Chapter 1

Breathe of the Flames to Come

Life… it is the means to all beginnings and the road to all ends. Through life has come transition, a never ending cycle which brings another tomorrow different from the last. It all begins with a small shell of light, shedding in form only to take on another… a form which will carry on through the eternity of time. It is also true life stemmed from the light can become misguided, altered to a path mirrored from its origin… darkness. This very crack in creation has had a presence throughout time, leading to; difference, debate, conflict, death, and eventually war. This has been a consistent development that has circulated throughout the several aeons that have come and faded into a distant memory.

Though circumstances and reason have reconfigured one thing has remained relatively the same throughout, battle. It is said all life begins with light, but what if that key element was changed? What if a life was spawned by that of darkness, evil released from the very nature of which all darkness is born? Would there be light to find? It's that very question that will linger with the events to come, an omen of darkness the world has yet to face.

The sky had struck its limits by this time, a never ending darkness that was to be found in every direction. After hours of travel they had finally reached their destination, leveling their sights upward to find the towering gate that stared down with a piercing look of power. They then set their eyes passed it, looking ahead to the large palace sitting in the clear. The period for how long they waited was short, taking only seconds before someone appeared from the other side of the gate. There was no clear visual of who they were, the dark surroundings making it nearly impossible to do so. With nothing further the gate was unlocked, allowing them to walk past.

"He's been expecting you."

They took in what was said, not feeling the need to respond. It took little time to gain entry into the palace, scaling the dark walls in the process. With the comfort in their sense of direction of where to go you would think they had been in this position before. Reaching the destined location took very little time, bowing almost immediately after accomplishing this. They said nothing, waiting for the advancement from whom they were summoned to see.

"You're here, and much sooner than expected." A shallow voice spoke from across the room.

They looked up upon hearing his voice, only two torches on the far ends of each side of the room providing for lighting. His face could not be seen, given the distance between them along with the darkness of the room. The only thing that could be made out was the purple carpet with gold trimmings beneath them.

"I've made my decision on appointing you Nalfrow," The deepening voice spoke once more. "You're the best option in the ranks to serve as the ground specialist."

"I accept." Nalfrow replied with his sights lowered back to the ground.

Several moments passed before there was anything else to be spoken.

"We have only months to accomplish our plan."

"Yes, I know," Nalfrow said. "What would you like for me to do first?"

"You'll do nothing until I've sent them the one… the one who will bring them a hope, a crucial part in my plan."

He didn't understand, but continued to listen on.

"And once all has fallen into place I'll release the darkness, ignited from the inner depths of my half bread child," The figure hidden within the darkness continued. "And when that happens there will be no stopping it, no one will escape… all realms will be absorbed into the fray."

"All realms?"

"Yes, there will be no exceptions."

"I don't understand my lord," Nalfrow finally admitted. "How do you plan on reeling in every realm in existence?"

"By consuming a common source."

"And how do we plan on doing that?"

"Through one specific realm, a place which is the center of where all are linked."

"Which is?"

It was at that moment that he could see it, glimpsing over to see those imposing eyes locked in on him, sending a staggering feeling down his spine.

"It's a unique planet in comparison to most if I must say… a place known as the world of the Shinobi."

Naruto: Tenth Dragons Poison

To Be Continued