Dancing with the Devil
By Tanki Kitsune Taichou
Disclaimer: I do NOT own Naruto or Breaking Benjamin.
Pairing: Fem!Naru and Kyuubi
Here I stand
Helpless and left for dead
A bruised and scraped-up little girl stood in the opening of an alleyway. She seemed young around 6 years old with sun kissed blonde hair and bright sky blue eyes glazed over in sadness.
Close your eyes
So many days go by
She closed her eyes seemingly pulled into her own subconscious. 'Why do I get beaten up by the villagers? What did I do wrong?' As far back as she could remember she got dirty looks and beatings everyday.
Easy to find what's wrong
Harder to find what's right
There was a loud rumbling and a sudden blast of hot air that came from behind the frail girl. She immediately turned around and spotted a massive, aged looking gate, and simply stared in amazement. 'Wow it's huge. Just what could be living in that big cage…' "Hello child." A massive pair of crimson eyes stared across the sewer-like room to the little girl.
I believe in you, I can show you
That I can see right through all your empty lies
I won't stay long in this world so wrong
The girl immediately fell back in fear of the colossal creature that was now visible. 'W-w-w-who're you?' The creature smirked evilly "I, child, am the all-powerful Bijuu the Kyuubi no Kitsune!" The demon softened slightly at the look of utter horror on the girl's face. 'So that's the reason… why the villagers hate me… I'm a demon.'
Say goodbye
As we dance with the Devil tonight
Don't you dare look at him in the eye
As we dance with the Devil tonight
A soft, red glow filled the room and where the terrifying fox demon once stood now a young teenaged boy stood in its place. The boy had blood red hair that was short and messy with a pair of fox ears of the same color on his head. He also had nine fluffy fox tails waving slowly behind him, his soft, crimson eyes merely peering through the gaps in the gate.
Trembling
Crawling across my skin
After spotting the now more human looking Kyuubi no Kitsune she could feel her shaking subside. But, as soon as her eyes connected with his a shiver ran down her spine that was strangely warm and comfortable.
Feeling your cold dead eyes
Stealing the life of mine
Kyuubi could feel her blue orbs simply drown his own and for the first time since his creation felt a cold mixture of guilt, regret, and sorrow. The mixture gripped his heart and sent a frigid shiver down his spine.
I believe in you, I can show you
That I can see right through all your empty lies
I won't last long in this world so wrong
Before the girl could speak, she was interrupted by an "I'm sorry" full of true, heartfelt regret. Kyuubi extended his hand through the bars and she grabbed it and felt herself get pulled into the massive cage. "Allow me to make it up to you…" and with that the seal was filled with a beautiful piano tune. It was then that she noticed her tattered clothes were gone, replaced with an elegant white kimono and Kyuubi was dressed in a black suit. Still holding her hand, Kyuubi led her into a slow waltz.
Say goodbye
As we dance with the Devil tonight
Don't you dare look at him in the eye
As we dance with the Devil tonight
The pace was quick, but somehow the girl felt comfortable with the dance even in spite of her total lack of dance experience. Kyuubi was maintaining the pace with expertise that came only with many centuries of life. Their eyes left each other only when Kyuubi spun her and that was only a split second.
Hold on, hold on
6 Years Later
After a particularly elaborate spin, the now older, Naruko and Kyuubi ended up very close to each other. Their eyes locked in an intense stare.
Say goodbye
As we dance with the Devil tonight
Don't you dare look at him in the eye
As we dance with the Devil tonight
The dance suddenly started back up and the couple was off. The dance had evolved from a normal waltz to a more cunning, quicker dance while still maintaining the familiar grace of a waltz. The pure connection between the two dancers was unbelievable, it was almost as if they were a single being moving across the beautiful expanse of the universe. Nothing but themselves and the mysterious music.
Hold on, hold on
They slowed down and as a spin ended they were once again very close together. Strangely to Naruko, though, the Kyuubi was holding her much closer than usual. She had to admit that she had fallen in love with him after so many years. She had no idea that he felt the exact same way. Without realizing it they're hearts took control inching their faces ever closer together until…
Goodbye
Their lips met in a timid, loving embrace. Both of the young lovers had they're eyes closed and were slowly opening they're eyes as they parted. "I'm sorry" Kyuubi said, though Naruko was shaking her head. "Don't be, because I love you." Kyuubi couldn't believe what he heard and bent down to her ear and whispered "I love you too." And they shared another loving kiss. Naruko had to admit that she not only danced with the Devil, but kissed him and loved him as well.
A/N: Okay so this was just something on my mind since I've had writer's block regarding Soaring Heavens M.
I'll be updating soon for all of the fans of that fic.
Also please watch for another upcoming fic centered mostly on a team of OC's throughout the Naruto storyline.
-TKT