Prolouge

Anko Mitarashi, a ninja cursed by the name of Orochimaru. Literally, and in reputation. Said ninja just so happened to pass by a young ninja by the name of Naruto Namikaze Uzumaki. Anko decides to take in the young boy. Deviating from the path already preordained for him. What hope do two outcasts have in each other? What will be the consequences of her actions be? How will this affect Naruto? What happens when you throw another young Jinchuuriki into the mix? Only what happens when you give a young prodigy and his friends, ninja and Jinchuuriki alike... A Proper Start.

Notes: does contain character death, but this is going to be WAY later in the story. And still might not happen.