Crossover fic, in this, Naruto follows Arthas on his journey….until he's freed. Naruto X Sylvannas!

"My son, today, you make our family proud. Today, you will join one of our land's greatest heroes." Minato Namikaze, a tall man with blonde hair, said to his son. "My old friend, Uther, has requested that you join him in training the prince of Lordaeron himself, Arthas Menethil." Naruto Namikaze, a twenty year old who was slightly taller than his father, but with a similar face and hairstyle, nodded. "As you wish father. I hope I can still visit Sylvie while I'm in the Capital." Minato smiled. "It's good that you still keep in communications with her. Friends are the most important thing a man can have."

They were referring to Sylvannas Windrunner, Ranger General of Silvermoon, a high elf Farstrider, and Naruto's best friend. They had met when Naruto and his father lived in Silvermoon while they were trying to spread the light. The two had met when Naruto was twelve, near the end of the Second War.

Flashback

"Huh, wonder what the elves do for fun here." Naruto said, walking around. The twelve year old boy was bored, after having attended his father's lectures and training some of the younger children in the ways of the light. He began to walk into the woods when suddenly, an arrow flew over his head. "Woah!" He spun around, drawing the power of the light to defend himself. "By the Sunwell! Did I hit you?" Someone shouted, and ran towards Naruto. It was a beautiful elf, with flowing blonde hair and bright green eyes. "Hey! Answer my question! Did I rattle your brains? Hello?" Naruto shook his head. "Sorry, I was just uh…. Nevermind. I'm fine, thanks for asking." Naruto stood up. "Right, uh, I'm Naruto, Naruto Namikaze, son of Minato Namikaze." Naruto held out his hand and the elf shook it. "I'm Sylvannas Windrunner. Ranger of Silvermoon."

"Woah! You're a ranger? I've heard such cool stories about them! Didn't you guys fight the Legion with Turalyon? I've always wanted to meet one of you! Wait..you said your name was Sylvannas right? I think I've heard of you!" Sylvannas blushed. "Yes, I did fight in the war with Turalyon. It was a very rough experience, but, we fought as hard as we could, and saw the Legion off." Naruto, a faint red glow on his cheeks, said "Y'know, after I read and heard about some of the heroes, I wanted to be just like them, so I convinced my father to train me in the ways of the light. I hope I can be a paladin, like some of the heroes I heard about…" Sylvannas looked at him. "The Light? You mean your magic?" Naruto frowned at this. "It's not really magic, it's more like, a blessing. We devote ourselves to it and it grants us aid during our time of need." Sylvannas frowned. "So, it's like a crutch?" Naruto shook his head. "It's not a crutch! There are plenty capable warriors who don't utilize the light in combat!" Sylvannas laughed. "Well, it doesn't matter. Our archery and sorcery are superior to anything a human could do."

Naruto grew red, but this time with anger. "No way! Our swordsmanship is unrivaled, and the light can prevail under any circumstances!" Sylvannas grew angry. "Oh really? Prove it little boy!" Naruto began to shout "Little boy? You're only like three years older than me!" Sylvannas laughed at this. "Hah! We elves look young for a long time. I'm MUCH older than you!" Naruto drew his sword. "That's it! War hero or not, I'm gonna shut you up!"

Naruto lowered his sword near the ground and raised his other arm (Kirito's Sword Stance from SAO with only one blade) "Don't think I'll go easy on you because you're a girl Sylvie!" Sylvannas drew an arrow and aimed at Naruto. "Don't think I'll go easy on you because you're just a kid! Also, don't call me Sylvie!" She then fired the arrow at Naruto, who managed to slice it out of the air. "Hah! Try hard-" He had to roll out of the way as a volley of arrows flew towards him. "By the light! That was close!" Naruto then charged at Sylvannas, dodging arrows as he ran. "Take this!" He shouted, slicing at Sylvannas with the blunt end of his sword. She jumped back but was suddenly hit with a blast of light. "Agh! That was painful, that sorcery was quite powerful, and at such a young age…." Sylvannas stood up, and drew five arrows. "You won't escape this one!" She fired the arrows into the air, and they formed a circle around Naruto. He was encased in a magic barrier, unable to move. "Do you admit defeat, little boy?" Sylvannas said, not noticing a bright glow around Naruto.

Naruto was focusing, drawing the power of the light around him. "This wont be enough to stop me!" He suddenly pushed outward using the light, shattering the field around him and snapping the arrows in Sylvannas' quiver. "What raw power!" She said, shielding her eyes from the light. Naruto fell to the ground panting, when he was suddenly picked up by a man. "Ah, so this is where you ran off to. And who is this Naruto, a new friend?" Minato looked at the woman who was with Naruto. "Ah, my lady Sylvannas, how are you today?" Sylvannas stood up. "No, I was just sparring with this young man. He's very strong. May I ask who you are?" Minato laughed. "He's a tough one, isn't he? My name's Minato Namikaze. He's my son." Sylvannas nodded. "Ah, it makes sense. You do look quite alike." Naruto looked at his dad. "What? I look nothing like this old coot! I look young and handsome!" Minato frowned. "Naruto I'm hurt! My manly charm cannot be denied!" Naruto laughed. "What charm? You look like a kobold who was out in the sun for a week!"

Minato feigned heartbreak. "Oh how cruel, when a father is so insulted by his own flesh and blood! Such sorrow! Lady Sylvannas! Surely you must see that I am a most handsome gentleman!" Minato had a wide grin on his face. Sylvannas was quiet before bursting out laughing at the scene. "Hey! Leave Sylvie alone!" Minato smiled even wider. "Ahh, does young Naruto have a crush? Into older women I see? So was I." Naruto blushed at this. "H-hey! She's my best friend! I don't like her like that!" Minato laughed. "Best friend? Sylvannas, you're my sons best friend? How nice!" Sylvannas hesitated. Due to her duties, and her status, she did not have many friends outside of her family and comerades. "Yes, I suppose he is my best friend." 'And one of the only ones.'

Naruto smiled. "Alright! I made friends with a badass war hero!" He held up his fist in the air. Minato smiled. "Yeah you did. Anyways, we need to get back. We have a long day ahead of us tomorrow. Let's go home." Naruto waved. "See ya Sylvannas! I'll write!"

Flashback end

Naruto looked back on that day with a smile. He visited Silvermoon very often, and spent his times with Sylvannas talking, training, and just hanging out. "You know, I think I might petition the king to be our official envoy to Silvermoon. I could actually live there! That'd be great right?" Minato smiled. "As long as you take time to visit your old man, of course!" Naruto laughed. Suddenly, a knocking was at their door. "Ah, that'd be the carriage. Alright Naruto, time to see you off. Remember do your mother proud. I love you, my son." Naruto smiled and hugged his father. "I love you to dad." Naruto picked up his sword, and put it in its sheath on his hip. "Well, off to adventure!" He stepped out and headed to the carriage, with the symbol of the kingdom of Lordaeron on it. "Ah, Lord Naruto, I've heard quite a lot about you. I hope we get to work together." A voice said. He looks up to see Prince Arthas himself. "Prince Arthas? Why are you here?" Arthas frowned.

"Something has come up. We're going to be headed to the village of Strahnbrad, and joining up with Uther. Come, I trust you're prepared for combat." Naruto smiled. "Always, my lord." Arthas frowned. "None of that my lord stuff. I'm just Arthas, after all, you are ranked higher than me as a paladin." Naruto blushed. "Ah, Prince Arthas, I'm sure you'll get there soon. From what lord Uther says, you have incredible potential." Arthas smiled. "Thank you for your kind words friend, now, let us be off, we have a village to save!"

WHEW! This should be a great start for my return to fanfic! Leave a thought down below, some characters will be a bit OOC, sorry about that, but hey, Naruto's personality is infectious.