Aiko Uzumaki, The Sister That Could Have Been

The First 6 Years

Hey guys! :D I've decided to write a new story, considering the fact that I've discontinued the other one. This one is a little different, and I hope it will go better than the last one did.

Disclaimer: I do not own Naruto. I only own Aiko, and maybe a few other OC's. Everyone else belongs to Masashi Kishimoto- Senpai

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Standing in the remains of the previous battle, Hiruzen Sarutobi looked down at the body of his successor and his wife. Poor Minato and Kushina had been gored by the Kyubi while protecting their children. They lay there, faces permanently settled in an agonized expression.

Hiruzen let out a sad sigh, having been quite fond of the young couple. He had no idea how he was going to tell the village that the 4th Hokage, their leader, had died.

The sound of crying snapped the elderly man out of his thoughts, and he turned to look at the twins laying side by side. They had similar markings on their stomachs, and he suddenly understood how the Kyubi vanished. Each child had one half of the demon's chakra within them.

This also meant he would have to become Hokage once again, meaning several more years of countless paperwork and stress. He would do it for the sake of his village, but that didn't mean he had to like it.

Hiruzen once again looks at the crying twins, Naruto and Aiko. They had quieted, snuggling into each other for warmth in the chilled night. The blonde and red of their hair mingled, creating a fiery pattern. He gently lifted them into his arms, smiling at the children. They were so small, easily held by the old man. Hiruzen Sarutobi swore then and there to always be there for the offspring on Minato Namikaze and Kushina Uzumaki.

~5 Years Past~

Aiko stands alone in the market place, having saved up some money and wanting to buy some fruit. She didn't get to eat fruit very often, having to buy cheap ramen usually, so she was always excited to get some. Her twin didn't like it, and actually preferred the cheap ramen to anything fresh.

Aiko walked to the local fruit stand, her 5 year old legs making the journey a long one. She expertly ignored the hatefilled glares and insults sent her way. She was used to them, but she wanted to know why the village hated her so much. The only people that were kind to her were Naruto, the 3rd Hokage, and the kind old woman who ran the fruit stand, Enid.

Aiko approached the stand, gazing at the colorful, delicious items lining the cart with drool appearing at the corner of her mouth. She grabbed two apples and one star fruit, paying Enid. Said woman had been smiling kindly down at Aiko. She cared for her, thinking the girl reminded her of her late daughter.

"Will that be all, dear?," Enid asked kindly, taking the money and handing the girl her fruit.

"Yes, granny Enid," Aiko responded, flashing a rare smile at the elderly woman. "Thank you."

"Anytime deary," Enid said, watching as Aiko ran off to find her brother.

Speaking of, Naruto was currently laying in the ground near his swing, having been beat up while helping a young girl from some bullies. He had multiple bruises on his face and torso, a result of the beating he took. Aiko, spotting him, ran forwards.

"Naruto!"

She crouched next to her unconscious brother, gently shaking him. A groan sounded from the young boy's lips and he opened clouded blue eyes.

"Wha..?" He asked, sitting up. He blinked a few times before the memories of his beating came crashing back on him, and he looked at his sister. Tears began filling his eyes, and he buried himself within her open and waiting arms.