Naruto: Love found within the Darkness DISCLAIMER Chapter Two
Uchiha Sasuke x OC fanfiction
I do not own Naruto as it belongs to Masashi Kishimoto.
The only characters that are mine only are the OC characters who will unfold as the story goes on.
Narrator's POV
The footsteps of two people could be heard coming down the main hall way causing the Sound ninjas to tense before bowing down as the head of the village along with his daughter made their way into the main hall room.
"Good morning Orochimaru sama…"
"I hope you have a blessed day Aiko hime."
"Good morning Aiko hime…"
Was murmured through the halls as the two continued down their walk through the long, winding hall way. It wasn't too long until they bumped into Kimimaro who bowed before us before speaking.
"Lord Orochimaru, Kabuto san is currently awaiting for your arrival within the main hall Orochimaru sama, Aiko hime."
And with that, the two walked without a greeting to the ninjas into the main hall where Kabuto was found already crouched in front of the two throne chairs that occupied the middle of the room, a snake curling around the edges of the chairs.
"You are back early Kabuto…"
Orochimaru spoke as he slivered towards his chair, his daughter flowing in pursuit of her father, sitting within the slightly small chair besides him as both of their eyes focused on the ninja bellow them.
"Excuse me for not messaging you about arriving back early Orochimaru sama but I have some news for you about my meeting with the Kazekage..."
Kabuto spoke, his glasses glinting slightly from the few candles that lit up the room.
"…the treaty between us and the Hidden Village of the Sand has being set, though the Kazekage and his advisors would like to meet with you as soon as possible to discuss the plan before the beginning of the Chunnin Exams. It'll only be a matter of time now before we can launch our attack upon the Hidden Leaf Village."
Kabuto said bowing towards the head of the Hidden Sound who had sat down, a girl about the age of 12 siting besides the snake-like man, her blue eyes slightly glazed over with curiosity but stayed silent as she knew speaking out would only get her into trouble.
"Very well Kabuto. Your next mission for me will be very important, so listen up because I do not want to have to repeat myself…"
Father said; his yellow snake like eyes focused upon Kabuto as he said this.
"During the next upcoming Chunnin Exam, I expect you to become close eye on all the new gennin that is to participate this year, especially those sand brat's children along with a certain Uchiha; who I believe, has just recently graduated from the academy…"
'An Uchiha?! I thought they all had died out when Itachi nii decided to kill them…'
I thought to myself, my eyes turning slowly towards my father, void of any emotion.
"Yes Orochimaru sama."
"Then you are dismissed then Kabuto, keep up the work."
And with that, Kabuto disappeared in a cloud of smoke leaving the father and daughter combination to remain within the damp, barely lit up room.
Aiko's POV
"Aiko, my dear daughter…"
My father said; his eyes closed as he seemed to be thinking, even concentrating on something important.
"Yes father…?"
"I also have a mission for you my dear child."
'A mission?'
I thought to myself before looking back over to my father who let a sigh slowly slip out of his mouth as his eyes once again opened staring into my own blue orbs.
"And what mission would that be father…?"
I replied back slightly worried at his behaviour.
Since I was younger, my father had always being reluctant and usually against having me leave the perimeters of the building. I was never quite sure why my father was like that, though I always believed it was just because he was over protective of me. He would always have a body guard assigned to me whenever he was absent and away on a mission thought I'm not sure why he would…
"I want you to accompany me with a couple of our guards to the Hidden Sand Village where we are to hold a…meeting with the Kazekage there about our future plans with the alliance along with the destruction of the Hidden Leaf Village."
"Very well sir."
I said looking towards my father trying to hide my excitement at the thought of finally leaving the village even though the mission he gave me didn't really seem like a mission but more of a way of telling me that I had to accompany him to the Hidden Sand.
"I know this will be your first time outside the village my dear but I still expect you to be on your best behaviour and represent the Sound Village proudly as both the next eventual Otokage and also the princess of our Village."
My father said, his eyes drifting towards me, slightly softening as he saw the slight glint of excitement within my eyes.
"Yes father, I will make sure to make you proud."
I said letting out a smile towards him standing up from my chair and being escorted back to my bedroom quarters by one of father's ninjas before I was left to pack for the long journey ahead as I fingered with the locket with my fingers, the apparent only thing I had left of my mother.
'Maybe I can find you mother…'
I thought to myself smiling slightly at the locket in the shape of a heart before being interrupted by a knock upon my door.
"Are you ready to leave for the Hidden Sand, Aiko hime…?"
The voice of one of father's personal guards, Kidomaru, rung through the oak door.
"Yes I am. I shall be out in a moment Kidomaru kun."
I replied back before picking up by small back pack and tying my hair into a side pony tail before stepping out of the room to be greeted by the Sound Four.
"Good morning Aiko hime."
The four of them let out a greeting as they bowed towards me, making me frown at the formalities.
"How many times do I have to tell you four that it's just Aiko remember?! We're friends after all!"
I said smiling towards the four as they finished their bows and smirked towards me.
"Well brat we don't really have a choice, you are the princess after all."
Tayuya said heatedly, taking my bag from me roughly and placing it on her own back as she started down the halls towards the entrance of the base with us following her not too far behind.
"Yeah, Orochimaru sama would have our heads if we didn't greet you like that Ai."
Jirobo said from behind her, as the four ninja got into a position where one of them would be to the front, back, left and right of her person.
"Well he also knows that you guys are the closest people I have with me here in the base…"
I replied getting a one arm hug from both Sakon and Kidomaru, who were to the left and right of me causing me to let out a small groan of annoyance.
"Good to know hime."
They both said smirking as they went back into their positions as we approached my father who sent us all a look before turning his back towards us and leading the way.
"Let's go."
And with that, she six of us started to travel towards the Hidden Sand, myself still wedged in the middle of the sound four which still annoyed me to a degree.
"You guys should be protecting my father and not me…"
I said to the four around me which caused Sakon to scoff and the others to let out a small smirk, including one from my father who glanced back towards us quickly.
"My dear, you may be talented in your shinobi skills though I still believe that giving you some protection would be for the better."
Father said towards us, as his head snapped back to the front as we continued to travel at a leisurely pace.
"If you say so father…"
I said disappointedly as we continued our travel through the Hidden Grass towards the Hidden Sand village which was only a couple of hours away.
"Make sure to transform yourself before we reach the boarder. We don't need anyone noticing who we are upon entering the Sand Village and remember my dear Aiko; you must keep up appearances no matter what."
My father said and from there, nothing else was spoken between the six of us.
- Time Skip -
"We are finally here Orochimaru sama, Aiko hime."
Tayuya said looking back towards us from her position at the front of the group.
Father had decided to switch positions with Tayuya half way through the travel, saying that he preferred to travel alongside myself.
"Thank you Tayuya."
Father said as we looked up at the overwhelmingly large sand walls of the Hidden Sand Village.
We started walking to the west of the border, as instructed by the Kazekage in order to meet along with him and enter the village without being recognized as rouge ninjas.
"I see you have found your way here Orochimaru, we were expecting you."
A voice sounded through the air as we looked towards a man who looked around his mid to late thirties, a kage hat hanging from the side of his robe.
The tension was so high that not a word was exchange between my father and the Kazekage but with a simple smirk and nod of his head, we were escorted through the village and towards the Kazekage Mansion.
"So you must be Orochimaru sans daughter…? Aiko if I'm not mistaken?"
The voice of the Kazekage rung through the air as he asked this question towards me, causing the sound ninja around myself and my father to stiffen at the void, emotionless tone he used upon asking me the question.
"That is correct sir."
I replied back as politely as I could, appearances had to be held up after all for the sake of my father and also for the Hidden Sound Village.
"Hm, interesting…You know, I have a son about your age, maybe you two should you should acquaint yourself with him…"
"I am sure that my daughter can make her own decisions Kazekage san."
My father said.
And with that, any hopes of a conversation occurring where erased until we reached his office.
"Now down straight to the main matter here, when and where are we going to initiate the Destruction of Konoha?"
The Kazekage spoke towards my father causing him to look up, his yellow eyes piercing into the Kazekage's.
"During the Chunnin exams, preferably during the finals where most of Konoha's residents will be present to watch the finals…"
My father began saying, looking up at the Kazekage who sat stiffly on his chair as he continued to speak.
"…Your son, Gaara, if my memory serves me correct…he is the jinjuriki of the one tailed racoon, am I correct?"
Without uttering a word, the Kazekage nodded and looked towards father waiting for him to continue.
"Maybe we can use his…gift as an advantage against the Hidden Leaf?"
My father suggested, looking towards the Kazekage for any signs or rejection to the plan.
"Are you saying that we should release the one tailed beast that resides in him?!"
The Kazekage exclaimed, standing up from his chair behind his desk, his guards stepping slightly forward from the sudden movement of their leader.
"Exactly what I had in mind Kazekage san…Picture it, half way through the finals of the exam, your son will transform into the racoon and from there we can infiltrate and then crush the Hidden Leaf into dust!"
Father exclaimed, standing up from his chair and walking towards the Kazekage, who by now had crinkles on his face from thinking through the decision.
"Do you agree with my plan Kazekage sama…?"
My father said once again looking towards the man who by now had sat down, his arms folded in front of his face, thinking through the decision he was about to make.
"I accept the proposal."