The Dragon Inside
Summary: Sophie Tatsu is a girl found by Team 7. She looks innocent enough but could there be more to her than meets the eye? Will romance ensue and will it prevail over her past? I do NOT own Naruto or any of the characters except for Sophie!
Chapter 2:
-Sophie's POV-
"My name is Sophie Tatsu…" I said sheepishly. The man named Kakashi spoke up first. "Tatsu huh?" he said. The blonde looked at him in confusion, "Oi, Kakashi-sensei what do u men Tatsu?" he said. "The Tatsu were a clan in the Land of Fire. I thought they were eradicated Naruto." He told the blonde, Naruto. At the word eradicated, I sensed the raven haired boy tense and grow anxious. He was trying to hide it but my years of training had taught me to sense even the slightest changes in the mood of a person using their Chakra. "They were," I said.
"Sophie-Chan sounds like Sasuke." Naruto said. "Naruto!" The pink one gasped. I looked at the boy with the dark eyes and raven hair, Sasuke. "It's ok Sakura. Sophie, this is Sasuke Uchiha." He said. My eyes widened, an Uchiha… "I know his story." I said. Kakashi looked at me knowingly, "Hmm, someone's done their research." He said. "I think everyone knew about it, research would have been pointless." I said stating the fact. The Uchiha had a good poker face, but he couldn't hide from me. He was probably reliving those old memories the same way I did every night.
-2 hours later-
Naruto kept me company while I knew Kakashi was reporting to his higher ups; He was a very likable person. I suddenly noticed something I hadn't before. "Naruto-Chan, where's my necklace!" I said. He looked at me confused, "Nani? I didn't know you had one to begin with." He said. I was mentally freaking out I knew it. "Naruto…I need it." I said through clenched teeth. I also noticed that the Uchiha's presence missing; he probably slipped out while I was fuming over my necklace…
-Sasuke's POV-
I stepped out into the clearing of the forest where we had found Sophie Tatsu. I pulled her necklace out of my pocket and stared at it. What was it about this crystal that held such importance to the girl? I held it up to the sun to get a better look at it. It was just a simple gold chain with a crystal attached to it right? I noticed something as the light hit it, it glowed a red and orange color that seemed to mimic the flames of a bright fire. I smirked, just what was this girl hiding. I sensed someone else's chakra and turned around. Sophie stood there obviously exhausted from having chased me around I assumed.
She held out her small hand to me. ".Back." she said obviously annoyed. I looked at her eyes and then at the stone hanging, "What are you Tatsu?" I asked. She was taken aback and put her head down, her bangs covering her eyes. When she brought them into view again, I was shocked to see tears in them. "You should understand me the most Uchiha. You lost everything and seek to avenge that one person who took it all away. That crystal is all I have left of my parents. It's a crystal of protection from the Dragon." She said.
Dragon? What was she talking about? I didn't get to ask her because she began to sway. Her face was red and feverish as she swayed. I rushed over in time to catch her before she fell. Looking down at her and remembering her dragon-like eyes, I thought about how much a little girl could be hiding. I intended to find out. I, Sasuke Uchiha, had never been this nosy but I just couldn't help it, I had to know. I felt like somehow, I needed to know. Sophie Tatsu, just who and what you are I will find out. I zipped through the trees carrying in my arms like the first time.