Never Surrender

Your character is Xorias, an 18 year old male orphan. Your parents were killed on an attack on your village when you were 10. Your great grandfather was a member of the Uchiha Clan. You have a two half siblings, but have never met them. Your parents were both ninja, but you know only basic ninjutsu and taijutsu. You have learned to be a weapons master once you were taken in by a group known as "The Council of Lorii." This group is very secretive and not much is known about them. There are 13 members, and your master, friend, and father figure, is a man named Durei. Your outfit (as an active member of The Council of Lorii) is a black, hooded robe (much like the robes of Organization XIII from Kingdom Hearts 2). This story takes place 4 years into Shippuuden, where Naruto and the others are 18.

Prologue: Xorias' Point of View

Your heavy footsteps echoed through the long hallway to the Council Room. "I wonder what The Council wants from me," you thought. They rarely called upon you for much as you mostly trained with Durei. "I hope they don't plan on having me clean up the bathrooms again," you said to yourself. Your hood hid the disgusted look on your face. You came to the door. You knocked, walked in and all other 12 members were there. "Must be a big job," you concluded. "Actually it isn't, but may be beneficial to you. You need a break, but you still will have some work to do. You will be tracking down an ex-member of The Council of Lorii. He was last heard of in Konoha. You will go there. It's also a place of relaxation, so get some R&R while your at it," Larza said. He is the leader of The Council. "It will be done, sir," you replied. With that, you bowed your head slightly and left the room. You packed all your necessities, and slung them over your shoulder.

You were off to Konoha.

Chapter 1

You walked down the road to Konoha, stopping occasionally to rest. You were known for speed, like the ninja hopping through the trees speed. Your parents were ninja after all. You placed your hand over your forehead and looked down the road. The walls were in sight, but were still far away. You started walking again. After, a few minutes, you stopped as you thought you heard someone. You looked around but heard nothing. You walked a few more minutes and nearing the gate, when you had that eerie feeling like you were being watched. You stopped again.

You snapped around to see two men standing behind you. They were both wearing green jacket vests, one with pointy silver hair and the other with an ugly bowl-cut. "Well, interesting you discovered us so quickly," one said. "Just a coincidence," you replied. "You were emitting suspicious behavior for the last hour or so," the other remarked. "It's called walking," you retorted. "You put on foot in front of the other and y-" you were cut off. "What are you doing so close to our village?" The gray-haired one asked. "I'm not at liberty to discuss that with you," you replied. "Then we'll take that as a hostile gesture," the other said.

They took their battle stances, and you reached for your two scimitars hoisted to your back. Your hood still on, they didn't know what you looked like. The ugly bowl cut one charged at you, fists flying everywhere. But you were quicker and had a lot of training in hand to hand fighting. At one point, he threw a punch at your head. You reacted by pushing it to the side and lifting your leg up and kicking him back a few feet. You put away your swords and began hand to hand combat. You jumped and swung your leg around to kick him in the head. He ducked and executed a sweeping leg kick, knocking you from your feet. You countered as you landed on your hands and flipped backwards. You threw a few punches at him and he blocked them. You jumped back as he charged at you.

In response, you leapt upon his shoulders, flipped around and kicked him. He landed hard on the ground. You smirked, but it quickly disappeared as he disappeared. He appeared in front of you and kicked you back. He charged at you, and you ducked. You then kicked him in the stomach and sent him back a few yards. While he was temporarily stunned, you pulled 4 shuriken out of your pouch, two in each hand. You threw them at the stunned ninja.

Then a flash appeared in front of him and the shuriken were knocked off course and flew off in random directions. The silvery-haired ninja intervened by knocking away the shuriken with a kunai. "Let's end this before blood is shed," he said. He put his hand over his forehead protector and pulled it up, revealing a red eye and a very long scar running on the left side of his face. His many "dots" in his eye moved in a circle a few times. He stared at you while they were circling, and you lost consciousness.

"This one was very well trained in the arts of taijutsu," the ugly bowl cut haired man admitted. The red-eyed man added, "We should take him to Konoha and get him to Lady Hokage." "I agree, Kakashi," the other replied.

The Hokage's Point of View

"Go, now," you ordered. "Yes, Lady Hokage," he replied. Neji left the room. (By the way, Neji is leader of the ANBU team) As he left the room, Kakashi and Guy entered the room. "Ah, you're back. What was the disturbance?" you inquired as you raised one eyebrow. "This kid. He was emitting strange behavior outside the walls," Guy replied. Sakura came through the door, with the man they brought into Konoha. You slapped your head, "You imbeciles! This is Xorias Odamori! He is here to aid us in the fight against the Sound! Our client sent him! And you beat him to a bloody pulp!" Actually, he doesn't have many scratches on him at all," Kakashi replied calmly. "He almost beat Guy," Kakashi added. Then he couldn't hold it in any longer. "Hahahahaha! You got your ass handed to you by a kid! He didn't even have any ninjutsu or anything!" Kakashi was rolling on the floor laughing. "The Great Might Guy, beaten by a child!" he laughed. You ignored him and turned to Xorias. "I'm sorry about all this." "It's okay," he replied.

My assistant, Sakura, will show you around the city," you continued as you pointed to her. She bowed to Xorias and held out her left hand toward the door out of your office. Xorias followed the gesture and left the room. Sakura fell in suit behind him and left as well.

Chapter 2: Xorias' Point of View

You followed Sakura out of the building. She lead you into what seemed to be a market. It bustled with commerce and people shuffling between stalls, and the occasional "Hey, you need to pay for that!" There was even a stand that had a few books, which was rare for a street marketplace. There was an older man with white hair that ran down to about the middle of his back. He beckoned you over. "Hey kid, come on over and see the selection of the finest books I myself have written!" You walked over to him.

Sakura was shaking her head, but you couldn't see anything. He handed you a book, labeled, Make-Out Paradise, Book One. "Read the first couple of pages and you will be hooked immediately," he reasoned. "Fine," you replied. You took the book and turned to the first page. It read, "Make-out Paradise. You turned to page 2. Your jaw dropped as you read over the next few pages. Sakura stared in disgust, "How can you read those you pervert. You are just like Naruto and Kakashi-sensei!" You replied, "Old man, you are so sick! This is disgusting!" The old man's smile disappeared. Sakura lost all anger towards you and said, "Oh, never mind then." "Come on Xorias, let me show you around more," she said as she walked away from the stand.

As she walked away, you turned to the old man. "Give me a copy of Book One," you winked and gave him the amount of money needed. You both smirked and you walked off.

You followed Sakura out of the marketplace. She led you by a small shop. "This is Ichiraku. The local ramen shop. You will usually find Naruto here." She walked in and the man at the front counter noticed she walked in. "Well, hello Sakura! I haven't seen you in a while. There's always a spot for you here, if you need something" he said. She put her hand behind her head and smiled. "Thank you," she replied. She left the shop and headed down the street again.

She lead you to a small house about one story high. "This is Naruto's house. It's where you will be staying," she pointed to it. She was about to knock on the door when someone opened the door. "Oh, Naruto, hi," she greeted. "Hello, Sakura. You are looking beautiful this morning," he commented. He kissed her on the cheek, then gave her a hug. He led you and Sakura into his home. "It's small, but it's home," he said. "I need to go change into my clothes, I'll be right back," he assured. He left the room.

"Who was that?" you inquired. "That was Naruto," she replied. "That was the one you were referring to at the book stand," you recalled. "Yeah, but most of the time, he's really sweet. Hinata's lucky to have him," she replied smiling. "Hinata?" you asked. "Oh, his girlfriend for the last couple of years." "So he's not your boyfriend?" you concluded. "Oh no," she blushed. "He's a really sweet guy but we are just very good friends and are very comfortable around each other," she replied. "I see," you said. Naruto walked back into the room in his outfit.

"Sorry about that," he apologized. "It's fine," you both said. "Naruto, this is Xorias," she introduced you. "Glad to meet you," he said. "Likewise," you replied. You both smiled. She continued, "He will be staying with you for the duration of his mission." "Very well, I'll see to it that he enjoys his stay," Naruto assured. "Thank you," she replied. " I must be getting back to Lady Hokage. You know how she gets when she gets mad." she said. With that, she kissed Naruto on the cheek and left the house. She took off back to the Hokage's building. "So, what do you think of Konoha, Xorias?" Naruto asked. "I like it. It's a nice, peaceful town," you replied solemnly. "Good, I'm glad you like it," he responded. Just then, there was a knock on the door.

"Come in," Naruto said loudly. The same silvery-haired man you encountered earlier on that morning walked in. "Hello, Naruto," he greeted. "Hi, Kakashi-sensei," he replied with a wave. "I was told this was where Xorias was staying," he assumed. "You heard right," he replied. "Sorry about earlier," he said as he walked in and closed the door behind him. "I haven't properly introduced myself yet. My name is Kakashi Hatake. A ninja of the Village Hidden in the Leaves." "Glad to meet you Kakashi," you said. "So, what exactly was that technique you used on me earlier," you inquired. "It's called the Sharingan. It's an eye technique that only members of the Uchiha clan possess. I am the exception. My old friend in my squad was killed and I lost my left eye. He gave me his left eye. I permanently possess the Sharingan and it takes a lot of chakra, which is why I must wear my headband over my left eye," Kakashi explained. "Uchiha you say… it sounds familiar," you pondered.

"Yeah, a member of the Akatsuki is named, Itachi Uchiha. He allegedly killed off every member of the Uchiha clan. The only surviving members being himself and his brother Sasuke. Sasuke left the village about six years ago, to become more powerful. He now follows Orochimaru, our enemy.

"Let's get down to business," Kakashi said. "My orders are to train you and get you fit for battle." "But I am already highly trained in-" you protested. Kakashi interrupted, "Taijutsu." "But not in ninjutsu," he said. "Ninjutsu?" you asked. "Things that involve chakra," he explained. He beckoned you outside. You followed him. He did a few hand signs. "Fire Style: Fireball Jutsu" He put his hands near his mouth and fire came rushing out. "See? Ninjutsu," he stated. "I can make clones, but that's it. I was only taught very basic stuff like that. Now I remember ninjutsu. I hadn't heard of that term for so long," you explained. "Well, we have a long way to go. Let's begin," he stated. "Yes," you agreed.

Over the next few weeks, Kakashi taught you ninjutsu, easy and difficult. You learned many fire jutsus, earth jutsus, water jutsus and non-elemental jutsus. Naruto taught you the Shadow Clone Jutsu. You learned the names of most of the people in the village. You loved this place. But you were still far from completing your mission.

One day when you were training. "There is one jutsu of my own that I have not taught you. He did a few hand signs and placed his right hand over his left wrist as he held his hands about face level. You watched in awe as you saw lightning come out of his hand. "The chakra is so strong, it's visible!" you thought. He relaxed his hands as the lightning disappeared.

"It's called Chidori. It's a Jounin level technique. It will be difficult for you without the possession of the Sharingan," he explained. So you spent the next week trying to master the Chidori. You were able to get a few lightning strikes to appear, but you had a lot of work to do. You don't get very far before the lightning quit and disappears. You can't wield and focus your chakra that much, that long. But you weren't going to give up.

Chapter 3: Xorias' Point of View

You woke up the next morning to the smell of eggs and bacon. "That smells good," you said to yourself. "Mornin' Naruto," you said as you staggered passed him. "Hi," he replied. "You didn't make this Naruto, who did?" you asked as you sat down to the table. Around the corner came a beautiful raven-haired girl.

"I did," she said. "Who's this?' you asked as she walked over to Naruto and kissed him. "This is Hinata, my girlfriend," he explained. "You haven't seen her because she just got back from a mission," Naruto said as he returned the kiss. "Well, it's nice to meet you Hinata," you said as you got up and bowed to her and kissed her hand. "Likewise Xorias," she replied. "You know my name?" you asked. "Yes, Naruto has told me all about you," You sat back down. Naruto pulled out the chair and let Hinata settle in. "This smells delicious," you exclaimed. "Thank you," she replied. You all finished eating and put your dishes in the sink. You washed them using shadow clones. "Well, I need to get out of here. I need to meet Kakashi," you said as you opened the door. "Alright, bye," Naruto replied.

You left the house and closed the door. You walked down the street to Kakashi's house. You nearly slammed into a little girl. She had short black hair. She looked at you. "I'm sorry sir," she said solemnly. "Don't worry about it," you replied warm-heartedly. You patted her head and smiled.

"Well, well," someone said behind you. "Look's like we've finally found her," another said. "You piece of worthless filth." "We are going to kill her and then kill you if you don't stay out of this," the first said. "Thugs…" you thought. "You want her?" you asked in a threatening voice. "You have to go through me," you finished with a harsh tone.

You did a few hand signs, placed you left hand over your right wrist and held it about head level. After a few seconds you thrust your hands down near the ground. "Maybe I can scare them off with Chidori. That way no blood is shed," you thought. A spark came out of your hand. Then another and then another. Soon there were an number of lightning bolts coming out of your right hand. "Leave now!" You threatened. Some of the thugs were shocked at your ninjutsu. But something went wrong.

"OK, fine. We'll leave you and her alone, just let us li-" but they were interrupted as the sounds of your Chidori were dying down. "Come on! Just a little longer!" you thought in desperation. But too much chakra was being used and the jutsu was dispelled. "Well, never mind," the leader said. "We over-estimated you. Get 'em," he said. The little girl started crying, "I don't want to die!" "We aren't going to die," you assured her.

You thought up of a plan. You pulled out some shuriken from your pouch. You threw them at the thugs, "Ninja Art; Shuriken Shadow Clone Jutsu" The shuriken started multiplying exponentially. But the thugs were quicker as the shuriken whizzed by them. Almost all of them missed the thugs. "You missed," one said triumphantly. "Wasn't aiming at you," you retorted.

You moved your fingers and small strings became visible attached to the shuriken. Their were nearly a hundred strings. "Now you have made me angry!" you yelled. "Fire Style; Dragon Flame Jutsu" "WHAT?!?" the leader yelled as the flames flowed along the string as quick as lightning, engulfing him and his flunkies.

Just then, Sakura had walked around the corner. "Xorias… you… you saved that little girl, even though you didn't know her," she said. "You saved my little sister!"