Prologue
I don't own Naruto or any of the characters used in this story besides the new sound nins.
I apologize for any OOC-ness
THIS IS NOT AN UPDATE! Just and edit so I can fix some problems with the plot.
Out in the forest, away from the closest city and from prying eyes a group of people dressed in black cloaks had gathered. Some members of the group held torches to ward away the darkness of night. The faces of the gathered, even with the light provided by the torches, was not enough to pierce the shadows produced by the hoods of their cloaks that covered their faces. Likewise, it was impossible to tell the gender or gleam any information as to who each figure was or how many were there.
The remaining people were spread out mingling in small groups, some just stood together and others appeared to be in deep conversation. Others moved from cluster to cluster of people lingering for a few seconds then proceeding to the next group. Three more figures materialized out of the gloom. Everyone stopped whatever they were doing to look at the new comers. No show of acknowledgement was shown towards the newcomers. No words were spoken nor were any signals made, as one all of the robbed people turned and strode deeper into the forest.
The group continued to walk ever deeper into the woods. The shadows cast by the trees seemed to almost drown out the light from the moon. Along with the light, it seemed as if the shadows also smothered the very thought of life and happiness, a stark contrast to the vibrant colors and show of life the forest normally displayed in the day. The crowd of people emerged into an open area. The ones who were holding torches put then into the stands and illuminated the area. The light revealed that in the center of the open glad was a thin slab of white marble. On top of the marble was the body of a man. His hands were clasped together, lying on his abdomen. He looked like he was sleeping peacefully with a hint of a smile on his lips. The group formed a rough semi-circle around the marble. As one they reached into the sleeves of their clocks to get some thing. A little glint of white could be barely being seen underneath the fabric. Only one didn't, that person stood in the middle of the semi-circle, their hands clasped together head bowed.
An onlooker would have easily assumed that this was some kind of clandestine meeting to discuss something with harmful or evil intent towards the person laid out on the marble. In some ways, to some people they were.
Ok, you will have to wait for the last chapter to find out who are in the cloaks and who is on the marble slab. This is because I will tell the story leading up to the ending and show how the prologue connects the epilogue. You can guess all you want to, I won't tell you even if you are right. Oh this will make a lot more sense when I finish the story too.
Don't expect quick updates. I am in college and that eats up a lot of time.
Parings are subject to change, or if you really want certain couples to be together tell me.
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