Twist Of Fate
Chapter 1: Birth of the Heroine
Story by: Yanagi Megumi
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This is the story of a hero, who was a legend, but not a hero, and certainly not a boy. It's a story that of a girl who didn't want to be the savior of Konoha, for she wanted her own tale, to create her own destiny. The story of Uzumaki Naruto, vessel of the Kyuubi no Kitsune, had he had been born Uzumaki Naruko, ward of Destiny, raised among the animals in the Fire Shadow forest and brought to Konoha on the day after her twelfth birthday.
This is the tale of what Destiny had intended, had she been a human soul with intentions that altered the fates of two people who were never meant to be together, into two people who this time, just might have a chance.
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Today is the day. I'm ready for it. I'm prepared for it. It's my duty. The young blond man heaved a sigh and peered again at his newborn daughter. And I have nothing to live for, with Natasha gone. But again, he hesitated in picking up the child.
"You have lost your mother only minutes after childbirth. You have no name for your father- for I have lost my will, and soon, my life. I am sorry. You may hate me. You maybe hated; a demon in their eyes, not the hero I want you to be. But…I can at least ensure your survival. I can give you the beginnings of your life. If facing demons not your own will not make you a legend, I hope you, yourself can."
Even though he knew the child- his child, would not, and would never hear those few, soft goodbyes, it calmed him to finally say it. He was content, for he knew he could his daughter could be entrusted, with one of the few who would see the situation clearly.
And so, it was with renewed resolved and vigor that he gathered his things to begin the final battle against the might of the Kyuubi no Kitsune, sacrificing both his life, and the freedom of his first and only child.
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I am sorry.
He reached the forest where forces had been fighting the Kyuubi, but had retreated as per his orders, and summoned the Frog Boss, Gamabunta.
I trust her with you, so try hard, and become whatever you want to be.
He gathered his charka in his hands, focusing his energy before beginning the first part in a series of long seals that would imprison the Kyuubi forever.
Your life will be hard.
Finally finishing, he slammed his palms into a blank scroll, sending distorted arcs of light careening towards the enraged demon. The light show created would be remembered for years to come, seen halfway across the continent by both ninjas and civilians alike.
But it must be done.
The normal rays of sun lit the clearing in soft golden light, as the birds again began to sing, in joy of the demise of a horrible predator.
With a soft flop, a scroll fell onto the bare dirt of the floor, next to a tearful, upset baby with the markings that made up a spiral on her stomach, and the body of a sunny haired blond man as his life slowly drained away.
"Hey, buddy, do me a favor." His breathing became harsh and shallow "Tell the…the Rokudaime that my daughter is to be sent to" the blond man swallowed, to moisten his dry raspy throat "Destiny of the Fire Shadow Forest, to be raised, until she is twelve, and ready to be sent to the Ninja Academy, i-if she so chooses." And as the voices of the Rokudaime and the troop of Medic-nin drew closer, he seemed to gain strength enough to deliver his final wishes.
"One more thing before I go…her name is to be…" he had thought for what seemed like an eternity, finally deciding on a mix of his and his wife's names, though feminized. "Uzumaki Naruko;" and he smiled a soft smile, knowing that his time was up, and it was time to go meet his feisty, annoying, lovable wife. "the Fourth's Final Legacy…"
-and he drew one more breath, savoring the sweet clean air now free of the stench of blood, before he relaxed, and once again met with his wife, on the road to judgment and reincarnation.
Gamabunta bowed his head in honor of a master he loved to bicker with, but still became a trusted ally despite it all, the man who gave his life for his country, and the Yondaime of Konoha, Ruto Uzumaki.
So when the Third finally arrived just after the nick of time, the giant frog was watching over the body of who had once been a great man, and a child who had begun to bawl, as if she knew that something horrible had passed.
And Gamabunta delivered the message, word for word. The third never told anyone of the fate of the Kyuubi, but secrets are always found out, and he was forced to lay a law; no one was to speak of it.
This was the story of how Uzumaki Naruko began her life as a mischievous girl with a vivacious personality, growing up in only the company of a young woman and the forest animals she made friends with.
It is ironic that she was more loved there than she would have been had she stayed in a village surrounded by people.
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A/N- HAH! Yay meeeee! This is my first multi-chapter story that I feel confidant enough to post. I know the genre says humor/romance, and I will try to fit my humor in as best as I can, cuz I have a weird sense of humor. I want it to be light and fluffy, because I know that I will not be able to write a dark fic. When I have more experience, maybe. So, I'm gonna just say that the Ichiha Massacre never happened. And I will kill of Orochimaru somehow. I mean, it's my fic, AND an Alternate Universe.
Revision- Sept. 29- fixed some things. I also realized that this first chapter is rather slow. Very sorry, but it gets better!
Also, the summary says "This is the tale of what Destiny had intended, had she been a human soul with intentions that altered the fates of two people who were never meant to be together, into two people who this time, just might have a chance." This means I can remove parts of the original Naruto story, to fit those expectations: Bringing Sasuke and Naruko together! And in my view, the Uchiha Massacre, AND Orochimaru prevent that. So there.
DISCLAIMER: I'm only saying this once, so listen up, please! I don't own 'Naruto', and I'm only doing this for fun. The plot belongs to my imagination, Sam, and she is sorry if she has copied any of your work by accident! Most characters you do not recognize are kinda mine, as they are based of people I know.
So, be nice and feed the hungry muses before they bite! Reviews work nicely, so feel free to click the little purple button thingy!
Yanagi Megumi