A/N: This is a fic where i was greatly inspired by Melchor's Blood Warrior. So yeah...
i try my best to make it not similar to his/her. But it cant be helped if there are... i mean this is fanfiction yeeeaah~~!
So anyway, with other sources of inspiration, mostly because i have to get these ideas out of my head and i gotta improve my typing so...
Enjoy!
CHAPTER 1: PRINCESS EX MACHINA
Tobi watched the fight's end, greatly entertained.
''Let's go Zetsu. Time to recruit the victor, and collect the defeated's body.'' The masked man commanded with mirth, while looking down at the youngest Uchiha on the concrete floor, obviously passed out from the fatigue.
''Im disappointed.'' The black half growled.
'' The older brother would still be of use. His eyes to be precise.'' The white part commented. The plant-man grabbed the corpse by the neck, to be taken back at their headquarters, and made a startled noise. ''Hey…Tobi, I feel a pulse…''
''What?'' The masked man uncharacteristically exclaimed, genuinely surprised.
Before they could think of anything else to do with him, a great rumbling sound echoed throughout the heavens. The cloudy sky turned bright in an instant with a blinding, fiery flash of light.
For a second, Tobi thought it was a bijuu, unleashed upon them.
Impossible! Who is it? Naruto? But I've successfully delayed them! Its radiating energy is so immense that it must be the Gedo Mazo awakened, but that's impossible as well. We haven't taken the Hachibi & the Kyuubi yet!
Or is this another power of Itachi's?
''Mother?'' the black half whispered in great awe.
Before Tobi can confront the double-personality plant man of what he meant by that, the light descended upon them in a pillar of fire ten times the size of Sasuke's Kirin.
Meanwhile, a lone boy walks up the cobblestone steps leading up to a temple.
Hiro sighed.
He really doesn't want to go this place, especially this late in the afternoon, but it was his chance to have a normal day with his 'friends'. Feeling a bit rebellious to take this chance but always not assertive enough to refuse a friend's invitation, they went to a temple that rumors say, there's a wishing well that mysteriously appears but then disappears the day after. Those lucky to find it gets their wish granted.
He found his 'friends' waiting for him at this so-called magic well.
''You arrived, Hiyorimi-kun!'' Buchi greeted. A classmate with an ever-present video-camera who has an unhealthy hobby of recording everything he does and every place he goes.
''We already made our wish. Now it's your turn.'' The one with freckles said. He can't remember his name.
He approached the well and fumbled with a coin. Knowing full well what he wishes for. He's not being ungrateful or anything…it's just that, ever since the arrival of the monster Princess in his life, his world plunged from bad to worse with the monstrous dangers that arrived with her. Now he has to face more uncertainties and, he can't help but feel he needs more than an affectionate sister, a very rowdy friend, another friend that seems to take pleasure in his embarrassment, and lastly, a master that seems apathetic as well.
He needs someone that he can get help from. Someone who can understand him and guide him and help him improve. Not just for his sake, but for his Hime's sake too.
He sighed for the nth time that day and tossed the coin.
''Hey, Buchi…remember Kishi? Is he coming here too?'' he asked.
''That weird classmate we have? Besides Hiro?'' joined the other one, the one with a crew cut. He can't remember that 'friend's name too.
''Yeah, his stories are cool! And don't call him weird! He'll definitely be a successful mangaka someday!'' replied Buchi.
It surprised Hiro to have someone as condescending as Buchi actually praised their aloof friend, Kishi.
He wanted to have someone believe in him like that too. Other than being a shield to his master, and his 'friends' errand boy, he has no other redeeming qualities, he thought.
''Well? Aren't you gonna tell us what you wished for?'' he added.
Hiro looked at the well and said hopelessly, ''I wish for that person to become real and be here.''
They burst out laughing.
''What the heck Hiyorimi-kun? That's impossible! That will never happen!'' he said between breaths.
''It's better than your wish of fondling my nee-san's boobs...!'' Hiro shyly retorted.
They heard the footsteps of an approaching person with an accompanying complaint from him.
''You jerks went here without waiting for me...''
The one with glasses, freckles and crew cut did a chorus of ''you slow poke! You weirdo! & you weren't fast enough!'' except for Hiro, who just said, ''sorry Kishi-kun, they dragged me.''
''Is this your wish, Hiyorimi-kun? Is Kishi the person you wished for to be here? That's one heckuva lame wish man…..'' the one with a crew cut said, shaking his head in disapproval.
''N-no! It's not him! I want someone who I admire that Kishi-kun's told me of to be here!''
Their laughter grew louder.
''Thanks Hiro-kun, for taking me seriously….'' The aloof one said.
''Why only him? I Believe in your success too!'' quipped Buchi, while adjusting his askewed glasses from all that guffawing.
''Then thanks for believing in me too. You other jerks can continue laughing…'' he replied as he threw his coin in the well.
''What did you wish for, Kishi-kun?'' Hiro asked.
''Nothing… I just agreed with what you wished for, Hiro-kun…''
''But wouldn't it be better if you wished for better health?''
Hiro's second question wasn't answered when their bespectacled friend suddenly announced, ''By the way, isn't this a Japanese temple? Why is there a wishing well? As far as I know, this is a foreign influence but shouldn't be included in a Shinto religion.''
Somebody was about to quip a smart-ass reply but decided on looking at the direction of where Buchi's camera is pointing, the temple. Or where it should have been located, which is not there anymore. They also noticed that its supposed to be an hour more before the sun sets, but the moon is already high in the sky.
With the sudden change in the atmosphere, all agreed that its time to go home.
But where is the way home? The temple, where they passed through earlier to get to the location of the well, is now obstructed by the thick fog that came out of nowhere. And now they're hearing multiple howlings in the distance that made the hair in their skin stand on edge. The stone pathway that leads to another exit has seemingly disappeared with the thick mist. Fright began to creep up on all 5 of them.
The full moon shined brightly in the sky. ''There! Between those two trees, that's where the temple is right? Let's try heading in that direction!'' the brightest of them said. The other without ideas, they followed.
''Buchi….we've been walking for a long time now, but the temples still nowhere in sight! You got us even more lost Buchi!'' the one with a crew cut complained.
''yeah! joined the one with freckles. Isn't this well just behind the temple, down the hill? And were going in circles! If were completely lost its your fault Hiyorimi!''
Every one of them is starting to panic. And when afraid, comes the suspicions and accusations.
''E-eh? Why me?''
''You're the one who put this idea in Buchi to go here!''
''B-but, you guys dragged me here…''
The two were beginning to gang up on poor Hiro when Kishi broke the incoming bullying.
''Calm down guys, I think I know where we are.''
All attention turned to him.
''What, did you actually wish for this? For us to get lost!?'' said freckles.
''Shut up and listen to me. See that boulder over there? Let's try climbing it and see the surroundings. We should see the city from up there.'' His voice shaking from the suddenly dropping temperature.
Since it's the best idea someone has after an hour long of walking nowhere, they followed. When they got to the top, they were dumbfounded at the view they saw. The city lights that they're supposed to see in the distance is replaced by a vast, desolated plain with rocky mountains commonly found only in the countries of the middle east. Hiro, having encountered more unnatural things than any of them ever did, is convinced that they have unknowingly entered the kingdom's realm. If not, they must have teleported. But how? Or by who?
Thankfully, the temple can be seen from up here. With the full moon brightly illuminating the night sky, it was easy to spot, because its located in a hill with lush pine trees against a desolate field.
Then suddenly, the night sky turned bright as day when a flash of light appeared in the sky. As fast as lightning accompanied with a sound that resembles more of a great bird's screech than a thunder. With that sudden brightening, theres no doubt that it really is the temple they're looking for, half a mile away.
''There it is you guys!'' Buchi pointed at the distance. The temple illuminated with the lamp-posts turned on for the evening. And light was coming from inside.
''whoa…that far? We walked away that far?'' one of them said.
''I don't remember climbing up this high too…''
Hime's blood activated on Hiro, signaling that his master is in need of him. With his connection to her, he sensed that shes entered this realm, no doubt searching for him. His feet moved instinctively and started running to her direction.
This is bad… He thought. He's gonna get a scolding again.
''Hey Hiro-kun! Wait for us!'' one of them said. But he's in a hurry so he just yelled that they follow him. The boys, running for hope, reached the base of the temple's hill. But no matter how they run upwards, they can't seem to get closer to it. Instead, it seems to be moving farther and farther away. Feeling the weariness from the continuous running, his mind wandered off to remind him of a certain fast person, so he paused to take a break.
Its no use… wishing for something really impossible, how pathetic can I get?'' he sadly thought. And that's when they heard the howling and growling sounds again, this time a lot more nearer.
''Hey, did you guys see that? Just now? That fireball!'' Their cameraman said, intently focusing at the direction where they did see giant fireballs materializing out of thin air from the distance. It is on the same path to the temple anyway, so like moths drawn to a flame, they proceeded towards it.
The fire it caused brightened the nearby surroundings. As they walk closer to it, what seemed to be dancing shadows in the distance turned out to be gigantic, monstrous creatures that could only be described by humans as demons. The three of them, scared out of their wit, fainted. With the exception of Hiro and Kishi. The former being aware of the existence of these other-worldly creatures & the latter, Hiro doesn't know. Maybe he's just brave… he thought.
The monsters appear to be currently in a fight, because of the cries and shouts of anguish emanating from their innermost area. The sound of metal hitting metal, and smell of burning flesh filled the air.
Fear seized Hiro, when one of them saw the two boys, standing out of place, not far away. The beastly creature let out a sound, and immediately crawled fast in their direction, along with others who noticed their presence. The very picture of hell's army coming for him.
The masked man was able to escape with the younger Uchiha in his arms, unscathed.
Sensing that Zetsu is unable to get away in time, he teleported back at the same place where he left him. Seconds later, his suspicions were confirmed when he found the plant-man there, scorched beyond mobility. It would probably take a week for him to fully recover, he thought.
But Itachi? Where's Itachi's body? He wondered if he has been reduced to ashes as well. Even if he's still alive, he can't possibly evade that attack given the condition of his body. But a portion of Zetsu survived, so his could too.
Those in pursuit of Sasuke has found a way to bypass the Amaterasu surrounding the area, the black fames still blazing even after the caster has died. Or he should have. Tobi has no time now to look for it, so he took his ally's body, or whats left of it, and teleported away in a swirl.
A week has passed, and he's told the younger Uchiha the truth about his beloved brother. Now in alliance, the last two Uchiha in the Shinobi world has joined forces for the destruction of Konoha.
But they never found Uchiha Itachi's body.
So this is what death feels like… I was right about what I told Kisame. One can only realize the kind of person they are on the verge of death. He mentally scoffed.
The things I've done….the way I lived my life… I truly am a detestable, remorseful person…
…
But now I rest.
…
Itachi Uchiha welcomed the darkness that was supposed to engulf him.
But instead, it was a bright, blinding light that jolted him in to full responsiveness.
He opened his eyes.
What? Im still alive?
Occupied with this sudden realization, he sat-up without thinking & the mere movement made him feel his fatigue and nausea like a wave crashing over him.
The violent coughing fits started again. But through all that pain, he noticed his surroundings have changed. He's supposed to be in the ruins of the Uchiha hideout, but now he's in a, sandy place. And what's supposed to be late in the afternoon has turned into the middle of the night. But all questions of where he is has fled, when a good fifteen meters away, he's now witnessing multitudes of mutant creatures, something like out of Orochimaru's lab, charging furiously at his direction. His vision has gone really bad, but he could tell just by the sound of countless stomping feet, & hooves, & the gnashing snarls.
He looked behind him, just to make sure if he's really the target, or he's just caught between a crossfire, and he saw a group of helpless people, standing not far away from him.
His human instincts kicked-in.
''Katon: Gokakyu no Jutsu!''
Thinking that this must be the universes' will, for him to die with at least saving those people, then he shall do it.
He unleashed three great fireballs at the enemy. With a new found adrenaline he thought he never had. Shocked with the sudden appearances of destructive fire that instantly took out a good portion of the monster's numbers, that temporarily halted their speed, even for a bit. But enough time for him to get to the people and warn them. He can't shout to warn them, not anymore.
What the? The three of them collapsed! Am I too late?
They just made the work harder for him. Now that the majority of the beasts, and the fastest of them has their attention focused on the lone man, well the closer they are then the better he sees them. His projectile aims true, each kunai finding its way to its victim's head, or what appears to be it's head, some have many, some has their face in their torso. Nevertheless, he made use of his remaining weapons efficiently, not a shuriken wasted.
But there is still too many of them.
He went after the ones nearest the people and stopped them before the monsters do anything to the two gawking ones. He's confirmed they are just watching and gawking when he got close, a few feet away from them. To add to his shock, he found out they were just children, wearing unfamiliar clothes and completely unarmed. The two who are still in their wits just stood there, wide eyed and watched the raven haired man who came to their rescue, swiftly dealing deadly blows using a small black knife.
Itachis exceeded his body's limit.
He can't keep this up. Still tired after his very recent battle with his brother, he decided that it's still his own freewill to choose when he dies.
Looking back at the two boys, too young to die… he thought its worth it. Tapping the last of his chakra, he activated his sharinggan one last time. Theres not enough for Susano, so he used what he has left. Blood flowed again from his weary eye.
Amaterasu!
He set the entire, vast field ablaze, encircling all monsters within. The ones outside the perimeter, inescapably incinerated as well. Not one enemy spared.
For the second time that day, he collapsed on the earth and stared at the night sky. Exhausted beyond measure, his last thoughts were of how beautiful the starry night sky is, compared to the cloudy ones. He sent a silent plea to the universe, to just let him rest. He knows it was very selfish of him… but hes just so tired….
His vision finally disappeared. But not before seeing the brown haired boy in a blur, calling out his name.
A/N: at Hannevara-wara-ga-haha-ue-sama,
cant believe you made me do this, lol xD