Another Life (A Naruto Life Love Story) Chapter 1

but I know I can't. So I had no choice. It was either write a new story or forget about Naruto completly. There was no way I was going to do that. But enough dwadeling (sp?) here is my new love story! In love with who, you ask? Well your just going to have to find out!

February 10, 1701
The Village Hidden in the Clouds

You put your hands on your head in anger. "Shut up Haro!" Your older brother was still going on about how he had gotten into the ninja academy so young. Still going on about how he had become a chunin at only the age of 16. You were 10 (AN: don't worry, you'll get older as the story goes on) and trying your best but training to become a ninja is hard! "Aw don't worry Aze, I'm sure you'll get it someday, maybe you could even become a genin by the time your 25!" he said with a mocking laugh. That was it. You lunged at him but he shook you off easily. It wasn't as though Haro was evil, he just enjoyed torturing you with cruel hearted comments. After all, what are big brothers for? he would always say, which of course only made you even more angry.
"But wait!" Haro's wide eyes and startled words brought you back to the present. "What?" you asked. "You'd have to get into the Academy before you could do that!" he said with a smirk. "Arg!" you attacked him once again only to be easily thrown off once again as well. "That's enough Aze." your mother said calmly, entering the room. "You should be happy for your brother." she said with a smile. "But-!" you cried, releasing Haro's arm and falling to the floor with a thud. "No but's Aze. Go to your room." she said. You growled but obeyed, leaving the room on your hands and knees. "Now Haro," you heard your mother began.

"Haro, I know your excited but please calm down for five minutes and listen to me." your mother said. You nodded. Whatever advice she was about to give you would probably be very valuable in the next few years to come. Now that you were a chunin you wanted to be the best you could be. "Be aware of your weaknesses." she began, "and of your strengths. Never underestimate your opponent. You know that scar on my leg?" "You said that was an accident." you replied. Your mother shook her head. "No accident, I got that when I tried to save your father. Haro... your father was a spy. He made a mistake. Trusted the wrong people, and mistrusted the right." "What?" You were shocked.
"You told me he was a farmer! You said he had a mining accident when he was traveling from Earth Country!" Your eyes were wide and your mouth had fallen open. "There was no mining accident." Mother said sadly. "He had been captured, taken from us, and tortured to give up valuable information." Your mother's eyes were on the ground, her head bowed low. She almost appeared to be crying. This wasn't normal. Mother never cried.
"Mother.." You said softly placing a hand on her shoulder. "I'm fine." She raised her head and gave you a weak smile. I did my best. And he left me with part of him. You and Aze. You two are the only things I have left of him." Now it was your turn to bow your head to the floor. "I had no idea..." you said softly. "I know you didn't, and don't feel sorry for me. I have two intelligent, beautiful, and wonderful children. Just keep your chin up Haro. I don't want you to die fighting, but what I want even less is a traitors (probably not really a word) son. Just be strong. You've got a big future in front of you." your mother gave another one of her soft smiles. "What I'm trying to say is... good luck, Haro." "Thank you mother." you said, raising your eyes to look at her. "Now I want to give you something. Follow me." she started towards the door Aze had left through, with you following close behind.

"Oh no..." you said to yourself in a hushed whisper. You had been standing outside the door of the room where mother and Haro had been talking. If they catch me eavesdropping... you didn't waste your time thinking about it, dashing up the stairs and closing the door to your room in a flash. Letting out a breath that you hadn't realized you had been holding, you let the tears leak down your face again.
Father was tortured... tortured to death... and mother's scar... They lied to us! Their own children... All the thoughts in your head were racing, you could feel your legs giving out. The wooden floor felt harder then usual. Then a noise from outside caused you to freeze. A knock on the door. Trying to steady your voice, you were able to compose yourself enough to say, "Yes?" "Aze?" It was mother. "Are you okay?" "Yeah, yeah, I'm fine mother." you said shakily. "Just hit my head, that's all." "Well... okay." you listened silently as the sound of feet hitting the floor faded away.
You gasped. There was the sound of four feet hitting the floor, not two. Haro will be able see through my lies in a second. You though with a worried frown on your face. What am I supposed to tell him? Your mind was racing again.
Then a thought struck you. I wonder what mother is going to give him... Maybe a... no it could be that... oh but he's always wanted one of... then why would she tell him about father and what happened to him first? It has to be something that would help him as a ninja. But what?