Warnings: This is potentially one of the darkest AU fics I've ever
written. I have an idea of how this fic will turn out, and it's not
very pretty. Please be warned that this story will contain scenes
of violence and some sexual overtones. Thank you for taking the time
to read my fic. This is my first full length Naruto fic so comments
and criticisms are much appreciated. ^^;
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Scarlet
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Prologue- Blood Red Moon
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The night was icy cold- much too cold, even though it was the
middle of winter. Neither the starless black sky nor the dim,
scarlet-tinged full moon shed light upon the dark forests, but one
could just feel the ominous aura pervading from those dark depths.
A lone wolf cry sounded in the distance- piercing the not-so-quite
tranquil tranquility. The people were scattering. They knew not
what this threat was, or even if there was a tangible threat but
they were frightened. Even the most untalented and untrained
person can feel a heavy disturbance in the atmosphere.The 3rd
Hokage was neither untalented nor untrained. He knew what this
new challenge was, and it did not bode well for Leaf Village.
So the past will not remain forgotten, the old man mused. Indeed,
he been a fool to think that such an event could have been buried.
The few years of peace and prosperity within the village would
come to an end now.
The piercing howl of the wolf cut sharply through the air once
more- this time it was closer. The proximity of this potential
destruction chilled him and yet invigorated him at once. It had
been a long since this old man had had to fight, and this time it
would be against the toughest foe. He smiled grimly.
He would protect Leaf Village with his life.
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Flashback- 12 years ago
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The light crackling of flames and the densely burning flames could
be heard and seen from a distance. The forest path that lead to
Leaf Village was ravaged, lain waste to and strewn with debris,
ruins from a spectacular fight. Tired villagers and shinobi alike
were now concentrating on putting out the multiple of fires that
had since died down.
No one had expected the attack. The giant kyubi had appeared
suddenly and swooped down upon the village, causing massive
destruction with its awesome power. One swipe of its tail caused an
explosion large enough to shake the ground and engulf near buildings
in flames. Scarlet rays of the blood red moon shone down upon the
hapless people. Unprepared for such an attack, people frantically
ran for their lives as screaming and dense smoke filled the heated
air. Dozens of desperate shinobi, rallying together against the
giant fox-monster were trampled by its mighty paws and tails.
Everyone had thought that their existances would be wiped out that
day.
They had been wrong.
The 4th Hokage had undertook the heavy task of sealing the demon.
Aided by the most powerful ninjas of the village he managed to trap
the demon and seal it within the body of a newborn babe, his own
child, at a heavy price. The cost of using such high level
forbidden techniques is severe, and the 4th was not spared of this.
He gave up his life.
The 3rd Hokage had taken in the baby to raise himself, as his own son,
but just several days after, the baby had been kidnapped.
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End Flashback
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Whoever the kidnapper(s) was, he/she was very good, breaching
through his house's numerous defenses. It made him shiver in
anticipation and even a little fear, the thought about how strong
the child would be now, with the combined strength of his heritage,
the Kyubi's spirit, and the training that the kidnapper had probably
bestowed upon him.
No, the 3rd Hokage had no doubt about who this new foe was.
Uzumaki Naruto! I am waiting.
Endnotes- Yes, Naruto is a baddie for now, but I'm sure you guys could
have expected that from the flashback :P Any improvements I can make
with in my writing? Please leave any comments and questions you might have.
Thanks for reading through my incessant rambling! ^^;
written. I have an idea of how this fic will turn out, and it's not
very pretty. Please be warned that this story will contain scenes
of violence and some sexual overtones. Thank you for taking the time
to read my fic. This is my first full length Naruto fic so comments
and criticisms are much appreciated. ^^;
*************************************************
Scarlet
*************************************************
-------------------------------------------------
Prologue- Blood Red Moon
-------------------------------------------------
The night was icy cold- much too cold, even though it was the
middle of winter. Neither the starless black sky nor the dim,
scarlet-tinged full moon shed light upon the dark forests, but one
could just feel the ominous aura pervading from those dark depths.
A lone wolf cry sounded in the distance- piercing the not-so-quite
tranquil tranquility. The people were scattering. They knew not
what this threat was, or even if there was a tangible threat but
they were frightened. Even the most untalented and untrained
person can feel a heavy disturbance in the atmosphere.The 3rd
Hokage was neither untalented nor untrained. He knew what this
new challenge was, and it did not bode well for Leaf Village.
So the past will not remain forgotten, the old man mused. Indeed,
he been a fool to think that such an event could have been buried.
The few years of peace and prosperity within the village would
come to an end now.
The piercing howl of the wolf cut sharply through the air once
more- this time it was closer. The proximity of this potential
destruction chilled him and yet invigorated him at once. It had
been a long since this old man had had to fight, and this time it
would be against the toughest foe. He smiled grimly.
He would protect Leaf Village with his life.
-------------------------------------------------
Flashback- 12 years ago
-------------------------------------------------
The light crackling of flames and the densely burning flames could
be heard and seen from a distance. The forest path that lead to
Leaf Village was ravaged, lain waste to and strewn with debris,
ruins from a spectacular fight. Tired villagers and shinobi alike
were now concentrating on putting out the multiple of fires that
had since died down.
No one had expected the attack. The giant kyubi had appeared
suddenly and swooped down upon the village, causing massive
destruction with its awesome power. One swipe of its tail caused an
explosion large enough to shake the ground and engulf near buildings
in flames. Scarlet rays of the blood red moon shone down upon the
hapless people. Unprepared for such an attack, people frantically
ran for their lives as screaming and dense smoke filled the heated
air. Dozens of desperate shinobi, rallying together against the
giant fox-monster were trampled by its mighty paws and tails.
Everyone had thought that their existances would be wiped out that
day.
They had been wrong.
The 4th Hokage had undertook the heavy task of sealing the demon.
Aided by the most powerful ninjas of the village he managed to trap
the demon and seal it within the body of a newborn babe, his own
child, at a heavy price. The cost of using such high level
forbidden techniques is severe, and the 4th was not spared of this.
He gave up his life.
The 3rd Hokage had taken in the baby to raise himself, as his own son,
but just several days after, the baby had been kidnapped.
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End Flashback
-------------------------------------------------
Whoever the kidnapper(s) was, he/she was very good, breaching
through his house's numerous defenses. It made him shiver in
anticipation and even a little fear, the thought about how strong
the child would be now, with the combined strength of his heritage,
the Kyubi's spirit, and the training that the kidnapper had probably
bestowed upon him.
No, the 3rd Hokage had no doubt about who this new foe was.
Uzumaki Naruto! I am waiting.
Endnotes- Yes, Naruto is a baddie for now, but I'm sure you guys could
have expected that from the flashback :P Any improvements I can make
with in my writing? Please leave any comments and questions you might have.
Thanks for reading through my incessant rambling! ^^;