Name: GraysonPaladin, the author formally know as Paladin13

Age: 20

Gender: Male

Job: College Student, Stephen F. Austin State University, I'm a Lumberjack and I'm indeed Ok

What I'm working on:

Tales from the Silver Age, A reworking of the Sailor Moon Universe. (this has been put on the back burner, most likely I will go back and rewrite)

A Phoenix Clad in Silver: a Honorverse/New Battlestar Galatica crossover

Favorite Books along with characters:

Harry Potter books 1,2,3,4: Harry, Hermione, Luna, Tonks, Minerva, Susan

Honor Harrington books 1-11 etc: Honor Alexander-Harrington, Hamish Alexander-Harrington, Emily Alexander-Harrington, Elizabeth III, Nimitz, Thomas Theisman, Michelle "Mike" Henke

Favorite Anime and Manga along with characters:

Naruto:Naruto, Sakrua, Tsunade, Ten-Ten, Rock Lee

Tsubasa: Sayoran, Sakrua, Mokana

xxxHolic: Watanuki, Yuko

My thoughts on characters and parings:

First off one thing I dislike is bashing of characters unless they're bad guys or if it needed for the plot. With parings while I do have my own opinions about them I do support canon, in these world that we write in the original authors are GOD, these are their worlds not ours. But I do have my favorites. (Harry Potter) HHr, (Naruto) NaruSaku, (Ranma) RaAk

Sakura (Naruto)Ok I have to admit that in the beginning yes she acted like a brat, then again she was waht11 or 12. But over time she became a better person, and a person would you would want to watch your back. I look at it the first few arcs to find the turning points in the characters, hers was during the chunin arc when her cut her hair adn decided to for once to take her lifer seriously as a ninja. Below is a rant by fellow author Frozen-Tundra88, the rant is about why the Naruto/Sakura paring work, to me its not just that but show that Sakura is not bitch, brat or any other derogatory terms.

Frozen-Tundra88 NaruSaku Rant

This is my rant on why I think Sakura is the best girl for Naruto.

In the beginning, Sakura hated Naruto, like when Kakashi interviewed them. Kakashi: And what do you hate? Sakura: Naruto! She thought, for the most part, Naruto was annoying. And yet, already in the beginning, we see that her dream came true, from Naruto's words. When he transformed into Sasuke, he said the EXACT words Sakura wanted to hear. "You sure have a large, charming forehead. Makes me want to kiss it..."

"All I want... is for you to acknowledge me," This sentence made Naruto realise why he liked Sakura soomuch, they both wanted acknowledgement. Really, Naruto's plan backfired, and basically made Sakura like Sasuke even more, because of his words. When the real Sasuke showed up however, he just hurt sakura more-so.

Of course, all the scenes where Sakura begins to see Naruto in a better aspect. During the bell test, when Naruto suprises Kakashi by using the kage-bunshin no jutsu to capture him, Sakura blushes fiercely and says "Wow Naruto, you're pretty good!"

After Zabuza knocked off Naruto's headband, he got it back, even against a Jounin-level ninja like Zabuza. Sakura then proceeds to say: "What's this feeling...? Naruto is so..."

Everyone remembers the chuunin exam, and when that 10th question arose, she acted on Naruto's behalf. "But that silly dream of yours... I don't want to see it crushed." Not even concerning Sasuke's feelings about passing, she proceeds to raise her hand so Naruto could continue his dream.

When the chuunin exam reached stage 2. Sasuke was forced into a desperate situation. Against Orochimaru. Sasuke freezes up and cannot continue to fight. After Naruto saves Sasukefrom certain death, he is then thrown off the trees, where Sakura saves him. She then yells at Sasuke: "He may be an idiot, but at least he's not a coward like you!"

During the preliminaries, Sakura was overtaken by Ino. She was about to give up, until Naruto shouted at her to never give up. It's because of this Sakura is able to throw Ino's mind out of her, and continue enough to at least tie the match. After, she thanks him.

During Naruto's fight with Kiba, Naruto says some things about his way of the ninja, sakura then says: "I used to make fun of those words, but I was wrong".Even more so, she says: "Naruto... Tell everyone..." then Narutofinished her sentence, which is again the EXACT same thing she was thinking, by saying "Don't underestimate me!".

When Sakurawas seated in the arena for the third part, she says: "I'm kind of jealous of you. When I watch you fight, I feel like I have to do my best, and that is an incredible thing," However, Sakura shows no sign of interest in Sasuke when he fights, where-as she did when Naruto fought. She was only worried that Sasukewouldn't show up, and she would think the same thing if Naruto wasn't, if not more-so.

During the Gaara fight, Sakura's peril drove Naruto to extract all sorts of chakra to save her. "Sakura-chan...I will save Sakura-chan!" When he was getting thrown around, one glance at Sakuragavehim enough strength to begin fighting again. Afterwards, when Sasuke told her it was Narutowhosaved her, she smiled, having no doubts. She was happy it was him.

Right before Sasuke left the village, Sakura asked Narutoout on a date. Of course it isn't a romantic one, but back in the beginning, she would have thought of this interaction to be taboo. Instead, she could have just told him the problem. During the date, the Ichiraku ramen guy (forgot his name) praised Narutofor bringing his girlfriend on a date. Naruto imminently shot up saying he wasn't her boyfriend, in caution not to get hurt. But instead, Sakura did nothing. This worried Naruto, knowing it wasn't her usual self. Naruto then assures Sakura that Sasukewouldn't do anything bad, because he's strong, this brings a smile to her face.

Later on, Sakura went to see the 5 genins off, after she got throughly shot down by Sasuke. After seeing Sakura pained, he smiles, in an attempt to make her feel better, saying he knows her pain, a pain where you love someone who doesn't love you back in the same way. After Naruto said this, she instantly had a flashback of chapter 3, where she realized how she was so wrong about Naruto, this then changes her thoughts of Naruto completely. "Thank you!" she said honestly. Since Naruto was a very special person to her now. After that, Narutomadea promise that he would bring back Sasuke FOR Sakura, because he loved her enough that he would sacrifice himself for her. He didn't want her to feel the pain he had experienced. He really wanted her to be happy.

In episode 135, after Naruto returned empty-handed, Sakura, whose view of Narutohadcompletely changed, assured him that nothing was wrong, so as to help keep Naruto from breakingdown. She wanted him to stop then and there, SACRIFICING her happiness (giving up hope on Sasuke's retrieval) so Naruto could be happy. Yet, Naruto said he would never back down. Sakura then grasps her chest, thanking Naruto again, for what he's trying to do. Then, because of Naruto, she asked Tsunadeto make her an apprentice, and vowed that next time, they both would go together! At least this time, Sakura could watch out for Naruto.

Finally, after two and a half years, Naruto returned home with Jiraiya. Sakura is shocked to see him and instantly asks: "How do I look? Have I become more womanly?" She wants HIS opinion of how SHE looks! Afterwards, when Naruto disregards Konohamaru's request of performing the sexy no jutsu. She admired Naruto for it, thinking: "More than just his height had grown... Naruto, you've become an excellent man." After, Naruto smiles and says he has a new and improved ultra-perverted jutsu, while Sakura was still caught up in the moment, says "Yeah, your new ultra-perverted jutsu.."After returning to her senses, she punches Naruto like old times and says: "Where the hell do you expect me to put the way I felt about you earlier?!" As said in Japanese for romantic feelings.

Naruto then asks Sakura on a date, except this time, she accepts! However this time, they don't have any important matters to discuss. And of course Naruto has to pay, when someone asks someone on a date, the one who asks is prompted to pay.

Now, Sakura learns of Narutoand everything he had gone through/ is goingthrough. She now states that she'll save both of them, meaning if they rescue Sasuke, she would do anything in her power to help him against Akatsuki. Sakura then finds out about the Kyuubi, she cries in sympathy for him. Naruto, thinking that she was worried about Gaara, tells her that everything will be alright, again, not wanting her to worry. Naruto says: "Don't worry, I'll save Gaara!" Sakura replies by saying: "I... Naruto... it's you that I'm-" and was cut off then and there from Naruto, who said in response: "Let's hurry!" A moment where something related to Sakura's feelings were cut off, some Kishi doesn't want us to know yet.

Now we have a new teammate, his name is Sai. Sai had been reading on emotions and remarked about Sakura's emotions towards Naruto. He says: "Sakura-san, it's times like this that... Hmm... How should I put it... You're very nice to Naruto-kun. Where those feelings come from is something I don't understand, but in a book, it said this-" and once again, was cut off, more feelings for Sakura that are yet to be revealed. Naruto cut her off by saying: "Everyone, it's time to go."

During the Heaven and Earth bridge arc, Naruto goes into his KN4 form, which he cannot control yet. He goes into this form after hearing Orochimaru badmouth Sasuke. Sakura was worried about him, a guilt trip ran down her spine as she saw Naruto trying even harder than before, just to get Sasuke back. She really didn't want to see Naruto like this, and after Kabuto made a smart-ass remark about Naruto, Her emotions ran free as she recalled the Narutowhopromised to bring Sasuke back. Crying as hard as she was, she ran in to try and calm Naruto down, just like she attempted to do to Sasuke in the FoD. Unknown about what that form could cause to Naruto. She tried to tell him things didn't have to be like this, but the sheer force of the Kyuubi knocked her away.

After Orochimaru retreated, Yamato sealed the Kyuubi. Sakura, seeing this technique, wanted to learn how to use the technique so she could help Naruto survive. After Yamato assured her she couldn't, she said: "It's always like this... The things I can do for Naruto are so small."But, even though Yamato had Naruto in a stable condition, she still wanted to help him, in any way possible. Because Naruto had always helped her. She wanted to help Naruto too. Finally, after watching Sakura's emotions run, Yamatosays: "It's not a matter of big or small. What's important is the strength of feelings you have for Naruto. Sakura, I can tell by looking at you. In reality, you-" and once again, the third time, he was cut off by Naruto. More of Sakura's feelings toward Naruto yet to be released.

And of course, in chapter 319, Sakura takes a look at the picture of team 7, and cries. After the tear drop falls, we see Naruto staring at the sky, who said: "Cool, a shooting star!" Which then he flashbacked about Sasuke. Another scene that shows Naruto and Sakura are perfectly in synch. Naruto then proceeds to split the waterfall in half, which seemed impossible before.

Let's not forget the cute little moment where Sakura volunteered to feed Naruto ramen with a smile. (The smile itself can be interpreted as being suggestive)

Also, the scene where Tobi blew Naruto back and Hinata got really worried about him. Sakura said that it's gonna take far more than that to stop Naruto. That shows that she has complete confidence in him.

Also, Naruto needs a girl who'll keep him in line and I think Sakura's the only one who's really up to the task.

This is why I like NaruSaku. They are perfect for each other and have grown to understand each other.

Simply I like Sakura as a character and as a romantic interest for Naruto

Naruto: He is one of my favorite characters in anime, the whole idea that he lives up to the ideals of Scouting. He seems to have plenty of turning points, the first being during the Wave arc when he found is ninja way.

Ninja ranks in comparison to modern military ranks:
Genin: would the equivalent to E-1 to E-3, Private to PFC (army) or Lance Corporals (Marines)
Chunin: would be the NCOs E-4 to E-6, Corporal to Staff Sergeant (army) or Gunnery Sergeant (Marines)
Special Jonin: due to the fact that they are specialist they would not be in the command slots for the SNCOs E-7 to E-8, depending on seniority they may also be the equivalent of a Warrant Officer
Jonin: are officers even though Jonin instructor could be considered non-com due to the fact that they are leading a team size element.
Kage: They are General/Flag officers
ANBU: while not a rank they would be of course the equivalent of the Special Forces
Hunter Nin: Again like ANBU are not a rank, but are instead a specialty, which would probably put them in the specialists SNCO ranks, or WO

Ideas for stories that I might or might not write but I will offer up as a challenge to anyone who is interested

Sailor Moon/Oban Star-Racer: the idea is Maya Wei, Molly/Eva mother, actually Chibiusa who ran away from home to avoid becoming princess. FYI: Maya has red eyes and pink hair

Tenchi Myou/Stargate SG-1: The SGC either is found by Mihoshi/Kiyone or Washu. Or they gate onto Jurai

Paladin13's Book Reveiws

The Da Vinci Code Dan Brown: Overall an excellent book with a gripping plot. Not his best work, Digital Fortress was better. While a good read something about just bugged me, First he does not make clear the distinction between Catholics and Protestants he just groped us together. Next was Langdon's explantion of the Spade and Chalice symbols and their relation to military ranks. Langdon says how the Spade or male symbol is used in the ranks while he is correct that the Chevron, which is the proper name for them, is used in ranks but what he fails to say is how when that particular emblem was introduced as a rank insigna it was flipped so it was pointed down, Plus now a days the Navy still uses the chalice-chevron for ranks. Still a good book written by a decent author with a protagonist that is extremely full of himself.

Paladin13's Quotable Quotes

"The universe puts us in places where we can learn. They are never easy places, but they are right. Wherever you are is the right place, at the right time. Pain sometimes comes. It is part of the process of constantly being born...
Then I will tell you a great secret Captain, perhaps the greatest of all time. The molecules of your body are the same molecules that make up this station, and the nebula outside, that is born in the stars themselves. We are star stuff, we are the universe made manifest, trying to figure itself out. As we have both learned, sometimes the universe requires a change of perspective."
- Delenn, Babylon 5: A Distant Star

"Before the war, Dukhat wanted to know more about your people, so I began studying your history. I came to the conclusion that of all the races we had encountered, humans were the most dangerous. Because humans form communities. And from that diversity comes a strength that no single race can withstand. That is your strength. And it is that which makes you dangerous." -Delenn, Babylon 5- Lines of Comminication

"From the stars we came. To the stars we return, from now until the end of time. We therefore commit these bodies to the deep" - John Sheridan, Susan Ivanova, Babylon 5

"We are the children of stardust, who are we but the Universe trying to understand itself." -Paladin13

Advice for Life, from Serenity Reigns

Watch your thoughts; they become words.

Watch your words; they become actions.

Watch your actions; they become habits.

Watch your habits; they become character.

Watch your character; it becomes your destiny.

If you ever look up at the night sky and said WOW!, post and sign in your profile, Paladin13

Pluto was declared no longer a planet on August 27 of 2006 just because it was 'too small' and 'off its orbit' for a couple scientists' likings! If you still think Pluto should be a planet then copy and paste this to your profile! LONG LIVE PLUTO!