Rivals Or More? A SasuNaru Story

Chapter 2: Naruto Has A Death Wish

I turned six just a month ago. I celebrated my birthday with Sasuke. We watched movies at his place and even ate his mom's homemade feast. It was delicious. As good as ramen. And that's telling something since nothing has ever come close to ramen's greatness.

We played many games and even the busy Itachi joined us for a while. I mean, he is the frigging Anbu Black Ops Captain and has been for a year. Sasuke told me that. That fact has furthermore increased my respect for Itachi. It is classified information since it is not known who is in the Anbu to anyone except family and of course the Hokage. But Sasuke told me since he trusts me.

Being six means that this year I will be joining the Ninja Academy. I am trying to sleep but can't since tomorrow is the first day and I am too excited. I think about what is gonna happen. How does the Academy look? How are the teachers? Will my classmates be as accepting as Sasuke and Itachi?

At least Sasuke is going to be there. I feel affectionate thinking about the Raven. Recently, I have felt something weird anytime I am near him. I don't know what but.

And also, he acts a little less open nowadays, concealing his emotions. When I asked him once, he said that he wanted to become an Anbu just like Itachi. And Anbus are not allowed to display emotions. I found the answer weird but understood his passion to become an Anbu. It was just like my dream to become the Hokage.

Drowning in my thoughts, I drift into a peaceful sleep.

Croak. Croak. Croak.

The voice drills through my skull. Irritated, I slap my hand on my Froggy alarm. Why did I have to set it so loud? The croaks are still ringing in my ears. Yawning and rubbing my sleepy eyes, I look at the time. It's 6:50.

WHAT!

I have to hurry up or else I will be late. I do my usual morning routine. Zipping up my bright orange jumpsuit, I dash towards the kitchen.

7:00.

Oh no! School starts in fifteen minutes and I don't want to be late on my first day. I drink my milk directly from the carton and stuff my now ready instant ramen in a hurry followed by wearing my watch and my goggles on my forehead.

7:03.

I speed out of my apartment, my mostly empty bag - containing only ramen, water and a blank notebook which is going to be used for something secret - hanging over one shoulder.

7:17.

I reach the Academy and rush inside. The corridors are empty except for a couple of late students like me.

7:19

After searching for what seems like forever, I finally reach my classroom and open the sliding door with a slam in my hurry.

A group of younger students and their Sensei all stare at me. Turning red, I laugh nervously and blurt out, "Oops. Sorry. Wrong class." Their ridiculous Sunglass Sensei comes out and shuts the door behind us. Who the hell wears sunglasses in a closed area where there is no sun? I wonder

I face him and ask, "Um would you know where-" he cuts me off.

"I know where you want to go. Come, follow me." He says, heading in the other direction with purposeful strides.

7:22.

He stops and opens the door of a class not far from his and pushes me in. I stumble and almost fall. Without a word, he leaves.

What a jerk! "Hey!" I call out, irritated by his attitude. I turn around to face another class of staring people. This time I am in the right classroom. I can tell it because they appear to be of my age.