Kaguya Ōtsutsuki, the Rabbit Goddess. In her arms three bundles of joy could be found. Two of the babies clearly having the Ōtsutsuki features, however the third one she held no love for. The third one had blond hair with blue eyes, which even puzzled her considering their father nor her ancestors had any of those features. He also had three whisker like marks on each of his cheeks.
'Disgusting' The proclaimed goddess thought.
It wasn't due to Naruto's appearance that she held disdain for the child. No far from it. It was the diamond shape tattoos that could be found on the child's hand that brought this disgust. She knew it all to well.
The Kāma.
It wasn't possible for this mere child to have it. There was no possible way. He was a threat, but she couldn't just kill off one of her children. She may have become heartless, but even she held some sort of love for all three of her children.
She had already come to a solution on how to get rid of the child. It was really quite simple. Put him in a different dimension, and leave a Zetsu to watch the child. If the child possessed the Kāma than she had to get rid of it. Not now though. She was too exhausted from the pregnancy to even attempt her plan. Once she recovered though, that was a different story. First thing first she was sending that child away.
A week had passed, and Kaguya and her blond hair child could be found in a cave. The child was wrapped in a blanket with the name 'Naruto' stitched onto it. There was no way she was going to let one of her clansman find an Ōtsutsuki child, which they can manipulate. She had one of the many White Zetsu's beside's her already knowing their duty. To watch the child, and make sure he was kept alive at all costs. By any chance if the Zetsu clone saw an opportunity to turn young Naruto into a true Ōtsutsuki. Than she would let him.
Opening an Amenominaka, she handed the child to White Zetsu along with a scroll. The humanoid being stepped through the portal never to be seen again. Letting out a sigh, Kaguya couldn't imagine the sort of trouble her first born would bring. She just hopped that he wouldn't activate that curse anymore, and live a peaceful life.
South Pole
What seemed to be a shooting star could be seen making its way down into the icy tundra of the South Pole. The village in which near it crashed was occupied by the Avatar himself Aang and his wife Katara. Currently the Avatar was what to appeared to be his deathbed.
"Katara.." the man wheezed out.
His wife was already on it. She had sent a group of scouts to see what the object was, but it didn't surprised them. Most likely another space rock.
"Aang… " His wife spoke as she held his hand.
They stayed there for a while. Both knowing that Aang's time was almost up. The attention of the door opening, which revealed the head of the scouting party. In his hand seemed to be a child no older than a month.
"Master Katara, Avatar Aang… this was found near the crash site."
Both of their eyes widened at that. It definitely wasn't what they were expecting.
"Well give him here." Katara spoke as she held her hands out to grab the baby.
When she held the boy she realized a few interesting things about him. One was that he had cute little whisker like marks on his cheeks. Two was his blond hair, and three being the baby seemed to be in perfect condition.
Aang seemed to notice the same things. 'A spirit?' The old Avatar thought. That's when he felt it. He started feeling his spirit ready to move on from his aged body. Facing his wife he had some last words to tell her.
"Katara… it's time… please take care of that boy… I have a feeling he'll do great things… I don't know why but… he gives of that feeling… I love you Katara… and I will never stop." With that Aang the Avatar succumb to an eternal slumber Waiting in the Spirit World to guide the next Avatar.
At that very moment a baby girl was born not far from Aang's death bed.
Four Years Later
The new Avatar had been found. A girl named Korra who was born in the southern water tribe. Katara looked at the new Avatar before her. She had just became the older womans student, and had just now started learned about water bending.
For Katara to say the last four years of her life weren't enjoyable was not true at all. Yes she did grieve for her husband, but she eventually got past it. She had a new bundle of joy to take care of, and he was something else entirely. Naruto was his name. It was the name on the blanket he was wrapped up in, and was the name they decided to call him. The blond boy was lonely most of the time, due to only having her as company, but they had developed a grandmother and grandson bond, and he even called her 'Granny'. She couldn't help but smile at the thought of that. Hopefully he would be able to make friends with the young Avatar, so he would at least have one friend.
You may be wondering why Naruto doesn't have many friends? That's because the locals believe him to be a demon fox in human skin. The whisker marks also caused the fear, since no human was ever born with such marks. They would be correct in their assumption, but they didn't know that. This loneliness had caused the blond to become a prankster. However, it only seemed to add more fuel to the fire, since now the locals despised him. It was only Katara and her family that seemed to truly care for the boy.
Now wasn't the time for reminscating. Now was the time to train the new Avatar.
"Now Korra, like I said before Water- Naruto what did I say about interrupting me when i'm training the Avatar?" the old woman spoke out loud. It seemed to confuse Korra, since she didn't see anyone. That was until a head of blond hair made itself known.
Peaking out his head Naruto had a mishevious grin on his face. He had nothing to do, and he was forbidden from doing pranks. For now that was.
"But granny" the blond whined, "I have no one to play with." He finished with a small pout.
Letting out a sigh Katara couldn't help but smile at the blond. He was so cute when he did that, that it wasn't even funny.
"How about you and Korra play after she's finished. Does that sound like a plan?" Katara spoke hoping to get the blond to leave them alone just for a while.
Naruto nodded furiously before making his way off.
"Now where was I-" Katara spoke.
Night Time
Naruto was currently sitting in his room trying to do something that he saw Uncle Tenzin do. That was trying to meditate. Key word, trying. Don't get him wrong it was a time waster, but honestly… he had nothing else to do until that girl finished with Granny. Thinking about it, it seemed to be far too late now. If they were going to play surely the training wasn't going to take that long. Not only that but, there was a snowstorm currently blowing them to shreds.
'Screw it' Naruto thought.
He had nothing to do, and his Granny told him he was forbidden to prank. But did he care? Kinda. Did he care now though? No way. Sneaking out of his window once more he made his way out of the compound. Stopping in his tracks he couldn't help but look at the vast tundra. He didn't know why but he felt as if something was calling him. Snow was hitting his whiskered face, but Naruto beared through it with a face of determination. A while later he realized he was lost. He was in the middle of the storm, and couldn't make out anything that wasn't an inch in front of him.
'I'm not gonna hear the end of this if Granny finds out' the blond thought.
Taking another step the snow below him seemed to collapse in on itself causing the blond to fall into what seemed to be a cave.
"AHHHHH!" Naruto screamed as he fell.
Hitting the floor with a small thud he laid there staring at the winter storm that was above him.
"Ow, ow ow… Granny's going to kill me." the whiskered kid spoke.
Standing up he couldn't help but look around the supposed cave. It was a cave with all ice, which seemed to sparkle whenever you looked at it.
"Beautiful…" the child muttered out in awe.
"Thank you!" A cheerful distorted voice yelled scarring the blond.
Instantly jumping when he heard the voice. It was one of the last things he expected to find in a place like this. Turning around he was met face to face with a green haired humanoid creature. Looking at it, most children would have been scared to see such a thing; however Naruto felt at ease with him.
"Anoue, are you a spirit mister…" Naruto trailed off not knowing what to call the thing.
Letting out a small laugh the green haired creature ruffled Naruto's hair.
"Zetsu. You're not supposed to be here yet young one."
"Huh?" Naruto blurted out.
Once again suppressing a chuckle the Zetsu poked Naruto's forehead.
"How about I get you home, and when you're ready you come back here." The white man spoke with a smile.
Nodding at his words he took the white humanoids hand. The next thing Naruto knew was his world went dark. However he was able to hear Zetsu's last words to him.
"When you lose everything come to me… Ōtsutsuki."
Than he awoke. He was back in his warm room without a trace of him ever leaving the house. If someone was to enter his room they would think he just took a nap. However, Naruto knew better. He knew full well what he just experienced wasn't a dream. Zetsu's words rang through his. What did he mean by losing everything? And what the hell's an Ōtsutsuki?
Deciding to put the questions off for later he decided to look for his Granny. He wasn't surprised to find her training the Avatar again, but this time… there was a polar bear dog next to the girl. That was strange. The girl didn't have that before.
"Granny!" Naruto yelled out as he ran up to the old woman.
"Yes Naruto" The older woman responded.
"You said I could play with her yesterday, but I didn't get the chance too." Naruto pouted as he pointed towards the girl.
"Naruto I promise after this you can play with her."
"But Grannyyyyyyyyy"
Letting out a small sigh at the boys antics, Katara couldn't help but fall into the blond's hands.
"Fine, Korra you're done for today." Katara spoke as she received a small cheer from the blond.
Immediately the blond ran up to the girl before extending his hand, "Naruto! You better remember it cause i'm the only other child in the compound." Naruto finished with a bright smile.
Korra seeing this smiled at the blond before accepting the handshake, "Korra! You better remember it cause i'm the Avatar."
The children giggled at their introductions before they went off to play.
Thirteen Years Later
A seventeen year old Naruto could be seen running towards one of the many training grounds. After all if he missed this Korra would practically kill him. Over the years the two children became the best of friends, and it was almost impossible to see one without the other. Luckily, or sadly for the White Lotus, Korra had picked up on Naruto's pranking habits. However, it seemed their resent towards Naruto only grew. To say Korra's and Naruto's relationship is one of true friends is debatable. That is due to Korra always flaunting her powers whenever Naruto was nearby. It was a surprise though when Naruto didn't get jealous at all, but instead just told Korra how awesome she was. It was if she was royalty, and he was nothing more than a peasant, which in reality was the truth. It hadn't stopped them though from forming an illusion of being best friends. An illusion that would soon dispel, and lead them to their own paths.
Naruto had spiky blond hair, and cerulean blue eyes that always sparkled with mischief. He still had his whisker marks on his cheeks, and was at a height of six foot. To most there was nothing special about him skill wise, well except his pranking habits. Most of the time people would ignore him, and if he really got them mad they would even yell at the blond. This had caused Naruto to cherish everything and everyone he held dear for him.
'She's going to kill me' the blond thought as he saw Korra defeat the last firebender. It seemed she passed to him, and if her shout of joy was anything to go by. Than she thought so as well.
"Hey why all the doom and gloom people? We should be celebrating! Three elements down, one more to go!" Korra spoke happily.
"You're getting ahead of yourself as usual Korra. We haven't decided if you passed your fire bending test yet." The firebending teacher spoke.
"Ever since you were a little girl you excelled at the physical side of bending, but completely ignored the spiritual side-" A White Lotus member started. However Korra wasn't fazed by his words and gave him a mock serious face. "-the Avatar must master both."
"I haven't ignored it, i-it just doesn't come as easy to me. But that's why I should start training with Tenzin immediately. He's mister spiritual." Korra finished with an extended hand at the mention of Tenzin.
"Do you believe she's ready Master Katara?" the same White Lotus member asked.
Immediately Katara responded, "Yes. If anyone could teach her what she needs to know or needs to learn. It's Tenzin." It seemed her words eased the White Lotus members.
Looking back at the Avatar the White Lotus member spoke once more, "Very well Korra, it's time to begin your Airbending training."
Instantly Korra spun around in joy, "YES! FINALLY!" She yelled joyfully.
Opening her eyes she was met with the blank faces of the White Lotus members. Clearly they didn't approve of her acting like that.
"I mean" she started as she cleared her throat and put her hands together while bowing, "Thank you all for believing in me" she finished with a small smile. When the words left her mouth she seemed to walk away as she saw Naruto standing there nervously. Running towards her blond friend, Naruto was expecting a hug; however he wasn't prepared for the punch that followed.
"Ow,ow ow. What the hell was that for Korra?" The blond asked while rubbing his head.
Korra smiled triumphantly as she crossed her hands.
"That's for not watching my awesomeness" She spoke smugly.
"Yeah yeah, I can feel your 'awesomeness' with the pain in my head. I gotta say doesn't feel that great" the blond responded in the same smug tone. It only seemed to have gotten him another punch, but this time at his arm.
"Oh shut up you" She spoke as they made their way towards Nagga.
"So when do you start airbending?"
'Huh? Oh! Um in a few days. Tenzin's gonna come over here, so we can start it. Once we finish you're looking at a full fledged Avatar!" She replied enthusiastically. The blond couldn't help but smile at his friend. There wasn't much he could do, but he'll support her anyway he could.
"Well! Hop on you little fox!"
"Oi! You know I told you not to call you that!" Naruto replied a bit enraged.
"Awww but Master Katara gets to call you that" She spoke mockingly.
"Well Granny's my Granny, you however are an annoying Avatar." He responded with a jab.
Putting her hand over her heart, Korra made a mock hurt expression, "I'm hurt Naruto! I can't believe you called me annoying!" she finished dramatically.
"Let's just go" the blond spoke defeatedly.
The two fell silent with a small smile on their face while making their way towards the gate.
A Few Days Later
Naruto, Korra, and Katara, or 'Granny' as Naruto called her, were both awaiting for Tenzin to arrive. They sound of a girl asking repeatedly if they were "there yet" could be heard from even where they were standing. It only brought a smile to Naruto and Katara's face at the girls antics. It seemed she didn't change at all. The bison finally landed where Tenzin could be seen tiredly with…. Meelo chewing his bald head.
"Yes Ikki… as i've been telling you… for the last fifteen minutes, we are finally… here." Tenzin spoke tiredly. It seemed to cause the two girls to use an air scooter to ride down the flying bison. Making his way down Tenzin approached his mother.
"Hello mother, I can't tell you how happy I am to see you." Tenzin spoke respectfully while still having the tired tone in his voice.
"Please… help me." he all but pleaded.
Laughing at her granchildrens antics, Katara grabbed Meelo who was pulling his father's ears. The child clearly didn't like it.
"Unhand me! Strange woman!" The child yelled as he had his hands and legs moving side to side.
"That's your grandmother meelo." Tenzin spoke calmly. The child jumped over his grandmother before running back to his father's side. Still adjourning a smile Katara slowly approached her family.
"It's so good to see all of you." A smile plastered on her lips as she looked at them.
"Gran-gran" the oldest of the three started respectfully, "I've been reading all about your old adventures. I've been dying to ask you. What happened to Zuko's mom?"
"Well Jinora, it's an incredible tail-"
However she was interrupted by the middle child who was jumping all around her.
"Gran-gran! You look old. How old are you? And why is it so cold in the South Pole?Can we make a campfire and all huddle around-" at that point everyone lost her. The child was jumping and spinning while she let out her questions.
Tenzin, seeing his wife trying to come down the sky bison went to assist her, "Pema let me help you." he finished as he grabbed his wife's hand, "Careful now. Careful."
"Stop dotting on me. I'm not helpless i'm just pregnent." she replied to her husbands worries. Seeing her daugher-in-law, Katara went to give her a hug. Touching her stomach Katara smiled.
"The babies strong. I see another airbender in the future." Her words seemed to slightly agitate Pema at the thought of that.
"All I want is one child like me. A nice non-bender who doesn't blast wind in my face every five seconds." She was interrupted by the sound of Meelo.
"Mommy look! I'm a snow-BENDER!" The child yelled as he blasted the snow everywhere. It only seemed to probe Pema's point when a bunch of the snow was on her while she gave Meelo a blank stare. Wiping off the snow she pointed at her husband.
"Were Tenzin and his siblings this crazy when they were kids?"
"Kya and Bumi certainly were, but Tenzin has always been rather serious." she teased her son.
"Mother… please." the man pleaded.
The mans attention was diverted at the two teens behind the aged woman. His adopted nephew Naruto, and the Avatar herself.
"Naruto! Korra!" The man spoke out. He was honestly a little surprised he hadn't seen the two rambunctious teens. The two teens approached Tenzin happily.
"Ah look at you two. You both got big and strong-" he started, "-You've grown into quite the young Avatar, and you seem to be as happy as always Naruto." the man spoke with a smile.
"Eh, you look the same as always Tenzin." Naruto spoke teasingly.
Surprisingly Korra talked formerly to the middle aged man, "Master Tenzin, I'm so glad you're here. I can't wait to get started." excitement was evident in her voice.
Her words caused Tenzin's face to turn away from the two, "Yes… well… ah.'
"You're going to have to tell her sooner or later." his wife interrupted.
"W-wait tell me what?" Korra spoke worriedly.
Katara realizing what Tenzin meant spoke up, "You're not staying are you?"
"Oi come on you geezer you gotta train her!" Naruto's voice echoed throughout the terrain, "She's the freakin Avatar! Master of all four elements! Not three!" Naruto spoke as he put four of his fingers up, and than lowered one.
Sighing Tenzin spoke, "I'm afraid not. We're only visiting for the night, and than I have to return to Republic City."
"B-but uh, no you're supposed to move here… uh… you're supposed to teach me" Korra spoke in disbelief.
Tenzin place a hand on the Avatar's shoulder, "I'm sorry Korra. Your airbending training is going to have to wait."
Later That Night
Currently everyone except the kids, Pema, and Naruto could be found in the dining room. The only occupants there were Tenzin, Katara, the White Lotus General, and Korra herself.
"So how long do I have to wait? A couple of days? A week?" Korra asked hopefully.
Rubbing his beard Tenzin let out a small sigh.
"I'm afraid it might take longer than than. The city is in a position where they need me, which is the reason we can't start your training."
"I mean look-"Korra started, "I would find another airbending teach, but right now your the only one I got. So were stuck with each other. I mean… if you can't come here than why don't I come to Republic City? That way I can train, and you can do whatever you do over there." Korra spoke happily at the prospect of leaving the compound. She had never been out of the South Pole, and it was always one of her goals to travel the world.
"Absolutely not The city is far to dangerous. Avatar Aang tasked us with keeping you safe while you master the four elements !" The White Lotus general yelled in disapproval as he smacked his hand on the table.
"I get that but I don't think keeping me locked up in this compound like a prisoner is what he had in mind." Korra responded.
"I know this is difficult to accept, but it's not the right time for you to come to the city." Tenzin spoke calmly.
Hearing this Korra got up before making her way towards the door.
"Whatever." It was clear to them she was upset at her predicament.
The Next Day
Tenzin and his family could be seen riding off into the distance. They had just left the compound, and were flying back to Republic City. Sitting on the edge of a cliff we could find our favorite Avatar. A sad look on her face at the prospect of having to stay in the compound even longer than expected.
The sound of snow crunching was heard behind her. Turning around she gained a faint smile when she saw Naruto standing there with a smile of his own. Sitting next to the girl Naruto also watched, what was now nothing more than a dot fade into the distance.
"So… you have to wait even longer than we thought?" It wasn't much of a question but more of a statement.
Sighing Korra nodded.
Seeing his friends saddened look he couldn't help but feel a slight pain in his chest. They were the best of friends, and it saddened him to see her like this. After all he had promised her that no matter what they would have fun when they were together, and Naruto wasn't one to go back on his word.
"You know-" he started with a mischievous smile on his face, "-we can always sneak out of the compound, and go to Republic City."
Korra's eyes widened at her best friends words. She was honestly considering that option herself, but was too afraid to go alone. Gaining her own mischievous smile she punched Naruto's arm playfully.
"It's a plan… tonight?"
"Tonight." The blond reassured her.
She couldn't help but smile. The thought of leaving the compound always made her want to go on an adventure. An adventure she was going to start.
They were currently in Naga's den packing everything. They just had one more stop before catching a ship towards Republic City.
The faint sound of boots making their way downstairs could be heard. Both of them turned around to be met face to face with the smiling face of Katara.
"A nice night for an escape isn't it?" she spoke in the same happy tone as always.
Strengthening her will Korra spoke, "We have to leave Katara. I have to find my own path as the Avatar."
"I know," she spoke with the same smile, "Aang's time has passed. My brother and many of my friends are gone. It's time for your generation to take on the responsibility of keeping peace and bringing balance to the world. I think you're going to be a great Avatar." she spoke sincerely.
Her words surprised both of them.
"Thank you" Korra spoke barley above a whisper at the older woman. The two embraced in a tight hug.
Glancing at her surrogate grandson her smile seemed to widen even more.
"Granny... " Naruto started.
"Oh hush you" she teased, "When you were brought to us Aang said you were going to do wonderful things in this world. Always be you Naruto, and protect the people who are precious to you. Remember that and there's no telling how far you'll go. I can't wait to see what you turn into, for no matter what you'll always be my little fox."
Her words caused Naruto to tear up a little. Wiping away his tears, Naruto had a bright smile on his face, matching his Grannys.
"Don't you know who I am? I'm going to protect Korra with my life, don't worry about that!" He finished with a thumbs up. Hugging her grandson he couldn't help but let out a few more tears.
Later that night we could find Korra talking with her mother, and Naruto waiting with her father outside. Korra was taking some personal stuff, and Naruto…. Well Naruto was currently not trying to make eye contact with his best friends father. The man had been looking at him as if he was observing him. The man's steel blue eyes causing Naruto to feel a weight on his shoulders.
'Seriously what does he want?'
Finally the man spoke.
"Naruto" the man's gruff voice causing the blond to come out of his thoughts.
"Y-yeah?" The blond replied meekly.
"I don't think I have to tell you this, but… if he hurt her I will break you, understood?" The man's tone clearly wasn't a threat but a promise.
Hearing this Naruto's cheeks instantly had a rise of heat in them.
"W-what! I-it's not like that at all! Me and Korra are just friends that's all… "
Nonetheless the man still held his steel gaze on him. It was obvious he didn't buy it for a second. Seeing this caused a sweat drop to from at the back of his head. Sure the blond had thought about it every now and than, but how couldn't he? Korra was the only other person he knew that was his age, and he couldn't lie that he did develop some feelings for the Avatar.
With Korra and her mother there was a similar conversation going on. Except the one wasn't trying to drill holes in the other with their glare alone. The two had almost packed everything, and that's when Senna found it the appropriate time to give her daughter advice.
"Korra, I want you to be gentle with him, ok?"
Like Naruto, Korra's cheeks instantly had a blush on them.
"M-mom what!"
Nonetheless the older woman just giggled at her daughters dismay.
"If you want I can give you some tips. I can show you how I got your fath-"
"MOM!" The Avatar yelled in shock. Her face was a bright red at the thought of it. Her and Naruto? No way they were just friends. His words were really heartwarming, and she would always stay close to the blond. He was her best friend for crying out loud!Sure he was… exotic… but come on! There was no way they would go past being best friends. It just didn't sit right with her.
She wouldn't know it until it was to late, but those exact thoughts were what would drive them apart. Looking back at this she would remember the weird feeling in her stomach at those thoughts. As if her conscience was telling a different story than her mouth.
This is more of a side project, but I had this idea stuck in my mind for a while. Sorry if it's kinda rushed, since I didn't really give it the same treatment as my main story, but I wanted to try it out and see where it goes. If any of my readers who are following my other story do not worry I'll always put that as my top priority on this site. Well anyways hopefully you would mind the blandness I guess, but like I said before I really did a quick edit to see if everything was ok. Who knows if people actually start enjoying this story like my other one I might also put this up their, so updates for this story can come out faster. This will be a NarutoxKorra fic, but that's not gonna happen for a long time. Thanks for reading!
