Whatsup! Another chapter of The new world here and once again a new chapter for past meet present is going to come out soon for those who were so patient.
As Laurana led them to a sun-dappled grove Naruto couldn't help but wonder how such a beautiful woman could be from such a zealous man. Maybe she's a zealot to, Naruto thought as gazed at the elfmaiden. Or maybe, his thoughts continued she's just a spoiled little princess. Looking at her more intently now trying to make-up his mind on either-or. But what he didn't realize was that his gaze was noticed by the half-elf known as Tanis who saw the thoughtful look in his gaze and wondered what was running through his head, of course if he asked he would have learned more about the blond's past. Banishing his thoughts for a later date Naruto turned his attention to the brook where murmurings could be heard.
Hearing Laurana say something about eating to your hearts content Naruto happily obliged. Scarfing down fruit after fruit from the tree before turning his attention to the elfmaids who brought baskets of more food while. While being slightly put off that there was no meat or ramen he just supposed he would have to do with what he had. That was when an idea had struck him. Maybe, Naruto thought there is something I like in my reach and I just don't know it! Looking through his pack he found what he was looking for, a storage scroll for food supplies. Unable to contain his glee, much to his companion's confusion as he yelled out in a loud YES!!, Naruto quickly unrolled the scroll and charged the little bit of chakra making him feel a slight tingle. And poof his supplies for food and cooking while on the field appeared scaring just about everyone. At once everyone had there attention on the blond especially a certain mage named Raistlin. What kind of magic is that? Raistlin thought with a greedy twinkle in his eye. Naruto oblivious to all the attention that he was receiving at the moment went to work on making a crude fire pit and setting a pot on top, before taking out several packets of instant Ramen and dumping it into the pot making the smell of the noodles and mix waver into the air.
After the ramen was fully prepared and with everyone in the brook around him Naruto took the pot off the fire and started to eat with what appeared to be two small sticks. Thirty minuets later he had downed the entire pot much to the few remaining spectators awe and disgust. While people like Tanis and Riverwind were secretly wondering how he could eat so much. Once again completely oblivious to the attention he gave out a huge burp that made people want to cover their ears. Coming down from his high Naruto noticed all the people around him. Blushing slightly in embarrassment he said, "Excuse me I just like ramen a lot." Not entirely sure what to say or ask they just nodded and continued with the rest of their night.
As the night carried on no one noticed that Tanis and Laurana had left, no one except for Tas the kender and Naruto. Deciding to answer his inner kender, Tas decided to follow after the two Naruto however was less curious and decided to enjoy the rest of his night never noticing that the rest of the companions being called away.
Come morning Naruto and the companions started to pack and get ready to leave. Hearing the companions start to talk about something about separating and decided it was none of his concern at the moment and checked his equipment. And noticed that one of his scrolls was missing deciding to look for the thief which had led him to meet up with the companions to ask them if them if they had seen anyone who was near his pack. "Well the only ones that I could think of would be you, Flint, Sturm and... Tas. Taaaaassss!!" Tanis yelled to kender demanding that he go forward and face the two men. Looking down at the child like person Naruto asked, "Well Tas did you take one of my scrolls?" Tas just looked at him like he had grown a second head and replied, "Oh no Naruto! I would never steal from you. It's just that one of your scrolls just fell out of your pack and I decided to keep for you until we left." As Tas finished his 'explanation' he handed Naruto the missing scroll rather reluctantly with a sheepish smile on his face. Looking at the kender Naruto said in a bright voice, "Well you know what we do to people who take things without asking permission Tas?" At the shake of the excited kender's head Naruto continued in the same voice, "Well what we would do is catch the thief, beat them and then cut off one of their hands." Naruto finished with a big shit-eating grin. Wide eyed Tas said, "Oh, well I guess I'm lucky I didn't steal it right?" He finished with wide, scared eyes.
"Now Tas don't lie to me I know you stole my scroll but since I doubt your friends would like me very much if I punished you like that so I'll let you off with a warning. But next time you take anything of mine then I will punish you, got it?" Naruto said. At The frantic nod of Tas's head Naruto smiled, put the scroll in his pack and carried on asking Tanis a couple of questions such as where they would be going and such. Naruto asked Tanis what their next destination would be the reply was quick saying that they were going to look for a 'sla-mori' whatever that is.
The next day was long and tiresome so when night approached it was welcomed with open arms. Not able to sleep Naruto watched the flames tiredly. Hearing very light footsteps approaching near where Tanis was resting Naruto immediately sprang into action taking out a kunai and silently rushing to the person. He threw the person to the ground and pressed his kunai against the unknowns neck threateningly. Getting a better look at the person he could now say was a female and gasped as he recognized her, it was Laurana. But why was she out here?
"Please let me go. Please." The female elf silently pleaded to Naruto who was just staring at her in confusion before getting off her and sheathing his kunai. Turning Laurana around and holding her close to his body Naruto, while looking into her eyes, quietly asked, "What are you doing here, I thought you were asleep in your bed." Laurana still looking rather shaken responded in a high pitched voice, "Yes but I wanted to talk to Tanthalas. You see I wanted to ask him to change his mind and come with us. My father is desperate he doesn't think the plan for freeing the human slaves is going to work. He's already mourning Gilthanas as if he were dead. I'm going to lose my brother I can't lose Tanis to!" She began to sob. Looking around quickly to see if any guards were around. It definitely would not look good if Naruto were caught holding a crying Laurana.
"Laurana," Naruto said shaking her a bit and looking into her eyes again. "I'll promise you that Gilthanas and Tanis will stay alive even if it costs me my life. But you must also know what risks that their taking their not blind, but if we're able to free the humans from Verminaard and give your people enough time to escape, it's a chance that we have to take. Sometimes a person has to risk their life for something that they believe. Do understand what I'm trying to say Laurana?"
She looked through her golden through her golden hair. Her sobs stopped and she ceased to tremble. She stared at Naruto very intently now. Getting slightly flushed at the beauty staring so intently at him starting to get nervous now he opened his mouth about to talk before Laurana beat him to it, "Yes," she said. "I understand perfectly."
Giving a sigh of relief, Naruto broke away from her and said, "Good now you should go back to bed now." As Naruto turned to sit and stare at the fire again Laurana caught his chin and gave him a peck on the cheek making Naruto turn into a cherry. "Thank you very much for this conversation Naruto." Laurana said smiling before turning on her and leaving. Watching her leave Naruto finally snapped out of his trance and decided to put out the fire and go to bed.
Okay this may not be up to some peoples expectations but I tried my best until next time.
