A/N: Hey guys! What's up? Yes, I'm alive, haven't died just yet. This time, I'm back with my first multi-chapter fic! Knowing you guys'll hopefully read this should goad me into finishing it instead of giving up like I've done with my other ideas. As for Relax, I should be finishing that off soon. I've been blocked for a while, so I couldn't figure out how to finish it off, but I should be done soon, so look out for it! Now here's the main character to give da diclaimer!
Naruto-kun: Anna-chan doesn't own Naruto.
Anna-chan: As if I'd waste time writing fanfiction when I could just put in the manga and anime. Now without futher adieu, enjoy the show!
Lurking In the Shadows
"Nooo! Kaa-chan! Tou-chan! Wake up, wake up!" The boy shook his parents' motionless bodies. Tears poured down his face as he begged and pleaded with his parents to awaken.
"Come on, wake up! Please, there's something evil in the house, so we gotta run! Please, Kaa-chan, Tou-chan! WAKE UP!" the blonde screamed in despair.
The boy's cry was stopped short when a huge creature landed in front of him, blood-red eyes glaring out at him. Blue eyes widened in horror as they observed the monstorous beast before them. The moon shone down from a window, revealing pitch-black fur, glinting fangs, and razor-sharp claws that were soaked in what the boy knew to be his parents' blood. A dangerous glint lit up in the crimson eyes, showing malicous intent. The boy whimpered, completely scared out of his wits. A deep chuckle emerged from the mouth of the beast who seemed amused by the child's fear.
"Aww, there's no need to be so scared, Naruto-chan. I only intend to kill you." the deep voice mocked.
"L-leave me alone. Y-you hurt my Tou-chan and Kaa-chan! You're a bad kitty, a very bad kitty!" the blonde said rather boldly despite his fear. The creature sighed.
"I'm afraid that's impossible, Naruto-kun. You see, you hold something very important that I need and in order for me to get that thing, I must rip it out of your body. I'm not leaving until I get it." he replied.
"I'm not gonna give you nothing, you mean kitty!" the boy yelled.
"Who said I was asking for your permission!" the monster snarled before pouncing on the small child.
Naruto's eyes snapped open, a scream ripping from his throat as his mind was still caught in the horrid memory. The door to his room crashed open, a girl quickly making her way over to the distressed blonde. She grabbed his shoulders and began shaking him.
"Naruto! Naruto! NARUTO! Snap out of it!" she yelled, continuing to shake the boy until he calmed. Cerulean eyes eventually focused on the person in front of him as the screams abruptly ended. Naruto sat there panting as he came back to his senses.
"Sh-Shiori-chan?" the boy said shakily. Said girl smiled gently, removing her arms from his shoulders and placing one hand on his head.
"In the flesh, bro. What's wrong? What did you dream about this time?" she asked quietly, gently brushing her hands through unruly blonde hair. He sighed and relaxed at the act.
"I dreamt about what happened that night." he replied shortly, knowing she'd understand. The girl heaved a huge sigh before she lied down next to Naruto and wrapped her arms around him, pulling him into a tight hug.
The two remained like that for a while, not exchanging a word. That was, until Naruto's stomach growled fiercely, prompting the girl to laugh while said boy grinned self-consciously and scratched the back of his head.
"Someone's hungry, huh?" the girl teased. Naruto just laughed and nodded. She giggled.
"Get dressed and we'll head downstairs. Dad made breakfast, so you're not eating ramen this morning!" she said.
Naruto pouted but agreed. Even if he couldn't eat ramen, he knew he'd enjoy eating breakfast at his "sister's" house.
"Good. Hurry up or your food'll get cold. Or worse, eaten by all the bottomless pits downstairs." she said, jumping up and getting ready to leave.
"They better not eat my breakfast!" he cried. The girl laughed.
"Then get your lazy butt in gear Uzumaki and get downstairs. I'll try to keep your food safe, though I don't know how long I'll be able to hold 'em off." Shiori replied before exiting the room. Naruto rushed to get dressed, eager to get his breakfast before the black holes downstairs inhaled it all.