Chronicles of the Soulless Herald
Author's Note: I will try to make sense of the events, but when I began to write this originally I had some events set before it truly happened. Many characters will seem OOC (out of character), because I simply want to know how long it would take to drive everyone crazy (or sane for some.) These 'books' will aim for seriousness at times, tears at others. But at any one point something random will happen to ease the tension. I must warn you that I have a morbid sense of humor and my main OC has acquired it somewhat. I will tell you at the beginning of the chapter if any M scenes are in and I will warn you before hand. I have a problem with skipping to different POV so I will tell you before that happens.
Terms:
"Speaking out loud"
'Personal thinking'
/Mind speaking/
Black Zetsu White Zetsu Combined Zetsu
Kelios out loud (Private Thoughts)/Kelios mind speaking (used mostly for Lilly)/
\Kyuubi (Private thoughts) Outloud\\'Lilly to Kyuubi'\\Naruto to Kyuubi\
Shukaku (Private Thoughts) 'Lilly thinking to Shukaku'
- Location, POV change,
Flash Back -
Summary: I was once sure of my future prospects, my 'fate' if you will. Wake up, go to school, be hated and feared, prank, go home, eat, sleep. Rinse and Repeat. Let's just say a messed up puppet who wants to 'serve' me, a knife throwing SHM, and being stalked by black cloaked men in beaded hats kind of screwed with that idea. Now I have to be 'taught' how to defend myself, how to control my chakra, and not kill half of the shinobi population (by accident/pranks.) I'm Lilly Himura, and this is my skewered new life.
Chapter Rating: Teen
Disclaimer: Naruto be not mine... For if it WERE Itachi, Deidara, Kakashi, and Gaara would be my bitches, and locked in a dark cellar/basement forced to watch Barney. Opening a doorway to my basement stairway loud screams reach my ears. "The Light! It BURNS..." followed by "Damn you, Disrupter of Fate. Unn" A dark voice adds in "Here I thought that I was ingenious at torturing. You are a sick freak." Repeating over and over again "I don't want to be loved, especially by that purple thing." a teen is seen rocking his body back and forth on the floor by the stairs. I quickly shut the door and laughing uneasily run away from flashing lights. I truly do not own them though...
Prologue: Scrolls of Fate should go boom.
Three scrolls were recently found. They all foretold something regarding a herald that would bring forth a new era. Whether that era would be good or ill is unknown. Each scroll was slightly different from the other, and only one made it to their destination of Konoha. The others were labeled 'Lost.'
- Tsunades' office in Konohagakure -
The blond haired female leader of the Hidden Leaf is waiting for her most trusted ninjas to show up. All she trusts with this most important information is here. All except for... "Where the HELL is Hatake?" Tsunade demands as she rubs her temples in exasperation. A poof of smoke appears causing her to think wryly 'Speak of the Devil, and he shall appear.'
"I'm so sorry Tsunade-sama. I got stuck by a black cat a." Tsunade interrupts the masked man with a angry wave of her hand.
"Kakashi, stop making your half-ass excuses for 5 minutes." Upon seeing everyone's attention on her the leader continues. "This scroll in my hands is VERY important. It tells of a young woman who will herald a new age." Madam Shijmi gently takes it from Tsunades' outstretched hand and pulls the string away. Taking a deep breath she begins to read it.
When Kin Slays Kin
Puppets reside among the race of humanity
Explosions destroy the land
Plant devouring man
A Killer of Mixed Blood
All dance when Dawn brings Destruction
Tests run on others of their race
A quick death is a unheard of mercy
Child of Massacre reaching for power
Immortalized Mortality
A Serpents gaze spreads to rule all
Bringing about an era of Damnation
Burning Leaves, Endless Rain
Never Healing Never Letting Go
Trickster Spirit thrives in a man-child
Who upon being Blamed and Damned for living
Strives for Hope of a better tomorrow and Dreams of Recognition
As The Scarecrow Weeps for the Fallen and Bleeds for Better Days
Sandstorms blow relentlessly through the streets
As Life's Essence flows in rivers of the ghost town
A child called monster becomes his namesake
"Who can ever love a monster" The boy cries out
"The one who Wills it." The desert sun replies
Sand carries wilting Love-Lies Bleeding in the wind
Life and Death, Victory or Defeat
Two Sides of a primordial coin
To Protect and Prevent Suffering?
Or To Better Oneself and live on Life's Edge?
Keepers of Balance, The Tailed Beasts
Call upon the Soulless Herald
Soulless Herald, Child of Elements
Existences' last breath reaches out to you
Crushing life, relishing in his sins
The Serpent smiles seductively
As he basks in the glow of the Crimson Dawn
Desiring His Dark Goddess' Killing and Healing Touch
Soulless Herald, Mistress of Mind
Binder of Blood
Choices will she make
for either good or ill
That will change our world
For all time
From one world to another
Her blood freely given binds all to her Will
Tears of crystal heal unseen scars on souls
Called Abomination due to her 'Abyssal Eye'
Will she bring to us long lost peace...
Or will she succumb to Pain and the Serpent's attentions?
Madam Shijmi closes her eyes when she finishes reading. Tsunade looks grim when she asks those assembled "What do you think each description means?"
"The first Paragraph most likely refers to Akatsuki, while the second shadows Orochimarus' plans and Sasuke becoming an Missing Nin." grunted out Kakashi one of his fists closing and opening rapidly. Umino Iruka steps up and continues where Kakashi left off.
"Konohagakure is the Burning Leaves, and the Trickster and the man-child is Kyuubi and Naruto respectively." Iruka looks at Kakashi warily before continuing. "The Scarecrow weeping is most likely Kakashi."
Tsunade adds in what she understood. "Gaara, the current Kazekage was called a monster due to Shukaku being sealed within him. Keepers of Balance are an very old name for The Tailed Beasts."
Shiranui Genma asks "What the hell is with the binding of blood and tears Bull shit?" Tsunade heaves a large sigh before elaborating. "Blood is a primeval essence. It Heals, Destroys, Creates, and can be used to Bind or set free pacts. Tears can purify, cleanse, and bring out the taint within something." Yuuhi Kurenai walks up to their leader and after giving a quick bow asks "Tsunade-sama what shall we do?"
"This is to be kept quiet." Turning to Shijmi she adds, "Send the fastest messenger we have to Kazekage Gaara. Tell him about the scroll and if he would like to read it. If so tell him to come quickly." Shijmi nods her head before taking off to do her task. Turning to the assembled ninjas she says "Dismissed, except for you Hatake." The masked copy cat ninja sighs dejectedly before turning to face his Hokage, his visible eyebrow raised in question.
Smiling calmly she tells Kakshi "I will need you here. I trust you the most right now and as such I want you to help the Soulless Herald when she arrives. Protect her, teach her how to defend herself, and be nice to her. She is much too important to fall into our enemies grasps." Looking at Kakashi sternly she casually says "Do you have any questions?" He nods twice.
"Yes, I have two questions. One: what is her name, and the other is more of a statement. Orochimaru and Akatsuki each have a scroll of this Soulless Herald prophecy." A grim smirk overcomes Tsunades' lips as her head drops slightly.
"That is correct. Each scroll was tied by different thread. One Green, one red and black, one Gold and black, and overall will read the same thing. I believe slight changes or additions for the other two scrolls will be shown. Her name is Lilly Himura, and she will be staying in your apartment until I can arrange a house or apartment for her." Waving her hand in dismissal Kakashi 'poofs' way leaving the parting words of "Damn. I guess that I have to clean up."
- Orochimarus' lair -
A new ninja walks down the hallway to deliver Orochimaru-sama's newest 'acquired' scroll. Nodding a greeting to a passing prison guard, the messenger continues on his merry way. Stopping in front of his 'Lord's' main study chamber the shinobi tentatively knocks on the double doors. Hearing an aggravated hiss of "Come In." the fresh meat thinks 'Damn he scares the shit out of me. Why am I here again? Oh that's right I was abducted, fucking pedophile.'
Stepping inside the serpents nest the Shinobi stops his advance at a respectable distance from the snake sannin, and can't help but notice his attention on a piece of paper. The snake lifts a finger up as the shinobi opens his mouth.
"Nine goes here. Finally finished that damn puzzle." the serpent says to himself and places the paper atop a pile of Sudoku brain teasers. The poor fool of a ninja is currently laughing up a storm (internally of course), and only a small upwards lift on his mouth betray his inner turmoil. 'The Great Snake Sannin Orochimaru plays Sudoku and other brain teasers between his plans.'
Orochimaru looks at the ninja and notices his lack of concentration. Or maybe it was his twitching lips, either way his yellow eyes narrow into pinpricks. "Do you have a report or not?" Oro hisses out angrily. The shinobi nods his head while reaching for the messenger scroll case on his back. Handing the freed scroll the ninja takes in a deep breath before rushing out "We believe that Akatsuki and Tsunade of Konohagakure have the other two." He moves backward in the case that 'Lord Orochimaru' (MUCH sarcasm on lord) freaks out from hearing his two favorite topics. 'Sarcasm I love thee.' the shinobi thought wryly.
The serpent just nods his head in acceptance and when he notices the messenger still standing in his presence he purrs out "That was your signal to leave. Unless you have something to say?" The shinobi shakes his head no rapidly then flees the room like a bat out of hell. Or a person allergic to snake bites living in a viper's pit based on where he is.
The ninja doesn't stop running until he reaches his room, where he skids to a stop and unlocks it with a skeleton key. A thought of 'I should have thanked Kimimaro while I still could' roves around his mind. Turning on a table lamp by his bed the shinobi opens up his journal and begins to write out that day's events. "Dear Journal: It's Shade. I haven't wrote down my thoughts in a while. I am no longer a RES (Random Expendable Shinobi.) Joy! Anyway I delivered a scroll from a dig site and found Oro neck deep in brain teasers."
- Orochimarus' Office Snake Sannins' POV -
I look at the retreating shinobi in mild annoyance and darkly mutter a "Newbie." before turning my whole awareness to the scroll. Tugging the gold and black string away from the scroll I begin to mentally read it's contents.
Tests run on others of their race
A quick death is a unheard of mercy
Child of Massacre reaching for power
Immortalized Mortality
A Serpents gaze spreads to rule all
Bringing about an era of Damnation
Healer or Mad Scientist
Sacrificed your mortality to save the snake
Cast adrift your soul cries in sorrow
Begging you scream "I want to live. I want to BE."
A melodious voice answers "Follow my voice to be reborn...
just like a phoenix from your ashes."
Child Of Bones Saved by the Snake, To which end will you meet?
Gave your life to protect your 'Lord's' Even though he only used your loyalty
Feeling my hand in yours you ask " Are you an Angel?"
I smile sadly even though you can't see it. "If I am I have Fallen."
You grasp my hand tightly before saying "I wish to be saved. To praise you, my angel."
Unleashing a bell-like laugh I add "You will be. Don't praise others who deserve it not."
Survivor of his Clans massacre
Child who strives to overpower his older self
Look into the waters reflection and see what you could become
There are always choices, do not follow in your elder brothers' footsteps
See my form beckoning you to Salvation see your future
Turn not away from the Road less Traveled, Walk beside me as an equal
Life and Death, Victory or Defeat
Two Sides of a primordial coin
To Protect and Prevent Suffering?
Or To Better Oneself and live on Life's Edge?
Keepers of Balance, The Tailed Beasts
Call upon the Soulless Herald
Soulless Herald, Child of Elements
Existences' last breath reaches out to you
Crushing life, relishing in his sins
The Serpent smiles seductively
Tasting the chaos strewn with his tongue
Striving to Claim what will never be his
Soulless Herald, Mistress of Mind
Binder of Blood
Choices will she make
for either good or ill
That will change our world
For all time
From one world to another
Her blood freely given binds all to her Will
Tears of crystal heal unseen scars on souls
Abyss Eye absorbs all that it witnesses
Moves and clan traits are mastered and perfected
Watching as the worlds tension sky rockets
Mortality is what everyone respects ultimately
It is also what everyone tries to escape from
Stealing away another's life breaking their soul
The serpent tries to escape by these means never knowing
that I was right behind him ever watchful
Waiting in the Shadows for the Right Moment
People call me Soulless Herald, My real name is Lilly Himura
I am the serpent's eternal foe
With my blood I shall bind you, and call back the departed
Changing fates divine plan I will neither submit nor give assent
You will never outsmart your executioner,
Orochimaru, Snake Sannin and Missing nin of Konohagakure!
"A challenge? Is that what you want from me Lilly Himura?" I smirk coldly just before I start to laugh maliciously. "I will break you my dear, and then we will see who truly can control their mortality." Turning off the table lamp I add into the shadows "When you fall into endless darkness, I will be there waiting for you."
- Akatsuki Sealing Room -
All the current members of 'Dawn' after being called to a emergency meeting by Pein, are voicing their complaints at being kept waiting. Among the loudest was Kakuzu with "Time is Money, and I'm losing both. Hurry the Hell Up Leader." The rooms double doors swing inward and a immensely happy Pein carrying a scroll almost lovingly strolls into the room.
"I know you are all wondering why I told you to come here and not send a astral projection. This scroll will hopefully explain all." Leader then pulls on the scrolls string which is red and black and begins to read.
When Kin Slays Kin
Puppets reside among the race of humanity
Explosions destroy the land
Plant devouring man
A Killer of Mixed Blood
Starts the Dancing of Dawn
Slaying of First Leader, His Killer takes the Dawn Throne
Masks worn to hide hearts true worth
As Deaths' High Priest remains untouched by his master
Two-faced man plays with minds
Behind the world's curtained stage
The Dance of Dawn reaches it's climax
Pein pauses to look at the member's expressions. All seem shocked so he continues.
The Kin slayer falls to his younger self
And the ground takes the half-death priest into it's womb
The Arsonist final move leaves him broken beyond repair
Masks fall apart used to preserve their wielder
The Dawns survivors begin to crumble into dust
As The Dance of Dawn reaches it's Finale.
Between the Dawns Climax and Finale
The Soulless Herald is saved by Kin slayer and the Mixed Blood
Healed she remains for months willingly a part of Dawns dance
Befriending All members she grows into their savior
Never knowing how they feel about her she leaves
A single tear for those who fell as the Dawn moves to Twilight
Visiting the bodies of those who fell
The Soulless Herald changes their name and breathes
Fresh life or existence back into their torn bodies
The change of name effects their history and fate
Now they search for reasons to strive forward with a clean slate
The Soulless Herald whispers "I will return, my only family"
Life and Death, Victory or Defeat
Two Sides of a primordial coin
To Protect and Prevent Suffering?
Or To Better Oneself and live on Life's Edge?
Keepers of Balance, The Tailed Beasts
Call upon the Soulless Herald
Soulless Herald, Child of Elements
Existences' last breath reaches out to you
Crushing life, relishing in his sins
The Serpent smiles seductively
As he basks in the glow of the Crimson Dawn
Leading all astray in the Wasteland
Soulless Herald, Mistress of Mind
Binder of Blood
Choices will she make
for either good or ill
That will change our world
For all time
From one world to another Her blood freely given binds all to her Will
Tears of crystal heal unseen scars on souls
Called Abomination or monster due to her 'Abyssal Eye'
Calmly she says "Search not for the monster in the man;
...Search for the man within the monster,
For we are all monsters in complete truth"
A long low whistle comes from Deidara followed by Hidan saying "That was impressive. So this Soulless Herald girl is supposed to do what exactly?" Leader-sama coughs into his hand a few times before he speaks.
"I believe that she is supposed to decide what path this world is headed toward. The Dawn could be the median between ill and good. And before you ask Tobi, I have no fucking clue what her name is." Tobi sighs sadly before a wistful tone in his childish voice comes up. "Tobi would have been very glad to know who she was." Deidara face-palms in annoyance.
A hesitant whisper comes from Kisame. "Lilika? No, Lilly Himura. Called White Lilly by the citizens of her hometown." Everyone stares at him in near shock (Itachi hid his.) Looking back at them he asks warily "Why are you all staring at me?" Itachi lifts his gaze up to Kisames' and in a scratchy voice orders "Repeat Her name." Kisame does so quickly not wanting to face the Sharigan users wrath. "That's her name. The Soulless Herald is called Lilly Himura." Kakuzu inquires skeptically "How do you know what her name is?" to which Kisame shrugs his shoulders and answers with "I think it's Instinct." Black Zetsu laughs before switching to white. "Trust a shark's instincts. They are usually reliable."
Leader pulls out a blank scroll from a large chest. Retrieving a quill and ink from a small compartment inside the chest he hands them all to Kisame. Taking them from Peins' hands the shark-man looks bemusedly before Deidara says "I think our Leader wants you to draw her so we can know what she looks like, unnn." Kisame unfolds the scroll, and taking the lid of the ink pot promptly spills some of it on the scroll. Everyone stares wide-eyed as the blot of ink spreads outward forming into a bedroom scene. Someone is under a bunch of blankets screaming about "Snakes, serpents. No. I'm not the one you all want! I'm not the Fucking Soulless Herald!" The bundle hiding rapidly sits up disturbing the blankets around her. The viewers all take a deep breath when they see her.
Long dark hair usually in a waterfall effect is sprayed all over the place, naturally pale skin is flushed rosy pink by the after effects of her dream. Her eyes slowly open first her left which was a vivid blue hue. The other opens up showing a depthless black abyss. The girl's long artist fingers rub the crust away from under it. Having finished that task the girl moves to leave her bed rubbing her arms for warmth. Running footsteps stop in front of the rooms door and an almost casual knock is heard.
"Lilly, Did you have another nightmare, or are you being attacked by something?" a half amused half worried male voice flows from behind the door. Lilly smiles wickedly before responding with "Oh I don't know Felix. I think having a dream of being 'touched' by serpents, and being pleaded to and chased after by people calling you 'Soulless Herald' is kind of weird. Not including waking up to the feeling of being watched."
Felix sighs in frustration before saying "At least it wasn't a repeat of that fucking rabbit and stuffed toy dream.' Lilly nods happily before groaning out "Nothing could top that nightmare. The rabbits and stuffed toys chasing after you would seriously mentally scar people. Especially when they wouldn't FUCKING DIE!!" A yawn is heard from behind the door. "I'm going to go back to sleep now Lilly. You have someone who seems to have been dragged to your energy. I told him to head on up to your room. Have fun with the person thing."
Glancing around the room I spot a shadowy form staring out the window. The nearly full moons' light shows me his hair color is dried blood, that he was fairly tall and long limbs. Long, nimble artist hands are forming intricate string patterns. 'I can only do the cat's cradle. Lucky bastard.' the girl thought ruefully. The man finally sees my reflection standing a few feet behind him in the window. His eyes widen in shock before softening somewhat.
"You are finished arguing with that cat?" the man asks aloofly to which I nod my head numbly. The man turns to face me and gives a formal bow. Several things happened before my brain died. The first was that I thought a voice whine out "Please don't let that be Sasori-danna, unn!" Second up was the man telling me his name.
"My name is Akasuna no Sasori. I am a puppet master and would like to be in your service, sinfully perfect Lilly-sama." I don't really remember saying "Information overload imminent. Brain must shut down for check-up." I begin to fall backward eyes rolling back into my head and was caught by I supposed Sasori's arms. I only remember two voices. One was Sasori saying "So beautiful, so perfect, I'll protect you from Orochimaru." The other was the one who called Sasori 'danna' He said "That is So messed up, unnn. He should be dead and not touching her like that!"