The Red Snow
The snow poured down upon the land as foot steps could be heard echoing through out the white path. Panting ringing through the air as a mother ran holding her child close to her chest. Her lungs burned as if some invisible force were setting them aflame. Shouts could be heard echoing behind her. "She's gone this way." One of them yelled. Nothing but venom in there voice. Just us she had began to gain distance the darkness before her began to clear away. Allowing her to realizing that this was a dead end. She turned toward the four men that had been pursuing her. They stared at her with hatred burning in there eyes but the hatred was not truly for her but the little on she held. The mother clutched the child tightly as it cried out as if in defiance. "If you hand over the demon then we won't have to hurt you." On of them said in a shaky tone. "I would never hand my child over to the likes of you!" She screamed back, turning away from them to look for somewhere to run. Just as the man reached forward his arm was almost immediately severed. As the man fell to ground holding is bloody appendage he looked up to see a cloaked figure who's hair seemed to defy gravity by standing straight up, though this was not his defining trait but his ears that seemed to point back at a strange angle. Though he was not given much more time to observe as he was kicked away by this figure. Then as quickly as it had arrived it seemed to vanish into the blizzard. A scream could be heard from one of the men as they were pulled into the darkness. "It's the demon's father he's come for his spawn!" One of them screamed in fear. As he turned to his comrade he was only met with an icy glare. His comrade had been frozen solid. He was the only one left. As he slowly backed away he began to realize his situation and had began to runaway, but not soon enough as the shadowy figure soon caught up to him and had easily ripped through his back with his hand. The man slowly looked down to see the hand protruding from his chest. And with that the threat had been dealt with. As the tension seemed to settle the figure fell to the icy ground clutching his side. A warmth seemed to spread from his hands as blood poured from a unseen wound. The woman ran toward him still clutching the baby. "Shiroi Are you all right?" She asked her voice shaking with concern and fear. "I'll be fine." He spoke back softly. "What of our child?" He asked worriedly. The woman her mouth to speak but was met with silence when a sword plunged through her chest dripping blood unto the new born. "Keiko!" Shiroi's eyes opened wide with shock and rage as her body slowly became limp. Shiroi quickly grabbed the child and jumped back, as the blade was unmercifully pulled from her back. "Damn missed the brat." Spoke a snide and and venomous sounding voice. "You bastard you'll pay!" Shiroi screamed in anger. "Really Shiroi getting so upset about some woman how unlike you." The voice spoke again in a taunting tone. "Kageki!" Shiroi howled as anger, hatred, and vengeance boiled in his chest. "You intend to fight me holding this runt." Kageki spat. As much as Shiroi hated to admit it he was at a disadvantage. He took a quick glance at the woman before kicking up some snow and grabbing the woman. Kageki cursed as he shielded his eyes from the dirt and snow. As he looked back to where his opponent had been he realized the folly of his action. Both Shiroi and the woman were gone. "Tch just great I lost him." He whispered as he peered around trying to find any trace of them through the thick snow.
As Shiroi ran he could feel his strength fading. "This land of Iron truly is a horrid place." He whispered to himself. Just then he heard a small but faint voice. "Why did you grab me u will only slow you and the child down." Keiko spoke softly. "I won't leave you behind." He answered determinedly. Just as Shiroi's legs seemed to be giving out they saw what they were looking for. There stood a man with silver hair, that like Shiroi's, seemed to defy gravity. his headband covered his right eye and he wore a mask that covered his nose and everything below it. He quickened his pace as he came face to face with the man. "What happened?" he asked as he quickly began taking out medical supplies. "We were attacked just as I thought would happen." Shiroi stated his words voice seeming shaky. "So this is where you ran off to." A voice spoke from behind Shiroi. As Kageki walked closer to them he spotted the masked man and looked carefully at the headband. There a small swirling design could be seen. "And a leaf ninja?" Ha asked sarcastically. "Wow." He spoke with fake amazement. "I didn't think you would have cared enough to hire one of those." He remarked as he crept ever closer. Shiroi quickly turned to the leaf ninja. He looked up somberly shaking his head signaling that Keiko's heart had already stopped beating. Shiroi's eyes became sharp like an animal. "Kakashi, will you take my child back to your village, he will not be safe here." He pleaded. Kakashi took the child from Shiroi's hands and looked at his eyes. "What about you?" The white haired ninja asked already knowing the answer. "I will stay and cut down all who dare to follow you." He spoke quietly with deadly intent seeping from his words. "Oh so I finally get my chance to fight the great demon of the snow." Kageki spoke ignorant of his opponents true objective. At this Kakashi nodded and pulled the baby close using lightning speed to get distance between himself and the ensuing showdown.
"It's strange somehow I always thought your last fight would be with Masamune." Kageki commented. "Who said anything about a last fight." Shiroi replied in false confidence. As both of the men dashed forward there blades crashed and sparks flew between them. Shiroi's side began to once again bleed causing him to wince in pain. Kageki not wanting to miss an opportunity pushed Shiroi's sword down causing him to fall to one knee. Shiroi quickly rolled to the side letting Kageki's blade hit the snow. As Shiroi struck forward with his sword Kageki jumped back just in time to only have his cheek cut. Shiroi quickly stood back up and sheathed his blade then with a quick burst of speed and chakra he sliced forward. Letting loose a dozen quick cuts through the air. Kageki quickly moved out of the way and swiftly moved forward in time to catch Shiroi off guard. Shiroi tried to pull back as his legs seemed heavy Kageki's blade soon found its way Buried into Shiroi's shoulder. As Shiroi held in his cry of pain he thrust forward his blade ripping through Kageki's stomach and out his back. Kageki fell back in pain. Landing hard on the snowy ground. Blood poured from his wound as he screamed in agony. Shiroi peered off into the distance where the leaf ninja had taken his child. A smile slowly started to take Shiroi's face as he dragged himself to where Keiko's body lay. As he reached he grabbed her hand and looked to the sky his vision dimming. "My child the one truly good thing I have dine in this world, we live you." As his words pressed passed his lips so did his final breathes.
As Kakashi neared the border of the land of Iron he looked down at the bundle he had been carrying for so long. He removed the cloth wanting to check to make sure the child was still alive. What he saw however gave him quite the shock. Bright red hair that although short seemed to point in every direction, but something that was extremely odd was the boy's ears Kakashi had seen his father and had considered the possibility of the child having his ears. However what the Jonin saw surprised him even more. Not pointed human ears, but soft bright red car like ears. That seemed to almost blend in with it's hair. "Speaking of "it"." Kakashi thought to himself as he checked lower to be sure of it's gender. "Kakashi pulled down the blanket and quickly looked not liking the awkwardness of the situation even if he was alone. As he took his quick peek it was assured that it most defiantly was a boy. With that Kakashi was off again not wanting to have to hold to the baby boy for longer than necessary.
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author's note.
Since this is my first fanfic I'll leave it at this, and if any one actually wants me to continue the story I will.