Hey sorry about the long wait! (And the fact that this is a short chapter) I had quite a few roadblocks on this story, and the fact that I have other stories up isn't helping. Unfortunately, I can't promise when the next chapter would be up, but I can tell you that I have planned some sequels if I ever do manage to finish this story. I also can't promise that the oncoming chapters will be as good as the first one, but I hope that you will stick with me on this. Please do!
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Chapter 2 – Who Are You?
I looked around in my dream only to see nothing but the black darkness and a feeling of a damp coolness in the air. "Where… am I?"
In the corner of my right eye, I spotted a flash of light, reflected upon a distant object. Curious, I turned my head and stared at it with both eyes. I walked through the darkness and towards the glowing object until I could see what it was. It appeared to be shaped like a crystal prism and loomed over me by about 5 feet. Within the ice (I'll assume it to be that considering how cold it was), I could see a shrouded form that was about my height and in the shape of a young girl.
"Do you know my name?" I asked the motionless girl. I felt ridiculous for even talking to her when she obviously looked like she couldn't, but at the same time, I had an odd feeling that she knew me and where I came from.
After a few silent moments, I was about to ask again when a voice spoke within my head. How I knew it was in my head, I have yet to figure that out. Yes.
I waited patiently for a few minutes until it became clear that she wasn't going to say anything else. "Okay… What is my name?"
The voice stayed silent for another few moments before answering.
I contemplated the name in my mind for a bit before grinning. The name seemed strange, yet fitting. "I like it."
You should. She replied with a hint of mirth. It is our name after all.
"True…" I trailed off when I realized what the voice said. "Wait a minute. What do you mean our name?"
Just then, a flash of glowing ember appeared within the cool encasement. Exactly what I mean… I am you.
A flash of light erupted in my mind as the ice-encased figure faded from view.
I woke up just in time to smell the strong scent of pine and to see a pair of blue eyes staring inches from my own. I yelped out loud and buried the back of my head as far as it can go in the pillow.
"Hey! I'm not that scary!" The owner of those blue eyes exclaimed.
"Well, you are really close up to her face, Minato." A voice chuckled somewhere in the background.
The eyes seemed to frown and pulled away to reveal a pouting face framed with blonde hair.
I relaxed a little and sat up in my bed to face the rest of the room and the other visitors. By the window, I saw a young woman that had long strawberry-red hair, pale green eyes and wearing a simple blue dress.
Right next to the woman was a tall man that had a mostly grey outfit with fish-netting on his arms and metal plates on the back of his hands. Over his outfit was a red vest with large, yellow spots on either side of the man's chest. Red streaks ran down from his dark, grey eyes and white shaggy hair framed his face.
The woman, Kushina as I remembered it, stepped towards me and smiled. "What's your name?"
I hesitated at the question. Can I trust these people? I thought. Then my eyes rested upon the person that was inches from my face minutes before, Minato, and thought better of it. After all, I did owe these people my thanks.
I couldn't be sure, but I thought I saw the three lean in a little closer when I spoke. "Sera… Sera Amarante."
"Sera Amarante…" Kushina repeated thoughtfully. Then she smiled softly. "That's a nice name."
"Thanks." I muttered and looked down when I felt my face growing warm. The moment quickly passed when I heard the door open.
The person that I assumed as the doctor from last time strolled in. His clothing wasn't anything special considering that it's what all the doctors wear, but his face seemed kind enough. He had green eyes and a white cap on his head. "Ah, you're awake." The doctor said when he saw me sitting up. "Why don't we proceed with the tests then?"
I hesitantly nodded and the doctor stepped closer.
The tests weren't as bad I thought they would be when they came. In fact, it felt like they didn't happen at all. All the doctor did was write some notes, asked some questions, wrote some more notes, stuck a few needles in my arm, and wrote even more.
After several minutes of this, the doctor finally said, "Well now Sera-san. It looks like you are in perfect health now, but let's wait for one more day just to make fully sure of it." A few steps to the door and the doctor hesitated. "I must say, your healing capabilities are quite remarkable Sera-san. If I may ask, is that one of your bloodline techniques as a ninja?"
I blankly stared at the doctor, not catching what he said. "I'm sorry?"
The doctor opened his mouth to speak once more, but had closed it again and looked thoughtful for a moment. Then he smiled and shook his head. "Never mind." He took that moment to leave completely.
When the door had closed, I saw within the corner of my eye that the red-haired girl and the blond guy were getting up from their places as well.
"We better get going as well." Kushina said as she opened the door. "Minato needs to return to his work, and I have a few things to do myself. We'll see you later Sera."
I realized after the door closed that the man with the white hair was still with me.
"Is there something that you wanted…sir?"
The man looked a little surprised that I was speaking to him directly, but he gave a warm smile in return. "Ah, yes. There are a few questions that I would like to ask you, but only if you feel up to it now."
I nodded. "I can, but can I ask you something?"
"Yes?"
"Who are you?"
He stared at me for a moment, before bursting out with laughter. "Ah, I guess we forgot to give out our names, didn't we?" And with that, he puffed out his chest, took a ridiculously wide stance, and had opened his mouth…
"JIRAIYA!" Jiraiya froze in fear and I tore my eyes away from him to look for the source. "WHAT DID I TELL YOU ABOUT LEAVING THOSE BOOKS OF YOURS LYING AROUND FOR MY HUSBAND TO FIND?"
Puzzled, I turned back to the person I now knew as Jiraiya, only to find an empty spot there.
"Sorry, Sera-chan." I whirled around and spotted Jiraiya by the now-opened window. "Looks like I'll have to take a rain-check for now." And with that, he vanished.
I took that opportunity to blink. What just happen?
A second later, the door slammed open, revealing Kushina in her livid glory. Without hesitation, she stormed over to the open window and stuck her head out.
"GET BACK HERE JIRAIYA OR YOU'RE GOING TO GET IT LATER!" The only response to her outburst was the resounding silence that came afterwards. Even the wind dared not to make a sound in her presence.
Well, it's a good thing that I'm not the chosen receiver of her wrath at the moment.
I blinked again to find out that she was gone as well.
How do they disappear so fast? I wondered before footsteps near the door caught my attention. Turning to the door, I spotted a kid that looked my age standing there and staring straight at me. Even though a black mask covered the bottom half of his face and a metal-plated headband over his left eye, I could still feel an aura of suspicion enveloping him.
But that was when I noticed something odd about him…
That's it for this chapter! I'll do my best to continue it soon (but I'm not making any promises).
Random Statement: The dark side may have its cookies, but what if they don't have any kind you like?
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