A/N: Hey y'all! Welcome back for the next chappie of Foxfire's Blade. Hopefully you all enjoyed what happened last time along with how I do the povs. If not, then oh welp, at least I tried. Hehes
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Chapter 2: Arrival
Naruto
After heading out from the base, I'm more than aware it'll take a good amount of time to reach Konoha. Thinking about my job, I'm not entirely sure if I'm going to like this. Sure, previous job have included something like this before except not at this particular magnitude. What if I screw everything up? Sighing, I continued on my way, dodging anything that seemed suspicious, knowing that being a part of the Akatsuki meant that those who work for the Bingo Books are always after us. Well, they're doing something similar with trying to make ends meet. So, I can't be that pissed off about them. Continuing on my way, I estimate it'll take probably a few days more or less to reach my destination.
Some time passed, approaching the front gates of Konoha. Looking up, I see the spires of the palace. Gawking in awe, I haven't seen something so…lavish in a long time. Maybe it had been when I had been in Suna last. Unprepared for what I'd see, I regained my composure before going through the gates into the village. There's someone who came immediately to me, escorting directly to the impressive building out in the near distance. Going there, I'm led inside, being told to go to the throne room. Swallowing thickly, I guess that the ruler needed to approve me before I can begin carrying out my mission. A cold sweat broke out, hoping that this won't be a troublesome time.
Inside, I took in my surroundings, noticing all of the fine decor. Never had I been in the presence of luxury before. Having grown up on the streets before joining the Akatsuki, I didn't know much aside from making my own keep. Heading into the throne room, I see the prince's father along with someone that's a mirror image of myself. Who is he? Why does he look all too familiar? Do I know him somehow? These along with many other questions whirled around in the recesses of my mind. Maybe they'll be answered here. One of the things that my godfather, Jiraiya, had told me is that my father is still alive. Nope, he never gave me a name.
"so, you finally came," announced the king, extending a hand towards me. "It's nice to meet you at last, Naruto."
Gulping, I hesitantly accepted the offered hand, shaking it before I'm released from his hold to then bow to him out of respect, knowing the ways of how to act around royalty because it's something I had to learn, "Yep, sorry I'm late. It won't happen again, sir."
"Pay no heed to it," chuckled Sakumo lightly, his lips creasing into a small smile, amusement glinting in his onyx pools, studying me carefully before nodding as if he had come to a conclusion of sorts. "My son should still be outside in his reading spot. Go find him there if you wish to begin now."
"Thank you," I bowed again before leaving the throne room, feeling relieved as if I had passed some right to go through with this whole thing, guessing that made sense considering who this would be towards.
Still, I questioned why the older blonde seemed so familiar. Maybe Kurama might know. It would be something I'd ask her later. Right now, it's time I began my mission, hoping that I'll see this out to the very end. Walking out to the gardens area, I could see Kakashi sitting in a tree, reading a book. The said literature looked all too familiar. Smiling secretly to myself, I had brought something as a peace offering to him. Carefully, I went over to the tree that he's in. Sensing me, he glanced down to see who decided to come interrupt him. Raising a brow, he wondered idly who this could be, assuming it's someone that his father had appointed to him for protection.
"Yes?" He asked, remaining patient while studying me out of mild interest.
"Um, hi? His majesty said I'll be with you for now on," I told him, trying my best to hide the growing apprehension even though some of it entered my voice anyways, fishing out what I wanted to give him, handing it over.
His visible eye that's not concealed by his mask widened in shock, "What the hell? This isn't even on the shelves yet! How did you get this?"
"Heh, uh, well, the author's my godfather… I asked him for it a while ago," I admitted sheepishly, sitting down for my back to be up against the trunk of the tree while I leaned my head back to peer up at him. "Consider it as a gift if you want. I thought it would help make a good impression or something, y'know."
"Hmph, wel, I'm pleased," he admitted, stowing it away on his person to read after finishing up the one he's currently on. "Thanks."
"Don't mention it," I grinned, feeling heat rush to my cheeks, dusting them with a medium shade of crimson, pleased I could ease any tension that may have come up, hoping that I won't make a wrong turn with this.
Huh, maybe this won't be so bad…
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Sasuke
Leaving Amegakure, it shouldn't be that long of a trip to reach Otokagure. The good thing is that it's not as far as Konoha is. Hopefully Naruto should be fine on his own, right? The dobe should know what he's doing after all. He along with myself are well-known enough for our expertises within the ranks. What I'm unsure of is how the person I'm heading off to see will be. Going on my way, I went onwards until reaching my desired location. Outside of the gates, I took in the sights, getting a good look of my new surroundings. Ceasing to stall, I went on in, being directed by a gray haired male into the main building. This should be where I'll be met by the person who's taken me on. Remaining stoic, I hid my true feelings from everyone and anyone. There's a reputation to uphold being an Uchiha. No way in hell am I going to tarnish it.
"Well, well, well, it's about time you finally arrived, Sasuke," purred a silky masculine voice, being greeted by the dark haired male with amber eyes, beckoning me over to take a seat. "Come, we have much to discuss."
"Hn, alright then," I decided to oblige, going to settle down in the unoccupied chair on the other side of the table he had been at partaking in taking care of paperwork and such other odds and ends, knowing that being the ruler of a village can be tedious in its nature.
"My name is Orochimaru. From this day forward you'll be under my roof, learning all I can teach you to grow even stronger…. This will include you becoming my lover at the end where you'll reach your final goal, blossoming in your full potential…"
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Minato
Seeing my son again after so many years brings back old memories. Unsure of how to break it to him, I know Naruto will hate me the moment he finds out the truth. What worries me is how he'll react as well, knowing of the beast that resides within him. It's a good thing I have Jiraiya appointed as the godfather, knowing he's trained and raised him well. Yet, I can't help feeling regret of being absent throughout his life, knowing he's endured so much until he had been able to join Akatsuki. Somehow, he still trudged on even through all of the strife he's experienced. Feeling a hand placed on my shoulder, I tensed before relaxing at noticing it's only Sakumo. Does he know how it is like? If so, then I'm not sure how.
"It's not your fault. You did what you thought was right for him," murmured the silverette to me, figuring he's probably correct about this.
"Still, I feel bad for not being there for him," I sighed, leaning into his touch, pleased that during my time with him so far he's helped me realize various things along with accepting my true self, knowing I would be lost without him.
"I know," stated Sakumo quietly, staring into my face, causing onyx to be met by cobalt. "He'll find out sooner or later. Why don't you just tell him instead of hiding?"
"I don't know if he's ready," I admitted, revealing my fears and such to him without an ounce of hesitation, knowing fully well enough that I can trust him.
"When you see him again then try to at least," suggested Sakumo sternly, still staring into my eyes, waiting until I averted my gaze from him.
"Ok, I will. But don't say I didn't warn you when he reacts badly to the news."
A/N: Eep, done with chappie two! I tried my best to make this as long as last time more or less. Hopefully y'all enjoy the progression along with the pairs and how I do the povs. I try my best to make each different accordingly to the character. Sorry if anything is slightly OOC. I try to ensure that rarely happens, but I apologize if it does at times. It's not intentional. Hehes
Anyways, enough of me blathering on for now. I hope you all enjoyed what happened this time. The next chappie will be out shortly whenever I have it finished being written up. Until then, please remember to review, darlings!
Next update: Dec 22nd