but they formed something like friendship.

We came out into a clearing to see Kiba being pinned to the ground by older kids as Yuri held a struggling Akamaru by the back of his neck.

"Well, well, looks like the coward and idiot have made it for the show," Yuri said with a sneer.

That's when I noticed she was holding Akamaru over a ravine that had a fast current and rapids that would easily crush Akamaru if he collided with them.

I gritted my teeth as I shook with anger and worry. I knew Yuri was cruel but I didn't think she was THIS cruel!

"Give Akamaru back Yuri!" Naruto yelled from beside me. His fists were clenched tightly and I could feel his chakra rolling in waves of anger, not that I blamed him, so was mine and Kiba's.

Kiba growled angrily as he struggled to get free from the two teens that held him to the ground, three others went in front of Naruto and me to block us from making a launch at Yuri.

Yuri laughed as she watched us struggle to hold ourselves back.

"Look at you three, how pathetic, all this over a dumb dog like this. I should just drop him here and now," she said, mocking us as she pulled back her arm in preparation to toss Akamaru over the cliff like a rock.

I wanted to help, I wanted to stop her. But my legs were shaking and were beginning to feel like jelly, but a sudden chakra signature appeared behind us.

"My bugs picked up on a disturbance. It seems you guys are in need of some assistance." It was a familiar voice I had grown to adore.

"Shino!" I never thought I'd be so happy to see my bug loving friend, and now I hoped we could stop Yuri before something really bad happened to Akamaru.

~ Naruto's P.O.V~

I was shocked to find Shino behind me and Ichigo. I didn't know much about him but I knew nee-chan and him had become friends somehow.

In all honestly the guy creeped me out because he was so quiet and never seemed to make any expressions.

I didn't have time to ask where he crawled out from because the sudden yelp from Akamaru and Kiba's yells drew my attention. To my horror Yuri was ready throwing Akamaru when everything appeared in slow motion.

I felt more than saw nee-chan take off from my side with shocking speed I didn't realize she had. I watched as she easily dodged through the blocking teens and jumped off the cliff after Akamaru.

Fear and dread hit me in waves as in the seconds between her jumping after Akamaru and the distant sound of nee-chan hitting the water.

"Nee-chan!"

~ No ones P.O.V ~

Yuri smiled as she watch two nuisances hit the water.

"Well...that turned out better than I expected" she chuckled coldly before turning to face the three stunned boys with a smug grin, but it didn't stay there as Naruto punched his way through the three teens blocking his path and Kiba throwing off the two other teens holding him down.

Yuri noticed how the two boys resembled wild animals and didn't want the show that she was slightly frightened by the look in their eyes.

"How dare you...how dare you throw Akamaru! Now Ichigo-chan is hurt!" Kiba growled while crouching down on all fours, ready to spring and maul.

Naruto had tears streaming his face as he too took a fighting stance.

"If anything happens to my nee-chan, I'll kill you! But right now I'll kick your ass!

Yuri cracked up laughing.

"Oh yeah, then come and try it, you two and that strawberry pest are nothing compared to me, get them guys!...guys I said get them!?" Yuri's eyes widened as she noticed all five of her posy were laying on the ground motionless as bugs crawled off their bodies and back into Shino's jacket as he stood I front of Naruto and Kiba.

"Naruto, Kiba, you 2 go down stream and find Ichigo-san, you two are faster than me. I'll take care of Yuri..." Kiba and Naruto could see bugs flying around him in a massive swarm and seemed to show his anger toward Yuri.

Both nodded reluctantly.

"You better kick her ass Shino, come on Naruto!" Kiba took off on all four. Naruto soon followed after once telling Shino to make sure Yuri payed for what she did.

Once Kiba and Naruto where out of sight Yuri started to sweat. Her parents had told her about the Aburame clan and that it wasn't wise to piss one off. Backing up Yuri found herself edging to close to the end of the cliff and the rushing water below.

"You have hurt our friend Yuri Katani, and we cannot let you get away with that. Once we are done with you, you'll answer to the Hokage." Shino's voice was cold and monotone as his bugs headed toward her.

Yuri went to jump over them but the bugs shot upwards and grabbed her foot and pulled her down onto the ground. A scream left Yuri as she felt the bugs crawl up her legs and feed on her chakra. Her struggle was useless and soon she wasn't able to move at all.

Back with Naruto and Kiba...

Naruto and Kiba raced down the streams edge not seeing any signs of Ichigo or Akamaru anywhere. Naruto was pleading to the Kami to make sure that Ichigo was alright as curses left his lips.

Kiba tried to catch their scent but couldn't find it. He was already beating himself up for not being the one to jump after Akamaru, and his so-called cowardly friend did!

'Damn it! Where are you guys?"

As if Kami had answered them they spotted Akamaru trying to pull an unconscious Ichigo onto shore as the water tried to drags her off again.

"Akamaru, Ichigo!"

"Nee-chan!"

Both boys landed beside a soaked and shivering but unhurt Akamaru. Together they all pulled Ichigo out they knew why she wasn't responding. Ichigo was badly injured. One leg was quite obviously broken if the bone sticking through her flesh was any indication; and her head was bleeding badly. One arm was twisted badly.

"Kiba please get help!" Naruto almost screamed out his request as he tried to attend to Ichigo's wounds.

Kiba was already on the move as he held Akamaru to his chest. It didn't take him long to find Iruka searching for them.

"Iruka-sensei please help, Ichigo is badly hurt!"

Taken aback, Iruka tried to settle Kiba down. "Slow down there Kiba. What's going on and why is Akamaru soaked?"

Kiba inwardly growled knowing it wasn't the time but answered hurriedly.

"Yuri tossed Akamaru into the ravine and Ichigo-chan jumped in to save him, now she badly injured and needs help!" Kiba took off back into the forest expecting Iruka to follow.

Iruka was shocked but followed his students rapid pace. Upon seeing Ichigo's battered form all color drained from his face.

"Kiba! I need you to tell the class that the rest of the class is canceled you understand, now go!"

Kiba nodded and rushed off as Iruka ran toward Ichigo as he spotted Naruto crying as he tried bandaging her head with his torn shirt.

"Naruto move over, I need to pick her up carefully." To his surprise Naruto didn't say anything and backed up so Iruka could carefully pick Ichigo up.

He took off as soon as he had her secured in his arms.

Iruka was scared. His heart was beating a mile a minute as he noticed how pale Ichigo's chocolate skin was starting to look, and her breathing was becoming more shallow. He arrived at the hospital and told the nurse that Ichigo was in a critical condition and needed immediate attention.

As the doctors took Ichigo he could only hope she'd be okay.

He finally noticed Naruto was standing beside him shirtless. Iruka had never seen Naruto so tired and sad. He noticed how tight Naruto's jaw was as his fists shook beside him.

For now all they could do is wait...

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~ Ichigo's P.O.V~

Darkness...it was starting to get more and more familiar to me.

A sudden cold chuckle made me open my eyes and look around me in the dark space.

"You haven't changed at all Harper C, Sanders~" that voice was familiar but foreign at the same time. Whipping my head around I found that little boy, or 'it', standing behind me with a toothy grin.

"You're..."

"Yep, nice to see you again, but I honestly got to say I didn't expect you back so soon. None the less this could actually be perfect." It chuckled as he sat on an invisible chair.

"What are you talking about?" I said tensely, not trusting it since the last time it fed me to some...thing.

It just chuckled and waved his hand and I found myself sitting in a chair as well and dragged toward him.

"Now, now, no need for the hostility, after all, I am the one that gave you a second life after all." It smiled gently at me before a table appeared with tea and cookies.

"Please have some tea, what I'm about to discuss with you will be a lot to take in. Its your favourite by the way. Earl Gray."

I didn't know if I wanted to trust it but the familiar scent of the tea was making it hard to ignore. Cautiously I picked up the cup and took a small sip. My tast buds were invaded with a familiar delicious flavour and I couldn't stop myself from taking another sip.

The entity smiled before taking a cookie and biting into it with its sharp teeth.

"Now then, as it would seem, you were close to death again Harper. All because you acted without thinkin. Again," it said as it drank it's tea.

I eyed it weirdly but didn't reply. Taking that as a sign to continue on he continued.

"You see, when you died the first time I gave you a gift of new life since you are now my source of entertainment." It chuckled as I glared at him.

"What do you mean by source of entertainment?" I growled not liking where this was going.

'And what did he mean by gift?'

As if reading my mind (which I bet it could) it smiled again and folded its hands together.

"Well you see, I wanted to see how the Naruto-verse would handle having another...well...special child." I could sense it wasn't telling me clearly so I would struggle grasping what it was saying...which was working!

"You come from a world without chakra so I had to give you something that would act as your chakra, because even though you would have survived without chakra, people would want to dissect you to figure out why, and I don't find dissection fascinating," he said with a bored tone and waved his hand dismissively.

I was also silently thanking him, because I too didn't find dissection at all amusing...

"Now, the thing about your chakra is that it isn't what you think it is. It's more of a parasite that grows with you in a symbiotic sort of relationship. This parasite will evolve as you grow and it has finally woken up." The boy-entity leaned forward on his invisible chair with a dark smirk. "Your near death experience woke it, and with every other similar experience you no doubt will have, it will grow and shape into something."

The It leaned back, face a self-satisifed smirk that melted into a disturbingly serious, old looking expression. "As for what it could become, I can't say I know. It depends on you."

I couldn't help feeling uneasy over what could be growing inside me.

The entity dropped the serious facade and chuckled as it saw my face.

"Yes, I guess you should be worried. After all it can become evil and destroy everything you love...or it could grow into something good and aid you in your coming battles. Right now it is at its infant state, so it's pretty docile and won't do much. You can relax. Besides its time you woke up, your friends are worried about you," It said while standing up.

"Wait, what exactly is the thing in me!?" I squeaked out as I started to fade in and out of the dark space.

"That's for you to find out Harp, until next time ~!" The entity waved goodbye as I faded away...

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A constant beeping sound was all I heard as I started to regain consciousness. My body felt sore and didn't want to move just yet. Struggling, I opened my eyes to see a white ceiling and the smell of antiseptic greater me.

Turning my head I felt a weight on my hand and spotted bright blond hair and I knew immediately that it was Naruto. 'He's so sweet...I must have worried him.' Gently I reached my hand over his head once freeing it from his grip and stroked his soft locks.

It was like my touch had slapped him awake as the next thing I saw was a pare of wide blue teary eyes staring into my brown ones.

"N-nee-chan?" His voice sounded so raspy as if he'd been crying for a long time.

"Hey...Naruto, I'm back," I said in a choked voice. My throat felt dry and hurt.

Next thing I knew the air was knocked out of my lungs as Naruto jumped on me in a hug...which my body didn't need right now.

"N-Naruto...you're hurting me," I said, struggling to speak as Naruto squeezed me tighter, much to my dismay.

The sound of running feet caught my attention and noticed that Kiba had run in with Shino beside him.

"Ichigo!"

I braced myself as Kiba and Akamaru joined in on the assault. Thankfully Shino stood beside my bed instead, and I could see his chakra, gently rippling in relief and happiness. As much as it pleased me that they were all relieved to see me awake... I WAS IN PAIN!

"Children, I do believe Ichigo-chan is in enough pain as it is." Sarutobi was standing outside the door with a relieved smile brightening his old face.

I sighed with relief as they got off me.

"Heh, so Ichigo-chan, we're just really glad to see you up! You've been out for two whole days," Kiba said while scratching his head.

"Really? Feels like I've been out for only a couple hours," I said sourly as I rolled my shoulders. I was grateful that I didn't have any broken bones.

"Yes, and Naruto hasn't left your side the entire time. I also had some of my bugs keep an eye on you just to make sure you recovered well," said Shino right as I noticed one bug flutter over to his out stretched finger. I couldn't help but smile at that.

"Thanks guys, you guys are the best," I said honestly with a smile. Both Naruto and Kiba chuckled and scratched their heads while Shino just nodded.

"Now come on you 3, Ichigo needs her rest, and so do you Naruto," Sarutobi said while patting his head.

Pouting, Naruto crossed his arms.

"But Jichan I want to stay with Ichigo." Naruto whined cutely as Sartobi scooted them out.

"I promise Ichigo will be home and in school tomorrow, now go on." Naruto whined all the way down the hallway as Kiba dragged him out.

I heard Sarutobi chuckle before he turned to face me and shut the door.

'For some reason I feel like I'm going to be scolded...' I told myself as Sarutobi sat in the seat Naruto had occupied. Next thing I knew he hit my head with the end of his smoke pipe gently, causing me to wince.

"Ow, Jiji what was that for." I whined as I rubbed my head.

"That's for nearly giving this old man a heart attack and landing me more paperwork," he said with a light puff from his pipe. I couldn't help raise an eyebrow at the work part.

"After that little incident with Yuri Katani I had a little talk with her family. Not only has Yuri been kicked out of the academy, her and her family haves moved to the land of mist.

I tensed, I had a bad feeling that Yuri would be back and she'd be a mist nin, gunning to get me...please let me be wrong. A shiver went up my spine telling me Kami was against me on that one.

The room fell silent for a moment before he continued.

"There was also an incident while the medics rushed to treat you," he said with a serious but gentle voice as if he didn't want to frighten me...but why?

"When they attempted to heal you with their chakra, yours acted on its own and lashed out at the medics and wrapped around you body, preventing anyone from touching you. That's not all, they watched as your own chakra healed your wounds and fixed your broken leg and arm along with the concussion you had before retreating within you. We believe you may have a kekkei genkie we have never stumbled on before, but when they examined you again, there was no signs of such thing. Now I am asking you to report anything strange happening to you, understand?" he said sternly not giving me any room to say no.

I nodded and the Hokage released a sigh of relief.

"Good, now get some rest, you have school tomorrow, and your friends are eager to see you." With that he left me to my thoughts.

'I wonder...if it was that thing the entity told me about...' I shook my head of the thought and laid down, closing my eyes. For now those dark thoughts could be dealt with tomorrow.

After all, dark thoughts were never good.

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