Umm, yeah, just a random Naruto-based fic I've had in my head for a while. It is set kind of during/after the Shippuden series, so those of you who haven't seen that far might be confused as to what is going on.
Spoiler Warning: Will reveal information from the Shippuden series!
Disclaimer: I do not own Naruto! If I did, there would be more yaoi.
The only characters I own will be listed at the bottom of the chapters they first appear in.
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The Bijuu
Kimiko walked through the border walls of Sunagakure, her fingers brushing against a small, flat, silver pendant which hung from a silver chain around her neck. On it was etched the symbol of the Nibi. She was dressed entirely in black, the only color being her pale grey/blue Sunagakure Shinobi head guard, and the blood which spattered her pale skin. On her back lay a large, lumpy sack.
She walked through the busy streets, her head bowed, a few strands of the black hair which she wore in a braid down her back falling in front of her forest green eyes. The people parted to let her pass, not wanting to get too close to the young Jinchuuriki.
Kimiko held within her the demon/god Nekomata, whose symbol she wore around her neck. The seal that kept him within her body was inked across her back, as well as a seal to keep the demon/god's power under control. The third eye which he bestowed upon her when he was sealed in her was hidden by the head guard.
Eventually she reached her destination, and reached out a bloodied hand to knock on the sand/mud door of the building in the center of the city. Just before her skin brushed the coarse threshold the door swung open, revealing the Kazekage's assistant sitting at a desk within. She stepped in, nodding at the girl behind the desk, who shot her a look of disgust before waving towards the staircase that led to the Kazekage's office.
"He is waiting for you mercenary." She said, and Kimiko nodded again, moving towards the stairs. On her way up thoughts raced through her head, she wondered if he would be angry with her. She adjusted the straps that held her package in place before entering.
Gaara, the Kazekage of Sunagakure stood, staring out of a window at the sands beyond the border wall.
"Your mission was successful?" He asked without turning towards her.
"It was." Was her curt reply. Gaara turned to look at her, a smile on his face. Kimiko took the sack off her back and lay it down on the ground gently, then unfastened the flap to reveal its contents.
In the folds of the sack lay a young boy, perfect, save for the darkness around his eyes, and the violet tattoos which marked his skin. Gaara gasped and moved to pick the child up out of the sack, but before he could the child started to wail. Kimiko quickly cradled the child in her arms and began to sing a quiet lullaby, effectively calming the child, but not putting it to sleep.
Gaara gazed affectionately at the child in Kimiko's arms. The child glared back at him while the young girl holding him giggled at the babe's reaction.
"What gender?" Gaara asked softly.
"A male, like you." Kimiko answered, cuddling the child close to her body.
"I think he knows. Shukaku can feel your presence through the child's flesh." The Kazekage's smile slipped at the sound the ancient demon/god's name. He had been the previous Jinchuuriki for the temperamental raccoon-dog.
"The Ichibi will not let me touch the new Jinchuuriki, will he?" Gaara asked. Kimiko smiled sadly.
"No, I shouldn't think so. The Ichibi will be suspicious of you trying to destroy it, at least for a while." Gaara sighed, and then paused, looking at Kimiko and the way she held the child.
"…You will take care of him." Kimiko's eyes widened and she looked at him like he was insane.
"I cannot raise a child; the Nibi would not accept it! Especially being that the child is the Ichibi's Jinchuuriki!" She hissed in a low, dangerous tone. The Kazekage looked down at her, his eyes hardening.
"You will care for the child Kimiko, I command it. Nekomata will not deny you, his Jinchuuriki." Kimiko opened her mouth to arguer, then closed it again, nodding slightly.
"Very well then Gaara, I will care for this child to the best of my ability. But be warned Kazekage of Sunagakure, you will owe me for this." The girl stood, bringing the baby with her, and turned to leave. Just as she reached the door, Gaara's voice called out.
"What will you name him?" Kimiko paused, looked down at the child, and smiled.
"His name shall be Yasahiro."
End
So, what do you think so far? Please read and review!
My Characters So Far; Kimiko (Kimi) and Yasahiro (Hiro).