Author's note: This is my first attempt at writing a story so if u feel anything is unclear or requires more details please be free to tell so. Criticism is appreciated.

Note: I do not own Naruto or any of its characters.

THE SEEKER

CHAPTER ONE

WHO IS SHE?

Just another day. A man rather advanced in his ages sighed. Even though he was the Hokage it didn't mean that he never grew tired and the thoughts roaming in his mind right now were taking a toll at him. Tomorrow was the final round for the Chunin exams and even though he had done all the arrangements and taken a good care of security something just didn't feel right. Moreover the reports from spies weren't too bright either. He had just doubled the numbers of ANBU at the gate and surrounding areas and just hoped that his suspicions would turn out to be wrong. He sighed once again thinking that only if the fourth was alive he could be resting at his home right now. A glance at the watch told him that it was 8'o clock already and with the amount of paperwork in his hand he wasn't going to get his rest anytime soon. With a third sigh he started reading the report that was strewn on his desk.

Suddenly a page of paper materialized right in front of him but that wasn't the queer part of it at all. Strangely enough, no smoke or chakra surrounded it to indicate that some ninja had sent it to him. He knew there was only one person capable of sending such messages and surely the golden feminine handwriting on the paper confirmed his train of thoughts. It carried just few words:

I need an immediate audience with you. Shall arrive after 5 minutes.

Years had passed since he was first introduced to her, more like her ancestor, but he still couldn't believe her existence. He wondered what the reason of her arrival could be. It has already been quiet a while since she set a foot here and her arrival was always like a premonition of something big to happen. "Oh god, don't let any harm befall this village", he silently prayed.

After exact 5 minutes he felt a presence in his office and his eyes settled on possibly the most beautiful woman of all scenarios. As if on the cue of her arrival he slowly stood up and bowed in front of the lady.

"Please sir, I have already mentioned this quite a few times. I am not my ancestor and don't certainly wish for anyone to bow to me."

"You sure are not your ancestor madam as on her arrival I was immediately asked to bend low in front of her by her guards. You on the contrary seem to be quite against the tradition."

"That's quite true but my beliefs are not the topic to be discussed right now. I have some rather important matters at hand and they happen to greatly concern you and your village. With the limited time at our hand it is best if we take the direct this conversation towards them."

"Most certainly, my lady."

Next day

Everyone was waiting for the next match to commence but one of the fighters was still missing. Sasuke Uchiha and Gaara were the ones up for the fight but the former mentioned was nowhere to be seen. Just as the examiner was about to disqualify the said Uchiha a few leaves started to spin right in the centre of stadium revealing two shinobis. Kakashi Hatake and Sasuke Uchiha had finally graced everyone with their presence. After an exchange of few words Kakashi found himself in the stands with Sakura, Guy, Lee, Ino and Choji. Just when the match was about to start, a panting Naruto and Shikamaru appeared behind them.

"Kakashi sensei, you must call off the match. That Gaara would kill Teme."

With the scenes of Gaara's brutal murder of two shinobis still fresh in his mind it was taking all of Naruto's will power not to start shaking out of fear. He was already feeling hell worried about Sasuke and wished nothing more but to get Sasuke back alive after this match.

While Kakashi appeared to be contemplating over Naruto's suggestion a soft voice interrupted the silence.

"Nothing's gonna happen to Sasuke, Naruto, at least not till you and Sakura are willing to fight for him."

All heads turned together to see the source of the voice and barely managed to keep their jaws from hitting the floor. Their in front of them stood an incarnation of the most beautiful goddess ever seen. She had fair skin, a delicately shaped face, deep light brown eyes and her brownish black hairs ending just above her waist were swaying in the wind.

She wore a long top that brought out her figure beautifully with a silver belt on her waist that gave it a look of a top attached to a skirt. With contrasting coloured slacks and slight heels she very well defined the best wardrobe. Sight of her was so mesmerizing that the initial shock of her words was nearly forgotten. A soft voice once again interrupted everyone's train of thoughts.

"Anyways, could you all tell me if anyone of you happened to use their chakra before coming here?"

They all knew that they didn't need to answer her but something about her spoke of both power and goodwill in such a manner that they all found themselves answering her question. Ino and Sakura gave a slight shake of their head to say no. Choji was too shocked to give a reaction while a collective "Yosh, no" was heard from Lee and Guy. Shifting her attention to the last standing person she patiently waited for his answer.

After a while Kakashi came up with a no too but the reaction he got was totally unexpected.

A slight chuckle was heard and it was soon followed by a sentence.

"I am real good at detecting lies and you are a bad liar Mr. Hatake."

"If you already knew that I was short on chakra then why ask the question in first place?"

"I was actually hoping for exact stats. But anyways"

And with that she extended her hand towards Kakashi. He first raised an eye brow (the only visible one) but then slowly took her hand. He had expected her to shake his hand or give an introduction but on the contrary as soon as he gripped her hand a weird golden glow surrounded their hands. And that was just the beginning of shock because he slowly started feeling his chakra level rise to normal. When his chakra was at its peak point she slowly withdrew her hand and turned as if to leave.

Getting out of the initial shock he stopped her in her tracks with his question.

"What did you just do?"

She turned once again and faced Kakashi saying "What do you mean?"

"You know what I mean. My chakra levels are back to normal despite the fact that they were greatly depleted just a while ago. What did you do? Transferred your chakra to me or what?" Kakashi said in his usual monotone voice.

"Hm…, transferring the chakra, sounds interesting but unluckily I do not have any chakra to begin with."

And with that said she once again turned and went to the railings, leaning on them. All the shinobis back in the stands were left staring at her back.

As if feeling their stares she said, "You know there are better things to do than staring at my back. The match is beginning."

And sure enough, the match was getting started but when they turned back to look at her no one was there. She appeared to have disappeared with whatsoever no sign to tell that someone had been standing there just a second ago. Scratching their heads for some kind of explanation for this weird meeting everyone turned their attention back to the match.

Yet a question was wringing in everyone's mind.

"Who is she?"

No one was aware of a pair of eyes watching the match while standing on the roof of one of the stands.

She was now standing on the roof of one of the stands keenly watching the match that was unfolding before her. Watching Sasuke fight with such fervor she was drawn back into a flashback from four years ago.

Flashback

Night of Uchiha massacre

Uchiha compound

She had just arrived at the spot and had watched the little boy fall against his brother. Apparently Itachi had used his Mangekyo Sharingan against him. As soon as Itachi disappeared she was by Sasuke's side who had fainted by then. His features spoke of agony. She couldn't believe that it was the same boy she had yesterday met at the park. She could practically feel his laughter wringing in her ears. She carefully scooped the little child in her arms and headed for where she believed she would find his elder brother.

She was walking towards a clearing in the midst of a forest where two men stood right now. As she approached them, the younger one got into a fighting stance whereas the elder one bowed low to her. She sighed. Despite her repeated refusals the people who knew her identity kept bowing to her. She walked ahead and said in a slow voice "You could have gone easier on him."

Itachi who had by now let go of his fighting stance seeing that Hokage didn't mind her presence was shaken by those words but chose not to reply. Instead he turned to talk to the Hokage.

"Lord Hokage, make sure my brother remains safe or I would not hesitate to attack the village. Also I do not wish him to know the truth behind today's events." With that said he took his leave.

"Madam may I know what brings you here with Sasuke."

"As you know I am going to stay in this village for about a month. I propose to keep Sasuke under my care for a while. Seeing the current condition of Uchiha manor I don't think Sasuke will be going there anytime soon."

"If you wish so madam, I certainly don't have any objections but may I know your reason behind this decision."

"I saw this child fall and knowing that had I arrived sooner I could have changed things is killing me. Taking care of him is the least I can do for him. Besides I think he would need someone to guide him in future."

And with that said she too disappeared into a night. She reappeared before a large house that was situated in such a place that no one passed there till they are specifically coming here. She entered the house, took a flight of stairs and entered a bedroom that was situated at the end of the corridor. Putting the boy in bed, she sat beside him and started healing his injuries but instead of normal green glow that surrounded a medics hand while healing her hands were surrounded by a golden glow. After a while she stood up. Even though she had healed all his injuries she knew that would be of little help to recover from today's events. She was already expecting a big change in his personality. Slowly she made her way out of the room.

Flashback end

She wasn't deceived in her expectations as Sasuke woke up a lot more serious than he normally would. Even though Sasuke grew to be hard and stoic she still somehow always managed to put a smile on his face. After exactly a month she left and in next four years saw him just a few times. Mostly she was able to spare only a few hours at most but in those few hours she always successfully get him to relax and forget his big revenge.

Giving a last glance on his fighting form a small smile graced her lips as she turned away and disappeared from sight.

"You are in safe hands for now. I'll see you soon."