Ayame Uchiha never asked to be special. Her clan is gone, her name carries a weight she doesn't fully understand, and all she wants is a chance to live as a shinobi. But life in the village isn't simple. The Uchiha name follows her everywhere, and the power inside her is harder to hide each day. Becoming a kunoichi might give her purpose... or it might break her completely. 🏅 3rd Place Winner - NWA Awards Disclaimer: I do not own Naruto, its characters, or any part of the original world created by Masashi Kishimoto. This is a non-profit fanfiction written purely for entertainment and creative expression. All rights to the Naruto universe belong to their respective creators and rights holders. The original character Ayame Uchiha, along with any original plotlines, dialogue, and supporting OCs featured in this story, belong to me. Please do not repost, copy, or redistribute this work without permission.

'Happiness?! Hah! You'll never have a happy ending in your life. Monsters like you don't deserve one.' When Zeri Kazahe was young, she never understood why her clan was so secretive and quiet about themselves - always moving about silently and stealthily, but she followed her parents' instructions without a second thought. Now, she's understood the reason why - to avoid those who hunted them down. Zeri wants nothing more than to be free from everyone who's coming after her, and when she takes that opportunity when Orochimaru sends her to the Akatsuki. Zeri escapes, ending up at the gates of the Leaf Village, free at last , only to be chained down once again when the Hokage makes a deal with her. He will allow her to stay in the village, only if she is put in a squad and doesn't cause trouble. Her mysterious and cold demeanor confuse and intrigue her teammates and everyone around her, and so many questions go unanswered - who exactly is she, and what is the extent of her power? (You'll have to read to find out! ;) On a side note, there is romance in this story haha! And no, I'm not telling who her love interest is :P Thanks for reading!)

Yin Yuki Suzaku. The last of her clan. The last of her time. She is now awakened from her repetitive slumber(s) and is now living out her life the way she always has: train, fight, train, protect the village. So what will happen when she falls in love? How will her life change when she becomes a member of Team 7? Only one way to find out... Enjoy this Shikamaru X Oc

Hibiki Tsukino was never one to make friends. She has run all her life and wondered why she stays alive. She came up with four reasons; four reasons to live. When she is found by a Konoha ninja and forced to stay there as a genin, what will happen? What if she meets her reasons again? Will she be able to find more reasons? **Under major editing!! I wrote this when I was like 13 or smth so I'm rewriting a lot of it XD Disclaimer: I do not own Naruto. I only own Hibiki and her storyline.

The demon had awakened within her, and at that very moment, the old Akira had died. She was no longer a sweet, small child, but a monster hidden behind an innocent face. After the evils that she had seen and the sins that she had committed, her innocence had disappeared and was replaced by darkness. "What is your name." The demonic man before her asked, with a cold, malicious smile. "AKUMA!" The demon within her mind screamed, but Akira bit her tongue, refusing to utter the name of the monster within her. With a lightning quick movement, the man struck her cheek with a resounding slap that reverberated throughout the room. "I said, what is your name!" The man growled, showing his abnormally long and pointed k-9's. "AKUMA!" The demon answered once again, only this time she had seized control of Akira's body and had spoken the words aloud through the girls mouth. The man laughed cynically before saying, "Welcome Akuma, three tailed cat demon."

[Formerly Crimson Thread] There are very few things in life that Fuyu Kohana could confidently say she truly cares about. Orphaned and ostracized, she was born with nothing to lose, and everything to gain. However, as she embarks on a journey with her newfound family, she must face the demons and their tempests looming in the horizon. And with each step, stride, and leap, Kohana will have to learn of love's place in the shadows of a harrowing and remorseless world order. Disclaimer #1: I do not own the image used for the cover of the story. Credits go to the artists behind the lovely anime, Mawaru Penguindrum

Naruko Uzumaki is Naruto's sister. She is only a few minutes older than him, she had no idea she had a brother up until now. Now, escaping the torment in her birth village, she has found her way to Konoha. She has met Naruto, and they bonded effortlessly. Now on Team 7, she strives to be the best she can, her brother at her side. But there is more to the Uzumaki twins than meets the eye. The question is, what is it?

Haunted. that's what she was. Haunted with the past and the memories of her old clan. Now she must adjust to the life style in a new village that Her sensei picked out for them. Put on team 7 with an idiot, arrogant jerk, and a fan girl make her life a thousand times harder especially when she has to hide her face because of her Kekkei Genkai. Will her life ever get easy again? can she move on from the past? or is she doomed? Not the best description so please read instead of judging by description.

Poker Face (Naruto Fan Fiction) History repeats itself when Utau’s entire clan is slaughtered. The person dearest to her commits an unforgivable crime; kills her mother then runs off the join the Akatsuki which is secretly still running even after the war. Utau has a choice to love him or hate him for it. With nowhere else to go, Utau makes her way to the hidden leaf. There she meets the children of the heroes of the past. They try to see beyond her poker face. A voice in Utau’s head warns her to reject their offers of friendship. Secrets of the past are resurfacing and Konaha is on the brink of war. Will history completely repeat itself or can Utau break the cycle and create a happier world?

{EDIT}: starting at chapter 31, the writing style and direction of this fan fiction will change. In the future I'm planning on rewriting the story as a whole, but that will take time. Sora is a new addition to Naruto, Sakura and Sasuke's team. Struggling to fit into a world of honor and charity, she grasps onto the Akatsuki as her lifeline. So far, they are the only ones that know about her past, one filled with turmoil and treachery. As she struggles to open up to her team mates, she will have to confront her own strength and realize that what you don't understand isn't inherently bad, and that powerful people don't have to be monsters.